Marvel Rivals Season 2 is throwing one heck of a party with its newly revealed Hellfire Gala theme, and developer NetEase has released a new cinematic trailer showing off some of the sharp new looks players will likely be able to earn as part of the Season 2 battle pass.The Hellfire Gala, hosted by the elite, wealthy, and powerful Hellfire Club, has become a recurring event in the Marvel universe--one that brings together mutants, superheroes, and the rich and famous for a night of top-tier fashion and secretive plots.In Marvel Rivals Season 2, which begins April 11, the mutant Emma Frost is hosting the gala on the mutant island nation of Krakoa as a way of creating a temporary truce between the constantly fighting heroes and villains of the game's alternate Marvel universe. But every good party also has an infamous party-crasher, and in this case it's none other than the genocidal AI created by Hank Pym (aka Ant-Man)--Ultron.Continue Reading at GameSpot...
South of Midnight is Xbox's latest first-party game and the first release by Compulsion Games since the studio was acquired by Microsoft in 2018. The southern gothic action-adventure game has its roots in a style of gameplay that's reminiscent of the OG Xbox era, and pairs that with a modern story that hits pretty hard at times. If you're wondering how long South of Midnight takes to beat, we have your answer below, including a full list of all South of Midnight chapters so you can follow along with your own progress.How long is South of Midnight?South of Midnight is a linear action-adventure game full of platforming, third-person combat, and some light puzzle-solving elements. As such, it's not meant to take up your time for weeks on end. It's here for a good time, not a long time, so says our South of Midnight review.A typical playthrough on normal difficulty will take you roughly 12-16 hours, depending on how well handle on the game's combat mechanics. Combat in the game is performed in closed-off sections of levels, so once you're in it, there's no easy way to escape it other than prevailing over the game's foes called Stigma. However, if you're defeated, you can load a save outside of the combat arena to catch your breath and maybe track down some more skill points before you try again.Continue Reading at GameSpot...
One of the big reveals from the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct this week was the announcement of a camera for the console's new GameChat feature that's accessible by pressing the C button. Nintendo has now further discussed GameChat in a three-part interview series, in which the company called GameChat a "defining" feature of the console and outlined the steps being taken to ensure safety when using the camera, especially for children.Switch 2 design director Sumikazu Ono said Nintendo thought "a lot" about how to ensure GameChat is "safe and secure." Players will not be able to use GameChat with everyone on their friend list by default."We assume some players will have somebody on their friend list who they've only played online with once, and yet somehow, they ended up accepting their friend request. Given that possibility, players might feel uncomfortable if suddenly everyone on their friend list can invite them to a video chat," Ono said. "With that in mind, during the initial setup, you can choose the friends you want to be able to chat with from your friend list before you start using GameChat."Continue Reading at GameSpot...
The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week is another nice find with a price that can't be beaten. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, Epic offers at least one free PC game (and sometimes even as many as two or three). All you need to do to claim the free games is create a free Epic account and enable two-factor authentication. You have a week to add the freebies to your library before the new one(s) take their place. At this point, Epic has given away hundreds of free games, and there's no sign that the program will stop any time soon. We keep this article up to date weekly to highlight both the current free games and next week's offerings.Current free game at Epic
Cat Quest 2This week, you can grab Cat Quest 2 for free through the Epic Games Store. The first Cat Quest sequel built on the foundation of the first game, offering more action-RPG gameplay, open-world environments to explore, and even more cat puns to savor. See all free games at Epic Next free games at Epic
River City GirlsNext week, you can grab the retro-inspired beat-'em-up River City Girls and the strategy character-management Dungeons & Dragons game Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realm.Continue Reading at GameSpot...
While Nintendo Switch 2 might be the biggest product release in June, that's not all we have to look forward to from Nintendo in the coming months. Nintendo has also revealed a slew of new Amiibo releasing alongside the console, including five for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and three for Street Fighter 6. They're not yet available for preorder, but you can sign up to be notified when preorders officially open. Like most Amiibo, we're expecting these to be quite popular. Want to add them to your collection on June 5? Be sure to sign up for notifications so you don't miss out. Here's a closer look at all the upcoming Amiibo--though note that Mineru's Construct, the eighth Amiibo, is not yet listed at retailers and is expected later. See all Amiibo at Walmart Zelda and Street Fighter AmiiboZelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Tulin -- $20Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Yunobo -- $20Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Sidon -- $20Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Riju -- $20Street Fighter 6: Jamie -- $30Street Fighter 6: Luke -- $30Street Fighter 6: Kimberly -- $30 Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Tulin $20 | Releases June 5 
This Amiibo depicts the young Rito, Tulin, with the powerful Great Eagle Bow. Aside from serving as a fun companion for your desk or game room, the Amiibo is compatible with Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom for cool in-game goodies, including exclusive fabric for the paraglider in Tears of the Kingdom. See at Walmart See at Target Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Yunobo $20 | Releases June 5 
Bring the Sage of Fire into your home with this sizable Amiibo. The President of YunoboCo is compatible with Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, offering in-game extras and a special fabric for Link's glider in the latter. See at Walmart See at Target Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Sidon $20 | Releases June 5 
Sidon is the Sage of Water, and this Amiibo shows him wielding the Lightscale Trident that was passed down from Mipha. He's also adorned with a bunch of flashy jewelry you'd expect as the son of royalty. Like the other Amiibo, this one is compatible with Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. See at Walmart See at Target Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Riju $20 | Releases June 5 
This Amiibo depicts the Sage of Lightning entering battle with her two trusty scimitars and breezy Gerudo garb. Once again, you'll get some functionality with Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, unlocking in-game like special paraglider fabric. See at Walmart See at Target Street Fighter 6: Jamie $30 | Releases June 5 
The defender of Chinatown strikes a pose with this flashy Amiibo, complete with a translucent blue background for added effect. The Amiibo can be scanned on Switch 2 to save your character outfits, control style, and button settings for the character, and you'll unlock mystery bonuses for the upcoming Switch 2 version of Street Fighter 6. See at Walmart See at Target Street Fighter 6: Luke $30 | Releases June 5 
Luke is throwing a vicious uppercut in this Amiibo, which only looks more violent thanks to the dramatic orange effect flowing behind his fist. Like the Jamie Amiibo, this one gets you lots of functionality with Street Fighter 6 on Switch 2. See at Walmart See at Target Street Fighter 6: Kimberly $30 | Releases June 5 
The aspiring ninja Kimberly comes to life with this Amiibo, as she's shown bounding across the landscape--a trail of pink dust in her wake. Add the Amiibo to your collection to gain exclusive in-game content for Street Fighter 6 or save your settings to the Amiibo for quick transfer. See at Walmart See at Target The final Amiibo is for Mineru's Construct. There's no confirmed release date beyond "coming soon," and a price is yet to be determined. It's looking like it'll be quite large, however, and it wouldn't be surprisingly if it costs more than the $20 price tag of the other Tears of the Kingdom products.
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After a quick look during the first Mario Kart World sizzle reel and leaked merchandise, we finally got a full look at Donkey Kong's new design for the upcoming Donkey Kong Bananza. The brow was scaled back, giving him a kinder, rounder look closer to his design in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. It's not the first time Donkey Kong has been given a facelift. Originally looking like King Kong, he was completely overhauled with Rare's Donkey Kong Country franchise, and was designed by artist Kevin Bayliss.As with any redesign, no matter how mild or extreme, some fans have welcomed the new look while others aren't going bananas for it. Bayliss took to social media to say not only did he like the design, but that fans should embrace the change. "I don't understand why there's any debate to be had," Bayliss posted. "It's still DK, only better looking. People need to embrace change more! All good things get better with age (I would say that though, since I've been doing this for almost 40 years now). Everyone, give a big warm welcome for the new DK!"Continue Reading at GameSpot...