Custom amiibo scene strikes again Reddit’sTomcat1994has gone the extra mile with this custom Mewtwo amiibo, giving the man-made pocket monster a man-made box, too. Check the wholegalleryhere. The custom amiibo scene is definitely the neatest part of this fad. And can’t help but give props to folks selling theircustom amiibo online. All those disappointed folks missing out on stock of those rare toys need a consolation buy. By the way I am selling custom amiibo....

Who’d of cyberthunk it? [Update:CDPR hassince officially confirmedthe backwards-compatibility/upgrade feature on Twitter.] Developer CD Projekt RED has revealed a few details about the relationship between current and next-gen editions of its upcoming epicCyberpunk 2077. As noted in aconference callyesterday, the current-gen edition of the hypercolour RPG will be playable on next-gen consoles on the new hardware’s respective launch days. Players who play the PS4 version on Sony’s new hardware will see a significant boost to the game’s visuals thanks to the PS5 hardware....

You can resume previously regular dueling activities It looks likeDark Souls 3PC players will be able to engage with the online side of its content again. Online features for the PC version ofDark Souls 3went back online today. The news was made known through theDark SoulsTwitter accounttoday. TheSoulsteam is also working to restore these features for all otherDark Soulstitles, as it looks like only the third is back right now. An announcement will be made when those services are back online....

Strong Bad’s Cool Game for Attractive People Episode One: Homestar Ruiner(hence forth to be known asSB:Ep1) marks the return of truly epically titled videogames on home consoles, the most long and ludicrously named game to hit my television screen sinceSuper Street Fighter 2: Hyper Fightingon the 3DO. It also marks the return of the pure point and click comedy adventure to a Nintendo home console (Zack and Wikidoesn’t count. That’s a point and click and waggler), in a way not seen sinceManiac Mansionlanded on the NES....

Pokémon Shuffleis a thing, and it’s set to arrive on the 3DS this week in Japan as a spiritual successor to the puzzlerPokémon Trozei. It’s also free-to-play. Details have arisen from the official Japanese site as to how much the microtransactions will cost, and it’s not looking good. At first, you’ll get five “hearts,” which function as energy — in other words, win or lose, each stage costs a heart to play....

Sometime…… Part of the drawback with games released in an episodic fashion is that you’re always clamoring for the next installment. Whether it’sThe Wolf Among UsorThe Dream Machine, some of my favorite recent episodic titles have been hit with delays of various lengths between releases and that’s been especially true withKentucky Route Zero. Ina blog post, developer Carboard Computer has revealed that it’s still working on Act III but does’t have a firm release date....

There are tons of hidden secrets that theDress to Impressteam has packed into the Winter Update, from special outfit pieces to uncoverable lore in the Lana story. One that’s capturing the attention of players is the mysterious icy fountain in Chapter Two of the Winter Quest. What is this ice fountain for? What’s the code you need to enter to unlock its secrets? If you’re looking for answers, you’re in luck....

Android version is also planned One of 2011’s hottest board games wasEclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy. It blended classic space 4X gameplay with a European-style board game mechanic governing the economy. I was fortunate enough to get a copy during its initial print run, and I keep it proudly on the off chance I’ll get an opportunity to play it. See, the thing with it is there are a lot of little bits and baubles to deal with....

Rewards Await! Fire Emblem Engagehas all manner of battles waiting for you, and one of the optional clashes your characters can face is skirmishes. They can deliver amazing rewards, provide a way to grind experience and help you build relationships between the characters in your squad. Here’s what you need to know about the Skirmish battle type and our pro tips on how to use it best. Before A Fire Emblem Engage Skirmish Prior to starting a skirmish battle, you’ll want to check for a few factors....

I’m still holding out hope for Roy Fire Emblemwill be getting its fair share of representation in the newSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U. Marth and Ike are already confirmed as playable characters, and now there’s a stage from the series. Masahiro Sakurai posted two pictures onMiiverseof the Coliseum stage based on the setting inFire Emblem. If the fighting space looks a tad dry, don’t worry. According to Sakurai, “there’s machinery in the ground that activates variable platforms....

Codemasters’ racing title will switch to Steamworks As we bid farewell to the Games For Windows Live service, like we would an unwelcome and bossy relative that you feel compelled to put up with, Codemasters has taken the step of removing the GFWL client from its racing titleDiRT 3. Just likeBioShock 2and the first twoBatman: Arkhamgamesin the past few week,DiRT 3will now support Steamworks instead of Microsoft’s much maligned service...

Expect two hours this time Last year was Geoff Keighley’s first time putting on a video game awards show by himself. Like any initial venture, it wasn’t perfect. One of the main complaints was the duration of the event. That’s going to change for The Game Awards 2015. “Honestly, the show felt a little long last year. We went almost three hours,” Keighley says in this video about the evolution of The Game Awards....

It’s almost that time again. TheChild’s Play charityhosts a swankauction and dinner eventthis time of year every year to raise money for the chilluns. The whole thing goes down this year on December 9th at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center’s skybridge. They’re still selling tickets ($125 ea.) up until December 5th. Your money goes to a good cause, and you can order thePumpkin Ravoli. Yum! Industry pros and community members get together to eat and then bid on rare items....