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That sounds perfectly fine One of the most important themes for Microsoft at this year’s E3 is the blurring of lines between console and PC. Through a new initiative called “Play Anywhere,” Microsoft has created a gaming ecosystem where people can freely play games on both Xbox One and Windows 10 PC, seamlessly switching between the two as they see fit. Play Anywhere is a major step for Microsoft, an indication that it’s serious about its efforts in the PC gaming space....

It feels right at home if you’re a Banjo fan Today,theYooka-LayleeToyboxwas released for backers (note: I’m in that group), providing a brief look at the game by way of a pre-alpha sandbox. It’s…glorious. Playtonic has packed in more charm in the first few minutes than most games do in total. Have I mentioned that I’m addicted to mascot platformers in the past? I’m sure I have. There’s just something so special about them; the team genuinely loves that character they’ve created, and you can see it in just about every facet of those projects....

You can’t get away from it. Go to a party and there’s alwaysRock Band. Go to Wal-Mart and people are playingGuitar Hero. Best Buy? Rock Band again. Industry events?Music games. And then you go home… and play more. UBS analyst Ben Schachter says that these and other music games helped boost the growth of the games industry 32% in 2008. We’re only half a year into 2008! According to the NPD, 2008 total game industry sales ($9....

Here’s a few light details So we found out at E3 thatHalo Infinitewould be doing seasons, but they’re going to be handling them a little differently than some other games. The big gimmick? you’re able to still play “old” battle passes and earn rewards, even after they’ve expired. If this really catches on, it has the chance to inspire the rest of the industry. For now, we have a little bit more info to go on forHalo Infiniteseason 1thanks to a new blog update....

A new census report from TIGA (a UK game industry trade organization) was released today, and it paints a picture for the future of the UK game industry. According to their census, 67% of UK game developers are appear to be turning their backs on retail game development. Only 33% of UK game companies are still exclusively developing retail games; the rest deciding to instead develop mobile, massive multiplayer and social gaming experiences....

Here’s some gameplay footage ofMetroid: Other M. It seems focused on shooting gameplay, which appears to work well enough. Games which present gun combat in this way should remind me of things likeSmash T.V.but you know what I almost invariably see?Onefor the PlayStation. As a result, I’m always a little bit wary. But this looks good and appeals to my interests more than thePrimetrilogy, so I’m keeping those fingers crossed....

And that might be enough of a draw for me There has been an abundance of action-RPGs that source their stories, settings, and characters from mythology, but I still find myself drawn to them more often than not. Keep ’em coming. That’s essentially what’s going on here withVikings – Wolves of Midgard, an upcoming PC, PS4, and Xbox One title from Kalypso and Games Farm. This trailer is fairly middle-of-the-road, but there are nasty giants!...

Apollo Justice’s legal journey is about to start all over again, because a date is in place for histhree-game collection. Capcomannounced plansto bringApollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogyto consoles and PC on August 02, 2025. For a refresher on the long road to justice, shout your best “OBJECTION!” and check out the release date trailer. The first thing the trailer does is reacquaint everyone with the beloved characters of Capcom’s followup to the original set ofAce Attorneygames....

‘A Moment in Verse’ The story ofWorld of Warcraftmarches ever on, into its inevitable….conclusion? That aforementioned story continuation comes in the form of a short story called “A Moment in Verse,” which deals with Suramar: one of the most interestingWorld of Warcraftzones in years (from a lore perspective). Suramar was introduced in theLegionexpansion as a giant player hub, dealing with a whole new race of elves. This time around the focus is on a visitor andFirst Arcanist Thalyssra: who is an NPC in the game and a pivotal figure for Suramar’s culture and historical record....

Bethesda has released a new trailer for its highly promising shooterBrink, and it looks more beautiful than David Bowie’s golden scrotum. None of it’s gameplay, of course, but it still manages to hype and excite like all good trailers should. I’m not sure why literally everybody in this game is dressed like some sort of creepy fetishist, but I like it! The characters shown in the trailer have distinct and evocative looks, and in a generation permeated by cookie cutter space marines, it’s great to see such vibrant imagery....

It’s always high noon Another day, another surprising port revealed by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board. This time around, fans of the old west and the Nintendo Switch (a natural crossover) will be pleased to hear that 2013’sCall of Juarez: Gunslingerhas received a new ratingfor the hybrid console. Originally developed by Techland for the PS3 and Xbox 360,Gunslingerwas the fourth release in the quick-drawin’Call of Juarezseries. While its first-person-shooter gameplay is expected stuff,Gunslingerdoes have a neat concept in a unique framing device that sees the entire game being recollected in a saloon, with each stage being one of an increasingly unbelievable series of tales being told to the bar’s patrons....

This Scottish first-person puzzler is now in paid alpha I really like the idea of glitches as a form of artistic exprestion, especially in videogames. Whether it’s the opening ofFezor the memory glitches inRemember Me, there’s something about our supposedly perfect digital universes breaking in intriguing ways that’s really interesting to me. Scottish indie studio Space Budgie is putting glitches at the heart of its first-person puzzle gameGlitchspacewhich is currently in paid alpha....

Cuff Busthas been officially revealed as the second title from solo developer 2 Star Games, creator of the viral horror sensationChoo Choo Charles. In this manic multiplayer title, players must work together to escape prison and live life to the fullest on the outside. Summer Game Fest 2024 highlightedCuff Bustas a multiplayer game from a solo indie developer, which looks like it can offer all sorts of silliness for up to 20 players online....