Summary Fans of Hideo Kojima’s genre-bending gameDeath Strandingcan now pre-order a special limited-edition Backbone One controller themed around the title. The controller is available for $124.99 from the official Backbone store, the Kojima Productions online store, and will also be sold on the Kojima Productions Japanese store. This limited-edition “Death Stranding Backbone One” sports translucent yellow front plates and pastel orange on the back, an unmistakable nod to those pod-like Bridge Baby carriers from the game....

I’ve been eagerly awaitingNetflix’sanimatedScott Pilgrimseries ever since it was announced, andI’ve got the article to prove it. Now that the show is finally out in the wild, I’m surprised – pleasantly! – that it’s got even more meat to it than I first thought. An animated series with the movie’s original cast, animated by the excellent Science SARU and sporting a soundtrack by Anamaguchi, composer of the Scott Pilgrim video game, was always going to be good, but an early plot twist in the animated show has turned it into a different beast altogether....

Mortal Kombat 1fans might be having a lot of fun with Omni-Man since his launch yesterday, but they’re already unimpressed with the lack of content that he brings, with no skins and fewer Brutalities than the rest of the roster. After months of teasing,Mortal Kombat 1’s first Kombat Pack post-launch character has arrived in the form of everyone’s favourite Viltrumite conqueror - Omni-Man. Invincible’s dad has hit the game just as it goes into its second season of content, but it seems that none of that content has gone towards Nolan himself....

We just got some newMass Effectmerch. Cool, right? It’s a collar and leash set with the N7 logo, perfect for any Mass Effect fan with a canine companion. Or, uh, a very friendly human companion, apparently, because I don’t think a single dog will see this gift set. The Mass Effect Deluxe N7 Dog Collar Leash Bandana set seems like an innocent piece of merch on the face of it, but what everyone involved failed to consider is just how feral this fanbase is....

Palworldplayers have figured out that the easiest way to get airborne in the game is to stand on a Pal Sphere as it’s capturing a Pal, which somehow sends you flying upwards. Palworld has only been out for a couple of days, but it’s already shaping up to be one of the biggest surprises of 2024. Not only has it been received surprisingly well, but it’s also already garnered amassive audience that’s managed to break into Steam’s top 10 for concurrent players....

InPrince of Persia: The Lost Crown, you’ll meet a young girl called Fariba who sells you hints and maps whenever you run into her across your adventure through Mount Qaf. She’ll also hum a tune now and then, which fans quickly realised was none other than the main theme music of the 2008 reboot. This was first pointed out by Maximilian_13 on the series' dedicated subreddit, “I like all the easter eggs in this game, the one I love the most is Fariba humming… In the beginning, I was thinking, ‘This is familiar… Where did I hear it before?...

Quick Links Pyromancy is one of the five schools of psychic ability that a Psyker can follow inWarhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader.Pyromancer Sanctioned Psykers have one simple objective: make the world burn. By lighting enemies and allies alike on fire, Pyromancers can create devastating flames that sweep across the battlefield. While you can opt to play it safe and alight foes from afar, playing a reckless, self-immolating Pyromancer is as fun as it is powerful....

Insomniac’s firstSpider-Mangame hada social media feedyou could view on the map, seeing what everyone in New York City thought of the web-slinging menace. There were people asking if he ever ate his own webs, celebrating Wilson Fisk’s downfall, sharing fan fiction, and poking fun at the Daily Bugle. But if you look at the map onSpider-Man 2, you’ll notice there’s no social media. Fans aren’t too happy it’s missing, since it would have provided an interesting glimpse into the public’s reaction to the Symbiote suit....

One of the best things aboutStardew Valleyis that you can play the game exactly how you want to. Prioritizing crops, making your farm all about animals, you could even decide to never plant a crop and make all of your money through mining and fishing. But no matter how you play, it’s nice to turn this Stardew Valley house into a Stardew Valley home. For some, this is easier said than done....

TheSuper Mario RPGremake has added a cheat code easter egg that was previously exclusive to the Japanese release ofSuper Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. Without a doubt, Super Mario RPG is one of the weirdest games in the Mario universe, and is packed full of easter eggs, references, and strange bits of dialogue. For the most part, all of that strangeness is intact in the remake (well, except for that cheeky little reference to Bruce Lee), and there’s even one special easter egg that some players are going to be experiencing for the very first time....

The Moogle Treasure Trove is returning toFinal Fantasy 14once again, and, as always, players were quick to check out which coveted in-game goodies they could earn this time around (yes, the Mameshiba Neckerchief is back for those who missed it). To our surprise, we weren’t greeted with the same old setup for this event, though, as Square Enix is mixing it up by allowing players to earn tomes in more ways than simply grinding the same few duties....

Summary Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Nameoffers a breath of fresh air for the longtime series previously known as Yakuza. Upgrades include crisply redesigned menus, more nuanced combat, and a variety of new ways to make the most of your limited level-up and monetary resources. From learning the ins and outs of combat to noticing everything Sotenbori may hide in plain sight, you’ll want to get a grip on some Like A Dragon Gaiden pro-tips before diving in....

While theWiiis probably most famous for its casual titles that attracted a wide audience of diverse players — like its launch title Wii Sports — the platform surprisingly has some really incredible action games to offer to adventure-seeking gamers. Many classic titles got ports to the console after their initial success, like for exampleResident Evil 4, while some brand-new games burst onto the scene with style, likeOkami. Regardless of what an action-loving player might be looking for, the Wii definitely had a more diverse lineup of shooters, platformers, and straight-up action games than many might initially think....