Is it FRIDAY already? That’s madness. The past week has gone by pretty fast for me. As you may or may not know, I started work on a silly little cartoon featuring Senor Beedog, and that’s pretty much all I’ve done for the past eight days or so. I had originally hoped to finish it by the end of the month, but once I got started, I got so sucked into my work that now it’s looking more like the end of the weekend; at least for the art and animation....

I just hope this story is better than the first WhenMirror’s Edge 2was announcedI was floored, because the original is one of my favorite games of all time. Why? Because I felt like it was a puzzle game first and foremost, and that the Time Trials were the heart of the game. It was a thrill to be able to look at a giant playground so to speak and “figure out” what path was the fastest to the goal — it’s why the abstract DLC levels were my digital home for essentially a full month....

Here’s a trailer Shadowrun Returns‘main expansion,Dragonfall, is getting a stand-alone Director’s Cut onSeptember 18. This is a trailer for that. With the expansion you can expect, “5 all-new missions, alternate endings, new music, a redesigned interface, team customization options, a revamped combat system, and more.” Dragonfall‘s Director’s Cut will replace the original on store pages, but you’ll have both options in your game library (becauseDragonfallowners get theDirector’s Cutfor free, but might not want to play that version because data doesn’t carry over)....

That’s another essential game checked off Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2is one of those games that I try to come back to each year, and I’m sure many of you hold it in similarly high regard. It’s a modern-day classic! I’m also willing to bet there are leaderboard chasers among us who never even left it in the first place. Today’s news is good news in either situation: the Xbox Live Arcade game is now backward compatible on Xbox One....

For those looking to carry the spooky vibes over to the new year, Aksys Games gaveSpirit Hunter: Death Mark IIa release date. The third entry in the series heads to PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC on May 29, 2025. Death Mark IIfinds Kazuo Yashiki back in Tokyo’s H City for more supernatural investigations. This time the mystery is swirling around Konoehara Academy, which has been host to a grim shroud since the first in a series of students disappeared....

H’oh Boy! Square Enix has announced that it is staffing up for aKingdom Hearts-related project. The vacancies, advertised onSquare Enix’ Japanese site, are calling for a UI Designer, Effects Designer, and Technical Artist. As for the project in question, there’s currently no word on that, only that it is an “HD” affair. This could possibly be referring to some form of remake or remaster. It should also be noted that we are still several months away fromRe:Mind, the DLC toKingdom Hearts III,so Square could just be looking to help to finish off this expansion....

$5 for a couple hours’ worth of entertainment Super Lucky’s Tale, a decent puzzle platformer that was maybe a touch too simple and repetitive, got a nice little add-on today that’s perfectly in-line with what this game is.Gilly Islandis a new world made up of three levels and one boss, and it’s priced at $5. The premise is that Lady Meowmalade, a pop star of sorts, is making too much racket for the island’s residents....

Recognized by many as one of the most beloved superheroes ever created,Spider-Manhas been spinning tales and captivating comic readers for over six decades. Combining such rich mythos with modern entertainment makes the excitement for the upcoming Disney+Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Manunderstandable. This animated series aims to illuminate the most formative years in Parker’s life, namely high school and his first years as Spider-Man, albeit with alternate reality twists. During this time, Parker would have his fateful day with a spider, meet the most consequential people in his life, and gradually morph into his role as the Amazing Spider-Man....

The First Descendantupdate 1.1.0 is here, setting Season 1 into motion and adding a ton of new content, like a new Descendant, more quests, dungeons, and other goodies. Hailey Scottis the brand-new Descendant in Season 1, joining the roster as a Ranged DPS. Her Descendant Attribute is Chill, sharing the Attribute with Viessa. This new season, Invasion, continues the story with the ‘Mysterious Phenomena’ quest. Twice-daily dungeons join the fray with puzzles and fights to solve as fast as possible, along with a new Battle Pass....

So we DO get a Zelda this year? Maybe? You may have heard rumors recently thatThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princesswas headed to the Wii U as either a Virtual Console title or potentially an HD remake. Well, it is looking more and more like the latter is true. The hackers over at Wiibrewhave found a listingon Nintendo’s update servers for a Japanese version ofThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD....

The latest in ScrewAttack’s “who would win?” series beefs up the manliness following the last episode’sflower party. We’ve got Marvel’s Thor locked in mortal combat against Raiden from…Mortal Kombat. Which of these lightning gods of legend can make the other his bitch? This is only a spoiler if you’ve literally never heard of either of these characters, but everyone knows that there is simply no way Thor would lose this battle....

Zelda producer hints that things might be different for the protagonist Yesterday’s reveal ofThe Legend of Zeldaon Wii Ugot many people excited. With the tease of a new visual style and a more open world to explore, there was yet another reason for people to consider purchasing a Wii U. However, during a private roundtable interview with the press, series producer Eiji Aonuma hinted that the main character we saw in the trailer may be more different than we realize....

How (Arch)-vile Doomoriginally released in 1993, approximately two decades before the invention (or at least popularizing) of video game loot boxes. Thankfully, we have the technology to fix the mistakes of our past. ZDoomis a fan-made port that allows users to play and mod the firstDoom. WhileZDoomis the title of the game, it’s also the name of the active community that follows and supports it. Member “Rip and Tear” recently riffed on theBattlefront IIloot box drama byretrofitting the system intoZDoom(as reported byMashable)....