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Gone Home’s Switch Version Has Official SNES Cartridges
Other, earlier versions of Gone Home weren’t so lucky, but the new Switch edition of the domecile exploration title has some extra 90s flavour with the addition of official SNES carts. They’re not playable, of course, because this isn’t Animal Crossing circa 2002, but still. Cute touch! Nintendo, I’m going to ask again: put…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 10, 2018 -
In The Cage And Out, Tyron Woodley Refuses To Play The UFC’s Game
It took me a long time to come around to UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. And by that, I mean I was resolutely Not A Fan until about, uh, three weeks ago. Like many UFC fans, I’ve always found Woodley—who defended his belt over the weekend by clobbering English up-and-comer Darren Till and then pretzeling…
By Nathan Grayson Published September 10, 2018 -
‘Blackout’ Feels More Like PUBG Than Call Of Duty
Black Ops 4’s ‘Blackout’ battle royale mode feels a little bit like Call of Duty, but mostly feels like you’re playing one of those other non-Fortnite battle royale games. Blackout’s closed beta launched today on PlayStation 4, and runs until September 17. Call of Duty’s first attempt at battle royale is currently only catering to…
By S.E. Doster Published September 10, 2018 -
It’s Easy To Miss One Of Spider-Man’s Coolest Audio Details
In the PS4’s very good new Spider-Man game, Peter Parker spends a lot of time web-swinging through Manhattan in pursuit of truth, justice, and collectables. As he flings himself about, he frequently gets calls from friends on his radio, and he responds differently depending on whether or not he’s exerting himself. I bought Spider-Man when…
By Kirk Hamilton Published September 10, 2018 -
Destiny 2’s Ace Of Spades Quest Is A Pain, But Totally Worth It [Updated]
If you notice an unusual number of players using hand cannons in Destiny 2 this week, it’s because they’re probably trying to unlock an exotic weapon called Ace of Spades. It’s a long, occasionally annoying quest, but I am happy to report that it is also super worth doing. Spoilers for the Ace of Spades…
By Kirk Hamilton Published September 10, 2018 -
Some Switch Games Won’t Support Cloud Saving To Prevent Cheating, Nintendo Says
Last Friday, posters on the gaming forum ResetEra discovered that the Nintendo website information page for Splatoon 2 had been updated with a note saying the game does not support cloud save backups, one of the big new features being added to the Switch when its paid online service launches later this month. It’s to…
By Ethan Gach Published September 10, 2018 -
Destiny Players Find Glitch To Get Raid Loot Four Days Early [UPDATE]
Destiny, a video game about traveling through space trying to steal handcannon kills from your teammates, has a long and storied history of allowing you to go places you shouldn’t. The new expansion is no exception. Over the weekend, intrepid secret hunters poked around the edges of Destiny 2‘s Forsaken expansion and discovered that they…
By Jason Schreier Published September 10, 2018 -
SCUM, As Told By Steam Reviews
SCUM, a new survival game in early access, is taking Steam by storm. The people reviewing it simply cannot get enough of defecating on other players. Ever wanted to punch a man to death and then take a dump on them? In SCUM, you finally can! Seriously, the players of this game who are leaving…
By Gita Jackson Published September 10, 2018 -
The Yakuza Team’s Next Project Is Like Ace Attorney With Punching
Today’s PlayStation event in Japan was weird, to say the least. Attendees watched a spaceship in the shape of a DualShock 4 fly through the universe while the buttons on it talked to them in weird computer voices. A few new games did get shown at the event, though, including an action-RPG courtroom brawler from…
By Ethan Gach Published September 10, 2018 -
Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition arrives on PS4, Xbox One, PC and Switch on January 11, 2019. If you played the North American Xbox 360 version without all the cool Japanese Ps3 exclusive stuff that’s being included in the Definitive Edition, you pretty much failed as a Tales fan. Sorry.
By Mike Fahey Published September 10, 2018 -
Doctor Who Infinity Tells Amazing Stories For A Match-Three Game
Before it was reborn in 2005, British science fiction mainstay Doctor Who survived 26 years of flimsy sets, questionable costumes and laughable effects by telling great stories with excellent talent. That’s also what raises Doctor Who Infinity above the match-three game that serves as its foundation. Released in early August on Steam and more recently…
By Mike Fahey Published September 10, 2018 -
Nintendo Announces Pikachu And Eevee Switch Bundles
Today Nintendo announced a new Pokémon: Let’s Go-themed Switch console as part of a bundle for the game’s November 16 release. It’s adorable and comes with Pikachu and Eevee-colored Joy-Con. which Nintendo should really let us buy separately but because they’re Nintendo probably never will. There are two bundles, one each for the Pikachu and…
By Ethan Gach Published September 10, 2018 -
First Look At Kingdom Hearts: VR Experience
Want to swing a Keyblade around in VR? You can. However, Kingdom Hearts: VR Experience is less a game and more of an experience. Hence the title! Players can soak up music and visuals from different Kingdom Hearts, watch various scenes, and meet different characters. You can wield a Keyblade, yes, but this isn’t a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 10, 2018
