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Does the end of the year bring fantastic presents or mere lumps of coal?

Both Microsoft and Sony announced their last free titles for 2022. These titles being "free" in the sense that you have to be subscribed to either Xbox Live Gold or Game Pass Ultimate, or one of the several different PlayStation Plus tiers.

Let's start first with the Games with Gold titles because we all know that these will be the weaker of the offerings between the two companies. For your...

Get a look at some of the next-gen visual upgrades coming very soon.

If you own Biomutant already and have a next-gen console, you may be happy to hear that a next-gen update is coming on September 6 for the open-world adventure game. On the 6th, those who already own Biomutant on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will get free upgrades to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions.

If you do not yet own the game and you want to (we won't judge), you will be able to buy this...

Both games are proving to be successful.

Embracer Group sent out some notes from their Q1 2021 financial report today. As part of their reporting, Embracer group reports that Biomutant sales have surpassed one million units since its launch. Valheim has sold over 1.1M units from April to June, bringing total sales of that game up to 7.9M since its release into Early Access.

Biomutant was reportedly profitable after just its first week of sales. Not too bad for a game that...

May had a little bit of everything, from man eating sharks to dodgeball.

Valve just released their list of the top games released on Steam in May 2021. From the looks of things, May 2021 included a little bit of everything. It's got man eating sharks, villages full of evil, legendary editions of classics, and much more.

Of course, before even getting into that Valve always takes a moment to give some special highlights for what went on for the month. For instance, we...

But for some reason I'm getting the email about it today.

Hey! So, uh, Biomutant came out yesterday. I'm only getting the email about it today so I figured I'd pass along the news to you in case you weren't aware of it being out. This open-world RPG is available now for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC for a price of $59.99 (USD).

In Biomutant, you get to choose from various furry heroes. The combat in the game blends together melee with shooting and mutant abilities....

What the gosh darn is a Biomutant anyways?

If you haven't have a clue what Biomutant is or what it's about, you probably aren't alone. The previews for this one haven't exactly been the most clear on just what this upcoming title from THQ Nordic is all about.

Thankfully, a new trailer was released today that should shed some light on the game and some of the gameplay mechanics. We get a look at how crafting is carried out along with what the "Aura" system is...

Yep, Biomutant finally has a release date.

After remaining relatively quiet about Biomutant for quite some time, THQ Nordic came out today with a release date announcement for the game.

Biomutant will be released for the PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on May 25, 2021. The company says that there will be more information revealed for the game and its release in the weeks and months ahead. Until then, we can get a look at the special editions available for pre-order....

Plus new info about Dead Island 2 and TimeSplitters.

Volition is said to be "deep in development" on a new Saints Row game, according to publisher THQ Nordic. The company said that the game is still currently untitled and does not yet have any announced release date. However, this will be a "full entry" in the Saints Row franchise.

The last Saints Row title was Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell in 2015. Though the last core release in the series was Saints...

Two premium editions for those of you with money to burn.

If you aren't content with just paying about $60 for a video game, things like Premium Editions exist. More often than not, these releases include additional content, usually physical items, that you can sit back, admire, and think "yeah, I bought this."

Biomutant is no exception to this industry trend. Today, not one but two different Premium Editions were announced. The first is the Biomutant Atomic...

THQ Nordic released a new gameplay "sizzle" trailer for Biomutant today. There isn't much else to say right now, but you can expect to see more about Biomutant in 2019.

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THQ Nordic and Experiment 101 revealed Biomutant, a game that allows you to modify your character's appearance and abilities through various mutations, bionic prosthetics, and weapons.

Biomutant is slated to launch in 2018. The THQ Nordic booths at Gamescom and PAX West will have playable demos of the game.
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THQ Nordic and Experiment 101 revealed Biomutant, a game that allows you to modify your character's appearance and abilities through various mutations,...