A Long-Abandoned Game Boy Advance Game Is Finally Out Now

There have been countless video games that have been canceled before their release, but very few that have been canceled three times. Kien, a Game Boy Advance title that was originally slated to be released in 2002, is one of the few. Review copies of Kien went out to contemporary gaming magazines,...

Shovel Knight Sequel And Shovel Of Hope DX Are On The Way

Ten years ago this month, the retro side-scrolling action game Shovel Knight made its debut. To celebrate the anniversary, Yacht Club Games live-streamed an event that featured two big announcements. The first was a new definitive version of the game, Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX. And the second...

A Quiet Place Game Finally Revealed And It Looks Terrifying

Back in 2021, Saber Interactive announced it was making a video game based on the film series A Quiet Place, and now the game has been officially unveiled. A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is a new atmospheric horror game from Stormind Games and Saber, and it's set for release in 2024. The eerie announcement...

How To Get New Exotic Armor In Destiny 2: The Final Shape

A lot has changed in Destiny 2 with the release of The Final Shape. Among some of the changes that will affect your game as you grind toward high-level content is how Exotic armors are divvied out going forward. The old way of unlocking new Exotics, by playing through Lost Sectors, is over. Instead,...

Here Is What The Pope Thinks About AI

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is one of the most-discussed news topics in recent years. Seemingly everyone is weighing in with their thoughts on how AI might change the world--from video games and movies to politics and more. Now, the Pope has shared his thoughts during the G7 Summit in Italy. As...

The Blair Witch Project Cast Opens Up About How Hollywood Has Treated Them

In 1999, The Blair Witch Project ushered in the age of found footage horror films, and it had the unique touch of a marketing campaign that pretended its cast members--Heather Donahue, Michael Williams, and Joshua Leonard--actually went missing while investigating a local legend and were feared dead....

How To Watch House Of The Dragon Season 2 Premiere For Free

Season 2 of Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon premieres this Sunday, June 16. While you'd normally have to pay for HBO or its streaming service Max to watch the show, Max is offering a one-week free trial to all new customers. To get the one-week free trial, use the link below and...

PSN Leak Suggests Beyond Good & Evil Anniversary Edition's Release Is Imminent

The Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition might be releasing soon, if a PSN leak is to indicate anything. PS5 trophies for Beyond Good & Evil Anniversary Edition have surfaced, and a 1.01 patch for the PS4 version just appeared. This means that the game is ready on PSN's backend, just...

Fans Think A New Red Faction Game Is Coming, But Don't Get Your Hopes Up Yet

THQ Nordic will be at Gamescom 2024 and have two currently unannounced games at the showcase, along with Gothic remake, Titan Quest II, and Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed. Fans think that one of the two unannounced games is a new Red Faction. THQ Nordic gave clues as to what the two games are by providing...

New Jurassic World Movie Gets Warning From Thai Government About Filming

Jurassic World fans only have a year until the newest addition to the Jurassic franchise arrives in theaters. The new installment will act as a reboot of the series, featuring three teens and three adults trying to survive the island, and star Oscar winner Mahershala Ali, Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan...

Marvel's Blade Reboot Loses Another Director

Mahershala Ali and Kevin Feige jointly announced Marvel's Blade reboot in 2019, but getting the movie off the ground has been no easy task. The new film has been plagued by script problems and delays. Director Bassam Tariq exited the project in 2022. Now, Tariq's replacement, Yann Demange, has also...

Elden Ring Gets Story Recap Video Ahead Of Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC

Later this month, Bandai Namco is diving back into the world of Elden Ring with the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. That's assuming that players ever left one of the best games of 2022. As of this month, Elden Ring has sold over 25 million copies to become the best-selling game in Bandai Namco's history....

Iconic Perfect Dark Dev Says He "Would've Loved" To Work On The Reboot

Joanna Dark won't be jamming out to music from one of Perfect Dark's original composers. That's because Grant Kirkhope has revealed on social media that he isn't involved with the upcoming reboot from developers The Initiative and Crystal Dynamics. GamesRadar noticed that Kirkhope voiced his desire...

Prepare To Typo With FromSoft Word, The Dark Souls Of Typing

Since From Software found mainstream success with games like Demon's Souls and Dark Souls, there have been a lot of games inspired by those titles. The Souls-like formula can be found in a wide variety of games from different genres, but now, you can finally put your fingers to the test with the Dark...

The Acolyte Episode 3 Has A Troubling Story Connection To The Star Wars Movies

The latest Disney+ Star Wars series, The Acolyte, has drawn raves from critics (including me!) and fans alike, and there's one thing that kinda binds those of us who enjoy it: That it's completely apart from the rest of the franchise because it takes place 100 years before the movies. The Star Wars...

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Rights Inquisition's Greatest Sin

After 10 years, BioWare is finally letting you kiss Lace Harding, the dwarven scout who acts as your initial eyes and ears whenever your character uncovers a new area in Dragon Age: Inquisition. Though you can flirt with her numerous times and establish a strong rapport with Harding, she is not a romantic...

The Boys To Conclude With Season 5

Eric Kripke, showrunner and creator of The Boys, has confirmed that the Amazon Prime Video series will conclude with its fifth season. Kripke announced the news on Tuesday via X, ahead of the Season 4 premiere on June 13, with a redacted screenshot of the script for the immediately upcoming season's...

Decades Later, The Lord Of The Rings Movies Are Putting Up Huge Box Office Numbers

Decades after they were originally released, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers are back inside the top 10 at the box office in the US. For the weekend of June 7-9, the two films landed at No. 8 and No. 9 at the domestic box office, bringing in $2.456 million and...

Assassin's Creed: Shadows, Palworld, Control, And More Coming To Mac

Gamers have come to expect that most of the AAA titles are going to available on either consoles or PC. But at this year's Worldwide Developer's Conference, Apple signaled its increased focus on gaming by bringing some pretty big games to Mac. As a centerpiece for that shift, Ubisoft announced that...

Life is Strange: Double Exposure Preorders Are Live, Including An Item-Packed Collector's Edition

Life is Strange: Double Exposure debuted during the latest Xbox Games Showcase, giving fans their first look at the return of Max Caulfield. Max served as the protagonist of the original Life is Strange, and this time she's trying to (literally) turn back time and stop the death of one of her friends....

This Game Is Like Ace Attorney For People Not Fun At Parties, Like Me

I hate small talk. I don't feel I'm any good at it. I don't want to engage in it. I practically run from it if I see it coming. But I love talking about big ideas, especially philosophy. Quite obviously, that makes me annoying. I admit it. People minding their own business in a casual setting may feel...

Ian McKellen Says He Would Consider New Lord Of The Rings Movie If He's Not Dead Yet

Actor Ian McKellen famously played the wise wizard Gandalf in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, but could he come back for the next film, the tentatively titled The Hunt for Gollum? McKellen, 85, told The Sunday Times (via USA Today) that he would consider it, "If I'm...

Battle Suit Aces Mixes RPG Storytelling With Card-Based Battling And Mechs

In 2017, Trinket Games launched Battle Chef Brigade, a game that mixed puzzle mechanics with side-scrolling brawling that was published by now-defunct label Adult Swim Games. Today, during the Future Of Play Direct, the studio announced its next project, a story-focused RPG called Battle Suit Aces. Battle...

CoD: Black Ops 6 Will Require Players To Be Online Across All Modes, Including Campaign

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 was officially revealed following the Xbox Games Showcase, and now a new blog post from Activision confirms players will need continuous internet connection in order to play the game. Activision says that an internet connection is required to play all modes in Black Ops 6,...

World Of Warcraft: The War Within Release Date Announced During Xbox Showcase

The highly anticipated World of Warcraft expansion, The War Within, finally has a release date. Announced as a part of 2024's Xbox Showcase, the "final battle" comes to Azeroth August 26, 2024. In addition to a release date, Blizzard also shared a new cinematic trailer. The trailer offers a look at...

Sea Of Thieves Is Giving You A Ship With Flamethrowers In Season 13

When Sea of Thieves Season 13 launches on July 25, it'll come with a new world event that will let players sail the lore's most villainous and powerful galleon, Flameheart's Burning Blade. With it, players will be able to instill fear in anyone they come across at sea, as the behemoth of a boat is...

Xbox Games Showcase 2024: How To Watch, Start Times, And What To Expect

The season of summer showcases is here, and following Summer Game Fest, Devolver Direct, and several other events, is this year's big Xbox Games Showcase. The 2024 edition will be a double feature, as once the Xbox broadcast ends, Call of Duty will be tagging itself in for the worldwide reveal of this...

Balatro Is Finally Getting A Physical Release

One of the surprise success stories of 2024 is Balatro, a poker-themed roguelike deck-building game that was created by a single developer who goes by the name LocalThunk. Gamers have embraced the title and made it a hit on Steam and consoles. Now, Balatro is getting a special physical release as well. LocalThunk...

Alan Wake 2 Physical Edition Preorders Are Live For PS5 And Xbox Series X

Preorder Alan Wake 2: Deluxe Edition $80 Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at GameStop Preorder Alan Wake 2: Collector's Edition $200 Preorder at Limited Run Games As announced during the opening showcase of Summer Game Fest, Alan Wake 2 is finally getting a physical release...

Watch GameSpot's Summer Live Show Today

Summer Game Fest 2024 has finally arrived, and the video game world has converged in Los Angeles to unveil some of the most-anticipated upcoming titles, trailers, and more. And don't worry if you can't join the GameSpot team in the City of Angels. We're bringing the games to you through the GameSpot...

Every Game Shown Off During The Wholesome Direct

This year's Wholesome Direct was a real doozy, showing off over 70 games. Whether you're in the mood to open up a traveling book store in Tiny Bookshop, raise an assortment of faithful crablings in Crab God, perform tricks on your witch's skatebroom in Ila: A Frosty Glide, or test your mettle in a...

Newcomer Vox Reaper And Series Vet B. Jenet Join Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves Roster

Today during Summer Game Fest, SNK revealed the next two characters--one returning and one brand-new--for its upcoming fighter Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves. The two additions, pirate captain B. Jenet and "street assassin" Vox Reaper, will increase the known roster to eight characters, with more to...

All Visions Of The Traveler Locations In Destiny 2: The Final Shape

Like other destinations introduced by past expansions, the Pale Heart of the Traveler added to Destiny 2 in The Final Shape is full of collectible items that expand on the story. These are Visions of the Traveler, a bunch of little Travelers that are hidden around the Pale Heart and that you can pick...

Civilization 7 Leaks Ahead Of Summer Game Fest

While the popular theory was that 2K Games would unveil Borderlands 4 at Summer Game Fest, it now seems likely that Sid Meier's Civilization VII will be the major game revealed by the company later today. Insider Gaming noted that a banner for Civilization VII popped up for a brief time on the 2K...

Astro Bot Preorders Are Live - The PS5 Exclusive Comes With An Adorable Bonus

Preorder Astro Bot Physical Edition $60 Preorder at Walmart See at GameStop One of the biggest announcements during last week's PlayStation State of Play livestream was Astro Bot, the full-fledged sequel to the excellent Astro's Playroom that comes preinstalled on PS5. Just like Astro's...

Hogwarts Legacy - How To Use Photo Mode

One of the most highly-requested features from the community since the launch of Hogwarts Legacy has been a Photo Mode. The ability to capture unique images of characters, locations, or scenes is an invaluable part of the open-world experience in gaming. While many fans thought the idea of a Photo...

How To Get Ergo Sum, The New Exotic Sword In Destiny 2: The Final Shape

Destiny 2: The Final Shape introduces a new Exotic sword to the game in the form of Ergo Sum, and if you're lucky, this could be one of the most powerful weapons in the game. Ergo Sum is unique in a variety of ways: Not only can it be wildly different based on rolls you obtain, but it's also a sword...

The Hogwarts Legacy Summer Update Is Available Now, Adds Photo Mode

Avalanche Software's wizarding world RPG, Hogwarts Legacy, just received its summer update, which features a plethora of new features, from new cosmetics and broomsticks to the expansion of a quest that makes it available to players on all platforms. Another aspect of the update that players are likely...

Disney World And Florida Closing In On A New Deal For Fifth Theme Park

Walt Disney World Resort in Florida is not exactly hurting for attractions between its four theme parks spread across 39 square miles. But with Disney's top competitor, Universal Studios Orlando, set to open an expansion with Epic Universe next year, Disney World and the state of Florida have a tentative...

Lego Horizon Game Reportedly Set For PS5 And PC, Getting Summer Game Fest Reveal

A Lego Horizon game, called Lego Horizon Adventures, is reportedly going to be announced during Summer Game Fest. According to Dealabs, the game is an action-adventure one and will be released simultaneously on PS5 and PC. It also reportedly supports co-op as well as cross-platform play between both...

The Thing Remaster Seemingly Teased By Nightdive Studios

A thing could be announced at IGN Live tomorrow, June 7. In fact, it could be a remaster of The Thing, a 2002 action-adventure game based on John Carpenter's classic 1982 film. Nightdive Studios--the developer behind game remasters ranging from franchises like Turok to Star Wars--teased on X (formerly...

The Acolyte's Star And Creator Were Surprised The Twist Didn't Leak

In 2019, the first episode of The Mandalorian surprised Star Wars fans with the reveal of Grogu, who was immediately dubbed "Baby Yoda" among fandom. This week, The Acolyte carried on that tradition by launching with a surprise twist that was successfully kept quiet ahead of the show's two-episode...

First Clip From The Boys Season 4 Is A Family Reunion With A Smash Mouth Connection

Prime Video has released the first clip from The Boys Season 4 ahead of its official debut next week, and it's a family reunion of sorts. This clip has spoilers for the previous seasons of the show, so only read on if you're caught up or don't care. In the clip, we see Billy Butcher (Karl Urban)...

New Game From Former GTA Boss Will Be Introduced Via An Upcoming Audio Series

Absurd Ventures, the studio created by former GTA boss Dan Houser, has announced that its upcoming video game universe, A Better Paradise, will kick off with an audio series that's scheduled to release on June 10 on all major podcast platforms. The upcoming audio series, written and created by Houser,...

Redfall Is Getting A Final Update Despite Arkane Austin Shutdown

Arkane Austin's co-op vampire shooter, Redfall, will receive its fourth and final major update soon. The official Redfall Twitter account posted that Redfall's Game Update 4 is bringing several quality-of-life features to the game. This include revamped Neighborhood and Nest systems, an offline mode,...

Revisit The Cuphead Show's Gorgeous Animation With This Upcoming Art Book

After finding success as a stellar run-and-gun game featuring challenging and expressive bosses, Studio MDHR's Cuphead went on to earn three seasons as a Netflix animated series. The 36-episode series was well-reviewed, offering a fun new take on the adventures of Cuphead and his brother Mugman while...

Super Mario RPG Gets Huge Discount Ahead Of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door's Launch Next Week

Super Mario RPG for Nintendo Switch is on sale for a low price at Amazon and Walmart. You can grab a physical copy of the beloved turn-based RPG for only $43 at Amazon and Walmart. This is the lowest price we've seen at a major retailer since the modernized Super Nintendo hit launched last holiday....

New Silent Hill Movie's Pyramid Head Revealed At Cannes Film Festival

Silent Hill 2's legendary antagonist, Pyramid Head, is finally headed back to the big screen, and audiences caught their first glimpse of the geometric monstrosity this week when the film previewed at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Directed by Christophe Gans (who also directed the first Silent Hill...

Microsoft Is Pushing For No "Red Line" For What Games Could Come To PlayStation - Report

Microsoft is reportedly pushing to have no "red line" or restrictions when it comes to putting Xbox games onto PlayStation. According Windows Central, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and CFO Amy Hood are mandating increasing margins across all departments. While franchises like Minecraft and Call of Duty...

Furiosa Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On The New Mad Max Movie

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga comes to theaters later this month, and hopes are high after 2015's Mad Max: Fury Road was praised by critics and fans, and won six Academy Awards. Reviews for the film have now begun to appear online ahead of its May 24 debut in the US, painting a picture of the movie's critical...