Vishal Kamal has been covering video games for 7 years, writing about everything from hardware deals and new releases to esports and the business
side of the industry. He runs TheBadGamer, focused on gaming news worth your time.
Discover the best goalkeepers to maximize the Cat Like Reflexes Evolution in FC 26, offering significant stat boosts and new playstyles. This free evolution provides substantial upgrades, making the right choice crucial. Our guide highlights top picks like Cech, Courtois, and De Gea, ensuring you make the most of this opportunity.
Slay the Spire 2's latest beta patch, v0.105.0, introduces significant changes, including the removal of the contentious Doormaker boss in favor of Aeonglass and a shift to a bi-weekly patching schedule. This update also debuts the Beastiary feature, showcasing the game's monsters. Mega Crit aims to deliver more substantial updates with the new schedule.
Andy Serkis, renowned for his iconic roles, asserts that video game acting is indistinguishable from film and stage acting, highlighting a significant shift in Hollywood's perception. Serkis, who has worked on games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, notes the increasing use of game engines in filmmaking. This evolution reflects the gaming industry's growth and its growing importance in the entertainment sector.
Get ready to dive back into the depths with Subnautica 2 as a new teaser trailer and 2-hour Deep Dive video set the stage for its Early Access launch on May 14th. The game promises to retain its unsettling tension, with the development team confirming no use of generative AI in its creation. Early buyers are in for a treat with a unique, buildable in-game Reaper statue.
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen revealed in a conversation with Business Insider that he never felt passionate about GameStop, expressing greater interest in leading eBay. Despite his efforts, GameStop continues to struggle with a declining physical retail presence. Cohen's bid for eBay, however, faces significant financial hurdles.
Dive into AlteredBlood+, a frenetic movement shooter set at the universe's end, where soaking up enemies' blood fuels your strength and special abilities. With fast-paced movement and a unique blood-soaking mechanic, this game promises a thrilling ride. Experience it now through its demo on Steam.
Snowball Earth, now streaming on Crunchyroll, subverts traditional mecha anime expectations with its heartfelt, optimistic approach to human conflict and survival. Following Tetsuo Yabusame, a socially awkward hero, and his bond with autonomous mech Yukio, the series blends action with nuanced character development. As the story unfolds in a post-apocalyptic, ice-covered Earth, it explores the beauty of human perseverance.
Takashi Tezuka, retiring Nintendo executive, left an indelible mark on gaming with The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, a title that boldly reinvented the Zelda series without its core elements. By ditching the Triforce, Hyrule, and even Zelda herself, Tezuka paved the way for future innovations. His unorthodox approach, inspired by art, film, and surprisingly, Twin Peaks, transformed the series' trajectory.
Nintendo's President Shuntaro Furukawa has apologized for the $50 price increase across all regions for the Switch 2, citing rising production costs. To compensate, the company promises a "robust software lineup". The move comes after a year of unprecedented demand in 2025, with predicted lower console sales in the coming year.
** Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred players are exploiting a game-breaking 900% gold boost from a specific Horadric seal item, believed to be a decimal error. This exploit makes gold, the primary endgame resource, effortlessly obtainable, disrupting the game's economy. Blizzard has yet to address the issue. **
