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Shadow of the Colossus creator Fumito Ueda has revealed that he only became interested in making video games in order to make money, as his true passion involved something else. Ask anyone what game exemplifies the term “games as art,” and there’s a strong chance the answer will be Shadow Of The Colossus. Fumito Ueda, the creator of both Colossus and its predecessor Ico, has managed to create visually stunning worlds, that have captivated players to no end....

When Crystal Dynamics decided to reboot Tomb Raider in 2013, it did so intending to bring the exploits of gaming’s greatest archaeologist up to date with 21st century thrills and spectacle. It succeeded then, and again once more with 2015’s Rise Of The Tomb Raider. For this final chapter in Lara’s origin trilogy, however, Eidos Montreal is the one tasked with bringing the story successfully over the finish line, leaving many intrigued whether the Deus Ex developer had what it takes....

That headline’s a lie; these aren’t just a few words. There are over 5000 of them below. (Mostly Duncan, obviously. He gives you four stars.) They’re from people who wish you well and couldn’t let you go without showing their gratitude. You didn’t want a fuss, you’re allergic to compliments, and you bat away thanks like it’s a buzzing fly, but to borrow a bit of your wisdom: we did it because we wanted to, so ner....

I wish more games made heavy use of 2D sprites in 3D worlds. There’s just something about the aesthetic that hits all the right notes for me. Skellboy Refractured doesn’t break a ton of new ground and has underwhelming combat, but the strong level design, cute sprites, and enjoyable premise help to make it an adventure well worth undertaking. This version also has more content than the Nintendo Switch one to boot....

The bug-laden Sonic Origins will be improved, Sega has assured fans. In a statement posted to Twitter last night, a Sega community manager stated that the publisher had heard fan feedback and was working on various fixes. “Hey! Thanks for the patience!” Sega wrote. “The team’s been listening and is working on fixing a variety of issues right now. We’ll make sure to get some more official messaging out once we have more info for everyone....

Sony is hosting its 2022 Business Segment Briefings and Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan held a presentation related to the PlayStation Business. This follows Sony’s Corporate Strategy Meeting going into deeper detail about the strategy for the Game & Network Services Segment. Ryan mentioned that the PlayStation enjoyed a year of record earnings despite the recent transition that is considered “extremely strong.” Sony is convinced that PS5 will be its “Biggest ever platform....

E3 2021 is well underway and it has featured a range of exciting showcases and game titles. If you are a fan of indie games, you’re in luck. Many exciting titles and release dates have been revealed over the course of the event. One of these announcements was for a Souls-like boss rush Eldest Souls, which now has a release date for PC. Created by Fallen Flag Studios and published by United Label Games, Eldest Souls is a pixel art boss rush game with fast paced and challenging combat for you to jump into....

Details about the story of the upcoming Super Mario Bros. movie are still being kept hush-hush, but we’re learning more as we move closer to its release next year. And, we know now that Toad will have a small musical number in the film, revealed by Keegan-Michael Key. Key, who studied theatre at university, has sung on-screen previously in the TV series Schmigadoon! and Netflix’s Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey....

This South Park review contains spoilers. South Park Season 22 Episode 9 The Simpsons, in its old age, seems to only get attention for accurately predicting the future. Less credit is due to the show’s psychic ability than its impressive longevity, which South Park famously snarked that if you name it, The Simpsons have likely done it already. We’re so used to seeing the town rally together for the wrong reasons (rabble rabble) or in opposition of each other that it was a magical moment for South Park unite....

One of the most beloved Spider-Man properties is finally arriving on Disney+. Spectacular Spider-Man, which first premiered in 2008 on Kids WB, is often considered the best TV incarnation of the web-swinger of all time. Now, after premiering on Netflix earlier this year, Spectacular Spider-Man is making its way onto Disney+ this October. The only catch? According to Decider, only the first season will be available. No reason was given as to why season 2 won’t be available, nor when Disney+ subscribers will get season 2....

Spelunky 2 shortcuts allow you to jump ahead to a later stage in the Adventure without having to start from the beginning first. While many of Spelunky 2’s secrets are designed to be discovered over the course of a single playthrough, using shortcuts allows you to easily access later levels quickly. This is perfect if you need to quickly reach the challenging later stages, practice facing their bosses or using their mounts, and get to the game’s normal ending without starting over each time....

Sony has crowned Spider-Man as the fastest-selling first-party PlayStation game of all time, having sold a whopping 3.3 million copies in just three days. Developed by Resistance creator Insomniac Games, the web-slinging adventurere launched on PlayStation 4 on September 7, immediately making a huge dent on the UK All Format Chart. It even managed to fend off Shadow of the Tomb Raider in its second week. The previous record holder was God of War, which sold an equally impressive 3....

Chaos Rings hasn’t received much media attention due to its platform, but don’t let that allow you to ignore it. This is a full on Square RPG, brought to you by the makers of Final Fantasy and Final Fantasy II. And even better, it was released overnight and is now available in the Apple App Store for your iPhone or iPod Touch. Featuring a traditional RPG game and battle system, with what’s said to be another standout Square story, Chaos Rings has a lot of potential....

All good things… must come to an end. Such is the case with Michael Chabon’s role as the showrunner of Star Trek: Picard. But for a good reason! Following the first season of Star Trek: Picard, Chabon will transition out of the showrunner role on that show to showrun a different TV series for CBS Studios: an adaptation of his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, which will be on Showtime....

In response to a wave of criticism about the length of time needed to unlock heroic characters in Star Wars Battlefront 2, EA have reduced the in-game cost. The game isn’t fully released yet (that happens worldwide on 17 November), but early signs from the beta and ‘Play First’ periods made the unlocks look like a severely grueling process. Estimates from players with access to those earlier sessions put the unlocking of top tier characters like Darth Vader in the realm of 40+ hours....

At Gamescom, EA DICE revealed a roadmap for what the rest of 2019 has in store for Star Wars Battlefront 2, including new maps, new modes and a The Rise of Skywalker tie-in content update. In September, Star Wars Battlefront 2 will receive a new map, Felucia. As a large Capital Supremacy map, Felucia is split into different areas for each Command Post to create varying and exciting encounters within their own environmental theme....

Update 3: Eurogamer adds that players will be able to switch from first to third-person at will, meaning you’ll be able to enjoy a good view of you customised character (gear, weapons and abilities). Watch the Star Wars Battlefront trailer here. Update 2: Kotaku reports that free DLC will launch two weeks ahead of the December 18 opening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The new content will be titled Battle of Jakku....

Staraptor is a fierce Normal and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This raptor-esque bird is an offensive powerhouse, using its fast Speed and high Attack stat to mow down enemies. Combined with its ability Reckless, which increases the power of its strongest moves, Staraptor can become an offensive menace. However, Staraptor isn’t unstoppable. There are tons of Pokémon out there that can match Staraptor and its power. Here is our guide on Staraptor weaknesses and best counters in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet....

Eric Barone, the creator of Stardew Valley, revealed through Twitter today that he is currently working on a couple of new projects. He confirmed that one will take place in the world of Stardew Valley, while the other will simply tie-in to the game somehow. The news of these projects came through a response to a Twitter user’s query about new games taking place in the Stardew Valley universe. Barone says that one will definitely be within the same world players know and love, but it will not be a farming game....

Nintendo has finally revealed the new release date for the Minecraft Steve and Alex amiibo from the Super Smash Bros. series. The pair will now launch on Sept. 9. These two amiibo, which come from the second Fighters Pass DLC group of amiibo figures, were originally set to release in Spring 2022. But in February, along with the announcement of the Min Min amiibo release date, Nintendo had announced that the Steve and Alex amiibo figures would instead be delayed to later in 2022 due to logistics and production delay....