Fans of the ultraviolent horror franchiseSaware about to get a gruesome blast from the past as the original actor behind the iconic Jigsaw killer is set to return for the next film. Tobin Bell, who famously played the role from the beginning, was last seen in 2017’sJigsaw. But it looks as though something may be different this time around. The upcomingSawfilm, set to release in 2023, will be the 10th in the series....

In the opinion of Jordan Marx, programming lead at indie studio Obvious Gravity, developing a video game has never been easier. The accessibility of game engine software and game design tutorials allowed Marx and his team — who had little to no experience in the industry — to put together their first contribution to the field ofindie games: eight-bit adventure platformerOtto and the Ancient Worlds. Six years on, Marx said he has become a consummate professional game dev, thanks in large part to all he and Obvious Gravity learnedthroughoutOtto’s development process....

[UPDATE: Reports indicate that the servers have been brought back online. Original story follows.] It seems like a safe bet that many PlayStation fans are looking forward to the future of the brand, with thePS5 revealfinally set for this coming week. In the meantime, though, many are enjoying some of their favorite PS4 exclusives in hopes of sequels being announced, while at the same time, others are enjoying games nearly a decade old....

Pokemon Scarlet and Violetreleased with three main stories that the player can explore in any order, one of which requires them to locate and defeat five “Titan” Pokemon throughout the region. What many players do not know, however, is that there is a way to re-encounter and catch these Titan Pokemon inPokemon Scarlet and Violet, though players only get one chance. When encountering thefive Titans ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet– Klawf, Bombirdier, Orthworm, Great Tusk/Iron Treads, and Tatsugiri – the player must team up with Arven to defeat them....

Razer Viper V3 Pro A Prime Example of Razer’s Esports Excellence The Razer Viper V3 Pro shows the manufacturer’s strengths in a compact and lightweight form factor. When excelling at competitive FPS titles is the priority, this wireless mouse can make the difference between victory and defeat. Not only does the Viper V3 Pro move swiftly at just 54 grams, but its cutting-edge 35K optical sensor ensures that no slight movement is missed....

Red Dead Redemption 2players may be getting some more big news, not long after the disappointing reveal thatRDR2is leaving Xbox Game Passin September. A Twitter user and self-described “Rockstar enthusiast” known as @VideoTech_ took a dive into theJuly 28 Naturalist updatefiles forRed Dead Redemption 2and discovered a “new mention” that wasn’t present in the Moonshiner DLC. The text referenced Director Mode and blocked Jack Marston in this mode, leading the Twitter user to believe that Director Mode will be “likely” coming, but without Marston as a playable character....

Resident Evil Villageis the eighth mainline entry in the long-running horror franchise, but that’s not all the latest game is notable for. Since the internet first laid eyes on them, Lady Dimitrescu and her trio of daughters have captured the hearts ofResident Evilfans, giving rise to all manner of fan art, memes, and cosplays that undoubtedly cement them as the game’s breakout characters—something thatLady Dimitrescu’s creator did not expect. Leading up toResident Evil Village’slaunch, there were quite a few questions about these characters: Are they vampires?...

UPDATE 8/14: An Activision spokesperson has debunked the rumors about the game’s price being cheaper than expected. “As stated in numerous Activision Blizzard quarterly conference calls, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is a premium release. It will be priced accordingly at $70.” Original story follows. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3may be released at half price according to a new rumor, but fans shouldn’t get their hopes up. Prior to its reveal, reputable sources claimed that the 2023Call of Dutygame was going to be an expansion forModern Warfare 2instead of a full-fledged release....

ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX Gaming Keyboard The Asus ROG Strix Scope RX is a gaming keyboard with optical switches and a comprehensive list of features. The switches are the first Asus ROG-developed mechanical switches, the RX Red. With only a 1.5 mm actuation point, they provide super fast inputs while keeping accidental presses happening with a required initial force of 40 g. The keyboard also comes with a USB 2....

At the end of September, Zenovia Interactive launched its first titleSteel Assault;a post-apocalyptic sidescroller with loads of action. Like many retro-inspiredindie games,Steel Assaultpays homage to dozens of classic 16-bit era titles likeContraandCastlevania. Players take the role of Taro Takahashi and navigate a United States that has fallen under an evil dictator named Magnus Pierce. Unlike many other sidescrollers, Taro eschews guns in favor of an energy whip, fisticuffs, and a deployable zipline....

Super Monkey Ball: Banana Maniareleases in just less than a month. Leading up to its launch developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and publisher SEGA have been sharing tons of tidbits on the party platformer, including the seemingly countlesscrossover characters that will be added to this newestSuper Monkey Balltitle. The new characters are not the only shakeup, however, as new game modes and feature changes are coming toSuper Monkey Ball: Banana Maniaas well....

Summary Bandai Namco has recently released a new update forTekken 8, which brings a big character customization feature and a lot of balance fixes. Since its release,Tekken 8has been a big hitfor the developer, nailing and innovating on the best parts of the fighting game genre, and these updates show that Bandai Namco is busy trying to make the experience as good as it can be. Tekken 8is the much-awaited latest entry in the popular decades-old fighting franchise....

Quick Links Fallout 4introduced settlement building into the popular post-apocalyptic RPG franchise. This was fleshed out further by a series of workshop DLCs. you may turn your corner of the barren wasteland into a fortified town filledwith settlers and shops.This means that all the junk you can find in the wasteland can be used to build your settlements. Circuitry is one of the most important crafting components in the entire game....