The Outerhaven • 25th August 2021

April O’Neil Will Be Playable in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge

We got another brief look at Dotemu’s upcoming beat-em-up Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge at this week’s Gamescom. We got to see the turtles’ long-time ally, April O’Neil, this time around as she was officially confirmed as a playable character. Sporting her iconic yellow jumpsuit and trusty reporting gear, April unleashes flurries of hits against the Foot Clan’s devious soldiers via new gameplay. Her agility and far-reaching slide kicks help her close in on targets quickly, an

The Outerhaven • 20th August 2021

Saints Row Reboot Teased for a Reveal at Gamescom Next Week

With Gamescom next week, we’re starting to see a slew of teases and pre-event trailers for some of the big reveals. One of those big reveals is seemingly a Saints Row reboot teased by none other than Geoff Keighly himself. There’s not a whole lot to go off of from the tweet, but the game’s signature logo was a dead giveaway. With the exception of the various remasters and offshoots such as Agents of Mayhem, the franchise has been dormant since Saints Row IV was released in 2013 with mentions of

The Outerhaven • 16th August 2021

Boyfriend Dungeon Review – Hot Swords In Your Area Want to Meet Up

There are countless games nowadays that revel in having completely bonkers premises. Some of them stick the landing while others have little to offer beyond just being weird as hell. Boyfriend Dungeon is thankfully the former. While it isn’t flawless by any means, it still proves to be a fun, surprisingly compassionate, and inclusive hybrid of Hades-style combat and dating simulation. Game Name: Boyfriend Dungeon Platform(s): Reviewed on Xbox Series X (Also available on PC and Nintendo Switch

The Outerhaven • 6th August 2021

Latest Trailer for Metroid Dread Teases Chozo Lore and a Continuation of the Ongoing Story

The long-awaited return of Samus in Metroid Dread is just a few months away and Nintendo dropped a brief but juicy trailer that was filled with cryptic and exciting teases for what is in store in this new adventure. Right in time for the franchise’s 35th anniversary, the new trailer was filled with references to what came before and a lot of references for eagle-eyed fans to latch onto. There isn’t a whole lot to glean from the trailer as far as what the overall story is (which is how it should

The Outerhaven • 6th August 2021

Dead Space Remake Team Aims to be Respectful to the Original While Still Keeping it Fresh and Modern

The team over at EA Motive undoubtedly has some big shoes to fill when it comes to their upcoming Dead Space remake. Clearly aware of the legacy that the long-hibernating franchise has garnered over the years, the game’s Creative Director, Senior Producer, and Art Director addressed some of the burning questions people have in a post on the studio’s official website. The team, which is made up of long-time Dead Space fans, wants to clarify that this isn’t a simple remaster. The remake is not a

The Outerhaven • 5th August 2021

Next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Event is Bringing in Mario Golf Super Rush Spirits

Riding the wave of success from Mario Golf Super Rush’s stellar release, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is getting in on the excitement with a new event. Perfectly Nintendo reported on the game’s 85th Spirit Event and how it will see characters from Mario Golf Super Rush becoming available to unlock after defeating them starting tomorrow. Mario, Luigi, and Peach in their stylish golf attire will be up for grabs for a limited time. Players will have just shy of a week to grab these new Spirits when

The Outerhaven • 5th August 2021

Mario Golf Super Rush Getting Ranked Matches, Toadette and More in New Update

Mario Golf Super Rush has proved to be a massive hit for Nintendo this summer and they have wasted no time at all when it comes to bringing players an update later today. The free update will see fan-favorite character Toadette joining the crew on the green as well as the inclusion of ranked matches for players who want to raise the stakes and a new course based on New Donk City from Super Mario Odyssey. In addition to these add-ons, the game’s motion controls are also receiving a few tweaks. T

The Outerhaven • 27th July 2021

Capcom Acknowledges The Existence of Okami with Monster Hunter Rise Crossover

Monster Hunter Rise is getting a bit of special content courtesy of fan-favorite title Okami as the game’s next big update. Capcom Collabs brings the worlds of various titles in the ever-popular studio’s roster into the world of Kamura and Amaterasu is the next to get a bit of love. The second of this month’s updates for Rise brings on a new event with some very recognizable quest rewards. Players can get their hands on the “Ammy Costume” as a new layered armor set for their Palamute. For those

The Outerhaven • 22nd July 2021

Activision-Blizzard Has Been Hit With A Lawsuit Accusing The Company of Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, and “Frat Boy Culture”

The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing has filed a lawsuit against Activision-Blizzard on the ground that the company’s work environment is a hotbed of assault and harassment towards its female employees. The video game behemoth is being accused of not only excluding women from basic corporate benefits like equal pay and promotions, but also for not properly addressing accusations of harassment made within the company. The lawsuit goes on to state that women within Activision-

The Outerhaven • 21st July 2021

Tom Clancy’s Elite Squad Is Getting The Axe By Ubisoft After Just a Year on the Market

After just about a year, Ubisoft has officially announced that Tom Clancy’s Elite Squad will be coming to an end with its second season. The 5v5 mobile action game received a lukewarm reception on its initial release and then more or less faded from the spotlight almost instantly. The team took to the game’s official website with a statement regarding the shutdown: Greetings Commanders, It is with a great deal of sadness that we are announcing we will no longer be releasing new content fo

The Outerhaven • 19th July 2021

Ubisoft Announces Free-to-Play 6v6 Shooter XDefiant Set in the Tom Clancy Universe

The Tom Clancy franchise has been taking a bold and potentially controversial new direction recently. Joining the upcoming Rainbow Six: Extraction is Ubisoft San Francisco’s XDefiant. It is a free-to-play class-based first-person shooter where two teams of six will go head to head. With shades of Apex Legends and Overwatch with a bit of Call of Duty, XDefiant is looking to be the next big shooter on the already very crowded block. Right off the bat, the name is a bit questionable as it brings u

The Outerhaven • 19th July 2021

Psychonauts 2 Story Trailer Teases Its Villain and an Even More Surreal Adventure

The long-awaited sequel to Double Fine‘s cult classic platformer Psychonauts got a brand new story trailer today ahead of its August release. Psychonauts 2 is already looking to be another surreal and comedic adventure through the psyches of its various outlandish characters. Couple that with the mystery of something lurking behind the scenes of the heroic Psychonauts then you have a recipe for what looks to be a fun ride. If you’re a fan of the original like many of us are, the story trailer ma

The Outerhaven • 12th June 2021

Norse Dungeon-Crawler Tribes of Midgard Coming to PS4/PS5 and PC in July

At Gearbox’s E3 showcase today, we got a look at the upcoming RPG Tribes of Midgard from developer Norsfell. Players will be tasked with protecting the land of Midgard from various threats from Norse mythology solo or with nine friends in 10-player co-op. Tribes of Midgard is part RPG and part tower defense survival game. The game also has a very distinct art style to set it apart from the swath of other Nordic-centric titles out there. It looks to be a very fun and fast-paced RPG for fans of d

The Outerhaven • 12th June 2021

Far Cry 6 Season Pass Will Include Villains From the Past and A Copy of Blood Dragon

During Ubisoft Forward, Far Cry has often had a lot of pride for its villains and the Ubisoft Forward presentation for Far Cry 6 takes that even further. As part of the game’s Season Pass, players will be able to play as some of the franchises passed antagonists. Vaas, Pagan Min, and Joseph Seed will be joining the fight in Far Cry 6. Between that insane cast of characters and the game’s own villain Antón, there’s going to be a whole lot of villainy happening when the game drops later this year

The Outerhaven • 12th June 2021

Rocksmith+ Announced As Subscription Service

Ubisoft announced at their Ubisoft Forward even for E3 the next iteration of the Rocksmith franchise. Rocksmith+ will be a subscription service for budding guitarists who want a tool to help them hone their skills. The upcoming service will be less of a title like its Guitar Hero or Rock Band counterparts and be more of a learning tool for guitar players of every skill level. The service will seemingly have a wide variety of songs to choose from across many genres. Players will have access to r

The Outerhaven • 26th May 2021

Monster Hunter Rise Version 3.0 Update Comes to All Players for Free Tomorrow

The next content update for Monster Hunter Rise comes to all players tomorrow, May 27th, and brings a few add-ons and some much-needed story content for free. In just a few short hours, we will have two more monsters joining the attack on Kamura. Apex Zinogre and Crimson Glow Valstrax will be giving players a run for their money. In addition, some of the already existing Apex monsters will be receiving new quests as well. One of the areas that did leave a lot to be desired in the game’s initia

The Outerhaven • 25th May 2021

Dead By Daylight Gets A New Killer and Survivors From Resident Evil Next Month

Dead By Daylight has become a bit of a phenomenon since its release back in 2016. The asymmetric survival horror title has become a staple on Twitch and continuously adds new content to keep players coming back. After Capcom teased it back at their showcase last month, we now know that the hotly anticipated Resident Evil crossover with Dead By Daylight will be coming to all consoles on June 15th. Dead By Daylight – Resident Evil Chapter brings the world of Capcom’s horror franchise to that of D

The Outerhaven • 21st May 2021

No Man’s Sky Is Getting Mass Effect Content For A Limited Time

The recent release of Mass Effect Legendary Edition has breathed new life in the beloved but troubled franchise. Longtime fans get to revisit a series they hold dear while a whole new group of players get to board the Normandy for the first time. There’s definitely a lot to celebrate for anyone who loves the series. Luckily, there is even more Mass Effect content to sink your teeth into if you’re clamoring for more. As of today, No Man’s Sky players can access some really cool Mass Effect conte

The Outerhaven • 18th May 2021

Grand Theft Auto 5 is Getting a Next Gen Upgrade in November

Grand Theft Auto 5 has been a powerhouse ever since it was released back in 2013 on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It has since made its way to the PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Now, surprising absolutely no one, GTA5 is making the jump to the Xbox Series X/S and the PlayStation 5 on November 11th. In addition to the upgraded version to the base game, Grand Theft Auto Online will also be receiving a completely standalone edition with its own set of upgrades. Rockstar has not explicitly sai

The Outerhaven • 13th May 2021

PlayStation 5’s DualSense Controller Is Getting Two Fancy New Color Options Next Month

Many players have been clamoring for more color options for the PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller and soon those prayers will be answered. Anyone who wasn’t sold on the standard white of the initial controllers will soon have Cosmic Red and Midnight Black to choose from very soon. The new color options switch the white for either a deep red or a classic black look that a lot of people have been wishing for. The colors don’t extend to any new models of consoles just yet and will only apply to