Website Gourmet Gaming makes game foods real

Videogame food is hilarious. These characters rarely have time to eat with all the day saving they’re responsible for. At best they’ll snatch up an apple off the ground, or a whole roasted bird out of a trashcan. No wonder they’re all in such good shape! Now that website GourmetGaming.co.uk is around, I wouldn’t mind eating like a videogame character. This site takes game food and makes it real, with real recipes that teach you how to make the dishes yourself....

July 10, 2025 · 1 min · 166 words · Katie Floyd

Well-liked, not-hated EA and Comcast partner for Xfinity Games

Two companies with whom even the average consumer has no qualm, Electronic Arts and Comcast, have partnered on a new streaming game service, a series of connected words that will cause no one to bristle or dejectedly swipe their computer mouse to the floor. “Xfinity Games powered by EA,” which doesn’t prompt involuntary retching, can stream games directly to Comcast’s X1 cable box. It’s aimed at, “families that want to play games on the TV and that’s casual gamers....

July 10, 2025 · 1 min · 187 words · Whitney Hall

What Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number taught me about death

Learning about death by dying a lot [I hold both Hotline Miami games in high regards as they are prime examples of doing a lot with so little in terms of gameplay. The games make you take an introspective look at yourself and question whether or not you may be a bad person because you enjoy a game that is about nothing but killing, all while only having five base enemy types....

July 10, 2025 · 15 min · 3033 words · Joseph Jackson

Windjammers 2 documentary: A ’90s classic revitalized

Dig out that neon sunblock It’s freezing today here in Blighty. Straight freezing. So I have little recourse but to jot down a few words about the sun-baked world ofWindjammers 2, in a desperate attempt to feel those ’90s rays, warm sands, and Global Hypercolor shirts. It’s been such a long, long wait for Dotemu’s Day-Glo sequel, but our roster of international contenders are finally ready to hit the beach whenWindjammers 2finally launches on PC and consoles January 20....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Kathy Wang

Xbox really wants to buy a Japanese studio

Big or small These days, it feels like Xbox has its eyes set on everyone. Studios are getting gobbled up by Microsoft’s gaming division, and Xbox is fresh off of its crown jewel acquisition: Buying Bethesda for $7.5 billion. A dent in anyone’s wallet for sure, but it’s not slowing Xbox down. Bloombergreports that Xbox is aggressively trying to buy a Japanese developer. Several studios have confirmed that they’ve had meetings with Xbox where acquisition is the primary discussion....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Stephanie Mason

You can get a feel for Doraemon Story of Seasons with the Switch demo

The full game is out today on PC and Nintendo Switch If you’re worried that the day-to-day farming-life gameplay loop ofDoraemon Story of Seasonsmight not live up to its charming painterly aesthetic, well, I’m right there with you. That’s what demos are for! The game released today onSteamandNintendo Switch, and the latter version has a demo. From what I’ve seen of the Japanese eShop demo, you may easily sink an hour into the trial....

July 10, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Katrina Barber

You’ll be able to relive Night Trap on August 15

‘Over 1 1/2 hours of real video!’ TheNight Trapre-release is going to be one of those late-night, boozed-up impulse purchases, I just know it. I knew it as soon as I saw the trailers for25th Anniversary Edition. It’s due out digitally for PlayStation 4 and Steam on August 15, with an Xbox One versionarriving a little later. It’s all so wonderfully stupid. I love it! Well… maybe notlove, but like. Definitely like....

July 10, 2025 · 1 min · 134 words · Alicia Galloway

Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is heading to PS4 next year

Emo Energy Falcom has announced that a brand newYsgame is in the works. TitledYs IX: Monstrum Nox, this new entry will be coming to PS4 next year in Japan. It also looks like it won’t feature series protagonist Adol Christin, instead going for a darker tone with edgy looking character designs. Falcom is saying the game will includeYsseries trademarks such as speedy action and fights with giant bosses. There will be new elements including “Supernatural Actions,” “Guild Operations” and more....

July 10, 2025 · 1 min · 168 words · Michael Wagner

A Dead Island 2 showcase is set for December 6

Dead Island 2is rising from the beyond to share more of what the team’s been working on. A newDead Island 2showcase is scheduled for Tuesday, December 6. The stream will kick off at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET, with theDead Island 2showcase airing on theDead IslandYouTube channel. You canfind that link here. https://twitter.com/deadislandgame/status/1595462356230115329 What’s the team planning to showcase? Well, so far we just have a description of “action, gore, and zombies....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · Leah Ramirez

All Alchemy Table part locations in Disney Dreamlight Valley

InDisney Dreamlight Valley’sAladdin Realm, as you speak to Jasmine and Aladdin about the Windcaller Vortex during the Breaking Through quest, you’ll forge a Protection Amulet and learn about alchemy. However, you won’t be able to take advantage of alchemy until you recreate the Artisan District’s Alchemy Table. Table of contents All Alchemy Table part locations in Disney Dreamlight Valley Shortly after starting the Breaking Through quest, Jasmine and Aladdin will decipher an Ancient Tome and tell you to restore Agrabah’s Alchemy Table....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Lauren James

All Astro Bot costumes and how to unlock them

Astro Bot’sChanging Room offers a wide variety of outfits, allowing you to become various iconic PlayStation characters. However, unlocking the entire collection requires you to conquer a few objectives and acquire a specific game edition. Here’s how to get allAstro Botcostumes. Spoilers ahead for multipleAstro Botcameos. How to unlock Changing Room and Gatcha Lab in Astro Bot Before we dive into theAstro Botcostume displays, we’ll briefly explain how to get two crucial features of the collection....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 337 words · Wanda Johnston

All main and side quests in Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2is now available on early access, and players have started to clear the content available inside the game. Just like its predecessor, there’s a dedicated quest system that’s divided into different acts. So far, my colleague and I have managed to gain access to Act 2, and the article includes details about all the quests that you’ll come across in the first two acts. This includes the main questline, which should be high on your priority, and the side quests, which can help you get additional rewards....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 220 words · Beth Jones

All status effect boosts and how to get them in Monster Hunter Wilds

InMonster Hunter Wilds, status effect boosts work in both positive and negative fashion, and you’ll need to master them to make the most of the benefits (and negate the ill effects). Status effects are available in two forms:BoostsandAilments. While the former benefits your character, the latter can be both positive and negative. On the other hand, Ailments have adverse effects, but you can also use them on your enemy. All Status Effect Boosts in Monster Hunter Wilds There are different boosts you may utilize on your adventures, so it’s essential to know how to get them in the first place....

July 9, 2025 · 1 min · 142 words · Charles Wilkerson