Gaming’s Guilty Pleasures: Collector’s editions

[Editor’s note: I hate to admit it, but I suffer from wanting collector’s edition of videogames too. I’m more controlling than poor Kryptinite here, but I do break down every so often. I’ll be happily getting the collector’s edition ofGTA IVnext Tuesday and will promptly asphyxiate myself with the duffel bag when I get home … anyway, here’s Kryptinite’s contribution toApril’s Monthly Musings. — CTZ] Hi. My name is Jermaine Pulliam and I’m addicted to collector’s editions....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 624 words · Jacob Thompson

Gori Cuddly Carnage’s cuddly, gory demo is out now on all platforms

Gori Cuddly Carnage‘s demo is now available on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, and PS5 ahead of its June 13, 2025 release date. The free demo, which just happens to have been released on International Cat Day, features the first level of the game and really gives you an insight into what it’s all about. In the demo, you’ll meet the cuddly cat Gori, the game’s primary protagonist, as well as F....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Christina Foster

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City coming to iOS and Android

Carry the 80s in your pocket Grand Theft Auto: Vice Cityis preparing to enjoy its 10th anniversary, and Rockstar is celebrating by porting the 80s-themed classic to iOS and Android devices. I’m up for that! Although a date is yet to be revealed, it seemsVice Citywill be subject to the same enhancementsGTA IIIgot, boasting “HD visuals” and some other improvements. Vice Citywas a thing of beauty and I’m totally up for having it on my iPad....

June 26, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Bridget King

How to gather surveillance gear at Supernova Academy in Fortnite Chapter 6, season 3

The superheroes are eager to figure out what Daigo’s up to and put a stop to his corruption spreading across the island inFortnite. To help them learn more, you need to gather surveillance gear at Supernova Academy. Finding these items is decently tough since they’re sitting on the ground at various specific locations around this vast POI. All of them are quite small and difficult to spot, so here’show to gather surveillance gear at Supernova Academy inFortnite....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Frank Smith

How to get all 18 badges in Grace Roblox

Don’t let the name fool you,GraceinRobloxis a very challenging title, especially if you’re going down the completionist route. The game features a bunch of enemies that will all kill you at the first mistake you make, and it also features various achievements that it gives players no clues about. Let’s learn how to achieve everything there is to achieve inGrace,shall we? Genesis Badge As the name suggests, the only thing you need to get this badge is to begin the game and spawn in....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 634 words · Robert Tyler

How to get every beast mount in Hogwarts Legacy (Hippogriff, Graphorn, Thestral)

This is in addition to your broom! Hogwarts Legacyallows playersto unlock broom flight semi-early into the game: at least, earlier than proper mounts. Here’s how to unlock the Hippogriff, Thestral, and Graphorn mounts for use, all of which are tied to the main storyline.In other words, you can’t miss them. How to unlock, use, and change mounts inHogwarts Legacy Once players complete the flying class at Hogwarts, they can use their broom and fly around....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Amber Shea

How to get money fast in Jujutsu Infinite

Whether you’re a rookie sorcerer or a seasoned Grade 1 player, money is essentially the lifeblood to unlocking powerful cursed techniques, gear, and more inJujutsu Infinite. Let’s break down how to get money fast inJujutsu InfiniteonRobloxwithout having to spend Robux. Best ways to farm money fast You’ll need a lot of cash inJujutsu Infiniteto upgrade and get everything you want. You can buy some with Robux, but here are more consistent and free ways to get a lot of money....

June 26, 2025 · 4 min · 735 words · Mary Jackson

How to get the Petit Punutiy minion in FFXIV Dawntrail

If there’s one thing that players will go out of their way to get inFinal Fantasy XIV, it’s a cuteminionto follow them around on their adventures. One of the new minions added inDawntrailis a tiny version of a vital plot point, and it’s utterly adorable. The Petit Punutiy minion is a miniature version of the Punutiy which pulls the river boat along en route to rescue Wuk Lamat from her predicament during theDawntrailstory....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 263 words · Alex Hall

I-No ready to rock Guilty Gear Strive as final launch character

You were expecting somebody else? Are you adequately prepared to rock? In something of a foregone conclusion, Arc System Works has revealed thatGGveteran and hard rockin’ babe I-No is the final character joining the release roster of incoming fighterGuilty Gear Strive. I-No was revealed this morning during the second Japan Fighting Game Roundtable live stream. Debuting as the boss character in 2002’sGuilty Gear XX, I-No fast became one of the gorgeous fighting franchise’s most popular and recognizable characters....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Erica Houston

Intel’s Battlemage GPU could be coming this year

While Nvidia and AMD duke it out to besupreme GPU champion in the PC gaming world, Intel is also here. Just smiling and waving. The chip firm entered the GPU arena back in 2022, and now it’s a little closer to completing the next iteration of its Arc brand. In an interview with PC World (as spotted byPC Gamer) at CES 2024, Intel Fellow Tom Petersen said that Arc Battlemage (the follow-up to Alchemist) “is coming....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 303 words · Yolanda Ewing

Metacritic ranks the best and worst publishers of 2012

The results will surprise you Metacritic has just publishedits annual publisher power rankings, taking each publisher’s games for 2012, and seeing who came out on top. Of course, all of the usual suspects are here, including Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, and…EA with the top spot? It seems as ifMass Effect 3, one of the best reviewed games of 2012, had a hand in their success (despitewhat people thought of the ending), as did a generally large amount of games with positive review scores, likeKingdoms of Amalur, and the fact that PopCap was included....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 217 words · Bryan Cortez

Microsoft again gives the finger to Conker fans

This is what everyone wants, right? At its E3 press conference last year, Microsoft openly mockedConkerfans with a reveal that the infamous squirrelwould be addedto the free-to-downloadProject Spark. Everyone knew that this wasn’t what anyone wanted for the beloved Rare character. They wanted a new game, not to be shoehorned into an existing one. Since last June, it’s been all quiet on theConkerfront — until today, that is. Microsoft’s released a new trailer outlining its release plans forConker’s Big Reunionon April 23....

June 26, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Courtney Ramirez

Microsoft won’t be at GamesCom, Tokyo Game Show

Microsoft will not be attending either GamesCom or Tokyo Game Show. It makes total sense since, given the company’sE3 showing, it seems like a venue wherevideogamesare to be shown off is the last thing Microsoft could be interested in. “As you saw at E3, we have a solid line-up of games launching this holiday, along with other entertainment experiences,”bullshitted Microsoft. “We’ve changed our approach a little, though. This year, Xbox will be focusing on smaller, more localized promotions and experiences for press, partners, retailers and customers around the world....

June 26, 2025 · 1 min · 169 words · Ryan Porter