Also coming to Steam Tribute Games, developer ofMercenary KingsandCurses ‘n Chaos, is set to releaseNinja Senki DXon PS4, PS Vita, and Steam in February. Ninja Senki DXis an updated version of the freeware game from 2010 created by Jonathan Lavigne, co-founder of Tribute Games. The freeware version iscurrently still available to downloadfor PC, and I highly recommend checking it out! It’s a fun NES-style action platformer starring a ninja who chucks an endless supply of shurikens the size of his body at his enemies....

It’s not fair to expect that everyone has access to a Dolby surround sound system set up just for gaming. When you factor in the cost and required space, let alone the noise level that they reach, a surround rig could be considered a luxury for most gamers. Still, if there’s one game you want to use one for, it’sBatman: Arkham City. I was absolutely blown away with how much work the sound team put into the game’s audio — it’s one of the best sounding games I’ve ever played....

And five that don’t The Combat Rigs system is the way thatCall of Duty 2016introduces its most substantial multiplayer shake-up. Rather than a pool of players who are defined by their weapons loadout, these players are essentially separated into classes — a divide that looks to be more nuanced thanCall of Duty 2015‘s “Specialist” system. And, one of those classes runs like an idiot puppy who hasn’t quite yet learned how to move its legs in perfect rhythm....

CEO reflects on a newer, more mature Paradox Although I can’t call myself an avid player of Paradox Interactive games, I’ve gotten the real sense that the company has come a long way, even in the last year, in terms of quality. Speaking to Paradox CEO Fredrik Wester,GameSpybrought up the poorly executedGettysburg: Armored Warfareand its problematic launch. “That was terrible,” said Wester. “We did not do our homework. It was a one-man team with some backup … we learned a lot from that release....

I’m pretty happy that Phoenix Wright has permeated throughout the gaming industry. He has a full-on combat appearance inMarvel vs. Capcom 3, his own live-action film, a crossover with Professor Layton, and now, as a summon inProject X Zone 2. Oh, and his core games are actually pretty good. Based on my playthrough ofPhoenix Wright 6at TGS, I have nothing to worry about with the latest entry in the series....

2014 version asdf;lkjas;dlfkj;aslkjdf;lakjsdf;lkj Home key attack! It feels so good to type on super responsive keys, especially for someone that spends 6-8 hours a day typing on those chicklet-style laptop keyboards. Razer’s new BlackWidow Ultimate has the key action that makes it hard to go back to my work keyboards. It feels like I’m typing faster. I feel connected to the machine. But how is this keyboard for gaming?...

It’s how you get the 20th Anniversary PlayStation 4 As Steven pointed out plainly inthe announcement forEMAGON, it spelled “No Game” backwards. In what seems like an elaborate troll from Sony, the PlayStation Espana YouTube channel has revealed the secret. It’s…an explanation of how to get the 20th Anniversary PlayStation 4. Yep, that cool looking plant shrivels up in the trailer and reveals a pretty plain trailer showing off the process, with proceeds going to charity....

It’s been a strong year This is going to be an especially hard year to name winners at the Independent Games Festival. The list offinalistsis out, and even just looking at the Seumas McNally Grand Prize, I feel like we’re being to asked to name our favorite child in a family full of angels. Like, how do you choose betweenInside,Stardew Valley,Quadrilateral Cowboy,Event[0],Hyper Light Drifter, andOvercooked? Tough call. The IGF awards ceremony isn’t too far off....

Featuring Danny B, Big Giant Circles, Laura Shigihara, and more Independent music enthusiasts (and especially those who follow game music) are pretty familiar withBandcampas a platform to get affordable music while giving the creators a greater cut than through traditional means. Perhaps less well known is the weekly podcast that Bandcamp produces, featuring discussion with artists and a sampling of music, occasionally revolving around a central theme. Citing nearly $1.5 million worth of videogame music sold on Bandcamp,this week’s podcastis focused exclusively on game soundtracks....

Crying princesses, typical Nintendo I really wish I hadn’t seen this new tell-all trailer forThe Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroesbecause now I’m both incredibly pumped and disappointed. I’m pumped because I didn’t realize the game has online matchmaking, 32 dungeons, and a competitive coliseum that rewards winners with items to create new magical clothing. YAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSS! I’m disappointed Nintendo decided to make the story about a rich princess who is now a damsel in distress because a curse robbed her of her style, leaving her only with a onesie....

gamescom demo uploaded in full This is basically what I played ofHellbladeat gamescom in thisexcellent preview and interviewI posted a couple days ago. This also isn’t an official account and this footage is b-roll, typically meant to be edited into video previews and the like, not posted raw (those stutters between certain scenes didn’t happen in my hands-on), so it might get pulled at some point. Like I mentioned in thepreview, this build represents a work in progress that is much earlier than Ninja Theory would typically start showing its game off, a first look at some ideas starting to come together....

What exactly is an ‘atelier’? Forty percent of all Steam games were released in 2016. That’s over 4,000 more games to complete if you have the delusional goal of playing every game ever like little ole OCD Cory. Sure a lot of those games are just garbage, but it sure is one wild party; a party that Gust has decided it wants to be a part of, finally leaving that PlayStation basement....

It’s the last Friday of the month, so it’s payday for a lot of people. There’s plenty to cover this weekend, so let’s get right into it.GamersGate has a big saleon right now with the wholeTropicofranchise being reduced by between 60% – 80% (excluding the newTropico 4expansion,Modern Times). Also worth noting are two big releases,SyndicateandKingdoms of Amalur, both reduced to half price. After its midweek redesign, Good Old Games is havinganother Activision salebut this time it’s limited to what’s being dubbed “Activision Treasures,” a collection of games that includes theZorkfranchise....