Wii Shop Channel’s closure shows why we still need physical games

After twelve years in business, the Wii Shop Channel closed its digital doors for good today. Last year, Nintendo stopped allowing users to purchase Wii Points for digital products. Yesterday was the last day to redeem any remaining Wii Points toward purchases. While users can still re-download WiiWare and Virtual Console titles, as well as … Read more

God Eater Resurrection, God Eater 2 Announced for North America

Bandai Namco just announced that they are bringing God Eater Resurrection and God Eater 2: Rage Burst to North America. The action RPG puts you in the role of a monster slayer known as a god eater who works to free the world from a ravaging foreign life form known as Oracle cells. God Eater … Read more

Minecraft: Story Mode – Episode 2: Assembly Required Review

Minecraft: Story Mode Episode 2 is a bit of a mess. The episodic story-driven Minecraft spinoff has hit a rough patch that it might not be able to get out of in time to save the flailing series. Episode 1: The Order of the Stone proved to be a mixed bag at best, focusing heavily … Read more

Minecraft: Story Mode Episode 1 – The Order of the Stone Review

Minecraft burst onto the stage in 2009 as an indie project from an unknown Swedish developer nicknamed Notch. Early versions of the game went for only $5 with the promise that updates would be free. Those that bought in early got a heck of a deal as the game has evolved into a massive, procedurally … Read more

Minecraft: Story Mode Is Coming October 13

TellTale Games has announced the release date for the upcoming Minecraft: Story Mode. The episodic series will debut on October 13, 2015 with the first episode in a five part series. In Minecraft: Story Mode, players assume the role of a male or female character named Jesse as you embark on a journey for the … Read more

Attack on Titan PS4 Gameplay Looks Like the Anime

New gameplay footage for the upcoming video game adaptation of Attack on Titan has been released at the Tokyo Game Show. The game is being developed by Omega Force, best known for the Dynasty Warriors series. The gameplay will look really familiar to fans of the anime series. The game takes place in a third-person … Read more

Xeodrifter Lands on PS4 and PS Vita

Xeodrifter is out now on PS4 and PlayStation Vita. The 2D action-adventure game — which was previously released on PC and Nintendo 3DS last December — plays a bit like a classic Metroid game. PlayStation Plus subscribers can download Xeodrifter for free throughout September as part of this month’s new PlayStation Plus game collection. Xeodrifter … Read more

PlayStation Plus Free Games Announced for September 2015

Sony has announced the lineup for next month’s free games on PlayStation Plus. Grow Home is the winner of the first Vote to Play campaign where PlayStation Plus subscribers got to choose which game will be featured. The two runner-ups, Armello and Zombie Vikings, will also be available for a 30 percent discount to PlayStation … Read more

PlayStation Vita Prototype Has SD Card Slot, HDMI Output

A PlayStation Vita prototype surfaced on YouTube over the weekend. The video, which has since been taken down, came from YouTuber Assembler Games. It shows the system’s sliding face design, which looks almost exactly like the PSP Go with its controls that slide out. The prototype has two analog sticks, four face buttons and a … Read more

Xeodrifter Confirmed for PS4 and PS Vita

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: PS4 Users to Vote for Next PlayStation Plus Games

Gamers just gained some choice in which games will make the cut for PlayStation Plus. Sony announced in a blog post that a new feature called “Vote to Play” will allow gamers to vote for future PlayStation Plus titles. “This promotion enables PlayStation Plus members to vote on one of several PlayStation 4 games for … Read more

Grim Fandango Remastered is out now

A remastered version of the cult PC hit Grim Fandango is out now on PS4, Vita, and PC via Steam, GOG, Humble Store, and Mac. The classic adventure game from developer Double Fine is back with updated visuals and a re-recorded soundtrack from the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and composer Peter McConnell. Touch-sensitive controls have been … Read more

Citizens of Earth | Atlus’s Retro-Inspired RPG Now Available

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

New Releases | January 2015 – “What Are Ya Buyin’??”

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

PlayStation Plus Freebies For January Revealed

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

PlayStation Plus Gifted Over $1300 in Free Games in 2014

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