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Coming from the studio behind Mordheim I’m half writing this so I’ll have something to jog my memory of the manyWarhammer 40,000video games in production, but yep, there’s another adaptation in the works. This one, the turn-based tactical RPGNecromunda: Underhive Wars, is based on the tabletop skirmish gameNecromunda. It could be cool given the genre and also the premise, in which gangs vie for control of theUnderhive, a collective of “derelict factories, rusted metal husks, and forgotten technologies....

Overcooked 2has gotten a lot of DLC so far. since its August 2018 launch. Some of it has been free (seasonal levels), some is paid (Surf ‘n’ Turf, Campfire Cook Off, a chef pack), and now there’s another one on the way: the cleverly titled “Night of the Hangry Horde.” While most of the info on the pack has been under lock and key, Ghost Town Games made an appearance at E3 this year during Nintendo’s Treehouse segment to give us a look at what’s to come....

Especially considering the digital version will only be $30 Three months later, I’m still not sure which of the12 mechanical fightersinOverride: Mech City BrawlI should call dibs on. One of ’em uses a bow (!), but another looks like a T-Rex. Decisions, decisions… Today’s trailer runs through the 3D brawler’s bullet points, a few of which are worth highlighting. Aside from a look at customizable skins, we’re also shown a glimpse of the story mode which will have you facing off against other mechs and also invading aliens....

It’s a sad day in MOBA land asParagon: The Overprimeis being shut down…again. It would seem that a new developer and a slight name change weren’t enough to save the third-person MOBA from a second death. Rule #2: Double Tap The Netmarble team made the announcementon February 21 thatParagon: the Overprimewould be shutting down on June 12, 2025. This is a little over a year since the title went into early access on June 22, 2025....

And Illaoi will be one of the fighters on-board Evo 2022 kicks off this weekend. But before the fighting game festivities get underway, Riot Games is updating fans on the status of its own fighting game code-namedProject L. It’s also confirming thatProject Lwill be free-to-play. A new dev diary forProject Lwas published this morning, with developer Tom Cannon talking a bit about where the project is at. The team has been hard at work on development over the months sinceits last showing, spotlighting its assist features....

You’re not suprised, are you. No, we knew this was coming since last month, but now it’s official: the new 80gb model of the PS3, packed with the off-road racing gameMotorStorm, is now available in retail stores in the United States and Canada for $599/659 CDN. That’s 20 more gigabytes of high-definition trailers of chick flicks, redneck comedy MP3s, and cute pictures of your dog! “The 80GB PS3 offers expanded options in the PS3 family of products for those who want to enjoy more downloadable content,” said Peter Dille, senior vice president of marketing, SCEA....

Good Old Games continues to be a service which delights me in its selection of classic games to release on the distribution system. Today’s announcement of the gorgeous adventure game,Syberia, is just one more notch on the service’s already impressive belt. Released by The Adventure Company back in 2002,Syberia, is an amazing, sweeping story that carries an American lawyer across Europe on a mission filled with intrigue, mystery and some goddamn amazing clockwork....

Got to get you into my life Playing a puzzle game in front of a developer is a nerve-racking experience, let me tell you. At some point, your brain will betray you. You’ll get stuck. And since the game is still being made, the developer won’t want to provide any hints. None. You’re on your own looking like a complete fool. Playing a puzzle game in front of a developer — in this case,BraidandThe Witnessdesigner Jonathan Blow —andan audience, both in-person and online is … I can’t even fathom....

More news on Ubisoft’s projects is on the way The pirating world ofSkull and Bonesis re-emerging. Ubisoft is hosting a worldwide gameplay reveal on July 7, showcasing a new look at the seafaring multiplayer game. This isn’t quite the first-ever reveal ofSkull and Bonesfootage. We’ve seen afew gameplay looksin the past, dating backseveral years. But Ubisoft’s pirate game has been quiet for quite a while, resurfacing here and there infinancial statementsandreports....

A few are 2020, most are 2019 Behold, the mighty infographic: one of the best marketing tools known to man. It’s intoxicating looking at these and just reading through all of the beautiful logos, and hey, it’s educational too! Nintendo shared their latest graphic with us this past weekend, and man does it conveniently recap a lot of what was shared inthe last explosive Nintendo Direct presentation. Although not everything is coming this year per se (likeXenoblade Chronicles Definitive EditionorAnimal Crossing) most of it is, including heavy-hitters likeOverwatch, Pokemon Sword & Shield, Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Luigi’s Mansion 3,andDaemon x Machina....

Version 1.03 available now on PC and PlayStation Team Ninja has released an update for its recently released adventureWo Long: Fallen Dynasty— Available now on PlayStation and PC, Version 1.03 takes a first pass at several issues bugging players on both platforms. First and foremost, the new update tackles camera control problems that have been a frustration for many PC players, especially those playing on mouse & keyboard. An additional fix improves support for various graphics cards, and eliminates an issue that was rendering some resolutions unselectable....

No offense to the console-boundDisney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two, but looking over these screenshots, I’m much more eager to playDisney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion. Visually speaking, this 3DS platformer is everything I had hoped it would be based onprior descriptions. The Castle of Illusion has fallen into Wasteland, so you can expect plenty of appearances from other Disney characters. On the 3DS’ bottom screen, you’ll be able to draw crude versions of certain objects that can then be moved up to the top screen and rendered as fully realized 3D creations....

Destiny 2is one of the most successful live-service games of all time, but not without a cost. To that effect, the game has sunset so much of its content that keeping up with the story has gottenreallyhard, and I aim to summarize its broadest strokes right here. Below, you’ll find a short but to-the-point explanation of what’s gone down ineach and every oneofDestiny 2‘s sunset seasons: all 20 of them in total, for now....