Let’s catch up with Lady Ann in Persona 5 Scramble

Panther Power Atlus has released the next trailer profiling the infamous Phantom Thieves for the upcoming Musou-style releasePersona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers. Following on from previous videos featuringRyuji SakamotoandMorgana, this week sees the turn of the happy-go-lucky Ann Takamaki. As one of the first members of The Phantom Thieves, Ann is a popular character among thePersona 5fanbase, with a cheerful demeanor and optimistic attitude that frequently pulls the team out of a rut whenever the chips are down....

July 13, 2025 · 1 min · 195 words · Elizabeth Williams

Like gross stuff? This new Last of Us clip should satisfy

This is why you need to wash your hands after handling mushrooms I’d tell you everything this new behind the scenes clip ofThe Last of Uscontains but I had to shut it off halfway through. The enemies — the focus of the clip — freak me out too much, which is to say that fungi freaks me out too much. The developers talking about the origins of the enemy design is all well and good until the clip starts showing close-ups of their faces that look like how I imagine a scrotum looks after a very bad trip to Cancun....

July 13, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Catherine Hall

Luftrausers to release on PS3 and Vita

Vlambeer’s dogfight expands platforms Devolver Digital has announced that they will be publishing Vlambeer’sLuftrauserson PlayStation Network for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. The aerial combat title, due to release this spring, will also be available on Windows, Linux and Mac systems. I don’t think I have to tell you that Vlambeer, makers ofSuper Crate Boxand the recently-releasedRidiculous Fishing, do good work. The work speaks for itself, andLuftrausershas been shaping up over the last year to be some of their best yet....

July 13, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Natasha Ramirez

Mario Kart Tour is getting a multiplayer beta next month but only for Gold Pass subscribers

Are you still playing? The picture going into the holiday season is looking rosy for Nintendo. With the Switch Liteselling well, ahit new gameon store shelves, and the impending launch ofPokémon Sword&Shield,it’s more than likely the company is going to see a record third quarter. What’s most notable about Nintendo’s latest report is strong continued sales of its evergreen titles. Games likeMario Kart 8 DeluxeandThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildare still moving more than amillion units a quarterdespite their age....

July 13, 2025 · 1 min · 176 words · Richard Prince

Massive patch 1.0.4 goes live for Diablo III today

Having gotten all worked up over thenew Paragon SystemforDiablo IIIyesterday, I’m pleasantly surprised to see that patch 1.0.4, which includes the new late-game leveling system, is going to roll out today. Currently, the game is down; Blizzard estimates that scheduled maintenance will be completed by 1:00pm Pacific in the Americas and 6:00am Pacific on August 22 in Europe. For the time being, I suggest taking a look at thefull patch notes....

July 13, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Crystal Carr

Meet Phantom Breaker: Omnia’s two new characters: Artifactor and Maestra

20 fighters in total Fighting game fans are going to have a pretty good couple of weeks ahead of them. Not only isKing of Fighters XVon its way in February, but we also have a couple of old games getting a makeover for last-gen consoles in the weeks ahead. Probably the biggest of the bunch isPersona 4 Arena Ultimax, but there’s another fighter that hasn’t received as much press that’s on the horizon as well:Phantom Breaker: Omnia....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 250 words · Sarah Ray

Megaton Rainfall is superhero action on an epic scale

A one-man Earth Defense Force Last month,we got a teasefrom an upcoming indie action title that will put players in the role of a superhero during an alien invasion. The trailer certainly inspired a lot of interest, as it was more somber and earnest, not loud and over the top like other superhero games we’ve seen. Watching the footage, I got the impressionMegaton Rainfallwas a mix between Superman andEarth Defense Force, which sounds like it would make for an exciting title....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Paige Gutierrez

Miyamoto on Zelda Wii U, amiibo cards, and the next Nintendo console

Company ‘working on ideas for new hardware systems’ In an interview with theAssociated Press, Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto spoke about several topics, including sold-out amiibo figures, the future of Mario, and next year’s open-worldZelda. On missing exclusive in-game content because an amiibo is hard to find, Miyamoto said, “In the future, we have the option, if certain amiibo figures are no longer available in stores, to release an amiibo in card form with the same functionality....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 230 words · William Johnson

More Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart gameplay to debut at gamescom

Lady Lombax returns? Sony Interactive Entertainment and Insomniac Games will debut fresh gameplay footage fromRatchet & Clank Rift Apartduring gamescom’s Opening Night Live presentation. As revealed by show host Geoff Keighley, Thursday’s stream will feature all-new gameplay demonstration taken directly from the PS5 adventure, which made its official debut during June’sPlayStation Future of Gamingpresentation back. The new “uncut” video will feature a “full demo playthrough,”according to Insomniac’s James Stevenson, so we’ll be able to see our heroes, (and their enemies), in all of their shiny, ray-traced glory....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 216 words · Joseph Woods

Okamiden gameplay footage is predictably adorable

Capcom released this gameplay footage ofOkamidenyesterday and it’s pretty much the cutest thing I’ve seen this week. Chibiterasu is just so pudgy and I love watching him scamper around. The video shows a little bit of the game’s brushwork and a bit of combat. And then the cuteness gets amplified by an eager child riding Chibiterasu like a little pony. I have to give props to Capcom for sticking with theOkamiseries despite failing to move copies of the original game on two different platforms....

July 13, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Kristina Ritter

Overwatch just hit the 25 million player mark

Well deserved It’s closing in on the one year anniversary ofOverwatchin May (!), and I feel like Blizzard’s first new IP in over a decade managed to already accomplish so much. It has a legion of fans behind it creating crafts, cosplay costumes, and a whole lot more, and it’s ripping up the eSports scene and even debuted an Overwatch League this year with guaranteed salaries. Just how popular is it?...

July 13, 2025 · 1 min · 169 words · Chase Bird DVM

Pixel Heroes codes (August 2025)

Updated: June 27, 2025 We added a new code! Embark on an exciting journey within the breathtaking world ofPixel Heroes. Explore the floating continents with your pixelated heroes and stop the Demon King from destroying this precious world. Summon more heroes to join forces and repel evil to progress the story, but don’t miss out on valuable loot! Each victory will grant you rewards to upgrade your characters, but you can also obtain these items withPixel Heroescodes the easier way....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Mark Curtis

PlayStation Network Update: Crashin’ in the new year

Hey there Sony fans! It’s about time that Sony threw some more things at us to fill up our harddrives and drain our wallets. First, they’re offering up an update toSuper Stardust HD. You can now include custom soundtracks and an updated leaderboard, which are free if you already own the game. Otherwise you’re paying $9.99 for the newest version of it. If that isn’t as tasty as a mango, then you might want to pick upCrash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Backfor only $5....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Patricia Murphy