Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Review Roundup

Ahead of its release later this week, reviews for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 have gone live. Following on from the events of 2018's Spider-Man and 2022's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, the sequel teams both of New York's resident arachnid-themed heroes up for a tale that pits them against the likes of the Lizard,...

Analogue 3D Revealed, Brings Your N64 Games Into The 4K Era

Gaming hardware manufacturer Analogue has announced its next upcoming release, and for fans of the N64 era of gaming, this is shaping up to be the console to acquire if you still have a collection of cartridges from that Nintendo era. A reimagining of the N64 console, the Analogue 3D has been in development...

Hundreds Of Board Games Are On Sale At Amazon

While there are plenty of highly anticipated video games launching later this year, Amazon is currently discounting board and card games to incredibly enticing prices. Some of them are even based on hit titles like Bloodborne and Fallout--making this a great time to bring your adventures from the screen...

Bethesda Veteran Pete Hines To Retire After 24 Years Following Starfield Launch

Bethesda's head of publishing, Pete Hines, has announced that he will retire from Bethesda after 24 years. He mentioned that with the launch of Starfield in September, the timing felt right. "This is certainly not goodbye by any means. My love for Bethesda and its people has never wavered, and I will...

Omni-Man Joins Mortal Kombat 1 Roster In November, Full Kombat Pass Timeline Revealed

At the Invincible panel at New York Comic Con this past weekend, NetherRealm Studios revealed that Omni-Man will be the first downloadable fighter for Mortal Kombat 1, and that he will be available in November A new gameplay trailer focused on Omni-Man was shown during the panel, which showed a Fatal...

All The Big Announcements From Minecraft Live 2023

The big Minecraft Live event took place on Sunday, October 15, and it delivered some major news about the future of the popular sandbox game. Here's everything you need to know. 300 million in sales Minecraft has now surpassed 300 million copies sold, which Microsoft says makes it the best-selling...

Invincible Goes Interdimensional In This New Season 2 Trailer

The second season of Invincible premieres on November 3 on Prime Video, and if you thought the first run of the adult animated series was a bloody exploration of superhero action, then you're going to need to prepare yourself for some multiversal mayhem. After all, multiverses are all the rage these...

Gen V's Graphic Violence Has More To Say Than The Boys

The Boys and its spin-off, Gen V, are some of the gnarliest shows around when it comes to blood and guts. The Boys makes its intentions known very quickly when A-Train runs through Hughie's girlfriend, leaving the latter holding her hands, disconnected from her splattered body. She's instantly killed...

Ubisoft Exec Says Physical Game Sales May Decline, But Never Go Away

As digital media continues to grow, Ubisoft seems to see physical games as a "collector edition market" going forward. Chris Early, a senior vice president at the company behind Assassin's Creed, offered his viewpoint on boxed copies and actual discs, adding that he doesn't think they will ever disappear. Early...

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick Says He Will Remain In Role Until The End Of 2023

After 22 months of hearings, regulator approvals, and legal battles, Microsoft has finally acquired Activision Blizzard in a mammoth $69 billion deal. Now that work can begin on folding Activision Blizzard properly into the Microsoft and Xbox family, longtime CEO Bobby Kotick has confirmed that he'll...

James Bond Collection - Get 24 Movies For Only $55

If you're a James Bond fan, Amazon's current Prime Day 2023 deal on The James Bond Collection is worth checking out. The Blu-ray collection is currently on sale for $52.24 at Amazon, which is a significant discount from its $115 list price, and even cheaper than earlier this week by almost $10. Whereas...

LOTR Gollum Developer Accused Of Unethical Labor And Using AI To Write Apology Statement

A new report claims that The Lord of the Rings: Gollum developer Daedalic Entertainment had a toxic and troubled workplace environment, which underpaid employees and encouraged crunch. A video from German outlet Game Two (via IGN), alleges Daedalic entertainment enforced unpaid overtime, tried to...

Nintendo Switch OLED Gets Big Discount For Amazon Prime Members

Nintendo Switch OLED $315 (was $350) See at Woot If you're looking to pick up a Nintendo Switch this holiday, Amazon-owned retailer Woot has a stellar deal for Prime members in the wake of Prime Day Round 2. The Switch OLED is discounted to $315, down from $350, until next weekend (or...

EA's Soccer Series Expands Into A New Genre

EA's hugely popular football/soccer series EA Sports FC--formerly known as EA Sports FIFA--is expanding into a new genre. EA has announced EA Sports FC Tactical, the franchise's first turn-based strategy game for mobile. Set for release in early 2024, EA Sports FC Tactical will have more than 5,000...

Microsoft Reportedly Owes The IRS $29 Billion In Back Taxes

Ahead of its acquisition of Activision Blizzard that is expected to be finalized soon, Microsoft's finances are expected to take a big hit thanks to the Internal Revenue Service slapping the company with a fee for $28.9 billion in back taxes. This hefty tax bill was spotted in an 8-K filing this week...

Disney CEO Pushed To Consider "Bolder Transformation" In Gaming - Report

Disney executives reportedly wanted to become a gaming giant and considered acquiring Electronic Arts. However, Disney CEO Bob Iger isn’t committed to the idea. According to Bloomberg, "Iger’s deputies are pushing him to consider a bolder transformation of Disney from gaming licensee to gaming giant...

PS5 Cloud Streaming Is Coming This Month

Sony is targeting the middle and end of October. http://dlvr.it/SxSD...

Save Big On Book Box Sets, Including Stephen King, Frank Herbert, And More

Prime Big Deal Days is slashing prices on book box sets, making it easy to fill your shelves without emptying your wallet. http://dlvr.it/SxS1...

Pokemon Nintendo Switch Controllers Receive Rare Discounts At Amazon

Hori Nintendo Switch Split Pad Compact $36 - Gray / $39 - Red / $48 - Gengar Get Gengar Edition Get Gray Edition Get Apricot Red Edition Hori Split Pad Pro - Pokemon Edition $48 (was $60) Get at Amazon Hori Split Pad Pro - Zelda Edition $54 (was $60) Get...

Rocket League Axes Trading Mechanic

Halloween is right around the corner, and after that, it's officially The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year. But if you were planning on sending any of your usual Rocket League pals some in-game gifts, it might be time to rethink your holiday shopping plans. The chaotic vehicular soccer game has had...

Best Buy Flash Sale - Check Out The Best Laptop, TV, And Gaming Deals

Sure, Amazon Prime Day Round 2 is grabbing all the sales headlines this week, but don't count out other giants in the online retail therapy scene! Over at Best Buy, you can find stacks of deals on a wide range of products, ranging from high-end consumer electronics to recent video game releases, fancy...

Official Fallout Board Game Falls Drastically In Price For Prime Day Round 2

The weather outside is starting to become more brisk, and with winter on the way, now is a great time to huddle around a table and have fun in a post-apocalyptic environment. For Amazon Prime Day, a bunch of board games have received big discounts, and for video game fans, the official Fallout board...

Get A $50 Gift Card When You Buy The Official PS5 Headset

For a limited time, you can get a free $50 online gift card when you buy a Sony Pulse 3D gaming headset from Dell's online store. The wireless headset is reasonably priced at $100, so getting a $50 gift card with your order is a pretty great offer. Dell is just one of many retailers offering standout...

Batman, Star Wars, And Marvel Lego Sets Receive Huge Discounts Ahead Of Prime Day

This week is an excellent time to grab discounted Lego sets online thanks to Amazon Prime Day Round 2 (Big Deal Days) and Walmart's Holiday Kickoff sale. We've rounded up the best deals on Star Wars, Batman, and Marvel Lego sets below. Below, you'll find lists for both retailers, though most of the...

Pokemon TCG Holiday Calendar Gets Nice Discount At Walmart

Pokemon TCG Holiday Calendar 2023 $40 (was $50) See at Walmart See at Best Buy See at Amazon Pokemon TCG Trick or Trade Booster Bundle 2023 $20 See at Amazon See at Best Buy See at Walmart The Pokemon Trading Card Game Holiday Calendar is on sale for $40 at Walmart as...

Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controller + 2 Games For Only $95

Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controller $99 (was $130) See at Amazon See at Walmart Xbox Elite Wireless Series 2 Controller $140 (was $180) See at Amazon See at Walmart Xbox Elite Series 2 Core + 2 Games $95 for a blue or red controller + 2 Ubisoft games See...

Solace State's Exploration Of Power Dynamics And Queer Love Is My Favorite Cyberpunk Story This Year

The fall season is well and truly upon us, with tons of games releasing at a pace that I can barely keep up with. If you're similarly struggling to stay afloat with everything, you may have missed the release of Solace State--a visual novel roleplaying game in which you play as Chloe, a woman born...

Grab A Western Digital PS5 SSD For A Stellar Price Ahead Of Prime Day Round 2

WD Black SN850X SSD 1TB for $60 | 2TB for $120 Get 1TB at Amazon Get 2TB at Amazon Ahead of Prime Day Round 2, Amazon has stellar deals on the WD Black SN850X NVMe SSD. One of the most popular internal SSDs for PS5, the SN850X is a fast and reliable drive that should be near the top...

Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Is Down To $30 Right Now

GameStop has launched its latest Pro Week sale, a promotion that is going up against Prime Day Round 2. Pro Week includes some truly astounding game deals, especially for Nintendo Switch. Many of the best deals are already selling out, but you can still grab a brand-new copy of The Legend of Zelda:...

Tactics Ogre: Reborn Drops To Lowest Price Ever Ahead Of Prime Day Round 2

If you're a fan of tactical role-playing games and haven't played Tactics Ogre: Reborn, you're in for a treat. The Nintendo Switch and PS5 versions of Tactics Ogre: Reborn are on sale for only $25 at Amazon ahead of Prime Day Round 2. The 50%-off deal matches the best offer we've seen on Reborn since...

Metroid Dread Is Only $30 At Amazon, But You'll Want To Hurry

Metroid Dread is not just one of the best side-scrollers on Nintendo Switch, it's one of the best games on the platform, period. And right now you can grab Metroid Dread for just $30 at Amazon, which is the lowest price ever for Samus' latest enthralling adventure. Amazon is offering this deal as a...

The mClassic Nintendo Switch Graphics Upscaler Is On Sale Today Only

mClassic Plug And Play Graphics Enhancer $80 (was $100) See at Amazon The mClassic is definitely one of the coolest and most practical gaming accessories around right now, especially if you enjoy playing retro games. Created by Marseille, the mClassic is a plug-and-play dongle that upscales...

Sam's Club 1-Year Membership Is Only $15 For A Limited Time

Sam’s Club memberships usually cost $50 per year, but from now until October 15, you can sign up for a 12-month membership for only $15. That's quite the deal, especially if you have a Sam's Club location in your area. Get Sam's Club membership for $15 Continue Reading at GameSpot http://dl...

Save On Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn And Stormlight Archive Box Sets Ahead Of Prime Day

A bunch of Brandon Sanderson novel collections are on sale at Amazon ahead of Prime Day Round 2. The deals include hardcover and paperback box sets and Kindle editions of numerous book series like The Mistborn Saga, Stormlight Archives, Skyward, and more. Many of the collections are available now,...

Check Out These Early Prime Day Deals On Amazon Devices

A bunch of Amazon devices are on sale ahead of Amazon's October Big Deal Days event next week (basically Prime Day Round 2), including discounts on Fire TVs, Kindle tablets, Amazon smart home devices, and more. You can save quite a bit on some of these deals. See all Amazon device deals Continue...

Paleo Pines Recipes List

In Paleo Pines, a would-be quaint farm-life sim is gently disrupted by friendly dinosaurs who live among the townsfolk. It'll be up to you to nurture them while you live out your days as a farmer, rancher, and even a hobbyist chef. To that end, the Paleo Pines recipes come into play, and there are...

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Movie Passes $100 Million In Pre-Sales

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert film has surpassed $100 million in global advance ticket sales, distributor AMC Theatres has announced. This covers pre-sales at movie theaters around the world, including AMC and others. The movie releases on October 13 to coincide with Swift's favorite number. In...

The Alan Wake 2 Soundtrack Was Custom-Made To Expand The Lore

It's hard to forget the soundtrack to 2010's Alan Wake. Featuring world-renowned performers like David Bowie, Nick Cave, and Roy Orbison, its music was pulled from various genres and decades to deliver companion songs as each TV-style episode came to a close. In Alan Wake 2, chapters are still presented...

Foamstars Looks Like A Splatoon Clone, But It's More Interesting Than That

When Foamstars was revealed during May's Playstation Showcase, the internet's judgment was swift and brutal--it's just a Splatoon rip-off. Case closed. But after playing four rounds of suds-fuelled multiplayer action at Gamescom 2023, the reality is a little bit more complicated. Foamstars is a four-versus-four...

TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Anniversary Edition Comes With Multiple Goodies And Pizza

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge hit a sweet spot for retro-inspired action and modern gaming when it first released last year, and if you still haven't experienced this shell-tastic game, now is a great time to preorder Limited Run's Anniversary Edition from Amazon ahead of its release...

iPhone 15 Pro Is Best Game Console, Apple Says

Apple will soon release its most gaming-friendly smartphone yet. iPhone 15 preorders are now live, including those for the top-tier iPhone 15 Pro. In addition to the slew of upgrades and the new USB-C port, the iPhone 15 Pro will include what Apple claims is the fastest processor currently on the market....

PSA: Marvel's Avengers Is Just $4 Before Its Imminent Digital Delisting

Time is up for Marvel's Avengers as it'll be digitally discontinued after September 30. While the end is near for the Marvel live-service game, you can grab a copy of its definitive edition right now from the digital storefronts that host it, for as little as $4. That's roughly the wholesale price...

Payday 3 Drops Denuvo DRM A Week Before Release

Just a week before its release, Payday 3 developer Starbreeze announced that it has removed the anti-piracy software Denuvo from the PC version of Payday 3. "Hello heisters, we want to inform you that Denuvo is no longer in PAYDAY 3," said Starbreeze global brand director Almir Listo in a Steam update....

Elder Scrolls 6 Not Coming To PS5 And Won't Release Until 2026 At The Soonest, Microsoft Says

Documents from Microsoft's legal case with the FTC have emerged online, and one key slide shows that Microsoft has no plans to bring The Elder Scrolls VI to PlayStation. A page from the proceedings obtained by Stephen Totilo shows a breakdown of games and supported platforms, with The Elder Scrolls...

Oppenheimer Is Now The Highest-Grossing Biopic Ever

The creation of the atomic bomb has proven to be more popular than one of the greatest rock bands at the box office. Oppenheimer has made more money worldwide than Bohemian Rhapsody, meaning it's now the highest-grossing biopic ever. The Wrap reports Oppenheimer has earned over $912 million globally...

NBA 2K24 Build List - Best Builds For MyPlayer

NBA 2K24 gives you plenty of freedom when it comes to creating your player for MyCareer mode, but with all those options, where do you start? We’ve got the answer to that question with this list of builds. We’re here to show you some of the best MyPlayer builds for each position in the next-gen version...

Asus ROG Ally Base Model Has Arrived, Only Costs $600

Asus ROG Ally (Z1) $600 See at Best Buy Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme) $700 See at Best Buy Since the release of the Steam Deck, interest in handheld gaming PCs has increased substantially. Asus became the first major PC gaming brand to join the Windows handheld market with...

Activision Reportedly Believes Switch 2 Might Be Similar In Power To PS4/Xbox One, But Nothing Is Certain Yet

According to newly obtained emails from The Verge, Activision executives met with Nintendo executives in December 2022 to discuss the next Nintendo console. Activision's Chris Schnakenberg said in an email that the new Nintendo platform--referred to as "NG Switch"--could be similar in technical proficiency...

Preorders For Samsung's 57-Inch Gaming Monitor Come With A $500 Gift Card

Samsung's new 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor is now available to preorder at Best Buy, Amazon, and Samsung ahead of its October 2 release date. The new gaming monitor is unsurprisingly pricey at $2,500, but all three retailers are offering a pretty awesome preorder bonus. All orders placed between...

Rockstar Celebrates GTA 5's 10th Anniversary, But Fans Didn't Get A GTA 6 Reveal

Grand Theft Auto V celebrated its 10th anniversary on Sunday, September 17, and Rockstar Games marked the milestone with a thank-you message to fans for their support over the past decade. Rockstar did not, however, say or tease anything about the next GTA game. There was no good reason to believe...