Variety isn’t necessarily the first word that comes to mind with the Splatoon series, but it certainly will be a key element of Splatoon 3. With two games and a large-scale expansion under its belt, the latest in Nintendo’s kid-friendly shooter franchise builds on everything that came before. That means …
Read More »PS5 DualSense Edge Controller Is PlayStation's Take On The Xbox Elite
PlayStation 5 is getting a new high-performance controller called the DualSense Edge. The controller debuted at Gamescom Opening Night Live, with a slick trailer showing off some of its features. The DualSense Edge looks a lot like a standard DualSense controller, with a similar color scheme and lighting features. But …
Read More »Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game Announced At Gamescom
In an unexpected twist at Gamescom Opening Night Live, Good Shepherd Entertainment announced its next game based on a classic comedy horror franchise. Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game is coming in early 2023, and you can sign up for the beta now. Like some recent horror games like …
Read More »Return to Monkey Island Releasing On International Talk Like A Pirate Day
Return to Monkey Island, the revival of the classic adventure series, is releasing on PC and Nintendo Switch on September 19. That date has some special significance, as it also falls on the quasi-holiday International Talk Like A Pirate Day. You know, when all your friends say “Arr!” once or …
Read More »Creepy Folktale Game Blacktail Announced At Gamescom
Gamescom took time to show some interesting smaller projects, and one of them was an intriguing new title called Blacktail. The game from The Parasight centers on two sisters based on Slavic tales of the Baba Yaga. It’s coming this winter to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. In Blacktail, …
Read More »High On Life Gets Extended Gameplay Showcase At Gamescom
High on Life, the shooter with talking guns that have funny voices, got an extended gameplay demonstration at Gamescom. The combat scenario, which appeared to be a boss battle, took place in a closed arena covered with slime, as your talkative-as-hell weapons guided you through with tips and trash-talked the …
Read More »Telltale's The Expanse Gameplay Shown At Gamescom Opening Night Live
A new trailer for Telltale Games’ next game, The Expanse, made its debut at Gamescom 2022. The trailer showcased some of the difficult choices you’ll have to make in the game, as well as how you’ll explore zero-g environments. The Expanse will be one of the first projects from the …
Read More »Hearthstone Getting Big Changes With Real-Money Currency, Separate Battlegrounds Season Pass
Hearthstone is getting a couple of major changes with the upcoming 24.2 patch. The update will add a new real-money currency, Runestones, that will be used to purchase certain cosmetic options going forward. The update will also introduce Battlegrounds Season 2, a major update for one of the game’s most …
Read More »PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For August 2022 Live Now
The latest batch of free PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium games is going live now. These free games include three Yakuza titles, a Mana remake, one of the latest Ghost Recon games, and many more. They’re available in all PlayStation Plus subscriptions above the Essential line. To start, you can …
Read More »First Splatoon 3 Splatfest Is Free, Coming In August As A Pre-Release Demo
Splatoon 3 is releasing on September 9, but you can get an inkling of it this month with a special Splatfest event. As announced in the Splatoon 3 Nintendo Direct, a Splatfest World Premiere will run from August 27 at 9 AM-9 PM PT / 12 PM – 12 AM …
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