WWE wrestler calls for more violence in games

Former WWE World Champion Randy Ortonhas calledfor more violence in games, backing up the industry and deriding its scaremongers. “Violence sells. I want to see more violence in games – the more blood the better,” declared the self-styled Legend Killer. Orton feels that videogames are the least of parents’ worries, especially since most of them don’t know that their kids watchSouth Park. Orton also compared games to movies, stating:”The violence [inGoodfellas] is against human beings....

May 25, 2025 · 1 min · 190 words · Charles Williams

You can ogle Summer Lesson’s English release in April

Unreal (engine) High School Girls! I remember beingsuper jazzed about the eventual release ofSummer Lesson, and not just because theTekkenteam’s pet VR project would let me hang out with that most nonexistent of creatures: A pretty teen with no respect for personal space. I was also intrigued by the way it played with presence and used “people” to mess with your senses. Now that the game has a firm English-language release date, though, I’m thinking that ship may have sailed....

May 25, 2025 · 1 min · 197 words · James Montes

Zelda: Breath of the Wild dethrones Ocarina of Time as best-selling 3D Zelda in Japan

Yowza There’s some qualifiers on this one, but for Nintendo, it’s worth celebrating regardless. As discovered by Zelda Universe, the latest sales numbers for Switch software putBreath of the Wildon top ofOcarina of Time— in Japan — taking the top spot for 3DZeldas as of last week. For comparison’s sake that’s 1.258 million sold in Japan forBreathcompared to 1.257 forOcarina. Close call! And it will probably only go up from here as the Switch continues to sell and the attach rate continues to be ridiculous....

May 25, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Todd Hill

Zelda: Breath of the Wild update adds voice language options

Don’t mind if I do On top of previewing thefirst DLC packforThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildthis evening, Nintendo also brought out a much-appreciated new update. Audio language options are here! Tonight’s update will let you choose between nine languages — Japanese, English, French (France), French (Canada), German, Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Latin America), Italian, and Russian — “with a different language used for on-screen text by downloading a free software update,” per Nintendo....

May 25, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Scott Yates

A behind-the-scenes look at Hitman: Sniper Challenge

Square Enix wants to take you behind the scenes of IO Interactive’sHitman: Sniper Challenge, an exclusive downloadable bonus lying in wait for anyone willing to bite the bullet and pre-order Agent 47’s latest adventure at GameStop. This video tells the story of how theHitmandevelopment team went from fooling around with a simple concept to creating a standalone scoped shooter that puts an emphasis on competitive creativity. Interested? All you have to do is pull the trigger on that pre-order and you’ll have something to keep your murderous hands busy untilHitman: Absolutionhits PS3, PC and Xbox 360 on November 20....

May 24, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · David Robinson

A rhythm role-playing game? Someone’s making one!

It’s calledSequence, and it’s in the works right now. When it’s all said and done, it will retail for 400 MS Points ($5.00 USD), but it’s not done yet, and that’s why the creator, Jason Wishnov, is asking for your backing atKickstarter. The game takes music rhythm games and applies strategy and tactics. There’s battles, hit points, spells, item synthesis and all that good jazz. Sounds interesting, doesn’t it? The above video does not show much, but it definitely has me interested....

May 24, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Dr. Joanna Khan

All Blue Medallion locations in RE4 Remake Separate Ways DLC

There are new requests to hunt every Blue Medallion in theRE4 Remake Separate WaysDLC, and we know their locations. Lucky for you, there are only a couple of requests in this shorter story. Read on to find out how to get them knocked out quickly. All Blue Medallion locations in Chapter 2 Your first request to destroy those annoying blue medallions is in the Cliff area of chapter two. It’s in the exact same spot as themountain symbol puzzle, meaning you get two fun tasks for the price of one....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 629 words · Anna Davis

All Romance Options in Avowed

Avowedallows players to freely shape their own playstyle and tale in a world where every choice matters. But does the game have romance options, or does it approach the subject in the same vein as other recent Obsidian titles? To help you find your Envoy’s soulmate and get that healthy dose of romance many consider to be a must in any RPG, here are all of the romance options inAvowedand how to romance them....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · Catherine Livingston

All Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 editions & pre-order bonuses

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2is on the horizon, finally bringing a sequel to the original 2011 game. Saber Interactive’s third-person hack-and-slash title is a big one to look out for on the2024 video game calendar. Leading up to the game’s launch, Saber Interactive has revealed a few different editions forWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, as well as some pre-order bonuses for gamers who put their faith in the studio early....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Peter Wilson

Bad Day L.A. – Hands on, Demo’s out!

The Bad Day L.A. demo begins with the introduction of the most unusual hero I’ve ever played: Anthony is a trash-talkin’ homeless guy who’s crazy, clumsy, and funny as hell. Screw it – basically the main character is unofficially Dave Chappelle, so you can already imagine what this game is like. You start in the Santa Monica freeway, where a Jumbo Jet filled with biological “stuff” crashes into a bridge. Highly toxic gas spreads out of the jet and all over the city and it transforms some Los Angeles citizens into zombies....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Sarah Montes

Best Diablo 2: Resurrected (D2R) Season 5 builds — Class Tier List

Every season of an action RPG it seems as though there are better-performing starter builds compared to previous seasons. This is no different withDiablo 2: Resurrected. Even though there are no new content additions withSeason 5 ofD2R, there are some balance changes. We’ve put together a list of our bestDiablo 2: ResurrectedSeason 5 builds as well as a Class Tier List so you can get off to the best start possible with the new ladder season....

May 24, 2025 · 4 min · 658 words · Cheryl Stark

Best places to sleep in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

It’s no secret to anyone that sleep is important.Kingdom Come Deliverance 2is aware of this, and you’ll start to learn this quickly as you watch your energy drop over time and your wounds refuse to heal until your body hits a bed. However, you’ll quickly learn about the dangers of sleeping in random places. Sleeping in the wilderness can lead to bandit encounters, and sleeping in a random person’s house is a surefire way to have guards on your tail....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 608 words · Christopher Brown

Boo: Minecraft Wii U will not support GamePad item management

Say what? Huh? Well this is a kick in the teeth. Speaking to a fan on Twitter, Mojang’s director of creative communications Owen Hill recently confirmed thatthe upcoming Wii U EditionofMinecraftwill not support item management by way of the GamePad. In other words, off-TV play is in, but you can’t actuallyusethe GamePad in a manner that would make the Wii U port unique in any way. We also haven’t heard of support for a second player, by way of split-screen, to use the GamePad either (likeHyrule Warriors)....

May 24, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Tracy White