XBLA version of Wallace and Gromit: Episode 2 delayed

You may have noticed thatWallace and Gromit: Episode 2didn’t make it to Xbox LIVE arcade this morningas originally announced by Major Nelson. If you didn’t know that thrilling fact-nugget consider yourself informed. But wait, there’s more to this. Major Nelsonupdated his announcement postand put one of those fancy HTML slash-thingies over the name of the Telltale Games episodic title, and said it has been delayed. We’re not exactly sure why it isn’t available — we’ve put a word in with Telltale about it — but at least you can playSonic & Knuckles, right?...

May 28, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · William Norris

Xbox Game Pass Standard launched: Which plan is for you?

News Hundreds of games, but no Day-1 releases at $14.99. Microsoft has launched the Xbox Game Pass Standard tier. Following a short Xbox Insiders test last month, the new tier replaces the classic Xbox Game Pass for Console. Priced at $14.99 per month, the new subscription features the standard Game Pass library for Xbox and online console access. However, it lacks Day-1 game release access. Xbox Game Pass Standard: Another rung in the price ladder With Xbox Game Pass Standard, the lineup for Microsoft’s subscription expands to four tiers....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Dwayne Martinez

First look at Tom Hanks playing Fred Rogers in upcoming Mister Rogers movie

There’s too much wholesomeness here I can’t help but feel 2018 has been a bummer of a year for a lot of people. There seems to be way more hostility, negativity, hatred, and general nastiness everywhere you look. Sometimes it’s in real-world issues, other times it’s at places where people are meant to have fun or be nice to each other. Compassion and empathy seem to have taken a back seat to the need to be proven right, the idea that everyone else is the enemy....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Jessica Ferguson

How to not look like an idiot inTeam Fortress 2: the Medic

This is part seven of ten in our series, “How to not look like an idiot inTeam Fortress 2” — yet, interestingly enough, it is the only installment which opens with a selection from a recentDoctor Whoepisode instead of a proper introduction. “I like it when you use my name.” “You chose it. Psychiatrist’s field day.” “As you chose yours. ‘The man who makes people better’ — how sanctimonious is that?...

May 27, 2025 · 10 min · 1918 words · Tamara Johnson

McDonald's Japan Leak A New Super Mario Bros. Movie Character

The Super Mario Bros. Movie’stwo trailers have already teased and fully shown a good amount of beloved Nintendo characters, but some leaked marketing material suggests a couple of friends from Mario’s intergalactic adventures could also be making an appearance, Rosalina and Luma. Despite being relative newcomers toMarioworld, Rosalina and Luma quickly became mainstays in the franchise, practically appearing in every Mario-related game sinceSuper Mario Galaxy, whether it’d beMario Kart,Mario Party, sports titles or her inclusion in the growingSuper Smash Bros....

May 27, 2025 · 4 min · 839 words · Bob Pope

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Episode #5 Release Date And Time

Quick Links Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuXcompletely changed its trajectory in the best of ways with episode #4, and it left plenty to be excited about for episode #5 and beyond. With the series now completely past the theatrical preview, there’s no way of knowing how the story will progress, but if episode #4 is anything to go on, there’s still plenty to look forward to. Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuXepisode #4 was the first episode to go pastMobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX’s theatrical previewand had Machu and Shuji dominating Clan Battles....

May 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1173 words · Jesse Walters

More Nazi Zombie smashing action in Call of Duty: WWII’s United Front DLC

Available now for PS4 players Activision have just dropped the latest DLC package for military shooterCall of Duty: WWII.TheUnited FrontDLC pack is available now on PS4, with one month’s timed exclusivity before arriving on other platforms. Included in this wave of additional content are three new multiplayer maps: Market Garden, Stalingrad and Monte Cassino, all ready for you and your fellow men and women to engage in brutal, close-quarters battle. A new map, Operation Supercharge, is also being added to the game’s great War mode....

May 27, 2025 · 1 min · 154 words · Eric Lindsey

Nintendo might be cooling off on its mobile gaming ambitions

What brought you to the dance? Industry giant Nintendo may be making plans to pump the brakes on its foray into mobile gaming, following disappointing numbers from its various releases in comparison to other to games and apps from other mobile publishers. As reported by Bloomberg, Nintendo has seen success with releases such asFire Emblem Heroes,Mario Kart Tour, andAnimal Crossing: Pocket Camp, but these numbers pale in comparison to other mobile games such as Epic Games’Fortnite Mobile, Mixi’sMonster Strike, and Tencent’s billion-dollar giantHonor of Kings....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Dr. Heather Cantu

Nintendo Switch sells like crazy in France, breaks fastest-selling console record

It just hit one million Right now, and this could change once Nintendo gives us an updated figure, the Nintendo Switch has sold nearly 15 million units. It’s already surpassed the lifetime sales of the Wii U worldwide, and in many specific regions, and it’s still not a year old yet (that’s happening next week on March 3). One of those specific regions that the Switch did well in is France, and we have a better idea of where it’s at....

May 27, 2025 · 1 min · 176 words · Michelle Moore

Pokemon Home: How to Get a Free Rowlet, Cyndaquil, and Oshawott

Quick Links Pokemon Homeis an application created by The Pokemon Company that now exists on the Switch eShop and mobile devices, allowing trainers the opportunity to deposit Pokemon from modernPokemontitles likePokemon Legends: Arceusand theDiamondandPearlremakes. This week, the app has been updated to Version 2.0., and to celebrate, The Pokemon Company is giving away some free Pokemon as gifts. IfPokemon Homeplayers want to receive the three starters fromPokemon Legends: Arceus –Rowlet, Cyndaquil, and Oshawott –they can follow this guide to find out how to do so....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Natalie Gonzales

Rogue Legacy 2 got a huge content boost with the Far Shores update

Biomes, bosses, classes, and reworks will add more longevity If you burned throughRogue Legacy 2‘sEarly Access launch-day contentand are looking for an excuse to jump back in, first of all,same. Secondly, today’s the day. The beefy Far Shores update is here. There are two biomes to hit up (Axis Mundi and the Kerguelen Plains), three classes to learn (the Valkyrie, Duelist, and the Chef), and old classes to rediscover (now that the talent system has been reworked to be less reliant on mana and there are stat incentives for “mastering” each archetype)....

May 27, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Matthew Delgado II

Tim Schafer might add content to Brutal Legend PC

Depending on how wellBrütal Legenddoeson PC, we may be able to take part in some new adventures in the world of metal. Schafer explains what he would change,speaking to Rock, Paper Shotgun: “I mean, we have a wishlist from when we made this version. But since we are a small developer publishing it ourselves, we have to go with the best version we can make and then hope it’s successful so we can add more....

May 27, 2025 · 1 min · 189 words · Michelle Morrow

Twitch goes down the social media route by introducing Stories

Sometimes, it’s hard to know what to make of Twitch. On the one hand, the streaming platform is experiencingpeak viewership, but on the other, the company isreportedly laying staff off. Still, it’s business as usual, and it looks as though the Amazon-owned company now wants a slice of that social media pie. In a recentblog post, Twitch announced the introduction of stories to its app. Those who regularly use Facebook or Instagram will already be familiar with this feature....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Darryl Thomas