The next Pac-Man game is Mega Tunnel Battle, and you can try it now for free

It’s live on Stadia today Bandai Namco is always working on something when it comes toPac-Man: it’s just that much of a cash cow. Even if the little guy isn’t getting his own starring games he makes appearances in everything fromSmash Bros.toMinecraft, but today he actually is getting a new game, with some caveats. It’s calledPac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle, and will be a “First on Stadia” title. It’s out right now,accompanied by a free Stadia demo here, which you can use to try the game instantly in your browser....

June 18, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · Denise Lewis

The older I get, the more I appreciate isolated singleplayer experiences over multiplayer gaming

As I attempt to gracefully age into my elder years as a gamer who just so happens to write about their hobby as a career, I’m generally a pretty happy person on any given day, and I’m thankful for that. But man, sometimes I just want to be left alone. And years ago, that never would’ve been the case. In my 20s, if I was stuck at home alone on a Friday or Saturday night, I would’ve been disgusted....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · Allison Morrow

The PS4 Neo is real, but it won’t be at E3 2016

For several months now we have been hearingrumoursthat a new PS4 console codenamed “Neo” was in the works, adding 4K support to the system but playing the same basic set of games. The PS4 Neo is a rumor no longer. In an interview withThe Financial Times, quoted byMCV, Sony Interactive president Andrew House finally broke the company’s silence on the new hardware. “It is intended to sit alongside and complement the standard PS4....

June 18, 2025 · 1 min · 192 words · William Fisher

The Silent Hill Retrospective: Silent Hill

What’s going on with that radio? Western horror, Eastern eyes. That was what madeSilent Hillmemorable for a generation. It was visceral and relentless, oppressive and paranoid, and underlined with a tragic tale that hadn’t been seen on the normally escapist PlayStation back catalogue before, or at least beyond Japanese shores. WhereasResident Evilpopped with primary, comic book colours,Silent Hillopted for a muted palette. All rotting wood, dirty white wash, dark and dying greens, conformist blues, and pale stone; only bursting life when it’s nothing but rust and blood....

June 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1121 words · Tina Jordan

The Undertale collector’s edition on Switch is available to pre-order for $69

Obligatory: Nice Undertaleis celebrating its third birthday by releasing on Switch next month. Although no exact date has been nailed down, that hasn’t stopped preliminary sales of its very nice collector’s edition. Fangamerjust opened pre-ordersfor the collector’s edition ofUndertaleon Switch. This $69 bundle comes with a physical edition ofUndertale, a story booklet, a two-disc soundtrack, sheet music for six of the game’s songs, and a gold-plated brass music box locket. This is the same collector’s edition that wasreleased for the PS4 version....

June 18, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Alejandro Anderson

TRAUMA added to the Humble Frozen Synapse bundle

Yesterday, we told you about the latestHumble Indie bundle which hasFrozen Synapseas its main attraction along withTrine,Shadowgrounds, andShadowgrounds Survivorplus two prototype games. It didn’t seem like the best Humble bundle we’ve seen so far but there’s always a chance more titles will be added to make it worth your cash. Now, just 24 hours later, another game has been included; it’sTRAUMA, an indie art game where you navigate various dream sequences in order to try and make sense of an accident victim’s fractured mind....

June 18, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Stefanie Reed

Warframe – Drifter Intrinsics, explained

InWarframe, the Drifter is the Operator’s counterpart, and while the Drifter can be used anywhere your Operator can, the Drifter has a ton of extra functionality in Duviri. Much likethe Operator’s Focus Schools, the Drifter has its own upgrade system in Duviri, Drifter Intrinsics. Keep reading for a breakdown of what the Drifter Intrinsics actually are, how you go about unlocking them, and which ones are the most important. What are Drifter Intrinsics in Warframe?...

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 650 words · Jeremy Taylor

Wii News Channel hits this Saturday

The Associated Pressis reportingthat Nintendo’s Wii News Channel will be up and running this Saturday, running all the hottest headlines and big news courtesy of — you betcha! — the AP. Marketing Veep Perrin Kaplan danced her Excitable Executive jig and mentioned the following: News will be displayed through an interactive map, which users can navigate with the Wii’s wireless controller, Kaplan said. “The beauty of it is it zooms in and out of areas of the world,” she said....

June 18, 2025 · 1 min · 188 words · Nicole Fletcher

Would you buy a PS2 Mega Man game on PS4?

If the Collections weren’t an option It’s now possible to bring PS2 games to the PS4, though you will have to buy them all over again — even if you own them already. With that said, Rockman Corner has posed a question for its community, noting that Capcom may be interested in finding out what PS2Mega Mangames people would buy. Evidently theCollections(both Classic andX) aren’t an option. In that case, your choices are pretty slim, withX7, X8,andCommand Mission....

June 18, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Pamela Santos

Amazon has one of the best Xbox One bundles we’ve seen yet

What would Grohl do? Amazon isn’t offering one of the lowest prices we’ve seen on an Xbox One bundle, but it might have the most packed in. ThisAssassin’s Creedconsole bundle comes with the standardAssassin’s Creed UnityandAssassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, but it also ships with a copy ofNBA 2K15and a 12-month subscription to Xbox Live Gold. While that sounds okay, there’s a bit of subtext that’s easy to overlook. That Xbox Live Gold subscription will net you an additional 12 free games through the Games with Gold program (and even more if you have an Xbox 360 too)....

June 17, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · Valerie Hines

Anime Defenders codes (July 2025)

Updated: June 11, 2025 We looked for new codes! A tale as old as time. A combo more iconic than bread and butter. It’s a duo more dynamic than Gojo and Sukuna. Of course, I am talking about anime and tower defense gameplay. WithAnime Defenderscodes, this tower defense experience will be even more unforgettable. The codes forAnime Defenderswill grant you Gems that you can use to roll for characters inspired by your favorite anime shows....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 471 words · Michael Bray

Anime Slots codes (August 2024)

Updated: June 21, 2025 Searched for additional codes! I really enjoy the special effects of Auras inAnime Slots, especially when I equip Boxer—jumping around the lobby while surrounded by green light is super cool! However, rolling rare Auras is difficult. Luckily, there’s a way to boost your chances of equipping the coolest energy. While you can collect Capsules or craft special items to help you get uncommon Auras, there’s a much easier solution....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Jennifer Stein

Art Hawk: Tetris

Integrate with the present moment I I had the opportunity tointerview with the creator ofTetrisa few years ago about the research on his game’s ability to help curb the kind of intrusive thoughts and flashbacks commonly associated with Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. More recent studies have show that it can also help withcravings for food and alcohol. Ever since then I’ve wondered whatTetrisdoes to the brain that helps prevent it from getting stuck in fight or flight mode, obsession with potential threats, or unwanted thoughts in general....

June 17, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Christopher Ortega