Necrosoft Games, the makers of Gunhouse and Hyper Gunsport, has created a huge games bundle to assist in Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts. The Itch.io charity collection features over 400 games--including Tunic, Octodad, and Hidden Folks--for at least $10. Please keep in mind these are for Itch copies and not Steam keys.Called the California Fire Relief Bundle, the aim is to raise $100,000 for CORE, which is assisting Los Angeles shelters, giving money to survivors, and offering resources to the affected communities (hygiene kits and air purifiers, for example). All proceeds are planned to go to this organization, outside of processing fees, according to Necrosoft.The California Fire Relief Bundle is live!! Benefitting survivors of the SoCal wildfires through the Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE). Featuring 400+ games: Tunic! Tangle Tower! Catlateral Damage! Hidden Folks! Cook, Serve, Delicious! And more! $10 minimum!! itch.io/b/2863/calif...[image or embed] — Brandon Sheffield (@brandon.insertcredit.com) February 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM At the time of publication, more than 4,400 people had picked up the games bundle and raised over $57,000. The California Fire Relief Bundle will be available for 13 more days and features savings of roughly $3,000 if buying all of the games separately.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Today is the release date for Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds, and fans aren't the only ones who want to get their hands on it. Pocketpair, the developer of Palworld, is declaring today a special day off just to let its employees dive into Monster Hunter Wilds.Via Automaton, Pocketpair wrote on social media that it had received word from several of its employees that they might be feeling sick on the last day of the month, which just so happened to be the day of Monster Hunter Wilds' release. Instead of insisting that employees show up as scheduled, Pocketpair gave them a holiday.なぜか多くの社員から、明日体調不良になるかもしれないという報告を受けたので、明日は特別休暇になりました pic.twitter.com/KhuxHJjUDo — ポケットペア公式 - Craftopia/クラフトピア (@PocketpairJapan) February 27, 2025 Palworld's community manager, Bucky, subsequently confirmed that this is what happened. It's a very nice gesture, and probably well-deserved. Pocketpair's dev team has a lot of work ahead of then, as laid out in the roadmap of updates coming to Palworld in its second year. Some of the game's upcoming features include co-op cross-play, new pals, and new endgame content. Thanks to the team's ongoing efforts, Palworld recently crossed a milestone with 32 million players from across the globe in the game's first year.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

One of the wildest Batman films of all time, Batman Ninja, is getting a sequel that sees the feudal Japan-era incarnation of the Caped Crusader face down evil Yakuza versions of the Justice League. If that sounds like something you'd like to see, you can grab Batman Ninja Vs. Yakuza League on Blu-ray for $23 ahead of its April 15 release. Batman Ninja Vs. Yakuza League $23 | Releases April 15 While the first Batman Ninja saw the titular hero and his sidekicks take on the Joker, Harley Quinn, Deathstroke, and several other supervillains, the sequel pits the Caped Crusader against Superman and the rest of the Justice League, who are now all members of the Yakuza. To make matters even more complicated, Japan has disappeared from the world map, and a huge island called "Hinomoto" has appeared in the sky over Gotham, giving Batman plenty of work to do if he wants to restore his timeline. Preorder at Amazon In case you missed it the first Batman Ninja film, you can pick up the steelbook edition for just $16.58 (was $25). The 3D-anime film was a unique take on the DC hero, taking him out of the modern and futuristic settings where most Batman stories take place in and reimagining him as a shinobi vigilante in feudal Japan. The movie was animated by Kamikaze Douga and YamatoWorks, with character designs by Afro Samurai creator Takashi Okazaki.Plenty of other animated Batman films and TV series are available on Blu-ray, many of which are on sale. Some noteworthy options include Batman: The Complete Animated Series for $26 (was $80), and its incredible Mask of the Phantasm movie for $17 (was $34). You can also grab its sci-fi sequel series Batman Beyond: The Complete Series for $35 (was $55), and the the underrated 2004 animated Batman series for $36 (was $70).Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A recent behind-the-scenes video about how The Witcher 4's impressive announcement trailer came together featured footage of the character Ciri sporting a different look--or at least that's what some fans thought they saw in the footage. The game's director has now responded, saying the studio has not modified Ciri's look and attempted to explain why her character model in the behind-the-scenes video may appear to look different from the trailer itself."The behind-the-scenes video features the same in-game model of Ciri as seen in the original trailer. We have not modified it," Sebastian Kalemba said. "What you're seeing is raw footage--without facial animation, lighting, or virtual camera lenses."Kalemba also assured fans that the newly released footage in the behind-the-scenes video represents a "work-in-progress snapshot" of Ciri's look.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Sequels are hallmark of the video game industry, but no one should expect Diablo 5 anytime soon. Blizzard's Rod Fergusson said in an interview that the studio intends for Diablo 4 to stick around "for years" to come.Diablo 4 is embracing a sort-of live-service approach with plans for yearly expansions--however, 2025's expansion is now coming in 2026. In any event, Blizzard intends to continue to support Diablo 4 as opposed to moving on right away to a potential sequel."I don't know if it's eternal. I think Destiny tried and did that like, 'This is a ten-year game,' and then they quickly were not," Fergusson told IGN. "We want people to see the road ahead, because we know that, to play a Diablo game, you're probably putting hundreds of hours in and we want people to know that we're respecting their time and that we're not just here and gone."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Over a decade ago, Skype was one of the big features that Microsoft boasted about for Xbox One--which the company coined the "all in one experience." Today, Microsoft has announced plans to shut down the video-conferencing app entirely in May, with the ability to transfer data over to Teams.In 2013, Skype was going to be one of the ways the Xbox One stood out in the gaming industry, letting you video chat while playing Titanfall and watching TV with Snap. Remember Snap? It was the feature that put secondary applications on the right side of the screen for Xbox One.Additionally, Skype worked with voice controls, as Microsoft touted saying things like, "Hey Xbox, Skype Mom!" This was possible as the system was initially bundled with Kinect for Xbox One. On YouTube, Skype even marketed the features with a silly promo video featuring comedian Bobby Lee.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Fortnite is more than just a battle royale nowadays, with Fortnite Festival serving as a bonafide rhythm game. And if you’re interested in the authentic Guitar Hero/Rock Band experience, the upcoming CRKD Gibson Les Paul Blueberry Burst Pro Edition needs to be on your radar. Developed by the team responsible for Guitar Hero and DJ Hero hardware, it looks like a premium accessory that could hit all the right notes. Preorders are now open ahead of its June release, and reserving a unit now gets you a free Purple/Orange Ombre Guitar Should Strap and an exclusive Collector’s Pin for free.If you can’t wait that long, the PDP Riffmaster is already available. The Riffmaster offers the same core features and is currently on sale for $105-$110 (was $130), depending on your platform of choice. Notably, the Riffmaster has a PS5/PS4 model, whereas the upcoming Les Paul does not. Gibson Les Paul Blueberry Burst Pro Edition (Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PC) $130 Officially licensed by Xbox, this CRKD x Gibson guitar is compatible with Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PC, and Android devices. You’ll most likely end up using it for Fortnite Festival, but it also works for titles like YARG and Clone Hero on PC and Rock Band 4 on Xbox.Featuring mechanical buttons for reliable input, a Hall Effect strum bar with haptic feedback, and a gorgeous Les Paul design, it’s a pretty robust plastic guitar. It even supports both wired and wireless play thanks to a 2.4GHz dongle and Bluetooth.All your face buttons and triggers can be found on a central hub, giving you a simple way to navigate menus without needing a standard Xbox controller, and a modular fret neck lets you swap it out for a new style. Of course, no premium controller is complete without a bit of RGB lighting, and you’ll find plenty of colorful lights scattered throughout the Gibson Les Paul guitar. Preorder at CRKD Store Gibson Les Paul Blueberry Burst Pro Edition (Multi-platform) $130 This version offers all the same features as the above, though it’s instead compatible with Switch and PC, along with older consoles like PS3. Beyond those compatibility tweaks, you’re still getting reliable mechanical buttons, a Hall Effect strum bar, and both wired and wireless support via a 2.4GHz dongle and Bluetooth.The multi-platform controller also offer support for rhythm games beyond Fortnite Festival, including old Guitar Hero and Rock Band games for PS3 as well as PC titles such as Clone Hero and YARG. Preorder at CRKD Store Looking for something that won’t take up as much space in your game room? The CRKD Neo S Fortnite Festival Edition Controller for Nintendo Switch and PC is a unique option. It has a detachable five-fret module, allowing you a more natural way to hit the notes flowing down your screen compared to the standard face buttons. At $60, it’s also much more affordable than traditional guitar controllers. Along with a vibrant purple mode, a black edition is launching on March 1.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Nintendo Switch Online subscribers have enjoyed re-released games for a variety of retro consoles for years now, but it seems that the titles on the service are not necessarily permanent. That's because Nintendo has announced that it will remove the Super Famicom sports game Super Formation Soccer on March 28, better known as Super Soccer in the US. However, this removal only applies to Switch Online in Japan. As spotted by VGC, this will be the first time that a game has been removed from the Switch Online retro library. However, it's worth noting that Nintendo has not announced plans to remove Super Soccer from the European or North American versions of the retro library, so you can still play it for now in those regions.It's not immediately clear why the Japanese version of the game is getting removed from the service, or whether it's a sign of more delistings to come. However, it's worth noting that the Super Formation Soccer IP appears to be owned by Spike Chunsoft, whereas Super Soccer was published by Nintendo, indicating that there's likely a rights ownership disparity by region. In today's digital gaming climate, games are often delisted for a variety of reasons.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Minecraft Exploding RC Creeper launched last April, and it’s been a hot commodity ever since. Retailers can’t seem to keep this humorous remote control "car" in stock; it sold for high prices over the holidays due to limited availability. If you're interested in picking one up, Amazon and Target have the RC Creeper in stock right now. Not only is it available, but it’s on sale. Head over to either storefront right now, and you can snag the Minecraft Exploding RC Creeper for just $36.79 (was $50). Mattel Minecraft Exploding RC Creeper $36.79 (was $50) Featuring movement that mimics its in-game gait, the Exploding RC Creeper is a cool toy for younger Minecraft fans. Along with the ability to move the mob with the wireless controller, there's a button that activates a variety of lights and sounds. Continue pressing the button, and the Creeper will explode, sending its head flying skyward and launching 10 explosion particles from inside its chest.The Exploding RC Creeper comes with a code for an exclusive in-game item. See at Amazon See at Target You’ll need 3 AA and 2 AAA batteries to operate the RC mob, but you can stock up with this affordable combo pack from Energizer. It buys you 24 AA and 24 AAA batteries for just $29 (was $40).There are plenty of other great Minecraft toys to check out, so if you’re excited about the upcoming A Minecraft Movie, here are some of our favorites. Also, note that a whole new lineup of Minecraft action figures and plushies is launching this spring.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Super7 has announced a new wave of action figures for its Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collection, as it'll be adding several familiar allies and villains to the line. Last year, Super7 brought the 2003 TMNT animated series to plastic life with figures of the four turtle-brothers, and this year, fans can pick up Casey Jones, Master Splinter, the Shredder, and a Foot Clan ninja. Each figure is priced at $55 and comes with several accessories, but Super 7 will also be offering them as a bundle that comes with exclusive extras.Splinter, Casey Jones, a Foot Clan Ninja, and the Shredder are here.Gallery Kicking things off is Casey Jones, New York's favorite sports-themed vigilante. Like his cartoon counterpart, Jones comes with sports gear like baseball bats, a hockey stick, and a golf club, as well as an unmasked headsculpt and one featuring his signature hockey mask. The figure has quite a bit of articulation, so if you want to strike a "Goongala" pose, you can do so easily. Preorder at Super7 Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Monster Hunter Wilds is finally here, but one of its features has players scratching their heads: Players have to pay real-life money to edit their character if they decide they want to change up their initial look.Players can create and customize their character for free at the beginning of the game, but if they decide they want to tweak that character later on, they'll have to cough up some real-world cash. This aspect of character customization wasn't shown in review copies of the game, so players weren't expecting to have to open their wallets every time they wish to change up their character's look. The same also applies to re-customizing the Palico, a companion character who follows the main player-character throughout the game. On the bright side, this fee doesn't apply to changing up basic cosmetic features like hair, face/skin color, eyebrow color, makeup, or clothing. But making more in-depth changes will cost you.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

4A Games and 4A Games Ukraine might sound like part of the same organization, but as the Metro developer recently clarified, that's not actually the case anymore. In an update, 4A Games explained that though the majority of its workers remain in Ukraine, the other studio 4A Games Ukraine (now known as Reburn) is now a completely separate entity.In the update, 4A explains that the original founders of the studio formed 4A Games Limited to create a new HQ in Malta with 50 members of their team back in 2014. When Metro Exodus was released in 2019, 4A Games Limited created a separate studio in Kyiv and hired roughly 50 employees from their existing Kyiv office 4A Games Ukraine, which then spun off into its own separate studio no longer affiliated with 4A or the Metro franchise, now called Reburn.This name and studio confusion stems from Reburn's recent announcement of its new project, La Quimera. It's described as a first-person shooter with a "heavy focus" on narrative, world design, and characters. The game's world and story have been created by Nicolas Winding Refn, best known for directing Drive and The Neon Demon, and it draws from Latin-American folklore.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Following the events of Grand Theft Auto 5 and Grand Theft Auto Online, Trevor Philips Enterprises is no more. But Trevor Philips' former associate, Oscar Guzman, isn't going let that keep him down in the next expansion for GTA Online. Rockstar Games has announced that Oscar Guzman Flies Again will come in for a landing on March 4 with some potentially lucrative opportunities for players.As laid out on Rockstar's site, players can purchase McKenzie Field Hangar, an airstrip that's seen better days. It may not be much to look at, but Guzman plans to help players make a killing with new missions to sell and transport illegal arms. What McKenzie lacks in aesthetics, it more than makes up for as a staging ground where players can fly a Western Duster 300-H plane and the Buckingham DH-7 Iron Mule helicopter. There will also be an opportunity to steal the Eberhard Titan 250 D, a state-of-the-art gunship that belongs to Eberhard Munitions, a multinational aeronautics and munitions manufacturer.The current state of McKenzie Field Hangar in GTA Online.Rockstar's description also hints at a larger conflict between Eberhard Munitions and the player's character, courtesy of Guzman's get-rich quick scheme. The good news is that owning McKenzie gives players additional storage areas for personal aircraft.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Diablo 4 Season 8 will release "a couple of weeks" later than originally planned, but will feature the return of a familiar "friend."That's all according to Diablo franchise general manager Rod Fergusson, who in a post on X explained the reasoning behind the delay. "In the spirit of serving the game, not the plan, Season 8 will take a couple of weeks longer to bake than we initially anticipated," Fergusson said. "The team is hard at work on some great updates coming in the next season, so stay tuned. Looking forward to seeing an old 'friend.'"Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Are you wondering about how to change your character's appearance in Monster Hunter Wilds well after you've started the campaign? Yes, it's quite possible to alter your character's looks so you can bring down beasts in style. We've got a quick guide to help you with this particular facet.Table of Contents [hide]How to change appearance in Monster Hunter WildsChanging appearance at your baseHow to change appearance in Monster Hunter WildsThere are two ways for you to change the appearance of your Hunter, as well as your Palico companion:Make alterations via your tent at a Base Camp.Use a Character/Palico Edit Voucher from the storefront where you purchased the game.Changing appearance at your baseIf you just want a quick and easy way to change your character's appearance in Monster Hunter Wilds, simply interact with your tent at a Base Camp and go to the Appearance Menu tab. Select the Change Appearance option so you can tweak the following:Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com