Hearthstone’s Whispers of the Old Gods expansion launches April 26
You don’t need to make a blood pact with a demon or sacrifice a virgin lamb to get Hearthstone: Whispers of the Old Gods...
Mafia III gets an October 7 release date
Mafia III’s official Twitter account revealed that the open-world gangster game is coming out on October 7. It will release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Mafia III is about (you guessed it) a group of mobsters, this time set in the New Orleans-inspired New Bordeaux during 1968.
China overtakes Japan for No. 2 in iOS app revenue
If this keeps up, China will soon dominate the mobile market. Mobile analyst group App Annie released its market index for the first quarter...
World of Warcraft: Legion expansion launches August 30
Azeroth will see an invasion of horrific demons and returning players at the end of August. Blizzard announced today that the sixth expansion for...
Dark Souls III becomes Bandai Namco America’s fastest-selling game (update)
Publisher Bandai Namco’s American branch revealed today that the punishing action game Dark Souls III has become its fastest-selling game. It also had the best first day sales in Bandai Namco Entertainment America’s history.
Doom’s open beta extended an extra day
Doom’s official Twitter page revealed that the open beta for the multiplayer part of the upcoming first-person shooter will go on for an extra day. It was originally supposed to end on June 17, but it will now last until today (June 18) at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
Insomniac Games announes two new virtual reality projects for Oculus Rift
Insomniac Games is betting big on virtual reality. The developer today revealed two titles that it’s developing for the Oculus Rift headset. Augmented and virtual...
Mario Party has caused a surprising amount of controversy
Just hearing the words “Mario Party” makes my palm hurt. The Did You Know Gaming YouTube channel — which highlights trivia and little-known facts for...
Shovel Knight is a huge indie hit that’s sold over 1.2 million copies
Developer Yacht Club Games revealed that its 2D platformer has sold over 1.2 million copies across all platforms, which includes PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Wii U, 3DS, Vita, PlayStation 4, PC, and even Amazon Fire TV. It’s an impressive feat for an independent game from a small studio.
Camp Pokémon launches on Android to recruit more kids to the brand
Cult Pokémon … I mean, Camp Pokémon … is now out on a new platform. The Pokémon Company International announced today that the free app — designed to...