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SEGA Drops Fresh Look at SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance’s Stunning Neo City Stage

SEGA just dropped a new look at SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, and if you weren’t already hyped, the latest gameplay footage might just change that. This new trailer showcases the neon-lit chaos of Neo City, one of the many hand-crafted levels coming to the game, and it looks phenomenal. In addition, the trailer provides a bit more info that we didn’t already know, that being that the enemies you’ll encounter in the game aren’t just one-hit and die cannon fodder. These enemies can take a few hits to...
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Check Out Some High-Level Street Fighter 6 Elena Mirror Match Gameplay

Elena, the latest character joining the Street Fighter 6 roster, is finally making her return. Fans of Street Fighter III have been eagerly waiting to see her back in action. While you’ll still have to wait a bit longer to play as her (Elena won’t be available until June 5, 2025), GameSpot has shared some high-level CPU mirror match gameplay to hold us over until launch. For those who have been frustrated about Elena now sporting some zebra-striped pants, her classic Street Fighter outfit is als...
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Vindictus: Defying Fate Alpha Test Dates Announced for PC

NEXON (The First Berserker: Khazan) has officially announced the global Alpha Test dates for Vindictus: Defying Fate, and it’s a lot sooner than expected, and will be available from June 8 to June 16, 2025. Building off the March 2024 pre-alpha, this next phase brings a whole arsenal of upgrades that includes companion NPCs, enhanced combat mechanics, a new village hub, a revamped inventory system, and yes, more ways wreck the crap out of just about anything. Sounds like fun, doesn’t it? To sign...
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Capcom Hints At Monster Hunter Wilds X Street Fighter 6 Crossover

If there’s one thing Capcom loves, it’s those zany crossover collaborations between its franchises like Street Fighter, Resident Evil, and Monster Hunter. And now, it looks like another one is brewing—at least, that’s what the Monster Hunter Twitter account (and no, I’m not calling it X) seems to be teasing for Monster Hunter Wilds. A recent post on the page reads, “Get a load of THESE claws,” accompanied by an image of a paw print styled in Street Fighter 6‘s signature graffiti look. The black...
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Spectator Mode Podcast Ep. 187: PS5 Price Hike Drama, Stellar Blade Hits PC, PAX East 2025 Recap

In Episode 187 of the Spectator Mode Podcast, we dive into this week’s biggest stories in gaming! We talk about the shocking return of Giant Bomb, clear up the Steam hack rumors, and break down EA’s controversial return-to-office policy. Sony warns of a PS5 price hike, DOOM: The Dark Ages struggles on Steam Deck, and Nintendo drops a firmware update that could mess with your virtual cards. Plus, Stellar Blade finally makes its way to PC, we give our full PAX East 2025 impressions, and we discuss...
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Stellar Blade PC Port Sabotaged by PlayStation’s PSN Mess

When it comes to PC gaming and PlayStation, it really feels like Sony has no idea how to stop smacking itself in the face. The latest headache? The upcoming PC release of Stellar Blade. Fans of the game and PC players have been hyped for this one for a while now. But with the game set to drop in about a month, PlayStation has once again fumbled the ball by tying the release to the PlayStation Network and, in doing so, leaving a pile of potential money and goodwill sitting on the table. Just like...
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Exciting Beat ‘Em Ups Releasing in 2025

The Beat ‘Em Up genre has been making a comeback over the past few years. With bangers like previously released titles such as Streets of Rage 4 and TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge leading the charge, it’s clear there’s still plenty of life left in the side-scrolling brawler scene. Whether it’s solo chaos or teaming up with friends to clear the screen of bad guys, these games have reminded us why throwing hands will never go out of style. And if 2025’s early lineup is anything to go by, we’re only gett...
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Interview: Chris Berman Talks Ra Ra Boom During PAX East 2025

We catch up with Gylee Games’ Chris Berman at PAX East 2025 to talk about Ra Ra Boom, the upcoming lane-based 2D beat ’em up that’s all about fast fists, fierce women, and stylish chaos. Featuring four distinct playable female characters, Ra Ra Boom combines sharp combat, co-op gameplay, and anime-inspired visuals into one slick package. If you’re into classic beat ’em ups such as Streets of Rage, TMNT: Arcade, or X-Men, with a modern twist, Ra Ra Boom is worth keeping on your radar. Ra Ra Boom...
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Confirmed: No Voice Chat in Elden Ring Nightreign and I’m Fine With That

With Elden Ring Nightreign less than two weeks away from release, there’s been a flurry of questions from longtime fans and curious newcomers alike. While the lack of crossplay remains a hot topic (which I previously addressed), another common question is whether Elden Ring Nightreign will support voice chat or not. Thanks to the event held during PAX East 2025, we now have an answer. According to Oroboro, a popular Soulslike content creator who participated in the PAX East 2025 demo, Elden Ring...
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What’s the Point of a New Xbox Console Anymore?

Ever since Xbox revealed that it was putting its games onto PC all those years ago (R.I.P. E3), it set the company down a path that’s evolved into something many are either happy with or unsure about. Now, after everything, Xbox’s mission statement has changed again. Instead of users needing to buy an Xbox console to play first-party games, you can now play them on a PlayStation 5, of all places. Don’t forget Amazon’s Fire TV devices, LG and Samsung TVs, the Nintendo Switch, and soon, even the S...
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Get Early Access to FBC: Firebreak in Remedy’s Upcoming Closed Technical Playtest

If you’re itching to dive into FBC: Firebreak, the upcoming multiplayer PVE title from Remedy Entertainment, you might get your chance a little early. Remedy has announced a closed technical playtest running from May 15 to May 19, 2025, across PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Here’s when it starts and ends: To sign up, head to firebreak.firstlook.gg. Just keep in mind that registering doesn’t guarantee access, so be sure to cross your fingers (and maybe your toes). Set in the accl...
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Roguelite Dragon is Dead Leaves Early Access in June 2025

Dragon is Dead, the blood-soaked, combo-crunching action roguelite where pixel art meets pure punishment, is slicing its way out of Early Access and into full release this June 6, 2025, on PC (Steam), one year after the game first headed to Early Access. If Dead Cells had a violent fling with Diablo II, this would be their hellspawn. We’re talking razor-sharp 2D combat, deep loot-driven buildcrafting, and more brutal boss fights than you can swing a cursed axe at. And I’d know, after getting som...
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PAX East 2026 Returns To March After Mother’s Day Conflict

As PAX East 2025 wraps up, co-show organizers ReedPop and Penny Arcade have announced that the East Coast’s most-attended gaming event will return to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center from Thursday, March 26, through Sunday, March 29, 2026. For many, this change in dates will be a better time to attend the popular event. Personally, I was disappointed to miss this year’s PAX East since it took place over Mother’s Day weekend, which made attending a complete no-go for me. I’m sure others...
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The First Berserker: Khazan’s New Update Brings Brutal Boss Rush Modes

Just when you thought The First Berserker: Khazan couldn’t get any more intense, Nexon decides to kick things up another notch. In a recent trailer, the team unveiled two brand-new boss rush modes headed to the game as part of a major update on May 15th, 2025. Once you’ve powered through the main story and hit the credits, a new menu option will appear on the title screen. It’s your gateway to Khazan’s ultimate challenge: two distinct boss rush modes, Great General’s Crucible, and Berserker’s B...
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Death Stranding 2 Limited Edition DualSense Controller Is Here

Hey, all you controller collector freaks—just like myself! Are you ready for yet another limited edition controller? If the answer is yes, great. And if you said no… well, too bad. Today, PlayStation revealed the Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Limited Edition DualSense controller for PlayStation 5 (and PC). Now, get ready for that sticker shock: the controller is priced at $84.99. Pre-orders will begin on May 22, 2025, at 7 AM PST / 10 AM EST, and it’ll be available on both the PlayStation Dire...
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Hordes of Hunger Brings Survivorslike Mayhem to Steam Early Access

Kwalee and Hyperstrange have announced that Hordes of Hunger, a 3D action roguelite with survivor-like progression, is now available in Early Access on PC via Steam. The game officially launched on May 6, 2025, and is priced at $14.99 / €14.79 / £12.79, with a 20% launch discount available during its first week. Developed by Polish indie studio Hyperstrange, Hordes of Hunger throws players into a brutal arena-slasher where survival means mastering relentless waves of monsters, unlocking powerful...
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Why Handheld PC Gaming Isn’t a Real Threat to the Nintendo Switch 2

With the Nintendo Switch 2 being released fairly soon, on June 5th, 2025, to be exact, there has been a bit of speculation on how well the console will or will not do. With the console priced at $450 and $500, and several games coming in at $80, there’s a lot of talk on whether Nintendo’s next console will sell as well as the original Switch did, or possibly do even better. Then there is the discussion on whether the Switch 2 will have a tougher time selling due to the X-Factor: handheld PC gami...
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Earthion Is a New 16-Bit Shoot ‘Em Up from Yuzo Koshiro’s Ancient Corp — And It’s Glorious

Back in 2024, acclaimed musical genius Yuzo Koshiro mentioned that his development studio, Ancient Corp (Streets of Rage, Beyond Oasis), was working on a brand-new 2D Shoot ’em up called Earthion. Inspired by legendary titles like Gradius and Thunderforce, this isn’t just another retro-style indie game; it’s being developed for the 16-bit Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Yes, that Genesis. Why? To take full advantage of its iconic YM2612 sound chip, of course. But don’t worry, Earthion isn’t just stuck...
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Spectator Mode Podcast Ep.186: $80 Games, GTA VI Delayed, Gaming Journalism Shakeup

Spectator Mode Podcast Ep. 186 is here! This week, we break down some of the biggest topics shaking up the gaming world. Hosts: – Keith Mitchell – Scott Adams – Getselious Topics: – The rising cost of games: Is $80 the new norm? – GTA VI delayed to 2026 — should we be surprised? – Elden Ring Nightreign won’t support crossplay, and fans aren’t happy – Polygon and Giant Bomb shifts signal a changing media landscape Hit play and join the discussion. Let us know your thoughts in the comments! Follo...
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Elden Ring Nightreign Takes Over PAX East 2025 With Live Demo And Surprises

With less than a month to go before Elden Ring Nightreign hits consoles and PC, Bandai Namco is making sure the game gets a proper spotlight by bringing it to PAX East 2025, which takes place from May 8-11, 2025, for what looks like one of the show’s biggest highlights. At this year’s event, attendees will get to experience a brand-new Elden Ring Nightreign demo, different from the previous network test, in a full-on immersive theater experience. But this isn’t just a typical hands-on session. B...
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