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At GDC 2025, I watched a walkthrough of one of the early levels of Possessor(s), the next game from Heart Machine. The studio typically goes for action games but mixes in a little bit of something else--2016's Hyper Light Drifter had RPG elements, 2021's Solar Ash was an adventure-platformer, and 2025's Hyper Light Breaker is a cooperative roguelike. Possessor(s) is a metroidvania or, as Heart Machine prefers to call it, a search-action game (which, honestly, is such a better term for the...
Earlier today, Nintendo made the unprecedented decision to delay prerelease orders for the Switch 2 in the US in order for the company to "assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions." The news follows the Trump Administration announcing its plan to implement steep and controversial tariffs across the globe, with nations such as Japan, Vietnam, China, Canada, Mexico, and the EU facing the worst of these trade penalties. But while Nintendo might be the first company...
A Minecraft Movie is now available in theaters, and while it's pulling in mixed reviews from critics, it seems to be a hit with both fans and younger viewers alike. Starring Jack Black, Jason Momoa, and Jennifer Coolidge, it's a fun romp that--while not very innovative--is full of laughs and over-the-top action the entire family can enjoy. Preorders are now open for A Minecraft Movie: Limited Edition 4K Steelbook, which is sure to become a hot commodity now that the film is in theaters. If...
Terrifier movies have been… well, terrifying fans for close to a decade now, ever since the original hit theaters in 2016. The horror franchise is now officially making the jump to the world of video games with Terrifier: The Artcade Game releasing for PS5, Switch, and PC on October 17. If you want something gruesome to play during Halloween and the spooky season, consider locking in your preorder ahead of its launch. Two versions are up for grabs--one of which is loaded with collectibles...