Our mother shoulda just named you Laika Excitebikecrossed withCastlevania: Symphony of the Nightisn’t a mash-up I really considered, but that’s howLaika: Aged Through Bloodis pitched. A “motorvania” as they put it. It’s gated, side-scrolling exploration, but you’re also playing a dark version ofUniracers. Goodness. As part of Steam Next Fest,a demo lets usget all our paws on it to find out exactly howLaikapulls off this unholy union. At over an hour long, it’s a surprisingly big bite of the game, and it reveals quite a bit....

The name Jim French may not make gamers immediately think of anyone in particular, yet his voice has had an impact on millions. Perhaps best known as the voice of William “Bill” Overbeck fromLeft 4 Dead,Mr. French has unfortunately passed away. Jim French had recently retired from his long-standing position at the head of Imagination Theatre, producing radio plays for over twenty years. Imagination Theatre confirmed that Mr. French passed away on December 21st early in the morning with family at his side....

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers forUltimate Spider-Man: Incursion #1! AsMiles Moralesjoins Marvel’s newUltimate Universe,the teen superhero is faced with one of his biggest challenges yet, as his family is officially at risk in the unfamiliar world dominated byvillains like the Maker. As Spider-Man, Miles has gone up against some of Marvel Comics’ most terrifying villains, but the stakes have never been higher than they will be in his latest crossover event this summer....

Dexterwas the role that turned Michael C. Hall into a household name. His chilling yet charismatic portrayal of Dexter Morgan was so integral to the show’s identity that it not only ran for eight seasons but also inspired three spinoffs, including 2025’sDexter: New Resurrection. Hall’s performance didn’t just elevate the writing - it became the benchmark for TV antiheroes. However, while playing Dexter Morgan will always be a career-defining momentfor Michael C....

Microsoft has squished a bug found in the July 2024 Windows security update, which caused millions of PCs to get stuck on the BitLocker recovery screen. The Windows security update issued on August 13 resolvesan issue with Windows PCs being stuck on a BitLocker encryption screen. The bug was plaguing almost every supported version of Windows 11 and 10. “This issue was resolved by Windows updates released July 23, 2025, and later,” according to an updated technical document onMicrosoft’s website....

In a statement released on theMicrosoft Flight Simulatorwebsite on January 21st 2021, Microsoft has announced that the release of the newest United Kingdom and Ireland World Updates for the game will be delayed. The new update that will include maps of Scotland and England was initially slated for a January 26th release to quickly follow thein-game release of the F-15 fighter, but has now been pushed back by one week....

Microsoft’s E3 2019 presentationis set to take place later today at 1pm PT, and it’s expected to be the biggest press conference of the entire show. With Sony skipping E3 2019, most all of the major third party games are expected to be showcased on Microsoft’s stage, plus the company will have plenty of first-party games to show off as well. And now it seems like fans can even expect to see a next-generation Xbox reveal, as Microsoft has been cleverly teasing as much on Twitter....

The Arena: Rathian quest is a difficult challenge you’ll face inMonster Hunter Wilds, but completing it can unlock some powerful rewards. UnlikeregularMonster Hunter Wildsquests, which usually allow you to freely explorelarge sections of mapwhile you seek out a particular target, Arena quests plop you down in a small, controlled space where there’s nothing between you and your target. While these quests tend to be a lot quicker than run-of-the-mill hunts, they can also be a lot more difficult: the unique structure of the arena means there’s nowhere to run for either you or the monster....

Mortal Kombat 11’s final Kombat Pack 1 DLC character is Spawn, who is set to be added to the game on March 17. Even though theMortal Kombat 11Spawn release date is just one month away, fans have yet to get a good look at the character and what he will bring to the table. However, Spawn creator Todd MacFarlane has now shared images of aMortal Kombat 11Spawn figure that gives fans their best look at him yet....

Kicking off with Metroid A new episode of Tropes vs. Women is out today, involving “Women as a Reward.” The start heavily referencesMetroidbefore working its way into some other retro titles likeDouble Dragon, and modern games likeRide to Hell: Retribution. As usual, comments are closed. As it has in the past, the series continues its basic rundown of video game history that you can find anywhere else, with theories that can be applied to any form of media, like the discussions that erupted when Tex Avery’sRed Hot Riding Hoodwas censored back in 1943....

A new update on Sydney Sweeney’sBarbarellaremake means it could finally end 57 years of trouble. Based on the French comic book of the same name by Jean-Claude Forest, the 1968 sci-fi filmstars Jane Fondaas the titular space explorer and envoy of the United Earth government who is tasked with locating the scientist Durand Durand (Milo O’Shea), who has developed a weapon capable of wiping out humanity. The original movie was directed by Roger Vadim and also starred John Phillip Law, Anita Pallenberg, Marcel Marceau, Claude Dauphin, David Hemmings, and Ugo Tognazzi....

Also,Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 It’s a good week for the Nintendo Switch, asXenoblade Chronicles 3, which we first heard about not too long ago in the grand scheme of things, is out on July 29 on the system. Another “third entry” is coming to the eShop too (well, technically there are more spinoffs that count as entries; same goes forXenobladewhen people criminally forgetXenoblade Chronicles X), in the form ofAzure Striker Gunvolt 3....

While the originalNiohdid support cooperative play up to a point,developer Team Ninjahas taken things even further withNioh 2, implementing an extensive, three-player co-op mode that many fans are sure to enjoy. Indeed,Nioh 2’s co-op mode allows players to team up for any of the game’s many missions, while also increasing their difficulty, and this guide will provide details on exactly how to access these multiplayer features. To start, anyone that is looking to play co-op inNioh 2should first access the Mission Select screen, then navigate to the mission’s Starting Point, and then select Torii Gate....