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Skyrim‘s World Is Still Gorgeous On A Handheld

Skyrim offers one of the most beautiful worlds in video games. The game’s Switch version adds some minor changes and lets you carry that world in your purse. The idea of having an adventure in your pocket has been a cornerstone of Nintendo’s success over the years. From The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening on…

Here’s December’s PlayStation Plus Lineup

There’s a range of games in December’s PlayStation Plus lineup, from the bloody action of Darksiders II to visual novel Xblaze Lost: Memories. As always, these games are only “free” if you have an active PlayStation Plus membership. December’s PS Plus lineup is: PlayStation 4 Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary…

New Downtown Diner Set Brings ’50s Flair To Lego Cities

The ever-expanding city block that is the Lego Creator Expert line of building sets gets a welcome splash of neon pink and green with the January 1 release of the Downtown Diner. It’s 2,480 plastic pieces that combine to form three floors of 1950s-style entertainment. I’ve been running out of room for built Lego sets…

Final Fantasy XV Gets Character Swapping

It’s the one-year anniversary of Final Fantasy XV’s launch, which means it’s nearly time for Square Enix to finish the game. Today, the studio announced plans to let you play it all as one of Noctis’s pals. The feature, which will be implemented at some point before the new downloadable content Episode Ignis drops on…

Atlus today confirmed that Shin Megami Tensei V will be coming west for Nintendo Switch, in case you had any doubts. “More details, including release date and pricing, will be announced at a later date,” the publisher said.

Rebellion Is Remaking Battlezone II: Combat Commander

Hot on the heels of 2016’s Battlezone 98 Redux and this year’s Battlezone VR, Rebellion announces Battlezone Combat Commander, a remastered version of 1999’s Battlezone II, due out next year on PC. That’s three Battlezone games in three years. Way to work that license, Rebellion.  Battlezone II: Combat Commander is a hybrid first-person shooter /…

Tokyo Disney Is Planning A New Amusement Park 

Currently, there are two Tokyo Disney parks: Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. Construction for a third park could start in 2025. The theme might be “Japan.” According to the official release (via Mainichi News), a “Japanese style theme” is being considered to appeal to tourists visiting the country. The park will feature new attractions and…

The Least Surprising Japanese Game Delay Announcement of 2017

Between 2010 and 2011, war game Daisenryaku Perfect: Ruler of the Battlefield, which is made by a real Japanese game studio, was delayed eight times. Eight! So it’s no surprise that the PS4 version of the latest Daisenryaku Perfect game just got a new release date. Daisenryaku Perfect 4.0 was slated for a December 21…

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Gets Inevitable Fan Art

It’s like clockwork. If people are playing a game, then you better believe there is fan art. Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is no exception. Here is a selection of work safe (of course there is NSFW stuff!) Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp fan art.

Tokyo’s Secret, Members-Only Nintendo-Themed Bar

To get into the private Nintendo-themed bar “84,” you gotta either be a member or know someone. Its address isn’t listed, and the establishment is strictly card-carrying members only. No wonder the door makes a Zelda secret sound when opened. Website Tofugu recently profiled 84, which is read as “Hashi.” The name is a wordplay…

A Wild Pikachu Appeared. Seoul, South Korea. By Lexi Santos JPGs is a photo peek into wherever gamers might find interesting. If you’re a photographer and have images you want to share, drop us a line!   

Civilization VI’s First Expansion Sounds Great, And Is Coming Just At The Right Time

Civilization VI had a strong launch and reviewed very well, but in November 2017, Civilization V—a 2010 video game—is more popular on Steam than its more modern successor. That’s as much a testament to Civ V’s excellence as any shortcomings to be found in Civ VI, but the fact remains that once the initial buzz…

Resident Evil Revelations’ Switch Motion Controls Are Really Good

This week, 2012’s Resident Evil Revelations and its 2015 sequel come to the Nintendo Switch. Both remasters are largely similar their console counterparts, with one big difference: motion controls. If you’ve played a Resident Evil game, you know how important aiming is. Ammo is limited, and the monsters you’re fighting take a lot of hits…

Show Us Your Camp In Animal Crossing

Is that a camp in your pocket, or are you just happy to see us? We want to see how you’ve been running your grounds in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp! Camps of any kind, from a gorgeous and orderly landscape that would make Tom Nook proud to a cultish nightmare parade in the vein of…

Fan Merch Poses Problems For Indie Developers

Fan artists exist in a legal grey area. In order to make a living, they often sell items that bear the image of characters they don’t own the rights to. Many times they slide under the radar—I own bootleg Harry Potter and Dragon Age merch that I’ve bought at conventions. But making and selling these…

It’s Nice To Have An MMO I Can Play Just One Hour A Day

A couple of weeks backI wrote about Lineage 2: Revolution, a mobile MMORPG that can be played mostly on autopilot. Two weeks later, I’m still playing. After a decade and a half of playing highly involved PC MMOs, it’s nice to have a game I only need to play an hour a day. Though I…

Bungie Cancels Destiny 2: Curse of Osiris Stream To Address Fan Anger

In the wake of widespread anger over the state of Destiny 2, Bungie said today that it is canceling tomorrow’s livestream, which was meant to be the third of three streams promoting the game’s upcoming expansion, Curse of Osiris. Instead, Bungie said, it will address the overall state of the game tomorrow in a blog…

New Switch Game Was Once A Free-To-Play Mobile Game, But It Got Better

Gear Club Unlimited, released last week for the Switch, is a popular free-to-play mobile racing game transformed into a premium game. It’s amazing the difference removing elements like microtransactions, arbitrary timers and social sharing incentives makes. The original Gear Club has been raking in that in-app purchase cash on iOS and Android for over a…

Fans Put A Battle Royale Mode Into GTA: San Andreas, And It Works Really Well

After the huge success of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, many big games have incorporated battle royale modes. But even older games are receiving battle royale-style updates thanks to the wonders of fan-made mods. GTA: San Andreas has a surprisingly active community for a 13-year-old game, most of it revolving around fan-created online multiplayer servers. Shortly after PlayerUnknown’s…

Beau Is The Best Villager In Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp players have been getting really attached to their villagers. They love Apollo, the surly eagle and Goldie, the cute dog. Which villager is the best of all? I can definitively say it’s Beau. Beau is a kindly deer in a sweater, and also my son who I would die to protect.…