Resident Evil 6 Mercs Pack A released under our noses

Little to no fanfare Say what you will aboutResident Evil 6‘s four campaign arc,but for me, the real meat of the game is found in Mercenaries mode, where after an extended period of play, the game’s nuances of combat start to come alive. Quick-shotting, combat rolling, cancelling; abilities that seemed next to useless in the campaign will start to become more and more essential for survival, which increases the enjoyment factor a bit....

July 5, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Rachel Martinez

RetroforceGO! recording episode 50 tonight: Our cup runneth over

This weekend marks two very important occasions: the official start of Summer, and the start of a second year of RetroforceGO! It’s astounding that we’ve lasted this long, but give or take the few weeks we didn’t record, this is an anniversary of sorts for us. So what’s this week’s episode about? It’s funny you should ask that question, because uh … I don’t really know. It’s episode 50, so we’re just gonna kick it and look back at our first year together, if that’s ok with you....

July 5, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Patrick Barrett

Rocksmith 2014 plays its encore on Xbox One and PS4

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss Although it wasouted by ESRB ratingsalmost a month ago, Ubisoft just got around to formally announcing thatRocksmith 2014will be headed to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on November 4 of this year. For the most part, this iteration of the musical tutor seems to be largely unchanged. However, one welcomed addition is the inclusion of integrated streaming and capture features which will bolster the instructional and boasting potential of the game....

July 5, 2025 · 1 min · 154 words · Amber Flores

Sega outs Gearbox for lying in Aliens: Colonial Marines case

The plot thickens Sega has released a statement placing the majority of the blame for the misrepresentation ofAliens: Colonial Marinesto customers firmly on Gearbox, especially Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford. Sega has alleged that Gearbox did indeed create theAliens: Colonial Marinesdemos shown at E3 and other trade shows in 2011, and that Gearbox did tell Sega that the demo was indicative of the final product. This information, which was filed by Sega in an effort to block Gearbox from achieving its goal of being repudiated of responsibility in the case, included multiple internal emails indicating that Gearbox and Sega were working closely together on marketing the game....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Maria Anderson

Sega rewarding multiple purchases of Sonic 4

A member of Sega’s forums pointed out to us that the company is planning on rewarding customers that plan on picking up two or more versions ofSonic the Hedgehog 4as it releases of the next week. They say that they’re appreciating loyal fans through a thread that will let these fans post pictures to confirm which versions of the game they own. Here’s what they’re looking to do in recognition of how many copies fans buy:...

July 5, 2025 · 1 min · 164 words · Max Allen

Shadow of the Tomb Raider’s new DLC, The Pillar, coming next week

Prep that climbing axe, there’s heads to cleave Square Enix has announced, via the official Tomb Raider Twitter, that Ms. Croft is getting set for another death-defying turn, as new DLCThe Pillarwill be arriving inShadow of the Tomb Raidernext week. The Pillarwill follow previous DLC expansionThe Forgeas the next frightening scenario to test Lara’s mettle. Whereas The Forge was a lava-filled inferno, it appears from this excellent promotional image that The Pillar will be a little bit cooler....

July 5, 2025 · 1 min · 166 words · Robert Simpson

Shadow of War gets a $300 Collector’s Edition

OF COURSE! Not content to simply sell you the game, WB Games has unveiled the “Mithril Edition” ofMiddle-earth: Shadow of Warfor a quaint $300. Included in the package comes the “Gold Edition” of the game alongside a steelbook case, a war chest, 12″ statue, the soundtrack, a cloth map of Mordor, a magnetic replica of the “Power Ring,” a collection of lithographs, a sticker pack (joy!), and a collector’s box....

July 5, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Bill Carlson

Snatch a Seed codes (August 2025)

Updated: Jul 22, 2025 We searched for new codes! Snatch a Seedand plant it into your garden to grow wonderful plants. If you’re lucky, you’ll run into Golden and Rainbow seeds that are worth a fortune. Of course, other players will try to snatch those seeds from you, so be quick. Claim free seeds and gear by redeeming theSnatch a Seedcodes from the list below. Elite Sprinklers and Quantum Sprinklers will grant a chance of mutation to your planets, so make sure you grab those items while you can....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · Craig Garcia

Someday You’ll Return is a psychological horror game worth keeping an eye on

Stela, would you take me home? Stela ran away, but it’s not the first time she’s done this. That doesn’t make it any less terrifyingly concerning for a father though. Off he goes to the picturesque woods of Bohemia where he’ll find something much more malevolent than Stela. This isSomeday You’ll Return, a just-announced psychological horror game from two-man team of CBE Software. Of course, this isn’t the type of thing that tips its hand as to what we can expect....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Tiffany Gonzalez

Sony’s Yoshida to discuss the future of PlayStation at GDC

Will this be where we learn about their VR plans? The Game Developers Conference takes place in San Francisco next week, and one of the bigger panels will be on Sony asthey discuss the future of the PlayStation. The talk is called “Driving the Future of Innovation at Sony Computer Entertainment,” and will Sony Worldwide Studios President, Shuhei Yoshida, along with senior director Richard Marks and software engineer Anton Mikhailov all presenting....

July 5, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Roy Ellison

Starfield: Freestar Collective explained

Bethesda’sStarfieldhas proven that it’s a true-to-form Bethesda Game Studios RPG, which means it’s a remarkably free-form yet janky experience that’s positively loaded with content. As this is an all-new IP, however, theElder ScrollsandFallouttropes players know and love from those respective franchises don’t necessarily apply toStarfield‘s lore. This is shown in how the game handles its two main factions, the United Colonies and the Freestar Collective. Freestar Collective is, true to its name, the less structured and overbearing of the two....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Jessica Yoder

The 10 best indie horror games

Horror comes in all shapes and sizes, but where it shines brightest is in the most unlikeliest place—the indie realm. Created by a solo dev or small team, there are so many impressive and impactful horror games that’ll surely get your heart pumping and in rare cases—tears flowing. Whether you’re a fan of the psychological, the palpable tension in the atmosphere, or just like the thrill of being scared because it makes you feel alive; then welcome to the world of indie horror....

July 5, 2025 · 8 min · 1550 words · Elizabeth Kim

The 10 Best Wild West Board Games of All Time, Ranked

The cowboy ranches, whiskey saloons, and untamed frontiers of the Wild West make for a fantastic board game setting, whether you’re placing workers, playing cards, or flipping tiles. With the board games that we’re highlighting in this list, you can explore the territories by rail or on horseback. You can also face off against your friends in a pistol duel, tend to a herd of cattle, or, of course, become a wanted outlaw....

July 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1081 words · Damon Rodriguez