Broadband of Brothers UK network provider Virgin Media is allowing its customers access to a beta ofMarvel’s Avengersthis weekend, regardless of whether they have pre-ordered the upcoming Square Enix title. The beta will be open to allMarvel’s Avengerspre-order customers on PS4 and is invite-only to Xbox One and PC players. But if you are a Virgin Media customer, then all you need do is register your account details on the official Virgin Media siteand you too will be partaking in superhero action on your platform of choice....

And vice versa Well, this is unexpected, but it makes sense. Level-5, creator ofYo-Kai Watch, has teamed up with Square Enix to bring some of its most popular characters intoFinal Fantasy XIV. This includes pets, equipment, a Whisper mount, and even the titular watch accessory. This doesn’t look like a half-assed event, as the weapons in particular have a crazy amount of detail, and their own names (like the axe called the Paw of the Crimson Cat)....

Awwww, so cute Rejoice European Wii U owners, for once we’re getting a game before North America and seeing all sorts of details early. This rarely happens, so let’s enjoy it. During last night’s European Nintendo Direct, Nintendo announced thatYoshi’s Woolly Worldwill be coming to Europe on June 26, with North America only getting a nebulous fall 2015 release window. During last night’s Direct we briefly caught a look at both the European box art for the game as well as images of the bundled version of the game which comes with a knitted greenYoshiamiibo....

Pens, paper, and stickers [Update:The Pokemon pens are gone! But Nintendo has also added two Mario 35 rewards into the mix: a “three year journal” and a pencil case.You can find them here.] In what is becoming a biweekly event, there are now new physical My Nintendo rewards available. Followingthe recentBravely Default IIreversible poster, Nintendo just dumped three new physicalPokemonrewards into the mix: a set of four ball point pens (with the threePokemon SwordandShieldstarters, as well as Pikachu), aPokemon SwordandShieldmemo pad, and aPokemon SwordandShieldsticker set....

No longer a pre-order bonus exclusive What was once a pre-order bonus is now a fully-fledged free game. Square Enix has announced thatA King’s Tale: Final Fantasy XV, the retro beat ’em up that serves as a prequel of sorts (it’s an embellished tale from Noctis’ father, with some half-truths), will be free for all on March 1. That’s for both the PSN and Xbox Live — you’ll be able to grab it without the requirement of a season pass, or even owningFFXVproper....

The first trailer forAgatha All Alonghas been released, and it’s an enchanting portent of things to come for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel has been teasing thisWandaVisionspin-off for years, and its teaser trailer unveiled quite a lot about the MCU’s latest journey through the mystic realm. Agatha fans won’t have to wait much longer to see the MCU’s most magnetic witch make her triumphant return. The first two episodes ofAgatha All Alongwill premiere back-to-back onSeptember 18, 2024....

Dug up a lost boy The craziness and drama surrounding the release ofThe Binding of Isaac: Afterbirthhas been almost as fun as the game itself (which in my opinion ispretty damn fun). Asreported two weeks ago, the initial launch of the expansion was accompanied by widespread confusion from the fanbase when it appeared that several items that were supposed to be included in it were not accessible. From there things quickly took a life of their own, and what seemed like a cheeky prank from a developer having a laugh at dataminers who spoiled his last big surprise was actually part of a much larger and complex scheme....

Before its teams head off for the holidays, BioWare has shared where it’s at withDragon Age: Inquisition. Since the game’s last big push at PAX Prime, the studio has gotten to a point where the main storyline is playable from start to finish. For reference, the final game is scheduled for next fall on PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One. In addition to the screenshots below, BioWare posted some more behind-the-scenes pictures, a number of which are centered on environments....

But it’s largely the same on current-gen consoles Controlleft a mark on 2019: I still think about it. It’s hard to believe that it came out roughly a year and a half ago, but here we are, a console generation later, and we’re still talking aboutControl. With the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S editions out today, that’s not going to change. So let’s break down what theUltimate Editionactually is. On PS5 and Series X, you’re getting ray tracing, enhanced framerates (there’s the option to go with performance or visual fidelity, as usual), better load times, all the free updates (duh), and the previous DLC (that’s exactly two add-ons:The FoundationandAWE)....

Lil’ Jon, the rapper who is more well known for Dave Chapelle’s spoof of his mannerisms than his actual musicianship, somehow got it into his head that lending his unfortunate “grill” to acell phone golf gamewould be an excellent career move. Following in the footsteps of flash in the pan socialite-turned-harlotParis Hilton, Mr. Jon (Mr. Lil’?), believes this to be an extension of his already popular brand (?) and sees it as an opportunity to further his creativity into other realms of the multimedia stratosphere....

In the space of little over a year,DC Universe Onlinehas had four major DLC packs, and is now adding a fifth one. It’s only a matter of time until the entire game gets a reboot and Superman is revealed to be a lizard, or something. Newer 52. Until that time players will just have to be content with “Hand of Fate“. Doctor Fate and Felix Faust are being added to the Legends PvP roster, laying down some magical violence....

After arough Season 1, the second season ofDiablo 4is almost here. Season 2, Season of Blood, will introduce a new storyline, five new endgame bosses, and vampiric powers. The new season also brings a ton ofbalance changes and quality-of-life updates. Most classes have gotten pretty hefty reworks as well, to make some of the less-played builds a bit more viable. Here is the exactDiablo 4Season 2 release date and time so that you know when all the fun begins in the Season of Blood!...

And they should. Sure, both of their new IPs didn’t sell as well as they hoped, but EA Europe’s VP Patrick Soderlund thinks that they’ve done a good job with the titles, and says that they will be seen as successful for their lifetime performance. In an interview withGamasutra, Soderlund admits that their release timing could have been better: They’re both new IPs; it’s hard to break new ground with new IPs, especially in that Q3 window, when you have games likeGears of War 2, Call of Duty 5, and a bunch of other really strong products with a 2, or 3, or 4, or 5 on it....