New 'Prey' trailer shows that players can swap out male lead for heroine

Arkane Studios has released an alternate version of Prey's recent QuakeCon trailer, revealing that gamers can play as either a male or female lead.

News         October 11, 2016

Time-bending FPS 'Superhot VR' launches alongside Oculus Touch in December

A virtual reality version of the minimalistically stylish first-person shooter Superhot will launch alongside Oculus Touch controllers in December.

News         October 11, 2016

PlayStation VR launch title ‘Thumper’ hits PS4, PC ahead of schedule

Anticipated PlayStation VR launch title 'Thumper' will debut ahead of schedule on Monday for both the PlayStation 4 and for PC platforms via Steam.

News         October 10, 2016

Castlevania successor 'Bloodstained' finds a publisher after Kickstarter success

Publisher 505 Games signed with Castlevania series producer Koji Igarashi to publish the Kickstarter-funded platformer Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night.

News         October 10, 2016

‘For Honor’ ditches split-screen co-op, despite Ubisoft calling it ‘a key feature’

Developer Ubisoft Montreal revealed that its upcoming hack-and-slash action game For Honor will no longer offer a promised split-screen co-op mode.

News         October 7, 2016

Time to upgrade your 3DS SD card: 'Pokémon Sun,' 'Moon' need more than 3GB each

Looking forward to downloading digital copies of Pokémon Sun and Moon for your Nintendo 3DS next month? You may need to upgrade your external storage.

News         October 7, 2016

New color-swapped Nintendo 2DS units hit retail in November

Nintendo 2DS introduces new color schemes for its family of handheld gaming consoles in time for the upcoming launch of 'Pokémon Sun' and 'Pokémon Moon'.

News         October 5, 2016

‘Batman: Arkham VR’ features an hourlong campaign with limited extras

If you're picking up Batman: Arkham VR along with your new PlayStation VR headset next week, you may reach its ending after an hour's worth of playtime.

News         October 4, 2016

Ubisoft buys ‘2048’ creator Ketchapp, expanding mobile market presence

Publisher Ubisoft has purchased casual games studio Ketchapp, creator of the popular Threes clone 2048 and other hit mobile apps.

News         October 4, 2016

‘Darkest Dungeon’ dives deeper with vampiric DLC chapter in early 2017

Indie developer Red Hook Studios revealed that its turn-based roguelike RPG Darkest Dungeon will get its first major expansion in early 2017.

News         October 4, 2016

Want to play ‘Resident Evil 7 in virtual reality? You’ll need a PlayStation VR headset

Sorry, Rift and Vive owners. The virtual reality component of Capcom's Resident Evil 7 will be exclusive to PlayStation VR headsets for at least 12 months.

News         October 3, 2016

Major 'Stardew Valley' update adds new maps, buildings, and divorce options

ConcernedApe charts a number of major changes for its farmlife simulation game Stardew Valley, including new starting farms, buildings, and divorce options.

News         October 2, 2016

Oculus Touch includes 'Rock Band VR' accessory, works with existing guitars

Harmonix revealed that Rock Band VR will be compatible with legacy guitar peripherals thanks to an accessory bundled with Oculus Touch controllers.

News         October 1, 2016

Final Fantasy Trading Card Game set for English-language release in October

A collectible card game featuring characters from the Final Fantasy series of console RPGs will see an English-language release in North America next month.

News         September 30, 2016

HTC Viveport online app store now open to virtual reality fans worldwide

HTC is rolling out its VR-focused digital storefront worldwide. It will allow HTC Vive owners to browse, purchase, and download virtual reality games.

News         September 30, 2016

'Psychonauts 2' backers can now earn a return on their investment via sales

Crowdfunding platform Fig has secured SEC qualification for Psychonauts 2, entitling backers to an investment return on future sales of the game.

News         September 30, 2016

Tour Lara Croft's manor in 'Rise of the Tomb Raider' with PlayStation VR

Publisher Square Enix announced a collection of PlayStation VR-exclusive content bundled with the upcoming PS4 version of Rise of the Tomb Raider.

News         September 29, 2016

‘Resident Evil HD,’ ‘Transformers: Devastation’ free with PlayStation Plus in October

Sony revealed its October lineup of PlayStation Plus freebies, including PS4 versions of Resident Evil HD Remaster and Transformers: Devastation.

News         September 28, 2016

‘Battlefield 1’ single-player campaign trailer makes an explosive debut

EA DICE gives players a glimpse of the brutal narrative that defines Battlefield 1's single-player campaign in a new trailer introducing its starring cast.

News         September 27, 2016

Update: The Xbox One’s N64 emulator is already gone

MobWi has updated its cross-platform Nintendo 64 emulator with Xbox One support, making Super Mario 64 and other classics playable on Microsoft's console.

News         September 27, 2016

Can your PC handle ‘Civilization VI’?

2K Games announced its system requirements for Civilization VI, giving fans a heads up on the hardware required for the latest entry in the series.

News         September 25, 2016

PlayStation VR showpiece launch title ‘Rez Infinite’ supports 4K, 60FPS on PS4 Pro

PlayStation VR launch title Rez Infinite will output at 4K resolution with smoother framerates when played using PlayStation 4 Pro console hardware.

News         September 22, 2016

PS4 Pro specs are ‘not enough to do true 4K,’ says Xbox executive

Xbox senior director of product management and planning Albert Penello claims that Sony's upcoming PS4 Pro console is "not enough to do true 4K."

News         September 21, 2016

First ‘Dark Souls III’ expansion, ‘Ashes of Ariandel,’ teased in new gameplay trailer

Publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment released a new 'Dark Souls III' trailer giving fans an early look at the upcoming 'Ashes of Ariandel' expansion.

News         September 21, 2016

You may need a PC hardware upgrade to get the most out of ‘Battlefield 1’

Looking forward to the Windows PC version of EA's World War I-themed first-person shooter Battlefield 1? You might need to upgrade your hardware.

News         September 20, 2016

Xbox One S hardware bundle includes cross-platform ‘Minecraft’, added content

A new Xbox One S hardware bundle includes copies of Minecraft for Xbox One and Windows 10, along with an array of bonus Minecraft-themed goodies.

News         September 20, 2016

‘The Legend of Zelda’ glitch warps straight to the ending in three minutes

'The Legend of Zelda' speedrunners have recently devised a method that allows players to rescue Zelda three minutes after starting a new game.

News         September 20, 2016

'Overwatch' meets 'Left 4 Dead 2' in fan mod compilation

User-made mods have recently dropped Overwatch characters into the world of Valve's zombie survival shooter Left 4 Dead 2, with hilarious results.

Videos         September 19, 2016

'Star Wars Battlefront' nets multiple Death Star maps and Chewbacca in newest DLC

'Star Wars Battlefront' players will soon be able to mount an attack on the Death Star with help from the original film trilogy's Wookiee star Chewbacca.

News         September 19, 2016

‘Final Fantasy XV’ trailer teases high-stakes combat, narrative twists, and Chocobos

Square Enix has released a new trailer for its upcoming console RPG Final Fantasy XV that delves into the game's backstory and teases major plot points.

News         September 17, 2016

Like herding cats: 'Yakuza 6' adds open-world cat cafes, busking, and more

Sega revealed that players can divide their time between investigating the criminal underworld and managing a cat cafe in its new PS4 game 'Yakuza 6'.

News         September 16, 2016

Superhero satire RPG ‘South Park: The Fractured But Whole’ delayed until 2017

Ubisoft's RPG satire South Park: The Fractured But Whole will miss out on its planned December launch for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PCs.

News         September 15, 2016

PlayStation VR launch title ‘Battlezone’ boasts online co-op, procedural campaigns

Oxford-based Rebellion Developments announced its upcoming PlayStation VR launch title 'Battlezone' will feature online co-op for up to four players.

News         September 15, 2016

Disney, Square Enix delay RPG compilation 'Kingdom Hearts 2.8' to 2017

Square Enix's PlayStation 4 RPG compilation Kingdom Hearts 2.8 will miss its targeted December launch date, and is now set to release in early 2017.

News         September 15, 2016

'World of Warcraft' lead designer's Bonfire Studios secures $25M in funding

Rob Pardo, lead designer of Blizzard's World of Warcraft, is heading up a new development studio dedicated to creating online multiplayer games.

News         September 12, 2016

Sony reveals new PS4 system features ahead of System Software 4.00 upgrade

Sony has detailed the changes and improvements that PS4 owners can expect from this week's System Software upgrade, including a customizable Quick Menu.

News         September 12, 2016

Blizzard’s ‘Warcraft Adventures’ surfaces 18 years after project was scrapped

More than 18 years after its cancellation, Blizzard's long-lost point-and-click adventure game Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans has finally surfaced.

News         September 12, 2016

'Mafia III' PC version will test the limits of your GPU at its maximum settings

Publisher 2K has revealed its targeted PC system requirements for Mafia III, briefing PC players on the hardware needed for its latest open-world epic.

News         September 12, 2016