Steve Watts

Hearthstone introducing new 'Tavern Brawl' mode

An upcoming patch will bring competitions with special rule sets to Blizzard's popular card game, along with some other notable changes.

E3 2015: Looking Back at Microsoft's 2014 Conference

Shacknews is taking a look back at last year's press conferences to see what panned out, what didn't, and what it all means for our expectations this year. First up: Microsoft.

E3 2015: Most Anticipated from PlayStation

This week, Shacknews is looking at a handful of the most anticipated games from this year's E3 across each of the major platforms. Today, we look at exclusive offerings on PlayStation.

Could Fallout 4 Show Us an Earlier Post-Apocalypse?

Fallout 4's first trailer dropped today, kicking off a flurry of speculation among the Shacknews staff. Could the flashback vignettes be hinting at a prequel?

Skylanders: Superchargers finds novelty in old tropes

Skylanders: Superchargers takes one of the oldest mechanics in video games--vehicle segments--and infuses it with its own brand of inventive toy-based twists.

Nintendo World Championships to feature Legend of Zelda

Nintendo has shared more details on its upcoming World Championships event, including the start time and one of the games in the competition line-up.

Splatoon Review: A Splattering of Greatness

Nintendo steps outside its comfort zone with an online multiplayer shooter. While it has a wealth of creativity and playfulness, that praise has to be tempered with the acknowledgement that this first step is an awkward one. Our review.

Splatoon Beginner's Guide and Tips

Splatoon has launched, giving players a chance to try Nintendo's wacky, colorful crack at the multiplayer shooter. How are you going to get the paint-soaked edge on your Inkling competition? Check out Shacknews' tips to get you started on the right track.