Tender ARG still going strong Asreported a few weeks ago, Paradox Interactive has been running a “soulmate searching app” that is more than likely doubling as an Alternate Reality Game, possibly leading to some sort ofVampire: the Masqueradeannouncement. So far the puzzles and clues presented in the Tender Beta have been fairly easy and on the whole point towards something of the macabre. This weekend though, things got a little more clear with where we are headed....

You’re the next contestant! Kick off your weekend withMash Tacticsthis evening, as we jump into a selection of games based on game shows for PlayStation 3. In the mix areWho Wants To Be A Millionaire, Family Feud, Press Your Luck, and many more. If you want to join in, pick your favorites, go start your downloads on PSN, and come on down! As well, be sure to check out all of ourDtoid....

Last week, we took a look at upcoming indie titleKrautscape, a racing game where the leading player builds the track while they drive and opponents seek to exploit shortcut opportunities to steal that lead away. It sounds like a refreshing approach to the genre, but you’re no longer obligated to take our word for it. Midnight City has announced that the game isnow available on Steam in Early Access, at a discounted price of $7....

WhileFinal Fantasy Type-0(‘Reishiki’in Japan) still doesn’t have an international release date, the game’s due out next week in Japan. Alongside the game’s release, Square Enix is also publishing two versions of the game’s soundtrack: a standard edition in a normal jewel case and a limited edition housed in a special box that is featured in the above unboxing video. The limited edition soundtrack is included with the collector’s edition of the game, but can also be purchased separately for 3,800 Yen compared to the standard’s 3,300 Yen....

If you’re a fan of the life simulation genre, you’ve undoubtedly heard ofinZOIat this point. The Character Studio demo is currently available for a limited time and players have been creating their ‘Zoiselves’ in droves. One of the best parts of theCharacter Studiois the inbuilt Photo Mode, which allows you to to take almost photo-realistic shots of your created characters. The graphics are stunning and if you take some time, you’re able to get some truly beautiful photos that wouldn’t look out of place in a photo album....

A group effort Back in November of 2019, a group publicly revealedthat they were crafting aFire Emblem: Three Housesdemake(in GBA form) and wanted everyone to know about it. That call to arms paid off, as the original team ended up getting a lot of volunteers to help with the project; and I have to say, it’s coming along quite well. The collective is putting all their heart and soul into the Blue Lions storyline (eschewing the other branches), and is chronicling their progresson Discord....

The cup runneth over for visual novel and otome fans There may have beenway too many people trying to get into this year’s Anime Expoin Los Angeles this year, but I can sympathize with them. After all, two straight years of online-only events has a lot of us jonesing to get back out there and be around those who share our interest in Japanese entertainment. Not only is the expotheplace to see all the upcoming toys you’ll be buying and shows you’ll be watching, but it’s also a great source ofgame announcements....

Survivalist sequel pushed back a full year Studio Wildcard has announced that its long-in-development sequelARK IIwill no longer meet its tentative 2023 release date — the survival sandbox sequel is now expected to launch on Xbox and PC platforms in late-2024. “We’ve put much thought into delayingARK IIfor the betterment of the final product and the team’s well-being,”reads a statement from the developer.“This news will be disappointing to many—we feel it too — but we’re confident this heavy decision is the right one....

Fallout 76has enjoyed a surge in popularity lately, but this renewed interest has come with a reminder that the game lacks cross-play and cross-progression. Bethesda’s Todd Howard has been pressed on the matter and, while he hasn’t promised anything, he’s said both features continue to be looked into. Todd Howard made an appearance on the latest episode of theKinda Funny Gamescast(as spotted byKotaku) to discuss theFalloutseries in the wake of the successful Amazon live-action show....

‘working on multiple unannounced Diablo projects’ Blizzard Entertainment has denied reports that they intended to announceDiablo 4this weekend, before then deciding to pull the announcement. The new statement was made in response to news outlet Kotaku reporting that the fourth entry in the dungeon crawling serieswas originally scheduled to make its presence knownat BlizzCon 2018, which took place in Anaheim over the past weekend. The news came in the wake of a controversy that saw some fans angered at the reveal ofDiablo Immortal, a mobile title currently in development for release in 2019....

I am not sorry for the puns I make, Putt-Putt You wanna go to the moon with Putt-Putt or find missing kelp seeds with Freddi Fish? Get your wallets ready, because there’s a whole slew of classic Humongous Entertainment games coming to Steam. And if you answered no to either of those questions, we just can’t be friends anymore. Night Dive Studios, classic game developer specializing in restoring and optimizing games from yesteryear, has teamed up with Tommo Inc....

Consumer Softworkshas concededthatPsycho Patrol R, the next game from the developer ofCruelty Squadwill hit Early Accesson June 28, 2025. That’s a “or I’ll be damned” sort of deadline. The announcement came not long after creator Ville Kallio declared on Twitter that he was considering March 31 as his deadline, adding, “I need to release something, or I’ll completely destroy my mental health.” Yeah, that sounds like the creative process I’m familiar with....

In like Flynn [UPDATE: The game’s all sold out! You can only get it by winning it, now!] Life is all about change. I recently moved to Denver to get a nice change of pace in life, but now have found myself back in Phoenix among the cacti and sand. I was in a snowy hot tub three weeks ago, and now I’m looking at 96 degrees this Saturday. 96 degrees in March!...