The LEGO Movie Videogame based on The LEGO Movie

In case its provenance was in doubt I’m so woefully out of touch with modern film news that I had no idea an animated feature was on the way which centered on the world of LEGO, but it very certainly is. And what would a family-oriented major motion picture release be without the announcement of a game based on said major motion picture? So it is that we haveThe LEGO Movie Videogame, coming in February to nearly every modern device capable of playing a videogame....

August 6, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Terri Hurley

The next Witcher patch makes inventory much, much better

No free DLC this week WhenThe Witcher 3‘s Patch 1.07 releases later this week on all platforms, players will find changes to inventory that make the process of hauling around tons of equipment far more manageable. That includes not only the literal inventory screen, but also your physical inventory and what you do with it when you don’t want it on your person. Maybe the most welcome fix is the simple addition of several options for sorting the inventory....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 268 words · Anita Edwards

There’s going to be an official Crash Bandicoot controller for Switch

::extremely Crash voice:: whoa It’s so weird to seeCrash Bandicooton other systems. I mean ever since Activision got their hands on the IP years ago it’s been happening, to the point where it shouldn’t be a surprise, but witnessing the original trilogy on a Nintendo console? It’s still weird to me as someone who grew up listening to that iconic PlayStation bootup noise every time I popped aCrashgame into my system....

August 6, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Alex Walker

Videogames Clubhouse: What’s going on with Knack!

I don’t have a cool pun for this post. Knackand I have had a complicated relationship. When it was announced I was excited even thought we didn’t know much about it. I thought it would be a decent game for kids until I played it at PAX. Hot damn what I played was awful. Now, my cohost Phil doesn’t hate this game nearly as much as I do. He hated it up until launch but has now told me it’s “pretty ok....

August 6, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Abigail Conner

(Update) Stardew Valley multiplayer comes to Switch this week

Don’t stay up playing past 2:00am [Update:Developer ConcernedApeconfirmedthe update is now live on Switch. PS4/Xbox updates are “in-progress,” and the creator is doing “everything [he] can to have them ready as soon as possible.”] Stardew Valleyis about to get its long-awaited multiplayer update along with new single-player content on Nintendo Switch. The early Christmas present is set to go live on Wednesday, December 12. You’ll be able to use your current save file or create a new farm for online multiplayer....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 272 words · Zachary Cherry

136 years is a long time to be banned from Smash Bros.

When that ban’s up, it should be about time for the new Smash to release SomeSmash Bros.players on 3DS are finding themselves the unlucky recipients of an unfortunately long ban from the game — 136 years. Well, it’s most likely a glitch, but that probably doesn’t come as much consolation to those affected. Over the weekend,redditusers reported the unreasonably lengthy timeout, and it seems to stem from quitting mid-match and/or excessively targeting an individual inSmash‘s four-player fun mode....

August 5, 2025 · 1 min · 166 words · Samuel Rivera

A WoW: War Within reminder to save your Coffer Keys until next week

Greetings, fellow spelunkers. If you’re enjoyingThe War Within’snew Delves (well, what’s currently available, anyway), then you’re also probably gunning for those Restored Coffer Keys, which give extra rewards at the end of their Bountiful variations. A word of warning, though: if you want to put them to good use, keep them in your back pocket a while longer. Bountiful Delve rewards and you Bountiful Delves reward a guaranteed piece of gear, assuming you’ve got a Restored Coffer Key to unlock their exclusive chest, of course....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 285 words · Charles Johnson

Achievements lampooned again in Achievement Unlocked 2

In desperate need of a delightful time-waster for your workday?Achievement Unlocked 2is here to rescue you. This sequel sees the return of the little blue elephant with a new selection of rooms for him to explore and achieve in. Because this is a parody of the achievement systems now ubiquitous in gaming, you’ll score the awards for doing pretty much everything. Walking, jumping, even ignoring the controls altogether and attempting other methods to interact result in achievement after achievement....

August 5, 2025 · 1 min · 165 words · Donna Torres

All Exotic weapons in Fortnite Chapter 6, season 4

If you’re going to defend the island from the deadly bug invasion, you need the best weapons you’re able to get your hands on inFortnite. Exotic weapons are easily some of the most powerful tools you can have at your disposal if you manage to find them. These tools are extremely rare, with only one of each type in circulation during any given round. To claim one, you have to be quite lucky and know exactly where to look....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Linda Fernandez

Arcade1Up’s home arcade cabinets look fabulous

I’m just curious how moddable they are Pre-orders have opened for a line of 3/4 scale arcade cabinets from Arcade1Upfeaturing games likeCentipede,Rampage,Ghosts N’ Goblins, andSuper Street Fighter II Turbo. The machines are a little under four feet tall, use a 17″ LCD screen, and feature licensed, authentic artwork. They look the part. These are $400 a piece, and the company is also offering an optional cabinet riser and stool. Between the game selection, form factor, and controls, the cabinets aren’t going to be for everyone, but I do see the appeal....

August 5, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Thomas Phillips

Batman: Arkham Knight PC patch pushed early, seems to work

Still not fully live yet You all know the story by now — the PC version ofBatman: Arkham Knightlaunched, and for most people, it straight-up didn’t work, or bugged out at the attempt to run it on higher settings. Thankfully WB pulled the game, and the Steam refund policy was in effect. WB vowed to patch the game up in August, but later delayed the massive fix until September. Well, users on Steam are reporting that since they opted into betas forArkham Knight, a partial update was pushed to their machines, and has mostly fixed the aforementioned issues....

August 5, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Sabrina Daniel

Best NBA 2K25 PG build in MyCareer mode

Going in as a PG for yourMyCareermode inNBA 2K25can be a really adventurous decision. On one hand, you’ll have all the required skills to help you shoot those bombers from both three-point and mid-range zones. On the other, you won’t have the advantage of a big build, but dunking is essential to use the space. With that in mind, let’s take a look at what can be a really meta build for now to get your MyCareer up and running....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Sydney Smith

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk keeps looking better and better

Go beyond rollerblading Bomb Rush Cyberfunkhas been circling around on my radar for a while now. This stylish action sports game with seriousJet Set Radiovibesmade a big splash with its debut, and its latest trailer just adds even more on top. Lethal Leaguedeveloper Team Reptile debutedBomb Rush Cyberfunkwith the kind of activities you’d expect out of it: skating, dancing, and graffiti tagging. It all looks incredible, with action sports that look smooth as silk, a world and characters that pop off the screen, and all the features you’d want out of a game with graffiti and extreme sports....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 291 words · James Rodriguez