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Nintendo held the latest installment of its Indie World Showcase series today, December 15, and the company had plenty to show from its third-party development partners. We got a new look at upcoming games like Figment 2: Creed Valley and River City Girls 2, as well as a few games that are actually available starting today. Unfortunately, both Sports Story and Hollow Knight: Silksong are still missing in action, but there were still some very impressive titles on display. These were the...
For those wondering where the title comes from, "Sifu" is a Chinese honorific meaning "master"--much like the more well-known "sensei" from Japanese culture. It's a fitting name for developer Sloclap's upcoming beat-'em-up, not just because of the game's kung fu stylings, but also because Sifu demands a mastery of its combat if you're to have any hope of reaching its conclusion. At least, that's the impression I took away after playing the demanding brawler for the first time. The hands-on...
The console gaming market undoubtedly became more competitive in 2021, especially as Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass subscription service continued to offer some huge value to players willing to shell out for it each month. In response, Sony continued to leverage its might to bring exciting and innovative games to the PlayStation 4 and 5. This was yet another year in which "exclusive" was the name of the game for Sony, and that strategy continued to pay off--some of the best games of the year...
The Dawning has returned to Destiny 2, bringing holiday cheer to players and in-game characters throughout the solar system. The event runs until the weekly reset on Tuesday, January 4, and adjusts a lot of what we've seen in past Dawning events. As usual, there are holiday cookies to bake and deliver, using ingredients gathered from the battlefield. But there are also new upgrades you can earn from event vendor Eva Levante in the Tower, a new currency called Spirit of Dawning, and new gear...
If it isn't obvious already, video games aren't exactly cheap. With blockbuster titles slowly increasing to $70, that barrier to entry is one that people may struggle to afford. Fortunately, some games are available to own for the low price of nothing. There are plenty of great free-to-play games out there, creating worlds that get you instantly hooked and keep you entertained for hours before you're ready to consider spending a few dollars on a season pass or a flashy outfit for your...