‘Metro: Exodus’: News, rumors, and everything we know
Five years have passed since we last visited the post-nuclear war wasteland of the Metro series from 4A Games. But like the Dmitry Glukhovsky book trilogy that Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light were based on, a third game is on the horizon. Metro: Exodus takes players out of the tunnels.
Unhappy with Warcraft III: Reforged? Blizzard is offering refunds
Blizzard Entertainment is offering quick refunds on its latest game, Warcraft III: Reforged, which launched with bugs, including automatic mission failure.
Xbox head says Amazon and Google are major competition. He’s not wrong
Xbox head Phil Spencer recently revealed that the company views Amazon and Google as significant competition for Microsoft's gaming division in the future while also dismissing gaming Nintendo and Sony as major threats to the company during a recent interview with the technology website, Protocol.
PlayStation Critics’ Choice Sale has big deals on the best-reviewed games
The PlayStation Critics' Choice sale is currently offering big deals on some of the best-reviewed 2019 games, as well as earlier titles players might have missed.
A special Animal Crossing: New Horizon Nintendo Switch is on the way
Nintendo unveiled a new Animal Crossing-themed Switch console this week that goes on sale March 13 for $300. Following New Horizons' vacation-themed setting, this new Nintendo Switch provides plenty of tropical colors to make it distinct from the standard model.
Rockstar’s Dan Houser leaves behind a legacy of perfection at all costs
Rockstar Games co-founder and Grant Theft Auto writer Dan Houser is exiting the studio. His legacy is complicated, the void he'll leave at the studio is huge. It remains to be seen who will step in to fill Houser's shoes on future Rockstar titles.
Mystery Xbox Series X port could expand console’s storage capacity
The mystery port we've seen on leaked Xbox Series X images will reportedly be for expanding its storage space. It was previously believed it was for diagnostics.
Saints Row IV: Re-Elected gets a second term on Nintendo Switch
Saints Row IV: Re-Elected will release for Nintendo Switch in March. The game first launched in 2013 and has a Saints member as President of the United States.
The Sims celebrates its 20th anniversary, shows no sign of slowing down
It’s not easy for a game franchise to live on for 20 years, but The Sims is at the top of its game as it celebrates two decades under its belt. Just don't expect The Sims 5 anytime soon.
Nvidia GeForce Now cloud gaming is $5 a month with ray tracing and 1,000+ games
Nvidia's GeForce Now cloud gaming service is finally coming out of beta. It debuts with a competitive $4.99 paid tier, a free tier with session lengths of up to one hour, and support for over 1,000 games. You can sign up and gain access to GeForce Now immediately.
Fallout 76 coming to Steam on April 7 alongside new, free Wastelanders DLC
Bethesda has announced that Fallout 76 will make its way to Steam on April 7 alongside the free Wastelanders DLC, which will be the game's biggest update yet.
Epic Games Store hasn’t made Steam any less popular with players
Despite losing certain PC games to Epic Games Store, Steam set a concurrent player record. 18.8 million people were logged into at the same time on February 2.
The Sims’ Grant Rodiek on 20 years of inclusivity: ‘Everyone has their own thing’
When The Sims launched in the year 2000, it was groundbreaking for merely gay relationships. As the franchise celebrates 20 years, we look back on how far it's come - and what's still missing.
PlatinumGames will crowdfund The Wonderful 101 remaster via mysterious website
Platinum Games plans a remaster of its Wii U hidden gem The Wonderful 101 via a new crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. The announcement is the first of four.
A new accessibility device turns a wheelchair into an Xbox gamepad
Charity AbleGamers and ATMakers have partnered on a device that lets players control games via wheelchairs. It is free to those who receive an AbleGamers grant.
Catch Pokémon Sword and Shield at a discount before expansions arrive
Pokémon Sword and Shield are both available on Amazon at a discount. Pokemon Home also launches in February, with two expansion packs arriving later this year.
Nintendo Switch hacker faces jail time and a hefty fine
A hacker who leaked details linked to the 2017 launch of the Nintendo Switch will soon be heading to jail. Despite receiving a warning from the FBI about his hacking activities, California resident Ryan Hernandez continued to target the Japanese gaming giant, leading to his arrest.
Monthly pass to push Fire Emblem Heroes dangerously into pay-to-win territory
Fire Emblem Heroes' upcoming Feh Pass, which will cost $9.50 per month, is drawing criticism as it will push the Nintendo gacha game into pay-to-win territory.
Nintendo mobile games earn $1 billion, with Fire Emblem Heroes leading the way
Nintendo's mobile games have raked in over $1 billion. Fire Emblem Heroes leads the way with $656 million, while Super Mario Run has only earned $76 million.
Sony survey to gauge interest for PlayStation 4’s Remote Play on rival consoles
A Sony survey is gauging interest in potential additions to the PlayStation 4's Remote Play, including using the feature with the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One.
Final Fantasy VII Remake trailer shows first look at Cloud in a dress, Red XIII
The new trailer for the Final Fantasy VII Remake features Cloud's cross-dressing episode, the first look at Red XIII, and the RPG's official theme song, Hollow.
Blizzard stirs controversy with Overwatch hero pools aimed at fixing metagame
The Overwatch development team will add hero pools to the game's competitive mode and the Overwatch League, stirring controversy as it aims to fix the meta.
Revenant steals the spotlight in Apex Legends Season 4: Assimilation
A trailer for the new season reveals the story behind the robot assassin, Revenant, while providing glimpses of his skills in the battle royale shooter.
Microsoft offers up to $20,000 to identify security vulnerabilities in Xbox Live
Microsoft is expanding its bug bounty program from covering software like its Office suite and its Edge browser to also covering the Xbox Live network and services. The company will pay out rewards to anyone who can find and reproduce a security vulnerability in the Xbox Live system.
Madden NFL 20 says Chiefs will win Super Bowl LIV, but is it the best predictor?
The Chiefs eked out a victory, which would be their first Super Bowl win since 1969, in Madden NFL 20's simulation for the 2020 Super Bowl. It's a good sign for the Chiefs, but Madden's predictions haven't panned out in recent years.
Persona 3 fans take to Twitter to rally for a remake of beloved game
The Persona community has shown its love for the series by coming together and making its desire for a Persona 3 remake one of the trending topics on Twitter.
The Sims 4 reaches 20 million players ahead of series’ 20th anniversary
Less than a week before The Sims franchise turns 20, its lastest game, The Sims 4, passed 20 million unique worldwide players.
Star Wars and live-service games keep EA strong despite Anthem’s flop
The failure of Anthem didn't keep Electronic Arts from posting profits in 2019, and the future is bright. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order sold above expectations.
Warcraft III: Reforged: What the new custom content policy means for modders
Blizzard released a policy for the recently launched Warcraft III: Reforged, which states that Blizzard has full ownership of any custom content made within the game. That rules are notable considering that DOTA was previously created as Warcraft III mod before Valve bought the rights.
Nintendo Switch sales surpass 50 million, nearly quadrupling those of the Wii U
The Nintendo Switch continues to fly off shelves, with lifetime sales passing the SNES and tripling the Wii U. Nintendo's console will face more competition this holiday season with the launch of both Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, but has a major release in Animal Crossing: New Horizons on the way.
Steam goes down for several hours, leaving players unable to buy games
Valve's digital game platform Steam went offline for hours through Thursday afternoon, leaving players unable to buy and download games. Steam is the largest digital game store for PCs.
The Outer Worlds lands on Switch in March, but sequels could stick to Xbox
The Outer Worlds releases for Nintendo Switch on March 6, but it could be the only game in the franchise to do so. Sequels could stick to Xbox and PC, as Microsoft purchased Obsidian Entertainment and is now having the studio develop its games as part of Xbox Game Studios.
Untitled Goose Game studio to donate 1% of income, forever. Others should follow.
Untitled Goose Game's developer, House House, will donate 1% of its income to Australia's indigenous people in perpetuity. This long-lasting effort sets a model for giving that other, larger game studios could, and should, follow.
Copycat Mario Kart company must pay Nintendo more than $450,000
Nintendo has been awarded more than $450,000 in damages against a company operating a copycat Mario Kart course. The company has since ceased offering Mario costumes for its customers. The payout increased dramatically from the original ruling back in 2018. Nintendo is set to have its own Mario Kart ride this year.