Trump’s tax on video game consoles, other electronics delayed until December 15

So far, video games have avoided getting hit in the ongoing trade war between the US and China. That was about to change when the president announced a 10% tariff on video game consoles and other electronics. Now the Trump administration is delaying the import tax on electronics until December 15. The United States Trade … Read more

Spirit Hunter: NG gets October release date

Aksys Games announced today that Spirit Hunter: NG will launch on October 10 for PS4, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. The horror-adventure game follows up on the success of last year’s Spirit Hunter: Death Mark, which received fairly positive reviews from critics. Spirit Hunter: NG features a new cast of characters as they battle the terrors that … Read more

Sigma added to Overwatch on PC, PS4, and Xbox One

Blizzard released a new update for Overwatch today with a new character, Sigma, now playable on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Sigma is a tank character with gravity-based abilities. He has been available in public testing servers on PC, but this is the first time that he has been added to consoles. He is the 31st playable character … Read more

Watch the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare multiplayer gameplay footage

Activision has released a new batch of multiplayer gameplay footage from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Captured in 4K on the PS4 Pro, the gameplay video includes five different game modes across five multiplayer maps, including a night variant. The featured maps and modes include: Grazna Raid – Headquarters Azhir Cave (Night) – Team Deathmatch … Read more

Angry Birds Friends is out now on PC

Rovio has rolled out Angry Birds Friends on Windows PC just ahead of the release of The Angry Birds Movie 2 this week. Angry Birds Friends has been out on Android and iOS devices for years as a competitive, tournament-based game, but it was never available to PC gamers. It’s out now for free via … Read more

This Week’s Top Game Deals: Minecraft, Horizon Zero Dawn, Divinity: Original Sin 2

Every Sunday we highlight the top game deals of the week from our sister site, Game Deals 365. This week we have deals for Minecraft: PlayStation 4 Edition, Onimusha Warlords, Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition, and Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition. Games Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition (PS4/Xbox One) – $19.99 Grand Theft Auto … Read more

Trine 4, Trine Ultimate Collection get October release date

Indie publisher Modus Games has announced that Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince will be released on October 8 for PC, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One. Like previous entries in the franchise, Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince is a side-scrolling platformer. And just as in the past three games, you can switch between three different playable characters: … Read more

Why is Minecraft popular again?

In a video posted last night, YouTuber Boogie2988 asks: “Why is Minecraft popular again?” The question itself is somewhat silly since the crafting game never stopped being popular in the first place. The Minecraft phenomenon that first started back in 2011 still has 91 million monthly players. Boogie2988 – who is better known for his … Read more

Rocket League is removing loot boxes

Rocket League will soon ditch loot boxes. The announcement came yesterday via a blog post on developer Psyonix’s website. In a short statement, the company explained the decision: Here at Psyonix, and Epic Games as a whole, we are dedicated to creating the best possible experience for our players all over the world. In pursuit … Read more

Janemba, Gogeta coming to Dragon Ball FighterZ

Bandai Namco announced at Evo 2019 that it is adding two new fighters to Dragon Ball FighterZ: Janemba and Gogeta. Janemba will be added on August 8 as part of the game’s Season Pass. A specific date for SSGSS Gogeta’s release has not yet been set. Dragon Ball FighterZ was released on PC, PS4, Xbox … Read more

Sega Genesis action-platformer Phantom Gear reaches Kickstarter goal

Indie developer Mega Cat Studio announced today that their action-platformer Phantom Gear for the Sega Genesis has reached its crowdfunding goal on Kickstarter. The developer hoped to raise $25,000 in order to finish the game and release a boxed physical edition. With nine days to go, they have already passed their goal and are currently … Read more

This Week’s Top Game Deals: Call of Duty: WWII, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, NBA 2K19

Every Sunday we highlight the top game deals of the week from our sister site, Game Deals 365. This week’s top deals include NBA 2K19 for $10, Call of Duty: World War II for $20, and $10 off Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Games A Plague Tale: Innocence (PS4/Xbox One)- $34.99 Call of Duty: World War … Read more

No Man’s Sky Beyond VR update goes live on August 14

Hello Games has confirmed the release date for No Man’s Sky Beyond, a free VR update to their universe-crossing action-adventure survival game. The update adds the ability to play the entire game using a VR headset, such as the PlayStation VR, as well as “many other additions.” The free update goes live on August 14 … Read more

Obsidian demos nearly 30 minutes of gameplay from The Outer Worlds

Sony has published their latest PlayStation Underground video on YouTube, using the opportunity to show off gameplay footage from the upcoming sci-fi game The Outer Worlds. All told, you get almost 30 minutes of gameplay and commentary from developer Obsidian, who joined in for the walkthrough. The role-playing game – which looks something like a … Read more

Trifox is a slick twin-stick action-adventure game

I’m always on the lookout for a neat-looking indie game. The just-announced action-adventure game Trifox fits the bill. Trifox is a top-down twin-stick action-adventure game set in a colorful world. Players take on the role of a badass, multi-talented fox who is on a quest to restore their destroyed home. The announcement trailer shows off a … Read more

E. Honda, Lucia, and Poison added to Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition

Three new fighters are being added to Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition‘s character lineup: E. Honda, Lucia, and Poison. Capcom says that the three new characters will be available starting August 4, boosting the current lineup to an impressive 38 playable characters. In addition, E. Honda’s iconic ‘Honda Sento’ bathhouse stage has been modernized and … Read more

Devil’s Hunt is coming to Nintendo Switch

1C Entertainment confirmed in a trailer released today that the third-person action game Devil’s Hunt is coming to the Nintendo Switch next year. Devil’s Hunt has you play as Desmond, who is caught in the middle of a war between angels and demons. While you have demonic powers, it’s up to you to choose which … Read more

Axis & Allies 1942 Online brings the classic strategy board game to Steam

If you’re a fan of the classic strategy board game Axis & Allies, you may be interested in a PC version of the game called Axis & Allies 1942 Online. It’s out now on Steam Early Access. Axis & Allies 1942 Online adapts the rules from Axis & Allies: 1942 Second Edition, a turn-based-strategy board game in … Read more