How to get the Wind Striker Aspect in Diablo 4

Time to explore the open world Diablo 4has 115 Aspects you can collect in its Codex of Power, and some of them can prove essential to certain builds. The Wind Striker Aspect is one such example, giving a nice movement speed buff whenever you land a critical hit. It can be used by all classes, so it’s a versatile perk that anyone will be glad to have in their back pocket....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Christopher Lane

How to unlock Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures in Final Fantasy XIV

It is truly bizarre that Hildibrand Manderville manages to get himself tied up in some form of trouble wherever we go. InDawntrail, it seems that he has crossed the ocean right behind us, and is now getting into mischief in Tural. We’re surely in for a fun-filled, if incredibly strange, adventure this time around with Hildibrand and co. with the story appearing to center around Solution Nine. If you want to jump in and begin the weirdness all over again, here’s how to begin the Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures inFFXIV Dawntrail....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 328 words · Joseph Nguyen

How will Final Fantasy summons work on MTG?

Wizards Of The Coast’s official Twitter account just revealed Summons will work as Enchantment Creature Sagas on the upcomingMTG x Final Fantasycrossover set. One of the biggest questions regarding the upcoming set was the workings of summons, which could’ve appeared as various things, such as creatures or sorcery spells, but it turns out they’re another thing entirely. #MTGxFINALFANTASY“Summons” are Enchantment Creature Sagas, as seen here with Shiva from FINAL FANTASY X!...

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Michael Lee

Interview: Max & the Magic Marker’s Mikkel Thorsted

Earlier this week, Ipreviewed a PC build ofMax & the Magic Marker. It’s a creative platformer that puts construction in users’ hands. If little Max can’t reach a ledge or leap across a gap, players can create makeshift platforms to do so. It’s a frustrated Mario or Mega Man player’s dream. During the writing process I spoke to game director and lead programmer Mikkel Thorsted via e-mail. His commentary proved priceless....

June 29, 2025 · 8 min · 1701 words · Virginia Johnson

It looks like RPG Maker Fes for the 3DS will be heading to Western territories

It’ll be published by NIS America Well, it appears as ifRPG Maker Fes— a version of the popularRPG Makergame creation software for the Nintendo 3DS — is heading to Western territories courtesy of NIS America, if arecent listing on the Australian Classification Board’s websiteis to be believed. While NIS America has made no announcement relating to this software’s availability in Western regions,Gematsu notesthat it is very likely that it will be officially revealed during a press event that the publisher is hosting on February 17....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · Jane Atkins

It’s an Atlus/Capcom/Sega trifecta in this week’s Humble Bundle

Japan represent We have to goacross the seato find the theme forthe newest Humble Bundle. Some of the biggest names in Japanese games are the focus of this week’s sale. Specifically, it’s Capcom, Sega, and Atlus that are highlighted. The lowest tier is made up ofRollers of the Realm,Xeno Clash 2,Sonic Adventures 2,Bionic Commando, andCitizens of Earth. That’s for anyone who contributes at least the minimum amount of $1 to this bundle....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 246 words · Brian Morris

I’ll happily play Overwatch’s new Blizzard World map in a rotation, but don’t get too excited

It could have been a little grander AlthoughMoirahas already made some waves in terms of how I’m going to approachOverwatch(more on her soon), I didn’t have quite the same reaction when playing Blizzard World,the upcoming mapthat doubles as an assault and payload level. Although it’s a well-crafted recreation of various facets of Blizzard culture, it doesn’t really feel like the epic theme park that was portrayed in the opening ceremony. It has a realCall of Dutyexpansion map modus operandi (ha, way to scare away people, me) — you know, the good Treyarch ones with the actual park maps on them, with themed zones?...

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · Vincent Ramirez

Knytt Underground comes to the Wii U December 19

Is the “best looking” version, has exclusive content NightSkywas a perfect fit for Nintendo consoles. The game felt like one big, surrealMetroidmorph ball adventure. The same could be said forKnytt Undergound, another dreamlike, ball-focused platformer fromNicklas Nygren. The game was released on PS3/Vita. PC, Linux and Mac last year, but it was largely lost in the shuffle. Hopefully its Wii U release will get more attention. Seems like it could be perfect fit, seeing as many Nintendo fans are likely wrapping upSuper Mario 3D WorldandLegend of Zelda: A Link to Two Worldsand are looking for something new....

June 29, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Sara Townsend

Lame Game Marathon 2 announced for September 22

If you cast your minds back toabout a year ago, you may remember some of our Australian friends held the Lame Game Marathon, a 24-hour live event where some of the worst videogames ever were played to raise money for the humanitarian crisis in East Africa. NowJames,Dan, Mark, and the crew are returning again on the July 03, 2025 to once again brave 24 hours of terrible titles to raise funds for UNICEF’s efforts in West Africa....

June 29, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · Kenneth Clayton

Levine promises ‘huge surprise’ with 2K Boston’s new game

BioShockcreator Ken Levine isbeing elusiveabout his next game with 2K Boston, eschewing details in favor of hints and nonspecific hype, but promising that a huge surprise is coming our miserable way. “2K Boston is focused on our next project,” he says, “which will probably come as a huge surprise to our audience and yet at the same time will make total sense once they see it. I will say that we’re clicking on all cylinders....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 234 words · Jason Underwood

Little Nightmares 3 release countdown: Exact start time and date

TheLittle Nightmaresseries is back with a third installment officially slated for launch in 2025. If you’re eager to explore what’s next for this series, you’ll want to know exactly whenLittle Nightmares 3is releasing. It’s time to return to Nowhere, but with two new faces to guide your way forward. Low and Alone are the main characters in this one, and although they’re new, the setting is familiar if you’ve played the past games in this series....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · Donald Hogan

Media Create disappointed in PS Vita sales performance

Despite the PlayStation Vitabeating the PSPin terms of launch week sales, the boss of Japanese sales tracker Media Create isn’t impressed by the performance. Blaming Sony’s high price point,CEO Atsushi Hosokawa thinks the Vita could have done better. “The shipment was abundant, so it seems that there were hardly any reports of inability to buy due to shortages,” he said.“Regarding sold units, to be honest we would like to have seen it sell a bit more, but you can say that it reached a certain level of success....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 214 words · William King

New indie game Heroki is overflowing with cute

Heroki, an iOS platformer by indie developerPicomy Games, made it’s first appearance a few months ago with the above teaser trailer. At the time there wasn’t much information but Picomy has shared a little bit more about the title since then (along with the screenshots in our gallery). Rather than merely running and jumping the hero, Heroki, will also be able to fly and will be visiting five different worlds during his adventure....

June 29, 2025 · 1 min · 128 words · Carrie House