Pokémon TCG Live arrives on PC today, replacing TCG Online

HomeNewsPokémon Trading Card Game Live Pokémon TCG Live arrives on PC today, replacing TCG OnlineTime to hit the decks Time to hit the decks After nearly two years in open beta,Pokémon Trading Card Game Livearrives on PC in full today, replacing Pokémon Trading Card Game Online as the primo destination for all digital Poké TCG players. Alas, withSummer Game Festhappening today, none of the RPS Treehouse are going to be able to enact their plans of being the very best like no one ever was until at least early next week at this rate, but if you fancy giving it a go yourself, you’ll be pleased to hear it’s free-to-play and is available for both Windows and Mac devices (and iOS and Android, if you want the full list of platforms)....

June 8, 2023 · 2 min · 322 words · Jessica Mcpherson

Prepare to get penitent this summer as Blasphemous 2's release is confirmed for August

HomeNewsBlasphemous 2 Prepare to get penitent this summer as Blasphemous 2’s release is confirmed for AugustHot boy summer Hot boy summer Image credit:Team17 Image credit:Team17 Summer is when you do guilty sinful things, right? You wear clothes that expose your unchristian knees and you eat a lot of ice cream, for which you should self-flagellate, and so on. Fittingly, sequel to unabashedly Catholic-y MetroidvaniaBlasphemousis out on August 24th, as revealed in a trailer at tonight’sSummer Game Fest....

June 8, 2023 · 2 min · 257 words · Laura Nguyen

Quantic Dream's deep sea exploration game Under The Waves gets a new serene trailer

HomeNewsUnder The Waves Quantic Dream’s deep sea exploration game Under The Waves gets a new serene trailerWhispers from the deep Whispers from the deep Image credit:Quantic Dream Image credit:Quantic Dream Do I want to play another game where someone isolates themselves in hopes of getting over their sadness? Apparently, I do, because I quite like the look of Quantic Dream’sUnder The Waves. We were first introduced to this underwater sci-fiadventureduring Geoffcom’s Opening Night Live showcase last year, and now we get to see a little bit more in the new trailer revealed during this year’sSummer Game Fest....

June 8, 2023 · 2 min · 321 words · Amber Peterson

Razer's ultra-premium ultra-light mouse, the DeathAdder V3 Pro, is down to $79 at Amazon

HomeDeals Image credit:Razer Image credit:Razer The Razer Deathadder V3 Pro is an incredible high-end gaming mouse, but it’sexpensiveat $150 new. That’s why it’s worth noting that used models are now available on Amazon for $79, nearly half-price! For that, you get a lightweight 64g mouse with a right-handed ergonomic design, 3rd-gen optical switches, HyperSpeed wireless and 90 hours of battery life - a pretty convincing spec sheet!Get the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro used for $79 (compare to $150 new)The DeathAdder V3 Pro hasn’t yet crossed through the RPS Hardware testing studios, but based on my own experience this mouse is definitely one to recommend alongside otherultra-light favouriteslike the Logitech G Pro X Superlight and Glorious Model O....

June 8, 2023 · 4 min · 724 words · Richard Hall

Sonic Superstars will offer side-on platforming with four-player co-op

HomeNewsSonic Superstars Sonic Superstars will offer side-on platforming with four-player co-opJump jump Jump jump Image credit:Sega Image credit:Sega Afteryet another wonky adventure into 3D land, Sonic the prickly-pig returns to his native perspective this autumn withSonic Superstars. It’s a side-on platforming adventure with 3D art, and four-player drop-in, drop-out local cooperative multiplayer too. Four! Do you even have that many siblings you need to hand controllers and play Tails so they can pretend they’re helping and your mum doesn’t tell you off for excluding them?...

June 8, 2023 · 2 min · 218 words · Laura Russell

Summer Game Fest 2023 liveblog

HomeNews Summer Game Fest 2023 liveblogAll the Geoff Fest game reveals and announcements, as they happen All the Geoff Fest game reveals and announcements, as they happen Image credit:Summer Game Fest Image credit:Summer Game Fest It’s time for theSummer Game Festliveblog, to which you, lovely readers, are cordially invited. SGF 2023’s main event begins tonight at 8pm BST / 3pm EDT / 12pm PDT, and I’ll be manning the levers to bring live updates on all the game reveals, fresh looks, and trailers that this annual announce-o-rama has to offer....

June 8, 2023 · 24 min · 5018 words · Yolanda Henderson

That edgy Soulslike starring Pinocchio has a demo out now

HomeNewsLies Of P That edgy Soulslike starring Pinocchio has a demo out nowLies Of P demo hits Steam and consoles today Lies Of P demo hits Steam and consoles today Image credit:Neowiz Image credit:Neowiz What if fairytale puppet Pinocchio had to kill a load of people and robots? You can discover the answer for yourself today in the demo forLies Of P, launched live during Geoff Keighley’s Level Up Pool Party....

June 8, 2023 · 2 min · 381 words · Elizabeth Jackson

The Electronic Wireless Show S2 Episode 19: a Terraria board game, you say?

HomePodcastsTerraria The Electronic Wireless Show S2 Episode 19: a Terraria board game, you say?Oh tabletop games, our lovely cousins. Or possibly grandfathers? Oh tabletop games, our lovely cousins. Or possibly grandfathers? Image credit:Re-Logic Image credit:Re-Logic In a twist of serendipity, theTerrariaboard game was shown at the very same UK Games Expo that Nate himself visited! We couldn’t have planned it better (and indeed, did not) which means this week on The Electronic Wireless Show podcast we talk about not just that board game, but other PC versions of board games, and vice verse, and the games we think should have tabletop versions....

June 8, 2023 · 2 min · 236 words · Kenneth Andrews

There's another zombie co-op shooter coming, but this one has John Carpenter's name on it

HomeNewsJohn Carpenter’s Toxic Commando There’s another zombie co-op shooter coming, but this one has John Carpenter’s name on itJohn Carpenter’s Toxic Commando arrives next year John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando arrives next year Image credit:Focus Entertainment Image credit:Focus Entertainment John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando - Reveal Trailer | Summer Game Fest 2023Watch on YouTube John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando - Reveal Trailer | Summer Game Fest 2023 Toxic Commando is doing some stuff differently, though....

June 8, 2023 · 1 min · 166 words · Casey Hodge

Ding ding: Diablo 4 has its first Level 100 Hardcore player (and then the servers killed their character)

HomeNewsDiablo IV Ding ding: Diablo 4 has its first Level 100 Hardcore player (and then the servers killed their character)A ba ba ba, ba barbarian A ba ba ba, ba barbarian UPDATE:Diablo 4’s first level 100 Hardcore character is no more, after a dropped connection to the game’s servers killed Carn’s Barbarian. The moment it happened was captured on stream, and you can watch it for yourself in thisclip on Carn’s Twitch channel, aptly titled “rip?...

June 7, 2023 · 6 min · 1092 words · Jennifer Lewis

How to get Diablo 4 Demon Hearts

HomeGuidesDiablo IV How to get Diablo 4 Demon HeartsDiablo 4 Demon Hearts will let you upgrade your healing potions Diablo 4 Demon Hearts will let you upgrade your healing potions Image credit:Blizzard / Rock Paper Shotgun Image credit:Blizzard / Rock Paper Shotgun How do you get Diablo 4 Demon Hearts?Finding Demon Hearts inDiablo 4isn’t quite as simple as ripping them from creatures' ribcages, Mortal Kombat-style. The natural world drop rate is rather low, so if you’re seeking these cursed body parts, you’ll have to do some searching....

June 7, 2023 · 4 min · 845 words · Keith Schwartz

Reality Bytes: Amid Evil VR is an intriguing experiment

HomeFeaturesAmid Evil Does this arcane retro shooter work in virtual reality? Image credit:New Blood Interactive Image credit:New Blood Interactive Some games adapt to VR more naturally than others. Games that take place primarily in a cockpit, likeElite DangerousorEuro Truck Simulator 2, need relatively little adjustment to make them enjoyable in VR. They don’t require the player to move around much, and their whole shtick about providing an authentic, immersive experience....

June 7, 2023 · 4 min · 834 words · Nathaniel Perez

TMNT: Shredder's Revenge DLC to add playable Usagi Yojimbo later this year

HomeNewsTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge DLC to add playable Usagi Yojimbo later this yearBunny hop to it Bunny hop to it Image credit:Dotemu Image credit:Dotemu Last year’s arcade brawlerTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revengewill receive DLC titled Dimension Shellshock later this year which includes a new playable character and game mode. Regular ally of the Turtles Usagi Yojimbo will join the roster, allowing players to dish out damage as the rabbit samurai....

June 7, 2023 · 4 min · 700 words · Cindy Perez