Free App of the Day: Mr. Space!!

After the abortion that wasDance Duo, I’m proud to report that we have a Free App of the Day that’s actually quite fun on this bleak Tuesday morn. It’s calledMr. Space!!and it involves moving a little stickman into the spaces between two closing platforms. You remember those dungeons in the old Mario games that would clamp down on you? It’s like that. It has a great visual style and it’s surprisingly easy to make silly mistakes....

May 28, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Stephen Cook

gamescom: Silent Hill: Book of Memories screenshots

It’s the gameSilent Hillfans love to hate, and Konami has nine new screenshots for them.Silent Hill: Book of Memoriesis still my most anticipated PS Vita game of the moment, and I’ll be maintaining every hope that the full game turns out well. When I first saw the game, I was definitely skeptical (especially as the first ever screens looked dire) but it’s seeming better the more it’s shown. In any case, here are some new screens for the harsh scrutiny of those who decided long ago to despise it....

May 28, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Mary Blanchard

Hellboy reboot poster may be less original than they thought

It’s redding season, baby! Hellboy, sequel to 2008’sHellboy: The Golden Army, stars Ron Perlman and is directed by Guillermo del Toro. Scratch that. Reverse it.Hellboywassupposed to be a direct sequel to 2008’sThe Golden Army, only Mr. del Toro, for some wild reason, wanted to use his own script (not onepenned by this nobody Andrew Cosby), so he bounced. And because Hollywood is the land of ride-or-die homies who always have each other’s back and never sell out for money, star Perlman bounced with him when del Toro didn’t get his way....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Douglas Vazquez

Helldivers 2 dev explains delay for fixes for known glitches

Helldivers 2is one of 2024’s most popular games, but like many titles, it’s been affected by bugs since its release. With some fans complaining about the lack of fixes, an Arrowhead community manager has explained what’s causing the delays. In a message in the officialHelldivers 2Discord server followingApril 16’s patch 01.000.203, Spitz explained that most of the bugs in the known issues list are “actively being worked on, but they’re either large fixes that require a bit of time or low-priority issues behind other things, and most should be patched in the next major build....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Steven York

Here is what’s in store for EA’s E3 2014 press conference

I mostly want to hear about Mirror’s Edge and Star Wars Battlefront Electronic Arts’ E3 press conference will take place this Monday at 12:00pm Pacific on Twitch and Spike TV. Packed day that’s going to be — there’s also showings from Microsoft, Ubisoft, and Sony. Confirmed games for the event includeBattlefield Hardline,Dragon Age: Inquisition,The Sims 4,FIFA 15,Madden NFL 15,EA Sports UFC,NHL 15, and “behind-the-scenes” looks at what DICE (Star Wars Battlefront), BioWare (Mass Effect 4), Criterion (?...

May 28, 2025 · 1 min · 134 words · Michael Sutton

How does CampusIQ work in EA Sports College Football 25?

CampusIQ will play a huge role in determining the realism and authenticity ofEA Sports College Football 25. It’s been a while since the series added a new entry, and it’s making its comeback with this brand new feature. With expectations high for EA Sports and its upcoming new college football franchise, it appears the developer is leaving no stone unturned. The new title will not only include all real-life schools, but CampusIQ will also introduce new functionality, adding depth and dynamic details to your team....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Carl Campbell MD

How to get the Mica Suit in FFXIV Dawntrail

There are a lot of glamour items inFinal Fantasy XIV. Some of them are sleek, some of them are dark, and others are just plain hilarious. A new glamour of the last variety was added withDawntrail, the Mica Suit, but it’s not exactly easy to get. To begin with, you’ll need at least one class at level 100 – this isn’t too hard, you may pretty easily level all the way through the MSQ alone....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Manuel Lee

Infinity Nikki: Complete Realm Challenges guide, how to unlock and complete

Whether you’re looking to quickly farm Mira EXP, get new Eureka, or want to get valuable resources inInfinity Nikkithat can’t be found anywhere else, Realm Challenges are a solid choice. This varied collection of tasks is not only rewarding but fun and can be done as often as you like. The Realm Challenges inInfinity Nikkican be accessed from any Warp Spire, and there are five different types. Four of them unlock pretty early, while the fifth Realm of Breakthrough doesn’t unlock until a later chapter....

May 28, 2025 · 4 min · 658 words · Alyssa Herrera

Keep tabs on games with Steam’s Recently Updated section

Hey, this is actually useful Valve has added a Recently Updated page to Steam, displaying “new and interesting updates, features, and/or content additions” to games.Take a look for yourself. The intent here is to give developers another platform from which to communicate with their audiences. It’s got the added benefit of showing would-be players which games are seeing continued, worthwhile support. Scrolling through this section reminded me that I forgot to buyDesktop Dungeons, so there you go....

May 28, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Nicholas Mack

Let’s talk about Race the Sun and Steam Greenlight

Are indies screwed without Steam? Flippfly’sRace the Sunis a humble indie game that actually looks (and plays) pretty great. It just has one major problem — it’s not on Steam. Developer Aaron San Filippohas been surprisingly transparentabout what it means to be an indie developer and not launch on Steam, stating that not launching on a major distribution platform is “asking for trouble.” Aaron goes through stats like website hits (currently the only place to buy the game), reviews, media coverage, and even sales....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 216 words · Steven Serrano

Long overdue, EA finally releases some of its classic games on Steam

EA has announced that they’re releasing a slew of their older games onto Steam. All of them were available elsewhere, but finally, they’re available on the PC’s biggest digital storefront. A lot of these are from Bullfrog, one of the many studios that EA shuttered, but there’s also theCommand & Conquer – The Ultimate Collection, which features some games from Westwood, another studio that EA shuttered. Here’s the list: That’s a coincidence!...

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 275 words · Teresa Harvey

Make Great America Again

Podtoid 338: Make Great America Again Last week I got some hands-on experience withMass Effect: New Earth: A 4D Holographic Journeyand that’s a big topic of discussion on this week’s Podtoid with MacGregor, Nakamura and myself. I also kicked ass in the Podtoid Hotdish for the however-many’th time in a row (undefeated!) and endured Darren talking about board games long enough to earn a medal. What ride or attraction would you add to California’s Great America to make that theme park great again?...

May 28, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · Kimberly Chambers

NES and SNES Switch Online maintenance is mysteriously scheduled for after the Direct

Announcement incoming? [Update:The mystery is solved! Nintendo addedEarthBound(SNES) andEarthBound BeginningsakaMother(NES) to the Nintendo Switch Online retro game library.] Nintendo has revealedthatNESand SNES Switch Online maintenance is comingafter the Direct today, which could indicate more games are on the way. It seems like the perfect time to drop some new games, as Nintendo often rolls with the “it’s available now/after the Direct!” style marketing. It’s a small little tease, but it’s always a fun thing to speculate about when there’s going to be a new40-minutefull-size Nintendo Direct....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 263 words · Aaron Peck