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Kotaku Saturday, October 23, 2021 2:35 PM Destroy All Humans! 2 Remake Skipping Old Consoles So Devs Can Create Bigger, More Detailed Maps       The devs behind THQ Nordic's Destroy All Humans! 2 remake, out sometime next year, explained recently in an interview why the remake of the cult classic game is avoiding PS4, Xbox One, and Switch. The team decided to go for bigger, more detailed open world levels on next-gen consoles instead of sacrificing quality or… Read more...   Kotaku Saturday, October 23, 2021 1:30 PM Someone Put OLED Switch's Durability To The Test       Nintendo's new, updated Switch is selling well and looks great. But if you are lucky enough to find one this year, you might want to buy a screen protector for it as one YouTuber has discovered the Switch OLED screen is very soft and easily damaged by objects like coins or keys. Read more...   Kotaku Saturday, October 23, 2021 12:00 PM Every Far Cry Game, Ranked From Worst To Best       Way back in 2004 a then-unknown developer called Crytek released the first game in what would become the Far Cry series, wowing players with its impressive visuals and sprawling, outdoor maps. Crytek moved on to creating the Crysis series, Ubisoft bought up Far Cry and continues to make new entries to this day. Some… Read more...   Kotaku Saturday, October 23, 2021 11:00 AM Litwick Is Cute, But Can't Be Trusted       Every Pokemon is interesting and worth talking about. I don't play a ton of Pokemon, but I do enjoy the universe and I love learning more about the creatures in it. So, Here's Another Pokemon! It's Litwick! Read more...   PCGamesN Saturday, October 23, 2021 1:11 PM Capcom Arcade Stadium's games can be bought separately, but there's nothing new       Capcom Arcade Stadium, the collection of 30+ classic Capcom arcade games, is currently sitting on a 'Mostly Negative' rating on Steam. The main issue players have complained about is the strange decision to sell the games in bundles only, but now Capcom has finally decided to start selling them individually too - although there's still no sign of any new releases. The emulated arcade collection of some of Capcom's most beloved games - including the early '90s versions of Street Fighter II, Final Fight, Ghouls 'n' Ghosts, and Bionic Commando - arrived on PC in May this year. It's a competent and well-presented collection that brought to mind SEGA's awesome Mega Drive/Genesis Classics software - complete with a simulated arcade. However, Capcom Arcade Stadium was immediately criticised for its pricing structure. Not just selling an invincibility cheat for $1, but also Capcom's decision to only sell games in bundles - so, in order to get Super Street Fighter II Turbo you would have to buy the expensive ten-game pack with the likes of 1944: The Loop Master and Battle Circuit. View the full site   PCGamesN Saturday, October 23, 2021 12:15 PM The Batman Who Laughs just killed Fortnite's Tomatohead       The next Batman and Fortnite crossover comic is due out this week but a number of people have received advance copies and have posted a few moments online - including the shocking moment where the sinister Batman Who Laughs splatters poor Tomatohead. As revealed earlier this month, the next Batman x Fortnite crossover happens this week and includes the arrival of a DC Comics new skin in the game, the disturbing The Batman Who Laughs - a Batman from an alternate universe where he was corrupted by Joker toxin, similar to a plotline from Batman: Arkham Knight. The skin is available for free with the one-off Batman/Fortnite: Foundation comic as part of the new crossover - much like the Harley Quinn Rebirth skin from the previous comic event. The comic prominently features The Batman Who Laughs as the main villain, which makes sense as he was teased at the end of the last comic. Going by the panels that have leaked online, at some point this dark Batman finds his way to the Fortnite island. View the full site RELATED LINKS: Fortnite V-Bucks, Fortnite Skins, Fortnite Creative Codes   PCGamesN Saturday, October 23, 2021 10:59 AM Play the world's slowest battle royale in Non-Euclidean Chess       Just released on Steam is Non-Euclidean Chess, a twist on the most archetypal and greatest turn-based strategy game of all time that turns the whole concept of chess upside-down - literally, in some cases. It even offers the opportunity to play a 100-person chess battle royale match, if that madness should strike you. To explain the game's title, all regular chessboards follow Euclidean geometric rules - which basically means something where all lines are equal distances apart. As a square made up of smaller squares, a chess set is a perfect example of Euclidean principles. A non-Euclidean chessboard, then, is one where all the rules go out the window and boards can be literally whatever you want them to be. Manifold Interactive's Non-Euclidean Chess, out now on Steam early access, is the ultimate example of chess gone crazy. The developers simply describe the game as "a chess engine which supports custom board types" - berore downplaying the madness further by saying the title can include matches and boards that "defy traditional movement rules, or even physical limitations". View the full site   PCGamesN Saturday, October 23, 2021 9:58 AM The Transformers will fight Thor, Cthulhu, and the Ninja Turtles in Smite next month       Hi-Rez Studios' Smite was originally conceived as a free-to-play MOBA game where the gods fought each other, but recent Battle Pass crossovers have called this into question. Now the developer has revealed that Hasbro's Transformers will be joining the battle next month, because after Stranger Things everything's a god, apparently. As revealed in the cinematic trailer below, the Smite x Transformers Battle Pass will be available on November 16. Previous Battle Pass crossovers include the aforementioned Stranger Things, Rooster Teeth's RWBY, Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. So yes, next month Optimus Prime will be able to battle Raphael, Aang, and Eleven. Technically these are all skins rather than all-new Smite characters, so Megatron is a skin for Ra, Optimus Prime is Geb, and Starscream is Jing Wei. Nevertheless, they play exactly like Transformers, complete with the ability to transform and drive or fly around the battlefield - don't worry, Megatron turns into a tank rather than his useless gun. The skins also come in two varieties: modern and cel-shaded like the original cartoon. View the full site RELATED LINKS: Smite review, Best Smite gods, Free MMOs   Twinfinite Saturday, October 23, 2021 1:23 PM Babylon's Fall Developers Show Improved Graphics & Gameplay in New Footage Ahead of Third Closed Beta       Square Enix hosted a livestream dedicated to Babylon's Fall, focusing on elements that have been improved ahead of the third closed beta. The post Babylon's Fall Developers Show Improved Graphics & Gameplay in New Footage Ahead of Third Closed Beta appeared first on Twinfinite.   Twinfinite Saturday, October 23, 2021 12:03 PM Muv-Luv & Muv-Luv Alternative Coming Soon for iOS & Android; Development Roadmap Revealed       Today, during an event from Japan, Muv-Luv publisher aNCHOR revealed new information about future plans for the beloved franchise. The post Muv-Luv & Muv-Luv Alternative Coming Soon for iOS & Android; Development Roadmap Revealed appeared first on Twinfinite.   Twinfinite Saturday, October 23, 2021 11:07 AM New Muv-Luv Game Project Mikhail Reveals Mecha Battle Gameplay Aplenty & Early Access Bonus       Today, during an event from Japan, Muv-Luv publisher aNCHOR revealed new gameplay of the upcoming action game Project Mikhail. The post New Muv-Luv Game Project Mikhail Reveals Mecha Battle Gameplay Aplenty & Early Access Bonus appeared first on Twinfinite.   Twinfinite Saturday, October 23, 2021 10:29 AM Immortals: Muv-Luv Alternative Official Title Announced; New Trailer Reveals Gameplay       Today, during an event from Japan, Muv-Luv publisher aNCHOR had new reveals to share about the mobile game code-named "Project Immortal." The post Immortals: Muv-Luv Alternative Official Title Announced; New Trailer Reveals Gameplay appeared first on Twinfinite.   Twinfinite Saturday, October 23, 2021 8:45 AM New Muv-Luv Game Project Mikhail Reveals Story Mode & PvP Mode With New Trailer; New Voice Actresses Revealed       Today, during an event from Japan, Muv-Luv publisher aNCHOR revealed new gameplay of the upcoming action game Project Mikhail. The post New Muv-Luv Game Project Mikhail Reveals Story Mode & PvP Mode With New Trailer; New Voice Actresses Revealed appeared first on Twinfinite.   Twinfinite Saturday, October 23, 2021 8:10 AM Shin Megami Tensei V for Nintendo Switch Gets New Trailer Showing Azumi in Action       Atlus is carrying on its series of trailers showcasing the 200+ demons of its upcoming JRPG Shin Megami Tensei V one by one. The post Shin Megami Tensei V for Nintendo Switch Gets New Trailer Showing Azumi in Action appeared first on Twinfinite.   Siliconera Saturday, October 23, 2021 3:00 PM Fullmetal Alchemist: A New Beginning Gives Winry Her Moment       Winry takes center stage here as she grows professionally and personally. The post Fullmetal Alchemist: A New Beginning Gives Winry Her Moment appeared first on Siliconera.   Siliconera Saturday, October 23, 2021 2:00 PM SMT V Yoshitsune and Azumi Appear in New Demon Trailers       The two demons are returning to the series after a number of previous appearances. The post SMT V Yoshitsune and Azumi Appear in New Demon Trailers appeared first on Siliconera.   Siliconera Saturday, October 23, 2021 1:00 PM Pokemon GO Developer Diaries Series Details Community Days       A new video explains what it takes to design each Community Day event, and what's coming in the future. The post Pokemon GO Developer Diaries Series Details Community Days appeared first on Siliconera.   Siliconera Saturday, October 23, 2021 12:00 PM Gundam AGE Blu-Ray Box To Release in 2022       Bonuses include drama CDs and audio commentary. The post Gundam AGE Blu-Ray Box To Release in 2022 appeared first on Siliconera.   Siliconera Saturday, October 23, 2021 10:30 AM Azur Lane Oratorio Rerun Will Add Maillé Brézé and Le Terrible       The French-themed event will add two new destroyer shipgirls into the Iris Libre faction. The post Azur Lane Oratorio Rerun Will Add Maillé Brézé and Le Terrible appeared first on Siliconera.   Siliconera Saturday, October 23, 2021 9:00 AM Shadow Corridor Switch Port is Scary and Addictive       As a horror game fan and a naturally competitive person, I found it hard to put down as I pursued a "perfect" playthrough. The post Shadow Corridor Switch Port is Scary and Addictive appeared first on Siliconera.   Destructoid Saturday, October 23, 2021 3:00 PM Namco's police mouse Mappy is now patrolling the Arcade Archives       The Great Mouse Detective Still on its current Namco kick, retro publisher Hamster has dropped another of the developer's coin-op... The post Namco's police mouse Mappy is now patrolling the Arcade Archives appeared first on Destructoid.   Destructoid Saturday, October 23, 2021 1:00 PM Let's look back at the video games of Dune       Sandworms, strategy, and a whole lotta spice Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of the 1965 sci-fi novel Dune went live in theaters and on... The post Let's look back at the video games of Dune appeared first on Destructoid.   Destructoid Saturday, October 23, 2021 11:00 AM Infernax has Castlevania II: Simon's Quest vibes, which I'm happy to see again       Simon's Quest defenders need to take a look We're fortunate to have games like Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon and... The post Infernax has Castlevania II: Simon's Quest vibes, which I'm happy to see again appeared first on Destructoid.   Nintendo Everything Saturday, October 23, 2021 3:45 PM [Review] Astria Ascending       System: Switch Release date: September 30, 2021 Developer: Artisan Studios Publisher: Dear Villagers Nostalgia will always give that sort of feeling of coming back home to something familiar. That same nostalgia, however, can also be driven back not only with the things of the past, but with new experiences that pay homage to the greats of a particular medium. Astria... The post [Review] Astria Ascending appeared first on Nintendo Everything.   Nintendo Everything Saturday, October 23, 2021 2:35 PM UK sales for September 2021       Thanks to GamesIndustry, we have new insight into the UK gaming market for September 2021. The month was relatively quiet for major sales news, but a number of games did make their debuts, including Diablo II: Resurrected. Games not in the top twenty include Hot Wheels Unleashed (No.26), Sonic Colors: Ultimate (No.30), and Warioware: Get It Together (No.32). And of... The post UK sales for September 2021 appeared first on Nintendo Everything.   Nintendo Everything Saturday, October 23, 2021 1:24 PM Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition screenshots       A new set of screenshots are in for Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition. The images show off the different games that are included: GTA III, Vice City, and San Andreas. For more on Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, read the following overview: Three iconic cities, three epic stories. Play the genre-defining classics... The post Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition screenshots appeared first on Nintendo Everything.   Nintendo Everything Saturday, October 23, 2021 12:00 PM World War Z Switch performance detailed, is Saber's toughest Switch port       Ahead of next month's Switch release of World War Z, Nintendo Everything was able to speak with lead game designer Dmitry Grigorenko, and as part of that, we learned about what to expect from the title's frame rate and resolution. Regarding the game's performance, Grigorenko stated: "The (World War Z) Switch release targets 720p resolution, with some video scaling in... The post World War Z Switch performance detailed, is Saber's toughest Switch port appeared first on Nintendo Everything.   Nintendo Everything Saturday, October 23, 2021 9:38 AM Shin Megami Tensei V daily demon vol. 171 – Azumi       The latest demon trailer has arrived for Shin Megami Tensei V, and Atlus has now provided a close look at Azumi. This creature has appeared in most of the series' mainline entries going back to the original Shin Megami Tensei as well as other titles such as Devil Summoner and Persona Q. Over on the Megami Tensei Wiki, the site... The post Shin Megami Tensei V daily demon vol. 171 – Azumi appeared first on Nintendo Everything.   Nintendo Everything Saturday, October 23, 2021 8:03 AM Crysis 2 and 3 Remastered Switch update out now (version 1.1.0), patch notes       Crytek and Saber Interactive have issued a new 1.1.0 update for Crysis 2 Remastered and Crysis 3 Remastered on Switch. The team has "been working hard over the last couple of days to fix many of the reported issues, improving the visuals and performance which in return should help keep higher dynamic resolution in the games." Other improvements have been... The post Crysis 2 and 3 Remastered Switch update out now (version 1.1.0), patch notes appeared first on Nintendo Everything.   Pivotal Gamers Saturday, October 23, 2021 1:50 PM Dangerous platform Steam keys giveaway       What's up folks? We have another great giveaway from Giveaway.su for Dangerous platform. Let's hear them out. Dear friends, we are starting a new cool giveaway! Today we will give away 5000 Steam keys of "Dangerous platform"! Complete some easy tasks and grab the key for free! Discord account, Instagram account, Twitter account and Steam level 1 are required to get the key ...   Pivotal Gamers Saturday, October 23, 2021 1:50 PM The Running Man Steam keys giveaway       Hello all. Giveaway.su holds a new giveaway for The Running Man. Their message follows. Here we go again! Hurry up to get a free Steam copy of "The Running Man"! A few words about The Running Man If you want to relax, this game is not for you, this game is made to make you rage. go through challenging and hard levels and run to the finish line. will you take the challenge? Eager to lea...   Pivotal Gamers Saturday, October 23, 2021 1:50 PM ??????-Death angel Steam keys giveaway       What's up all? Giveaway.su holds a new giveaway for ??????-Death angel. Their message follows. What a wonderful day! There is another Steam game that you can get for free – "??????-Death angel". This giveaway is limited in time so hurry up! A few words about ??????-Death angel This is a 2-hour horror puzzle game. Please avoid the players who are uncomfortable with bloody an...   Pivotal Gamers Saturday, October 23, 2021 1:50 PM Bad Day Steam keys giveaway       Hello fellow gamers. Giveaway.su holds a new giveaway for Bad Day. Read on for their offering. There is a new bug on Steam Store – today you can get "Bad Day" game for free! A few words about Bad Day Bad Day – an endless runner with unique combination of 2D graphics and 3D environment. Compete with players from all around the world. But do not forget that the difficulty inc...   IGN Video Games Saturday, October 23, 2021 3:17 PM New World Review in Progress #4         IGN Video Games Saturday, October 23, 2021 1:54 PM Lone Echo 2 Review         IGN Video Games Saturday, October 23, 2021 12:00 PM Unpacking Captures the Soothing Organization of Moving, Minus the Cardboard Mess       Developers Wren Brier and Tim Dawson have managed to filter out the most aggravating, tedious, and difficult bits of moving from Unpacking, leaving only the soothing bits where you put items in the exact right place, fold the empty box away, and move on.   IGN Video Games Saturday, October 23, 2021 10:00 AM How Fallout 76 Became a Surprise Hit with Japanese Players       Fallout 76 offers a level of customization unlike any game in the series before it, and players in Japan have created an engaged, supportive community around the many CAMPs being created.   IGN Video Games Saturday, October 23, 2021 9:00 AM Fallout 4 Nuke Bomb Bookends Add Post-Apocalyptic Style to Your Shelf       If you want to add a touch of post-apocalyptic flair to your bookshelf, then feast your eyes on this Fallout 4-inspired bookend set.

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PCGamesN Saturday, October 23, 2021 6:57 AM Saints Row is bringing back the fan-favourite Insurance Fraud ragdoll missions       The Saints Row reboot is slowly taking shape as we move towards its release date of February, and now developer Volition has confirmed the return of several fan favourite series staples - including the Let's Pretend stores and the ragdoll minigame 'Insurance Fraud' missions. It also seemingly revealed the Santo Ileso map, too. The Insurance Fraud missions were introduced all the way back in the first Saints Row in 2006 and were a good indication of the goofy way that the series would slowly progress. If you've never played a Saints Row game - basically the idea is to throw the player character at a car, at which point they bounce off and ragdoll and the player has to guide them pinball-like into other vehicles, racking up the score. These missions are a fun respite from the GTA-ness of the regular gameplay and have been in every game in the series, so it's great to see them return in the Saints Row reboot - and pretty unchanged, if the new Criminal Ventures trailer below is any indication. View the full site   PCGamesN Saturday, October 23, 2021 6:46 AM My New World character is going through an identity crisis       A war horn bellows across the land. My Marauder compatriots have been called to assemble at the gates of Ebonscale Reach to launch an offensive against the tyrannical Covenant. Fifty soldiers from each side will decide the fate of the region - but reports from my fellow Marauders are dire. Only a handful of our troops have signed up to fight, and the battle is fast approaching. Ebonscale Reach is a level 51-60 zone in New World, Amazon Games' hit new MMO (which you can buy here). I am level 26, but I have a duty to my people. The war board waits in the city across the water; my friends and I are bravely wading across the bayou into deadly territory in order to sign up for the battle. After hauling ourselves onto shore and making camp on the sand, a reanimated skeleton notices us from afar and takes aim. We're so low level that every enemy in the region wants a piece of us. Languorous crocodiles, lumbering along the waterside half a mile away catch our scent on the breeze and crack hungry grins before launching themselves towards us. View the full site RELATED LINKS: New World system requirements, New World beginner's guide, New World review   Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, October 23, 2021 4:00 AM What are we all playing this weekend?       I ate my first mince pie this week, which feels like a betrayal of my belief that Christmastime should not start before Halloween is over. That said, it wasn't a mince puff, so does it really count? Please, tell me about your festive eating. And may as well mention what you're playing this weekend. Read more   Destructoid Saturday, October 23, 2021 6:00 AM Whatcha been playing this week, Destructoid?       Ms. Y can't I look as cool as her? And as surely as night follows day, it is the weekend,... The post Whatcha been playing this week, Destructoid? appeared first on Destructoid.   Nintendo Everything Saturday, October 23, 2021 6:00 AM Hermitage: Strange Case Files releasing on Switch next week       Hermitage: Strange Case Files, a paranormal horror adventure game, has received a final release date on Switch. A listing on the eShop has it down for October 26. Hermitage: Strange Case Files was first announced for Switch this past July, and while we never had an actual release date, it was originally targeted for a summer launch. According to the... The post Hermitage: Strange Case Files releasing on Switch next week appeared first on Nintendo Everything.   Nintendo Everything Saturday, October 23, 2021 4:37 AM JARS gameplay       Earlier in the week, publisher Daedalic Entertainment and developer Mousetrap Games put JARS on Switch, and we now have gameplay. The strategic puzzle and tower defense game is live on the console now. For those that missed our previous coverage for JARS, check out the following overview: There are more things in that book, Victor, than are dreamt of in... The post JARS gameplay appeared first on Nintendo Everything.   Nintendo Everything Saturday, October 23, 2021 3:13 AM Skul: The Hero Slayer Switch gameplay       Skul: The Hero Slayer recently came to Switch, and we now have quite a bit of gameplay. A new video shows off the side-scrolling action platformer with various footage. Here's an overview of Skul: The Hero Slayer: The Demon King's Castle in Ruins The human race attacking the Demon King's castle is nothing new and has happened countless times before. What... The post Skul: The Hero Slayer Switch gameplay appeared first on Nintendo Everything.   Nintendo Everything Saturday, October 23, 2021 1:50 AM Switch eShop charts – October 23, 2021       This week's Switch eShop charts are as follows: All Games 1. Metroid Dread 2. Mario Party Superstars 3. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 4. Minecraft 5. Diablo II: Resurrected 6. Animal Crossing: New Horizons 7. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 8. Tetris Effect: Connected 9. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 10. Mortal Kombat 11 11. Among Us 12. Cooking Simulator 13. Stardew Valley 14.... The post Switch eShop charts – October 23, 2021 appeared first on Nintendo Everything.   Nintendo Everything Saturday, October 23, 2021 12:50 AM Pokemon Unite dev on why the team wanted to make a strategic team battle game and more       Pokemon Unite producer Masaaki Hoshino has spoken more about the game's origins, including why the team wanted to make a strategic team battle game. This comes as part of an interview previously conducted by Japanese magazine Famitsu. Our translation is below: To start off, can you explain why the team decided to make an online team battle arena game with... The post Pokemon Unite dev on why the team wanted to make a strategic team battle game and more appeared first on Nintendo Everything.   Pivotal Gamers Saturday, October 23, 2021 4:21 AM Free Solitaire: Legend Of The Pirates 3       What's up folks? Giveaway Of The Day holds a new giveaway for Solitaire: Legend Of The Pirates 3. Their message follows. Solitaire: Legend Of The Pirates 3 is available as a Giveaway of the day!You have limited time to download, install and register it. A few words about Solitaire: Legend Of The Pirates 3 Exclusive offer from Giveaway of the Day and MyPlayCity! No third-party advertising and...

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GamersHeroes Friday, October 22, 2021 6:38 PM Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp Delayed to Spring 2022       A recent Tweet from the official @NintendoAmerica Twitter account stated that WayForward's Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp has been delayed from December 3 to Spring 2022. The post Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp Delayed to Spring 2022 appeared first on GamersHeroes.   GamersHeroes Friday, October 22, 2021 6:38 PM Kakao Games Becoming Publisher For Nimble Neuron's Eternal Return       Beginning October 28, Kakao Games will act as publisher for Korean game developer Nimble Neuron and their title Eternal Return. The post Kakao Games Becoming Publisher For Nimble Neuron's Eternal Return appeared first on GamersHeroes.   GamersHeroes Friday, October 22, 2021 4:51 PM Century: Age of Ashes Coming to Consoles in 2022       After making waves on the PC, Playwing Bordeaux aerial arena dragon-battler Century: Age of Ashes will come out for consoles and mobile platforms in 2022. The post Century: Age of Ashes Coming to Consoles in 2022 appeared first on GamersHeroes.   GamersHeroes Friday, October 22, 2021 4:51 PM Zombie Rollerz: Pinball Heroes Coming Later This Year       A mishmash of pinball and zombie defense with rogue-like elements, the world of Zing Games and Daedalic Entertainment's Zombie Rollerz: Pinball Heroes will come out for the Nintendo Switch and PC later this year. The post Zombie Rollerz: Pinball Heroes Coming Later This Year appeared first on GamersHeroes.   GamersHeroes Friday, October 22, 2021 4:03 PM Mega Monster Party Now Available on Steam       Just in time for Halloween, the world of AirConsole's multiplayer board game Mega Monster Party is now available on Steam. The post Mega Monster Party Now Available on Steam appeared first on GamersHeroes.   GamersHeroes Friday, October 22, 2021 4:03 PM Happenlance Now Available on Steam       An epic joust-'em-up adventure, Phillip Trudeau-Tavara and Miles Fogle's chaotic physics based puzzle platformer Happenlance is now available for the PC via Steam. The post Happenlance Now Available on Steam appeared first on GamersHeroes.   Kotaku Friday, October 22, 2021 8:25 PM Flipnote Studio Creations Find New Life On Crank-y Playdate Handheld       Although it won't officially be in our hands until later this year (if you got in on the first wave of pre-orders, that is), Panic's unique Playdate handheld is already being poked and prodded by folks lucky enough to score a dev unit. One such developer recently shared a neat little project that revives Flipnote… Read more...   Kotaku Friday, October 22, 2021 7:00 PM Final Fantasy XIV Has Many Mounts, But Only One Sneezes       The hype for Endwalker's impending launch recently pushed me back into the arms of Final Fantasy XIV. Instead of doing the smart thing and working my way through the massively multiplayer role-playing game's litany of main story quests so I'd be caught up in time for the expansion's November 23 release, however, I've… Read more...   Kotaku Friday, October 22, 2021 6:25 PM The GTA Trilogy Remasters Look Great, But Shouldn't Replace The Originals       Today Rockstar finally showed footage of the Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy remasters and they look surprisingly good, but also very different from the original games. This has raised concerns about erasing the series' past, and also called to mind the fragmented state of game preservation. Read more...   Kotaku Friday, October 22, 2021 5:00 PM The 16 Best Cards In Back 4 Blood       For the most part, Left 4 Dead 3– wait, no, that's not what it's called...for the most part, Back 4 Blood is a first-person shooter about teaming up with your friends to mow down hordes of zombies. But Back 4 Blood flips the script by including a decidedly non-shooting mechanic: a deck-building system. Read more...   PCGamesN Friday, October 22, 2021 6:55 PM Payday 3 goes to New York City and will have more "digital age" gadgets       Payday 3 has been in various stages of development for a very long time, but we're finally starting to get a clearer picture of what the game will look like. As part of a tenth anniversary stream, the developers provided a fresh look at the lore of Payday 3, confirming that the original cast is returning and that the upcoming game will be set - at least partly - in New York City. The new game is set some years after the end of Payday 2, as Dallas, Hoxton, Chains, and Wolf are forced out of retirement by some powerful enemies. In the intervening years, the world has moved into the "digital age", which means you'll have some fancy new gadgets to use, as well as bigger challenges to overcome. The crew will also have to deal with increased media attention as their fame continues to grow. Payday 3 starts in New York City, and the developers want to make the most of the scale of the setting. As game director Erik Wonnevi explains in today's livestream, "we're really trying to take the game into this big-scale urban environment, and immerse players into this fantasy of being at the heart of a living, breathing city." View the full site   PCGamesN Friday, October 22, 2021 6:15 PM Hand-drawn Metroidvania Aeterna Noctis looks gorgeous in motion       Both sides of the Metroidvania equation have gotten major releases in the past month with the Castlevania Advance Collection and Metroid Dread. But don't think indie devs have been scared out of the nonlinear platforming space - Aeterna Noctis is still due to launch later this year, and it's looking absolutely gorgeous in a new trailer. Aeterna Noctis puts you in control of the King of Darkness, trapped in eternal conflict with the Queen of Light. Here, that means you'll be exploring 16 interconnected side-scrolling areas, defeating progressively more powerful enemies to gain new abilities. It's all cast in a colourfully gothic aesthetic that manages to stand out even in a heavily-populated genre. The new trailer shows a bit of how the weapon and upgrade system works. You'll be able to spend points on a big upgrade tree for stat improvements, or new abilities like pulling in nearby items. The weapons shown in the teaser include a giant boomerang of darkness and what looks like a magical spear you can use to make short-range teleports. View the full site   PCGamesN Friday, October 22, 2021 4:57 PM FFXIV player literally runs across Eorzea in two hours using Ring Fit Adventure controls       SuperLouis64 has built a well-deserved pile of internet fame by playing games with wholly-inappropriate controllers. He's played Call of Duty with Donkey Konga bongos, beaten Dark Souls 3's final boss with literal bananas, and now he's doing wild things in Final Fantasy XIV. He's played Dancer with a Kinect and played Astrologian with a Yu-Gi-Oh duel disc. Now he's literally running across Eorzea using Ring Fit Adventure controls. This setup essentially translates data from the gyros in the Switch joy-cons into normal controller inputs. So as far as FFXIV knows, you're just using an Xbox controller - there's no mod to the game itself, and thus no issue with the terms of service. Literally running lets you run in-game, and doing a squat registers as a down press on the d-pad, so you can map that to whatever skill you find most useful. Using the freshly-rigged controls, SuperLouis64 took about two hours to run all across Eorzea - from Idyllshire, past Old Gridania, down south to Ul'Dah, then looping around La Noscea before completing the run to Gyr Abania. View the full site RELATED LINKS: FFXIV Shadowbringers review, FFXIV Gunbreaker job guide, FFXIV Dancer job guide   PCGamesN Friday, October 22, 2021 4:14 PM Overwatch's McCree becomes Cole Cassidy next week       The Overwatch hero we've all known as McCree for years will get his new name next week. The multiplayer game's cowboy gunslinger will be known as Cole Cassidy beginning October 26, when Blizzard will officially change his moniker and introduce a new backstory for the character. The hero had originally been named after former Blizzard lead level designer Jesse McCree, who was let go from the company in the wake of a lawsuit filed against the company by California's Department of Fair Employment and Housing. That lawsuit has since expanded and been joined by others, and has sent shockwaves through the company. It's also had the result of making the name McCree a sore point both for Blizzard and for Overwatch fans, and Blizzard announced in August that it planned to update it. Today, October 22, Blizzard officially unveiled the new name, Cole Cassidy, along with a snipped of introductory text. "The first thing a renegade loses is their name, and this one gave up his long ago," it reads. "Running from his past meant running from himself, and each passing year only widened the divide between who he had been and what he had become." View the full site RELATED LINKS: Overwatch patch notes, Overwatch characters, Overwatch new heroes   Twinfinite Friday, October 22, 2021 11:04 PM Shin Megami Tensei V for Nintendo Switch Reveals Yoshitsune's Gameplay in New Trailer       Atlus is continuing to release even more trailers showcasing the over 200+ demons of its upcoming JRPG Shin Megami Tensei V. The post Shin Megami Tensei V for Nintendo Switch Reveals Yoshitsune's Gameplay in New Trailer appeared first on Twinfinite.   Destructoid Friday, October 22, 2021 9:00 PM We're streaming The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes       Can we survive the night? Now it REALLY feels like spooky season. We're almost there, and just in time, a... The post We're streaming The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes appeared first on Destructoid.   Destructoid Friday, October 22, 2021 8:30 PM Darkest Dungeon 2 spotlights dangerous carriage rides and gorgeous combat in latest trailer       Careening through the night The Early Access for Darkest Dungeon 2 is right around the corner. But before the fateful day arrives,... The post Darkest Dungeon 2 spotlights dangerous carriage rides and gorgeous combat in latest trailer appeared first on Destructoid.   Destructoid Friday, October 22, 2021 8:00 PM Legendary game designer Sakaguchi loved Final Fantasy XIV so much he mainlined it       He's chronicling his journey Hironobu Sakaguchi has been known by many monikers: one of the most popular is "the father... The post Legendary game designer Sakaguchi loved Final Fantasy XIV so much he mainlined it appeared first on Destructoid.   Destructoid Friday, October 22, 2021 7:30 PM The excellent Dragon Ball FighterZ is now available via Xbox Game Pass       Nearly four years old and still kicking ass One of the better and most ensuring fighting games of our generation,... The post The excellent Dragon Ball FighterZ is now available via Xbox Game Pass appeared first on Destructoid.   Destructoid Friday, October 22, 2021 7:00 PM Haunted Chocolatier preview gives us a look at its developer's evolving style       They grow up so fast Stardew Valley is one of my most-played games of all time, so when I heard... The post Haunted Chocolatier preview gives us a look at its developer's evolving style appeared first on Destructoid.   Destructoid Friday, October 22, 2021 6:30 PM Overwatch renames its cowboy sharpshooter to Cole Cassidy       The new look rolls out next week Blizzard Entertainment has announced the new name for the cowboy sharpshooter of Overwatch. The... The post Overwatch renames its cowboy sharpshooter to Cole Cassidy appeared first on Destructoid.   Destructoid Friday, October 22, 2021 6:00 PM Air Zonk is the video game equivalent of a sugar rush       This game may result in tooth decay The Turbografx-16 is a frustrating system to collect for. A lot of the... The post Air Zonk is the video game equivalent of a sugar rush appeared first on Destructoid.   Destructoid Friday, October 22, 2021 5:30 PM This new Magic: Arena code will get you a free level and cosmetics       'GOLDENCOMMUNITY' While Wizards of the Coast has toned down the smorgasbord of free Magic: Arena code handouts, they do bust... The post This new Magic: Arena code will get you a free level and cosmetics appeared first on Destructoid.   Destructoid Friday, October 22, 2021 5:00 PM You can expect more studio acquisitions in Xbox's future       Microsoft's shopping spree is not quite finished Microsoft's Xbox Studios may have already rolled out billions in its pursuit of... The post You can expect more studio acquisitions in Xbox's future appeared first on Destructoid.   Destructoid Friday, October 22, 2021 4:30 PM Watch new episodes of the Pokemon Evolutions anime here       The first four episodes are out now It's really hard to keep track of all of the various Pokemon shows that... The post Watch new episodes of the Pokemon Evolutions anime here appeared first on Destructoid.   PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, October 22, 2021 9:15 PM House of Ashes: Monsters, Curse of Akkad, and Pazuzu story analysis       The story in The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes has a few twists and turns. The five playable characters are engaged in a firefight in the Iraqi desert before a quake causes the ground to swallow them. Then, they discover an ancient temple, as well as the tools left behind by a team of archaeologists. What exactly is going on? Well, here's our House of Ashes guide and story analysis to help you learn more about the demon Pazuzu, Naram-Sin, the Curse of Akkad, and the true nature of the monsters. Note: For more information, check out our guides and features hub for The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes. Likewise, you can take a look at our full Theatrical Cut walkthrough. Lastly, please be reminded that this guide contains spoilers not just for this game, but for previous titles in the series.   The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes story analysis – The Curse of Akkad, Naram-Sin, Pazuzu, and the monsters Naram-Sin and the Curse of Akkad Legend te...   PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, October 22, 2021 4:45 PM The Flame in the Flood developer now owned by CD Projekt       The modern video game industry has seen some rapid changes and growth over the last few years. Amidst the global pandemic, studios have faced challenges in allocating development and publishing resources. For some, that has meant changing their business operations altogether. And, unfortunately for others, that has also meant closing up shop or delays on projects currently in development. Where one studio might falter, others might find success. One such studio that seems to be making moves is The Flame in the Flood developer, Molasses Flood, as the company recently announced on Twitter it would now be part of the CD Projekt's publishing umbrella. As mentioned, Molasses Flood made the brief announcement on Twitter. But, there were a few key takeaways. For starters, the studio will now have access to some of CD Projekt's intellectual property. As stated in the release, "We get to build a completely new game in the universe of an existing CD PROJEKT IP." This c...   PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, October 22, 2021 4:15 PM McCree's new name in Overwatch will sadly not be 'Shooty McShootface'       Two months after it was promised, McCree, the cowboy hero of Overwatch fame, has gotten a new name. Blizzard announced that McCree is now Cole Cassidy, and not Dave to some fans' disappointment. The desire for the change came following the lawsuit against Activision Blizzard. In the wake of the suit, Jesse McCree, the character's namesake, was fired. In August, Blizzard promised that McCree will get a new name as part of its efforts to slash ties with the many alleged abusers. Blizzard revealed the new moniker on Twitter earlier today. In the announcement, the team revealed that McCree will become Cole Cassidy starting on October 26. Hopefully the company already finished swapping out the name in many of the game's voice lines. Because otherwise, it's going to sound a little awkward for a while. The message included in the announcement provides some Spaghetti Western-style reasoning to make the name change seem lore friendly. Blizzard couldn't help but ...   Nintendo Everything Friday, October 22, 2021 11:06 PM Shin Megami Tensei V daily demon vol. 170 – Yoshitsune       Another new demon trailer has come in for Shin Megami Tensei V, this time for Yoshitsune. It has appeared in various titles ranging from the main titles to Persona. Here's some background information on Yoshitsune, thanks to the Megami Tensei Wiki: Minamoto no Yoshitsune, born Ushiwakamaru, was a general of the Minamoto clan during the late Heian and early Kamakura... The post Shin Megami Tensei V daily demon vol. 170 – Yoshitsune appeared first on Nintendo Everything.   Nintendo Everything Friday, October 22, 2021 9:20 PM Space Crew: Legendary Edition launch trailer       Publisher Curve Games and developer Runner Duck Games have shared a launch trailer for Space Crew: Legendary Edition. The original title previously went live on Switch, but the Legendary Edition is a free expansion for all players. Here's everything you need to know about Space Crew: Legendary Edition: Space Crew: Legendary Edition adds a wealth of new content including the... The post Space Crew: Legendary Edition launch trailer appeared first on Nintendo Everything.   Nintendo Everything Friday, October 22, 2021 7:44 PM Metal Unit update out now on Switch       Metal Unit has received a bunch of new content, as publisher Neowiz and developer JellySnow Studio started distribution of an update this week on Switch. Players can now randomly access a brand new dungeon known as "The Ruins" as they work their way through Chapter 4 of the main game. Ten powerful new equipment items have been added as well,... The post Metal Unit update out now on Switch appeared first on Nintendo Everything.   Nintendo Everything Friday, October 22, 2021 6:14 PM Nintendo Minute – "2021 Nintendo Halloween Costume Showcase"       This week's episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today's video, Kit and Krysta show some of the Nintendo Halloween costumes available for 2021. Check out the full episode below. The post Nintendo Minute – "2021 Nintendo Halloween Costume Showcase" appeared first on Nintendo Everything.   Nintendo Everything Friday, October 22, 2021 5:09 PM Switch My Way – "Home for the Holidays" commercial       The "Switch My Way" commercial series continues, and we now have an advert that's over a minute long to promote the console for the holiday season. Pokemon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl, Mario Party Superstars, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe are featured. Here's the commercial in full: The post Switch My Way – "Home for the Holidays" commercial appeared first on Nintendo Everything.   Nintendo Everything Friday, October 22, 2021 4:34 PM Tandem: A Tale of Shadows launch trailer       A new trailer has come in for Tandem: A Tale of Shadows, Switch's new side-scrolling puzzle-platformer. Publisher Hatinh Interactive and developer Monochrome released the video to promote the game's launch. For more on Tandem: A Tale of Shadows, check out the following overview: Tandem: A Tale of Shadows redefines the puzzle platformer genre with a unique top down and side-scroller... The post Tandem: A Tale of Shadows launch trailer appeared first on Nintendo Everything.   Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Friday, October 22, 2021 10:38 PM Overwatch's McCree Gets Official Name Change       The gunslinger will now go by the name Cole Cassidy and drop the old name that related to a previous employee of the company.   Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Friday, October 22, 2021 9:44 PM F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch Dev Says They're Working On Updates And "New Content"       Tao Zhang says that they are hard at work at some patches as well as undefined new content for the game's post-launch support.   Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Friday, October 22, 2021 5:01 PM Nvidia Will Upgrade Select GeForce Now Servers With RTX 3080 Graphics Cards       Nvidia is upgrading some select GeForce Now servers with RTX 3080 GPUs to provide a premium gaming experience to Priority subscribers.   Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Friday, October 22, 2021 4:58 PM Battlefield 2042's Final Release Will Include Several Features Missing from the Beta       A recent update from EA and DICE has reassured players that several features absent from the game's beta will be available at launch.   Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Friday, October 22, 2021 4:53 PM Fatal Frame Could Get More Remasters in the Future, Series Director Suggests       Fatal Frame's series director Makoto Shibata has hinted at the possibility of more remasters of previous entries in the franchise.   Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Friday, October 22, 2021 4:49 PM GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition Includes Changes To Controls And Gunplay       A list of enhancements on Rockstar's official website confirms updated drive-by controls and improvements to gunplay in the trilogy.   Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Friday, October 22, 2021 4:46 PM Don't Expect a Studio Acquisitions Spree from Netflix       As revealed in a recent earnings report, content streaming giant Netflix does not have plans for an acquisitions spree for its gaming ventures yet.   Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Friday, October 22, 2021 4:43 PM CD Projekt Has Acquired The Molasses Flood       Indie studio The Molasses Flood, known for The Flame in the Flood and Drake Hollow, has been acquired by CD Projekt.   Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Friday, October 22, 2021 4:31 PM Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy – All Trophies/Achievements Can be Obtained Regardless of Difficulty       Eidos Montreal has revealed the full list of Trophies/Achievements for its upcoming action-adventure title, and confirms that all of them can be obtained regardless of difficulty or accessibility settings.   Tabletop Gaming News Friday, October 22, 2021 6:00 PM New Bagration Romanians Available From Battlefront         Tabletop Gaming News Friday, October 22, 2021 5:00 PM Somewhere Under the Rainbow Board Game Up On Kickstarter         Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, October 22, 2021 4:00 PM CD Projekt Acquires The Molasses Flood       They are working closely with CD Projekt Red on a new game using one of their existing IPs. The post CD Projekt Acquires The Molasses Flood appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.   Latest Games on Play iDev Games Friday, October 22, 2021 9:25 PM Hushpuppi - prison run       A parody game....   Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Friday, October 22, 2021 10:38 PM Overwatch's McCree Gets Official Name Change       The gunslinger will now go by the name Cole Cassidy and drop the old name that related to a previous employee of the company.   Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Friday, October 22, 2021 9:44 PM F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch Dev Says They're Working On Updates And "New Content"       Tao Zhang says that they are hard at work at some patches as well as undefined new content for the game's post-launch support.   Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Friday, October 22, 2021 5:01 PM Nvidia Will Upgrade Select GeForce Now Servers With RTX 3080 Graphics Cards       Nvidia is upgrading some select GeForce Now servers with RTX 3080 GPUs to provide a premium gaming experience to Priority subscribers.   Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Friday, October 22, 2021 4:58 PM Battlefield 2042's Final Release Will Include Several Features Missing from the Beta       A recent update from EA and DICE has reassured players that several features absent from the game's beta will be available at launch.   Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Friday, October 22, 2021 4:53 PM Fatal Frame Could Get More Remasters in the Future, Series Director Suggests       Fatal Frame's series director Makoto Shibata has hinted at the possibility of more remasters of previous entries in the franchise.   Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Friday, October 22, 2021 4:49 PM GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition Includes Changes To Controls And Gunplay       A list of enhancements on Rockstar's official website confirms updated drive-by controls and improvements to gunplay in the trilogy.   Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Friday, October 22, 2021 4:46 PM Don't Expect a Studio Acquisitions Spree from Netflix       As revealed in a recent earnings report, content streaming giant Netflix does not have plans for an acquisitions spree for its gaming ventures yet.   Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Friday, October 22, 2021 4:43 PM CD Projekt Has Acquired The Molasses Flood       Indie studio The Molasses Flood, known for The Flame in the Flood and Drake Hollow, has been acquired by CD Projekt.   Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Friday, October 22, 2021 4:31 PM Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy – All Trophies/Achievements Can be Obtained Regardless of Difficulty       Eidos Montreal has revealed the full list of Trophies/Achievements for its upcoming action-adventure title, and confirms that all of them can be obtained regardless of difficulty or accessibility settings.   IGN Video Games Friday, October 22, 2021 5:06 PM IGN Prime Sweepstakes: Enter to Win Resident Evil Village Prizes       Join IGN Prime and enter to win a copy of Resident Evil Village Collector's Edition or a bundle containing a Chris Redfield statue, art book, and map.   IGN Video Games Friday, October 22, 2021 4:02 PM Darkest Dungeon 2 Visual Style Updated With 3D Graphics       Darkest Dungeon 2 updates the visuals with new 3D graphics but still keeps the distinct art style.   Xbox Wire Friday, October 22, 2021 6:00 PM Relive Senna's Challenges and Victories in Horizon Chase Turbo: Senna Forever        Ayrton Senna, the legendary and respected Brazilian racing driver, changed history throughout his inspiring winning career. Senna is still known as one of the most iconic drivers of all time to this day for many aspects: his technique, his charisma, his example and his grit. Not by chance, Senna was respected by everyone, from passionate […]   Xbox Wire Friday, October 22, 2021 5:30 PM Skul: The Hero Slayer is Available Now for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S        What do we know about anti-heroes? Honestly the term is overused these days, but let's discuss them for the sake of this post. They're bad. Evil. Morality leaves them with a sour aftertaste. They're normally the kind of people you're told to beat up. Suppose you're that anti-hero. More specifically, you're the only anti-hero who's […]   Xbox Wire Friday, October 22, 2021 5:00 PM Tony and Clyde Aim to Rewrite the Book on the Shoot 'Em Up Genre        What happens when you grab a can filled with references from movies from the '90s, throw it into a bowl of intense gameplay, and light it up with some crude humor and deep storytelling? You get Tony and Clyde! The Tony and Clyde development saga started around late 2019, and grew from a core seed: […]   Xbox Wire Friday, October 22, 2021 4:30 PM Mainframe Defenders Now Available        Mainframe Defenders is a classic turn-based strategy game that pays tribute to the classic series such as X-COM (1994), MechCommander (1998), and Syndicate (1987). We wanted to bring the player back to the days of old school games, when the story was presented in text format and the authors exercised their creativity, which is what […]