Beloved robot friend simulator and first-person shooter Titanfall 2 has had a matchmaking problem for years. Even after its previous server issues were fixed, players would still be disconnected if they had to queue for any length of time. And, given that Titanfall 2 came out in 2016, it’s pretty likely you’d be waiting in…
About This Episode We’re Generation X kids who grew up largely unsupervised and left to our own devices. That often resulted in “play” time being a bit rougher and more hazardous than those who grew up in later generations. In this Backtrack, we’re taking a stroll down memory lane littered with the most dangerous toys…
Clearing up confusion There’s seems to some confusion swirling around the release of Quantum Break, which was once touted as an Xbox One exclusive. That’s no longer case—it’s also shipping to Windows 10 PCs, and if you pre-order a copy for Xbox One before it launches on April 5th, you’ll receive a complimentary copy for…
Hello Kitty! Phantom Brave! Citizen Sleeper 2! The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it’s bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop –…
Hey everyone! Sound Shapes just passed its 3rd anniversary and today we’re celebrating our awesome community of players who have continued to blow our minds with creative levels. First, to everyone that downloaded the game for free during the PS Plus promotion in September, welcome! We hope you enjoy the game, it’s been awesome to…
HAMSTER Corporation (Head Office: Tokyo-to, Setagaya-ku; CEO: Satoshi HAMADA; referred to below as “HAMSTER”) is happy to announce that “METAL SLUG 30TH ANNIVERSARY SALE!” will be held, starting April 22, 2026. This sale features titles from SNK Corporation’s METAL SLUG series, currently available on Nintendo Switch , PlayStation®4, and Xbox One as part of HAMSTER’s…
Now how about a Switch 2 release? Over the past year, Xbox has been publishing more first-party IP on other platforms, and in the latest update it’s now announced this mission is set to continue with Gears of War: Reloaded. Not only is this remaster of the first game coming to Xbox and PC platforms,…
Sony has announced a new “PlayStation” branded gaming monitor, due out in 2026. It’s a 27-inch model running at 1440p and features a swing-down charging hook for DualSense Playstation controllers. Specs wise, the information Sony has released places the new panel towards the lower end of the mid-tier in a PC gaming monitor context with…
When I spoke to Obsidian region director Berto Ritger about Avowed earlier this month, the conversation mostly focused on the game’s excellent level design and exploration. But he also touched on how drastically Avowed’s early game changed in development. While that was probably for the best, a great Elder Scrolls gag in Avowed was originally…
I’ve used videogames to be antisocial at family gatherings many a time—but I’ll always have a soft spot in my cold, black heart for the 1992 Addams Family pinball machine at one family friend’s abode. As much as I enjoy Space Cadet 3D Pinball, Pinball FX, and more recently Ball x Pit, I do miss…