Contest: Win a Blu-ray copy of Arrow Video’s Scared Stiff

Is that horror movie in your pants, or are you just happy to see me? Attention ’80s kids: Enter our contest for a Blu-ray copy of Arrow Video’sScared Stiff! I probably don’t need to tell you why I love ’80s horror, but I will anyway — long story short, it’s the practical effects. Computer-generated stuff is cool and all, and provides a way to make things look really, really cool, but man there’s nothing like good old-fashioned prosthetics and makeup....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Benjamin Morris

Deadlight: Director’s Cut currently free on GOG.com

Tell me why I don’t like Mondays Super-cheery survival horror gameDeadlight: Director’s Cutis currently free to download on that bastion of cheap, good times for the PC, GOG.com. Tequila Works’ bleak, post-apocalyptic wanderer is only going to be available at the low, low price of nothing for the next 48 hours, or 45:52:06 (at time of writing) to be precise. Please don’t at me with pedantry. Released back in 2012,Deadlightsees players control a young man traveling across the West Coast in an effort to find his family, who have gone missing during a horrifying viral outbreak that has turned much of the population into chilling reanimated creatures known as “Shadows....

July 19, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · Rebecca Parker

Delay sees Spyro Reignited Trilogy back on the burner for a few months

They’re dragon it out a bit It was only yesterday that Activision proudly showed off somegreat looking footagefrom the upcomingSpyro Reignited Trilogy, but it looks like you;ll have to wait a little longer to check it out first hand. In a statement released on their official blog, developer Toys for Bobannounced that the retro collectionwill be shifting from its September release window to a new date of November 13. “We’re deeply committed to getting these games right,” said studio head Paul Yan....

July 19, 2025 · 1 min · 184 words · Aaron Beasley

EVE Online’s new focus is putting power in the players’ hands

New directions for New Eden The developers at CCP face a unique challenge withEVE Onlinethat other studios don’t necessarily face. Its players expect an incredibly deep and detailed experience, which means that evolving the game is particularly difficult. In the past, CCP accomplished this by holding the reins tight. Player freedom was a necessary sacrifice. Moving forward,EVE Onlinepilots will find that they’re going to have more options. That’s not a one-off change; that’s something that according to executive producer Andie Nordgren is a concerted effort from CCP — something that will hopefully define theEVE Onlineexperience from now on....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 908 words · Jacqueline Horton

Every (Japanese) GBA cartridge ever released for sale

eBay auction at nearly $6,000 Wouldn’t it be cool to own every Game Boy Advance cartridge ever? It’s still one of my favorite systems, and I’ve become obsessed with owning as many carts as possible these last few years. Trips to Japan have me bringing back mint boxes for my favorite titles to display proudly in my home, like art. I want to have a pile so big that I could Scrooge McDuck in them....

July 19, 2025 · 1 min · 158 words · Robert Jenkins

Expect some surprises in Ubisoft’s E3 line-up

Ubisoft joins all the other big game and console makers in hosting their annual E3 press conferencebeforethe expo starts this year. You don’t know how happy I am about that. The June 4 event is invite-only, and we’ll be there, but you can watch along at home with the streaming version, which will go live athttp://uplay.com/e3on the 4th. As always, Ubisoft’s E3 booth will house their big titles this year. Among them we’ll see:...

July 19, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Donna Osborne DDS

Fake PS5 Pro screenshots are fooling everyone

I don’t know if it’s the price, the lack of PS5 exclusives, or the vertical stand you have to pay extra for, but the marketing for thePS5 Proreally hasn’t been what fans needed to be convinced they should drop $700 on a new console. Nevertheless, some trolls are releasing fake images of either invisible or straight-up worse PS5 Pro improvements, and some of our best have already fallen for them....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 334 words · Jill Robles

Fastest Way to Get Credits (money) in Starfield

Credits are king inStarfield. From ammo to health packs, spaceships to sandwiches, you can buy anything your heart desires if you just have enough money. If you have social aspirations and want to take yourself from pauper to prince, then we have all the info you need on what to do to make those dreams come true. How to earn money fast in Starfield Here are some top tips when it comes to earning money quickly inStarfield....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 672 words · Johnathan Williams

Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) Bomb King location and Hunt guide

Tick, tick, boom Expanding your inventory is very useful inFinal Fantasy XVI. It means you can carry more precious consumables into battle. But to add some space, you’ll need to bag a Bomb King off the Hunt Board ofFinal Fantasy XVI. The Bomb King is a Notorious Mark, introduced in the side quest “Weird Science”. In order to expand your inventory spaces, you’ll need to get the details on the monster from the Hunt Board, set out in pursuit, and ultimately bring down the king of the Bombs....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Justin Mcgee

Fire Emblem’s Corrin coming to Smash Bros.

Something something another swordfighter Corrin, from the upcomingFire Emblem Fates, is joining the roster ofSuper Smash Bros.Now, before you freak out thatanotherswordfighter is joining the game, be aware that most of Corrin’s attacks don’t actually use his sword. Corrin turns into a dragon for most of his special moves. He also has a tipper, so take that, Marth! He can also be a she! Just like Robin and Wii Fit Trainer, both genders are available as costumes....

July 19, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · Sarah Anthony

Getting It Right: Rainbow Six 3

[Getting It Rightis a monthly series in which I take a look at the elements that make up a classic game. What were the key ingredients that set it apart and make it hold up to this day? Read on to find out.] Enlisting as a soldier is easy. Surviving is the hard part. Virtual soldiers have it pretty good, these days. Between infinite pistol clips and regenerating health, the modern virtual soldier doesn’t have much down time between firing off rounds....

July 19, 2025 · 10 min · 2074 words · Mary Cox

Grand Theft Auto passes 220 million units shipped in its lifetime

That’s a lot of reckless violence You may have already known this, but a lot of people have playedGrand Theft Auto. Like, a whole lot. Like, so many that the franchise is approaching the quarter-billion mark for sold-in units. Take-Two Interactive recently filed anSEC reportthat revealed more than 220 million units shipped for theGrand Theft Autoseries. More than 54 million of those can be attributed toGrand Theft Auto V, which has been wildly successful on all platforms....

July 19, 2025 · 1 min · 199 words · Allen Smith

Halo 5’s first story details emerge

Master Chief rides again [Update:Microsoft has commented on the listing, stating that it is “completely inaccurate and not provided by 343 or Microsoft.” A pre-order description forthe newHalogame(which may or may not beHalo 5) was spotted on the Microsoft Store, and it gives us a tiny glimpse into the sort of thing Master Chief will be dealing with on the Xbox One. It appears as if ol’ Johnny boy is in possession of a “mysterious” data chip, as he deals with a situation that involves the hunting of all sentient life in the galaxy....

July 19, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Brittany Frazier