Youths! Ernest releases todayforBattleborn‘s early access users, and already we have a glimpse into the future. The 29th hero to be released “in the next couple months” is Kid Ultra, that smarmy-looking youth you see up there in the header image. I already hate him, and I don’t really know why. Something about smiling children is deeply upsetting to me. It sounds like Kid Ultra is another support character, bringing the total up to six or seven (depending on whether you count Ernest as a support — I’m still not sure about that)....

The fact that it’s not already October 25 has sent me into a fit of rage.Battlefield 3‘s latest mutliplayer trailer has calmed me down a little, at least to the degree that exploding vehicles and warfare can calm a person. If it doesn’t succeed in calming you down, then I suggest freezing yourself for a wee while. The video gives us glimpses of each of the nine maps and a sneak peak of the Back to Karkand DLC....

Consumables inMonster Hunter Wildsare a core part of its gameplay loop. That’s especially true as you approach the endgame. While all of them have their place, the best define how hunts begin and how quickly they end, which is why we’re ranking them here today. The best consumables in Monster Hunter Wilds For this list, I’ll be ranking items from the Healing/Supportcrafting menu, which includes things like Mega Potions, Cool Drinks, Demon Drugs, and the like....

DoomandDoom IIwill never die. I can confirm this, as I recently finished the sequel on Switch for the billionth time. It’s one of the few games where it’s kind of a given that it’s going to be re-released over and over, especially if a bunch of old school lost levels from id Software and the community are proliferated throughout time. That’s the sort of gaming history you don’t want to lose on an errant floppy disc in a cardboard box somewhere....

Ziff Davis has had a busy year. Waves of angst were felt through the gaming community overthe loss of EGM when Ziff Davis sold 1UP to UGO— many of us grew up reading that magazine. Today, another shocking dose of news comes withFileFront closing its virtual doors. As you’re able to see above, the reasons are economic. Not a surprise, but it’s still deeply troubling to see such tried and true sites go down like this....

Everything you need to know, and more Fire Emblem: Awakeningis almost here, guys. Just one more week; you can make it. To get you ready and up to speed, Nintendo has produced a new video that completely explains the character progression system in the latest installment of the strategy RPG franchise. I have never played too much of the series, so from what I can tell everything here is pretty standard fare: get into battles, win, and everyone will level up accordingly....

The entire patch addresses issues The newXenoblade Chronicles 3patch is live (version 1.1.1), and the entire focus of it involves some bugged quests. While we waitfor the English patch site to catch up, theJapanese site has the full details. There’s two big fixes here that fans have been asking about since launch. So one of the quests (the Mysterious Raider in Severed Connection) actually deals with one of the lengthiest and well-hidden questlines in the game,which you can dig into with more detail here....

Please turn out well! I’ve dreamed of a shared-worldPokémongame since I was a kid, and even now, the shelved thought resurfaces every time Nintendo shows off a new installment. Maybe one day Game Freak will get there. I can only hope. In the more immediate future, Madrid-based studio Crema has announced its take on the idea withTemtem, an upcoming “massively multiplayer creature collection adventure.” Today’s video is just a tease leading up to a reveal next month, but I’m listening....

PRAISE THE SUN! WhenDark Souls Remasteredwasannounced for PC, a lot of players were a bit annoyed at the lack of a discount for existing owners.Dark Souls 2had offered a similar pricing structure whenScholar of the First Sinreleased, so why were PC players being asked to pay full price for a new version that did the exact same thing as theDSFix mod? Bandai Namco has finally cleared up that issue and announced that a “loyalty” discount will be available on release....

Think big Fresh off its revealedpartnership with Nintendoto bring the revered Japanese publisher’s properties to smart devices, DeNA isn’t holding back with its expectations. It won’t settle for anything less than a giant player base, and, in turn, huge revenue streams. In an interview withReuters, DeNA Chief Executive Isao Moriyasu said that he wants to make mobile games with Nintendo that bring in over three billion yen ($25.02 million) per month....

Get to know the people who make great videogames [Sup Holmes is a weekly talk show for people that make great videogames. It airs live every Sunday at 4pm EST onYoutube, and can be found in Podcast form onLibsynandiTunes.] Last week on Sup Holmes we met Ron Gilbert, creator ofManiac Mansion, Monkey Island, The Caveand so many other amazing games. I have wanted to talk to this person for over 20 years....

Including the unreleased Broken Age Over the next two weeks, theHumble Double Fine Bundlewill offer pay-what-you-want pricing for three games worth checking out:Psychonauts,Stacking, andCostume Quest. The next tier up, accessed by paying more than the average contribution, throws inBrutal Legend. At $35, you’ll get a pre-order for the KickstartedBroken Ageand, lastly, paying $70 or more adds a slick, limited-edition t-shirt into the mix. The featured titles are for Windows, Mac, and Linux in typical Humble Bundle fashion....

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, which was originally released for Nintendo Switch in December 2023, is about to make its debut on both PC and mobile platforms on September 11, allowing more people than ever to play. According to Square Enix, the additional platforms will give players both new and old a chance to “discover new monster combinations and immerse themselves in strategic battles.” InDragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, you play as Psaro the demon prince, who cannot harm monsters due to his curse....