Ghost of Tsushima has no lock-on mechanic, encouraging players to remain in the middle of a fight as opposed to keeping all enemies in front of them, so as to keep an eye on all possible threats. In an interview with Ghost of Tsushima narrative director Nate Fox, I asked him why Sucker Punch chose […]
Here's What's New In Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare And Warzone This Week
It’s a new week, and that means Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and the battle royale game Warzone are being updated with new stuff to keep things fresh and interesting. Activision announced all the new updates in a blog post, and we’re rounding them up here by game. Modern Warfare Playlists Modern Warfare is getting […]
Here's Our First Look At PS5 Game Boxes
Sony has officially unveiled what PS5 game boxes are going to look like. They don’t differ drastically from the PS4 box art, but sport a white stripe at the top that should make them easy to spot on your shelves if the two are mixed together. The reveal was made using the official box art […]
Here’s the first sign that next-gen games might get a price hike
NBA 2K publisher 2K Sports revealed a new pricing strategy for NBA 2K21 on Thursday that could indicate a shift in video game prices for the next generation of consoles. On Sept. 4, players can pick up NBA 2K21 on Google Stadia, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows PC, and Xbox One for the typical $59.99 […]
Pokemon: Here's How To Get Your Free Shiny Zeraora From Pokemon Home
Pokemon Sword and Shield players can grab another free Pokemon for a limited time. Because more than one million trainers defeated the Mythical Pokemon Zeraora in Max Raids this month, all players will be able to receive a free Shiny Zeraora right now via the mobile version of Pokemon Home. Here’s how to claim it. […]
The Last Of Us 2: Here's What The New Game Plus Menu Screen Means
Warning! We’re going to be talking about some late-game developments in The Last of Us Part 2, as well as an element that’s only revealed once you’ve finished the game. Read on at your own risk! Throughout your time in The Last of Us Part 2, one haunting image is always present: a boat, drifting […]
Here's Buddy, The Adorable Little Pug Who Voices Aliens In Halo Infinite
The final instalment in Microsoft’s Halo Infinite behind-the-scenes series of videos about the game’s audio and sound has been released, and it’s a delight. The video shows off a cute little pug named Buddy whose owner is a program manager at developer 343 Industries. The very good boy came into the studio where he chomped […]
Here's Why The PS5 Is Such A Behemoth
Many people were surprised by the striking design of the new PS5, which abandons the black box design of recent console generations for bold curves and a striking black-and-white color scheme. While it didn’t take long for players to start making memes about the appearance of the console, others have noted its increased size over […]
Here's What "Optimized For Xbox Series X" Means For Games
With the Xbox Series X, Microsoft is going to be making very clear which games on its platform are making the most of its hardware with the “Optimized for Series X” label. What that means is support for features like ray-tracing, frame rates up to 120 FPS, and near-instant loading times, as explained in the […]
Here’s the first gameplay trailer of Rogue Legacy 2
The roguelike platformer Rogue Legacy made a splash upon its release in 2013, as it allowed players to explore a randomly generated castle, meaning that each playthrough would offer different surprises. The game built up a family story, too, as each new playthrough would put the player in command of a new descendant of the […]