Serious discerning man [Photoshop byCJ Melendez] We’ve hada few goofsat the expense ofValve’s newly announced controller, but that doesn’t mean we’re not willing to give it a fair shake. On one end, it’s easy to take one look at it and say “No analog sticks? Ow my butt!” On the other end, Valve’s understanding of its audience and history of quality products instills a confidence that’s hard to shake. Ultimately, a controller isn’t something you can assess by looks or by reputation....

Can be purchased with Bat-credit cards Telltale Games’ take on theBatmanuniverse is coming to Nintendo Switch next week, with Season One of the interactive story-telling experience being released in both the eShop and the real shop. The“Children of Arkham”arc was a five chapter story involving a whole new take on the Batman universe, in which Bruce is forced to face the sins of the father, quite literally. It received a fairly positive response, with critics praising its unique take on the DC Comic’s superstars....

Sure, why not What genre or style of game hasn’t been mashed up withTetrisyet? What about monster hunting role-playing? Let me check the list… nope! Doesn’t look like it! You’re clear to go! The latestTetrisvariant isTetris Monsters, an iOS game that, as its name implies, will require you to clear lines to execute attacks during battle. From the trailer, it appears that the more lines you clear at a time, the greater the attack combo....

Will possibly air this fall Super fighting robot….Mega Man! Or something. I don’t think his new cartoon is going to be that campy (or will it?). According to the Licensing Source Book Europe, a trade show publication for vendors, the upcoming and fully confirmedMega Mancartoon is still on the way, and there’s a few new developments in tow. Apparently the show has been re-titled asMega Man: Fully Charged, and will air on Cartoon Network during the fall (conflicting with previous news of Disney XD)....

I hope you like Terran Yesterday was some of the most intenseStarCraft IIplay that I have ever seen. First of all, if you missed it, you should watch the recording onRed Bull’s site.Secondly, the rest of this post does contain spoilers so stop reading if you need to get caught up! HOLY COW those Scarlett matches! Scarlett against PartinG waseasilythe best thing to happen yesterday. Both players were playing so well, and so many kudos to PartinG for his execution while his back was against the wall, even if he did go down in the end....

It’s Father’s Day! Instead of giving your dad a “funny” card or a(nother) tie this year, how about hanging out with him and playing some videogames? Better yet, instead of sitting on the couch arguing about politics or watching the basketball finals (those are still on, right?), why don’t you both discuss who you think are the best videogame dads of all time? And what a coincidence, I happen to have one of those lists right here to help you get started!...

Best Buy spills the beans again Well, that was fast. Not a full day afterit was leaked, Platinum Games has been confirmed as the developer behind the gorgeously cel-shadedTransformers: Devastationthanks to a premature Best Buy listing. As well as confirming the developer, the listing also revealed a few other interesting tidbits including some gameplay details and casting. I’m glad to hear there will be vehicle-to-robot transformations on the fly during combat, it seems like a uniquely Transformers experience to run someone over mid-combo....

More at E3 Much to Ubisoft’s credit, they’ve been going full hog with several of its multiplayer games. Rainbow Six Siege(2015),Division(2016) andFor Honor(2017) have been getting a ton of updates both of the paid and free variety, and each team has taken in the input of fans to help shape the evolution of their projects. Ubisoft Montreal went out of their way this week to showcase all of the updates For Honor has gotten in particular to date, as well as teasing an upcoming E3 announcement that will detail the future of the game and…a potential new fighter?...

Cute magical heroine, naturally. WayForward, publishers of theShantaeseries, have picked up 2015’s Steam releaseMystik Bellefor release on PS4 and Xbox One in October. The game, which combines action-platforming with point-and-click style inventory elements, was developed by Last Dimension in 2015.Mystik Bellewas inspired by Codemasters’ home computer adventures from the early ’90s, such asDizzyandSlightly Magic(incidentally the last game I ever bought for the Spectrum). It tells the tale of an amateur witch, Belle MacFae, who must overcome a horde of ghosts n’ goblins who are running rampant through her school, armed with only her shaky magical skills....

Late Thursday night, the officialPokémonTwitter account sent out this tweet: 🚨 New Pokémon Discovered! 🚨 Head this way for the latest on our Galar research, Trainers:https://t.co/lV2QujX0I3#PokemonSwordShieldpic.twitter.com/FaXKTw3AWW — Pokémon (@Pokemon)July 13, 2025 Not exactly the most unusual bit of social media advertising.SwordandShieldare just a few weeks away and The Pokémon Company and Nintendo haven’t been gun-shy as of late when it comes torevealing new pokémon. However, when you click the link, it takes you to the regularPokémon SwordandShieldwebsite....

TheWWE 2K24DLC release schedule is packed, with players getting something new for the game almost monthly for most of 2024. Publisher 2K always ensures there’s a decent lineup of post-launch content for the annualWWE 2Kreleases. They give you something to look forward to outside of the core gameplay and help mix up tired old modes with new characters, allowing you to recreate your favorite WWE moments. This year is no different, andWWE 2K24has a schedule of DLC that will take you through to Christmas 2024....

Call of Dutyheading to Xbox Games Pass once felt like a sure thing after Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard in a landmark deal. However, a recent report puts those hopes in question. In February, Xbox head Phil Spencerexpressed interestin bringingCall of Dutyto Game Pass.Diablo 4became the first Activision Blizzard title to join the service on March 28. All eyes shifted toCall of Duty, as the next title isrumoredto release in early November....

To build up anticipation forXDefiant, Ubisoft announced the All-Star Series, an eight-team tournament featuring FPS legends. XDefiantAll-Star Series challenges 16 of the best FPS competitors to compete in teams of four for a cash prize. Ubisoftconfirmedthat each qualifying round will be broadcast onYouTubebefore the finals on May 21, coinciding with the title’s official release. The first matchup, featuring Aches and Pacman as team captains, will air onMay 8at 10 AM PT....