Silicon Knights president Denis Dyack has madea heart-tugging statementexplaining why he’s stuck withToo Human, despite its notorious problems. Say “Too Human” to any gamer right now and you can expect a retort tinged with a hint of cynicism. Because of the huge development time that’s spanned almost a decade, not to mention the infamous Silicon Knights vs. Epic lawsuit and Dyack’s own inflammatory statements, it can be argued that this is a game more famous for its controversy than anything else....

Draw cute birds and win a spot in-game Two Tribes is holding a rather unique contest forToki Tori 2, challenging gamers to draw Miiverse illustrations for a chance to have your drawing appear in-game. All you have to do is go to theToki Tori 2community, adhere tothe weekly topic, and reply to your own drawing with the phrase “#contest.” If you’re selected as one of the four winners, your entry will appear as a “hidden cave drawing” by way of an update....

Smash the beat D-Cell Games’ debut projectUnbeatablemakes a pretty strong first impression. And as it nears the end of itsfully funded crowdfunding campaign, the studio has put out a demo so you can check out whether it’s your kind of jam. The demo, titledUnbeatable [white label],is nowlive on Steam for free. It’s an “exclusive side-story set in the world of D-Cell Games’ debut work,” so it sounds like you’re good to jump in without fear of spoilers....

From the creator of Thomas Was Alone Volumeis a fitting name for a polygonal,Metal Gear Solid VR Missions-looking stealth game with enough rectangles to feed a geometry class for the entire year. In the case of Mike Bithell’sThomas Was Alonefollow-up, however, “volume” is more about sound than shapes. Lead Locksley can’t kill or attack. It’s all about being a sneak. Noise, then, becomes an important weapon for luring guards from their posts, and every bit of noise fractures the world so you can nicely see its effect, along with the ever-present enemy fields of vision....

The Sons of Calydon have set a course toZenless Zone ZeroVersion 1.2, bringing many new characters along for the ride. Experience the latest Chapter 4 storyline to meet the bustling riders, including two S-Rank characters. Caesar King, SOC’s defensive leader, has already made waves in the Signal Search, but the second Agent has yet to make her debut. Here’s when to expect Burnice White to release inZenless Zone Zero. When does Burnice White come out in Zenless Zone Zero?...

There is a new trailer for us to enjoy Earlier this year, I posteda short list of 3DS games we could look forward to for 2018as support for the handheld winds down. The list was written before the confirmation of titles such asLuigi’s Mansion,WarioWare Gold, andYo-Kai Watch Blasters, meaning this year is actually more bountiful than I anticipated. Unfortunately, it looks like one of the titles scheduled to launch in 2018 on the 3DS and Switch won’t make it before we ring in the new year....

Right,Aquaria. We’re still waiting patiently for the release of this game, and if you’re not along with us, you should just get off this short bus at the next stop. In this latest footage of the game provided byBit-Blot, we get to see a bit of the item creation system, more combat and some previously unseen environments that maintain the game’s tradition of absolutely breathtaking 2D design. At this point in my monthlyAquariaupdates I usually say something about how the game should be outnow, damnit, and that the promised release date of Spring 2007 has long since come and gone....

Not every game needs blue shells [Scrustle has some prime words to share about the surprisingly diverse racing genre. Sims, arcade racers, and everything in between, it seems like there is a lot of contention in rating racing games when they’re not just racing games but realistic racers, goofy kart racers, and even more beyond the horizon. Don’t you have a genre you love but is misunderstood? Start your own blog today!...

Ubisoft revealed today that the previously announcedFar Cry 2is being developed for the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3. In development by Ubisoft’s Montreal studio, the next-gen first-person shooter is being built from the ground up using an in-house engine. Ubisoft is claiming thatFar Cry 2will feature a truly open world, set in “one of the most beautiful environments in the world,” Africa. I’ve always thought the most beautiful environment in the world was Seacaucus, New Jersey, but what do I know?...

A ranged support MoreOverwatchis coming toHeroes of the Storm. Some of you didn’t even wantonemore character, but lo and behold,twoare coming on top of a new Volskaya battleground. It’s inevitable when the former is so massively zeitgeisty, but I truly think that everyOverwatchhero has translated very well into the MOBA arena. But it’s not just about translating those heroes, theHotSteam needs to ensure that they’re battling power creep and keeping all of the roles in check....

Baldur’s Gate 3Act 1 is massive. You can spend 30 or more hours alone in this first Wilderness area. With the Druids fighting the Goblins, several companions to recruit, and plenty of side quests, it can get overwhelming quick. Worse, missing out on some of the Act 1 side quests and the like is easy. To help you, here is the complete Act 1 main story quests and side content checklist you need to know about....

The Dark Knight is not limited to L-shaped movement Walking through my friendly local board game shop the other day, something caught my eye. On a display stand was a shiny box labeledBatman Arkham City Escape: the Board Game. We hadn’t previously heard about it, but it has been available for about a month now. After a quick read of therulebook,Arkham City Escapeappears to be a two-player asymmetric game set on a hex grid, with one player controlling a cadre of Batman villains attempting to escape Arkham and the other player controlling the Dark Knight himself....

Harry Potter: Quidditch Championsis releasing in September 2024 but can you play its multiplayer without a PlayStation Plus subscription? Harry Potter: Quidditch Championsis the new multiplayer game from Portkey Games where you play as a Hogwarts student and take part in the iconic sport from theWarner Brosuniverse. You can either play solo or with a group of friends in a PvP format on both last-gen and current-gen consoles, including thePlayStation 4andPlayStation 5....