‘Perhaps you prefer traditional PC / console games’ The next project from the studio behind the frigid, monster-filledMetroseries of first-person shooters is essentiallymore of that, but by a different name, and built only with virtual reality mind. “Nearly a century in the future, the world has fallen into a new ice age in the aftermath of a silent apocalypse,” reads the summary. “Only the equatorial regions are still habitable, yet pockets of humanity survive in small numbers all over the planet, hanging onto existence in the resource-rich territories to the north and south–resources that everyone wants to control… Protect the colony in the wastelands of old Russia from raiders, marauders, and strange creatures....

Dtoid’s GOTY 2014 never gets old SpatterhousechampCaitlin Oliverand her trusty sidekickKennyare coming back tonight at 9pm CMT to stream more ofone of your favorite games of 2014,Bayonetta 2. Caitlin’s got about half way throughthe game last time she streamed, and I wouldn’t be surprised if she got through the whole thing tonight. If you want to see how truly big and ballsy this game can get without actually playing it yourself, or just want to revisit some of the game’s later moments, tonight is your night bro....

Find out for yourself very soon Funktronic Labs’Nova-111was thehighlight of my BitSummitin 2014. It blends turn-based movement with real-time elements to make an action puzzler of sorts. All of this is to rescue 111 scientists. Just trust us — it’s tough to explain how good it feels, but you instantly know when the controller’s in your hands. Today, we have a new trailer to ogle, but things really heat up next week....

It was leaked Where is our review forPokémon Sword & Shield? Well, it’s complicated. Nintendo, due to a reticence for leaks, decided to only give select places copies ofSword & Shieldpre-launch. It happens! There have been cases where we were one of the only outlets to review a huge game for the same reason (Witcher III), and others are left out. It’s cyclical and we never rely on these sorts of things to inform our readers or coverage....

Nintendo going ‘all-out’ with high-definition remaster of Wii Sports Wii Sports Clubis being co-developed by Namco Bandai Studios, Nintendo revealed during a recentIwata Asks sessionsurrounding the upcoming game. Software developer Takayuki Shimamura said Namco Bandai was asked to a lend a hand because everyone at Nintendo had “strong feelings” about the project and felt compelled “to go all-out.” From the sound of it, Namco Bandai provided the bulk of the development muscle behind the title, while Nintendo handles logistics, managing everything from planning to localization and network code....

Every group needs a tank to lead the charge and catch the enemy’s attention. But not all tanks are created equally. If you’re looking to take point in your group, we’ll help you pick the best one for the situation. Overall, it’s pretty good news across the board. While there are stronger choices depending on the type of content you’re running, nobody is doing poorly. Tank balance is pretty healthy right now, so don’t be afraid to pick the class that appeals to you the most....

THQ has announcedWWE ’13, and with that came some backstory about how CM Punk has changed wrestling like how Stone Cold Steve Austin changed things 15 years ago. There’s more to it then that, but, yeah. Wrestling! So what’s new? Developer Yuke’s Yokohama has overhauled the audio and presentation system in order to present the most “authentic and vibrant commentary, sound effects, and crowd participation levels ever experienced in aWWEvideogame.” Predator Technology 2....

Xbox Game Pass is no doubt worth the monthly cost, especially since you’re able to get a trial version of it for $1. However, said trial has now had its length slashed, and some may think it a strange coincidence this has happened just beforeStarfieldgets released. Turns out, instead of a cheap introductory offer that provides access to the Xbox gaming service for one month, you now only get half the time....

Can anyone spare a lucky dime? Anybody? Maybe you knew, maybe not, but there’s aDuckTalesreboot. The original series ran from 1987 to 1990 and was most definitely a kid’s show (I would know, I was one). The new iteration tries something a little different, but includes some of the original dialogue! (“I made my name being tougher than the toughies and smarter than the smarties.”) Watch thefirst episode ofDuckTaleshere. [Edit: seems to be unavailable in UK–if you find it–please let us know in the comments]...

Infinite possibilities I haven’t stopped thinking aboutMarvel vs. Capcom: Infinitesince it was officially announced earlier this week. We’ve had less than four minutes of total trailer footage, yet my mind is going crazy thinking of all the different possibilities. Before we find out the game’s final roster (which will most likely be through a leak, like every other Capcom fighting game), I figured it’d be fun to list some of the characters I’d like to see....

Orion Project under fire Steam has been in an uproar this week over a game calledThe Orion Project, which was issued a DMCA claim from Activision. Trek Industry developer David Prassel alleges that the publisher had no right to do so, and that his game was removed from Steam with “no warning,”and that he did nothing wrong. That has the potential to go real south real quick, andhe created a campaign to build offthis supposed injustice....

This is the good stuff right here Now more than ever I wishAssassin’s Creed IV: Black Flagwere simply a standalone pirate game, because seriously, take a look at this walkthrough — it’s the kind of seafaring freedom I’ve longed to see embraced. If such a gameplay premise needs to be subsidized by a familiar brand, so be it. While naval combat doesn’t come across as particularly deep here, it seems to strike a balance by giving you access to ships that the average person could conceivably command and have fun with....

The unreal shooter arrives early next year Atomic Heartis locking in a date, after years of development and trailers. Mundfish’s surreal shooterAtomic Heartwill launch on June 18, 2025. The first-person shooter has beenin development for a few years, blending itsBioShockinfluence with Soviet imagery and surreal surroundings. Every trailer for it has looked pretty fascinating though, as the magic and machinery mix to make something that looks unique, at the very least....