Developer Maschinen-Mensch has revealed Mother Machine, a co-op action-platformer with RPG elements. Built using Unreal Engine 5, the game allows for up to four players to take control of an adorable chaos gremlin, explore a series of procedurally generated cave networks for resources, and regularly meet a horrible end thanks to a malfunctioning robot mother.

Maschinen-Mensch is aiming for an accessible title regardless of skill level, and balanced co-op mechanics will allow expert players to join forces with newcomers to explore intricate and procedurally-designed alien caves. The studio also says it has been influenced by several games while developing Mother Machine, like Spelunky, the Oddworld series, and Helldivers 2.

While your gremlin's base set of skills will allow them run, climb, and leap through these replayable levels, you can also experiment with a vast range of mutations that are geared toward specific playstyles. Players can use swipe-attacks, healing farts, and weaponized burps to knock out any enemies they come across.

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When Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster (DRDR) was revealed, I was confused--despite its name--about whether to consider it a remaster or a remake. The line has become increasingly blurred in recent years, with things like the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and The Last of Us Part I being called remakes even though they seem to be more akin to admittedly extravagant coats of new paint.

After several hours with DRDR, it's now clear to me that this is a project much like those two examples. It's inch-by-inch faithful to the original in most ways, and includes some great quality-of-life updates, but also retains the original game's faults. And yet, when I'm playing it, I can't shake the feeling that it remains an imperfect classic.

If you're somehow new to the series, Dead Rising is essentially Capcom's darkly humorous take on Romero's legendary film, Dawn of the Dead, in which human survivors are trapped in a mall full of the undead. For the first time, Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster brings the series to Capcom's proprietary RE Engine, which presents some of the game's more colorful hues in an almost sepia-toned filter reminiscent of Resident Evil 7.

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Love it or hate it, there's no denying that Five Nights at Freddy's was one of 2023's biggest films, and in case you missed its first Blu-ray release, you can score a pretty cool steelbook version of the film from Walmart. While it is late to the party, this 4K edition of the film comes in a pretty cool steelbook case, perfect for any cinephiles looking to add another special edition of a movie to their personal collection. Priced at $28, it'll be available starting October 8 and comes with a digital streaming code.

Five Nights At Freddy's 4K Blu-ray (Steelbook edition) $28

The key takeaway with the Five Nights at Freddy's film is that it's a PG-13 horror, one that proved to be a huge success with kids when it landed in cinemas last year. An adaptation of the cult-classic video games, the film focuses on a security guard working the night-shift in a a decrepit Chuck E Cheese knock-off and has to survive a night of terror when ghost-children possess giant robots. It's weird, but effective, horror thanks to all the talent involved in this production.

"When the Five Nights at Freddy's movie is able to just be that--and it is most of the time--it's a lot of fun," Phil Owens wrote in GameSpot's Five Nights at Freddy's review. "Creepy and weird animatronic nonsense is a really funny part of our culture and is an excellent idea for a movie. But it can't manage to just be that, because the franchise has grown a ton since this project first began."

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After Five Nights at Freddy's broke box office records and became Blumhouse's highest-grossing movie of all time--it earned more than $291 million globally--a sequel was quickly greenlit and is scheduled to arrive in Fall 2025. If you don't feel like waiting until October for Walmart's fancy edition of the movie, you can pick up the Five Nights at Freddy's: Night Shift Edition for $17 at Amazon. This includes the 4K cut of the film, a digital streaming code, and plenty of behind-the-scenes content to watch.

The new edition of film comes on the heels of Mega Cat Studios' pixelated horror-adventure, Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit. The retro-style side-scroller has been well-received by ways, as it currently holds an "Overwhelmingly Positive" user review average on Steam.

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You might have heard that the Borderlands movie isn't going great, both at the box office and with the critics. However, the person who probably took it the worst wasn't the cast and crew--it was Randy Pitchford, president and CEO of Gearbox, the company where the Borderlands games originated--with another one on the way. Pitchford's response seemed like in good stride, even saying he was flattered.

"So what you're saying is: You like what my friends and I do with our Borderlands video games even more than you like what some of the biggest and best cast and crew of filmmakers on the planet have done," he tweeted. "I'm super flattered! We're working extra hard [for] you on what's next...."

That sort of positivity was pretty funny, as bad video game adaptations happen. But Pitchford's response hid the fact that he was on a blocking spree. Pitchford blocked people who talked down about the movie but incidentally also colossal Borderlands fans and streamers.

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Alien: Romulus will contain a nod to the 2014 survival-horror game Alien: Isolation. Director Fede Alvarez said recently that the Creative Assembly game taught him a lot about horror, and he is honoring the game with a little Easter egg in Alien: Romulus.

"The movie is set up in a way [that] every time something bad is about to happen, you will see a phone," he said on the Inside Total Film podcast. "In the game, every time you knew there's a phone you'd go, 'Fuck, I'm about to go into some bad set-piece.' It's the same thing here. You'll see they're planted strategically throughout the film. When you see the phone, it's like: Brace for impact."

Alvarez went on to say Alien: Isolation was an experience that "made me see that Alien could truly be terrifying and done well [today]."

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Assassin's Creed Shadows has set a new record for the Ubisoft, as it has had the longest development cycle in the franchise so far. As Onnée explained, the four years of development was ideal for building the game, receiving feedback, and focusing on areas that needed work.

"We always want to go better, which is what we're trying to do with Shadows. We are pushing the limits of what we can do," Onnée said to Gamesindustry.Biz. "It's always a balance between time and costs, but the more time you have, the more you can iterate. Yes, you can put more people on a project and do it in a shorter time, but that doesn't give you more time to iterate, because it takes time to get the feedback from your players, your team, and then see what works and what doesn't and how to improve it. Four years, I think, is the right balance to go from conception to production and get the feedback necessary to adapt."

The previous mainline entry in the series, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, launched back in November 2020. Ubisoft did fill out the last couple of years with substantial expansions for Valhalla--Wrath of the Druids and Dawn of Ragnarok--and smaller spin-off games like Assassin's Creed Mirage.

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Red Dead Redemption might finally be coming to PC after 14 years, according to a listing.

On PlayStation Network, a listing for Red Dead Redemption mentions a PC version of the game--or, rather, mentioned it, as it has since been removed. The listing previously said, "Experience the epic western adventures that defined a generation--now on PC for the first time ever."

Red Dead Redemption PC version teased on...PSN
"Experience the epic western adventures that defined a generation — now on PC for the first time ever."
"Featuring the complete single-player experiences of both games, including bonus content from the Game of the Year Edition,… pic.twitter.com/YiTNJNCUy6

— Wario64 (@Wario64) August 13, 2024

The listing also previously said that it includes the content from the Game of the Year Edition, which contains the single-player expansion Undead Nightmare, as well as "all of the 2023 console version upgrades plus PC specific enhancements including support for increased resolutions and frame rates, multiple displays, and other accessories, plus spatial surround sound."

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The Joker is coming back to town soon in a new big-screen movie, Joker: Folie A Deux, which pairs Joaquin Phoenix's Joker with Lady Gaga's new role as Harley Quinn. If you're looking to celebrate the new movie with some reading material, then these upcoming graphic novels will put a smile on your face.

First up, you can get a pocket-friendly edition of Joker for just $10. This is one of the graphic novels available under the new DC Compact Comics imprint, and is a reprint of Lee Bermejo's and Brian Azzarello's cult-classic story. If you like your clown prince of crime to be gritty and disturbing, you'll get a kick out of this tale as it takes the Joker back to the streets of Gotham and follows him across a single night of revenge, murder, and mayhem.

Another great tale that was recently told was Batman: The Joker Year One. Written by Chip Zdarsky and featuring an all-star team of artists like Giuseppe Camuncoli, Andrea Sorrentino, and Stefano Nesi, this story explains what happened after the Red Hood fell into a vat of chemicals and emerged from the other side as a pale and dangerous new man.

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Late Night with the Devil Limited Edition

$31 (was $36)

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Though Late Night with the Devil originally premiered last year at South by Southwest, the unique horror film didn't really take off until it hit theaters this March and landed on Shudder shortly after. Glowing reviews from critics catapulted Late Night with the Devil to the top of Rotten Tomatoes' list of the best horror movies of 2024 with a 97% Fresh rating. But if you don't subscribe to Shudder or had a chance to see it during its limited theatrical run, you can soon add the very cool limited-edition Blu-ray to your collection. Late Night with the Devil's Limited-Edition Blu-ray is set to release on September 10, and preorders are available at Amazon for $31.

Considering preorders are sold out at Walmart, Amazon might not be too far behind. Amazon typically sells out of limited-edition Blu-ray releases before Walmart.

Late Night with the Devil Limited-Edition Steelbook (Blu-ray)

• Price: $31 | List price is $50, but most retailers are listing it for around $36.
• Release Date: September 10

Late Night with the Devil Limited-Edition Steelbook

Along with the Blu-ray and DVD versions of the film, this limited-edition bundle gets you a stylish steelbook, an autographed photo of lead character Jack Delory, an exclusive bookmark, and a Night Owl's logo air freshener. That's a pretty cool (and unique) lineup of goodies, especially when you consider the bundle is just $31 right now. As mentioned, Walmart is sold out of this edition, while Target is selling preorders for $36.

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 4K Limited Edition

$36.49

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A Nightmare on Elm Street is celebrating its 40th anniversary by slashing its way back into reality with a brand-new 4K Blu-ray release. The Wes Craven-directed classic is getting a limited edition with a grotesquely gorgeous steelbook case. Preorders are live now at Amazon for $36.49 ahead of its October 1 release. The 4K steelbook edition is only a couple bucks more than the non-steelbook version, and both releases come with a digital copy of the film. While you wait for the 4K release, you could watch the other films in the franchise with the help of this seven-film Nightmare on Elm Street Blu-ray box set for only $30.

A Nightmare on Elm Street's 4K steelbook edition is currently the No. 1 bestselling horror movie on Amazon, so if you're interested in picking it up, we'd recommend ordering early. It's not uncommon for steelbook editions of 4K releases to sell out, especially when they are this popular more than a month before launch.

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Bandai Namco recently announced its latest Dragon Ball game, Dragon Ball Project: Multi. Instead of a traditional fighting game, Project: Multi will be a MOBA, and a regional beta will take place later this month.

As pointed out by a press release, Dragon Ball Project: Multi will be the first "team-oriented free-to-play game," in the series. In Project: Multi players will be thrown into 4v4 games and be tasked with capturing objectives while fighting other players. As the match progresses, your character will become stronger, which will help you take down other players and bosses. Characters will be broken up into three classes: Damage, Tank, and Technical.

DRAGON BALL PROJECT : Multi
Stand Together, Win Together!
The Dragon Ball franchise's first 4v4 team-oriented battle begins! Regional β Test Scheduled!
Period: Aug. 20th, 6:00am – Sep. 3rd, 5:59am (UTC)
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— DRAGON BALL PROJECT : Multi (@db_prjmulti) August 8, 2024

As for the regional beta, it'll be available in the following areas:

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Nintendo Switch exclusives don’t go on sale as often as games for other platforms, and it’s not uncommon to see games that were released years ago still listed at full price. However, a few big Nintendo titles are currently discounted--including big price cuts on multiple Zelda games, including Tears of the Kingdom, and smaller discounts on recent releases such as Luigi's Mansion 2 HD and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Aside from games, the Switch Pro Controller is discounted to just $58 (was $70), and the Nintendo Switch Lite: Animal Crossing Bundle is $159 (was $200), making this a good time to pick up new gear for your game room.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Luigi's Mansion 2 HD

Head over to Walmart, and you'll find Luigi's Mansion 2 HD available for $51 (was $60). It may not seem like much, but that's actually one of the lowest prices we've seen all year. Offering updated graphics, enhanced controls, and various quality-of-life improvements, this is the ideal way to experience the adventure. Be sure to check it out if you missed the original on Nintendo 3DS.

Other great deals include Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for $52 (was $60), Splatoon 3 for $40 (was $60), and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze for $40 (was $48). Splatoon 3 is the best option if you're seeking online multiplayer, as its competitive scene is still incredibly active and gives you plenty of unlockables to work toward. You also can't go wrong with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe--which is also on sale at Walmart for $40 (was $60).

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This year marks the 70th anniversary of Creature from the Black Lagoon, a film that introduced one of the few Universal Monsters who hasn't been endlessly remade. But the Gill-man may finally be getting a chance for a comeback, with reports that horror veteran James Wan is in negotiations to direct and produce a new Creature from the Black Lagoon remake.

Via Deadline, Wan's take on Creature from the Black Lagoon will be "a grounded modernized retelling that leans into visceral horror while paying respect to the original classic." In the 1954 original, Ben Chapman and Ricou Browning played the Gill-man, a creature of unknown origin who ran afoul of an expedition in the Amazon. The creature also displayed a very obvious infatuation with a young woman named Kay Lawrence (Julia Adams), who did not return his affections.

Two sequels to the original film were made, but there hasn't been a new Creature from the Black Lagoon movie in nearly six decades. Numerous directors have attempted to get a remake or a reboot of the ground, including John Landis, John Carpenter, Ivan Reitman, Breck Eisner, and Guillermo del Toro. Although del Toro's idea to feature a romance between Kay and the creature was rejected by Universal, he revisited the concept in his Oscar-winning film, The Shape of Water.

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