'Octopath Traveler,' a new Square Enix RPG for the Nintendo Switch, is finally here. Reviews on the game have been mostly positive, making it a must-buy for fans of the genre.
Video Games July 13, 2018
Those enrolled in Microsoft’s Xbox Insider program can now download the latest System Update for Xbox One. The company also promises that Dolby Vision support is coming in the next few weeks.
Video Games July 13, 2018
Nintendo is reportedly shipping new Switch unit with upgraded protections. The patched systems are allegedly more resistant to hacking attempts, such as the infamous Fusée Gelée exploit.
Video Games July 12, 2018
Blizzard has entered a deal with Disney to bring the Overwatch League to the mainstream. The Overwatch League playoffs, including the first Grand Finals, will be broadcast on ESPN and Disney XD, with a highlight show on ABC.
Video Games July 12, 2018
The next 'Hearthstone' expansion, The Boomsday Project, will launch in less than a month. The set will introduce 135 new cards to the digital card game, including nine new legendary spells and a single-player mode named The Puzzle Lab.
Video Games July 11, 2018
'Overwatch' launched a $15 'Pink Mercy' skin back in May, with all proceeds pledged to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The drive was a hit, raising more than $12.7 million for the BCRF.
Video Games July 10, 2018
Capcom revealed the release date and system requirements of 'Monster Hunter: World' for the PC. The latest entry in the creature-slaying franchise will launch on Steam sooner than expected and will coincide with the series' arrival to the Nintendo Switch.
Video Games July 10, 2018
Nathan Drake, the iconic treasure hunter from the 'Uncharted' franchise, apparently never takes bullet damage. The red indicators that appear on the screen whenever enemies shoot at him actually mean something else.
Video Games July 10, 2018
Ahead of the launch of the Solstice of Heroes event for 'Destiny 2,' Bungie revealed what is in store for Guardians. It confirmed several in-game rewards as well as a limited edition real-world item up for grabs.
Video Games July 10, 2018
Digital Extremes revealed a surprise for 'Warframe' fans during its TennoCon 2018 event. The studio confirmed that a Nintendo Switch port of its online shooter is on the way.
Video Games July 10, 2018
A new leak provided more details about the successor to the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller. The device is said to be an 'evolution' instead of a 'revolution,' with a three-stage hair trigger lock, tension for joysticks, and built-in battery.control
Video Games July 9, 2018
A hacker has proven that the Nintendo Switch is capable of running Nintendo 64, GameCube, and Game Boy Advance emulators. Will this eventually lead to Nintendo Switch piracy?
Video Games July 8, 2018
BioWare released a 20-minute 'Anthem' gameplay video, highlighting the upcoming shooter's combat system, teamwork, and a boss fight. However, the video fails to show how 'Anthem' will differentiate itself from 'Destiny' and other similar titles.
Video Games July 6, 2018
FastStart is part of Microsoft’s July update for Xbox One consoles, rolling out now. The feature downloads the most important files of a game so players can start them up even before they’re finished downloading.
Video Games July 6, 2018
Game streaming service Rainway noticed hundreds of thousands of error reports related to adware attacking certain users. The company discovered that the victims all downloaded a 'Fortnite' cheating app, which secretly included malware that infected their computers.
Video Games July 6, 2018
The 'SNK 40th Anniversary Collection' will launch as a Nintendo Switch exclusive in November. A new trailer also revealed some of the games that will be included in the collection, with more titles to be announced soon.
Video Games July 5, 2018
Nintendo’s plan to ship 20 million Switch units during the current fiscal year is being upheld. The company is even confident it can secure components for a steady production.
Video Games July 4, 2018
Now that 'Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus' has been released for the Nintendo Switch, reviewers tested its performance. The game appeared to be a faithful port of the original that came with a few issues.
Video Games July 5, 2018
Niantic Labs confirmed that its upcoming Community Day for 'Pokemon Go' will feature a Squirtle with sunglasses. The July event welcomes a new creature other than a Pikachu, which is a first for the mobile game.
Video Games July 4, 2018
Valve is working on a 'more accurate and more useful' replacement for Steam Spy. The Steam sales tracker was forced to shut down in April due to new privacy settings that blocked access to user profiles on Steam.
Video Games July 3, 2018
Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard said that there will be no 'Fallout 76' cross-play. Gamers should already know who is blocking the feature from happening in the online multiplayer survival game.
Video Games July 2, 2018
Xbox 360 titles 'Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction' and 'Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown' lead the way for July 2018's Xbox Games with Gold. Both games can be played on the Xbox One through its Backward Compatibility feature.
Video Games June 30, 2018
Sony unveiled the free PlayStation Plus games for the month of July 2018, as well as a PlayStation Now promotion. Headlining the free downloads are 'Heavy Rain,' 'Absolver,' and 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 3' for the PlayStation 4.
Video Games June 30, 2018
Google is planning to enter the video game industry, according to Kotaku's Jason Schreier. Google is looking to attract developers into its umbrella, create a gaming console, and perhaps most importantly, launch a video game streaming service.
Video Games June 29, 2018
An announcement from Nintendo confirmed the return of the NES Classic Edition. Consumers are advised to check with their local retailer or online to grab one before it runs out.
Video Games June 29, 2018
Blizzard unveiled Hammond as the new 'Overwatch' hero, who will be the roster's sixth tank. However, unlike speculation, Hammond is a hamster, not a chimpanzee, and is now known as Wrecking Ball due to his rolling mech.
Video Games June 29, 2018
Niantic has developed a new kind of augmented reality that’s more aware about what’s happening in a given scene. The new technology is called occlusion, and it essentially lets Pikachu or any other virtual object hide behind real ones.
Video Games June 29, 2018
Sony Interactive Entertainment America President and CEO Shawn Layden offered hope that PlayStation 4 cross-play will happen in the future. However, gamers clamoring for the feature should not hold their breath, as it might take a while.
Video Games June 28, 2018
Blizzard wants to patent the 'Overwatch' Play of the Game, which is a feature that once received many complaints during the early days of the multiplayer shooter. The patent filing dives into deep detail over the 'Overwatch' POTG feature.
Video Games June 27, 2018
Reports confirmed that physical copies of 'Fortnite' sold prices way above its original SRP. The game was made available as a free-to-play option but still earned close to 300 million in April from in-game purchases.
Video Games June 28, 2018
Blizzard released a teaser video that showed something rolling across an empty alley. Many gamers believe that this is the next 'Overwatch' hero, with speculation that it will be Hammond from the Horizon Lunar Colony.
Video Games June 27, 2018
Nintendo unveiled a version of the Nintendo Switch that is designed to look like it is made out of cardboard. The special edition of the hybrid console, however, will not be an easy one to get.
Video Games June 27, 2018
People who own the DIY Nintendo Labo Variety Kit can now play 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.' Nintendo announced a new update that makes the game compatible with the Toy-Con Motorbike.
Video Games June 27, 2018
A South Korean 'Overwatch' hacker is facing jail time for a hacking tool that he created for the massively popular multiplayer shooter. Blizzard has been working with the Seoul National Police Agency to eliminate 'Overwatch' cheating.
Video Games June 26, 2018
Nintendo uses a new, comprehensive matching system to check whether a Switch user is playing legitimate or pirated games. If the titles are pirated, the user will get banned from using online features.
Video Games June 26, 2018
Fans are unhappy with several changes that Nintendo made to its latest ‘Mario Tennis’ game, ‘Mario Tennis Aces.’ They complained about the short tennis matches and the game’s difficult Adventure Mode.
Video Games June 25, 2018
Square Enix game director Tetsuya Nomura admitted that 'Kingdom Hearts 3' and the 'Final Fantasy VII Remake' were announced too early. What is the reason behind this, and what does it mean for the 'Final Fantasy VII Remake' release date?
Video Games June 25, 2018
The sequel to 'Life Is Strange' is coming this September in a five-episode series. Story and gameplay are unclear, although choices one makes in 'The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit,' out June 26, will somehow affect 'Life Is Strange 2.'
Video Games June 24, 2018
Bethesda claimed in a lawsuit that the 'Westworld' mobile game used 'Fallout Shelter' code and design. In fact some of the bugs in an early version of 'Fallout Shelter' were found in the 'Westworld' mobile game.
Video Games June 24, 2018
Gamers are still falling for fake 'Fortnite Mobile' for Android apps, despite previous reports on the malware-laced apps. Instead of learning, impatient Android gamers are still installing suspicious APK files that claim to be 'Fortnite' for Android devices.
Video Games June 26, 2018
The latest 'Fortnite' challenge has players searching for seven hungry gnomes that get them extra XP. Here's how and where to find those hungry gnomes.
Video Games June 23, 2018
Flip Grip, a new Nintendo Switch accessory on Kickstarter, will make it easy to play games vertically on the hybrid console. The Flip Grip was created in response to the Nintendo Switch arcade games being launched.
Video Games June 22, 2018
Valve has launched the Steam Summer Sale 2018, titled The Intergalactic Summer Sale for this year. The sale, which will run until July 5, offers gamers a chance to purchase titles with up to a 90 percent discount.
Video Games June 22, 2018
Sony was in the news for nixing cross-play on 'Fornite' recently, so Microsoft and Nintendo made a commercial highlighting that they're open to it. Both companies showed the ability to cross-play in 'Minecraft' in the new commercial.
Video Games June 21, 2018
An ‘Animal Crossing’ title on Switch might soon be revealed, according to Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America president. He also said that the company is listening to its fans and knows they want a proper western release for ‘Mother 3.’
Video Games June 21, 2018
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