The game’s developers, Brooklyn-based BumbleBear Games, recently announced plans for a sequel specifically made for the Nintendo Switch, Killer Queen Black. The Portland Killer Queen Facebook group has nearly 500 members in it, some local to Portland and some not. “Killer Queen is disguised as a retro arcade game but it’s quite modern in its game design, owing more to StarCraft than to Pac-Man. Portland’s Killer Queen cabinets are some of the oldest in the country; it joined New York City and Ch

This Land is My Land takes a different view of the Wild West than Red Dead RedemptionShare This Land is My Land takes a different view of the Wild West than Red Dead RedemptionWith Red Dead Redemption 2 coming later this year, interest in Wild West games is at a heightened level. By contrast, Red Dead Redemption 2’s protagonist is a white man. This Land is My Land is set at an earlier time, when Native American country was being overrun by white settlers. Native American games Games have a poor

But the locale is also familiar for most Destiny players. The mission is called “Prison Break,” and takes place inside the vast Prison of Elders. Earlier this year, we wrote about how successfully Destiny 2: Forsaken’s first mission trolls players. But Forsaken’s opening mission is as much of a stroll down memory lane as it is a last hurrah with Cayde-6. Seeing these two locations from two different games connected so well is the standout feature of “Prison Break,” and it leaves a great first im

The Destiny 2 annual pass has been the cause of some confusion since it was announced in June. While players have known the names of the three annual pass add-ons (Black Armory, Joker’s Wild and Penumbra), the contents have remained mostly a mystery. In the video, which shows off some of the annual pass content, players are seen hanging out in several new locations. However, these bubble locations could also be small areas carved out of existing planets, increasing the playable space for locatio

With its third season well underway, and the theatrical release of its first feature film pending, My Hero Academia is undoubtedly one of today’s most popular anime. My Hero Academia takes its characters’ emotions a step further, dedicating entire episodes and plots to anxiety, confusion or anger. Their poor handle on their emotions holds them back as My Hero Academia continues into its hero-license exam arc. With All Might effectively retired, the top slot defaults to the number two hero and Sh

At E3, we got our first look at how Metro Exodus is changing up the formula. Metro Exodus is broken up into four segments representing each season in the year-long journey. Metro Exodus also features a new inventory system that allows players to modify weapons in the field. Human enemies aren’t the only threats in Metro Exodus. Metro Exodus is slated for launch on Feb. 22, 2019, for PlayStation 4, Windows PC and Xbox One.

During the Gambit free trial, the Destiny 2 subreddit was mostly filled with positive messages to the developers of the game’s upcoming expansion, Forsaken. Bungie has since responded, and quelled the fears of excited Gambit players everywhere. Perhaps more importantly, Gambit will also offer a join-in-progress feature, which will replace team members who are missing for any reason. For those who’re unaware, Gambit is a team-based mode that’s new to Forsaken. Destiny 2: Forsaken, which is requir

Battlefield 5’s open beta on PC will have a profanity filter, something a DICE producer called unfortunate but necessary. Jaqub Ajmal, replying to a player over Twitter, said Thursday that a profanity filter was coming to PC; console users will still have to report abusive player behavior to PlayStation Network or Xbox Live. We have added a profanity filter in Battlefield V, which will be available in the Open Beta on PC. A profanity filter is dumb, just let us mute specific players instead of f

Valkyria Chronicles 4 is already coming to Nintendo Switch in the middle of this month. The original Valkyria Chronicles is as well. Players who have Valkyria Chronicles 4 in their Switch library will get $5 off Valkyria Chronicles’ eShop price of $19.99. However, Valkyria Chronicles goes on the eShop Sept. 15; Valkyria Chronicles 4 launches Sept. 25. Valkyria Chronicles 4 launched in Japan back in March and is coming to the Switch, plus PS4, Windows PC and Xbox One.

Then there’s BioMutant, a game about a post-apocalyptic world inhabited by scarred and angry, yet adorable, critters. You can spend skill points later to completely rewrite your BioMutant’s DNA and adapt to new situations. There is no shortage of open-world action games, so BioMutant has a hill to climb to stand out. Experiment 101 hopes to succeed with slick combat. While this could have been gruesome, Experiment 101 has maintained a lighter touch.

Jake Paul’s YouTube channel exists as a medium to sell merchandise and advertise his live tours to an audience of vulnerable 10-year-olds. A new video by Nerd City, however, points out just how many lines Paul’s content crosses nearly every single video. Prior to focusing on Jake Paul, Nerd City examined viewer suppression, which has affected a number of creators including Philip DeFranco, and demonetization. The most egregious complaint Nerd City found with Paul’s content is the ridiculous amou

Here’s everything we know about Star Wars: Episode IX. Star Wars: Episode IX has a release date of Dec. 19, 2019. Beyond the typical Episode IX, we just don’t know yet. Almost all the surviving characters of The Last Jedi (even the seemingly deceased Luke Skywalker) are returning to Episode IX. There are a few newcomers to the Star Wars franchise for Episode IX, all with unspecified roles.

First and Last (Netflix Original)From Netflix: Filmmakers go inside Georgia’s Gwinnett County Jail to capture two days that define an inmate’s experience: the first and last. Bleach (Netflix Film)From Netflix: When high schooler Ichigo is suddenly given reaper abilities, he really wants to give the powers back. Boca Juniors Confidential (Netflix Original)From Netflix: This docuseries profiles Argentine soccer power Boca Juniors, highlighting the relationships between coaches and players as they

In one of the last “summer sales” of the season, the Humble Store is discounting thousands of PC games from AAA favorites to indie hits. Best Buy and the Microsoft Store are both running Labor Day sales, mainly on computers and peripherals. Check out The Verge’s roundup for a full list of the Labor Day tech sales happening this weekend. Consoles and HardwareGamesMiscellaneousCommerce Team PicksPolygon Deals is a weekly roundup of the best deals on the internet, curated by Vox Media’s commerce te

Operation Grim Sky, The third season of Rainbow Six Siege, premieres on Sept. 4 for PlayStation 4, Windows PC and Xbox One. Players on the game’s test servers have been sampling Operation Grim Sky over the past two weeks. The new season brings in two new operators — Maverick, an attacker, and Clash, a defender. Maverick already will be nerfed according to player feedback, as will existing operators Zofia and Glaz. Maverick’s tuning comes from his new skill, the blowtorch, which can be used to cu

The Olympics’ boss is complaining about violent video games again. Last year he made a similar criticism when asked if esports would ever join the Olympic program. The occasion this time is the Asian Games, which featured six esports in a demonstration program (Arena of Valor, Clash Royale, Hearthstone, League of Legends, Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 and StarCraft 2). China won gold in two events and three medals in all, most of the seven nations competing. The IOC and GAISF formed a liaison group

But for something that is fundamentally a co-operative multiplayer shooter, how will dialogue and role-playing choice options work? That said, “Anthem is not like previous BioWare games,” Darrah said. “Anthem is Anthem. Up to four players may cooperate on missions together; so far, lower level players will not be able to play missions available to a higher level group, but high level players may replay missions that more junior teammates are embarking on. Anthem will release a demo on Feb. 1, th

Valve released a free version of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive this week as part of the game’s latest update, letting players compete in offline matches against bots. It’s a good way to jump into the game if you’ve been wary about dropping $14.99 or are just hesitant about playing against more experienced players. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’s free version — available for Linux, Mac and Windows PC from Steam — also lets players watch matches through GOTV, the game’s spectating client. Th

Insomniac Games’ Spider-Man for PlayStation 4 will include an impressive array of screenshot editing features that would make Peter Parker proud. In a new trailer focused on Marvel’s Spider-Man’s photo mode, we get an extensive look at what Insomniac has planned, including the ability to make your own custom comic book covers. Spider-Man’s photo mode also features plenty of selfie options, including selfie-specific lighting and emotes that alter the eyes on ol’ Spidey’s costume. Using a variety

The voice of NBA Jam, “Mr. Boomshakalaka” himself, Tim Kitzrow, has a new gig: Dota 2. Not officially official, but the voice of this “Dota Jam” pack is Kitzrow’s. Alright DOTA fans, I need you to add some fuel to the fire to make DOTA JAM ON FIRE a reality! #BOOMSHAKALAKA https://t.co/1WBVYV0ghm — Tim Kitzrow (@Tim_Kitzrow) August 30, 2018Kitzrow, a longtime actor and voice over artist, is the original voice of NBA Jam’s arcade and home console editions.