Deadnautis a tactical, squad-based, sci-fi horror affair from Australian developer Screwfly Studios. The title launched on Steam last November and I’m regrettably only getting around to playing it now. Its unique but minimal look is partly to blame for me passing it over in the first place; but, after finally taking the time to dig into the meat of the game, the abstract, icon-based view of the playing field is one of my favorite things about it....

Fear the pink hair WhenAnimal Crossing‘sVillager was revealedas one of the newcomers for the upcomingSuper Smash Bros.games on Wii U and 3DS, fans of the quirky life simulator were pleased to see the character bringing his bug net and slingshot into the foray, but manyquestionedthe choice of showcasing only a male Villager. Especially consideringAnimal Crossing‘s diverse audience andSuper Smash Bros.‘ general roster gender disparity, it would have made a lot of sense to lead with a female Villager....

What does that even mean? Epic Games has dropped a tweet hinting at the upcoming new season in their licence-to-print-dollar battle royale phenomenon,Fortnite. And it looks like Ramirez and friends might be getting set to walk the plank… The super-cryptic teaser merely features an orange image along with the words “Fortnite Season 8” and a cropped image of what is clearly a hook hand, which of course instantly brings to mind the pirates and buccaneers of yore....

For those about to rock Arc System Workshas announcedthat it will be hosting a live stream presentation this coming weekend to offer the latest news and details regarding its exciting anime fighterGuilty Gear Strive,which will launch onPS4, PS5 and PCin early 2021. The fantastically titled “Guilty GearOfficial Live Stream: Latest Information Extra-Large Special” will feature the hottest info on the newest entry in the hype fighting series, complete with a brand new trailer, and a music video that I guaran-damn-tee will feature multiple wailing guitars....

‘King of the Kill’ and ‘Just Survive’ Daybreak plans to split up its multiplayer zombie survival gameH1Z1on Jun 17, 2025. It’s becoming two titles:H1Z1: Just Survive, an apocalyptic open-world experience with the usual scavenging and crafting, andH1Z1: King of the Kill, a “large-scale” multiplayer shooter. The former will be on Steam Early Access “through the end of the year,” while the latter hopes to come out of Early Access this summer with a full PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One release....

August 16 marked the return of theAliensaga to the big screen after a seven-year absence. Director Fede Álvarez’sAlien: Romulussprung into theaters everywhere and has since made waves in both ways good and bad. While it has drawn critique for its perceived over-reliance on franchise hallmarks and callbacks, others have showered the film with praise. Numerous critics and moviegoers alike were intrigued by the story, satisfied with the frights and overall content to call it a solid entry in theAliencanon....

You can adopt a camel? Imagine a world where you can adopt camels, pigeons, and donkeys as pets. Well, you can do that inFire Emblem Engage. As you finish conquests on the battlefield, you will be able to adopt cats, dogs, and far more obscure animals as one of the game’s side-activities. The reward for doing so is several dropped items that are beside each animal on the farmyard. Here’s how to adopt animals and pets inFire Emblem Engage....

The novelty ofInfinite Craftis making some of the most bizarre combinations to create what’s in life or beyond. Combinations feel endless, and we can find the ultimate goal: life. So, here’s how to literallymake lifeinInfinite Craft. How to make life inInfinite Craft To make Life inInfinite Craft, you have tocombine Earth and Mars. Earth is already given to you from the start, so the process is to create Mars from the four starting elements....

Minecrafthas many ways for players to customize their buildings and various items to make them their own. One of the best ways to do this is through the use of dye. Dyes let you color different objects, such as beds, flags, and even entire concrete blocks. Purple is one of the best dyes, and here’s how to make it inMinecraft. How to make purple dye inMinecraft The purple dye inMinecraftuses the same process as the other dye....

I agree so much withthis infographicthat itactually hurts. Podtoidlisteners are probably tired of hearing me bitch about gamers’ unwillingness to spent fifteen bucks on stuff likeVVVVVVwhile gladly shelling out $60 forAssassin’s Creed II, but I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to link to such a clear and entertaining summary of why rage over $15 price tags is ridiculous. In other news, you still don’t ownMachinariumorA Reckless Disregard for Gravity.

Crossplay inDiablo 4explained Diablo 4truly showcases an array of exceptionally executed features that deserve high praise for the game developers. Notably, the inclusion oflevel scalingand crossplay stand out as remarkable additions. The implementation of crossplay, in particular, surpasses expectations by seamlesslyuniting players from various platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, right from the moment the game is launched. Nonetheless, should there arise a situation where you prefer to disable this feature, the option is available within the settings....

you may never have enough Layton in your life! That’s the rule. With that thought, Level-5 has announcedLayton Brothers: Mystery Roomfor iOS devices. Instead of assuming the role of the ol’ professor, you’ll take command of his son (bet you didn’t know he had one) Alphendi Layton and partner Lucy Creila, a pair of Scotland Yard investigators. Also, rather than having you solve bite-sized, brain-teasing non sequiturs,Layton Brothersappears to involve a more direct approach to crime solving....

September is here, and it’s time for the usual Nintendo Direct to show us what’s going on this holiday season for the Switch. Nintendo’s show goes live today, September 14, on theirvideo channels. The stream is expected to last around 40 minutes. The September 2023 Nintendo Direct will be talking mostly about games coming this winter for the Switch. This is the usual time of year for a Direct, as Nintendo sets the stage ahead of both the Tokyo Game Show and the holiday season....