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The Xbox Project Scarlett release date may have been leaked online. After Microsoft officially announced thenext Xbox console at E3 2019, several insiders have claimed to know more about the console’s price, release date, and which games it will launch with. On Twitter, a user with the handle PSErebus told their 1,019 followers thatXbox Project Scarlettwill be the most powerful games console when it launches on May 31, 2025. PSErebus, which mostly tweets about PlayStation games and news, didn’t say where they got the information from....

While its legacy is divisive, the Nintendo Wii is one of the most successful consoles of all time. Its unique way of gameplay mixed with classic Nintendo titles made it memorable, yet the machine’s lack of power compared to the competition and consistent content droughts made it hard for fans to stay loyal. Still, to this day, we still see games making their way to the system. RELATED:10 Best Fire Emblem Protagonists, Ranked Most recently, it was announcedShakedown: Miamiwill be released on the Wii, but it is hardly the only strange title we’ve seen make its way to the system....

WithDoom Eternalfresh in everyone’s minds, it seems like a good time to talk about the story and lore implications of the mythical Doom Slayer. Of course,Doomisn’t such a renowned franchise because of the quality of its story, but this incarnation tried more than some of the other games to includea lot of the niche lore tidbits. RELATED:Doom: 10 Hardest Bosses In The Series, Ranked Was it successful? Partially. A lot of it tries too hard....

Ever since Capcom announcedResident Evil Village’sdevelopment, fans of the longtime survival horror franchise have been excited to seethe return of series veterans Chris Redfield and Ethan Winters. However, much of the hype surroundingResident Evil Villageis not because of Chris or Ethan, but because of a new character that Capcom revealed recently named Lady Dimitrescu. Shortly after her reveal in one of the game’s trailers, Lady Dimitrescu quickly became a breakout star and is easily the most anticipated character fromResident Evil Village....

The COVID-19 pandemic forced a rethinking of how even the most basic of tasks was performed. Getting groceries, going to a doctor’s appointment, or buying a video game. Not only did visiting a physical store seem less appealing, but with everyone locked up, video games became the go-to way to pass the time. After a report revealed thatdigital game sales in Europe were up in 2020, it looks like that same pattern is holding true for the UK as well....

Before today’sAge of Empires fan event, developer Relic Entertainment sat down with Microsoft and Xbox Game Studios for a Q&A roundtable on the upcomingAge of Empires 4. The franchise’s next installment was not the only game the developers discussed, as they also hinted at the potential future ofAge of Mythology, a beloved-spin off of theAge of Empiresseries. Released in 2002, Age of MythologysubstitutesAge of Empire’s historically grounded factions with armies and gods of Greek, Norse, and Egyptian legends....

It recently came to light that the critically-acclaimed Nintendo Switch exclusiveAstral Chainwas being review bombed on Metacritic. It appeared as though the main reason why the game’s Metacritic was being flooded with negative reviews was because it’s a Switch exclusive. Now another Switch-exclusive game is being review bombed, presumably for similar reasons. Fire Emblem: Three Houses, yet another top-rated Switch game, has had its user rating drop to 6.6. This is compared to its critic rating of 89, which indicates overwhelmingly positive reviews from the press....

The newest character inApex Legends, Horizon, has quickly become a fan favorite thanks to her gravitational manipulator abilities and quirky personality. The legend was introduced in Season 7 along withthe new map Olympusand has received very positive feedback from fans. One artist has created an impressive cosplay of the new Season 7 legend. SFX and makeup artist “itlookslikekilled” has shared many incredibly detailed cosplays on Instagram. The artist is most known for very realisticDragon Ball Zcosplays, but has dressed up as many different pop culture characters includingApex LegendsSeason 5 legend Loba,Dragon Ball Z’s Trunks, Gandalf from theLord of the Ringsstories, and many more....

Ice cream company Baskin-Robbins has partnered withPokémonto releasePokémon-themed ice cream cakes and an ice cream flavor in Japan. RELATED:Official Pokemon Alarm Clocks and Lanterns Revealed The collaboration features a variety of differentPokémontreats which fans can purchase at Japanese Baskin-Robbins locations, known as “31” in the country. Fans can choose between a cake that features the face of Pikachu or Eevee, a Pikachu-themed sorbet flavor served inPokémon-decorated cups, and a variety pack that comes in aPokémonbox....

This past week has seen a few more Xbox 360 games added to the Xbox One backward compatibility lineup. A few days ago,Metal Gear Rising: RevengeanceandScreamridemade their way to the service, and nowBattlefield: Bad Company, the story-driven spinoff of DICE’s premiere FPS franchise, is playable on Xbox One as well. Battlefield: Bad Company, known for its comedic tone and colorful cast of characters, is just the latest EA game added to the backward compatibility lineup....

Summary Games in theAtelierseries have been coming out since 1997, making it quite the storied franchise. However, despite its longevity, Gust’s series remained fairly obscure for the longest time, and it is only recent entries that have started to truly break into the mainstream. They also happen to be among the strongest projects in the license’s history. Naturally, not all the franchise’s games are made alike. Some stand out over others and are worth checking out first for gaming fans interested in seeing whatAtelierhas to offer....

THQ Nordic’s upcoming action-RPGBiomutanthas released a new trailer that shows off a lot of cool new gameplay. The twist, however, is that the entireBiomutanttrailer is a remake of theStar Wars: Rise of Skywalkertrailer for its release on May the 4th. Biomutantis set to be one of the biggest video game launches so far this year, and sees players taking control of furry warriors equipped with weapons crafted out of household materials to fight a variety of monsters....

After years of fans waiting for it,Borderlands 3finally released last Friday with an explosion of loot, Vault monsters, andtons of Easter Eggs. And while many are enjoying the experience of returning to Pandora and a variety of new planets, there are certainly areas where the game can improve. Specifically, there are some major performance issues forBorderlands 3that need fixing and will be the highest priority for developer Gearbox Software.Frame rate dips, lag in menus, and audio lossare high on the list of known issues forBorderlands 3and will hopefully be fixed as soon as possible....