Like a phantom pain, something important is missing Konami’s attempt, in its post-Hideo Kojima future, to squeeze a little more blood out of everything theMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Painteam built is frustrating. It’s not necessarily bad, but it does feel uncanny, just a little bit wrong, and a little more janky and stiff than its beautifully tuned predecessor. You couldn’t tell from the pre-demo presentation that talked about how proud Konami was to, “bring the survival genre into this brand....

To prepare for launch Folks are already anticipating that the RPG elements ofThe Divisionwill keep them busy for weeks, and to that end, dataminers have been hard at work uncovering items and missions buried within the game. Note that as of the time of this writing, the retail version will not go liveuntil midnight tonight, Eastern time. Anyway, those folks who have gotten their hands on the disc and digital editions have figured out tons of new info, which can be accessed onthe following spreadsheet, as well asthis wiki, andthis database....

That Mega Man Pachislot game with an original art style Perhaps the most noteworthy thing aboutRockman Ability,the new Mega Man-themed Pachislot game hitting Japan, is the art style. Not only does it have original Robot Masters, it also completely re-imaginesDr. LightandDr. Wily. While a lot of folks will write it off as a waste of time the fact that the powers that be would go through the effort to create and sanction a new Mega Man aesthetic is kind of a big deal, and could lead to some sort of anime or game in the future....

It goes without saying that theMass Effect 3has generated quite a bit of buzz around the net. Gamefronthas written about it, Biowarehas stated they’re going to talk about it, but most importantly — you, the community,weighed in on it, and the response was overwhelming. Some of you have played the series since the beginning, nearly five years ago. Some of you are casual fans, and some of you weighed in on the situation as a non-fan....

Promoted from our Community Blogs! [Dtoid community blogger ooktar shares his personal journey throughDepression Quest. Want to see your own work appear on the front page?Go write something!–Mr Andy Dixon] In the wake of the death of the great Robin Williams, the topic of depression has become a hot button issue. Depression is a thing that lots of people experience, but not something that people can easily overcome. It can become an incredibly heavy burden that people have no choice but to carry on a day-to-day basis....

PUBGhas been around since 2017, so it would be understandable if you’ve matured a little since then and hold some embarrassment about the edgy nickname you gave yourself all those years ago. Thankfully, KRAFTON has given players a way to give themselves a new name, and this can be done on all platforms, although the process is a little different depending on what platform you play on. There’s a free and a paid method to consider so let’s look at all of the name-changing options inPUBG....

Bacta Vial is an important item inStar Wars Outlaws, as it helps restore Kay’s health after taking a few too many shots. You can only carry two Vials initially, but there are many ways to increase the number later in the game. Bacta Vials are syringe-like containers that heal Kay when her health goes down. In uglier encounters, she may need more than the usual two doses, so here’s how to increase your Bacta Vial carrying capacity inStar Wars Outlaws....

I can already hear his delivery We aren’t going to share every single casting announcement for a video game turned movie or show (see: the snowballing lineup for HBO’sThe Last of Us), but when we’re dealing with Idris Elba as Knuckles inSonic the Hedgehog 2, yeah,that’s a post. The actor just tweeted it out, like you do in 2021, and reactions poured in. I’m into it. https://twitter.com/idriselba/status/1425174698007138305 We know and love Elba from, well, a lot of projects —The Wire,Luther,Thor,Pacific Rim, and recentlyThe Suicide Squad, to rattle off a few....

Digital copies only, though If you’re planning to buyDestinyon Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 and think you might migrate to Xbox One or PlayStation 4 eventually, consider going for a digital copy (I know) — you’ll be able to upgrade to the current-generation equivalent for free for a limited time. That goes for the standard game, Digital Guardian Edition, and Expansion Pass. Bungie has the full details for the promotionover here....

And Japanese-only rhythm game DLC Alongside of thatMega Manthemed DLC forSound Rangers: Rhythm & Battle, it appears as if Capcom has another celebration planned for the end of the 25th Anniversary — eyewear. Yep, the publisher is releasing special glasses forMega Man,Phoenix Wright,Ghosts’n Goblins, andResident Evil. Mega Man appears to be lumped in this time, as the occasion happens to be the 30th Anniversary ofCapcomitself. The blue bomber can’t catch a break it seems,sinceliterallyeveryothercompany/fanhasdonea betterjobofhonoring him....

The white whale of Gundam games is finally happening During a live stream this morning celebrating the upcoming 10th anniversary of theExtreme Vs.spinoff line, Bandai Namco dropped a bombshell. The previously arcade exclusiveMobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxiboost Onwill be receiving a PlayStation 4 release, something many doubted would happen. Shortly afterward, the international branches of the company confirmed that the game would be releasing internationally this year as well....

The DLC train keeps a rolling, all night long Hot off the heels of the announcement offour DLC charactersfor November, Bandai Namco has announced two more mobile suits for the game. In addition, they released trailers for two of the DLC characters for November. The two newcomers are somewhat predictable, beingMudrock GundamandAGE-2to go with their counterparts releasing in November. Of course, they also come with the same problems in regards to content and pricing....

Now thatCall of DutySeason 2 is over, a new chapter awaits players, introducing the latest maps, rewards, and challenges. We’re here to explainMW3andWarzoneSeason 3’spatch notes. All Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 3 changes Thereturn ofRebirth Islandis the biggest takeaway ofWarzoneSeason 3, considering that many fans have been asking for it since its 2022 departure. The map presents a more modern look, usingModern Warfare 3’srevamped graphics. However, the iconic location still holds true to its roots, including classic POIs like Prison and Factory....