Building up a romantic relationship with a companion of choice in Baldur’s Gate 3 will earn players an intimate scene with the chosen party member. If you’re on Xbox, however, be warned: Recording the scene could get you banned from Xbox Live, as one member of the game’s Reddit community …
Read More »Best Of 2023: Super Mario RPG's Level-Up Screen Proves ArtePiazza Understood The Assignment
Super Mario RPG: Legend Of The Seven Stars is one of my favorite games of all time. I’ve played it once a year for over a decade, and as such I am very familiar with this offbeat take on the Mario universe. I loved the characters, I loved the battle …
Read More »Best Of 2023: Disney Dreamlight Valley's Simple Gameplay Hides A Complex Storyline
Disney Dreamlight Valley entered early access at the end of 2022, and the Animal Crossing-meets-Mickey Mouse gameplay immediately caught on in my house. The light and easy gameplay paired with soft music and the presence of some of the world’s most family-friendly characters made for low-stakes gaming sessions that served …
Read More »You Can Finally Watch Luigi In Action In Super Mario 64, Sort Of
A video uploaded to a small Japanese YouTube account last month has become an important part of video game history. A seconds-long section of the video appears to show the first-ever known footage of Luigi in Super Mario 64. The 13:20 mark of the video–which was uploaded to the Now …
Read More »Netflix Games 2024 Slate Includes Sonic Mania Plus, Cozy Grove 2, And More
After announcing that the Grand Theft Auto PS2 trilogy is joining the service this month, Netflix Games has offered a brief look at what subscribers can expect in 2024. Among the announced titles is a sequel to a 2021 indie hit, as well as a retro adventure starring a certain …
Read More »Zelda Boss Hints That Traditional Linear Zelda Games Aren't Coming Back Any Time Soon
With The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom selling millions of copies and raking in awards, questions have been raised about what’s next for the Zelda series, and whether or not the future may include blasts from the past. Franchise head Eiji Aonuma is here to pump the brakes, …
Read More »Federal Court Rules For Epic Games In Google Antitrust Case
A federal jury has submitted a verdict in the antitrust case between Epic Games and Google, and the Fortnite developer has reason to celebrate. The jury ruled unanimously in favor of Epic, as it determined Google holds an illegal monopoly through its Google Play Store. The ruling follows a four-week …
Read More »Single-Player Dead By Daylight Spin-Off The Casting Of Frank Stone Revealed
Two studios known for scaring the heck out of their players are joining forces. During The Game Awards, Supermassive Games and Behaviour Interactive have announced The Casting Of Frank Stone, a new, single-player narrative horror game set in the Dead By Daylight universe. The Casting Of Frank Stone follows a …
Read More »The Game Awards 2023: How To Watch, Start Times, And What To Expect
The end of the year is fast-approaching, and in the video game world, that means all eyes turn to The Game Awards, the annual end-of-year celebration that mixes honors for Game of the Year with trailers and reveals for potential future GOTY award winners. [Update: The show is ongoing, and …
Read More »Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary With New Events
December 7 is the fifth anniversary of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the massive platform fighting game which includes characters from and references to dozens of gaming’s top franchises. Nintendo is marking the occasion with a special five-day Spirit Event starting today, as well as the addition of new Spirits beginning …
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