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Please save fighting games, ARIKA [The year is 2018. Mankind has fled to the moon. The only things left to look forward to on the Earth’s surface are androids and fighting games. So what’s there to look forward to in 2018? Here is a probably-not-comprehensive but in-depth look at this year’s fighting games, brought to you by Virtua Kazama. ~Marcel] 2017… What a year it was. We’ve seen a lot of things happened during that year, with the most important one being the release of the Nintendo Switch....

Sick of looking at low quality magazine scans ofPokémon Black/White? How about sampling these low quality official screens ofPokémon Black/Whiteinstead? Thegame’s Web siterecently updated with a smattering of images for the big series revamp, and it’s looking pretty snazzy. The images show off a few of the detailswe covered yesterday, including the 3D towns and the combined Pokémart/Center. There’s also an image of the new-look “intense” battle screen, if you want a gander at the allegedly more dynamic combat....

Meadowlands Farm is the new farm type that was added toStardew Valleywith update 1.6, and that makes the update very exciting for fans. In both thechangelogfor the patch andConcernedApe’s teaser poston Twitter, it’s described as having “chewy blue grass which animals love.” Here’s some nuance on this farm type because Meadowlands farm is, pretty obviously, set up for animals to love and that means it might not be so suitable for other purposes....

She’s a whole new hero now In case you haven’t heard,Overwatch‘s Symmetrais getting a complete rework. Her primary attack is no longer a point and click homing beam, her turrets are a little easier to use as they can be thrown, and her ultimates are drastically different (teleporter has a much shorter range and only lasts 10 seconds and photon barrier is now a noticeable giant dome). Although all of the changes have been listed on paper and are playable in the PTR right now, Blizzard also dropped a visual aide by way of a demo reel, which showcases all of her new abilities....

Play the exact same build that will be at E3 Nintendo sends word that they’re preparing a sneak peek ofSuper Smash Bros. at Best Buy for next month. On June 11 and 14, more than 100 Best Buy stores around the country will host Super Smash Bros. Smash-Fest @ Best Buy, where they’ll demo the exact same build of the game that we’ll be playing at E3 2014. This is a four-player demo, so bring some friends....

Bungie just droppedtheir big bombshell, and it turns out that it’sthe start date for theHalo 3multiplayer beta; May 16th. According to their site, at 12AM on the 16th the download option inCrackdownwill become active, and people around the world will simoultaneously cry as they realize the pinnacle of their existence is a chance to play a video game before it has been released. The beta will last until midnight on June 6th and will include three of the planned maps; Valhalla, High Ground and Snowbound....

Steam Next Fest is always a blast, as game developers line up to offer up a slice of their upcoming games for players to download and enjoy. This latest iteration of Steam Next Fest is full of some incredible titles that range across every genre you could imagine, along with some genre combinations you would never even consider. We’ve been playing them all, and we have a list of suggestions to try out before this Next Fest comes to an end....

Every Profession inBrighter Shoresis anchored by a tool of the trade, each one a gateway to valuable resources and character XP. While some items can be found relatively easily, others might not be as apparent. So, if you’re struggling to get proper Foraging tools, here’s how to get and use Secateurs inBrighter Shores. Where to find Secateurs in Brighter Shores you’re able to purchase Secateurs at theForager’s Warehouse(Old Street East) for 13 Silver and 200 Bronze....

Slime Rancher 2’s Into the Labyrinthupdate introduced theGrey Labyrinthand some particularly unique slimes we’ve never seen in the series. One slime that poses some challenges is the Shadow Slime. Although they’re easy to find, figuring out how to get their Plorts is a different story entirely. How to find Shadow Plorts in Slime Rancher 2: Into the Labyrinth You can obtain Shadow Plorts by finding and feeding Shadow slimes. These slimes spawn exclusively in the darkest parts of the Grey Labyrinth and rarely appear outside....

If you’re a fan of modern football’s GOAT, aka Lionel Messi, thenFortnitehas something special waiting for you. Epic Games has officially confirmed that the Argentine World Cup winner will be getting not one but two special skins inside the game. As of writing, the skin is yet to be made available inside the shop, but we have confirmation about how the skins will appear, and a few leaks have also hinted about the contents of the bundle....

Paliahas recently introduced a thrilling new feature called the Obstacle Course in their 0.170 update. This exciting addition takes players on a parkour-style journey through a location known as ‘The Tower.’ In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to reach, play, and conquer the Obstacle Course inPalia. How to reach Obstacle Course in Palia To embark on your Obstacle Course adventure, you first need to make your way to theBlack Market, located under Zeki’s General Store....

We all love some music to kick off our secret-hunting inDeltarune.While you’d normally pay attention to music in the background, it’s brought to the forefront in Chapter 4, with multiple instances of piano puzzles that rely on you hunting for musical arrows to guide you along the way. The most important piano, however, is the Golden Piano you find partway into Chapter 4. Atop a massive pile of books is this mysterious puzzle, with very few hints on how to play it....

Super Meat Boyis fun, even when you’re dying. In fact, some of the most exciting, funny, and surprising parts of the game come from your own death. Just like in the best survival-horror games/movies, witnessing the protagonist being graphically and grossly dispatched is big part ofSuper Meat Boy‘s appeal. Screwing up in the game leads to both a punishmentanda reward. That didn’t come about by accident. Edmund McMillen,Super Meat Boy‘s artist and co-designer, has laid out his philosophy towards designing the game’s reward/punishment system and multiple difficulties, and it’s pretty smart stuff....