Skip to main content

Latest by Gabe Gurwin

playstation 4 fortnite heroes fortnightps4

PlayStation 4 ‘Fortnite’ players will get four exclusive heroes

Anyone who purchases one of Fortnite's "Founder's Packs" on PlayStation 4 will receive four free hero cards.
Metroid: Samus Returns trailers

Explore and blast baddies on Nintendo 3DS in ‘Metroid: Samus Returns’

Metroid: Samus Returns is a remake of the Game Boy game Metroid II, and it's coming to 3DS this September.
Pokemon Sun Moon

‘Metroid Prime 4’ and a core Pokémon game are headed to Nintendo’s Switch

Metroid Prime 4 and a new core Pokémon game are on the way for Nintendo Switch. Both appear to be at least a year away.

Nintendo’s E3 2017 spotlight goes live at 12 p.m. ET, 9 a.m. PT — watch it here!

Nintendo is forgoing a traditional E3 press conference again this year, and will instead present a prerecorded Nintendo Direct video.
detroit become human connor trailer 0010

‘Detroit: Become Human’ pits androids against humans, their own kind

Detroit: Become Human looks like it will build on developer Quantic Dream's fantastic choice-based formula.

‘Uncharted: The Lost Legacy’ trailer shows off the game’s gorgeous setting

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is out this August, and the game's newest gameplay trailer shows off its Indian setting.

‘Knack 2’ is out this September at a reduced price — and it looks like a winner

Knack 2, the sequel to the PlayStation 4 launch game, will hit the console this September at a discounted price.
starlink battle for atlas announced starlinkannounced

Customize a toy ship and use it to explore the galaxy in ‘Starlink: Battle for Atlas’

Starlink: Battle for Atlas is a space exploration game featuring customization and real-life plastic ships.
mario rabbids announced mariorabbidsannounced

‘Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle’ is the weirdest game from Ubisoft in years

Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle is coming in August exclusively to the Nintendo Switch, and it looks surprisingly good.
'For Honor' review

Ubisoft’s E3 2017 press conference goes live at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT, watch it here

Here's how to watch Ubisoft's E3 2017 presentation. We expect to see the return of both Far Cry and Assassin's Creed.
Wolfenstein II

‘Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus’ gets an awesome collector’s edition

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is one of the best games we've seen at E3. Its collector's edition is just icing on the cake.
minecraft education 1 edition

‘Minecraft’ builds on new Bedrock Engine for stunning 4K graphics, cross-platform play

The Bedrock Engine, a unified platform for Minecraft, will enable cross-platform play on Xbox and Nintendo Switch.
state of decay 2

‘State of Decay 2’ brings 4K zombie slaying to Xbox One X in 2018

State of Decay 2 is out next year with 4K and HDR support on Xbox One X. It looks like a huge step up from the original game.
343 industries will not be releasing halo 6 information at e3

Join us for Microsoft’s E3 press conference, streamed live right here!

Join us right here for Microsoft's live E3 press conference. Expect to see the official unveiling of Project Scorpio and Sea of Thieves.
ea play e3 2017 roundup show

Catch up on EA’s E3 lineup with 8 exhilarating game trailers

Electronic Arts showed off a variety of games during its EA Play event this year, including two brand new games from acclaimed developers.

‘Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus’ listed on Amazon just before E3

A listing on Amazon Germany's website appears to have leaked the existence of Wolfenstein: The New Colossus.
roll 7 reveals laser league laserleague

‘OlliOlli’ creator’s next game is a sport more dangerous than skateboarding

Laser League is the next game from Roll7, the studio behind OlliOlli and OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood. It arrives in 2018.
Gears of War 4

The Coalition is letting you try ‘Gears of War 4’ for free right now

Gears of War 4 is currently available as a 10-hour free trial on Xbox One and Windows 10. All modes are included.
bubsy returns 207 bubsywoolies

Almost fur-gotten wisecracking lynx returns in ‘Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back’

Platforming lynx Bubsy has returned from the dead for Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back on PlayStation 4 and PC.
splinter cell free pc 2002

Ubisoft files trademark for ‘Splinter Cell’ just weeks before E3

Ubisoft has filed a new trademark for Splinter Cell just before it's scheduled to host an E3 press conference.
shenmue 3

‘Shenmue 3’ release date has been delayed until late 2018, director says

Shenmue III, the sequel to the cult-hit Japanese adventure game, has been delayed until late 2018. It was originally announced in 2015.

Konami could resurrect the Castlevania series for the Nintendo Switch

The Castlevania series could come to Nintendo Switch after being put on ice following the conclusion of Lords of Shadow.

Universal is going all out with its ‘Super Mario Land’ theme park

Universal Studios has given Nintendo fans a sneak preview of its upcoming Super Nintendo World theme park, opening in 2020.
fire emblem echoes shadows of valentia review 5

‘Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia’ review

‘Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia’ takes the series’ presentation to new heights, but its tactical-RPG gameplay can’t keep up.
splatoon 2 first impressions splatoon2 presentation2017 scrn05 bmp jpgcopy

The 'Splatoon 2' Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is wonderfully hideous

Nintendo will be releasing the special edition Splatoon 2 Switch Pro Controller in North America, and it's kind of hideous.
strange brigade announced strangebrigadeannounced

Rebellion scares up some pre-WWII monster hunting in 'Strange Brigade'

Strange Brigade is the next game from Sniper Elite creator Rebellion Developments. It will support four-player cooperative play.

Everything we know about 'Fire Emblem Warriors'

From the game's cast of characters to its surprisingly strategic combat, here is everything we know about Fire Emblem Warriors.
battleborn release date gamescom trailer 2015

MOBA-like shooter 'Battleborn' is now effectively free-to-play

MOBA-like shooter Battleborn is now effectively free-to-play through a new "free trial" program, which includes access to all maps and modes.
pokemon nintendo direct june 6 pokkenswitchlucario

Nintendo Direct event shows off ‘Pokkén Tournament DX’ for Switch

Nintendo unveiled Pokkén Tournament DX during a recent Nintendo Direct event. The game comes to Switch this September.
xbox fanfest project scorpio chip 2

Microsoft: VR should be wireless, Xbox VR won't be at E3

Microsoft will not be showing off any Xbox virtual reality devices at E3 this year, instead focusing on Project Scorpio.
PlayStation VR

The PlayStation VR headset passes 1 million mark in units sold

PlayStation VR has passed 1 million total units sold. The latest big release for the headset, Farpoint, took place in May.
destiny 2 first impressions reveal 787

Bungie completes updates of original ‘Destiny,’ shifts focus to sequel

The original Destiny has received its last content update after nearly three years in dedicated players' hands.
nintendo switch online features price release date image

Nintendo Switch Online: everything you need to know

Nintendo is currently prepping its first premium service for online gaming. Here's everything you need to know, including the pricing scheme.
nintendo switch save payment information dock

Nintendo delays its Switch online service, but gives us pricing and details

Nintendo has delayed the introduction of a paid online service until 2018. Luckily, the program won't cost players very much cash.