An exhibition of an in-game character is teased After readingEdge‘s “making of” feature onKentucky Route Zero, I’ve been reminded that Act III is still not here yet. As if to almost tease me further, developer Cardboard Computer has developed a pair of websites paying tribute to conceptual artist Lula Chamberlin, who players might remember from the beginning of Act II ofKentucky Route Zero. The main site is for a gallery dubbedLittle Berlinthat will be showcasing Chamberlin’s art, the other isa fan sitethat features scans of her work....

Shang Tsung available for Kombat Pass owners Today sees the launch of Kombat League, a new seasonal ranked mode in goreriffic fighterMortal Kombat 11. Kombat League will give players the opportunity to compete online for points, bragging rights, and even a few exclusive skins. Each month, players can fight it out online within the league, in hopes of climbing a nine-tier ranking ladder. Each tier, from Apprentice to Elder God – will bag players in-game items, such as skins and weapon variants....

Any way you want it The title of thisThiefvideo calls it a trailer, but I’d be hard-pressed to classify it as such. Not many trailers run six minutes, but whatever this is, it remains interesting the whole time. I guess badass thievery and murder have that charming allure. While teaching the art of the trade, this video runs down the different approaches you can take to get what you want. And you want everything that isn’t already yours....

Also, Castlevania III The time has finally come forShovel Knightto hit the Wii U and 3DS! you may check outour review here, the differences between the platformshere, and our tips guidehere. As for the rest of Wii U land, there’sCastlevania III, aWii Sports Clubfree trial,BrickBlast U,My Arctic Farm, andMy Jurassic Farm. Ubisoft and Atlus are also holding a sale on select games. On the 3DS side we also haveCastlevania III, as well asCocoro – Line Defender, Hidden Expedition Titanic, Plain Video Poker, Quell Reflect, Skypeace, Toy Stunt Bike, Anonymous Notes Chapter 4, Mysterious Stars: The Samurai,and Anne’s Doll Studio: Antique Collection, Lolita Collection,andPrincess Collection....

After pouring easily hundreds of hours intoNioh 2and its three DLC packs on PS4, it’s admittedly been pretty jarring to start a fresh save on PC – even if I’m only here for preview purposes right now. I had forgotten just how lethal and unforgiving the early hours ofNioh 2can be when you aren’t leveled up enough to feel all that versatile. Before you bolster your custom-created avatar with enough stamina to stand a chance in the Dark Realm, crack open a few key abilities in the Onmyo and Ninjutsu skill trees, and make your weapon class of choice really work for you, this game can be particularly brutal....

Yes Just last week Nintendo and Platinum revealedAstral Chainby way of a Nintendo Direct and man I was immediately taken by it. The neo-Tokyo feel is right up my alley, especially when combined with what seems to be a varied combat system. Having Katsura, Kamiya and Taura involved helps. All we really got was a trailer (and those name drops), but thanks to an updated database listing on the official Platinum site, we have a bit more info on the story and some screens to boot....

First deal of its kind runs through August 31 Niiiiiiiiice!When I caught early word of this deal I just grinned. What a wonderful way to get two of the best role-playing games I’ve played in a long time in the hands of more gamers. Here’s how it works: Register both upcoming Atlus RPGShin Megami Tensei IVand the brilliant strategy RPGFire Emblem: Awakeningon yourClub Nintendoaccount and get a $30 credit to use in Nintendo’s eShop for the 3DS....

Start a legacy up in this ship Risk Legacywas probably the most innovative board game of 2011. It took the classicRiskgameplay that we all know and hate, and turned it on its head by adding a multi-game campaign, built in mini-expansions with prerequisites for opening, and the unheard-of idea of making permanent changes to the board and components, including theirdestruction. When it released, I played it and declared that those mechanics would be the next big thing in board games....

Vita news that isn’t about a cancellation! And there it is:Salt and Sanctuaryis definitely, for sure releasing on PlayStation Vita. Soon, too! TheSouls-inspired side-scrolling action title will be out on March 28, with Cross-Buy support in tow. “We had a small hand in the PS Vita version: nudging some HUD elements here, tightening up the camera there, tweaking an effect or two when we needed to, but our contribution on the project was pretty minimal,” says creator Ska Studios....

How to make Shovel Knight rock even more: step one The YouTube channelBoundary Breakis doing fantastic work for not only the consumer side of gaming, but the development sphere as well. The gist is that it basically tries to break games to find greater truths, like the fact thatShovel Knightactually runs on a 3D engine. This isn’t information that was necessarily hacked, but willingly doled out by Yacht Club Games, who spoke to the channel directly....

It’s not a doll, mom! The Square Enix twitter account has unveiled pics of prototypeNieR: Automataaction figures coming to their Bring Arts range. The photos show incomparable android-waifu 2B and Machine Lifeform Small Stubby (stop laughing at the back) in their base-figure form, alongside a small selection of weaponry and accessories. The toys will be on display this weekend at San Diego Comic-Con ahead of their as yet unrevealed release date....

More of the same What would Pikachu sound like if it could talk? I don’t mean its “pika pika” parlor trick, but what if you asked it which Steve Zahn movie it liked best, or if it knows how to change a car’s air filter?Pokémonoffers only a few talking creatures, mostly in animated films. So there’s the conniving Meowth or the hurt, serious Mewtwo, but what the heck does a Nuzleaf sound like?...

The animation hasn’t aged well It’s the 30th anniversary of national treasureBack to the Futureand Telltale is using that as an excuse to bring back its adventure game series on Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. Notably,Back to the Future: The Game – 30th Anniversary Editionhas higher-resolution textures and voice work from Tom Wilson, who played Biff Tannen in the movies. “This edition also includes in-game access to new, exclusive content: a behind-the-scenes video featuring interviews with movie trilogy co-writer and producer Bob Gale, original movie cast member Tom Wilson, members of the development team, and AJ LoCascio — the voice of young Marty McFly....