Palworldreleased update 0.1.1.3 for Xbox and Game Pass for PC on the evening of February 1. Even though the Steam version is still slightly ahead and on version 0.1.4.0, this update is a pretty big one for Xbox and Game Pass for PC. Primarily this update targets some major bug fixes including crashes, the ability to steal other players’ Pals, and corrupted save data caused by capturing too many Pals. Here are the fullPalworldupdate 0....

ThePlayStation Move bundlewith a PS Eye, motion controller,Sports Champions, andMedieval Moves: Deadmund’s Questnormally goes for $99, but it’s been temporarilyreduced to $79. I never did get around to trying out the latter game, butSports Championsserves as decent introductory software to the Move and it makes sense that it would be included in a bundle like this. One of the simplest pleasures in life comes from going over to a friend’s home, finding their PlayStation Move controller, and squeezing the device’s white ball while they aren’t looking....

It’s hard to find a more anticipated title than an upcoming mainlinePokémongame, and with the release ofScarlet and Violetin November, you could say fans are getting geared up for their next adventure. One thing fans weren’t ready for, however, were the preorder bonuses that would be offered along with the game — particularly for those who purchased their copy through Amazon. Those of us who do like to get our games ahead of time are used to bonuses like a cool poster, or maybe a t-shirt, or most commonly some cool, unique in-game items that you’re able to flaunt in front of your non-preordering friends....

Call of Duty remains the key factor in deal completion According toglobal news conglomerate Reuters, the European Commission is considered likely to approve the acquisition of publisher Activision Blizzard by Microsoft. The regulatory body held a hearing over the stalemate sale last week, where Microsoft pleaded its case for the $69 billion purchase. Citing anonymous sources, Reuters reports that the EU commission is satisfied with Microsoft’s promise to leave Activision’s military shooter franchiseCall of Dutyas a multiplatform IP, rather than make the billion-dollar seriesan exclusive for Microsoft’s own Xbox platform....

I havea lotof gaming headsets. It’s one of the nice perks that comes with this job, though these days I find that it’s getting harder to get excited about them. As my collection grows, I’m starting to see some of the similarities in headsets: some lines have better audio, others have better feature sets, and one or two other lines are just plain crap. These days, for the most part, they’re all pretty nice, but again, I’m kind of spoiled, and review units aren’t doing much for me lately....

Race with flair on March 12 One of the great things about Sega’s ongoing 3DS Classics series is that it allows retro games from the publisher’s past to find a new audience. And given its rich and diverse history of quirky and fan-favorite titles, there’s plenty to remaster for quite some time. One of the upcoming remasters is Sega’s legendary racing titleOutRun. Though it was alreadyreleased overseas last year, western audiences are finally able to get their hands on the title on March 12 (that’s tomorrow!...

Do they have Twizzlers in Hyrule? Trick-or-treating: a time-honored tradition of showing up to strangers’ houses and demanding candy. Of course when I do it as an adult, it’s weird at best and trespassing at worst, but double standards aside, some of my fondest childhood memories are from running around my suburban neighborhood after dark on Halloween. So, if I can’t go trick-or-treating in real life, it got me thinking about all of the video game worlds I’d want to spend the holiday in....

Steam’s Weekend Deal this week GrabSleeping Dogsand its DLC for 50 percent off as Square Enix has this set up as the “Weekend Deal on Steam.” It’s a game thatwe really likedwhen we reviewed it earlier this year, and it’s still a standout in my mind for one of the best releases of 2012. Half off is only $24.99, folks. And Friday counts as the weekend in videogame world. All of the DLC packs are pretty inexpensive right now, with the average price coming in at around $2....

Confirmed before, EXTRA confrmed now [Awkward Zombieby Katie Tiedrich] Two of the more mind-blowing Wii U announcements in the past few months have beenShin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblemand Monolith Soft’s “X,” the spiritual successor toXenoblade. For the software-starved console, these two titles were like manna from heaven. And since these were shown off during the English-language Nintendo Direct, many assumed that they were slated for English-speaking regions. Still, extra confirmation would be nice....

Do you know what my favorite anime of all time is? Okay, the headline may contain a spoiler. But yes,Cowboy Bebopswept me away when it arrived so many years ago. I’m also a big fan ofHelldivers 2. If only someone would chocolate this peanut butter. Apparently, someone has. Last week, Reddit user Dorintinposted a videoto theHelldiverssubreddit that smashes up two of my favorite things of all time. TheirHelldivers XCowboy Bebopvideo combines the show’s intro with its funky beats withHelldivers 2footage....

InSplatoon 3, the part-time party never stops In today’sSplatoon 3Direct, we got a deep-dive on many of the modes coming to the nextSplatoon. And one returning mode fromSplatoon 2is getting a few big upgrades, including one major one: it’s available any time, all the time. For those who playedSplatoon 2, you’ll remember that the co-op Salmon Run mode was a timed event. Special windows would be open only at set times to play the PvE mode....

SIGN ME UP Square Enix has announced global inagural Fan Festivals for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn for later this year. The North American one will take place this fall in Las Vegas, and similar events for London and Tokyo are also planned, with more information coming this June. The only solid detail we have at all right now is that ours, the North American one, will take place in Las Vegas this October....

And I say give it to him David Harbour is one of my favorite actors right now. He was one of my favorite characters inStranger Things,and after seeing him in his new Christmas-y comedy action flickViolent Nightthis past weekend, he cemented his place as one of my favorite actors working today, period. He can do it all — drama, comedy, and most importantly, the surrogate father trope that been so hot in games the past console generation....