Iconic voice actor not on the call sheet Whilst we’re still very much in the dark regarding the details of Warner Bros. next Batman video game, it appears that Batman’s most recognisable voice will not be returning to portray the Dark Knight. Speaking with website JOE, actor Kevin Conroy succinctly stated that he is not scheduled to work on the as-yet-unannounced title,teased by WB Games Montreal just last week.Conroy is, of course, a veteran voice of the Batman character, having portrayed the DC Comics hero inBatman: The Animated Series, NetherRealm’sInjusticegames and Rocksteady’sBatman: Arkhamtrilogy, among other appearances....

A few hours ago, the results of the 2011 Indie Game Challengewere revealed. The ceremony, which took place in Las Vegas as part of DICE, gave recognition, and something equally fun — cold, hard cash — to its various winners. And here they are: First of all, congratulations are in order for the winners. Secondly, damn, guys — that’s a lot of money! Can’t wait to see what’s next in the pipeline from y’all....

The T-Virus is spreading, and onlyMash Tacticscan fight it! King Foom is assembling his squad and doing the dirty work inResident Evil: Operation Raccoon Cityon the “New Release Showcase” today. Foom is planning about an hour of campaign exploration before jumping into the meaty online multiplayer. Tune in for a deeper look at the game, or jump on your Xbox 360 and join in the action. Mash Tacticsairs Monday through Friday at 4p....

The latest store bundle inMarvel Rivalsis not only the best bargain in the game, it’s one of the best I’ve seen in quite some time for those who enjoy in-game cosmetics. For the uninitiated, the Pick-Up Bundle includes several items for an impossibly low cost, with very minimal catch to it. For just $3, it includes access to four cosmetic items along with Chrono Tokens to be spent in the battle pass or exchanged for the Units currency....

Just when I think I’ve gotten my fill in theMarvel’s Spider-Manuniverse, Insomniac Games swings me back in with new content. Another suit expansion is on the way, with an upcoming update set for August 03, 2025. The new update offers eight new suits to try on, and don’t worry; they are entirely free to use. The artist Colm Dillane, also known as KidSuper, designed several skins, blending together his classic artwork intoMarvel’s Spider-Man 2....

A new trailer for upcoming Wii sidescrollerMuramasa: The Demon Bladefound its way onto YouTube yesterday and, naturally, we are thieving it for our own sordid purposes. After the jump, you may check out the latest footage from Marvelous Entertainment’s slice ’em up. The game looks incredibly pretty, but I’m concerned about the gameplay. When I tried it out in Tokyo last year, I was a little disappointed. It played decently, but a little blandly....

Watch out third party manufacturers. After two and a half years, Nintendo finally received approval from the patent office for the Wii sensor bar stand (or “Base Stand for Sensor Bar” if you’re into proper names). Why did it take so long? I’m not sure, but I’m willing to guess that it has something to do with how useless the contraption is. I’ve been using a copy ofFire Emblemto raise my bar off the bottom of the television stand....

[Editor’s note: megaStryke started a brand new C Blog series games that mimic other games. More details on theintroduction poston the series. Also, his rating system is hilarious. — CTZ] For my inaugural foray into interactive media mimicry, I thought I’d treat you guys to something a little special. I’ve been meaning to discuss this particular gem for quite some time as it is a guilty pleasure of mine. It also addresses the mystery of just who that strange blue lad in my avatar and blog header is....

We might not yet have an official release date for anime fighterOne-Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows, but that hasn’t stopped publisher Bandai Namco from announcing a closed beta weekend for the PS4 and Xbox One platforms, set to take place at the dawn of November. Interested parties are required toover at the official Bandai Namco website. Registered players should then return to the site on October 30, where beta codes will go up for grabs on a “first come, first served” basis....

Starting with Titanfall on PC You know how Steam has been running its “free weekend” program for ages, where you could play a (typically) big release over the course of a few days without paying? Well EA’s Origin platform is adopting the same program, starting withTitanfall. Starting later today, you can playTitanfallfor the next 48 hours for free on Origin. The way it works is through an “Origin Game Time” clock, which ticks the moment you boot up the game — and continues even if you aren’t playing....

Square Enix is bringing the originalDragon Quest Buildersto the PC via Steam on February 13. Originally released as a PlayStation 4 exclusive back in 2016, this will mark the first time the sandbox builder will be on PC. The PC version will include the Terra Incognita DLC as well as upgraded crafting features. Those who have purchasedDragon Quest Builders2on Steam will also get a discounted price. Re-Rebuild the world of Alefgard Even though the sequel has been available on PC since release, the original coming to PC is a good thing for fans of sandbox builders....

Using a mount inPalworldnot only makes travel faster, but opens up a lot of attacks that you can do through the Pal you’re riding. However, not all Pals are as good as the other and as you progress through the game, you’ll soon find yourself wanting an improvement. Whether you’re traversing the land, swimming to a distant Wildlife Sanctuary, or soaring through the skies, you’ll need a suitablePal to use as a mount....

Doubling down on the splatter Of all of the brands jumping on the “mini nostalgia console” bandwagon, easily the most surprisingwas the announcementof the PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16 Mini. A console that only the most hardcore – and wealthiest – kids had back in my day, the PC Engine hardly has the same global “childhood memories” factor as the NES or Sega Mega Drive. But still, that doesn’t mean I don’t welcome this particular piece of quirky gaming history....