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Following Avowed's recent early access release for Premium Edition owners, the game's graphics and performance are coming in for tons of praise. Avowedutilizes the power of Unreal Engine to bring the stunning world of Eora to life. View the full article

With so many survival games around these days, new releases have got to do whatever they can to set themselves apart. RailGods of Hysterra understands this, and so is bringing a Lovecraftian ****** train to the party in the hopes of waltzing through the front door. It's such a bizarre idea that it just might work, and you can test that for yourself right now. The game has a new Steam demo you can try, if you fancy your chances in a place overrun with Eldritch horrors. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: RailGods of Hysterra is Diablo if it was a survival game with monster trains RailGods of Hysterra is a bizarre new Lovecraftian survival game View the full article

Speaking with GamesRadar, Monster Hunter Wilds producer Ryozo Tsujimoto talked about Capcom's evolving stance toward PC gamers, and some of what it took to make Monster Hunter Wilds a simultaneous launch on all platforms with crossplay... Read more.View the full article

Elden Ring Nightreign director Junya Ishizaki has confirmed that the team at FromSoftware is "considering" allowing for 2-player co-op instead of forcing people to play solo or in groups of three. When Elden Ring Nightreign was first announced, it was met with significant fanfare. After all, the original Elden Ring is one of the highest-rated video games of all time, and so it stands to reason that Nightreign will deliver an experience of comparable quality. View the full article

Monster Hunter Wilds gives you a choice between fourteen different weapon types, and making that decision remains one of the series' greatest strengths. The options all feel unique, each filling a specific niche, and learning just one is as intricate as mastering a fighting game character. But that list hasn't changed since Monster Hunter 4 over a decade ago. Monster Hunter Wilds boasts the same lineup, one we've seen in both World and Rise. Ahead of its launch, I sat down with Wilds director Yuya Tokuda and producer Ryozo Tsujimoto and asked whether we might see the fabled fifteenth weapon one day. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: All Monster Hunter Wilds monsters Monster Hunter Wilds Heavy Bowgun weapon guide Monster Hunter Wilds will feature "multiple free title updates" after launch View the full article

A new leak from Honkai: Star Rail is hinting at some of the next characters planned for the RPG, with Hyacine and Phainon expected to debut between Versions 3.3 and 3.4. The debut of Amphoreus has seen a plethora of new cast members released and teased for the sci-fi RPG, with the world's launch update already featuring two highly-anticipated characters. Version 3.0 welcomed the launch of The Herta as Herta's true form during the first half, while Aglaea's release marked the first new playable Remembrance character. Now, more members of Amphoreus' roster are being teased. View the full article

Splitgate 2is finally ready to open its doors for players, but before its official launch, that access is coming in the form of an alpha test. The original Splitgate is a popular indie title that combines elements of Portal and the beloved Halo franchise, but the studio behind Splitgate ceased production on the game to move to this more advanced sequel. Though fun, the first title had its obvious flaws that the sequel seeks to address with more fluid combat and immersive maps. View the full article

woken from a long hibernation, you find the pond abandoned and ruined. Through genetic manipulation of local frogs and plants you must restore your world, solving puzzles across frog generations in order to meet odd little goals—a bit of mad science experimentation along the way is encouraged. It's not Bloodborne, it's Mudborne, which is set to release in March... Read more.View the full article

A year removed from its 20th anniversary, Capcom’s monster-hunting franchise returns in 2025 with Monster Hunter Wilds. The prolific series has lived through several generations of home and portable consoles, reaching new peaks with 2018’s Monster Hunter World and 2021’s Monster Hunter Rise — the series’ best-selling games to date and Capcom’s two best-selling games of all time. With Monster Hunter Wilds out on February 28, we’re looking back on the franchise's history with a list of the series’ most important games, ordered chronologically by release date. How Many Monster Hunter Games Are There? There are upwards of 25 Monster Hunter games when considering all base games, spinoffs, mobile entries, and enhanced versions. However, for this list, we've compiled the 12 most relevant Monster Hunter games. Our list excludes mobile- and arcade-exclusive games (Monster Hunter i, Monster Hunter Spirits, etc.); previously shuttered MMOs (Monster Hunter Frontier, Monster Hunter Online); and the FromSoftware-developed, Japan-exclusive, Animal Crossing-like game Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Airou Village. Which Monster Hunter Game Should You Play First? There is no continuous story throughout the Monster Hunter franchise, so you can take your pick of which game to start with. If you’re jumping into the world of Monster Hunter in 2025, you might want to wait and and see reactions to the latest game, Monster Hunter Wilds, which will be released on February 28. If you’re eager to try the series before investing in Wilds, we recommend Monster Hunter World or Monster Hunter Rise. World should appeal more to those who value exploration and immersion; Rise is better suited for those who put a higher value on speed and fluidity. Every Monster Hunter Game in Release OrderMonster Hunter (2004) Monster Hunter, alongside Auto Modellista and Resident Evil: Outbreak, was developed as part of a three-game plan to explore the market potential of the PS2’s online network, Capcom’s Ryozo Tsujimoto told Eurogamer in 2014. The first Monster Hunter laid the foundation for the franchise, introducing many of the series’ defining systems. Players, on their own or with others online, are given quests to hunt monsters, after which they use materials harvested from the world and the monster’s remains to craft and upgrade weapons and armor before embarking to fight, well, stronger monsters. An expanded version called Monster Hunter G was released exclusively in Japan the following year. Monster Hunter Freedom (2005) The series found its home on portable consoles in 2005 with Monster Hunter Freedom, an enhanced port of Monster Hunter G tuned for single-player play on the PSP. This first portable entry in the franchise sold over a million copies, according to Capcom, beginning a trend in which Monster Hunter’s portable versions handily outsold its home console counterparts — a trend that held until the breakout success of Monster Hunter World in 2018. Monster Hunter 2 (2006) Capcom returned to home console for the series’ second proper entry, Monster Hunter 2 (aka Monster Hunter Dos). It was released exclusively in Japan for PS2. Monster Hunter 2 introduced a day-night cycle and gems, further enhancing your opportunities for weapons and armor customization. Monster Hunter Freedom 2 (2007) The second handheld game in the series, Monster Hunter Freedom 2 again took the core of its home console counterpart (MH2) and built upon it with new content and a single-player focus. The game was expanded further in 2008’s Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, which added new monsters, missions, maps, and the ability to have a Felyne fighter join the player in battle. Monster Hunter 3 (2009) Monster Hunter 3 (aka Monster Hunter Tri) debuted in Japan in 2009, before being released internationally in 2010. The third mainline MH game was initially in development for the PS3, though it would eventually be released as a Wii exclusive. In addition to new monsters, weapons, and locations, Monster Hunter 3 introduced the series’ short-lived underwater combat. It later came to Wii U and 3DS as Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate with new monsters, a reworked single-player experience, updated graphics, and a new multiplayer area. Monster Hunter Portable 3rd (2010) Like the two mainline entries before it, Monster Hunter 3 was tweaked and ported to PSP as Monster Hunter Portable 3rd. Unlike the two portable versions before it, this game also got a console release on PS3 as Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD Ver. Despite never being released in the West, Monster Hunter Portable 3rd is the best-selling game among Capcom’s handheld-exclusive Monster Hunters with 4.9 million copies sold. Monster Hunter 4 (2013) Monster Hunter 4 was originally released exclusively for 3DS, exclusively in Japan. Only the enhanced edition, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (Monster Hunter 4G in Japan), was released globally as a launch game for New Nintendo 3DS. This generation of Monster Hunter games most notably improved traversal by pairing increased verticality with more fluid player movement. It also improved the single-player experience with a deeper story and more NPCs. Monster Hunter Generations (2015) Capcom followed up MH4 with Monster Hunter Generations (Monster Hunter X in Japan), another installment released exclusively for 3DS. Generations had, as our review stated, “the appeal of a greatest hits album,” blending old and (at the time) new mechanics from the series’ then-10-year history. Most notably, Generations featured new wrinkles to customization and combat through Hunting Styles and Arts. Generations later received an enhanced edition, known as Monster Hunter Generations XX in Japan and Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate internationally. It was the first Monster Hunter game released on Nintendo Switch. Monster Hunter Stories (2016) Monster Hunter Stories is a spinoff that takes the action series into the world of RPGs. True to the genre, Stories trades in the real-time action of the mainline games for a turn-based combat system and puts more emphasis on story and exploration. It was originally released for 3DS, though it’s since come to PS4, Switch, PC, and mobile. Monster Hunter World (2018) Monster Hunter World is, to date, the series’ high point from both a critical and commercial perspective. With 27 million copies sold, it’s the series’ (and Capcom’s) best-selling game, and with a Metascore of 90, it’s also the series’ best-reviewed game. With World, Capcom moved the primary development of Monster Hunter back to home consoles, specifically PS4 and Xbox One. For the first time, it made a concerted effort to reach a wider Western audience by moving to a more seamless open-world design, reducing the learning curve of the series’ intricate systems, fully supporting online play with global servers, and releasing simultaneously across all regions. A massive expansion, Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, was released the following year. Similar to the Ultimate versions of past games, Iceborne added new monsters and mechanics to the base game, as well as an all-new story that rivals the size of the campaign in World. Monster Hunter Rise (2021) Monster Hunter Rise is the series’ second best-performing game, ranking only behind World in terms of sales and Metascore. As the subtitle ‘World’ denotes the previous game’s more global approach, ‘Rise’ indicates a greater focus on verticality, a design decision supported by the introduction of the Wirebug, a new mechanic that enabled wall-climbing and overall more fluid traversal. Rise builds off of the previous Switch entry, Generations Ultimate, as much as it does World, given World and Rise were, for a time, being developed in tandem. As stated in our review, “much of the streamlining World did has been carried forward” in Rise, while “other things like separate Village and Hub questlines for single- and multiplayer and the ability to tweak a weapon’s playstyle a bit return from older Monster Hunter games.” Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak was released the following year. The expansion includes a new storyline, monsters, and locations. Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (2021) Capcom followed Rise with Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, a sequel to the 2016 RPG. Co-developed by Marvelous Inc. (Story of Seasons), Wings of Ruin leans into tried-and-true JRPG systems like turn-based combat, character customization, and an emphasis on story. Stories 2 again lets you fight alongside monsters (aka Monsties) instead of strictly hunting them, creating a party system that should be familiar to anyone who’s played a Pokemon RPG. Monster Hunter Wilds (2025) Monster Hunter Wilds will be the latest game in the series when it’s released on February 28 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Wilds is a mainline Monster Hunter game that builds on the design principles of World and Rise. It boasts “dynamic, ever-changing environments” and the series’ “most evolved action and improved immersion,” according to Capcom. As noted in our 2024 Monster Hunter Wilds preview, it’s shaping up to be “a Monster Hunter that embraces the parts of Rise that made it so much more inviting but also doesn’t shy away from the larger scale and spectacle that helped make World the more enduring entry.” Upcoming Monster Hunter Games Next up for the franchise is the aforementioned Monster Hunter Wilds, due out February 28 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. You can read up on all we know about Wilds through our extensive IGN First coverage: How Capcom’s Belief in the Series Made it a Worldwide HitHow the Monster Hunter Wilds Team Select Their Beastly LineupMonster Hunter Wilds Developers Talk Weapon ChangesBehind Monster Hunter Wilds' New Approach to Starting Weapons and Hope Series GearMonster Hunter Wilds: The Final Preview Capcom is also working alongside TiMi Studio Group (Call of Duty Mobile, Pokemon Unite) on Monster Hunter Outlanders, a free-to-play mobile game with multiplayer hunters and “a massive open world.” A release window for Outlanders has not yet been announced. Jordan covers games, shows, and movies as a freelance writer for IGN. View the full article

Epic Games took to social media to give Fortnite players a good look at all seven of the upcoming skins in the battle pass for Chapter 6 Season 2 of the popular battle royale. Chapter 6 Season 1 of Fortnite was popular with many fans, as it brought in a whole new map alongside a revamped movement system and collaborations with Godzilla and Big Hero 6. View the full article

Creating the right build for a mixture of Wizard and Ranger abilities in Avowed can be a little tricky, but it is extremely fun. There are a few ways that you could do this and be able to handle whatever is thrown at you, but some aspects of it are stronger than others. To make the most of this build, there are several things you will want to do and some weapons you should prioritize finding. View the full article

Robot Entertainment's newest release, Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap offers a lot of choices to the player up front. They're all centered around spending Skulls that you collect as rewards from missions. If you're not sure what you should spend them on first, we'll help you out. What's available to spend your Skulls on? There are three main places to dump your Skulls into, and they're all important. That's what makes it an interesting, albeit paralyzing, choice. There's a lot of appetizing options, and none of them are technically wrong. Any progress is still progress, after all. Screenshot by Robot Entertainment The first category is Trap Upgrades. Spending your Skulls with the merchant Hugo will allow you to improve your Traps. Each Trap will have three categories you can improve, usually revolving around cost, damage dealt, or recharge times. Each upgrade you purchase gets more expensive, regardless of where you put the point. So, if you feel like you want a trap to have a certain benefit, max out that category before leveling up others to get the best discount. As a side note, whenever you finish a mission, you'll obtain a special Gold Skull that you can take to Hugo's brother Gus to purchase new traps from. Once you've purchased all the traps, you won't get any new Gold Skulls. You also won't need to talk to Gus much afterward. The second category available for you involves character improvements. There's a Skill Tree you can view by talking with Gabriella. The massive tree applies to you as a player. Buffs purchased through it apply to each character. Each time you purchase a node on the tree, the next one gets more expensive, regardless of direction. There's a few specific nodes that have a fixed price due to them being special upgrades. We'll talk more about those later. Each character also has their own tree on the left, allowing you to power up your favorites. Finally, you can also purchase additional Threads. After each wave, you'll get a choice between 3 Threads to power up your character for the rest of the run. Threads you purchase get added to the pool of ones you can draw from. If you find yourself gravitating towards a particular character, think about getting their Threads first. Personal Growth With all these delightful options to augment your orc-smashing, is there really an optimal way to advance? We think there is, and it starts with the main characters. You should start dropping skulls into the skill tree first and foremost. Feel free to drop a couple of upgrades into traps while you're at it. Don't go too heavy, because you won't know what traps fit your playstyle right away. Screenshot by Destructoid In fact, you likely won't know which character you want to play. With six from the outset and a seventh unlockable, it'll take a few rounds to figure out who jives with you the most. While you're figuring that out and collecting some skulls in the process, make sure to keep upgrading the general hero tree. The upgrades you purchase will apply to all heroes, which is what makes it the best place to start. No matter what you purchase, everyone benefits. When it comes to the skill tree, I recommend you build towards two specific points. First, go for the Anti-Boss perk at the top, a little to the left. This will be instrumental in you making progress. You might be able to make it past the first boss before getting this upgrade, but it will be essential for bosses beyond. After that, move towards the Utility Belt in the upper right-hand corner. That gives you an extra slot to your Loadouts, allowing you to take one more trap into battle. How you get there is up to you, but you should absolutely make a straight run for these skills first. While most of the skills on the tree get more expensive as you buy points, these two key abilities cost 2,000 skulls, no matter what. Keep that in mind while you're saving up. Once you start to get a feel for the different characters, I recommend you also spend time upgrading their abilities. Each character requires their own upgrades, though the prices are the same for everyone. Who you want to play really depends on your personal play style, as well as whether you have a team. Ultimately, everyone is pretty viable, so give them all a try before you start powering up your favorites. If you're stuck on choosing, I recommend Harlow. She has a great close-range weapon, her sidekick Henry for extra damage, and her Pretty Lights ability rocks. It creates a zone that does damage over time where the grenade lands. Traps, Traps, Traps! Once you've obtained the key skills mentioned above and leveled up your character, it's time to get serious about your trap selection. By now, you should have had time to experiment with each of them. so you should know what you really want to invest in. Screenshot by Destructoid If you're not sure what traps to load up with and need a couple of suggestions, I've got you. You can't go wrong with the new Rift Barricade. While it wasn't available at launch, it's absolutely a must-use now. Aside from being an additional barricade, you can purchase with Rune Coins during a run; it also empowers adjacent traps. There's also the Bramble. Place it next to a Rift Barricade in a choke-point and watch the orcs turn one patch into a whole field of destruction. It helps to carry a poison trap like the Poison Gas Emitter or the Poison Flower to combine with the Bramble with the correct Thread. Finally, try out the wall blades. They're great for tearing up orcs around tight corners or in narrow paths. Plus, they're light on the wallet and aren't very big. This allows you to put them in sneakier places to dice your enemies into orc-amole. Tie it all together with Threads Screenshot by Destructoid Lastly, there's Threads you can purchase from the Weaver of Will. I consider these to be the least important upgrade due to a couple of factors. Primarily, it's because they're expensive. But, there's also a lot that is specific to individual characters. You won't likely know who you're into using right away, so it's not worth just buying these early on. Plus, you'll unlock other Threads by completing challenges with one of the other Fate Weavers, so you'll still be getting plenty of upgrades for the system. Once you've got a decent set of traps powered up, as well as your characters, you'll probably know exactly what Threads to get. The ones that correspond to your favorite characters and traps should be first, as well as the ones that help everything. Blunt the Knives, for example, is a strong one because Hunters will be a problem for a while. Getting this makes them much easier to deal with, but 500 skulls is a lot early on. The post The best way to spend your Skulls in Orcs Must Die: Deathtrap appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

After weeks of waiting, it finally happened. The Roslit Bay volcano erupted, and lava poured all over the island. Don't worry, everyone is fine. In fact, things are better than fine because there's a new limited event called "Ashfall", and there are new things to do in Fisch. In this guide, we'll tell you everything you need to know about the Ashfall Event in Fisch. New Limited Fish Screenshot by Destructoid There are nine new fish during the Ashfall event. You can catch all of these around Roslit Bay. Anywhere will do as long as the water is glowing (like lava). Simply cast your line and reel them in. Most of the new limited fish are easy to catch except for the Ashcloud Archerfish (which has a - 90% while being reeled in). Try using a lure that boosts your Resilience, and you should be good. It took us around 30 minutes to catch all the limited fish (with a Sunken Rod), and we don't expect it will take you much longer. Ashfall Quest Screenshot by Destructoid Screenshot by Destructoid While you are catching the Fish at Roslit Bay, keep an eye out for Dr. Finneus. He's an NPC inside and industrial boat / raft with a claw-crane. Talk to him, and he will ask you to complete the Ashfall Beastiary. Once you catch all the fish, talk to him again, and you'll get his claw-crane boat. It has a 135 s/ps, with 45 degrees steering and 0.3 S/ps acceleration. It's definitely not the coolest-looking ship, but it's easy to get, so you may as well go for it. Premium Bundle and Skins Screenshot by Destructoid Screenshot by Destructoid It wouldn't be a Fisch event without a Premium Bundle, and this one is no different. Volcanic Bundle (799 Robux) - A sick, Magma-coated Molten Jetski, Molten Lantern, and 32x Server Luck for 1 hour Naturally, there is more to buy. A hot new Speedboat, and three new Rod skins. Volcanic Speedboat (2,999 Robux) - A Magma-coated Volcanic Speedboat Bombastic Carbon (299 Robux) - A Carbon Rod skin Tundra Strike (799 Robux) - Arctic Rod skin Forgotten Doomspire (1,299 Robux) - Only 8,000 available, Rod of the Forgotten Fang skin As always, we'll let you be the judge of whether or not these items are worth getting. And there you have it. A hot new limited event with a few cool new items and a bunch of smoking-hot fish. Have fun filling the Ashfall Beastiary and don't forget to grab a boost, if you haven't already, using our Fisch codes. The post The Lava Hot Ashfall Event in Fisch guide appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

It's one of the worst things in an RPG, having a piece of equipment with great stats, but that just looks wrong on your character. Luckily, it is not a big problem in Avowed. Let's find out how to change character outfit appearance in the new Xbox Studios RPG! How to change your character outfit appearance in Avowed To change the look of your items, you can use your transmogrify ability on both armor and clothing. But what is transmogrification? It is quite the common term in many RPGs, but if you're new to the genre, it means that you can change your outfit by equipping the item that looks the best for you while also retaining all of its original stats. Image via Destructoid This way you are free to wear whatever you think looks best on your character, without having to worry about using unique or rare abilities or enchantments. Keep in mind that transmogrify will only involve the items you can equip on your character. It is not possible to change the look of a weapon, at least not at this time, or, more importantly, how your character looks. While the game gives you a clear indication of this when you're done using the character creation at the beginning, it might still be useful to keep it in mind. How to use transmogrify to change your outfit in Avowed In order to modify how an item looks in Avowed, first, you have to equip it. While other games will allow you to simply select it to modify how it looks, this RPG does things a little differently. Open your inventory and equip the armor or clothing you wish to modify. Now, select the item with the desired appearance and choose "Transmogrify." Now highlight the item you have equipped and press action (which is usually LT on your controller or the right mouse button if you are playing on PC). Doing so will switch the original appearance of your equipped clothing or armor item to the appearance of the selected item. It might be good to know that this works on all items, so you are not restricted from using transmogrify also on Unique or rare weapons or armor. You are free to let your creativity flow and always prioritize your looks. How to change your companions' outfits If you are looking, instead, to change what your companions are wearing, then the transmogrify system will not help. Instead, you will have to set up a camp first or, if you have already done so, then use one. Now, by accessing the main tent, you can select which of your party members you want to modify. Now select the best outfit for them, and you are set. Once you leave the camp, they will be wearing the new shiny outfits you have selected for them. Naturally, at the start of the game, you will not have unlocked a lot of outfits, a few of them come with the Premium version of the game, but otherwise, you will have to play a bit and complete quests to unlock more. The post How to change character outfit appearance in Avowed appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Recently, Marvel Rivals has changed their decision to reset competitive Ranks halfway through Season 1. Originally, the halfway mark through the game's first season was scheduled to drop every player's Rank by four divisions, resetting their placement to refresh their experience. Through constructive feedback, however, the developers of the game have reverted this choice, allowing players to keep their Rank for longer. View the full article

Every once in a while, a videogame's visual style completely knocks me off my feet. Since I first saw it, 4X strategy adventure Songs of Silence has done just that. It's got a truly colourful aesthetic and a bountiful mix of genres, making it unlike anything I've ever played. You've been able to play it in full for some time now, but another update is right around the corner, alongside a big new DLC to get excited about. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: As big fantasy 4X game hits 1.0, dev bucks industry by making it cheaper forever Stunning strategy autobattler Songs of Silence gets full release date First major update for 4X Songs of Silence makes everything better View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

While pure levels from adventuring together are enough to clear most story challenges in any mainline Pokémon game, the true mark of a well-reared Pokémon prepped for competitive play is an optimized spread of Internal Values (IV) and Effort Values (EV). IVs and EVs are hidden values that constitute the bulk of stat diversity between individual Pokémon of the same species. Understanding how these values work and how to optimize them is critical to training for high-level competitive play—here’s a breakdown of how IVs and EVs work in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. View the full article

A new leak from Genshin Impact is teasing the suite of quality-of-life upgrades set to come to the game with the upcoming Version 5.5 update. Recent years have seen the massively popular HoYoverse RPG put extra emphasis on improving the quality of its gameplay for the game's legion of fans. Each update has continued to feature further improvements to several different facets of the RPG's day-to-day experience, with the recent Version 5.4 putting the focus on character leveling. Now, the game's next patch looks to have plenty more on the way for fans. View the full article

A new leak about Cyrene’s element in Honkai: Star Rail 3.7 has been shared, and it may be helping fuel a popular fan theory about the character’s true identity in the larger story arc. Even though the turn-based RPG by HoYoverse is still on its way into Version 3.1, some rumors about future patches are already emerging. Some are powered by the beta tests for Version 3.2, for example, which have revealed details about Castorice’s abilities in Honkai: Star Rail. Most of the leaks are referent to the next patch, but some are looking further into the future. View the full article

Silver introduced these innovations in a sneak peek at the 2025 NBA All-Star Technology Summit. The three bots are already being used by the Golden State Warriors for practices and training sessions, with Silver even calling them the "latest NBA All-Stars." Read Entire Article View the full article

Wanna play an action platformer about a badass ninja named Joe Musashi? Streets of Rage 4 developer Lizardcube is reviving the much-loved and much-hated Shinobi series this year, as announced by ***** at Sony's recent State of Play. The return of the famous ninja action series will happen this year, on August 29... Read more.View the full article

Xbox Game Pass will lose two Yakuza games and six other titles at the tail end of February 2025. Following these removals, Xbox Game Pass members will no longer be able to play through the early Yakuza series entries in chronological story order. View the full article

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, a life sim fantasy game, has been announced for release on May 21, 2025, for PC as well as PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo consoles. This move follows after Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time was first revealed as a Switch exclusive title way back in February 2023. View the full article

Great news, everybody–Avatar has finally come to Fortnite. “But wait!” I hear you cry, “Avatar: The Last Airbender has been in Fortnite since April last year! This is surely old news?” Ah, but we are speaking of James Cameron’s Na’Vi, who now have their own Fortnite outfits and cosmetics. Jake Sully is now in the Item Shop. Screenshot by Dot Esports The news of the blue epic sci-fi characters coming to the Fortnite Item Shop has had a generally positive reception. Many movie fans are willing to hand over their wallets for the chance to sprint across the Fortnite island as either Jake Sully or Neytiri. There have, of course, been the inevitable debates on Reddit over which is the better crossover–Avatar or Avatar? Personally, I prefer Avatar, but I realize that is a controversial opinion, as so many other players love Avatar. But hey, our favorite Avatar characters wouldn’t want us to squabble and fight over which Avatar is best, would they? That’s kind of the whole point in Avatar—peace and harmony. View the full article

Developer Marvelous has revealed the latest two trailers for its upcoming fantasy farming RPG Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, showing off players' potential romantic prospects. A fantasy spin-off of the Story of Seasons series, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is the latest installment of the series, and will launch on Nintendo Switch and PC on May 30, 2025. View the full article