2017 is so last year Well, it was big week for news this week. The Game Awards 2017 and the PlayStation Experience, among other headlines and streams, have brought hot gossip and exciting images for 2018 and beyond. We got an eight-minute head-scratcher in the form of Kojima’sDeath Stranding, a brand newSoul Caliburand the return ofMediEvil.Mega Manfans werefinallygiven something to look forward to with the announcement ofMega Man 11, we learnedBayonettawill be dusting off Scarborough Fair for a another round of S&M action, and theZelda: Breath of the WildDLCdropped onto us from outta nowhere....

And they never did shape it like an ‘X’ As part of yesterday’s Microsoft Xbox 20th anniversary celebrations, the industry giant announced that it has wrapped production on a new documentary looking at the long and turbulent history of the mighty black-and-green brand.Power On: The Story of Xboxis a brand new, six-part series that is set to premiere on streaming services from December 13. Power Onwill look at two decades of gaming history pulled from Microsoft’s foray into the world of console gaming....

And no date yet other than ‘soon’ [Update:Surprisingly, the patch is already live on “PC and consoles.” Stadia is apparently getting patched later this week.Here’s the announcement!] People will not soon (or ever) forget CD Projekt Red’s mishandling ofCyberpunk 2077. Not only was it a stain on the game’s reputation short term, but folks will never look at the “champion of the people” publisher the same again: unless there’s a massive management shakeup....

Over the years,Robloxhas expanded its RPG offerings and become increasingly expansive in terms of what’s actually available, showcasing the platform’s real development capabilities. Whether they offer rich combat systems or immersive world exploration features, these are the bestRobloxRPGs available now on the platform. 10. Sword Blox Online: Rebirth Offering a more traditional MMORPG-style experience, Sword Blox Online: Rebirth focuses on classic dungeon crawling and character progression. There are multiple weapon types each offering distinct combat styles, gameplay, and ability sets....

Sign-up for an old-school rumble It’s been a surprisingly long time coming, given its archaic nature, but QUByte Interactive continues to push towards the rerelease of niche ’90s fighting game compendiumBreakers Collection— in fact, the developer has announced a closed beta for this coming weekend, with sign-ups now live on Steam. The closed beta — which runs from Friday, February 18 to Monday, February 21 — will solely feature online play, as the developer is no doubt keen to test the global connectivity of the rerelease’s servers....

What a horrible night to have a curse Fans ofCastlevaniahave likely been stoked sinceCastlevania: Requiemwas announced. Containing the two best entries in the entire series, getting this collection out in the wild is proof that Konami actually cares about the long-dormant series. With Sony helping contribute to the development of the compilationto ensure its quality,everything was pointing towards this being the definitive way to experience these classic games. I guess something had to go awry, though....

PS4 version still up in the air Responding to a fan on twitter, developers of open-world survival title DayZ have announced that the game will finally be arriving on Xbox One this year, as part of the console’s Game Preview range of work-in-progress titles. DayZhas been in Early Access on Steam since 2013, where it has attracted a large fanbase due to its tense action and morally ambiguous adventures, selling over 3 million copies just in its first few years....

The Mentality Monster Evolution is now live inEA FC 25, and you can complete it to upgrade a card of your liking. For the first time, we can upgrade 87-rated cards by including them in this evolution. But first, let’s take a look at the requirements that determine which items can be used in it. Then, we will go through the upgrades and the best players for this evolution. EA FC 25 Mentality Monster Evolution requirements Here are the requirements of Mentality Monster Evolution inEA FC 25....

We think he’s mighty fine… Rockets through the sky… One of the 1990s oddest and most subversive video game heroes, Earthworm Jim, is getting set to make his grand return in a brand new animated series, a collaborative effort of Interplay Entertainment and animation studio Passion Pictures. While it’s likely the armless wonder needs little introduction, Earthworm Jim was the sardonic doofus hero of several video game releases — ranging from his 1994 Super Nintendo and Sega Mega Drive debut,his dreadful Nintendo 64 release, right up to 1999’s sorta unofficial Game Boy sequelEarthworm Jim: Menace 2 The Galaxy....

Act fast for sexy savings Start your savings engine because these flash deals are worth running for – is what we’ll be saying if this was a used car dealership commercial. But in all seriousness, these are some sexy deals that Bob from across town wouldn’t be able to get you. eBay is currently running a sitewide 20% off coupon code on anything over $25. Unlike before, this discount isn’t limited to select retailers and eBay has also generously capped the coupon at $100 – this means you can now pick up a number of great items for dirt cheap pricing....

It seems to utilize enemy materials for crafting reagents Xenoblade Chronicles 3gem crafting returns, as shown ina new tweet from the game’s official Japanese Twitter account. Enabled byparty member Riku, you’ll use items gathered from enemies to create the gems, which can be equipped by characters. Increased attack and recovery power are cited as bonuses so far. ForXenobladefollowers, the announcement of a gem system doesn’t really come as a shock — unless it’s a shock in the sense that you’re paralyzed by the fear of having to go through this system again....

NFTs inherently draw a line in the sand There’s a reasonso many people have chosen to hate, instead of create, NFTs. And by that, I mean go back on their initial plans to do NFTs after a huge backlash that irreparably damages their brand. Oops! TheGoing UnderNFT stance is getting ahead of the situation, as one of their publishers, Team17, forced their hand. On Twitter, in no uncertain terms, Aggro Crab (the studio behindGoing Under) states,in the opening line of their missive:...

PlayStation 5 owners are one of the few who have yet to be able to get their hands on Sam Barlow’s interactive movie title,Immortality. But their wait is finally over, asImmortalitysplices onto PS5 on January 23. The news came within an announcement trailer from Barlow’s Half Mermaid Productions. The trailer gives a brief idea of how the game’s unique “match cut” feature works and teases the project’s supernatural story. Initially released for PC and Xbox Series X|S in August 2022,Immortalitywas met with glowing reviews from many outlets....