Gaming
Opinion: Xbox is already an ecosystem rather than a console
Big changes coming but more are already here. Notice: The games discussed in this article include an M-rated game and one with microtransactions exceeding $10. They are discussed conceptually only. If Microsoft haven’t made it
Civ VI’s ‘Ethiopia Pack’ launches with severe console issues
Press F to pay respects. Don’t press X. The most recent DLC for Civilization VI promises vampires but delivers bugs instead. Since launching, the social media channels for the game and for publisher 2K have
Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time brings back original voice actors to finish its story
A different samurai game. In a month where seemingly everyone is playing Ghost of Tsushima, Adult Swim are banking on there being demand for a different kind of samurai game, with a very different kind
Stamp the Dog is Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s weaponized mascot
An analysis of propaganda and kids media in Final Fantasy 7 and Japanese history Without competitors or a need for political neutrality, the weapons company synonymous with Midgar’s government in FFVII Remake, Shinra, is able
Captain Toad joins Mario Kart Tour, bringing a needed update to the controls
It’s time for the Exploration Tour! Mario Kart Tour is once again rolling out new content, new characters, and new ways to play. The new Exploration Tour is headlined by the addition of Captain Toad
Cadence of Hyrule receiving 3 DLC packs, season pass, and physical edition
Rhythm/dungeon crawler game Cadence of Hyrule, a Zelda-themed spinoff of the excellent Crypt of the Necrodancer, was announced to be receiving quite a bit of new content today — 3 DLC packs, a season pass
Shin Megami Tensei series finds new life on Switch
Persona non grata no more. In the year 2020, did anyone expect a remaster of classic PS2 title Shin Megami Tensei 3 Nocturne? Taking the gaming world by surprise, today’s Nintendo Direct confirmed the release
Ratchet & Clank, platformers, and the push forward into the new generation
Blink and you’ll miss it. Sony’s recent unveiling of the PS5 racked up close to 30 million views online in short order. Alongside the hardware, Sony revealed a slew of games, AAA to indie, and
Temtem hits next milestone tomorrow, adding new monsters and upping its price
Kisiwa is here! The massively-multiplayer creature collector Temtem has hit another milestone, adding a new island named Kisiwa and a host of new creatures, with the update going live tomorrow. The update will feature new
Xbox says you, the player, are the future of gaming
Play anything, anywhere Phil Spencer, the head of Microsoft’s Xbox gaming division, released a sprawling mission statement this week. At the core of it, one message was clear: The future of gaming belongs to you.
