Toukiden: Kiwami has better abs on PlayStation 4

PS4 vs. PS Vita comparison screens BetweenToukiden: The Age of DemonsandFreedom Wars, I’m slipping way behind on hunting/action games. Probably for the best, in the former case: Omega Force is coming out with an expanded version,Toukiden: Kiwami, that includes the original game’s story. Patience pays. You can get a feel for howKiwami‘s visuals differ on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita in these comparison screenshots. Textures aside, the game ends up faring rather well on PS Vita....

May 18, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Megan Gordon

War of the Vikings has a lot of promise

Very deep tactical action…with vikings Paradox Interactive is a publishing machine. It’s dabbling in just about every genre under the sun, and now, the company is taking on third-person action in the form ofWar of the Vikings— a PC title set to arrive sometime in 2014. It’s a bit rough around the edges, but as an action fan, I really appreciated the attention to the tactical nuances that made the games’ combat so deep....

May 18, 2025 · 4 min · 695 words · Jeffery Malone

We’ve saved the best for last: I call dibs on Zane in Borderlands 3

Gimmie that old-man magic When the firstBorderlandscame out, I didn’t call dibs on anybody because I didn’t play the game. WhenBorderlands 2released, I didn’t call dibs on anybody because I also didn’t play that game. WhenBorderlands: The Pre-Sequelhit store shelves, I still didn’t call dibs because I had no intention of playing that game. Nothing about theBorderlandsfranchise interested me and even if it did, I owned neither a PS3, Xbox 360, nor a decent gaming PC....

May 18, 2025 · 5 min · 964 words · Elijah Manning

Without rampant homophobia in online gaming, I might forget I’m gay

Some of us need a constant reminder It’s not easy being a single man in the city in 2017. There is so much stress to deal with from work, commute, trying to spend time with friends, exercising, eating right, finances, and always trying to improve yourself that it’s possible your brain may become so overloaded that you begin to forget important facts. With so much going on 24/7 for me, it’s easy to miss scheduled doctors appointments, arrive late for a meeting, or completely forget that I’m a homosexual....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 588 words · Timothy Weber

160GB PS3 is in stock at Amazon.com

We saw that Gamestop had a 160GB PS3 online, but then pulled it.Too soon for the expected gamescom announcement timing? I think so. Maybe Sony tried to spank them to get it pulled and they finally did. Well, nowAmazon has it up for sale. That’s not truly official, but it’s good enough for us. It’s up now for $299, and priced just like the 120GB unit. It’s hard to keep a secret these days, isn’t it?...

May 17, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Carla Clark

A new Pokémon Monopoly is available to pre-order now, with a whole new way to play

It’s fair to say that there are a lot of different versions ofMonopolyon the market, and there are even previous iterations with aPokémontwist. Now there’s a new version joining the fray, and it’s as close to a full-onPokémonboard game as we’re likely to get. Pre-orders forPokémon Monopolyare open now throughHasbro Pulse, and it won’t break the bank either. The game retails for $24.99 USD, so it’s a solid choice for a Christmas gift if there’s aPokémonfan in your life....

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Christopher Alvarado

After the 3DS eShop is dead, Pokemon Bank will be free

Not to be confused with the newerPokemon Home The Pokemon Company has teased a move to a free Pokemon Bank system, which will happen after the 3DS eShop shuts down in March 2023. In case you missed it, Nintendo is killing the entire 3DS and Wii U eShops in March 2023. That puts the 3DS in a really weird spot, as there are many odds and ends to figure out before then, one of which is Pokemon Bank: something that was on everyone’s mind when that announcement hit....

May 17, 2025 · 1 min · 211 words · Shannon Taylor

Against all odds, Shakedown Hawaii could be coming to Wii U

Those teases weren’t for show Vblank Entertainment has a thing for supporting dead systems. The studio releasedRetro City Rampagefor the Wii even though it wouldn’t be profitable, and even more recently gavethe Vita a death twitchwithShakedown Hawaii. It looks like the Wii U is the latest system to get that same kind of love and care. Despite the fact that only a few Wii U games are released a year on the eShop (mostly shovelware or PC/mobile ports), a new ESRB listing hints thatShakedown Hawaiicould be coming to the system....

May 17, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Pamela Gordon

Angry Birds getting a real sequel in Bad Piggies

Them pigs be so bad! Rovio has announced an actual sequel — not a spin-off — to its ludicrously popularAngry Birdsseries.Bad Piggiesreverses the roles and puts players on the side of the green pigs that have served as cannon fodder across a range ofAngry Birdstitles. According to Rovio, this won’t just beAngry Birdswith pigs replacing birds. In fact, “nary a slingshot in sight” has been promised. So … catapults, maybe?...

May 17, 2025 · 1 min · 91 words · Jason Hines

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is adding more slots and options for custom designs

Upgrade to the Custom Design Pro Editor+ starting March 18 Nintendo covered a lot of ground inAnimal Crossing: New Horizonstoday whilepreviewingthe March 18 update and other incoming content, but one year after the game’s launch, the support plan feels incremental. We’re waiting for exciting new stuff to do, and we’re still (mostly) getting themed items. Not to downplay that strat too much – some of the items do look cute. It’s just hard to keep your expectations in check when you consider everythingNew Leafaccomplished and weigh it againstNew Horizons‘ content pace....

May 17, 2025 · 1 min · 202 words · Jerry Brennan

Axl Rose sues Activision over Guitar Hero III

Guns N Roses frontman and professional shit Axl Rose has filed a lawsuit againstGuitar Hero IIIpublisher Activision, claiming $20 million in damages because the game contains a likeness of former guitarist Slash. Seriously. According to Rose, he only agreed to letGuitar Hero IIIuse “Jungle” for a track on the condition that the game contained no reference to Slash or the band Velvet Revolver. Since Slash does actually appear as a boss, this is a case of “fraud” on the part of the publisher....

May 17, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Aaron Newman

Best dead game series that should make a comeback

It’s easy to forget in today’s franchise-driven world populated with sequels and spin-offs how many great series have fallen by the wayside. Many once-glorious game series fizzle out because of unexpected financial outcomes or because the newer entries just didn’t draw the attention of fans. But some franchises seemingly have an eternal wellspring of hope for more. Whether it’s a series that resonated with fans long after it mattered on a financial report or a cult favorite that’s fallen by the wayside without a shepherding figure, these games deserved more and better....

May 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1495 words · Pamela Sims

Best Rhino Prime build in Warframe

Rhino Prime is a must-haveWarframeif you’re all about tanking and making a build that can withstand anything thrown at you. If you want something that you can take into the toughest modes out there like Deep Archimedea, the Circuit, or Steel Path stuff, check what we have cooking. By the way,this build is also applicable to the normal Rhino Warframe if you don’t haveaccess to Relicsor want to dish out money to buy him....

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Alejandra Gomez