We gave Skyward Sword HD a 7 out of 10. It’s a great game with smart puzzle-filled dungeons, a compelling story, and several improvements that make it a better experience than the original.
Netflix announced its new reality show will be based on the classic game Clue. Contestants will play characters like Colonel Mustard, Miss Scarlett, and Professor Plum, and compete in both physical and mental challenges. Just like the board game, players will need to gather clues to solve a mystery and figure out who committed the crime.
Clue is a board game where players solve a murder mystery. They have to guess who committed the crime – was it Miss Scarlett, Colonel Mustard, or Professor Plum? – and with what weapon, like a candlestick, rope, or revolver.
Spotify is now integrated with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, bringing music recommendations directly into the chatbot. This feature is available in English to all ChatGPT users – whether they use the free version or have a Plus or Pro subscription – in 145 countries, and works on both computers and mobile devices.
Vampire Survivors is getting a new online co-op mode, as shown in a recent YouTube trailer. Players will be able to create their own lobbies or join existing ones using a unique ID number. It’s currently unknown if the game will support cross-play. According to the video description, you can explore stages with friends while they tackle challenges like Astral Stair or Room 1665 – but adding more players might not necessarily make the game easier!
Bungie’s latest game has received a lot of negative attention online. Following the rapid cancellation of their previous project, Concord, concerns arose that Sony might also shut down other online games, including *Marathon*. Adding to the trouble, accusations surfaced that the game used artwork without the artist’s permission. As a result, the game’s release has been postponed while the developers work to address these issues.
The initial update for the game will include over 200 improvements and fixes, addressing bugs, making gameplay more balanced, and generally refining the experience. While the complete list of changes will be released soon, the developers have shared some key updates: player movement will be smoother and more immediate, and weapon recoil has been adjusted. Maps for the Rush and Breakthrough modes have also been slightly modified to create a fairer playing field.
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 definitely has its issues—the awkward movement, the heavy reliance on levels and bosses from the original games, and a noticeably poor-quality soundtrack are the biggest complaints. However, even after 15 years, I still find myself revisiting and enjoying both episodes from time to time.
To celebrate its second anniversary, Ubisoft has announced a new expansion for the game. Revealed during a recent stream, the expansion adds roughly six hours of gameplay and focuses on Basim’s discovery that his father might still be alive. Basim will travel to AlUla, a historic valley filled with thieves and other dangerous characters, in his search.
The gaming company released a short video called “Close to You” on their app and then quickly posted it to YouTube. They’ve disabled comments on the YouTube video and the description just states the title.