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A ‘God of War’ Live-Service Game Has Been Canceled, and I Couldn’t Be More Relieved

As reported by Bloomberg‘s Jason Schreier, Sony recently canceled two PlayStation projects. “Sony Group Corp.’s PlayStation has canceled...

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I Must Tell Y’all About ‘MINDWAVE’ — An Insane ‘WarioWare’-Inspired Microgame Collection You Can Support!

Y’all. I gotta hype up MINDWAVE. So, first and foremost (because I will be saying it twice), MINDWAVE currently has a Kickstarter campaign you can...

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You Can Register for the ‘Nintendo Switch 2 Experience,’ Allowing Folks To Get an In-Person Showcase of the Console

That’s how you know when we’re all aboard the Nintendo Switch 2 hype train! So, let’s get right to it. Nintendo will indeed be hosting the...

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This Week’s Epic Games Store Free Offering Is One of the Most Tense and Challenging Co-Op Games You’ll Ever Play

It’s time for another Epic Games Store free offering! This time, we have the distinctive honor of being able to download Escape Academy. So, for...

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The Independent Games Festival’s 2025 Finalists Have Been Revealed, and It’s a Star-Studded Cast of Gaming Superstars

The Independent Games Festival recently announced its suite of 2025 indie finalists! Let me just say, there are some superstars in the ranks! The...

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All Hail Our PC Overlords — Apparently, the PC Gaming Market Is Thriving Against the Console Market’s Continued Suffering

I suppose the writing has been on the wall for a while, eh? Looks like those PC Gaming fiends may win in the end. According to a recent report by...

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The VICE Games Squad Discusses What They Want To See on the Nintendo Switch 2

Finally, Nintendo did the thing. We’re in the era of the Nintendo Switch 2, and everybody’s buzzing about the upcoming console. So, it’s only...

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‘Mario Kart 9’ Had Its Big Reveal, Yet Some Players Are Upset About Donkey Kong: “What the Hell Did They Do to Him?”

The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal almost passed with minimal controversy. We were so close. But, the internet always finds a way. So, during the Switch 2...

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‘Palworld,’ Against All Odds, Releases Its First Major 2025 Update

Welcome to 2025, Palworld! …It seems you’ve entered with some baggage, but we’re going to push onward anyway! One of 2024’s most talked-about...

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‘Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League’ Has An Official Ending Now, And It’s The Most “Comic Book” Conclusion Ever

(This article will contain major spoilers for the ending of Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League. Read at your own risk.) Remember when we learned...

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The PlayStation Plus January 2025 Catalog Will Include Absolutely Insane Titles — Sony’s Coming for the Crown

Sony, why would you do this? So, there’s no reason the January 2025 PlayStation Plus catalog additions had to be as amazing as they are. The year...

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Larian Did the Most Larian Thing Possible To Celebrate a ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Milestone

Withers says it best: “Fate spins along as it should.” Leave it to Larian to know how to properly celebrate Baldur’s Gate 3 players downloading...

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‘Marvel Rivals’ Promises to Release a New Hero Every Month-And-A-Half

So, Marvel Rivals has been going strong! Already attracting a massive fanbase with no signs of stopping, NetEase is looking to extend the game’s...

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‘Fallout’ Game Industry Veteran Correctly Details the Eternal Issues Pertaining to Criticism From Players and Developers Following Trends

Ah, the smell of fresh controversy in the morning! Well, not really. It’s more of a great conversation. Tim Cain, one of the main designers of the...

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‘Hyper Light Breaker’ Launches in Early Access Tomorrow (With a Fresh Trailer, Too), and Y’all Better Be Ready for This Early GotY Contender!

So far, I’m 1 for 1 in correctly calling S-tier gaming experiences this year (yes, that one counts — deal with it). And tomorrow, mark my words:...

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Please End Our Suffering, Nintendo — Apparently, A Notable Leaker Has Called It: We’re Getting the Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal in a Few Days

Nintendo, please. Just announce it. So, the Nintendo Switch 2, allegedly — for the umpteenth time — is getting that sweet reveal before the week...

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‘Date Everything’ Is the Valentine’s Day Game I Need — Making Out With a Toaster? Hell Yeah, Sign Me Up!

Oh. Hell. Yeah. Now, this is the kind of wonderfully bizarre game I’m all about! So, February is obviously a hotbed for major game releases. Monster...

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Former ‘Starfield’ Quest Designer Makes a Phenomenal Point About Longer Games — And I Wholeheartedly Agree

There was a time when everybody demanded that games be longer to justify the price. We equated quantity to quality, and the games industry followed...

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I’m Here To Recommend Cool-Ass Indie Games and Take Names — And I’m All Outta Names (Or Something)

“Around 70-ish” isn’t a typo! So, it’s no secret: the VICE Games squad loves indie games. You’ve heard me ramble about this incessantly....

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Uh-Oh, the Party’s Over, Y’all: Nintendo Has Finally Commented on the Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks — And Allegedly Confronted a Leaker?

Off the top: the “confrontation” is unverifiable second-hand information that should be taken with a grain of salt. But, yeah, Nintendo finally...

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Apparently, the Nintendo Switch 2 Has a Leaked Release Date, Price, and Two Bombshell Launch Titles

How many times do we have to teach you this lesson, Nintendo?! Well, folks, it appears that the sun is setting on what’s quickly becoming the...

10.01.2025 4

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Predictably, Y’all Are Flooding the ‘Elden Ring Nightreign’ Network Test Registration Page

Happy Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test Day! Today, January 10, many eager FromSoftware fans are rushing to Bandai Namco’s official website to...

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Indie Invasion V5: Guess Who’s Back — Back Again

You thought it was over? No. Indie Invasion is forever. After a two-week hiatus, we’re back in action — highlighting only the most captivating...

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Please Take a Chance on This Week’s Epic Games Store Free Game — It’s the Only Time I Sympathized With Billionaires

No, we aren’t getting free daily Epic Games Store offerings anymore. But, we get free weekly games! This week’s title, Turmoil, is a game I’m...

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‘Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’ Makes Its PC Debut Soon, and Damn, One of 2024’s Best Games Just Got That Much Better

If you think I hate Square Enix because of my feelings about a particular game, you haven’t been here long enough! Indeed, I’m a Stranger of...

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Wait, ‘Shadow of the Colossus’ Is Getting a Movie Adaptation? …Oh, It’s Not Going Well.

I literally found out about the Shadow of the Colossus movie today. If recent news regarding the project is anything to go by, perhaps we’re better...

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Xbox Could Have a Crucial Turnaround Year if Its Upcoming Developer Direct Sticks the Landing

In some ways, I deeply relate to the Xbox. Even as far back as the OG console, the Xbox held the status of “third place.” After the 360 era and...

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‘Hyper Light Breaker’ Shows off Its Unique Playable Characters in Chaotic New Trailer — And Announces a Limited-Time Bundle!

Every member of the VICE Games squad is buzzing about the upcoming Hyper Light Breaker! The game will launch in Early Access on January 14 on Steam. A...

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‘Marvel Rivals’ Season 1 Is Coming With a Whole New Suite of Nerfs, Buffs, and Other Balancing Adjustments

If you close your eyes and listen carefully, you can hear the screams or cheers of thousands of Marvel Rivals players. Well, Season 1 of the hit hero...

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‘The Sims 4,’ a Game From My Childhood Trauma Franchise, Is Rolling Out a Big Update Soon!

Ah, The Sims. Still going strong after all these years. Oh, right, were you here for that Christmas Day article when I talked about how The Sims...

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Psst! I Heard You Like Noir Mystery Games. Well, Let Me Introduce the Slow Game Club’s Inaugural Game!

Welcome to the Slow Game Club’s inaugural January 2025 noir mystery extravaganza! For those who might not know, the Slow Game Club is something...

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‘Forza Motorsport’ Is Back With Another Massive Update — And a New BMW Tour

When it comes to my gaming tastes and “realistic” racing games, I usually admire them from afar. But, even I can admit when a franchise like...

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‘Disco Elysium’ Is Receiving a Documentary Discussing the Infamous Behind-The-Scenes Controversies

Disco Elysium is one of the most celebrated and beloved games to ever release. Rightfully regarded among the best-written gaming experiences of all...

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Humble Bundle Has a Great Humble Choice January 2025 Lineup — Including a Wonderfully Weird Game I’ve Been Meaning To Play

You know what doesn’t get covered nearly enough? The Humble Bundle ongoing subscription service: Humble Choice! So, for those who might not know,...

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‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Is Finally Coming Soon — I’m Not Ready For *The Moment*

The Last of Us had the nerve to be amazing in both video game and series forms. I adore The Last of Us — and I firmly believe Part 2 did its job as...

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Three High-Profile PlayStation Games Will Be Adapted Into Movies or Shows, and I’m Cautiously Optimistic!

Considering the recent glut of good video game adaptations over the past couple of years, I’m actually excited about these announcements! So,...

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‘NBA 2K’ Dropped a Massive ‘NBA 2K25’ Update in Preparation for Season 4

They’re playing basketball! (If you don’t get that reference, get outta here.) Indeed, NBA 2K25 is one of the best entries in the NBA 2K series...

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I’ve Been Fully Converted — I Now Own a Meta Quest 3, and I Need To Tell You What It’s Like as a VR Rookie

It didn’t take long, did it? Indeed, I’m now a Meta Quest 3 fiend. With Shaun’s guidance, I received a VR crash course. I’ll tell y’all this...

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Encouraged by My Slow Game Club Pals, I Blindly Played What I Can Best Describe as a “Roguelike Puzzle Game”

No, I’ll never shut up about the Slow Game Club. I’m passionate about the community we’re slowly building, and I encourage anyone who wants to...

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Which Side Are You On in the Great Naughty Dog vs. Remedy War? — An Off-Hand Comment Started This

Sigh. Well, that’s the nature of online gaming discourse sometimes, right? Rather than sane, rational conversations, we gotta bicker, squabble,...

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The Nintendo Switch 2 Being “Leaked” Piece by Literal Piece Before Any Announcement Is the Funniest Thing Ever

The ongoing Nintendo Switch 2 “leaks” debacle has reached a point where I must say something. So, for those of you who aren’t terminally online...

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PlayStation Plus’ January Monthly Games Are Certainly, Uh… Interesting!

To be fair, though, I’m leaning more toward “excitement” here than “disappointed.” So, Sony/PlayStation revealed January’s PlayStation...

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Epic Games Store Kicks off 2025 With One of the Most Immersive Medieval RPGs of the 2010s — For Free!

Oh, Epic Games Store. Still up to your old 2024 habits, I see. Well, welcome to 2025, folks! As usual, the Epic Games Store is starting the year...

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‘Infinity Nikki’ Has a Major “Shooting Star Season” Update Today, and Here’s What You Can Expect

Infinity Nikki is an adorable game that I’m irreversibly enamored with. So, to go along with the game’s increasing momentum, we all can look...

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Today’s Epic Games Store Free Offering Is a Bloody Good, Arcade-Inspired Action Shooter

It’s time to reveal today’s next Epic Games Store free game! So, this time, we’re being gifted a high-energy action shooter: Kill Knight! As its...

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I Refuse To Let 2024 End Without Acknowledging Two Unsung, Incredible Horror Games

If it worked for horror games like Alisa and Crow Country, maybe it’ll work here, too. Here we are, days away from the end of 2024. Within the...

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‘Vampire Survivors’ Had a Secret Love-Child With ‘Diablo,’ and I Need Everyone To Know About It

Sometimes, you look at a game, and you just know. Maybe it’s the animations, the aesthetics, or the general premise that entices us. However, in...

27.12.2024 4

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Here’s a Loose Story Recap of a Game in Which an Edge-Lord Attacks “Child Lovers” Over Happy Rap Music

I’m so sorry in advance. If you’ve clicked on this article, I’m warning you: this will be fully unhinged. The name of the game? Anonymous Agony....

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‘MiSide’: An Anime “Dating Sim” I Played Because of the Internet — And Now, I Won’t Be Able To Sleep Tonight

I fancy myself a curious traveler when it comes to gaming. After all, our mission statement involves uplifting as many high-quality indie titles as...

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The Upcoming ‘Grand Theft Hamlet’ Is Getting Rave Reviews? Now This Is a Christmas Present I Like!

Did you know we’re getting a Grand Theft Auto Online documentary in January 2025? No? Is this your first time hearing about Grand Theft Hamlet?...

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