La Pucelle is invading Disgaea D2 in the form of DLC

Priere and Eclair join the fray Disgaea D2is all set for a September release in Europe (October in North America), but it’s already been out in Japan for quite some time, racking up afair bit of DLC characters. The latest batch of units to join the battle are Priere (and her Demon form) and Eclair from the Nippon Ichi Software SRPGLa Pucelle: Tactics. La Pucellewas one of NIS’ first successes, and one of its first major SRPGs, following up the wonderfulRhapsody: A Musical Adventure....

August 1, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Margaret Cross

Late Blizzard artist Kevin Kanai Griffith honored in special Diablo III cow level

Accessible during his birth month Blizzard is doing a heroic job of honoring the late Kevin Kanai Griffith, a talented character artist that helped developDiablo III— he has his own bonus cow level named after him. Simply find the throne in the Ruins of Sescheron (one of the game’s brand new zones) and you’re good to go. Kevin actually passed away in 2014, and the level was implemented in patch 2....

August 1, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Lori Burke

Listen up, iPhone owners: Pix’n Love Rush looks oh so rad

I don’t own an iPhone or have any real interest in the vast majority of the games exclusive to the device. Why am I telling you this? Because against all odds, I am supremely intrigued byPix’n Love Rush, which just so happens to be an iPhone-only title. Stylistically, it looks quite a bit like the Xbox LIVE Indie GamePixel!from Arkedo. I adored the minimalistic visuals in that game — as well as everything else about it — and the concept is taken one step further inPix’n Love Rush....

August 1, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Martha Boyd

Monochroma will remind you of Limbo, and that’s an amazing thing

With some dabs of red With all the cool tech demos and innovative ideas on display at GDC Play, it’s a bit surprising that a 2D side-scrolling puzzle platformer is one of the most worthwhile things to check out. But hey, good games are good games, and that’s exactly whatMonochromalook like it is. At first glance,Monochromainvites comparisons toLimbo. Hell, executive producer Burak Tezateser said as much as soon as the demo started....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Ruth Hays

Mortal Kombat 11 Sindel trailer heralds her royal return

YAAAAAAS! QUEEEEEEEEEEN! It took until November, but 2019 was finally worth showing up for, as NetherRealm Studios has released the gameplay trailer for the fourth DLC character headed toMortal Kombat 11. Her Royal Highness, The Hostess With The Mostess, The Resurrected Regal, The Harridan of Hairstyles, The Flying Fox, The Supreme Siren, and The Ultimate Scream Queen… …It’s Sindel. Of course. Sindel made her series debut way back in 1995’sMortal Kombat 3....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Emily Wood

My Friend Pedro makes an appealing retail purchase

Because banana… Fans of indie games and limited retail editions have reason to celebrate as Devolver Digital is teaming up with Nighthawk Interactive to create a physical edition ofMy Friend Pedro, the quirky side-scrolling shooter from developer DeadToast Entertainment. Currently available forpre-order at GameStop(with other chains to follow suit), this package will release on Jul 30, 2025, and be going for $29.99. With it, you’ll get the game on a cartridge, the full soundtrack, a sticker set, and an 11″x17″ poster....

August 1, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Patricia Green

NieR: Automata anime put on pause due to COVID-19 issues

Three episodes in, the team is postponing further releases TheNieR: Automataanime is three episodes in, but the rollout is coming to a halt. More episodes ofNieR: Automata Ver1.1ahave been postponed until further notice. In a statement on social media from the adaptation’s official account, the delay is attributed to COVID-related issues. “Due to the impact of COVID-19 on production, we have decided to postpone the broadcast and distribution of episode 4 and all subsequent episodes,” reads the statement....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Matthew Hoover

Nintendo wants to ramp up Switch sales and surpass the Wii soon: do you think they can do it?

And the ever-present ghost of the Switch Pro arises once again Nintendo has been busy this past year. Switch stock was absolutely demolished due to overwhelming demand and the extreme desire for gaming consoles amid isolation. Plus,Animal Crossing: New Horizons,which could end up as the number one all-time-selling Switch game overall, completely blew up and caused a further frenzy. Now, the publisher is aiming to get back on track. Financial outlet Nikkei reportsthat Nintendo is severely ramping up their efforts to deliver more Switch hardware this year, aiming to push 30 million units this fiscal year (ending in March 2022)....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 229 words · Deborah Bryant MD

Oculus VR recruits Aaron Nicholls, yet another one of Valve’s employees

Well, ex-employees Now that Oculus VR has all thatsweet social networking moneybehind it, it’s not shy about going out and finding new employees. You can add Aaron Nicholls as the newest member to begin workingout of the Valve satellite officeat Oculus. Nicholls joins the likes ofMichael AbrashandAtman Binstockas recent departures from Valve that made the commitment to Oculus. From the sounds of it, Nicholls will be working alongside his former (and now current) co-workers in research and development....

August 1, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Lisa Mendez

Pax Dei release date, editions, and early access details

Pax Deiis an exciting open-world MMO that gives players a world filled with very loose rules and allows them to do pretty much anything they want. The gameplay revolves around dynamic, player-created settlements and relationships, creating a world unlike any other. Developer Mainframe Industries set out to create an incredibly ambitious MMO withPax Dei. The game simply drops players into its world and asks them to build a settlement together, forge their own stories with or against others, and explore its vast world where anything can happen....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 826 words · Brandi Ball

Praise Mavren Fein: Magic Arena is getting Ixalan drafts in December

‘Current ETA is the second half of December’ AlthoughMagic: The Gathering‘s Dominaria is a bomb ass limited format I really enjoy the opportunity to play Ixalan/Rivals as often as possible. The overarching theme of Merfolk/Pirates/Vampires/Dinosaurs just speaks to me on a spiritual level, so I’ll take any chance I can to tear into it. For weeks nowMagic: Arenaplayers have been asking for Ixalan drafts and Wizards of the Coast hasn’t delivered, only doling out more and more limited events for the ever-popular Dominaria and the more recent M19 and Guilds of Ravnica....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 228 words · Toni Benson

Primal Carnage: Genesis announced for PlayStation 4

Episodic and powered by Unreal Engine 4 Joining theBlacklight: RetributionPlayStation 4 announcement this evening,Primal Carnage: Genesishas also been announced for the new console during a Sony Game Developers Conference event. You might rememberPrimal Carnageas the dinosaurs-versus-humans multiplayer game that leftsomething to be desired. “As the gameplay itself will feature a mix of linear gameplay and open-world exploration from a first-person human perspective, next-generation rendering is key to selling the lush island environment and suspending the disbelief that these dinosaurs aren’t actually, well, real,”said Lukewarm Mediafounder Ashton Andersen....

August 1, 2025 · 1 min · 142 words · Barbara Turner

Roblox Rivals codes (August 2025)

Updated: June 22, 2025 We looked for new codes! What do you get when you cross Roblox and old-schoolCoD?Rivals—an intense shooter featuring a seemingly endless arsenal. While I loved hunting my targets, I needed a little boost to spice up the gameplay. That’s why I was elated when I heard aboutRivalscodes. Thanks to the codes forRivals, you can get Keys to upgrade your weaponry, as well as code-exclusive cosmetic items such as Wraps....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Ryan Nicholson