What should their names be? Despite the typical Portland bleakness, I’m all warm and fuzzy after rewatching thisCuteness inShelter 2video Steven posted the other week. Those lynx cubs hadbetter notdie young. We’ve been saying February for months now, but the game’s release date has shifted back, if only slightly, to June 26, 2025. The title is content complete, according to Might and Delight. “We are currently polishing it and making sure its as good as can be....

Officially sanctioned cheats! Shovel Knightis one of those games that you’re able to keep going back to because there’s always something hidden under its surface. It has that old school vibe for sure, a deliberate design decision from the folks over at Yacht Club Games. That’s especially evident based on their love for cheat codes, which are now supported even in individual expansions forShovel Knight. The developer has revealed thatSpecter of Tormenthas a secret wall jump feature, complete with a blue or red skin tint....

‘There are soldiers, and then there are snipers’ Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2is nearly here, and you can check out what it has to offer with the new launch trailer from City Interactive. Unfortunately, it doesn’t really do a good job of conveying what makes this game different from the rest of the first-person shooter pack. Generic bad guy? Check. Quotes like “He thinks he’s outside the law?” Check. Tough guy narrator?...

The latest word on PS5’s backward compatibility support It’s not the most in-depth quote, but according to Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan, “99 percent” of the PS4 games tested for backward compatibility on PlayStation 5 will be playable. That’s the latest according to The Washington Post. Previously, it was the “overwhelming majority.” As for wider backward compatibility with PS3, PS2, and PS1 games on PS5, no dice – Ryan confirmed toFamitsu(viaSiliconera) that those three legacy systems won’t be supported....

New multiplayer missions and armor Toukiden: The Age of Demonsis about to extend its lifecycle, with extra DLC crossover content from fellow Vita hack and slashSoul Sacrifice. Tecmo Koei has announced a series of new add-ons that involve new themed armor and two multiplayer missions. The levels are called “Hell’s Guard Dog” and “Dogs of War,” and can be obtained by updating the game and accessing the Portal Stone or a mulitplayer lobby....

Confirms Nightmare, Xianghua, Kilik, and new character Groh Soulcaliburis one of those franchises where I can get any of my friends to play, and they’ll instantly enjoy it. That’s why I’m very excited about the sixth entry, which willreboot/retconthe series. The newest trailer forSoulcalibur VIbrings back Nightmare, Xianghua, and Kilik. There’s a brand new addition in Groh, thetwin bladed character teased in the first trailerand has a transformation of sorts, along with something weird going on with Kilik....

Double dip for this HD version Today through Sunday, May 4 on Steam, Image & Form’sSteamWorld Digis half price. I’ve had plenty ofgood things to sayabout this game in the past and I stand by it. It’s got thatMr. Driller-style gameplay that’s a joy to play but with much more emphasis on platforming and there are even some lightMetroidinfluences. All of that, wrapped in a robotic Wild West theme. In addition to the discount, Image & Form has added the nine-song soundtrack to Steam, purchasable for $0....

Good lord, finally At long last,Super Meat Boyis coming to a Nintendo platform (Wii U) on May 12. The good word comes more than five years after Team Meat cancelled the WiiWare version of the game in December 2010. The port had originally been planned for a November release, but Team Meat had a rough time fitting the game onto the platform (which limited digital games to a max file size of 40 MB)....

The Book of Unwritten Talesis a indie-developed adventure game that has been a big critical hit in the developer KING Art Games’ native Germany. Now the game has been translated into English and is ready for a fall release. The story follows four characters — Wilbur the Gnome, Princess Evo the forest elf, and Nate & “Critter,” a traveling buccaneer and his hairy friend — who are trying to stop an evil gremlin archeologist (those guys are the worst) from obtaining an artifact that will control the fate of the world....

Homebrew has become a bit of a Hydra for Nintendo recently.They pulled downIronFalldue to an exploit which allowed non-approved software to be run on the 3DS, and in response almost the same exploit has now also been released for the YouTube app and the Cubic Ninja app. Thanks toThe Homebrew Launcher,3DS owners can now bypass the annoying region-lock the console has, emulate SNES games (which is technically illegal in some countries, for the record), make custom home menu themes, and run homebrew software made specifically for it....

Get ready to party withJackbox Party Pack 9 A staple at any good party, theJackboxgames have become something of a ubiquity for people who love a good group game at a get-together. They’re well-designed, easy to understand, and anyone can partake as long as they have a phone or computer to use. TheJackboxmodel is pretty genius, and it’s one of those series I’m always going to check out every time they have a new release....

Discooooos innnn Spaaaaacccceeee Chucklefish’sStarboundhas received its latest stable release, adorably titledPleased Giraffe. The big, major addition in this update is the ability to colonise your worlds. The idea is simple, set up a house on a planet, place a colony tent, and a tenant will drop down to fill the vacancy. Posher houses will get you different tenants, who will then go living their new life planet-side. On top of that, there’s been a whole multitude of new features and fixes: challenge rooms, improved bullet physics, and new bosses....

When you walk away World of Warcraftwelcomed its thirdKingdom Heartsreference with theBattle for Azerothexpansion. I’m sure half of you are saying “really!?” right now and the other half are going “God why?” It’s theKingdom Heartseffect at work. For those of you who are so inclined though you’re able to visit Destiny Islands’ Sora, Kairi and Riku yourself.After uncovering the reference on reddit, I decided to locate the trio myself, and yep, they’re right there in Kul Tiras’ Stormsong Valley on top of a ship on an island in the far western side, southwest of Fort Daelin....