Katana Zero developer Askiisoft has revealed that its DLC is still in the works and is still free--even if it has been six years since the game's release.As a part of the Triple-I Initiative showcase, Askiisoft released a brand new gameplay trailer. While it's light on details, there seems to be something, or someone, involved called the Seventh Angel. Despite the DLC being free, fans are commenting that they'd happily pay for it since its development has taken so long. So far, there's still no release date for the DLC.The last update about the DLC was back in March 2021, when the developer said that its initial scope grew six-fold, making it less like DLC and more like Katana Zero 1.5. Limited Run Games even announced plans for a physical copy of the game back in 2020, but those haven't come to fruition yet.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Fast food joint Popeye's Chicken is joining the Fortnite metaverse this weekend--From April 11-13, the well-liked Murder Mystery Creative island will be home to a new Popeye's restaurant in which players must survive against one of their own who's secretly a murderer. Those who play Murder Mystery in the Popeye's restaurant can earn free Popeye's loot by taking a screenshot of themselves in the digital restaurant and tweeting the pic at the official Popeye's account.The digital Popeye's restaurant you can solve a murder in starting April 11.Officially, the contest is to take a screenshot of yourself wearing the Big Dill skin from the current season's battle pass--but it's not actually required, since you have to buy the battle pass to get that skin. After tweeting the pic at the Popeye's account using the hashtag #PopeyesPickleQuestCoupon, you'll receive a code for some unspecified real-world reward.The whole effort is to promote Popeye's new Pickle Menu--and with a pickle skin on the current Fortnite battle pass, apparently the powers-that-be at the restaurant decided a little cross-promotion was in order. This is not, however, a true collaboration between Fortnite and Popeye's--Epic has avoided collaborating with any real food brands, since Fortnite has a large audience of children. But Fortnite Creative, which is a bit of a Wild West situation that allows any Fortnite user to make just about any kind of game experience, gives brands like Popeye's the chance to advertise in Epic's metaverse without dealing directly with Epic.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Stephen King fans can get a terrific deal on his latest novel at Amazon. The hardcover edition of Never Flinch is available to preorder for $22.40 (was $32) ahead of its May 27 release. Never Flinch is King's first full-length novel since September 2023. Considering King has published 65-plus novels and counting, the nearly two-year gap could be described as a "long wait." That said, King released a terrific short story collection last May, so it's not as if fans such as myself haven't had new King stories to read. If you've enjoyed King's turn to dark crime fiction over the past decade, Never Flinch sounds like another exciting ride. Get preorder deal at Amazon After checking out Amazon's preorder deal for Never Flinch, you should take a look at some of the other upcoming books from the modern master of horror, which we've detailed below. Never Flinch by Stephen King (Hardcover) $22.40 (was $32) | Releases May 27 King's new novel has two main story threads that will intersect as you make your way through the 448-page hardcover. Set in a fictional town called Buckeye City, Never Flinch's high concept plot is kicked into motion by a letter sent to the police department from an unknown man. The letter writer vows to kill 13 innocent people and one guilty person, which he claims is a response to a separate death of an innocent man.Detective Izzy Jaynes is tasked with investigating the threat. King's new protagonist will receive assistance from a private investigator who will be very familiar to constant readers: Holly Gibney.Holly is the link that ties the intersecting stories of Never Flinch together. During the investigation to find the letter writer, Holly is hired as a bodyguard for Kate McKay, a woman's rights activist who is being stalked while on a national speaking tour.Never Flinch will be the seventh Stephen King book featuring Holly Gibney. King has referred to Gibney as one of his favorite characters, so she could very well turn up in future books, too. Knowing Holly's backstory will probably enhance your reading experience, but Never Flinch is a standalone novel. Preorder at Amazon Stephen King Books featuring Holly Gibney Holly, Bill Hodges Trilogy, The Outsider, and If It Bleeds Mr. Mercedes: Bill Hodges 1 (Paperback) -- $11 ($19)Finders Keepers: Bill Hodges 2 (Paperback) -- $12.58 ($19)End of Watch: Bill Hodges 3 (Paperback) -- $11 ($19)Bill Hodges Trilogy Box Set (Hardcover) -- $56 ($96)The Outsider (Paperback) -- $11.86 ($19)If It Bleeds (Paperback) -- $14.90 ($18)Holly (Paperback) -- $10 ($20)Even though you don't technically need to read any of the other King novels featuring Holly Gibney, all of them are great and well-worth your time. If you only have time to read one before Never Flinch's release, I'd recommend the most recent thriller, which is simply titled Holly (2023).King does an admirable job filling the reader in on Holly's earlier adventures in this novel. This is great for newcomers, but keep in mind that if you plan on reading all of them, you'll want to go in chronological order to avoid having prior stories spoiled. The 2023 novel is the first and only full-length King novel where Holly is the sole main protagonist. It follows her investigation into mysterious disappearances in a quiet Midwestern town.Holly Gibney first appeared in Mr. Mercedes (2014), Book 1 in King's Bill Hodges Trilogy starring a retired police officer. of the same name. Holly's presence increased in the two sequels, Finders Keepers (2015) and End of Watch (2016).The private investigator also played a crucial supporting role in The Outsider (2018), a supernatural horror novel that was adapted into a pretty good HBO series. She's also the main character in the title novella in King's story collection If It Bleeds (2020). See all Holly Gibney books Stephen King upcoming book releases in 2025Another all-new book that should be on the radar of longtime King readers is The End of the World As We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King's The Stand. Releasing August 19, this anthology features stories by dozens of contemporary authors set in the same world as King's longest and arguably best novel. King wrote the introduction for this 800-page doorstopper. If you want to refresh your memory ahead of its release, Amazon has the excellent hardcover edition of The Stand for 50% off right now.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Outbound, an indie open-world camper simulator where players live off the grid in their van, is getting a closed alpha on April 14.A new trailer for the cozy survival-crafting game was shown as part of the 2025 Triple-I Initiative showcase. In the closed alpha, players will be able to explore the plains and forests of the game's first biome, participate in four player co-op, try out the game's building system, and more. To access the closed alpha, players will need to sign-up for the game's newsletter through the Outbound website. Starting on April 14, random subscribers will be selected to join the playtest.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Are you wondering about how to activate the Boiler Room in Blue Prince? Several rooms in the game have their own unique perks and effects. The Boiler Room, however, is all about functionality. Once it's working, you can restore power to other areas. In some cases, this could even lead to new discoveries.Table of Contents [hide]How to activate the Boiler Room in Blue PrinceHow to activate the Boiler Room in Blue PrinceWhen you first draft the Boiler Room, you'll notice several objects and machinery:There's a central control panel at the top.There are three green pumps--two in the lower section and one in the upper section.A couple of red tubes down below can also be rotated.You'll notice two switches along the pipes as well.The first thing you need to do if you want to activate the Boiler Room in Blue Prince is to make sure that all three green tanks are active--i.e. click on their respective valves so that the meter is in the green.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Elder Scrolls Online is looking to experiment in 2025, ranging from its new seasonal content model, a major server-wide event unlike anything in the game's history, and even the ability to mix and match abilities from different classes to create something entirely new.Developer ZeniMax Online revealed what's coming in the year ahead for its long-running MMORPG at a recent ESO Direct. In it, studio director Matt Firor reiterated much of what he said in an end-of-year blog post from December. Unlike every year since 2017's Morrowind chapter, 2025 will not see the release of a new expansion, but will instead see the game shift to a seasonal content model that Firor said will allow it more freedom to experiment when it comes to releasing new content and addressing the needs of the game."We want to keep telling great stories, but also mix in new ideas and gameplay systems, and that's exactly what we're going to do," Firor said. "But we'll do this in a different cadence, one that allows us, the developers, to broaden our focus and increase variety."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Last Of Us Limited Edition DualSense Controller $85 | Releases April 10 See at Walmart See at Amazon See at Best Buy See at PS Direct See at Target See at GameStop The Last of Us Limited Edition DualSense Controller launched today, April 10. Multiple major retailers received additional units to sell to those who weren't able to secure a preorder, but most retailers are once again sold out. As of 12:20 PM PT, TLOU-themed DualSense Controller is only available to purchase at Walmart.While you're picking up the controller, you should also check out the newly announced The Last of Us Complete: Collector's Edition, a limited-edition PS5 game bundle with an exclusive steelbook case and more collectibles. The Last of Us Complete: Collector's Edition launches July 10 and is available to preorder exclusively at PlayStation Direct for $110.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

If you've always wanted to try Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series, now's a great time to dive in. Humble's latest book bundle includes all 15 Wheel of Time novels in the high fantasy series for only $18. As an added bonus, you'll also get The Wheel of Time Companion and The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time. All 17 books are delivered instantly as EPUB files, an ebook format that's supported by basically all devices and reading apps, including Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, and Nook. Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time Humble Bundle 17 digital books for $18 See at Humble Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Fans of '90s animation and arcade fighting games can soon add another Blu-ray to their collection with the upcoming Street Fighter: The Animated Series Blu-ray. The $40 Blu-ray includes the entire series and a selection of bonus content. Preorders are available now ahead of its May 27 release date. We've checked the calendar, and yes, that is a Tuesday. Street Fighter: The Animated Series Blu-ray $40 | Releases May 27 Street Fighter: The Animated Series Blu-ray features all 26 episodes of the original series in their original standard definition presentation and 4:3 aspect ratio. Each episode has an optional commentary track hosted by Fighting Game YouTubers like Matt McMuscles, Maximillian Dood, Justin Wong, Brady, Arin "Egoraptor" Hanson, Alexis Le, Lythero, and Guile Win Quote. See the full list of bonus features below. Preorder at Amazon Street Fighter: The Animated Series Blu-ray Special Features:Commentary tracks for each episode hosted by Matt McMuscles with FGC guest stars Brady, Maximillian Dood, Justin Wong, Arin "Egoraptor" Hanson, Alexis Le, Lythero, and Guile Win Quote.Street Fighter: The Animated Series intro storyboardsArt galleryStreet Fighter meme compilation videoGame-inspired menusStreet Fighter: The Animated Series was surprisingly faithful to the source material, and despite being a family-friendly Saturday Morning cartoon, it still features plenty of action. The show takes a GI Joe-inspired approach to its storyline. With M. Bison's Shadaloo crime syndicate threatening the world, Guile puts together a team of elite world warriors like Chun-Li, Blanka, Ryu, and more to take him down. Of course, the series was also designed to be something of a toy commercial, but it's still a fun relic from a bygone age of entertainment.To flesh out your Street Fighter Blu-ray collection, you can pick up a couple of films based on the long-running fighting game franchise. The 1994 live-action movie starring Raul Julia as M. Bison and Jean-Claude Van Damme as Guile is still the best of the bunch thanks to its many quotable lines. You can pick it up in either a standard Blu-ray format for $10.33 (was $15) or in a premium Steelbook Edition that's on sale for $25 (was $35), and is perfect for displaying alongside your painting of M. Bison Crossing the Alps. There's also a new 4K remaster of Street Fighter 2: The Animated Movie that's on sale for $26.37 (was $35), which has been seen as a massive influence on the series thanks to its stylistic action and groundbreaking animation.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

One of the biggest talking points surrounding the Switch 2 since its official announcement has been focused on the price of the console and its games--some believe the prices are simply too much.In an interview with PlayerDriven, former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden said Nintendo can charge what it wants for new first-party Switch 2 games because Nintendo makes compelling games. Some people might perceive the price increase for a game like Mario Kart World ($80) as being "hefty," Layden said, but in the end, people will buy it anyway."If it's the only place where you can play Mario, then you get your wallet out and you buy into it... and Donkey Kong and Zelda. That first-party exclusivity kind of mitigates the sticker shock, if you will, of these price hikes, because you want that content so bad," he said (via IGN).Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Anyone familiar with Nintendo's favorite gourmand Kirby knows that the pink blob has an insatiable appetite. Ordinarily, a little bit of gluttony isn't a bad thing, but in Kirby's case, it has quite the transformative effect on him--quite literally! We've already seen the little fella gulp down an entire Nintendo Switch controller, so it's only natural he decided to eat a gaming headset. PowerA's new Kirby Mouthful Wired Stereo Headset sold out quickly when it launched earlier this year, but it's back in stock for $30 at Amazon. PowerA Kirby Mouthful Wired Headset for Switch $30 PowerA's Kirby Mouthful Wired Stereo Headset is part of the third-party manufacturer's series of officially licensed over-ear headphones themed around popular franchises. Naturally, the main draw here is the cool design that makes it look like Kirby swallowed a gaming headset. The underside of the cushioned headband features a colorful collage of characters from the Kirby universe. The left earcup shows Kirby preparing to inhale the headphones, while the right earcup displays Kirby's "mouthful" face.As for the audio specs and performance, these are basic 3.5mm stereo headphones with 50mm dynamic speaker drivers and a detachable boom mic. There are much higher-performing wired headsets with customizable audio features for similar prices, including the Razer BlackShark V2 X for $35 (was $60) and the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 for $49 (was $60). But if you love Kirby or are looking for a stylish lightweight headset for a younger gamer, PowerA's Kirby Mouthful headset is quite charming.PowerA's Nintendo Switch HeadsetsKirby Mouthful -- $30Mario Kart Rivals -- $23.49 ($30)Pokemon Kanto Friends -- $30Fortnite: Llambro (includes Glyphic emote) -- $30Fortnite: Drift (includes Signal Override Wrap) -- $30The Kirby design is the best of the bunch from PowerA, but there are several other options also priced at $30 or less. Notably, you can get a Mario Kart-themed headset for only $23.49 at Amazon. PowerA's Pokemon-inspired headset features Pikachu and other Generation 1 standouts from the Kanto region. The two Fortnite models listed below come bundled with a voucher to redeem a rare in-game item: the Glyphic emote or Signal Override Wrap. See at Amazon More Kirby PowerA AccessoriesKirby controllersKirby Mouthful Wireless Switch Controller -- $40 ($45)Kirby Wired Switch Controller -- $24.44 ($28)Kirby Nintendo Switch Carrying Case -- $20As mentioned above, there are a few other products from PowerA that feature a Kirby-fied aesthetic. The Kirby Mouthful Controller will match the headset perfectly. Part of PowerA's Enhanced series, the wireless controller includes motion controls and two remappable back buttons. Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

No one is doing more for mascot platformers than Toys for Bob. Since 2018, the formerly Microsoft-owned studio has released the Spyro Reignited Trilogy, the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, Crash Bandicoot 4, and Crash Team Rumble, reinvigorating two beloved but largely stagnant franchises. Now, Toys for Bob co-studio head and creative director Paul Yan says the studio has its eyes on another iconic platforming series: Banjo-Kazooie.In a recent interview with CanadianGuyEh--which was then reported by Windows Central--Yan discussed Toys for Bob's upcoming projects. On top of seemingly teasing a new entry in the Spyro the Dragon series, Yan expressed the team's desire to work with Xbox on bringing back the dynamic bird and bear duo, Banjo-Kazooie."One company we'd like to work with is one we're already working with--Team Xbox! They've been a great partner and they also have a very interesting roster of characters that Toys for Bob could have a lot of fun with. The honey bear is the first one that comes to mind--I think we can all agree Banjo's been hibernating long enough, right?" Yan said.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace - A Visual Archive $60 | Releases September 9 Preorder at Amazon Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace set the tone for the Prequel Trilogy with its lavish costumes, impressive sets, and cutting-edge special effects back in 1999, and if you'd like a closer look at how the film was made, then you'll want to check out this new book. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace - A Visual Archive will be released on September 9, and you can preorder it for $60 through Amazon. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace - A Visual Archive $60 | Releases September 9 This 296-page hardcover book offers behind-the-scenes photography and concept art from the Phantom Menace, as well as filmmaking anecdotes and extra physical content like booklets and foldout pages. For Star Wars fans who enjoy looking at the bigger picture, the book also goes into detail on how the movie built the framework for future spin-off series, like Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, and The Mandalorian. There's also a deep dive into the Phantom Menace's merchandise, comics, and spin-offs, so you're getting a comprehensive look at the first film in the Prequel Trilogy and its place in pop culture history. Preorder at Amazon If you're looking for more reading material on the creation of the first Star Wars prequel film, there's the Star Wars Insider Presents The Phantom Menace 25 Year Anniversary Special that launched last year in celebration of the film's 25th anniversary. It's packed with vintage interviews from the long-running Star Wars Insider magazine, along with essays, art, and high-quality stills from the movie. It's available for $19 at Amazon.This is the second Star Wars: A Visual Archive book, the first was Visual Archive for Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Similar to the Phantom Menace, the Return of the Jedi book is packed with photography and concept art that explores how the movie was made and its legacy in pop culture. You can pick it up at a nice 50% discount at Amazon, dropping the price to $32.50 (was $65).Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Publisher 2K and developer Hangar 13 have seemingly revealed that Mafia: The Old Country will launch on August 8 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.As spotted by Gematsu, 2K and Hangar 13 posted a Steam blog post detailing their plans for PAX East 2025. In this post, the release date was inadvertently announced. While it has now been removed from the post, Gematsu provided a screenshot of the blog post before the release date was scrubbed.Screenshot for those that might want: pic.twitter.com/rok96pEhLT — Gematsu (@gematsu) April 10, 2025 2K and Hangar 13's PAX East 2025 panel will be hosted at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET on May 8 and they will show off a new gameplay trailer. Attendees will be able to meet some of the developers, including studio president Nick Baynes, game director Alex Cox, and cinematic director Tomas Hrebicek. They will most likely announce the release date during the panel.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Nintendo has added a new batch of classic games for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers. Three more Sega Genesis titles are now available to play through the service: Streets of Rage, Super Thunder Blade, and ESWAT: City Under Siege.The Sega Genesis classics library is available exclusively as part of Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack plan. This premium tier includes all of the benefits of the base Switch Online service, as well as access to classic Nintendo 64 and Game Boy Advance games, as well as select DLC such as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass and Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Happy Home Paradise expansion.Three classic #SEGAGenesis games have just been made available for #NintendoSwitchOnline + Expansion Pack members!☑️ Streets of Rage ☑️ Super Thunder Blade ☑️ ESWAT: City Under Siege pic.twitter.com/6vfct3UHQl — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 11, 2025 The base Nintendo Switch Online plan costs $20 per year, while the Expansion Pack plan costs $50 per year. Nintendo also offers an annual family plan for $80 that covers up to eight Nintendo Accounts across multiple systems.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com