Fire Emblem Echoes might be the last main Fire Emblem game on the 3DS

Nintendo moving to the Switch According to the latest issue of Dengeki Nintendo,Fire Emblemproducer Hitoshi Yamagami has cleared the air regarding the future of the coreFire Emblemseries on the 3DS — that is to say, it has no future. Speaking to Dengeki he notes that the game will “likely be the last mainline 3DS entry,” clarifying that while spinoffs such asFire Emblem Warriorscould still make it over, he reminds us that the next core title is Switch-bound for 2018....

June 10, 2025 · 1 min · 149 words · William Gonzalez

First trailer for Leprechaun Returns assumes he left in the first place

Sure, why not There have been seven Leprechaun movies,including a reboot? What kind of world do we live in and does this make it a good world or a bad one? As you ponder that philosophical question, tune into the first trailer for the direct-to-digital eighth installment of the franchise that won’t die,Leprechaun Returns. In the vein ofHalloween, the movie will function as a direct sequel to the original, which released 25 years ago....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 257 words · Barbara Brown

For Honor now has a $15 Starter Edition similar to Rainbow Six Siege

You’ll start with six heroes and grind for the rest In recent years, Ubisoft has experimented with aStarter EditionofRainbow Six Siege, offering players a chance to get the game at reduced price in exchange for a more-limited starting selection of playable characters and the ability to earn additional heroes by grinding matches for in-game currency. Now, the company is adapting that model for another of its multiplayer-centric titles — it’sFor Honor‘s turn....

June 10, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · Madeline Mckee

Games as murder simulators = laughable

Crack-a-Jack Thompson has beenout in full forcesince the NIU shooting, going so far as to send tips to Destructoid and evenjoin its community. It’s very clear that the murders of youngsters excite him, as he grows steadily more active and wild in their wake, especially as he gets to complain about what he deems “murder simulators.” In fact, in the comments foryesterday’s post, that’s the exact term Jackpot used: “We need to get you sociopathics kiddies off these murder simulators and back to doing your homework....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Colleen Willis

Gearbox is the studio behind Duke Begins

The studio behind therecently uncovered gameDuke Beginsis Gearbox Software. Earlier this afternoon, Shacknews uncovered more court papers from the ongoing Take-Two versus 3D Realms legal proceedings. The fresh filings are from theDuke Nukem Foreverpublisher in response to 3D Realms countersuit. On the eighth page of counter-counter-claims Take-Two writes: Under the 2007 Agreement, any modification to the development schedule for theDuke Beginsgame, following Final Concept Approval (as defined in the 2007 Agreement), is permitted without Apogee’s consent provided that both 2K Games and Gearbox (as defined in the 2007 Agreement) consent to the change....

June 10, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Ann Roberts

Get amped for Mini-Game Land with these Winnie the Pooh Kingdom Hearts III screens

‘People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day’ Many of you will have to slog through the Hundred Acre Wood and all its mini-games whenKingdom Hearts IIIreleases on June 12, 2025. For that, I am sorry. A place as magical as Winnie the Pooh’s hood shouldn’t be met with contempt and trepidation. But, take a moment — a moment when you are simply awaitingKingdom Hearts IIIand not playingKingdom Hearts III— to look at these new screenshots from the Hundred Acre Wood....

June 10, 2025 · 1 min · 172 words · Stephanie Martinez

Get high scores with your urine!

When I’m doing mundane day to day rubbish I frequently wish I was playing videogames. Especially right now, with so many impressive games that have been screaming to be played. However, the few seconds it takes me to empty my bladder has never felt like time that could be better spent gaming. I, of course, am a fool and not efficient enough. A bar in south London has installedhands free urine controlled videogamesin their “facilities” and now I feel like I’ve been pissing away time I could be gaming....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 242 words · Robert Johnson

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective returns to life with a remaster this summer

Solve the truth of your murder all over again The Capcom vault is opening, and a beloved spirit is floating out.Ghost Trick: Phantom Detectiveis coming to PC and consoles this summer. This new version is a remaster of the 2010 classicGhost Trick: Phantom Detective.Directed byAce Attorneycreator Shu Takumi, it follows one down-on-his-luck murder victim whose ghost comes back to life, and needs to solve various mysteries and puzzles in order to discover the truth....

June 10, 2025 · 1 min · 149 words · Erin Williams

God of War: Ragnarok to receive free DLC Valhalla on December 12

Good news if you ownGod of War: Ragnarok; you’re getting new content to play whether you like it or not. During the 2023 Game Awards show, a new DLC pack calledValhallawas announced, and it comes with the hefty price tag of “free.” The trailer, as many video game trailers are, doesn’t tell us a lot about the new content. We see Kratos on a boat, he spends a few seconds opening a door, and then some enemies get stabbed and slammed....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Joseph Nolan

Have you caught any shiny Pokemon yet in Let’s Go?

Burning desire Thanksgiving week was the perfect occasion for me to dive into a nostalgic and relaxed game likePokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu. I knew that just like the originals, once the adventure started in earnest, I wouldn’t want to stop. I blocked off enough time to knock out the first few towns in one sitting. Somewhere along the way, though, I decided I needed a shiny Pokémon. This did not end well....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 275 words · Jenna Fisher

Hotline Miami now available for Mac via Steam

Don’t answer that phone Hotline Miamiis just one of those games that you want to come to other platforms so more people can experience it. At least, that’s how I’ve always felt about ports. After running up against some issues withgetting the title ready for Mac players, Dennaton Games has launched this latest version today on Steam. If you happen to ownHotline Miamifor Windows already via Steam, you now have access to the Mac port as well....

June 10, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Bridget Smith

How a casual game jam lead to Fight Tank

Inspired by Vlambeer, Blaster Master, a desire for really heavy bullets So many of us love videogames but are intimidated by the idea of making them.Devi Everhas taken on the problem as part of her self-declared purpose in life. She wants people to make videogames. Literally all the people. I was emailing with Devi in email about games, game jams, and her status in the industry, when she suddenly launched a whopper of text at me....

June 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1081 words · Micheal Collins

How to complete the Lucky Duck challenge in BitLife

March is the month of luck inBitLife, with the Lucky Duck challenge testing how far you’re able to push it. It starts simple enough, but this one ramps quickly, especially as your character reaches adulthood. If you thought 777 was a lucky number, wait to see what’s in store here. BitLife Lucky Duck challenge guide BitLife’sLucky Duck challenge has five tasks to complete: Although you won’t need any special career packs or expansions for this challenge, you will need a lot of in-game cash....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 629 words · Andrea Roman