Ring Fit Adventure lets you break a sweat with Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch is getting a new experience designed to help you stay in shape. Ring Fit Adventure uses your body's movement to move through a world and defeat dangerous enemies. It makes use of the Joy-Con controllers for special ring and leg strap accessories, and is appropriate for all fitness levels.
PAX West 2019: schedule, how to watch, games, and panels to attend
PAX West is here, and the annual event includes panels from some of the biggest names in games media and development. Here are the biggest presentations and panels you don't want to miss. New information will be shared on games releasing in September, including Gears 5 and Borderlands 3.
Inside Xbox reveals big changes to Gears 5 Horde Mode at Gamescom 2019
Microsoft and The Coalition officially revealed the Horde mode for Gears 5. It mixes up the formula with the addition of Ultimate abilities and power taps force you to change your location. The mode launches with the game, which will also feature a traditional campaign and competitive multiplayer.
Can a game like Dark Souls work on the iPhone? Pascal’s Wager wants to find out
A Dark Souls game has not come to mobile devices yet, but TipWorks wants to see if such a thing is possible with its game Pascal's Wager. The game uses a similar art style and vicious combat, but allows you to choose from several pre-made characters rather than make one of your own from scratch.
How to play the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare beta
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare features a multiplayer beta for consoles and PC. Here is how you can get into the beta first and start trying out the game's maps and modes before launch. The beta is available first to PS4 players and will then feature cross-play between PS4, Xbox One, and PC players.
Apple Arcade will soon offer vault of exclusive games for just $5 per month
Apple Arcade will be available in more than 150 countries on September 19. The service will cost $5 per month, with access for an entire family. It also includes several exclusive games. It will also not have microtransactions, and new games will be added to the growing vault of titles every month.
Resident Evil game Project Resistance stacks the odds against your team
Capcom has released the first teaser trailer for Project Resistance, a team-based take on survival horror in the Resident Evil universe that appears to feature asymmetric multiplayer. The Resident Evil 2 remake released earlier this year to rave reviews praising its improvements over the original game.
Everything we know about Luigi’s Mansion 3, including ScreamPark mode
Luigi's Mansion 3 is scheduled to release in 2019 as a Nintendo Switch exclusive. Here is everything we know about the latest spooky and stylish adventure from the less-brave Mario brother. Thus far, we've learned details on the Poltergust's upgraded powers, as well as the green Gooigi character.
Push back the Swarm menace in Gears 5 with these tips and tricks
Gears 5 differs from its predecessors in several ways, and you might struggle when first starting out. Our tips and tricks will help you beat the Swarm in no time, and do it without your buddies having to revive you over and over again. Of course, a little skill on your part is required, too.
You can play the new Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville right now
Electronic Arts and PopCap have announced Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville. The full game launches in October, but you can play it right now through the Founder's Edition. This version of the game includes a growing amount of content and is discounted compared to the standard version.
Can’t afford the Nintendo Switch Lite? You can now put it on layaway at GameStop
GameStop has rolled out a no fee layaway program that will run through December 11. The program allows you to get gaming hardware with an initial $25 deposit, and you don't have to pay interest. The HTC Vive, PlayStation VR, PS4 Pro, and Nintendo Switch Lite are among the products you can buy.
Sony will not hold a PlayStation press conference at Tokyo Game Show 2019
Sony will not be holding a traditional press conference at the Tokyo Game Show 2019. Instead, its TGS 2019 presence will mostly focus on showing demonstrations for games we already know about. Death Stranding, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and Final Fantasy VII Remake are among those being shown off.
Destiny 2 is the latest game to use a battle pass, but there’s no need to panic
Destiny 2 is the latest game to implement a battle pass system with the launch of its Shadowkeep expansion. The first Season Pass will be released for free with the expansion, while subsequent passes will cost $10. Four seasons are planned for the game's third year, and you can pick which ones you want.
You can catch Azelf, Uxie, and Mesprit in a Pokémon Go Raid Battle today
For one hour today, August 28, Pokémon Go players will be able to capture one of three legendary Psychic monsters previously available several months ago. The Pokémon you encounter will vary based on your region, but all three have the same basic strengths and weaknesses against other types of Pokémon.
The Mario Kart mobile game you’ve been waiting for drops on September 25
The mobile racing game Mario Kart Tour will launch on September 25. It's the first time a Mario Kart game has released on mobile devices, and it will be free to start. The game moves to a vertical orientation but retains classic characters, courses, and items from other games in the series.
Nintendo Switch lets two systems play the same game at the same time
The Nintendo Switch reportedly allows game-sharing between two consoles, provided that one of them is online and the other is marked as the primary system for an account. Local multiplayer between the two systems will not work when using this method, however, but online play still should.
Amazon listing all but confirms Overwatch is coming to Nintendo Switch
A now-deleted listing for a Nintendo Switch case on Amazon suggests Overwatch will soon be coming to the system. A port for Nintendo Switch has not been announced, despite fans requesting Blizzard release the game on the hybrid console. It first released back in 2016 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
Scuf Vantage PS4 Controller Review
The Scuf Vantage is the best high-performance PlayStation 4 controller you can get with all the customization options a dedicated gamer can ask for. It gives the Xbox Elite Controller some solid competition but with such a high price tag, we have a few reservations about its issues.
Your Xbox One may have let other people listen to you, Microsoft contractors say
A new report claims contractors were able to hear Xbox users when voice commands were activated. This was often done erroneously, as users accidentally said a wake word for the Xbox One when they did not mean to actually activate the voice command features. The Kinect sensor is no longer being sold.
Get a cool Fire Emblem theme for Tetris 99 in this weekend’s Maximus Cup event
The Maximus Cup coming to Tetris 99 this weekend will let you win a special Fire Emblem theme. The theme includes a special background, block skin, and music from the Fire Emblem: Three Houses Nintendo Switch game that just released at the end of July. It is the latest in a long line of strategy games.
Cyberpunk 2077 headlines the biggest games announced for Stadia at Gamescom 2019
Google held a Stadia Connect presentation for Gamescom 2019, and Cyberpunk 2077 stole the show with a new look at the choices you'll be able to make across the story and combat encounters. Other games mentioned in the show include Watch Dogs Legion, Darksiders Genesis, and the exclusive Orcs Must Die! 3.
Every game shown during Nintendo’s indie showcase at Gamescom 2019
Nintendo provided new trailers and information on more than two dozen indie games during its latest Indie Showcase ahead of Gamescom 2019. Here is every game shown during the presentation, including a few acclaimed titles like Ori and the Blind Forest coming to Switch for the first time.
Xbox says framerate will matter most on Project Scarlett
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has shared in an interview that a game's framerate and overall playability will matter more than resolution during the Project Scarlett generation of consoles. The system will be capable of 120 frames per second and an 8K resolution, alongside shorter loading times.
Nintendo’s FCC listing suggests the Switch is getting a wireless SNES controller
A listing for an SNES-style controller on the FCC's website shows that Nintendo could be preparing to offer the console's games on the Switch. Currently, only NES games are available with a subscription, and there is no Virtual Console to access your previous purchases on Nintendo Switch.