XCOM: EU for iOS won’t go overboard with in-app purchases

‘I’m not sure I would be able to sleep at night’ Considering the game’s unforgiving difficulty and meaningful character losses, it’s all too easy to imagine a mobile version ofXCOM: Enemy Unknownthat runs wild with microtransactions in a hugely successful way. Thankfully, that is not at all what we’re getting in the upcoming port of the excellent console and PC strategy title. When asked byIGNabout the potential for in-app purchases that would, say, improve squadmate performance, lead designer Jake Solomon had a rather amusing response: “Oh God, please… no....

May 17, 2025 · 1 min · 186 words · Terri Cummings

10 Best Disney board games for adults and children

Disneyis one of the biggest franchises out there, so it’s no surprise that it has a large board game collection that make perfect candidates for game nights with family and friends. Table of contents Disney Animated Disney Animatedis a cooperative board game where players must complete their animation panel before the deadline. Along the way, after player turns, the villains will strike and cause calamity to make the players’ job more difficult....

May 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1202 words · Julie Mccarthy

All mainline Zelda games in order of release date

Link’s (many) Adventures The Legend of Zeldaseries has been going on for what seems like forever. However, the series just marked its 37th anniversary in February of 2023! With so many games released on all Nintendo Platforms, it’s hard to keep track of them all. However, we’ve got your back. Here’s everymainlineZelda game in order of release! (SorryLink’s Crossbow Training, andZelda CDI) The Legend of Zelda (NES) Released: July 22, 2025 (Famicom) The game that started it all....

May 16, 2025 · 9 min · 1833 words · Nina Anderson

Amazon announces timed amiibo Wave 4 and Splatoon availability, happening right now

Available during random time frames [Update:it’s happening right now. Good luck!] Amazon has announced its plans forSuper Smash Bros.Wave 4 andSplatoonamiibo, just under 24 hours from release on June 29. The company shared a list of time windows for when each amiibo will become available. During each window, the amiibo will be on sale starting at a random time. This marks the first time Amazon hasn’t done preorders for the figures, instead opting to wait till the day of release....

May 16, 2025 · 1 min · 181 words · Adriana Smith

Battering ram-equipped Quadbikes are on the way to Fortnite

‘Smithers, deploy the cow catcher’ It’s been a pretty big week for news pertaining to Epic Games’ mega-popular battle royale titleFortnite. Firstwe had the launch of Update 6.02, bringing with it the Disco Domination mode among other treats. Then yesterday we heard that Android users are nowable jump in on the beta without an invite. Today in the storm-covered isle ofFortnite,mumurings are being made of an all-new, all-terrain vehicle headed toward the game in the near future....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 237 words · Keith Pierce

Best place to Slay Talioth for the Desert is Demanding quest in Monster Hunter Wilds

One of the early optional quests you’ll receive inMonster Hunter Wildsis the Desert is Demanding quest, which tasks you with killing 8 Talioth. Here is the best place to Slay Tailoth for the Desert is Demanding quest inMonster Hunter Wilds. Where to find 8 Talioth quickly for the Desert is Demanding quest The absolute best place to quickly Slay 8 Talioth and complete the Desert is Demanding optional quest is in the northern vast open desert of the Plains region, primarily between the 7, 8, and 10 locations marked on your map....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Caroline Adams

Contest: Be thankful for this Super Rare Games physical edition of The Gardens Between

Happy Thanksgiving! In today’s contest we’re giving away a Switch physical copy ofThe Gardens Between, courtesy of Super Rare Games! Y’all know how much I love physical prizes. And y’all know how much I love limited releases of games. So of course I’m working yet again withSuper Rare Gamesto give away their latest Switch release —The Gardens Between. We’re giving away one copy of the game, so enter below and you could be our lucky winner!...

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Zachary Johnson

Crunchyroll now selling Japanese indie games

Pick them up at a discount now until Saturday Good news, Japanese indie game fans. Crunchyroll has announced a collaboration with Nyu Media Limited that will bring said games to theCrunchyroll Store. Starting today, Crunchyroll users can purchase Nyu Media’s releases direct from Crunchyroll with a 10% discount until Saturday, June 14th at 11:59 PST. Among the titles available now via Crunchyroll areCherry Tree High Comedy Club,Croixleur Σ (Sigma),Eryi’s Action,Ether Vapor Remaster,Fairy Bloom Freesia,Gigantic Army, andThe eXceed Collection....

May 16, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Joseph Banks

Death’s Door rises on PlayStation and Switch November 23, physical edition incoming

Stone the Crows One of 2021’s best releases,Death’s Door,is prepping to make a leap not only from PC to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, but also from the spiritual realm and into the physical one, via new editions from outlet Special Reserve Games. As revealedby two-man developer Acid Nerve, the fantastic indie adventure will be available to pre-order on PS5 and Nintendo Switch from November 23. From that date, interested parties should visit theSpecial Reserve Games websiteto plonk down their pre-order....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 265 words · Anthony Miller

Destiny 2’s first Prestige raid spruces things up, but doesn’t fix fundamental issues

Hey ho, the token system has got to go Today marks the launch ofDestiny 2‘s “Prestige” mode for its sole raid — Leviathan. If you’re confused it’s because this new hard version was delayed for a week and a day due to exploits, and it lives up to its namesake. It’s definitely tougher and more fun for those who are seeking a bigger challenge, but there’s one major problem: the rewards are still unsatisfying....

May 16, 2025 · 5 min · 950 words · Sarah Mckinney

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided’s Season Pass looks a little underwhelming

Two story missions, some weapons, Praxis Kits, and microtransaction content I’ve never really been a fan of “mystery box”-styled Season Passes. They take the concept of dropping down money sight-unseen on content that isn’t out yet and add an extra layer of risk, as there’s no certainty that the content you’re paying for is even remotely similar to what you’re actually after. WhileDeus Ex: Mankind Dividedis meant to have one of such Season Passes,thanks to the U....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 250 words · Derrick Taylor

Does the Winnower return in Destiny 2: Heresy?

Destiny 2has got no shortage of obscure and abstract lore for players to ponder upon. In fact, for some of us, lore has been a crucial aspect of the experience, and I’m thrilled to report thatDestiny 2: Heresybrings up one of its big mysteries: the Winnower. The Winnower is not nearly as obscure and weird assome ofDestiny‘s wildest backstories, but it has been a huge question-mark ever sincethe Witness entered the picture....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Todd Castro

Enjoy a Hobbit-free trailer for LOTR: War in the North

If you’re not tired of LOTR by now, or if you just want some good old action RPG-ing set in the LOTR universe, thenThe Lord of the Rings: War in the Northis looking pretty good. In the spin-off game set in the North of Middle-Earth, you’ll be fighting the forces of Agandaûr — some evil sorcerer and descendant of the Black Númenórean. More importantly, it’s a 1-3 player co-op game by Snowblind Studios....

May 16, 2025 · 1 min · 164 words · Ellen Jackson