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The Latest Twist On Monopoly Is… Mario Kart
Goodbye, Boardwalk; hello, Rainbow Road. Hasbro’s latest twist on Monopoly is a Mario Kart theme. And like last year’s Monopoly Gamer, it’s no simple reskin of the classic game. Available today via GameStop and at other retailers on June 1, Monopoly Gamer: Mario Kart is, at its core, still about circling around a square board,…
By Chris Kohler Published March 28, 2018 -
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age will be out September 4 on PS4 and PC. The game released last summer in Japan on PS4 and 3DS but the North American release will be an upgraded version including a new hard mode, camera mode, improved graphics, an overhauled UI, and dashing.
By Ethan Gach Published March 28, 2018 -
When Ni no Kuni II Sounds Like Dragon Quest, It Gets YouTube Dislikes
The latest Japanese commercial for Ni no Kuni II appears to be backfiring on Twitter and, as of posting, has racked up 847 dislikes compared to 188 likes. What gives? Blame the music. You can watch the commercial below: Does the song sound familiar? Jump to around 23 seconds in, and you can hear one…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 28, 2018 -
PlayStation VR Bundle Is Getting A Price Cut, Will Be $100 Cheaper
As of tomorrow, the starter PlayStation VR PlayStation Camera Bundle will be $299, which is a hundred dollars less than the original $399 retail price. That means, the PlayStation VR Doom VFR Bundle will be $299.99 (down from $399.99), while the PlayStation VR The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR Bundle will be $349.99 instead of…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 28, 2018 -
Modders Are Making An Epilogue For Witcher 3, But In Witcher 2
Geralt’s journey might be over, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still loose ends to tie up. With Witcher series developer CD Projekt off paving Cyberpunk 2077‘s neon-lit streets, modders have taken it upon themselves to give The Witcher 3 a fan-made epilogue. Using The Witcher 2 “Farewell of the White Wolf” is a mod…
By Nathan Grayson Published March 27, 2018 -
Far Cry 5 Runs Great Even On Older PCs
My PC is over three years old. It creaked during the last Total War, groaned playing Assassin’s Creed Origins. Yet Far Cry 5, a brand new modern gorgeous open world shooter, runs like a dream even on ultra settings. Which is my personal anecdote, and is wonderful news for me, but for the sake of…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 27, 2018 -
Mouse And Keyboard Users Are Dominating PUBG Mobile
PUBG Mobile players struggling to survive the grand battle royale have a new problem to worry about. Crafty players using emulation and computer mouse and keyboard are playing the game, facing down other players with a massive advantage. Motherboard reports that a subset of PUBG Mobile players are using devices such as Chromecast or emulators…
By Heather Alexandra Published March 27, 2018 -
Switch Owners Say Third-Party Docks Are Bricking Their Consoles
Sean G. says his 80-hour Zelda: Breath of the Wild save file no longer exists, along with the other contents of his Nintendo Switch, after the system’s recent 5.0 firmware update met his Nyko portable docking kit. Sean had been using the popular third-party hardware for months before the update, which went live on March…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published March 27, 2018 -
Beware Far Cry 5’s Rampaging Turkeys
There is a beast prowling the darkened forests of Hope county, Montana. It worships a twisted god and thirsts for your blood. It is a turkey, and if you hear its death-gobble, you had better run for your life. Last night, shortly after starting the game, I came upon my first of Far Cry 5’s…
By Kirk Hamilton Published March 27, 2018 -
Watching People React To A Way Out‘s Ending Is Too Good
As soon as I saw people streaming A Way Out, I knew I’d have a field day looking up their reactions to the game’s ending. Get ready to hear a lot of people screaming “what?!” A Way Out’s ending made me scream out loud, and then cry. It looks like the game is having the…
By Gita Jackson Published March 27, 2018 -
Fortnite Mobile Is Becoming A Battle of the Sexes
“Girls have officially ruined Fortnite mobile,” a Twitter user named Michael recently declared. “Girls in my school killed Fortnite mobile for me smh,” wrote Twitter user Julian. Maybe these statements sound dramatic, but the culture around Fortnite goes beyond kills and wins. Fortnite has become a constant presence in relationships, inspiring conversations about the dynamics…
By Patricia Hernandez Published March 27, 2018 -
Planned Sea of Thieves Death Tax Canceled After Community Outcry
Sea of Thieves is off to a rocky start; it’s a cool game but feels a bit like a beta. Developer Rare has been trying to address this by adding new features. One proposed feature, a sort of death tax, was met with immediate community disapproval, prompting Rare to quickly cancel the feature. There are…
By Heather Alexandra Published March 27, 2018 -
The Curse Of Monkey Island Is Still Great
The Curse of Monkey Island came out on Steam and GOG last week, and I’m pleased to report that, 21 years later, it’s as great as I remember. Although the third Monkey Island isn’t spoken of as fondly as the first two games—in large part because it was directed by Larry Ahern and Jonathan Ackley…
By Jason Schreier Published March 27, 2018 -
Square Enix Creates A New Studio Headed Up By Final Fantasy XV‘s Director
The studio is called Luminous Productions. It will be headed up by Hajime Tabata, director of Final Fantasy XV. According to Square Enix, it will primarily develop AAA games as well as new and unique entertainment experiences. Tabata will be the studio boss as well as the Chief Operating Officer, and the studio aims to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 27, 2018 -
Designer Angelo Trofa is a football kit nerd, and since I am also a football kit nerd, I’ve long been a big fan of his work. So it’s nice to see that his contribution to the FIFA series—he designed the Ultimate Team Icons jerseys—are having their shirts brought to life.
By Luke Plunkett Published March 26, 2018