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Although it was cancelled years ago, SEGA is giving us a glimpse of what could have been – a prototype of Golden Axe Reborn will be downloadable on Steam later this month. Available for just one day, between October 18 and October 19, you’ll need to move fast if you want to download and play the elusive content. The game will only encompass one level – which Sega likes to call “Golden Axed” – but according to the Steam description it will offer “a rare peek behind the curtain at the sometimes tumultuous world of video game development....

Announced via Google Stadia’s Twitter page, four new games will be available for the console’s pro subscribers this month. Previous months have seen a series of games added to the service - with the likes of Crayta, Steamworld Dig 2, and West of Loathing all debuting during July - and August is no exception. The line-up contains four fairly significant titles, with Metro 2033 Redux, Strange Brigade, Kona, and Just Shapes and Beats all landing for no additional cost for Stadia Pro members....

In a recent interview published on its official website, Square Enix provided a more detailed look at Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s Honey Bee Inn and how the iconic location was pieced together for the classic JRPG’s bold reimagining. When the remake was announced, one of the first questions fans had was whether or not Cloud’s crossdressing scene would be included. It’s an adorable moment in the original game, but it’s very dated now, so fans knew it would require a deft touch....

Games new and old are being released on the Nintendo Switch as the console continues to thrive, and gamers all around the world are excited for more. Obviously, we all love the Nintendo staples like Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but sometimes we have a craving for something more narratively complex. This is a list of 10 story-rich games you can now get on the Nintendo Switch for when you want to sit back, relax, and dive into the strange and sometimes depressing minds of some original characters....

Today, LinkedIn greeted me with the notification, “Congratulate David for starting a new position as Producer at Sharkmob.” Upon closer inspection, this was David Sirland, former Battlefield producer from EA DICE. Immediately, two obvious questions spring to mind: What is Sharkmob? How cool is it that I’m friends with David Sirland on LinkedIn? Sharkmob formed in Malmö, Sweden in 2017 with veteran developers from Hitman creators IO Interactive and the Massive team from Ubisoft to begin work on an undisclosed project....

On December 3rd, it was announced by Bioware that both Casey Hudson and Mark Darrah would be leaving Bioware. The latter, who was the executive producer of the Dragon Age series, took to Twitter to respond to criticism he received from series voice actor Greg Ellis. After the story broke that Mark Darrah would be stepping down as executive producer of the Dragon Age series, with Christian Dailey taking his place, many were concerned with the future of the Dragon Age series....

Ever since the release of Uncharted 4 and its spin-off Uncharted: The Lost Legacy it is widely believed that the series has come to an end. Now, the former director of the series looks back on her time at Naughty Dog and shares her original vision for Uncharted 4. Originally Uncharted series director Amy Hennig was in charge of developing Uncharted 4, but after some internal changes, Hennig left the studio and The Last of Us directors Bruce Straley and Neil Druckmann were put on the project....

Fans of Battle Royale games look at Epic Games’ Fortnite as a game-changer in the genre. After all, the title takes a humorous turn towards making the genre more exciting for a general audience. Unlike the more action-packed nature of other genre hits, Fortnite adds thrill with its base-building mechanics and its new cosmetic features. Moreover, fans currently marvel (no pun intended) at the inclusion of Marvel skins in the game....

As many Fortnite fans are likely aware, Season 7 is almost here, which doesn’t leave folks with too much time to complete Season 6 Week 10’s challenges, much less all of the Battle Pass tasks for S6, for that matter. On top of this, it appears as if Epic Games will be bringing about some map changes in some capacity for the next cycle of content, as players have now discovered that an iceberg topped with a castle is moving closer to the south coast of the island....

This week it is the first anniversary of Fortnite’s release and developer Epic Games is hoping to celebrate in style. A major birthday update has introduced an in-game event that adds birthday cakes to the map, as well as special birthday-themed cosmetics for players to collect. That’s not all, though, as the update also added a fun new Easter egg. The Easter egg is in reference to a Fortnite player named Chappadoodle who was part of a recent rescue attempt from popular YouTuber Muselk....

Fortnite is well-known for its emotes, which allow players to perform popular dance trends in the game. So much so that the Fortnite dance challenge became a viral meme, as fans and celebrities took to performing the dances out in public and recording them for all of the Internet to see. In a new interview, the rapper 2 Milly has spoken out against Fortnite’s use of his dance the “Milly Rock....

On the surface, Epic Games’ hit battle royale Fortnite seems simple enough. Players drop into a map and compete in a 100-person match until there is only one player left standing. There are a variety of unique POI’s to visit, weapons to use, and characters to play as. However, many players are beginning to learn that there may be much more going on behind the scenes in Fortnite. Despite the game’s light-hearted tone and art style, Epic Games has begun to slowly reveal the lore surrounding the world of Fortnite....

When taking a car for a spin around Great Britain in Forza Horizon 4, it’s inevitable to want to go and explore the paths that haven’t been paved. Thankfully, the vehicle catalog for the game is filled with cars that are built for any kind of off-road action players may want to experience. In addition, thanks to the changing weather systems in the game, players can try driving their favorite vehicle through the thick mud or snow and seeing how fast they can still go....

Only a week remains until the next console generation begins with the launch of the Xbox Series X and Series S, and while most people are understandably focusing on the XSX’s brand new launch titles, Microsoft will also be offering upgrades for existing titles like Forza Horizon 4. Case in point, it looks like the open-world racer will be receiving a new car to mark the consoles’ launch. It’s been known since September that Forza Horizon 4 will be getting a free next-gen upgrade that will enhance the game with the Xbox Series’ advanced hardware, but fans think that’s not all that’s coming next week....

Television shows about video games have seemed to all but disappear after it was clear that gamers would rather play video games while looking at their TVs instead of watching a show about them. However, with the popularity of Twitch and YouTube, it would appear gamers are ready to watch shows about games again. With it being clear that plenty of people still watch nerdy shows, G4TV is seemingly teasing a comeback....

Over the past two weeks we had been reporting, and speculating, that Apple CEO Tim Cook was meeting with prolific developer Valve to discuss some sort of video game related partnership. Reports of an Apple game console suggested that the meeting might have involved incorporating Valve software like Steamworks into the project, but apparently we had it all wrong. That is, of course, if Gabe Newell is telling the truth....

Nintendo has just revealed Game Builder Garage, an upcoming game all about game design. It’s more complex (and less Mario-centric) than Super Mario Maker, but looks to be more accessible than Media Molecule’s Dreams, and is pitching itself as a playable tutorial on building your own games, one that shows you the ropes, lets you experiment, and even allows you to play through your own creations. All things considered, it might just be the most important game to come out this year....

Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass service is clearly the main pillar of the company’s current video game strategy, with fresh games constantly being added to the subscription service. Now Microsoft has confirmed the next batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass, and it includes some critically-acclaimed games as well as some completely brand new titles that will be available on the service on their first day of release. As far as brand new games go, the first will be added on January 26 in the form of Cyber Shadow....

The release of the PS5 might still be a few months away, but a third-party company is already offering gamers the chance to customize their consoles. Sony finally revealed what the PlayStation 5 will look like via its big reveal event last month. No matter what it looked like, there were always going to be detractors. Some people dislike the design and, of course, some people instantly made it into a meme....

The writing on the wall for video game retail chain GameStop hasn’t looked good for some time. The company has consistently posted significant revenue losses in recent years as it tries to find ways to remain relevant in an ever-growing digital ecosystem. These shortcomings still continue to present themselves, with GameStop reporting a massive loss over the course of its previous fiscal year. While GameStop’s fiscal year for 2018 officially ended back on February 2nd, the company has reported a total full-year loss of $673 million....