Marvel’s decision to cast Robert Downey, Jr. as Doctor Doom may have been the talk of Comic-Con, but there was plenty of actual comic book news coming out of the show, too. And perhaps nothing on the comics side dominated SDCC quite like the news about DC’s new Absolute Universe. […]
Year: 2024
Braid, Anniversary Edition ‘Sold Like Dogs**t,’ Developer Jonathan Blow Says
Braid developer Jonathan Blow has said the recently released anniversary edition of the indie puzzle platformer has sold “horribly,” and indicated he is now struggling to employ staff full-time. Blow, who also created The Witness, catapulted into the upper echelons of indie video game development after Braid enjoyed enormous success […]
The Best Star Wars Lego Sets in 2024
For over two decades, the LEGO and Star Wars partnership has endured and thrived. It is nothing if not consistent; the sets are geared toward every skill level, from beginner to advanced, and all of the sets – even the most rudimentary – are reliably high-quality. The massive ship and […]
Harold and the Purple Crayon Review
Maybe it’s unfair to call out a bizarre, ugly, unlikable live-action rendition of a beloved children’s book like Harold and the Purple Crayon, for being illogical. It is, after all, a visual-effects laden comedy starring Zachary Levi as a grown-up man-child version of Crockett Johnson’s curious toddler, who in this […]
Palworld Dev Addresses ‘Dead Game’ Debate: ‘Who Cares if There’s Only Five People Playing?’
Our obsession with the concept of the “dead game” and player counts is unhealthy for the video game industry and gamers, one of the developers behind Palworld has said. Palworld, dubbed “Pokémon with guns,” launched in early access form to record-breaking success. It is the second most-played game ever on […]
This New Pokémon Blossom Switch Controller Is Stunning, and Now Available to Preorder
PowerA has finally listed its upcoming special edition Nintendo Switch controller, Pokémon Blossom. PowerA produces some of the best Switch controller alternatives on the market, and this officially licensed Switch controller is a wonderful new addition to the lineup. It will cost $59.99, with preorders now live and ready for […]
Star Wars Outlaws Lets Players Turn Off Yellow Paint via ‘Explorer Mode’
Star Wars Outlaws has an Explorer Mode that lets players turn off all "guiding color on core navigational elements" in the world. PC Gamer reports that Explorer Mode strips Ubisoft’s open-world Star Wars game of the “yellow paint” that has become a hot topic once again in recent months. While […]
Best Buy is Currently Offering 15% Off Disney+, But The Deal Expires Today
For a limited time only, as part of its Deal of the Day, Best Buy has a fantastic deal on Disney+ subscriptions, offering $100, $50, and $25 Disney+ gift cards at a 15% discount. These can be used for Disney+ monthly subscriptions or bundles but not for Disney+ Premium annual […]
Once Human Dev Publishes Patch Notes for August 1 Update Ahead of Server Maintenance
Steam hit Once Human is set to go offline today, July 31, in order to release a significant update that makes a number of key changes to the game. Once Human is a free-to-play multiplayer open-world survival game from Starry Studio, a developer owned by Chinese games company NetEase. It […]
The First Descendant Gets Huge 1.0.5 Patch, Adds Luna and Ultimate Valby
Nexon has released the 1.0.5 update for looter shooter The First Descendant alongside the extensive patch notes. The 1.0.5 update, out now across PC via Steam, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5, makes a long list of changes to the game. The highlights include […]