The newest Nintendo Switch system update included a change that went largely unnoticed until recently. It’s been discovered that the patch has made a key change to how the eShop charts work, with the apparent aim of de-prioritizing so-called “shovelware.” VGC reported that the update changes the eShop charts such that it now ranks games […]

It’s the final month of Pokemon Go’s Might and Mastery season, and the game is capping it off in a big way with a variety of events and Pokemon debuts set to take place over the next few weeks. Players will have their first chance to get Kingambit, Dynamax Suicune, and other powerful new monsters […]

Metaphor: ReFantazio fans can finally add the official strategy guide to their shelves. Originally announced last December with a February release date, the nearly 600-page hardcover book was quietly delayed to late April by publisher Future Press. The comprehensive guidebook retails for $55. $55 | Available Now Metaphor: ReFantazio’s massive 592-page guide sounds like both […]

Apex Legends Season 25 kicks off May 6. Titled Prodigy, the season brings back the battle royale’s beloved round-based 3v3 mode, Arenas, for a limited time, and gives a lot to archer-lovers–the Bocek Compound Bow has returned to ground loot with some explosive changes and the new playable legend, Sparrow, is a trick-arrow recon specialist. […]

Oblivion Remastered is hiding an NPC voiced by Bethesda Game Studios head and creative director Todd Howard, just like in the original Oblivion. Despite its new Unreal Engine 5 coat of paint and a few other tweaks, the surprise release of Oblivion Remastered is largely the same Oblivion from almost 20 years ago. That means […]

There is a lot new with Switch 2, but Nintendo’s introduction of Game-Key cards has muddied the waters of physical versus digital and led to plenty of debate. For instance, not everyone is a fan of this new purchasing option, like Nightdive Studios CEO Stephen Kick. That’s because instead of containing the game on the […]

With the Switch 2 set to usher the next big console launch this June, EA founder Trip Hawkins has commented on the future of gaming consoles. In a blog post, Hawkins said he predicts cloud-enabled technologies to dominate going forward, predicting that the days of a “conventional” console selling 150 million units are over. “As […]

Microsoft has announced worldwide price increases for the Xbox lineup, including consoles, games, and even accessories. This means an Xbox Series X will now retail for $600 (previously $500) and that select first-party games will start going for $80 this holiday season. Developing…

Stardew Valley developer Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone has given an update on his next game, Haunted Chocolatier. While it sounds like the game is still a long way from release, the solo dev gave some insight on his approach to designing the game with a focus on whimsy, mystery, and even spirituality. Talking to PC Gamer, […]

The surprise launch of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered last week has us all feeling nostalgic about the classic game, including the team who created Oblivion back in 2006. In a new video, Bethesda reunited the original Oblivion team to watch a documentary about the game’s creation almost two decades later. “This is going […]