I think it’s plain to see that cozy games are something of a soft spot for me. There’s nothing I love more than relaxing with friends, real or in-game, to escape the pressures of the real world and the stress I encounter every day. What better way to unwind than relaxing in bed, or in the bath, or simply away from the computer, with a Switch in hand. Cozy isn’t restricted to big consoles and PCs, you can take the entire experience on the go....

Producer ponders revival for Final Fight and Dungeons & Dragons With the arrival of the new generation, Capcom is looking to try new strategies for how to better satisfy its audience. And whileDeep Downis an interesting experiment, a producer at Capcom has some other ideas in mind — and it’s all about the publisher going back to its roots. During an interview in the recentFamitsu, translated by Siliconera, Motohide Eshiro talked about his desires to see Capcom return to some of its classic brands....

Throughout your time inZenless Zone Zero, you’ll encounter all walks of life from different Factions. There are six in total, each featuring a group of characters designated to it. We’re here to break down allZenless Zone ZeroFactions to give you an idea of what to expect. What are all the Factions in Zenless Zone Zero? EveryZenless Zone ZeroFaction typically involves a theme, including the Victoria Housekeeping Co.’s elegant fashion taste. The characters also perform better when paired with others in the same group, so it’s crucial to know which member comes from where....

Freaks and Greeks Assassin’s Creed Odysseyis set in Greece, but its ‘Pantheon Edition’ is designed for gaming geeks. The special collector’s edition is jam-packed with goodies, including two statues that form a battle scene diorama, a 64-page art book, and a physical version ofOdyssey’s in-game map. In addition to the various items actually included in the Patheon Edition, anyone who pre-orders the game will be able to playAssassin’s Creed Odysseyon June 20, 2025,three daysbefore its official release....

Updated: May 15, 2025 We looked for new codes! As a fan of basketball and drama,Basketball Showdownis precisely the game I needed to go wild on the field. Based on the fantasticKuroko’s Basketballanime series, this game brings an array of fascinating Abilities and Zones for you to own the match in an unforgettable way. If you want to get the perfect Style and Zone for your character, you’re going to need plenty of Spins....

Be the Dark (loner) Knight If you were jealous of PS4 users for getting a VR Batman game, it looks like your time has finally come. Shedding the exclusivity set up last year,Batman: Arkham VRwill be grappling over to PC on April 25 with support for the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive (along with Dualshock 4 and Xbox One gamepad support). Rocksteady’s creative director, Sefton Hill, had this to say about the announcement:...

After months of beating the gameintoyourskulls,Aquariais finally on track for a firm release date: Just a week from now, which slips the game into Bit Blot’s promised 2007 release. In the week leading up to the drop, the devs plan to show off screens, artwork, music, and other behind the scenes information, all culminating with a free demo and, of course, the full version priced at $30 for a download....

This video was our formal introduction to the world of Hudson Entertainment’s internal development process during our demo at their offices a few weeks back — afterwards, lots of us were clamoring to see it online, and they up and made our dreams come true. Gaze upon Hudson’sBomberman Livedevelopment diary video and tremble!Don’t forget — y’know, once you’re donetrembling— to check out myBomberman Liveimpressions, arecount of the day’s proceedings, and my interview withHudson’s CEO, John Greiner....

Butts say a lot about personalities Borderlands 2‘s Ellie is a hard working, confident pragmatist. Once she sets her mind to a task, she pushes forward and gets it done in spite of what anyone else thinks of her chances. She loves what she does and she loves herself doing it. Sure we can tell this from her actions, her decision to head off into the Dust and launch her own successful business, but it’s far easier to learn these things about her based on her butt....

[Update: As reader Tom Davy points out, the above image hasproven to be a fake. A beta for the multiplayer, however, does seems likely. Again, we’ll keep you updated coming out of tonight’s Black Ops multiplayer event.] The aptly-namedLeakerz.nethas gotten its hands on what appears to be proof of an incoming beta program for Treyarch’sCall of Duty: Black Ops. The site has a number of images to back this up, including one screen of a PlayStation 3 user downloading theBlack Opsbeta client....

We just got a really good first look atCS: Legacy, the fan project that fully remade the classicCounter-Strike 1.6experience with updated graphics, and I can’t wait to try it out. If you loveCounter-StrikeGlobal Offensivebut can’t help but reminisce about the good old days of1.6, then you should really give this one a shot.CS: Legacyfeatures all the hallmarks of the OGCS: the skins — yes, the true 1337 crew is back — the HUD, the sound effects, and a selection of maps clearly made by fans are all present....

Tim Schafer, Edmund McMillen, Rami Ismail, Adam Saltsman, and more Progress onDyscoursehas been moving along, though perhaps a bit slowly. TheKickstarter campaignis about one-third funded with 18 days remaining. Hoping to spark some more interest in the project, developer Owlchemy Labs has announced the Indie Plane Crash, an additional story featuring ten independent game developers. The ten personalities to be included are Tim Schafer (Psychonauts), Edmund McMillen (Super Meat Boy), Phil Tibitoski (Octodad), Alexander Bruce (Antichamber), Ron Carmel (World of Goo), Robin Hunicke (Journey), Ichiro Lambe (AaAaAA!...

Buzz. It’s the noise a bee makes, and from that it has eventually come to also mean the amount of chatter and interest in something. Generating buzz is what E3 is all about for the gaming industry, and evidently, despite being something that isn’t really measurable, someone hasgone ahead and measured itfor E3. A market research firm called BuzzStudy scanned the internet and found out which games/announcements generated the most buzz by looking at which stories had the most coverage....