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Life is Strange meets The Sims in deeply moving Steam Next Fest demo for Closer the Distance Closer the Distance is an emotional simulation game that tells the tale of a beautiful town amidst a terrible tragedy. Image credit:Osmotic Studios It’s not often that a game - well, a Steam Next Fest demo - has such a profound impact on you that you need to take a breather afterwards. But then again, maybe I’m just not used to playing the type of game that Closer the Distance is....

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth quiz answers Here are the exam answers you’ll need to be top of the class at Ounabara Vocational School. Image credit:VG247/SEGA Getting a new job is (generally speaking) pretty cool, and in order to do just that in , you will need to improve Ichiban Kasuga’s various personality traits - something taking exams at Ounabara Vocational School can really help with. However, much like the version you can find in Yakuza: Like a Dragon , the Hawaiian branch of Ounabara in Infinite Wealth asks you to answer some actual trivia questions in order to boost your passion, confidence, kindness, intellect, charisma and style....

Like a Dragon: Ishin fishing guide — fishing tips for catching all fish Be it Salmon, Stringfish, Ghost Koi, or Tuna, this is the guide for you. Like a Dragon: Ishin is packed with all manner of minigames, collectables, and relaxing side activities. Fishing is one such minigame, and if you want to complete it fully, you’ll need to find out how to catch all fish . Not a completionist? There’s still info of value here, as rare fish such as Bluefin tuna, rainbow trout, salmon and sea bream are needed for various cooking recipes or substories....

Lords of the Fallen gets a proper gameplay trailer and an October release date The game was technically first announced in 2015. Lords of the Fallen has finally gotten its first gameplay trailer, as well as a release date locking in the game for this October. Are you in need of a Souls-like to be excited for and to keep you going while you wait for a proper reveal of Elden Ring ’s DLC?...

Make sure you’re free March, 2027 Sonic fans, because the fourth film just got a release date Sure, that’s a bit of wait, but I’m sure it’ll be worth it. Image credit:Paramount/ Sega With Sonic the Hedgehog 3 now available digitally, its box office run is likely finished, but luckily a release date for Sonic 4 has already been set in stone. It’s no secret that the Sonic movies have been a big hit for Paramount ....

Massive Morrowind mod Tamriel Rebuilt just got a fresh expansion featuring over 100 quests Get ready to hunt down the dark secrets hiding beneath the surface of the middle Thirr River! Image credit:VG247/Bethesda/Tamriel Rebuilt If you’re a big fan of Morrowind , the beloved third entry in the Elder Scrolls series , then you’ll definitely want to check out the new expansion that’s just been added to one of its most ambitious modding projects....

Meet the crew documenting the bars, pizza parlors, and back rooms that make up the American fighting game scene Locals Unknown is a new series covering the small gatherings that form the foundational scenes for Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, and beyond. Image credit:VG247 For decades, video games have been a social venture for many. This has its roots in the arcade era, before home consoles and LED-laden gaming PCs led the gaming enthusiasts away from the outside world and into the comfort of their own homes....

Minecraft 1.20 update will add cherry blossom biome, archaeology, and Sniffer mobs The summer update is shaping up to be a good one, again. Minecraft is the survival game that keeps on giving. Since its initial conception in 2011, the game has been privy to various updates that expand on the game and everything in it. Last year, we saw the likes of caves and cliffs added to Minecraft, with mobs of axlotls and goats joining them....

Minecraft director wants to avoid an “Ugly Sonic situation” and I’m sure its animators do too “I just can’t disappoint the 10-year-olds, or they’re going to murder us.” <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/minecraft-movie-ugly-sonic.jpg?width=570&quality=85&format=jpg&dpr=3&auto=webp" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Minecraft director wants to avoid an “Ugly Sonic situation” and I’m sure its animators do too - 1”> Jared Hess, director of the upcoming Minecraft movie, is apparently quite keen to avoid an “‘Ugly Sonic’ situation.” Remember Ugly Sonic?...

Modders have unearthed a cut Witcher 3 scene that probably would have made you all hate Yennefer Don’t worry though, it’s not canon. Image credit:CD Projekt Red A cut Witcher 3 scene has been discovered, and it’s one that would have seen fan favourite Yennefer betray the Lodge of Sorceresses. Back in May, CD Projekt Red finally released its REDkit Mod Editor for The Witcher 3 , opening up the doors for all sorts of modding capabilities for the nine year old game....

Modern Warfare 3 pre-load and unlock times With campaign early access behind us, Modern Warfare 3’s next big moment is the full launch later this week. Image credit:Activision The full launch of Modern Warfare 3 is just a few short days away. If you’re excited to play this year’s Call of Duty, you’ve likely already finished the poorly-received campaign . Next up is Zombies, and the almighty multiplayer - both of which go live at the same time....

Monopoly Go Cave Of Riches rewards All the rewards you can get in the Cave Of Riches event. Image credit:Scopely Monopoly Go players on the hunt for extra rewards can take part in the Cave Of Riches event that’s running this week. The event launched on Sunday 6 October 2024 and ends on Wednesday 9 October 2024. Dozens of rewards can be unlocked, including extra dice rolls , stickers and cash prizes....

Monopoly Go Riviera Riches rewards Every single reward you can get in the Riviera Riches event. Image credit:Scopely Monopoly Go players looking to earn plenty of rewards should check out the Riviera Riches event. The event launched on Monday 8 July 2024 and ends on Wednesday 10 July 2024. Players can earn tons of rewards including dice rolls , extra cash and sticker packs, which will come in handy if you’re looking to level up and progress to the next board....

Monster Hunter Wilds goes above and beyond in search of evolution - preview It’s a real wild one, wild one, wild one, wild one. Image credit:Capcom Do you fancy more Monster Hunter World ? Like, a lot more? If the answer is yes - which it very much should be - Monster Hunter Wilds has you covered. When you’re talking sequels, ‘more of the same’ can really run the gamut. It can be a pejorative, a suggestion that a developer hasn’t changed or done enough, guilty of taking the easy path with a sequel....

Monster Hunter Wilds slays the 8 million units sold milestone in just three days, making it the fastest selling Capcom game, ever Monster Hunter Wilds has beaten Monster Hunter World to become the fastest-selling game in Capcom history. Image credit:Capcom. Capcom, one of the few remaining publishers eager to share hard sales data of their games, has announced that the Monster Hunter Wilds launch has broken records. The action game has so far sold more than 8 million copies in just three days....

Much like Elden Ring, Armored Core 6 is getting its own seamless co-op mod You’ll just have to wait a bit to try the mod out for yourself. Armored Core 6 might have competitive multiplayer, but it doesn’t have any kind of co-op - well, not right now, but an upcoming mod is looking to fix that. Last year, modder LukeYui gave us the Elden Ring seamless co-op mod , so that you can play the game with your friends without having to fiddle about with FromSoftware’s slightly archaic online functionality....

MW3 best MTZ 556 loadout The MTZ 556 might just be one of the best weapons in MW3. Image credit:Activision Update: Our best MW3 MTZ 556 loadout was updated with new and alternative attachments to be up to date with changes made to MW3 since its launch. As you dive into Modern Warfare 3 and try to climb to the top of the leaderboard in multiplayer, you’ll probably wind up experimenting with your arsenal of weapons....

My Time at Sandrock review: A tight, content-packed life simulator that won’t disappoint fans If you’re hoping for a quality, cosy simulation game with no shortage of things to do, My Time at Sandrock could be your new favourite game. Image credit:Pathea Games/VG247 My Time at Sandrock is a spiritual successor to 2018’s My Time at Portia – and it’s a successor in just about every way, too. This time around, you’ll be the brand-new builder in the desert town of Sandrock, alongside friendly competition, Mi-an....

Naughty Dog is holding off on announcing its next game to encourage a better work-life balance Whether the work-life balance is actually well balanced or not is another question. In a recent interview, Naughty Dog co-president and The Last of Us Director Neil Druckmann explained why the studio hasn’t revealed its next game yet. Speaking to ComicBook about the upcoming live-action take on The Last of Us from HBO, Druckmann spoke about how Naughty Dog has announced some of its games too early....

NBA 2K26 mobile locker codes for January 2026 Codes for cards, coins, and more Image credit:Visual Concepts | 2K Games NBA 2K26 mobile codes are your free ride to new coins, fresh cards, extra energy and more, or at least, they are when Visual Concepts releases them. NBA 2K26’s mobile version sees codes less frequently than the standard version , so you might go for a few weeks without having a new batch of freebies to aim for....