Shovel Knight update reveals female Shield Knight

Also, teaser screens of Mole Knight’s level Through updates on Yacht Club Games’Shovel KnightKickstarter page, we’ve gotten familiar with the lineup of the veryMega Man-ish Order of No Quarter. That doesn’t mean there aren’t still surprises left in store! Yesterday brought theunveilingof Shield Knight, a female warrior who wields two shields of comically different size and serves as Shovel Knight’s adventuring partner / love interest. At first I thought this was the heroine of the game’s “Gender Swap Mode,” but apparently she’s a different character altogether....

July 12, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · Ashley Duncan

Tapeworm is the latest creepy-cute character from the creator of Isaac and Meat Boy

Slap those squirmy suckers down, son Normalizing things that society tells us are disgusting is the status quo for Edmund McMillen. Be it Meat Boy’s full-body bloody wound or the copious loads of poop inThe Binding of Isaac, giving a cute face to signifiers for injury or disease is something Ed can’t help but want to do. He’s also been drawn away from traditional game development of late, with every other game release in the past few years being card-based as opposed to electronic....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 249 words · Grace Martinez

The Alliance gets revenge today as World of Warcraft’s last expansion lead-in quest is live

Battle for Lordaeron It’s hard to imagine that the Undercity (below Lordaeron) and Teldrassil as we know them have been ransacked. Having playedWorld of Warcraftsince its beta I’ve created many additional characters (alts) in both locations, and witnessing the destruction of their home cities 14 years later is a sight to behold. So farBattle for Azerothhas proven to be a divisive expansion in terms of its lore choices, but based on the lead-in events it has a lot of potential to elevate itself above the tired “Horde vs....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 563 words · Rebecca Perry

There’s something nice about PS4’s Knack

First hands-on with PS4’s first adventure game Knackcame out of nowhere. This PS4 title is quite a bit different from what you’d expect for a launch title from Sony, but this makes it a standout in the large pile of upcoming next-gen games. As it stands right now, there’s nothing else likeKnack. InKnack, humans and goblins used to live together in one world, in perfect harmony. But something went wrong somewhere, and now goblins have weapons and are attacking humans....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 719 words · Alyssa Herring

Valve and Nexon partner to bring Dota 2 to Korea, Japan

Can I get a release date? Valve has reached an agreement with Nexon to publishDota 2in both Japan and Korea, a move that seemed inevitable considering how seriously the company has been taking eSports with the title. No real specifics were given other than the announcement itself. “Nexon, a company with whom we have a long and strong relationship, was clearly the right choice as a publisher to successfully deliverDota 2into the Korean and Japanese market,” said Valve’s Gabe Newell....

July 12, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Kendra Thompson

What do you think of the new trailer for Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness?

White House turning Red Capcom has released a brand new trailer for the upcoming CGI seriesResident Evil: Infinite Darkness, which will be streaming exclusively on Netflix in July. The short but atmospheric preview reunites two ofResident Evil‘s most beloved protagonists, Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield, as the zombie-fighting duo coincidentally encounters one another in, of all places, the White House. Of course, as if destined by fate, it isn’t long before things get a bit on the sticky side, as the intrepid duo find themselves amidst an army of undead horrors that are suddenly swarming into Pennsylvania Avenue....

July 12, 2025 · 1 min · 211 words · Eric Lopez

Where to find Ram Horn in RuneScape Dragonwilds

RuneScape Dragonwildscrafting recipes are complex. Early on, you’ll only need Ash Logs and some stone to make your basic tools and workstations. Over time, you’ll require materials from mid to late-game regions, with Ram Horns being one of the trickier items to obtain. Table of contents How to get Ram Horn in RuneScape Dragonwilds Ram Horns drop fromRamsinStormtouched Highlands. While sheep appear in the Fractured Plains, Rams are native to Stormtouched Highlands....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · James Peterson

You won’t want to use the Ganondorf amiibo in the Twilight Princess remake

He just makes everything bad For the most part, amiibo are used to add small features to games, bonuses that just make everything a little easier. For instance,Hyrule Warriorsuses amiibo to grant a spinning attack and to offer some extra weapons. It’s nothing that’s really significant, but it’s nice to have. TheTwilight Princessremakelooks as if it will have some amiibo functionality that’s downright detrimental.Nintendo Inquireris reporting that using the Ganondorf amiibo will cause the game to deal double damage....

July 12, 2025 · 1 min · 162 words · Kenneth Jackson

YouTube app confirmed for Xbox One launch

(I thought this was a sure thing…) When you’re not playingForza Motorsport 5at launch, you’ll now have the option of watching the latest Game Grumps or whatever it is you use YouTube for on your Xbox One. The official YouTube app will indeed be ready on November 22 in most regions, excluding Austria, Ireland, and New Zealand. Those folks will have to wait a bit longer. The app itself supports voice- and gesture-based control as you’d expect, and channel subscriptions....

July 12, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · Shannon Santana

Zenless Zone Zero Version 1.1 patch notes: New characters, special episode, and more

Zenless Zone ZeroVersion 1.1, also known as the Undercover R&B update, takes us on yet another adventure across the dreadful Hollow. There’s plenty of new content to go around, including the much-anticipated banner for the vigorous S-Rank characters. Find out what to expect with this update as we dive into theZZZVersion 1.1 patch notes. All Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) Version 1.1 changes The first Version 1.1 banner offers the electrifyingQingyi, an S-Rank character with Stun and Electric abilities....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Miss Tammy Lucas

A guide to Yo-Kai Watch, where to start and what’s next

Gera Gera Po With the recent western launch ofYo-Kai Watch 3I’ve hada lotof people asking me if it’s worth getting into the series. Short answer? “Yes.” Although its popularity has waned outside of Japan, for all intents and purposes the franchise has completed its first arc. Nothing has been canceled, just wrapped up and reworked into the grittier future-flung “Shadowside” storyline; which already has a new anime series and is set to debut on the Nintendo Switch this year in Japan....

July 11, 2025 · 6 min · 1185 words · Jack Jones

Best Path of Exile (PoE) 3.22 Loot Filter

Like most action RPGs, a Loot Filter can make or break your gameplay experience inPath of Exile. With the new 3.22 leagueTrial of the Ancestors, a ton of content is being added that will affect your Loot Filter. With the new league mechanic, we will get mechanic-specific items as well as the new Tattoo itemset. As such, it’s more important than ever to make sure you have the bestPath of Exile(PoE) Loot Filter for 3....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 538 words · David Diaz

Better start warming up: Beat Saber DLC releases March 14

Ten new songs and a big update on PC If you’re dying for more songs to play inBeat Saber(especially all you PlayStation VR owners), the wait won’t be much longer. DLC is on the way with a mysterious Music Pack arriving on June 03, 2025. Beat Games shared a glimpse ofBeat Saber‘s new user interface, which splits up songs across a few categories: OST Vol. 1, OST Vol. 2, Extras, and a blurred-out fourth category....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Bruce Watson