Narita Boy launches a phantasmagoria of electro-action March 30

Greetings, Program Now this looks like something well worth keeping an eye out for. Team17 has announced that its mind-melting techno titleNarita Boywill be ready to invite you into its alien digital Eden on March 30, when the side-scrolling actioner launches on PS4, PC, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and the Game Pass service. Developed by Barcelona’s Studio Koba,Narita Boysees the titular hero battle their way through The Digital Kingdom, fighting off rogue code and other enemies on a quest to liberate the computerized realm and learn the secrets of its ultimate overseer – The Creator....

July 13, 2025 · 1 min · 181 words · Rebekah Mccoy

New Bandai Namco site teases mysterious new horror title

Don’t go in the house Bandai Namco Japan has opened a new teaser site,heralding the arrival of a mystery horror game, currently in development. The site gives little hint as to what this new title might be, merely featuring webcam-style footage of a typical suburban home and a grim-looking sky. Honestly, it’s pretty damn creepy, and a very eerie visual. There are little to be found in the way of clues, save for the web address word “Domas” and a date, August 30, which is no doubt when we’ll hear a bit more about the spooky looking new title....

July 13, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Brianna Drake

Next God of War has been pushed back to 2022

It looks to be cross-gen as well The next chapter in Sony Santa Monica Studios’God of Warseries has been delayed. Teased last year with “Ragnarok is coming” and a 2021 reveal, the studio is saying today that it has shifted plans to 2022. “We remain focused on delivering a top-quality game while maintaining the safety and wellbeing of our team, creative partners, and families,” reads thestudio’s statement. “With this in mind, we’ve made the decision to shift our release window to 2022....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 260 words · David Stone

Nintendo and Disney make magic together at the Magic Kingdom

I love me some Disneyland/Disney World and I love my Nintendo DS, so it’s nice to see that they’re playing well together in a new joint program called the Disney Magic Connection. Disney Magic Connection uses the handheld, wireless ability of the Nintendo DS to help visitors through the Magic Kingdom.Jim Hill Mediatalks about the ongoing testing of this program, which enables testers to find show schedules, parade routes, and their favorite rides and characters....

July 13, 2025 · 1 min · 195 words · Natalie Morgan

Nintendo thinking about a next-generation handheld

It should surprise nobody that Nintendo already has its eyes on future handheld systems, but it’s always fun to speculate when a company man confirms it. Shigeru Miyamoto is that man, who has said a thing for the Internet. Things! Internet! Videogames! “What we’re thinking about right now is probably going to be for a future generation of handheld,” said Miyamoto, sidestepping talk of any potential 3DS hardware revisions. “I really feel like I’m satisfied with the 3DS hardware as it is....

July 13, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · Christine Farmer

No Minerva’s Den or Protector Trials for BioShock 2 PC

2K Games has been quiet about the “Protector Trials” and “Minerva’s Den” add-ons forBioShock 2— namely, why they haven’t released for PC yet. Sadly, the truth of the matter is that they never will. Elizabeth Tobey, the senior manager for 2K’s interactive marketing branch, gave an update on the situation. “We will not be adding vending machine sounds into any version ofBioShock 2and we will not be adding playlists for the multiplayer DLC maps — we did look in to both options but due to technical and timing issues, these two fixes are not feasible,” she writes....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 253 words · Heather Mcdonald

Only Up! voluntarily removed from Steam, this time for good

Only Up!,the brutally difficult platformer that took Twitch by storm earlier this year, has been voluntarily removed fromSteamby its creator. Only Up!was created by SCKR Games, a studio consisting of just one person known as Indiesolodev. In afinal updateon Steam, they state that the game has been a source of stress over the past several months, and they now want to put the game behind them. Indiesolodev will take the time off to grow as a developer, and they shared plans for a new game in the works calledKith....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 246 words · Bob Allen

Orochium Shrine location and solution in Tears of the Kingdom (Totk)

The long and winding road Orochium is one of the more complex shrines inTears of the Kingdomthat we’ve come across. However, don’t be discouraged. The shrine is complex, but it remains fun with its excellent mix of puzzles and combat. Below, we’ll give you a step-by-step rundown of everything you need to do to complete Orochium Shrine. But first, let’s take a look at where this tricky shrine is located....

July 13, 2025 · 4 min · 704 words · Jillian Mcdonald

Overwatch director states that a new punishment update is coming

Is a tribunal in the cards? Punishment in online games has always been a sticky issue. The word “toxic” gets thrown around a lot, and there’s a whole can of worms when it comes to chat, but there’s a few obvious behaviors that everyone can agree on as warranting punishment. For instance, if someone loads into every ranked game they play, then state “I’m throwing this game,” walk up to the enemy team the entire match without firing back, then repeat it multiple times a day, that’s probably ban-worthy....

July 13, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Andrew Reeves

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Overdrive and more was live on our Twitch channel

[Update:Stream is over, you missed it.] I realize it is late, but that isn’t going to stop me from streamingPhantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Overdrivefor PS4 on ourTwitch channel.Battle Grounds Overdriveis the sexy PS4 version of the chibi beat ’em up spinoff of the fighting gamePhantom Breaker.The game was just recently released for $14.99 on PSN. Ourreview of the original release on Xbox 360from a couple of years ago gave it a good score, so hopefully it’s fun....

July 13, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Janice Hall

PlayStation Network is having an ‘everything goes!’ flash sale

Cheap PS4, PS3, PSP, and Vita games The PlayStation Network is having one of its patentedflash sales. Everything must go! Why, you may save 70% on…Battleborne Digital Deluxe($22.49) or, uh, 81% offThe Peanuts Movie: Snoopy’s Grand Adventure($9.49).Handball 17(PS4) for only 15 bucks? Man, the “sort by price” option is not selling this. Okay, okay.Persona 4 Goldenfor $9 on Vita is a steal. Same withCatherine(PS3) at $5.The Evil Withinis only $6, that’s pretty good!...

July 13, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · James Calhoun

Rumour: Data-mined BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle beta reveals DLC roster

Character spoilers, I guess? Over the weekend, players got a chance to get their mitts on Arc System Works’ upcoming crossover fighterBlazBlue: Cross Tag Battleduring a open beta. Of course, wily hackers have managed to mine the beta for info, seemingly unveiling the game’s DLC roster. Cutting Room FlooradminEhmtweeted out their findings once they got into the game’s code, discovering a series of initials that correspond to character brands and names....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 223 words · Todd Mcdonald

Should you destroy the ruins or sever the Adra in Avowed? (Shadows of the Past quest)

DuringAvowed’s‘Shadows of the Past’ main quest, you’ll explore some ruins, pass three trials, and emerge victorious, learning a little more about your journey to reach the Garden. As you leave, however, you’ll speak with Ryngrim and Lodwyn and are left with a tough choice: side with Lodwyn and destroy the ruins, or side with Ryngrim and sever the Adra putting an end to the Dreamscourge once and for all. Here are the consequences and rewards if youdestroy the ruins or sever the Adra in Avowed....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 990 words · Christian Kim