Nintendo stunned the world with the death of Luigi in a trailer for 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' for the Nintendo Switch. However, his demise may be one of the hints for a single-player mode named Spirits.
Video Games August 15, 2018
Chen San-yuan, a 70-year-old grandfather from Taipei City, Taiwan, has been hooked on 'Pokémon GO' since he was introduced to the game by his grandson. He now has 11 phones on his bicycle.
Video Games August 14, 2018
Nintendo uploaded an image of 'Super Mario Bros. 3' running on the Nintendo Switch. The video game company is trying to hype up the arrival of Nintendo Switch Online, which will launch around the end of September.
Video Games August 14, 2018
The 'Monster Hunter: World' PC version was recently released, but after just a few days, the RPG is no longer available for sale in China. What happened, and can Capcom do anything about it?
Video Games August 14, 2018
Bandai Namco launched 'Summer Horror Project,' a teaser website that is hinting at a new horror game. Only a few details have been revealed, but there are already some similarities with Capcom's 'Resident Evil' series.
Video Games August 13, 2018
Pete Hines has now set the record straight. Bethesda isn’t preventing anyone from reselling games, it just wants some sellers to stop calling used games as ‘new.’
Video Games August 13, 2018
Non-Samsung device owners can finally get a chance to play 'Fortnite' on Android. Epic Games has opened up a beta program for those interested, but players will need to wait a bit before actually playing.
Video Games August 13, 2018
Digital card game 'The Elder Scrolls: Legends' is coming to consoles later this year. However, apparently, that only includes the Xbox One and Nintendo Switch, due to Sony's stance against enabling cross-platform play on the PlayStation 4.
Video Games August 13, 2018
Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins does not stream with female gamers, a comment that may appear sexist if taken without context. The popular "Fortnite" streamer, however, explained the reason for his decision.
Video Games August 13, 2018
'Fallout 76' game director Todd Howard explained at QuakeCon 2018 how the game will deal with griefers or players who will make the experience worse for others. More details on the next 'Fallout' game were also revealed.
Video Games August 12, 2018
Bethesda unveiled at QuakeCon 2018 that 'Quake Champions' will be free-to-play forever. Here is what gamers will get as free-to-play players, and if they purchase the Champions Pack that is currently on sale.
Video Games August 12, 2018
Reselling games is a common practice among gamers, and many of them do it to earn enough money for another game. However, Bethesda might be cracking down on online resellers, claiming the practice is unlawful.
Video Games August 12, 2018
Bethesda Softworks has announced that Doom Eternal will be coming to Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The reboot will be ported to Switch by Panic Button, the developer that was also responsible for 'Doom' and 'Wolfenstein II.'
Video Games August 12, 2018
Ever since the Nintendo Switch was released, fans have been asking Nintendo about whether it’ll support virtual reality in the future. As it turns out, it just might.
Video Games August 11, 2018
The 'Overwatch' Summer Games 2018 event is back, and it will run until Aug. 30. Players will be able to acquire nine skins and enjoy Lucioball in a brand new arena.
Video Games August 10, 2018
'God of War' will soon get a New Game+ mode for players who want to relive the latest entry in the franchise. Players will be able to carry over everything from their previous playthrough and face tougher enemies.
Video Games August 11, 2018
Ubisoft confirmed that RPG platformer 'Child of Light' and plot-driven 'Valiant Hearts: The Great War' will launch on the Nintendo Switch this year. Open-world extreme snow sports game 'Steep,' however, is no longer happening for the hybrid console.
Video Games August 10, 2018
Sony has unveiled a limited edition PS4 Pro variant with 2 TB of storage and a gorgeous translucent blue casing. It comes with a color-matched DualShock 4 controller and a special serial number.
Video Games August 9, 2018
Nintendo has revealed a 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' Limited Edition bundle that will come with a GameCube controller and an adapter for the Switch. Pricing details have yet to be revealed, but the bundle itself comes out Dec. 7.
Video Games August 9, 2018
Blizzard is currently working on multiple 'Diablo' projects, according to community manager Brandy Camel. There were no announcements at E3 2018 though, which may mean that the upcoming BlizzCon 2018 will be packed.
Video Games August 9, 2018
Eagle-eyed gamers spotted a missing disclaimer on free-to-play Nintendo Switch games, including the massively popular 'Fortnite,' on the Nintendo eShop. This likely means that the titles will not need a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, once the service launches next month.
Video Games August 8, 2018
The leaked APK of 'Fortnite Mobile' for Android provided more information about the highly anticipated game. Apparently, it will not only be exclusive to the Galaxy Note 9, and that it will be available through a certain app store.
Video Games August 8, 2018
The 'Fallout 76' beta FAQ revealed that testers will already gain access to the full game. The FAQ also revealed that, for the first time in a decade for the series, 'Fallout 76' will not be offered on Steam.
Video Games August 7, 2018
Niantic Labs is planning to roll out player vs. player battles to 'Pokémon GO' soon, after another long-awaited feature, Pokémon trading, was recently added. What will the 'Pokémon GO' PVP mode be like?
Video Games August 7, 2018
The OpenAI Five, a team composed of artificial intelligence-powered bots, dominated against a human team with professional 'Dota 2' players. Up next for the bots are the best 'Dota 2' players in the world at The International.
Video Games August 7, 2018
Nintendo is officially ending the whole NES pronunciation debate. The correct way to pronounce NES, according to the company, is ‘Ness,’ just like the character from ‘Earthbound.’
Video Games August 5, 2018
Valve revealed the 'Artifact' release date and price on Steam, hyping up the digital card game. It has been described as a combination of 'Dota 2' and 'Magic: The Gathering,' but how does it compare to 'Hearthstone?'
Video Games August 4, 2018
Overwatch League season two will launch with at least 14 teams, as Atlanta and Guangzhou were confirmed as new host cities. More teams are expected to join the ambitious eSports league by next year.
Video Games August 3, 2018
Some parents are reportedly paying up to $20 per hour to give their kids 'Fortnite' tutorials. Players who need extra cash might want to try becoming 'Fortnite' trainers, despite baffling outcry against the practice.
Video Games August 3, 2018
The NES Classic Edition was the best-selling console in June, topping all the major home consoles in the market. 'Mario Tennis Aces' was the best-selling game in the same period.
Video Games August 2, 2018
The 'Fortnite Mobile' for Android release date is coming soon, after being a Samsung Galaxy Note 9 exclusive for 30 days. However, the app will not be downloaded through the Google Play Store, which might be a bad idea.
Video Games August 2, 2018
PlayStation Plus subscribers will be able to download eight free games for August 2018. Headlining the month are the open-world crime drama 'Mafia III' and the multiplayer survival horror game 'Dead by Daylight' for the PlayStation 4.
Video Games August 2, 2018
The Nintendo Switch has sold nearly 20 million units worldwide. However, Nintendo needs to think about the console’s future beyond ‘Pokémon’ and ‘Smash Bros. Ultimate.’
Video Games July 31, 2018
The London Spitfire have emerged as the first Overwatch League champions, beating the Philadelphia Fusion in two sets. The Grand Finals were held in the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, with the home team New York Excelsior watching from the sidelines.
Video Games July 30, 2018
A Reddit user who once leaked details about the the 'Pokémon GO' Water Festival is now alleging that an Evolution Event is on the horizon. The event will apparently kick off the addition of Gen 4 monsters.
Video Games July 30, 2018
Nintendo just showcased a bunch of new Toy-Cons that’ll be part of the forthcoming Vehicle Kit for Nintendo Labo. At $70, players get a car, an airplane, and a submarine, plus a promising new game to try them all on.
Video Games July 27, 2018
For August 2018, the free Xbox Games with Gold for the Xbox One are 'For Honor' and 'Forza Horizon 2.' For the Xbox 360, they are 'Dead Space 3' and 'Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two.'
Video Games July 27, 2018
The new 'PUBG Mobile' update adds War Mode and a clan system to the Battle Royale game. Version 0.7.0 comes just a month after version 0.6.0, showing that Tencent and PUBG Corp. are serious about keeping players engaged and interested.
Video Games July 26, 2018
Microsoft designed the Xbox Adaptive Controller, which was announced at E3 2018, for gamers with disabilities. The groundbreaking device will come with special packaging that will also be accessible for disabled gamers.
Video Games July 26, 2018
Because most players using Discord as a social chat app, it has become a great threat to Steam, which owns the biggest PC marketplace in the world. Thus, in an attempt to get those players, it’s offering a clone.
Video Games July 25, 2018
An unexpected 'Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain' update added Quiet as a playable character in FOB missions. The scantily clad sniper is one of the game's most powerful characters, with her extreme agility and cloaking skill.
Video Games July 25, 2018
The Commodore 64 Mini will finally arrive to the United States in a few months. The retro console was inspired by Nintendo's NES Classic Edition and SNES Classic Edition, but it remains to be seen how well it will do.
Video Games July 25, 2018
Microsoft is reportedly working on two versions of the next-generation Xbox console, codenamed Xbox Scarlett. The first version is the traditional hardware, while the second version is a cloud-only model focused on the upcoming Xbox video game streaming service.
Video Games July 24, 2018
Nintendo filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against LoveROMs and LoveRETRO, which are major online sources for ROMs of games for classic Nintendo consoles such as the NES and SNES. The legal action follows Nintendo's attempt to curb Nintendo Switch piracy.
Video Games July 23, 2018
Blizzard revealed the Nerf Rival Overwatch Reaper Wight Edition blaster at Comic-Con International: San Diego. The Hellfire Shotgun-inspired blaster is the first in a series of new Nerf guns that will be based on weapons of various 'Overwatch' heroes.
Video Games July 23, 2018
