What are the two ‘major titles’ Capcom are releasing this year?

And will they both be Monster Hunter games? It’s the season where industry giants announce their End of Fiscal Year results and Capcom are no exception. The developer/publisher released a new presentation where, alongside much chest-puffing over the incredible sales ofMonster Hunter: World, the company also spoke of their plans for the year ahead. Of note is the declaration that Capcom will be releasing “two major titles” in this fiscal year, so anytime between now and the end of March 2019....

May 23, 2025 · 2 min · 257 words · Frank Salas

What games did you have to play several times before they ‘clicked’?

Cblogs of 7/31 to 18-07-2025 -Tremendous12writes about how much they likedHollow Knighton their third try at the game. –Shoggoth2588shares August’sBand of Bloggersprompt which is about the times you disagreed with professional critics’ scores. –Black Red Gaminglooks at 10 of the week’s gaming news stories. –Black Red Gamingshares their top five anticipated game releases in August. –Gamingnerdwrites a retrospective aboutStreets of Rageon its 30th anniversary. –Shoggoth2588shares his gaming journal of July....

May 23, 2025 · 2 min · 224 words · Victor Mitchell

Where do you find Grate Guy’s Casino in Super Mario RPG?

Grate Guy’s Casino is one of the most obscure secrets inSuper Mario RPG. The steps to getting to it defy the game’s usual logic. I think the only way I learned of it as a child was through Nintendo Power. So, here’s where you find Grate Guy’s Casino Finding the Casino The Casino itself is located in Bean Valley. Proceed through the area until you reach an area with five pipes in a sort of circle (more like a pentagon)....

May 23, 2025 · 4 min · 722 words · Vanessa Murray

Which game from 2018 do you most want an art book for?

Minit anyone? I’ve always been a collector. I think it’s something I get from my father. He has a massive sports card and memorabilia collection kept away in boxes in mint to near mint condition, accumulating value until he’s able to retire, sell all of it, and use the proceeds to take my mom on trips around the country. Collecting sports souvenirs has been his hobby as long as I can remember....

May 23, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Robert Martin

Who is your favorite video game sidekick?

Cblogs of 9/25 to 19-05-2025 –Kerrik52reflects on the decade of influence and fun we had withDark Souls. –Sweaty Dungusdiscusses the political aspects of the economy ofDeath Stranding. –BRAVO F1VEreviewsOutriders, a sci-fi looter shooter. –Samurai100shares moreArk: Survival Evolvedstories, this one regarding an Ancient Egyptian Priestess. –TheBlondeBasshighlights the latest Destructoid Draws community drawing competition/event. –PhilsPhindingsdiscusses the similarities betweenA Link to the Pastand Jazz/Funk and Baroque music. –Black Red Gamingreflects on the past five years worth of work they had blogging in Dtoid....

May 23, 2025 · 1 min · 184 words · Theresa Clark

Wii sales proving unstoppable

Despite a lack of killer software, the Wii is proving to be quite thepiggy bankfor Nintendo. According to the latest numbers, this little white console has sold more than 6.5 million units worldwide since its launch in late November. According to the latest numbers from Japan, the system is catching on rather fast — though not as fast as the PlayStation 2. FromNext Gen: The Nintendo Wii has now sold over 2 million Wii hardware units in Japan as of April 13, Famitsu publisher Enterbrain reported today....

May 23, 2025 · 1 min · 158 words · Dillon Hall

World War Z unearths plans for its first wave of free DLC

There is a glut of free content headed to Saber Interactive’s panicky multiplayer shooterWorld War Z. Publisher Focus Home Interactive has released a timeframe for this first phase of DLC. May will see a new mission made available in-game, set in Tokyo, Japan and featuring an all-new zombie type, one that is capable of spitting deadly venom and can even resurrect itself if not properly obliterated. This will be followed in June by the implementation of an extra difficulty level – six skulls – which will increase the risk but also the reward for those brave (or foolhardy) enough to take it on....

May 23, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · Paul Hicks

Xbox boss: We have just as much in store for gamescom as E3

Microsoft looking to capitalize Everyone knows that E3 is the crème de la crème of shows for publishers. They want to put their best foot forward, as it’s the biggest event of the year for them. That’s especially true for platform-holders like Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo. That’s why it’s surprising that for all that Xbox is sure to have in Los Angeles, it’s going to have just as much at the German-based convention....

May 23, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Jermaine Shepherd

Xbox investing in ‘name-brand franchises’ as ID@Xbox facilitates indie development

Also, retail to dev kit conversion on hold and Titanfall’s success One of the neatest touted functionality with the Xbox One is the ability to turn retail consoles into development units, but it’s still not something you’re able to with the One now. In a GDC talk, Microsoft Game Studios corporate vice president Phil Spencer explained that the company still wants to do it, but with itsindie outreach program ID@Xbox, it’s not top priority....

May 23, 2025 · 4 min · 841 words · Mr. Brian Simmons

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 was just updated to add more amiibo support

Version 2.1.0 also has some DLC bug fixes With the street date for the Pyra and Mythra amiibo approaching (July 21), Nintendo managed to updateXenoblade Chronicles 3right on the cusp of that dual-figure release. Version 2.1.0 is now live, and it adds in amibo functionality for theXenoblade Chronicles 2duo, which arrives in the form of cosmetic sword skins (two forms of the Aegis Sword). To the delight of many Nintendo has been pulling back hard requirements for amiibo unlocks, so there is another way: to acquire them in-game,you’ll need to head to the Llyn Nyddwr Camp in the Fornis region and speak to the Nopon Miibomii....

May 23, 2025 · 1 min · 164 words · Katie Smith

Zarya and Bastion are looking sharp in Overwatch

Bastion, the gentle robot I’m pretty excited forOverwatch. Not just because we rarely get a real arena shooter these days — the track record of Blizzard is near-flawless (yes, I even enjoyed vanillaDiablo III). It’s interesting to see them going in a completely different direction with a brand new FPS IP, but here we are, and I’m impressed so far. In this pair of videos you’ll get a chance to see Zarya and Bastion....

May 23, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Anthony Pham

‘Nuka Cola’ trademark applications filed by Zenimax Media

It’s definitely not for a beverage Could a newFalloutgame or property be in the works? Recently, ZeniMax Media, parent company of Bethesda Softworks, quietly filed three separate trademarks for “Nuka Cola.” Delicious and informative, yes? Nuka Cola is a favorite of both vault-dwellers and laypersons alike, so it should come as no surprise that the name is a familiar and beloved one, but what exactly does ZeniMax plan on doing with the trademark if it ends up beings granted?...

May 23, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Kelly Hobbs

A la cartridge: Rayman’s Legendary Chilaquiles

This episode of A la cartridge is brought to you by Rainman’s Raymond Babbit Food is good. Videogames are good. Food inspired by videogames is doubleplusgood. It’s simple science. Science and art. The third episode ofSteven Hansen’s À la cartridgeis inspired byRayman Legends. In my quest to become the Alton Brown of videogames, will I become videogames’ Guy Fieri? Last week we went quintessential Americana with theKiller is DeadMondo Burger. Now, we’re heading south of the US border, to Mexico, to duck those murder raps and eat some Legendary Chilaquiles....

May 22, 2025 · 2 min · 260 words · Heidi Davis