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After taking the Internet by storm at the beginning of the year, Wordle quickly became one of the world’s most popular mini-games, and now Hasbro has created a physical board game version of it that you can play with friends and family. Aptly named Wordle: The Party Game, the new board game basically functions identically as its digital counterpart, with players attempting to guess a five-letter word with six tries. Unlike the original, however, Hasbro’s experience will allow you and your friends to pick a host at the beginning of each round, who’ll write down the secret word everyone has to guess. Point scoring works reversely, so those who need fewer attempts to guess each word will score fewer points, and the player with the least points by the end of the game wins. To spice t...

Sony has now announced the launch of a new PlayStation loyalty program called “PlayStation Stars.” The program is entirely free to join for those on the console platform and you’ll be able to earn points through playing games, purchasing things on the PlayStation Store, earning Trophies, and winning tournaments. The points you are rewarded can then be used to redeem PSN wallet funds as well as other products on the store, and Sony says there’ll also be new “digital collectibles” of things which is explained as “digital representations of things that PlayStation fans enjoy, including figurines of beloved and iconic characters from games and other forms of entertainment, as well as cherished devices that tap into Sony’s history of innovation.” While the idea of digital collectibles sounds an...

In a new “The Board Room” interview, three central figures behind the upcoming game Skate, previously referred to as Skate 4, sit down to discuss important updates surrounding the highly-anticipated title. Here to shed light on the fourth game from the beloved franchise is Cuz Parry, one of the creative directors of the game, Isabelle Mocquard, head of product management at EA, and Dan McCulloch, General Manager of new Vancouver-based game studio Full Circle. One of the biggest updates that the conversation touched on is the introduction of a free-to-play model for the very first time. While that will mean microtransactions will be part of the game, the board members ensure that it will not be pay-to-win. There are no areas of the map that will be locked behind a paywall, no paid loot boxe...

The long-running Aliens franchise is getting a new title. Following Predator: Hunting Grounds and Aliens: Fireteam Elite, which were released in 2020 and 2021, respectively, developer Survios is introducing yet another game to the lineup. In collaboration with 20th Century Games, the game will be developed by VR studio Survios and will be a single-player action-horror game. Although currently untitled, the developer plans to reveal more details at its panel, “Alien: Expanding a Dark and Frightening Universe,” at San Diego Comic-Con on July 21. The game will be available to play on VR platforms, as well as on consoles and PC. Survios has mostly worked on VR games in the past, including a title for The Walking Dead and a racing game called Sprint Vector. It has made one non-VR game for the C...

SEGA has just announced that pre-orders for its follow-up to the 2019 Genesis Mini are now open. This second version is more compact and advanced with a new line-up of over 50 games, including games from the SEGA CD era — there’s even full-motion video. Sized at 12cm (W) x 3.2cm (H) x 11.6cm (D), the SEGA Genesis Mini 2 comes with one high-speed HDMI cable, a USB power cable, AC adapter, and one controller. SEGA has also sweetened things up by including a previously unreleased game to keep fans guessing. Priced at $103 USD, The SEGA Genesis Mini 2 is available for North American pre-order now over at Amazon where it is officially releasing on October 27. Check out the official page to learn more. [embedded content] In other gaming news, a Nintendo Switch Pro console could be announced this...

Netflix’s hit Korean zombie period drama Kingdom is now receiving its own video game. Destined for both PC and mobile platforms, Kingdom: The Blood is currently being developed by South Korean developer Action Square, which has previously worked on Blade II – The Return of Evil. As you can see in the gameplay trailer above, the experience is largely reminiscent of the television series, with players immersed in a third-person perspective, running around slaying zombies and foes with choreographed swings of a longsword. As the game’s name suggests, there’s plenty of blood splattering everywhere as well. Little else is known about the game for now, and no release date has been attached to the project just yet, but Action Square will be announcing more about Kingdom: The Blood ...

KOEI Tecmo has released an expanded version of the hack and slash game Warriors Orochi 3. Originally launched as Musō Orochi 2 in Japan in 2011, the Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate Definitive Edition includes all of the features of the original with new characters, storylines and modes, offering a more in-depth gameplay experience. The revamped edition premiered on Tuesday for PC via Steam. This version comes with the downloadable content that’s already been released on other platforms, such as new episodes. In “Duel Mode,” elements of versus battles and card battles are brought together for action-packed gameplay, while in “Gauntlet Mode,” players can join in on party battles. Warriors Orochi 3 characters were designed by popular illustrator Akihiro Yamada. The Ultimate Edition comprises over ...

Following early word, more rumors have surfaced about the release of a follow-up to the Nintendo Switch. The rumors are noting that the “Nintendo Switch Pro” (tentative name) could be officially announced before the end of the year. Nintendo’s current flagship hybrid console was originally released March 3, 2017 and marked innovation with its home console/portable device design. Nintendo insider Pixelpar recently took to Twitter to outline the information he has picked up regarding the potential new console. Pixelpar notes that the console is expected to work with the current cartridges and features enhanced performance, while maintaining a familiar look and shape. Catch Pixelpar’s tweet regarding the rumored new Nintendo Switch model below and stay tuned for more information. Welp. T...

Nintendo has shared a new gameplay trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles 3, the fourth mainline entry in the series. Developed by Monolith Soft, the RPG will debut on the Nintendo Switch and continues the franchise’s storyline, centered on six soldiers from the hostile nations of Angus and Keeves. The game’s leading protagonists Noah and Mio are joined by Eunie, Lanz, Taion, and Sena as they embark on epic adventures. After opening with an action-packed battle, the trailer gives viewers a preview of the vibrant open-world format, from a lush forest to a grassy mountainside terrain. Players will be able to navigate the landscape via a navigation line that leads them directly to their destination. The video also explains some of the game’s mechanics, battles and characters. Unlike previous i...

Nintendo is introducing a new addition to the Kirby series. Available on the Switch, Kirby’s Dream Buffet will launch on the Nintendo eShop sometime this summer. The game challenges up to four players to race against one another to get to a massive cake first. Rather than driving cars, however, the colorful Kirby-like characters roll to the finish line, dodging ice cream cones and other obstacles along the way. A gameplay trailer shared by Nintendo shows players navigating through the course, picking up bonuses and taking one another down. In March, Nintendo debuted Kirby and the Forgotten Land for Nintendo Switch, a 3D open-world platform adventure title. Watch the trailer for Kirby’s Dream Buffet above. In other gaming news, BLACKPINK will hold its first-ever in-game concert in PUBG...