Renegade Kid — the indie studio behind Mutant Mudds and Dementium: The Ward — has confirmed that the 2D action-adventure game Xeodrifter is coming to PS4 and PlayStation Vita. Xeodrifter is a retro-inspired game that plays a bit like a classic Metroid title. It was released simultaneously on PC and Nintendo 3DS last December. “Xeodrifter … Read more
Sony just announced a limited edition PS4 console in two separate bundle deals that are sure to wet the pants of hardcore Star Wars fans. The Star Wars Battlefront PS4 Bundle will include a custom 500GB console with Darth Vader’s mug emblazoned across the face of the system and a Star Wars logo on the … Read more
The Chinese are known for their knock-off, copyright infringing products but the Ouye just might take the cake. The Android video game console looks like a PS4 and comes with a controller that closely resembles the Xbox One design. The company behind the system even stole their console’s name from Ouya. Right now the system … Read more
Grow Home is an unusual game. It is an open world full of strange floating islands to explore with your child-like robot character, all in an environment with a beautiful, minimalist art style. Now the adventure is coming to PlayStation 4. Ubisoft announced today that the PS4 version will be available starting September 1. It … Read more
The unexpected indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved will be coming to consoles. The news was made during Microsoft’s Gamescom press conference in Germany. ARK will make its console debut as part of the Xbox Preview Program later this year. Xbox Preview is similar to Steam Early Access, which lets gamers buy and play games before … Read more
The long awaited Final Fantasy VII remake is finally a reality. Square is bringing the high-definition remake exclusively to the PlayStation 4. It debuted during Sony’s E3 press conference. Watch the teaser trailer below:
Dying Light just released this week, and I sat down to play it for about an hour last night. I was looking forward to this one more than any other January release, which is unusual, because I normally don’t care for the whole zombie craze. On the other hand, I absolutely loved the idea of another first-person game … Read more
Atlus’s retro-inspired RPG, Citizens of Earth, launched today on various digital platforms – Steam (PC), Nintendo eShop (3DS & Wii U), and PlayStation Network (PS4 & PS Vita). This Earthbound-style game puts you in charge of a vice president coming home from a long and drawn out campaign run. He find the place has gone berserk, and must use his … Read more
Now that the holidays are over and we have officially kicked off a new calendar year, all the buzz from the crazy shopping season and annual end-of-the-year reflection is beginning to quiet down. The first few months of any new year are generally slow for new game releases, but January 2015 looks to continue right along with the most … Read more
Sony is starting strong in 2015 with its latest selection of free video game downloads for PlayStation Plus subscribers. Subscribers on PlayStation 3, PS4 & PS Vita can download the following titles throughout January 2015, free of charge, beginning January 6: DuckTales Remastered (PS3) Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition (PS3 & PS Vita) inFamous: First … Read more
Bungie revealed some absolutely ridiculous stats about Destiny players and the amount of time spent in the game since its release. According to Bungie and Activision, there are almost 13 million Destiny players collectively on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network – more specifically, PSN IDs or Gamertags that have “jumped on and played Destiny.” Get ready for some even bigger … Read more
Walmart is really stepping up its “sell PlayStation 4’s” game this holiday season. The retailer is slashing $70 from the MSRP of Sony’s console with a special in-store pickup offer. Specifically, customers who order their PS4 system online with the intention of picking it up at a physical location will enjoy the discounted price of … Read more
To reflect on the past year in video games, 2014 has been…to put it lightly, kind of a disappointment. As the first full year for the “new-gen” PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, I feel like both Sony and Microsoft could have come out a bit stronger. Nintendo’s hardware sales are still nothing to brag about … Read more
Late-season shoppers, take note: Best Buy announced this week that it will be discounting certain PlayStation 4 or Xbox One bundles between now and the end of the year. More specifically, the retailer will provide a $50 gift card to anyone picking up the Assassin’s Creed: Unity Xbox One bundle (which dropped to $350 last month) or the Destiny PlayStation … Read more
Mojang announced that it is bringing an episodic, plot-driven Story Mode – developed by Telltale Games – to its massively successful Minecraft. Minecraft: Story Mode will begin rolling out in 2015, according to the publisher. The episodes will be based in the Minecraft universe, introducing “new characters and familiar themes.” Developer Telltale Games is thrilled about the opportunity to use Minecraft as the … Read more
Capcom will be bringing enhanced versions of DmC: Devil May Cry and Devil May Cry 4 to the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in 2015. The first re-release, DmC: Devil May Cry – Definitive Edition, will be an upgraded, re-tooled version of Ninja Theory’s 2013 reboot. The launch date is set for March 17, 2015. Definitive Edition includes all of the downloadable content … Read more
Sony’s premium subscription service, PlayStation Plus, launched a few years ago; ever since it has been one of the best deals in video games. Subscribers are given early access to certain content, including exclusive betas, game demos, and PlayStation Network downloads. Each month, they can also choose to download the full version of several different … Read more
