With the NES and SNES Mini consoles, Nintendo popularized the concept of re-releasing digital-only versions of classic gaming consoles, loaded with collections of popular games that were released for the system. Other companies have since followed suit, with Sega releasing aGenesis Mini consoleand more recently, the Game Gear Micro. It seems Sega’s not done releasing mini versions of its classic systems, and the next one may be of particular interest to fans....

Picking up anXbox Series Xin the United States is an incredibly challenging endeavor, at the moment. Xbox’s cutting-edge next-generation console is limited in availability due to extreme supply line issues tied to computer components. Yet Xbox fans continue to wait in lines hours upon hours at retailers, anxious to spend $500. Would fans be willing to pay $10,000 for anXbox Series Xinstead? That’s a choice they’ll soon have, as today an Xbox partnership with Italian luxury brand Gucci was revealed....

Summary Players frequently showcase their love ofStardew Valley, including one fan who baked a series of sugar cookies themed to iconic items from the game. As players eagerly await the upcoming release ofStardew ValleyUpdate 1.6, the community continues to find new ways to share their appreciation for the beloved indie game. Since its release in 2016,Stardew Valleyhas become synonymous with life-sim gaming and is considered by many to be among the best of the genre....

As it currently stands, PlayStation is easily the most dominant brand in console gaming. Not only are thePlayStation 4’s sale numbers astronomically high, but it currently boasts some of the biggest exclusives in the entire world, with the likes ofGod of War, Death Stranding,andMarvel’s Spidermanall setting exceptional sale records and bringing in strong critical receptions. However, it appears that, while PlayStation might be succeeding sales-wise, it’s not the most prevalent console for a certain demographic of players....

The upcoming release calendar has a lot in store for horror fans, including EA’sDead Spaceremake. After months of behind-the-scenes updates and news, the studio finally released the first full gameplay trailer for the remake of the now legendary 2008 survival space horror title. TheDead Spaceremake will need to prove its renewed appeal while preserving the legacy of the original, and what’s been shown so far suggests EA Motive has managed to do just that....

The Elder Scrolls 6is one of the most hotly anticipated releases across the entire gaming space at the moment, with fans now waiting over a decade for a new franchise title. As many will know, anElder Scrollsgame is entirely tied to the location it is primarily set within, in terms of the plot and factions that feature. With many hypothesizing that the province of Hammerfell will be the location of choice forThe Elder Scrolls 6, the geopolitical tensions and captivating factions that could be conveyed and explored are numerous....

The following contains spoilers for NieR Automata. It’s available for playing on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Veteran players ofNieRAutomataknow of the tragic story between 2B and 9S. Being created solely for war against an enemy that no longer exists, time and time again, the two androids are trapped in a never-ending spiral of grief. In fact, it’s this destiny that was decided for them that acts as the “true” enemy ofNieR Automata....

Watch Dogs 2has some wacky and funky characters, with crazy weapons to boot. Aside from the military weapons, there are various hacker-themed weapons to spice up gameplay. The youthful community at DedSec, a group of hacktivists, are endowed with some firepower that is exclusively for their use. RELATED:5 Reasons We’re Excited for Watch Dogs: Legion (& 5 We Aren’t) The weapons themselves are also brimming with personality. Instead of following the naming conventions used for AK-47, M4A1, or ACR, these hacker weapons go by Goodbye World Shotgun, CTRL-ALT-DEL Launcher, 4N00bs Pistol, etc....

The Game Awards is a place where gamers can go to not only see their favorite titles battle it out for prestigious awards, but also for brand new announcements about upcoming games. TheGame Awards 2021did not disappoint, with plenty of world premieres and new game reveals, including Monolith Productions' newWonder Woman. Although not much is currently known aboutWonder Woman, and with the Game Awards showing off only a brief teaser for the game, it has been confirmed that the upcoming release will feature the Nemesis System....

Call of Duty: Vanguardattempted to introduce some interesting mechanics to the franchise, such as suppression. However, not only was the community quick to demand a rework for weapon bloom, but they have also been criticizing theCall of Duty: Vanguardperk Piercing Vision since launch. While there have beenother controversialCall of Duty: Vanguardperksadded to the mix, the very concept of Piercing Vision caused players to worry prior to the game’s launch. Piercing Vision essentially gives gamers wall hacks, as enemies that are shot through a wall will be outlined in red - allowing players to see them moving around inside a building or behind cover....

Summary World of Warcraftrecently clarified how players can get Fyr’alath, the Dream Render–the new Legendary axe from the Amirdrassil raid–now that it has been obtained once. While the firstWorld of Warcraftplayer to get this Legendary weapon had to defeat Fyrakk on Mythic, subsequent players will have a chance on any difficulty. Recently, the race to complete Amirdrassil, the Dream’s Hope, on Mythic difficulty came to an end in one of theclosest contests inWorld of Warcrafthistory....

World of Warcraftrecently announced the return of the Mage Tower, a series of difficult solo challenges that were popular during theLegionexpansion. With theTower’s return in Shadowlands Patch 9.1.5 via Timewalking, Blizzard has revealed new rewards for players that tackle the updated challenges, the latest of which is a special mount that may be familiar to players who voted in last year’sShadowlandsMount Poll. The poll, which was held during September of 2020 in the months leading up to the release ofWorld of Warcraft: Shadowlands, allowed players to vote on one of five concepts, the winner of which would be turned into a mount that all players get for free....

A YouTuber in Japan was arrested in Nagoya for uploading anime and gameplay clips to hisYouTubeaccount. The uploads were found to be in violation of the CopyRight Act, as determined by the Content Overseas Distrubution Association (CODA). It is the first arrest of its type so far in Japan, though it may not be the last. The man is 52 years old and was arrested by Miyagi Prefectural Police. Among the anime the man uploaded were clips fromSteins;GateandSpy x Family....