Your Nerd Side Blogs

A new Fallout: New Vegas 15th Anniversary bundle is coming this June, packing the classic game, all its DLC, and an impressive selection of collectibles into one pricey package. The bundle is priced at $154.99, so while it might be tempting, it's only for diehard collectors. When New Vegas was originally released on October 19, 2010, it was somewhat controversial due to the game's many bugs. Thankfully, many of those issues were resolved over time, and in the years since, it'

A new Nintendo collaboration with LEGO has been announced on social media, with the mighty Donkey Kongset to receive a blocky incarnation. Nintendo has collaborated with LEGO on a number of occasions, with sets based on titles such as Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda​​​​​. There have also been separate collaborations with the Pokémon franchise, meaning Nintendo's biggest characters have been represented in the famous toy line, though some, such as the Star Fox cast,

Milly Alcock will remain a major part of the DC Universe after Supergirl. The actor's next appearance in the shared universe has just been revealed. Variety's cover story interview with Alcock revealed that the actor would be heading to Atlanta soon to begin filming Man of Tomorrow. "She’s a major part of what we’re doing," teased DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran. Man of Tomorrow will mark Alcock's third appearance in the DCU, after Superman and Supergirl. Supergirl Flies Back

Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the most celebrated open-world games of all time, with fans still playing it 8 years after it released, and enjoying all the new DLC content that continues to be added to the game. Now, players can score new limited-time clothing during RDR2's Naturalist event, which gives players the chance to grab all kinds of bonuses. The event is running throughout May, and from May 26 to June 1, Red Dead Redemption fans can participate in Target Races and

Tomb Raider fans have less than a week to explore Croft Manor in another hit video game. PowerWash Simulator's Free DLC Gives Gamers the Crossovers They Didn't Know They Were Missing Out On A statement from PowerWash Simulator developer FutureLab reads, "Hello Washers, At 3PM BST on May 19th 2026, the Tomb Raider and Midgar Special Packs will no longer be available to claim across all store fronts. Washers who have already downloaded these Packs will still be able to play the

Since launching in June 2025, the system has impressed fans with major games like Mario Kart World, Cyberpunk 2077, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Assassin’s Creed Shadows — proving Nintendo can finally handle massive AAA titles on the go. And 2026 is looking even bigger with upcoming games like Splatoon Raiders, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, and Borderlands 4. But there’s one concern growing around the Switch 2 — possible price hikes. Right now the console sells fo

Stranger Things fans — get ready to head back to Hawkins in a totally new way! A brand-new game called Stranger Things Arcade is arriving this summer, and honestly… it looks wild. Created by game developer Raw Thrills, this isn’t your typical arcade shooter. Instead, it’s a giant interactive ball-toss game that uses a massive video screen and special motion technology called the Thrill-Scan system. And yes — it already started appearing at select Dave & Buster’s locations acr

While everyone online is busy talking about those Ocarina of Time remake rumors… Nintendo just quietly revealed something huge for Zelda fans. The Wild Era of The Legend of Zelda is officially returning this September — and it may be for the very last time. To celebrate the 3-year anniversary of Tears of the Kingdom — which honestly feels impossible to believe already — Nintendo announced a brand-new update and a brand-new amiibo through Nintendo Today. And this one is based

While everyone is busy talking about the Ocarina of Time remake rumors, Nintendo just revealed that The Legend of Zelda’s Wild Era is returning for what may be the last time this September. Via an announcement on Nintendo Today, Nintendo is celebrating Tears of the Kingdom’s 3-year anniversary (yes, it has been 3 years already) with a new in-game update and amiibo coming to the game. The amiibo depicts Mineru’s Construct, which Link built in the Depths below Hyrule during TOT

A brand-new Stranger Things game is coming this Summer, and it is unlike anything the franchise has seen before. Developer and publisher Raw Thrills has officially unveiled their next title, Stranger Things Arcade, and it looks to be precisely the kind of gaming experience that fans didn't know they needed. While Stranger Things Arcade isn't slated to be officially released until later this year, the game began showing up at various Dave & Buster's locations across North Amer

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been out for almost a year now. Released on June 5, 2025, the console marked a substantial upgrade over its predecessor. This is especially true in terms of hardware, with the Switch 2 having specifications only marginally weaker than that of the PS5 or Xbox Series X/S. At the time of its release, the Switch 2 was heralded as a worthy competitor to today's big competition, as evident by the surprise releases of fairly recent AAA titles, like Cyberpun

Alright Bay Area, this is your heads-up—Free Comic Book Day is going down this Saturday, and if you’re even a little bit into comics, pop culture, or just free stuff… this is your day. Let’s start in San Francisco—Isotope Comics is the big one. I’m talking lines, costumes, creators, the whole scene. If you want the full comic con energy in one store, that’s your spot. Also in the city—Comix Experience—great mix of indie and mainstream titles, super organized.And if you want s

Time is running out to pick up six PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 titles on the PS Store. The PS4 will be more affected in this case, as it's looking like Sony continues to phase out the console's era ahead of its 13th anniversary. Specifically, Rec Room is among the games set to be discontinued. All in-game purchases will be disabled at the start of May, with online services completely disabled by June 1. This includes both the PS5 and PS4 versions of the title, while the r

Silent Hill fans are set to get a brand-new ending to the franchise's latest release from the game's original creator. Silent Hill f is receiving a special manga adaptation that's already teasing some important story changes. The monthly Japanese seinen manga magazine Young Ace UP shared the exciting news on X (formerly Twitter). "Starting serialization from April 22," their post reads, adding: "Look forward to the 'new ending' of the hugely popular psychological horror, as d

Solid Snake is officially reporting for cinematic duty. Sony Pictures announced today that it is officially putting a Metal Gear Solid movie into development. Final Destination: Bloodlines directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein are attached to direct the adaptation as part of a new first-look deal with Sony. “ Metal Gear Solid was nothing short of a groundbreaking cinematic masterpiece that forever revolutionized video games. We are thrilled and honored to bring Hideo K

Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the biggest open-world games of all time, and its mere existence is a feat that Rockstar will only be able to top with this November's release of Grand Theft Auto VI. It's so massive that, for the entirety of its existence, the idea of porting the Western blockbuster to mobile has sounded ridiculous. And yet, that's exactly what's happening. A faithful mobile port of Red Dead Redemption is officially available now. The sequel to Red Dead Redemp

Google has revealed the top 10 trending video games of 2025, which come with some surprising picks, especially the #1 spot, as it involves a latecomer to the gaming calendar. Many assumed that Grand Theft Auto 6 was going to be the biggest title of 2025, but it got delayed to 2026. This left a vacuum that was filled by some surprising titles, with indie games and AA titles stealing the spotlight, becoming some of the best-selling media of the year. Google’s Top 10 Trending

IO Interactive gives Hitman fans the update they have been waiting for by confirming the eventual release of a fourth video game in the series. CEO Hakan Abrak opened up about the company's work on the James Bond franchise, as well as what branching out to licensed games means in the long term. "We've created other original IPs from the ground up — Bond is actually the only external, licensed IP that we’re working on," Abrak noted. "And I would say that's probably the only

Few industries benefit from technical leaps as much as video games . Not only do games look better than ever, but it’s possible to make and publish titles on digital storefronts, allowing anyone to become a successful creator if they have the time and skills for the job. Graphics and performance aren’t everything, as the lower barrier to entry means that there’s also a ton of garbage on the market. Quality lasts forever, which is why games like Space Invaders and Pac-Man are

For nearly 40 years, Link has traversed the Kingdom of Hyrule to rescue Princess Zelda from the terrible power of Ganon. As the hero of Hyrule, Link was an inseparable staple of what made The Legend of Zelda series special, but that time has come to an end. With the release of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment , the latest canonical Zelda storyline, the series has passed a threshold there’s no going back from. 2024’s The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom was the first ma