I love when the marketing team behind retro games dig deep for nostalgic references. Sega's latest trailer for Sonic Mania Plus basically recreates the old "Sonic vs. Mario" ad from 1991 and it is pure nostalgic bliss. As an added bonus, it...

If you've ever dreamed about being a hacker and causing all kinds of digital chaos, then Hacknet is probably the game for you. The title is more about solving a murder mystery, but it still immerses you in the hacking lifestyle and presents...

Each month, Amazon Prime and Twitch Prime members are given a collection of free games for subscribing to the service (similar to PlayStation Plus and Xbox Live Gold). While there have normally been around 2-3 titles in a given month, Twitc...

While the PC port of Ys VIII might still be in shambles, at least we'll be getting a quality PC release for the Ys series soon. XSEED Games has announced that the port of Ys: Memories of Celceta (aka Ys IV) will be launching on Steam, GOG a...

In a world of tight online game genres, For Honor appeared to be the breath of fresh air many gamers longed for. Boasting both team-based dynamics and a rich combat system, it was the unlikeliest of hybrids...

One of the weirder things about Mega Man X5's localization is that all of the Mavericks were named after members of washed-up rock group Guns N Roses. The decision actually came from Alyson Court, the voice actress behind Claire Redfie...

Edmund McMillen, the prolific indie dev behind Super Meat Boy and The Binding of Isaac, is taking his incredibly depressing game about childhood dread and translating it into a real-life card game. Called The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls, t...

I still remember the first time I played Limbo at a friend's house. I had been hearing good buzz around it, but I was quite prepared for the utter brutality that the game had. The game is pretty reminiscent of something like the old-school ...

It looks like your current amiibo collection won't be going to waste. Nintendo revealed that all available amiibo figures will work in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Along with that, Gamecube controller support is coming to the game. This is a...

In Nintendo's massive info dump for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, it was revealed that players will be able to KO assist trophies to earn points during battles. Every single assist won't be killable, but you'll finally be able to knock out th...

Since the Nintendo Switch uses a USB-C input to charge the console, a lot of people assumed any USB-C device would suffice for powering their consoles. This lead to some bricked consoles after an update as Nintendo incorrectly implemented t...

Owlboy's limited edition package from SODESCO will now be launching on August 31, 2018, the publisher has announced. SODESCO's community manager, Martin Buijsse, explains, "We want everyone around the globe to receive their Limited Edition ...

Cao Cao is a central figure in The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, so I'd be seriously surprised if anyone didn't expect him to show up in Creative Assembly's upcoming Total War: Three Kingdoms. In case you had your doubts, though, this new ...

After making a surprise splash on PC last year, de Blob got a pseudo-revival on consoles when it came to PS4 and Xbox One six months later. The game is now coming full circle and returning to a Nintendo platform when it launches on June 26 ...

[Update: Inti Creates posted a breakdown of the individual sales statistics for Curse of the Moon and the Switch was the leading platform by a wide margin. Around 56% of sales came from Nintendo's platform, with Steam coming in second at 19...

According to an interview with Game Informer, Square Enix is eager to developer original Switch titles if the upcoming Octopath Traveler does well. Tomoya Asano, division executive at Square Enix, confirmed this to Game Informer, saying, "I...

BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle may have just hit store shelves, but that doesn't mean the game is finished hyping up players. In an interview with Forbes, BBCT's producer Toshimichi Mori may have dropped a hint at some possible DLC that will co...

The oddly titled Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered will be heading to PS4, Xbox One and PC on July 3, 2018. There still is no mention of whether or not the multiplayer component will be making a return, but you will be treated to 4K suppo...

When I reviewed I Hate Running Backwards, one of my biggest complaints was the uneven difficulty balance. Due to the procedural generation, certain levels could end up being dramatically harder than subsequent levels and restarting meant de...

I can't say that I've been eyeing Bus Simulator 18 all this time. I'm not really a fan of all these random "simulator" titles that exist, but they can provide a bit of fun to a very specific niche. The latest addition to the upcoming bus fo...

Nintendo's never dying line of 3DS consoles will be getting yet another Zelda themed system soon. Nintendo is partnering with GameStop to release a very handsome New 2DS XL themed after the Triforce Crest. You'll be able to grab the system ...

The ultimate Sega compilation, Sega Genesis Classics, launches today for PS4 and Xbox One (with the previous Steam release getting a free update). The package includes 50 Genesis titles with the likes of Sonic the Hedgehog, Vectorman, and S...

Can God of War be stopped? In addition to being Sony's fastest selling PS4 exclusive and the best selling game of April 2018, God of War has now broken the five million copy mark. While this isn't the best selling game on the platform, it w...

The super cool indie hit Hacknet is now free over on Humble Bundle. For a limited time, you'll be able to nab the deluxe edition of the game, which comes with the soundtrack and the base experience. This is all to promote Humble's "Spring E...

We haven't heard much about Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle's second DLC pack since its reveal in January, but Ubisoft has unleashed a new trailer for us to feast on. In addition to narrowing down the release window (to Spring 2018), we also...

[Image courtesy of YouTuber Nick Brick] A report from Business Wire has let out details of a deal between Activision Blizzard and LEGO and a second deal with HASBRO. While not specified, the deal indicates that a line of Overwatch LEGO prod...