Rust developer Facepunch Studios announced a new project last week, the twin-stick shooter Riftlight. Some fans immediately rallied against this announcement, expressing their anger over the fact that the studio–founded by Garry Newman–is working on a new title before Rust is even finished. Now, Newman has responded, writing a blog post today explaining that it’s […]
The beta test for Bungie’s upcoming shooter Destiny ended on Sunday, and we were able to meaningfully explore and play the game during the week it was live. Although fighting the Fallen and Hive was fun and collecting loot was rewarding, many players (myself included) were struck by the art of the game. The stylish […]
Microsoft today rolled out the full P90X “extreme” workout program for Xbox Fitness on Xbox One, allowing you to skip the gym and work out in the comfort of your living room. The program, which costs $60 (and does not include free weights and bands that some exercises require), features five custom-made routines “designed to […]
The much-anticipated PlayStation 4 re-release of The Last of Us, one of last year’s most acclaimed games, arrives tomorrow, July 29. The first reviews of The Last of Us Remastered have been published today, but as the core game is identical to what was released on PS3 last year, you likely have some idea of […]
Bungie is prepared to support Destiny long-term, promising players who stick with the game for months will “still find lots of compelling stuff to do” long after launch. Following some confusion over whether there is only a single area that players will visit per planet, Bungie community and marketing manager Eric Osborne responded to a […]
Microsoft today announced August’s free Games With Gold titles for Xbox One and Xbox 360, totaling four games in all split between the two platforms. On Xbox One, players with an active Xbox Live Gold subscription ($60/year) can download Crimson Dragon (normally $20) and Strike Suit Zero (normally $20). These will become available starting August […]
Halo executive producer Kiki Wolfkill has ambitious plans for the future of the acclaimed blockbuster sci-fi series. She wants to “transform” the way people experience the franchise, Wolfkill says in a new profile featured on Microsoft’s website. “Our next step is to try and make the connections between the game and its linear entertainment aspects […]
A custom-made PlayStation 4 is being auctioned off this week to support the Swedish Federation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Rights (RFSL). The system is called the “Gaystation edition,” and the auction for the console has already eclipsed $2,000. The auction closes on August 2, so you can expect the price to climb […]
Just a day ahead of The Last of Us Remastered‘s release tomorrow on PlayStation 4, Sony today launched a new video wherein actors Troy Baker (Joel) and Ashley Johnson (Ellie) interview each other about the acclaimed post-apocalyptic action game. The video features some never-before-heard stories about The Last of Us, including how Baker thought there […]
Game industry icon John Romero, best known for his work at id Software on the Doom and Wolfenstein franchises, says in a new interview that the PC platform is “decimating” consoles. That’s because, Romero tells GamesIndustry International, PC games are often less expensive (sometimes free) and the platform itself is more open than traditional consoles. […]
