'Mother 4' fan sequel renamed as Nintendo's legal threats hit close to home

A creative group of EarthBound fans has renamed its unofficial sequel game in light of recent legal threats aimed at similar fan projects.

News         March 3, 2017

Sony’s PSVR Aim looks like a sci-fi prop, morphs into any gun, launches May 16

Sony will launch its PlayStation VR Aim Controller in May alongside Farpoint, an FPS that offers players full freedom of movement.

News         March 2, 2017

'VOEZ' is the first portable-only Nintendo Switch game

Days before the console's worldwide launch, Nintendo revealed that some Switch games will not be playable on user TVs.

News         February 27, 2017

Valve eases SteamVR tracking certification process for hardware creators

Valve has introduced a new online course for SteamVR tracking certification while dropping its in-person training requirements.

News         February 22, 2017

Die-hard PC gamer gets ‘Doom II’ up and running on a Porsche 911 dashboard

Matt Swarthout is pushing the limits of automotive tech with a playable version of Doom II that runs on a Porsche 911's dashboard.

News         February 21, 2017

'Watch Dogs 2' Human Conditions DLC adds new story mode missions, new enemy type

Watch Dogs 2 will get a brand new set of campaign missions with next week's launch of the "Human Conditions" DLC expansion on PS4.

News         February 20, 2017

'Fire Emblem: Heroes' update brings new chapter, with more expected to follow

Nintendo's free-to-play mobile game Fire Emblem: Heroes has updated with a fresh selection of playable heroes and a new storyline chapter.

News         February 18, 2017

Watch the Toyota C-HR kick M. Bison's butt in new Japanese commercial

Toyota's C-HR subcompact crossover invades the world of Street Fighter II to showcase testimonials from Capcom's world warriors.

News         February 17, 2017

‘Cities: Skylines’ makes its console debut on Xbox One with ‘After Dark’ content

Paradox Interactive is bringing an expanded version of its hit strategy game Cities: Skylines to the Xbox One this spring.

Videos         February 16, 2017

‘Oh, Deer!’ simulates a gory, animal-liquidating road trip to grandma’s house

Indie PC driving game Oh, Deer! challenges players to race to grandma's house on a road filled with antlered wildlife.

News         February 16, 2017

Brand new SNES fighter ‘Unholy Night’ seeks funding for cartridge production

A brand new SNES fighting game is set to launch later this year, decades after the console's final commercial releases left retail shelves.

News         February 16, 2017

Microsoft teases Xbox ‘Project Scorpio’ reveal coming at E3 2017

Microsoft has told Xbox fans to "brace for big news," as the company plans a full reveal for its upcoming 4K-capable Scorpio console.

News         February 15, 2017

Physical video game releases see an increase after a five-year slump

After sinking to a record low number of boxed releases in 2015, the gaming industry now reports a renewed focus on physical video game sales.

News         February 10, 2017

‘FTL’ creators deliver strategic bug-squashing action with ‘Into the Breach’

Into the Breach, the next game from the creators of FTL, blends elements from Fire Emblem, Earth Defense Force, and Starship Troopers.

News         February 10, 2017

Skylanders skips a 2017 console release, refocuses on mobile instead

The Skylanders series will skip an annual console release in 2017 as its developers shift toward mobile gaming and expanded content.

News         February 10, 2017

'MLB: The Show 17' promises revamped gameplay, animation, and physics

MLB: The Show 17 will showcase a variety of engine improvements, and players can expect more realistic animations and improved gameplay.

News         February 9, 2017

E3 2017 will be open to the public, and tickets go on sale soon

The Entertainment Software Association announced that it will sell tickets for E3 2017 to the general public beginning on Monday.

News         February 8, 2017

Live-action prequel to ‘Ghost Recon Wildlands’ hits Amazon Prime this month

Ubisoft's live-action Ghost Recon Wildlands prequel War Within the Cartel will premiere via Twitch and Amazon Prime Video later this month.

News         February 6, 2017

‘Portal’ Hololens demo explores the wonders of virtual teleportation

Hololens developer kennywdev teases a mixed reality app that incorporates gameplay mechanics from Valve's hit first-person puzzler Portal.

News         February 6, 2017

Obsidian: Lack of internal advocacy killed our Xbox One launch title

Obsidian's CEO sheds light on a pattern of Microsoft executive behavior that has led to the cancellation of multiple Xbox One exclusives.

News         February 4, 2017

European Commission accuses Valve of price fixing, launches investigation

The European Commission has launched an investigation targeting Valve's Steam platform amid geographic price-fixing allegations.

News         February 2, 2017

‘LittleBigPlanet 3,’ other titles free for PlayStation Plus members in February

PlayStation Plus subscribers will soon be able to dive into LittleBigPlanet 3's thousands of community-made levels free of charge.

News         February 1, 2017

Nintendo reveals surprisingly low annual cost for Switch online service in Japan

The Nintendo Switch's online service subscription fee may be a fraction of what players pay for Xbox Live Gold and PlayStation Plus.

News         February 1, 2017

Bungie applies for ‘DestinyCon’ trademark — is a fan expo on the way?

Bungie has submitted a trademark application for "DestinyCon," suggesting that the developer is planning a celebratory event for Destiny fans.

News         February 1, 2017

Nintendo Switch Super Bowl LI commercial features new 'Zelda' footage

A Super Bowl commercial promoting Nintendo's Switch console gives fans a glimpse at boss battles in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

News         February 1, 2017

NBA 2K's face-scanning technology protected in landmark court case

Publisher 2K Games has emerged victorious in a court case involving the permanent storage of scanned player faces in its NBA 2K series.

News         February 1, 2017

Square Enix reveals launch dates for 'Final Fantasy XII' remaster, 'FFXV' DLC

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age will launch worldwide in July, while Final Fantasy XV players can look forward to storyline DLC next month.

News         January 31, 2017

Denuvo copy protection suffers a setback with swift 'Resident Evil 7' crack

Once thought uncrackable by PC hacker groups, the Denuvo DRM protecting the PC version of Resident Evil 7 was easily bypassed this weekend.

News         January 30, 2017

'Ghost Recon: Wildlands' recommended PC specs revealed ahead of beta launch

Ubisoft revealed that Ghost Recon Wildlands players will need hefty hardware in order to explore the Bolivian wilderness with friends.

News         January 27, 2017

‘Gears of War 4’ adds cross-platform multiplayer in latest update

Microsoft has introduced cross-play compatibility for its sci-fi third-person shooter Gears of War 4 on the Xbox One and Windows 10.

News         January 27, 2017

Bandai Namco flight sim ‘Ace Combat 7’ goes multiplatform for 2017 release

Ace Combat 7 is now set to arrive for the Xbox One and PCs via Steam in addition to a previously announced PlayStation 4 release.

News         January 27, 2017

Legendary game designer Hideo Kojima gives peek at extravagant Tokyo studio

Veteran game designer Hideo Kojima gave a rare public glimpse at his new Kojima Productions office in Tokyo this week.

Gaming         January 26, 2017

‘Ghost Recon Wildlands’ opens enlistment for February beta

Lucky players will be able to explore Ghost Recon Wildlands' massive open world starting in February as part of a closed beta session.

News         January 25, 2017

Blizzard’s Heroes of the Dorm competition is now a Facebook Live exclusive

Blizzard is now accepting applicants for its 2017 Heroes of the Dorm esports competition as the event moves from ESPN to Facebook Live.

News         January 25, 2017

Warner Bros. revives shuttered ‘Disney Infinity’ creator for ‘Cars 3’ game

Disney Infinity creator Avalanche Software is now working on a video game adaptation of Cars 3 after a Warner Bros. buyout and rescue.

News         January 25, 2017

'Resident Evil 7' PC performance gets a boost with Radeon graphics cards

AMD's Performance Labs have confirmed that the PC version of Resident Evil 7 boasts faster framerates on systems using Radeon graphics cards.

News         January 24, 2017

New Nintendo 3DS XL Pikachu Yellow Edition heading stateside in February

Nintendo's handheld gaming platform will get a boost in popularity in February with the launch of a Pikachu-themed New Nintendo 3DS XL.

News         January 24, 2017

EA Access members can play 10 hours of 'Mass Effect: Andromeda' before launch

EA Access and Origin Access members can download a 10-hour trial version of Mass Effect: Andromeda starting on March 16.

News         January 23, 2017