February has been a tumultuous month for many big gaming studios lately. Earlier,several Sony Japan Studios employees announced their resignations, and the trend is continuing now. Juro Watari, a developer that previously worked forSega, announced his resignation from the company effective at the end of February. This news comes as a surprise to many, especially those that were invested in his work on theCyber Troopers Virtual-On.In addition to announcing his resignation, Watari gives some updates about his future and what will happen toCyber Troopers Virtual-Onafter he leaves, although neither of these updates are very specific....

It’s become increasingly evident over the past year that Microsoft’s main priority isn’t selling Xbox Series X or S consoles. Rather, the company is more focused on increasing the value of Xbox Game Pass, regardless of if you plan on playing on Xbox, PC, or through Xbox cloud gaming. It’s proven through partnerships with publishers such as EA and Sega that Game Pass is only possible through partnerships with key industry publishers, with a healthy backing of indie projects on Microsoft’s part too....

It’s been over fourteen years since the originalSTALKER: Shadow of Chernobylwas released. With plans for a sequel being constantly pushed back by poor finances, the post-apocalyptic survival shooter was, for many, a piece of gaming history that wouldn’t be getting any kind of new entry. After many of the developers also went to work on theMetrogame series, fans believed thatSTALKER 2was unlikely to be arriving at all. Yet, at E3 2021, Microsoft announcedSTALKER 2would be an Xbox exclusive, along with some exciting gameplay footage and screenshots of the next-genSTALKER 2....

The protagonist ofStar Wars Rebels,Ezra Bridgermight be a classicStar Warshero, but he’s certainly not the average Jedi. Trained in the ways of the Force by Kanan Jarrus, a Jedi Knight who survived Order 66, Ezra is one of the few Force-users to take center stage during the Age of the Rebellion. At first, he might seem like a headstrong rebel with some Jedi potential, but he ends up becoming one ofStar Wars’ most impressive Force-sensitives....

It seems strange to say after all this time, butStarfieldis just three months away, and Xbox and Bethesda have decided to go all out on marketing. Right at the end ofthe recent Xbox Showcase, Bethesda took center stage to debut a whopping 45 minutes ofStarfieldgameplay, covering just about every system at the heart of the game, from ground combat to characters to world-building and everything in between. Starfield’s recent deep-dive demonstration genuinely had something for everyone....

Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Townreturns to its roots in more ways than one. While the game follows the regular path of inheriting a farm from an old relative,Pioneers of Olive Townis about rebuilding a farm from the ground up, discovering the wilderness and the creatures that inhabit it, which translates to more building and crafting than seen in past installments. But rather than try something innovative or bold, the newestStory of Seasonstitle also brings back the regular old farming simulator formula: tending to a farm’s crops and animals, getting to know the villagers and possibly even marrying one, and assisting with Olive Town’s objectives....

Last year, Max Barbakow’sPalm Springstook Sundance by storm and broke the festival’s record for the most expensive sale of a movie by a meme-y margin of 69 cents. Starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti,Palm Springsrevolves around two people falling in love while trapped in a time loop on the day of a sun-drenched wedding. While the movie has been praised by critics and enjoyed by audiences, it’s also drawn inevitable comparisons to the definitive time-loop romantic comedy:Groundhog Day....

So far,The Mandalorianhas used its exploration of uncharted corners of theStar Warsuniverse to flesh out lesser-known pieces of lore from a galaxy far, far away. In “Chapter 2: The Child,” Mando uses the disintegration gun that Vader warned Boba Fett not to use inThe Empire Strikes Back. “Chapter 9: The Marshal” gave usan in-depth look at the Tusken Raiders’ culture. And, of course, the Darksaber has been a major MacGuffin in the show’s ongoing storylines....

Season 4 of the Emmy-winningAmazon Primeseries,The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, now has a confirmed release date and the official trailer. With season 3 concluding two years ago, fans have waited a long time for this news, andCOVID-19 is to blame. Like many shows lately,Amazon Prime’sTheMarvelous Mrs. Maiselhad to halt its production of season 4 due to Coronavirus concerns. But the good news is that come June 29, 2025, fans will be able to watch Rachel Brosnahan dazzle once again as the truly marvelous Mrs....

Nintendo’s February 2022 Direct revealed a huge variety of games, including several remakes, localizations of Japan-only titles, and even a whole game’s worth of DLC forMario Kart 8 Deluxe. It was a packed Direct, even without some of Nintendo’s biggest upcoming titles likeThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2andMetroid Prime 4. The rest of Nintendo’s year looks strong, and one game that stood out in the Direct wasFire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes....

ASUS ROG Strix Scope NX TKL Gaming Keyboard This special Moonlight White edition of the popular Asus ROG Strix Scope NX TKL gaming keyboard is back selling for the Black Friday price of just $83.99. This compact keyboard has everything a competitive gamer needs in a keyboard with a sturdy build and advanced features, so get the deal while it is still live on Amazon. Amazon has rolled out a great deal on theAsus ROG Strix Scope NX TKL Moonlight White gaming keyboard, slashing its price to $83....

With less than a month until the official release ofDiablo 4, fans are looking ahead for what to expect come launch day. Between the beta period and the upcoming server slam, fans have gleaned a relatively strong idea of how the gameplay and mechanics will play out, at least in the early game, but many are still left wondering how the Battle Pass and its first season will be implemented inDiablo 4as well as what else to expect during the first few months....

Whether you’re a fan of the anime, the video games, or want to join your friends who play the card game, playingYu-Gi-Oh!the card game can be a great way to connect with the fandom and have fun with friends. However, all of the different card types, effects, and strategies can look pretty intimidating when players are just starting to learn about the game. RELATED:Yu-Gi-Oh!: 10 Cards That Were Ruined By Erratas Don’t get discouraged during the learning process though, as the game isn’t as hard as it might seem....