Death on the go Following up fromthe release ofDarksiders Warmastered Edition,Darksiders II Deathinitive Editionwill be heading to Switch this year. Releasing on June 25, 2025, it will be available digitally and physically for $29.99 / £26.99 / €29.99. There will be no Switch exclusive features or content, apart from the portable play that the console offers. I’ve heard good things aboutDarksiders II, but I’ve still yet to get into this series....

By game developers, for game developers Sony put the future of the DualShock 4 in the hands of developers, who dictated changes to the longstanding controller’s form and feel. Guerrilla Games (Killzone) and Evolution Studios (DriveClub), in an interview withEdge, discussed the pivotal role they played in encouraging Sony to make changes. Prior to consultation, the DualShock 4 had outwardly curved triggers, the thumbsticks weren’t indented, and it relied on accelerometers instead of high-frequency gyros (mmm, delicious)....

Pokemon Scarlet & Violethave finally receivedThe Teal Maskexpansion as the first part ofThe Hidden Treasure of Area ZeroDLC bundle. While new content like this typically appeals to fans who have already finished the game, new players may want to get in on the fun too. Fortunately, we have some good news for those who haven’t quite finished the main game just yet. Even if you haven’t beatPokemon Scarlet & Violet, you can still check out the DLC if you’ve purchased it....

Lotta Epic news today Epic giving away two solid games as part of its ongoing weekly promotion of freebies is somehow only thethirdmost important Epic news of the day. Tim Sweeney and crew aregoing to war with Appleover the way it handles payment processing. Less heavy, Creative Assembly’sA Total War Saga: Troyis free today(and today only) as part of a bonkers launch day offering. Don’t let all that completely distract you from this week’s free Epic titles, though....

Now with Wii Remote support Three decades after its original release,Duck Huntis making a return to consoles. The classic shooter is coming to Wii U on December 25, Nintendo of America announced today. Duck Huntdebuted in Japan in 1984 before launching in North America the next year alongside the NES. The experience centers on shooting ducks and clay pigeons out of the sky, which will now require Wii Remotes in lieu of NES Zappers....

Oh my glob. I need this game in my life.Rayman Originswas the best surprise of last year andRayman Legendsis only looking better, both in terms of gameplay and visuals. So vibrant, so whimsical, so damn pretty. Also shown off in this trailer isRaymanalumnus Murfy, a froggish-looking fairy. Murphy zips around stages, controlled by being dragged around on the Wii U’s tablet controller touchscreen. We saw him used to collect strings of lums and attack certain enemies, such as floaty fire wisps, that were impeding Rayman and Globox....

The Wilfried Zaha Thunderstruck SBC is now liveEA FC 25, and you can unlock a special card of the Ivory Coast attacker to solidify your Ultimate Team squad. Zaha is the latest entrant to the Thunderstruck promo, and all you’ve to do is complete the SBC and its tasks. Let’s look at how you can complete the challenges, and if you should unlock this item (or save your resources). EA FC 25 Wilfried Zaha Thunderstruck SBC tasks The Wilfried Zaha Thunderstruck SBC has three tasks, and here are the conditions....

You gotta love low cost curves Magic: Arenais still rolling along with a heavy focus on standard, but over the past few years, Wizards of the Coast has added several classic modes to help extend the life of the game. “But what happens to my old cards” is always a question people ask in digital games (where resell value is zilch), and with the Historic format,Arenahad an answer. Allowing folks to use their old stuff has been a boon for the game, especiallyas Wizards has steadily added cards in via their “Historic Anthology” system....

Kyuukyoku no kusoge I first heard ofGanso Saiyuuki Super Monkey DaiboukenonGame Centre CXwhere it was introduced as “kyuukyoku no kusoge” or “ultimate crappy game.” The host, Shinya Arino, tackled it as part of a segment that ran throughout 9 of the 10 episodes of season 3 (2005). The concept of the segment is that he’d attempt to tackle the game, and every time he’d get stuck or confused, he’d call a viewer to get hints on what to do....

‘This is a Master Chief and Spartan story’ Halo Infinite, thankfully, is getting more time in the oven. It must have been an excruciating decision to delay it beyond the launch of a new console, but 343 seems to be using this time to make the game better,based on numerous updates just this year. So what’s the latest? An expectation check. 343 confirms thatthere will be no playable Elitesin the game (“we’re not currently planning on adding playable Elites”),and no dual wielding(“currently no, that’s not in the cards right now”)....

Well, ain’t that something This isn’t one of those posts where we throw a bunch of information or opinion at you. No, it’s one of those posts where we say “Look at this really shiny thing!” and you turn your brain off and grin at it. Magpies, all of us. TheStreet Fighter Vbetastarts Friday evening for most everyone, but Capcom’s giving early access to some people. One such example is websitePC Master Racewho has a bad name but a good gameplay video....

Co-founders now pursuing solo careers After seven years in business,Hohokumstudio Honeyslug is splitting up, with co-founders Ricky Haggett, Nat Marco and Mark Inman going their separate ways to pursue solo careers. In addition toHohokum, the team is responsible for similarly surreal and abstract works, including PlayStation Vita minigame compilationFrobisher Saysand Keita Takahashi’sTenya Wanya Teens. Though the team is moving in different directions, Honeyslug will remain open in a matter of speaking....

Alan Wake 2is now out. Many potential fans are holding on to their wallets wondering if it might be too scary, whereas others are wondering if it is scaryenough. The quick answer is thatAlan Wake 2can be scary and evenhorrifying. Still, let’s dive a little deeper to give you a proper spook assessment, shall we? “Scary” can be subjective Each of us gets our scare fix from different things. What others find absolutely terrifying might strike you — a hardened gamer or otherwise — as mild or possibly straight-up laughable....