30-year Tekken veteran explains why your favorite games all have microtransactions now: "If we do nothing, the game will simply stop running in a few months"

30-year Tekken veteran explains why your favorite games all have microtransactions now: “If we do nothing, the game will simply stop running in a few months” Tekken 8’s player base was sour on the announcement of post-launch microtransactions for the fighting game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After Tekken 8 players criticized the game’s post-launch microtransaction plans, the series' creative director has explained why modern games are in dire need of new funds if they’re to be supported after launch....

February 28, 2024 · 4 min · 760 words · Angela Ferrell

As Helldivers 2 draws Metal Gear Solid 5 comparisons, Obsidian RPG master Josh Sawyer says "more games should just directly copy stuff that feels good"

As Helldivers 2 draws Metal Gear Solid 5 comparisons, Obsidian RPG master Josh Sawyer says “more games should just directly copy stuff that feels good” And he’s right When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In amongst the expected Star Troopers chatter, a less obvious comparison for Helldivers 2 has quietly been making the rounds: 2015’s Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain....

February 28, 2024 · 5 min · 964 words · Alexander Armstrong

New Pokemon TCG Pocket game feels like Nintendo's version of Marvel Snap

New Pokemon TCG Pocket game feels like Nintendo’s version of Marvel Snap Gotta collect ‘em all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, a new app for the TCG, has been slated for launch later this year. Revealed as part ofPokemon Presents– alongside the newPokemon Legends: Z-Afor Nintendo Switch – the app will offer “streamlined rules” for a quicker, more bite-sized spin on one of thebest card games....

February 28, 2024 · 3 min · 589 words · Vickie Wolfe

Shogun release schedule: when is episode 3 out on Disney Plus and Hulu?

Shogun release schedule: when is episode 3 out on Disney Plus and Hulu? Here’s when the next episode of the critically acclaimed FX drama is dropping on Disney Plus and Hulu When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When is Shogun episode 3 releasing onDisneyPlus and Hulu? The historical epic, which is also airing in the US on the FX network, is the talk of the town at the moment,premiering with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes scoreand rave reviews....

February 28, 2024 · 3 min · 494 words · Matthew Pope

Fans are going nuts over Redwall-style MTG set, Bloomburrow

Fans are going nuts over Redwall-style MTG set, Bloomburrow Bloomburrow is my favorite MTG set in years, no question When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Judging by social media, the new MTG Bloomburrow set (which is basically Redwall meets Magic: The Gathering) is going downverywell. After being given the spotlight at MagicCon, this new world starring anthropomorphic animals showed off Commander decks, unique features, and a rendition of what some Planeswalkers would look like in animal form....

February 28, 2024 · 3 min · 587 words · Thomas Mitchell
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