MGS2 and 3 have experienced notably “enhanced” performance Last November, the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Volume 1 for the Switch was updated to Version 2.0.0 and now Digital Foundry has provided another look at the current state of the game on Nintendo’s system. Focusing on MGS2 and 3, the Switch edition has considerably “enhanced”
Read MoreHyaaah! Image credit: Nintendo Life Hello friends, and welcome back to another installment of Box Art Brawl! Last time, we explored the Pokémon Trading Card Game for the Game Boy Color, and the outcome was quite clear. The Western design triumphed with 69% of the votes, with several of you commenting that the Japanese cover
Read MoreGameSpot may potentially earn income from affiliate and promotional alliances for presenting this content and from transactions via links. It is appropriate that the new trailer for The Last of Us Season 2 opens with Joel and Ellie at a physical distance, as there is an emotional rift between them by the end of the
Read MoreGameSpot may possibly earn revenue from affiliate and promotional partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Aspiring game developers can now take advantage of the newly released updated version of one of the most popular game design reference books. Level Up: The Guide to Great Video Game Design by Scott Rogers is
Read MoreBy Joey Carr on March 7, 2025 at 1:00PM PST GameSpot may also earn revenue through affiliate and promotional partnerships for sharing this list and from sales via links. Free PC games have been around for decades, with browser games being all the rage during the early 2000s, and classic titles like Solitaire, Minesweeper, and
Read MoreGameSpot may also potentially earn revenue from affiliate and promotional collaborations for sharing this content and from purchases through links. After a five-year hiatus, the Tony Hawk Pro Skater series is set to make a comeback as Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 was just announced. Similar to the 2020 release of Tony Hawk’s
Read MoreSteam is the go-to spot for PC gamers looking to dive into the latest releases or to revisit an old-school favorite that’s still enjoyable. There is a wealth of free Steam games that are certainly worth your time, even if you’re unable or unwilling to spend a dime. From MMOs to first-person shooters, to immersive
Read MoreAfter helming one of the most cherished RPGs in history, The Witcher 3, and developing one of the most despised (until it received updates and transformed into a hit) RPGs ever, Cyberpunk 2077, Konrad Tomaszkiewicz established the new studio Revolt Wolves. This studio is collaborating with the creator of The Witcher 3, Bandai Namco, to
Read MoreDaredevil: Born Again has barely begun, yet fans are already speculating about what lies ahead for the escapades of everyone’s favorite horned hero after season 1. The conversation was ignited when showrunner and co-creator Dario Scardapane hinted to Empire magazine that “Unless you go really deep into the comics, the situation that Kingpin and Daredevil
Read MoreIt appears that *The Monkey* exchange is indeed a genuine swap, with reports that Osgood Perkins’ The Monkey has amassed an impressive $38 million domestically and $42 million globally, according to Box Office Mojo. This means that this nightmarish terror has not only become the highest-grossing horror film of the year but also ranks as
Read MoreLocalthunk made a mark in the gaming industry in 2024 with the launch of Balatro, entering the ranks alongside Vampire Survivors creator, Luca Galente, in the category of ‘indie game developers whose titles have greatly impacted my life due to their addictive nature’. However, it appears that gaining acclaim and establishing a name within the
Read MoreSnyderverse enthusiasts, rejoice. Two members of that universe’s Justice League are joining forces in a fresh suspense film for Netflix. Reports indicate that the broken Cyborg and Revolt Moon star Ray Fisher will star alongside Batfleck himself in an upcoming thriller titled Animals, which will also be directed by Ben Affleck. Connor McIntyre and Billy
Read MoreHere are some of the topics that captivate us this week. Image credit: Eurogamer/Capcom March Eighth Hello and welcome back to our popular segment where we share a bit about the video games we’ve been engaging with. This week, Ed enthusiastically explores Monster Hunter Wilds, but isn’t entirely pleased; Tom O ventures into Avowed, looking
Read MoreDirector of Barbarian at the forefront. Image credit source: rt134 (Nexus Mods) The contest to revive Capcom’s Resident Evil series for the big screen has concluded, and Sony has emerged victorious. With the agreement freshly inked, Sony is wasting no time: it has already proclaimed that the upcoming Resident Evil film will arrive in theaters
Read MoreImage credit score: Video games Played Instantly Frost Fatales – the winter edition of Video games Played Instantly’s all-female and femme charity speedrunning event – makes its return this weekend for an additional week of swift gaming accomplishments. More precisely, 2025’s Frost Fatales begins this Sunday, March Ninth, at 4:30pm. Expect approximately 30 minutes of
Read MoreNo specific NDA obligations. Image credit: EA If you’ve been following Battlefield, you are likely aware of EA’s intention to hold exclusive playtests for the series’ upcoming installment in a bid to rectify the negative feedback surrounding the disappointing reception of Battlefield 2042. With the first of these now in progress, it’s perhaps not surprising
Read MoreI tried to engage in Blades of Fire, assuming it would be an easy ride considering my previous gaming experience, and I faced dire consequences. I perished repeatedly in MercurySteam’s latest action-adventure, the same studio responsible for Metroid Dread and Castlevania: Lords of Shadow. It wasn’t until I began to truly grasp how tenacious and
Read MoreImage courtesy of Respawn Entertainment/EA. Apex Legends creator Respawn Entertainment released a number of developers earlier this week and has terminated an undisclosed, incubated project. According to IGN, a “small” number of employees were let go as part of the project’s shutdown. At least one of these departures was voluntary, while a former executive assistant
Read MoreCharacterized by the potential of Hidden Variable/Autumn Games. The developer Hidden Variable has confirmed its “disengagement” from the Skullgirls series following a lawsuit against publisher Autumn Games. The lawsuit claims that Autumn owes Hidden Variable $1.2 million for its contributions to Skullgirls Mobile and the 2015 release of Skullgirls 2nd Encore. Hidden Variable asserted that
Read MorePlaydead Studios co-founder Dino Patti claimed he faced threats of an IP lawsuit from fellow co-founder Arnt Jensen after their relationship “deteriorated.” In a “legal love letter” sent on March 3, Jensen asserted that Patti infringed copyright by sharing a “detailed description” of Limbo’s style in a leisurely 2024 LinkedIn post. This now-deleted post includes
Read MoreThe IGF (Independent Games Festival) aims to foster advancement in gaming trends and to acknowledge innovative game developers elevating the medium. This year, Game Developer conversed with the contenders for the IGF’s Nuovo Award and the Seamas McNally Grand Prize ahead of GDC to explore themes, make choices, and instruments in favor of each entry.
Read MoreIn 2010, the crew at League of Legends developer Riot Games found themselves feeling anxious. Their dynamic multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) was gaining momentum, yet just a few hours south in Anaheim, Blizzard was about to launch Starcraft II, a blockbuster PC strategy game that could potentially capture their audience and overshadow League before
Read MoreImage: Activision When Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 was released, I undeniably had one thought dominating my mind: “This is fantastic, but can we please get 3 + 4?” I had tinkered with the initial two titles back in the day, but it was only when Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 debuted in
Read MoreNo success in tracking down those monsters, huh? Creative: Capcom The weekend has arrived once more, so it’s the perfect time for another edition of What Are You Playing! After last week’s Pokémon extravaganza, it has been slightly quieter in Nintendo’s world over the past few days. The Game Boy NSO library was treated to
Read MoreDeveloper: Autumn Games Hidden Variable, the Los Angeles-based creator of Skullgirls Cell, has released a statement indicating that the team is “no longer engaged in the production of Skullgirls Mobile, 2nd Encore, or any other projects associated with the Skullgirls franchise” as of January 21st and has commenced legal action against publisher Autumn Games. Shared
Read MoreWhat? Pokémon is transforming! I’m about to make a bold statement and shout something wild: I absolutely adore the preview of Pokémon Legends: Z-A. I believe I have roughly 5 minutes before the torches are lit and a frenzied crowd begins gathering outside my home, so let me drop one more surprise here…Read More
Read MoreCubone Outdated Embrace by Jim Norman The day prior at 4:15pm Image: The Pokémon Company There’s truly nothing quite like a charming Pokémon plush to bring a grin to your face, is there? Well, this upcoming collection set to release at Japan’s Pokémon Centers next week might just be the most adorable of the lot
Read MoreGameSpot may earn revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for disseminating this information and from purchases made through links. The original Dreamcast controller was considered cutting-edge when the console debuted in the late ’90s, yet by 2025, it will undoubtedly seem outdated to retro gaming enthusiasts. Fortunately, the Retro Fighters D6 wireless controller has recently
Read MoreGameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and promotional partnerships for sharing this content, as well as from purchases made through the links. In just over a month, players can expect a clearer understanding of what to anticipate from the Switch 2 during a Nintendo Direct on April 2. Since Nintendo needed to disclose certain technical
Read MoreGameSpot may potentially earn revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content as well as from purchases through links. The Monster Hunter Stories Collection is available at a fantastic price on Amazon and Walmart. Each retailer is offering the compilation of two games for the Nintendo Switch at $33.55. The Monster Hunter Stories
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