A brief behind-the-scenes rundown I adore watching VFX studio reels, so when I heard that Konami had released one forMetal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, I just couldn’t help myself. I had to click. And here we are. At three minutes in length, the video is worth watching if you’re short on time and don’t like your technical breakdowns to be overly detailed. It’s quick and flashy — over before you know it....

New albums by The World is Square, Those Who Fight, and Knight of the Round In the span of a couple of months, three very differentFinal Fantasycover bands released their first full albums. Is that too much? Well, if you had read the headline of this article, you would already know the answer to that question! Boston-based Square-Enix tribute bandThe World Is Squarekicked off the festivities on September 3 withNo Phoenix Down Can Save You Now....

Look, I’m not about to ruin the first ten minutes of a game I’m about to go out and buy the second Best Buy opens up today. However, if you’re still on the fence for some reason about picking upSuper Mario Galaxy 2or you’re one of those guys who “sold his Wii and has never been happier” then this Ten Minute Taste should be right up your alley. If the ten minutes above doesn’t wet your whistle, we will, of course, have a full review coming your way shortly....

Wayforwardhas revealedthat the GBA’s 2005 hidden gem,Sigma Star Saga, is getting ported to modern platforms via Limited Run Games’ proprietary Carbon Engine. On top of that, it will also be getting re-released on GBA. Sigma Star Sagais an interesting hybrid of RPG and horizontal shoot-’em-up, which aren’t exactly the most compatible for crossover, but Wayforward was able to make it work. It’s sort of like a normal JRPG, but the random battles are shoot-’em-up sequences....

Or ‘Warriors Orochi 3’ for Japanese fans Koei Tecmo have announced that much more information will be released about their upcomingWarriors Orochi 4title, which was quietly announced in March of this year. New news about the sequel will be revealed in Japan on May 10, which is also that day that Japanese gaming mag Famitsu is released, so they’ll probably have the scoop. All we know ofWarriors Orochi 4(which isWarriors Orochi 3in Japan) is that it will launch in Japan later this year and that thereareplans to bring the game to the West....

Nearly 90 years of possibilities Kingdom Hearts IIIfeels like it’s been in development since before the release of Steamboat Willie. AfterKingdom Hearts II’s release all the way back on the PS2, we’ve seen nothing but spin-offs and side stories since, spanning a couple of different devices, before getting an endless parade of re-releases and compilations. The most recent of which brought every game in the series except forDream Drop Distanceto the PlayStation 4 in one package....

Demon Slayer‘s Hashira Training arc continues to expound on the force’s strongest warriors. Previously, Idiscussed Sanemi Shinazugawa, the ever-angry Wind Hashira. With recent episodes showcasing the Stone Hashira’s peculiar training method, it’s only proper to put Gyomei Himejima into the spotlight next. Before proceeding, however, do take note that I will be including details from the latest episodes of Season 4, as well as developments from the manga. If you are not up to date with the series, you are likely to be spoiled....

Up now on Kickstarter Back when weinterviewedSpaceteamdeveloper Henry Smithabout the free cooperative mobile game, he mentions the real-time board gameSpace Alertas an influence. Now things come full circle, with Mathew Sisson taking the tabletop-inspired video game and adapting it back into a card game. Spaceteam(the card game) shares a lot withSpaceteam(the video game). Both are about dealing with a deteriorating spaceship in a limited amount of time, both require cooperation, and both involve yelling at your friends in order to get things done....

When you buy the Nintendo Switch Online subscription, you get a slew of retro games through the platform’s online library of older titles. Of course, there is a step above just the regular ole service with the higher tier, the Expansion Pack. However, you don’t have to pony up for more just to play some treasured classics. For those of you looking to sample some of Nintendo’s retro library, I’ve got some suggestions on where to start with the now 100-tile collection of classics....

Don’t lose your way (finder) Airship Syndicate is teaming up with the studio behindWarframefor a new multiplayer title.Wayfinderis a co-op action RPG that mixes fantasy and tech for some co-op action RPG adventures. Revealedat tonight’s Game Awards 2022,Wayfinderis a new action RPG for PC and consoles, aiming for 2023. Creative director Joe “Mad” Madureira, ofBattle Chasersfame, is at the helm with Airship Syndicate. Digital Extremes, the company behindWarframe, is publishing....

It looks interesting Amazon hasn’t really taken off in the game space yet, even after acquiring the recently-on-fire Double Helix, but it’s still trying. Its latest project actually looks pretty damn cool — a new in-house engine called Lumberyard. It’s a free cross-platform 3D engine for developers, and boasts AWS Amazon Cloud support. Alongside of this it is providing GameLift, which is a multiplayer game service. The fees lie in the per-player costs for GameLift and any Cloud-based needs you have for Lumberyard....

From the creator of The Next Penelope Away: Journey to the Unexpectedis the new game from Arkedo co-founder andThe Next Penelopecreator Aurelien Regard, and it looks like a total aesthetic trip. The environments are 3D, but the characters and enemies are expressively animated in 2D. It’s best seen in motion. For now,there’s this teaser trailer at GameSpotwith an anime-as-hell opener and a touch of gameplay footage. Details are light going into this weekend’s PAX East, but we do know a few fundamental details aboutAway: it’s a first-person adventure in which you’ll need to find the right words to convince “strange characters” to join your efforts and, based on the early screens, you get to whack creatures with a stick....

Same goes for the headset As the Xbox One is relatively new in the grand scheme of its estimated lifespan, we haven’t gotten a chance to see many special edition controllers come out yet. ThisTitanfallone was significant as it marked an important game for the platform. The next projected one isn’t as flashy, but that’s the point. In October, the specialArmed Forcesedition controller and headset will go on sale for $64....