A new Earthworm Jim game is in the works. Not only is Intellivision getting refreshed with the new Amico console, the company is also reuniting the members of the original Earthworm Jim team. Some 20 years after the debut release, everyone’s favorite gun toting earthworm is back. More details below.
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Microsoft has now announced a list of new Xbox Game Pass content for May. The service provides over 100 titles on-demand and will now offer a series of new notable games throughout next month. LEGO superheroes, BJ Blazkowicz’s latest and the mysteries of Tacoma, among others, are all on the slate for May. Head below for all the details.
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When Nintendo unveiled the sequel at a Direct event back in February, we weren’t left with very many new Super Mario Maker 2 details. We were essentially left to our own devices when it comes to pulling new information about the upcoming create-your-own Mario game. While eagle-eyed fans did pull a number of new features from the brief trailer and game art at the time, a recently released Japanese poster for the game is shedding a bit more light on what’s to come in Super Mario Maker 2.
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After finally getting some concrete details on the next PlayStation console a couple weeks back from lead architect Mark Cerny, new information has emerged courtesy of today’s earnings call. As profit margins on Sony’s current generation machine are expected to dwindle quite significantly over the next year or so, the company is citing investment in PS5 as one reason. All that plus additional details on when we are expecting the next generation console to arrive are down below.
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It’s been a big week for Nintendo, as it first announced that nearly 35 million Switch consoles have been sold, a number which also marked the passing of N64’s lifetime sales. We also learned that sales have been slowing overall as the console has now reached mid-cycle status. Today, Nintendo is continuing to share facts and figures with details on its multiplayer subscription service. Nearly 10 million users have officially signed up for Nintendo Switch Online to date. Which also means that Nintendo has picked up two million subs in the last two months alone, and continuing to average over one million per 30 days. More below.
Buy now!If you’re an Xbox gamer like me, you’ve likely done some searching for the best gaming headset. I’ve tried quite a few, and haven’t really landed on one that I absolutely love. The SteelSeries Arctis 9X could be that headset, as it was just announced by the company.
I have an Arctis 7 for my PlayStation 4 Pro, but on the Xbox side, this could take the cake. With built-in Xbox Wireless technology, pairing is simple, and the simultaneous Bluetooth connection lets you mix audio from another device while also staying connected to your Xbox.
The Switch has been a portable console hit, selling tens of millions of consoles worldwide. The thing to remember with it is this, though Nintendo has released many consoles prior to the Switch, this is a first-generation product. Reports started swirling around October of last year that a new Switch would be in development, and we now have a new report about a smaller, more portable Nintendo Switch that could be coming as soon as this fall.
Fortnite is still king of the hill when it comes to battle royale games. Just last week, Epic announced that there would be a new “Reboot Van” to bring downed players back into the game. Now, you’ll be able to go airborne and stay there in the new Air Royale Event. Not only is Air Royale here, but there’s also Food Fight – Deep Fried where two teams take either side of the map with a huge barrier down the middle. Learn more about both of these new game modes and more below.
New Persona 5 Super Smash Bros. content is available starting today as part of the first DLC pack. On top of that, the version 3.0 update also hits today with some substantial in-game features and content. In fact, Nintendo has now dropped a brand new trailer for Persona 5’s Joker, his abilities and Final Smash. Head below for all the details.
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If you’ve ever had to change which Nintendo Switch you’re using, you’ve likely run into having to move saves between devices. While you used to have to move everything, in its latest update, you can now move individual saved games between Nintendo Switch devices.
This is perfect for the person who shares a Switch with people, or if you just want to take your character to a friend’s house without bringing all of your data. That’s not the only addition in the Switch’s latest update, keep reading to learn more.
Sony has come out of no where to talk about PlayStation 5. In an exclusive interview with Wired, PlayStation Lead Architect Mark Cerny has divulged some exciting new details about PS5 and its major leap in technology. Head below for additional details.
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I’m a huge racing fan. I’ve played racing games since Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit on the original PlayStation, which was the start of a lifelong passion of mine as I now work on old muscle cars to fix them up in my spare time. But, that’s not what you’re here to learn about. Turn 10, the gaming studio behind the ever-popular Forza series announced a new game today dubbed Forza Street.
This new experience is built to be played anytime, anywhere, and specifically for car lovers. It’s available on Windows 10 today and will be coming to both Android and iOS platforms in the coming months.
Octopath Traveler for Steam is on its way. Square Enix’s throwback title released last summer for Nintendo Switch and has since received solid reviews for its old school-style RPG gameplay. The 2D-like visuals were only available on Nintendo’s hit hybrid console, but now it will finally open its arms to PC gamers in a couple months time.
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Last month we told you about the upcoming all-digital Xbox One S, which is set to completely ditch the optical drive for the first time. Today a new report relays that we’re under a month away from this release, along with new details on how the disc-less model will push gamers into the next generation of consoles. We’re also seeing new images of the disc-less Xbox One S for the first time, which will officially be called Xbox One S All Digital. Ditching the physical storage option also means a slight change to visuals on the case as well. Head below for full details.
Whether you’re a Star Wars fan or not, the series is making a comeback like none other. Not only are more movies on the way, but a virtual reality game is also in the pipeline to be released. Today, we got our first look at Lucasfilm’s ILMxLAB Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series — Episode I, a new virtual reality game set to be released on Oculus. This is just the first of three upcoming installments, but what all does this game have in store?
Catan for Nintendo Switch is getting an official release date today. One of the most popular and beloved board games for some time now, Settlers of Catan, will be making its way to Nintendo Switch in digital form this summer, according to today’s announcement. All the details are down below.
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You’ll finally be able to change your PSN Online ID starting later today, according to the official PlayStation Blog. Back in October of 2018, Sony announced that it would soon be supporting online ID changes after a brief interim as part of the beta preview program. After well over a decade of waiting for the feature, PlayStation gamers can finally grab that shiny new online name they have been waiting for. Although there are a few caveats to keep in mind. Head below for all the details.
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Razer is making waves in just about every area of gaming they can. Not only does the peripheral company now make much more than just mice, but now they’re getting into streaming. Razer has introduced the Razer Ripsaw HD capture card with 4K60 passthrough and the ability to stream 1080p60. This desktop accessory aims to take down the industry standard Elgato.
Though Fortnite reigned king for the past few years in the battle royale scene, the latest newcomer, Apex Legends, has taken the world by storm. One of the key features of Apex Legends is being able to respawn your teammates at a Respawn Beacon. Coming next week, Fortnite players will be able to be “rebooted” at a reboot van.
The next Assassin’s Creed looks to be heading to the viking age. After a somewhat loose hint at this being the case in Ubisoft’s new Division 2 title, reports suggest the next AC game will be all about vikings. Head below for all the details.
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Netflix has now dropped a brand new trailer for the upcoming Stranger Things 3 game. The footage gives us a good look at the hit TV show turned video game along with some of the co-op elements of the experience. Head below for more details on the gameplay, its connection with the show and much more.
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Back in January, Nintendo announced that the development for its upcoming Metroid Prime 4 had been restarted. That left fans of Samus Aran’s bounty-hunting adventures out of luck, with the hope of soon donning the in-game Power Suit delayed beyond the near future. Now a new leak shows that Nintendo might have more up its sleeve. Alongside Persona 5 and Zelda: A Link to the Past, a port of Metroid Prime Trilogy is said to be coming to the Nintendo Switch. Head below for more details.
Take-Two and Gearbox announced the official Borderlands 3 release date today. While it will be a staggered launch to some degree, you can expect to be playing the latest entry in the Borderlands series this year. We are also getting details on the special editions, pre-order bonuses and most importantly, a brand new gameplay trailer. As always, everything is waiting for you down below.
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When Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 originally came out last year, I called it the “My favorite CoD in years.” While that hasn’t changed, other games, like Apex Legends, have taken hold of my attention as of late. With the new ‘Alcatraz’ map for Blackout, however, my attention just might be shifting back toward Call of Duty.
Pre-order nowUpdate: Now available for pre-order at Amazon.
After a year of back and forth, and ultimately being delayed, the Sega Genesis Mini gaming console is finally available for pre-order. The $80 console is set to ship in late September with 40 legendary titles (full list below). It will also include two three-button controllers and a remake of the iconic console. Will fare batter than the much-maligned PlayStation Classic? Only time will tell. But if you’re interested, pre-orders are now live at Walmart. More details below.
Amazon is now offering up to 12 months of Nintendo Switch Online for FREE. You will need to be an Amazon Prime member, but providing you have that in order all you have to do is link your Prime account to your Twitch account right here. And then jump over to this landing page to redeem your FREE access. First you claim the 3 months and then after 60 days you can go claim the following 9 months of Switch Online. A year of Switch online is regularly $20. Just remember to manually cancel the subscription as it ends because it will convert into a paid subscription. More details below.
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Well today is the day you have been waiting for. A couple weeks ago, Gearbox teased what appeared to an imminent Borderlands 3 reveal on March 28th and that day is now here. Head below for all the details from the announcement stream.
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If you don’t know the Angry Birds namesake, you likely didn’t have a smartphone 10 years ago. In Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs, you’ll enjoy the age-old classic in ways never-before-seen. Available on the Oculus Store, Steam, Vive, and now PlayStation VR, enjoy all the fun-filled destruction you’ve come to know and love in a glorious new first-person experience.
Today, the talented group of developers over at CD Projekt Red are finally announcing Gwent for iOS. In fact, the popular Witcher card game will also be making its way to Android, according to today’s press release. Despite its impressive production value, the game’s format is just asking for a mobile release and it is almost surprising it has taken this long to make its way to iOS. Head below for more details on Gwent mobile and some new expansion content.
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A brand new Lord of the Rings game is in the works. Unlike some of the past titles that have explored J.R.R Tolkien’s famous fantasy universe, this one will star Gollum. While still mostly under wraps, we do have a few hints and clues at what to expect from the upcoming console/PC game down below.
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Though No Man’s Sky started a few years ago with much criticism, the game’s latest updates have offered quite an enjoyable experience. I was among the original pre-order customers and have loved what Sean Murray and the team at Hello Games have been bringing to the table. Earlier this month, Hello Games announced No Man’s Sky Beyond, and today there’s a new update to that which brings virtual reality into the mix.
This virtual reality update will allow it to be enjoyed on just about every VR headset from Playstation to Vive through either PS VR or Steam VR. There’s an additional exclusive physical edition for PlayStation shoppers, but the update itself will be free to all who already own the game.
A report from the Wall Street Journal says a pair of new Switch consoles are expected to launch this year. Previous rumors had suggested Nintendo was already in development on new Switch hardware, but it now appears as though two new versions will be coming to market later this year. Head below for all the details.
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Earlier today Sid Shuman, the Director of Social Media at PlayStation, announced that the console manufacturer would begin hosting a recurring news event called State of Play. As you may expect, the event will cover updates revolving around PlayStation 4 and PS VR including new game trailers, announcements, and more.
Considering that PlayStation pulled out of E3, it is exciting to see that the company plans to return to the stage not just once, but in a recurring manner. Now that Nintendo has Direct and Microsoft has Inside Xbox, the announcement of PlayStation’s State of Play is certain to be welcomed by its fans.
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Set for release next week, a brand new Generation Zero trailer has emerged. Best known for titles like Mad Max and the Just Cause series, a small break-away faction of Avalanche Studios has been hard at work on its new open-world, third person shooter. Head below for a closer look at robot-infested 1980s Sweden and more details on the game.
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Rockstar has unveiled information on the next Red Dead Online update. In its continued effort to maintain an exciting online open world while offering a balanced experience for all, some new gameplay options and loads more are being introduced. The new Hostility system, Defensive gameplay mode and a special new weapon are riding into town today. Head below for all the details.
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Cuphead has taken the Xbox world by storm lately. Studio MDHR has recently announced that they’re going to be launching a free content update to the game on April 18th. What else is coming April 18th? Cuphead on Nintendo Switch, of course! That’s not all, however, as Studio MDHR is working with Microsoft to potentially bring Xbox Live features to its Nintendo Switch game in the future. Keep reading to find out more.
Some classic Konami game collections are coming to current generation consoles in celebration of the company’s 50th anniversary. A series of collections featuring some of Konami’s biggest titles will begin hitting digital marketplaces on all major platforms next month. Head below for everything.
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Yesterday, we saw news that Halo: The Master Chief Collection wouldn’t be part of Xbox Play Anywhere, but that Microsoft would offer a Halo Insider program to beta test its upcoming game. Well, the company has now released more information regarding this beta, and we’re here to show you how to sign up for Halo Insider.
It seems like the upcoming Atari VCS console is finally on its way towards being a reality. This comes after a busy 2018 that saw pre-orders go live and various specs leaked. Today’s news comes via a post on Medium which offers new details on the Atari VCS, including upgraded specs and details on a potential ship date. If you were hoping to get your hands on this retro powerhouse in 2019, it’s best to keep your fingers crossed for the time being. Today’s announcement details an “end of 2019” delivery date in North America, but it still seems as though that is a moving target at this point. Head below for full details on today’s announcement and more.
After last week’s Halo: The Master Chief Collection for PC announcement, Microsoft has released more details on the long-awaited classic. Though the beloved game series is launching on PC, Microsoft will not be releasing it as part of Xbox Play Anywhere, according to 343 Industries studio head Bonnie Ross at South by Southwest. But, not all is lost when it comes to enjoying your favorite Halo games on PC, as a new beta program has just been announced. Keep reading for more details.
We are just days away from the release of the upcoming Sekiro Shadows Die Twice. Best known for its Dark Souls games and Bloodborne, Hidetaka Miyazaki and his development studio From Software are set to unleash the new ninja action title to eager PS4, Xbox One and PC gamers this Friday. Just ahead of this week’s launch, From Software has dropped a new gameplay overview trailer that will hopefully give gamers a better idea of how they are going to die over and over again on March 22nd. Head below for all the details.
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The number of hits that come up when searching for a new gaming headset can easily overwhelm anyone. This is a category where I can be confident when saying that a high percentage of the results are not worth the investment.
For a product category like this, it’s likely best to stick with brands that have been in the business for a while and have a solid track record of pleased consumers. Turtle Beach is one of these and its all-new Turtle Beach Recon 70 Series headsets are a follow-up to the best-selling Recon 50s with new features at a budget-friendly price.
Sony took to the official PlayStation Blog to announce the new Alpine Green PS4 controller today. The latest addition to its expansive family of multi-colored DualShock 4 controllers will hit retail in under one month’s time and features one of the more unique color schemes in the lineup. Head below for more.
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While it appears Valve’s zombie shooter has been left for dead, a spiritual successor of sorts known as Back 4 Blood has now been announced. The studio responsible for the very first Left 4 Dead game is back today with the announcement of its latest zombie shooter. Head below for everything we know to date.
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If you own both a gaming PC and an Xbox One, I’m sure you’ve had the thought of “I wish I could just chill on the couch and enjoy a relaxing gaming session” instead of sitting at your desk. Sure, 144Hz monitors and a keyboard/mouse are nice, but sometimes it’s best to set those things aside and enjoy games on the big screen. In an update to its Wireless Display app, Microsoft now allows you to play Steam and other PC games on Xbox One.
This is on the heels of Halo: The Master Chief Collection being announced for PC via Steam, and is a welcomed update to the company’s console. How does this all work? Keep reading to find out more.
Gearbox has now taken to Twitter to officially tease what is more than likely Borderlands 3. After a tech demo at GDC hinted at the game being in development, it now appears as though we are just a couple weeks away from the debut reveal. Head below for everything we know so far.
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If you owned an original Xbox, chances are you got hooked on Microsoft’s award-winning Halo franchise. I fell in love with the game early on and really enjoyed playing it for hours on ends with friends. You remember, back when people played split screen games where you shared the screen with four friends instead of playing online and having the entire screen to yourselves? It was the best of times. Now, you can relive your childhood through Halo: The Master Chief Collection, but on PC instead of Xbox.
Microsoft will be launching this collection of all Halo games, Halo: Reach included, on both the Microsoft Store and Steam. You read that right, Microsoft is releasing its Halo collection on Steam this time around, which would mark this as a first for the company.
Dark Horse, well-known for its gaming-related publications, will bring The Art of Super Mario Odyssey to the US later this year. The hardcover art book was released in Japan in September of last year, but will now be arriving stateside courtesy of Dark Horse just ahead of the busy deal season this year. Head below for more details.
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