Oh Electronic Arts, how we facepalm at thee. Hot off the heels of theSporeDRM shenanigans, it seems that SecuROM hasanother nasty surprisein story for fans of Will Wright’s latest opus. It would seem that, despite the game’s manual claiming that multiple accounts can be created per copy,Spore‘s DRM actually forbids it: EA’s DRM spyware on the long-awaited gameSporeturns out to have an added side-effect: if you live in a household with multiple players, you all have to share the same account....

Dynasty Warriors prepares for another epic encounter Koei Tecmo has announced a western release date for its upcoming epicDynasty Warriors 9 Empires.Another field-tearing tale of history, monarchy, family, and violent upheaval will hit PC and consoles on these shores July 04, 2025. Unleashing hell in Japan on December 23, Dynasty Warriors 9 Empireswill marry the chaotic 1 vs. 1000 action, typical of theDynasty Warriorsfranchise, with an array of tactical battle elements, offering the player options on the field in order to gain the upper hand over seemingly endless squadrons of enemy troops....

Based on what we’ve seen so far,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthlooks similar toFinal Fantasy 7 Remake. However, it also appears to hide subtle refinements underneath the surface that may make it a substantially different experience. And according to game director Naoki Hamaguchi, it seems this vibe is, indeed, by design. Last month,I had the opportunity to playFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthfor myself. While I gave my honest thoughts about what I saw during that demo, the experience left me deeply curious aboutRebirth’sadherence to the original formula and what pieces would deviate....

The publisher will be the steward of it moving forward TheRisk of Rainseries is under new ownership. As part of thefinancial update from Embracer Groupthis week, Gearbox announced they’d acquired the IP forRisk of Rainand its sequelRisk of Rain 2. Gearbox Publishing wasthe publisherofRisk of Rain 2.Now, it seems the company is taking the reins of the franchise. “After years of passionate publishing work onRisk of Rain 2, we have developed a deep love and respect for the IP,” reads a statement from Gearbox on theRisk of Rain 2account....

Gallop into a 23% off deal The verdicts are coming in, andMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Painisas good as we’d hopedfor a potential last installment from Kojima. Those interested in the game can finally buy a copy at Green Man Gaming with anice 23% off dealto boot. For those following our pre-order roundups of the title, fans of GMG were undoubtedly surprised the title was missing at the retailer during the pre-order phase....

All hail the digital future Without much warning, Codemasters’ 2013 racerGRID 2has been delisted from all digital marketplaces. This includes Steam, the Humble Store, PSN, and the Xbox Live Marketplace. While physical copies exist for consoles, you’ll now be unable to purchase a new copy for PC from your storefront of choice. As noted on theSteam store page, “At the request of the publisher,GRID 2is no longer available for sale on Steam,” likely indicating this as a licensing issue with either music or cars....

This should kickstart your weekend Happy Friday! Tell your boss you’re going home now because Brett Makedonski said “By the power vested in me by the state of the R.O.B.O.T., the weekend starts now.” He’ll understand. He also does whatever strange people on the Internet tell him to do. This newYooka-Layleeart should get you in the right mood. Hopefully your weekend is more the happy-go-lucky grins on the cute protagonists’ faces, and less the concerned frown of the mystery fish....

Not a lot to go on There’s no denying the greatness of Alan Moore’sWatchmen.The 1987 story took a dark look at the superhero realm, filled it with riotous prerogatives and semi-retired heroes forced into a choice of underground vigilante or common civilian, and revealed a massively alternative take to the traditional hero trope. When the Watchmen needed watching, the government took action and made it clear their services were no longer needed....

I’ve been highly skeptical ofArrowhead Games’ ability to “fix”Helldivers 2in just two months’ time. Seeing how the game’s balancing was handled early on put me off of the game and I was not expectingthe 60-day patchto do much. Imagine my surprise, then, upon seeing not one buttwoincredible balancing updatespushed out to re-develop the meta to an enjoyable level. And, honestly, there are no two ways to describe the stateHelldivers 2is currently in: the game is gosh darn fun....

A beautiful day for a neighbor, would you be mine? Hello Neighborlooks like a creepy game, but the best part is that it looks like a specific kind of creepy game. It’s about breaking into this guy’s basement because he’s probably hiding bodies or illegal contraband or government secrets. Who knows! But he’s up to something and you’re gonna find out what. But, with a little perspective shift, maybe he’s not the creepy neighbor....

Also, another demo is coming to TGS The PlayStation Blogis giving us an updated look at Team Ninja’sNioh 2, and although it’s mostly art related, we do get a tangible bit of info. The post focuses on the new protagonist, a “half-breed” that utilizes the power of Yokai. You can check out the motif they’re going for in the gallery below, which showcases enemies like the Nure-onna and the Enenra. The last image in the gallery below actually isn’t a creature at all: it’s you!...

There are some solid-looking titles this month Some of the recent batches of titles to come through Steam’s Greenlight program have been underwhelming,but this latest batch of 50 gameshas some promising titles in it. Included in February’s update is a game Darren only just talked about,the minimalistic rhythm puzzlerCircuitsand the promisingsci-fi dungeon crawlerStarCrawlers. Also included is the space survival simGalactic Princess,the retro platformerKrunch, the2D stylings ofInterstellariaand theretro shmupULTIONUS. There are some interesting titles I hadn’t seen before, especially the cel-shaded stealth titlePath of Shadows, which looks like an interesting mix of your favorite ninja games coupled with a great art style....

BitlIfe’sSeeing Stars challenge is about meeting famous people and rising the fame ladder yourself. You’ll encounter some wild antics along the way, so be prepared for some mischief and conflict. Here’s how to complete the Seeing Stars challenge inBitLife. BitLife Seeing Stars challenge guide BitLife’sSeeing Stars challenge has five objectives to complete: Completing this challenge requires meeting with multiple famous people through the Celebrity Dating app. Since one use of the dating app costs $100,000 in-game money, you’ll need to make a ton of money by any means necessary....