Best of 2014 [Image credit:Mike Lambert] If we are the world, then technically this award is for all of us. Pat yourselves on the back. Only 12 games are being nominated, though, and only 1 will be winning the award. But it’s an honor just to be nominated. Creating worlds, interactive digital spaces for us to dive into, is one of the strength of games, tying back to that good old feeling, “immersion....

Robot Entertainment has unveiled a special treat in the upcoming Steam release ofOrcs Must Die! 2for fans of the original game. Owners ofOrcs Must Die!will find an unlocked “Classic” mode in the sequel. This special cooperative mode features ten of the original title’s stages remixed with new enemies. Orcs Must Die!had a fun sense of humor and the gameplay is highly appealing. It sounds as though they’re on-track to repeat that in the sequel and I am really looking forward to a little cooperative chaos....

Over time, heroes inOverwatchreceive reworks that fundamentally change the way they function in-game, as seen withheroes such as Torbjornwho had a complete change to his ultimate ability and skills. Sometimes, players like to suggest their own reworks, including one of the original and beloved tanks, Reinhardt. AnOverwatchplayer has released footage of a suggested rework that could give the character the ability to better handle threats by himself. Luckily, these changes aren’tan April fool’s jokeand seem to be promoting an honest change to Reinhardt....

When it comes to modern celebrities, very few have a community and vocal fanbase that can rival YouTube phenomenonPewDiePie. Since Felix Kjellberg registered his channel back in 2010, the creator has amassed a passionate and supportive following that has stuck with him throughout hishighs and lows on the platform. As it turns out, in yet another display of the influential reach of YouTube celebrities, a recent survey has shown that PewDiePie’s popularity may be much wider than many might believe....

Unlike otherPokemongames where players catch Pokemon with Pokeballs, Pokemon are captured inPokemon Questby luring them to base camp with specific food items. Prior to heading out on expeditions, players are able to throw ingredients intocooking pots, and when the food is finished, it will attract Pokemon of certain colors to camp. One of the most sought-after Pokemon inPokemon Quest, and mostPokemongames really, is Dratini. Dratini evolves into Dragonair and then Dragonite, which has long been one of the most popular and powerful Pokemon in the entire series, so it’s no wonder fans want to get their hands on one inPokemon Quest....

Warning: Includes MINOR SPOILERS for Countdown’s premiere episode!Amazon Prime Video’s latest crime thriller TV series isCountdown, and the action-packed drama looks to build on the legacy of one of the genre’s all-time greats. Fox’s24ran from 2001 through 2010, winning 20 Emmy Awards across over 200 episodes of television, including Outstanding Drama Series in 2006, beating juggernauts likeThe SopranosandThe West Wing.Amazon Prime Video’s TV libraryincludes a number of titles that could rival24in action and intensity, be itReacherorTom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, butCountdownutilizes time as a similarly central concept....

Sony has begun beta testing for PS4 update 7.0, which is set to be the next major upgrade for the system and perhaps the last one before thePS5 releases next year. Beta participants should receive an invite in the next few details, allowing them to test out the update’s new features and give feedback. Among the marquee features for PS4 update 7.0 is a boost to the system’s party chat limit from 8 players to 16....

Star Trek: Strange New Worldsstar Rebecca Romijn reacts to the fact that her real-life husband, Jerry O’Connell, outranks her at Starfleet. Romijn portrayed Lieutenant Commander Una Chin-Riley inStar Trek: Discovery, before the character was spun out into another series. Romijn can currently be seen inStar Trek: Strange New Worldsseason 3. O’Connell voiced Jack Ransom, the First Officer of the USS Cerritos inStar Trek: Lower Decksbefore being promoted to Captain in the series finale....

WithRed Dead Redemption 2’slaunch just a little more than a week awayfrom today, the anticipation has caused many folks to express interest in the file sizes for both the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of the forthcoming game. Now, in order to prepare players for the amount of space that the open world western title will take up on the two current generation consoles, Rockstar Games has decided to clear the air once and for all by confirmingRDR2’s download sizes for the systems....

A couple of weeks ago, Capcom dropped a short demo for the highly-anticipated remake ofResident Evil 2. The 1-shot demo only gave players 30 minutes to play the demo, but fans quickly found a way to bypass those restrictions andget unlimited time. What’s even more interesting is that during the demo’s short existence, some people were already able to hack it and explore restricted areas. In a video posted by YouTube user Nekorun, Leon is seen exploring several areas that were initially blocked off inthe 1-shot demo....

Shortly after Capcom announcedResident Evil 7: Gold Editionfor release in Japan, the publisher confirmed that it’s coming to North America as well, but with a different release date.Resident Evil 7: Gold Editionwill launch in North America on December 12th, and it will come packaged with all the Banned Footage DLC volumes, theNot A Heroexpansion, and the newly announcedEnd of Zoeexpansion. What’s unclear at this point is how muchResident Evil 7: Gold Editionwill cost when it releases in North America later this year....

Quick Links Dungeon RNGis one of thoseRobloxgames where you need to do a huge amount of rollsto get better and better swords. Your first sword is a wooden one. However, the more rolls you make, the rarer swords you’ll get. For example, Frost Blade drops with a chance of one in a million. The exciting thing is that you can view the list of all weapons, and, most importantly, see how many players have received them....

WithKillzone 2having gone gold a while ago and prepped for launch this Friday, you can bet that Guerrilla is looking ahead to future projects. Dutch gaming magazinePower Unlimitedclaims to havethe inside scoopon these projects, naming bothKillzone 3and a sequel to PSP exclusiveKillzone: Liberation. “There are still someKillzonegames coming,” says the magazine. “The devs told the newspaper “de volkskrant” that they are already working onKillzone 3. It’s not a big suprise, but it’s nice to know....