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The 16 Worst Fortnite Skins Of All Time
GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. What makes a bad Fortnite skin? There's no objective measure, certainly. After eight years and more than 2,000 skins, Fortnite's library of character skins has something for just about everybody.
How Bloodborne's Unappreciated Chalice Dungeons Paved The Way For Elden Ring
Bloodborne is celebrating its 10-year anniversary today, March 24, 2025. Below, we reexamine the divisive Chalice Dungeons, which have aged more gracefully in light of Elden Ring. Ten years after release, it's fair to say that Bloodborne is considered one of the greatest PlayStation games of all time. From its nightmarish late-gate dreamscapes to its haunting enemy design, every facet of its Lovecraftian world has been dissected and torn apart by thousands of fawning YouTube videos.
Modders Announce CS Legacy, A Standalone Counter-Strike 1.6 Remake
If you fondly remember the old days of Counter-Strike before newfangled inventions like the Source engine, we've got good news for you. The mod team behind CSPromod has announced CS: Legacy, a standalone remake of Counter-Strike 1.6 built entirely in Valve's Source SDK. As you can see from the above announcement trailer, the project features classic maps like de_nuke, all gussied up with 4K textures. It even has the static falling-over death animation that Counter-Strike 1.6 players remember well.
Fan Speculate Switch 2 Might Be Getting GameCube Controller Support After New Filing
Despite being more than 20 years old, the GameCube controller remains stubbornly popular with Nintendo fans, especially when it comes to certain games. A new FCC filing by Nintendo has some fans speculating that the Switch 2 might receive some kind of GameCube controller support, but it's unclear if the connection is valid or not. Over at Famiboards (via Nintendo Life), fans reacted to a FCC filing from Nintendo that tackled game controllers.
Fields Of Mistria 0.13.2 Patch Notes: New Furniture, Bug Fixes
Cozy farming sim Fields of Mistria received its v0.13.2 update today, March 13, and it delivers some small but significant changes to the game. This patch's biggest addition comes in the form of new items in the Lava Caves furniture set, which can be found in the Lava Caves biome, which was first introduced in the game's recent major update.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Soundtrack Revealed, Includes Mix Of New And Old
GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. We now have our first taste of what songs will be included on Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4. As with the previous remake Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2, it features a mix of some of the most notable songs from the two games featured on it, as well as some new additions.
Halo Infinite Brings Back Beloved Co-Op Mode
If you have pleasant memories of blasting the Covenant round after round with your buddies in Halo's Firefight, we've got good news for you. A recent update to Halo Infinite has introduced old-school Firefight back into the game, a mode that was first introduced in Halo 3: ODST. Titled "Firefight Classic," it's a round-based mode where you and three squadmates team up to take out endless waves of enemies.
Super Mario Bros. Scenes Now Available On Nintendo Alarmo
There's a hot new machine from Nintendo that everybody's talking about that just received a major update, and you know we don't mean the Switch 2. Yes, Nintendo's motion-activated alarm clock got a free update recently that adds scenes from the original NES Super Mario Bros. to the proceedings. According to the social media post announcing the move, you can receive these new scenes by connecting your Alarmo to the internet and linking it to your Nintendo Account.
2025 BAFTA Games Awards Nominees Revealed
GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. March is here, which means the British Academy of Film and Television Arts--better known as BAFTA--has announced the nominees for its 2024 Games Awards. Senua's Saga: Hellblade II leads the pack with 11 nominations, with Astro Bot and indie thriller Still Wakes the deep coming up in second with eight and Thank Goodness You're Here grabbing the third spot with seven.
Metro Developer Explains Confusing Studio Schism Ahead Of Franchise's 15th Anniversary
GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. 4A Games and 4A Games Ukraine might sound like part of the same organization, but as the Metro developer recently clarified, that's not actually the case anymore.
Nintendo Will Delist A Switch Online Game For The First Time, But Only In One Region Original
Nintendo Switch Online subscribers have enjoyed re-released games for a variety of retro consoles for years now, but it seems that the titles on the service are not necessarily permanent. That's because Nintendo has announced that it will remove the Super Famicom sports game Super Formation Soccer on March 28, better known as Super Soccer in the US. However, this removal only applies to Switch Online in Japan.
You'll Spend Much More--Or Less--On This Game Depending On The Weather
A Good Snowman is Hard to Build is a delightful Sokoban-like puzzle game that challenges you to build a snowman in increasingly complex environments. Originally released in 2015, for the game's 10th anniversary, developer Draknek & Friends decided to implement a unique weather-based pricing system in lieu of its normal price of $15.
EA "Won't Rule Out" Returning To College Basketball After Success Of College Football
EA Sports College Football 25 was the biggest sports game ever in the US according to Circana, and it seems that the publisher is considering bringing back its take on college basketball, which has been dormant for more than a decade. In a recent report from The Athletic, EA Sports senior vice president Daryl Holt said that college basketball (and other sports) remain a possibility, but reiterated that American football is still the publisher's main priority.
10 Live-Service Games Made Up More Than 40% Of Last Month's US Playtime On PlayStation And Xbox
Live-service games are a large and durable part of the gaming ecosystem, and new data from last month demonstrates just how dominant the biggest games have become. A new report from Circana stated that more than 40% of all playing time spent on a PS5 or Xbox Series X went to the top 10 live-service games in the month of January in the US.
Bungie Lawsuit Had To Cite Destiny 2 Fan Videos Because In-Game Content No Longer Exists Original
Bungie hasn't been shy about deleting older content from Destiny 2 (a process it calls "vaulting") in order to make room for new stuff, but it appears this controversial practice had some unintended consequences. As part of a lawsuit filed against them, Bungie had to cite fan videos from YouTube, because the content in question is no longer part of the game.
Retro Publisher Admits SNES And Genesis Re-Releases Contain "Uncredited" Fan Translations
Retro-Bit Publishing, a company that specializes in re-releasing mostly Japan-exclusive 8- and 16-bit games on modern consoles, was recently accused of using existing fan translations in their ports without credit. The company confirmed that the charges are indeed true, and that it plans to "offer a means of resolution" to the translators whose work went uncredited. The four games in question are Shockman Zero, Assault Suits Valken, Gley Lancer, and Majyuo: King of Demons.
Watch Out: Assassin's Creed Shadows Is Out In The Wild, Spoilers Abound
Assassin's Creed Shadows' release date is March 20, but it seems that some players have managed to obtain copies almost a month before release. Players are streaming and posting photos of the game's content without any restrictions, so you should be cognizant of that if you're trying to avoid spoilers.
Japan Studio Closed Because The "Double-A" Market Has Disappeared, Ex-Playstation Boss Says
Former Sony Interactive Entertainment president Shuhei Yoshida has been speaking out about his time at PlayStation on podcasts, and he recently commented about the closure of PlayStation's Japan Studio. Specifically, he said that the disappearance of the "double-A" game market was a major reason for the downfall of the studio.
Limited Run Blames Supplier For NES Carts That Damaged Consoles
Retro games publisher Limited Run Games has responded to a report that claimed it sold NES game cartridges that could damage consoles. The company said that the report was accurate, blamed the problem on a change in supplier, and apologized for the issue.
Phil Spencer Gives Update On Missing-In-Action Rare Game Everwild
GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. It's been over 5 years since Rare's in-development project Everwild was announced by Xbox, and details have been thin on the ground ever since. In a recent interview, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer said that Everwild is proceeding well.
Why Ristar Should've Been The Genesis's Mascot, Not Sonic Original
Ristar is celebrating its 30-year anniversary today, February 16, 2025. Below, we make the case that despite Sonic's breakout celebrity, Ristar really deserved to be the face of Sega. It's fair to say that Mario will likely always sit on the throne as the most iconic video game mascot of all time, but Sonic the Hedgehog certainly gave him a run for his money back in the '90s.
Almost Half Of Steam Users Still Use Windows 10, Despite Impending End Of Life
Windows 11 has been here for a while, but that doesn't mean that Windows 10 users are willing to go gentle into that good night, despite its impending "end-of-life" date of October 14, 2025. As spotted by PC Guide, according to Steam's January 2025 Hardware & Software Survey, more than 44% of the storefront's users are still on Windows 10, with more than 55% opting for Windows 11. Windows 11 has been out for four years now, but there are a few obvious reasons for its lack of market penetration.
Take-Two Boss Suggests That Current GTA Online Could Continue After GTA 6 Releases Original
GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Everyone in the gaming world is waiting for GTA 6 with bated breath, and there's one question that many are wondering about: Just what exactly is going to happen to the game we currently know as GTA Online when GTA 6 releases?
Massive Stalker 2 Patch Has Over 1,700 Changes, Including Big Bug Fixes
Stalker 2's much-anticipated 1.2 patch is here, and it continues where the last few 1.1 updates left off--and then some. According to its announcement on Steam, Stalker's 1.2 patch has more than 1,700 individual fixes and improvements, including a large number of bug fixes, NPC behavioral changes, revamped visuals, and more.
Next-Gen Xbox Reaches Critical Internal Milestone, Report Suggests
The CEO of gaming PC maker Corsair claims to know when GTA 6 will be released on PC and it’s a lot sooner than many had dared hope. It may seem …
Next-Gen Xbox Reaches Critical Internal Milestone, Report Suggests
It seems like the PS5 and Xbox Series X came out just yesterday, but it appears that Xbox is already looking ahead to the next generation of hardware. A new report from Windows Central's Jez Corden says that "Xbox's next-gen console hardware" has moved past early pitch stages, meaning that it's been approved by management for the next stage of development.
Madden Isn't The Only Football Game You Can Play To Get Hyped For The Super Bowl
The big game is almost here, and for most of us, that means disappointment, as your team probably didn't make the cut. (Unless you're a dirty Chiefs bandwagoner). Fortunately for those of us who aren't interested in playing yet another season of Madden NFL 25 to celebrate, there are other football games on the market that'll scratch that itch. And of them, Mutant Football League 2 is certainly the bloodiest, and it's coming to Xbox Series X|S's Xbox Game Preview program on February 6.
Wicked's Emotional Finale Features A Hidden Fortnite Sound Effect
Fans of Wicked certainly felt a stirring when the film finally got to the musical's best-known song, Defying Gravity, but they probably didn't notice the subtle Fortnite sound effect during its final sequence. That's right: Some of the sounds of Elphaba flying in the final sequence are straight from your nephew's favorite battle royale game.
Fallout: New Vegas Writer Is Back At Obsidian, But Don't Get Your Hopes Up
The lead writer of the beloved RPG Fallout: New Vegas has returned to Obsidian, but those who are hoping to see a hypothetical New Vegas 2 are going to be disappointed. On his LinkedIn profile, John Gonzalez posted that he's returned to Obsidian Entertainment in a new role as creative director.
Demon's Souls Is More Than Dark Souls' Weird Brother
Demon's Souls celebrated its 15-year anniversary on October 6, 2024. Below, we examine how the progenitor of the Soulslike genre forged an uncompromising path for others to follow. Die-hard From Software fans who've dodge-rolled their way through the fiery crucibles of Elden Ring and the Dark Souls series certainly know a thing or two about the origins of the so-called souls-like genre.
Meet The Halo Fan Who Built A Life-Size Warthog In His Garage Original
Peter Walczak didn't identify as a "car guy," which makes his hobbyist superproject of choice all the more surprising: building a functional life-size version of the iconic Warthog jeep from the Halo games. By his own admission, the retired Navy test pilot has poured untold hours and thousands of dollars into this amazing prop, which he hopes to feature in Halo fan films someday in the future. Walczak grew up playing video games, but his interest in the hobby waned as he got older.
Games Like Diablo To Loot Your Way Through In 2024
GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. There is no shortage of Diablo-like video games to play in 2024. The dungeon-crawling RPG series has been an iconic part of gaming as a pioneer in western RPGs, setting a foundation for others to follow and build upon.
Ubisoft Shareholder Urges Company To Make Drastic Change Amid Sinking Stock
Ubisoft's ongoing stock woes continued this week as a minority investor called for the company to go private and change its overall strategy, triggering yet another slide in the company's price. In a public letter to management, the Slovakia-based hedge fund AJ Investments expressed "deep dissatisfaction" with Ubisoft's performance and strategic direction.
Alan Wake Update Will Remove A Classic Bowie Song, But There's A Catch
Remedy recently announced that a coming update for Alan Wake will remove the classic David Bowie song Space Oddity from the game, replacing it with the original song Strange Moons, penned by Remedy composer Petri Alanko. However, it seems that this update will not affect Alan Wake Remastered, which came out in 2021. Arguably one of Bowie's best-known songs, the galactic rock song that features the iconic line "ground control to Major Tom" originally played over Alan Wake's closing credits.
Concord To Remain A Part Of Amazon's New Video Game TV Show Despite Shutdown
It's fair to say that Concord is one of the biggest flops in recent gaming history, with the hero shooter shutting down after just two weeks of existence. However, despite that, it seems that the game will live on through a side story in Prime Video's video-game-themed TV show Secret Level, which releases on December 10.
Concord To Remain A Part Of Amazon's New Video Game TV Show Despite Shutdown
They Say Americans Don't Know Jack About Europe, So Prove Them Wrong By Acing This European Geography Quiz I'll take "European Geography" for $200, please. This quiz contains real questions from past Jeopardy! episodes. Here's the trick: They're ALL about European geography. Most Americans probably couldn't even get more than half of these correct...can you?
Silent Hill 2 Remake Will Let You Turn Off UI, Apply Old-School '90s Filter
Bloober Team's Silent Hill 2 remake comes out in October, and the developer has shown off some interesting extras on social media. A recent post revealed an optional no-UI mode, as well as a so-called "'90s filter" that adds large amounts of film grain, color correction, and other on-screen elements. Looking for the most immersive way to play SILENT HILL 2?
Ubisoft Stock Sinks To 10-Year Low As Star Wars Outlaws Underperforms
GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Star Wars Outlaws is the first open-world Star Wars game ever, but it seems that this galactic low-life adventure isn't quite living up to sales expectations. Ubisoft's share price has fallen 12.6% since Outlaws released on August 27, and it now sits at the lowest level since 2015.
Nvidia Is Making It Easier To Use Game Pass On GeForce Now
Nvidia's GeForce Now service has allowed access to PC Game Pass and other Microsoft games for a while now, but it's about to become even more convenient for subscribers to use the two services together. Nvidia recently said that GeForce Now will soon allow you to directly link an Xbox account to enable automated sign-in for certain games.
Black Myth: Wukong Has "Occasional Serious Issues" On PC, Dev Says
Black Myth: Wukong has already delivered one of the biggest launches in Steam history, making it one of the most successful games of 2024 just a day after release.
H2M Creator Says CoD: MW2 Mod Was Shut Down Over Black Ops 6 Sales Fears
GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Earlier this month, Activision put the kibosh on an ambitious mod known as H2M: a fan-created attempt to bring classic Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer to Modern Warfare Remastered.
Rockstar Classic Bully Launches On New Platforms Via GTA+ This Week
Rockstar Games' new GTA+ subscription service offers a rotating library of games by the Grand Theft Auto developer, and Bully is next on tap. Rockstar announced back in April that Bully and LA Noire would be coming to GTA+ "later this year." A recent post on the developer's site announced that Bully will be available through GTA+ starting on August 20.
Sony Plans To "Optimize Overall Studio Structure" At Bungie Following Destiny Layoffs
GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Destiny 2 fans are still reeling from the news that developer Bungie laid off around 220 people in July, or roughly 17% of its workforce.
The First Berserker: Khazan Is A Hack-And-Slash Revival That Pulls No Punches
GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. The First Berserker: Khazan's first gameplay footage is here, and it's looking quite promising. Boasting a cel-shaded anime artstyle and a frosty aesthetic, Khazan looks straight out of the pages of a combat-filled manga like Berserk. How fitting.
Fallout London Crashing Hotfix On The Way, With Big Update To Follow
There hasn't been an official new Fallout game for years now, but the fan-made Fallout 4 mod Fallout London is the closest thing we're going to get for a while. Team FOLON, the developer of the mod, says that a hotfix is coming soon to fix crashing issues that many players have reported, and that a large update will come soon after. Team FOLON announced the move on its Discord (via Eurogamer). "We have some big plans for the future, starting with a hotfix.
Phantom Blade Zero Dev Compares The Action-RPG's Level Design to Dark Souls
Phantom Blade Zero is an upcoming PS5 and PC action-RPG that made waves at a 2023 PlayStation Showcase thanks to its impressive combat and striking dark fantasy aesthetic.
Modder Gets Sega Dreamcast VMU To Play Genesis Games
The Sega Dreamcast's VMU was a technological marvel in its day: a memory card with its own screen and control setup that hosted its own basic minigames. Well, one modder decided to take its capabilities a little further by creating a VMU that can play Sega Genesis games. X/Twitter user @GGEAR_TARO posted multiple clips of the modded VMU in action, including the iconic intro of the original Streets of Rage and gameplay of Space Harrier 2.
CoD's New WWE Finishers Have A Small Touch Wrestling Fans Will Appreciate
Call of Duty is bringing WWE content under its tent in a big way in Season 5, with a crossover event running during and after the company's SummerSlam event. It seems that COD's WWE bundles will even feature voice acting from WWE announcers like Michael Cole.
Activision Reportedly Sold Call of Duty DLC Made In Part With AI
GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. The use of AI in video game development has become a hot-button issue in recent months, especially at the very top of the industry. Now, a wide-ranging report claims that Call of Duty publisher Activision sold cosmetics that were partially made with AI.
Madden 25 Gameplay Deep Dive Shows Off New Physics, And Here Comes The Boom
GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Madden NFL 25 will release in August, and EA has published a new video and blog post showing off some of its key improvements.
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