Games time forgot: CSI: Miami

Well, yes and no. As was the case with all the otherCSI/Law and Order/Random Police Proceduralgames released over the past decade, the game is not only easy as hell, but rarely — if ever — rises above the standards of a mediocre flash game. And yet — it’s not all bad. I’ve done my research, I’ve played the demo, and I think I’ve come up with some compelling reasons thatCSI Miami: The Gamemay be worth your time....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Mrs. Jenny Austin MD

Gentlemen’s Club: We’re giving away tons of Payday 2!

Over on Dtoid.tv If you’ve been following my Twitter you know I’m absolutely head over heels forPayday 2. I came in expecting a crime themedLeft 4 Dead-lite but what I got was one of my favorite co-op games. There’ s something about planning out a heist only to watch it fall apart with your friends that is incredibly fun. Yeah, I’m not going to lie about it: Phil and I aren’t great but that’s only going to make tonight’s show even more fun!...

June 27, 2025 · 1 min · 136 words · Beverly Barnett

Geoff Keighley explains why Dave the Diver has been nominated as an indie game

The annual The Game Awards ceremony is coming up, and thanks to the amazing titles we’ve received this year, the competition is tight. Host Geoff Keighley recently had a Twitch stream where he addressed questions from the public and spoke a bit about whyDave the Diverhas found itself in the Best Independent Game category. As Keighley highlights, people interpret the term indie differently. While some might consider a game’s budget, others will look at the team’s size, and it’s also possible to focus on the aesthetic or scale of the game....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 622 words · Diane Sellers

Get a load of West Virginia’s country roads in a new Fallout 76 trailer

Take me home, to this recut ‘new trailer’ Like everyone else I’m extremely anxious aboutFallout 76. Is it compromised in any way by adding multiplayer? Will it be the same as other entries, just with the optional addition of co-op and PVP that fans have craved sinceFallout 3? A lot of those answers might not be fully understood until November — because really, why would Bethesda be too forthcoming about the whole affair?...

June 27, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Jacob Hines

Giveaway: RUINER (NSW – NA)

We got 10 copies for NA users! There’s not much to say about this masterpiece, that our own Tony “The Italian Tiger” Marzano didn’t say in hisoriginal review.RUINERis an amazing, visceral, and fun game. One of my personal favorite twin-stick shooters. NowDevolver Digitalhas allowed it to grace our Switch consoles, and the port is absolutely fantastic.Reikon’scyberpunk gem sings on the little portable that could, and I’m fully absorbed in this jacked up world again....

June 27, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · David Fowler

GOTY 2014: Best willful misspelling in a title

Pronounce your way out of an anus Might be your taste makers on this webpage made a Huge™boner and leftSamurai Gunnout of its 2014 game of the year plans. Because of its mid-December 2013 release, it was left out last year, too, and should have had 2014 eligibility. And there certainly isn’t a multiplayer game I’ve had more fun with over the course of the year than the only game trying to carryBushido Blade‘s torch....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Joann Hobbs

Harvest Moon coming to WiiWare

In Japan, at least. IGNhas reported details of this newest installment in the long-running farm franchise as found in the latest issue of Famitsu. The title,Bokujou Monogatari Series: Makiba no Omise, translates roughly out of moonspeak into “Harvest Moon Series: Ranch Store”. In addition to the regular farming and animal raising, players will be running a shop of some kind. The Famitsu article shows off some of the stores that you’re able to operate, including a juice bar, an ice cream parlor and an easter egg shop, which seems like an awfully specific business model with a very limited yearly profit window....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 225 words · Zachary Lutz

Here’s an exclusive look at the upcoming Magic: The Gathering Commander Legends decklists

Reap the Tides and Arm for Battle The Commander gametype has really taken off inMagic: The Gatheringin recent years, no doubt due to its accessibility and the excitement of playing as a “hero,” which standardMagicplay can often lack. In very basic terms, Commander games allow players to take one card that doubles as a “commander,” that can be casted at any time via the “Commander Zone.” There are also some deckbuilding nuances involved, but preset decks like the upcoming Commander Legends packs take care of that step for new players....

June 27, 2025 · 5 min · 1011 words · Nathan Cox

Heroes of the Storm kicks off its Mad Max theme, adds a third competitive ban

The Azmodan and Raynor reworks are also live There’s no new character this week, but the latestHeroes of the Stormpatch is one of the biggest updates of the year. The main event is definitely the Mad Max-ian “Raiders of Warchrome” celebration, which brings new wasteland skins for Azmodan, Nazeebo, and Raynor into the mix on top of a new motorcycle mount. Well that and the long-awaited rework for Raynor and controversial changes for Azmodan, which is an event in and of itself....

June 27, 2025 · 1 min · 189 words · Margaret Hansen

How much does Nintendo Switch 2 cost?

The Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been revealed after its console debuted during a direct on April 2. Boastingstronger specs than the original Switch, the console handheld hybrid can run games at up to 120 FPS in handheld mode and 4K resolution with HDR while docked, and it also has better audio, ventilation, new and improved controls, and a lot more. Here’s everything there is to know about the new console’s pricing in different regions around the world....

June 27, 2025 · 1 min · 196 words · Jennifer Franco

How to get a gun in Another Crab’s Treasure and make the game easier

You may have purchasedAnother Crab’s Treasureafter seeing photos of a colorful, vibrant gamethinking it would be a fun little adventure. Actually, it’s a Soulslike, and it can be just as punishing and frustrating as any other. Your little crab adventure will have its ups and downs, but the developers included a certain feature to help new or struggling players overcome any obstacle instantly. You can get a gun and one-shot everything in the game....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Benjamin Sparks

How to see and maximize Fertility in Manor Lords

Whether you’re looking for something new to export or you actually care about your citizens’ diets, crops inManor Lordsare important. However, while you may build a farmhouse and field anywhere, some spots are better than others. So, let’s go over how you can maximize your yield by managing your soil’s fertility. How to see soil fertility in Manor Lords Seeing soil fertility is easy but a bit unintuitive inManor Lordsat the time of writing....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 593 words · David Rush

Impossible Creatures finally releases on Steam, 13 years after being announced

It was used to unveil Steam in 2002 In gaming, a few days ago is considered ancient history. So, ifFallout 4being released two days ago is now considered old news, what the hell do we call news from 2002? That’s pretty much the time when fish with legs were crawling out of primordial soup in comparison, and yet here we are. Way back in 2002, Valve unveiled its brand-spanking new platform, Steam....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Edward Brown