French court case against Valve may have serious implications for games sales
In 2015, the French group UFC Que Choisir took Valve to court over the way that the store sells digital games. The case focused on the fact that consumers cannot resell a game once they have purchased a digital copy. Now, a court has ruled that Valve will have to change their policies or face a fine.
Everything new in The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
While thoroughly a remake, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening for Switch features a bunch of improvements and new features beyond the adorable new art style. If you're curious about the changes, we've outlined everything new in Link's Awakening that we discovered after dozens of hours of play.
Get no-scope headshots on the go when Call of Duty: Mobile launches October 1
Call of Duty: Mobile will be free on both iOS and Android devices on October 1. The game comes with both competitive multiplayer and battle royale modes, and features maps and characters from other games in the franchise. It arrives just a few weeks before the launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare on consoles and PC.
Pokémon Sword and Shield for Nintendo Switch: Everything we know
Pokémon Sword and Shield will bring the mainline Pokémon RPG experience to home consoles for the first time when they arrive on Nintendo Switch later this year. Here's everything we know so far, from starters to gameplay and even information on the bizarre Curry Dex system.
The newest Pokémon in Sword is the sophisticated and unibrowed Sirfetch’d
The latest exclusive monster in Pokémon Sword is Sirfetch'd, a dapper evolution of Farfetch'd who can use its leek as a sword and a shield for defeating the toughest enemies in Galar. Pokémon Shield players will have to find someone with Sword in order to trade the monster between Nintendo Switch systems.
Overwatch’s latest event gives Bastion a Lego-themed skin
Overwatch's cutest robot has a whole new Lego-themed look in the game's latest event, Bastion's Brick Challenge. You can unlock the skin by winning games, and access other new Lego sprays and player icons by watching Twitch streams.
Fortnite is getting a new alien skin just in time for the Area 51 raid
The hype of the Area 51 raid has trickled over into the gaming world. Fortnite is about to get a new alien skin just in time for with the September 20 event. A Fortnite player uncovered the new skin, or character outfit, that looks just like an alien -- complete with an Area 51 badge on the arm sleeve.
Apple Arcade’s iOS 13 beta launch surprises game developers
Apple Arcade launched for iOS 13 beta users several days ahead of its planned September 19 launch date. This was news to not only excited players, but also some game developers partnered with the program. Reactions from studios varied wildly between excitement and frustration at not being kept in the loop.
Minecraft stays strong after 10 years with 112 million players per month
Minecraft stays dominant in the video game industry with 112 million players per month, even though 10 years have passed since it launched. The game's wide availability contributed to the achievement, but making the milestone more impressive is that it is not free-to-play, unlike today's standard-bearers.
Universal’s Super Nintendo World may feature Nintendo Switch integration
Super Nintendo World, which will open first in Universal Studios Japan, may feature some form of Nintendo Switch integration to add to the interactive experience. Visitors will also be wearing magnetic wristbands that will keep scores as the wearer plays different games throughout the theme park.
Civilization VI tries to cash in on battle royale craze with new Red Death mode
Turn-based strategy game Civilization VI tries to take advantage of the battle royale craze through its new Red Death mode. In the multiplayer mode, players lead a faction in as they fight over limited resources while the play area continues to shrink, which resembles battle royale mechanics.
Gwent: The Witcher Card Game goes mobile with iOS release in October
Gwent: The Witcher Card Game, which was originally released for the PC and consoles, is set to go mobile next month with an iOS release on October 29. The collectible card game, which started out as a minigame in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, will share progress between the PC and iOS versions.
Discord Nitro Games to shut down next month due to lack of players
The Discord Nitro Games catalog will be shut down on October 15 because not enough members are interested in the library of free titles. Discord Nitro subscribers who are not happy with the pending discontinuation will be able to request a refund for their $10 per month membership.
Final Fantasy VII Remake will also offer turn-based gameplay with Classic Mode
The Final Fantasy VII Remake, which will have an action-oriented battle system, will also offer Classic Mode to bring back the original RPG's turn-based gameplay. The feature was highlighted by series producer Yoshinori Kitase at the Tokyo Game Show, alongside the squat mini-game and Ifrit.
Analogue’s DAC lets you connect modern throwback consoles to old-school TVs
Analogue has created a new digital-to-analog converter (affectionally called DAC) that allows you to experience classic games on a classic display. The device only works with Analogue’s two most recent consoles, specifically its SNES clone called “Super NT" and its Sega Genesis clone, “Mega Sg."
Everything we know about Resident Evil spinoff Project Resistance
Capcom is entering the asymmetrical survival horror genre with a Resident Evil spinoff called Project Resistance. Four young survivors must work together to escape a facility while a diabolical Mastermind tries to pick them off one by one. Project Resistance will release on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
20 classic SNES games we want added to Nintendo Switch Online
Super Nintendo games are now available with Nintendo Switch Online, but there are some big titles missing. These are 20 great SNES games we want to see come to Nintendo Switch Online. Games include Chrono Trigger, Contro III, Mario Paint, Secret of Mana, and several other classics.
World of Warcraft Classic is an unfulfilling slog without friends
World of Warcraft is a piece of video game history at this point. Fans reverse-engineered the game to undo the last decade of Blizzard's patches until the developer created an official "Classic" server. But a change in tastes and time make it hard for this pseudo-veteran to enjoy WoW Classic alone.
Everything we know about Nintendo Switch’s Ring Fit Adventure
Nintendo is bringing fitness to the Switch console with Ring Fit Adventure, a game that makes use of two accessories to turn your Joy-Con controllers into workout equipment in mere seconds. The game and hardware come bundled together in a package that is due to release on October 18 for $80.
The U.K. says loot boxes are a form of gambling and shouldn’t be sold to kids
A report from the United Kingdom parliament says loot boxes found in many video games are a form of gambling and recommends banning the sale of loot boxes to children. The report from U.K. Government's Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Committee condemned the practice of selling them to kids.
Ring Fit Adventure lets you break a sweat with Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch is getting a new experience designed to help you stay in shape. Ring Fit Adventure uses your body's movement to move through a world and defeat dangerous enemies. It makes use of the Joy-Con controllers for special ring and leg strap accessories, and is appropriate for all fitness levels.
Don’t sleep on this Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening trailer
Nintendo has released a new overview trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, showing off the game's bizarre nods to other franchises, as well as new gameplay features. A user-created dungeon system is in place, which you can use to get even better rewards on top of what is already hidden in the world.
Can a game like Dark Souls work on the iPhone? Pascal’s Wager wants to find out
A Dark Souls game has not come to mobile devices yet, but TipWorks wants to see if such a thing is possible with its game Pascal's Wager. The game uses a similar art style and vicious combat, but allows you to choose from several pre-made characters rather than make one of your own from scratch.
How to play the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare beta
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare features a multiplayer beta for consoles and PC. Here is how you can get into the beta first and start trying out the game's maps and modes before launch. The beta is available first to PS4 players and will then feature cross-play between PS4, Xbox One, and PC players.
Apple Arcade will soon offer vault of exclusive games for just $5 per month
Apple Arcade will be available in more than 150 countries on September 19. The service will cost $5 per month, with access for an entire family. It also includes several exclusive games. It will also not have microtransactions, and new games will be added to the growing vault of titles every month.
Resident Evil game Project Resistance stacks the odds against your team
Capcom has released the first teaser trailer for Project Resistance, a team-based take on survival horror in the Resident Evil universe that appears to feature asymmetric multiplayer. The Resident Evil 2 remake released earlier this year to rave reviews praising its improvements over the original game.
Pokémon Masters is no Pokémon Go, but it’s good enough for $26M in first week
Pokémon Masters earned $26 million in its first week, which is not enough to match the overwhelming popularity of Pokémon Go in its first seven days. The revenue is good for the second-best mobile launch for a Pokémon game though, beating Pokémon Quest, Pokémon Magikarp Jump, and Pokémon Rumble Rush.
EA sets dubious world record for Battlefront II Reddit comment
Electronic Arts achieved the Guinness World Record for the most downvoted comment in the history of Reddit. The comment is a response to a player's complaint on having to unlock Darth Vader in Star Wars Battlefront II, which is a small peek into the controversial pay-to-win scheme for the game.
GTA Online hides 100 action figures: Find them all to unlock rewards
A new mission in GTA Online tasks players with finding 100 hidden action figures, in exchange for cash, RP points, and a unique reward. Searching for all the toys may seem like a daunting task, but fortunately, some players have already uploaded videos and maps to show their locations.
Hideo Kojima confirms Very Easy Mode in Death Stranding for non-gamers
Hideo Kojima confirmed that Death Stranding will offer a Very Easy Mode for non-gamers who will be playing it for the storyline. With a star a star-studded cast that includes Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, and Lea Seydoux in the lead roles, it is easy to confuse the game with a Hollywood film.
Denver Nuggets MVP candidate looks different in NBA 2K20, drawing player outrage
NBA 2K20 players have expressed their disapproval of the character design for Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic, an MVP candidate. Jokic is one of the league's elite players and the Nuggets are an exciting team, which increases the chances that the visual shortcoming will be highlighted.
Cube World to hopefully launch on Steam this month, 6 years after alpha build
Cube World, which released its alpha build six years ago, is finally rolling out its final version on Steam as soon as this month. The game's updated Steam page highlights four playable classes; a nearly infinite, procedurally generated world; and non-linear, open-world gameplay.
Patent reveals possible new Nintendo Switch Joy-Con design with hinges
A patent found in Japan's official database revealed a possible new design for the Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons. The removable controllers may soon be updated with hinges to make them more comfortable for longer play sessions, as Nintendo continues to try new ideas for its innovative console.
Shady World of Warcraft Classic farming method catches Blizzard’s attention
A shady farming and leveling method in World of Warcraft Classic has caught Blizzard's attention, as the community grows concerned that it will make some players too overpowered early on. The developer said that measures to prevent the exploit are on the way while downplaying the severity of the problem.