A laid-back discussion of this week in gaming This week on Hardline, Bill, Steven, and I used the PlayStation’s 20th anniversary as an excuse to bring up a bunch of old games for better (Bushido Blade,Castlevania: Symphony of the Night) and for worse (Blasto, some fighting game with a praying mantis). There’s also last-minute talk of dog testicle physics inAshen Rift, which easily would’ve been the highlight of the episode except Steven’s attire happened and, well, you’ll see....

Fly like you would in any open world game When you first startPokemon Scarlet & Violet, the vast world can seem overwhelming to traverse. Fortunately, you’ll unlock your mount right after the game’s tutorial, which you’ll spend most of the game riding. Shortly after, you’ll be able to upgrade your mount’s traversal capabilities even further. We’ve already coveredhow to unlock dashing inPokemon Scarlet & Violet, and gliding is unlocked in a similar fashion....

I was fine with the messing around with the Wiimote in order to make light saber sounds when you swing it around; nerds likeStar Wars. I’m also okay with making it control a Roomba; nerds are messy, too. But creating a Wiimote-controlled, sword-wielding robot is where I draw the line. The folks over atUSMechatronicsdecided it would be a good idea to … well, I’ll let them explain it: We took an industrial robot, strapped a tennis racket and a sword to it, and put it under the control of a WiiMote....

If you’re the type ofMarvel Rivalsplayer who takes things very seriously, you can aid your aiming mechanics by using your own crosshairs. The game allows you to fully customize the reticle you’re using, and for certain characters, this can be truly revolutionary. You’ll want to do this, especially for those characters whose damage potential depends a lot on how well you can aim with them (Hela, Black Widow, Hawkeye, etc.). Let’s take a look at how you can set your crosshairs and the way to fine-tune them further to suit your needs....

The firstBitLifechallenge of March 2024 has arrived, and with it comes tasks to live in a specific region, undergo various cosmetic changes, and buy yourself a nice car to wrap everything up. Here’s how to complete the GTL Challenge inBitLife. BitLifeGTL Challenge guide The GTL Challenge inBitLifehas five objectives you must complete over the next few days: While you don’t need any expansion or job packs to complete this challenge, you’ll need enough in-game money to afford your surgery and a Lamborghini....

DuringFortnite Chapter 6, Season 2, you’ll find all kinds of armored units, trains, and henchmen around the map waiting for you to investigate. More specifically, you can take them over if you can survive the encounter, rewarding you with quest XP and some sweet loot. How to find Fletcher Kane’s Armored Train in Fortnite The first of Fletcher Kane’s Armored vehicles you can find is his train, replacing the usual train design with a turret-filled version....

The Perception Blocking Mask is an extremely powerful wearable item inJujutsu Infinite, and it provides a wonderful set of stat boosts along with a handy passive effect. The Legendary item might be a good fit for most builds, but you’ll have to obtain it first. It’s not easy to get the higher-rarity items, as obtaining them depends largely on your luck. Let’s take a look at how to get the Perception Blocking Mask inJujutsu Infiniteand if it’s worth your grind....

Bungie has announced thatthe new voice ofDestiny 2‘s Commander Zavala will be none other than the legendary Keith David. David is known for a variety of acclaimed performances, having appeared inCloud Atlas,Pitch Black, and theHalofranchise. He will now continue Zavala’s journey following the tragic news that the character’s former actor, Lance Reddick,had passed away earlier this year. TheDestiny 2community was hit with the news about Reddick last March, bringing his long tenure as the talent behindDestiny‘s Commander Zavala to an untimely end....

FIGHT ON (multiple formats) While we still don’t have anexactrelease date for Iron Galaxy’s fantastic fighterKiller Instinct‘s Steam debut, details have emerged confirming that the cross-play feature from the Windows 10 portwillbe included. This addition will allow Steam users to land their 327-hit combos onKIplayers from both the Windows 10andXbox One communities. Having put a lot of time into the PC port of the game, I can confirm that the online is very solid, and that the PC port itself is one of the slickest I have come across....

Marvel RivalsInvitational 2025 is here for the North American region, and it consists of some of the most popular teams, including one made by theCounter-Strikelegend Shroud. If you’re wondering when the event takes place, along with all the teams, the total prize pool, and more, here’s everything you need to know. Table of Contents Marvel Rivals Invitational 2025 North America schedule and teams TheMarvel RivalsInvitational 2025 North America will take place fromMarch 14 to March 23....

Rodent revolution A cinematic trailer has been released for Pocketwatch’s upcomingTooth and Tail, a “distilled” real-time-strategy game about a brutal war that breaks out in the countryside between a community of critters. The trailer tells the story of a revolt leader, who throws off the chains of his oppressors after his son is devoured, leading his fellow workers to war. We catch a glimpse of the game’s factions, The Longcoats, The Common-Folk, The Civilised, and The KSR, all of whom will be fighting it out in both multiplayer and single-player campaigns for control of the harvest....

It seems like everything is jumping on the success free-to-play is bringing these days, and Microsoft’s line of flight simulator titles is the next franchise to test the waters. Out today isMicrosoft Flightand, as was promised, it’s entirely free to download right now onthe official game website. Now all Microsoft needs to do is have a free-to-play model that is effective, and the trickiest part of that is the pricing of the premium content....

It’s not off the table As I sat down to speak with Rog Carpenter, Executive Producer for Minecraft’s console branch, I wanted to know one thing immediately — now that they’re under Microsoft’s umbrella, how open is the team to working with other publishers? Pretty open, as it turns out. In addition to a massive amount of support from Nintendo directly for theMarioMash-Up pack for the Wii U version ofMinecraft, the team is in “constant” communication with just about everyone....