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Cardy, Joe and Emma are here to build out the ultimate roster for our hot new fighting game, British Sitcom Smash. Things get silly. Before that though, the return of Ted Lasso is discussed alongside the latest Apex Legends update and new sports RPG Dodgeball Academia. Plus, Cardy gives you a list of 1950s films you might want to watch if you haven't, because why not? Remember, if you want to get in touch with the podcast and be featured in the feedback section, please send messages to...
In these crazy, covid times you might just find that you and a pal are apart. Maybe you're in lockdown and they're not. Maybe you're in the same lockdown, but are frustratingly *just* outside of each other's Bluetooth controller range. This is where today's online co-op-centric bargains come in. There's never been a cheaper time to buy (either for yourself or to gift) these friendship affirming experiences. Purchase Cheaply for PC Notable Sales for Nintendo Switch Exciting Offers for...
Key advertisers say they are re-evaluating their relationship with the Overwatch League in the wake of California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing lawsuit against Activision Blizzard. According to new statements acquired by The Washington Post, both Coca-Cola and State Farm, who are two of Overwatch League’s seven sponsors, say they are re-assessing how to move forward with Activision Blizzard’s popular esports league. In a statement, State Farm says it is “reevaluating our...
Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Metroid turns 35 years old in Japan, and Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, Kat Bailey, and Logan Plant are here to discuss their favorite games in the franchise. Plus, The Nintendo Switch just keeps on selling, and the crew breaks down the latest financial numbers. Stick around to hear Peer and Logan's thoughts on The Great Ace Attorney, and much more. NVC is available on your preferred platforms! Spotify Apple iTunes Stitcher Podbay PlayerFM...
When Leikir Studio CEO Aurélien Loos first pitched the concept of Metal Slug Tactics to Dotemu, he wasn’t entirely certain whether the studio could actually pull it off. A relatively obscure outfit based in the Paris suburbs, Leikir’s most recent game is Rogue Lords — a party-based roguelite featuring famous monsters such as Dracula and Bloody Mary. There’s little in the studio’s portfolio to suggest that it has the chops to recreate the look and feel of one of the most beautiful 2D action...
Since its inception, Fortnite has been in constant flux. This rang true early on with the free-to-play Fortnite: Battle Royale mode which quickly became the center of attention back in 2017. That popular mode would go on to evolve with themed seasons, changes to the map, world-ending events, and new game modes – most of which were probably missed by players who decided that Fortnite’s cartoonish visuals and unique building system weren’t for them earlier on. To be fair, even long-term fans...
The new generation of gaming laptops is here! We've put up benchmarks in both our RTX 3070 laptop review and our RTX 3080 laptop review and as we expected, they blow the previous RTX 20 series mobile GPUs out of the water. The RTX 3070 performs better than the previous champ, the RTX 2080 SUPER. The RTX 3080 sets a new standard in mobile gaming. Our RTX 3060 review will go up shortly. Several different options are now available for order, mostly at Dell, Newegg, and Best Buy, with more to...
I thought I knew what to expect when I first fired up the preview build of Axiom Verge 2. I mean sure, this sequel does introduce a brand new lead character, Indra, and drops her into the frozen wilds of the Antarctic, which is about as far away from the previous game’s alien world of Sudra as you can get. But the clear Super Metroid influence evident in the original quickly resurfaced in Axiom Verge 2, as I set about searching for secrets and power-ups through a series of steel structures...
Dotemu, the creator of Streets of Rage 4, is being acquired by Focus Home Interactive (Vampyr, A Plague Tale: Innocence). In a press release published by Focus Home, the company announced that it has signed a contract for the acquisition of 77.5% of the share capital of Dotemu. The Paris-based studio is known for developing a range of retro-style games including Streets of Rage 4, and its role in the revival of Windjammers. CEO of Focus Home Christopher Nobileau talked about the positive...
There have been many Indiana Jones and Terminator games over the years, few of them being any good. This makes them an ideal target for retro publisher Dotemu, which has recently found success reviving franchises such as Streets of Rage with modern sequels, and was acquired by Focus Home Interactive earlier today. "I think that it would be interesting to explore classic movies like, I don't know, Indiana Jones, Terminator... the kind of stuff that never really had their very cool retro...
Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games have announced that Evil Dead: The Game has been delayed to February 2022 to give the team extra time to polish the game and to add a single-player option. The delay was confirmed on Twitter, with the team sharing the news alongside reassuring fans that this will allow them to create the "ultimate Evil Dead experience you're all waiting for." "Evil Dead: The Game will be releasing in February 2022," The team wrote on Twitter. "Hey groovy gamers...
We've not got too much longer to wait until Back 4 Blood launches PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on October 12. It's even coming to Xbox Game Pass on launch day. For now, however, it's time to check out the game's Open Beta. For those looking to take part in the Open Beta, early access is kicking off on August 5, and anyone who preorders the game will be sent a code (see it on Amazon). But, that's not the only way you can get early access, as codes will also be available for...
The recently retitled PUBG: Battlegrounds has announced that it is teaming up with hyper-popular K-pop group Blackpink in an event starting this month. The PUBG x Blackpink collaboration was shared on Twitter (below) with a short announcement video soundtracked by the group's iconic song, "How You Like That". A number of elements will be added to the game as part of the collaboration including purchasable items, cosmetic map tweaks, and in-game event missions. Starting today, a range of...
Fullbright Co-Creator Steve Gaynor, best known for his work creating indie adventure Gone Home, has stepped back from his role as creative lead on upcoming game Open Roads amid reports of toxic work culture. Gaynor's shift in position was announce on the Open Roads Twitter account (below), which said that he had "stepped back from his role as creative lead and manager," and now worked as a writer without "day-to-day responsibilities" on the project. Gaynor himself confirmed that the shift...
We love us a good many-things-for-less bargain, and so that's our discount theme for today. Because you know what? Some franchises are just worth owning in their entirety. Case in point(s): the Batman Arkham, Trine, BioShock, Tomb Raider, Contra, Borderlands, Mass Effect and Halo series. They're all here, and they're all priced to own. Purchase Cheaply for PC Notable Sales for Nintendo Switch Exciting Offers for XO/XS Product Savings for PS4/PS5 Sign up to get the best Aussie...
Anime streaming service Crunchyroll kicked off a virtual version of its annual convention Crunchyroll Expo this week, and to celebrate the occasion, it's offering free three-month Xbox Game Pass for PC trials to new and existing Premium members. New Crunchyroll users who sign up for a free trial are eligible for the offer, and current Crunchyroll Premium subscribers can just sign in to claim the deal and get their Xbox Game Pass for PC code now. You must be new to Xbox Game Pass as well...
The Fortnite Rift Tour starring Ariana Grande has made its debut, and while it'll be replaying at select times all weekend, you can catch the whole show right here. Grande's performance was the headliner, but the complete in-game event took players on a spacetime-hopping journey through Fortnite's illustrious history. As players danced and emoted atop the party-themed Abductor hovering over The Aftermath, the countdown timer ticked away to zero and revealed a large Rift door at the center...
EA is looking for passionate NHL fans to take part in NHL 22's Closed Technical Test. With the game's launch approaching, the goal of this test will be to stress test servers by having players compete in online matches. Space in the test is limited, so you'll want to sign up quickly if you're interested. The test will span PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S and will start in late August. This will be a work-in-progress version of the game, and bugs are expected. NHL 22's team wants...
The Steam Deck brings unavoidable comparisons to the Nintendo Switch, and people have done in-depth, side-by-side breakdowns of their relative performance, weight, screen, and more. But while the Switch can be made colorful through a variety of different-colored JoyCons, the Steam Deck will just be black at launch. That may change, however, as Valve continues to discuss the possibility of releasing different colorways for its handheld. According to an interview with PC Gamer, Valve...
The Apex Legends team at Respawn did an AMA on Reddit today to discuss the launch of Season 10 and the brand-new Legend Seer. The community had plenty of questions about the latest update and some possible balances it might need, but nothing came up quite as frequently as Seer feeling too powerful. Like previous season updates, the biggest addition to the game is the brand new Legend Seer. While there were multiple questions and answers about Seer, gameplay engineer Travis Nordin gave the...