X-treme by Ollie Reynolds Yesterday, 10am Image: Nintendo Life Hello everyone, we’re back with another installment of Box Art Brawl! First off, let’s reflect on what occurred previously… Ah, yes, we examined Mario Party 3 for the N64! It was a landslide victory, with Japan’s version securing 84% of the total votes. North America gathered
Read MorePioneering the Leaderboard by Liam Doolan Yesterday, 11am Image: Nintendo There’s been extensive dialogue concerning Nintendo designating Mario Kart World as its principal launch title for the Switch 2 over several other prominent franchises. Nate Bihldorff from Nintendo of America offered an official statement on this to Inverse last month, stating it’s “one of the
Read MoreImage: Nintendo Life If the postman doesn’t hold us back on launch day, we’re just under three weeks away from acquiring a brand new Nintendo console! This 24th installment of the Nintendo Life Mailbox will mark the last edition featuring the original Switch as Nintendo’s leading console! Indeed, we’ve been sifting through our inbox and
Read MoreImage: Austin Voigt During PAX East, we had the opportunity to connect with the energetic Nico Papalia from Top Hat Studios, the creators of Athenian Rhapsody and its recently announced prequel, Tales of Tuscany (set to release on “any platform you enjoy gaming on,” including Switch, in 2026). Curious about what sparked such a whimsical
Read More“There is going to be an authentic Xbox handheld created by Microsoft.” by Fraser Gilbert Fri, 1:15pm Image: Nintendo Life (Hookshot Media) Alright, this Xbox handheld situation is becoming a little perplexing, but bear with us! Recently, we’ve discussed the 2025 Xbox handheld (which is being developed by ASUS), and it’s anticipated to essentially function
Read More“We’ll dictate 100% of those moves” by Ben Kerry Fri, 2pm It’s widely recognized that Helldivers 2 has been an incredible success since its debut just over a year ago on PlayStation and PC. This triumph has even prompted fan petitions advocating for its arrival on Xbox, and although that appears unlikely at this moment
Read More“The functionality is incredibly flawed at this moment” by Fraser Gilbert Fri, 2:45pm The Xbox “Looking For Group” (commonly referred to as L4G) feature was launched a considerable time ago, and regrettably, it has endured persistent spam and bot complications over the years. For those unfamiliar, L4G enables you to locate fellow gamers to partner
Read MoreBefore GTA 6? by Ben Kerry Fri, 3:15pm Red Dead Redemption 2 remains an impressive visual feast on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. However, with the 30FPS frame rate limitation still in effect, we’ve always been eager for Rockstar to enhance the gameplay on the latest consoles. It appears that this might soon become
Read MoreFeaturing this well-liked cooperative shooter by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 9:38am Microsoft has disclosed the lineup of five titles scheduled to exit Xbox Game Pass in May 2025 today, with the standout being Remnant 2 – a beloved cooperative shooter that received excellent feedback upon its release a couple of years back. All these titles are
Read MoreCEO resigns by Sammy Barker Fri, 1pm SNK, financed by Saudi Arabia, aimed to position Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves as the leading fighting game globally. Unfortunately, this strategy does not appear to have succeeded. The firm included the world’s most renowned athlete, Cristiano Ronaldo, in the game’s lineup; sponsored boxing events, and enlisted
Read MoreAlongside a purported Switch 2 edition, it seems by Liam Croft Fri, 1:30pm One of the most perplexing aspects of the PS5 era thus far is how Red Dead Redemption 2 has yet to receive a current-gen update. While it runs smoothly on PS5 through backwards compatibility, you’re restricted to 30 frames per second and
Read MoreRay to go by Sammy Barker Yesterday, 10:30am Another eventful weekend has drawn to a close. Now, it’s time to relax with some classic video games. Here’s what we’re diving into. Aaron Bayne Having completed DOOM: The Dark Ages and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, I anticipate a somewhat peaceful gaming weekend. Naturally, this leads me
Read MoreStudio reported to be in decline This week has not been favorable for Marathon creator Bungie – although it seems we find ourselves writing that every few months lately. Forbes indicates that morale at the Washington-based company is in “decline” after it was accused of copying art assets earlier this week. To the studio’s credit,
Read MoreIn relation to alternative forms of entertainment, regardless Ex-PlayStation leader Shuhei Yoshida opines that $70 and $80 games are a “bargain” when stacked against other entertainment options The newly independent figure addressed the audience at Gamescom LATAM, where he was inevitably questioned about the escalating costs of games. Almost all publishers raised their prices to
Read MoreBy S.E. Doster on May 16, 2025 at 9:47AM PDT GameSpot may earn revenue from affiliate and promotional partnerships for disseminating this content and from purchases made through links. When considering first-person shooters, Call of Duty is a recognizable title that’s challenging to overlook. The series boasts over twenty years of refined shooting experiences, featuring
Read MoreGameSpot may earn income from affiliate and advertising collaborations for distributing this material and from purchases via links. What is the Take-Two CEO’s perspective on the extended wait for GTA 6? It appears he isn’t overly concerned. Strauss Zelnick remarked to The Game Business that 15 years back, many of the types of content that
Read MoreGameSpot might earn income from affiliate and advertising collaborations by disseminating this content and through purchases made via links. Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is now accessible on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC. This eight-game compilation received an 8/10 in our evaluation and is priced at $40. Similar to the previous year’s Marvel vs. Capcom
Read MoreGameSpot might earn income from affiliate and promotional partnerships for disseminating this content and from purchases made through links. Red Dead Redemption marks its 15th anniversary today, May 18, 2025. Below, we explore how it may excel in showing rather than telling. Typically, Westerns are earnest and genuine. Sure, there are blatant comedies like Blazing
Read MoreGameSpot might earn revenue through affiliate and advertising collaborations for disseminating this material and from transactions via links. Red Dead Redemption is commemorating its 15-year anniversary today, May 18, 2025. Below, we reflect on the western genre within the lens of its cinematic influences. Narratives about the American frontier, akin to tales of knights or
Read More(Image credit: Marvel Studios) Numerous captivating decisions were made regarding Captain America: Brave New World, but one notable concept that didn’t make it involved a gamma-radiated President armed with an oversized weapon facing off against the new star-spangled champion. In a recent discussion with JoBlo, director Julius Onah disclosed that during the initial phases of
Read More(Image credit: Gearbox) A Borderlands 3 enthusiast has successfully navigated the entire game at the utmost difficulty level, without being incapacitated even once. In the Borderlands franchise, depleting your health causes you to collapse, but you’re not finished just yet. Instead, you enter a ‘fight for your life’ mode—if you can secure a kill while
Read More(Image credit: Nickelodeon) A Star Trek series cherished by numerous fans may soon become untraceable in the cosmos, as reports indicate the family-oriented animated program, Star Trek: Prodigy, is set to be removed from Netflix. This animated series, which originally premiered on Paramount, faced cancellation after a single season, before it was captured by the
Read More(Image credit: Nintendo) One of the creators involved in the scrapped Star Fox sequel expressed a sense of relief that their game didn’t launch as planned, as it wouldn’t have been able to compete with the newly-released PlayStation. Back in 1995, Nintendo aimed to unveil Star Fox 2 on the SNES in August. By mid-year,
Read MoreEmployee morale at developer Bungie—the renowned studio behind Destiny and the original Halo titles—reportedly stands at a record low, with several staff members uncertain if their forthcoming Marathon reboot can fulfill its planned September launch. If you haven’t come across the controversy yet, earlier this week, indie futurist artist Fern ‘Antireal’ Hook claimed the studio
Read MorePause me if this sounds familiar. We utilize the term “uncanny”, whereas in Germany, it’s referred to as “unheimlich”. The unheimlich was quite significant for thinkers like Freud, and it’s tough not to appreciate the expression, even if just a little. Unheimlich implies, well, it signifies uncanny – strange, unsettling…Discover More
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Read MoreCloud Imperium Games has addressed the concerns of players who are dissatisfied with the recent launch of “pay to win” flight blades in Star Citizen, acknowledging that it “overlooked a critical aspect”. For further details…Read More
Read MoreDirector David Leitch, known for his work on Fall Guy, is currently in discussions to helm the film adaptation of Gears of War. To learn further details, continue reading…Read More
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Read MoreSAG-AFTRA, the organization that represents 160,000 actors, voiceover professionals, and other members of the media industry, has reacted to the “April 30 offer from video game employers” with a thorough AI proposal. This document outlines “in straightforward terms what the suggested alterations would imply for performers.” Discover additional details…Discover More
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