No reward for the virtuous 999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors‘ success in the West was enough to birth a sequel,Zero Escape: Virtue’s Last Reward. That sequel ends on acliffhangerand it doesn’t look like it will be resolved any time soon. Series writer and director Kotaro Uchikoshi kindly took to anewly-made English Twitter accountto explain the situation this morning to English-speaking fans. According to Uchikoshi, “‘in Japan’,999andVLRarein the red. They are not selling more than people think....

The best board games based on books extend the story from which they’re drawn with adventures that maintain the look and feel of the original tale. The gameplay of these adaptions makes you feel like you’re stepping into the world of the novel, and the characters often have thematic powers that match their abilities from the author’s works. In this list, we’re highlighting a handful of fantastic tabletop titles that bring your favorite books to life with both smart game design and enjoyable mechanics....

Out now for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and 3DS This week marks the release ofAngry Birds Trilogyon 3DS, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3, a $39.99 ($29.99 for 3DS) compilation that includesAngry Birds,Angry Birds Seasons, andAngry Birds Rio. There’s the launch trailer, which I’ll simply include without comment, but more interesting is a remark by Rovio. One of the game’s Achievements (and Trophies) has players clearing every single included level with 100 percent destruction as the Mighty Eagle....

Now that he’s been out for a while, we wanted to take a look and see what Doom 2099 has been doing to the meta inMarvel Snap. Overall, he seems to be doing very well. He doesn’t appear to be cracking into any top-tier lists right now, but he’s doing very well for himself. Not only that, he’s really fun to play. There’s a lot of room for tinkering with decks involving Doom 2099, and we’re seeing these decks changing a lot as time goes on....

Yukiko is best Persona 4 girl, come at me Another crazy fighting game crossover coming next year isBlazBlue Cross Tag Battle, and while I should dislike reusing sprites, I love the idea of Yukiko the cardboard queen (yet still my favorite) throwing fans at big musclebound men. This latest trailer confirms Yukiko fromPersona 4 Arena, Azrael fromBlazBlue, and Gordeau’s unfortunately long reach fromUnder Night In-Birth.We’re still waiting on the nextRWBY character announcement,but I’m sure we’ll see more on that sooner rather than later....

Go grab it from the Japanese eShop The Japanese eShop has updated andBlazBlue: Central Fiction Special Editionnow has a Switch demo ahead of its February release (it’s already on PC, PS3 and PS4). All you have to do to start playing is log inwith a Japanese eShop account, hit the search (magnifying glass) option, then select the bottom left option for “games with demos.”Central Fictionshould be the first title listed: just select the download demo button underneath the top-most “buy” prompt....

Aiming to fix Twitch’s biggest problem In an effort to broaden my horizons and further immerse myself in gamer culture this year, two weeks ago I started watching esports on Twitch. With the arrival of the Overwatch League and Genesis 5, it was the perfect time for me to see the evolution of my favorite hobby into competitive sports. And after I turned off the chat, I actually started to enjoy it....

Ringing the savings bell Christmas is nearing and the deals are bountiful. Starting next week PlayStation 4 will receive its $50 price slash again at participating retailer and GameStop has jumped the gun once again, offering a today-onlyPS4 console dealworth $110 in value. You’ll receive the same $50 discount we’ve seen during Black Friday and Cyber Monday plus a one-year PlayStation Plus subscription valued at $60. The deal is Saturday only so if you want the PS Plus membership, we’ll act now rather than later....

InRETAKE, everyClassbrings something special to the table. This game takes things up a notch with unique abilities that can boost your earnings or make tough levels a breeze. Whether you’re in it for the cash or the challenge, choosing the rightClasscan change everything. Let’s break down what each one has to offer in thisRETAKEclass tier list and guide. Table of contents RETAKE Class Tier List Just because aClassinRETAKEis in a lower tier does not mean they do not have a use....

Unless you live and breatheDestiny 2as a whole, the odds are good thatyou’re not keeping a particularly close eye on the intricacies of its meta. What works best in PvE and PvP combat can sometimes change on a monthly basis, but that’s why I’m here to help. Choosing the right gun for the job is practically half the challenge in the majority ofDestiny 2‘s content, but when the going really gets tough inRaids,Dungeons, and even PvP encounters, that’s when you know it’s time to pull out all the stops....

Close out 2020 with…a little fun SoDestiny 2just had an ice-themed expansion, which is perfect timing. Once again, as is tradition since the originalDestiny, Bungie is holding their Christmas event: titled “The Dawning.” It starts next week and will involve winter decorations (like Engram presents); but it’ll also feature a new legendary fusion rifle called the Glacioclasm. Oh, and a new exotic ship that you can upgrade while The Dawning is happening, and customize....

Telltale is developingThe Wolf Among Uswith the weight of the most critically acclaimed game of 2012 on its shoulders, but it’s starting to look like the studio may have another ace up its sleeve.Game Informer‘s interview with Kevin Bruner, president and co-founder of Telltale, has revealed the first (unbelievably good looking) screens and details ofThe Wolf Among Us, a prequel to Vertigo’s popular comic seriesFables. While the game’s development started around the same time asThe Walking Dead, it appears Telltale seesThe Wolf Among Usas a continued evolution of the studio’s efforts in tech and design....

🙁 Sad news today as THQ hasfiled for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The bankruptcy filing, which is available for you to read, included several unannounced projects by various THQ studios. Note that these are more than likely internal names: The filing features someprojected sales figures and development costs for all the upcoming THQ titles, which gives us an overall idea of the intended release dates for the various games. It should also be noted that Patrice Désilets ofAssassin’s Creedfame is attached to1666....