Respawns are free Activision has clarified that no microtransactions will be coming to FromSoftware’s upcomingSekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Many fans were starting to get worried when theEuropean PlayStation storelisting (still active at the time of writing) for the game included the phrase, “In-game purchases optional”. Wiebke Vallentin (PR rep from Step-3, the company representing Activision forSekiro)told COGConnected, “There are no plans for microtransactions inSekiro: Shadows Die Twice.” Vallentin then stated that the description was included as “an erroneous tick box” and will be removed shortly....

Quick Links Capcom held a big showcase today to reveal some exciting news for the company’s biggest IP, such asMonster HunterandResident Evil. A major section of the livestreamed presentation went into more details on the upcoming massiveSunbreakexpansion forMonster Hunter Rise, the latest mainline title in the action-RPG series. One of the surprises that came from theMonster Hunter-focused segment is that there will be a freeSunbreakdemo available on Switch and PC, giving fans the chance to take down the flagship monster forSunbreak,Malzeno, along with some other scary creatures....

As Disney’s live-action remakes have become more and more prevalent, other animation studios have begun producing their own, and theHow to Train Your Dragonremake is the next one set to be released. DreamWorks tends to be regarded as a much more hit-and-miss studio than Disney, but some of their best works can easily stand toe-to-toe with Disney’s biggest successes, and at the top of that list is theHow to Train Your Dragonfranchise, so its inclusion as the studio’s first live-action remake makes a lot of sense....

TheNintendo Switch 2Edition game cards for titles likeThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomandMetroid Prime 4: Beyondwill apparently also work on the original Switch, albeit without the Switch 2 upgrades, according to one third-party publisher. When the Nintendo Switch 2 was announced, it was also revealed that some Switch 1 games would get upgrades to acontroversially priced Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, which would bring new content and enhancements to existing titles, like frame rate increases and higher graphic fidelity....

Pokemon GOAdventure Week 2019is now live in the game, giving players the chance to catch rock-type Pokemon from now until it ends on June 11 at 1pm PT. ThePokemon GOAdventure Week 2019 event features increased spawn rates for rock-type Pokemon, rock-type Pokemon added to 2km eggs, new shiny Pokemon, new raid bosses, and more. Like otherPokemon GOspecial events, Adventure Week 2019 also features its own unique set of limited-time Field Research tasks and rewards....

With the NintendoSwitch Lite recently announced, gamers on the go can enjoy a more portable version of the popular console. For some extra graphic pizzazz, Nintendo is also releasing a special edition for the launch ofPokemon SwordandPokemonShield. While there is already a nice variety of catchy, bright colors available for the Nintendo Switch Lite, the Zacian and Zamazenta Edition of the console will definitely turn some heads. It features illustrations of the two new Legendary Pokemon on the back, both of whom were revealed only recently at E3 2019....

With a manifesto on game design and some surreal games, Jenova Chen is armed to break the mediocrity that exists in today’s world of video games. Jenova has thus far released two innovative games,FlowandCloud, which can both be found on his website for free. His games are meant to create meaningful experiences that will attract both gamers and non-gamers alike. I had the pleasure of interviewing the visionary on the topic of his games, what motivates his unique approach, and what he might ask you to fetch him if you’re working at the McDonald’s drive thru....

Zombie Battle Tycoonoffers players a rather unusual gaming experience. Of course, as befits theTycoon genre, you need to develop production to make money. However, instead of investing them back in production, you can use them to buy weapons and fight zombies. To start the game with a decent amount of Cash in your pocket, you should useZombie Battle Tycooncodes, which are extremely useful in the game. Working Zombie Battle Tycoon Codes Expired Zombie Battle Tycoon Codes To survive inZombie Battle Tycoon, it is not enough for you to upgrade your building....

Summary No genre has influenced the gaming industry more thanRPGs, and no genre is quite as divisive, with varying definitions of what features and mechanics are considered worthy of the label. The genre’s origins can be traced back to 1974’s iconic tabletop RPGDungeons and Dragons, a game with fantasy iconography and rules that inspired early computer programmers to develop the first CRPGs. The following years and decades would birth many subgenres, such as immersive sims, action RPGs, and JRPGs, all with unique takes on gameplay and narrative....

Arc System Works is a celebrated fighting game developer, with one of its most recent and acclaimed games beingDragon Ball FighterZ. Fans may be wondering what’s next for the studio, and if a recent rumor is to be believed, it could very well be aGodzilla vs. Kong2D fighting game that will tie in to the 2020 film. This rumor comes from 4chan, so fans should take it with a huge grain of salt....

Ryan Goslingis a 6th grade teacher tasked with going into space and saving humanity in the first trailer for his upcoming Sci-Fi movie. The actor is no stranger to the genre, nor indeed going to space, with one ofGosling’s best moviesbeing 2018’sFirst Man. His newest entry, however, looks like a very different take. From directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller,Project Hail Marycharts a story wherein a 6th grade science teacher, Ryland Grace (Gosling), is part of a team tasked with saving Earth’s future, which is at risk due to the sun and almost every other star dying out....

Based on the Game Boy Advance games The latest update fromSuper Smash Brosboss Sakurai details Samus and her new outfits. Blue and orange shorts and a small top, both of which were seen at the end ofMetroid: FusionandMetroid: Zero Suit, respectively. Here’s what Sakurai had to say: “Looking at the number of days we have left for development, it would be an impossible task to create this… That’s what I told my staff....

SEGA has revealed the extentits SEGA Pass hack, confirming that they lot the details of 1,290,755 customers. The publisher has offered its “sincerest apologies” and promised to upgrade its security, which would’ve been nice in the first place. “We express our sincerest apologies to our customers for the inconvenience and concern caused by this matter,” said the company. “Sega Pass is the service used to provide information about our new products to registered members and does not hold any customer financial information....