Developed by Leikir Studio in partnership with SNK, Metal Slug Tactics is a pixel-art adaptation of the iconic series grid-based tactical warfare coming to PC via Steam. The game reunites Marco, Eri, Fio, and Tarma as they lead the Peregrine Falcon Squad into a new battlefield through dynamic, strategic combat. Players wield classic Metal Slug weaponry, leveraging skill trees, perks, and an attack-fueling adrenaline system to demolish flanks of signature villains....

The statistic comes from Jon Peddie Research, an analytics company specializing in hardware revenue in the games industry. “Jon Peddie Research (JPR), the global leader in tracking the hardware spend of gamers, has analyzed the sales impact of the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020,” the official statement reads. “This includes PC builds, processor upgrades, display upgrades, flight sticks and throttles, flight system control units, rudder pedals, simulation pit components such as seats and frames, and VR sales....

Xbox Game Pass is one of the best values for any subscription service in games, but what if it could offer an even better deal for families? That’s what one Xbox owner asked the company, and the answer was surprisingly open. The ever-responsive head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, was asked on Twitter if Microsoft considered offering a solution for households with multiple Xbox consoles, if they wanted to share a single Xbox Game Pass subscription....

Enchantments are powerful effects which improve the abilities of your offensive and defensive items - but without experience of how each one works in-game, it can be a difficult choice to make. We’ve added more Enchantments to the best list, as well as some more Powerful tier effects to the table. Here are all of our picks for the best Enchantments, as well as a list of every single one we’ve seen so far....

The news comes from the official PlayStation blog. Infinity Ward’s beloved Modern Warfare 2 will be a free download for all PS Plus subscribers from August 4, 2020. It’s important to note that this is the recently remastered version of Modern Warfare 2, which does not feature the multiplayer section of the iconic 2009 version. It’s campaign only. Meanwhile Mediatonic’s indie darling Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout will also be available for all PS Plus subscribers....

The makeover isn’t limited to your hunter though, you can also alter the look of your buddies, but like with a lot of the systems in the game, it’s buried amongst lists of menus and isn’t necessarily found in an intuitive place. Here’s how to change the appearance of your hunter, Palicos and Palamutes in Monster Hunter Rise, whether you just fancy a new look or are trying to fix those dreaded character creation mistakes....

Here’s how to play with your friends in Monster Hunter Rise, including which quests you can complete, and how to set up a lobby. On this page: Which Quests can you complete in Monster Hunter Rise multiplayer? How to initiate multiplayer in Monster Hunter Rise How to create a lobby in Monster Hunter Rise How to join an existing lobby How to leave a lobby How to begin Monster Hunter Rise Hub Quests in multiplayer How to join an in-progress Hub Quest How to make a Join Request in Monster Hunter Rise How to respond to a Join Request Does Monster Hunter Rise have crossplay?...

The Monster Hunter Rise demo returns to Nintendo Switch on March 11 and will introduce more challenges for players to take on ahead of the game’s launch on the Nintendo handheld/home console later this month. For hunters eager to sharpen their whetstones (and their wits), the demo will return with the opportunity to fight Rise’s flagship monster – Magnamalo – and see what the monster that feeds on the Rampage is all about....

During today’s Nintendo Direct, Capcom revealed new monsters, returning favorites, two new locations, and glimpses of the looming Rampage in the latest trailer for Monster Hunter Rise. The trailer shows off the first look at the new monsters Rakna-Kadaki and Almudron, five returning monsters, and the residents of Kamura Village banding together to stop the incoming Rampage. After leaving the village, you will be able to explore the newly-announced Lava Caverns and Sandy Plains, in addition to the previously revealed hunting locales....

The news comes from an official mod update posted over at ModDB.com. For those unacquainted with Morrowind Rebirth, it’s a project that aims to make the third installment of The Elder Scrolls approachable and enticing for both new and returning players. The update includes lots of bug fixes for some pretty funny glitches. For example, a character named Saruse Hloran had 20 Chitin shortbows and only one Chitin arrow. I’m not sure about you, but it sounds to me as if reversing those values would be a lot more practical....

Whether you want to build a foreboding army or hire the odd companion to do your dirty work, there are several ways to recruit folk into your posse. Having a few skilled individuals in the mix can turn the tide in many situations, and you should be wary that having a large yet fairly unskilled squad could be your downfall. You’ll be able to find companions roaming the map and in towns and cities, though you may need to do them a favour before they’ll join your ranks....

According to the NPD, total videogame industry spending declined 9% year-over-year (yoy) to $4.18 billion. Year-to-date spending declined 10% to $30.5 billion yoy, with subscription content remaining the only major spending category seeing growth. For the month of July, hardware sales increased by 12% yoy to $362 million. However, year-to-date spending on hardware fell 7% to $2.5 billion. PlayStation 5 led the market in hardware spending during both July and 2022, while Switch sold the most units in both periods....

Having successfully completed Days 1 through 4 of the common Casual path in Mystic Messenger, you may be lucky enough to find yourself on Zen’s route. Alongside , we’re here to help you experience Zen’s story the way you want to! Like all Mystic Messenger characters, Zen’s route offers multiple endings, so this page, as well as our Mystic Messenger Emails guide is here to help you get the best ending for your interpretation of the narrative....

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered will be free through the EA Play Play List starting June 24. The offering features all the DLC delivered at launch, including an extra six hours of gameplay and more than 30 challenges, and not only does the game feature solo play, but also cross-platform multiplayer. Hot Pursuit Remastered also includes new cosmetic unlocks, new achievements, and more. So, mark your calendar so you won’t forget, and have fun zooming around in high-performance cars as an outlaw or as a cop....

The Briar Branches are only good for the quest — unless that changes once the full game launches. The rest of the bush gives you handy items for crafting mana potions, however, and you’ll need those for completing Town Quests. New World Briar Branches | Where to find briars Briar Branches are, naturally, gathered from the briar plant. Briar locations tend to be around water sources, especially rivers. Briar bushes look like you’d expect: big masses of tangled vines....

Seeing it through is worth your while, though. You’ll get you a unique musket and plenty of extra experience to help level up faster. New World Relics of the Tower - How to start Relics of the Tower Relics of the Tower unlocks once you reach level 28 and complete In Search of Plunder, a quest in Cutlass Keys. It’s part of Shillie Duffy’s questline, so speak with him again when you’re ready....

During the Nintendo Direct presentation today, the Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection was announced for Switch, but it is also coming to PC, PS4, and Xbox One. PS5 and Xbox One Series X/S users can play it via backward compatibility. The collection contains three action-packed entries in the series: Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, and Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge. It will also include most of the previously released game modes and DLC costumes....

Granted, we didn’t see some of the big games that many people were expecting; there’s still no solid Breath of the Wild 2 release date, nor is there new information about Metroid Prime 4. And we’re still waiting to hear more about the long-awaited Bayonetta 3. But we did get a lot – and I mean a lot – of other games to keep us ticking over. Let’s run down the extensive, and frankly exhausting, list: First up, we saw Fire Emblem Warriors – Three Hopes, a follow-up to the Musou game Fire Emblem Warriors that brings the beloved Three Houses heroes back to Nintendo Switch on June 24....

We’ll be getting our next look at the upcoming Switch version of Super Mario 3D World in less than a few hours. In a post on the Nintendo of America Twitter account, the Japanese games giant said that it would be dropping a two-minute trailer for the game at 6AM PT/2PM GMT. From the wording of the tweet, it sounds like we’ll be having a more detailed look at the new Bowser’s Fury mode, too....

Starting tomorrow, June 11, No Man’s Sky players will be able to play the game with others on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. This will allow players on the aforementioned platforms to trade, explore, journey, build together, and more thanks to cross-platform multiplayer. “A tremendous amount of work has gone into this update and the underlying technology and systems,” reads the notice. “We’ve moved to an entirely new networking architecture, with more flexibility for the future, allowing players to play together regardless of platform....