Just a couple of days away from launch, preloading is now available for Infinity Nikki on PS5, Epic Games Store, and mobile platforms. Developer Infold Games has also announced new rewards for players when they start their adventure in the open-world fashion title, such as a special stylist background and two four-star outfits.

In addition, a new release trailer--seen below--sets up the plot for the stylist's adventure in Infinity Nikki. Apparently, wishes used to flourish in Miraland, but after a thousand years, they now just lead to despair. Nikki has the ability to heal the world, along with her cute companion, Momo.

Last month, Infold revealed that Infinity Nikki would come out on December 5. The game's sub-director is Kentaro Tominaga, who previously worked on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Mario Kart Wii. The staff also includes veterans who contributed to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Alice: Madness Returns.

Earlier this summer, Fallout 76 dataminers discovered that camp pets were on the way to the game. Now, as part of the Gleaming Depths update going live today, pets are indeed arriving in the form of a Bombay Cat and a white German Shepherd. And while players can't keep more than one C.A.M.P. pet at a time, they can pet their adorable feline or canine companions.

The new update is Fallout 76's biggest expansion to date, and also kicks off Season 19: The Scientific Forge. This season is focused on the Enclave, a former "deep-state faction of the United States government" that is now controlled by M.O.D.U.S., an AI supercomputer. M.O.D.U.S. and its followers plan to use science to revitalize the country no matter how many experiments they have to run along the way.

The arrival of these mad scientists comes with some mad-science weapons including a Tesla Cannon, as well as the Enclave Lab Coat and a M.O.D.U.S. Terminal Vending Machine that can be set up in the player's camp. Some of the other available items include an Enclave Grill Cooking Station and Enclave Hazmat Paint. Players will also be able to use a Plasma Core Recharger instead of buying new plasma cores every time they run out.

Amazon has revealed all the PC games that'll be available this month through its Prime Gaming service, and in total, you can look forward to 18 games in December. The first batch of games are now available, and these include a mix of classic Star Wars, Tomb Raider adventures, and one of last year's breakout hits. As a reminder, once you claim the free games from Prime Gaming, they are yours to keep forever--even if your subscription expires. If you aren't a member, you can sign up for Amazon Prime for as little as one month to take advantage of the subscription and score some great freebies.

First up is Star Wars: Bounty Hunter, a third-person action-adventure where you get to don the Beskar armor of Jango Fett, Boba Fett's dad who had a good head on his shoulders until he decided to pick a fight with a Jedi Master. Set before the events of Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones, the game sees Fett embark on a mission to hunt down a rogue Jedi. Next up is Overcooked 2, a chaotic co-op game where you have to fill food orders alongside a crack team of chefs, and there's also a serving of cowboy action with Call of Juarez: Gunslinger. If you're feeling nostalgic for some old-school action, Tomb Raider: Underworld is also available.

The big freebie this week is Dredge, a potent mix of Lovecraftian horror and salvage fun. In case you missed it, Dredge was released in March 2023 and received positive reviews for its spooky design and an archipelago of dark secrets that you could explore for hours on end.

According to one of the top bosses at PlayStation, the rise in artificial intelligence technologies in game development has the potential to "revolutionize" gaming, but only as a tool that assists humans.

"Striking the right balance between leveraging AI and preserving the human touch will be crucial," Hermen Hulst told the BBC.

He went on to predict that the gaming industry will see a "dual demand," split between AI-driven "innovative experiences" and a second for "handcrafted, thoughtful content."

The Citadelle des Morts Zombies map arrives in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on December 5, and Activision has released a full gameplay trailer to show off the new map and features. This includes the map's unique Wonder Weapons and elite enemy type called the Doppelghast.

The setting of Citadelle des Morts is a castle in France, and as the developers previously revealed, the map contains a big focus on magic. The unique Wonder Weapons for the map are four elemental swords, taking inspiration from popular maps of the past, with elemental staffs featured in Origins and bows for Der Eisendrache.

The new gameplay trailer shows off some of the interior and exterior parts of the castle setting, with the cast of characters fighting off hordes with elemental swords, the new Tesla Storm field upgrade, and making use of the map's special traps. One trap looks like it's dumping hot oil or acid on the undead.

In the often grey and macho world of video games, it's refreshing to see a colourful creation that isn't afraid to shine. Look no further than the latest head-turning adventure from developer Infold Games, Infinity Nikki. Part open-world adventure, part platformer, and all style; Infinity Nikki is an ambitious console and PC follow-up to the previously mobile-only Nikki dress-up titles, led by the ex-director of Breath of The Wild, Kentaro Tominaga.

The result? An engrossing and stylish RPG unlike anything else you've played. As you soar across the sky, battling the Dark Essence, trying on unforgettable magical outfits, and befriending a cast of charming animals and stylists, Infinity Nikki injects the once drab RPG genre with a flamboyant air of kawaii style.

Without further ado then, we invite you to put on your best outfit and join us as we head out on a uniquely fabulous adventure. Before you try Infinity Nikki on for size, however, we've got a handy list of everything you'll need to flourish in the enchanting realm of Miraland.

With Nintendo set to announce the Switch 2, or whatever it's called, in just a few months, at least one retailer has already begun selling alleged accessories for it. There are some major unknowns here and some asterisks to be aware of, however.

Chinese retailer Alibaba is now selling screen protectors for the Switch 2, and these screen protectors are larger than what would be required for the current Switch, which is 7 inches for the OLED edition. A previous leak suggested the Switch 2's screen could be 8 inches. A carrying case bearing the name "Switch 2" is also available to buy on Alibaba, sporting a design that would suggest the Switch 2 will be a similar form factor to the existing model--something that many have theorized already.

Before this, the alleged new Joy-Cons for the Switch 2 leaked, suggesting a more ergonomic and comfortable design.

In March 2025, the Critical Role team will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their wildly popular live play series that led to an independent media empire that includes The Legend of Vox Machina animated series and more. Now, Critical Role may be close to taking another big step forward by working on its own video game.

During a recent profile in Rolling Stone, Critical Role's Laura Bailey confirmed that the team has been "talking about creating a video game since we first started playing together." And according to Travis Willingham, those discussions may lead to something more concrete in the near future.

"I would say it's an active pursuit on our end," said Willingham. "And hopefully, we'll have something really exciting to share, maybe around the end of the year, maybe at the beginning of 2025, just in time for our 10-year anniversary. But it's something we've definitely had our minds on. Those collaborations we've had with various partners have been little toe dips in the pool just to see how it feels. You know, there's a lot of upheaval in the interactive space right now. And we've seen studios sort of bear and weather those strains. It's trying to become smarter about it and find out how we might fit into that larger ecosystem."

Through the first three Indiana Jones movie, Dr. Henry Jones Jr. never met a Nazi he didn't want to punch in the face. Indy's had rivals in each of his cinematic adventures, and that's a tradition that continues in Bethesda and MachineGames' upcoming title, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. This time, Indy's primary enemy is Emmerich Voss, and he presents himself as a far more reasonable man than some of Dr. Jones' past foes. But a reasonable Nazi is still a Nazi, and he has to be stopped.

The trailer features a few face-to-face encounters between Indy and Voss, including what may be their first encounter. Judging from their interplay here, Voss may not be much of a physical threat for Indy, but his intellect makes him dangerous. Voss was on the trail of the Great Circle before Indy, and he may still find its secrets if Indy can't discover them first.

One of the trailer's notable settings is the Vatican, which sends Indy into the Catholic church's city state during his search for answers. That's where he meets reporter Gina Lombardi, the game's primary heroine. Gina may be disguised as a nun, but she's no saint. Her agenda differs from Indy's in that she's less interested in his archeological find, and more focused on locating her missing sister.

From Software is not currently considering Elden Ring 2, according to studio boss Hidetaka Miyazaki. He confirmed this during a speech following a recent awards ceremony where the game's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion took home an award.

Asked about the expansion of the Elden Ring franchise, Miyazaki said, as reported by IGN Japan and Automaton, "We're not really considering developments such as an Elden Ring 2."

While there may be no sequel plans currently, Miyazaki said the Elden Ring franchise could return "in some form in the future." Miyazaki previously said people have expressed interest in making an Elden Ring movie, but no such project has been officially announced.