Heir of the Dog, a point-and-click adventure game fromLucy Dreamingdeveloper Tall Story Games, has hit itsKickstarter campaigngoal of £15,000 in under 2 hours. At the time of writing, the game sits at just over £20,000, with a comfortable 28 days left on the campaign. The developer’s previous game raised over £25,000 with its campaign, andHeir of the Doglooks set to beat that in no time. The title is inspired byStrange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hydeby Robert Louis Stevenson but takes a comical approach to its story....

Internal decision For a month now, fans have been speculating in regards to why Capcom would remove R. Mika’s Critical Art butt slap animation fromStreet Fighter V, after already debuting footage for it. Now,by way of UOL Jogos, we know Capcom’s side. Evidently producer Yoshinori Ono noted that they didn’t make the change due to “external influences” or pressure. Instead, it was an internal decision because they wanted “the biggest possible number of people to play,” and that they don’t want something in the game that would be “uncomfortable....

Mein leben! Of all the games to get the big-screen treatment,Castle Wolfenstein? Now? You know, that could probably work out decently enough. Film producer Samuel Hadida and Panorama Media announced the project’s production today, noting that Roger Avary (Pulp Fiction,Silent Hill) is set to write and direct the adaptation. This is being described by Hadida as an action-adventure film “more evocative ofInglourious Basterdsthan the actual World War II” in a “vaguely futuristic retro world as fun asCaptain America....

With Lakshya Digital Ys Net and Yu Suzuki are still trucking on their quest to finally give usShenmue III, and in the meantime, they’ve been feeding us kernels of information since its 2015 Kickstarter. This latest update includes a quick look at a new character, as well as the announcement that they’ve partnered up with Lakshya Digital, a game art studio. Lakshya is based in Gurgaon, India (with branches in Pune, India and Seattle, US), and will be assisting with the game’s art....

Larian’s latest RPG is filled with tough, dramatic decisions to make. But one of the hardest choices inBaldur’s Gate 3arrives late in the game when you must determine the fate of Orpheus. Warning: major endgame spoilers ahead – if you somehow wandered in here from Act 1, turn back now. Here’s a rundown of whether or not you should free Orpheus inBaldur’s Gate 3and what ramifications that might have on the plot....

That horizontal Switch dock setup has everyone asking questions Masahiro Sakurai isn’t doingSmash UltimateDLC streams at the moment or working on another entry (that we know of), buthe’s still taking to Twitter constantly to talk about the hobby. His latest set of tweets involves his updated Sakurai gaming setup, which has decidedly gone vertical. In a series of photos, he shows off his made-to-order shelves, which house numerous gaming consoles. Visibly, we can see an Xbox Series X, PS5, Switch, PS4, PS3, Wii U (!...

SCEE’s Darren Cairns and Liam Wickhamhave spokenat the Develop conference, making strides to distance Sony’sHomeproduct from social networks. The PlayStation creator’s official stance seems to be thatHomeis all about the games, and not about the socializing. “Home is not a social network – it’s focused on games,” stated the two men. “It’s a visual representation of the PlayStation community.” That’s an interesting suggestion, not least because up until now, Sony has done nothingbuttalk aboutHomeas a social network....

Stern Pinball has unveiled a brand new pinball machine, a variation of one of its most popular, for a very special anniversary. The greyscaleGodzilla 70th Anniversary Edition Pinball Machinefeatures brand new artwork, content, and a way to enjoy the franchise like never before. As the name suggests, theGodzilla 70th Anniversary Edition Pinball Machinecelebrates the 70th anniversary of the king of movie monsters. The first movie premiered in Nagoya in October 1954, and we still adore it all these years later....

SPs Nintendo delivered December’s three Switch Online NES games as promised (Wario’s Woods, Ninja Gaiden, Lolo), but they also sprinkled a few surprises into the mix. As is customary Nintendo dropped two new SP games on us on the UK storefront:MetroidandDr. Mario. The former allows players to instantly jump to the Ridley fight with most of the map explored and the latter puts you in a precarious situation at level 20 high speed to view a unique scene....

By far one of the most fun characters to use inWuthering Waves, Aalto’s 23% Aero DMG Deepen Outro Skill buff also sets him apart as the game’s best Aero-focused support. But as not everything is perfect, his low damage output and inability to generate energy like the game’s top tiers will demand the use of a very specific build and team. To help you bring a second wind to your team, here’s the best Aalto build inWuthering Waves....

Grand Theft Autois one of the biggest gaming franchises of all time, so it’s no surprise that players have been overly eager to hear 6. This has resulted in a few controversies, including anarrest following a massive leak. With very little official word from Rockstar, the thirst forGTA 6information only strengthens. It appears this has driven some fans to desperate measures to find out more about the game. The theory on how GTA 6 may be announced on Tuesday👀pic....

This week’s Videogame Show celebrates a classic fighting game that many of you will remember. Perhaps the most iconic franchise in the genre, next toEternal Champions, I am of course talking aboutStreet Fighter II. It is a good video that I’ve crafted with love and care, so you should probably watch it. It’s below the fold, which you can reach by clicking your mouse, unless you are someone in NASA with a computer wired to your brain, in which case you just think the word “VIDEO” and it will play directly inside of your cerebral cortex, probably....

As a racing game fan, I’ve always closely followed Codemasters. I’m currently in love with their latest releaseDiRT 3.Now the company announces a distribution deal with THQ through their THQ Partners program for North America. This means that from now, THQ will distribute these Codemasters games here in the US:DiRT 3, Operation Flashpoint Red River, BODYCOUNT,andF1 2011. DiRT 3released this week. The rest of these games are coming this summer or fall....