Author: Jessica Lamb

It can be scary out there in the distant reaches of space. After all, there are so many lifeforms we know nothing about and technology beyond our wildest dreams. “No Man’s Sky” is reminding us exactly how terrifying those unknowns can be with their latest update called Desolation. In this update, players can explore the wreckage of derelict freighters throughout space. To start your journey, simply breach the airlock of a freighter to enter it and begin exploring its procedurally-generated interior. You can discover the fate of the lost crew by retrieving ship logs and personal effects. Each freighter has…

For a lot of us, money is tight after months of quarantine and layoffs. It can be a struggle even thinking about purchasing a $60 game when so much is going on. Luckily, Humble Bundle is here with an amazing deal on a ton of Square Enix titles. Currently, Humble Bundle is offering their Square Enix Publisher Promotion. From now until July 16, you can browse through a ton of Square Enix’s popular titles and buy them for super low prices. Some of the games are even discounted up to seventy percent! This awesome deal includes titles from franchises like…

Heritage Auctions is proving that keeping old video games in mint condition can have an enormous pay off. An original, sealed copy of 1985’s “Super Mario Bros.” was just sold at an auction for over $100K. This past Friday, the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) title went to an anonymous bidder for $114,000. The purchase officially makes this game the new record holder for highest-selling video game at an auction. Previously, the title was held by another sealed “Super Mario Bros.” cartridge that sold for $100,000 in February 2019. Clearly, Mario is always a series that will sell. There’s more to…

“Assassin’s Creed Valhalla” is still a long ways away. It seems like an eternity until we get to raid villages, set fire to buildings and sail the open seas. So why not pass the time with some quality viking comics? Luckily, Dark Horse has you covered. Dark Horse Comics is producing a three-issue limited series prequel comic book to Ubisoft’s highly-anticipated “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.” This new series is titled Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Song of Glory. It’s set in 9th century Norway and focuses on a Viking warrior known as Eivor. Does the name sound familiar? Well, Eivor is also the…

Our first glimpses of Anton Castillo ahead of the Ubisoft Forward event were something to behold. It wasn’t just that epic teaser of Anton lighting his cigar with a heavy-duty lighter. There was more to it than the menacing gaze he seems to pierce into our souls with. No, the root of our excitement comes from Anton being played by “Breaking Bad” star Giancarlo Esposito. Recently, Giancarlo spoke with HypeBeast about the experience of playing the role of Yara’s dictator. Giancarlo admits that while he had heard of the “Far Cry” franchise before, he has never been a gamer. When…

It seems that the Hong Kong PlayStation Store had a huge slip-up recently. Accidentally, a listing for “Far Cry 6” appeared on the store before any mention of a release date or plot details were revealed by Ubisoft. The listing has since been taken down. However, players were able to learn some new details about the upcoming title before it disappeared. “Far Cry 6” will take place in Yara, a tropical paradise that is in serious need of significant changes to return it to its former glory. Yara’s dictator, Anton Castillo, and his son Diego intend to make those changes…

Move over Amazon because a new competitor is about to enter the subscription service ring! Later this month, Walmart will be unveiling its own subscription service program called Walmart+. Originally, the retail giant planned to announce their new service in late March or April. However, the COVID-19 crisis forced the company to push their reveal back by a few months. This new subscription service will offer a plethora of perks and intends to compete with Amazon Prime. For $98 a year, members will gets discounts on gas at Walmart fueling stations and early access to in-store or online deals. Additionally,…

Less than a month after the reveal of “Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time,” we have yet another Crash title to look forward to playing. “Crash Bandicoot: On the Run” is a new endless runner-style game for Android and iOS devices. Similar to mainline Crash titles, this mobile game will have players overcoming obstacles to keep Crash moving forward. There are items to collect and use and multiple paths to explore on each run of a level across Wumpa Island. Players will see many familiar levels from the main games re-configured to fit into the endless runner-style. If that’s not…

You’re now able to own a replica of the bike in “Weathering With You”!

A new satirical ABC storybook will show you exactly how Kratos teaches Atreus the ABC’s of the Nine Realms