Nintendo’s eighth-generation game console is generally thought to have been a disaster;the Wii U struggled to surpass 12 million sales during its life cycleand was hindered by a lack of first and third-party support. That said, one indie developer isn’t giving up on the Wii U and is planning to debut a new digital title on the platform this month. Pad of Timeis an upcomingWii U2.5D platformer that boasts a cutesy, cartoonish art style that’s somewhat reminiscent of thePaper Marioseries....

Perhaps the biggest reveal at this year’s Game Awards was the Xbox Series X, Microsoft’s next entry into its illustrious line of consoles. While fully revealing the system at an event not just dedicated to the Xbox brand is a bold, and in a way admirable, move, there are still plenty of questions that fans have about the console. Among the many questions currently circulating the internet is whether or not there will be a disc-less version of the console....

The 25th annualTokyo Game Showis set to take place from September 30th until October 3rd, and this year the event will be digital. 2021 has been an uncertain year for gaming conventions, with the impact of the ongoing pandemic meaning most conventions have to cancel any in-person events. This is true ofthe Tokyo Game Show,which was originally planned to take place in person. The event, which is the premier showcase for Japanese developers, is set to have a press-only physical show....

Anticipation for the next generation of consoles is building and many are looking forward to the Xbox Series X. TheXbox Series X promises impressive specificationsand many have been intrigued by how the system will run new titles. Despite this excitement from fans, the Xbox Series X will not be available for all players when it is first released. It is unclear exactly why there is a shortage of consoles, but a British retailer has now begun informing consumers that the pre-ordered system will not arrive on the intended date....

Animal Crossing: New Horizonshas the pro-design feature returning, allowing players to create various custom clothes designs. By using the kiosk in the Able Sisters store,players can download the designsmade by other players as well as upload their own designs. Something that a lot of players did while creating their designs is recreate various iconic outfits from video games. Here are some of the greats forplayers who want to cosplaytheir favorite games....

Quick Links At the beginning ofShin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance, players can choose to name the protagonist whatever they want within the character limit. While the voiced dialogue won’t say the name, your character’s name will often appear when talking with the various humans in the game, aside from Aogami, who will continue to call you, “Young Man”. Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeancemay not have any other media such as a spin-off game or anime as thePersonaseriesdoes, but that doesn’t mean the protagonist doesn’t have a canon name players can choose to use....

Sony has big plans for itsPlayStation 5console in 2023, which will include brand-new hardware releases, new video games, and much more. It will be difficult for Sony to top the incredible 2022 that thePS5had, but it will definitely be coming out swinging. 2022 saw the release of some major PlayStation 5 games, albeit in the form of cross-gen titles that were also available for the PS4, likeHorizon Forbidden WestandGod of War Ragnarok....

Pokemon Scarlet and Violetwere released amidst harsh critiques and negative reviews due to the many, possibly game-breaking performance issues that Gen 9 games have as of patch 1.0.1. Someplayers' complaints even culminated with them refunding Gen 9 gamesbecause of the technical issues and the graphics, which seem to be caused by a memory leak for which the only workaround seems to be to reboot the game every few hours. However, this didn’t stop the franchise from hitting another major milestone with the newest set of mainline games, asPokemon Scarlet and Violetsold 10 million copies in three days, which is a new record for any Nintendo software and The Pokemon Company as a whole....

The thirdWonder Womanfilm has been canned at Warner Bros., presumably under the orders of new DCEU head James Gunn. The trilogy that was downgraded to a duology had exactly one high point and one low point before its early conclusion. The larger direction of the franchise has changed in many ways in a very short time, andWonder Woman 3’s sudden demise is an interesting look into those changes. Warner Bros. is, by all accounts, fully on fire from a business perspective....

As Konami has shown an increasing disinterest in traditional video game development and publishing, fans have been hoping to see its popular IP picked up by other companies. One of the more persistent rumors is thatSony has made deals with Konamifor some of its games to make their way to the PlayStation 5 console as exclusives, though nothing official has been announced at the time of this writing. One Konami franchise in particular,Metal Gear Solid, has been at the center of the rumors....

While new generations of video game fans wait patiently for recently announced next-generation superhero games likeSpider-Man: Miles MoralesorSuicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, it’s easy to forget how far these types of games have come in just a few years, despite the fact that superhero games have been on the market almost as long as video games have been made. RELATED:Suicide Squad: 5 Reasons We’re Excited For The Game (& 5 Why We Wanted A Superman Game)...

If you’re going to be the best, you need to use the best. While having the nicestgaming accessoriesmay not actually make you better at gaming, it always feels nice to have cool stuff. RELATED:10 Things You Didn’t Know Xbox One Could Do For those on Xbox One,nice controllersare in an abundance. Microsoft never stops with officially licensed controllers to make anyone feel like amazing playing games. With so many excellent options to pick from (and even the ability to make your own), it’s a hard call to make but we can make it a little easier....

Sony ushered in their next-generation console on November 12th, 2019 (and November 19th in other territories). Launching alongside it was a slew of cross-generation titles and a handful of exclusives, most notablyDemon’s Souls.However, like all console launches users are experiencing several problems while just trying trying to enjoy their new games and the console’s features. Related:10 Best PS5 Decal Skins You Can Actually Buy Some of the issues listed below are minor, while several have potentially devastating consequences for those who just invested five hundred dollars in a new system....