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Bayonetta boss says Nintendo didn’t make them add naive mode to Bayonetta 3

Kamiya reminds us that Nintendo even wanted the Link outfit to be more revealing The newBayonetta3 naive modeis an optional toggle that makes the game less revealing — and apparently, it was Platinum’s idea. TheBayonetta 3naive mode move was done so that everyone could enjoy the game. Speaking on Twitter in response to a fan(and all of the speculation that Nintendo “made Platinum Games do it”), outspoken Platinum producer Hideki Kamiya notes that Nintendo has “never complained about exposure” before in the series, including this new entry....

August 11, 2025 · 2 min · 256 words · Kim Evans

Bethesda teases tons of Fallout 76 quality of life changes coming in the Wastelanders expansion

Some are arriving in 2020 For a post mostly dealing with a discussion centering aroundFallout 76‘s “Meat Week” (an in-game event), Bethesda sure buried the true info meat in the bottom of the post! Bethesda is back with their promises to makeFallout 76theFalloutgame it should have been at launch, and this time they have a hefty amount of quality of life upgrades to discuss. In addition totheir recent overhaul of public events, there’s a number of new changes in the works, scheduled for the end of 2019 and sometime in 2020....

August 11, 2025 · 2 min · 260 words · Jesse Harris

Blaster Master Zero 2’s Copen crossover DLC is free now for a limited time

Today through December 12 If you haven’t been following the whole newBlaster Mastersaga and have a penchant for retro games, you might want to listen up. Inti Creates managed to wrangle the old Sunsoft license for the classic NES game (which in turn wasn’t a big hit until it was localized and added a frog), and has been doing an amazing job so far of combining that retro feel with their own unique spin....

August 11, 2025 · 1 min · 180 words · Mercedes Marks

Contest: Amaze and confuse your friends and self with Snakeybus

Snake + Bus = Snakeybus In today’s contest you’re able to win weird Snake-likeSnakeybusfor Switch, PS4, or Xbox One! I don’t feel a great need to have too much buildup into this one — it’s a weird game, with a weird title, weird concept, and weird execution. As such, it’s perfect for me. You. Us. We’ve got Switch, PS4, and Xbox One copies ofSnakeybusto give away! You can thank me later....

August 11, 2025 · 2 min · 279 words · Nicholas Obrien

Destiny 2 Starcat locations – Week 2

Another week is beginning inDestiny 2’sSeason of the Wish. And alongside the season’s first bout of Iron Banner, more Starcats have appeared in the game. So it’s time to stop farming the newWarload’s Ruin Dungeonand start searching for the four new felines. Double the kitties over last week’stwo Week 1 Starcats. The Starcats are a Season 23 collectible inDestiny 2. While the cats don’t provide any in-game benefit, they do come to hang out in the H....

August 11, 2025 · 4 min · 710 words · Jonathan Chapman

DICE reveal September window for Battlefield V open beta

You beta be ready for war DICE, developer of the popularBattlefieldseries, have uploaded a lengthy blog post announcing the release window for the open beta of the series’ next entry,Battlefield V,which will roll out sometime in September. The team also took the time to reveal some interesting stats and details gleaned from the game’s first alpha sessions, which took place last month. Based on the feedback, DICE are looking to switch up various elements of the game’s online matchmaking, including queues and team placement, though they have stated they’re pretty happy with the stability of the game under player pressure....

August 11, 2025 · 2 min · 274 words · Richard Watson

Don’t expect Kingdom Hearts 4 updates for a while, as the team is “focused on development”

Hey,Kingdom Heartsfans are used to it – this is thedefault setting Kingdom Hearts 4updatesdo not seem to be in the cards for the near future, a newFamitsu interviewconfirms. Series steward andKH4director Tetsuya Nomura notes that the team is “prioritizing development,” and there are “no plans” forKingdom Hearts 4updates for a while. That said, he did provide a few details that inform the reveal. Nomura says that although the trailer was crafted via Unreal Engine 4, the game is actually using UE5 for the final version: which is something they could pivot to in future trailers....

August 11, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Whitney Cruz

Fairies are taking over Fire Emblem Heroes in Book IV

Heroes from Thracia 776 also inbound I’ll admit I dropped offFire Emblem Heroesover this past summer. With a new job, a big move, and increased responsibilities all around, I just didn’t have time for the app. But now, as the year winds down and game releases slow, it’s the perfect time for me to catch up. I still have quite a bit of Book III to finish, but once I do, Book IV will be ready and waiting for me....

August 11, 2025 · 1 min · 170 words · Brian Watkins

Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series passes two million sales mark

Hip to be Square Square Enixhas announcedthat its blocktastic range of releases known as theFinal Fantasy Pixel Remasterseries has now surpassed two million total sales across PC, console, and mobile platforms. The range of classic RPGs first launched on PC and mobile platforms in the summer of 2021, drip feeding each title over the course of the following six months. The entire collection finally arrived on PlayStation and Nintendo Switchjust last month, and consists of legendary releasesFinal Fantasy, Final Fantasy II, Final Fantasy III, Final Fantasy IV, Final Fantasy Vand, you guessed it,Final Fantasy VI....

August 11, 2025 · 2 min · 221 words · Mrs. Teresa Martin

Ghost of Tsushima: Legends is getting a standalone release and new Rivals mode

Add a little competition to your cooperation Ghost of Tsushimahas a Director’s Cut on the way, but it’s not just the single-player side getting an update.Ghost of Tsushima: Legends, the samurai game’s multiplayer component, is also getting some updates, including a standalone release. Ghost of Tsushima: Legendswent live back in October, after the launch ofGhost of Tsushima, adding a co-op multiplayer mode to the game. It turnedout to be a bit of a hit, or at least a draw for people even if they didn’t like the single-player side ofGhost of Tsushima....

August 11, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Jacqueline Watson

Granblue Fantasy: Versus will feature a sidescrolling RPG mode

Japanese release also dated During a Livestream event held yesterday, publisher Cygames announced that its upcoming fighterGranblue Fantasy: Versus(which is being developed by Arc System Works) will be releasing in Japan on July 27, 2025. In addition to that info, the publisher announced that the single-player campaign will take the form of a sidescrolling RPG beat-em-up. The RPG mode will feature a brand-new story for theGranblueseries. Players will collect weapons, power-up their characters, and have access to a range of “Support Actions” such as healing, buffing, debuffing, and special attacks....

August 11, 2025 · 2 min · 217 words · Dr. Paul Porter

Helldivers 2 Democratic Detonation Warbond adds an explosive crossbow and more next week

Even more democracy is set to land inHelldivers 2next week when the Democratic Detonation Warbond drops, adding explosive new ways to defend freedom to the game. Today,Helldivers 2players have been treated to a sneak peek at the game’snext Warbond, which is equivalent to a battle pass in many ways. the Democratic Detonation Warbond adds a slew of explosive weapons and gear for players to take into battle. So far, all explosive weaponry has been locked behind a Warbond for players who own the Deluxe Edition of the game, so this will blow the doors to explosive damage wide open....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Robert Meyer

Here’s everything new from the Overwatch 2 Winter Wonderland event

The wintery celebration returns toOverwatch 2 AsOverwatch 2‘s second seasonrolls around, the game’s holiday event, known asWinter Wonderland, has finally returned, and some new seasonally-themed cosmetic items along with it. The event officially runs from December 13 to June 26, 2025, you’ll have plenty of time to try for the new skins, victory poses, and emotes. Along with the cosmetics, players will also be able to play the classicWinter Wonderlandgame modes thatOverwatchhas introduced in the past, so veteran players will likely be excited to jump back into those again....

August 11, 2025 · 2 min · 309 words · Jose White