With no exception, Chicago-based developer Jackbox Games sets the gold standard for local multiplayer party games. Obviously, this includes the newly-released Jackbox Party Pack 4 – the latest iteration of the series, packing together a diverse and largely Twitch/livestream-inspired bundle that was an instant hit with both gamers and non-gamers I brought to the table.
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While StarCraft II has long been in the competitive circuit for years since it released back in 2010, those that have yet to dive in to the acclaimed strategy title will now have the best chance ever thanks to the game’s recent transition to a free-to-play structure, with Blizzard releasing several new spots to celebrate the
Many have been waiting to hear more about Sky, the newest game from Thatgamecompany, since it was revealed for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV back in September. Today, the developers showed off six uninterrupted minutes of gameplay through IGN First, finally giving us a good look at how the game functions For those of you who don’t
With Xenoblade Chronicles 2‘s release date quickly approaching, many fans are excited to get their hands one of Nintendo’s most beloved RPG series. However, perhaps you’re still on the fence about it. If that’s the case, we’ve got you covered. There’s so much about Xenoblade Chronicles 2 that could and should be discussed, but we’re
There’s a group of gamers who seem to crave niche titles that otherwise won’t receive much attention from the larger gaming population. These gamers don’t necessarily want what’s popular or what’s on everyone’s most anticipated list, and they like it that way. Luckily, NIS America has come to give this group what they want and
Today Nintendo and Intelligent Systems announced a bunch of updates coming to their upcoming mobile game Fire Emblem Heroes. First of all, the story of the game will enter Book II, centered in the conflict between the beautiful Fjorm, princess of Ice, and the fairly ugly Surtr, ruler of Flame. More characters will be part
Earlier today, we heard about Okami HD from the western arm of Capcom, and quite evidently the Japanese branch wanted to one-up the colleagues from beyond the ocean with more trailers. We get to see three new videos showing off the updated visuals of the game. The first shows more youkai enemies that Amaterasu will have
Today Capcom made Okami‘s upcoming remaster, aptly named Okami HD, available for pre-order on all relevant platforms. You can find pre-orders available for PS4 on the PlayStation Store, for Xbox One on the Xbox Store, and for PC on Steam. The price is the already announced $19.99 on all platforms. On top of the pre-orders, we also
Publisher Maximum Games and developer Team6 Game Studio have announced that their over-the-top open-world motorcycle brawler, Road Rage, is now available both physically and digitally for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. In Road Rage, you play as a member of an outlaw gang who is determined to rise through the ranks and dominate the city that
Ubisoft’s competitive first-person shooter, Rainbow Six Siege, has become quite popular since its release back in 2015 hitting the 20 million registered player mark with of 2.3 million users signing in every day. However, you are are not one of millions of people playing Rainbow Six Siege, this weekend may be your chance. Between November
Back in September, Outright Games, U&I Entertainment, and Cartoon Network announced two new games based on shows Ben 10 and Adventure Time, with the Ben 10 game being set to launch on November 14. Today, that release date came, and the game is now available on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, so the developers
NIS America and Sushi Typhoon Games released their strategy RPG Tokyo Tattoo Girls on PS Vita and PC today, so a new gameplay trailer for the game was put out to accompany its launch. Unfortunately, those of you in Europe will have to wait until November 17 to get your hands on the game. For
Tomorrow, the first of three livestreams for Destiny 2‘s upcoming expansion — titled Curse of Osiris — will begin at 11 a.m. Pacific on Bungie’s Twitch channel. The stream will focus on the expansion’s Mercury location as well as the new characters you will meet and the enemies you will encounter. You can check out the
Chibig Studio has already found success for its RPG adventure title, Deiland, on both Square Enix Collective and the PlayStation Talents program. Today, the developer has announced that the game’s success is only continuing with the announcement that it has been funded on Kickstarter. Deiland is a RPG with farming, crafting, and combat mechanics, such as
Who is the most beloved android of the history of manga and anime? Quite a few are probably going to point in the direction of the golden mane and killer gaze of Android 18 from Dragon Ball, and today she is the star of the new trailer of Bandai Namco’s Dragon Ball FighterZ. We get
Black Desert Online is already a massive game, graced by one of the biggest and richest open worlds in the genre, and it’s getting even bigger on Wednesday, November 19th. The new expansion, titled Kamasylvia Part II, will complete the lands of the elves in the south-west part of the map, including the capital Grána,
Feral Interactive and Codemasters announced today that a Mac version of their popular rally racing game DiRT Rally will be releasing later this week on November 16. They also revealed that this version of the game supports Metal 2, which is Apple’s latest graphics API, and that it will cost $59.99. For those of you who
Today Nintendo revealed a new TV commercial of its upcoming JRPG by Monolith Soft Xenoblade Chronicles 2. The commercial features a series of “close calls” as a gamer enjoys the game, while we get to see some new footage. Specifically, we see both battle gameplay and a glimpse on exploration, featuring some of the beautiful
Atlus revealed the launch date for their upcoming RPG Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology, coming to Nintendo 3DS on February 13 in North America and February 16 in Europe. To celebrate the release date, the publisher launched a new trailer showing the game’s alternative history mechanic. This is a system where players are able to travel
You may have heard the news already, but Wired Productions and Nosebleed Interactive are bringing Vostok Inc., the twin-stick shooter about interstellar capitalism, to the Nintendo Switch soon. However, before that happens, the team wants to tease gamers a bit more by asking questions we thought we already had the answers to. What’s behind Uranus? That’s
The Sonic games out now provide players with a wide variety. From remakes to revolutionary additions, the franchise has come out of the background and soon we’ll get another blast from the past: Sonic 3D Blast is receiving an unofficial remaster made by fans and a new trailer was just released. You can watch the full trailer–
.hack//G.U. Last Recode has been out for a little while, but if you still haven’t made the jump into this nostalgic adventure, here’s something that can help you decide whether it’s worth your while or not. Bandai Namco released a trailer comparing the renewed graphics on PS4 against the original game on PS2. Considering the
Recently, Square Enix announced that Golbez from Final Fantasy IV is going to be added to Dissidia Final Fantasy‘s original arcade version with an update this month. yet, what about Dissidia Final Fantasy NT? According to an announcement made today, he’s coming too, at launch. We won’t have to wait for DLCs in order to
NetherRealm Studios just gave us our first look at the latest newcomers coming to Injustice 2 in the game’s Fighter Pack 3 reveal trailer. The new characters include The Atom, probably most well known today through appearing in The CW’s Legends of Tomorrow. Also making an appearance is Enchantress, who was the main villain in last year’s Suicide Squad. While Enchantress
Polish developers Fool’s Theory and IMGN.PRO announced today that Seven: The Days Long Gone, their 3D isometric RPG, has gone gold ahead of its December 1 release date. The pair of developers also released a new video for the game today that details what exactly makes Seven: The Days Long Gone’s movement system so unique.
For a while, the eventual release of Cat Quest on consoles was merely expected. A little more than a week ago, we were able to report the game’s upcoming release date, and now here it is! PQube and The Gentlebros have announced that the feline RPG has launched for PlayStation 4 in Europe, as well as
The Flame in the Flood is another fine addition to the Nintendo Switch’s library this year. If you’re looking for a survival game on the handheld-console hybrid that isn’t Minecraft, Flame in the Flood is definitely worth checking out, as it manages to mix some very unique survival and roguelike mechanics that set it apart from other titles in
The Nintendo Switch version of 2016’s DOOM, which was surprisingly revealed during September’s Nintendo Direct alongside Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus for the Switch, released today. To celebrate, Bethesda has released a trailer showcasing some of the title’s violent gameplay on Nintendo’s console handheld hybrid. The trailer shows gameplay in both handheld and docked mode, and it
Last year, id Software and Bethesda Softworks brought back DOOM — one of the most notable series in gaming history that revolutionized the first-person shooter genre. The only word to describe how well it actually turned out is “miraculous.” With no exception, it is the perfect modern interpretation of the classic. While it brings back some
One of the big trends coming out of this year’s G-Star in Pusan, South Korea, is that MMORPGs are going mobile, at least on the local market. The visually demanding Black Desert Online is not an exception. When the Black Desert Mobile was first teased back in August, it already looked very impressive, but it’s difficult