The latest Famitsu readers most wanted video games are here and there’s absolutely no change at the top spot for the highly anticipated, Monster Hunter Wilds. Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds has received 562 votes this week, though Square Enix’s long-awaited Dragon Quest III remake is closing in as the release draws closer, with 360 votes
Ever since I’ve been playing video games, I’ve been playing them on a pad. The lovable Xbox 360 pad. The brilliant PS4 pad. These days, the bulky and boisterous PS5 pad. I have never owned an arcade stick. This was not for lack of want – an arcade stick even today is a sign of
Hi everyone! It’s a pleasure to be back here to make another Astro Bot-related reveal. Play Video If you have been following Astro news as of late, then you know Team Asobi have been hard at work on a brand-new game coming out on September 6. The game features over 50 planets, new powerups, lots
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is an upcoming RPG and the first release from French development team Sandfall Interactive. The game’s unique design combines fantasy and the French historical period of Belle Epoque. Currently, the stylish game is slated for a 2025 release on PS5, check out the reveal trailer if you haven’t already. Play Video
Visions of Mana, an upcoming action-RPG from Square Enix releases August 29 on PS5 and PS4. It features a thrilling action combat system, where you take on hordes of monsters with weapons, spells and a host of awesome abilities. It’s fast-paced and tests both your reflexes and strategy. At the heart of the experience are
Overwatch 2 director Aaron Keller has posted a lengthy blog on Steam about the transition from 6v6 player matches in the first Overwatch to 5v5 in the poorly received free-to-play sequel. It’s a juicy read for armchair designers and lapsed Overwatchers like myself, packing in analysis of class roles and the shift from the free
Path of Exile has a brand-new expansion with Settlers of Kalguur, causing thousands of players to flock back to the game over the weekend to try out the new content, gear up new characters, and experiment with new builds. It’s a time for celebration for PoE players, but some opinions on the update are still
[embedded content] Double Fine PsychOdyssey follows the creative process of game-making from the earliest concepts all the way to launch and beyond as it tracks the development of Psychonauts 2. Initially released in 2023, this deep dive into development was met with critical acclaim and more than a few people who said “Hey, I want
Today’s Connections puzzle is a little easier than the previous couple, although that’s not saying a lot; it’s still hard, for sure. There are hints below if you need them. What should you do once you’ve finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I’ve also got daily Wordle hints and answers, Strands hints
Image: SEGA We’re still months out from Sonic X Shadow Generations, but it seems the estimated file size has already been revealed by Nintendo. According to official listings via the eShop and Nintendo website, the digital version of this revamped release (featuring brand new levels starring Shadow the Hedgehog) will require around 13.1GB of free
The best new Xbox and Game Pass games of August are? We’re into August and that means the traditional gaming season is fast approaching. But 2024 has very much been unlike other years, drip feeding the big guns over recent months. But there are still plenty of new gaming experiences to get excited by, with
Final VR2000: Two-minute review If all you’re after is a pair of gaming earbuds to use while playing online first-person shooter (FPS) titles like Counter-Strike 2 or Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, then don’t hesitate to buy the Final VR2000. The boutique Japanese audio brand has crafted a formidable pair of gaming headphones, which
Astro Bot is getting its very own game in September, but if you aren’t sure whether you want to pick it up or not, there’s some new gameplay that might help you out. Back in May, PlayStation finally revealed that long-rumoured Astro Bot sequel, showing off a taste of the game’s greatly expanded upon platforming
Persona 5: The Phantom X which was released by Atlus for iOS and Android devices in April in the Land of the Rising Sun will eventually be getting a console port. Persona 5 X producer Lao V, Japanese producer Yosuke Uda and Atlus character designer Shigenori Soejima told attendees at the Persona 5: The Phantom X event in
Oh dear, it looks like Disney is a bit worried about the future of the MCU, as it’s bringing back Robert Downey Jr… but as fan favourite villain Doctor Doom. I’m over in the UK, so when I went to bed last night knowing that Marvel’s Comic-Con panel was happening, I thought to myself “how
Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! This weekly feature highlights all the games arriving soon on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, and with Game Pass. Discover more about these forthcoming titles below and explore their profiles for additional information (note that release dates are subject to change). Let’s dive in! Sword & Fairy
Here’s another mightily tough Connections puzzle for you. I solved it, but it took me a while. If you need some help, read on… What should you do once you’ve finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I’ve also got daily Wordle hints and answers, Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and
Image: Intelligent Systems / Good Smile Company Good Smile Company has this week announced some new figures based on the Nintendo Switch exclusive Fire Emblem: Three Houses. To celebrate the fifth anniversary of Fire Emblem: Three Houses (yes, it’s been that long), Good Smile is releasing ‘Pop Up Parade’ versions of the male and female