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Pre-purchase to save 33 percent Blizzard has opened pre-orders forStarCraft II: Nova Covert Ops. Each of the three DLC packs will come with three story missions, and the first pack releases this spring. They’ll be $7.49 each, or you can pre-purchase the complete bundle now for $14.99 and get an exclusive Nova Terra portrait. Everyone who buys all three packs — whether up front in this bundle, or piecemeal at a later date — will get a Covert Ops Ghost skin....

Just enough to not crack the top 10 all-time Switch sales list, but it’ll get there AmongNintendo’s general hardware earnings for this past quarter, the publisher also took the time to specifically call out at least one software success:Super Mario Maker 2. In its quarterly report, Nintendo boasts that in the short period since its release,Mario Maker 2hit a target of 2.42 million units sold, stating that the game is “off to a good start....

While not exactly front and center of the AAA sphere,Outlastis a pillar of the horror community. WithOutlast Trialsout recently, the series is enjoying its lengthy run, and developer Red Barrels is celebrating the first game’s tenth anniversary. In a recent Twitter post, Red Barrels reminisces about their short 2011 trailer thrown together in hopes of attracting investors.Outlastwould eventually launch on July 07, 2025, which makes it ten years old. Doesn’t time fly?...

She’s a decoy! InMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, players will be able to use Lisa, the apparition fromP.T., as a decoy. It’s times like these that remind me why I adore videogames. The little touches, y’know? The weirder, the better — that’s where series likeMGSgo so right. Granted, this stuff will be old news for some of you, but I wanted to share the video for those of you who, like me, might have missed it over the weekend....

A new FF, a new IP, or an iOS port? I love iOS gaming — I really do. Over the years, a number of amazing original games have enamored me into playing more and more on the mobile market, and it’s allowed a ton of indie devs to flourish with low development costs and high potential sales. But there’s one thing iOS gaming does that leaves a bad taste in my mouth: it steals the thunder of teasers....

Katsuhisa Minami’sThe Fableis a story of hitmen and yakuza, but it’s not getting the type of game one might expect. Instead, developer Mono Entertainment’sThe Fable: Manga Build Roguelikehas you constructing the perfect manga page for each battle. It’s not often that every facet of a game’s genre is right there in the title, but here we are.The Fablewas announced as aroguelikedeckbuilder in which panels from Minami’s manga are the cards (viaGematsu)....

Monster Mash Resident Evil 4might not be the scariest entry in the franchise, but it does feature some of Leon Kennedy’s most desperate, action-packed moments. On his quest to save the president,s daughter, Ashley, our hero fights his way through waves of infected villagers as well as some humongous monsters. Some of these foes are gigantic beasts, swaggering about and hurl boulders, while others are more agile and strategic, forcing Leon to carefully plan his attacks....

Sure, Darth Vader has been a playable character in games prior toStar Wars: The Force Unleashed. Let’s not forget that PS3 owners will have the chance to control him even beforeTheForce Unleashedis released, by picking upSoul Calibur IVthis Summer.But, when was the last time you got to massacre Wookiees with the Sith Lord himself by using his plethora of Force powers? Though it may only be for the first level of the game, you’ll be able to do just that come this September....

Whether you’re a long-time player or a relative newcomer,Destiny 2fans are in for a treat as Bungie is bringing Zero Hour back to the game. But when exactly is its release date? Well, below we not only have the answer to that question, but also a quick rundown for newer players on what Zero Hour even is. When is Zero Hour coming back toDestiny 2? Zero Hour arrives inDestiny 2on May 14according toBungie’s own website, though at the time of writing Bungie hasn’t provided an exact time for its addition....

You’ll need to unlock it, but it comes early in the expansion Dragonriding is easy. Well, if this isn’t your first expansion! Adapting the existing flight system from years past with a twist:World of Warcraft Dragonflightadds the ability to fly almost immediately: with a twist. Here are some of the customization options involved in that process, and how to unlock them. Unlock dragonriding at the Ruby Lifeshrine Several hours into the expansion, you’ll come across the Ruby Lifeshrine: one of the core hubs ofDragonflight....

We are in the endgame now This weekend saw three separate splatfests take place in Nintendo’s online shooterSplatoon 2. The trio of titanic battles covered North America, Europe and Japan, as players worldwide prepared themselves for the final face-off, which will take place in July. In North America, Marina’s team Narwhal flattened Pearl’s Team Unicorn in a battle of the horned beasts. Marina took the 3 – 0 victory with 60% of the public vote and close victories in both Normal and Pro battle modes....

Has Joe Buck ever dressed as a pink Pikachu? TheDreamhack Open Stockholmis only two days and has already begun! As you can tell, the insanity is already in full swing, as commentators Apollo and Artosis are lookingsuper professional. Ninety-sixStarCraft II: Heart of the Swarmcompetitors face off for the top spots in order to get into the top 20 players of the year and compete in the grand finals. Considering the event is already underway, you should tune in to the Dreamhack Openright here, right now....

Gotta act fast, though A Hat in Timeisreleasing on Nintendo Switch, but that’s only half of developer Gears for Breakfast’s gamescom announcement. The PC version is getting a neat duo of freebies in just a few weeks. On September 13,A Hat in Timewill be supplemented with an add-on calledSeal the Deal. This DLC chapter takes place on an arctic cruise, has six new time rifts, and introduces a tougher difficulty mode called Death Wish....