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Much like its predecessors,Metroid Dreaddoes an excellent job of implementing its upgrades and power-ups. Not only do they help to make players feel as though they’re growing stronger as they make their way through the game, but they also completely change the way that Samus and the player explorePlanet ZDRand its many regions. RELATED:Metroid Dread: Every Energy, Missile & Power Bomb Tank in Artaria With each new piece of equipment and technique that players unlock and learn, brand new routes will open in front of them, allowing them to unearth new secrets in areas that had already been quite thoroughly explored....

Midway’s executive vice president for international Martin Spiesshas suggestedthat Microsoft’s position in Europe is concerning. Comparing Microsoft’s performance to Sony and Nintendo, Spiess states that the Xbox is “lagging behind” in certain territories. “I don’t know what it’s like for other companies, but the market is not as big as the US market, so naturally we have lower attachment rates,” Spiess claims. “But it could be growing to the same size as the US – the only problem we have right now is that we see in certain territories Microsoft is lagging behind....

Mortal Kombat 11is full of easter eggs and nods to the franchise’s past, like Reptile hiding in the Krypt and intro dialogue between characters that reference obscure events. Reddit user sysusr recently discovered yet another easter egg inMortal Kombat 11that had been hiding on Noob Saibot’s Klassic Skin, serving as a reference toMortal Kombat 2. Reddit user sysusr noted that Noob Saibot’s Klassic Skin has input commands on it, and Reddit user pope-killdragon commented on the post to explain the purpose of them....

Quick Links Need for Speed: Unboundgets off to a dramatic start. In the prologue, players begin with their choice of a fixed-up classic and use it to blast through the streets to gain some rep. The story then takes some twists and turns as the player learns how to find races, complete challenges, and earn money. After the prologue inNeed for Speed Unbound, players are presented with a selection of custom cars to choose from....

2022 has been surprisingly dry in terms of horror movies. One mid-budget film may be looking to change that, asUniversalhas released a trailer for their survival horror filmBeaststarringSonic the Hedgehog 2’s Idris Elba as a man defending his daughters from a lion. Elba’s career has seen him land bigger roles since his days playing John Luther. In the 2020s alone, Elba has voiced Knuckles inSonic the Hedgehog 2, starred as Bloodsport inThe Suicide Squad, and appeared as intimidating cowboy Rufus Buck in Netflix’sThe Harder They Fall....

The second faction rally (and first for PC players) has come to a close inDestiny 2, and thankfully, it wasn’tanother Dead Orbit victory. If you pledged to New Monarchy, you’ll be able to pick up a sword, Honor’s Edge, for 1,000 glimmer. Otherwise it’s going to cost 50,000 for the privilege. While last time I sided with Dead Orbit because I found them too goofy to turn down, I actually switched to New Monarchy, luckily enough....

An indie developer has had its new game blocked byNintendofrom the Switch eShop in multiple regions around the world due to suspicions concerning the game’s content. The developer, Strange Scaffold, hopes to have the issue withNintendoresolved so the game can be live and available for purchase around the world soon.Sunshine Shuffleis a game that appears to be fairly harmless, if not abundantly child-friendly, on the surface. The game is marketed as a “narrative poker game where players will play cards with a group of adorable animal friends....

Arcade ‘established to foster fun for families and children’ The Sandy Hook Arcade Center, a not-for-profit business, has now officially opened its doors to the local community and beyond thanks to the initiative of two locals: Andrew Clure and Scott Cicciari. Thanks to the behemoth of donations made to the Center — ranging from people donatingvia their siteto companies such as Microsoft, Samsung, Sega, and Namco (to name a few) chipping in — the Sandy Hook Arcade Center currently features over 22 different games for children and their parents to have a go at; these range from the crane game, pinball and foosball to more modern videogames....

This headset is going places The $2.4 million-generating Kickstarter for the Oculus Rift virtual-reality headset was merely the beginning, it would seem. With developer kits for the device out in the wild andexcitement rising, Oculus VR, Inc. has secured $16 million in Series A funding. Matrix Partners and Spark Capital co-led the round. “In our estimation, Oculus is one of the only companies in the space with something completely new and disruptive,” said Spark founder Santo Politi....

EX Raids may still be one ofPokemon GO’smost divisive features, but the invite-only events aren’t going away any time soon. The special raids offer the chance to catch extra rare Legendary Pokemon and the latest rotation will bring a new Pokedex entry to the game for many players who didn’t participate inthe Colossal Discovery Special Research event. The Colossal Discovery Special Research offered players (who were willing to pay the event entry fee) an encounter with Regigigas if they managed to finish all of the tasks, but aside from that thePokemon GOLegendary hasn’t been available in the game yet....

As Niantic rolls out the updatedPokemon GOGym system and launches the first Battle Raids this weekend, there is a ton of new information to unpack and analyze. Players have already started collecting data aboutwhich bosses are available from each egg and the best strategies for defeating each. Although no level 5 Battle Raids have been confirmed at this point, a new rumor suggests Niantic is testing the events in the live environment....

Followingmega evolution rumorsthat surfaced about a week ago,Pokemon Let’s GOunveiled a new trailer that altogether confirms the presence of mega evolution in the game. Not only that, however, but this new trailer showcases Vermilion City, double battles, and the presence of Team Rocket. Because of their presence, this trailer does much to promote the hype about the upcoming role-playing game. Of course, the big news is the factor of mega evolutions, and the gameplay shown below features the iconic starter Pokemon mega evolving....

The Netflix contemporary Western seriesRansom Canyonfeatures a fantastic ensemble cast led by Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly. Premiering on Netflix on Thursday, June 14, 2025,Ransom Canyonseason 1 features 10 episodes, which were all released at the same time on the streaming platform at 3:01 AM ET. Drawing similarities toTaylor Sheridan’s popular neo-Western showslikeLandmanandYellowstone,Ransom Canyontakes place in the small Northern Texas town of the same name, just outside of Lubbock. Ransom Canyon’sensemble cast is one of the most promising aspects of thenew Netflix Western series, which could become the platform’s next big franchise....