I’ve complained many times about the use of federal law to crack down on videogame piracy, or indeed, any piracy. As far as I’m concerned, until online pedophile rings have been dealt with and terrorists aren’t able to operate under the government’s nose, there is absolutely no excuse for Homeland Security to waste its resources targetting such minor ‘crimes’ as game machine modification. Jason Richey, aWorld of Warcraftfan with a modchip on his shoulder, is of similar mind....

Sony adds their own streaming, ad-supported television and movie service to the PS3 with a new app. Finally coming outside PS Home, Crackle gets a proper app for Sony’s console, giving users in USA and Canada full access to its free movie and television library. The app is free and available now. Sony says that more than 200 films and 1,000 TV shows are in their library.

Seb’s back, baby I’m about eight hours intoThe Evil Within 2. I’ve just hit a point that, based off of my surroundings, looks to be an aesthetic departure from what’s come before. It’s jarring, but I’m eager to see what kind of mess former detective Sebastian Castellanos gets himself into next. The Evil Within 2(PC, PS4 [reviewed], Xbox One)Developer: Tango GameworksPublisher: Bethesda SoftworksReleased: October 13, 2017MSRP: $59.99 Here are a few facts aboutThe Evil Within 2(and one about me):...

Go fill out the survey with your input now Sekai Projectwants to know if you’re interested in seeing the localization of additional games from Visual Arts’ Key label. The publisher is looking for your feedback, which you may provide throughthis survey. It asks which games you’d like to see translated, the publishers you’re most interested in, which titles you’ve purchased before, and if you played/likedSakura Spirit, the company’s latest project. Look for a review of it here soon....

Everyone fights, no one quits I’m quite a fan of old-school action shoot-’em-ups. Back in the day, I used to venture off to an arcade at my local pizza place and just chill out. With particular titles likeIkari Warriors,Smash TV, andCommandofocusing on bombarding players with waves of enemies and monsters, it was easy to let your twitch-based instincts kick in and go with the flow. Not many games nowadays allow you to experience that same exuberant state of bliss these classic titles could inspire, and quite frankly, a lot of games have forgotten the importance of just letting players shoot stuff up....

With theStardew Valleyorchestral tourkicking off in 2024, Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone’s highly successful farm-based RPG is still a major talking point in gaming. One can’t help but wonder whether the game will make its way into other aspects of pop culture, but that might be easier said than done. You see, according to an interview withIGN, Barone is quite protective of theStardew Valleybrand. He says that he’s wary about just “[handing] it over to someone” to make what they want with the IP....

Pocket Pugilism There’s simply no denying thatStreets of Rage 4is one of the finest brawlers ever crafted, one that has only gotten better and better as players have explored itsdeep fighting mechanics and unlockable intricacies— And now, the vigilante adventure is set to get a whole new lease of life, thanks to a mobile port headed to iOS and Android platforms in May. Developer Playdigious has partnered with the originalSoR4dream team of DotEmu, Lizardcube, and Guard Crush Games to squeeze the meaty street fighterinto tiny, pocket-sized form....

[Update: According to astatement made to IGN, the dispute between Take-Two and Remedy was “resolved amicably late last year.” According to IGN, Remedy said, “Unfortunately, it took a little longer to complete than we had hoped due to some holiday scheduling. The legal filing was simply an initial formality, and Remedy and Take-Two continue to work together in partnership.” Yeah, I mean, considering Rockstar is reportedly remaking the first twoMax Paynegames alongside Remedy, you would certainly hope that they could come to some sort of agreement....

A whole new meaning to ‘Art Deco’ Hello. It’s Friday, so you must be here to see the latest hand-cannon to be added to the colourful world of Nintendo Switch shooter,Splatoon 2. Today sees the release of the .52 Gal Deco. The .52 Gal is a mid-range weapon with a relatively slow fire-rate, compensated by it’s high damage output. This glossy Deco equivalent comes with the same specs, but an all-new loadout comprised of a Curling Bomb sub and a Sting Ray special....

Cutesy platformer gets release date Electronic Arts has announced that their co-op adventureUnravel 2will be arriving on Nintendo Switch next month. The date was revealed during this week’sNintendo Direct presentation.Coldwood Interactive’sUnravel 2follows the adventures of two pals, both made out of loose wool fibers, as the journey across a remote woodland landscape, solving puzzles and evading threats through the combined powers of teamwork and haberdashery. Designed to be played as a co-op adventure (although single-player is an option)Unravel 2is a charming tale of adventure and friendship....

Long but not hard You may be well aware, but in the unlikely event that you’re somehow not:Cyberpunk 2077releases tomorrow. Technically, that might only be a few hours from now if you’re playing on PC, as there’s a global launch that hits at 4pm Pacific. On consoles, it’s midnight for every region. We’ve played some of it. You should check out ourCyberpunk 2077review-in-progressif you’re interested in how it’s shaping up. Or, you could just go in blind tomorrow....

Promoted from our Community Blogs [Dtoid community member Solar Pony Django shares with us what gaming has given him. Its something most of us can relate to in all sorts of ways. Want to see your own stuff appear on the front page?Go write something!–Occams Electric Toothbrush] To me my favorite gift of gaming is all of you. The community, each person makes it feel unique and for the most part makes me feel welcomed here....

Not every gaming machine needs to be a Roku or Fire TV Back in the day, it was relatively important for a console to have access to some array of video streaming services. The Wii didn’t play DVDs or Blu-Ray discs by default, but it did house the Netflix app, which many folks used. Microsoft also touted its new Xbox One as an “entertainment box” for a while, and is now the only console that can run Ultra HD Blu-Rays (the PS4 Pro can’t)....