New details, full intro revealed for Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward

New jobs will start at level 30 Square Enix recently had a blowout of information forFinal Fantasy XIV‘sHeavenswardexpansion. For starters, the game will launch on June 23 (June 19 for early access), as we previously knew. But at some point later, post-launch, the Alexander raid will open, followed by a Savage mode, a new currency, and a new PVP area. New loot systems are in, to help raid parties who want more options for quicker rolling on trash loot....

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · 219 words · Michael Baldwin

New Devil May Cry 5 demo slated for PS4 and Xbox One

Capcom is pulling the trigger on February 7 Just like that, theXbox One-only demo ofDevil May Cry 5has vanished. If you managed to grab the playable sneak peek, you’re all set — you can continue playing to your devilish heart’s content. While new players won’t be able to download the demo, Capcom is prepping a follow-up for February 7. Better yet: this next demo will be accessible on PS4 and Xbox One....

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · 337 words · Pamela Berry

New Path of Exile league is Trial of the Ancestors

ExileCon isn’tall aboutPath of Exile 2. In fact, the new league for the first game has been revealed asPath of Exile: Trial of the Ancestors,and it will launch on August 18. The currentPoEleague, Crucible, has gone a little longer than usual due to the timing ofExileCon. Trial of the Ancestors will feature a new league mechanic where you create a team to enter gladiator-style battles in a tournament setting. Like mostPoEleagues, a plethora of new content will also launch with the new league....

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · 273 words · Leslie Rhodes

No Man’s Sky’s PC debut probably won’t be a midnight release

They’re ‘still working on it’ [Update:Steamhas locked in a timeit seems — August 12, 1PM ET.] No more hype train —No Man’s Skyis out, and you’re able to read a ton ofimpressions piecesand watch as many videos as you want on it to form your own educated opinion. On PS4, at least. Yep, the PC versionis still delayed to August 12, which, according to Hello Games’ Sean Murray on a Reddit AMA, is likely not going to make a midnight release....

May 21, 2025 · 1 min · 144 words · Robert Dominguez DVM

Nuna and Fox have another Never Alone adventure in them

Foxtales, Woo-oo! Last winter, Upper One Games introduced audiences to a piece of Iñupiat folklore throughNever Alone. It told the tale of Nuna and her pet fox as they attempted to find the source of a relentless blizzard and stop it. Flawed as the game undeniably was at times, it served as an incredible means of teaching in an engaging way. While the publisher has intentions of creating more titles in this vein, Nuna and Fox’s story isn’t done quite yet....

May 21, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Christy Hanson

Paid Skyrim mods on Steam are no more, Valve to issue refunds

‘…it’s clear we didn’t understand exactly what we were doing’ Earlier today, Bethesdatried to justifyits decision to let people charge money forThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrimmods on Steam, but it was just the latest in a string of failed attempts atdamage control. Now there’s word from Valve that the plan as we know it has been abandoned. “We’re going to remove the payment feature from the Skyrim workshop,” said Valve. “For anyone who spent money on a mod, we’ll be refunding you the complete amount....

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · Gina Grant

PlanetSide 2 is getting just a bit bigger with a brand new continent

Countryside view Coming round to nearly the sixth anniversary of its launch,PlanetSide 2is set to receive some brand new content in the form of an entire continent (that’s right: not just some islands). Announced via Twitter today,PlanetSide 2’snext continent will be called “Oshur”. Longtime fans will know that this has actually been a part ofPlanetside’slore since launch, but is only now getting realized as a traversable land mass. You can check out the quick teaser below which shows a work-in-progress build of the map....

May 21, 2025 · 1 min · 191 words · Troy Hurst

PlayStation 4 sells over one million units in 24 hours

Best start in PlayStation history Today Sony announced that the PlayStation 4 has sold over one million units within its first 24 hours in North America, making it the company’s most successful console launch to date. Atweetfrom Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida confirmed that the number is actual sold through consoles and not just shipped to store. Congrats Sony. The PlayStation 4 launched in the United States and Canada on November 15....

May 21, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Dennis Turner

Promo materials point to return of XCOM shooter

The black goo is back 2K Games’XCOMfirst-person shooter recently found its wayback in the newsafter the publisherwas found removingthe title’s official website and years-old videos. It’s not entirely clear what’s happened to this game or what state it’s in currently, but based on promotional materials sent to Video Gamer, it’s plausible we’ll find out shortly. As detailed in the outlet’s video, signs are pointing towardXCOMand/or the rumored revamp of the project namedThe Bureau....

May 21, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Shawn Parker

PS Vita firmware update 1.61 released

People wonder why I make fun of Sony’s firmware updates all the time. Well, thePS Vitais only just officially launching in the United States tomorrow, and we’re already up forupdate 1.61. Start as you mean to go on, right Sony? To be fair, we’ve not yet entered the “minor stability fixes” series of updates with the Vita yet, so the new firmware actually makessomenoticeable changes. Here’s what you’ll be getting in exchange for your time:...

May 21, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Richard Cole

PSA: There’s actually a subtle enemy health bar in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

WhileKingdom Come: Deliverance 2bombards you with a wealth of information during its tutorial, a few features still fly under the radar. A perfect example is the enemy’s health bar — a seemingly basic mechanic you’d expect to be front and center, yet it’s actually cleverly concealed. I didn’t even know that such a thing existed until Reddit userAdministrativeGain77pointed it out. You’ll see it just beside Henry’s health, displayed as a purple bar during combat (the same place you see your horse’s stamina)....

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · David Rush

PSN Day 1 Digital initiative includes Dishonored and more

Plus Assassin’s Creed III and NFS: Most Wanted PSN Day 1 Digital is exactly what it sounds like, and it’s something that should have happened a while ago, but I’m nonetheless glad to see it fully realized. Starting October 2 withResident Evil 6andNBA 2K13, select PlayStation 3 titles will be available for purchase digitally on the same day retail copies go on sale. Lastly,007: Legendswill be 10 percent off if you purchase it during its first week as a Plus member....

May 21, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Micheal Vargas

Record breaking NES games sells for $41,300

Jeeeesus. That right there, my friends, is a person getting very rich off of a purchase she made 20 years ago and forgot about. Seller vals2girlz just sold a completely factory sealed, mint condition, NTSC version ofStadium Eventsfor $41,300. Yea, you read that right. That makes this game the most expensive NES cartridge ever purchased by $21,200, beating outJJ Hendricks’ sale ofNintendo Campus Challengefor $20,100. The auction ended last night with 115 bids....

May 21, 2025 · 1 min · 193 words · Jesse Reynolds