An icon returns This week is a very special one for the retro purveyors over at Hamster Corp, this week sees the publisher hit 300 consecutive weeks of console releases, having rolled out almost six years’ worth of golden oldies to itsrecord-breaking Arcade Archives range. And, befitting the importance of the occasion, the publisher is taking it right back to the 1970s, with a rerelease of Namco’s first major smash hit, Galaxian....

A month after launch,Assassin’s Creed: Shadowsis just beginning. Upcoming postgame quests promise deeper stories, from side character origins to Yasuke and Naoe’s journey. However, as the past expands, the modern-day timeline grows more distant, leaving many wondering how it will fit into future installments. WhenAssassin’s Creed: Shadowswas first released, the absence of a strong modern-day timeline quickly became a point of discussion. Players voiced their concerns that the game’s focus had shifted too far into the past, leaving the present narrative largely unexplored....

No Spain, no gain I can’t say I was particularly sold onMarch of the Eagles— Paradox Development Studio’s latest grand strategy endeavor — after playing with the beta build I received a couple of months ago. At first I thought I might rather like the stronger focus on war and its clearly defined goals, the things that set it apart from titles likeEuropa UniversalisorCrusader Kings II,but I quickly started to miss the depth and complexity, and feared that warfare alone would not be able to hold my interest....

A new “update” for thePC version ofBorderlandsis now available via the game’sofficial Web site, as well as digital distributorslike Steam. Update 1.21 brings about a few changes, most importantly stability and ease for online play. According to the patch notes, “multiplayer connectivity has been improved; users should no longer be required to forward ports to host or join multiplayer games.” But, wait, that’s not all midget-grinders: the update also cures update 1....

Wasn’t sure we’d get one The multiplayer beta forCall of Duty: WWIIhas come and gone on consoles. Next up? PC! Sledgehammer will run an open multiplayer beta on Steam from September 29 through October 2. The studio says this is meant to be a stress test and a way to “fine-tune and optimize the PC experience for November.” They’ve also posted the minimum system specs for the beta: Keep in mind, these specs won’t necessarily be the same in the full game....

In reverse chronological order Almost a year ago,Capcom told investorsthat it wanted to continue the trend of putting out old titles on newer platforms. Last November, it seemed as if are-release ofResident Evil 6was definitely in the works — a move that would be consistent with its aforesaid strategy. But, it looks as if the plans are significantly more ambitious. We’ve just learned that Capcom will re-releaseResident Evil 4,5, and6this year on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One....

June 2 The time has come to really get the in-depth info we wanted onDeath StrandingPC. After weeks of teasing, the curtain has been pulled back and we finally have a June 2 release date forSteamandthe Epic Games Store. Kojima Productions confirms that the game will arrive in a “new photo mode,” as well as a high framerate and ultra-wide monitor support. Kojima being Kojima, he also couldn’t resist bringing in some sort of crossover event into the game, and the Stream release gave him the excuse he needed for aHalf-Lifepromotion....

WhileDestiny 2’snewest modes tend to be a huge focusfor many people, that doesn’t mean old modes don’t give some great loot. Older raids like the Vault of Glass, Crota’s End, and King’s Fall all give great weapons outside their bonus exotic drop for defeating the final raid boss. One such mode that’s become a fan-favorite came with the 30th Anniversary Pack not too long ago. Here’s the full drop table for the Dares of Eternity co-op mode inDestiny 2, including all weapons and armor....

If there was one thing I can remember clearly about the war, it’s how much I hate werewolves! Some people will tell you that Hitler was the greatest threat to freedom and liberty in the 20th century, but I disagree; the greatest threat to freedom, liberty, and people not wanting to be werewolves, wasDEFINITELYWerewolf Hitler. There arethosewho would tell you that the Holocaust didn’t happen, and that’s just wrong. Millions of innocent people were turned into howling beasts only out for flesh (and occasionally forlovin’) in Hitler’s mad scheme for world domination....

Reminder time: as of today, the demo forSkate 3is available via PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE. It’s got single-player for those of you — much like me — who passed on the last game, multiplayer for people wanting to mess around, and perhaps best of all, Jason Lee in short shorts. I’m not making that last one up. Honest! It’s hard for me to get into the series as a mere casual observer of skateboarding games, but I respect anyone who likes theSkatefranchise....

Dungeon Keeperis one of the best computer games that ever came out of Britain, and one of Bullfrog’s finest accomplishments. However, there was once a time when Electronic Arts was just as evil as Activision, and Bullfrog was consumed by the darkness, never to return.Dungeon Keeperwent with it. However, following news that EA might be reviving some classic Bullfrog titles, it’s come to light thatDungeon Keeperhas receivedtwo brand new trademarks....

Adorable obliteration Enter the Gungeonis a title I’ve been keeping an eye on. Any game that name checksBinding of IsaacandNuclear Throneis going to pique my interest, butGungeonhas enough of its own style to step out of the shadow of its inspirations and stand on its own. WhileIsaacis a stomach turning black comedy, andNuclear Thronealternates between absurdity and melancholy,Gungeonis just… goofy. In a good way. Gotta respect a game that knows what it’s about....

Doctor Moon! Sony showed off a brief trailer for Impulse Gear’sFarpoint, a PlayStation VR game set on a Mars-looking red planet with an astronaut unwittingly stumbling on a drone, some kind of shipwreck, and a huge gross alien dirt spider. Doctor Tyson and Doctor Moon — great name — are yelling over the walkie to “Pilgrim.” He has a space rifle with 10 bullets. You know as much as I do!...