You may or may not have heard aboutGuild Wars 2depending on how much you’re into MMOs, but you’re going to at least want to check it out, whether you like them or not. Even thoughGuild Wars 2isn’t released yet, ArenaNet certainly isn’t keeping many secrets when it comes to how the game will look and play. To reinforce this idea, they’ve devoted an entire week to releasing more information about one of the playable races in their game, the Sylvari!...

Nippon it in the bud Japan is cracking down on unauthorized key reselling, a practice that’s usually differentiated from common theft by nothing more than technicalities and semantics. In revising itsUnfair Competition Protection Act, Japan has outlawed three specific actions: 1) Distributing tools and programs for altering save data; 2) Reselling software product keys online without the creator’s permission; and 3) Offering services that modify save data on the customer’s behalf....

Creepy and cute I’m already pretty much in love with Kirby Star Allies, but if Nintendo is going to keep adding in extra DLC characters for free, I’ll keep playing it. In addition tothe already announcedDream Land 2friend trio, Marx, the villain fromKirby Super Star‘s Milky Way Wishes, is in. His main kit involves rolling on his ball to dispatch enemies, but he can also sport his final form, which I’ve always referred to as the “Milky Way Bat....

A relaxing adventure about revitalizing reefs The time is right for video games that celebrate not just coral reefs, but ocean life in general. That’sKoralmore or less summed up –it’s an upcomingNintendo SwitchandPCgame about solving puzzles as a sea current, restoring reefs, and taking in the lush scenery. It has such a chill atmosphere. The almostFlow-like gameplay seemslike a smart fit for the ecological theme. Aside from some “light” puzzle elements, players will also want to keep an eye out for collectibles on their tranquil journey....

YOU WANT SOME MORE WANG!? [Mash Tacticsairs Monday through Friday at 4p.m. Pacific onDtoid.TV. Watch Rick ‘King Foom’ Olson play a variety of games, each day with its own theme. With a heavy focus on community and viewer interaction, you may be as much a part of the show as anything else.] After getting to play a few early builds ofShadow Warrior, and being absolutely blown away by it each and every time, I had been eagerly and patiently waiting for its eventual full release....

October 7 2K Games has announced thatMafia III, a game that I frequently forget exists, is coming on June 21, 2025. It’s slated for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One platforms. All told I was never a hugeMafiafan per se, but I am interested in seeing where this takes us. Some of the themes the game is tackling are sensitive, and it would be cool to see something really take on those concepts....

Finally Just minutes ago I obtained an email from Best Buy noting that Meta Knight has a firm release date of February 20. Before today, the retailer skirted around giving us an exact figure, even showing “December 2015” dates for pre-orders. If you want him, get ready to head to the store in the morning to see if there are any extras in stock, or potential snag a few loose pre-orders online....

[Update:We dropped the ball on this one, folks. We apologize. Look below for a totally different story. We apologize.] One of the studios left behind in the Midway Games/Warner Bros. Interactive deal, Midway Newcastle, was closed this morning. MidwayCEO Matt Bootywent to the UK-based studio this morning, delivered the grim news to the 80 or so employees currently working at the Midway branch. In a statement given toKotaku,Midway spokesman Geoffrey Mogilnersaid Midway was unable to get a suitable buyer for the studio in the timeframe allotted....

You know, since it has controller support, I’m okay with this This week Capcom released the iOS version ofMonster Hunter Freedom Unite, and it doesn’t look half bad — if you have an MFi controller of course (the on-screen touch prompts look pretty nasty). Why does it look decent, you ask? Well, it features hi-res visuals that actually look better than the PSP version as well as wifi online multiplayer and a reworked UI....

Another messy affair for Blackwatch Blizzard have released the latest issue of theOverwatchcomic. The new story,Retribution, is a short prologue to next week’s PvE event, which wasrevealed yesterdayduring Stage 3 of theOverwatch League. In the latest issue Gabriel Reyes, the man who would be Reaper, prepares his Blackwatch team, comprised of himself, McCree, Genji and Moira to prepare for yet another “dirty-hands” mission, the kind Blackwatch were designed for. In this case, the team are preparing to abduct a high-ranking Talon member, known simply as “Antonio....

Noby Noby Boycreator Keita Takahashi has allegedly posted teaser footage of the PSN game’s upcoming multiplayer mode. I say “allegedly” because, really, the footage could be of anything. It’s just kangaroos and the Boy, providing no real clue about anything. Pretty much par for the course with Takahashi, then. Takahashi is at GDC, where he plans to talk about his Satanic creation. He is also hard at work on the game’s update, where this mysterious multiplayer is due to make an appearance....

Sony’s not shy about bringing weirdness to the PlayStation Network, andPapo & Yolooks like it may be the next quirky winner for Sony. The pretty looking puzzle-platformer is hitting the network today, and Minority Media is celebrating with a cinematic trailer. Using a blend of live action and in-game footage, you’ll learn how the protagonist’s father is a “monster” with imagery that looks pretty freakin’ bleak if you view it a certain way....

Nothing this cool happens in my country In a prestigious ceremony that took place this week, Japan’s Foreign Minister, Taro Kono, officially appointed Pikachu and Hello Kitty as cultural ambassadors for Osaka, instantly raising the kawaii characters to a level of international importance many of us will never see. The decision was taken to help promote Japan’s bid for the World Expo 2025, a gathering of nations to discuss international issues....