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.
After 6 years in development and multiple delays, Mina the Hollower, a pixel art top-down adventure from Yacht Club Games, is set to release on PC (Steam) on May 29 for under $20. This orthodox take on the Zelda-esque genre promises a challenging yet nostalgic experience. The game's success is crucial for the studio, with sales targets set at 500,000 for a "golden" outcome.
Pokémon Go's latest event, "Choose Your Path," introduces a unique timed research quest with branching paths, offering exclusive rewards and bonuses. Players can influence the event's outcome through their choices, affecting the availability of certain Pokémon. This interactive approach promises a fresh experience for trainers worldwide.
Revisit the unbridled challenge of Wurm Online in 2009, where open-world survival, crafting, and building defined the MMO experience. From the archives, discover how this game redefined "bad days" through its punishing yet rewarding gameplay. Wurm Online's legacy endures, offering a glimpse into the roots of modern MMO challenges.
Stranger Than Heaven, the upcoming action-adventure game from Sega's Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, has narrowed down its release to this winter (Dec 2026 - Mar 2027) and will launch day-one on Xbox Game Pass. The game promises a unique blend of deep entertainment management minigames and a novel combat system with independent limb control. Players will navigate five distinct Japanese locations across different time periods, from 1915 to 1965.
Put your decades of Sims series dedication to the ultimate test with our challenging trivia quiz, crafted for the most dedicated simmers. From the nostalgic Neighborhood 1 to the intricate worlds of The Sims 4, we're questioning everything. Find out if you're a true Simly scholar!
Take-Two Interactive's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, expresses deep disappointment over the prolonged delay in developing a new BioShock game, citing challenges in finding the right creative concept. The project, under Cloud Chamber, has faced setbacks, including over 80 layoffs and a restart under Rod Fergusson's leadership. Despite these hurdles, Zelnick feels more optimistic about the game's current state.
Nintendo surprised fans with a dedicated Direct announcing a Star Fox remake for Switch 2, a photorealistic reimagining of Star Fox 64 set to launch on June 25. The game promises to blend classic space, land, and underwater combat with new challenges and objective-based multiplayer. With a mix of modern controls and nostalgic options like Nintendo 64 controller support, this remake aims to revitalize the beloved series.
Star Fox's unexpected redesign has ignited a firestorm of opinions online, with fans and critics alike weighing in on the character's fresh appearance. The new look, revealed in a recent announcement, has been met with both enthusiasm and skepticism. As the gaming community continues to debate, one thing is clear: Star Fox's updated visuals are undoubtedly a talking point.
The author rediscovers their original 2015 Steam Controller, purchased for $5 in 2019, and finds it to be a surprisingly capable and comfortable sidekick for their Steam Deck in a living room setup. With its unique features and broad Steam Input compatibility, it's become the go-to for "mouse-y games" on TV. Despite its age, the controller remains well-supported with community layouts for over 80% of the author's games.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7 RTX 5090 Gaming PC, equipped with the powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 24GB mobile GPU, is now available for $2,999, a $1,000 discount from its original price. This gaming powerhouse boasts a 16" OLED display with 2.5K resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, and HDR 1000 True Black certification, making it ideal for gamers and creators. With the RTX 5090 performing 15% better than the RTX 5080 and offering more VRAM, this deal is a significant opportunity for those seeking high-performance gaming and content creation capabilities.
