We’re currently experiencing the death of genre in video games. It’s great for developers, who are constantly innovating and finding new ways to stretch the boundaries of game design without being beholden to genre conventions. It’s great for players too, who get to enjoy experiences built out of the best parts of every kind of game. The only person it sucks for is games writers like me, because it’s getting harder and harder to describe anything....

Summary TheNintendo Switch 2has mostly been celebrated so far. That’s to be expected, less than 48 hours into its run. However, some are already worried about potential problems with the console’s future. Just hours after receiving their shiny new Switch 2, at least one person dismantled their Joy-Con to assess the controller for how likely it will be to drift. Despite selling more than 150 million consoles over eight years, the word drift has plagued theNintendo Switch....

Over the years, we have come to viewNintendoas a company that takes risks. It isn’t afraid of pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation with each new console generation in both hardware and software. In a video game landscape constantly obsessed with made-up wars where fans stubbornly take sides, Nintendo would rather do its own thing. Whether it ends up ruling the roost or quietly toiling away has never really mattered....

Donkey Kong Bananzais a delight. Partially because it dares to subvert our expectations to provide aNintendoplatformer thatis nothing like the Super Mario Odyssey successor many were expecting. At every turn it’s filled with gorgeous visuals, fun new mechanics, and lovely character moments that made me fall more in love with faces that’ve been around for years. At the heart of this adventure is a teenage Pauline, who — instead of governing New Donk City with an angelic voice — is a spunky young adult trying to find her place in the world....

Quick Links It’s a new day and that means a new puzzle wall to solve in the New York Times’sConnectionsgame. If you’re looking to save your streak and only want to nail down that last pesky category, don’t worry - we have all the hints you could need. You’ll find everything you need below, from vague hints as to what you should be looking for to the outright answers. Whether you’re looking for a nudge in the right direction or a sneaky way to preserve your blemish-free record, you’ve come to the right place....

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredwas successful for a couple of reasons. Firstly, it gave fans of the series something to enjoy during the long wait for The Elder Scrolls 6. It also gave fans of the original a new and enhanced way to experience the original. Lastly, because so many of its mechanics are deeper than those ofSkyrim, it also brought in a number of new fans. Comparing the enhanced visuals of the remaster to iconic locations and characters from the original has brought a lot of joy to Elder Scrolls fans....

Everyone needs to start somewhere. After playing a few games ofDungeons & Dragons,one might wonder how things work on the other side of the DM screen and take a shot at being a Dungeon Master rather than a player. Being the DM is one of the coolest aspects of TTRPGs, but it’s also a daunting task. With that in mind, if you’re aware that your DM is still learning the ropes of leading a campaign, you can help them as a player, even if DMing isn’t your job....

Microsofthas begun carrying out yet another round of mass layoffs, as if the multiple rounds over the last few years hadn’t been enough. This latest round of firings will targetas much as 4 percent of the company’s total staff, and has impacted its gaming division. Microsoft previously laid off more than 6,000 employees in May and June of this year, 1,900Activision BlizzardandXboxemployees in January 2024, and more a few months later, leading to the closures ofArkane Austinand Tango Gameworks....

Quick Links Check out thePush A Rock codeslisted below to claim free in-game rewards and boosts; they will give you a helpful start as you jump into the game. Just remember, these Roblox codes expire quickly, so be sure to redeem them as soon as you can. Keep in mind that we’re always on the lookout for new codes and regularly update this list, especially after game updates, so you don’t miss out on the latest rewards....

Just one day after the team behindRematchacknowledgedthe presence of in-game exploits, including players abusing the ability to “Dolphin Dive” as a means of gaining faster momentum over running,Sloclap has released a hotfix patchthat deals with that andother annoying behaviors. Officially titled Patch Hotfixes #9 - 1.20.009, the fix, which was released four hours ago from the time of this writing, tweaks the values of character speed to make players slower during the recovery period of a “Dolphin Dive....

Rematchhas left advanced access and is now available to all players. Sloclap will be gladdened to see that a large proportion of the beta player base, at least on Steam, has decided to purchase the game. The beta peaked at 160,000 concurrent players on Steam, while Rematch currently sitsat almost 93,000. However, Rematch still has its issues. There are still complaints of network and latency issues, though the network stability is better than during Rematch’s final beta....

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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azumais not a bad game.I scored it 2.5/5, which in my eyes is a passing grade. There are interesting ideas put to work and places where it excels, but there are also some significant drawbacks that don’t give the positives enough breathing room. I’ve put dozens of hours into it at this point, and these conflicted feelings are primarily down to the massive departures taken in the name of spinning off a beloved series....