Prepare for pig platforming with Mr. Bree+

Can’t get enough difficult platforming Mr. Bree – Returning Homeis a platforming Flash game starring a pig who has lost some memories about his family. It’s pretty great, which makes me excited that the game is being redone asMr. Bree+.The updated version promises more levels, boss fights, four modes, and the more of the beautiful art from the original. I don’t know about you, but I welcome “hardcore platformers” with open arms....

July 15, 2025 · 1 min · 156 words · Mark Cline

Riot Games lays off 46 employees amid ‘strategic shift’

TheLeague of Legendsdeveloper is among the tech layoffs this week Riot Games, the company behind games likeLeague of LegendsandValorant, has laid off 46 employees. These cuts arrive in a week full of layoffs at companies across the video game and tech industry. According to a report fromjournalist Jacob Wolf, the layoffs are largely focused on talent acquisition, recruiting departments, and its publishing arm, though the esports and support units were also affected....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 312 words · Sarah Boone

Sony will ‘do the right thing’ with PS4 and used games

Worryingly vague statements? Yes please! Sony’s stance on the used game issue seemed fairly straightforward when Shuhei Yoshida said the PlayStation 4would not block them. However, his exact wording seemed tounnerve some pundits, and the latest from Worldwide Studios VP Mike Denny only further clouds the situation. “It’s a massively important issue and I understand why it’s one that keeps coming up and will keep coming up, because people want to know what the exact stance is,” he diplomatically toldCVG....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Alyssa Moore

Stylish indie platformer Chester gets sequel this year, demo right now

Chester United coming to Linux, Mac, and Windows Chesterhas not been in the news lately, but back in 2011 it was known for being one of the few worthwhile games on the Xbox Live Indie Games channel. It widened its audience after that byreleasing on PC. Our own Jordan devore called it “pretty good.”Chester United, the followup to the original, has been announced for a 2015 release on Linux, Mac, and Windows....

July 15, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Tammy Franco

Tales of Zestiria will read your previous PS3 Tales save data

For cute rewards Tales of Zestiriais launching on January 22nd in Japan, and it will likely arrive at some point in 2015 for the rest of the world. Fans will be excited to know that the latest iteration will read save data from previous titles, and provide them with an appropriate attachment doll for their troubles. The support games includeVesperia,Tales of Graces F,Xillia,Xillia 2,Symphonia, andDawn of the New World. Odds are you’ve played one of those games right?...

July 15, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Juan Wheeler

The Complete Euphrosyne Guide for Final Fantasy XIV

No euphemisms, just euphoria Euphrosyne is the newest 24-player alliance raid introduced toFinal Fantasy XIVin Patch 6.3. This is the second part of the Myths of the Realm endgame storyline that pits you against The Twelve through a series of boss battles. Completion of the previous raid Agalia and its subsequent quests are required to access Euphrosyne. If you took a break fromFinal Fantasy XIVand want to know how to unlock Euphrosyne in Patch 6....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 826 words · Brian Gregory

The man who fixed Destiny 2’s weapon roster is leaving Bungie

Most players would agree: guns are pretty darn important forDestiny 2. It may come as a surprise to some of the newer players, then, that the pinnacle of utility in the game was an Outlaw/Rampage combo for a while. Chris Proctor worked hard to change that, and succeeded. It’s hard to put into words just how straightforward and downright boring the Perk meta was forDestiny 2earlier on, truly. Up untilShadowkeepor so, the only thing you really wanted on your gun was a potent reload perk and a reasonable damage perk, and that was it....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Anna Cole

The new female Orc for WoW puts the old design to shame

Warlords of Draenor I may not playWorld of Warcraftbut as someone who occasionally writes about it and, as a result, has to find not-terrible-looking images to accompany my words, I’m all for a good character model redesign. Blizzard has shared an in-progress look at the revamped female Orc. In short, it’s a noticeable step forward. The second and especially third image, embedded below, really bring home the before-and-after effect of the face....

July 15, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Ashley Pearson

The Zelda-like Minit is a perfect fit for Switch, arrives next month

August 8 Earlier this year we got a a brief notice thatMinitwould be arriving on Nintendo Switch at some point in 2018. Given that it derives much of its inspiration from the originalZeldaon NES it feels like a perfect fit, we just didn’t have any indication of when the port might show up. Now thanks to an eShop update we have a final release date: August 9 — it’ll be priced at $9....

July 15, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · Eric Robles

Titanfall turns one year old, gives away all DLC for free

Tough to argue with free Titanfallcelebrates the first anniversary of its launch today. There might not be a grand showcase dedicated to everything that’s happened to the game over the year, but EA and Respawn haven’t forgotten about it altogether. They’re quietly handing out gift bags to anyone who still wants to party. All ofTitanfall‘s add-ons across all three platforms —Xbox One,Xbox 360, andPC— have been made free. Users can simply queue up the season pass on their preferred system....

July 15, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Catherine Wilson

We might be screwed out of Monster Hunter XX, but you can at least check out the Switch demo soon

August 10 As most of you know,Monster Hunter XX(pronounced “Double Cross”), an enhanced Switch version ofMonster Hunter Generations(and thus, the previous enhancementMonster Hunter X), is coming to Japan later this month. But as is the case with manyMonster Hunterlocalizations, nothing has been announced for the west. That’s okay though! Given that the Switch is gloriously region-free, you may easily just import it or buy it off the eShop when it drops on August 25....

July 15, 2025 · 1 min · 178 words · Robert Martinez

What happens if you kill Lae’zel in Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3)

There are plenty of ways to eradicate your party inBaldur’s Gate 3. One, in particular, happens during the Free Lae’zel mission, determining the fate of the Githyanki warrior. But what happens if you kill Lae’zel inBG3? Here’s what you need to know about this deadly decision. Outcomes of killing Lae’zel in Baldur’s Gate 3, explained When venturing toAct 1’sRoadside Cliffs, you’ll stumble upon a debacle between the Tieflings andLae’zel. It is here where the decision to kill her comes into play....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Bobby Soto IV

Wii Music is a no-good awful game and I absolutely love it

Wii Musicis an embarrassing game. It was embarrassing when it was first demoed at E3, it was embarrassing when the people of theToday ShoworGood Morning Americaplayed it on live TV and it is embarrassing as hell for me, a single guy in his 30s with neither kids nor young relatives nearby to play it with, to not only own such a game but to have pre-ordered it so he could have it day one....

July 15, 2025 · 8 min · 1611 words · Kyle Wilson