Puzzle Quest coming to XBLA this week if ‘all goes well’

According toIGN, a not-too-confident D3 Publisher revealed thatPuzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlordswill be next week’s Xbox Live Arcade title. That is, of course, it “all goes well.” As we all know, the XBLA certification process is a minefield of red tape and night terrors, so until we get the official word from Microsoft, nothing is set in stone. For all we know, this week’s releases could be more fish for last week’s XBLA title,Tetris Splash....

May 29, 2025 · 1 min · 136 words · Karen Stewart

Rumor Patrol: Bully 2 Confirmed by Rockstar Developer

Over the past few years,rumors and speculationsconcerning the possibility ofBully 2have come and gone. Ever since the release of the firstBullygame back in 2006, fans of Rockstar’s action-adventure title have been wondering whether a sequel will ever see the light of day. In the past, rumors began circulating thatBully 2will commence developmentas soon as Red Dead Redemption 2 is completed. However, it has been four months since Rockstar’s western was released to critical acclaim, but there is still no official confirmation on whetherBully 2will be Rockstar’s next project....

May 29, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Michael Hanson

Rumortoid: Sackboy to make an appearance in Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds

An unidentified source at an unnamed company recently told Spanish PlayStation blogPSN!that SackBoy will become the fourth downloadable character forHot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds. The content is supposed to drop on December 11, but the mysterious source was scant on the pricing details. While this is definitely an unsubstantiated rumor, it’s important to note thatOut of Boundsis a mascot-friendly game. Way back in August, Kratos fromGod of Warfame because a downloadable character....

May 29, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Jordan Carlson

Silksong Deserves A Repeat Of Hollow Knight's Perfect Launch Tactic

I believe thatHollow Knight: Silksongshould repeat the original game’s perfect launch title, as it can be beneficial to both the studio Team Cherry and players alike. The upcoming metroidvania sequel has been in the works for years.Originally announced as a DLC forHollow Knight, the project grew and was later announced as a standalone game in 2019. Since then, there have been very few updates on its development progress, and it still doesn’t have an official release date....

May 29, 2025 · 3 min · 563 words · Taylor Watkins

Star Wars Episode I: Racer PS4 Release Date Delayed, Switch Version Still on Track

At one point, many fans believed they would only be able to playStar Wars Episode I: Raceron a classic video game console of old in a living room far far away. However, thefan-favoriteStar Warsracing game was announcedby Aspyr recently and is on its way soon. But PlayStation 4 players will have to wait a bit longer. Star Wars Episode I: Racerwas set to be released on both the Nintendo Switch and the PS4 on May 12....

May 29, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Penny Williams

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Has Serious Game-Breaking Bug You Will Want to Avoid

The launch weekend forStar Wars Jedi: Survivorhas seen it suffering from a variety of issues affecting general performance, but a player is now warning others of a serious and potentially game-breaking bug which may force players to start over entirely. Some of the issues have been affecting the gameplay experience in different ways, whether it be a random game crash orPS5 players suffering from HDR performance, but players have been able to continue from where they are at....

May 29, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Jeffrey Williams

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Announces Fire Emblem Spirit Event

Another in-game event has been announced forSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. Fire Emblem Fest will be a two-part event that will be themed after the popular tactical RPG, and is scheduled to kick off on December 20th. It looks like Nintendo is making good on its promise to regularly bring weekly events toSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, and this marks the second event that game has seen since its launch earlier this month....

May 29, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Donna Sanders

Tetris movie is a trilogy because the story is too big for one film

I wish someone would give me $80 million to stroke my own cock I half-watchedJurassic Parkover the weekend for the 289th time and Jeff Goldblum’s exposed-chest reprimand feels more prescient than ever in a world where an app that fucks over its drivers and undercuts our dire need for rebuilt (and often newly built) public transit infrastructure isvalued at $68 billion. And eventually the meager jobs it does produce for the working class — jobs without benefits, with decreasing profit margins, with the ability to be fired whenever — will all be replaced by self-driving cars anyways....

May 29, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Aaron Nichols

The Julia Roberts Paradox: How Julia Roberts Exists As A Real Person Inside One Of Her Own Movies

Leave the World Behindis one ofJulia Roberts' most interesting movies, but it also creates a strange paradox involving the actor.Roberts' recent trend of thriller movieshas been exciting for her career, includingLeave the World Behind. The movie follows a wealthy family, led by Amanda (Roberts) and Clay (Ethan Hawke), who rent a remote Airbnb to escape the city. However, the owner of the home, George (Mahershala Ali), soon arrives claiming that there is some sort of attack happening in the outside world....

May 29, 2025 · 4 min · 657 words · Nathan Cooper

The Shapeshifter Getting Enhanced NES Port

After being successfully funded on Kickstarter several times over,The Shapeshifterwill also see a release on the NES in addition to the original Game Boy. Greenboy Games’The Shapeshifterhas been soaring past its milestones on Kickstarter, starting with its modest 6,000 euros goal, which was hit in just 12 hours. Following this,The Shapeshifterbegan surpassing its other milestones, including adding two more chapters to the game, The Ice World and The Rockfall. Because backers have been so quick to reach each goal, Greenboy Games announced two more prospective chapters if a 60,000 euros goal is reached, which theGame Boytitle is well on its way towards....

May 29, 2025 · 2 min · 283 words · Jennifer Roberson

This RPG With 89% Negative Reviews On Steam Marks The End Of An Era For A Series People Once Loved

With so many games releasing onSteamabsolutely every single day, it can be hard to find something actually worth playing. That’s why we so often turn to familiar favorites, as you’re almost always guaranteed at least a moderately good time, and your money will feel well spent. In the majority of cases, this is undeniably true, especially within the RPG genre. 2025 alone has played host to several phenomenal RPGs, fromClair Obscur: Expedition 33toMetaphor: ReFantazio, so fans shouldn’t really have anything to worry about....

May 29, 2025 · 3 min · 615 words · Bruce Trevino

Ubisoft Paris workers to strike in protest of CEO’s comments

Industrial action to take place January 27 France’s Solidaires Informatique union has called for strike action at developer/publisher Ubisoft’s Paris office. The industrial action, scheduled to take place next week on Friday, January 27, is being held in response to comments made by Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot over the company’s recent financial losses. The news comes one week after Ubisoft announced thatit was further delaying pirate adventureSkull & Bones,alongside comments that implied the company was financially struggling after a particularly tough year for its game sales....

May 29, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Joshua White

Walton Goggins Is Set To End Disappointing TV Streak That Justified Started 14 Years Ago

AsThe White Lotusseason 3 has received 23 Emmy nominations, Mike White’s drama offers Walton Goggins the opportunity to end his 14-year losing streak. The actor is best recognized for his appearances inJustified, The Righteous Gemstones, Fallout,andSons of Anarchy. Goggins then joined theensemble cast ofThe White Lotusseason 3, portraying Rick Hatchett. In the third season,Rick checks into the Koh Samui branch of the titular resort chain alongside his young girlfriend Chelsea(Aimee Lou Wood)....

May 29, 2025 · 3 min · 562 words · John Frazier