Oh snap Valve’sSteam Boxis going to be a real big deal, but Microsoft’s Don Mattrick, president of Xbox’s Interactive Entertainment Business, doesn’t think so.Vergereports that when asked whether he views Valve as a competitor during Microsoft’s TechForum event, Don simply stated “no.” Don added that he thinks Valve is “doing innovative stuff” and that he loves Gabe, but he believes that “the scale of products and things that are being brought to market are probably a little bit richer when I look at Sony, Nintendo, Apple, and Google....

And what to expect E3 starts on Saturday this year, which seems absurd considering that it was just three years ago that Monday morning was the designated spot for the first press conference. But Bethesda and EA swooped in, doing their best to push back the boundaries of E3 as best they could. (Ironically, EA did this by completely separating itself from the actual convention.) The ripple effect is akin to having an airplane row all to yourself....

That upcoming mobile game Nintendo is low key getting ready to unleashDr. Mario Worldinto the mobile realm (and I say low key because no one I know is aware that it’s coming very soon), and they’re detailing how multiplayer works with the below video. Man the weird-ass voiceovers are great! Unlike some of Nintendo’s other mobile games, this will allow real-time multiplayer versus play, as well as the chance to check and see how your friends are doing, statistics-wise....

There are times inStarfieldwhen you have no choice but to bide your time. If you’ve played other Bethesda games likeSkyrimorFallout,then you may have used the wait and pass time system before. Here’s how to wait and pass the time inStarfield. How to wait and pass the time inStarfield The only way to wait and pass time inStarfieldis to find a piece of furniture to rest in. Your options are to find a chair, like in the picture above, or a bed....

Developer Mega Cat Studios announced today that its long-in-development 16-bit top-down RPG shooterLethal Weddingis moving into a new phase of development since it was announced back in 2019. Perhaps the most interesting aspect ofLethal Weddingis its platforms: Sega Genesis and Mega Drive. I’m not as familiar with the Genesis and Mega Drive as our very own Zoey “Retro Queen” Handley, but for even a layman like me I’m immediately gettingZombies Ate My Neighborsvibes fromLethal Wedding, so sign me up....

Aerith outfit included! Square Enix has announced a collector’s edition ofLightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. It will be available at launch (August 01, 2025) to buyers that order from theSquare Enix Online Store. It sounds like it won’t be sold anywhere else. This $89.99 limited edition comes in premium packaging with new artwork. Inside, you’ll find an embossed pocket watch and DLC for the Aerith Gainsborough’s “Midgar’s Flower Girl” outfit....

I can’t get enough of these You’ve seen Linkwreck shop with his swordinHyrule Warriors, now you can watch him destroy entire armies with the Fire Rod. It functions as a flame thrower, projectile launcher, and even has an ultimate move that drops a meteor. The video also gives us a good look at Link’s dodging abilities roughly 40 seconds in, where he’s dueling an elite enemy type. Now I’m excited to see some footage of some other characters....

This past weekend,Grasshopper Manufactureand Kadokawa games held a “Lollipop ChainsawSummer Appreciation Event” in Japan. It’s awesome that GhM and Kadokawa appreciate their game, but what did consumers think of it? Well, word is that the game has shipped more than any other GhM title to date — over 700,000 copies. My understanding is thatNo More Heroeswas the studio’s prior best seller, which cleared over 500,000 units (not including the U.S. repacking that includedRed Steel,and Xbox 360 andPS3 remakes)....

On your marks… Sega has released a short new trailer for its colourful sports titleMario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020,headed to Nintendo Switch in November. Titled “All The Fun”, the short teaser offers a look at some of the events and modes available to the titular duo and their pals. We get to see sports such as karate, surfing, hover-boarding, kayaking, boxing and others. We also get a glimpse of the game’s story mode, as well as its cool retro mode, which features classic sprites from old-school Sega and Nintendo titles....

Still, Debbie Harry As part of yesterday’sE3 presentation held by publisher Limited Run, it was announced that another Sega Mega CD FMV title is getting a 25th anniversary re-released: Double Switch. Developed by Digital Pictures in 1993,Double Switchretains the “watch cameras and activate traps” mechanics of their earlier release,Night Trap. Set within an opulent apartment complex for wealthy sleazies, the player teams up with the building’s architect, Eddie Arms (Corey Haim) and must protect the tenants from a gang of intruders....

Renegade Kid’s support for 3DS ‘couldn’t be stronger’ Recent comments from Renegade Kid founder Jools Watsham about having to leave the 3DS if piracy got to be too badunsurprisingly got people talking. His original post was a rather short one, and in an attempt to clarify where he stands on the matter, the game director has written a more extensivefollow-up on his blog. “I wrote this: ‘If piracy gets bad on the 3DS, we will have no choice but to stop supporting the platform with new games....

Think on, kid… Pokemon developer Game Freak has released a lovely new trailer for its cute looking RPGLittle Town Hero, which launches digitally on Nintendo Switch next month. As relatedduring the Nintendo Direct held earlier this month,Little Town Herois the story of a young boy named Axe who dreams of an exciting life of adventure outside of his peaceful, sleepy village. Aventure finds him, however, in the form of a swarm of villains and monsters who attack Axe’s sleepy little ‘berg....

Let’s go back to where it all began [Update:It seems as though “remaster” might not be the correct term for this. Square Enix producerYusuke Saito calls it a “version up,” not necessarily a remaster nor a remake. There will be a lot added from the original version, possibly including a new ending. Additionally, we changed the original headline because it seems to be unclear the extent to which Platinum is actually working onNier Replicant— although, it does seem to be confirmed that Platinum at least has some input on this new version....