But at least it’s free Oh thank goodness, more content forStar Wars Battlefront. WhileThe Battle of Jakkuhasn’t seen a wide release yet (that’s happening on December 8), the free new DLC is now available for folks who pre-ordered the game. It’s two new maps and a mode set on the war-torn planet of Jakku, which will also appear inThe Force Awakens(albeit many years later, hence that decrepit Star Destroyer from the movie trailer)....

More slime than Nickelodeon Slime Rancher, the cute first-person farming simulator thatI said would be the “next big thing”is now available onSteam Early Access for $19.99. Saves should automatically migrate to the Steam version if you’ve already been playing the pre-alpha build, though the developers noted that save files may be made obsolete at some point. Not unexpected for a game still in development, I’d say. Even thoughSlime Rancheris considered pre-alpha, there is at least a few hours worth of playtime in the current build, with plenty more to come....

Tekken 8has beenhotly anticipatedsince it was revealed, and now we finally have a firm release date to pin down. At Gamescom 2023, a new trailer confirmed that the game will launch on July 06, 2025. Accompanying the release date,Tekken 8producer Katsuhiro Harada teased a new mode called Arcade Quest. The trailer footage shows players making a custom avatar to bring into a virtual arcade, though we didn’t see much more than that....

Damn! Not even a week since theofficialACIIIreveal, and already someone has whipped up a fine-looking, game-inspired costume accessory! Prop maker Lee “fevereon” Camara has just put the finishing touches on the new protagonist Connor’s signature tomahawk. It looks absolutely delicious, no? In the gallery below, you can catch a better view of the finished product as well as some WIPs shots from fevereon’sFacebook page. While we’re on the subject, check the rest of her works ondeviantART....

One of the saddest things I’ve come to know over my years of work here at Dtoid is that the most vocal of gamers are often also most extreme in their thinking. With some gamers, there is only black and white, without the ability to perceive any shades of grey. Case in point, when Nintendo and 3rd party developers recently made it clear that the 3DS wasn’t selling up to their standards (leading to that highly controversial price drop), a lot of Dtoiders were quick to either defend console the to the death with plenty of “SHUT UP DA 3DS IS PERFECT” internet screaming, or “HA NINTENDO IS DOOMED THEY 3DS IS THE WORST THING EVER ” rants....

If you are attending EVO, make sure you check outSuper Time Force. I missed it at PAX East, so please don’t repeat my mistake. Also, check out the abovewallpaperby Vic and Mike Nguyen. If that isn’t bitchin’, I dunno what it! Today, Chad Concelmo asks which Namco Bandai characters you’d like to see in the newSmash Bros., Patrick Hancock gives you a rundown of the fighting game scene, Allistair Pinsof reviews the retro-tasticOniken, and David Cage can’t keep his mouth shut....

A cinematic horror adventure from Supermassive Games with teens and supernatural scares My favorite part of any Supermassive horror-adventure story is seeing which actors are on board. My second favorite part is trying to keep them — well,most of them— alive.After yesterday’s tease, the studio behindUntil Dawn(andTheDark Pictures Anthology) lifted the lid onThe Quarry— a “teen-horror narrative game” with plenty of familiar faces. The story revolves around an extended cast of camp counselors, andUntil Dawndirector Will Byles is spearheadingThe Quarry, which will be reassuring news for fans of the PS4’smountain-lodge teen nightmare....

I can’t cross my fingers any harder I’m less and less sure what to expect ofBloodstained, but I continue to hope for the best next year. Today’s news doesn’t necessarily alleviate my uncertainty. In a message to Kickstarter backers, designer Koji Igarashi announced thatShantaestudio WayForward has joined the game’s production. He believes they’re “top-tier” in the side-scrolling space. “In consideration of their past achievements, WayForward will be helping the development team realize my vision for this game....

Our reward is a scout rifle that costs 1,000 glimmer Dead Orbit, Future War Cult, or New Monarchy — who’d you pick? I didn’t have strong feelings about any ofDestiny 2‘s factions, so I went with Dead Orbit on a whim. It just felt right at the time. Also, crucially, Arach Jalaal was just too goofy to turn down. And now we’ve apparently done it! We turned in enough tokens to secure the win for our gloomy crew....

I play all four, but FL4K is still my main With all the recent FL4K nerfs, the discussions surrounding them really got me thinking:who do you play as inBorderlands 3most of the time? I stuck with FL4K for my first playthrough during my review session, and although I did create my own versions of Zane, Moze and Amara (my preferred characters of those three, in that order), I kept coming back to FL4K as my main....

Creating your character is the first decision you’ll make in theElder Scrolls 4 Oblivion Remastered. While much of this is designing their appearance, you’ll also determine their race and origin, which completely shapes how the rest of your playthrough goes. Right away, you’ll notice each race has bolded traits that help determine their starting characteristics and strengths. While one may have natural immunity to poison, another may excel in archery and acrobatics....

Kuro Games announced another new character named Lupa for the upcomingWuthering Waves2.4 update. She’s a 5-star Resonator from Septimont, a city-state in Rinascita. Furthermore, we have leaks sharing details about Lupa’s potential weapon type and Attribute. WuWa 2.4 drip marketing reveals Lupa Following Cartethyia’s long-awaited drip marketing,Wuthering Waveshas revealed another 5-star Resonator called Lupa for the upcoming version 2.4 update. She’s a warrior from Septimont and has yet to make an in-game appearance, so we don’t have a lot of info about her....

On forced vacations, palette limitations, and other ruminations “TheShovel Knightguys.” That’s what people call Yacht Club Games. The fact that many members of the team there worked onContra 4,Double Dragon Neon,and many other classic IPs is often glossed over. Between five years of massive updates to his original 2014 adventure, multiple cameos in other games, and all-new titles likePocket Dungeonand the upcomingShovel Knight Dig,Shovel Knight casts a big shadow. But for now, the blue burrower is taking a break, giving the spotlight ona hollower named Mina....