Demo kiosks expected early next year The Ouya has had no small amount of supporters, but for “the little open-source console that could,” real success might be seen at the brick-and-mortar level. After having been available in select Target stores for the last few months, Polygon is reporting thatOuya will be rolling outto the retailer’s 1,800 locations nationwide. Beginning in November, Target stores will be promoting the console with promotional video in their electronics department, as well as in-store offers, followed by customized shelf displays and coveted space in the retailer’s weekly circular....

Paradox Interactive has released a launch trailer and some screenshots for its latest grand strategy game,Europa Universalis IV. It’s been five years since the third installment in the series, and Paradox has definitely improved on the formula since then. The company’s last release,Crusader Kings II, is by far the best-looking game they have put out and they plan on improving beyond that. Paradox also released adeveloper diarythat discusses how they are remaking the map feel more organic....

The Xbox 360 indie scene is filled with a ton of throwaway games and “experiences” that incorporate your Xbox Avatar into the gameplay. It’s not surprising that Microsoft’s ownAvatar Motocross Madnessfor Xbox Live Arcade sits in a neglected corner at PAX next to the much-more-frequentedTomb RaiderandForza Horizonbooths. Admittedly, I walked by the empty game booth a few times before my curiousity got the best of me and I decided to finally take a look....

The following contains mild spoilers forPentiment. If you haven’t played it yet, go do that right now! Then come back and see us. Obsidian is in peak form, if you ask me We’re already looking ahead to an amazing year of releases in 2023, but part of me still can’t let go of one of my favorite games of last year:Pentiment. Although it was released mid November of 2022, I didn’t play it until a month later when we were in the midst of the end of year rush, so I didn’t get to give it as much attention as I thought it deserved....

Segaaaaa After enjoying the originalPhantasy Star Onlinefor many years, both offline by way of split-screen andonline, I was thrilled to hear that there would be a true sequel on a modern day console. But likewise, years have passed since then, and it still hasn’t come west. You can easily download a translated international version since it’s free-to-play, but it isn’t the same (for me at least), as many of my friends aren’t going to partake unless it’s an official release....

Slowly but surely, we’re checking off Sony-published PS4 games that will officially look and run better on PlayStation 5.Days Goneis next on the list with a confirmation from Bend Studio that the gargantuan open-world romp will reach “up to” 60 frames per second with dynamic 4K on PS5. According to senior staff game designer Eric Jensen,you’ll need the 1.70 patch– a recent 25GB download that brought stability improvements, optimizations, and bug fixes,among other things....

In case you were wondering how big it was Odds are, you know someone who has playedPokemon Go. I mean, you might not have partaken in the craze, but you probably caught a co-worker who doesn’t know their Pichu from Pikachu playing it, trying to make sense of it all. Google backs up the phenomenon claim, as it was the top overall global search this year, above the iPhone 7, Donald Trump, Prince, and Powerball....

It’s just a Frodotype PUBGis the original realistic military battle royale. While each of the major battle royale games take a slightly different approach,PUBGis the one that can most claim it’s rooted in realism and survival. No abilities, no crafting, no respawns — just straight kill or be killed. However,PUBG‘s April Fool’s Day limited-time mode is moreSkyrimthanBattlefield, moreDungeons & DragonsthanCall of Duty.PUBGis launching a joke mode called “Fantasy Battle Royale” that might prove to be rather popular during its seven-day runtime....

Wear the rainbow, taste the rainbow Without further comment, I present Darren’s wardrobe choices for every day of E3 in chronological order: E3 Day One#selfiein front of some Borderlands statues.pic.twitter.com/CM89XYQQ0J E3 is not complete without a#selfiewith@Chad_Concelmo.pic.twitter.com/1S2BdiynOH — Darren Nakamura (@Dexter345)May 21, 2025 E3 Day Three +1#selfie, waiting at the Airbnb for the Lyft to go to the airportpic.twitter.com/rmR5kQ5Cag And, now, a collage: Here it is, the whole point of me going to E3 this year....

The future! Omote is a real-time face tracking plus projection mapping technology that is applying CG onto a person’s face in real time. It starts off a little uncanny valley-ish with some simple makeup overlays, but than it goes straight to “whoa we are living in the future” status. While not quite practical in its current form, imagine if the tech gets developed to the point where you’re able to be wearing this right on your face in an everyday setting....

Coming to Steam this fall from 505 Games There’s another branch sprouting on theOvercooked,ToolsUp, andMoving Outfamily tree namedRescue Party: Live, and I know thatyou knowthat I have to cover it. This particular style of pick-up-and-play co-op romp speaks to me, and I’m always hunting for more. Coming to Steamthis year from Tag Studio (with a publishing assist from 505 Games),Rescue Party: Liveis a local/online co-op game about rescuing people from disasters....

Scott Steiner would be proud Last week, WayForward and Arc System Works released a new trailer for their upcomingRiver City Girlsthat introduced to its bob-cut brawler Misako. The developer has followed this up today with a fresh new video, which focuses on her BFF and fellow face-disturber Kyoko. Kyoko is the red-haired member of the titular duo, who sports both a mean varsity jacket and a penchant for a baseball bat to the cranium....

Halo Wars…Halo Chronicles… you thought Microsoft was going to be stopping there, eh? No chance. A reliable source has told Destructoid that Microsoft Game Studios is actively looking to build a team to “help develop a new game in theHalouniverse,” referring to the project as a “new experience.” More specifically, the information suggests that Microsoft is currently preparing to create a new internalHalo-centric studio to develop the title. This, of course, would indicate that the studio that gave birth to the franchise, Bungie, wouldn’t necessarily be directly involved with the new project, if at all....