Poll: Which Sega Genesis / Mega Drive Games Should You Play First Via Nintendo Switch Online?

by HendrikWiese - October 20, 20210

Nintendone it.The announcement that Nintendo was expanding its Nintendo Switch Online library of classic games with an Expansion Pack that brings not only Nintendo 64 games to the subscription service, but also a selection of games from one-time Nintendo rival Sega's Mega Drive / Genesis library. The games are coming

Guide: 25 Games That Are Better On Switch OLED

by HendrikWiese - October 20, 20210

Games at their very best on Switch OLED.Earlier this month Nintendo released its first major Switch iteration in over two years with the Switch OLED model. It has a few benefits, like an improved kickstand, a bump in portable audio quality, double the internal storage and a LAN connector on

Feature: 8 Games That Missed Nintendo Hardware

by HendrikWiese - October 20, 20210

The most mysterious omissions in Nintendo history.Any longtime Nintendo fan knows that the company’s third-party publishing partners can be fair-weather friends. Plenty of the industry’s biggest franchises have been absent from Nintendo hardware for quite some time. In some cases, Nintendo’s own bold decisions over cartridges and standard definition gaming

Top 10 Horror Games To Play Right Now

by Game Informer Staff - October 17, 20210

Horror games provide some of gaming’s most exhilarating experiences, and much like their silver screen counterparts, they aim to get you as close to experiencing death as possible without actually dying. In between the thrills and jumpscares, horror also lends itself well to character-focused storytelling that

Talking Point: Do You Have A 'Way' You Play Certain Switch Games?

by HendrikWiese - October 17, 20210

Metroid Dread = portable + headphones + a dark room, right?The Nintendo Switch has various strengths, but the key aspect of its design that has helped to fuel its success is flexibility. It's a concept that is ultimately more than the sum of its parts — when you break it

Games That Motivate Me To Get Up And Be Better

by Marcus Stewart - October 17, 20210

Sometimes we all need a kick in the pants to get off our bums, get things done, and improve ourselves. That inspirational call to action is found in all kinds of places, including video games. If you’re looking for fun forms of encouragement as you begin

Valve bans blockchain games and NFTs on Steam

by noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) - October 17, 20210

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge3/4— Age of Rust (@SpacePirate_io) October 14, 2021WHAT’S AN NFT?Games that use blockchain technology or let users exchange NFTs or cryptocurrencies won’t be allowed on Steam, according to a rule added to Valve’s “What you shouldn’t publish on Steam” list. The change was pointed

Pokemon Diamond & Pearl Remake's Exp. Share Could Ruin The Games

by noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) - October 16, 20210

The return of the permanent Exp. Share in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl has become a major concern for many fans. Generation 6 made the Exp. Share item provide experience points to every party member, as opposed to only the one holding it, offering a much easier time for Pokémon series

Steam Games With Crypto, NFTs Being Removed From the Platform

by noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) - October 16, 20210

Steam is banning games that are built on blockchain technology or that allow the exchange of cryptocurrency and NFTs, establishing another hurdle for the world of blockchain games. Playable NFT video games are growing in popularity and a few have stuck out in the crowd, gaining considerable financial and commercial support.

Game Pass Has PC Games – PC Builder Series: Back 4 Blood

by Megan Spurr, Community Lead, Xbox Game Pass - October 15, 20210

Game Pass Has PC Games. Game Pass also has a brand-new content series for those of you who appreciate custom PC rigs, custom stylized keycaps, and games coming on day one to Xbox Game Pass for PC. If this sounds like your jam, then welcome to the Game Pass Has