Patrick Klepek

Years Later, Demon’s Souls Fans Still Discovering New Secrets

We’re only a few months away from the release of Dark Souls 3, which may or may not be the last Dark Souls game, but everything started with Demon’s Souls. I’ve been reading up on the game lately, and it’s impressive how deep fans have gone. This video by Sanadsk been kicking around for a…

Mirror’s Edge Catalyst will have a closed beta, though details on how it’ll work haven’t been announced. EA has also released a new trailer for the game, focusing on the story. Still can’t believe we’re getting a new Mirror’s Edge!

Warner Bros. has announced the Mac and Linux versions of Batman: Arkham Knight have been cancelled. If you bought a copy, the company said you should request a refund from Steam. This never seems to end, does it? Contact the author at [email protected]

The Binding of Isaac’s Biggest Secret Nearly Broke The Guy Who Made it

It’s 2:00 AM on a night this past fall, and The Binding of Isaac designer Edmund McMillen is in bed, watching a livestream of people digging a hole in Santa Ana, California on his phone. In just a few hours, he’ll have to wake up for his newborn’s first doctor visit. “What the fuck are…

A Closer Look At Why People Are Pirating The Witness

The Witness has been illegally downloaded by thousands of people since it was released last month, but did you know pirates have their own forums? Comments sections? Technical support questions? Yeah, I was surprised, too. It’s news that a popular game is being pirated, but The Witness designer Jonathan Blow has been actively talking about…

CCP has announced it’s shutting down Dust 514, its FPS set in the EVE Online universe, on May 30. The company is currently developing a follow-up, but unlike Dust 514, it’ll be PC-only. Contact the author at [email protected]

Last Night’s X-Files Episode Made The Whole Revival Worth It

The X-Files didn’t get off to a promising start, but if the disappointing premiere scared you off, it’s time to come back. Last night’s episode, “Mulder & Scully Meet the Were-Monster,” was the series at its best. “I forgot how much fun these cases can be,” muses Scully at one point. You and me both,…

Nearly A Decade Later, Twisted Metal Black Online Is Back From The Dead

Every online game dies eventually. Twisted Metal Black, the gold standard of Twisted Metal games, officially went offline in 2008. But some fans weren’t willing to accept that, and recently, they managed to bring it back. Online multiplayer was old hat to PC players, but it wasn’t until the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube that…

That Time A ‘Gritty’ Tomb Raider Reboot Almost Sank The Franchise

Tomb Raider has been in good hands for the last decade or so, thanks to the steady hand of Crystal Dynamics. Before they took over, though, the series had become a disaster, and Angel of Darkness was its trainwreck. Angel of Darkness was a darker take on Tomb Raider. But when the game bombed, an…

Sony says PlayStation Network is—once again—having issues. PSN was down for me earlier today, but appears to be back online. Given The Division only has another day in closed beta, it’s not a great day for it to have issues!

The fully realized take on Superhot, an awesome game jam experiment from 2013, is due to arrive on February 25 for PC, Mac and Linux. The Xbox One version is coming “just a few weeks later,” according to the developers.

What It’s Like To Watch Your Game Studio Financially Fall Apart

As the pace of new video games picks up, so does the amount of people writing about ‘em. That’s good for Worth Reading, our weekly round up of the best stories around the Internet. Hey, You Should Read These “Great work on Starward Rogue, team! Now you’re all laid off…?” by Chris Park It’s never…

Danny Devito Would Make For An Excellent Detective Pikachu

If you needed proof of this magic combo, Tealhollow1 on YouTube has created a hilarious video demonstrating why Nintendo should get behind this idea. As of this writing, 19,497 people have signed a Change.org petition. There are a number of us that feel as though Danny DeVito would be a prime fit for the voice…

The Surprising Story Behind Mario Maker‘s ‘Emergency Maintenance’

When Nintendo turned off the Super Mario Maker servers this week, it didn’t explain why. Would you have guessed that LinkedIn was involved? The company merely cited “emergency maintenance” related to a glitch in the creation tool…and didn’t elaborate. But based on my reporting, a major exploit was discovered that would have quickly wrecked the…

Nintendo unexpectedly took down the servers for Super Mario Maker yesterday, but they’re back online, ahead of schedule. The game was being worked on due to an “emergency” glitch found in the creation tool, though Nintendo hasn’t produced details.

Player Beats Notorious Mario Maker Creator’s Latest Gauntlet With Impressive Cape Trick

PangaeaPanga is a brutal Mario Maker creator; it can take weeks for people to figure out how to beat his stages. PangaeaPanga spent than 20 hours making Cape Escape, which he uploaded on January 17. Less than two weeks later, Grand POOBear cracked it. Cape Escape is built upon a particular trick with shells in…

Hand of Fate, Gears of War 2 Headline Xbox’s Games With Gold For February

Not long after Sony announced what’s coming next month, Microsoft has followed suit, with four games that’ll come out across Xbox One and Xbox 360. Remember, as with PlayStation Plus, these games aren’t actually “free.” They require an active subscription to Xbox Live Gold to download and access them. With Xbox One, though two of…

Helldivers, Nom Nom Galaxy Headline February’s PS Plus Lineup

Another month, another batch of games for PlayStation Plus. Remember, while these games are constantly promoted as “free,” they actually require a PlayStation Plus subscription to download and access. Here’s everything that’ll be live on the service next week. PlayStation 4 Helldivers: Democracy Strikes Back Nom Nom Galaxy PlayStation 3 Helldivers: Democracy Strikes Back Grid…

Reminder: Dragon’s Dogma’s Ending Is Completely Ridiculous

Dragon’s Dogma, one of Capcom’s most underrated games of the past few years, is getting a new lease on life, thanks to the great PC version that just launched. It’s also an opportunity for more people to discover how batshit the story gets. I kept playing Dragon’s Dogma because the game’s dynamic combat kept me…

Nintendo has taken down Super Mario Maker for “emergency maintenance” from now until January 28 at 8:00 pm ET. The company says it’s due to an unspecified bug that happens in the creation tool. Any ideas on what bug it is? Contact the author at [email protected]