Mythological aRPG Achilles: Legends Untold looks towards a November launch Based in Ancient Greek myth and starring one of its greatest heroes, action RPG Achilles: Legends Untold arrives this November. When the ancient gods were petty and cruel We first told you about Achilles: Legends Untold just a shot time ago, but Dark Point Games newest is back with a fresh look and word about … The post Mythological aRPG Achille…

Ghostwire: Tokyo and more coming to Amazon Prime Gaming in October 2023 Amazon has revealed its slate of free games for Prime Gaming subscribers in October, and it’s got a little ghostly action included. Ghouls and ghosts There are some nice little scares coming up in October for Prime Gaming subscribers, including Ghostwire: Tokyo. Pretty clearly the headlining title for the month, Ghostwire (via Epic) leads the … …

Hellboy Web of Wyrd updates launch, still landing next month One of the coolest looking games based on a comic maybe ever, Hellboy Web of Wyrd is landing a iittle bit later than expected. Big Red is back It’s been a while since we’ve seen Hellboy make his way into a video game in any form, and honestly the previous title… eh, it wasn’t all … The post Hellboy Web of Wyrd updates launch, still landing next …

Sega’s “Final Horizon Content Update” is here to close out DLC plan for Sonic Frontiers One of Sonic’s most unique adventures, Sonic Frontiers has just gotten its last content drop, bringing fans back to Ouranos. Last horizon Chaos Emeralds, guest stars, way-out levels, and lots of speed; this is Final Horizon. The downloadable content drop represents the final arrival for new content as goes Sega’s Sonic Frontiers, and includes a …

Toys R Us is set to launch a new series of “flagship” stores in the US After collapse and a series of somewhat false-starts, Toys R Us is coming back in a big way. The renaissance begins in 2024. Air, sea, and land When was the last time you were shopping at a Toys R Us store? And by that, we don’t mean a store inside of a Macy’s. As neat … The post Toys R Us is set to launch a new series of “flagship” stores in th…

Here’s your first look at “dark fantasy action-RPG” Phantom Blade: Executioners A follow-up to Phantom Blade Zero, S-GAME’s sword-swinging, side-scrolling Phantom Blade: Executioners is looking sharp. Don’t judge a book… So first of all, we were under the impression that Phantom Blade: Executioners was a side-scrolling action game. And while it kind of is that, it’s also got some role-playing elements mixed in for good meas…

New area, weapons, enemies and more arrive for indie FPS Hyperviolent Fulqrum Publishing and Terminist Arcade’s blood-soaked, retro shooter Hyperviolent just got a fresh dose of new content. Let’s get violent Looking like a psychotic fever dream is Hyperviolent, an FPS that’s out right now in Early Access from Fulqrum and developer Terminist Arcade. If you’ve been playing the title then we have some good news … Th…

Comic-strip lawman Dick Tracy returning with series from Mad Cave Studios Comics are about to get a little law and order, thanks to Mad Cave Studios’ brand new Dick Tracy ongoing series. Where’s our two-way wristwatch “Calling all DICK TRACY fans – with over 90 years of storytelling across various mediums, everyone has ‘their’ version of Chester Gould’s yellow-jacketed detective,” said Mad Cave Studios Senior Editor, …

AEW fans can get “Very Handsome, Very Evil” with new Fight Forever DLC The latest round of downloadable grapplers is now available for AEW Fight Forever, and it’s both handsome and, yes, evil. In the Hookhousen One of Hook’s first teaming in AEW was with a fan-favorite wrestler by the name of Danhousen. The pairing of the dangerous second-generation star with the face-painted curse machine was a hit … The post AEW …

The original Gothic returns, debuted on the Switch today A classic fantasy aRPG returns today for the Nintendo Switch, with the release of THQ Nordic’s Gothic Classic. Hack, Slash, role-play A classic PC aRPG indeed, Gothic first debuted on the PC way back in 2001, and brought plenty of swordplay and magic casting with it. It also spawned a few sequels, of which all … The post The original Gothic retu…

Eldritch retro-shooter Forgive Me Father out now on consoles One of our favorite retro-flavored FPS’ in recent years, Fulqrum Publishing and Byte Barrel Forgive Me Father is out on consoles. Lovecraft, but with a lotta guns Soon to get a sequel, the original Forgive Me Father is still a pretty great retro-FPS. The title has a definite 90s vibe to it, but also a … The post Eldritch retro-shooter Forgive Me…

Nintendo Download: The Real Kicker Formerly FIFA, EA’s new “FC” series serves up some soccer action on Switch this week. That’s plus Disgaea, RotT, and more. Licensing goes ‘poof’ Now, if you’re not looped in, you might be wondering what the heck happened to the FIFA name on EA’s yearly soccer title. We’re not all that “looped in” on it … The post Nintendo Download: The Real Kick…

Horror adventure Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness enters the big top next month Those looking to add more terror (and retro vibes) to their Halloween might want to have a look at Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness. A clown as the… hero? We’re not really sure if we’d call “Lazy Ollie” a hero, but the main character of Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness is definitely not the villain. … The post Horror adventure Vlad Circus: Des…

Take an almost 10 minute dig into the Hittite faction in the newest look at Total War: Pharaoh Total War is about to break out in ancient Egypt, and the Hittites will be right there in the midst of the battle for the throne. Hittem’ hard The latest game in the Total War franchise from Sega and developer Creative Assembly, Total War: Pharaoh envelopes players in what’s essentially an Egyptian civil war. One … The post Take an almost 10 min…

The creepy mistress of poisons, A.K.I. arrives in Street Fighter 6 today The newest DLC fighter for Capcom’s Street Fighter 6 is kind of a perfect one for the Halloween season. A.K.I. has arrived. She’s a lil’ off You’ve no doubt seen her in action in the teasers for this new round of DLC for Street Fighter 6, but yes A.K.I. is finally here. A part of … The post The creepy mistress of poisons, A.K.I. arrives in Stree…

Zombies returning to Call of Duty: Mobile in October’s Season 9 Home consoles and the PC won’t be the only place to blast the undead this fall, as Call of Duty: Mobile has its own rotters. (mobile) Braaaaiiiiiins It’s pretty plain that the biggest Call of Duty ‘zombies’ news this year is the mode’s debut in Modern Warfare. It’s set to make a splash, with Activision’s … The post Zombies returning to Call of D…

Experience Ubisoft’s vision of old Baghdad with Dark Horse’s The Art of Assassin’s Creed Mirage With the game arriving this fall, Dark Horse’s exploration of Assassin’s Creed Mirage is set to debut on shelves in 2024. Back to the start While it might not exactly be going back to the actual start of the franchise, Assassin’s Creed Mirage is bringing this now-iconic set of games back to its original themes … The post Experience Ubisoft’s vis…

Udon’s latest Street Fighter one-shot stars SF6’s Kimberly Martial arts meet graffiti, as Street Fighter 6’s new fighter Kimberly gets the full Udon treatment in her own one-shot comic. Metro City is exactly what it used to be The place is Metro City, as it’s seen in Street Fighter 6. The star? That’d be Kimberly, one of the newest world warriors to be … The post Udon’s latest Street Fighter one-shot st…

Take a first-look at Apple TV+’s haunting 4 part doc, The Enfield Poltergeist Things are getting spooky on Apple TV+ in October, with the arrival of a documentary title The Enfield Poltergeist. Things that go bump Landing on Apple TV+ just in time for Halloween is a look at a pretty famous real-world haunting, one that inspired one of the best-loved horror movies in recent years. The film … The post Take a first-look at A…

Toy Fair 23: DST planning a big showing with Lord of the Rings, AEW, House of the Dragon, Rebel Moon and more Loads of cool stuff is on tap, as Diamond Select previews what fans can expect from the big return to NY Toy Fair. All’s Fair It has been a while since we’ve seen a Toy Fair in NYC. Namely since Toy Fair 2020, when the show was more or less the final big event before … The post Toy Fair 23: DST planning a big showing with Lord of the Rings, AEW,…