It was only this past December that Square Enix confirmed thatNier: Automata, the action-RPG all about androids from director Yoko Taro and PlatinumGames, hadsurpassed 5 million salesworldwide. This was already an achievement worth celebrating, but now the publisher has revealed that, over the last couple of months, that number has shot up again and has now exceeded 5.5 million. And just in time for the game’s fourth anniversary. Today marks four years sinceNier: Automatainitially released for the PlayStation 4 in Japan and in that time, it’s safe to say it has proven itself to be a beloved title and not just by die-hard fans of Yoko Taro’s previous work on theDrakengardseries and the firstNier....

There is a rumor going around that Nintendo might have had a major security breach, as manySwitchusers are reporting theiraccounts being accessed from other locations. Though these are just rumors and Nintendo hasn’t made any statement on it, there is some pretty substantial evidence. The rumor aboutSwitchbreaches began to spread yesterday afternoon when Pixelpar posted on Twitter that he suspects a breach. He continues to say that his account was accessed multiple times overnight despite having a strong password, and that many others were reporting similar problems recently as well with accounts being accessed from Russia and more....

Yesterday, the schedule for this year’s Tokyo Game Show, which will be held as an online event due to the coronavirus pandemic, was revealed. Many of the usual suspects will be in attendance,including Capcom, Sega, and Square Enix, but, surprisingly,Microsoftwill be opening the event with a near hour long presentation. While it’s heavily suspected thatMicrosoft’s next-gen console, the Xbox Series X, will be releasing this November, we still don’t have an exact date or even an idea of how much it will cost....

Quick Links Like many other RPGs,Octopath Traveler 2hasplenty of side quests and storiesthat have nothing to do with the main storyline. These quests are much easier to complete than the main chapters, but the rewards for doing so can be substantial. Canalbrine is one of the game’s starting areas, wherethe protagonist Castti begins her story. It also hosts several side stories, and while all of them are straightforward, some are more difficult to complete than others....

Summary AsPersona 3 Reloadseeks to improve combat from the original game and bring it more in line with modern titles, there are a few aspects surrounding skills that should be re-evaluated. Aside from taking a page fromPersona 5 Royal’sLight and Darkness skillapproach, Physical skills are in need of a rework as well. The way these skills are distributed across various party members is too unbalanced in the originalPersona 3, making some characters unviable and others lacking in Physical damage potential....

Devolver Digital may not be the biggest publisher in the gaming scene, but it’s an excellent source of innovative indie titles.Upcoming asymmetrical multiplayer gamePhantom Abysscertainly seems to fall into that category. The publisher showed off the upcoming title with a gameplay reveal and announced an imminent early access release. Releasing later this month,Phantom Abysscasts the player as an Indiana Jones-style adventurer archaeologist. They must rely on their wits and a combination grappling hook and whip to swing, grab, and dodge their way through a variety of deadly traps to avoid the fate of others that went before them....

The video game medium has been able to bring people together to play and engage with each other in their favorite games. With so many video game properties out there, the biggest ones tend to have the most fan engagement, and one such large property is thePokemonfranchise. ThePokemonfranchise has a large fanbase that keeps growing with every new game and TV show that comes out over the years.Pokemonfans have engaged each other in Pokemon battles in the video games, trading card games, cosplay, and general discussions of the franchise....

Quick Links Pokemon Sleephas been out for a little over two weeks now, and in that short time, the game has amassed a solid player base. If Niantic handles the game in the right manner, it should keep growing and improving.Pokemon Sleepmainly revolves around players and their sleep. Many consider it a better alternativeto the otherPokemongames, which require a heavy investment of time. The game is not perfect, but it is still fun....

Call of Duty: Modern Warfareis effectively a love letter to many who enjoy a variety of guns and gun customization.Modern Warfareplayers are likely getting the Galil and Vectornext season, and that’s exciting enough. However, there are definitely some guns where customization is the name of the game, and one of those is the MP5 SMG. Now, fresh off at a victory at theCall of DutyLeague in Seattle, Pro player Seth ‘Scump’ Abner reveals his MP5 loadout that he is using in professional matches....

Red Dead Redemption 2is a game about detail. One of the true joys of the game is exploring and appreciating the craft of each location that sprawls across the west. It is because of this attention to detail that fans have started to notice a subtle shift slowly happening to a beloved character. WithRed Dead Redemption 2’s detailed andliving world nearing two years since launch, the game has had its fair share of updates....

Skyrimis among the best modern open-world games for players to exercise their creative muscles. This is especially true once mods enter the picture. Even in the vanilla game, however,Skyrim’sRPG-lite,adventure-style gameplaylends itself well to the player crafting their own experience both within and outside the bounds of the main story; in fact, players are actively encouraged to do so. RELATED:Skyrim: Mistakes Everyone Makes Playing A Stealth Build For example, many quests can be completed in more than one way while others are completely optional in nature, both of which allow the player to craft their own narrative within the world ofThe Elder Scrolls, and that’s just a start....

Sifu’s release by developer Sloclap earlier this year was met with critical and commercial success.Sifu’s respectful depictions and influences from East Asian culturewere praised, as too were its gameplay mechanics. One ofSifu’s unique mechanics is the penalty upon death, where instead of simply restarting the level, the player character ages a certain amount instead. This aging increases how much damage they can dish out, but also decreases how much they can take, effectively making the players more and more of a glass cannon when they die....

The Sith remains one of the most compelling aspects of theStar Warsuniverse. Fans rarely find all the information they’re looking for. Villains struggle to find a motivation more complicated than carrying out the evil whims of an all-powerful Dark Side. Darth Vader is one of the most prominent characters. Sidious sticks around far longer than anyone would prefer. Even Darth Maul enjoyed redemption. Some Sith devotees never earn their spotlight. The Acolytes of the Beyond cult deserves some attention....