DuckTales Remastered out this week at retail

Plus, a new patch is out I heartily enjoyed my time withDuckTales Remastered, and this week you’re able to enjoy it as well by way of a brand new retail edition of the game on the 360, PS3, and Wii U. If you’re a fan of retro platformers I heavily recommend it. Additionally, a new patch is out that fixes a few issues like the occasional crash, pogo problems, and cutscenes....

June 30, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Jeffrey Harris MD

Dyack: Too many games, not enough customers

Denis Dyack has beenhaving a good old moanabout the state of the industry, claiming that too many games are being made, and that consumers are in danger of being overwhelmed if we don’t embrace a “single platform.” As I look at the fiveGuitar Herogames that are slated to release in asingleyear, I must say that ol’ Denis might have a point on this one. “There were 300 or so games released last November,” explains Dyack....

June 30, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Carrie Rose

EA FC 25 True Strength evolution: Best players to use

The True Strength evolution has been released inEA FC 25, and you can unlock it by spending your FC Points or coins. This specific upgrade is meant for your CB items, and offers stat upgrades, new playstyle+, and a role++. Let’s take a look at how you’re able to complete the evolution, and which cards can be included as recipients for the upgrades. EA FC 25 True Strength evolution requirements Here are the requirements for the True Strength evolution inEA FC 25....

June 30, 2025 · 1 min · 169 words · Andrew Rivera

EA had a strong start to 2021, but ‘doesn’t get enough credit’ for its handling of studios

Visceral, Pandemic, and Bullfrog raise eyebrows Electronic Arts releasedits financial resultsfor the first quarter of 2021, showing that the publisher has had a strong start for the first furlong of gaming’s newest generation. Sales of releases such as requested remakeMass Effect: Legendary Editionand Josef Fares’ co-op adventureIt Takes Twoactually overperformed to EA’s expectations, while battle royale titleApex Legends— now two years into its lifespan — continues to see persistent success....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 637 words · Tiffany Patterson

FFXIV Syrcus Tower boss Amon gets a revenge arc with Dawntrail bug

He kicked my ass back in 2014, and now the Final Fantasy XIVSycrus Tower boss Amon is back with a vengeance. As theDawntrailexpansion made its debut on June 28, players scrambled back online asFFXIVservers went live to complete their roulettes and start leveling, but an Amon bug had other plans. Syrcus Tower was of another era, and the 24-man raid turned into a bit of a breeze afterA Realm Reborncontent aged out of any challenge through levels and gear padding....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 536 words · Angela Hill

G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout looks better than expected

A low bar, but still! It won’t win awards, but for an out-of-nowhereG.I. Joevideo game,G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout– a third-person shooter with 12 playable heroes and villains – looks like silly “fresh out of the bargain bin” fun. There’s a campy story campaign with ridiculous voice-overs, multiplayer modes like King of the Hill and Capture the Flag, and an emphasis on character abilities (hence thenumerousclose-ups in this trailer). The main draw?...

June 30, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Susan Garrett

Game SERIES Debate to the Death! Golden Sun series

Yes, I know. CallingGolden Suna series is a little laughable, but this RPG tournament qualification process is all about including every game the Dtoid Army demands, and theGolden Sungames were high on that list. Inlast week’s debatewe opened the flood gates to what will surely be one of the fiercest competitors in the tournament that lies ahead. I basically asked everyone what “generation” ofPokémongames was their overall favorite, and “it was super effective....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · Juan Palmer

GDC 2013 hit a record 23,000 attendees, 2014 dated

GDC 2014: March 17 – 21 GDC 2013 is a wrap. This year we had a great time running around talking to game makers, press, and even the lively homeless people of downtown San Francisco. One of the latter asked me not to beat him up. Not counting that guy, a record 23,000 industry pros showed up this past week at SF’s Moscone Center. It was there that we learnednew details on the PS4, heard from Hideo Kojima onMetal Gear Solid V, played around inHawkenthrough VR, and even got a sneak peek atKeiji Inafune’s ninja/zombie game....

June 30, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Joseph Barnes

HAHAHAH and I want this Logitech iPhone controller now

Long, strong, down to get the friction on I’ll be honest. I laughed out loud when I saw the picture in this tweet fromevleaks. We’re not sure of the source, but this is supposed to be Logitech’s new iPhone game controller. Is it? We’re still trying to find out. We have an industry source that has teased details on this to us a bit ago, but this is our first real look at what the controller could look like....

June 30, 2025 · 1 min · 170 words · Alan Wallace

Hogwarts Legacy just slipped to 2022

I can’t help but wonder if Gotham Knights is next Avalanche Software is pushing its open-world action-RPGHogwarts Legacyfrom 2021 to 2022. The delay was announced onTwitterthis morning, with a short statement thankingHarry Potterfans for their “tremendous reaction” toHogwarts Legacy. “Creating the best possible experience for all of the Wizarding World and gaming fans is paramount to us so we are giving the game the time it needs.” We’ve only gotten one good look atHogwarts Legacy– there wasa reveal trailerback in September during the PS5 showcase event – but otherwise, we’ve been left to glean details from anFAQ....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 221 words · Ana Dunlap

How to complete the Kor Dragan Stronghold in Diablo 4

Kor drag-an dragoon Strongholds are a key part of the open world inDiablo 4. Completing them rewards a huge chunk ofRenownand often unlocks additional content, but they’re not easy to overcome. The Kor Dragan Stronghold is a prime example of this, even though it’s potentially one of the first Strongholds you’ll see in the game. To find it, look northeast of Menestad or to the north of Kyovashad. Remember that this is specifically in the Fractured Peaks region....

June 30, 2025 · 7 min · 1336 words · Angel Bennett

How to install and play City of Heroes: Homecoming

It’s official:City of Heroes: Homecomingis nowsanctioned by NCSoft, and its existence is secure. For a while, at least. So, with that in mind, and since you’re here, how do you even get into it? Previously, the process was a bit more involved. However, now there’s just a simple launcher you need to download to get started. Just go to theHomecomingforums hereto get started. From there, you’ll need to create a game account....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 270 words · Kathleen Rosario

How to solve Finding Home – Part 1 in Avatar: FoP

Early inAvatar: Frontiers of Pandora, before getting the ikran mount, you likely stumbled on a particular side quest while traveling to the Aranahe Hometree. Finding Home – Part 1 is a quest that could leave you scratching your head inAvatar: FoP, but we know how to solve it. The quest can be acquired by visiting an RDA lab just southeast of Hometree. On the map, it’s simply labeled ‘Computer Terminal’. The small outpost contains a laptop to hack, and doing so puts you on the Finding Home – Part 1 quest....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Lisa Thomas