As time moves forward, server shutdowns, online services ending, and overall decommissioning of older games are going to happen. There areseveral games trapped on older hardware, which is why there has been a rallying cry for video game preservation in recent years. Many are quite upset that things they own digitally, such as video game DLC, no longer work under certain conditions either. Still, it’s no surprise that Ubisoft has announced several online services will be decommissioned beginning on July 08, 2025....

Apex LegendsSeason 14, Hunted, is off to a good start. While the map changes to King’s Canyon seem to be a tad bigger than the previous season’s Storm Point updates, the various adjustments to Legends and weapons make the game feel fresher than it has been for quite some time. Nerfs to the often-seen Valkyrie and C.A.R submachine gun have brought their power down to more acceptable levels, while buffs to bottom-tier elements like Mad Maggie and the EVA-8 Auto shotgun make them more viable picks....

Summary With hundreds of thousands of games to choose from,Itch.iois the one-stop shop for beautiful, terrifying, cozy, adventurous, mysterious, indie games of all kinds. Whether players yearn for a simpler time in one ofthe various farming simulatorsavailable or they’re looking for a spooky hack-n-slash for a dark and stormy night, Itch.io has what everyone wants —including lots ofSoulslikegames,where the gameplay is difficult (or frustrating, at times), skills-based, and hard to master, akin to its namesake, theDark Soulsseries....

Alongside the big name games and more widely publicized titles each month comes a veritable slew of smaller indie releases, each one varying wildly in quality and scope. Some are destined straight for the gaming scrap heap of history, whereas others are hidden gems or rough diamonds in the making. The team at Game Rant has purveyed all of November’s releases in order to share with all devoted readers a list of new indie games on Steam that are worth a look....

There arevery few franchises throughout historythat have gained as much recognition and commercial success asHarry Potter. That’s why back at the turn of the millennium when theHarry Potterfilms were entering pre-production so much speculation arose regarding who would play such a magical cast. However, thanks to thetechnological spells of today and deepfake videos, it is now possible to imagine what almost anyone would have looked like in any role from the past....

One of the funniest parts ofHigh on Lifemight just be its warp disc feature. As players progress further into the game, they are able to unlock a device that allows them to warp random scenarios onto a planet. These scenarios are pretty funny, and many of them feel ripped straight froman episode ofRick and Morty. However, the feature feels like it’s missing something. TheHigh on Lifewarp mechanic plays a role in one bounty before getting relegated to a little side activity that players can mess around with if they want....

Summary The Switch port ofHogwarts Legacywill receive a massive day-one patch that will be mandatory to download, Warner Bros. subsidiary Portkey Games has announced. Owners of Nintendo’s hybrid console will finallyget to playHogwarts Legacyon November 14. The hitHarry PotterRPG was originally treated to a staggered release, which started with its debut on PC and the current-generation consoles back in February.Hogwarts Legacythen made its way to the PS4and Xbox One three months later, and was originally planned to hit the Switch in late July before that version was pushed back by nearly four months....

Humble Choice Humble Choice is a gaming subscription service that grants access to the Humble Bundle collection, a monthly mix of 8 video games for you to own forever, and savings for their Humble Bundle store.Only $11.99 per month. Skip or cancel anytime. Humble Choiceseems to be going all-in on massive RPGs this month, and that is great news for fans of the genre. Players who want to adventure around the apocalypse can jump intoFallout 76, anyone that wants an in-depth fantasy RPG can takePathfinder: Wrath of the Righteousfor a spin, andThe Witcherfans can exploreThronebreaker: The Witcher Tales....

Summary Warning: The following contains spoilers for Season One of Kaiju No. 8, including Episode 12, “Kafka Hibino,” now streaming onCrunchyroll. The first season of the science fiction animeKaiju No. 8has officially ended with Episode 12, “Kafka Hibino,” airing June 30th, 2024. The series followed the adventures of an ordinary man, Kafka Hibino, who became something extraordinary when he gained the ability to transform into a powerful kaiju.Kaiju No. 8has finished its first season with an impressive rating of 8....

Nintendo first revealedKirby and the Forgotten Landlast year with an impressive trailer that has generated quite a bit of buzz from Nintendo fans who are excited to see Kirby finally get a full-fledged 3D adventure. With theKirby and the Forgotten Landrelease date just a couple of months away, Nintendo has been ramping up its marketing push for the game, releasing screenshots on social media highlighting its various features. Nintendo recently dropped a newKirby and the Forgotten Landgameplay trailer that revealed its March 25 release date as well as its co-op feature....

Summary AFortniteplayer constructed a fully functional Ferris wheel in the game’s recently added LEGO mode as part of a challenge. The creator shared a video of their impressive build online, where it was showered with praise by other players. Released earlier this month,Fortnite’s LEGO mode introduced a cooperative sandbox survival experience that differed from the title’s established Battle Royale offering. By providing near-limitless creative freedom using LEGO’s iconic block system,LEGO Fortnite has given players the ability to construct stunning structures that could also pass as official LEGO sets....

Putting a dark twist on a popular children’s story,Lies of Pbrings Pinocchio to lifein a completely different light. Players will be tasked with traversing the once prosperous Krat that is now overrun with corrupted puppets. Related:Lies of P: Meet the Major Characters Along their journey to uncover the mystery of the Puppet Frenzy and complete Pinocchio’s quest to become a real boy, players will encounter a number of collectibles that can be used for a variety of purposes....

Square Enix is set to have its own showcase at E3, andMarvel’s Avengershas been confirmed to be featured. While it is possible that content like theCosmic Cube Villain Sectorand the Wasteland Patrol mode will be shown off, what is confirmed for the event is the War for Wakanda expansion. With gamers last hearing about the DLC in March, this is Crystal Dynamics' chance to really dive into the content and possibly win back some lapsed fans....