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Just look at all the fun you’ll be having It’s been a long time coming, butBattlefield 4has finally returned to its historic low price of five dollars. Generally floating around $10 to $15 in occasional sales,Battlefield 4hasn’t been at this price point since Black Friday weekend back in 2014. On a side noteBattlefield: Hardlineis also $5 – but your call if that’s noteworthy or not. Today, Origin is running an almost month-long “Infinite Gaming” sale with big price cuts on top titles, includingStar Wars Battlefrontfor only $20 (the Ultimate Edition with the Season Pass is now $60 vs....

‘Nobody fucks with the vision’ Josef Fares, the writer and director behindA Way Out, has stated that the next title from developer Hazelight Studios will be published by EA. Speaking with Eurogamer and VentureBeat at Gameslab last week, Fares showcased his penchant for curse words and excitement for his projects while explaining that EA is now completely behind Fares’ ideas. After the success ofA Way Out, I guess anyone would give the man freedom to create....

Wait, Zelda’s on this list? Hey, listen, Nintendo of America has released a ranking of the Nintendo Switch’s most played games since the system launched back in March. The list is filled with a plethora of Nintendo’s first-party titles, but several indie titles and popular third-party games made the cut as well. The list was released via the “News” section on the Nintendo Switch. It contains 20 titles, with juggernautsThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildandSuper Mario Odysseytaking the top spots:...

Android-powered gaming device arrives in US next year When I think of ARCHOS, I recall their efforts to try and capture a slice of the portable MP3 market about ten years ago with a line of bulky, but well-designed players. They’ve been making Android tablets of late, and introduced theirGamePad handhelda few months ago. Now, ARCHOS has announced the availability of the device in Europe, where it retails for149.99€. A North American release is expected early next year....

From the season pass and free DLC Another day, another season pass. I suppose I should be used the inevitable announcement of these things, but I’m still not really sold on the idea of extra content being factored into the development process. At least forAssassin’s Creed: Origins, the season pass isn’t the only way you’ll get to experience more of theCreed. The free DLC actually sounds far more interesting, in my opinion....

Da huh? Banjo-KazooieSwitch Online? Believe it. One of the most iconic non-first-party games is coming to the service in January of 2022. The news was confirmedvia a tweet from the Japanese Nintendo account, which showcasedPaper Mario64 as the December release for the Switch Online Expansion Pack, followed by a low-key tweet forBanjo-Kazooiein January (and later, aNintendo of Americatweet). Does this mean we could getDiddy Kong Racingand other Rare classics? I hope so!...

Arkhaaaaaaaaw MAH GAWD! [Update:According to the rumor mill, Rocksteady won’t be involved in this one. According to my Twitter feed of random people saying random things, the less-spectacular Spark Unlimited may take the helm. Hmmmm.] Warner Bros. has confirmed a brand newBatman Arkhamgame in development, and said the followup to Rocksteady’scritically acclaimed seriesis due out this year! CFO John K. Martin revealed the project in an earnings call this week....

After the insane snafu withFallout 76’scollector’s editionnot having the correct bag, Bethesda was finally set to make everything right to its customers. To get a replacement bag, one just needed to head to the Bethesda support website and submit a ticket. In a few days, you’d be lugging around your power armor helmet with the correct material and everything would be hunky dory…or so we thought! In an unexpected move, users submitting tickets to Bethesda’s website were given access to the support system....

Volume pulled from sale due to ‘non-negotiable’ stance Bitmap Books, publisher of the fantastic “Visual Compendium” range, has regretfully canceled its long-delayed volumeSega Mega Drive: A Visual Compendium, following legal fallout from Sega itself. The new tome would have been the eighth release in thepopular Bitmap Books series, following on from editions on platforms such as the Atari 2600, Commodore 64, Commodore Amiga, NES, and SNES. The sleek, hefty books feature a plethora of visual material from each platform’s archives, ranging from sprites and stages to boxart and marketing materials....

Just get ’em all Back when we first reviewedCapcom Arcade Cabinetwe told you it would probably be best to just buy all the titles at once rather than dealing with the staggered releases of game packs. That time is now. You’ll get all 15 games plus two bonus titles, all coming from the mid-1980s. Both the PlayStation Store and XBLA have this pack available for $07-08-2025 MSP. Here’s what you’ll get for your money: Black Tiger; Avengers; 1943: The Battle of Midway; Ghosts n Goblins; Gun....

Kill your friends for fun and profit! Good news, everyone! A new patch has come out on PC forCounter-Strike: Global Offensiveadding a deathmatch mode as well as the usual weapon balances and bug fixes. Deathmatch will be available for matchmaking and offline play. Along with this new gameplay mode, a private beta has been launched for a Map Workshop. This will allow users to submit their custom maps for others to download and enjoy on Steam....

Ever since I first heard ofPatapon, I knew I had to try it. An infectious, cute, charming mash up of rhythm and strategy, flavored by a simplistic yet thoroughly eye catching artistic style sounded like all the makings of a portable delight. Now that I’ve had some time with this most unique little game, however, I find myself unable to decide whether to cuddle it or smash it against the wall....

InAvatar: Frontiers of Pandora, players have the opportunity to really feel like they are in theAvataruniverse and the world of Pandora. As part of the experience, it’s understandable to want to create your own Na’vi to explore Pandora with. But doesAvatar: Frontiers of Pandorahave character creation? I See You According to Ubisoft, yes, players will have a sort of character creation where players can customize their Na’vi character.In anofficial Ubisoft news postfeaturing details aboutAvatar: Frontiers of Pandora, players will have a handful of options to customize to create their own character....