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Video games are for everyone; even the “Big Boss Dog” Snoop Doggy Dogg. And the rap legend has shown some love for the industry by streaming a Mortal Kombat 11 tournament the day before the game launched. The multi-award winning rapper, named Calvin Broadus, is a man of many tastes. Apart from being one of the biggest names in the hip hop community, even at age 47, Snoop is an actor, producer, TV personality and a community football coach....

Vital Statistics Who is tougher? Who is cooler? Who carries their age better? Who is a better marriage prospect? Who is more famous? Who has better mates? Who makes a better game? Where do the characters go from here? Grand Totals

We’re into the final stretch before the PlayStation 5 is upon us, and as such Sony has been answering several pertinent questions as to transferring save data between cross-generational games, confirming that the process will be down to a per-game basis. In an article posted on the PlayStation blog, the platform holder has confirmed that you will be able to transfer “digital games, game data, and game saves” from your PS4 to your new PlayStation 5 via LAN, Wi-Fi or just plugging in an external hard drive with the relevant data on—or, if you’re a PlayStation Plus member, transfer saves via Cloud Saving....

Nintendo has announced paint shooting sequel Splatoon 3 will arrive on the Nintendo Switch on September 9. The news comes along with a new gameplay trailer, showcasing four minutes of Turf War footage. The fan favourite mode makes a comeback for the three-quel, with two teams of four going against each other. Their aim is to paint as much of the battlefield in their colour as possible, while the other team does the same....

Today during the Nintendo Direct, Nintendo revealed a trailer showcasing one of the game modes in Splatoon 3, Salmon Run: New Wave. Salmon Run was a horde mode that was introduced in Splatoon 2, the previous game on the Switch. Now we see that it’s back in Splatoon 3, and it looks bigger and better than ever. There’s even wacky, creepy music to go along with it. The trailer shows a helicopter bringing mecha enemies and bosses to the island where you and your friends will need to defend eggs and bring them to safety....

A Splatoon-focussed Nintendo Direct broadcast will air on May 7 at 3pm BST, Nintendo UK has announced. Those tuning in to Twitch or the Nintendo Direct website will be treated to new game details ahead of the game’s May 29 release. A Wii U console bundle including a physical copy of Splatoon will launch in Europe and the UK on June 19, Nintendo of Europe announced earlier this month. You’ll get a Premium 32GB black Wii U console, GamePad and a copy of the game....

In an interview with Game Informer (as spotted by PC Gamer), developer Respawn spoke about Jedi: Fallen Order‘s protagonist and why they ultimately decided to make him a human. “Ultimately we didn’t go with an alien race because we felt like—no pun intended—that would alienate a lot of people,” said Jedi: Fallen Order director Stig Asmussen. “We wanted to make sure that there was a real human connection to the character that we have in the game, although I personally—I mean, that’s more kind of like [a] broader decision why we did it—personally I think it would be really cool to have an alien protagonist....

Steam’s latest sale is now live and it’s their spring sale or Spring Cleaning Event as they are calling it. This event is a short one running from 24th – 28 May and this is an event with rewards for carrying out certain tasks like playing a game you haven’t played in a while or playing a game recommended by a friend. It’s a little odd and if you don’t give a toss about badges and other Steam stuff it’s not that interesting....

Since the dawn of Dungeons and Dragons, dungeon masters have been searching for the answer to a simple question. How do I make a super cool final boss for my players? Well, I cant answer that question, but I can give you some tips on how to run my favorite villain of all time. Follow along as I look into Strahd’s Stat Block and what the numbers mean and how to make this villain play as terrifyingly as he’s written....

During its Tokyo Game Show presentation today, Capcom dropped a ton of fresh details on its upcoming Street Fighter 6. We got a look at some of the characters coming to the roster, such as Dhalsim, Blanka, and divorced Ken. Capcom also unveiled some modes and features, including a character customizer. It’s all so exciting, and fans no doubt can’t wait to play it. Well, you won’t have to wait for long....

Here’s a list of Roblox Junk Simulator Codes that you can redeem to get various in-game items such as scrap and cash. In this experience, players can use a shovel and dig into the junk pit to get valuable junk. You can then sell the junk and dirt for cash, upgrade your shovel, backpack, pets etc. If you’d like a boost while you are at it, this list of codes is for you....

When it comes to the fun multiplayer sensation that is Rocket League, skill and teamwork reign supreme. Yet, the game does offer many different cars that allow you to show off your personality—while complementing your skillset and giving a slight advantage in some areas. While Psyonix has tweaked and balanced many of the stats of these vehicles to make them more equal, you’ve still got slight variations that provide different strengths and weaknesses....

When people think of typing games, they tend to think of educational titles for young kids along the lines of Mario Teaches Typing. But as games like The Typing of the Dead have proven, it remains perfectly possible to develop titles for older players that test their ability to type efficiently. Developer Pumpernickel Studio’s Touch Type Tale, a unique real-time strategy game in which players lead armies through typing, serves as another notable example....

IMDB has, occasionally, been known to provide early information that fuel casting rumors with regard to projects in development. Today, the conversation has moved from who will play Captain America to the IMDB page for Batman: Arkham Asylum 2 and who might be cast in the game. The page lists actor Vincent Martella as the voice of Robin in the upcoming game. Martella’s other IMDB credits reveal that he’s also voicing “Jason Todd / Young Robin” in the upcoming Batman: Under the Red Hood - a straight to DVD animated movie....

Developer Happy Giant has announced that it will be partnering up with publisher Big Sugar to release VR adventure Sam & Max: This Time It’s Virtual and confirming that it’ll be coming to PC VR platforms as well as PSVR following its launch on Oculus Quest this June. This brand new comedy VR adventure will be the first all-new Sam & Max game in a decade, and will have you joining the popular rabbit-and-dog duo in a new case that, naturally, will utilise a bunch of VR-specific mechanics that includes an assortment of Freelance Police Academy training exercises as they hunt for a new partner for their latest cas....

If you were to pair up a deadpan canine and Bugs Bunny on crystal meth, the result would likely be an iconic gaming duo, Sam & Max. Despite their collective stars somewhat diminishing over the past decade, the two still have a very strong cult following among adventure game fans. Case in point, this week’s release of Sam & Max Save the World Remastered once again tries to breathe a bit of life into the struggling genre....

Five percent of Nintendo is now owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, a scheme set up by the country’s highly-controversial Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The investment means the PIF is now Nintendo’s fifth-largest shareholder, Bloomberg reported this morning. In response, Nintendo said it learned of the stake from news reports and declined to comment further. Over the past two years, the PIF has been busy buying up similar stakes in other high-profile video game companies, including Capcom, Nexon, EA, Activision Blizzard and Take-Two, and now owns a majority of SNK....

Corepunk is a new MMORPG that will bring back those Ultima Online feels in a very Diablo-esque package. Personally, the art style feels way more Torchlight than Diablo, but Diablo is the name-brand isometric action RPG that everybody knows about, so we’ll stick with it. Anyway, Corepunk is being made by a Dutch developer that feels like a return to an old-school style of MMORPG. It’s online, it’s top-down isometric, it’s PC-only, and it’s slated to have its open beta in the fourth quarter of 2020....

Sea of Thieves update 1.3.2 is now available to download, offering up a new Bilge Rat Adventure in the shape of the Halloween-themed Festival of the Damned. The latest bite-sized event for Rare’s nautical adventure is a bit depressing, as it’s focused on death. For starters, the Ferry of the Damned now contains a new Well of Fates, which changes the colour of its flame depending on how your character kicked the bucket....

SEGA has acquired UK-based Two Point Studios, developer of Two Point Hospital. The publisher had already worked with the studio for two years and have now directly adopted them into the family. They announced it is a result of their Searchlight program, which aims to find new talent, studios, and games to support. It’s the first to come out of the program, but according to SEGA, it’s not the last....