Spam it Contra: Rogue Corpsis out this week, and although a lot of people are probably going to be turned off by it, some folks will be blasting away, trying to find some fun with it. If you happen to be one of those people: don’t forget to dash. Much ofContra: Rogue Corpsis self-explanatory (shoot and move), but it’s kind of understated how good the dash is. Not only does it provide an insane degree of locomotion, it also doubles as an invincibility shield (iFrames) and anattack....

Not just one part, but several The global semiconductor shortage that’s affected both PC and console sales could stretch on for a while. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger said in a new interview that he doesn’t expect the semiconductor shortage to end until 2023. “We’re in the worst of it now,” Gelsinger toldCNBC. “Every quarter next year we’ll get incrementally better, but they’re not going to have supply-demand balance until 2023.”...

Hopefully a foot-stompin’ good time [Update:Today’s livestream is over, and while we didn’t get any news on a date, we did some pretty early looks at development. Motive walked us through some early gameplay and its “dismemberment gym,” while confirming a few points: Our original story follows:] Today, we’re getting a first look at an early development build of EA Motive’s upcomingDead Spaceremake. And, well, I’m certainly hoping for some creepy crawlers and limb-slicing blasters....

The Dismal Jesters are the least dismal part Lisa: The Painful RPGis 10% off on Steam for its first week on the storefront. I makea cameo in the game as an idiotwho might get a sort of super rabies if you play your cards right (or wrong, depending on how much you want me to get super rabies). By rights, I should be telling you not to play this game. It promotes the idea that I am a pretty terrible person....

Story mode?! The Nintendo Switch has been missing some good golf games, but that’s going to change this summer. There is a lot here to be excited about beyond just getting a new entry in Nintendo’s best Mario sports franchise.Mario Golf: Super Rushwill include motion controls for anyone who still has fond memories of playing golf inWii Sports. There are also new tools to help you gauge your shot and figure out the terrain of each hole....

Just like The International 2013! The biggestDota 2tournament of the year, The International, was even bigger this year thanks to a community-funded prize pool that increased the total awarded cash from $1,600,000 to$2,874,380. Players bought Interactive Compendiums for $10, and some of that cash went straight into the prize pool, directly fueling the event that they love. MLG is doing the same thing withMLG Columbus, scheduled for November 22-24. There’s no Interactive Compendium, but there is apackage on theDota 2storethat consists of a HUD, wards, a courier, battle bonus, and allows players to be eligible for in-game items drops for $9....

You know that senseless devotion some gamers have for the Sega Dreamcast? I have the same type of love and devotion for the Sega Saturn. The big black (or grey or white) box that everyone hated isstillthe focus of my gaming passion. It has the perfect controller and an awesome library of games. Believe it or not, I bought six games for it last week! I’m smart enough to realize that my love for the Saturn is totally senseless, and that the old system is little more than a doorstop for some....

Portable Punch-ups Today will see two more classic Neo Geo Pocket Color titles make a grand comeback on the Nintendo Switch platform. As announced by publisher SNK, bothThe King of Fighters R-2andSamurai Shodown! 2will be made available to download from the eShop, priced at around $8 each. Originally released back in 1999,The King of Fighters R-2is an excellent conversion of SNK’s iconic team-fighting series, and sees Kyo, Iori, Leona, Mai, Terry and friends shrink down for pint-sized pugilism....

Get dressed for success We are just a few weeks away from the release of bizarro fighting titleSNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy. The next in a series of short trailer has been released by SNK, taking a brief look at the gal fighters’ customisation options. As you may or may not know by now, SNK Heroines is a two-on-two fighting title that, frankly, is throwing depth to the winds. As exemplified in this trailer, there are no command moves in the game, with a single button used to bust out all special attacks....

Plus board games for the first time ever Indie Megabooth is living up to its name as they’ll have over 80 games on display during PAX East 2014 next weekend. Highlights includeA Hat in Time,Crypt of the NecroDancer,Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition,Hyper Light Drifter,Hotline Miami 2, and loads more. Then there’s the Minibooth, which will have a rotating selection of more indie games on display throughout PAX such as Burrito Galaxy 64, Rex Rocket, WE ARE DOOMED, and more....

Palworld has tons of Pals, some good for working at your base, and others good for combat. With 111 Pals in total, there’s definitely some more useful than others in certain areas. Here are all the best Pals for combat inPalworld, including what you might use them for and where they truly shine. Best Pals for Farming Exp and Leveling If you’re looking to just get as much experience as possible by decimating other Pals, you have a couple of options....

You know that PlayStation brawl game we keep hearing about? That one that people are calling Sony’sSmash Bros.? It’s a real thing, officially announced on tonight’s episode of GameTrailers TV. The name is a mouthful:PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale,and it’s coming to the PS3 this holiday season. All-Starswas developed by SuperBot, and will feature stars pulled right from the PlayStation universe. Old timers like Parappa the Rapper, Sly Cooper and Sweet Tooth will join newer kids like Kratos, Radec (fromKillzone) and even the Fat Princess in this four-player brawler, with online support....

Despite creeping me the f*ck out PlayStation Home is growing, and growing quickly. At GDC this year Jack Buser kicked off Sony’s final day at the conventiontalking about PlayStation Home. This is an area he should know plenty about since he is Home’s director. He opened the talk by telling the crowd that Home now had 12 million users, and that 85 percent of them returned more than once to thegameprogramMMOthing....