Tides of Tomorrow Review – An Effective Ripple Effect

Science fiction is often at its best when translating modern-day matters into futuristic allegories, heightening everyday issues into dramatic circumstances to reveal truths about humanity. Tides of Tomorrow executes this principle to great effect in both its narrative and mechanics, and I greatly enjoyed how its themes were so neatly communicated across each moment of…

Vampire Crawlers: 12 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing

Vampire Crawlers is out now on PC and consoles, and it’s a very, very good game. I think I like this newly released spin-off more than the original auto-shooter, Vampire Survivors. But Crawlers is a very different game from Survivors, and it might take a few runs to wrap your head around how cards, gems,…

Don’t panic, highly anticipated sequel Aion 2 will come to Steam later this year

Some games just hit you in the right way, and you decide to dedicate your time to mastering them completely. Whether you stop at the platinum trophy or, in the case of regularly-updated MMORPGs, when the updates cease to satisfy your curiosity, you can always look forward to a sequel. In the case of Aion…

Splatoon Raiders, A Single-Player Adventure, Gets New Trailer And July Launch Date

Last summer, Nintendo revealed a single-player spin-off of its popular multiplayer team shooter Splatoon called Splatoon Raiders. After nearly a year of relative silence, the game has a new trailer that reveals a July 23 launch date. The Switch 2 exclusive adventure sees players controlling a customizable Inkling mechanic who travels to Spirhalite Islands alongside…

The Most Inescapable Voice In Gaming Wants To Start A Studio

Troy Baker has one of the most prolific voices in gaming. Even if you’ve never heard his name before and have no idea what he looks like, you’ve probably heard him in any number of high-profile roles from Slimer in Ghostbusters: The Video Game to Joel in The Last Of Us. Now he’s ready to…

So, What Are Your First Impressions Of Splatoon Raiders?

So, we’ve gathered our splat-tastic team together here at Nintendo Life to share their thoughts on the trailer, and whether they’re itching to dive into an ink-splattered desert island, or if the tank is running empty… Gavin Lane, Editor Image: Nintendo I don’t mind a Turf War, but I’ve always really enjoyed the linear, rollercoaster…

New Marathon update bolsters free kit meds, and solo runs are all the better for it

At a certain point in an extraction shooter wipe, going in with a free loadout becomes a ridiculously tough pursuit. No matter how cautious you are, you’re bound to run into players that are looted to the gods. Your meds get gobbled up in an instant, and you’re suddenly praying to a higher power for…

PlayStation Store Update Worldwide April 21, 2026

Each week Sony brings PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR, and PlayStation Plus owners new content, add-ons, games, and more. Here is the complete global PlayStation Store update. PlayStation LifeStyle catalogs the PlayStation Store updates for the major regions across the globe. Check back every Tuesday to keep up to date with each week’s PlayStation…

Here’s when Masters of Albion launches in your timezone

Peter Molyneux is playing the hits with Masters of Albion, returning to the god game form he helped define. Towns can be built, townsfolk can be menaced—all through the awesome, lightning-bolt throwing, boulder-dropping, peasant-flinging power of an omnipotent, hovering hand, just as tradition demands. And it’s all happening when Masters of Albion launches in early…

MindsEye Devs Demand Answers Regarding Corporate Surveillance Issue

More trouble is brewing at MindsEye developer Build A Rocket Boy (BARB), but it has nothing to do with the studio’s debut title. A group of employees led by the IWGB Game Workers Union have initiated legal action in response to Build A Rocket Boy leadership’s decision to install surveillance software on employees’ devices without…