Author: Mike
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Chill Eco Strategy Terra Nil Coming to Steam and Netflix March 28
Publisher Devolver Digital has announced that Terra Nil, a city-building game with an ecological spin, will be launched on March 28 on Steam for Windows, as well as being added to the Netflix subscription of mobile games. Developer Free Lives will donate a portion of all Steam sales profits to the Endangered Wildlife Trust. Players…
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Magic: The Gathering Arena on Consoles Delayed to 2024
Magic: The Gathering Arena, the latest digital iteration of the iconic collectible card game, has had its console release pushed back until at least 2024. Chris Cocks, the Hasbro chief executive, made the announcement during a fourth-quarter call with investors. He added that the Steam release is still on track for this Fall of 2023.…
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2020 Diablo 4 to Receive Early Access and Open Betas in March
Diablo 4, the highly anticipated installment in the Diablo series, is set to launch on June 2nd, 2023. In the time leading up to its release, fans of the game will have the opportunity to participate in two beta periods in March. Those who preordered the game can partake in an early access beta between…
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Activision Blizzard Announces Return-to-Office Mandate for Employees
Activision Blizzard has confirmed that it is instituting a return-to-office mandate for its employees. King workers already returned in July 2022, while ABK and Blizzard employees will return in April and July, respectively. The new policy requires attendance at the office for at least three days a week. First reported by VGC, this news was…
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New Game Releases This Week
Here are the big video game releases for the week of February 13th, 2023: Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society (Playstation 4, PlayStation 5, and Windows PC) — Feb. 14 Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society is a role-playing game for the PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X. Players explore a mysterious world…
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Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection Coming to Switch and PC
Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection was announced during last week’s Nintendo Direct. The collection is a remastered triple-pack (!!!) that includes the first three Etrian Odyssey dungeon crawler RPGs. The games are set to release for both the Nintendo Switch and PC (on Steam) on June 1. This is the first time the series will make…
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Square Enix Producer Reveals FF Tactics Team Working on Secret Project
In an interview with Final Fantasy website FFWorld and other Final Fantasy-focused websites, Square Enix producer Ichirō Hazama gave some interesting insights into character representation in games Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line and Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia. Specifically, the team was asked why some characters from Final Fantasy Tactics were absent, receiving the following response.…
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Nintendo Direct Reveals Pikmin 4 Release Date: July 2023
Nintendo just dropped the most anticipated Pikmin 4 trailer in their latest Nintendo Direct, giving us our best look yet at the game. The visuals have been taken to the next level, depicting an exciting and vibrant world full of new Pikmin varieties. With the Nintendo Switch console’s processing power, it’s no wonder the game…
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Nintendo Direct Reveals Remastered Metroid Prime
At last, the rumors are confirmed: Metroid Prime Remastered is here! During the Nintendo Direct broadcast last week, the game was not only announced but was also released immediately. Showcasing high-definition visuals and a selection of control schemes, even optional GameCube button layouts, it’s the definitive version of a beloved classic. If you prefer physical,…
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Octopath Traveler 2’s Demo Now Available for PC
Octopath Traveler 2’s Prologue demo is now available on Steam. The game is a fantasy JRPG focusing on eight different characters, each with their own set of skills and unique storyline. Players are able to choose any of the eight protagonists and complete the demo, which lasts three hours and saves progress that is transferrable…
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Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective Returns This Summer
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the puzzle-solving mystery game, is returning this summer with new HD visuals and availability across more platforms than ever. Originally released on the Nintendo DS™ in 2010, the game is now being resurrected for PlayStation®4 (PS4™), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, and PC via Steam. Players take on the role of Sissel,…
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Bleak Sword DX Demo Out
In 2019, Devolver Digital released Bleak Sword, an Apple Arcade exclusive mobile game that demonstrated how unique and impressive mobile games can be. But now this title is being released on other platforms such as the Switch and PC, and it isn’t alone in its move away from mobile. Bleak Sword DX includes all of…