And potentially much more, at this rate As I wrote before, Heart Machine’s 2D action-RPGHyper Light Drifterhas left quite the impression on me, and that’s not changed. What has changed is the game’s Kickstarter campaign, which doesn’t show signs of slowing down. The game is now confirmed for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita — certainly one of the more desirable stretch goals. With a $10 pledge, you’ll getHyper Light Drifterfor Windows, Mac, or Linux; $15 or higher opens up PS4 or Vita as an option....

The new Kid Vid Sharpen your conspiracy sticks, truthers. This news is right up there alongside the greatest that the Illuminati and New World Order could offer. This makes the claims thatDenver International Airport is the secret lair for reptile-humanoidslook like child’s play. And no, this isn’t just Dan Brown’s next shitty book idea. Cliff Bleszinski is quite possibly joining a top-secret Burger King Kids Club. Bleszinski showed his hand a bit early onTwitter, revealing a super secret invite to a VIP event....

Hell freezes over NetherRealm Studios has unveiled the final character forMortal Kombat 11and it’s a joyous moment for fans of Sub-Zero’s protege. Frost, first introduced inMortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, will be unlockable through Story Mode progression and she looks neat. Taking on the role of this game’s Cyber Lin Kuei assassin, her new form sees her utilizing a bunch of familiar robotic moves and funky attacks. I’m very fond of her head flying off as an aerial counter....

Sucker punched With development on the standaloneInfamous: First Lightwrapping up, developer Sucker Punch has seen a round of layoffs. Sony confirmed in a statement toEurogamer, “SCEE can confirm a reduction in workforce has taken place at Sucker Punch Productions.” We don’t know how many were laid off, but according to Eurogamer the, “Sony statement indicated that long-term team members who worked on the studio’sSly Cooperseries are among those affected.” So it’s not justindustry standard churn and burnof late, “crunch” hires to pump the game out....

Diners can enjoy special Dark Souls-themed dishes I’ve always fancied going to a gaming-themed eatery but there’s a shocking lack of them where I live (wonder if I can get planning permission to build my ownDeus Expub?). That’s no issue in Japan, whereSiliconera is reportingthat From Software has converted a cafe in Tokyo to serveDark Souls-themed cuisine for a limited time. Diners can enjoy pasta dishes like Successors of the Sun and drink from Estus Flasks which is pretty cool....

Finding NaNa Village inLEGO Fortniteis a struggle, especially when you have almost no information to go off of. Once you finally arrive, you’ll notice it’s just like any other village, but with a few changes. Let’s check out the complete list of NaNa Village, also known as NaN’er Hamlet, upgrades and material requirements. How to find NaNa Village in LEGO Fortnite NaNa Village has two random spawn locations on everyLEGO FortniteLost Isles map....

Like a good little space opera, theMass Effectseries is following in the footsteps of theStar Warstrilogy. Greg Zeschuk of BioWare recentlytold IGN(viaVG247) thatMass Effect 2is set to have an Empire Strikes Back kind of vibe. Said to be darker and harder, the game will follow in the footsteps of the grittier and dreary GeorgeLucas-lessflick. “Yeah we have definitely designed it in that fashion,” Zeschuk said. “If you recall, Empire Strikes Back was the darker chapter and that is how we designed theME2story and experience: to try and make the player reflect on the challenges of the character....

‘First launched’ Mega Man X DiVEis a curious presence. Sure, we haveMega Man 11, so it’s hard to say that the Blue Bomber is truly dead when it comes to mainline games. ButMega Man X DiVEis something else entirely: existing on a plane that sates hardcore fans who want something, anything new to play, and keeping people on the fence because…well…it’s a mobile game. That might change if this new Steam build actually escapes a small selection of countries....

Monopoly GO’sSkyscraper Blast Off tournament originally began in February, making another appearance just before the end of theMonopolyOrigins season. By landing on railroad tiles, you can get thousands of dice and other goodies. Here’s the complete list of Skyscraper Blast Off rewards inMonopoly GO. AllMonopoly GOSkyscraper Blast Off tournament rewards and milestones Monopoly GO’sSkyscraper Blast Off tournament has 25 rewards you can win until March 28 at 2 p.m. ET. You can win 3,440 dice, five sticker packs, and several cash prizes....

I think we need a new system for genres Dynasty Warriorshas been going for about as long as Japan itself. You are basically an anime samurai superhero, running around slashing a bajillion dudes who stand around waiting to take it like the masochists they are. The latest entry,Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers(known in Japan asDynasty Warriors: Eiketsuden),is now officially coming west for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita. Americans can slash dudes on July 24, 2025 and Europeans can ‘give em what for’ on June 24, 2025....

You’ve got all of them, yeah? Nintendo has hit a milestone this week, as their hybrid console, Nintendo Switch has surpassed a total of 1000 games available in its catalogue. From major releases such asSuper Mario Odyssey, to small-scale classics likeShovel Knight,and everything in-between. To celebrate hitting quadruple figures, Nintendo has dropped a short video looking at some of this year’s big releases. Beginning with a squad of trendy kids playing the upcomingSuper Smash Bros....

Another ‘Did You Know’ Did You Know Gaming has another video in store for us, and this time it deals with theUnchartedseries. One of the most interesting bits is definitely the fact that Nolan North broke two of his ribs before the filming of the mocap action sequences inUncharted 3, which would partially explain why the game felt off. That, and the guy who played “Cutter” in the game left to go filmThe Hobbit, which explains why he basically broke his leg inDrake’s Deceptionand isn’t seen again....

Drumroll please This, broadly speaking, has been a year of silver linings. It’s the only way you can stay sane. If you focus exclusively on all the ways our lives have been upended in 2020, you’ll doom and gloom yourself into sleeping 18 hours a day. Everyone has to take the positives and appreciate the things that bring them joy. That’s why it pleases me to say:This year, surprisingly and against all odds, was actually pretty fucking fantastic for video games....