Blooming Business: Casino is an upcoming tycoon game where you put together your own casino that will be attended by an assortment of anthropomorphic animals. During a hands-off demo preview and follow-up Q&A, creative director Paul Blachère detailed how Blooming Business: Casino tells stories through its emergent narrative."We've seen more and more, in the strategy market notably, a really emergent narrative," Blachère said. "We think this emergent narrative can really benefit from the tycoon form simply because if you look at the games that support this kind of fun, they are usually about domination and they're usually about strategy and violence--that's something that we think not everyone is necessarily trying to find in the stories they want to experience."Blooming Business: Casino isn't built to defeat the player, according to Blachère. "Players can enjoy things at their own pace and they are safe--we're not going to destroy anything and they're not going to lose everything," he said.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

PlayStation 5 owners looking for a competitive edge have a new option, as controller manufacturer HexGaming has announced the Hex Rival, a brand-new "ultimate esports controller." This marks the first elite-style controller we've seen that's designed specifically for PS5, though it comes at a hefty price: $290 USD.The Hex Rival features two back buttons that can be mapped to 15 different commands, both face buttons and directional inputs, and interchangeable thumbsticks with different height and grip designs. HexGaming Hex Rival PS5 Controller $290 The Hex Rival, HexGaming's new premium PS5 controller, is now available on both Amazon and the official HexGaming website. It comes in multiple colors and designs, including the Great Wave (pictured), Sakura Pink, Nebula Galaxy, and Origin of Chaos. See at Amazon Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Microsoft has commissioned a special art print for Halo Infinite themed around one of the new skins coming to the game, and it looks fantastic.The new Yoroi Spartan from Halo Infinite is becoming a screenprint by artist @SachinTeng. It will be available to buy during Comic-Con@Home this July through Mondo. More details about how you can buy it will come later, but for now, developer 343 Industries shared a sneak peek on Twitter. Check it out below:You’ve seen the Yoroi Spartan from #HaloInfinite in action, now prepare to immortalize it on your wall. Enjoy a sneak peek at this limited-edition screenprint by @SachinTeng – available during Comic-Con@Home July 23-25 from @MondoNews! Stay tuned for launch details coming soon. pic.twitter.com/NU7H4OcINk — Halo (@Halo) June 15, 2021Halo Infinite's first multiplayer season is called Heroes of Reach, and it includes the Yoroi Spartan skin that you can unlock by completing in-game challenges. 343 has yet to reveal the specifics, but that information should come in time.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A young boy waiting at the airport received a nice surprise from charitable strangers on the internet. The six-year-old Nintendo fan received 15 Switch game codes for free after E3 host Greg Miller sent out a call for contributions.Miller tweeted that the boy noticed they both had Among Us loaded on their Switch systems at the airport. So he sent out a message asking for any spare age-appropriate Switch codes so he could hand them over and "blow his mind." Roughly 15 minutes later he followed-up asking people to please stop sending codes, because he was trying to copy them all down onto a sheet of paper before he had to board his plane.The result was roughly 15 free games, with a diverse range like Lego DC Super Villains, Nuts, and Donut County. Miller said the boy, only identified as McCoy, was "VERY happy."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The hosts are back online. It looks like filming of Westworld Season 4 has begun or is very close to kicking off, if an Instagram post from star Jeffrey Wright has anything to say about it.In a short and to-the-point post, the actor shared a photo of his trailer door on the show's set, which is marked with his character's name, Bernard. "Good morning...old friend," he wrote. You can see the post below. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Jeffrey Wright (@jfreewright)Given that Season 3 of Westworld came to an end over a year ago, it's reassuring to see production on new episodes is happening, though it remains to be seen when they'll debut on HBO.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The first trailer for Season 2 of Star Trek: Picard has arrived, giving fans the early look at what to expect for the show's return to the Paramount+ streaming service in 2022. And for Star Trek: The Next Generation fans, it includes a very exciting reunion.Kicking off the trailer is the return of Q (John de Lancie), a foil of Picard's from The Next Generation who also appeared on Star Trek: Voyager. "Oh captain, how I've missed you," he tells Picard (Patrick Stewart). "Welcome, my friend, to the very end of the road not taken.The trailer then explains that time has been broken and it's up to Picard and his crew to fix it. "We can save the future," he says. "And I will get us home together."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

During our Play For All livestream, we debuted a new trailer for RFM, an upcoming grid-based strategy action game. The game has a few roguelite elements as well.As seen in the trailer, RFM is a colorful game with a cel-shaded art style and retro-futurist atmosphere. The soundtrack is pretty bangin' too.More Play For All Content:Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

In the more recent Fast and Furious movies, Dominic Toretto and his crew have inexplicable super strength and invulnerability. They quite literally can't be hurt in any way--unless the story specifically calls for it--and they regularly and very casually perform stunts that totally abandon logic, physics, and common sense. We're talking feats that would give the Avengers pause.But this series had humble beginnings. Dom (Vin Diesel) and his "family" started out as amateur street racers and petty thieves who stole DVD players from the backs of trucks; Brian (Paul Walker) worked for the LAPD and was tasked with infiltrating the group to thwart their minor crime spree. In 2 Fast 2 Furious, Brian recruited his friend Roman (Tyrese Gibson) to help him infiltrate a different criminal group in Miami. The Fast & the Furious: Tokyo Drift, released 15 years ago to the day, introduced a completely new set of characters with no relation at all to the Toretto crew--except for Dom's post-credits appearance that revealed his connection to Han (Sung Kang). Instead, it followed Sean Boswell (Lucas Black) as he traveled to Japan and eventually took on the Yakuza in a street-racing duel.And that was OK. With Tokyo Drift, the Fast franchise had continued on its established road: This was a series about relatable protagonists using their considerable, but still human, street racing skills to infiltrate or otherwise contend with criminal groups of thieves, drug lords, and gangsters.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Marvel's WandaVision TV show starring Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany reprising their MCU characters was very popular, but Olsen has said there won't be a second season. Now, Marvel boss Kevin Feige has weighed in on the matter.At the virtual PaleyFest today, Feige was asked about the future of WandaVision. He said fans can expect Wanda's story to continue, though he stopped short of saying that will happen in a potential WandaVision season two."Yes to an evolution of storyline; probably and inevitably in many different capacities," Feige said, according to Deadline.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Pokemon Company has announced that on Thursday, June 17, there will be news about Pokemon Unite, the Pokemon MOBA spin-off for Nintendo Switch and mobile. While the company provided no information about what the news will be, it described it as "important."Attention, Trainers! An important #PokemonUNITE news update is coming! Check back tomorrow to learn more! pic.twitter.com/8LoQceXbf5 — Pokémon (@Pokemon) June 16, 2021Pokemon Unite is being developed by Tencent and Timi Studios, best known for developing Call of Duty Mobile and Arena of Valor. The MOBA was announced during a Pokemon Presents last June and news has been quiet since. The 5v5 multiplayer title has had limited regional betas in the past few months but has not received an official release date. Pokemon Unite was not present during the Pokemon Presents stream in February where Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokemon Legends: Arceus were announced.The main gameplay that has been shown for Pokemon Unite showed a streamlined MOBA experience, with two teams battling to capture control points so they could score points. Pokemon level up and evolve over the course of the match but it doesn't have any type advantages. The game also includes Pokemon from multiple generations, with Pikachu, Lucario, and Talonflame among the confirmed playable Pokemon.Info from Gamespot.com

Microsoft wants to make the Xbox App a more social experience than before, as an update arriving today adds official game stories so you can see the best clips from your favorite titles.Though not yet live when we checked on our own Xbox App, the feature will let a game post related stories similar to what you'd see on Instagram or Twitter. Pictures showcasing the game or prompts about the game will be available to followers, who can then share, like, or comment on the posts. Given the limited social interactivity available on the Xbox app, this should encourage people to use it more frequently.Today we're introducing official game stories in the Xbox app — because everyone deserves to see that no scope. pic.twitter.com/DcsnQgRVhV — Xbox (@Xbox) June 16, 2021It remains to be seen if a similar stories feature will be available for players to post their own content or if it will be limited to official game channels forever. Right now, players can share screenshots or clips to a variety of social networks or their feed, but it's not as easy to spot them right away.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Knockout City, the competitive dodgeball game, is getting a summer-themed event called Heatwave. Announced during GameSpot's Play For All Live stream, the Heatwave event--which runs from June 22 through July 5-- will add new items, contracts, and playlists to the game.Players can earn new items by collecting Ice Pops hidden throughout the Knockout City matches, which can be used to unlock new items, like an Ice Cream Truck glider or an intro-pose where their character lounges in a beach chair. Players can also earn Heatwave tickets by playing, which can be used in the Heatwave Event shop. Lastly, anyone who completes all of the Heatwave limited-time contracts will unlock a Legendary Ultimate Hologram, the Fire Hydrant.There will also be two new playlists during the event: Party Face-Off on June 22 and Triple Team Chaos on June 29. Party Face-Off adds all special balls into the normal 1v1 setup. Triple Team Chaos sees three teams of two in a free for all, with the first team to get 15 KOs winning the match.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Sonic Colors: Ultimate is the upcoming remaster for the original 2010 game on Nintendo Wii. While modern Sonic games have been hit or miss, Sonic Colors was warmly regarded by critics and fans alike. It offers a solid and stylish blend of classic 2D platforming and 3D action with the use of the game's Wisps--special assist characters that help Sonic throughout the level. With the remaster of Sonic Colors: Ultimate release on September 7, we've seen more gameplay pop up.For GameSpot's Play For All, we have an exclusive gameplay video showcasing an update of the original Sweet Mountain world, a series of stages that look like an explorable land filled with candy and junk food. The world was a challenging and visually stunning setting in the original game, and it's since been updated in the new remaster, giving it much sharper visuals. The new footage looks great, and it captures what made the original Sonic Colors such a well-loved game within the Sonic fanbase. Just for this reveal, we also had a chance to chat with Sega producer Calvin Vu about the making of Sonic Colors: Ultimate.Sonic Colors: Ultimate is something of a cult favorite among fans. What was it like to revisit this game that found an audience on the Nintendo Wii, and revitalize it for modern audiences?Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The original Oculus Quest will soon be getting Air Link support, which allows for PC-based VR games to be streamed directly to the headset without a wired connection. On a Facebook post teasing Quest software update v30, CEO and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg commented that Air Link support for the first Oculus Quest headset is coming, although he did not say when.Air Link recently launched on Oculus Quest 2 in the v29 update, allowing the headset to play PC VR games that aren't available on the Oculus Quest directly through the headset, like Half-Life Alyx. This feature is a wireless solution for Oculus Link, which did the same thing but via a USB-C cable and provides official support for playing non-Oculus games. Using Air Link does require having a powerful enough PC to run the games and a good enough internet connection to stream to the headset. The feature requires a 5GHz router; Facebook recommends having your PC connected via ethernet in order to minimize latency.The original Oculus Quest was reportedly discontinued last September, right before the Oculus Quest 2 released in October. The Oculus Quest 2 outsold all of the other Oculus branded headsets as of the end of March and has exclusive Assassin's Creed and Splinter Cell games coming to the headset in the future. For anyone looking for a "Facebook free" version of the Oculus Quest 2, the business version is available but costs significantly more.Info from Gamespot.com

The way that MCU movies framed Black Widow back in the days of Iron Man 2 and Marvel's The Avengers and the way we look at her now, a decade later, are very different. With Black Widow less than a month away, star Scarlett Johansson is looking back at the character's evolution in a new interview with Collider."You look back at Iron Man 2 and while it was really fun and had a lot of great moments in it, the character is so sexualized, you know?" Johansson said. "Really talked about like she's a piece of something, like a possession or a thing or whatever, like a piece of ass, really. And even Tony refers to her as something like that at one point.""[Tony] at one point calls her a piece of meat and maybe at that time that actually felt like a compliment. Because my thinking was different," Johansson continued. "Now people, young girls, are getting a much more positive message, but it's been incredible to be a part of that shift and be able to come out the other side and be a part of that old story, but also progress, evolve. I think it's pretty cool."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com