[ad_1] The success of New Horizons helped paper over an otherwise dry release schedule. Beyond Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition and some Pokémon Sword and Shield DLC, there was little first-party content for Switch owners to pick up. Thank goodness there was a wealth of third-party releases to plug the gap, such as Trials of Mana, […]
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The nostalgic Intellivision Amico console is delayed until 2021
[ad_1] The Intellivision Amico will miss its October 2020 release window (via Polygon). Intellivision CEO Tommy Tallarico announced the delay during a livestream the company hosted on Wednesday to show off gameplay footage of games coming to the console. As you might have guessed, the delay is due to various challenges caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. […]
‘Pikmin 3 Deluxe’ brings a beloved Wii U gem to Switch on October 30th
[ad_1] Another Wii U classic is making its way to the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo will release an expanded version of Pikmin 3 called Pikmin 3 Deluxe on October 30th. The most notable feature the company is adding for the $60 rerelease is co-operative play. You and a friend will be able to play through Pikmin 3‘s story together. Nintendo has […]
Cars are coming to ‘Fortnite’
[ad_1] At long last, Epic Games is adding regular old cars to Fortnite. The aptly-named Joy Ride Update will introduce four vehicles — the Islander Prevalent sedan, Victory Motors Whiplash sports car, OG Bear pickup truck and Titano Mudflap six-wheeler — for you to cruise around the map with friends.” As long as the car […]
Riot Games gives its employees a week off to recharge
[ad_1] “As game developers, we’re all hyper aware of the effects of crunch and project-based deadlines. We owe it to ourselves and to you to prioritize our health as a team (well, many teams) so we can bring you new experiences long into the future.” The company says it’s shifting some patch and release timelines, […]
Logitech’s G923 racing wheel makes you feel every curve of the road
[ad_1] The entire experience, which is powered by Logitech’s TRUEFORCE force feedback, felt more like playing a racing game in a custom arcade cabinet where everything is finely tuned to recreate the sensation of high-speed driving. I’ll admit, I was sweating after a few races, as if I was actually behind the wheel of an […]
Activision Blizzard reports a record quarter amid growing wage dispute
[ad_1] Activision Blizzard is facing growing pressure from employees and stockholders to address wage disparities at the company. CEO Bobby Kotick pulled in $40 million in compensation last year, while Blizzard employees such as testers and customer service representatives report struggling to meet basic needs, according to Bloomberg. In the company’s Q2 2020 financial report, […]
‘CoD: Warzone’ season five brings big map changes and a mini royale mode
[ad_1] Also new are Exterior Ascenders attached to the facades of some tall buildings. You might have encountered vertical ziplines in some structures’ elevator shafts, and these are similar except they’re on the exterior. They should get you to rooftops faster. Activision Blizzard/Infinity Ward No prizes for guessing what the Mini Royale mode is all […]
‘The Alto Collection’ bundles two mobile classics for PC and console
[ad_1] If you read Engadget often, you’ll know that we’re big fans of Alto’s Adventure and Alto’s Odyssey. The relaxing games — which are predominantly about snowboarding, though the second title features sandboarding too — were instant hits on mobile thanks to their beautiful art style and simple one-touch control scheme. Now, Team Alto is […]
PS4 game sales almost doubled during the pandemic
[ad_1] Unsurprisingly, people have spent a lot of money on video games during the coronavirus pandemic. In its latest financial earnings, Sony reported that 91 million PS4 games were sold during the three-month period leading up to June 30th, 2020. That’s an 83 percent increase on the 49.8 million sales it reported for the same […]