Another adorable Mini Ninjas trailer appears

I’ll be perfectly honest, my interest inMini Ninjasextends only as far as thetrailerswhich have been released for it. The game itself does not particularly appeal, especially in light ofBurch and Davis’ experiencewith it at E3. But damn it if these videos aren’t as cute as a bunch of bunnies hugging a big ol’ bear. This time, we’re given the backstory on Kunoichi, a spear-weilding ninja who keeps her distance. Watch as she slices, dices and juliennes while the ninja master laments her disappearance....

August 5, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · James King

Axiom Verge gets randomizer mode in new PC update

Now available in beta Here’s fun.Axiom Verge, the beloved metroidvania from indie developer Thomas Happ has received a brand new update, some six years after the game’s initial launch. The update offers PC players a new randomizer option, allowing even the most hardened fans the opportunity to explore the alien world of Sudra like never before. The new mode has come about thanks to the dedication of modder “Pozzum,” who created the randomizer as an unofficial add-on to the 2015 adventure....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Bruce Smith

Base building returns in Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes

Possibly accessible from mobile devices The Mother Base feature inMetal Gear Solid: Peace Walkerwas what kept me playing for as long as I did, even as someone who admittedly isn’t all that into the series. (I tried!) That strangely engrossing gameplay will be returning forMetal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes, reports Eurogamer. Speaking at the Eurogamer Expo, designer Hideo Kojima stated that “The concept of developing weapons at your base is a very cool idea, and something that could be popular....

August 5, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · Sergio Lewis

Best Warzone Reclaimer 18 loadout

If you want to down enemies fast or finish off opponents that you’ve already knocked down, a shotgun can be a great option. That’s why I’ve put together the bestWarzoneReclaimer 18 loadout, with all the attachments you need. Added as part of theWarzoneSeason 4 Reloadedpatch, the Reclaimer 18 is based on the SPAS-12 from olderCall of Dutytitles, and is designed for close-quarters combat. Unlike many of those who run theReclaimer 18 in MW3, Warzone players will use it not as a primary weapon, but rather as a secondary support option alongside a sniper rifle or an assault rifle....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 290 words · Cindy Keller

Bungie releases Darkness trailer, reminds us to save some money for Xbox Live

Witness the new trailer for “Darkness,” which will be part of that newHalo 3map pack some of you have been waiting for. Bungie is banking on thisWoWinspired sneak peek of the upcoming Legendary Maps (Avalanche, Ghost Town, and Blackout) to pry you away from those marathon (get it?)Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfarematches that have taken center stage in recent weeks.As one might imagine, Bungie’s not having any of that, and are looking to reclaim that lost turf....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Richard Martinez

Caffeine teases a creepy space adventure about coffee

One-man developer working on atmospheric horror game This is the latest teaser for an in-development space horror/adventure game,Caffeine, which will put the player into the role of a young boy who awakes on a seemingly abandoned “caffeine mining station.” If that idea strikes you as a little bit silly too, pay close attention to the video, as there are other attempts to embed comedy in the environment, enough to make me wonder what the ratio of scary to funny might be with this one....

August 5, 2025 · 1 min · 149 words · Elizabeth Marquez

Cat Tree Catastrophe quest walkthrough in Disney Dreamlight Valley

It’s finally time to recruit the Cheshire Cat to ourDisney Dreamlight Valleyvillages. After weeks of watching him trash Remy’s restaurant, confuse Scrooge McDuck, and trail paw prints around the world’s realms, we’re now officially inviting him to our village during the Cat Tree Catastrophe quest. Table of contents How to start the Cheshire Cat’s Cat Tree Catastrophe quest Before you may begin this quest, make sure you meet the following requirements:...

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Kari Marshall

CCP permanently bans players that vandalized monument in Iceland

Goonswarm’s a bit smaller now Remember thatEVE Onlinemonumentthat CCP gave to the city of Reykjavik? Yeah, that’s been defaced already. Shortly after Fanfest ended, some players placed a Goonswarm sticker on the monument and scratched out a player’s name. They’re going to pay the price, though — maybe something that’s more valuable to them than money. The three people that were involved in the vandalism have been permanently banned fromEVE Online....

August 5, 2025 · 1 min · 181 words · Joshua Barnes

Classic Metal Gear titles now available on PC via GOG.com

What’s in the boooox? [Update:Well, that took all of 10 minutes. Shortly after the Konami teaser,GOG.com announcedthatMetal Gear,Metal Gear Solid,Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance, andKonami Collector’s Seriesare all now available to purchasefrom the GOG.com website.] Konami has posteda teasing tweetthis morning, which simply features an emoji of a cardboard box and an “at” for classic PC game publishers Good Old Games.com (GOG). So, what’s it all about? Well, when it comes to gaming and cardboard boxes, most people’s minds will drift to the Tactical Espionage Action of theMetal Gearseries....

August 5, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Andre Williams

Dwarf Fortress Adventure Mode is now playable on Steam

One of the most popular and emblematic indie games of all time,Dwarf Fortress, took its timecoming out on Steam. Its Steam release included afancy new GUI, but no single-dwarf Adventure Mode, which was a shame. Thankfully, that’s all changing right now. Indeed, Adventure Mode is now out! More specifically,Dwarf Fortress‘s long-anticipated Adventure Mode isnow available on Steamin its beta form, allowing anyone intrigued by the prospect to give it a fair shake....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Noah Werner

EA College Football 25 teaser declares for a May reveal

It’s been over ten years since the release of EA Sports’NCAA Football 14. The college football fanbase has beenrabid for its reintroductionfor years. They’ll get their first look at the series’ evolution soon. The officialEA Sports College FootballX accountupdated its profile today to reveal the franchise’s new logo. Alongside that, we also got aCollege Football 25teaser trailer that announced the game would be fully revealed in May. Yeah, It’s really happening!...

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 237 words · Robert Joseph

EA officially unveils NBA Elite 11 as a ‘whole new game’

EA Sports has officially announced the rebranding of its long-running basketball franchise toNBA Elite. The previous name,NBA Live, had been around for 16 years — the series debuted withNBA Live 95on the Genesis/SNES. Last week, the newsleaked outthanks to a preview ofNBA Elite 11in the July issue ofOfficial Xbox Magazine, but the press release from EA offers some details for those who don’t want to buy the mag (or look up scans on the Internet)....

August 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1102 words · Belinda Spencer

Elden Ring wins big at the 2022 Golden Joystick Awards

Five gongs for The Lands Between Last night saw the arguable start of awards season, with the return of the annual Golden Joystick Awards, an institution that has now run for some four decades. Presented by GamesRadar, the 2022 edition of the veteran UK ceremony saw almost three million votes cast by the gaming public, hoping to shine a spotlight on the many titles that have entertained them over the past 12 months....

August 5, 2025 · 1 min · 191 words · Crystal Rivera