Turbowave to the Max: An ode to 80’s inspired media

From our community blogs The 80’s were a fascinating and iconic time in the history of the US-neon, synth, cocaine and some incredible movies and other media came out at the time as well as a swath of crime and gang violence that informed a lot of the identity of that decade. you’re able to tell a lot about the type of society by the media they make, and the 80’s are no exception....

July 21, 2025 · 8 min · 1537 words · Leslie Kerr

Ubisoft ‘forced’ Watch Dogs E3 reveal, minimum PC specs defined

‘Watch, dogs’ – someone right before they do something stupid “They forced us to go at E3 2012,”Watch DogsCreative Director Jonathan Morin said in an interview withEdge. “Yves [Guillemot, CEO of Ubisoft] was the one who wanted us to go at that E3, even though we felt it was a bit early.” Morin followed, “in the end I think he was right.” SneakingWatch Dogsinto a weak-ish 2012 E3 lineup and getting its name circulating before next gen hyped subsumed the discourse seems to have worked, even if Ubisoft needed asix month delay....

July 21, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Gary Snow

Uniqlo’s getting Nintendo shirts soon and they’re all stylish as heck

Geek chic Fashionable Japanese clothes retailer Uniqlo recently partnered with Nintendo to produce some shirts with iconic gaming prints. But, Nintendo didn’t look to Uniqlo for help designing the tees. No, the two companies cooperatively turned to the fans to do their work for them. Uniqlo has revealed the winners of its Nintendo t-shirt design contest. The top three feature stylish takes onMario,Splatoon, andZelda, respectively. Here are the winning designs:...

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 259 words · Tanya Smith

Which of these four ships would you like to see in R-Type Final 2?

Twitter poll opened for DLC vessel Developer Granzella is considering adding another new vessel to upcoming shmupR-Type Final 2, (a remake of Irem’s 2003 titleR-Type Final), and is asking the community which of four potential designs they prefer. The poll –which you can vote in right here– opened yesterday and is set to run for a week, with the winning ship possibly making its way into the final product (though Granzella haven’t committed to the idea just yet....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Alan Hawkins

World of Final Fantasy Tifa is too cute for life

Ha that hat World of Final Fantasyis too cute for words. I mean, if you can make the super edgy Sephiroth look adorable, you know your art team is large and in charge. And the same goes for Tifa (her hat!), who was revealed by way of Famitsu this week. It’s still slated for an October 25 release on PS4 and Vita, which is two days before Japan gets it....

July 21, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Aaron Griffin

Xbox Game Pass adds Life is Strange 2 to its lineup

Along with the rest of the series Xbox Game Pass is getting a hefty dose of melodrama, maturation, and mistake-making. The entirety of theLife is Strangelibrary is coming to Xbox’s subscription service. The most relevant entry isLife is Strange 2, which is currently only 20 percent complete. The first episode comes to Xbox Game Pass tomorrow. However, this doesn’t seem to be a glorified free trial that asks you to pay for the other four chapters....

July 21, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · Jennifer Compton

Xbox in talks with partners to launch a mobile gaming store

Microsoft’s gaming division is seeking continued growth, and to do that, it is eyeing the mobile gaming market.As Bloomberg reports, Xbox is talking with partners to create a mobile gaming store. In an interview in Sao Paulo during the CCXP comics and entertainment convention, Xbox’s Phil Spencer highlights how mobile gaming is part of his team’s strategy. Hence, they’re “actively working on today not only alone, but talking to other partners who’d also like to see more choice for how they can monetize on the phone....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 283 words · Dominique Meyer

Yuji Naka reportedly re-arrested on new insider trading charges

Further investigation into Square Enix stock offenses Yuji Naka, Sega veteran and co-creator of theSonic the Hedgehogfranchise, has reportedly been arrested for the second time as the result of an investigation into insider trading at publisher Square Enix. According toJapanese news outlet Asahi, (reported by VGC), the new arrest is in connection with additional instances of stock manipulation performed during Naka’s time with the publisher. In this case, Naka, alongside fellow former Square Enix employee Taisuke Sazaki, is suspected of investing in Japanese developer ATeam Entertainment, ahead of the announcement that said studio would be working on 2021 mobile releaseFinal Fantasy VII: The First Soldier....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Austin Bates

10 Greatest Party Board Games to Play if You Like Codenames

The intrigue and excitement of guessing the right words inCodenamescontinue to make it one of the most popular party games around. It’s easy to learn, and the layout changes every time you play. However, if you’re ready to try something new, we’ve assembled ten great board games likeCodenamesfor you to play with your friends and family. 1. Wavelength If you enjoy trying to guess what’s on another player’s mind, like in Codenames, then you’ll have a great time with Wavelength....

July 20, 2025 · 5 min · 1008 words · Gabriel Neal

A blatant Animal Crossing clone popped up on the PlayStation Store

Animal Crossingis, without a doubt, one of the biggest life simulation game franchises in the world, and it’s most recent installment,New Horizons, became a critical and commercial success back in 2020. Naturally, this game has inspired many other life sims, but one company may have gone a bit too far… MeetAnime Life Sim, a brand-new video game that recently appeared in the PlayStation Store. You may have noticed (as many fans already did) that it bears a striking resemblance toAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, bordering on plagiarism according to some fans....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · John Kelly

All Dig It server events and how to complete them

The server events inDig Itare limited-time content to complete and get different rewards. There are different types of server events that you can complete, and some of them are easier to manage than the rest. With regular updates being made, you need to stay on top of all the available events, especially as a beginner. How to complete all Dig It server events As of writing on the first day of February, there are seven different server events inDig It....

July 20, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Victoria Beck

All Schedule 1 customer locations and favorite drugs

Customers are the pillars of your empire inSchedule 1, as your success and growth will depend on how many products you get to sell. As you level up and increase your base of operations, new areas will be unlocked. A new area brings a fresh set of clients, and the customers have different needs and demands. To satisfy their needs, you’ll want to pay attention to what your customers want, and some are more important than the rest....

July 20, 2025 · 1 min · 208 words · Jeffrey Ashley

All trials in Final Fantasy XIV and how to unlock them

Perhaps some of the most fun and demanding content for casual players inFinal Fantasy XIVis the trials and their extreme equivalents. These trials set eight players against one enemy, with difficulties varying depending on the level and how high-level the trial is. There are a lot of trials inFFXIV, with the majority coming fromMSQ progression. Hard or Extreme versions are usually unlocked via completing side quests, and Extreme trials are worth aiming towards....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 638 words · William Gomez