Summary NetflixGames is one of the more underappreciated ways you can play video games, and I tell people about it all the time. Since it seeminglyrefuses to market itself, nobody outside of the gaming sphere really talks about it, or even knows it exists. I’ve found myself explaining to multiple people in my circle of friends that some of the industry’s best indie games are free to play on the platform if they already have a Netflix subscription, and as much as we all love to complain about the streaming platform, most of us still do....

Summary New details onNintendo’s next console, often referred to as the Switch 2, have leaked. According to Spanish news outletVandal, the Switch 2 is dropping the original Joy-Con design, with the controllers attaching to the screen with magnets. This report, translated into English byResetEra user –R, also claims that the Switch 2 is bigger than the original Switch, but isn’t as large as theSteam Deck. In addition, it backs up claims that the console isn’t likely to be released this year, following reports that it has beeninternally delayed into early 2025....

Summary The evil sea witch is back inDisney Lorcana: Ursula’s Return, bringing with her an array of powerful legendary characters to aid her sinister plans. Each of these characters can shift the dynamics of battle, especially when paired with other cards in your deck. These legendary characters boast unique abilities and stunning artwork, enhancing both the tactical depth of the game and the immersive narrative of Ursula’s dark ambitions. As players explore these legendary cards, they find powerful allies and formidable foes, making every match an epic battle to save or conquer the Disney Lorcana universe....

I’m not sure several hardcore sessions ofStardew Valleyare sufficient to test a device like theRazerHuntsman V3 Pro gaming keyboard, but I will admit it was hard to tear myself away from the farm to play some more demanding games during my weeks of testing. But once I’d made millions in Pelican Town I opted for a spot ofOverwatch 2and swiftly had the realisation that Razer had crafted yet another fantastic peripheral....

I’ve been a platformer fan ever since I started playing games (shout-out to Mickey’s Wild Adventure, you never forget your first), so 2024 has already been a banger year for me thanks to gems likePenny’s Big Breakaway,Pepper Grinder,Animal Well, andPrince of Persia: The Lost Crown. As great as those games are, you’ll notice that most of them are 2D platformers, or in adjacent genres focusing on the second dimension. But I’ve always had a particular soft spot for 3D platformers likePsychonauts,Jak and Daxter,Sly Cooper, and pretty much any other game that pops into your head when you think of the good ol’PS2days....

Summary Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtreeis huge, going beyond any previously released FromSoftware DLC. As usual, FromSoftware dropped the story trailer on a random Tuesday without any warning, leaving us all confused about the lore surrounding the Land of Shadow and the direction the story is headed for Elden Ring. Though a lot of things about the trailer were left purposefully vague in classic Soulsborne fashion to encourage speculation, there are probably a few obvious things most fans missed....

Summary Stellar Bladehas invited quite a lot of comparisons to other titles in recent weeks, ever since the game’s demo officially dropped. First thought to be aDevil May Cry/Bayonettainspired hack-and-slash, fans jumped into the game to see that developer Shift Up has actually takena lot of inspiration from the likes of Sekiro: Shadows Die TwiceandNier Automata. In fact, the comparisons between Nier Automata and Stellar Blade are so apparent, that it convincedIGN Japanto sit down with the directors of both titles - Yoko Taro and Hyung-Tae Kim respectively - to talk about development and their inspirations....

Being the chosen one isn’t easy. The fate of the world is riding on my shoulders, and picking the wrong vocation almost made me throw in the towel. Dragon’s Dogma 2 initially grabbed me in the trailer as an archer fired magical arrows. Playing as a stealthy archer build has been my go-to since first playing Skyrim on the PS3 back in 2011, so why wouldn’t I go for the tried and true style I enjoy?...

One of the best things aboutTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesis that, despite being around for decades and sticking to the formula of butt-kicking ninjas who love pizza, it’s never been afraid to mix it up with different adaptations.From the serious and dark iterations like The Last Roninand the Mirage comics to the more lighthearted interpretations like Mutant Mayhem and Rise, there’s a version of the TMNT out there for everyone. Everyone’s got their favourite version(although you’re wrong if you say the Michael Bay) but there’s one series that gets overlooked more than most - Nickelodeon’s plainly titled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from 2012....

Summary As I write this, a game titled ‘Banana’ issitting at the second spot on Steam’s most played games, right under the usual first-place holder,Counter-Strike 2. Open up the Steam page, and you’ll find that Banana is a free-to-play idle clicker. What you do is click the banana – that’s it. There’s no progression or upgrades, you just click. Click the banana enough times, and you’ll get a picture of a banana in your Steam inventory....

Summary Along with getting the best weapons for your units and characters,Unicorn Overlordgives you dozens of shields and accessories that can help equip units with a proper armor set. Nothing else changes aesthetically on the character models, but stats and abilities are added. Shielded units have the option of regular shields for Fighters and Knights or great shields for Legionaries and Amalia the Dreadnaught. Units that don’t have shields sometimes have an extra space for accessories to equip additional stat bonuses and skills....

Summary Falloutis a video game series that transports players straight into a futuristic post-apocalyptic world torn apart by nuclear warfare. On top of exploring iconic locations throughout this newfound Commonwealth, the world of Fallout is also filled with many different monsters and creatures created by the vast amounts of nuclear radiation. One of these creatures is the Deathclaw, a massive reptilian monster that deals devastating damage and serves as adangerous boss fightin many of the games....

Quick Links Legogames are fun for the whole family. Across a multitude of different franchises, Lego has explored the world of Marvel, The Lord of the Rings, and even the world of DC superheroes. Of course, with so many games under their belt, there are always those that fall between the cracks. In some cases, the games didn’t do as well as anticipated. In other cases, the games simply faded away with time....