Nintendo’s quirky neighborhood comes to 3DS. Is it worth another cycle of virtual debt? Find out in our review of Animal Crossing: New Leaf.
Month: March 2020
Persona 5 Royal reviewed by T.J. Hafer on PlayStation 4 Pro. “Persona 5 was already a strong front-runner for being the best JRPG ever made, and Royal really gets me wondering what else could even compete. The excellent story and its lovable, multidimensional characters along with the challenging, tactical combat are all refined and back
Have you been checking out every new game that has the potential to spark joy similar to the original Dead Space game? It seems like I’ve spent the last decade chasing that dragon. When I first saw the trailer for Moons of Madness I thought, “Finally! This might be it!” Thinking about a Lovecraft-inspired horror
Captured on Nintendo Switch (Docked) It’s 1945, World War Two is drawing to a rather bloody close and everybody’s favourite angry auntie Adolf Hitler has just been informed that it’s not looking great for him and his goose-stepping grunts. Being the level-headed Fuhrer that he is, little Adolf reacts to this news by immediately killing
Hey Alpha ring users! Today’s Xbox Insider Release Notes highlight the latest fixes, known issues, and features coming to your console. Starting at 2 p.m. PT today, users will receive the latest 2004 Xbox One system update (build: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_200419041.1848.200330-0000). Keep reading for more details. System Update Details: OS version released: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_200419041.1848.200330-0000 Available: 2 p.m. PT
Earlier today, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered launched on PS4, but, as the name might suggest, it leaves off two major parts of the 2009 original. Neither the Spec Ops co-op mode or the game’s multiplayer made the jump to this new version, instead focusing strictly on the campaign. So why is
By Stephany Nunneley, Tuesday, 31 March 2020 20:40 GMT Frontier Developments have announced the second DLC pack for Planet Zoo, featuring animals native to South America Pack, will release next week. The Planet Zoo South America Pack is set to release next week on April 7 and features five new animals and over 250 new
COVID-19’s impact on the game industry pushes another game date back, as InXile’s Wasteland 3 has been pushed to August 28 (Be sure to check out an awesome feature on Wasteland 3 in the current issue of Game Informer!}. Studio head Brian Fargo issued a statement via Twitter, commenting that a shift to work-from-home procedures had impacted
Originally developed by Infinity Ward, and now remastered by Beenox, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered delivers the full story experience with stunning high-definition visuals and the latest audio advancements, available first on PS4. Whether you lived it back in 2009 or you’re coming in fresh, this is an experience hailed by critics
In 2015, Xenoblade Chronicles received a New Nintendo 3DS port. The port, called Xenoblade Chronicles 3D, contained new features that included a Collection mode and amiibo compatibility. Unfortunately, Nintendo has announced on their official Japanese website that these features will not be included in Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition, which is releasing on the Nintendo Switch
Welcome to Next Week on Xbox, where we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox One and Windows 10 PC! Every week the team at Xbox aims to deliver quality gaming content for you to enjoy on your favorite gaming console. To find out what’s coming soon to Xbox, read on below and
Have You Played? is an endless stream of game retrospectives. One a day, every day, perhaps for all time. Wielding the almighty Heart-Seeking Bow, Coronacht, I weave with godlike alacrity between the attacks of my foes, line up the shot, release at just the right moment, and – pop! – they dissolve with a sigh
Resident Evil 3 Single-Player reviewed by Lucy O’Brien on PlayStation 4 Pro. Also available on Xbox One and PC. “Like Resident Evil 2 before it, Resident Evil 3’s 2020 remake does an amazing job of recapturing the horror and tension of the late ’90s original while completely modernizing its gameplay. It plays like a 2020
More Capcom remake projects might be in the works for 2021 and beyond if rumor and errant Twitter posts are to be believed. The web of rumors begins with noteworthy Twitter source @Nibellion retweeting a declaration of confirmed news today by VGC in regards to Studio M-Two, the Capcom-backed studio that worked on the Resident
A few years back, Sega launched its Sega Forever series – a range of free-to-play smartphone releases of its classic titles from yesteryear. It was seen as Sega’s way of reconnecting its fans with its esteemed back catalogue, and, despite some teething issues, it became a valuable way of keeping the memory of classic Sega
Rocket Pass 6 is speeding into the future. Check out the most-wanted ride, Ronin, in the Rocket Pass 6 trailer, and unlock it immediately with Rocket Pass Premium! Rocket Pass Premium grants access to 70 tiers of futuristic items inspired by science fiction, like the HoloData Boost, UFO Engine Audio and the Rad Rock Goal
The team behind Death Stranding, Kojima Productions, is the latest studio to announce its office’s temporary closure. This measure is due to an employee’s recent coronavirus diagnosis. The employee in question has been at home since March 20th and was not symptomatic during their time at the studio. As such, health officials told Kojima Productions
By Emily Gera, Monday, 30 March 2020 20:46 GMT One modder has used Half-Life: Alyx’s Source 2 engine to recreate the moment Gordon Freeman enters into the City 17 courtyard at the start of Half-Life 2. Modder Vect0R uploaded the fruits of their labour to YouTube, showing the improvements made since Half-Life 2’s original Source
The world of survival horror has two sides – the Survivors, and the evil forces pulling the strings. Resident Evil Resistance’s online 4v1 asymmetrical multiplayer lets horror fans experience both sides of the nightmare. Ahead of the game’s April 3 launch (it comes with Resident Evil 3), I’ve collected some tips to help you succeed
Niantic continues to alter Pokémon Go to accommodate trainers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a new blog post today, Niantic says its mission has been to “help people get outside, exercise, and explore the world, with the ultimate goal of helping people connect with others.” Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Niantic is adapting its
Persona 5 Royal is almost here! Are you ready? To help you ace an all-new semester at Shujin Academy, I’m here to provide our top five tips and tricks: 1. Get to know your confidants. A main staple in the Persona series, you can socialize with key relationships to gain bonuses in battle or access
Netflix confirmed last night that they have renewed the excellent Castlevania animated series on the streaming platform for a fourth season. A release window hasn’t been announced for the fourth season but if you’ve yet to catch up on the animated series there are currently 22 episodes available on Netflix. Share this! Like this: Like
Online gambling is getting more and more popular every year. A great variety of available games makes it even easier to find and play your favourite title. Developers and big companies organize special gaming events. From these, we can learn a few things about new trends in casino gaming. Let’s see what we should be
Ostriv is a Ukrainian town building game set in the early 1700s. If I tell you how it works, it will sound like every other city builder, and that would do this delightful game a disservice. So instead, I’m going to show you what happens when you tell your little villagers to build a house.
Exit the Gungeon reviewed by Nic Vargus on Nintendo Switch. Also available on PC and iOS. “2019’s Enter The Gungeon was transcendent. It fused buttery-smooth combat, cutesy pixel art, and hilarious callbacks into a surprisingly deep roguelike-shmup. It had style, substance, and about a thousand different guns. Its spin-off, Exit the Gungeon, is a song
[embedded content] Not long after all the Nintendo Direct Mini presentation earlier this week, the talented team at WayForward locked in a Switch release date for Shantae And The Seven Sirens. It’ll be washing up on the Switch on 28th May, and is expected to launch for $29.99 USD. While this new expansive quest is
Hey Beta, Delta and Omega ring users! Today’s Xbox Insider Release Notes highlight the latest fixes, known issues, and features coming to your console. Starting at 2 p.m. PT today, users will receive the latest 2004 Xbox One system update (build: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_200419041.1825.200325-0000). Keep reading for more details. System Update Details: OS version released: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_200419041.1825.200325-0000 Available:
By Emily Gera, Sunday, 29 March 2020 19:46 GMT Microsoft is experiencing a surge in demand for its cloud services throughout this period of global lockdown due to COVID-19. The tech giant confirmed a 775 percent increase “in regions that have enforced social distancing or shelter in place order,” with a spike in everything from
Media Molecule’s Dreams is a departure from the studio’s previous projects in that it’s more of a creative platform than a traditional video game. The single-player campaign tells a thought-provoking story, but it’s short and is designed to showcase Dreams‘ development tools. Although Media Molecule has extensive plans for Dreams and has drifted towards making
As countries around the globe continue to observe lockdowns in an effort to slow the spread of Coronavirus, people have turned to video games for weddings and graduation ceremonies. CNN reported that games like Animal Crossing and Apex Legends are being utilized to host events that have been postponed for the foreseeable future. A New Jersey couple