Well I’ll be damned Nintendo brought aSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatebombshell to The Game Awards after all. Joker fromPersona 5will join the game’s ridiculous roster as a DLC fighter in the Challenger Pack 1. That’s one post-launch character reveal down,four more to go. “This gives you a flavor of how we’re approaching the DLC,” said Nintendo of America’s Reggie Fils-Aimé. “These are going to be characters that are new to the series, just like Joker fromPersona 5, characters that you would not anticipate to be inSuper Smash Bros....

The Price is Right? Sony Computer Entertainmenthas announcedthat it will be holding a special PlayStation 5 Showcase live stream next week on Wednesday, September 16. While no specific details pertaining to the 40-minute show’s contents have been offered. It seems an inevitability that Sony will finally reveal both the release date and the all-important price-point for its next-gen hardware, followingsimilar announcementsmade by Xbox earlier this week. The PlayStation 5 Showcase will broadcast live over on PlayStation’s officialYouTubeandTwitchchannels....

Get your mouse hand limbered up There aren’t too many games that can promise a “less is more” experience. Most of the time, games are trying to cram more and more features and controls to build a well-rounded experience.Point Perfectis a bit different; the only controls you’ll need are your mouse and some quick reactions. Hidden under its 8-bit styled graphics is a tough game. WhilePoint Perfectlooks pretty simple, there’s a good deal of variety in its short game modes....

Maybe [Update: The officialResident Evil Twittercalls the date a placeholder and says that the true release date is still unconfirmed.] Are these things usually wrong? Wait, don’t answer that. But the PlayStation Store is at least somewhat reliable as a source here. It listsResident Evil: Revelations 2as dated for release on June 10, 2025. Or, that’s when the season’s pass for DLC content will go live, at least. Capcom has yet to weigh in on this....

The first three days [We’ll be reviewingWildStarover an extended period of time. For more details, check outour newReviews in Progress program.] The time has finally come forWildStarto back up all that hype. For years Carbine Studios has said that they will cater to all of the jaded MMO fans out there, as well as the most hardcore of players seeking a challenge — and that’s quite a tall order. While they haven’t quite succeeded with all their claims in the early stages of the game, there’s still plenty of time to go on my journey to level 50, and I’m still having a good deal of fun getting there....

This art book is much less scary than the game Alien: Isolationhas received a lot of praise over its faithful recreation of the original film’s lo-fi take on science fiction. “Truckers in space” was the aesthetic director Ridley Scott set out to capture and the decks and corridors of the shipping vessel Nostromo defined a sci-fi art style for 35 years. Titan has a new book out showcasing the concept art and illustrations that inspiredIsolationbut they could have just as easily come from a book showing the ideas behind the original movie....

Have a ninja new year XSEED Games has announced a string of release dates for upcoming gal fighterSenran Kagura Burst Re:Newal. The kunoichi-packed punch-fest will launch in Europe and North America in January. Senran Kagura Burst Re:Newal, a remake of the 2012 Nintendo 3DS title, features the cheesecake girls of the Senran Kagura series engaging in goofy, over-the-top hack ‘n’ slash action. This PS4 release features a whole new engine alongside new characters, side-stories and other features....

Late, but welcome Yacht Club Games managed to deliver two amazing DLC campaigns on top of an already stellar core, and it has one more left for us still (and three amiibo to release). While we wait for that King Knight-helmed “King of Cards” expansion Switch owners have a bit to celebrate over, as the studio is now permanently discounting the game for those of you who already boughtSpecter of Torment....

Regulators say Sony could have stopped it, Sony prepares appeal The infamousPlayStation Network hackmay be a fading memory in the minds of games, but authorities have not forgotten, and they’ve claimed their pound of flesh. Claiming the hack could have been prevented, United Kingdom officials have fined Sony £250,000. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ironically abbreviated to ICO), slapped the$396,000 fee on Sony after declaring there was“no disguising that Sony is a business that should have known better....

For the main alterations, you’ll have to wait until season 2: but why does this game even have seasons? TheChocobo GPissues have been piling up since launch, mostly due to the season pass system. Wait, a season pass system?Yeah, I know. For those of you who haven’t experienced this yet,Chocobo GPis a serviceable kart racer with a big monetization problem that gates off content through a battle/season pass mechanic. It also has a premium currency, and players are given a little taste to start....

Survive through space horror, again If you wanted a reason to play back through a late 2022 game again this weekend,The Callisto Protocoljust got one. Striking Distance Studios released a new update forThe Callisto Protocollast night that includes New Game+. After updating to the most recent patch, players who have beaten the game should have access to the New Game+ mode. You’ll need an active save file from finishing the game, and you might need to restartThe Callisto Protocolto see it....

Lookey here, a teaser for an upcoming adventure game!The Next BIG Thingis by the Spanish guys who brought you theRunawaytrilogy of point-and-click adventures. It has a Golden Age of Hollywood vibe to it, and will feature lots of references to “popular movies and TV shows.” If there is a Miles/Sawyer buddy cop subplot, count me in. Did any of you play theRunawaygames which apparently sold a million copies? Were the puzzles really that illogical and frustrating?...

The classics never die Once upon a time, there were versions ofStar Wars Battlefrontthat didn’t make you want to weep into your pillow. While Pandemic’s 2005 classicBattlefront IIhas been available via digital distribution for quite a while now, the OG 2004 version has been conspicuously absent from digital storefronts. That changes today. For one reason or another,Star Wars Battlefrontis now available on both Steam and GOG for a ridiculously low price....