2022-11

Kevin Conroy, the legendary voice actor behind Batman and Bruce Wayne in Batman: The Animated Series, the Batman Arkham trilogy of games, and numerous other projects, has died. He was 66. The news broke this morning with BTAS co-star Diane Pershing, who voiced Poison Ivy, posting on Facebook that Conroy had passed yesterday from an illness, later identified as cancer. Warner Bros. has since confirmed the news.  "Very sad news: our beloved voice of Batman, Kevin Conroy, died yesterday," Pershing writes. "He's been ill for a while but he really put in a lot of time at the cons, to the joy of all of his fans. He will be sorely missed not just by the cast of the series but by his legion of fans all over the world ... RIP, friend." Conroy’s acting career spanned decades across stage,...

Extra Life is this weekend! Although Game Informer won’t be hosting a dedicated stream this year, several editors, past and present, will join the great folks at MinnMax to contribute to its fundraiser! The festivities kick off on Saturday, November 12, at 12 p.m. Central. Local Game Informer staff and alumni, along with other special guests, will join the MinnMax crew in person for hours of wacky game-playing and shenanigans with the goal of raising $40,000 for Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare in St. Paul, Minnesota.  How To Donate You can donate to MinnMax’s Extra Life campaign here. Donating any amount can earn you a free game code for your system of choice! Additionally, every hour of the stream will have two auctions for prizes such as issues of Game Informer Gold, physical game bundles, collectibles, apparel, and even a...

God of War: Ragnarok is out now, and as players journey through the Nine Realms of Yggdrasil, they're uncovering plenty of interesting secrets and pieces of God of War lore. But one of the most interesting easter eggs in God of War: Ragnarok isn't God of War-related at all — it's a series of references to a number of completely different games....

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 is nearly here. Here's everything you need to know about the new battle royale....

Dragon Age: Absolution is coming to Netflix on December 9. A new trailer provides a deeper look into the adult animated series' premise and new heroes.  The story centers on Miriam, an elven mercenary and former slave tasked with stealing a powerful and dangerous artifact. When the heist goes awry, the situation escalates into a larger fight for survival for Miriam and her friends. Set in Tevinter, the show features an original cast of heroes and, potentially, some old favorites (the characters at 0:45 look a lot like Cassandra and Leliana). Check out the trailer below.  First announced during Netflix Geeked Week in June, Dragon Age: Absolution’s cast includes Kimberly Brooks (Miriam), Matthew Mercer (Fairbanks), Ashly Burch (Qwydion), Phil Lamarr (Roland), and Josh Keaton (Rezaren). The series consists of six 30-minute episodes.  Though steeped in Dragon Age lore, it...

Ben Brode shows us three of his most effective Marvel Snap decks....

With Stadia’s impending shutdown in January, Google has begun fulfilling its promise of issuing refunds to its customers. The process started yesterday, and Google has posted an FAQ breaking down how the refund process works.  As previously announced, Google is refunding all software purchases through the Stadia Store (such as games, DLC, in-game currency, and current pre-orders) and hardware purchases made through the Google Store; physical store purchases cannot be refunded. Eligible hardware includes: Stadia Controller Founder's Edition Premiere Edition Play and Watch with Google TV packages Stadia Pro subscriptions will not be refunded, but members can play their Pro titles until the shutdown. However, those who purchased a subscription on or after September 29, 2022, and were charged for it will have that money returned.  Refunds will be issued to the form of payment used to make the purchase. If...

Nintendo’s latest Indie World Showcase has come and gone. Sure, Hollow Knight: Silksong didn’t appear for the umpteenth time in a row, but that doesn’t mean there weren't other titles worth putting on your radar. If you missed the festivities, this recap summarizes some of the bigger, newly revealed games heading to Switch before wrapping up with a quick recap of smaller game updates. Once Upon a Jester Release: Today Launching later today, this humorous-looking tale stars two best friends plotting to steal a royal diamond. The only way to do that: join an improv theater troupe. Players travel across the kingdom on a quest to outperform other acts by performing improvised musical theater where no two shows are alike. What can go wrong? Depending on your choices, a whole...

Following the end of its partnership with EA, FIFA has announced that its first new games following FIFA 23 are four games that will utilize blockchain technology....

If you subscribe to the digital edition of Game Informer, you can now learn all about Street Fighter 6. Following the cover reveal, our digital issue is now live to subscribers on web browsers, iPad/iPhone, and Android devices. Individual issues will be available for purchase this afternoon. You can download the apps to view the issue by following this link. All of these digital options are included in a PowerUp Rewards Membership....