'Pac-Man 99' Feels More Chaotic Than Competitive

And the Man in the Pac said ‘Everyone attack!’ The natural point of comparison here isTetris 99, a Switch Online freebie with a comparable gimmick. The two games even feature similar UI elements. Some were decidedly more successful than others. You’re dropped into a typicalPac-Manmaze with four ghosts, the same as it ever was. That makes the entire experience feel significantly more random than I’d argue it should. That’s not the same thing as it being bad, though....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 115 words · Cesar Hayes

'Pac-Man World Re-Pac' Dresses up the Fan Favorite Classic for Modern Consoles

The Pac is back! This remaster, dubbedPac-Man World Re-Pac, repackages (see what they did there?) the 1999 gamefor modern platforms. Bandai Namco And if you finish the game’s campaign, you’ll unlock the arcade original, as well.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 36 words · Sarah Stone

'Packaging' Is How Apple Adds Power to M1 Ultra

Apple’s new M1 Ultra chipsuse advances in a kind of chipmaking called “packaging.” The process is part of a growing revolution in chip packaging. The new chip is also more efficient than its competitors, claims Apple. Apple Power in Numbers Apple isnt the only company exploring new ways to package chips. AMDrevealed at Computex 2021a packaging technology that stacks small chips on top of each other, called 3D packaging. The first chips using the technology will bethe Ryzen 7 5800X3D gaming PC chips expected later this year....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Krystal Hanson

'Red Dead Online' Finally Lets You Be a True Lowlife Outlaw

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April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 17 words · Robin Wilson

'Roguebook' Is a Literary Dungeon Crawl

Your combat arsenal inRoguebookconsists of cards. Its 52-card pick-up…to the death. If you’re a perfectionist, like I am, this can be maddening. Nacon Fortunately, you do get a few useful bonuses for even a failed run. An additional complication inRoguebookis that in a fight, your characters stand in line. As long-time collectible-card game players know, part of building a deck is the luck of the draw. InRoguebook,however, theres a mechanic where you gain new and useful passive abilities as your deck grows....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Christopher Lozano

'SaGa Frontier Remastered' Has Lots of 'Cult,' Not Enough 'Classic'

It’s an experimental Japanese RPG that originally debuted in 1998, back on the first PlayStation. It’s traditionally been divisive; you either love it or hate it. It sets an exciting precedent for future remakes. Square Enix Frontiertakes place across seven chapters, each of which has its own protagonist and sub-genre. If you’ve ever complained that modern video games do too much hand-holding, then play SaGa Frontier. Each story can change in subtle to obvious ways, depending on what other chapters you’ve played first....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 172 words · Christopher Gamble

'Song of Nunu' Promises a Fun Romp Across a Frozen Landscape

The violence is fairly low-stakes, too, as Nunu throws snowballs and Willump swipes with his big paws. “Yeti catapult!” Nunu yells when the big blue galoot tosses the small child up onto a nearby ledge. Riot Games It’s a nice change from platforming and combat, but might be a little complex for younger players. Ultimately, how much you like this game will depend on your preference for cuteness. Riot Games...

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 72 words · Kevin Phillips

'Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2' Xbox 360 Cheat Codes

Taking on the Empire is never easy, but we’re here to help. The followingThe Force Unleashed 2cheat codes and achievements are available for theXbox 360console. LucasArts

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 26 words · David Evans

'Super Mario Bros. Wonder' Proves 2D Platformers Can Still Totally Bring It

The next best thing is thatSuper Mario Worldfans (i.e., everybody) will finally get another sequel. Wonder Stuff Super Mario Bros. Wonderlaunches at the end of Octoberand already looks amazing. It’s like watching old movies. Super Mario Bros. Wonder.Nintendo Sometimes, the pacing is just too slow, and the acting styles too stilted for modern tastes. ButSuper Mario Worldis every bit as good today as it was in the past. “Super Mario Worldholds a special place in the hearts of gamers worldwide....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 165 words · Ashley Williams

'Super Mario RPG' Coming to Switch, but It’s Not the SNES Classic

A remake with all new graphics and cinematics Super Mario RPGupdated for today’s gaming systems? Yes, c’mon! The full release is planned for the 2023 holiday season on Friday, November 17. Nintendo

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 32 words · Amanda Ramirez

'Take a Break' Instagram Feature to Begin Testing Soon

In particular, the issue of how the app can magnify feelings of anegative body image. Michael Krmer / EyeEm / Getty Images Philippe TURPIN / Getty Images

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 27 words · Brenda Gentry

'Tamagotchi Adventure Kingdom' Tops List of Apple Arcade Games for the New Year

It’s not just new games coming this year, either. If you’ve ever playedMinesweeper, you’ll get howCornsweeperworks. February’sBEAST: Bio Exo Arena Suit Teamis a 3v3 online action game with various sci-fi heroes to play. Apple Your subscription can give Apple Arcade to up to six family members, too. Apple

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 48 words · Emily Orr

'The Climb 2' VR Game Was Almost a Challenging Workout

I know Im going to fall. The Climb 2is not for those afraid of heights. The scenery is stunning and enough to keep you distracted from your pounding heart rate. Crytek The answer is not very well if you are looking to replicate any kind of realistic climbing. The only motions are jumping, gripping, and swinging. The games premise is easy to understand. I grabbed ledges and other holds and pulled myself up to the next one....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 275 words · Eric Harrington