Layton Brothers: Mystery Room hits iOS today

‘Who is the mom?’ is the real mystery At some point Professor Layton had a child. We don’t know how it was conceived, or whether or not it was through natural or unnatural means, but lo andbehold, Alfendi Layton is a real thing, and he’s starring in his own iOS exclusive game,Layton Brothers: Mystery Room. The game is free to play for two cases, at which point you can buy the rest — so essentially, the first few cases are a demo....

August 3, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · John Barrett

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 brings the X-Men back in a big way

These Sentinels aren’t going to destroy themselves! For many of us,X-Menand gaming go hand-in-hand, whether you grew up in the arcades, on 16-bit consoles, or with newer systems. As such, it’s particularly lovely to see the old gang get back together forMarvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order, an upcoming Nintendo Switch-only action-RPG. The plot once again centers around dear old Thanos, but this time, we have mutants fighting the good fight....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 283 words · Samantha Love

Mikami: Japanese RPGs were never really popular’

Many pundits like to wax philosophical about the decline of the Japanese game market, especially noting how JRPGs just aren’t as popular as they used to be.Resident Evilcreator Shinji Mikami, however, offers a more radical suggestion — Japanese RPGs were never that hot to begin with! “I think it is because Japanese RPGs were really never all that popular in the west to begin with,” said the Capcom producer when asked about the decline of the genre....

August 3, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · Susan Reynolds

NBA 2K25 727e66ac error code – Potential causes and solutions

The 727e66ac error code has returned inNBA 2K25,and it has affected several users throughout the weekend. Those who have a fair share of experience with the past NBA 2K games will have a better idea about this error. In a nutshell, this particular error can be incredibly problematic as it halts the proper online operations across the various modes. There are some potential solutions that you could attempt to ease your problems if the error is being caused from your end....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 283 words · Miguel Stewart

Nintendo Pro: Sonic Mania

Shes back, with a hat! That definitely sounded better in my head Sonic and crew are back as well, perfectly curated into a 16-bit throwback for the Switch!Sonic Maniais one among many nostalgia kicks for the ever so glorious new platform, which is totally rad… but I don’t know, can you not help but feel a little taken advantage of? They are taking our most cherished memories and cashing in! I would yell about it but I’m sure most of you have already concluded this....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 237 words · Brittany Alvarez

Nintendo talks NES Classic discontinuation: ‘we don’t have unlimited resources’

Well, yeah, but… The NES Classic has sold 2.3 million units worldwide, according to Nintendo. And now thenostalgic little device— which was originally meant to be “a product for last holiday” — is discontinued. Were you able to get your hands on one? I tried once, online, but my “F5” mashing wasn’t quick enough. Speaking to Time, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé provided the updated sell-in figure and some slight elaboration on why the company is done with the Classic despite its popularity....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 219 words · Justin Johnson

No More Heroes shines bright on the PS3

Looking at these new screenshots has me excited to playNo More Heroesagain on the PS3, although I don’t see this HD remake as a replacement of the SD original. IfNo More HeroesWii isSupergirl via Dave Cooper, thenNo More HeroesPS3 isSupergirl via Adam Hughes. Both have a place in my heart. OK, that’s not quite right, but the general idea is there; this new version ofNo More Heroesfeels like a new artist taking on an established character....

August 3, 2025 · 1 min · 196 words · Jordan Kim

One with nature: Playing as animals in videogames

I’m a shark! One of the greatest aspects of the videogame medium is its ability to allow players to inhabit the mind of someone, or something, other than themselves. you’re able to be people from all different walks of life, with all kinds of skills and abilities that you don’t possess. You can be androids, demons, demi-gods, or just about anything else you could possibly imagine. Or you could be an animal, something you’re able to see and interact with in the real world, with their own thoughts and behaviors that most people wouldn’t understand....

August 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1088 words · Frank Harris

Paradox sale has Stellaris for $30, Cities: Skylines for $12

Grand strategy fans take note Strap on your Napoleonic general’s cap. This week, Green Man Gaming is hosting a Paradox Interactive publisher sale with instantdiscounts for up to 80 percent offtheCrusader KingsandMagickaseries and more. The sale runs until Friday, April 29 at 9:00am Pacific. That exact same expiration time coincides with another GMG Paradox discount worth checking out: 25 percent off next week’s release ofStellaris. The Paradox-in-space title drops from $39....

August 3, 2025 · 1 min · 160 words · Deanna Gonzalez

PC Port Report: Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair

A mostly good port, but not as good as having it in your hands I first playedDanganronpa 2: Goodbye Despairwhile on an uncomfortable drive from Los Angeles to San Francisco. I was sitting on the top level of a double decker bus, where a woman who smelled of scabs and wore towels instead of clothes sat uncomfortably close to me. My seat’s elevation and center of gravity had the fun side effect of making me incredibly nauseous, so I did all I could to focus on Jabberwock Island and the conniving, murderous students living there....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 631 words · Brenda Potter

PC Port Report: Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below

A great game with some big port problems Hot on the heels ofHyrule Warriors, Koei Tecmo releasedDragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below.Ittakes the long-running and well-lovedDragon Questseries of JRPGs and throws them straight into aDynasty Warriorsgame. TheWarriorshallmarks of massive hordes of enemies, a wide range of playable characters, and ridiculously long combos are introduced to a world and cast thatDragon Questfans would be familiar with, and on the whole it manages to pull it off pretty dang competently....

August 3, 2025 · 8 min · 1688 words · David Casey

Persona 5 Phantom Thieves DLC coming to Catherine: Full Body

Joker performs for the peanut gallery In fairly unsurprising news, Atlus has announced thatCatherine: Full Body’s Persona 5DLC – which originally launched alongside the puzzle game remaster in Japan last year – will also be making the leap overseas when Full Body launches worldwide. ThePersona 5 Joker & Phantom Thieves Commentary Setallows players to play asPersona 5protagonist Joker inFull Body’sBabel and Colosseum modes. Shouting encouragement from the sidelines will be Lady Ann, Ryuji, Futaba and the rest of the Phantom Thieves, cheering Joker on as he makes his way up the constantly shifting block towers....

August 3, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Misty Harrison

Play all the Black Ops II you can thanks to The Replacer

Okay, bravo Activision. This was actually funny. The newBlack Ops IIRevolutiondownloadable content is coming soon. It’sgoing to featurefour new maps, a new weapon, and a new zombie mode where you’re able to actually play as the freaking zombies. You know what that means? You won’t have time for real life anymore! So what can you do about it? Hire someone to take over your life with The Replacer.

August 3, 2025 · 1 min · 68 words · Dylan Wilson