'90s Indie Publisher Apogee is Back

There’s a saying that everything old eventually becomes new again, and in the nostalgia-soaked landscape of present-day video gaming this is perhaps more true than ever. In recent weeks, Sega has announced aremaster ofAlex Kidd, its flagship title from the ’80s beforeSonic the Hedgehoghit the scene; the remastered version of the N64 gameShadow Manwas released; and now it’s been announced that one of the ’90s most recognizable indie publishers, Apogee, is back in business....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 302 words · Christopher Lane

(Update) Watch the Dragalia Lost Nintendo Direct here

Nintendo x Cygames [Update: The show is over, but if you missed it you can catch it down below. It doesn’t look too bad for a gacha game, one Nintendo is referring to as “free-to-start” but we’ll have to make a final verdict after the game is released at the end of September. If you want, you canpre-registerfor the title right now to score some Wyrmite when it launches.] If you don’t count thePokémongames, and you shouldn’t, Nintendo hasn’t had the best run in the mobile space....

May 18, 2025 · 1 min · 211 words · Christopher Larsen

10 Gaming Protagonists Who Have The Worst Luck

Being the main star in a video game isn’t an easy job. The protagonist may have the honor of getting ample screen time, but in order to persevere and shine, there first must be difficult obstacles to overcome. While things could be as simple as solving a puzzle or cooking a nice meal, other games force players to face much more dire circumstances. RELATED:Games Where The Protagonist Was Eclipsed By A Side Character In order for the player to be tested, the protagonist must deal with some messy situations for the sake of the story....

May 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1275 words · Jonathan Russell

Call of Duty Mobile Adds Fan Favorite Mode

Recently, Activision and Tencent released aCall of Duty Mobilecommunity update that teased a “classic” would be appearing in the mobile shooter on Monday, October 14. Now that October 14 has come, we know that the “classic” the developers were referring to was none other than the fan favorite multiplayer mode Gun Game, which is live inCall of Duty Mobileright now for a limited time. Gun Game inCall of Duty Mobilefunctions as one would expect if they’ve played it in the home consoleCall of Dutygames....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Pamela Figueroa

Chainsaw Man Anime Release Date Announced

The fall 2022 anime season is one of themost highly anticipated of the year, with plenty of long-awaited series part of its line-up. Now, the most anticipated anime of the year,Chainsaw Man,will be part of the schedule. The series is slated to premiere sometime in October. The announcement was made during a MAPPA-hosted event for the anime, where a new promo video and cast details were revealed alongside the October premiere window....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Diane Rojas

Dual Universe Developers Reveal Gameplay Overview

During today’s many Gamescom 2020 presentations, the space simulation MMORPGDual Universegot a brand new gameplay overview video. Hosted by Novaquark CEO and Creative Director JC Baillie, the video explores the possibilities withinDual Universeand highlights some of the greatest achievements thus far by the game’s community. Dual Universeis a first-person sandbox MMO designed to combine elements ofEve OnlineandStar Citizen, among others, to craft its gameplay experience. Currently in beta,Dual Universefocuses on social gameplaythat includes exploration, mining, crafting, and trade....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 265 words · Michelle Cooper

Early arrival in Chicago? Watch Dogs may be getting a closed beta

Looks like multiplayer and maybe singleplayer, too It didn’t take any sort of elite level hacking skills or espionage database infiltration, just a keen eye to find out thatWatch Dogsappears set to have a closed beta on Xbox One before its May 27 release. A listing for the The beta showed up prematurely on the console’s marketplace. The observant player posted an image of the closed beta toreddit. The download clocks in at more than 23GB, and supports up to eight players, suggesting that it’s themultiplayer componentthat will be tested....

May 18, 2025 · 1 min · 144 words · John Henry

Enter the Dominatrix to be revived as Saints Row IV DLC

What a weird journey this has been Previously slated as a standalone expansion forSaints Row: The Third,Enter the Dominatrixhas since been incorporated intoSaints Row IV, though “very little” of the content made the cut in the merge according to developer Volition. Speaking at San Diego Comic-Con, creative director Steve Jaros explained thatEnter the Dominatrixwill be put out as post-release DLC approximately 45 days afterSaints Row IVlaunches. What this final version will look like remains to be seen, but if the original content was compelling enough to warrant a standalone release, there’s probably some good stuff in there....

May 18, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Christopher Lopez

Fallout 4: Combat Mods That Make It More Challenging

For some players, the combat inFallout 4just isn’t quite up to snuff. It could be due to the skill or experience of the player or that they’ve reached such an absurd level in-game that nothing can hurt them. In this state, it’s easy for the game to start to get boring. Fortunately, there are a number of combat-based mods that can shake things up. Everything from improving enemy damage to making combat realistic is achievable with some of the mods fans have created....

May 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1266 words · Joseph Johnson

Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) Kuza Beast location and Hunt guide

TheFinal Fantasy XVIKuza Beast hunt is one of the hardest to find in the game as it’s actually part of a side quest. You can’t actually go off and find it, unlike other hunts. It’s also behind the deaths of many as you discover the background of a prison you explore. Here’s how to find the Kuza Beast and how to beat it. How to find theFinal Fantasy XVIKuza Beast hunt Unlike most other hunts, you won’t be able to get to theFinal Fantasy XVIKuza Beast boss right away....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · Jessica Chambers

Here’s everything new coming to Genshin Impact in Version 5.0 (Natlan)

Thelong-awaitednation of Natlan is finally coming toGenshin Impact!In case you missed it, here’s a summary of all the new content announced inGenshin Impact’sVersion 5.0 special program. Whether you’re here for new characters or new Natlan content, there’s plenty for everyone to enjoy. Genshin ImpactVersion 5.0, titled “Flowers Resplendent on the Sun-Scorched Sojurn,” releases very soon onAugust 28, 2024for free on all platforms. 5.0 livestream Primogem codes 2SMTYV59TLFD7SMTGV59BLXH8T4TGDLRA5E5 Each code can be redeemed for 100 Primogems and various other character level-up materials....

May 18, 2025 · 4 min · 753 words · Jason Paul

Hogwarts Legacy is getting a feature length making of documentary

Announced at the “Back to Hogwarts” celebration (um what), WB unveiled a new project that will debut later this year: a feature-lengthHogwarts Legacymaking-of documentary. Given WB’s general penchant for “making-ofs” across all forms of media it makes perfect sense, and the trailer (which you can watch below) does a decent job of explaining the massive undertaking of recreating even a small slice of the Wizarding World. Here’s the full rundown from WB on the reveal, as well as context for the event itself:...

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Brittany Nielsen

How to Get All Legendary Schematics in Palworld

Palworldis an exciting action-adventure RPG with survival-crafting and monster-taming mechanics. It is set in an open world populated with Pokemon-like creatures, called Pals, whichplayers can battle and capture. Besides being the perfect companion on adventures, players can use Pals to build the perfect base and for combat. The only thing better than using powerful Pals in combat is equipping an even more powerful weapon and armor combo. Sincecrafting is a core mechanicof the game, players can craft Legendary weapons and armor pieces to enhance their character’s capabilities....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Justin Reese