Hamburger lovers let me hear you say ‘Ho’ Physical violence is one of the most commonly used game mechanics. There are a few good reasons for that. Violence is an instinctual and direct method to interact with objects, virtual or otherwise. It’s something that involves visual, auditory, and tactile feedback to suspend belief around in-game actions, making them feel real despite our conscious awareness that they are not. When done right, violence feels good and it feels real....

The big bug is back If you’ve been nostalgic for some Atari classics, one is coming back later this month with a new look.Centipede: Rechargedreimagines the original with some futuristic graphics, and it arrives on Sept. 29 for consoles, PC, and the Atari VCS. This version ofCentipedehas new visuals designed for 16:9 screens, rather than the older aspect ratios, and an original soundtrack fromMegan McDuffee. On PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, the on-screen action will support 4K resolution at 120 frames per second, and on PC, there’s support for up to 240Hz....

Back in the USSR I’ve lost track of how many videos I’ve seen forAtomic Heart, and I’m not convinced the game can live up to fans’ high expectations, but I am – and will continue to be – along for this wild ride. Here’s a new one! I’m at the point where I won’t even mind ifAtomic Heartisn’t very fun to play – the killer-robot-filled alternate-universe Soviet Union backdrop is just so visually interesting....

But does it have a Shining Finger attack? The Australian Classification Board hasratedShining Resonance Re:frain, the latest game from the long-runningShiningfranchise. The game has been given a classification of Mature, which is only suitable for audiences 15 or older. The application is listed under Sega of America. Needless to say, it’s a good sign that an international release may be in the works. To give a brief rundown of the game itself, it’s a remaster ofShining Resonance, which released on the PlayStation 3 in Japan during 2014....

Samsung is getting into the gaming laptop ring with their newly revealed Gamer Notebook Series 7 and Ihad a chance to get my hands on them at CES 2012 this week. Judging from what I saw it seems like Samsung has done their homework. This new line has a nifty rolling switch on the upper right hand side of the system that lets you dial in your use. Roll it to library mode and everything will keep quiet, including the speakers....

On PS3 and PS4 [Art byShinobu Tanno] According to Shonen Magazine,The Heroic Legend of Arslanmanga series is getting a brand newMusuo(Dynasty Warriors) game, set to ship this fall in Japan on the PS3 and PS4. For the uninitiated,Arslanis a classic, long-running series (since 1986) of fantasy novels in Japan featuring the titular character, who is the crown prince of the kingdom of Pars. Koei Tecmo will be publishing, but the developer is unknown....

When Worlds Collide Later this week, two big names in the fantasy RPG world will lock horns, as mobile battlerDragalia Lostwelcomes four heroes from the legendaryFire Emblemseries. Nintendohas released a new trailerpromoting the “Kindred Ties” crossover event, part one of which will go live in-game this week. As you can see from the video below, the lucky quartet of Fire Emblem stars initially chosen for the Kindred Ties event areFire Emblem Heroes‘ Sharena and Peony;Fire Emblem Awakenings‘ Chrom; and recurrentFire Emblemstar Tiki....

And it gets better… I just got the coolest lunchbox in the universe in the mail. Really, aDuckTaleslunchbox is good enough to win me over (thanks, Capcom!), but what was inside was as good as gold. Under a bunch of shredded money I found a goldenDuckTalesNES cartridge. These babies are numbered (my certificate reads 113 out of 150 total), so I’m guessing these are pretty rare. This is, of course, to promote the upcoming release ofDuckTales Remastered....

Microsoft is teaming up withVirgin Gamingto bring online gaming tournaments to Xbox Live. Arriving later in 2012, Xbox gamers will have the chance to participate inmultiplayer tournaments to win real cash. Virgin Gaming is already hosting plenty of online tournaments, with the focus obviously being onsports games from the likes of EA and 2K. There’s also titles likeBattlefield 3,DiRT 3, and evenAssassin’s Creed: Brotherhoodif they’re more your style. This could be a real interesting option when it comes to playing online gaming, maybe something that we might see more of on our own Friday Night Fights....

The Thunderstruck Challenge 1 SBC is now live inEA FC 25, and you can complete this challenge to unlock an extra pack. With the Black Friday season on, it’s the best time open as many packs as possible. If lucky, you can land a Thunderstruck, TOTW, and Best of campaigns re-release. This SBC can be completed quite easily using cards that are already available in your Ultimate Team inventory. Let’s take a look at how you can complete this challenge....

What a gentleman! Far Cry 3‘s Hoyt seems like a nice guy, even though some are calling him a tyrant. The name does not fit. In this trailer you’ll see that Hoyt’s job is to find people and help them get work, and he apparently runs the largest organization of that type in the South Pacific. How nice of him! He even lets these nice guys playRed Light, Green Lighton his mine field....

Rejoice! Cosmo Canyon inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthhas fiend intel of its own. Are you taking breaks and staying hydrated? Good, let’s get into where to find and how to beat them. Fiend Intel 1: Wizards of the Waste – Sahagin Warrior On the west side of Cosmo Canyon, east of the airfield, there’s a hill that leads up to an area with a lot of cliffs. You’ll find the Sahagani Warriors hanging out up there on a ledge....

Earlier this week we learned that Gaijin Games’Bit.Trip Presents: Runner 2would be among the 50+ titles heading to the Wii U during Nintendo’s incredibly vague and extended“launch window.”And while that’s exciting news and everything, I’d like to take this opportunity to talk about something far more delicious. To date the Santa Cruz-based indie studio has revealed some of Commander Video’s supporting cast for the for the pseudo-sequel to the fourth game in the Bit....