There are many wacky video game controllers out there, but it’s fair to say that Dr. Tom Tilley has designed an unprecedented way to play Super Monkey Ball. In a viral internet video, Tilley shows off a DIY controller that’s perfect for the game: a physical monkey in a ball …
Read More »First Post-DLC Elden Ring Patch Rebalances Early Difficulty After Community Backlash
Elden Ring’s first (and only) DLC Shadow of the Erdtree has been out for a few days now, and even long-time Souls players have struggled mightily with some of its bosses. Now, a new patch has boosted the stat bonuses that players receive from the DLC-exclusive Shadow Realm Blessings, which …
Read More »Star Wars Andor Season 2 Will Reportedly Bring Back Ben Mendelsohn As Death Star Architect
LucasFilm has been cagey about which actors will return for Star Wars: Andor Season 2, but it seems that Ben Mendelsohn will be among that group. According to one report, the actor will come back in the later episodes of the season to reprise his role of Imperial Director (and …
Read More »Gaming QA Workers Say They Were Laid Off For Trying To Unionize
The CWA–the largest media labor union in the US–recently filed a claim with the National Labor Relations Board against what it describes as a “Microsoft supplier,” stating that the company laid off an entire team of QA workers for trying to unionize. According to a CWA news post announcing the …
Read More »Mass Effect Developer Says Sprinting Didn't Move You Faster In The Citadel
Video games should be upfront and honest with the player, but sometimes they have to mislead you a little bit. Case in point: according to a recent social media post from designer John Ebenger, if you tried to sprint in the Citadel in Mass Effect 1, you weren’t actually moving …
Read More »Phil Spencer Thinks Xbox Should Have A Handheld
Rumors have swirled about a handheld Xbox console for years, but none of them have ever quite panned out. At this year’s Xbox Game Showcase, Xbox chief Phil Spencer made his feelings on the matter clear. Asked about the concept in a recent interview, Spencer simply said: “I think we …
Read More »A Bit Of Bloodborne Is Coming To PS5, But Not In The Way Fans Want
A hypothetical Bloodborne 2 is arguably one of the most-requested gaming sequels of our current era, and Sony and From Software have left fans out in the cold for years. Now, the upcoming 3D platformer Astro Bot will offer a Bloodborne-themed skin in its digital deluxe edition, which is a …
Read More »Yooka-Replaylee, An Enhanced Remaster Of Yooka-Laylee, Is On The Way
Remasters and remakes are all the rage these days, and Yooka-Laylee is getting another coat of paint. Developer Playtonic Games recently announced Yooka-Replaylee, an enhanced remaster of the 2017 3D platformer Yooka-Laylee. While we don’t have a release date yet, Yooka-Replaylee will apparently improve on nearly every aspect of the …
Read More »Minecraft Woobles Are Here To Teach Your Kid How To Crochet A Creeper
Everyone loves building an impenetrable fortress in Minecraft, but wouldn’t you like to craft something with your own two hands? That’s exactly what you’re getting with The Woobles’ new Minecraft line, which allow you to create your own monster from the game with just a little time and effort. Dropping …
Read More »The Last Of Us 2 PC Is Reportedly Complete, Despite No Official Announcement
The Last Of Us Part 2 is one of the most-acclaimed games of the past few years, but it has stubbornly remained a PlayStation exclusive for that time. A leaker with a proven track record of reliably releasing game info ahead of time recently said that the PC port of …
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