HoYoverse showcaseda new trailerforGenshin Impactat Gamescom, in which itconfirmed the locations, dates, and ticketing info for its upcoming Genshin Concert Tour. The locations and dates for the 2023 Genshin Concert Tour are: How do I get tickets for Genshin Concert 2023? Ticket sales begin starting August 24-25 for locations in the US, with other locations opening sales at different times. You can buy tickets when they become available by visiting theofficial website....

Taking a glance at the sky islands inTears of the Kingdom, you might have noticed a massive storm that’s looming over the bottom right section of Hyrule. Perhaps you’ve made your way over to that section in the map, only to discover that there are islands hidden in the clouds. Navigating said islands is a dangerous task due to the fact that Link can’t see 10 feet in front of him....

Here’s a pretty good look at Aionios So far what we’ve seen ofXenoblade Chronicles 3’slocations look on point, and this week Nintendo is showing off more of the world of Aionios. Shared by way ofNintendo’s YouTube account(and Twitter), at least one zone has the classicXenobladelook and feel of a lush water-filled environment (similar to Gaur Plain), and “Aionios” itself is most definitely appropriate nomenclature for aXenobladeuniverse. As a reminder, Nintendo describes Aionios as “the rich world where you’ll begin your journey to end the cycle of violence between two opposing nations inXenoblade Chronicles 3....

A Halo 2 specific Master Chief? Hmm … New York Toy Fair took place last week, and the officialHaloTwitter showed off some of the upcoming toys we can expect. Highlights include Master Chief wearing thecloak from theHalo 5teaser, anelectronic Mantiswith wireless controller, a MegaBloksUNSC Elephant Troop Carrier, and light upCortana chip keychain. Then there’s the huge lookingKotobukiya Mast Chiefstatue,18″ scale figure Master Chief,MegaBloks Scarab, and the biggest eye raiser, aMcFarlaneHalo 2Master Chief....

Don’t get pooped on in this week’s kusoge While the phenomenon of appreciating bad games exists everywhere in the world, perhaps no player base is as conscious of it as those in Japan. Unlike us, they have a very concise word for describing terrible games: kusoge. That’s “kuso,” meaning crap, and “ge,” as in geemu or game. Crap game, see? Perhaps the most infamous, and sometimes believed to be the original recipient of that title, is the Famicom/NES port ofSpelunker....

Silver Dollar Games rides again Yesterday, some Xbox fans were shocked to spot a message on the Xbox Marketplace that suggested that Microsoft was getting set to close down every element of the Xbox 360 Marketplace, from its massive game DLC library, to its demos, avatars, wallpapers, and other aesthetic content. “We will be closing the Xbox 360 Marketplace over the next year,” read the Marketplace support page,as spotted by Reddit user Gpro2005, “We encourage you to purchase any 360 games or DLC by May 2023....

It ‘shook up the market’ Capcom has a lot to celebrate this week, as the publisher’s financials and are in and things look good. They’ve noted “six consecutive years of [growth,” and their operating income is up by 13.1% at the end of this fiscal year (the end of March, 2019). In terms of specifics, Capcom callsResident Evil 2andDevil May Cry 5“great successes,” specifically noting their popularity in the west, and really drives it home how wellMonster Hunter: Worldcontinues to do for them....

And more on Kadokawa Games’ Sony-exclusive SRPG At a Sony Japan press conference earlier this month, Kadokawa Games, known recently for its publishing efforts on Grasshopper titlesLollipop ChainsawandKiller is Dead, announcedNatural Doctrinefor PS3, PS Vita, and PS4. In the latestWeekly Famitsu, Kadokawa president Yoshimi Yasuda noted, “the need to create and nurture a flagship title” and “the need to build a team that has all the collected know-how needed to help the company set and meet their loftier goals....

Planned to arrive in 2015 Independent developerCarnivore Studiohas announced they are working on a game bound for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita next year. According to details provided by Pocket Gamer, the title will feature stealth-based gameplay as players explore an island filled with otherworldly creatures drawn from Japanese myth in search of a rare book. The art looks pretty cool, and I enjoy the idea of stealth being the only recourse (as the player is reported to have no weapons, though some sorcery will be afoot), as it seems all too often the case in stealth games today that sneaking can be an afterthought for the player....

If your love of video games crosses over with a love ofLEGOsets in the venn diagram of life, I’ve got good news. Not only are there moreAnimal Crossingsets arriving in January 2025, but the previously teasedMario Kartsets have finally been revealed. Revealed during Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, there are a total of sixMario Kartsets and threeAnimal Crossingsets due to be released on July 30, 2025, so it’s shaping up to be a great start to next year....

The party don’t start ’till Nep walks in There are a lot of unanswered questions pertaining to the next generation of gaming platforms, but we can finally put one of the most important, crucial inquiries to rest. Yes, Nep-Nep will be making an appearance in some fashion on next-gen consoles. Compile Hearthas announcedthat it plans to reveal a “new development” in theHyperdimension Neptuniaseries tomorrow, August 19. Incidentally, this date represents the tenth anniversary of the franchise, which began with the release of original JRPGHyperdimension Neptuniaand has gone on to spawn several sequels and spin-offs, alongside a catalogue of cute memes....

And you can make a bank with them WhenNintendo Labowas announced, my main concern was how costly replacement parts were going to be. While I would be pretty careful with anything I’m using, kids aren’t known for their restraint. Imagine dropping $80 on that robot kit and your kid breaks the damn thing in a day. That is likely to be a common scenario. Thankfully, individual kits will be available for your specific needs and the prices aren’t crazy!...

We could probably use a ‘game about giving’ right now FlowerandJourneycreator thatgamecompany’snext projectis several years into production now and, as you might’ve heard,it’s due out this year. Somehow, I missed that tidbit originally. Maybe you did too. So let this serve as a reminder that 2017 is shaping up to be another wonderful year in games. The company ishiring for several positions, and while the listings don’t necessarily give away anything wild or unexpected about the self-published multiplatform title, there are hints of what’s ahead....