Ubisoft bringing psychic-war training game CellFactor to PSN, XBLA in 2009

You know it and I know it: the apocalyptic wars of the future will be fought using telekenetic powers. It’s an inevitability we’ve just come to accept, and finally it seems Ubisoft is on the same page. Today they’ve it’s been announced thatCellFactor: Psychokinetic Warswill be coming to Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network early next year. The first-person shooter will let players choose between firearms or psychic abilities like ripping objects from the environment, flying, teleportation, speed, and more....

May 21, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Beth Johnson

You can now buy ‘base insurance’ in MGS V

Yep, it’ll cost real money Forward Operating Bases inMetal Gear Solid Vare centers of operation you’re able to set up around the world. These bases can be acquired using in-game premium currency, but it takes an awful lot of it to do anything. Realistically, many players wanting a new FOB will likely find themselves spending real money in micro-transactions. Once you have your very own new FOB, other players online can attack your base, steal your staff, and basically take away all the things you just spent money being able to collect....

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · 229 words · Eric Keller

Zelda: Breath of the Wild Switch icons are back for a few weeks

TheLegend of Zeldalogo is a pretty good one Nintendo has been adding various icons as bonuses for My Nintendo users, which range all across their suite of first party games (and beyond). Whenever a big game drops you can bet Nintendo will peddle some icons for it: and in case you missed the lastZelda: Breath of the Wildround, there’s another one on the way. Announced by Nintendo, a “second chance” run ofZelda: Breath of the Wildicons are available now....

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · 249 words · Michele Carey

A new Battlefield V teaser has dropped, confirming a World War II setting

The wheels of war keep on turning Electronic Arts has just dropped a new teaser trailer for the upcomingBattlefield V, although the trailer itself is pretty uneventful and short, it does confirm World War II as the new setting. During a short sequence within the teaser itself, the HUD is displayed at the top of the screen, showing the British Union Jack and the German Iron Cross, confirming the period....

May 20, 2025 · 1 min · 178 words · Kirsten Green

Activision did not allow retailers to break street date

A number of you reading this already haveModern Warfare 2, despite the game not being released until November 10. A number of retailers across North America started selling the game a few days ago, and have been claiming that Activision gave them permission. The evil publisher has today released a statement saying this is not the case. “Activision has not given any retailer permission to sellModern Warfare 2prior to the Nov....

May 20, 2025 · 1 min · 179 words · Christian Wallace

Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story crafts a release date for next month

Crafting RPGBandle Tale: A League of Legends Storyofficially has a release date of July 01, 2025. Developed by Lazy Bear Games and published by Riot Forge Games,Bandle Talelets fans play as their own Yordle in the quirky Bandle City as they craft a plethora of goods for its inhabitants. A Yordle’s life for me I recently had the opportunity to get a glimpse of the gameplay inBandle Tale: A League of Legends Storyand let me start by saying it is certainly a Lazy Bear Games title....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · James Ward

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 trailer brings on the mayhem

I’m so used to theBattlefield: Bad Companytrailers being full of speech and comedy that this latest trailer took me by complete surprise. In fact, I thought I was watching a trailer forCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2for a second. It’s been way too long since I last playedBad Companyso I forgot just how hectic and awesome multiplayer matches can be. There are plenty of vehicles to ride, lots of destructibility and I love the various amounts of weapons....

May 20, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Cameron Golden

Bloggers Wanted: Location

[When we’re looking for blogs on a specific topic, we’ll put out a Bloggers Wanted call. Check out the blog prompt, write your own response in the Community Blogs and tag it with the “Bloggers Wanted Essay Response” tag, and you may see your blog promoted to the front page.— JRo] One of the most important parts of a game is its setting or location. While not frequently discussed, where a game takes place can pretty much make or break an experience....

May 20, 2025 · 2 min · 217 words · Danielle Landry

Breath of the Wild 2, Bayonetta 3, and Metroid Prime 4 are still coming, we just don’t know when

What will we see first: Metroid Prime 4 or Shin Megami Tensei V? With no E3 this year and COVID-19 forcing many developers to work from home, the next few months are going to be interesting for the industry. While Sony and Microsoft ready to launch new and possibly very expensive consoles, Nintendo has its work cut out for itself making games to bolster the Switch profile. This year has already had one massive hit inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, and withXenobladeChronicles Definitive Editionlaunching at the end of the month, it may have another instant million-seller on its hands....

May 20, 2025 · 2 min · 334 words · Alex Morgan

Contest: Win one of three monitor mounts from Jestik

Sweet PC gear for you sweet PC gamers [Just one more night to enter — comment now!] you’re able to never have too many contests: Enter today’s for your chance to win a monitor mount from Jestik. Did you miss out the last time we gave away accessories for your gaming rig? Well, fear not my friends. The kind folks over atJestikhave swooped in to the rescue to offer you another chance at enhancing your PC setup with their awesome line of monitor mounts....

May 20, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Sierra Bond MD

Creature Packets makes putting small creatures in small appliances comparatively wholesome

The NES version ofManiac Mansionwas censored in North America. One of the few Game Over screens you could get required you to microwave a guy’s hamster and then show him the results. The ability to microwave a hamster was taken out. Had I not been told that, I would never have found out. Why? Because I’m not a fucking monster. Anyway,Creature Packetsis a game about microwaving small creatures. Not only that, you also put them in a blender together....

May 20, 2025 · 4 min · 731 words · John Warner

Destiny’s hidden ‘No Time To Explain’ weapon found

Haha, the process involves Atheon Destinyplayers recently found a secret in the Not Forged in Light Daily quest, but nothing could be done about it — until today that is, when the daily has arrived yet again. If you finished it before and picked up the extra Ghosts, you’ll get a quest, which will allow you to re-enter and trigger the questline for No Time to Explain, an Exotic 290 pulse rifle....

May 20, 2025 · 2 min · 261 words · Geoffrey Bruce

EA FC 24: How to complete Aaron Wan-Bissaka FUTTIES SBC

The Aaron Wan-Bissaka FUTTIES SBC is now live inEA FC 24, introducing another high-rated card to Ultimate Team. The 98-rated version of the ex-Manchester United RB is his best version this year, and you can make it yours by completing the challenge. The SBC has three different tasks, making it pretty easy to obtain the card. EA FC 24 Aaron Wan-Bissaka FUTTIES SBC tasks All three tasks of the Aaron Wan-Bissaka FUTTIES SBC has certain conditions that you’ll need to meet during squad submission....

May 20, 2025 · 1 min · 175 words · Nicholas Cline