With the release ofXDefiantgradually approaching, many players are starting to gear up for its highly anticipated launch. But you may wonder: When doXDefiantpreloads start? Here’s everything you need to know. You can check out the preload and official launch times forXDefianthere: Each region includes all platforms, such as Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. It’s also part of Ubisoft Connect, a free service hub for various games. For Steam users, check outour guideon whether or not it will be on this platform....

Just like starting over In a marked change of pace for typical Windows releases, Terry Myerson, head ofMicrosoft’sWindows and Xbox software division, demonstrated a prototype build of a hybridized Start Menu. Combining the classic function of the Start button, along with the ability to dock live tiles inside of the menu, this heralds the possibility of the mobile/desktop integration that Microsoft has been touting as finally becoming a reality. This update comes as a pleasant surprise asWindows 8’sdevelopment roadmap was only believed to contain one major update, which has already been released as Windows 8....

It’s a racing management game for mobile Long-timeWipEoutfans are going to want to keep clinging to the excellentWipEout Omega Collectionon PS4, but if you’re open to something different — and I mean very, very different — there’s a new (Sony-licensed) mobile game in the works at developer Amuzo and publisher Rogue Games.WipEout Rushis coming to iOS and Android. The futuristic racing world is still present, but it’s an altogetherdifferent experience....

Nani!? Shenmueis a strange game that always fascinated me. The open-world adventure follows Ryo as he pursues his father’s killer across Japan and China, but sometimes he’s on an urgent search for sailors, and others he’s just hanging out by that old capsule-toy machine. Much like the Dreamcast itself,Shenmuewas ahead of its time in a lot of ways. An open world with a large cast of characters, tons of mini-games, and brawler-style combat might have been a little ambitious for the Dreamcast....

Ah, I bet you forgot about Sony’s online softwareHome, didn’t you? Don’t worry; I also forgot this was supposed to be coming out soon, as there’s so many other interesting titles on the horizion. Maybe it would have been better for Sony if the let us forget about it completely until it was fully ready to launch. But they had to go and remind us with this new delay announcement....

I can’t believe I’ve played all 16 years Ever since I created my Orc Warlock 16 years ago, I’ve been playingWorld of Warcraftannually. That sounds pretty crazy out loud now that I think about it. Nearly two decades of playing the game same: a sentiment that many have eye-rolled over the years as they waxed poetic about the “good days” ofWoWand how they no longer play it (or in the case of several people, have gotten out of games entirely)....

Team Builder is now up and running inCollege Football 25, and it appears that the community has been pretty busy. The Team Builder tool allows you to create custom teams and use them across different game modes. However, you can also share your creations with others and download the ones being made by the community. While the Team Builder tool has been active for a little over 24 hours, it appears that the community is already showing plenty of talent....

Fantasy manhwa continues to grow in popularity thanks to its diverse storytelling, stunning artwork, and intricate world-building. That rise in popularity, however, comes with genre saturation. There are a slew of available titles to consume, but not all of them are top-tier. If you’re new to the medium, you would naturally want to start with the best of the best. If you’re a long-time reader, then you are certainly on the lookout for more masterpieces to add to your reading list....

The PlayStation catalog offers a diverse range of horrific adventures, from new releases to classic titles, ensuring there’s something to thrill every horror game enthusiast. PS Plus users can dive into this rich collection of scary entries, each offering a unique and spine-tingling experience. So, if you’re ready to jump into some frightening escapades, here are our picks for the best horror games to play on PS Plus. Until Dawn When I first stepped into the terrifying world ofUntil Dawn, I was immediately drawn to its gripping storyline and impactful choices....

Martin Hollis, director and producer ofGoldenEye 007on the Nintendo 64, gave a postmortem on the development of the critically acclaimed shooter here at GDC Europe today. One of the more fascinating, and somewhat hilarious, aspects from the talk was how Martin went about giving007a quick last minute fix to save themselves some time. Martin interviewed his past team for the talk, and was reminded of this particular incident by his former programmer Mark Edmonds, who considers it his “craziest coolest time” during the development....

Simple, fun, and oddly addicting, 2006’sWii Sportsis perhaps the game most credible in establishing Nintendo’s early dominance in the casual market. In a fashion similar toWii Sports, Ubisoft’s upcomingSports Connectionfor Wii U aims to emulate that same formula for similar results. While our demo was very limited, of the six activities, only one, baseball, was playable. The game pretty much plays like aWii Sportsclone with some added functionality for the Wii U controller pad....

Hit Monkey! You know, the one-off assassin that appeared during a story arch in theDeadpoolcomics? Yes, it’s horribly dumb and I love it. High Moon Studios, developer of theTransformergames, isbehind the projectand it will officially be announced at the Marvel Video Games Panel this Saturday at 1:45PM. The newsgot leaked a little earlythanks to the teaser site (which has since been taken down.) Speaking ofTransformers, Activision will have bothTransformers: Fall of CybertronandTransformers Primeto show off at San Diego Comic-Con this week, as well as007: LegendsandThe Walking Dead....

After arriving in Ginormosia inFantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, you’ll meet a peculiar eye tower before exploring an open world. Along the way, you’ll find tiny Leafe creatures stuck in the ground that, when freed, will reward you with special materials and recipes. The first region you’ll explore after discovering Ginormosia is West Dryridge Desert. Although it’s a relatively small region compared to the rest of the map, it still holds numerous secrets to uncover and five Leafes to help....