Old Prey ruled and now it’s on Xbox One backward compatibility

Mafia II too My greatest professional regret came in the springtime of last year. Days beforeNewPreyreleased, I wanted to run a review of OldPrey. See, the headline format for reviews around here is just “Review:Prey,” and I was very much into the idea of tricking people into clicking a link expecting to read about a 2017 game but instead finding words about a 2006 game. But I didn’t do it for reasons I don’t remember, but those reasons almost certainly amount to “you got too lazy, dude....

June 20, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Renee Riddle

Path of Exile 2 release date, platforms, trailers, and more

ThePath of Exilesaga continues on with its highly-anticipated sequel, set years afterthe original. This upcoming Action RPG showcases many new features for players to explore, from a six-act campaign to endgame maps. In this guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know aboutPath of Exile 2, including a release window, platform availability, and more. When does Path of Exile 2 come out? According to the Gamescom trailer,Path of Exile 2Early Access date has been set for May 16, 2025....

June 20, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Shawn Jackson

Pit People’s next update will be the final version

From the pinnacle to the pit The Behemoth has announced thatPit Peoplewill be ready for early 2018. The next patch will be the full release and will bring an additional map alongside a fully scripted and acted campaign mode. Since there are a bunch of different factors that need finalizing (such as music, individual voice recordings and level testing), the studio doesn’t have a firm date in mind. I’ve been looking forward toPit Peopleever since I finally got the chance to play it atRTX this year....

June 20, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Kelly Olsen

Project Phoenix Kickstarter flies past $1M

I’m really interested in seeing how this turns out The Kickstarter for the intriguingProject Phoenixis done, and it’s soared past the one million dollar mark. With talent like the legendary composer Nobuo Uematsu and artist Kiyoshi Arai attached, it’s no wonder this project met its goal — the next step is waiting until the far away release date of mid 2015. Project Phoenixis planned for the PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, and Vita platforms, with an iOS release of some sort....

June 20, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Tracie Diaz

Project Zomboid explains Build 42’s massive performance and lighting improvements

Project Zomboiddeveloper The Indie Stone is now absolutely positive that the game’s long-anticipatedBuild 42 will release sometime in 2024. Accordingly, the developer has ramped up itsZomboidblog posts to show off what some of Build 42’s most notable upgrades will be. Appropriately titled ‘Upgradez,’ the latest in a long line ofProject Zomboiddevelopment blogs goes into considerable depth on Build 42’s performance and lighting systems, both of which will be massively improved as part of the update....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 557 words · Michael Medina

PSA: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth demo unlocks its Junon section today

For those who already tried the demo forFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth, there’s now more in store. Today, the demo has expanded with an open-world section of Junon for players to roam about and explore. Announced during the dedicated State of Play, the original demo gave you access to the first chapter ofRebirth, with a party of Cloud and Sephiroth in the game’s opening. Now, the new update, “Dawn of a New Era in Junon”, is available for free for the demo....

June 20, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · John Barnes

Puzzle Quest 2 to find its way to the PC, iPad and iPhone

OhPuzzle Quest,you were and still are awesome. But then along camePuzzle Quest: Galactrixand it just kind of stunk. What’s the solution when trying new things doesn’t work out? Back to basicswithPuzzle Quest 2! And now you can go back to basics on a plethora of platforms. Infinite Interactivehas announcedthatPuzzle Quest 2will not only be landing on the previously announced DS and Xbox 360, but will also be taking up wonderful space on your PC, iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch....

June 20, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Virginia Cooper

Rad tips on how to be a ’90s gamer

Water level anxiety is a legitimate problem Those boys over atIFHT Filmsbreak down the question that everyone still wonders: How do you be a ’90s gamer in the current age? From picking the right console, blowing on cartridges, gaming all night at a sleep over, to“Socker Boppers”(which were basically blow-up oversized boxing gloves that encouraged kids to punch the shit out of each other). Personally, my favorite segment in the entire video was step five on how to negotiate deals on the playground....

June 20, 2025 · 1 min · 162 words · David Reese

Red Faction: Guerilla multiplayer beta impressions

Way back in 2001, when the PlayStation 2 was still figuring out its place in the videogame world, I playedRed Faction. Volition’s offering was much more than a run-of-the-mill shooter for a clumsy controller. It was an attempt to expand the realm of physics past floppy bodies and knocking over trashcans. The technology utilized was called Geo-Mod, and it provided players with countless hours of fun with rocket launchers and massive drills in the vain attempt to dig into China or beyond....

June 20, 2025 · 9 min · 1746 words · Jamie Villegas

Rider Blox codes (December 2024)

Updated: June 18, 2025 Searched for new codes! If you want to delve into an exciting combat experience filled with challenges and powerful foes, tryRider Blox. You’ll enjoy exploring this world and completing various tasks that lay ahead of you on this journey—not to mention that you have codes to help you. Make your experience more exciting withRider Bloxcodes. By redeeming them, you’ll unlock fantastic rewards like Dimension Fragments, Contract Cards, and more....

June 20, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Scott Rivera

RoboCop is fine, but Mortal Kombat 11 won’t feel komplete until it gets Ash Williams

Podtoid 443 One of the biggest pieces of news last week was the reveal ofMortal Kombat 11: Aftermath, a new DLC expansion of the original game that will continue its story and introduce RoboCop to the franchise. Not exactly a first-choice character when it comes to thefighting gamegenre, Alex Murphy should fit right in with a cast that has no shortage of guns at their disposal. From Jax to Joker, these fighters are so well-armed they make Stryker fromMortal Kombat 3look likePaul Blart: Mall Cop....

June 20, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Mathew Clark

Rockstar lists Social Club features for Red Dead

Rockstar Games hasdetailed how its Social Clubwill function withRed Dead Redemption, and if you are at all looking forward to the game, it’d probably be wise to get signed up sooner than later. Right now, the studio is mostly talking about general features — they’re what you would expect them to be. However, there are a few juicy specifics, such as how to unlock a code for bullets that can set unsuspecting targets on fire....

June 20, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Heather Griffith

Say it, Nacho: Vaas voice actor teases a role reprisal in a new Far Cry

Insanity? The future will hold moreFar Cry, that much is certain. Ubisoft wouldn’t simply quit on one of its two biggest franchises, a series that’s nearly guaranteed to sell well. However, an unexpected twist is that a futureFar Crymay hold more Vaas. Actor Michael Mando, currently best known asBetter Call Saul‘s Nacho Varga, recently held anAMA on redditwhere he teased the idea that he may return toFar Cry. “Vaas is my spirit animal — having co-created that character is something that will always be dear to me,” Mando said....

June 20, 2025 · 1 min · 211 words · Kelly Hernandez