Good idea: Aliens versus Predator in CryEngine 3

Remake of the Marine campaign Those of you with fond memories of Rebellion’sAliens versus Predatorwill want to give this video a look. It’s a walkthrough of “Aliens vs. Marine,” a remake of the beloved game’s Marine campaign in CryEngine 3 that’sbeing worked onby someone called oldschool.Dave. On the video’s description, he notes that this is no longer a mod and the project itself is in an early alpha stage. There aren’t any enemies yet, but that’s being implemented and there should be another video with a fight in either January or February....

August 1, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · Steven Hawkins

Groveling Dr. Wily is one of the best low key elements of classic Mega Man games and now there’s a statue for it

Remember that time Mega Man almost killed him? Beating a classicMega Mangame came with its own special reward: the ability to revel in your enemy’s defeat. After finishing off the last incarnation of whatever vehicle Dr. Wily cooked up on that particular occasion, he would beg for mercy. Over the years this become known as “groveling Wily,” and time after time Mega Man would acquiesce and bring him to justice, only for him to escape and repeat the process....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 277 words · Erin Morgan

Halo Waypoint getting a huge update for Halo Anniversary

With the release ofHalo: Combat Evolved Anniversary,Halo Waypointwill be seeing a major overhaul in terms of its web interface and the Windows Phone version’s usability and new features. The web version will see fixes to the layout of the site, how content is pushed up by the community and the forums getting fixed from community feedback. One new major feature is the ability to set “custom challenges” for any mode that you and your friends can gain Halo: Reach credits for achieving....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 238 words · Lori Schroeder

Have a flood of screens from PS4 SRPG Natural Doctrine

I don’t need no doctrine Kadokawa Games (publisher of recent Grasshopper gamesLollipop ChainsawandKiller is Dead) has a new strategy RPG fromPatapondirector Atsushi Ii coming to PS3, PS Vita, and PS4. Though no Western release has been announced,Natural Doctrineis hitting Japan February 22. This is both the Japanese PS4 launch date and increasingly nearer as time does that thing where it moves at a constant rate, but feels like it’s moving too quickly....

August 1, 2025 · 1 min · 154 words · Christopher Martin DVM

Headmaster is NOT a VR porn game for Morpheus

Though its lessons may cross over “Though its lessons may cross over,” get it? Crossover, like the soccer move? (We kicked it and I scored, soccer game). BecauseHeadmasteris (sort of) a weird soccer game and not about giving virtual blowjobs (you’ll only get porn onOculus’ open-ended, hahaha, Rift), though these neck actions may overlap. Ok, but seriously,Headmasterlooks pretty funny. TheStanley Parable/Portalof soccer VR games or something, once you get 30 seconds or so into the trailer....

August 1, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Sheena Brown

I hate Nioh 2’s Valve helmet so so so so so much

RGBarf It’s a busy day forNiohnews, all of it good. Scratch that.Almostall of it good. BothNiohgames are coming to PS5with 4K and 120fps support on July 26, 2025. (That’s good.) Also,Nioh 2‘s complete edition is launching on Steam on the same date. (That’s also good.) Lastly, everyone who buysNioh 2on Steam will get an exclusive Valve helmet. (That’s good in theory but hideous in execution.) RockPaperShotgunreported on the Valve helmet and called it “an affront to the eyes” and “upsetting to behold....

August 1, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · Samantha Jacobs

It sounds as if BioWare’s Anthem will go through a significant Early Access-type phase

Also, basically confirmed for March 2019 There’s still plenty of mystery surrounding BioWare’sAnthem. We don’t really know what to expect from this social shooter. Comparisons toDestinyare the closest thing we have. Some of that will surely be cleared up at E3 next month. However, the players will allegedly help form that experience sometime before the game’s proper release. As part of aprepared statementfor Electronic Arts’ most recent financial report, CEO Andrew Wilson said “Anthemis a fundamentally social experience, and we will open new ways for fans to join the community and play early, enabling us to shape and refine the game with their input and feedback....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · Rodney Velez

League of Legends launches Mac client open beta

Finally Mac users, long denied the opportunity to scream in impotent rage atLeague of Legendsat the same time as actually playing it, are finally getting what’s coming to them. Today, Riot Games announced the launch of the Mac client open beta, which you can check out overon their official site. Accompanying the announcement is the above trailer. I don’t know who Mondo is, but I’m a fan of his offices. I need to get one of those health and mana combo coolers for around here....

August 1, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Adam Patterson

Memory spared: Freedom Wars gets retail release in Europe

Freeeeeeeeeeedom TheMonster Hunterx headphones Vita gameFreedom Warswas originally only coming to Europe digitally. This upset some people. Maybe their internet access is limited. Maybe they don’t want to spend money on over-priced Vita memory cards. Maybe they just want physical copies. Well, Sony Europelistened. “[Y]ou’ve let us know here on PlayStation Blog, on forums and on social media that you really wanted to see a full title card release for the game....

August 1, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Ashley Rodriguez

Metrocide is a thinking person’s Hotline Miami

Flat Earth’s top-down murder sim impresses Sydney-based independent studio Flat Earth Games has released its top-down cyberpunk-noir contract killing simulatorMetrocidevia Steam Early Access at the reduced price of $6.99. The final version of the game, which should be available in around six weeks, will cost $12.99. To coincide with the title’s Early Access launch, game creators Leigh and Rohan Harris have released a second developer walkthrough to demonstrate some of the more complicated hits you’ll be tasked with completing in the third zone of the game, Hilldale....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 678 words · Rodney Grant

Microsoft’s gaming revenue has seen a huge boost thanks to Xbox Series X/S

50% increase for the green-and-black brand Microsoft has released its latest financial results for its most recent quarter, and things are most assuredly looking up in The House of Xbox. Overall gaming revenue has been boosted by 50% year-on-year, driven by the launch of its next-gen hardware, Xbox Series X/S. The 50% increase translates to an overall draw of $3.53 billion USD, as notedby analyst Daniel Ahmad.While Microsoft did not reveal specific figures regarding the sales of the new console platforms, it has stated that “demand significantly exceeded supply”, which makes for a great soundbite from a corporate standpoint, but undeniably sucks for customers....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 244 words · Thomas Taylor

Midgard Heroes Ragnarok Idle codes (April 2025)

Updated: July 03, 2025 We added new codes. Your heroes have been teleported to an unknown world, and it’s your job to find your friends and stop whichever fantasy Eldrich enemy is terrorizing the land. In classic idle fashion, it’s not about the destination but the journey where numbers go up, especially withMidgard Heroes Ragnarok Idlecodes. Sadly, as of right now, there are noMidgard Heroes Ragnarok Idlecodes to redeem, which is not too bad since you have plenty of ways to get freebies....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Mario Campbell

MMO Rift dated, pre-order program initiated

Trion Worlds’ MMORPGRifthas received its release dates: March 1 in North America and March 4 in Europe. The game previously had a funky subtitle, but that’s clearly been removed. Never speak of it again. Trion has started up the pre-order phase, and since this is an MMO we’re discussing here, you know it’s got some depth to it. In this case, paying early nets you an in-game pet, beta access, and a spot for the head-start period on February 24, among other things....

August 1, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Jesus Santiago