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Wonderbookmade such a splash at E3 that Sony has released a batch of screenshots from the trade show … in July. For those who have forgotten (or tried to),Wonderbookis Sony’s way of making books more of a hassle to read by forcing you to sit on the floor and indulge in some puerile interactions. It’s likeEyePet, but with a cheaply exploitedHarry Potterlicense. Anyway, here are the screenshots, featuring images of derpy children who I have named Dunkler Mingus and Roger the Wrong Squirrel....

Strategy game mix of EVE Online and Settlers of Catan “Outpost” was listed as a blip in the news of severalcanceled games over at LucasArtsahead of the Disney acquisition.Star Wars 1313andBattlefront-style shooterStar Wars: First Assaultwere also victims. Footage from the cannedStar Wars: Outpostfinally leaked last night. According toEurogamer, it was “about 90 percent” finished when it was cut down. Always seems like a waste. While we first had an idea of it being some kind ofFarmvilleclone, later sources painted a picture of a much more complex strategy game, some kind of mashup ofEVE OnlineandSettlers of Catan....

The ‘ultimate co-op experience’ detailed Yep,thatStar Trekgameis a thing, and now you can see how the game came to life in this new video. Brian Miller of Paramount Pictures goes over a few principles, like the ideologies behind Kirk and Spock’s play-styles, as well as a few activities that you’ll be engaging in during the course of the game (like controlling the Enterprise, and on-foot combat). Miller states regarding the co-op feature, “there’s no other game we could possibly make....

Sonic Boom will be two games, a TV show, and a toy line Following up on the hugereveal of the newSonic Boomsub-franchise, Sega had two more announcements to make at their “Year of Sonic” event. The first deals with the previously revealed TV series, in that it will debut on Cartoon Network in the Fall, and run into 2015. It’ll consist of 52 episodes in an 11 minute format as standalone episodes....

New stores and sidequests Sega has updated its official site forYakuza Kiwami 2, with a lovely selection of new screen shots showing off Sotenbori, the second district visited by Kazuma and friends during the events of the sequel’s story. The classy, expensive entertainment district, which is based off of real-life locationDoutonbori in Osaka, has never looked better, brought to life by the power of modern gaming technology and filled with new stores and distractions to while away the hours in between laying waste to the Omi Alliance gangsters that popularise the district....

The Pokémon Company just unveiledthe next Tera Raid Battle event forPokémon Scarlet and Violet, and it’s a big one. Trainers will be able to fight and catch a Shiny Rayquaza, from June 06, 2025, to July 18, 2025. Simply named “Shiny Rayquaza Appears!”,this event was revealed with a beautiful animated trailerof the famous legendary Pokémon flying through the skies of the Paldea region, visiting iconic locations, and appearing alongside several important characters fromPokémon Scarlet and Violet, like Arven, Penny, Team Star, and the playable protagonist....

InSuper Mario RPG, once you’ve defeated Jonathan Jones andhis mighty crew, you return to Seaside Town and find that the Toads there are done playing around. They demand you give up the star you just acquired. But should you actually give the star away? Yes. But also maybe no. You’re going to have to, regardless of how you answer, but whether you give it up immediately or not will dictate what kind of reward you get....

Updated: June 25, 2025 We checked for new codes! If you want to give toilets a good beating, playSkibidi Tower Defense. As someone who generally enjoystower defense games, this was another delightful experience. I placed units in different positions and tried multiple tactics while watching toilets get knocked down. While it is fun to destroy enemies, collecting just a small amount of cash for it gets tiring, so I usedSkibidi Tower Defensecodes to get Potions and Coins....

Selection of games from Kalypso and Team 17 are also reduced. Green Man Gaming has a big Crime and Punishment sale going on, cutting the price of a whole heap of cops and robbers titles. There’s plenty on offer but my picks would beSam & Max: The Devil’s Playhousefor £6.24/$8.74,Sleeping Dogsplus all DLC for £11.48/$16.23, andDriver San Franciscofor just £3.24 (UK-only offer it seems). GamersGate’s daily deal is 75% off theSilverfall: Complete Collectionfor just £3....

Have you secured a PS5 yet? Sony has stated that it is making efforts to increase production on its tough-to-find next-gen hardware, PlayStation 5. Speaking in an interview withNikkei Business(as translated by VGC) CEO Jim Ryan talked of the issues Sony faced has in both the manufacture and worldwide distribution of the new console, already six months into its lifespan. “There are several reasons why PS5 was hard to come by,” said Ryan....

Like a cat that steals your breath while you sleep, Sony has quietly updated the firmware for thePlayStation 3. Main Features Revised in System Software Version 1.70 You can now download PlayStation® format software from PLAYSTATION®Store, and play it on the PS3™ system. You can now use saved data for PlayStation® format software on the PSP™ system. You can now use the vibration function of accessories that are for use with PlayStation® and PlayStation®2 format software....

TiMi’s streak continues Earlier this year, the folks over at Riot Games released the long-awaited mobile version of their hitLeague of Legendsgame titledWild Rift. It’s been, by all accounts, a huge success, with more than 40 million downloads worldwide generating somewhere in theballpark of $67 millionin its first couple of months. If it’s anything like its PC counterpart, it’s on its way to becoming one of the biggest games in esports....

Feeling Foxy Xbox fans who dig Infuse Studios’Spirit of the Northwill be pleased to hear that the dreamlike adventure title is making the journey to Series X. Publisher Merge Games announced thatSpirit of the North: Enhanced Edition – currently available on PS5 – is in the process of being ported to Xbox Series X, and is expected to launch in early 2021. Spirit of the North: Enhanced Editionsees the ethereal title spruced up with stunning 4K visuals running at a smooth 60 FPS....