Challenge mode also incoming Hyrule Warriorsis already out in Japan, though we have about a month left to go here in North America. Drat. An early update for the game scheduled to go live in Japan on September 1 will add a Challenge mode, the ability to swap the background music, and bug fixes. Also, that gloriousThe Legend of Zeldathrowback sword and shield. So goofy, so good. Struggling to think of games I’m more eager to get my hands on this year....

‘Which way did he go, which way did he go? When there’s a “bank error” in your favor in games, you take it! AI glitches are an interesting phenomenon, as they can be silly or game-breaking at the drop of a hat. But in this case, I’ll allow it. It may even be thematic! After all, Guardians are just machines. Redditor Rubyllite99managed to elude death through a very simple strategy: the Bugs Bunny method....

Nice moves Virtual reality is a gaming technology that’s very much still in its comparative infancy. There’s amazing potential for immersive multiplayer experiences, but they’re hamstrung by a small install base. The problem is compounded when you consider that users are divided across three platforms. Ubisoft is taking steps to solve that latter issue. Ubisoft announced this weekthat it’s making all of its multiplayer VR titles compatible with cross-platform play. Moving forward, players on PSVR, Oculus Rift, and HTC Vive will be able to play Ubisoft’s multiplayer games together....

Face, off! Crytek hasn’t been doing so hot critically lately, with the recent releases ofRyseandWarface. I would have completely forgotten that the latter game had existed if it weren’t for the ridiculous name, which immediately fills my head with John Woo-related imagery. It turns out that Microsoft isn’t so keen on it, because it’s being discontinued entirely on the Xbox 360 after less than a year. While there was confusion abound when the announcement was first heard with blame placed on Crytek, the developer has since responded that Microsoft was actually the one who wanted to phase it out....

Aerith* The Aerith NPC has been located in the Dalaran area inWorld of Warcraftfor some time, but based on the latestLegionexpansion alpha build, she now has a little buddy to accompany her. The Blizzard team has tons of nods like this, but it’s always interesting to see another gaming homage included. For those who haven’t seen it yet,I took the new Demon Hunter class for a test driverecently, which you can watch below....

Oh my gold! I have no idea what’s going on in this trailer for the recently released, Japanese and PS Vita only,Valhalla Knights 3 Gold, but I have to say I’m mildly entertained. Well more entertained than I was when I reviewed the originalValhalla Knights 3last year that is. Seriously though, I don’t even know how to properly describe what seems to be a parody of an American cooking show infomercial....

Even though it sort of exists there Microsoft is finally bringing its Xbox Game Pass service to PC. Sort of soft launched lastyear with “Xbox Play Anywhere”titles, Microsoft has detailed a full outline for what Game Pass will be offering PC players in the near future. In addition to a rotating selection of over 100 games (many of which will be playable on Xbox One), Microsoft will be dumping the UWA (Universal Windows App) requirement and supporting Win32 applications....

Wow With multiple publishers pulling out of the E3 show floor proper andholding their own events, it makes sense that Nintendo would ramp down even more than it has in recent years. But this ramp is basically a nub at this point. Nintendo has re-iterated that yes, the newZeldais basically the only thing it’s showing at E3, even going so far as to stream it all day,which you can watch hereon June 14 at 9AM PT....

There are a grand total of 90 Dungeons currently withinFinal Fantasy XIV, with the vast majority of them being from the A Realm Reborn base game. Most of these dungeons are hugely enjoyable, with little to complain about, but some of them stand out more than others. I’ve logged almost 7,000 hours playingFinal Fantasy XIVover the last three years and a huge proportion of that time has been spent running dungeons....

Updated June 24, 2025 Added a new code! Fight various foes with your favorite anime heroes by your side! The more enemies you defeat inAnime Ascensions Simulator, the more Gems you’ll earn, meaning you’ll get to summon even more champions into your team. Some opponents will be more challenging to defeat, and you may need extra help. Anime Ascension Simulatorcodes are the best way to get Luck, Strength, and Gem Potions, as well as many other useful freebies that will help you inflict more damage....

A hatchet to match your golden gun While everyone patiently waits forRed Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar has taken to slowly revealing exclusive in-game items through its other blockbuster property,Grand Theft Auto. Late last year,GTA Onlineplayers had a chance to unlockJohn Marston’s golden revolverby completing a treasure hunt (this event is still available, by the way). It seems as if Rockstar’s gearing up for round two. Although not officially announced yet, savvy players have sifted through the files for the recent “After Hours” update to find that there’s anotherRed Deadcrossover happening soon enough....

That means it’s ‘okay’ I’ve spoken about it quite a bit in the past, but for those who don’t know — I love hip hop. Ever since I found my first Busta Rhymes mixtape on my playground at a young age, I was mesmerized by the genre. Naturally, I had to try out Snoop Dogg’s new Call of Duty multiplayer voice pack DLC. I’m part of the problem. Yep, this is pretty simple here — you can grab a voiceover pack that turns the announcer into Snoop Dogg....

Bayonetta does Shibuya. It doesn’t roll of the tongue as well asDebbie Does Dallasdoes, but Shibuya is definitely more hip than Dallas is, so we’ll let it slide. Actually, she ‘did’ Shinjuku too. She gets around Tokyo. At both the JR Shibuya and Shinjuku stations, different large posters of a live Bayonetta are posted. Her body is covered in cleverly placed handbills that can be removed. These bills are placed strategically so that her naughty bits are concealed....