Big Preview: Doom: The Dark Ages – Exclusive access and hands-on impressions with the fiery FPS

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. When you think of blasting in gaming, you’re able to’t help but think of Doom. Instead, it evolves the demon-destroying series in new directions with its ‘stand and fight’ premise. And any queries that remained? We were able to put them to game director Hugo Martin and executive producer Marty Stratton right after....

April 7, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Ann Durham

Blue Prince review: "This exploration roguelike is like nothing else I've played, and became a puzzle obsession I just couldn't shake"

Even after credits, the mysteries of Mt. Holly continue to surprise me. They say when one door closes, another opens. There’s certainly no combat, unless you count an assault on your brain cells. The premise is relatively simple: you’re called to a family mansion at Mt. Just like the set-up, the core of what you do is also incredibly simple to understand. You’ve a limited amount of steps that decrease with each room explored....

April 7, 2025 · 2 min · 338 words · Mark Myers

Board game legends discuss concerns over extortionate 104% tariff potential on China-US imports

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. And where is that going to leave your average board game enjoyer? Continuing, he notes that “the wedge even further divides Americans.” But could prices eventually level out should the US reshoring efforts work out? “I don’t see the costs leveling out,” Jamey says. He continues “advance notice is nothing if the goal posts continue being moved”....

April 7, 2025 · 1 min · 74 words · Jill Snyder

By rewriting its own history, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is the latest AAA title to reject modern trends in favor of retro sensibilities

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. To some, it means annual releases. To others, the term “digital deluxe pre-order” might come to mind. Its predecessor, Tony Hawks Pro Skater 1 + 2, was a game that was retro by necessity. That a remake of two safely beloved video games happened to involve arcade-style time-based missions was simply a coincidence....

April 7, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · Robert Smith

Danganronpa creator's new tactical RPG features 100 endings dense enough to be considered "true" routes, with no "easy" or quick bad finale

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. He says every ending needed to feel genuine and not like a bonus scenario or spin-off. The main route exists, but it’s not necessarily the “true” route. It’s big, to say the least but that’s how the creators envisioned it.

April 7, 2025 · 1 min · 57 words · Patrick Carpenter

Doctor Who season 2, episode 1 spoiler-free review: "'The Robot Revolution' is an impressive first episode for new companion Belinda Chandra"

Aside from feeling very old I remember the days of “do ya wanna come with me?” In the document, Davies describes his take on the Time Lord as: “Your best friend. Someone you want to be with, all the time. He’s wise and funny, fast and sarky, cheeky and brave. He should also be sexy.” All these years later and doesn’t that also sum up Ncuti Gatwa’s 15th Doctor perfectly?...

April 7, 2025 · 1 min · 144 words · Hannah Kim

Fantastic Four is in its "own universe" with "no Easter eggs," confirms director: "There's no running into Iron Man or whatever"

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. “We are our own universe,” Shakman toldEmpire magazine. “Which is wonderful and liberating. There’s really no [other] superheroes. There’s no Easter eggs. There’s no running into Iron Man or whatever. They’re it, in this universe. I love the interconnected Marvel Universe, but we get to do something so new and so different. Eventually this world will meet up with other worlds but for now this is our own little corner....

April 7, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · Michael King

Former PlayStation exec Shuhei Yoshida gives the Switch 2 Direct a 7/10, and he says it would be even lower if FromSoftware didn't show up with The Duskbloods

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. " There are a couple of games, but mostly remakes or ports." When asked what he would rate the Direct out of 10, Yoshida gave a pretty brutal assessment. “I would say 6… until theFromSoftwaregame came out. I would give it a 7.” Yoshida is referring toThe Duskbloods, the new PvPvE game from FromSoftware mastermind Hidetaka Miyazaki....

April 7, 2025 · 1 min · 74 words · Sandra Morrison

Guardians of the Galaxy 3 star recalls accidentally punching Dave Bautista in the face while filming the Marvel movie

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Bautista played Drax the Destroyer in the franchise, a member of the Guardians. Im a bit nervous," he said during an appearance onThe Jonathan Ross Show. “I havent done a ton of fight choreography. Anyway, were doing this fight scene and I accidentally punched Dave straight in the face.” Warfare arrives in US theaters on April 11 and UK cinemas on April 18....

April 7, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Nicole Hardin

Hollow Knight: Silksong's biggest fan account is spiralling with all the news we're getting: "There's a part of me that's not ready for the end"

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. It should be easier as there will actually be news to share. Little did they know they’d be able to post way more the very next day. Since the reveal, they’ve been spiralling a little on Twitter. Maybe this feast of news after the years of famine has left them with too much to choose from....

April 7, 2025 · 1 min · 89 words · Belinda James

I replayed Avowed right away to fix a choice I didn't even know I'd made until it was too late

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. My journey through The Living Lands had come to an end. I’d made peace with my God, Sapadal, releasing her from eternal torment. But as soon as I saw the credits roll, I wanted to play it again.Straight away. Like many RPGs, Avowed encourages repeated playthroughs thanks to the customizable character you play....

April 7, 2025 · 1 min · 176 words · Kimberly Moon

I've waited 2 years for this cozy life sim with Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley vibes to leave Early Access on Steam, and it's finally here

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Dinkum first launched into Early Access in July 2022, marking almost three years since its initial foray ontoSteam. Check out some of these otherupcoming indie gamesif so.

April 7, 2025 · 1 min · 44 words · Brenda Thomas

James Gunn unveils the Peacemaker season 2 release date with a bold declaration for its premiere: "One of my favorite things ever"

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Counting the days until Peace on Earth. Everything else we know about the new season is tied up in the rebooted DCU’s slightly messy canon. It all forms part of DC Studios' grand plans for a new cinematic universe. For more, check out theupcoming DC moviesandnew superhero moviesheaded your way soon. Then untangle the DC’s complicated universes with our guide on how to watch theDC movies in order....

April 7, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Brian Jones