And not only to teach me a lesson about Christmas Crowdfunded games are a gamble. We’ve seen the likes ofMighty No. 9go from extreme anticipation to an underwhelming launch. We’ve even seen games that fail to release altogether. That’s why I’m always on the lookout for projects that offer prototypes, demos, or other forms of early gameplay. It’s nice to see evidence that work has already been put into the game, that it has a clear vision and that it’s heading in a direction I personally enjoy....

‘Please scan the QR code twice every time you transfer’ – it in a nutshell So uh, a new Switch firmware update is out, and it actually adds features! That’s good! But it’s a Nintendo update: so be careful what you wish for. In a monkey’s paw of firmware, Nintendo has patched in the ability to transfer images “directly to your smartphone.” But I question how direct the whole process is....

It kicked off 30 minutes ago Well, I was going to hop ontheStreet Fighter Vbetato whip up some impressions, but it looks like the servers are getting absolutely slammed — this is why they call it a beta! It kicked off at approximately 9PM EST tonight, and was supposed to feature Ryu, Bison, Chun-Li, and Nash (Cammy and Birdie are coming Saturday). Instead, thousands of players, myself included, are greeted with the “press any button” title screen, coupled with server errors....

A firm reminder of why backward compatibility is important EA Access has found its footing on Xbox One and PC, but until now, PS4 users haven’t been able to try the subscription-based service. For the right type of person, it can be a bargain– it’s a way to get in, catch up on games, and get out–but the value depends on your personal tastes and your schedule. For $4.99 per month (or $29....

Tectoy in Brazil has this beast of a game system put together for your last last gen gaming needs.Mega Drive Guitar Idolis what they call it, though the name sounds closer to a sequel to a guitar game than a console. It comes with two six-button fighting pad controllers and this sweet-assed white five-button guitar controller. Wicked. Inside, you’ll find 87 in-memory games, includingSonic 3, Golden Axe, and evenAltered Beast, all with Sega’s blessing, I’m sure....

Wait, not that kind of Ghost There is absolutely nothing more frustrating than playing your very best in an online game, only to be taken out by some technical issue that’s outside of your control. How does the old saying go? Oh yeah: “Video games don’t cause violence, lag does.”Call of Duty:Warzone 2.0players are in a world of hurt right now, but not because of lag; there’s a bug floating around right now that causes enemies to become completely invisible....

Say what? Ubisoft is starting to make some moves today on their 50 million strong service,the Uplay shop. Remember? That’s a thing that happened. The selection includes games from Electronic Arts, Warner Bros. Interactive, Telltale Games, and more. The highest profile release on Uplay is the ability to pre-order EA’sSimCityLimited Edition. In other news, Ubisoft is now sellingtheirgames on EA’s Origin. There’s also a promotion going on — if you buy a digital PC game on the Uplay Shop for $19....

That exciting orange though Just when you thought your figure collection couldn’t get any funkier, Good Smile Company comes to prove you wrong. The company announced this week that Ulala, the funky reporter from the Sega classicSpace Channel 5, would receive notone, buttwofigmas. The two figmas depict Ulala in her outfit from each game, and both will come with the same microphone and gun accessories. However, each Ulala will also include three uniquely colored Morolians, allowing owners to depict moments from the original game....

Those Steam Machines ain’t just for games Games consoles became multimedia devices a long time ago and it’s no surprise that Valve is planning to have video and music services available for its line of Steam Machines at launch. As you’re no doubt aware the Steam Dev Days conference is underway, and whilst there’s no official word from Valve yet,Gamasutra has spotted a couple of tweets from developerspresent at the event who dropped the news....

It’s still sleeping Hogwarts Legacyhas a lot of lore-related nods buried in its many field guide collectibles, including the Sleeping Dragon Statue. Here’s where to find it, so you can make some more field guide progress. The Sleeping Dragon Statue is in Hogwarts, below the Bell Tower Courtyard Floo Flame Go to the Bell Tower Courtyard Floo Flame and zone in. Walk up the stairway leading back into Hogwarts (pictured), and go through the door in front of you....

There are four goblin cartels to join in World of Warcraft: The War Within as you explore Undermine, but you’ll have to pick one. Naturally, these cartels are not the same, and they offer different rewards. Hence, you’ll have to select one that matches your needs, and this guide will make it easier for you to decide. How to Undermine Cartels Work in World of Warcraft: The War Within As mentioned earlier, all the goblins in Undermine are looked after by four cartels: Blackwater, Bilgewater, Steamwheedle, and Venture....

Dinosaurs are cool. Prehistoric super-monsters that actually did roam the planet at one point in time? Creatures one step removed from being real-world dragons? They’re awesome! Why is it, then, that dinosaur-themed video games are neither here nor there, withso manyof them being multiplayer experiences, specifically? Note, too, that I’m not talking about the usual suspects her. The mainstream dinosaur-themed games likeArk,Dino Crisis, andExoprimal(though you might be hard-pressed to call the latter mainstream) have some strange sci-fi quirks that – in my book – take away from the dino fantasy angle....

An interview on Full Metal Furies’ reception and where they went wrong Rogue Legacytook a lot of people, myself included, by surprise. It wasn’t perfect, but as a debut title in the roguelike genre, it was a fantastic experience. Naturally, I was excited when the developers at Cellar Door Games announced they were working on another title,Full Metal Furies, even if it was not likeRogue Legacyat all. I was also excited when I learned that I was going to be the one reviewing the game for the site....