Virgin and Microsoft launch Xbox Tournaments app

Get in on $100,000 tournament challenge At launch,Madden NFL 13, FIFA 13, NHL 13andNBA2K13wil be supported, with more games coming soon. Three-round, free-entry tourneys let anyone jump in and win money, but you’ll likely need to be good to get to the top of the $100,000 tournament and leaderboard challenge, set to run from April 9 through Jul 03, 2025. Availability starts off with USA, Canada and UK, with more territories to be added soon....

June 14, 2025 · 1 min · 89 words · Charles Conrad

What does Watch Dogs 2 need to do differently?

Or is there no winning you over? Watch Dogsgets a bad rap. It’s a game everyone seems to have an opinion about whether they’ve played it or not. Part of that stems from thedisparitybetween how it looked in pre-release showings with what we ultimately got at launch. Part is due to the general fatigue with Ubisoft’s formula for open-world games. And yes, part of itdefinitelyhas to do with its protagonist Aiden Pearce and his so-called “iconic cap....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Joseph Olson

What is the Broken Element Reroll in Type Soul

The latestType Soulupdate added a bunch of new items you’re able to acquire, including a new Broken Element Reroll. While most Reroll items inType Soulare pretty straight forward in terms of functionality, the Broken Element Reroll is a bit of an outlier. Here’s everything you need to know about the new Broken Element Reroll item inType Soul. How to get the Broken Element Reroll item The Broken Element Reroll item is acquired by completing various forms of challenging content inType Soulincluding raids....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Valerie Drake

What is your favorite bit of gaming fan service?

That little extra spice that makes video games very nice Writing aboutSuper Smash Brosfor an article covering fan service is a bit of a cop-out. The series is literally nothing but fan service. SinceMelee, everySmashgame has dived deeper and deeper into the history of Nintendo, pulling out references from nearly every product Nintendo has put out. There are callbacks to characters from games we haven’t seen in years and products Nintendo hasn’t made in decades, withSmash for Wii Uand3DSfeaturing the most extensive historical record the series has seen yet....

June 14, 2025 · 14 min · 2970 words · Jennifer Reyes

When and where Shiny Buzzwole, Shiny Xurkitree, and Shiny Pheromosa release at Pokémon Go Fest 2024

ThePokémon GoFest 2024offers a treasure trove of creatures, including the highly anticipated debut of Necrozma in Raids. But what truly sets this event apart are the Shiny variants, the rarest gems in the game. Here’s how to get Shiny Buzzwole, Shiny Xurkitree, and Shiny Pheromosa during thePokémon GoFest 2024. When will Shiny Buzzwole, Shiny Xurkitree, and Shiny Pheromosa appear in Pokémon Go Fest 2024? The GlobalPokémon GoFest 2024 event starts onJuly 13 – 14....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Scott Brown

Where have the handheld games gone?

Portable power! The most popular current-generation console is a handheld. Computer companies with limited experience in the console market are jumping in with handhelds of their own. There’s no denying it: portable gaming is in the midst of a renaissance. But as companies continue to release handheld consoles, and as consumers continue to buy them, I’m struck by an interesting question: what was the last mainstream handheld game? I’m not talking about a game that you can play on a handheld....

June 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1268 words · John Simmons

Who are The Twelve in Final Fantasy XIV?

Final Fantasy XIV is rich in lore and history. Despite only being around for just over a decade, the world of Eorzea itself feels centuries old, thanks to the stories we hear throughout our adventures. The Twelve are the pillars on which religion in Eorzea is based, but who are they? In case you haven’t guessed yet, there are 12 of these deities, each corresponding with a month of the Eorzean (and Gregorian) calendar....

June 14, 2025 · 12 min · 2510 words · Sheryl Harvey

Your new February Club Nintendo games are here

As you may have heard, Club Nintendo has raised their excitement level to eleven this year, and started offering actual games in exchange for play-coins. Step right up toClub Nintendoand pick up your two new digital offerings:Mario Party 2for the Wii’s Virtual Console andArt Academy: First Semesterfor DSiWare (though you oddly need a 3DS to redeem it). I always thoughtMario Party 2was the best in the series — I can’t tell you how many wacky evenings I’ve spent with friends playing that game....

June 14, 2025 · 1 min · 160 words · Courtney Hubbard

Agent 47 is bald because hair was just too difficult

Happy accident You might’veheard the storyabout Mario wearing overalls and just generally looking the way he does in part because of the limited power of hardware at the time of his creation, but did you know that Agent 47 ofHitmanfame also got his iconic look (partially) due to technical constraints? During his Nordic Game 2018 talk aboutIO Interactive’s transition to independence, CEO Hakan Abrak shared a short but amusing nugget about the making ofHitman: Codename 47....

June 13, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Nathan Morgan

All Sirak’s Log locations in Starfield Shattered Space What Remains quest

As you step into the Oracle, you’ll embark on a compelling quest to uncover Sirak’s logs. Each discovery unveils a new layer of the crew’s fate, shedding light on enigmatic energy sources. This is your guide to locating all Sirak’s logs inStarfield’s Shattered SpaceWhat Remains quest. Where to find Sirak’s Logs in Starfield What Remains quest To complete the What Remains optional mission in theShattered SpaceDLC, you must find four of Sirak’s Logs....

June 13, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Mary Miller

Are gryphons the new shovels? Gryphon Knight aims to find out

Mustache baby men are back, with a Gryfengence Gryphon Knight Epicis in the last day of its Kickstarter, and like so many neat games on Kickstarter, I hadn’t heard of it until it was almost too late. Created by a small team of proven developers,Gryphon Knight Epictasks players to take to role of Sir Oliver as he rides his trusty griffon Aquila to victory, battling gorilla riding elves, armored half scorpion ladies, and ninja riding a bee-moth....

June 13, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Eric Evans

Arkane’s Arx Fatalis is free right now

One more freebie for the pile Arkane’s throwing a reverse birthday party of sorts, the kind where it turns a year older butyou’re the one getting presents. The first game Arkane Studios ever made,Arx Fatalis, is free on PC right now. The reason for the giveaway is that Arkane’s celebrating its 20th year of existence. Kind of. The developer’s founding date is July 17, 2025, so the actual anniversary passed more than six months ago....

June 13, 2025 · 2 min · 234 words · Jesse Floyd

Artist files suit against pet toy company over Angry Birds trademark

Welcome to the confusing world of copyrights and trademarks Years before theAngry Birdsvideogame franchise took the world by storm, pet accessory maker Hartz partnered with Seattle artist Juli Adams to release a line of cat toys going by the name ofAngry Birds. A lawsuit filed by Adams this week accuses Hartz of unlawfully taking her trademarked designs and turning them into a licensing partnership with the developer of theAngry Birdsvideogame line, Rovio....

June 13, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Donna Clark