One of the most famous and enduring lines of dialog in videogames is the prophetic utterance of Carl “CJ” Johnson in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas: “Ah shit, here we go again.” It’s a feeling I can relate to, because the US government is once again using videogames to promote its policies and activities, this…
Even in early access, Slay the Spire 2 contains more stuff—cards, enemies, and so on—than the original Slay the Spire, according to the developers at Mega Crit. Yet studio co-founder Anthony Giovannetti has described refining the hit roguelike deckbuilder as an ‘incredibly destructive’ process. Speaking to PC Gamer in an interview last year, Giovannetti said…
It’s seeking refunds plus interest. Nintendo of America is suing the U.S. government, including the Department of Treasury, Department of Homeland Security, and US Customs & Border Protection, over the tariffs implemented in 2025 via executive order from President Donald Trump. As reported by Aftermath, the complaint concerns the “initiation and administration of unlawful trade…
The Pokémon Company International has criticised the Trump administration’s use of its characters and imagery in political meme posts. The latest example was a still image from the newly released Pokopia that has been altered to feature the slogan “Make America Great Again”, with series mascot Pikachu poking out from behind the “e” in “Make”….
Category: Playtests March 6, 2026 The Black Spades Preview is Available Today for Xbox Insiders! Tim, Xbox Program Manager Are you ready to play Spades? We’re excited to partner with Konsole Kingz and invite all Xbox Insiders on Xbox Series X|S to join the Black Spades Preview starting today. Join to give the team your…
Meta’s Ray-Ban AI smart glasses have been at the center of many privacy concerns since their release, particularly as the data the glasses are capable of capturing can be sent back to Meta for training purposes. In a joint report, Swedish newspapers Svenska Dagbladet and Göteborgs-Posten spoke to workers of Sama, a Kenya-based subcontractor that…
In our last foray into the world of Resident Evil modding, I said that the best thing you can do is play Resident Evil 4 twice. Would you believe me that there’s a third, even more over-the-top version to justify yet another run? All you need is the RE4 Remake on Steam, the Separate Ways…
Just when you thought Marvel Rivals’ competitive balancing couldn’t get any worse, a new system to throw games turns up. Incentivised throwing is the name, and ruining people’s win streaks is its game. Third party websites popped up with the sole purpose of placing bounties on players’ heads. The intention being that if people find…
Homes Under The Planner. Herbert Sinclair, the baron of Reddington’s Mount Holly Estate, is dead. In his will, he leaves the estate, its grounds, and his title to you, his grandnephew, Simon. There is one condition: to prove yourself worthy of the gift, you have to find the mysterious 46th room in the 45-room manor,…
Growing up, I always thought that I’d make a good medieval doctor; I’m not squeamish around blood, and I’m pretty handy with a butcher’s knife. It was just an inkling, though. But after playing only an hour of Bloodletter, I now know that this is what I was put on this earth to do. Stranded…