Wii-exclusiveNeed for Speed: Nitrois happening and coming in November courtesy of developer EA Montreal, the same studio behindArmy of Two: the 40th Day,and Slightly Mad Studios. As with mostNFStitles,Nitrois a racing game. But there’s one fat caveat: it’s intended for the mystical “casual” audience. You know, the group of grandmothers who, apparently, decide to buy car videogames on a whim while doing a late night Wal-Mart yarn run. Assuming the casual label sticks, it’s probably a racing game that doesn’t focus on the racing all that much, or at least, the mechanics won’t be too hard to wrap the brain around....

Since its announcement, fans were abuzz with the prospect of a new project directed by Shinichiro Watanabe, and whileLazaruscarried many of the same key traits set forth by its predecessors, that same excitement fizzled out quite fast with each new episode release. Given the high expectations for the anime, it was bound to hit an insurmountable wall. Today,Lazarusremains at a fair standing, enough to entertain audiences with its dynamic fluid animation while bringing back the same music soundtrack that madeCowboy Bebopso infamous....

Forsaken is bringing a slew of changes to theDestiny 2when it launches next month, including anoverhaul of the mod systemin-game. With weapon mods being reworked, Bungie is doing away with elemental mods, which means players will no longer be able to change the elements of their weapons once the weapon drops. This will be a return to form forDestinyveterans, as players will likely need to rely on random rolls to get the element they want....

Devil May Cry 5is easily one of the most hotly anticipated action games of the year, with its announcement at last year’s E3 generating excitement for long-time fans and newbies alike. But despite the series being mostly associated with Sony’s PlayStation consoles, Microsoft got to be the ones to reveal the title and the Xbox One even gotan exclusive demoa couple of months ago. PlayStation owners, however, no longer need to feel like they’re being left out in the cold as that very same demo can now be downloaded for the PS4 today....

In a surprising move, bothOverwatch 2andDiablo 4appeared at the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase today. The former announced its early access release date and a new character, and the latter basically did the same. Fans got a deeper look atDiablo 4, confirming the final classand revealing a release window of 2023. Per the stipulations of the showcase and arecent Xbox games imagetoo, it seems thatDiablo 4will release within the next 12 months....

Xbox Game Passhas an incredible game worth checking out, but its release may have flown under the radar considering how strong 2025 has been for video games. The most notable of those is probablyClair Obscur: Expedition 33,2025’s strongest GOTY contender. It was praised for its story and a renewed view of the traditional turn-based combat system. Of course, whileClair Obscur’s popularity skyrocketed, it’s not the only great game that was released this year....

WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Dope Thief Episode 8.Dope Thiefcrash-landed into its finale episode, which was compelling in parts, underwhelming in others, and ultimately a tonal mess. Throughout its eight episodes,Dope Thiefcontinuously felt like it was still figuring out what type of crime series it wanted to be as it unfolded. The gritty, realistic foundation that initially made it so promising often didn’t align with some of its absurd character decisions and random side quests....

The freeXbox LiveGames with Gold for June 2022 include the sci-fi city builderAven Colony, pixel-art management gameProject Highrise: Architect’s Edition, and action platformersSuper Meat BoyandRaskulls. The most recognizable of the four are also the first ones that players can grab for free, withAven ColonyandSuper Meat Boyavailable now. RELATED:Xbox Game Pass Adds Another Ubisoft Game Today Super Meat Boyis the oldest of this week’s two free games and likely doesn’t need too much of an introduction....

ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II Gaming Mouse The budget gaming mouse from Asus, TUF Gaming M3 Gen II, is now available at the lowest price on record. This wired mouse with 8000 DPI, an optical sensor, and even water and dust resistance, sells now for just $19.99, making it one of the best-value mice on the market. Gamers seeking an affordable yet precise gaming mouse can get theAsus TUF Gaming M3 Gen IIon Amazon at a steep 20% discount....

Now that filming has ended on the upcoming Netflix seriesThe Witcher, all fans can do now is patiently wait for the show’s release on the streaming service. Until then, there will be plenty of new details and previews that will steadily trickle out to entice audiences. One of these these early glimpses might have just come from Henry Cavill, star of the series, on his Instagram, where he poses with an ebony-colored horse that many believe to beThe Witcher’s reliable steed, Roach....

Board games have a way of bringing families together that can’t be replicated anywhere else. Game night with the family can be fresh and new with a favorite board game, and while relying on Uno may be a good idea, why not try something new this year? There are plenty of new and exciting board games that you may get your family this year to bring everyone just a little closer for the holidays....

Horizon Forbidden Westhas shown how sequels should be made, making significant improvements from the first game and carrying the story forward by introducing new threats to Aloy and her allies: Far Zenith and NEMESIS. However, even with all the improvements, Guerilla Games’ flagship franchise still has a lot of room for growth, especially in certain areas of combat and machine mechanics. One of the biggest letdowns inHorizon Forbidden Westhas been the heavy weapons, which have seen small improvements fromHorizon Zero Dawn, but still remain difficult to use in the heat of battle....

Vin Diesel announced that Paul Walker’s Brian O’Conner is returning forFast X: Part 2, leading to many questions about how this is possible. The next entry in theFast & Furiousfranchise has plenty of speculation after ending with a cliffhanger and the surprisingreturn of Dwayne Johnson’s Luke Hobbs. Two years later, Diesel has finally addressed what fans can expect in the final chapter. At FuelFest in Los Angeles,Diesel shared four bombshell revealsabout the next film to a roaring crowd....