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Declaring war on your data cap [Update:Activision published anew articletoday with some additional specs, although it seems like the primary purpose was to address the 175GB hullabaloo. Activision walked back the 175GB requirement by saying that’s “the storage space we recommend players keep available in order to download the post-launch content we’ll be bringing toModern Warfare. At launch, the initial download will be smaller.”] Call of Duty: Modern Warfareis the biggest game of the year....

GIVE THIS KITTY A HOME YOU MONSTERS I’ve been reporting on thepublic nuisancethat iscatsfor quite some time now, so it should come as no surprise that I’m back to alert the world to another cat-astrophic video game. This time, however, things take a slightly sadder turn as we’re dealing with homeless kitties. They don’t have homes! How could that not make you sad? A Street Cat’s Taleis set to hit Switch this March, and hopefully redeem the sullied name that house cats have given the species....

Get ready to be really excitedDay of the Tentaclefans. Take a close look at theSecret of Monkey Island: Special Editionsnapshot in the header image. The Tentacle idol featured in the center shouldn’t exist. It wasn’t included in the original PC release of the title (something anyone can easily check by fiddling with the visual toggle). Interestingly, the Tentacle idol — which we can only assume is the dreaded Purple Tentacle — is replacing two other LucasArts characters: Sam and Max....

Seventh director is also confirmed Against the odds, Sony continues to make positive strides toward the production of itsUnchartedmovie, a cinematic adaptation of the Naughty Dog adventure series. The latest news (broken by Variety) is the casting of legendary actor Antonio Banderas, along with confirmation of the movie’s director, the seventh person to pick up the mantle to date. Banderas, star of such movies asDesperado,Evita,Philadelphia, andThe 13th Warrior, joins a cast which includes Tom Holland as a young Nathan Drake and Mark Wahlberg as his mentor Victor “Sully” Sullivan....

Ready or Not1.0brings some sweeping balance changes to the weapons in the tactical FPS. Whether you’re brand new to the SWAT simulator, or returning after some time, you want to have a solid loadout. After playing through most of the missions, this is without a doubt the best weapon loadout for beginners inReady or Not. What is the best loadout inReady or Not? First off, some missions will be easier with a certain loadout....

War isn’t black and white The developers behind theCall of Dutyfranchise are restless. Yes, the series is the current king of games, routinely topping the end-of-the-year sales charts with only occasional disruptions from Rockstar. It doesn’t need to change. It could continue coasting on its success knowing it has an army of fans to gobble up every entry. But like I said, the developers are restless. The world is changing and games are changing right along with them....

The Spice of Life Indie outfit Visai Gameshas announcedthat it has delayed the launch of its charming-looking cooking titleVenbafrom spring 2023 to summer 2023 — In happier news, the studio also revealed PS5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox One ports that will launch alongside the previously announced PC and Nintendo Switch editions. Set against the backdrop of the 1980s,Venbawill tell the tale of an Indian mother and her family, who have recently emigrated to Canada....

It’s cute, but only on the outside In today’s contest you may win a Steam copy of turn-based strategy gamePlebby Quest: The Crusades. If you saw our Gamescom coverage today, you might have caught a glimpse of this deceptive little strategy title,Plebby Quest: The Crusades. I don’t think I’ve ever seen turn-based diplomacy set during the Crusades in such a cutesy visual style, but there’s a first time for everything....

Twice the amount of jerks Dandy Dungeon: The Legend of Brave Yamadais a delightful formerly free-to-play mobile game that’s found new life on Switch and Steam. It’s cute, it’s funny, it’s a little bit creepy, but ultimately it’s loaded with heart. The puzzle dungeon crawler from Onion Games removed the microtransactions for its console and PC debut but launched without one of the most significant portions of the mobile original. For those who flocked to the game when it was only available on smartphones, they were rewarded with a free complete sequel titledDandy Dungeon II: The Phantom Bride....

Try it out! I believe that Harmonix’sDisney Fantasia Music Evolvedis one of those games you’ll have to experience for yourself to really get. You can readour previewsand get some idea of how it made us feel, but I really think that the only way to truly get it is to be moving around in front of it for yourself. There’s nothing else like it. I encourage anyone that is open to trying something interesting and new to check out the newly released Xbox 360 and Xbox One demos ofFantasia, just ahead of the late October release date....

Beep boop Bastion, the character that can beeasily counteredand has always been a mid-tier winrate hero at best at all levels of play, has been a sore spot since his debut. Many players who don’t go out of their comfort zone to try new counters think he’s overtuned, but Blizzard actually thinks he needs a little more help. Speaking on the forums, designer Geoff Goodman noted that he was looking into changing the hero, as a direct response to a thread that noted that Bastion was in a “bad spot....

With great power comes great choreography Since its debut in 1984,Dragon Ballhas slowly percolated throughout cultures around the world. From martial artists likeJackie ChanandRonda RouseytoX-Factor finalistsandfootball players, fans of the series are everywhere. EvenDragon Ball’s creator Akira Toriyamadoesn’t quite understandits popularity. But for all the distance the franchise covered — manga, televised animation, films, merchandise (and more) — it wasn’t until this year that fans got a video game that genuinely captured the series’ attitude and frantic aesthetic....

[UPDATE 2] We earned over $2,000! Thank you so much to everyone who donated. Also, there’s now more fan art in the gallery (guest starring Dick Vanquish). [UPDATE] As requested by someone who donated, fan art of Holmes and Sonic making whoopie, plus all the fan art from the stream so far. We’re playingwater-themed videogames, giving away prizes, and publicly degrading ourselves charity again! This time, the cause ifCharity Water....