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Code Vein II reviewAn ambitious sequel for Anime SoulsBandai Namco Entertainment has released the Mask of Idris expansion for Code Vein II, alongside a Free Update 2.0 for every player on the base game. The DLC is available to purchase now and is bundled with the Deluxe and Ultimate Editions. Code Vein II is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.The Free 2.0 Update adds The Age of Harmony, which expands the post-clear world with new episodes for each partner, an

If you've been waiting on CRKD's outstanding sequel to the Nitro Deck, it's almost time. CRKD has begun shipping the Nitro Deck 2, their premium handheld controller which will now support the Switch 2. All of the details are below, check it out and go to their site to order yours before they're all gone!Livermore, CA – September 9, 2026 – CRKD™, the premium collectible gaming brand, announced today that the long-awaited Nitro™ Deck 2, the

This is an interesting item. Pre-order bonuses, even platform specific ones, aren't anything new. But a skin you can only see on the platform it's available on? That's new. XBOX is dropping a translucent green 25th anniversary M4 to pre-ordering customers of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and you'll only know they have it if you're playing on Xbox Series X. Take a look at the blog details below, and our recent beta thoughts.Final thoughts on the Modern Warfare 4 Beta fr

Spyro is celebrating his birthday today, and his cake is a tad unconventional. Or perfectly themed for a dragon. Activision revealed a blog with a burn-away cake top, that showed a fresh bit of Spryo: A Realm Beyond art. It's pretty slick, and you can take a look at it below, along with other tidbits from the blog.Spyro Community Day 2026 — Thank You, and the Adventure Continues!We celebrate Spyro Community Day with fans who have loved the franchise through every chapter and look ahe

It's been a busy week for Nintendo! Yesterday's Legend of Zelda Direct lead into today's Nintendo Direct, a first for the company. They had a lot to show too, with Metroid Ravenous and Kirby and the World Beyond headlining a great Direct. There's a lot to get into, so we'll just dive into it below. If you missed the Zelda Direct, we got that link bookmarked for you as well.The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake launches November 5thToday’s big Zelda Direct ga

You folks seem to be lowing Treadmill Tuesdays, and today we've got a fun one for you. Is Virtual Hunter VR a good looking game? No. (at least on Quest 3 standalone – the screen above is PCVR) Is it a fun game? Well, also no and largely due to the wonky graphics, but we did get some good exercise in on the Virtuix Omni One! In this episode we checked out the strange virtual cabin with a store in the back (apparently not run by us?) and then did a bit of awkward target practice

I think we all had the same initial reaction to the reveal of Star Fox this year: horror and disgust. Nintendo never really does realism outside of Pikmin; even Twilight Princess, the Zelda game touted as the “most realistic” is actually going for a dark, anime look similar to things like Berserk. Seeing the fuzzy, feathery, and slimy characters of Star Fox rendered in a realistic style was jarring, to say the least. Yet, slowly but surely, it grew on me. All those little details g

Entropy has the makings of a true landmark for horror RPGs, if the finished product follows through on the promise of the early access release. It’s a turn based game with PS1-esque polygonal graphics, placed in a medieval fantasy world amidst a looming apocalypse. Far from derivative, I found the early access version a culmination and refinement on its many influences, delivering what may end up being my favorite game in years.My quibbles with its current version are distinct and fixable

Danganronpa 2x2 made an appearance in today's Nintendo Direct, with an Introduction Trailer posted shortly after. We got glimpses of the revamped visuals, scenes from the new Slayhem Mode, and a brand-new character. After months of anticipation, we finally have a release date of January 14, 2027. The game will launch on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (digital only), Steam, and Epic Games Store.Desperate for more despair in the meantime? Check out our inte

Today during a Nintendo Direct, Capcom announced several of their titles will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2.Monster Hunter Wilds review — Sharper than everThe latest entry in the Monster Hunter Franchise is roaring with innovation. Ready your weapons and prepare to join the hunt.First up is Monster Hunter Wilds, coming to Switch 2 on December 4th, 2026. This version includes all the title updates so far, full cross-play support, and even local wireless play.The Standard Edition of Monste

Today during a Nintendo Direct, Nintendo announced Kirby and the World Beyond, the pink puffball's second adventure in full 3D and his first in what seems to be an open world. From the trailer, Kirby explores a vast grassland before acquiring a new Sword power and cutting through a giant wall made to look like more landscape, opening up passage to a brand new area. Kirby and the World Beyond launches in Spring of 2027 exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 to mark the series' 35th anniversa

Today during a Nintendo Direct, Nintendo announced a brand new 2D Metroid game, Metroid Ravenous. From the trailer, Samus is lost within a moon after being attacked by cyber bird samurai and must find her way back to the surface, all while slowly being consumed by a hunger for life energy thanks to her metroid DNA. Metroid Ravenous launches on January 28th, 2027, exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. A special edition will be available on the same day. For more on all things Metroid, stay tuned to

Today during a Nintendo Direct, Square Enix unvieled Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United. This is a fully 3D remake of the 1995 game with HD visuals, fully voiced cutscenes, combat and other mechanical overhauls, and more new features.Once every 300 years, the Rise of Morastrum eclipses the sun and destroys all newborn life, sparing only a single survivor known as the Child of Destiny. Six hundred years ago, that child became the Archfiend who brought ruin, while three hundred years ago another b

Maestro Media is evolving by adding a new avenue for designers/publishers to get their creations to the tabletop:Maestro Media, the two-time Inc. 5000 fandom company behind TheBinding of Isaac: Four Souls, Clash of Clans: The Epic Raid and REWIND TM, today announced the launch of Overture by Maestro Media TM, a new initiative that gives designers, publishers, licensors and retail partners access to the publishing, licensing, manufacturing and commercial infrastructure Maestro has built to bring

There's a new website created by the designer of the Ori games, Thomas Mahler. It's proposed as "The one source of truth for gamers."The site aggregates scores from Metacritic and OpenCritic, but the goal is to include user scores and Steam reviews, with user scores having greater weight. "My main problem with the existing aggregators: Their scores tell you how the press felt about a game, not how players did," Thomas wrote on X.What's really got the gamin

During Gamescom, Ubisoft revealed the official title of The Division 2's next DLC titled Echoes of Central Park.It will take place in the titular Central Park, but is taking a horror-themed turn. A distress call is coming from inside the park, and The Division agents have no idea what to expect. In sounds like, Central Park has been even more avoided than the Dark Zones, so no one knows what could be inside or what's happened since the outbreak started.Ubisoft specifically wants player

Yin Yang debuted in 2019 under BGNation and a few other publishers, but this year it will receive both a revised version and a broader release under Capstone Games. While I hadn’t played the original myself, I was lucky enough at Gen Con to preview this latest edition along with another player who had, so I can offer some insight into what’s different based on what they’d said while we played. Note that since this is a preview, the components are not finalized (especially th

I don't always want to wear gaming headphones. Sure, the immersive qualities of them are great, but they wear on you after a while. Speakers can be an option, but Razer has an even better way to add comfort while keeping the sound close to your ears. Introducing the Clio X, a head rest cushion that doubles as a wireless speaker! Take a look at all the details below, it's sure to go fast!Razer Clio X: Essential Wireless Speaker Head Cushion | Razer EuropeComplete your setup with the Raz

We've gotten our first taste of the campaign for Modern Warfare 4 during the recent beta period, and now we've gotten another bite. A new campaign trailer has revealed the Stranded mission, with fresh gameplay and cutscenes. Make sure you pre-order now, as you'll get to play the campaign a week early if you do. Below is the teaser and details, along with our recent beta previews.Final thoughts on the Modern Warfare 4 Beta from GamingTrend’s Call of Duty aficionadoWar change

Now that the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta has officially wrapped up (sans a sneaky extra half a day), we can properly evaluate the test. I did a deep dive on the first weekend, which I’ll bookmark the link below, and it houses a lot of thoughts that are largely still true. That said, there have been some significant changes that came in weekend two, alongside the introduction of Warzone and the Nintendo Switch 2. There’s a lot to go over, and I’ve qualified several th