Rumortoid: One more Mega Man 9 secret still to be revealed?

Mega Man fans, get ready to almost be excited. According to Seth Killian, Senior Community Manager atCapcom-Unity.com, there is at least one secret left to be found inMega Man 9. If you thought thatFake Manwas a letdown, then perhaps this news will brighten your soggy face. It sure has brightened mine. So what do you think it is? One gent over at Capcom-Unity’s message boards is already trying to hack his way to the answer....

July 31, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Sarah Bolton

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. for five bucks? SOLD!

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobylis on salefor a measly $5 from now until November 2 on Steam. If you know the importance of this scenario, chances are you already own the game. If not, well, you have little to no excuse not to. The game may be far from perfect, but what it lacks has been made up for by its devoted fanbase of modding extraordinaires. Now would be the opportune time to see what all the fuss is about before the stand-aloneCall of Pripyatexpansion is out here in the States....

July 31, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Jose Copeland

St. Nifflas drops indie platformer Saira under the tree

I’m about a week late with the news on this one, butNifflashas released another game, titledSaira. Why should you care? Because Nifflas’ games — particularlyKnytt Stories— are among the most popular and well-received indie titles to date. If there were a “New Classics” department of indie gaming (and maybe there is), Nifflas would surely be one of its founding members. Sairawas self-released on Nifflas’ website a few weeks ago: it’s a 2D puzzle-platformer that runs on Windows 2000 and later....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 273 words · William Anderson

Star Wars: The Old Republic 1.2 update on the horizon

After a ton of hullabaloo,The Old Republic’sheftiest update yet is about to hit. In the update, players will find improved UI customization, more refined visuals, and a few other tweaks. Content wise, there’s a new Warzone (PVP arena), a new Operation (a Raid), a new Flashpoint (Dungeon/Instance), and a few other minor additions like Guild Banks. But the flashiest update of all is the inclusion of the Legacy System (finally!)....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 221 words · Andrea Fox

The Magic Circle tackles game development with clever satire

It takes a lot to make a stew… You ever wonder what it’s like to be a character in a videogame? Most people would think of something pleasant like Mario or Sonic the Hedgehog, not someone fromResident EvilorSilent Hill. But what would it be like to be in a game that’s currently in development? One that’s constantly in flux, similar to the classic Daffy Duck cartoonDuck Amuck. Would you still be you one year from now after several changes have been made?...

July 31, 2025 · 11 min · 2230 words · Dawn Lin

The Precinct may scratch that retro GTA itch when its demo arrives on Steam Next Fest

We may have a long wait until we get our hands onGrand Theft Auto 6, but series fans who miss its old-school style may want to pay attention toThe Precinct. The police-focused sandbox game is getting a playable demo next week as part ofSteam Next Fest. InThe Precinct, you play a rookie cop hitting the mean streets of Averno City in a neo-noir-inspired 1980s America. Granted, the premise may not immediately remind you ofGTA....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Kathryn West

The tricky tale of Brutal Legend

A retrospective look This week, more than three years after its initial release,Brütal Legend, Double Fine’s sophomore effort, makes its way to PC. To the casual observer,Brütal Legendappears to be nothing more than an innocent celebration of metal culture — a game that at every opportunity bleeds the sheerbrutalexcess that defines the musical genre. While that holds true,Brütal Legendis also remarkable for being one of the most polarizing and quietly controversial games of the past five years....

July 31, 2025 · 4 min · 791 words · Amy White

This Shao Khan figure wants to rule your toy shelf

Finish Him! Pop Culture Shock’s latest figure is Shao Khan of theMortal Kombatuniverse. The 1/4-scale figure features an extra head so you can see his ugly face, and comes with one weapon depending on which figure you want to blow way too much cash on. The first version will be shipping in July for $350, and will include Shao Khan’s warhammer. This run is limited to 350 pieces. The Konqueror Edition will be out in August for $360, comes with a spear weapon instead, and will be limited to a 150-piece run....

July 31, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Michael Russell

Uematsu and Hamauzu livestream Q&A on May 29th

Final Fantasy maestros takes to the web for a Q&A London Symphony Orchestra is gearing up to their very first live video game music concert asFinal Symphonytakes place in the Barbican hall on May 30th. The concert had its world premiere this last weekend in Germany to a 10 minute standing ovation, and the LSO will prepare by hosting Masashi Hamauzu and Nobuo Uematsu in a live web chat, allowing the fans to ask them any questions....

July 31, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · Joshua Curtis

Why does BioShock Infinite need to be non-violent?

‘It always ends in blood’ “I want aBioShockwhere we have the OPTION to resolve confrontation without the use of guns,”saidone gamer to me today. As I consider his comment, I can’t help but think more and more it’s like saying you want aMetal Geargame with the OPTION of not fighting ridiculous terrorists and super soldiers, or aKingdom Heartsgame where you can turn all the Disney references off.BioShock, as a series, has always been about violence....

July 31, 2025 · 9 min · 1764 words · Laurie Francis

Xbox Live phishing scammers infest Modern Warfare 2

Microsoft is apparently more competitive than we thought. As Sonygrabs headlinesfor its failure to keep personal details safe on PlayStation Network, Microsoft has stole itself a bit of the security failure pie, warning players of a phishing scam that’s hitModern Warfare 2. “Users may receive potential phishing attempts via title specific messaging while playingModern Warfare 2,” stated the company. “We are aware of the problem and are working to resolve the issue....

July 31, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Kyle Shepard

Zenless Zone Zero Vivian ascension materials

Vivian is a new character in Zenless Zone Zero who will be released in version 1.7. Her official drip marketing post has already confirmed her Specialty and Attribute, making it easy for us to guess the materials required to level her up. Vivian level-up materials Since Vivian is an Anomaly Agent in ZZZ, you need to farm the following materials to promote her: After Vivian’s max promotion, you can start farming the following to level up her skills:...

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Robert Wright

(Update) NIS teases PS4/Switch release The Wicked King and The Noble Hero

Headed to Japan this summer [Update:As expected, NIShas indeed announcedThe Wicked King and The Noble Hero, a new RPG from Sayaka Oda, the brain behind 2019’sThe Liar Princess and The Blind Prince. The new game will launch on PS4 and Switch in Japan June 24.] Always a fan of a good tease, Nippon Ichi Software (NIS) has released a new website, ostensibly preempting the announcement of a new mystery title. The new site features a charming, story-book style illustration of a forest, set to feature new decorations and characters over the coming days as the publisher leads up to this week’s final reveal....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Lee Coleman