Juliet Starling to appear in Killer is Dead

Wait, what!? TheKiller is Deadlaunch trailer is here, which means the game is finally almost upon us. Clocking in at a lengthy eight minutes, it should give you a decent look at what to expect — and that’s to say, the classic, crazy Suda charm we all know and love. But beyond the trailer, something else is happening in the world ofKiller is Dead. That’s right, a new challenger appears — Juliet Starling ofLollipop Chainsawfame!...

June 17, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Paul Caldwell

Kingdom Hearts 3 almost got a world based on Cars

Disney Worlds are arguablythe biggest selling point of theKingdom Heartsfranchise, since fans endlessly speculate about the movies they’re going to be able to revisit every time Square Enix announces a brand-new game . But some fans recently discovered a strange level that was scrapped fromKingdom Hearts 3, and it left them absolutely dumbfounded. What if Sora, Donald & Goofy visited a world based on theCarsfranchise? Fans discover plans for a Cars World in the files of Kingdom Hearts 3 BREAKING: The KH3 Premium Showcase files have leaked!...

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 582 words · Gregory Dougherty

Legendary Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi to unveil new Mistwalker game next week

June 22 Hironobu Sakaguchi is one of those people who has been around long enough where if you don’t immediately remember his name, you’ve probably heard of it. He created theFinal Fantasyseries way back when, and after working for Square Enix he founded his own studio, Mistwalker, in 2004. Even if you’re a youngin’ you’ve probably heard of a few of the games he helped produce under that banner, likeBlue Dragon, Lost Odyssey,andThe Last Story....

June 17, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Bryan Wall

Maquette is a stunning fairy tale puzzler, and it might be Annapurna’s next big hit

‘An imaginative love story’ Annapurna Interactive might hold claim to a prestigious-yet-regrettable crown within games: It’s the publisher that consistently funds incredible projects but kind of goes unnoticed. Annapurna has been around for three years now. In that time, here’s a sampling of some games it has published:What Remains of Edith Finch,Gorogoa,Florence,Donut County,Outer Wilds,Telling Lies,Sayonara Wild Hearts, andWattam. Although we only have a trailer thus far, the latest game to be announced seems like it could fit in with that fine company....

June 17, 2025 · 1 min · 204 words · Gloria Jones

Mario Kart Tour’s ‘Cooking Tour’ adds Chef Mario and Choco Island

Yeah, sure, why not? Having already seemingly abandonedreal-world locationsforfictional ones, Nintendo’sMario Kart Tournow seems to be replacing these fictional locations with simple “concepts,” as the mobile racer’s newest in-game event has revealed itself as simply “Cooking Tour.” Now live in-game, Cooking Tour adds several new drivers and vehicles to the gacha pipe system. These include Chef Mario and the much-cooler Pastry Chef Shy Guy. A cherub variant of Baby Peach is also being added to the mix, as are a selection of food-based vehicles, including karts styled after hamburgers and macaroons....

June 17, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Kimberly Turner

Mega Man X is getting its own anniversary logo to support its 25th year

25 years of X There’s a lot of anniversary celebrations this year, and lumpingMega Man Xin with its 25th annual existence is something that completely slipped my mind. The unfathomably ahead of its timeMega Man Xwas released on August 03, 2025 on the SNES, and it seems like Capcom is acknowledging this with a special logo and some gear. As spotted by folks in Japan, the re-release of a collectible card set (Rockman X: Mega Missions) heralded in a special logo, the first of its kind for a non-“core”Mega Manseries....

June 17, 2025 · 1 min · 170 words · Jennifer Smith

Metal Gear Online PS4 release trolled by ancient PSN update procedures

Par for the course One of the chief problems I have with the PS4 is the way the storefront (and subsequently, the release of most games) works. Not only has the latest patch mucked up the UI for the PS Store to include more clicks to get what you want (why is the PS+ section like five menus now?), but the method in regards to how the servers update is pretty bad, and consistently causes problems for users and press alike....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 247 words · Rebecca Armstrong

Mortal Kombat 11: How to perform Mercy

Overwatch healer not konfirmed Today sees the launch of NetherRealm Studios’Mortal Kombat 11, which has had one of the fastest announcement-to-release cycles in the history of the series. But today, eager fans can start delving deep into the game, looking to uncover and secrets and hidden quirks. Already I’ve encountered a feature from theMKdays of yore, as it seems “Mercy” has made its return to the franchise. Debuting back inMortal Kombat 3, Mercy allowed a match-winning player to grant their opponent a sliver of extra health, giving them one last opportunity to test their mettle against you....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 245 words · Morgan Ward

Newly discovered Metal Gear Solid 3 glitch lets players skip the ladder sequence

This feels very wrong Sometimes, in the effort to go fast, we don’t ask if weshouldgo fast. Case-in-point: a newly discoveredMetal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eaterglitch that, when properly executed, skips its infamous ladder sequence. MGS3andTomb Raiderspeedrunner “apel” showcased the glitch on social media today. They approach the ladder, flipping through their menu as they go. Then, at the base, they do some wall-hugging, followed by a few menu selections....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Douglas Jones

Nintendo hopes to strike balance with new Smash Bros. 3DS patch

Say goodbye to your replays Fighting games constantly strive for the fabled perfect balance that turns the contest into a pure standoff of skill rather than giving one player an edge based on character. Nintendo’s taking more steps to inch closer to its harmonious parity with another planned patch forSmash Bros. for 3DS. According toNintendo, patch 1.04 — which will be released sometime in November — will simply “adjust the game balance,” and the notes offer no specifics as to what will be tweaked....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 216 words · Karen Martinez

Office chair battle royale game Last Man Sitting looks dope

I need this Kevin Suckert makesgoofy games about ridiculous things. His latest creation that he’s working on,Last Man Sitting, is a battle royale-type where everyone is placed in office chairs. From what I can gather, as the name implies, the objective is to remain seated in your chair while propelling yourself across the room with various firearms and avoiding other players. It’s insanely dumb, and I love it. This thing is barely even an idea yet, but it’salready blowing up over on Reddit....

June 17, 2025 · 1 min · 198 words · Daniel Lee

Our first glimpse of combat in The Bard’s Tale IV

Long time no see The folks at inXile are showing off an early look at what combat will be like inThe Bard’s Tale IV, a Kickstarter-funded game I admittedly forgot was in the studio’s pipeline but am glad to see again. Take a look! But before you rush to comment about the rough character portraits (and yeah, theyarerough), keep in mind that’s “still at a first pass” and “there are things we’re not in love with yet....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 235 words · Marie Adams

Players have already put over a millennium of playtime in Baldur’s Gate 3

In aCommunity Update post on Steam, Larian Studios has revealed just how much players are lovingBaldur’s Gate 3. More specifically, users have a combined playtime of over 10,000,000 hours; which equates to over 1,225 years. With a current all-time peak of 814,466 concurrent players on Steam, it was obvious thatBG3was getting serious playtime. But, even still, these numbers aremassive. Larian also revealed some pretty interesting stats from the opening weekend.Half-Elf is the most picked raceand much to my surprise,Paladin is the most chosen class....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Diane Lee