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CD Projekt has released a lengthy video of The Witcher 3 running on the Nintendo Switch. It’s impressive that the developer managed to squeeze such a massive game onto Nintendo’s diminutive game slab, but there’s some gnarly pop-in that—if I’m being honest—is distracting me to a worrying degree. Hopefully I’ll be able to adjust to…
By Nathan Grayson Published August 19, 2019 -
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt comes to Switch October 15. The release date for the port of the Complete Edition was announced via a new trailer during the opening night of Gamescom. The Switch version includes all of the DLC and apparently, magically, won’t break your Switch the second it boots up.
By Ethan Gach Published August 19, 2019 -
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is getting crossplay on consoles During today’s Inside Xbox livestream, it was announced that crossplay between Xbox and Playstation players is on the way. The update is planned for late September on test servers and (hopefully) early October for live servers.
By Heather Alexandra Published August 19, 2019 -
No Man’s Sky Players Are Really Excited About Sitting In Chairs
The universe of No Man’s Sky is huge. Like genuinely huge. Billions upon billions upon billions of planets, galaxies, and solar systems. And the latest update to the game added a ton of new features to this already massive galactic sandbox, including VR support. But the most exciting feature might just be the ability to…
By Zack Zwiezen Published August 17, 2019 -
Mario Maker Contest: International Cat Day, Winners!
Last week I asked you wonderful people to create some cat-themed Mario levels in celebration of International Cat Day. It was time to honor our cats by turning a plumber into a cat and throwing him at some enemies and jumps. It is the only way to celebrate cats. I got..some levels. Compared to previous…
By Zack Zwiezen Published August 17, 2019 -
Until 2012 You Could Watch Netflix On A PS2 In Brazil
Netflix on consoles was a much different experience a decade ago. Today users just download an app, login and start watching some TV or movies. But back in 2009, depending on your console, you might have to order a disc from Netflix and link your account to their service to watch whatever was on Netflix…
By Zack Zwiezen Published August 17, 2019 -
In a blog post today, Respawn announced it will be changing how Apex Legends’ Iron Crown items are obtained. Starting next week, Iron Crown-exclusive Legendary items will rotate through the store for 1800 Apex coins. Respawn writes, “For future collection events, we will provide more ways to obtain items than just buying Apex Packs.”
By Riley MacLeod Published August 16, 2019 -
Halo Infinite Creative Director Leaves Company
Tim Longo, creative director for the upcoming Halo Infinite, left developer 343 Industries this week, Kotaku has learned. It’s part of a leadership shakeup that arrives late in the development of the next Halo game, which is scheduled for release in fall 2020. Longo, an industry veteran who also served as creative director for Halo…
By Jason Schreier Published August 16, 2019 -
Mortal Kombat 11 Is Letting A DJ Voice Sub-Zero And, Bless Him, He’s Trying
Renowned Belgian DJ Dimitri Vegas did the music for Mortal Kombat 11’s launch trailer. Next week, developer NetherRealm Studios is releasing a Sub-Zero skin featuring Vegas’ likeness, which is great. It also features Vegas’ voice, and that’s not so great. Mortal Kombat 11’s voice cast consists of proper professional voice actors with a firm handle…
By Mike Fahey Published August 16, 2019 -
Diorama Theme Park Coming To Tokyo With Sailor Moon And Evangelion Miniatures
Like dioramas? In 2020, Small Worlds Tokyo will open. It is purported to be the world’s largest indoor diorama theme park. Small Worlds Tokyo will have several areas, including Towns of the World, Kansai International Airport, Space Center, Sailor Moon, Tokyo, and Evangelion Neo-Tokyo 3. Below is a preview of some of those dioramas. Small…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 16, 2019 -
26 Years Later, Here’s A Deleted Scene From The Super Mario Bros. Movie
As terrible as it was, the 1993 Mario Bros. movie has a cult following online, led by the dedicated team at SMBmovie.com, who have spent years cataloguing and uploading everything you’d ever want to know—and a lot of stuff you wouldn’t—about the film. In May, they hit paydirt: They got hold of an old VHS…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 15, 2019 -
Man Caught Playing Pokemon Go On Eight Phones In His Car
You know how there’s a warning on Pokemon Go not to play the game while driving? This guy never got the memo, and when he is eventually sent it, needs it sent another seven times, just to be sure. As The Seattle Times reports, Washington State troopers noticed a car stopped on the shoulder of…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 15, 2019 -
Epic Says The Mech Was Added So More Players Can Win A Fortnite Match
Fortnite’s giant mechanical Brutes have been contentious among players since they arrived at the start of Season 10. Players have been calling for them to be removed from the game, or at least from competitive play. Today, developer Epic responded to the calls to remove the mechs. Fortnite seems to be keeping them, because according…
By Riley MacLeod Published August 15, 2019
