Warner Bros. has been slapped with a lawsuit from Bethesda over its Westworld mobile game, calling it a "blatant rio-off" of Fallout Shelter. The lawsuit was recently filed in Maryland, and it accuses Westworld developer Behaviour of using "copyrighted computer code," among other things.
A new Nintendo Switch accessory called Flip Grip brings a vertical orientation to the console. The device is intended for games that are best played in vertical orientation, namely some classic titles that are now available for the Switch but with an aspect ratio option designed for old arcade cabinets. The accessory is currently being funded on Kickstarter.
Microsoft and Nintendo are throwing a jab at Sony with a newly launched video that promotes cross-play between the Xbox One and Switch consoles. The issue of cross-play made its way back into public discourse with the launch of a Fortnite on Switch port, specifically the fact that PS4 players can't use their Fortnite accounts on other platforms.
A new Pokemon game was launched for Nintendo Switch in the recent past, and it's called Pokemon Quest. This game is packed with blocky elements and pastel colors, offering a chill take on the long-running franchise. We've known for a short while that the game would also be released for mobile devices, and today The Pokemon Company gave an update on that plan.
Disney is getting in on the growing popularity of televised gaming competitions with its own contest. The company is seeking families who want to compete in its Nintendo Switch Family Showdown, a competition where four families will travel to Los Angeles and spend one day battling it out.
Massively popular battle royale game Fortnite is now available on the Nintendo Switch, and some frustrating news for PS4 users aside, it's a pretty exciting arrival. The game brings the full Fortnite experience, including fort building, of course, but some have expressed concerns over the quality. Turns out, it's not so bad.
Gaming audio company Turtle Beach has introduced a pair of new gaming headsets: the Recon 200 and Stealth 300. The headsets were announced during E3, and the company wasn't shy about exploiting the battle royale genre's popularity to hawk the new models, saying they're "perfectly suited" for games like Fortnite. Both headsets are wired and feature amplified audio.
A pair of classic games are heading to the Nintendo Switch: Sky Skipper and the original Donkey Kong. These two arcade games have never before been released (officially, at least) for home consoles, making the addition a rare treat for classic game aficionados. Nintendo announced the launch plans earlier today during an E3 event.
This week we're seeing another rumor claiming Sony is working closely with AMD on hardware for its upcoming PlayStation sequel, a console currently (and unofficially) being called the PlayStation 5. According to the cited sources, the PS5 may feature AMD's Zen and Navi architectures, the latter of which, the sources claim, was created specifically for Sony's console needs.
During its event earlier this week, Sony revealed that Capcom is launching a totally remade version of its hit classic game Resident Evil 2. A trailer for the updated title was showcased during the PlayStation event, but now videos of actual gameplay have made their way to the Internet. Ready to see how stunning the "Remake" looks?
The upcoming Mario Tennis Aces game is getting a pair of new playable characters, Nintendo has announced. Even better, the company promises they'll be totally free for players to download starting this summer. The catch? You have to earn them if you want to be one of the first people to download, otherwise you'll have to wait until later this year.
Classic hit Grim Fandango was remastered in the relatively recent past and is currently available for PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and some other platforms. Double Fine Productions, the developer behind the game, announced this week that the remastered version of the game will also soon be available for Nintendo Switch.