Gaming — News — March 4th, 2026

Highguard Had the Most Players on PS5, Followed by Xbox Series X/S and Steam
Studio head Chad Grenier called concurrent player counts at launch as "actually quite good," comparing it to Apex Legends' launch.
March 4, 2026 — Source

Fortnite Will Return to Google Play Store on Android as Google Resolves Its Dispute With Epic Games
Epic Games boss Tim Sweeney has come out on top once again in his dispute with how platform holders dictate the relationship that developers have with their users. After starting disputes with both Apple and Google years ago, which initially took popular Epic Games titles like Fortnite off Android and iOS mobile platforms, Epic and Sweeney's dispute with Google has finally come to a close.
March 4, 2026 — Source

Fortnite's Android Comeback Is On, As Google And Epic Make Nice
Epic Games and Google have settled their legal feud, which opens the door for Fortnite to get a comeback on Google Play.
March 4, 2026 — Source

Gaming — News — March 3rd, 2026

A New Tales Game May Be Announced, as Bandai Namco Teases RPG Reveal on March 5th
It teases "A serenity soon to be disturbed," which certainly sounds like the premise for a new title in the Tales of series.
March 3, 2026 — Source or Watch Video

Bandai Namco teaser gives JRPG fans real hope for a new Tales game as Elden Ring 2 holdouts put their clown makeup on
"A serenity soon to be disturbed"
March 3, 2026 — Source

Canceled Cyberpunk 2077 DLC might have been better than Phantom Liberty, Cyberpunk 2 creative director says: "We try to never tread the same path twice"
"It depends on so many things"
March 3, 2026 — Source

CAPCOM Has Listened To The Fans: Resident Evil 4 Remake New Update Removes Enigma DRM
Last month, ahead of the launch of Resident Evil Requiem, the Resident Evil 4 remake received a surprise update on PC. While the small update did not add any content to the game, it removed the Denuvo DRM protection the game had since launch and replaced it with Enigma DRM, which had a significant impact on performance.
March 3, 2026 — Source

DLSS comes to Death Stranding 2, Marathon and more this month
This week Nvidia is announcing the next round of DLSS-supported titles for March. This month will see more big hitters landing, following up last week's Resident Evil Requiem launch with the likes of Monster Hunter Stories 3, Marathon and Death Stranding 2.
March 3, 2026 — Source

Drinkbox Studios' Blighted will be out for Switch 2 and PC this fall
No specific release date has been shared yet.
March 3, 2026 — Source

EA continues to 'evolve' The Sims 4 with new virtual currency and a 'maker' program
Years after it went free to play, EA adds more ways to monetize the game.
March 3, 2026 — Source

Halfbrick cuts 41 jobs as it navigates "challenging period for the games industry"
"These changes are driven by organisational and strategic priorities, not individual performance," says mobile developer
March 3, 2026 — Source

Highguard Officially Shuts Down After Tumultuous First Month
It's no secret that Highguard has languished under dwindling player counts and an apparent lack of funding since its launch in late January 2026, with rumors swirling that Tencent pulled funding from Studio Wildlight shortly after the launch of the game, prompting a round of layoffs that saw around 80% of the development team behind the game lose their jobs. Now, barely a month after launch, Wildlight has announced that it will shut down Highguard on March 12. Servers will remain online until March 12, but it's unclear if players will receive refunds for in-game purchases.
March 3, 2026 — Source

Highguard will "permanently shut down" next week after "one final game update," dev confirms: "We have not been able to build a sustainable player base"
Highguard is dead, everyone. Wildlight has announced that it's "permanently" shutting down the short-lived hero shooter next week on Thursday, March 12.
March 3, 2026 — Source

Killing Floor dev Tripwire Interactive lays off 23 employees
Studio says it needs to "align with business realities where needed in order to stay focused on [its] creative goals"
March 3, 2026 — Source

Marathon Estimated to Already Have Nearly 250K Copies Sold on Steam, Launch Roadmap Revealed
Bungie's upcoming first-person extraction shooter, Marathon, is just coming off of its open preview Server Slam, which gave players on PS5 and PC a chance to jump in and try the game themselves for free before it arrives on the aforementioned platforms later this week on March 5, 2026.
March 3, 2026 — Source

Mixtape Gets New Trailer Announcing May 7th Release Date
The trailer is a short one, giving us a glimpse at some of the more psychedelic adventure that the trio of protagonists can experience.
March 3, 2026 — Source

Monster Hunter Wilds 'Performance Challenges' Will Benefit Future Games, CAPCOM Says
Although CAPCOM's RE Engine proved to be a great engine for linear games such as Resident Evil Requiem, Monster Hunter Wilds highlighted how the engine wasn't as good at handling open-world games. Its significant performance issues have now been fixed for the most part, and they may even be a thing of the past for future games from the Japanese publisher, judging from a recent statement.
March 3, 2026 — Source

Nacon delays Connect showcase amid financial restructuring
Nacon has confirmed that its upcoming digital showcase, Nacon Connect, has been postponed to May 2026. This decision follows a recent insolvency filing by the publisher after its parent company, Bigben Interactive, was unable to meet a partial loan repayment.
March 3, 2026 — Source

Nacon postpones game showcase after filing for insolvency
"We are choosing to focus our resources on upcoming releases and the development of our current games"
March 3, 2026 — Source

Ratatan is marching its way into your console library on July 16
This spiritual successor to the Patapon series is a rhythm roguelite action game.
March 3, 2026 — Source

Resident Evil Requiem DLC “Late in Development,” Code Veronica Remake Coming in 2027, RE1 Remake Has Entered Production – Rumor
Resident Evil Requiem is finally here, and you can join the 159K people currently playing it on Steam at the time of this writing if you want to. From everything we've seen and heard since its release at the end of last week, it's been a huge hit, and while thousands of players are still digging their way through it, plenty of players are already looking towards what's next. Which, if the rumors are true, will be a Leon-focused DLC.
March 3, 2026 — Source

Scott Pilgrim creator Bryan Lee O'Malley on taking 'another run' with new game
The series continues to find new life, this time with the beat-'em-up Scott Pilgrim EX.
March 3, 2026 — Source

Star Citizen developer suffers data breach impacting user personal data
Cloud Imperium Games has disclosed a breach on its systems that has affected Star Citizen players' personal data.
March 3, 2026 — Source

Star Citizen game dev discloses breach affecting user data
Cloud Imperium Games (CIG), the game company behind Star Citizen and Squadron 42, says attackers breached systems containing some users' personal information in January.
March 3, 2026 — Source

The long-delayed The Division Resurgence hits iOS and Android on March 31
The long-delayed The Division Resurgence hits iOS and Android on March 31
March 3, 2026 — Source or Watch Video

Viral Punch The Monkey Story Becomes A Video Game
Viral Punch The Monkey Story Becomes A Video Game
March 3, 2026 — Source

"We now have a clear vision for how Sumo fits into the new world" -- inside the slimmed-down Sumo Digital
Co-CEOs talk exclusively to GamesIndustry.biz about company's new plans for co-development partnerships - bringing expertise, Tencent data and even funding
March 3, 2026 — Source

Gaming — News — March 2nd, 2026

390TB game archive Myrient to shut down as storage costs surge
The site's operator is losing about $6,000 each month
March 2, 2026 — Source

Activision Unveils Black Ops Royale, a "Blackout-Inspired" Mode for Call of Duty: Warzone Coming Next Week
Before Call of Duty: Warzone established itself as one of the most popular battle royale games ever when it arrived in 2020, Call of Duty's first brush with battle royale came in 2018's Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 with its Blackout mode. Today, Activision revealed that it is bringing Blackout back - sort of. Black Ops Royale is a new, "Blackout-inspired" battle royale mode that is getting added to Call of Duty Warzone, and just like Warzone, it will be free for players to jump in.
March 2, 2026 — Source

Black Ops Royale is Call of Duty: Warzone's big update — Activision delivers a massive intel drop inspired by Black Ops 4, and it's coming sooner than you might think
Activision has revealed "Black Ops Royale" for Call of Duty: Warzone, a mode inspired by Black Ops 4, set on the Avalon map.
March 2, 2026 — Source

Blizzard prematurely unveils Overwatch x NieR: Automata crossover, arriving next week
For the past many years, Overwatch has been embracing all sorts of crossovers, from anime such as My Hero Academia to other video game IPs including Persona 5 and Diablo IV -- to name a few. In a crossover which seemed inevitable, Square Enix's NieR: Automata is set to collab with Overwatch; arriving next week.
March 2, 2026 — Source

Bungie is "Keeping a Close Eye" on UI Feedback, Request for Duo Lobbies, PC Performance and More as the Marathon Server Slam Wraps Up
In just a few hours from the time of this writing (10am PT to be exact), the Marathon Server Slam will wrap up, and players' free weekend in Tau Ceti IV will be over. Bungie ran the server slam from February 26 to March 2, with players on PC and PS5 able to jump in and try Marathon for themselves with a few limitations.
March 2, 2026 — Source

Bungie Says The Deeper Players Get Into Marathon, The More Fun They're Having
Bungie is aiming to address several issues ahead of Marathon's launch this week.
March 2, 2026 — Source

Do you need to own Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 to play the new Blackout-inspired Black Ops Royale?
When Blackout was here the first time, it was part of Black Ops 4, but do you need to pay up for its spiritual successor?
March 2, 2026 — Source

Fed up of D&D? Its biggest rival is cheaper than ever, so now is the time to try it
You can save hundreds on Pathfinder right now
March 2, 2026 — Source

GTA 6 pre-orders rumored to start soon. What we know (and what we think we know).
The rumor mill is churning.
March 2, 2026 — Source

Here's exactly when you can play Call of Duty's new Black Ops Royale — Blackout comes back to Warzone
The hotly anticipated new battle royale mode has finally been revealed, and here's when you can play it.
March 2, 2026 — Source

Just Cause Creator Has A Bleak Take On State Of Gaming
"We are dealing with the hangover and it's been going on for three years."
March 2, 2026 — Source or Watch Video

KitGuru Games: What Could Have Been -- An Ode to the Games We Never Got
Sony's recent push towards live-service games has yielded few successes so far, but equally as few failures. That's not for lack of trying however, with the console manufacturer previously stating that they had greenlit the development of a dozen different 'games as a service' titles across its suite of PlayStation studios -- most of which were eventually cancelled. While there is no arguing that a game which was clearly on the path towards failure shouldn't be canned before it's allowed to release, many of the projects which Sony would later cancel came alongside lay-offs and studio closures.
March 2, 2026 — Source

Marathon is the third-best-selling game on Steam after its big server slam, only trailing Resident Evil Requiem and Valve's eternal Counter-Strike
Things are looking strong for Bungie's extraction shooter
March 2, 2026 — Source

Metacritic pulls Resident Evil Requiem review after reports it was generated by AI and attributed to a writer that doesn't exist
"Metacritic's policy is to never include an AI-generated critic review"
March 2, 2026 — Source

Microsoft says stop calling it Microslop, or you're banned
Microsoft is censoring the word "Microslop" on its official Copilot Discord server and reportedly even banning users for using it.
March 2, 2026 — Source

Motorola and FIFA Launch New 'FIFA Heroes' Mobile Game for World Cup 2026
At Mobile World Congress 2026, Motorola and FIFA announced a new arcade-style 5-a-side football game called FIFA Heroes, published by Solace. The game features real players, mascots, and fictional characters sharing the same pitch and will be available on the Google Play Store, with select Motorola phones offering instant access and exclusive in-game content.
March 2, 2026 — Source

Nacon Connect 2026 Postponed to May Due to "Difficult Economic Environment"
The publisher chose "to focus our resources on upcoming releases and the development of our current games" after filing for insolvency.
March 2, 2026 — Source

"No, This is Not The End": NACON Connect Postponed Following NACON Filing for Insolvency
Shortly after the publication of this article, NACON took to X (formerly Twitter) to confirm that its NACON Connect event will return in May 2026, but did not specify a date in May.
March 2, 2026 — Source

Postal creator returns with new spinoff Flesh and Wire
Running With Scissors, the studio behind the legendary and controversial Postal franchise, has announced its first-ever spinoff title, Flesh & Wire. Revealed during the IGN Fan Fest 2026 showcase, the game marks a dramatic shift away from the series' recent satirical tone, returning instead to the dark, psychological horror and gritty atmosphere of the original Postal from 1997. Scheduled for release in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Steam, and GOG, the title aims to re-establish the brand's roots in the "grotesque nightmare" genre.
March 2, 2026 — Source

Report: Fewer than 20 staff remain at Highguard dev Wildlight Entertainment
Sources claim employees were told studio "was out of money" following troubled launch of its free-to-play shooter
March 2, 2026 — Source

Resident Evil Requiem Is Blowing Up On Steam
Capcom's latest entry in the zombie-killing franchise saw more players than Resident Evil 4 Remake and Resident Evil Village combined.
March 2, 2026 — Source

Resident Evil Requiem Japanese players fight "immersion-breaking" censorship
"The black censorship really kills immersion"
March 2, 2026 — Source

Resident Evil Requiem seemingly confirms Leon Kennedy is married, and everyone wants to know who's the lucky gal or guy: "We all know it's Chris"
People have been sweaty for Leon since the '90s -- trust me, I was there -- but his rugged charm has only increased in the ensuing decades, culminating in an eternally desirable silver fox, hot uncle vibe he's putting off in Resident Evil Requiem. But depending on how strong your lust for Leon is, there's some very disappointing news as spotted by the people of Reddit (via PC Gamer): what appears to be a wedding ring on his finger.
March 2, 2026 — Source

The Wolf Among Us 2 Will Arrive in 2027 After Restarting Development for a Second Time -- Rumor
The Wolf Among Us 2 has been missing for so long that it's started to reach mythical levels of 'games in development hell.' It's been nearly a decade since it was first revealed, and in that time, a lot has happened. Now, a new rumour points to the game's development having been restarted for (at least) a second time, and that it's being co-developed with an unnamed studio in Argentina. It claims that it'll be ready by 2027, and that we may even get a remaster of The Wolf Among Us to go along with it.
March 2, 2026 — Source

Warner Bros. Discovery is "rebuilding its video game pipeline" after a "significant" 2025
The company barely mentioned its gaming business in letter to shareholders
March 2, 2026 — Source

"We sincerely apologize": Final Fantasy 14 news blog goes down as Square Enix takes action against its admin for allegedly defamatory content against the MMO's devs
The company says its priority is its employees' safety
March 2, 2026 — Source

‘World of Warcraft’ Just Upgraded Its Best City for the First Time in 20 Years, and Now It’s Perfect
20 years after 'The Burning Crusade,' with 'Midnight,' Blizzard makes Silvermoon City shine brighter than ever.
March 2, 2026 — Source

Gaming — News — February 24th, 2026

A brand new indie games showcase is coming to promote exposure and funding — all from an independent gaming site
Insider Gaming is hosting its own showcase in May to help alleviate one of the main struggles independent developers face: funding.
February 24, 2026 — Source

Activision Denies Standalone Call of Duty Zombies Report: “The Rumor Factory Working Overtime”
Rumors of a standalone Call of Duty Zombies title to launch alongside the usual multiplayer experience are apparently unfounded.
February 24, 2026 — Source

After 5 games in almost 30 years, Diablo lead hopes future releases will become more frequent before the series' 60th anniversary: "Maybe we get some out faster"
Yes, Immortal counts, apparently
February 24, 2026 — Source

After surprise server shutdown, Dune: Awakening devs squash bug that cost players 1,000-hour bases – and promise "adequate resources and item packages to cover any losses incurred"
Funcom also disabled this week's Deep Desert reset
February 24, 2026 — Source

Amazon Game Studios shuts down Glowmade's online multiplayer King of Meat
Servers to go offline on April 9, 2026, following the game having not "found the audience it hoped for"
February 24, 2026 — Source

Assassin's Creed has new leadership taking the helm, and the names they're listing are nothing but promising
Assassin's Creed gets new leadership, doubling down on what made Ubisoft great.
February 24, 2026 — Source

Blizzard boss says "we're not Blizzard Games, we’re Blizzard Entertainment" and "near-term discussions" are underway to adapt "almost every one of our worlds"
Blizzard seemingly has big plans for upcoming game adaptations
February 24, 2026 — Source

Blizzard finally revealed its long-rumored Overwatch mobile game
A separate team is making Overwatch Rush, a top-down hero shooter for smartphones.
February 24, 2026 — Source or Watch Video

Blizzard is so concerned with World of Warcraft expansion Midnight completely changing the MMO's meta that it's already loading over a month of balance patches
The team will try to "avoid being overly disruptive to progression"
February 24, 2026 — Source

Blizzard reveals Overwatch Rush, a "top-down hero shooter designed specifically for mobile" that's being built by a dedicated team within the studio
There's no Overwatch Rush release date just yet, but an early look at gameplay is available
February 24, 2026 — Source

Discord ends partnership with controversial age verification software, Twitch immediately says hold my beer and tells new affiliates to submit faces and IDs to the same service
"Ask yourself who's on the other side of that camera, and what list you just landed on"
February 24, 2026 — Source

For Ludens Who Care: ASUS ROG Teams Up With Kojima Productions to Build Lineup of Gamer Gear
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) is proud to announce a collaboration with world-renowned game studio KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, as well as the launch of the ROG Flow Z13-KJP along with a new lineup of KJP peripherals. ROG and KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS are driven to create products and experiences tailored for gamers.
February 24, 2026 — Source

Insider claims Call of Duty could see a massive shake-up including no more annual releases
For pretty much its entire existence, Call of Duty has operated using a familiar model, with the FPS franchise seeing a brand new title released on an annual basis from one of the 3 core COD studios. While this has worked in the past, Black Ops 7 seems to have been a breaking point for some. According to known insiders, Microsoft is now considering a major shake-up, including a standalone Zombies game.
February 24, 2026 — Source

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 studio co-founder reportedly steps down as creative director to focus on turning the RPG series into a movie or show
Warhorse Studios may have its sights set on a TV adaptation
February 24, 2026 — Source

Kingdom Come: Deliverance Director is Stepping Away From Game Development to Make Film Adaptation
According to studio CEO Martin Frývaldský, a script for a Kingdom Come movie has already been written and negotiations are ongoing.
February 24, 2026 — Source

Overwatch Is Finally (Kinda) Coming To Mobile, And It's Pretty Fun So Far
Overwatch Rush is still early in its development, but its three-minute matches delight in many of the same ways the original game does.
February 24, 2026 — Source

Overwatch reaches a gaming milestone that it hasn't touched in 4 years — and suddenly everyone remembers they liked this game
The Reign of Overwatch is here as popularity continues to surge.
February 24, 2026 — Source

Gaming — News — February 24th, 2026

If You Miss MTV and Dunkaroos, This Indie Game Is for You
Mixtape is an upcoming game about being a teenager when "everything meant the end of the world or the start of the world."
February 24, 2026 — Source

Microsoft Is Allegedly Considering Adding WoW/Minecraft Realms/Fallout 1st/ESO Plus to Game Pass Ultimate
Exactly two weeks ago, The Verge's Tom Warren revealed that sources inside Microsoft pointed to an early plan to potentially add more third-party services to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, in a bid to make it more appealing. After the shocking price increase to $30 that went live on October 1, 2025, many Xbox gamers feel it isn't worth it anymore, even with the inclusion of Fortnite Crew and Ubisoft+ Classics, hence why Microsoft might be looking to add value.
February 24, 2026 — Source

Team Ninja is Getting Restructured in April, Splitting Into Three Divisions (With One Joining Gust)
Division 1 will join the studio devoted to the Atelier series. The second Division will become Team Ninja's new Division 1 and 2.
February 24, 2026 — Source

Gaming — News — February 17th, 2026

Activision is shutting down Call of Duty Warzone Mobile after two years
Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile has been on the market for just under two years. However, the game has not met Activision's expectations and as a result, it will soon be shutting down.
February 17, 2026 — Source

After 23 years, WWE SmackDown Here Comes the Pain's hellishly obscure story mode is getting the guide it should've had from the start thanks to one dedicated fan: "Better late than never"
Beloved 2003 wrestling game WWE Smackdown! Here Comes The Pain doesn't have a single guide, and one fan is determined to change that.
February 17, 2026 — Source

Apex Legends gets year-long 2026 content roadmap
Amongst all the battle royale shooters which have come and gone, Respawn Entertainment’s Apex Legends remains a consistent performer. Even so, the live-service title has slowly but surely seen a drop in players over the game’s two-dozen plus Seasons. As part of the game’s 7th anniversary celebrations however, the team have unveiled the next year’s worth of planned updates.
February 17, 2026 — Source

Battlefield 6 Season 2 Delay Should Remain an Isolated Case, According to Devs
Later today, Battlefield 6 Season 2 will kick off in earnest on all platforms. The second season of the military first-person shooter's live service was famously delayed for about a month, causing outrage in the game's community.
February 17, 2026 — Source

Battlefield 6 Season 2 Heads to Europe With New Maps, Weapons, and Limited-Time Modes
Electronic Arts Inc. and Battlefield Studios today launched Season 2 across Battlefield 6 and REDSEC. Season 2 sends the fight to Europe with two new maps, limited-time modes, and much more, rolling out across three seasonal phases beginning today.
February 17, 2026 — Source

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile servers to shut down in April 2026
Game "did not meet expectations with mobile-first players like it has with PC and console audiences," says Activision
February 17, 2026 — Source

Castlevania and Bloodstained developer Shutaro Īda has died aged 52
"Shutaro's adventure in this world has ended, but his work lives on"
February 17, 2026 — Source

Game Consoles Will Likely Get Even More Expensive... Again
The RAM shortage also means bad news for next-gen consoles like the PS6.
February 17, 2026 — Source

Hideki Sato, Visionary Who Shaped Sega's Consoles, Has Died
Sato was instrumental in the design of Sega home consoles like the Genesis, Saturn, and Dreamcast.
February 17, 2026 — Source

Physical copies of Resident Evil Requiem have leaked
From time to time, physical copies of highly anticipated videogames make their way out to fans early. Some very notable examples of this in recent years include the likes of Starfield, Kingdom Hearts 3 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Capcom has found itself joining that list this week with Resident Evil Requiem.
February 17, 2026 — Source

UK comms agency Bastion opens North American arm
Will be led by former comms head of Amazon Game Studios, and supported by global partner network
February 17, 2026 — Source

Zillow For Warcraft Is Now A Real Thing
Looking for a home in World of Warcraft? You can now look for a place on Zillow, sort of.
February 17, 2026 — Source

Zillow teams up with 'World of Warcraft' to exhibit virtual homes inside popular game
Real estate company Zillow has partnered with the company behind the long-running online game World of Warcraft in order to showcase players' creativity by exhibiting their virtual homes.
February 17, 2026 — Source

Gaming — News — February 15th, 2026

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Wins Game of the Year at the 29th DICE Awards
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has won a ton of awards in recent months. This week, as part of the 29th annual DICE awards, the team at Sandfall Interactive added yet another GOTY trophy to their list of accolades, alongside several other awards.
February 15, 2026 — Source or Watch Video

New leak reveals the six games Ubisoft cancelled last month
Ubisoft made the shocking decision to cancel its Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake several weeks ago, alongside a number of other unannounced projects. Now thanks to a new report, we may know exactly which unannounced games were scrapped during the publisher's restructuring.
February 15, 2026 — Source

Gaming — News — February 14th, 2026

Ashes of Creation Investor Alleges Founder Orchestrated $140 Million Fraud
Earlier this month, the developer behind the crowdfunded fantasy MMORPG Ashes of Creation, Intrepid Studios, suddenly collapsed, leaving backers and fans baffled less than two months after the game's launch on Steam Early Access.
February 14, 2026 — Source

Gaming — News — February 13th, 2026

A Neva prequel is arriving next week
The new DLC will offer a brand new story, locales and challenges.
February 13, 2026 — Source or Watch Video

Blizzard President Looks To The Future And Admits "Not Everything's Going To Hit"
Johanna Faries has confidence in Blizzard's future, but she also has realistic expectations about succeeding every time.
February 13, 2026 — Source

Bullying companies works: Capcom tries and fails to make Street Fighter 6 fans pay $40 to watch a tournament, reduces pay-per-view price to $10 and commits to showing it for free inside the game
Although the free version won't feature commentary and may be unstable
February 13, 2026 — Source

Clair Obscur wins Game of the Year at DICE Awards 2026
Sandfall Interactive's RPG won five awards, while Ghost of Yōtei took home four including Adventure Game of the Year
February 13, 2026 — Source

Diablo 4 developers chat War Plans, the overhaul of Skill Trees and the "Heaven and Hell" relationship between Warlock and Paladin
We got some more insight into the changes coming with Lord of Hatred in April. Prepare for the biggest overhaul the game has seen yet.
February 13, 2026 — Source

February's a Short Month, But We've Got a Big Sale for Meta Quest Games
Just because there aren't as many days in February as other months, that doesn't mean you can't save some cash on excellent VR games for your Meta Quest. Check out our Short Month, Big Sale — starting today!
February 13, 2026 — Source

Full Battlefield 6 Season 2 roadmap revealed
After having one of the best launches which a game could hope for, EA's Battlefield 6 has quickly been losing steam, especially in the wake of gen-AI art controversies and a delayed Season 2. Finally however, Battlefield's next content drop is almost upon us, with EA / DICE having now fully detailed Season 2's expected additions.
February 13, 2026 — Source or Watch Video

Geoff Keighley Isn't To Blame For Highguard's Struggles, Says Baldur's Gate 3 Boss
Michael Douse comes out against anyone saying The Game Awards host Geoff Keighley is to blame for Highguard's downfall.
February 13, 2026 — Source

Kingdom Come Deliverance II reaches 5 million copies sold
7 years after the release of the first game, Warhorse Studios re-entered the limelight with the official launch of the much-anticipated Kingdom Come Deliverance II. Released back in February of last year, the RPG has seen consistent sales -- having now officially surpassed 5 million copies sold.
February 13, 2026 — Source

Konami Hints At "Numerous" Castlevania Projects In The Works
The 40th anniversary of Castlevania will lead to a revival of the franchise, according to Konami.
February 13, 2026 — Source

Krafton Clarifies How Big New Game Project Windless Uses AI
Like many games, Krafton implemented AI into the development of Project Windless, but not for "content creation or narrative elements."
February 13, 2026 — Source or Watch Video

Krafton Reveals Project Windless Open-World Action RPG Based on The Bird That Drinks Tears Fantasy Novel Series
KRAFTON today unveiled Project Windless, a new open-world action RPG set in the fantasy universe of The Bird That Drinks Tears novel series, with the debut of its first-ever trailer during today's Sony PlayStation's State of Play. This marks the first public reveal of the single-player title, currently in development at KRAFTON Montreal Studio, and introduces players to a vast world shaped by myth, war, and legendary heroes.
February 13, 2026 — Source

Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike Gets Players Banned from Apex Legends for "Cheating"
In a rather unfortunate throwback to the early days of the Hall effect gaming keyboard boom, it seems as though the new Haptic Inductive Trigger System in the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike gaming mouse is resulting in players getting permanently banned from Apex Legends for cheating. This is according to a new post on X by Iaroslav Mamalat, who shared a screenshot of an Apex Legends ban report that claims the player used gameplay enhancements.
February 13, 2026 — Source

Marathon Server Slam Kicks Off on February 26
Prepare to unravel the mysteries of the lost colony of Tau Ceti IV: Marathon is hosting a Server Slam where players worldwide can jump into Marathon and earn rewards for launch. The Bungie team has shared more details about the upcoming open preview weekend, which will run from February 26 to March 2 on PlayStation 5 and other platforms. The weekend will feature an introduction to Marathon's gameplay, with additional maps, factions, contracts, and more to come at launch and during Season 1.
February 13, 2026 — Source

One Of The Biggest Gaming Buyouts In History Is Reportedly Underway
This would be the No. 6 biggest gaming acquisition in history.
February 13, 2026 — Source or Watch Video

Planet of Lana II Demo Out Now - Full Release Due March 5
We are excited to share that a demo of Planet of Lana II is live now! Return to Novo and play as Lana and Mui in this curated preview of their upcoming journey. This demo features atmospheric glimpses across five different points in the game, offering a deep dive into the expanded gameplay and breathtaking world-building, with just a whisper of the story yet to unfold.
February 13, 2026 — Source or Watch Video

Rogue Point Launched into Steam Early Access - From the Makers of Black Mesa: Definitive Edition
Coordinate or collapse in this new 1-4 player co-op shooter from Crowbar Collective and Team17! Join forces with your friends and fight through intense missions with evolving objectives and map layouts! Squad up and play Rogue Point, now with our 15% OFF Launch Discount running for two weeks!
February 13, 2026 — Source

Saber Interactive Announces New John Wick Game at Sony State of Play
Yeah. We're thinking he's back. Today at the Sony State of Play Showcase, global content leader Lionsgate and best-selling video game publisher and developer Saber Interactive announced a new AAA video game based on Lionsgate's billion-dollar John Wick franchise. Tailored for mature audiences and currently in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, the new single-player third-person action game will combine John Wick's unparalleled, adrenaline-fueled "gun-fu" fighting style with Saber's proven reputation for creating thrilling gaming experiences that leave players craving more.
February 13, 2026 — Source

Saber's John Wick - Release Date, Gameplay, And Everything We Know So Far
Saber Interactive is aiming to create the definitive John Wick video game.
February 13, 2026 — Source

Sega records $200m impairment write-down for Rovio during Q3
Rovio "found it difficult to advance its initially planned business development," says Sega
February 13, 2026 — Source

SEGA Says it Plans to Have "Four Major New Titles for Mainstay IPs" Out by March 2027
SEGA has just released its third-quarter financials for its current fiscal year, and while some of its numbers don't look as strong as the company may have hoped, like having to incur $200 million impairment by devaluing Rovio, the Angry Birds maker that it acquired back in 2023, its future outlook has a lot for players to look forward to.
February 13, 2026 — Source

Someone got Minecraft running on a Sega Saturn and it's as ridiculous as it sounds
A developer has somehow ported Minecraft to the 1990s Sega Saturn, proving once again that the internet will always find a way to run modern games on the most unexpected hardware.
February 13, 2026 — Source

The 'God of War' trilogy is getting a remake
It's been over 15 years since the last game in the highly lauded trilogy.
February 13, 2026 — Source

This week's free game on Epic Games Store is a sci-fi detective trip
It's called Nobody Wants to Die and it takes place in a future where people will do anything to avoid kicking the bucket.
February 13, 2026 — Source

Ubisoft Q3 net bookings rise 12% to €338m, primarily driven by Assassin's Creed franchise
Publisher's third-quarter net bookings exceeded its revised guidance of €330 million
February 13, 2026 — Source

Valve trials new Steam reviews option that lets you include your hardware specs, letting everyone know if those performance issues are a you problem
It will be easier than ever to silently judge people
February 13, 2026 — Source or Source or Source

You can play Marathon for free later this month ahead of March launch
Bungie's Marathon seems to be garnering some good impressions following the most recent playtests. Last night as part of the State of Play showcase, we got our latest look at the game, which has now been reworked with new assets following an artist dispute last year.
February 13, 2026 — Source

Gaming — News — February 12th, 2026

1,200 Ubisoft Employees Have Gone on Strike Against Cost-Cutting, Return-to-Office Mandate
"It seems clear to us that Yves Guillemot has no knowledge or understanding of his company or its employees," said a union rep.
February 12, 2026 — Source or Source

505 Games & MercurySteam Bringing "Blades of Fire" to Steam - v2.0 Launching on May 14
The time has finally come! Are you ready to Forge Your Legend? From the team at MercurySteam and 505 Games comes Blades of Fire, launching May 14th, 2026, on Steam. Play as Aran de Lira, the last warrior able to forge true steel in a world where metal turns to stone. Survival depends on patience, understanding, and commitment to the weapons you choose to create.
February 12, 2026 — Source or Watch Video

Accused of forging Steam reviews to boost their anime life sim, Starsand Island devs claim they're innocent and confused: "Whoever may be behind this, we kindly ask you to stop"
Starsand Island launches with a bizarre controversy weighing it down
February 12, 2026 — Source

Android and Touch 'n Go eWallet Trends in Malaysia's Gaming Lifestyle
Malaysians rely on mobile phones for everything from gaming and browsing to online payments. E-wallets like Touch 'n Go are widely used in the country and match what many users need day to day.
February 12, 2026 — Source

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake Confirmed by Online Art Book Listing
It has been leaked on multiple occasions that Ubisoft is working on an Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake, and the game was said to be as soon as March 2026, although this was called into question when Ubisoft cancelled and delayed a slew of games earlier in 2026 over concerns of quality. Assassin's Creed Black Flag was thought to be pushed back as well, but a new Amazon listing suggests that this may not be the case.
February 12, 2026 — Source

Dev Gets 3D Visuals Working On Game Boy Color
The Game Boy Color may not have been built for 3D images, but apparently it's not impossible.
February 12, 2026 — Source or Watch Video

GTA 6 Could Bring In This Staggering Amount Of Money
GTA 6 is going to be a big hit, yes, but exactly how much money is it going to make?
February 12, 2026 — Source

Games Industry Veteran Leaves Studio And Now Plans To Make "Way Smaller Games"
"Making games is hard, and these past years have taken their toll"
February 12, 2026 — Source

Highguard dev Wildlight Entertainment confirms layoffs, "most of the team" depart following troubled launch
A "core group of developers" will remain to "continue innovating and supporting the game"
February 12, 2026 — Source

Hideo Kojima Approached Vince Zampella to Make a Metal Gear Shooter in 2008
In a video package celebrating the life and work of Vince Zampella, Kojima confirmed his discussions with the former about the project.
February 12, 2026 — Source

Highguard studio lays off 'most' of its team just weeks after the game went live
It's an arena shooter from former Apex Legends devs.
February 12, 2026 — Source

Industry leaders honour Vince Zampella at DICE Summit
"You knew he was going to be the one who was championing for this to be the best game it could be," said Respawn's Daniel Suarez
February 12, 2026 — Source

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Has Sold 5 Million Copies
This latest milestone comes just a few months after Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 had sold four million copies back in November.
February 12, 2026 — Source

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Has Sold 5 Million Units in Its First Year
This morning, during the Embracer Group's Q3 FY 2025/26 report (October-December 2025), it was revealed that Warhorse's Kingdom Come: Deliverance II game has sold more than five million units in its first year on the market.
February 12, 2026 — Source

Kojima Had "Many Discussions" With Vince Zampella About A First-Person Metal Gear Solid
While honoring the late Vince Zampella, Hideo Kojima revealed that he had spoken about turning MGS into a first-person game.
February 12, 2026 — Source

Magic: The Gathering Revenue Increased By An Astonishing Amount Last Year
Popular Avatar and Final Fantasy collaborations helped make 2025 a record-breaking year for MTG.
February 12, 2026 — Source

Nexon revenue rises 6.5% to $3.1bn in 2025, driven by ongoing success of Arc Raiders
Embark Studios' extraction shooter "has exceeded our most optimistic projections," says Nexon CEO
February 12, 2026 — Source

No Man's Sky update brings physics overhaul, Colossus customisation and more
While the team continue to work on their much-anticipated survival-crafter Light No Fire, Hello Games have consistently released major updates for No Man's Sky. Though smaller than some previous recent updates, No Man's Sky: Remnant introduces a whole new aspect to the game with an overhaul to physics and gravity.
February 12, 2026 — Source or Watch Video

NVIDIA's GeForce Now app lands on Amazon Fire TV sticks
Streaming quality tops out at 1080p and 60 fps, however.
February 12, 2026 — Source or Source

Rogue Point aims to prove old school is the new cool with a back-to-basics shooter
The developers behind Black Mesa return with a retro-flavoured co-op shooter that thumbs its nose at the bloated complexity of modern online games
February 12, 2026 — Source

Party like it's 2001: Diablo II gets a new expansion, new playable class
Alongside new endgame content, Blizzard says the Warlock is coming to other Diablo games soon.
February 12, 2026 — Source

'Updating Years Old Software With New DRM is Stupid': Resident Evil 4 Remake Performance Is Significantly Impacted By Enigma DRM
While CAPCOM's RE Engine gathered a controversial reputation in the past few years due to the spotty performance of Monster Hunter Wilds and Dragon's Dogma 2, the game engine fares significantly better in more linear games. Among the games that does not suffer from any major performance issues caused by the engine itself is the Resident Evil 4 remake, but a recent update to the PC version has essentially put the game in a worse condition than it was at launch.
February 12, 2026 — Source or Watch Video

With Witcher 4, 5, And 6 Coming, CD Projekt Raises Profit Goals
CD Projekt sets an "ambitious" target for profit going forward.
February 12, 2026 — Source

Gaming — News — February 11th, 2026

2XKO team sees major downsizing following softer-than-expected launch
Riot Games’ 2XKO had been a long time coming, with the 2v2 fighter being announced all the way back in 2019 as Project L. In the years since, the game saw a plethora of closed tests in order to ensure a strong foundation. Despite only officially launching properly late last month, a slow start has led to Riot Games culling 2XKO’s dev team.
February 11, 2026 — Source

1,200 Ubisoft Employees Go On Strike
In response to Ubisoft's recent reductions and layoffs, a sizable number of its employees have walked off the job.
February 11, 2026 — Source

ArcheAge Chronicles Still Slated for Q4 2026, While Chrono Odyssey Gets Pushed to Q1 2027
This morning, Korean publisher Kakao Games shared its updated release schedule during the Q4 2025 earnings report, including two highly anticipated MMORPGs: ArcheAge Chronicles and Chrono Odyssey.
February 11, 2026 — Source

At least 1,200 Ubisoft workers strike in response to recent restructuring
UPDATE: "We understand these changes, particularly those affecting work organization, are generating strong feelings."
February 11, 2026 — Source

Blizzard turns 35, and the studio says it’s ready to rebuild and move forward
I sat down with Johanna Faries, Blizzard's president, to discuss all things Blizzard, Xbox, and BlizzCon celebrations, as part of February's 35-year celebration of Blizzard games.
February 11, 2026 — Source

Bonfire Studio's Mix of Diablo, PUBG, and Dark Souls, Arkheron, Will Get a Steam Next Fest Demo Ahead of Launch Later This Year
Arkheron, the interesting and ambitious blend between Diablo, PUBG, and Dark Souls from Bonfire Studios, which we first got a look at last September. It will have its first public playtest via the launch of a brand new demo arriving on February 20, 2026, just ahead of the first Steam Next Fest of 2026, which will officially kick off three days later on February 23.
February 11, 2026 — Source or Watch Video

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Art Direction is So Authentic It Triggered a National Antiquities Investigation
In less than a year since its release, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has become almost legendary. Breaking all records for Game of the Year awards, the role-playing game developed by Sandfall Interactive has enjoyed immense popularity thanks to its classic JRPG gameplay and incredible art direction.
February 11, 2026 — Source

Control hits new sales milestone
Remedy Entertainment is in a bit of an interesting spot, with the studio’s quality-to-sales ratio being off balance. Still, the cream can rise to the top, with Remedy revealing that 2019’s excellent CONTROL has sold over 5 million copies, while amassing over 20 million total players.
February 11, 2026 — Source

Discord Attempts To Clarify Its New Age-Verification Rules
Months after a security breach, Discord wants to assure users that their government IDs are safe on the platform.
February 11, 2026 — Source

Discord raises more questions while attempting to quell age verification fury by saying an AI model can look at "patterns of user behavior" to predict how old many folks are anyway
Plus, its "dedicated age assurance vendors" weren't involved in last year's third-party data breach
February 11, 2026 — Source

Discord assumes everyone is a teen as global age verification rolls out — Are you OK with handing sensitive data over to a company involved in a huge 2025 leak?
What started in the UK and Australia is now coming to the rest of the world as Discord implements a new "Teen-by-Default" stance for all users.
February 11, 2026 — Source

Discord's age-check crackdown is already pushing users elsewhere
Users rebel as global verification rules demand facial scans and ID uploads
February 11, 2026 — Source

Discord's new age verification requirement sucks
I want stronger protections for kids and adults alike. This ain't it.
February 11, 2026 — Source

Epstein Files Reveal Gaming Connections, Plans To Buy Activision Stock
Epstein Files Reveal Gaming Connections, Plans To Buy Activision Stock
February 11, 2026 — Source

ESRB listing hints at Resident Evil 5 Remake
For years, fans have been wondering if Capcom will continue its Resident Evil Remake series with the fourth and sixth mainline games. Now, it appears we have an answer, as Resident Evil 5 Remake has been spotted via the ESRB database.
February 11, 2026 — Source

Fortnite expands PC anti-cheat requirements to all tournaments: Secure Boot, TPM and now also IOMMU
Fortnite adds IOMMU to PC tournament security requirements, builds on Secure Boot and TPM
February 11, 2026 — Source

Fortinet Patches High-Severity Vulnerabilities
The bugs could be exploited without authentication for command execution and authentication bypass.
February 11, 2026 — Source

Gaming To Be "Key" Priority For New Disney CEO, Expert Says
"It democratizes the theme park experience in a digital way."
February 11, 2026 — Source

"Hang tight": Minecraft-inspired sandbox game returns to Steam as Microsoft drops DMCA claim, but demo issues persist
"I did not need to file a counter-claim"
February 11, 2026 — Source

Mattel to acquire full ownership of Mattel163 from NetEase
Acquisition of mobile studio will "significantly enhance Mattel's capabilities in self-publishing"
February 11, 2026 — Source

Marvel's Wolverine Unlikely to Show Up at February State of Play: Insomniac Says More Info Is Due in Spring
Speculation is already running rampant on which games will be featured in tomorrow's State of Play, and one of the most anticipated PlayStation games of the year is certainly Marvel's Wolverine from Insomniac Games. However, the studio has just dropped a tidbit hinting that it might not be featured at the event. Replying on X to a user who asked when they'd release more information, the developers said it's happening at some point this Spring. Obviously, we are not in Spring yet.
February 11, 2026 — Source

Microsoft withdraws DMCA claim against indie developer Unomelon
Firm initially alleged Unomelon's voxel sandbox title Allumeria included "gameplay and assets" from Minecraft
February 11, 2026 — Source or Source

Millions More Watched The Game Awards 2025 Than Super Bowl 60, Apparently
There's plenty of context behind the numbers for this silly comparison.
February 11, 2026 — Source

New Resident Evil 5 ESRB Rating Might Have Spoiled Capcom’s RE Remake Plans
Following the publication of this article, it's been discovered that the ESRB rating for Resident Evil 5 identified in this article is not brand new, and is in fact a year old, dating back to February 2025. You can see the initial post through the Internet Archive.
February 11, 2026 — Source

Overwatch Sets New Peak Concurrent Player Record on Steam As the Reign of Talon Begins
Blizzard's hero shooter more than doubled its previous record on the platform, hitting nearly 166,000 peak concurrent players.
February 11, 2026 — Source

Pacific Drive developer Ironwood Studios raises $4m in seed funding round
Led by Lifelike Capital, funds raised will support the developer's next project
February 11, 2026 — Source

Retro FPS Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! Launches March 16, Demo Available Now
Sign up now, Troopers - the fight for the future of humanity begins with YOU as Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! prepares to deploy on March 16th 2026! The pristine beaches of Zegema Beach are waiting for aspiring Citizens to join the fight. Even now, our Troopers are striving to save this Federation-sculpted paradise from the Arachnid menace with an immersive demo available NOW!
February 11, 2026 — Source

ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN Isn’t the Only Grasshopper Manufacture Game You’re Getting This Year
It is the most mechanically polished and stable game since the original Shadows of the Damned, yet it beats with the heart of Flower, Sun, and Rain. It leaves behind the technical jank and the empty-world frustrations of No More Heroes III without losing the "punk" soul that makes a Suda51 game essential. It is a game that respects your time with its 12-hour runtime, but still leaves its mark with its fever-dream narrative.
February 11, 2026 — Source

Secret Mode busted out of the Tencent-owned Sumo Group last year. Now what?
Ed Blincoe and James Schall elaborate on the funding help that got the publisher Star Wars: Galactic Racer, and why they're betting big on niche titles
February 11, 2026 — Source

The Biggest Year in ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Brought Some Good News for Classic Players
'Magic' fans who fear the game's future being dominated by crossovers have a glimmer of hope in Hasbro's latest financial earnings.
February 11, 2026 — Source

"When Bethesda bought the Fallout license," RPG legend Josh Sawyer figured his "dream" of making a Fallout game was dead – until New Vegas came along
"I figured I would never have a chance to work on the series again"
February 11, 2026 — Source

Gaming — News — February 6th, 2026

AC League, A Co-Op Assassin's Creed Game, Has Reportedly Been Canceled
According to the French website Origami, Ubisoft has canceled a secret Assassin's Creed co-op game codenamed AC League. Origami, which has a solid track record, claims to have verified the information with six current Ubisoft employees before publishing the story.
February 6, 2026 — Source

'An Exceptional Decoration For An Exceptional Success': Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Devs Receive France's Highest Cultural Honor
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a role-playing game that has already become legendary, less than one year after its release. Sweeping multiple Game of the Year awards in recognition of its narrative and gameplay achievements, the game developed by French development studio Sandfall Interactive is set to have a lasting influence on the RPG genre as a whole, and it's safe to bet the first Clair Obscur-like game won't take too long to see the light of day.
February 6, 2026 — Source

Arc Raiders Dev Details Major Expedition Changes After Player Backlash
Arc Raiders, one of the breakout hits of 2025, has managed to keep the momentum going with a steady stream of content drops and updates that have kept its player base engaged. However, the development team at Embark Studios stumbled with its Expeditions feature, which has drawn criticism from players. The developers hope to address these issues in the next go around.
February 6, 2026 — Source

ARC Raiders dev is making 2 new games fueled by the "financial security" of the extraction shooter's success — "We can live for a long time on the money"
The best-selling performance of ARC Raiders has given Embark Studios "stability" and "a sigh of relief."
February 6, 2026 — Source

Black Ops 7 Double XP Weekend and Free Trial Are Live Now
Whether you already own Black Ops 7 or you're taking advantage of the free weekend, level up your account twice as fast during this double XP weekend.
February 6, 2026 — Source

Build a Rocket Boy reportedly filing lawsuits over MindsEye sabotage
Build a Rocket Boy didn't have the best debut when MindsEye launched last year. The game launched to a flurry of negative reviews due to various technical issues. Shortly after the launch, one of the studio's CEOs alleged that the game had been subjected to a smear campaign online. Now, they are claiming to have 'caught' those who sabotaged the project.
February 6, 2026 — Source

Call of Duty: Warzone added a new easter egg to snowy Rebirth Island — here's how to get the secret weapon blueprint while you can
One of the more fun aspects of Warzone map updates is discovering new easter eggs, and with the snow on Rebirth comes a new secret blueprint to get.
February 6, 2026 — Source

Consoles are still in good health, despite market fears | Opinion
Economic headwinds and cost concerns remain real, but figures from Sony and Nintendo show both companies' platforms are on broadly the right trajectory.
February 6, 2026 — Source

Diablo 4 Next Class Looks To Have Leaked, And It's The Opposite Of Paladin
The second playable class coming in Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred expansion looks to have leaked, revealing a new spellcaster class never-before-seen in the series.
February 6, 2026 — Source or Watch Video

"Dying Light 2 Didn't Feature Any of My Designs; I Wouldn't Work with Techland Again" Says Chris Avellone
Remember when renowned game writer and designer Chris Avellone stood on the stage of Xbox's E3 2018 showcase to unveil Dying Light 2 and its choice and consequence system?
February 6, 2026 — Source

Fallout 5 Will Have Its Time, Suggests Todd Howard: "We're Doing Other Things We Haven't Announced"
The latest statement from Bethesda's chief indicates that good things indeed come to those who are patient enough to wait.
February 6, 2026 — Source

Fortnite Official Debunks Jeffrey Epstein (littlestjeff1) Mystry
Recent claims linking a Fortnite account to Jeffrey Epstein have spread quickly online. A widely shared post suggested that a username seen in unsealed Epstein court files, littlestjeff1, matched a Fortnite profile active long after Epstein's reported death.
February 6, 2026 — Source

Ghost of Yotei sales are outpacing Tsushima according to Sony
Ghost of Yotei was one of PlayStation's biggest first-party exclusives to release in 2025, with the sequel to 2020's Tsushima receiving equally as high praise as the first entry. When it comes to sales however, despite being on a console with a smaller total userbase, Ghost of Yotei has outsold Tsushima when launch-aligned.
February 6, 2026 — Source

Machine Games director confirms plans to make Wolfenstein 3
For years, it has been rumoured that a third Wolfenstein game would be coming from Machine Games. Ultimately, those plans were pushed back a bit due to Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, as Machine Games confirmed several months ago. Now though, it appears that the studio is ready to start talking about the next Wolfenstein game for real.
February 6, 2026 — Source

MindsEye Developer Claims It Has Evidence of a $1.1M "Coordinated Campaign" to Sabotage Its Reputation
MindsEye was the worst game of 2025 by Metacritic's standards. While developer Build a Rocket Boy has made significant strides to work on and improve the game, including a major update that was released earlier this week, the studio's co-chief executive officer, Mark Gerhard, reportedly believes the game's issues stem from more than just Build a Rocket Boy (BaRB) failing to deliver a solid product.
February 6, 2026 — Source

Nioh 3 Sets New Franchise Record on Steam With Over 70,000 Peak Concurrent Players
In less than a day, Team Ninja's latest acclaimed action RPG has already almost doubled Nioh 2's peak player count on Steam.
February 6, 2026 — Source

NVIDIA's GeForce NOW service has turned six years old this week
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW service has turned six years old this week
February 6, 2026 — Source

Overwatch's New Hero Jetpack Cat Has A Legendary Voice Actor Purr-Forming The Meows
Jennifer Hale--most famously known for Commander Shepard in the Mass Effect trilogy--has been confirmed to voice Jetpack Cat in Overwatch. The flying feline is one of five new heroes coming to the game on February 10 for The Reign of Talon, Season 1.
February 6, 2026 — Source

Reported Arc Raiders budget of $75 million is "not too far off," says Embark head: "We can live for a long time on the money that Arc Raiders has been generating"
Arc Raiders didn't cost "hundreds and hundreds of millions"
February 6, 2026 — Source

Silent Hill: Townfall is Konami's "Brand-New Title" in the Series, But A Release Date Remains Illusive
More than three years after its announcement and with no further details, Annapurna Interactive's title remains a mystery.
February 6, 2026 — Source

Valve To "Revisit" Steam Frame Shipping Schedule & Pricing
Valve says it needs to "revisit our exact shipping schedule and pricing" for Steam Frame and Steam Machine amid the global memory and storage shortage.
February 6, 2026 — Source

Xenogears translator had a rough time with the legendary PS1 JRPG, and not just because it's about killing God: "At the time, I was a Jehovah's Witness"
"Some US staff were also scared about what the response would be"
February 6, 2026 — Source

Gaming — News — February 4th, 2026

Are Games And Consoles Too Expensive? GTA 6 Parent Company Boss Weighs In
People are getting a bargain with Take-Two's games, actually, Strauss Zelnick says.
February 4, 2026 — Source

Battlefield 6 Contributed Heavily to 38 Percent Increased Quarterly Earnings for EA
Electronic Arts reported $3 billion in preliminary sales, with the shooter contributing to the majority of net bookings.
February 4, 2026 — Source

Borderlands 4 Support Will Continue, Says Take-Two CEO: "We Still Are Very Optimistic"
"We're still supporting Borderlands," says Strauss Zelnick, despite no update on sales numbers and pausing Switch 2 development.
February 4, 2026 — Source

Borderlands 4 will continue to be supported says Gearbox owner, and "we still are very optimistic about that title" despite launch being a "bit softer than we would've liked"
"We expect the title to achieve strong sell-through over its lifetime"
February 4, 2026 — Source

Build a Rocket Boy announces "reset" as part of new update and marketing push for MindsEye
"New phase of ongoing development" begins with latest update following catastrophic launch, but arrives alongside new controversy
February 4, 2026 — Source

Crimson Desert exceeds 2 million total wishlists ahead of March release
Announced all the way back in 2019, Crimson Desert is an ambitious open-world RPG in development at Pearl Abyss -- the studio behind the popular Black Desert Online MMO. Set to officially launch in March, the much-anticipated title has hit a major milestone ahead of its release; with Crimson Desert having now surpassed 2 million total wishlists.
February 4, 2026 — Source

EA net bookings jump 38% to over $3bn following Battlefield 6 launch
Publisher also reports decline in net income to $88 million compared to $293 million during Q3 last year
February 4, 2026 — Source

Egypt to block Roblox for all users
It's the latest in a string of Middle Eastern nations to restrict the platform.
February 4, 2026 — Source

Electronic Arts Reports Record Q3 FY26 Results Driven by Battlefield 6 Launch
Electronic Arts Inc. today announced preliminary financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025.
February 4, 2026 — Source

Epic Games Store General Manager Admits Steam Won't Be Toppled
Yesterday, Epic published the Epic Games Store year-in-review post, revealing new records for sales of third-party games (+57% over last year), total PC users (over 317 million), and monthly active users (MAUs; 78 million in December 2025, when the giveaway of Hogwarts Legacy added around six million users). That said, while playtime spent with third-party games increased by 4%, total engagement across all Epic Games Store titles dropped by 14%, signaling a decrease in first-party engagement of games like Fortnite and Rocket League.
February 4, 2026 — Source

Epic is "rebuilding the underlying architecture" of its Games Store in 2026
For many years now, the Epic Games Store has slowly but surely been entrenching itself into the PC gaming space, and while the platform has amassed hundreds of millions of users, it still plays second fiddle to Valve's Steam platform. That said, Epic appears to be continuing to commit to improving the Epic Games Store, with 2026 set to bring a ton of improvements, including a rebuild of "the underlying architecture of the Epic Games Store Launcher."
February 4, 2026 — Source

Epic says it is rebuilding its launcher so it doesn't suck anymore
Epic calls its launcher "crap" and outlines speed rebuild, forums, and social tools
February 4, 2026 — Source

February's Humble Choice line-up includes RE: Village, Squirrel with a Gun and more
Each month, all those with a Humble Choice membership are able to get their hands on 8 or so titles as part of the company's Choice subscription service. Available to claim throughout February, this month's Humble Choice line-up includes Capcom's Resident Evil: Village, Core Keeper and more.
February 4, 2026 — Source

"GenAI Had Zero Part in Building Grand Theft Auto 6", Says Take-Two CEO
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick was asked by GamesIndustry.biz whether developer Rockstar Games had used AI to build Grand Theft Auto 6, and the answer was negative: the state of Leonida, a fictionalized version of Florida, has been entirely handcrafted. That said, Zelnick mentioned that GenAI-powered tools are being used all across Take-Two's studios to "drive costs and time efficiencies".
February 4, 2026 — Source

Goodbye Overwatch 2, Hello Overwatch: The Story-Driven, "Forever Game" Blizzard Promised Is Finally Here
Blizzard's popular hero shooter is undergoing a massive transformation--one that starts with a name change and a complete structural overhaul.
February 4, 2026 — Source

Grand Theft Auto 6 marketing starts this summer, physical disc delay rumor "not the plan"
GTA 6 on track for November 19 launch, still no mention of PC version
February 4, 2026 — Source

Grand Theft Auto 6 remains on track for November 2026
After several delays, it appears that Grand Theft Auto 6 will finally launch this year. During its recent earnings call, Rockstar parent company, Take-Two, reaffirmed the November 2026 release date, while also adding that marketing for the game will ramp up over the summer.
February 4, 2026 — Source

GTA 6's release date confirmed, for real this time. Seriously.
After several pushed back dates, Take-Two has confirmed the final release date for Grand Theft Auto VI.
February 4, 2026 — Source

GTA VI marketing kicking off this summer says Take-Two, holding firm to release date
Grand Theft Auto VI publisher Take-Two is planning a full marketing run for the game later this year, which may mean the latest release date may be the final one.
February 4, 2026 — Source

NBA 2K and Grand Theft Auto franchises boost Take-Two Q3 net revenue by 25% to $1.7bn
Publisher raises full year outlook as a result, now expecting net bookings between $6.65 billion to $6.7 billion
February 4, 2026 — Source

New MindsEye Update is "A Big Step Forward" for Both Build a Rocket Boy and MindsEye, New Content is "In Development"
Build a Rocket Boy, the studio behind the biggest flop and the worst-reviewed game of 2025, MindsEye, is still chipping away at fixing and improving the game that was the butt of its fair share of jokes last year. The game's latest update, Update 7, is "a big step forward" for both the game and the studio, according to Mark Gerhard, chief executive and chief technical officer at Build a Rocket Boy.
February 4, 2026 — Source

Roblox calls its take on AI world models 'real-time dreaming'
Less than a week after the launch of Google's Project Genie, Roblox is sharing some of its ideas about AI world models.
February 4, 2026 — Source

Roblox debuts tool for players to AI-generate interactive in-game objects, promises "full scene generation" is coming
News follows share price plunge following debut of Google's Genie world-generation tool
February 4, 2026 — Source

Roblox's 4D creation feature is now available in open beta
Last year, Roblox launched an open source AI model that could generate 3D objects on the platform, helping users quickly design digital items such as furniture, vehicles, and accessories. The company claims the tool, called Cube 3D, has so far helped users generate over 1.8 million 3D objects since it was rolled out last March.
February 4, 2026 — Source

Take-Two Reaffirms Its Support For GTA Online To Continue After GTA 6 Releases
There's no reason to believe Rockstar will sunset GTA Online, even as the game nears 13 years old.
February 4, 2026 — Source

The Epic Games Store launcher is getting a full rebuild in May or June
"We're ripping the guts out of the Epic Games launcher, entirely," Epic says
February 4, 2026 — Source

UK games industry to receive dedicated SIC codes for development and publishing
New classifications will "allow the government, investors, and policymakers to properly understand the industry's economic impact," says UKIE
February 4, 2026 — Source

Why Did GTA 6 Company's Market Value Plummet By Billions? Take-Two Boss Reacts
"The video game business since its inception was built on the back of machine learning and artificial intelligence."
February 4, 2026 — Source

Why GTA 6 Parent Company Is Talking About Eating Red Meat For Breakfast
"We're in the business of eating red meat for breakfast."
February 4, 2026 — Source

Will GTA 6 Be Delayed Again? Take‑Two Breaks Its Silence
Has there even been a video game more anticipated than Grand Theft Auto VI? If you're asking me, I'd argue that I looked forward to Thimbleweed Park more than any other title that comes to mind, but the broader consensus overwhelmingly favors the next GTA installment. It's going to be a hit, there's little doubt about that, and just as importantly for millions of fans, it remains on track to launch this fall.
February 4, 2026 — Source

Gaming — News — February 2nd, 2026

20 Highly Anticipated Role Playing Games of 2026 and Beyond
With this feature, we will be taking a look at 20 of the most promising RPGs of 2026 and beyond that should definitely be on your radar.
February 2, 2026 — Source or Watch Video

Alastair Duncan to reprise his role as Mimir in live-action God of War
Back in 2022, it was reported that Sony had entered into talks with Amazon to develop a live-action adaptation of the console maker's highly-popular God of War franchise. While production was off to a slow start, work on the project appears to be progressing smoothly -- with a majority of the cast now being officially announced.
February 2, 2026 — Source

Blizzard's quality assurance workers finally have a union contract
The agreement includes guardrails around AI in the workplace and guaranteed pay increases.
February 2, 2026 — Source

Developer behind Kickstarter's most successful MMO reportedly loses management and staff following troubled launch
Intrepid Studios co-founder states that "much of the senior management team resigned" following internal disputes after Early Access launch
February 2, 2026 — Source

Disney Announces New CEO, And It's A Guy Who Wants To Do More In Gaming
Disney's next CEO is Josh D'Amaro.
February 2, 2026 — Source

Doom Developer Teases "A Lot Coming Up This Week" As Studio Celebrates 35th Anniversary
The future of id Software might be revealed as the studio celebrates a massive milestone.
February 2, 2026 — Source

Escape from Tarkov studio unveils trailer for new sci-fi project
Nikita Buyanov, the creator of Escape from Tarkov, has further fuelled speculation regarding his next project, Cor3, with a teaser trailer that seemingly confirms a leap into the sci-fi genre. Following a month of cryptic social media teases and an interactive terminal set in the year 2251, the latest video, titled 'PRJRPNT_BLUEMARS_FO', gives us the clearest look yet at what could well be "Tarkov in space".
February 2, 2026 — Source

Highguard gets requested 5v5 mode, but only for a limited time
When Highguard launched last week with its 3v3 PvP mode, many players were quick to complain that the map feels like it was designed for larger-scale battles. Now just days later, the developers have put out an experimental 5v5 mode.
February 2, 2026 — Source

"The Game Really Opened Up When I Beat It", Says Crimson Desert Rep; Main Campaign Is a "Very Small Percentage" of Total Content
Following the release of the first video in a series dedicated to the game's mechanics, Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss also conducted an interview with Destin Legarie, in which PR Director Will Powers discussed the game's length.
February 2, 2026 — Source

UK Video Game Retailer GAME to Close its Last Three Standalone Stores
Players in the United States have GameStop, players in Canada have EB Games, and players in the UK have GAME as their major gaming-dedicated retailers. Or at least, UK players did have GAME, as the retailer is set to close its last three remaining standalone GAME stores after it made creditors aware it would be entering administration, the UK phrase for declaring bankruptcy.
February 2, 2026 — Source

Video game companies see stocks dip following Google AI reveal
Last week, Google rolled out an experimental AI program called Project Genie, which could generate new playable game worlds through text prompts. While most of the core gaming crowd wasn't impressed by this, it seems investors were, as many pulled money out of several gaming companies.
February 2, 2026 — Source

Warhammer 40K Chaos fans adore these new models, and I agree with their "O hell to the f*** YES" verdict
It's the best time to start a Warhammer 40K Chaos Space Marine Army
February 2, 2026 — Source

Why Valve's Steam Games Platform is Getting Sued for $900M
What happens when the biggest name in PC gaming faces a $900 million lawsuit? That's the question at the heart of a heated legal battle that could reshape the gaming industry as we know it. Jacobweeby outlines how Valve, the company behind the massively popular Steam platform, is being accused of anti-competitive practices that allegedly harm both developers and players. Representing 14 million UK-based users, this lawsuit doesn't just challenge Valve's business model, it questions whether one platform's dominance is stifling innovation and driving up costs for everyone.
February 2, 2026 — Source

"You don't have to tell me Pyramid Head's backstory" -- Poppy Playtime's George Krstic on why less is more in horror
The former head of creative for Dungeons & Dragons discusses fuzzy logic, keeping the creature hidden, and a new golden age for video-game film adaptations
February 2, 2026 — Source

Gaming — News — February 1st, 2026

MMORPG Ashes of Creation Suddenly Implodes 52 Days After Steam Early Access Launch
Website MMORPG.com has corroborated claims previously made by YouTuber KiraTV about what really happened to Ashes of Creation behind the scenes. The report says developer Intrepid Studios was sold to a private equity firm; the original plan was to lay off most of the 250 employees while keeping around 70 as a 'skeleton team', but the new owners ultimately decided to lay off everyone. Worryingly, it appears that payments for payroll, PTO, bonuses and severance benefits are not being made to workers.
February 1, 2026 — Source

Take Your Pick: 5 New Games Hit the Meta Horizon+ Catalog in February!
Your Meta Horizon+ subscription keeps getting better and better. This month, the Meta Horizon+ catalog expands with five new additions, adding even more awesome experiences to the lineup of 100+ titles you can download and play instantly.
February 1, 2026 — Source

This Week in Gaming (Week 6)
Welcome to the month of February and this month kicks off with a pretty packed week of new releases. This week's major release brings Command & Conquer to mind, but on an alien planet and turn-based. The week kicks off with a retro style 2D RPG, which is followed by a magical horror co-op game and an island full of cats. Next up we have a re-imagined version of a Square Enix game and we round off the week with some samurai versus ninja action. There's also a bunch of other games launching this week, so check out those too.
February 1, 2026 — Source

Gaming — News — January 31st, 2026

Duke Nukem 3D turns 30, developer celebrates iconic shooter's anniversary
Come get some: new development photos and documentary released
January 31, 2026 — Source

Gaming market melts down after Google reveals new AI game design tool — Project Genie crashes stocks for Roblox, Nintendo, CD Projekt Red, and more
Project Genie can AI-generate "games" capped at 720p and 24 FPS.
January 31, 2026 — Source

Gaming stocks tank as investors panic over Google's Genie 3 AI — but should they?
Take-Two loses over 3.5 billion dollars in a single day. Investors freak out over Google's Genie 3 — gaming stocks take a hit despite unanswered questions.
January 31, 2026 — Source

Google's Project Genie Experiment Causes Video Game Stocks to Suddenly Crash as Investors Believe Games Will Be Made Solely with AI
The Project Genie experiment was analysed by Joost van Dreunen, the former founder of SuperData, who noted the meaningful progress in content generation but also added that it cannot simply replace a game developer's creative vision.
January 31, 2026 — Source

Gaming — News — January 30th, 2026

After 16 rocky years and a terrible attempt to crowdfund a Mega Man successor, troubled Japanese studio shuts down right after redeeming itself with an incredible cozy JRPG
Pour one out for what might have been with Comcept
January 30, 2026 — Source

Age of Empires 2's competitive scene is thriving — Pro play is at its best, and a grand finale is set for one of the world's most iconic venues
The Red Bull Wololo: Londinium tournament's $200,000 finale will be played at the Royal Albert Hall, but the qualifiers have already delivered some top-shelf Age 2 action.
January 30, 2026 — Source

Arc Raiders has a scheduling problem, and it's only gotten worse with Bird City: "Hey, unemployed people, are you enjoying the new map event?"
The Headwinds update for Arc Raiders brought a plague of birds to Buried City, with the map becoming full of feathery friends at particular intervals. Unfortunately, the schedule for the bird-based calamity makes it difficult for players in certain time zones to experience it unless they're playing during some odd hours.
January 30, 2026 — Source

Austrian Supreme Court rules that FIFA loot boxes are not gambling
But the justices say that, in general, loot boxes cannot be taken on their own and must be considered within the context of the game they are part of
January 30, 2026 — Source

Battlefield 6 And Redsec Update Addresses Movement, Audio Issues, And More
Here are all the improvements coming with the next update to Battlefield 6 and Redsec.
January 30, 2026 — Source

Dutch watchdog launches Roblox probe over 'risks to children'
The Dutch consumer watchdog Friday launched an investigation into Roblox to see if the popular gaming platform was doing enough to protect children amid reports they are exposed to violent and sexual imagery.
January 30, 2026 — Source

Fallout 5 -- Former Skyrim Lead Designer Would Be "Shocked" if It Wasn't Set in America
If he had a choice, however, Bruce Nesmith thinks "Tokyo would be great." "You could do a lot of very cool stuff out there."
January 30, 2026 — Source

GameStop CEO has a Plan to Earn his $35B Bonus: Acquire a Massive Publicly Traded Company in a "Genius, Or Totally Foolish" Move
GameStop CEO has a Plan to Earn his $35B Bonus: Acquire a Massive Publicly Traded Company in a "Genius, Or Totally Foolish" Move
January 30, 2026 — Source

GameStop Could Become A Totally Different Company
"It's ultimately either going to be genius or totally, totally foolish."
January 30, 2026 — Source

GameStop wants to conduct 'major acquisition' of a public company
"It's ultimately either going to be genius or totally, totally foolish."
January 30, 2026 — Source

Gaming Stocks Get Hammered After Google Reveals New AI Vibe Coding Technology
Take-Two, Roblox, Unity, and others are seeing massive sell-offs today.
January 30, 2026 — Source

GDC Says 33 Percent of Surveyed US-Based Game Industry Employees Have Been Laid Off in Last 2 Years
Other countries didn't fare much better, with 28 percent laid off in the last 24 months and 17 percent in the last year alone.
January 30, 2026 — Source

Gearbox Finally Delivers Promised Borderlands 4 Photo Mode With Major Update and 2026 Roadmap
Ahead of the game's official launch,it was revealed that Borderlands 4 would go live without a built-in photo mode, with the game's creative director promising that the feature would ship "in an update after the game launches." Now, nearly five months after the game's original launch, Gearbox has finally delivered on that promise, along with a slew of new content in what is being called the game's first major update. The photo mode feature allows players to reposition the camera, change the FoV and DoF, and add a variety of visual filters before taking their snapshot.
January 30, 2026 — Source

Gearbox shares updated 2026 roadmap for Borderlands 4
Borderlands 4 is in a bit of an awkward spot currently. While the game is in many ways the best the series has seen, a relative lack of end-game content for hardcore fans and a plethora of performance issues especially at launch led to softer-than-expected sales. That said, the team at Gearbox appear committed to improving Borderlands 4, with the team now offering an updated roadmap for 2026.
January 30, 2026 — Source

GeForce Now launches on Linux with a Flatpak build — native app brings 5K and 360FPS support to Linux gamers
Linux gamers can enjoy all the benefits the GeForce Now native app has over the web browser version.
January 30, 2026 — Source

Google releases Project Genie AI tool for creating "playable worlds" that can feature copyrighted IP
But legal expert Pete Lewin from Wiggin argues that the companies behind this kind of tech can expect to face "greater scrutiny and pushback from IP owners"
January 30, 2026 — Source

Metal Gear Franchise Has Sold 65.5 Million Copies, Silent Hill Has Sold 14 Million Copies
Both franchises have been seeing stable rises in sales owing to releases like Silent Hill f and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.
January 30, 2026 — Source

Metal Gear Series Hits Huge Sales Milestone After Delta: Snake Eater's Launch
Konami has announced that the stealth-action series has shipped 65.5 million copies worldwide as of December 2025.
January 30, 2026 — Source

Mighty No.9 and ReCore maker Comcept has been dissolved
The venture was founded by Capcom veteran Keiji Inafune in 2010; he left the firm in 2024
January 30, 2026 — Source

Nier creator Yoko Taro praises Devil May Cry icon Hideki Kamiya for his ability to "clap back" at annoying fans' posts online: "Some of them say things that are seriously absurd"
"He just tells them, 'Go away, you insect!'"
January 30, 2026 — Source

Nvidia Launches Native GeForce Now App For Linux In Growing Support For The Operating System
Following on from the Steam Deck native app, more Linux users can now make use of GeForce Now.
January 30, 2026 — Source or Watch Video

One-third of game industry workers were affected by layoffs in 2025, GDC report finds
Game developers are facing the same brutal layoffs as the rest of tech
January 30, 2026 — Source

Side opens new studio in Taiwan
Side Taipei is "a commitment to Taiwan's gaming industry and the innovative team we have here," says CEO
January 30, 2026 — Source

Solid Snake to join Rainbow Six: Siege as a brand new operator
Rainbow Six: Siege is arguably one of Ubisoft's biggest games of all time, with the now decade-old title continuing to make money in-part through its plethora of cross-overs. Following on from the likes of Chun-Li; Master Chief; 2B and even Pickle Rick, Solid Snake himself is set to join the Rainbow Six Siege roster.
January 30, 2026 — Source or Watch Video

Gaming — News — January 19th, 2026

2026's Biggest Game Just Might Be 2025's ARC Raiders as it Leads US Player Engagement on Steam for Nine Weeks Straight
ARC Raiders was easily one of the biggest releases in 2025. Despite only releasing at the end of October, it was one of the year's best-selling games on Steam, and it helped the digital storefront have its "highest-grossing" December yet. It was even the most-searched video game on Google for the year, and now, a new report from Circana analyst and executive director Mat Piscatella shows the first indication that one of 2025's biggest games is in the running to be the biggest game in 2026.
January 19, 2026 — Source

'A Resident Evil Remake That Starts With (C) And Ends (ode Veronica)' Will Be Announced This Year, Insider Claims
Over the past few years, CAPCOM has done an excellent job keeping the Resident Evil series in the spotlight by releasing remakes of the first four entries in the series alongside new entries in the series, such as Resident Evil VII Biohazard and Resident Evil Village. This approach not only provided fans of the series with multiple entries to enjoy, but also revitalized it, which had looked like it was losing what made it so special with the widely criticized sixth entry.
January 19, 2026 — Source

ARC Raiders Developer Wants to "Escalate" PvE With Bigger ARCs, But is Concerned About Servers
While Embark Studios has great ambitions in stepping up the challenges in ARC Raiders, there are also more practical concerns.
January 19, 2026 — Source

Bandai Namco Showcases CODE VEIN II Boss Battles
Franz the Dejected Assailant—the leader of the bandits who assaulted the MagMell Forma Institute 100 years ago. Though he has since transformed into a monstrous entity, sacrificing his sanity, his magnificent bayonet combo attacks remain undiminished. Historical accounts state that he perished alongside Noah—the defender who met his charge—during the assault.
January 19, 2026 — Source

BioWare veteran Mark Darrah defends Anthem's development
The developer also admits that while EA deserves some criticism for the game's performance, the publisher is not entirely to blame
January 19, 2026 — Source

CD Projekt Red says the Witcher games have sold over 85 million copies as Witcher 3 expansion rumors grow
CD Projekt Red says the Witcher games have sold over 85 million copies as Witcher 3 expansion rumors grow
January 19, 2026 — Source

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Wins 'Best Game of the Year' at 2026 New York Game Awards
A few hours ago, the New York Videogame Critics Circle (NYVGCC) unveiled the winners of the 2026 New York Game Awards, starting with Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which won the top prize of best game of the year.
January 19, 2026 — Source or Source

Elder Scrolls Online's pivot to smaller Seasons "is not in any way a response to" Microsoft's layoffs
"We kicked off the Season work at least 12 to 14 months ago," insists exec producer
January 19, 2026 — Source

Former Assassin's Creed boss reportedly sues Ubisoft for nearly $1 million, alleging his departure was the result of "constructive dismissal" following an "unacceptable demotion"
Former Assassin's Creed boss Marc-Alexis Côte is reportedly suing Ubisoft, alleging that his departure from the company was actually a "constructive dismissal," following claims that he "did not make that choice" to leave.
January 19, 2026 — Source or Source or Source

Hill Climb Racing breaks a new record: 2 billion downloads
Fingersoft announces its original Hill Climb Racing mobile game has zoomed past 2 billion downloads. First launched in 2012, the evergreen hit game is the solid foundation of the Hill Climb Racing franchise, a global phenomenon known and loved worldwide.
January 19, 2026 — Source

Indie developer Oxalis drops web3 and NFTs for cosy RPG Moonfrost
Co-CEO and co-founder Ric Moore has stepped down, Gina Nelson is now the studio's sole chief executive
January 19, 2026 — Source

Marvel Rivals Developer Is Preparing To Crack Down On This New Exploit
Marvel Rivals introduced an upgrade to its hero proficiency system last week, allowing players to earn new rewards. Many of these rewards--including the brag-worthy Lord icons--require a considerable amount of grinding to achieve, which has led to the rise of "Lord farming" amongst the playerbase.
January 19, 2026 — Source

The Last of Us director used Ellie and Joel's bond as a reference for his new game, but the biggest inspiration was Ico, the first that made him cry
Bruce Straley says "before that, games were just games to me"
January 19, 2026 — Source or Watch Video

Yakuza 3 Remastered Can't Be Purchased Separately After Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties Releases
Developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has announced that the original version of Yakuza 3 currently available through Steam and other digital platforms—Yakuza 3 Remastered—will not be available to purchase anymore once the remake Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties comes out on February 12 for consoles and PC. In a social media post, the studio has noted that those who already own Yakuza 3 Remastered will still be able to download and play it.
January 19, 2026 — Source

Gaming — News — January 14th, 2026

DLSS 4.5 officially released with the latest Nvidia App update
Following on from its official announcement at CES 2026 last week, today Nvidia's new DLSS 4.5 technology is going live to all RTX gamers via an update to the Nvidia App.
January 14, 2026 — Source

Gaming — News — January 9th, 2026

30 Graphically Impressive Games You Can't Miss in 2026
2026 marks another year for outstanding graphical fidelity in video games. Check out 30 of our most notable upcoming picks.
January 9, 2026 — Source or Watch Video

Arc Raiders design lead confirms Embark is about make Trigger Nades much harder to use, and nerf Kettle insta-kills too: "You can't have it leave your hand and just blow it up immediately"
Design lead Virgil Watkins seeds the incoming balance patch
January 9, 2026 — Source

Arc Raiders Dev Promises New Anti-Cheating Measures Are Coming Soon
Embark Studios tells players that it's going to take on Arc Raiders' cheating problem.
January 9, 2026 — Source

ARC Raiders Studio Announces "Signficant Changes" to Curb Cheats and Exploits
These changes will include updates to anti-cheat systems, as well as improved detection, identification, and removal of cheaters.
January 9, 2026 — Source

Asus proves it's the king of gaming collabs with this upcoming ROG x Kojima Productions accessory lineup
This ROG x Kojima Productions collab is out of this world
January 9, 2026 — Source

Baldur's Gate 3 director u-turns on the use of AI art in Divinity: "We've decided to refrain from using genAI tools during concept art development"
Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity director Swen Vincke has announced his studio will no longer use generative AI for any aspect of concept art development.
January 9, 2026 — Source

Baldur's Gate 3 studio says it won't use AI for concept art or writing
The developer clarified its stance on the technology in a Reddit AMA.
January 9, 2026 — Source

Clair Obscur and Ghost of Yōtei lead 2026 DICE Awards nominations
The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) has officially unveiled the finalists for the 29th annual DICE Awards. This year, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ghost of Yōtei are at the front of the pack, with both titles securing a staggering eight nominations each. Furthermore, Blue Prince received five nominations, while Death Stranding 2: On the Beach received four.
January 9, 2026 — Source or Source

Crimson Desert Review Codes Seemingly Going Live 1 Month Before Launch: "You're Gonna Need It"
Aside from a crowded release schedule, Pearl Abyss's Will Powers believes it will be a better experience if one isn't rushing through.
January 9, 2026 — Source

Does the game development unionisation wave risk being smothered in the crib? | Opinion
Stories with a whiff of union-busting are becoming common, but demands for a voice for labour in the industry have been fuelled by significant grievances in recent years
January 9, 2026 — Source

Larian CEO Swen Vincke says it isn't using generative AI for Divinity art anymore, but it's still experimenting with it — "We're trying things out across departments"
The Baldur's Gate 3 studio isn't using AI for concept art now, but it is still "trying things out across departments."
January 9, 2026 — Source or Source or Source

Larian's Divinity AMA Live Coverage - All the news as it happens
The Baldur's Gate 3 devs have plenty to reveal about their follow-up
January 9, 2026 — Source

Lawsuit Alleges Fortnite, Roblox Structurally Changed A Child's Brain
A Louisiana mother is suing Microsoft Corporation, Epic Games Inc., and Roblox Corporation for her child developing symptoms consistent with internet gaming disorder.
January 9, 2026 — Source

Manor Lords publisher Hooded Horse won't work with studios using generative AI
CEO Tim Bender has described the technology as "cancerous"
January 9, 2026 — Source

Peak co-creator: Anyone can make the next big hit, but there are few opportunities for developers
"There's always gonna be the player base and people who want an amazing game, right? That's not going away"
January 9, 2026 — Source

Publisher Hooded Horse Added "No F***ing AI Assets" to its Contracts, Calls GenAI "Cancerous"
Hooded Horse, a publisher that made a name for itself when it picked up Manor Lords and has since been known to have a keen eye for strategy and city-building games, has drawn its line in the sand on GenAI tech. In an interview with Kotaku, Hooded Horse's chief executive officer, Tim Bender, made it clear that the publisher will not sign studios that use GenAI.
January 9, 2026 — Source or Source

Report: GameStop closing hundreds of stores in the United States
The news comes as the firm puts CEO Ryan Cohen on track for $35bn payday if he can increase its market cap by 950%
January 9, 2026 — Source

The Division 3 is Currently In Production, Will Have "As Big An Impact as Division 1"
It's been over two years since Ubisoft Massive confirmed that it would be making The Division 3, and that series creator Julian Gerighty would be at the forefront of the project. Since then, Ubisoft has released major updates and expansions for The Division 2, and at Gamescom 2025, we even got a major reveal of what the company has planned for the franchise, with a new survival extraction game called The Division 2: Survivors and an upcoming mobile MMO title called The Division Resurgence.
January 9, 2026 — Source

'This Really Puts a Nail in AMD FSR Redstone's Coffin': Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Performance Mode Stuns With Image Quality Close To Native 4K
Now available via a new driver and NVIDIA App update, every game that supports previous versions of the technology can take advantage of the 2nd-generation Transformer model to enjoy superior image quality, which often matches or even surpasses that delivered by native resolutions in both older games like Red Dead Redemption 2 and in newer titles like Sandfall Interactive's celebrated role-playing game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
January 9, 2026 — Source or Watch Video

Ubisoft confirms The Division 3 "is in production," and "it's shaping up to be a monster" — its impact will rival the beloved original game, says dev
In case you were worried, The Division 3 is still on the way, with Ubisoft and Massive "working extremely hard."
January 9, 2026 — Source

Valve sends annual chocolates to Steam devs who earn roughly $800,000, and before Peak the folks at Aggro Crab got pretty sick of looking across the hall to see the Slay the Spire team open Gaben candy every year
There's a deep, dark, and milky secret about a handful of highly successful developers on Steam: Valve likes to send them chocolates at the end of the year. Rumors about Valve's mysterious "chocolate tier" have become more prominent over the past year or so, and it very much seems that those whispers are true.
January 9, 2026 — Source

Gaming — News — January 8th, 2026

A bunch of new Sega mini arcade machines are inbound, and the Outrun cabinet's tiny steering wheel has my heart racing
My Arcade is finally launching more Sega machines.
January 8, 2026 — Source

AMD claps back at Intel claims that it uses 'ancient silicon' in PC gaming handhelds
Intel launched its long-awaited Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" mobile chips at CES 2026 this week, promising an alluring blend of long battery life and shockingly great integrated graphics performance thanks to its new Arc Xe3 graphics cores. (It's true! We benchmarked Panther Lake gaming performance ourselves.)
January 8, 2026 — Source

ARC Raiders Developer Wanted to Avoid Releasing Close to Grand Theft Auto 6
"When we spoke about whether we should move the game, the first dialogue we had was obviously centred around GTA," said CEO Patrick Söderlund.
January 8, 2026 — Source

ARC Raiders Studio Had to Change Development Methodologies to Compete With EA, Activision
CEO Patrick Söderlund spoke about not wanting to grow the team too quickly, and instead focusing on building development pipelines.
January 8, 2026 — Source

As Ubisoft shuts down a freshly-unionized studio, worker's union says it will "pursue every legal recourse" to protect employees' rights
Ubisoft Halifax's demise prompts the CWA to get involved
January 8, 2026 — Source

Black Ops 7 x Fallout officially unveiled and detailed
In recent years Call of Duty has ramped up the number and intensity of their crossover events -- with Black Ops 6 being the most egregious in this regard. Following plenty of backlash, Activision seems to have toned down their plans for Black Ops 7, officially announcing a somewhat more grounded Fallout crossover.
January 8, 2026 — Source

CWA Canada says it will "pursue every legal recourse" to protect unionised Ubisoft Halifax workers
"We will be looking for Ubisoft to show us that this had nothing to do with the employees joining a union"
January 8, 2026 — Source

Discord reportedly makes confidential filing for IPO
The chat platform has allegedly been working with Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase on a listing for some time now
January 8, 2026 — Source

Fallout games double their player counts across Steam after Season 2 debuts — a nuclear upgrade thanks to the TV show
Fallout Season 2 has triggered a surge, with Fallout 4, New Vegas, and even classic entries seeing renewed interest.
January 8, 2026 — Source

Fallout's most iconic gameplay system was almost cut from Bethesda's games — "We only just got that working by the time we shipped"
VATS is a core part of Fallout's combat gameplay, but Bethesda almost didn't add it to Fallout 3.
January 8, 2026 — Source

GameStop CEO Could Ring In Big Payday But With An Even Bigger Caveat
Ryan Cohen could receive a $35 billion bonus, but there are some major goals to hit.
January 8, 2026 — Source

No fans. No noise. Silent cooling is the future of gaming handhelds
Silent gaming handhelds? It sounds like pure fiction, but at CES 2026, that idea felt a little more real. A company called Ventiva caught my colleague Adam Patrick Murray's attention when he tried out their fanless cooling tech running on a Lenovo Legion Go 2. And yes—it was actually silent. No fan noise, no ramping up under load. Just a handheld doing its thing without sounding stressed.
January 8, 2026 — Source

Rockstar's Battle With Union Over Fired Devs Goes To Court
The developer of the GTA franchise is being challenged in court over the dismissal of devs late last year.
January 8, 2026 — Source

The most popular games are getting harder and harder to usurp
The top-played games on Xbox and PS5 were the same in 2024 and 2025 and likely won't change much in the near future.
January 8, 2026 — Source

Third The Witcher 3 DLC Rumors Intensify After More Polish Websites Confirm the News
The rumor smoke surrounding the third The Witcher 3 DLC gets even larger today, as two prominent Polish websites confirm the previous report from the analyst firm Noble Securities.
January 8, 2026 — Source

Union requests interim relief for employees affected by Rockstar layoffs
IWGB and Rockstar attend preliminary employment tribunal hearing, developer continues to "categorically deny" claims of union busting
January 8, 2026 — Source

Gaming — News — January 6th, 2026

A week before BioWare's worst game meets its final end, Anthem players gather to mourn what might have been: "One last flight"
Anthem's shutdown seemed inevitable. Released by BioWare in 2019, the game offered a hybrid of the studio's traditional RPG storytelling and loot-driven combat in the Destiny style, but both sides of the game undercut each other at every turn. It earned the worst Metacritic score for any game in BioWare's history, though it has a small cult of fans who latched onto the promise of its combat and flight gameplay. Those fans are now preparing their mourning rituals for the game's impending death.
January 6, 2026 — Source

All still to play for | Opinion
When it comes to environmental issues, video games are uniquely placed to educate through play
January 6, 2026 — Source

Amazon Prime Members Get These 23 Free Games This Month
Prime subscribers get a lot of free games to download or stream in January 2026.
January 6, 2026 — Source

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 01 Reloaded preload on Battle.net is halted due to "unusually large download sizes"
Turns out we won't have to redownload the entire game, after all.
January 6, 2026 — Source or Watch Video

Carmageddon: Rogue Shift Dev Team Details Gameplay Systems
Greetings, racers. We're 34BigThings, the team behind Redout and now the revival of Carmageddon. Our armageddon involves WW3, cellular degeneration, and, of course, evil corporations. Let's dive into the world you'll be racing in when our Carmageddon spinoff, Carmageddon: Rogue Shift, launches February 6.
January 6, 2026 — Source

Cloudhead Games reduces 70% of workforce
"The general downturn of the gaming industry [and] a lack of platform funding have placed us in an impossible position," says CEO
January 6, 2026 — Source

"Creator-led" New Game+ Showcase announced, featuring no "paid placements"
While Geoff Keighley's Game Awards and Summer Game Fest showcases have easily become two of the biggest events for video game announcements, they've also garnered some controversy due to the prices required in order to appear in either event, leaving many smaller studios out of luck. Fortunately, a creator-led event has now been announced, with the New Game+ Showcase emphasising its lack of any paid advertisements.
January 6, 2026 — Source or Source

Despite AI-generated textures, audio, and music, Steam users shower hotly anticipated survival game in 11,000 95% positive reviews in just a few days
Gen AI was demonstrably not a deal-breaker in this case
January 6, 2026 — Source

Evan Wells to be inducted into AIAS Hall of Fame
Former Naughty Dog co-president to be presented with award during 29th annual DICE Awards ceremony
January 6, 2026 — Source

Ex-Rockstar lead says all GTA competitors have "given up," but there's still "an opportunity" to challenge Rockstar: "Everybody's kind of terrified of going against GTA"
"There is going to be at least an eight year gap"
January 6, 2026 — Source

Fans prove Capcom, Sega, and Square Enix are leaving money on the table by creating their own crossover fighting games that recreate the Marvel magic
Capcom is seemingly a one fighting game company at the moment. With Marvel seeing other people, fans are taking it into their own hands to make some potential crossovers a reality, with Capcom vs Square: Parallel Destinies dropping a demo earlier this week.
January 6, 2026 — Source

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles surpasses 1m units in three months
Remake of 1997's Final Fantasy Tactics launched across all platforms on September 30, 2025
January 6, 2026 — Source

Formosa Interactive has rebranded to Arrival
The venture is headed up by president Paul Lipson
January 6, 2026 — Source

Jobs Roundup: January 2026 | Ubisoft appoints Valentine Piedelievre-Eman as CCO
Valentine Piedelievre-Eman has been named CCO at Ubisoft, starting on February 2, 2026.
January 6, 2026 — Source

'No, The Half-Year Montage Is Not Cut Content': Cyberpunk 2077 Act 1 Was Designed To Prevent A Meandering, Unfocused Experience
Although Cyberpunk 2077 was released in a rather poor state in 2020 which required multiple updates to fix, the story was always considered to be among the game's strongest points. Act 1, however, has long remained one of the most controversial parts of the game's engaging story, especially the half-year montage that propels V to the top of the Night City's mercenary world, setting the stage for the heist that would put the proper story in motion.
January 6, 2026 — Source

Rhythm Games Are Marching To The Beat Of Their Own Drum
The likes of Hi-Fi Rush and Unbeatable are proof that the concept of rhythm games is finding new ways to keep things exciting.
January 6, 2026 — Source

Sony Patent Would Unleash AI 'Ghosts' to Beat Games for You When They Get Too Hard
Maybe one day, we'll get an AI that can watch the movies for us.
January 6, 2026 — Source

Sony patents AI-generated 'ghost' support system to assist stuck players
An AI engine could provide "ghost assistance" through natural-language queries
January 6, 2026 — Source

South Park Is Coming To Fortnite This Week
Which South Park skins are going to be available in Fortnite?
January 6, 2026 — Source

Splitgate 2 dev responds to player count concerns as Steam charts show low numbers after 'Arena Reloaded' relaunch — "They don't show the full picture"
Splitgate: Arena Reloaded isn't doing well on the Steam charts, but the devs say they "don't measure fun."
January 6, 2026 — Source

Where Winds Meet v1.2 Arrives This Month with Large-Scale Battles and the Most Intense 'Helping Seniors Cross the Street' Game Mode Ever
NetEase Games just unveiled the January 2026 roadmap for Where Winds Meet, the studio's new open-world, Wuxia action RPG that arrived in November 2025. After last month's batch of updates introduced a new region for players to explore and new bosses, the roadmap for January is more stacked with new events, story content, and what looks like the most intense version of helping the elderly get to where they need to go with Elder Express.
January 6, 2026 — Source

You may soon be able to play paid Android games for free
Google is testing a new Play Store feature that could offer you full game access for a limited time.
January 7, 2026 — Source

Gaming — News — January 5th, 2026

2025 was "comfortably the worst year on record" for Xbox in the UK as PS5 sales also fell
With 2025 officially behind us, we've started to get some more concrete details on exactly how the video games industry performed over the past 12 months. According to analysts, Xbox had "comfortably the worst year on record" in the UK last year with sales dropping by a substantial 39%.
January 5, 2026 — Source

"Absolute idiocy" killed The Witcher game that never was, OG dev says, but he's happy CD Projekt Red landed the series in the end: "I love what they've done"
Even the man who coined the English title for the series agrees "they've done a much better game"
January 5, 2026 — Source

Arc Raiders Continues To Be A Huge Hit, Reportedly Achieving These New Records
The PvPvE game is still soaring.
January 5, 2026 — Source or Source

BioWare's Anthem will soon be completely unplayable
Replay the troubled jetpack shooter before the servers shut down for good on Jan. 12.
January 5, 2026 — Source

Bloober Team trademarks 'Onyx: The Dark Grip' following recent teaser
Starting off as a mid-tier developer, Bloober Team have gone from strength-to-strength with each successive release -- culminating in the successful launches of Silent Hill 2 Remake in 2024 and new IP Cronos: The New Dawn last year. While some of Bloober's future projects have been confirmed, it appears as though the studio is working on another new IP known as 'Onyx: The Dark Grip'.
January 5, 2026 — Source

Brandon Sanderson says AAA studios "who I like a lot" are interested in a Mistborn game, and he's "trying to do things differently" with the adaptation rights
"I've started talking to some AAA developers"
January 5, 2026 — Source

Embark boss insists studio isn't using AI to replace people in Arc Raiders development
"[Games] is a people industry. I don't envision games being done automatically by some artificial intelligence"
January 5, 2026 — Source

Final Fantasy 9 Character Designer Leaves Square Enix to Go Freelance
After more than 30 years at the company, Toshiyuki Itahana decided to "draw a line under this chapter and take on new challenges."
January 5, 2026 — Source

London Games Festival's Michael French awarded MBE
"It's a huge personal honour and also great recognition for an industry I'm so passionate about"
January 5, 2026 — Source

"Nobody wants AI slop" -- Joost van Dreunen on the future of AI and the shifting economics of the games industry
"We're going to see all these big companies that have been so brave to lay off all these workers rehiring a whole bunch of people at a higher cost"
January 5, 2026 — Source

'Project Blackbird Was the Game I Had Waited My Entire Career to Create, and Having it Canceled Led to my Resignation', Confirms Ex ZOS Founder
After several months of complete silence, former ZeniMax Online Studios founder and studio head Matt Firor (an industry veteran known mainly for Mythic's Dark Age of Camelot and, of course, The Elder Scrolls Online) confirmed that the cancellation of Project Blackbird directly led to his resignation from the company. In a post published on LinkedIn, he also revealed he's not involved in any of the new game projects that have been kicked off by former ZeniMax Online Studios who were laid off as part of the abrupt cancellation of Project Blackbird.
January 5, 2026 — Source

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Teases Pac-Man's Arrival on January 7th With A Classic Arcade Cabinet
Namco's iconic character joins the racing title this week alongside the Ghost Gang, a new vehicle, and a potential new stage.
January 5, 2026 — Source

Square Enix artist and character designer Toshiyuki Itahana leaves Square Enix after 25+ years
"I felt this was the right moment," the artist said
January 5, 2026 — Source

Styx: Blades of Greed Gameplay Showcased in 9-minute-long Trailer
Oi, oi, oi! Happy New Year...or whatever disaster you've stumbled into so far. Don't panic, I'm here to make it worse and better at the same time! To mark the occasion, a brand-new 9-minute gameplay trailer of Styx: Blades of Greed is out! Yes, just over NINE minutes of me being amazing. As usual. Come watch how a real professional works in the shadows. Take notes, not that it'll help. You'll still be loud, clumsy, and bad at it... but hey, at least you'll fail with style.
January 5, 2026 — Source

Ubisoft Halifax staff officially form union
This is the first bargaining unit in the French games giant's North American business
January 5, 2026 — Source

ZeniMax Online founder confirms he quit after Microsoft shut down Project Blackbird, "the game I had waited my entire career to create"
Matt Firor said that he "still hasn't figured out" what's next, nor "seriously contemplated spinning up a new studio"
January 5, 2026 — Source

Gaming — News — January 2nd, 2026

Deus Ex Voice Actor is Not Working on a New Game in the Series Because IP's Owners Are "Psychopaths"
Elias Toufexis, who played protagonist Adam Jensen, is vocal about his disdain towards the franchise's handling in recent years.
January 2, 2026 — Source

Dev uses Claude AI to write a 'functional NES emulator' — you can test it now, playing Donkey Kong in your browser
Lua scripting language was used to interface with the developer's Carimbo 2D Engine.
January 2, 2026 — Source

Dragon Quest 12 Could Get New Details as "Various Announcements" Teased for Series' 40th Anniversary
"I think we'll have a lot to announce this year. Stay tuned," promises series creator Yuji Horii, though further details remain unknown.
January 2, 2026 — Source

Game prices rose higher in 2025, but is AAA losing out to budget titles? I tried "voting with my wallet" — and I don't regret it
I voted with my wallet this year, and I'm not the only one.
January 2, 2026 — Source

Games industry legal trends to watch in 2026: AI, child safety, loot boxes and more
ADVANT Beiten's Dr Andreas Lober reflects on his 2025 predictions and what lies ahead, including ongoing battles over AI and increased legislation against game developers
January 2, 2026 — Source

Hytale lead says "it's a damn miracle we were able to salvage" the once-canceled Minecraft-like: "It should have taken years to fix, but within weeks, we got the game into a playable, fun state"
"And now, instead of slowing down or celebrating a release, we have to keep pushing for years"
January 2, 2026 — Source

OD, Physint Will be Kojima Productions' Main Focus in 2026 Says Studio Boss
Hideo Kojima brought in the new year by talking about the "second phase" of Kojima Productions and his plans for the studio.
January 2, 2026 — Source

Okami Sequel "Still a Ways Off," As Clovers CEO Promises "An Experience That Surpasses Expectations"
Hideki Kamiya says the team "had our noses to the grindstone so thoroughly that before we knew it, another year passed us by."
January 2, 2026 — Source

Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe donates $125,000 to open-source C# framework his hit farming sim uses, with "an ongoing monthly commitment" to boot
Eric Barone is keeping dev tools open and easier to access
January 2, 2026 — Source

"The People in Charge are Psychopaths" Says Adam Jensen Voice Actor on Why There's No New Deus Ex Game Coming in 2026
Elias Toufexis, a voice actor who you may recognize as the voice of Remi Letam from 2025's Hell is Us, but who you're more likely to recognize as the voice of Adam Jensen from Eidos Montreal's Deus Ex games, has a few strong words for those in charge of the immersive-sim franchise.
January 2, 2026 — Source

Total War and Wildgate are both free on the Epic Games Store
As they have done for many years now, the Epic Games Store gave away a different title for free every 24 hours during the final weeks of 2025. With 2026 now officially here, Epic's Christmas game giveaway is coming to an end -- with both Total War: Three Kingdoms and Wildgate available to claim right now.
January 2, 2026 — Source

Triple-A John Wick and Saw Games Teased by Lionsgate
It is somewhat of a mystery how, more than eleven years after the first John Wick film, there is still no triple-A action game based on the beloved character interpreted by Keanu Reeves.
January 2, 2026 — Source

Gaming — News — January 1ST, 2026

ATLUS to kick-off Persona's 30th anniversary celebrations next week
2026 marks the 30th anniversary of the Persona franchise -- a sub-series of the popular Shin Megami Tensei games which ended up far surpassing its progenitor in sales, critical reception and public consciousness. With the franchise going stronger than ever 3 decades on, ATLUS appears to have big plans for 2026, starting with their first wave of announcements next week.
January 1, 2026 — Source

Chivalry II is free on the Epic Games Store as two titles are teased for later today
As they have done for a few years now, the final weeks of 2025 saw Epic Games give away a different title for free every single day as part of its end-of-year promotions. While the hectic multiplayer first-person slasher Chivalry II is available to claim right now, Epic has revealed that they are concluding this year's edition of the program with two free games.
January 1, 2026 — Source

Kick Off The New Year With This Free Sci-Fi Multiplayer Adventure From The Epic Games Store
Epic is kicking off 2026 with historical strategy and outer space thrills.
January 1, 2026 — Source

Minecraft's 2025 end‑of‑year stats prove the game is still a global phenomenon with numbers most franchises can only dream of
2025 was another monster year for Minecraft, and our year-end recap proves it.
January 1, 2026 — Source

Gaming — News — December 26th, 2025

'Ah Sh*t, Here We Go Again': Prepare to Return to Los Santos With Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas -- The Nextgen Edition
With Grand Theft Auto 6 being almost a year away, fans of the popular Rockstar Games series have no other option than playing older entries in the series, or GTA Online, to get their fix.
December 26, 2025 — Source

Copy of Grand Theft Auto that runs in a web browser gets taken down by DMCA — Take Two says DOS Zone infringed company's intellectual property rights despite disclaimers and requirement to own original copy of title for full game
Take-Two wants you to buy the game from official sources and won't let you try playing it from a browser.
December 26, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — December 21st, 2025

This Week in Gaming (Week 52)
Welcome to the last full week of 2025 and for once there are actually a few game releases this time of the year, even though there's nothing that really stands out. We kick off the week with an Asian ARPG, which is followed by some space pirate cleansing, some taxi driving, a prison break, some disco and finally a trip to Colombia. Have a great holiday week, although we'll be back before the new year, since week one starts this side of the new year.
December 21, 2025 — Source

Today in Apple history: Marathon is Mac's answer to Doom
December 21, 1994: Mac gamers get their hands on Marathon, a sci-fi first-person shooter designed as an answer to the massive success of PC title Doom. Created by Bungie, the team that would later create the Halo franchise, the new Marathon game introduces important features to the FPS genre.
December 21, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — December 20th, 2025

A Kinect‑style console outsold Xbox, and Nex's CEO breaks down the strategy that made it a surprise hit — "Nintendo expanded the audience"
Nex CEO David Lee explains how learning from the Wii era helped shape a subscription-first console that recently outperformed Xbox in U.S. hardware sales.
December 20, 2025 — Source

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 price already drops 40-50% month after launch
Best Buy has listed Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 at $34.99, down from $69.99, which is a 50% cut. This offer has already ended and it was a single day promotion. However the price is not much higher now, just $39, still much cheaper than just one month ago ($69)
December 20, 2025 — Source

The sold-out Nex Playground made my kids laugh and cry
It's a hot ticket item this holiday.
December 20, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — December 19th, 2025

A forgotten Halo game has been pulled from the Microsoft Store without warning, leaving fans confused and searching for answers
One of Halo's lesser-known releases has quietly disappeared from the Microsoft Store, and unless you already owned it, you can no longer officially access the game.
December 19, 2025 — Source

After fan backlash, Larian's Swen Vincke explains how AI is being used in the studio's next Divinity game — "It would be irresponsible for us not to evaluate new technologies"
The Baldur's Gate 3 dev is running an AMA "about Divinity and our dev process" in the New Year.
December 19, 2025 — Source

Capcom Unveils Mega Man: Dual Override - Set to Launch in 2027
Mega Man: Dual Override is expected to arrive in 2027, the year the series will celebrate its 40th anniversary! The twelfth mainline entry in the Mega Man series will be full of new features so stay tuned! Override challenges and blast down legions of robots while springboarding across a new array of futuristic frontiers!
December 19, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together's Release Date Adjusted - Launching on March 31
Hey Chefs! We want to share an important update regarding the release of Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together. After careful consideration, we've decided to move the release date to March 31st, 2026. This decision wasn't made lightly. Nowadays, it's no longer enough to simply create a good game - our goal is to deliver an experience that feels extraordinary, memorable, and truly worth your time from the very first service.
December 19, 2025 — Source

Games industry layoff figures were down slightly in 2025 -- but it was still horrendous | Year in Review
Although layoffs were down by around a third, studios in the US and Western Europe may have been hit by the trend for jobs moving to emerging markets
December 19, 2025 — Source

GTA 6 Could Evolve Into an MMORPG as Many of Its Planned Features Belong to the Genre, Developer Has Heard
GTA 6 is the game that most of the industry has to deal with, one way or another. Its arguably unprecedented (but well deserved, given that GTA 5 is the second best-selling game of all time) hype means developers and publishers of all sizes are doing everything they can to steer clear of its launch date, which, however, has already shifted twice, disrupting many plans and threatening the very livelihood of certain companies.
December 19, 2025 — Source

Hideo Kojima Speaks on GenAI, Says He Is "More Interested in Using AI In the Control Systems," Than Using it to Create Visuals
Ever since Larian Studios' chief executive officer, Swen Vincke, admitted that the studio is using GenAI technology in its development pipeline for Divinity, the use of GenAI tech in video game development has roared back to the front of the line in the industry's discourse rolodex. Amidst the GenAI conversation Larian started, it appears that renowned creator Hideo Kojima also offered his perspective on GenAI in a recent interview.
December 19, 2025 — Source

Marathon art director leaves Bungie
Recently, we learned that Sony and Bungie had https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/marathon-stolen-art-dispute-now-resolved-artist-confirms/resolved a plagiarism dispute over Marathon with an artist. Coincidentally, the game's original art director has now left the company.
December 19, 2025 — Source or Source

Meet Nex Playground, the AI-powered hit console set to sell over 1 million units by 2026
Nex Team CEO and co-founder David Lee and president Thomas Kang talk about serving the family audience, making game hardware accessible, and much more
December 19, 2025 — Source

Netflix acquires gaming avatar maker Ready Player Me
After shifting its gaming strategy to focus more on games played on the TV, Netflix announced it's acquiring Ready Player Me, an avatar-creation platform based in Estonia. The streamer said Friday it plans to use the startup's development tools and infrastructure to build avatars that will allow Netflix subscribers to carry their personas and fandom across different games.
December 19, 2025 — Source or Source

No Rest for the Wicked Together Co-Op Update Launches January 22, 2026, But You Can Test It Now
The developers have introduced the co-op implementation as a response to the structural limitations inherent in contemporary action RPG multiplayer modes. According to Moon Studios founder and CEO Thomas Mahler, each of the current modes, like host-guest, adding random players, or summoning them FromSoftware-style, fails because they lack "the feeling that we think most players always desire to have when playing an RPG together with others.
December 19, 2025 — Source

November's data shows gaming struggling to reach beyond the core | Opinion
Warning signs for recession have been flashing all year, but the US sales slump is the starkest sign yet of how vulnerable the industry's narrow focus has made it
December 19, 2025 — Source or Source

One Piece Pirate Warriors series officially passes 10 million copies sold
Started all the way back in 1997, One Piece is one of the longest-running and most popular anime of all time -- going stronger than ever after a quarter of a century. As with many successful anime franchises, One Piece has gotten plenty of video game adaptations over the years. One of its most popular series is the Pirate Warriors sub-franchise, with Bandai Namco now confirming that it has sold over 10 million copies.
December 19, 2025 — Source

Online Gaming's Final Boss: The Copyright Bully
Since earliest days of computer games, people have tinkered with the software to customize their own experiences or share their vision with others. From the dad who changed the game's male protagonist to a girl so his daughter could see herself in it, to the developers who got their start in modding, games have been a medium where you don't just consume a product, you participate and interact with culture.
December 19, 2025 — Source

PC gaming growth outpaces console as global market hits $197 billion
Global analytics firm Newzoo has provided an optimistic year-in-review for 2025 in gaming. The broader global picture shows an industry on the rise, driven heavily by a resurgence in PC gaming and the arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2.
December 19, 2025 — Source

Phantom Blade Zero Director Was Advised by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Studio to "Cut Things"
On the even of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sweeping the awards at The Game Awards, "Soulframe" Liang asked the studio for advice.
December 19, 2025 — Source

PowerWash Simulator 2 x Adventure Time officially announced
PowerWash Simulator was a success not only thanks to its unique concept and satisfying gameplay loop, but also as a result of multiple unexpected crossovers from throughout media. It seems the team at FuturLab are utilising the same blueprint for its sequel, with the recently-released Powerwash Simulator 2 set to crossover with the popular Cartoon Network show Adventure Time.
December 19, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Riot Games announces new roadmap for League of Legends
New in-game client, visuals, and adjustments aimed for 2027 launch window
December 19, 2025 — Source

The Game Awards 2025 breaks records again with 171 million live views
This year's Game Awards has once again proven its dominance in the gaming calendar, setting a new viewership record for its 2025 broadcast. According to data reported by the organization, The Game Awards secured an estimated 171 million global live views, marking an 11% increase over the 154 million figure recorded in 2024.
December 19, 2025 — Source or Source

Gaming — News — December 15th, 2025

7 games from The Game Awards 2025 I'm looking forward to most — Wishlist now or check them out ahead of launch
The Game Awards 2025 gave us a look at several upcoming titles for next year and beyond. Here are the ones I'm most excited for.
December 15, 2025 — Source

Ace Combat 7 nears 7 million sales ahead of game's 7th anniversary
The Ace Combat series is easily the most well known in the combat flight sim genre, with the franchise stretching all the way back to 1995. The latest entry, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown launched back in 2019 has continued to see consistent sales. With Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve finally being unveiled at The Game Awards, the team revealed that AC7 is closing in on 7 million copies sold.
December 15, 2025 — Source

Alchemy Factory Available Now via Early Access, Devs Anticipate Full Release Within 1 Year
Alchemy Factory is now available in Early Access on Steam. Developed by D5 Copperhead and published by Gamirror Games, this medieval-style automation production game combines simulation management and sandbox building. Early Access is priced at $17.99, with a 10% discount available for the first two weeks.
December 15, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Apple wins small victory in appeal on Epic Games case
Meanwhile Fortnite has returned to the Google Play Store in the US, rest of world to follow
December 15, 2025 — Source

Bungie's Marathon Launches in March 2026, Confirms Developer While Providing the Updated Vision
Bungie has just released a new ViDoc for Marathon, the upcoming first-person extraction shooter game based on the studio's classic sci-fi franchise. The developer, known for creating the Halo and Destiny IPs, has confirmed that the game will be released in March 2026, as its parent company (Sony Interactive Entertainment) had previously suggested.
December 15, 2025 — Source or Source

CWA Canada and Local Toronto Game Devs Protest at Rockstar Toronto in Solidarity with 34 Fired Workers
Rockstar's firing of 34 workers (31 at its Rockstar North studio in Scotland, 3 in Canada at Rockstar Toronto) has been the big topic of conversation around the studio at a time when it realistically should be more about why Grand Theft Auto VI was delayed. While Rockstar alleges that the fired workers were distributing and discussing confidential information, the fired workers, the IWGB (Independent Workers of Great Britain) and other Rockstar employees deny these allegations, claiming the fired workers were simply discussing work policies.
December 15, 2025 — Source

Dino Patti on making multiplayer easy, Stop Killing Games, and ongoing legal wrangles with Playdead
"When people make games, they use two to five years of their life, plus they sacrifice a lot of other things. You don't want to base your technology on something you can't trust"
December 15, 2025 — Source

DOOM developer id Software has officially unionized under Microsoft — marking a major shift in the gaming industry's labor landscape
id Software's union move shows even legends want better working conditions.
December 15, 2025 — Source

DoomScroll lets you play thousands of Doom levels right in your browser
Ripping and tearing through all these fan-made levels will take you years
December 15, 2025 — Source

Former BioWare general manager Casey Hudson sets up new Canadian game studio Arcanaut Studios
The studio was established in July 2025
December 15, 2025 — Source

Former Call of Duty dev Schofield laments the state of Activision and EA
"Watching them fade from their roles as dominant publishers and powerhouse training grounds hits harder than I expected"
December 15, 2025 — Source

French president Macron congratulates Sandfall on Clair Obscur's record-breaking Game Awards success
"A historic first for a French title! Great pride for Montpellier and for France"
December 15, 2025 — Source

Microsoft takes down mod that re-created Halo 3 in Counter-Strike 2
Project Misriah creator vows to use new experience "to cook up something else."
December 15, 2025 — Source or Source

New Wildcards LTM Celebrates 10 Years of Rainbow Six Siege with Chaotic Modifiers
Rainbow Six Siege celebrated its 10-year anniversary at the beginning of this month, on December 1, 2025, and as part of the celebrations, Ubisoft has put out a new limited-time mode titled Wildcards, which'll be available from December 15, 2025, to January 5, 2026.
December 15, 2025 — Source

Naughty Dog's Straley left the studio as he was "working really, really hard" on games that weren't his
The development veteran departed the Uncharted maker in 2017
December 15, 2025 — Source

Resident Evil Requiem's Latest Trailer Focuses on Leon S. Kennedy
A new era of survival horror arrives with Resident Evil Requiem, the latest and most immersive entry yet in the iconic Resident Evil series. Experience terrifying survival horror with FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, and dive into pulse-pounding action with legendary agent Leon S. Kennedy. Both of their journeys and unique gameplay styles intertwine into a heart-stopping, emotional experience that will chill you to your core. Watch the latest heart-stopping trailer (below) for a taste of the horrors that await on February 27, 2026.
December 15, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Russian media finally admits Putin is under fire from angry citizens, but it's for the recent Roblox ban — Kremlin says kids have written 63,000 complaint letters, half said they wanted to leave Russia due to the ban
How will the Russian Roblox Rebellion be crushed?
December 15, 2025 — Source

Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic's Director Believes New Studio Will Deliver Game Before 2030
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic (FotoR) was unveiled at The Game Awards, last week. Prior to introductory events unfolding in Los Angeles, the games industry rumor mill had generated speculation about various "Knights of the Old Republic" (KotoR) remake or reboot projects. Days ago, Lucasfilm and Arcanaut Studios unveiled a spiritual successor—many attendees and stream watchers were surprised by the collaborators' teaser trailer. Long-time franchise fans were happy to see Casey Hudson—a former BioWare veteran—introduce his latest project. SW: Fate of the Old Republic's game director has worked on a number of popular titles, including: Knights of the Old Republic (2003), Jade Empire (2005), the original Mass Effect trilogy (2007 to 2012), and Anthem (2019).
December 15, 2025 — Source

Steam data shows over 19,000 games released in 2025
Data compiled by SteamDB has given us a look at just how many games came to the Steam platform this year. As of December 2025, over 19,000 titles have launched on Steam this year, although a good number of them seemed to come and go without garnering any significant traction.
December 15, 2025 — Source

Stick It to the Stickman wins Game of the Year at Games Industry Africa Awards 2025
Free Lives also awarded Team of the Year, managing director Dominique Gawlowski recognised with Persons of the Year award
December 15, 2025 — Source

The Next Resident Evil Remakes Are Code Veronica (2027) and Zero (2028), Says Leaker
There's little doubt that CAPCOM crafted a successful roadmap of releases for its Resident Evil franchise, expertly alternating some of the most requested remakes of classic titles with brand new entries.
December 15, 2025 — Source

The Performance Improvements of Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 4 Finally Address The Most Critical Issues
Over the past few years, we have seen various performance improvements promised in patch notes, only to find that these improvements were so minor that they made no difference. Given the long-standing performance issues in Monster Hunter Wilds, there is obvious skepticism surrounding the "over 100 performance improvements" arriving tomorrow with Title Update 4. Fortunately, fresh comparison videos released directly by CAPCOM confirm that these optimization steps are significant.
December 15, 2025 — Source

These Four Bleach Characters Are Coming To Fortnite This Week
You can expect four character skins from the beloved series in this first wave of cosmetics.
December 15, 2025 — Source

Tomb Raider Co-Creator Would Prefer "Exploring New Lost Worlds" Rather Than Another Remake
Paul Douglas provided his thoughts about Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, also noting that the game looks visually stunning.
December 15, 2025 — Source

'Treating the Audience With a Level of Intellectual Respect' Came Up a Lot When Planning Divinity's Reveal
Although it was only a CGI trailer featuring no gameplay, the reveal of Larian Studios' Divinity was undoubtedly among the highlights of this year's The Game Awards, and for good reason, as the game is set to be even bigger than Baldur's Gate 3.
December 15, 2025 — Source

Ubisoft Acquires MOBA March of Giants from Amazon
Ubisoft announced it has acquired the MOBA game March of Giants from Amazon, with the Montreal-based team becoming a part of Ubisoft when the deal closes on its expected date of December 16, 2025. Though the MOBA will be officially owned by Ubisoft, as part of the deal, Amazon will still provide marketing support for the game on Twitch.
December 15, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Witchfire Has Sold 500,000 Copies Since Entering Early Access
Its newest update is now available, bringing new melee weapons, World Corruption, a shooting range, and much more to the rogue-lite.
December 15, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — December 12th, 2025

29 years of RPGs later, Larian CEO declares "this is the Divinity we've always wanted to make and you're going to have loads of fun with it"
"This marks the beginning of something..."
December 12, 2025 — Source

Activision Calls Season 1 CoD: Warzone's "Cleanest In History" For Anti-Cheat Efforts
Season 1 of BO7 saw fewer cheaters in Call of Duty's battle royale.
December 12, 2025 — Source

Black Ops 7 markedly underperforms as sales and player count tumble
Activision acknowledges CoD disappointing sales and promises sweeping changes
December 12, 2025 — Source

Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid mastermind Hideo Kojima says "things that are too comfortable won't stay inside the player," so he likes to "leave a bit of discomfort or friction"
Naked Raiden cartwheels still stick with me 24 years later
December 12, 2025 — Source

Death Stranding's Hideo Kojima isn't interested in AI-generated content, but thinks the tech could "compensate for those differences" in people's playstyles
The Metal Gear Solid maestro doubles down on his AI take
December 12, 2025 — Source

Epic Games CEO Says Apple Should Be Paid for App Review Only, Not External Purchase 'Junk Fees'
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has said that he will never agree to share revenue with Apple for external purchases linked from iOS apps, even after a U.S. appeals court ruled that Apple is entitled to charge a reasonable fee for such transactions.
December 12, 2025 — Source

Epic versus Apple: court rules partly in favor of Cupertino again
The appeals court has allowed Apple to keep earning commissions on third-party payments.
December 12, 2025 — Source

PRAGMATA release date announced; Demo available now
Capcom's Pragmata has been a long time coming, with the 3rd-person sci-fi action-strategy title being first announced all the way back at the PlayStation 5's reveal event. In the half a decade since, the game has seen multiple delays, with Pragmata eventually resurfacing earlier this year alongside a promised 2026 release. Finally however, not only have we gotten a confirmed release date, but Capcom have published a demo for all to check out.
December 12, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

PSA: You Can Play Diablo 4's Paladin Today, if You Preorder the Upcoming Expansion
The Lord of Hatred expansion, which focuses on the fight against Mephisto, will also include a second new class and several changes to endgame content.
December 12, 2025 — Source

Resident Evil Requiem: Release Date, Leon Kennedy's Return Confirmed and More
The return to Raccoon City is going to be just as scary as you could have imagined.
December 12, 2025 — Source

Rockstar Games Denies Union Busting, Says Fired Employees Breached Company Policy
"Claims that these dismissals were linked to union membership or activities are entirely false and misleading," said a Rockstar Games.
December 12, 2025 — Source

Secret Sauce launches marketing brand Weekend Games
New brand of publishing agency will "spotlight the best finishable indie experiences from across the industry"
December 12, 2025 — Source

The Game Awards showed that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has made an indelible mark on the industry | Opinion
Sandfall's wonderful RPG has swept the awards this year -- but the most sincere compliment is how many new titles are seeking to emulate it
December 12, 2025 — Source

The Last of Us' Bruce Straley Shares More Details About Why He Left Naughty Dog
One of the key creative figures behind Uncharted 4 and The Last of Us opens up about his departure from the studio he helped define.
December 12, 2025 — Source or Source

The next game from the creator of Yakuza features Don Lee as the main character and otherwise looks a lot like a Yakuza game
The next game from the creator of Yakuza has been revealed at The Game Awards, and to one's surprise, it looks a lot like the series he founded. It's called Gang of Dragon and appears to star Don Lee as the lead.
December 12, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Two new Tomb Raider games have been announced, releasing in back-to-back years
Last night during The Game Awards we didn't just get one Tomb Raider game announcement, instead we got two. Crystal Dynamics has revealed both Tomb Raider: Catalyst, a brand new mainline game in the series coming in 2027, and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a comprehensive remake of the original 1996 game.
December 12, 2025 — Source

Uncharted 4 and TLOU co-director officially announces 'Coven of the Chicken Foot'
In the lead up to The Game Awards, Geoff Keighley teased that fans would be getting a first look at the brand new game from Bruce Straley -- the co-director for both Uncharted 4 and The Last of Us. Having left Naughty Dog all the way back in 2017, Straley has now officially unveiled Wildflower Interactive's debut title: Coven of the Chicken Foot.
December 12, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Wizards of the Coast's Exodus Gets New The Rise of Jun Aslan Trailer
When we founded Archetype Entertainment, we wanted to push the boundaries of what RPGs could be. With EXODUS, our sci-fi action-adventure RPG, we had a clear vision: create a protagonist whose journey from nobody to hero mirrors your own growth as a player. In Jun, the game's main character, we hope to have created someone players can immerse themselves in as they confront humanity's greatest threats 40,000 years in the future. Today, I'm thrilled to announce that EXODUS launches Early 2027, and we're celebrating by unveiling our latest trailer: "The Rise of Jun Aslan."
December 12, 2025 — Source

Yes, that is Sebulba in the Star Wars: Galactic Racer trailer, and Anakin's original antagonist seems to be getting the last laugh because he's managed to outlive Darth Vader
The last laugh wasn't at the Boonta Eve Classic
December 12, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — December 11th, 2025

15 Amazing Open World Games of 2025 You Absolutely Need To Play
We've had some incredible open world titles keeping us occupied this year, but only one of them has left us captivated by its beauty and allure. Read on and find out which world is the one that has us going back for more.
December 11, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Blizzard announces Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred ahead of The Game Awards: "Such are the visions of a reckoning, approaching with a speed that terrifies even us"
"We just hope the body inside the casket is still dead"
December 11, 2025 — Source

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 Sales Were Significantly Down From Black Ops 6 - Report
A recent report may shed some light on Microsoft and Activision's reluctance to share Black Ops 7's sales figures.
December 11, 2025 — Source

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Budget Was Less Than $10 Million
Sandfall Interactive increased the core team after securing funding from its publisher and saved money by avoiding an open world.
December 11, 2025 — Source

Comcast cable boxes are getting Amazon Luna cloud gaming
Luna relaunched earlier this year, and now, it will be available on more devices.
December 11, 2025 — Source or Source

Deus Ex Remastered Delayed After Complaints About Its New Graphics
Developer Aspyr Media has pushed the game from its February 5, 2026 release date.
December 11, 2025 — Source

Deus Ex Remastered Delayed Indefinitely, All Pre-Orders Refunded
Aspyr Media has announced that its upcoming Deus Ex Remastered, a remaster of the original June 2000 game, has been delayed indefinitely. It will no longer release on its previously announced February 5, 2026, date, and Aspyr has refunded all pre-orders of the game.
December 11, 2025 — Source

Deus Ex Remastered Delayed to "Better Meet Fan Expectations"
Aspyr's controversial remaster has been delayed to an unknown date, and all pre-orders will receive a full refund in the meantime.
December 11, 2025 — Source

Deus Ex Remastered is indefinitely delayed, and you know what, that might be for the best
Everyone liked that
December 11, 2025 — Source

GTA 6 Clues May Be Hidden In GTA Online's Big New Update, Fans Think
Fans think they have discovered new information about GTA 6.
December 11, 2025 — Source

Humble Bundle Launches Award Nomination Bundle, Including Ghostrunner 2, Immortality, and More
To celebrate the season of video game awards, Humble has put together a special Award Nomination bundle of games where players can get 9 award-nominated games for only $14, regularly $205.
December 11, 2025 — Source

Leak Suggests Unlikely The Witcher 3 DLC Slated for The Game Awards
CD Projekt Red has previously openly stated that it would not be showcasing anything new at the 2025 The Game Awards show, but despite this, a wild rumor has started circulating claiming that the Polish game studio will introduce a new DLC for The Witcher 3.
December 11, 2025 — Source

Morrowind gets a modern glow-up thanks to an Unreal Engine 5 fan project
Morrowind in Unreal Engine 5 looks stunning - even without quests or NPCs
December 11, 2025 — Source

Report claims it costs up to $450K to show a 1-minute trailer at The Game Awards 2025
While the organisers behind The Game Awards keep most of the behind-the-scenes details confidential, as the show has grown and more developers have had the opportunity to take part in the event, new details have begun to come to light. In a recent report, it is claimed that showing a 3-minute trailer at The Game Awards this year would cost a studio or publisher as much as $1 million.
December 11, 2025 — Source

Rockstar Reaffirms Its Claim That The 34 Fired Employees Were Dismissed for Distributing Confidential Information, Not for Unionizing
Grand Theft Auto VI developer Rockstar is currently being accused of union-busting by the 34 workers (31 in UK, three in Canada) it fired and the IWGB (Independent Workers of Great Britain), and after the story reached UK parliament for a second time, this time with Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaking on it, Rockstar has released a statement reaffirming its previous claims that the fired employees were dismissed for distributing and discussing confidential information, not because they were part of the union.
December 11, 2025 — Source or Source

Sir Nick Clegg joins Hiro Capital as general partner to new scale-up VC fund, Hiro III
The new fund is focused on "spatial AI, robotics, longevity, games, and space and defence"
December 11, 2025 — Source

Tencent sells Battalion maker Bulkhead to newly-formed consortium backed by Team 17 owner
The studio is working on a new IP, Wardogs, and is looking into co-development opportunities on future Hell Let Loose games
December 11, 2025 — Source

The Game Awards 2025 -- 15 Unlikely Game Announcements That Would Blow Everyone's Minds
The Game Awards 2025 are almost here. No one knows what surprises it holds, but there are more than a few things we'd love to see at the event.
December 11, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

The Game Awards 2025 showcase is later today, here's how to watch it and what to expect
The end of the year is almost here, but there's one final massive event remaining for video game fans to tune into. The Game Awards 2025 presentation is kicking off later today. The annual show is being hosted live at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, but everyone else can catch the livestream as usual.
December 11, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

The Game Awards 2025: Everything Announced
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, a new Divinity game, Mega Man: Dual Override, and much more.
December 11, 2025 — Source

The Game Awards 2025: How To Watch, Start Times, And What To Expect
From Facebook Live and Twitch to TikTok Live and YouTube, here's a breakdown of where you can watch Geoff Keighley's annual awards show.
December 11, 2025 — Source

The Game Awards Tomb Raider Reveal Leaks Online Just Hours Before the Show
Another day, another leak ahead of The Game Awards 2025 — which is set to feature a look at what's next for Tomb Raider heroine Lara Croft.
December 11, 2025 — Source

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Leak Suggests Game Is a Remake of the First Installment
A box art for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis leaked a few hours ago via the ResetEra board. The leak also includes some information suggesting that it will be a remake of the first installment in the series, originally developed by Core Design and released in 1996. The box art matches Lara Croft's pose in the teaser image shared ahead of the planned announcement that will go live during Geoff Keighley's The Game Awards 2025 event later today.
December 11, 2025 — Source

U.S. appeals court partly reverses sanctions against Apple in Epic Games antitrust lawsuit
On Thursday, Apple secured a partial victory in its ongoing antitrust battle with Epic Games over the company's App Store practices, as the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed portions of a lower court's April contempt order but upheld the core injunction favoring the Fortnite developer.
December 11, 2025 — Source

Ugly Sonic Returns As Fan Edit Will Restore The Infamous Original Design
The fan remake of Sonic the Hedgehog aims to restore the original nightmare fuel design of the Blue Blur.
December 11, 2025 — Source or Uncharted 4 and TLOU Director to announce new project at The Game Awards
With the 2025 Game Awards less than 24 hours away, Geoff Keighley and co. have increasingly teased its line-up of game announcements planned for the upcoming show. Alongside the likes of Saros, the new Tomb Raider and more, The Game Awards is set to give us our first look at the next project from ex-Naughty Dog director Bruce Straley.
December 11, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — December 5th, 2025

2.5D Sci-fi Platformer "REPLACED" Gets Final Release Date: March 12, 2026
Hello everyone!Sad Cat Studios is beyond thrilled to finally share some long-awaited news: REPLACED now has a final release date and is arriving March 12th, 2026. It's been a long journey, and your support has meant the world to us. Many of you have been with us since the beginning, waiting patiently as we worked to bring our vision to life. We are grateful to still have you on this journey.
December 5, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

6 years since BioShock 4's announcement, South of Midnight star thinks she might have had a role in the long-awaited FPS but there were so many NDAs she's not actually sure
We've barely even heard whispers about the next BioShock game, aside from that it's been in some form of production for at least six years, and even the game's maybe-cast is unsure about its status.
December 5, 2025 — Source

13 years later, the bold and terrifying sci-fi game Routine is finally here
Developer Lunar Software canned the game in 2016 before starting development afresh in an act of extreme devotion.
December 5, 2025 — Source

15 Biggest Rumored and Confirmed The Game Awards 2025 Announcements
From Resident Evil Requiem to an allegedly big Star Wars announcement, this year's ceremony could be the most significant yet.
December 5, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Developer of New Postal Game Shuts Down Studio After Game Was Announced, Then Canceled Over Gen AI Allegations
Update: Goonswarm Games says its promo art "does appear to include or be influenced by AI-generated material."
December 5, 2025 — Source

Disney Working On A "Groundbreaking Game Experience" For Star Wars
The project aims to "herald the next generation of Disney to the world."
December 5, 2025 — Source

Epic teases 'mystery game' being given away for free next week
Each week, the Epic Games Store offers a title or two for free to all those with an EGS account. In anticipation of the upcoming Game Awards, Epic is teasing that next week's offering will be a pretty big deal, telling users to "tune in Dec 11" to unwrap their present.
December 5, 2025 — Source

Fallout 5 could take a lesson from Starfield and its ship-building says former Fallout 4 dev, who really wants Bethesda to push power armor and settlement customization in the next RPG
"Cars and trucks and things that go would be cool"
December 5, 2025 — Source

Fallout and Wasteland veteran calls his new time-hopping RPG Clockwork Revolution "the most complex game I've ever worked on," teases we've only seen "a tiny glimpse" of what it's about
Brian Fargo teases his next game coming "in due time"
December 5, 2025 — Source

Fallout creator Tim Cain returns to Obsidian, already working on a mystery project
Obsidian Entertainment has officially brought back Tim Cain as a full-time developer. The well-known designer and programmer is the mind behind Fallout, with him creating the post-apocalyptic RPG when Interplay Entertainment still existed. Cain had been semi-retired from game development for at least a couple of years now, but today, he announced his return.
December 5, 2025 — Source or Source

First wave of Activision titles land on Ubisoft+ streaming service
Ubisoft has officially begun integrating Activision Blizzard titles into Ubisoft+ Premium, marking the first tangible result of the cloud-streaming rights deal secured in August 2023. The publisher has confirmed that the first batch of games is available to stream starting today, initially launching via an integration with Nvidia GeForce Now.
December 5, 2025 — Source

Grinding Gear Games still hopes to finish Path of Exile 2 in 2026, but it will be later than planned
Path of Exile 2 has been in early access for around a year at this stage, but we are still quite a long ways off from release. The next major update will bring the game up to Version 0.4, although Grinding Gear Games says it is going to do everything it can to ensure that Version 1.0 does not slip into 2027.
December 5, 2025 — Source

Horses is a hit, but its studio might still be in trouble
Though the game has found success without Steam and the Epic Games Store, Santa Ragione isn't 'out of the [woods] yet.'
December 5, 2025 — Source

New 'KnoWay' robotaxis cause chaos in upcoming Grand Theft Auto Online DLC
The latest expansion to Grand Theft Auto Online includes robotaxis from a fictional-yet-familiar company dubbed "KnoWay," whose sole purpose appears to be wreaking havoc.
December 5, 2025 — Source

Path of Exile 2 director doesn't think his action RPG will leave early access in March 2026 after all, and while "I certainly wouldn't want to slip into 2027," he doesn't want to "promise anything"
The hope is to go 1.0 within the next calendar year
December 5, 2025 — Source

Prime Gaming's free titles for December officially announced
Though perhaps less known than other services, Amazon (via its Prime Gaming / Luna subscriptions) gives away a solid selection of titles for free every month. For December, Amazon has announced over a dozen games will be claimable -- the first of which are available now.
December 5, 2025 — Source

'Renegades' Is Good 'Star Wars' and Pretty Okay 'Destiny 2'
Bungie and Lucasfilm's intriguing new collaboration nails the 'Star Wars' vibe, but if you're looking to hop in from one galaxy far, far away to another closer to home... it's still 'Destiny 2', warts and all.
December 5, 2025 — Source

Rockstar slams the emergency button and announces big GTA Online update with a mission creator starring Michael that arrives next week
The hills of Los Santos are now yours
December 5, 2025 — Source

Russia blocks Roblox, partly due to "LGBT propaganda"
Company insists it respects local laws and regulations, claims it has a "deep commitment" to its users safety
December 5, 2025 — Source

Sable creative director forms new studio Eteo
UPDATE: Shedworks co-founders go separate ways, working on individual projects as Gregorios Kythreotis forms new studio
December 5, 2025 — Source

Sony to produce and publish Bad Robot Games' first internally developed title
Studio currently working on a four-player cooperative shooter for Playstation 5 and PC
December 5, 2025 — Source

The Russian Government Has Blocked Roblox From Its Country, Partly Over Concerns Of In-Game LGBTQ+ Content
Russia is off the board for Roblox, as the country's media regulatory body, the Roskomnadzor, blocks the game from Russian citizens. Included in its reasons for the block is the safety of children with regard to the multiple reports of abuse and child predators on the platform and the Roskomnadzor's concern that children will be exposed to what it defines as "inappropriate content," including in-game LGBTQ+ content.
December 5, 2025 — Source

Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War IV's Second Closed Alpha Scheduled, Starts December 12
While it's only been a few short weeks since our first Closed Alpha back in November, we're eager to get right back into things by kicking off our second round of Closed Alpha testing taking place December 12th through 15th. While this next round of testing will remain relatively small in size, we're looking to bring on some new testers alongside our existing group of Closed Alpha Testers to provide feedback on the game as we work to shape the future of Dawn of War IV together.
December 5, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — December 3rd, 2025

Ahead of new game release, 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' book reflects on comfort, community, and capitalism
Remember Animal Crossing: New Horizons? During the height of its popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, the game, built for the Nintendo Switch console, was averaging 1 million copies sold per day. Now, almost six years since the start of the pandemic, University of California, Santa Cruz Professor of Computational Media Noah Wardrip-Fruin published a book titled "Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Can a Game Take Care of Us?"
December 3, 2025 — Source

An unsettling indie game about horses keeps getting banned from stores
Horses has been banned from Steam and the Epic Games Store. The studio says this puts it at risk of closure.
December 3, 2025 — Source or Source

Arrowhead CEO Responds to Call for the Helldivers Movie Director to Play the Game at Least Once
"I trust Justin. He did a great job on the Star Trek movie."
December 3, 2025 — Source

Contracts for game actors are a nightmare in the UK
SAG-AFTRA's strike might have straightened things out in the US -- but UK contract negotiations are still a mess of exploitation, AI clauses, and non-standard rates
December 3, 2025 — Source

Creepy experimental FPS gets re-released on Steam after a "former friend" got it taken down, devs plead for support after weeks of lost sales: "We're unsure if we will be able to recover"
In an ironic twist, the spooky game No Players Online, about what remains of an abandoned FPS, is actually haunted in real life by a "former friend" of the developers who managed to get it taken down. A successful Steam strike removed the experimental horror shooter, and it's only now been relisted.
December 3, 2025 — Source

Developer Magicave partners with UK's Observer newspaper
The company's Mindset Go puzzles will be appearing in the publication every Sunday
December 3, 2025 — Source

EA makes eight new accessibility patents free to all
Technologies include grapple assist, speech and audio generation tools, and improvements to its text and size contrast tool Fonttik
December 3, 2025 — Source

EA's $55 billion buyout will reportedly see Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund own 93.4% of the EA Sports FC and Battlefield 6 company
Silver Lake and Affinity Partners will apparently comparatively own a much smaller percentage of the company.
December 3, 2025 — Source

Eidos Montreal Might Have Canceled a Legacy of Kain Game; New Layoffs Reported
As spotted on Reddit's r/gamingleaksandrumors channel, renowned developer Eidos Montreal appears to have laid off more employees for the third time in less than two years.
December 3, 2025 — Source

'I Would Appreciate It If You Could Pick It Up Again': Monster Hunter Wilds Director Pleads With Lapsed Players to Return
'I Would Appreciate It If You Could Pick It Up Again': Monster Hunter Wilds Director Pleads With Lapsed Players to Return
December 3, 2025 — Source

'Joke's on Them' — No Man's Sky Creator Ridicules 'Extremely Similar' Once Human Premium Cosmetic Item, Says It Was Unfinished Anyway
"It's being sold as a high-tier lootbox reward."
December 3, 2025 — Source

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's Credits Feature 21 Different Studios
Along with Retro Studios, the newest entry in the Metroid Prime series also credits studios like Virtuos, AMC Studio and Red Hot CG.
December 3, 2025 — Source

No Man's Sky lead responds to reports of stolen assets in fellow open-world survival game Once Human, says the "joke's on them" because they're actually unfinished
It's been a wild couple of days in the No Man's Sky community, as players share reports that fellow open-world survival game Once Human has potentially nabbed some of Hello Games' assets -- and it turns out they've caught the eye of Sean Murray himself.
December 3, 2025 — Source

Obsidian delays Avowed New Game+ update to early 2026
Obsidian has been patching up Avowed with major updates every few months. Unfortunately, the Winter update, which contains new features like NewGame+ has been delayed at the last minute.
December 3, 2025 — Source

Resident Evil Requiem Finally Gets First Combat Footage, But Leon is Nowhere to Be Seen
The core survival-horror elements of Resident Evil Requiem have been showcased effectively in recent events (such as Gamescom 2025), but a crucial part of the experience, combat, has remained unseen until today. Unfortunately, the reveal wasn't accompanied by the confirmation all fans are waiting for: the presence of Leon Kennedy in the game.
December 3, 2025 — Source

Ron Gilbert cancels RPG project due to lack of support and funding
"It's either a passion project you spent ten years on, or you need a bunch of money to be able to hire people and resources"
December 3, 2025 — Source

The Alters "Free Major Content" Update Lands on December 8
Hello Jans! Our base is getting ready for a Free Major Content Update that is landing on December 8! This major update brings one of the largest content drops we've made so far, introducing new mechanics, new customization options, and many new ways to shape your playthrough. Those of you who joined the Open Playtests, already got a glimpse of what's coming. And now everyone will be able to experience it in-game on December 8.
December 3, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

This Game Awards Teaser Just Keeps Getting More And More Puzzling
What is Geoff Keighley teasing?!
December 3, 2025 — Source

UK Games Industry Shadow Council forms to address "good and poor practices" in sector
"We hope to work with the trade bodies already active in the sector [...] to make employment in the sector secure," it says
December 3, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — November 30th, 2025

A new Dead Rising game is reportedly in development
Capcom's Dead Rising series has been on ice for a while. We did get a 'Deluxe Remaster' of the first game back in 2024, but prior to that, the last new game in the series was Dead Rising 4 all the way back in 2016. As it turns out, Capcom may be planning a new game after all these years.
November 30, 2025 — Source

EA says its 'Battlefield 6' anti-cheat system is a big time success
Even if you don't like kernel-level anti-cheat systems, this seems effective.
November 30, 2025 — Source

Fortnite Chapter Seven: Pacific Break Brings the Game to the Golden Coast, Adds Self-Revive and New DBNO Options
Epic Games announced the release of Fortnite Chapter Seven: Pacific Break, following the highly successful finale of Fortnite Chapter Six: Zero Hour, where 10.5 million players joined the event in the game and over three million were watching through various livestreams.
November 30, 2025 — Source

GFXBench and CompuBench are moving to open source after 21 years
After more than two decades of serving as a staple in the cross-platform benchmarking scene, Kishonti has announced the immediate discontinuation of its active services for GFXBench and CompuBench. The announcement marks the end of a 21-year journey that began in 2004 with JBenchmark, a tool that evolved from testing early mobile feature phones into one of the industry's most widely cited suites for evaluating GPU performance across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.
November 30, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Konami is still unsure about plans for future Metal Gear Solid remakes
This year, Konami finally released the remake for Metal Gear Solid 3. However, there does not currently appear to be any new remakes on the horizon. According to the series' producer, Noriaki Okamura, that could change but certain titles will prove to be a major challenge.
November 30, 2025 — Source

Over 18,000 games have come to Steam in 2025
Valve has taken steps over the years to make releasing games on Steam easier. This has led to a massive influx of new titles launching on the platform, with the numbers growing each year. In 2025, around 18,000 new games released on Steam, although only a small handful made an impact.
November 30, 2025 — Source

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake to be re-revealed at The Game Awards
Despite originally being announced in 2020, Ubisoft was forced to take its remake of The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time back to the drawing board after fans lambasted the artistic direction shown in the reveal trailer. Now all these years later, it looks like the wait for the new and improved version is finally ending.
November 30, 2025 — Source

Team Cherry discusses Silksong post-launch plans
Australian developer Team Cherry has finally shed light on its post-launch roadmap for Hollow Knight: Silksong, confirming that cut content from the original game's development will eventually make its way into the sequel. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, co-creators Ari Gibson and William Pellen discussed how the studio intends to support the title with additional content, drawing direct parallels to the expansive updates released for the original Hollow Knight.
November 30, 2025 — Source

Team Cherry finally answers to the crimes of Silksong's Bilewater: "We just love a big swamp. We wanted some kind of poison status for ages"
"It also acts as something of a final test in Act 2."
November 30, 2025 — Source

The Witcher 4, 5 and 6 Will Still Launch Within Six Years, CD Projekt RED Reaffirms
Co-CEO Michał Nowakowski believes the next two sequels "should be delivered in a shorter period of time" thanks to Unreal Engine 5.
November 30, 2025 — Source

This Week in Gaming (Week 49)
Welcome to the first week of the last month of the year and this week we have a pick and mix bag of new releases for you. We kick off the week with a Jurassic Park level survival FSP adventure. Next up we have a 90's arcade inspired Marvel game, followed by a demon hunter game set in the 80's. If these games aren't your cup of hot cocoa, how about some horror? This week we have both a jumpscare horror simulator and the chance to be stuck on an abandoned lunar base. We end the week with a co-op dungeon explorer which could be fun for the whole family this time of the year.
November 30, 2025 — Source

Where Winds Meet Reaches 9 Million Players in Two Weeks
The free-to-play action RPG is also currently rated "Very Positive" on Steam and among the platform's top 10 best-sellers.
November 30, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — November 29th, 2025

After almost 10 years, a Dead Rising sequel is reportedly happening with Capcom bringing back time limits and trapping Frank West in a zombie-infested Hollywood
Capcom is reportedly taking another stab at reviving its (un)Dead Rising series, this time with a sequel featuring Frank West, star of the first game.
November 29, 2025 — Source

Epic Games' Tim Sweeney thinks game stores shouldn't bother with 'made with AI' labels — statement draws sharp criticism but is also ripe for misinterpretation.
Here we go again...
November 29, 2025 — Source

Fortnite Made Quentin Tarantino's Long-Awaited Unfinished Chapter A Reality
Built in Unreal Engine, The Lost Chapter: Yuki's Revenge plays like a long-lost scene in the Kill Bill saga.
November 29, 2025 — Source

Into The Fire Gameplay Showcased at INDIE Live Expo 2025
Starward Industries has debuted a brand-new gameplay trailer for Into the Fire during this year's online INDIE Live Expo on November 29. The trailer unveils new elements of the cataclysmic extraction survival experience set amid a chain-reaction volcanic eruption on a remote island cut off from the world. The new teaser highlights high-pressure rescue missions, fierce clashes with the elements, retropunk survival gear, and mysterious anomalies rooted in ancient legends, now awakening as the catastrophe escalates across the archipelago
November 29, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

New Dead Rising Game May Be in Development, According to New Report
It's been nearly nine years since the release of Dead Rising 4, the latest new entry in CAPCOM's quirky zombie-themed action/adventure series.
November 29, 2025 — Source

Pong debuted on this day in 1972 — Atari's pioneering CPU-less video arcade game's creation was the result of an engineer training exercise
Basic blippy bat and ball game sparked an entertainment industry sector that would go on to eclipse Hollywood.
November 29, 2025 — Source

Project Motor Racing Gets First Post-launch Patch, Devs Still Working on Engine-level Improvements
Launching Project Motor Racing isn't just releasing a game—it's sharing something we've poured our hearts into for 3 long years. We care about this sim, and we care about your experience with it. You've been with us as we went on this journey together, and we want to acknowledge not only your feedback beyond the first day, but your passion and honesty. Behind the studio are people, and it hurts knowing we didn't hit expectations on release. So now, we'd like to take this moment to explain where we are, and what comes next.
November 29, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Two Years After That Stunning Reveal, Light No Fire Still Only Has a 'Tiny' Team Working on It
It's been almost two years since Hello Games took 2023's edition of The Game Awards by storm with the stunning reveal trailer of Light No Fire, quickly becoming the most viewed trailer shown at the event.
November 29, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — November 26th, 2025

5 months after a launch so bad it was un-released and put back into beta, Splitgate 2 tries again as devs insist the FPS is now in "the best place it's ever been"
The multiplayer shooter returns this December
November 23, 2025 — Source

AI Disclosures "Make No Sense" For Game Stores, Tim Sweeney Says
AI Disclosures "Make No Sense" For Game Stores, Tim Sweeney Says
November 23, 2025 — Source

Assassin's Creed Shadows' Attack on Titan crossover gets a kicking over lack of Titan fights, "atrocious" cutscenes, and an ending pop-up "telling you to go to the store and buy the outfit instead"
Fan reception to Assassin's Creed Shadows and Assassin's Creed Mirage's new DLC releases has been polar opposite lately, though an Attack on Titan crossover for the former is drawing the most heat.
November 23, 2025 — Source

Barely 4 years after buying them, Embracer Group sells Remnant publisher and Star Trek Online developer in a deal that'll net it $30 million
Arc Games and Cryptic Studios are being sold to Project Golden Arc Inc.
November 23, 2025 — Source

Beyond Good and Evil 2 gets surprising update via Ubisoft job listing
We are approaching a decade since Ubisoft re-revealed Beyond Good and Evil 2. Unfortunately, since then there have been absolutely no official updates and in 2025, the game appears to be no closer to release. Fans may have some room for optimism, however, as new job listings show that development is continuing.
November 23, 2025 — Source

Call of Duty's Sales in the US Haven't Been Beaten by a Shooter Since 2006 -- Analyst
In 16 years since then, the Call of Duty series has only lost the top sales position to three games: GTA 5, RDR2 and Hogwarts Legacy.
November 23, 2025 — Source

Cyberpunk 2077 Has Sold Over 35 Million Copies
The acclaimed first-person shooter/RPG has sold an additional five million copies since last year, according to CD Projekt RED.
November 23, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

Destiny 2 survey hints at a ton of potential future features
Bungie is in a bit of an awkward spot right now, with Destiny 2 being in arguably its lowest point ever in the lead-up to their Star Wars-themed Renegades expansion while Marathon continues to try and find its identity through closed play tests. Though unlikely to amount to anything major, a new survey sent out by Bungie seems to hint at a bunch of potential positive changes which could come to Destiny 2.
November 23, 2025 — Source

Destiny 3 in Early Development According to Leaks
Given the relatively poor performance of Destiny 2, which is down to around 15,000 daily concurrent players—a fraction of its 316,750 player peak nearly three years ago, it might be surprising to hear that Destiny 3 is in the works, but that's exactly what the rumor mill is alleging. According to two separate sources known for their Destiny and Bungie leaks—Colony Leaks and CheddaLeaks on X—Destiny 3 is in early development. This is in spite of Sony reportedly losing $204 million on Destiny 2 as of early November 2025.
November 23, 2025 — Source or Source

Embracer Offloads Two North American Studios, Will Retain Remnant Series Publishing Rights
The Embracer Group continues to restructure its development and publishing portfolios. The Swedish media company's latest move involves the divestment of Arc Games and Cryptic Studios, ending a four year-long run under the Embracer umbrella. The two long-running Northern Californian online gaming specialists have been picked up by Project Golden Arc Inc.—a relatively new organization, headed up by several of the Arc Games management team—for a cool $30 million. The publisher was previously known as "Gearbox Publishing San Francisco," but Embracer's complicated rebuilding process warranted another rename, following last year's offloading of the overall Gearbox Entertainment entity to Take Two Interactive.
November 23, 2025 — Source or Source

Fortnite Server Status: Epic's Battle Royale Seems To Be Back Online Following Outage
Epic acknowledges that people could not play the game.
November 23, 2025 — Source

Gaffe prevention, GameStop, and Big Game Hunter: Sandbox Strategies reflects on two decades in PR
Formed by three ex-Rockstar employees, the New York PR and marketing agency has witnessed everything from the death of print media to the rise of AI
November 23, 2025 — Source

Lies of P Director Teases Sequel: "I Will Not Disappoint You At All"
The sequel to the critically acclaimed soulslike Lies of P will not disappoint players, according to director Choi Ji-won.
November 23, 2025 — Source

Long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake to release soon
Ubisoft's Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake has had an unfortunate development. First announced in late 2020 alongside a January 2021 launch date, reactions to the announcement trailer were far from positive, leading the publisher to delay the title. Since then, the Sands of Time remake has been delayed, delayed again, switched developers, delayed, rebooted, and then finally re-revealed in 2024 (with a couple more delays sprinkled in). The journey may finally be over soon however, with the long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake said to be launching as soon as this January.
November 23, 2025 — Source

'Magic: The Gathering' Is Scrapping Its 'Monster Hunter' Crossover and Starting Over
After a rocky reveal and an even rockier reaction, Wizards of the Coast has confirmed it's redoing its 'Monster Hunter' collab.
November 23, 2025 — Source or Source

Rumour claims Dan Houser left Rockstar due to 'disagreement' over company direction
It has been more than five years since Rockstar co-founder, Dan Houser, left the company for good, leaving Red Dead Redemption 2 as his final game at the company. We've never known exactly why he left, but one insider now claims that it was due to a disagreement with his brother, fellow Rockstar co-founder Sam Houser.
November 23, 2025 — Source

Splash Damage Enters Consultation Process Impacting All Staff, More Layoffs Incoming
A short two months after it was acquired by an unnamed private equity group, veteran support studio Splash Damage has announced it has entered a consultation process that will impact all staff members. While all current staff could potentially be laid off, it's unclear at the time of this writing how many will be impacted.
November 23, 2025 — Source

Splitgate 2 Devs Detail End of Final Beta Phase, Tease December "Relaunch"
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Splitgate 2 Beta! On December 4th, the Beta Season & active Battle Passes will be ending, alongside your seasonal "rank" progress. We will also be taking the Beta servers offline on the 4th to prepare for relaunch later in December. This is it. Our last playtest of the Splitgate 2 Beta is available now, and it's packed with fan favorite Karman Station, a new power weapon, and party modes. This is your final chance to shape what Splitgate will become on relaunch day.
November 23, 2025 — Source

Suda51's Grasshopper Manufacture Studio To Host Grasshopper Direct Next Week Featuring Romeo Is A Dead Man
Suda51's studio, Grasshopper Manufacture (GhM) has announced that it will host its third direct presentation next week on December 5, 2025. The presentation will focus on updates for Romeo Is A Dead Man, which confirms that recent rumors about new Romeo Is A Dead Man information coming soon were true.
November 23, 2025 — Source

Timesplitters Rewind is finally available (for free), after 13 years in development hell
Better late than never
November 23, 2025 — Source

Ubisoft is Still Hiring For Beyond Good and Evil 2, Almost 20 Years After Development Began
Work on Beyond Good and Evil 2 is continuing, but it seems it's nowhere near completion after almost 20 years of development, judging from a recent happening.
November 23, 2025 — Source

World of Warcraft: Midnight Is Officially Launching on March 2, 2026
Blizzard Entertainment has just confirmed that World of Warcraft: Midnight, the eleventh expansion pack for the most popular subscription-based MMORPG, will be released on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM Pacific Time.
November 23, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — November 23rd, 2025

KRAFTON announces PUBG: Black Budget, closed Alpha set for December
Krafton and PUBG Studios have officially revealed PUBG: Black Budget, a new tactical extraction shooter that is moving the franchise beyond the classic battle royale format. The game will be a PvPvE extraction shooter built around tension, survival, and a unique supernatural premise.
November 23, 2025 — Source

PlayStation games have generated $1.5B through Steam
Sony has been selling its games on PC for a few years now and at this point, many are expecting more and more PlayStation-published titles to release day-one on PC alongside consoles. How much money has Sony made by opening up its games to the PC market? Well according to new analysis, the number should be over $1.5 billion.
November 23, 2025 — Source

Steam is now a billion-dollar side business for PlayStation
Sony's biggest hit on Steam isn't God of War or Spider-Man -- it's Helldivers 2
November 23, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — November 22nd, 2025

Atari Gamestation Go review: 200+ Atari classics in your hands, supported by a unique selection of physical controls
But perhaps the $180 price makes it a stretch, even for retrogaming diehards.
November 22, 2025 — Source

Ubisoft Reveals 'Teammates' Playable GenAI Experience as Its CEO Says GenAI Will Transform the Industry Like 3D
Ubisoft has unveiled Teammates, a short playable experience powered by generative AI. It was developed by the team behind 2024's Neo NPC demo, which was recently honored under the France 2030 program for advancing French innovation.
November 21, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — November 21st, 2025

AI assets are an unconscionable risk for premium-priced games | Opinion
Discussions over where "the line" lies for using AI assets often ignore a universal truth of consumer behaviour -- we pay a premium for authenticity and realness, and brands ignore that at their peril
November 21, 2025 — Source

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake Imminent
It's not news that Assassin's Creed Black Flag—one of the most beloved entries into the Assassin's Creed franchise—is getting a remake. Now, however, it seems as though we have a release date. According to reporting by Insider Gaming, the Assassin's Creed remake may launch as soon as March 31, 2026. This is in spite of Ubisoft's potentially rocky future, with a delayed earnings call earlier resulting in speculation that the game studio had been bought out, but had also started fully committing to a future with generative AI in games.
November 21, 2025 — Source

Battlefield 6 debuts as best-selling game of 2025 in US
Nintendo Switch 2 sold 328,000 units in October 2025, 68% ahead of original Switch sales according to Circana data
November 21, 2025 — Source

Borderlands 4's first DLC pack is now being given away to all players for free
Borderlands is,all to claim.
November 21, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 EU Launch Sales Fall Short of Battlefield 6's Launch by 63%
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is officially out if you haven't noticed, and frankly, if you didn't, no one could blame you since this has felt like one of the most muted launches from Activision in years. Muted or not, however, it's still a new Call of Duty, which means that sales should already be skyrocketing, right? Well, at least right now, that doesn't seem to be the case. According to the latest weekly GSD Sales Data report from The Game Business, while Black Ops 7 was at the top of the charts for the week of November 10-16, it's far behind last year's Black Ops 6 launch numbers, and far behind Battlefield 6's launch numbers for EU sales.
November 21, 2025 — Source

Dragon's Dogma 2 has officially sold 4 million copies
Dragon's Dogma is one of Capcom's more interesting franchises. While the first game failed to set the world on fire due to a variety of reasons, it managed to achieve cult-hit status in the years following -- eventually leading to the surprise announcement and release of a sequel last year. Though the game suffered from a similar number of issues, Dragon's Dogma 2 has continued to find new audiences, with the game having now officially sold over 4 million copies.
November 21, 2025 — Source

Episodic superhero game Dispatch hits 2 million players
Dispatch consistently garnered more and more hype as each episode dropped over the past few weeks. Now with all eight episodes out, the game has hit a new sales milestone, achieving over two million players.
November 21, 2025 — Source

Fans Believe Homer Simpsons' Nipples Point to Fortnite Policy Change
Teat total.
November 21, 2025 — Source

GTA 6 joins Cyberpunk 2077 in winning the Most Wanted Golden Joysticks award two years running, in what's not a worrying coincidence whatsoever
Rockstar and CD Projekt sure know how to generate buzz
November 21, 2025 — Source

Microsoft open-sources the original Zork trilogy, unlocking a huge piece of gaming history
One of gaming's oldest classics is now open source
November 21, 2025 — Source or Source

Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord -- War Sails Q&A Interview with TaleWorlds Entertainment
Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord is now more than three years removed from its 1.0 release in October 2022 (and five years removed from its early access launch), and developer TaleWorlds Entertainment is set to release the game's biggest expansion so far. War Sails adds naval combat to the game for the first time, brings back a beloved faction with the return of the Nords from the original Mount and Blade, adds a whole new biome to explore, new skills for players to master, and a slew of tweaks and changes to the base game with a free update.
November 21, 2025 — Source

It's official: Battlefield 6 is the best-selling game of 2025, and holy smokes — it had the biggest launch month of any game in the past 3 years, too
Battlefield 6 has sold better than any other game this year, and has had a wildly successful launch month.
November 21, 2025 — Source

Joining Valve's Gabe Newell at the altar of AI, Ubisoft CEO says the controversial tech will be "as big a revolution for our industry as the shift to 3D"
Ubisoft is using generative AI "in all our studios and offices"
November 21, 2025 — Source

One of the best 'Assassin's Creed' games might get a remake very soon
The French gaming giant published its latest financial earnings this week, and while there's lots of interesting business-y stuff going on in there, one minor detail stands out: the presence of an unannounced title that is set to launch by March 31, 2026 at the latest. Insider Gaming reports that this is going to be a remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, originally released in 2013 and pretty much universally regarded as one of the top titles in the long-running series.
November 21, 2025 — Source

Roblox CEO Responds To Child Predator Concerns Poorly
Co-founder and CEO David Baszucki sat down with The New York Times to discuss Roblox's new content moderation tools, but things got awkward fast.
November 21, 2025 — Source

Rust dev shoots down hopes of playing the hit survival game on Valve's Steam Machine: "There are no plans to support Proton or Linux"
Valve's Steam Machine is an exciting prospect, not least because it allows for all sorts of popular games to now be played comfortably in your living room. Players of survival game Rust are keen for such an option; however, their hopes have been dashed due to that most irritating of hurdles: compatibility issues.
November 21, 2025 — Source

Sandfall Interactive and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sweep Golden Joystick Awards 2025
French developer won seven awards, including Studio of the Year and Game of the Year
November 21, 2025 — Source

Signs Point to Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake in 2026
Ubisoft first announced that it would be remaking Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time back in 2020, but the game has faced a troubled development cycle, with multiple delays since the reveal trailer and announcement—this includes when Ubisoft transferred the game from its studios in India to Ubisoft Montreal. Now, thanks to a recent Ubisoft earnings call, it seems as though the remake will launch as soon as Q4 2026.
November 21, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

The Stranger Things Kids Are Coming To Fortnite With A Few Major Exceptions
Stranger Things kids grow up so fast and they're gonna kick a lot of butt in the upcoming season of Fortnite.
November 21, 2025 — Source

Ubisoft announces H1 earnings "ahead of expectations", confirms Tencent deal to close "in coming days"
Restructuring, 1,500 job losses, and "discipline in recruitment" expected to deliver €100 million in savings
November 21, 2025 — Source

Ubisoft Shows Off Generative AI Game Demo Called Teammates
Is Teammates the future of generative AI video games? Ubisoft seems to think so.
November 21, 2025 — Source

Ubisoft's AI NPC project can now deliver sarcastic GMs, helpful team-mates and hidden lore -- and is being playtested now
A tour of duty with the "Teammates" concept, built on in-house middleware that connects external models to internal engines
November 21, 2025 — Source

You can finally send gifts to friends through the Epic Games Store
Back at the start of 2025, Epic Games released their annual year-in-review, revealing a ton of stats from the past 12 months, including the fact that the storefront was nearing a total user base of 300 million. In looking forwards towards the future, Epic confirmed that game gifting would be coming to the platform at some point. The future is now finally here, with Epic announcing that "Gifting is live on the Epic Games Store."
November 21, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — November 20th, 2025

10 years later, Hytale co-creator says he's "locking down the release date ASAP" for the sandbox RPG, and the base cost won't be much different to Minecraft itself
"I'll have a precise answer by the end of next week"
November 20, 2025 — Source

After 8 years of positive reviews, Fallout 4 drops back down to a "Mostly Negative" Steam rating -- and it's all thanks to Bethesda's disastrous Anniversary Edition launch
"Why, Bethesda?!"
November 20, 2025 — Source

All These Games Sold Exactly One Copy In The US In October
Someone bought a copy of The Incredibles 2: Rise of the Underminer for Game Boy Advance in October. Was it you?
November 20, 2025 — Source

Avalanche officially closes UK studio following Contraband cancelation
Avalanche Studios has officially shut down its UK office in Liverpool. The news follows on from the cancellation of a publishing agreement between Avalanche and Xbox Game Studios for the long in-development game, Contraband.
November 20, 2025 — Source

Back to the Future's Marty McFly And The DeLorean Are Seemingly Coming To Fortnite
It's looking more and more like characters from multiple movies will be featured in Fortnite Chapter Seven near the end of this month. Kill Bill's The Bride has already been confirmed, and now it looks like Marty McFly from Back to the Future will arrive shortly thereafter. And it seems likely that Marty will be bringing Doc Brown's time-traveling DeLorean with him.
November 20, 2025 — Source

Battlefield 6 and Pokemon Legends Z-A Top US Sales Charts for October 2025
Circana executive director and video game industry analyst Mat Piscatella has released the latest monthly charts for US video game sales for October 2025, and the two games at the top of the charts are the two games you would have expected to be there: Battlefield 6 and Pokemon Legends Z-A.
November 20, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

EA labels Battlefield 6 "the best selling shooter game of the year"
Following the disappointment that was Battlefield 2042, EA / DICE came back bigger and stronger than ever with the recent release of Battlefield 6. While the game is already a certified success, EA themselves have now claimed Battlefield 6 to be "the best selling shooter game of the year."
November 20, 2025 — Source

Fallout co-creator Tim Cain is behind The Outer Worlds 2's more "mathematical" and "derisive" radio lectures, and it might be because of his YouTube videos: "Wait, why are you asking me to do this?"
Cain also consulted on Obsidian's sequel
November 20, 2025 — Source

Former Square Enix exec says "we would love to make more Yoko Taro games," but "the audience size isn't big enough for the costs" if you ignore the Nier games that are big enough for the costs
The Nier Automata director recently said a lot of his recent projects have been canned
November 20, 2025 — Source

Fortnite Chapter 7 Gameplay Leaks, Suggesting Epic Games Planned to Rival GTA 6 With Its Own New USA-Based Map
Titans.
November 20, 2025 — Source

Great Ormond Street Hospital is looking for a Gamer in Residence
Role aims to improve patient care, minimise trauma, and ensure that every young person has someone to game with
November 20, 2025 — Source

Halo is revived in this Counter-Strike 2 mod while Halo Infinite says goodbye — Project Misriah brings classic multiplayer to CS2
Some fans are calling this the closest Halo has felt to the Bungie era in years, and it is all happening inside Counter-Strike 2.
November 20, 2025 — Source

Kill Bill's The Bride Rides Into Fortnite In Chapter 7 Teaser
The next Fortnite chapter may also be reviving a cut chapter from the film.
November 20, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Krafton Strikes Back at Unknown Worlds Founder, Sharing Files with Racist Views on Korea
The fight between Krafton, the Korean company behind games like TERA, PUBG, and inZOI, and the founders of Unknown Worlds Entertainment (developers of Subnautica) continues even outside of court.
November 20, 2025 — Source

Mafia: The Old Country Free Ride Update Adds Classic Difficulty, New Races, Combat Challenges, and More
Mafia: The Old Country receives its biggest update since launch today. The 'Free Ride' update introduces many new features and content, including Classic difficulty (which requires careful management of both health and ammunition), new horse and car races, new replayable combat challenges, an optional first-person driving perspective, and a Photo Mode.
November 20, 2025 — Source or Watch Video or Source

Turn-based roguelike Zoeti is free to claim on the Epic Games Store
The Epic Games Store's weekly freebie offer has been refreshed again. The massive triple giveaway from last week that contained Zero Hour, Songs of Silence, and ScourgeBringer for PC gamers has now come to an end. To replace it, the store has now begun a giveaway for Zoeti, an indie title that was released in 2023 and developed by Dusklight.
November 20, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — November 14th, 2025

Retro Games opens pre-orders for THEA1200, a full-size working Amiga replica
Company behind THESPECTRUM brings the holiday season early for retro computing fans
November 14, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — November 13th, 2025

After its disastrous Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition launch, Bethesda promises to address the RPG's problems "as quick as we can" as it scrambles to release an upcoming hotfix and big updates
Developers are on the case
November 13, 2025 — Source

Arc Raiders becomes "most successful global launch" in Nexon's history
Publisher releases Q3 results, experiences declines in revenue and operating income while recording a 41% rise in net income
November 13, 2025 — Source

CoD: Black Ops 7 Servers Are Now Online For Everyone
Call of Duty season has begun.
November 13, 2025 — Source

Disney Sees Potential in AI for Disney Plus Games and Short-Form Content
CEO Bob Iger also referenced user-generated content on the streaming service.
November 13, 2025 — Source

Epic and Google may not get that settlement approval after all
Epic and Google are still waiting on approval for the settlement that the two companies proposed in early November, and it seems possible that the approval may not be granted. Judge James Donato has reportedly postponed the approval and scheduled a new hearing so he has time to review the proposal details.
November 13, 2025 — Source

"Every time someone accuses us of ripping off Expedition 33, we die a little bit inside": Indie studio hits back at people not understanding how long game development takes
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the hot game of 2025, and as awards season approaches, we're sure that it will scoop up plenty of shiny trophies. With just how popular the turn-based RPG has been on streams and social media, it seems that some people are seeing bits of Expedition 33 in everything they play.
November 13, 2025 — Source

Fallout New Vegas Remastered Is Reportedly In the Works Alongside Fallout 3 Remastered
While Elder Scrolls fans can rest easy in the knowledge that The Elder Scrolls VI is the next major new release from Bethesda to come, Fallout fans are left wondering when the studio will ever get to Fallout 5. It might be greenlit, but for now, the only new stories coming out of the Fallout universe are from the Amazon TV show, Fallout 76, and mods like Fallout: London. What we do have to look forward to in the short term, however, are the reported remasters on the way, one for Fallout 3, and, according to a new claim, one for Fallout New Vegas.
November 13, 2025 — Source

Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hades 2, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 lead Indie Game Awards 2025 nominations
Returning for its second year, the IGAs span 18 categories including region-specific spotlights and community-voted awards
November 13, 2025 — Source

Julian Benson appointed Editorial Director of Rock Paper Shotgun
Games media veteran previously held senior roles at TechRadar Gaming, Kotaku UK and PCGamesN
November 13, 2025 — Source

Kingdom Come Deliverance II celebrates 4 million copies sold; Royal Edition announced
7 years after the release of the first game, Warhorse Studios re-entered the limelight with the official launch of the much-anticipated Kingdom Come Deliverance II back in February. Seeing near-immediate success with over 1 million copies sold in 24 hours, KCDII has continued to perform well in the months since, having now officially surpassed 4 million copies sold.
November 13, 2025 — Source

Magic: The Gathering's future looks like Fortnite, and fans are split
Sets with cards from Final Fantasy, Spider-Man, and more are starting to squeeze out sets from Magic's own universe.
November 13, 2025 — Source

NCSOFT Says Horizon Steel Frontiers Could Launch as Early as Next Year, and Its Early Reception Has Been Great
This morning, South Korean developer NCSOFT (Lineage, Aion, Throne and Liberty) took the stage at G-Star 2025 to announce the long-rumored Horizon Steel Frontiers MMORPG. The game, which is targeting a launch on PC and mobile, is a collaboration between the studio and franchise holder Guerrilla Games.
November 13, 2025 — Source or Source

Roblox rolls out next phase of IP licensing platform
Any eligible IP holder can offer content for use on Roblox after platform debuted with a select number of partners earlier this year
November 13, 2025 — Source

Rockstar Hit by Legal Claim Issued by IWGB After Refusing to Meet about Reinstating the Fired Workers
The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has filed a legal claim against Rockstar Games, following the game developer's decision to suddenly fire 31 workers from the Edinburgh office (and three more in Canada). As we previously covered, Rockstar claimed the terminations were due to 'gross misconduct', which was later clarified as 'leaking information on a public forum'; however, the workers maintain that they had been on the verge of unionization after reaching the 10% threshold required by law.
November 13, 2025 — Source

"Rockstar want us to feel scared": GTA 6 studio staff plan international protests demanding Rockstar reinstate 31 employees it claims were leaking information
Protests will take place in Paris, London, and Edinburgh
November 13, 2025 — Source

Sony Boosts Game Revenue Outlook as PS5 Sales Climb Past 84 Million
New titles have helped PS5 hardware sales reach 84.2 million lifetime units, with 3.9 million units sold during the second quarter of this year.
November 13, 2025 — Source

The Arc Raiders Stella Montis live event explained
The Stella Montis map is now available, and earning XP on any map will unlock Merits for rewards through Staking Our Claim
November 13, 2025 — Source

Ubisoft delays H1 FY25-26 results and halts trading of shares
Delayed results will be issued "in the coming days"
November 13, 2025 — Source

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Space Marine 3 Are 'Definitely Not Competing for Resources,' Dev Insists While Remaining Coy About Necrons in the Sequel
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Space Marine 3 are not competing for resources internally at Saber Interactive, one of its chief developers has insisted.
November 13, 2025 — Source

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 Will Have the Same Development Cycle as Space Marine 2
Saber Interactive creative director Oliver Hollis-Leick also assured that both are "definitely not competing for resources."
November 13, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — November 8th, 2025

"The delay for GTA doesn't change anything": Dev behind very canceled game Hytale thinks it has a better shot of resurrecting and launching before GTA 6
We might even get Hytale before GTA 6
November 8, 2025 — Source

The Warhammer MMO Is Also Canceled As NetEase Shuts Down Jackalyptic Games, Too
Yet another MMO bites the dust as the Warhammer project in the works at Jackalyptic Games has been canceled following the studio's shutdown. The news comes directly from founder Jack Emmert, an MMO veteran who was behind City of Heroes, Champions Online, and Star Trek Online.
November 8, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — November 7th, 2025

'Grand Theft Auto VI' video game delayed again until Nov. 2026
The newest installment to the blockbuster "Grand Theft Auto" video game franchise has been delayed again, this time until November 2026, its creators announced Wednesday.
November 7, 2025 — Source

Texas AG sues Roblox, accusing it of prioritizing 'pixel pedophiles' over child safety
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton late on Thursday said he is suing online gaming platform Roblox over child safety concerns, accusing the company of "deceiving parents about the dangers of its platform."
November 7, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — November 6th, 2025

15 Payback Single Player Classics That Hit Harder Than Nostalgia
With this feature, we will be taking a look at some of the games that take the aspect of revenge and use it as a fuel to charge their narratives to a higher emotional degree.
November 6, 2025 — Source

A controversial 'IFV missile' has been taken offline as Battlefield reviews countermeasure problems and prepares a fix.
If you have been playing the widely successful Battlefield 6, you may have run into one part of the IFV causing frustration across the community. The infantry fighting vehicle, or IFV, is a lightly armoured transport that carries troops and comes equipped with extra firepower, including its lock-guided MR missile.
November 6, 2025 — Source

Arc Raiders is now the highest-rated multiplayer shooter on OpenCritic, beating the likes of Overwatch and Quake 2 as positive reviews for the ex-Battlefield devs' new game pour in
Embark's PvPvE game is staying steady against Battlefield 6
November 6, 2025 — Source

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Zombies Return! Everything Players Must Know
Call of Duty Black Ops 7 is releasing! Players are surprised to have this sequel so soon, but many are happy to see it. As with any new Call of Duty game, there are plenty of new modes to discuss, including Zombies. Black Ops 7 introduces brand new maps and challenging modes, waves, Zombie types, and more! We'll go over all the new and returning details and mechanics so you know what you're getting into.
November 6, 2025 — Source

Felix the Reaper is free to claim on the Epic Games Store today
The Epic Games Store today delivered its first giveaway of November, and it replaces last week's horror drops that contained Bendy and the Ink Machine and Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit. The latest freebie for PC gamers is a copy of Felix the Reaper. As always, you have seven days to add the games permanently to your Epic Games Store library.
November 6, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Google, Epic Games settle long legal fight over app store
Google and Epic Games Inc., maker of the popular Fortnite game, reached a settlement in their five-year antitrust fight over how developers distribute and monetize apps on Android phones, according to a court filing.
November 6, 2025 — Source

'Grand Theft Employment!' — Protests Outside Take-Two and Rockstar North Offices as Fired Staff Deny Leaking Company Secrets
"Management are showing they don't care about delays to GTA 6."
November 6, 2025 — Source

Naughty Dog Celebrates 40th Anniversary While Teasing "Story-Driven" Future
Revisit the last four decades of Naughty Dog in a new retrospective, which also touches on the company's next game, Intergalactic.
November 6, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

NetEase shuts down subsidiary Bad Brain Game Studios
Developer was unable to secure a new partner for ongoing project
November 6, 2025 — Source or Source

Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser says Red Dead Redemption 2's Arthur Morgan is his "best lead character," but it's a "toss-up" with GTA 4's Niko Bellic
Dan Houser thinks Arthur Morgan is "the most rounded and works the best"
November 6, 2025 — Source

Rockstar Co-Founder Dan Houser Says Red Dead Redemption 3 'Will Probably Happen' and He'd Feel a Bit Sad About It 'Because It Was a Cohesive Two-Game Arc'
Rockstar Games co-founder and former lead writer Dan Houser has said he'd feel more sad to learn Red Dead Redemption 3 was in development without him than he feels about GTA 6, but admits the game "will probably happen."
November 6, 2025 — Source

Rockstar says employees were fired for leaking secrets, not for trying to unionize
"One of the most shameless instances of union-busting"
November 6, 2025 — Source or Source

Soon-to-be-laid-off dev tells boycott-curious players to "please buy this game" he's about to be laid off from, because it sti
The Possessors dev says "I view video games as modern day Cathedrals"
November 6, 2025 — Source

Square Enix Plans to Use AI Tools for QA Testing, Debugging in Game Development by 2027 End
The company has announced a joint research partnership to investigate AI with the Matsuo-Iwasawa lab at the University of Tokyo
November 6, 2025 — Source

Square Enix Wants GenAI To Automate 70% Of Game QA By 2027
The Japanese publisher said it wants to improve the efficiency of QA operations and "establish a competitive advantage in game development."
November 6, 2025 — Source

Terminator 2D: No Fate Has Been Delayed Once Again, But It'll Still Launch in 2025
Terminator 2D: No Fate, the 2D-action platformer from developer Bitmap Bureau Ltd. and publisher Reef Entertainment, has been delayed for a third time, though thankfully, players who've been anticipating this old-school take on Terminator will still be able to play it on PC and console platforms before the end of 2025.
November 6, 2025 — Source or Source

Union Protests Take-Two's London Office Over Rockstar's Firing of Employees
"This is also a complete attack on workers' rights and people's well-being," said the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain.
November 6, 2025 — Source

'We Had to Stop Focusing on Those Who Hated Us': Ubisoft Says Yasuke Backlash Directly Led to Assassin's Creed Shadows Delay
"When conversation shifts from gameplay to ideology."
November 6, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — November 5th, 2025

72% of game developers say Steam is effectively a PC gaming monopoly
Studios say they can't afford to quit Steam, most of their revenue comes from it
November 5, 2025 — Source

Battlefield 6 has surpassed 10 million copies sold, with PC leading the charge
Prior to EA's confirmation that Battlefield 6 sold 7 million copies at launch, analysts at Alinea Analytics predicted the result. Now with October fully behind us, they've updated their sales estimates to 10 million.
November 5, 2025 — Source or Source

Epic Games Celebrates Fortnite Player Spike as The Simpsons Season Launches
Epic Games has celebrated the launch of Fortnite's new The Simpsons mini-season, which it says has welcomed "the biggest number of new and returning Fortnite players since last holiday season."
November 5, 2025 — Source

Ghost Town wins Game of the Year at 2025 TIGA Awards
Fireproof Games' single-player VR title also won Best Puzzle Game
November 5, 2025 — Source

Google and Epic strike a deal that could open up Android to third-party stores
The deal would apply globally and could cut Google's fees to as low as 9%
November 5, 2025 — Source

Google settlement with Epic caps Play Store fees, boosts other Android app stores
Google will make several changes to Android app support globally, supported through at least 2032.
November 5, 2025 — Source

Jobs roundup: November 2025 | Michael Burnham joins Ubisoft Reflections as studio manager
UPDATE: Karel Kolmann joins CD Projekt Red as senior quest designer on Witcher 4, Raptor PR appoints Josh Goldie as senior PR account manager
November 5, 2025 — Source

Obsidian Knows Whenever It Announces a New Game Everyone Asks About Fallout: New Vegas 2, but It Loves Making Original IP and Sequels to Them
"Xbox has been pretty supportive of the stuff we want to do."
November 5, 2025 — Source

Rockstar co-founder reveals why the ill-fated PS3 exclusive 'Agent' failed to release
Rockstar's PS3 exclusive 'Agent' had long existed in limbo, with nothing seen of the game since its reveal in 2009. Finally after well over a decade, the game was confirmed to have been cancelled. Since then, former team members have started to speak more candidly regarding Agent, with Rockstar Games' own co-founder Dan Houser now weighing in on the matter.
November 5, 2025 — Source

Terminator 2D: No Fate Delayed Again, This Time to December As Team Needs Time To Assemble Physical Editions
I'll be back.
November 5, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — October 31st, 2025

A1200 Release Date, Features and Pricing Revealed: Nostalgia Meets Modern
What if you could relive the golden era of gaming while enjoying the conveniences of modern technology? That's exactly what Retro Games Limited and Play on Replay are promising with their latest announcement: the A1200. A bold reimagining of the iconic Amiga 1200 from 1992, this console is more than just a nostalgia trip, it's a bridge between the past and the present. With a fully functional keyboard, a curated library of 25 classic games, and modern features like save states, the A1200 is set to redefine how we experience retro gaming.
October 31, 2025 — Source

Another tech giant's gaming ambitions bite the dust | Opinion
The gutting of Amazon Games is tragic, but arguably a long time coming; like many tech giants, the company critically underestimated the complexity of succeeding in this market
October 31, 2025 — Source

ARC Raiders' AI Usage on The Same Level as THE FINALS, Says Embark
CCO Stefan Strandberg said that Embark Studios has no plans to replace real actors, but rather to work with them and AI together.
October 31, 2025 — Source

Arc Raiders Is Already One of the Biggest Extraction Shooters Ever on Steam
Concurrents peaked at over 260,000 on Valve's platform.
October 31, 2025 — Source or Source

Atari and PLAION REPLAI Announces Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition
Atari and PLAION REPLAI are proud to announce that the Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition, a brand-new version of the legendary console inspired by one of gaming's most recognisable icons, is out now. Launching on Friday 31st October 2025, this special edition brings together two giants of video game history just in time for Halloween, the perfect night to celebrate PAC-MAN's never-ending pursuit of ghosts.
October 31, 2025 — Source or Source

Battlefield 6 Back in the Top Spot in EU Sales Charts While Pokemon Legends Z-A Drops to Third
A new report from The Game Business, backed by GSD data shows that for last week's EU video game sales (October 19-26), Battlefield 6 has taken back the top spot after Pokemon Legends Z-A had it for its launch week. Legends Z-A drops to third, with EA Sports FC 26 keeping its top-three spot on both the units sold and revenue earned sales charts.
October 31, 2025 — Source

Capcom announces 30th anniversary Resident Evil Showcase for Early 2026
Ahead of Resident Evil Requiem's much-anticipated launch on the 27th of February, Capcom has been slowly but surely teasing out new bits of information regarding the upcoming sequel. As part of their recent 'Road to Requiem' video presentation, the publisher has confirmed that a full-blown Resident Evil Showcase will take place early next year.
October 31, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Don't Nod H1 revenues rise to €7m, announces partnership with Netflix
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage "remained under expectations", leading to write-down of €13.1 million
October 31, 2025 — Source

Dressed in their best digital pigeon cosplay, Fall Guys devs reunite after Epic layoffs to serve up REPO and Peak-style "tasty friendslop"
"Games should be funnier and they should be stupider"
October 31, 2025 — Source

EA claims "our creative freedom and player-first values will remain intact" after buyout, and "even with the new debt" of $20 billion it will work to grow the company
Phew, thank goodness for that
October 31, 2025 — Source

Echoes of the End Enhanced Edition is a Free Update That Greatly Improves Combat, Animations, and More
The fantasy action/adventure game Echoes of the End launched in August to mixed reviews. Our own David Carcasole rated it 5.7 out of 10 in Wccftech's official review:
October 31, 2025 — Source

Heart Machine Has Reportedly Gone Through a New Round of Lay-Offs
While the studio hasn't made any official statement or announcement yet, the lay-offs were reported by employees affected by them.
October 31, 2025 — Source

Indie Game Gets 'The Best Accidental Marketing' in Japan After Title Mistranslated to 'Sh***y Dungeon'
With all the indie titles being released on Steam every week, it can be hard to make your game stand out. Italian developer Fix-a-Bug accidentally gave its 2D dungeon crawler a big prelaunch popularity boost in Japan by accidentally naming the game "Shitty Dungeon" in Japanese.
October 31, 2025 — Source

Japanese Organization Representing the Likes of Bandai Namco, Square Enix, and Studio Ghibli Demands OpenAI Ceases Unauthorized Training of Sora 2 on Their IPs
What next for Sam Altman's "interactive fan fiction?"
October 31, 2025 — Source

Less Than Two Weeks Before Its Next Game Launch, Heart Machine Has Laid Off "A Bunch More People"
At the time of this writing, Heart Machine, the studio behind games like Hyper Light Drifter, Solar Ash, and more recently, Hyper Light Breaker, is less than two weeks from releasing its next game, Possessor(s). It's also reportedly just had its second wave of layoffs in less than a month.
October 31, 2025 — Source

Roblox records "better than expected" Q3 results
Revenue up 48% to $1.35 billion, while bookings jump 70% to $1.92 billion
October 31, 2025 — Source

Video Game Release Dates: The Biggest Games of November 2025 and Beyond
Not only does November bring cooler weather, but it also offers an entirely new batch of PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC games to entertain us. We're on the tail end of the big games of the fall, but the year isn't done with us yet. This month we get big releases like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Kirby Air Riders, and perhaps most importantly, Terminator 2D: No Fate.
October 31, 2025 — Source

Which marketing channel provides the best return on investment for small publishers?
Indie publisher insights on expos, community showcases, sponsored streams and paid ads
October 31, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — October 30th, 2025

Amazon's Lord of the Rings MMO looks doomed as former dev says we "would have loved it" amid thousands of layoffs
The "fledgling" game was in development
October 30, 2025 — Source or Source

Arc Raiders devs "don't use generative AI," CCO says AI text-to-speech is used to help "make rich worlds" while keeping the studio small but "there's no end goal in replacing any actors"
Arc Raiders uses AI TTS similarly to The Finals, in combination with real actors
October 30, 2025 — Source

Arc Raiders gives Escape from Tarkov a run for its money, and the secret is making the shooter feel like an RPG that you can "almost play as a single-player game"
Interview | Embark Studios founder and chief creative officer Stefan Strandberg explains how Arc Raiders beats the "Excel sheet" allegations
October 30, 2025 — Source

ARC Raiders Nears 170,000 Concurrent Players on Steam With "Very Positive" Rating
The heavily anticipated post-apocalyptic extraction shooter from Embark Studios is already off to an incredible start on Steam.
October 30, 2025 — Source

Arc Raiders Off To A Strong Start, But Servers Are Struggling To Keep Up With Player Demand
It's a tale as old as time, as the Arc Raiders servers are being slammed right now.
October 30, 2025 — Source

ARC Raiders, The Outer Worlds 2, and more get Nvidia GeForce NOW support
The GeForce NOW supported games list has expanded to include even more games this week. Nvidia today announced that the latest releases, like The Outer Worlds 2 from Obsidian Entertainment, Embark Studios' hugely anticipated extraction shooter ARC Raiders, and more, have joined the cloud gaming platform as part of its newest update.
October 30, 2025 — Source

As Amazon kills New World, League of Legends co-creator and Riot co-founder puts a call out for "star devs" from the MMO: "We're always on the lookout for S-tier talent"
Former New World devs could find work at Riot Games
October 30, 2025 — Source

Backbone's New Death Stranding 2 Controller Looks Like It Came Straight From The Game's World
Backbone's new Death Stranding 2 smartphone controller comes in a little carrying case to protect it from Timefall.
October 30, 2025 — Source

CORSAIR Announces Novablade Pro Wireless Hall Effect Leverless Fight Controller
CORSAIR, maker of award-winning gaming peripherals, today revealed their first fighting game-focused controller, the Novablade Pro Wireless Hall Effect Leverless Controller, featuring CORSAIR MGX Hyperdrive magnetic switches, Rapid Trigger and FlashTap SOCD technology.
October 30, 2025 — Source

Epic just scored against Google, and your Play Store is about to change, if you're in the U.S.
After years of legal battles, Epic's fight against Google finally pays off — and you might soon feel the difference on your own Android device, if you're in the U.S., that is.
October 30, 2025 — Source

Google allows US devs to offer alternative payment methods on Play Store
Firm updates policies to "ensure compliance with injunction" upheld by US court
October 30, 2025 — Source

Google Just Broke Up Its Own Monopoly — Thanks to Epic Games
Google is finally complying with the court ruling from its antitrust case against Epic Games, which found the Play Store acted as an illegal monopoly. Starting October 29, 2025, developers in the U.S. can now promote cheaper deals outside Google Play, use their own payment systems, and even link users directly to external downloads. These changes mark a major shift for Android's app ecosystem, though Google hints that more restrictions and policy updates could follow soon.
October 30, 2025 — Source

Half-Life 3 HLX Optimization Work Continues, As A Trailer Is Supposedly Being Prepared
Work on Valve's HLX project, rumored to be the highly anticipated Half-Life 3, is continuing with more optimization passes, suggesting that the project's polishing phase is in full swing.
October 30, 2025 — Source or Source

It Looks Like Amazon's The Lord of the Rings MMO Is Dead
Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.
October 30, 2025 — Source

Metal Gear Series Has Sold Over 65 Million Copies, Silent Hill Has Sold 13 Million Copies
Konami revealed these new franchise sales figures for Metal Gear and Silent Hill through an update to its Principal Business web page.
October 30, 2025 — Source

MicroProse Cleared Hot Takes Off November 20 on Steam Early Access
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October 30, 2025 — Source

Mojang is removing obfuscation from Minecraft Java — here's why that's a big deal for devs
Mojang is removing obfuscation from Minecraft Java Edition's codebase, making it easier for modders and developers to understand, extend, and experiment with the game.
October 30, 2025 — Source or Source

NVIDIA GeForce NOW Gets 10 New Titles, Including ARC Raiders and The Outer Worlds 2
Get ready, raiders - the wait is over. ARC Raiders is dropping onto GeForce NOW and bringing the fight from orbit to the screen. To celebrate the launch, gamers can score ARC Raiders for free with the purchase of a 12-month Ultimate membership - a bundle packed with everything needed to jump into the resistance. This week also brings 10 games, including the next big adventure in The Outer Worlds 2, the mystical new "Visions of Eternity" expansion for Guild Wars 2 and Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, a clever classic from Capcom.
October 30, 2025 — Source

Nvidia showcases PUBG Ally, Cinder City and new DLSS 4 titles
Nvidia is celebrating 25 years of GeForce at the GeForce Gamer Festival in South Korea this week. As part of the event, the next batch of DLSS-supported games were announced and on top of that, KRAFTON and NCSoft made appearances to showcase new games.
October 30, 2025 — Source

Resident Evil continues to be Capcom's biggest franchise
Capcom's modern Resident Evil Remake initiative has been going extremely well for the publisher, with all 3 releases surpassing their originals while landing in the top 10 best-sellers list for Capcom. That said, Resident Evil 2 Remake in particular has far and beyond proven itself -- currently sitting as the 3rd best-selling game in Capcom history with over 16 million copies sold.
October 30, 2025 — Source

Supercell calls time on Squad Busters less than 18 months after launch
"We learned that we had got it wrong"
October 30, 2025 — Source

The Finals confirmed to be profitable as Embark teases future projects
Embark Studios made a name for themselves thanks to their polished, fun and unique free-to-play multiplayer FPS The Finals. Ahead of the official launch for the team's highly-anticipated extraction shooter -- Arc Raiders -- the studio's CEO has confirmed that "steady growth" has now made The Finals profitable.
October 30, 2025 — Source

The First Descendant gets massive seasonal content update next week
NEXON and the development team behind The First Descendant unveiled major details for the upcoming Season 3 Episode 2 update during a livestream on Wednesday night. Launching next week, the update introduces a new Descendant named Harris, a new Dungeon, Ultimate Weapons, Trigger and Ancestors Modules, and a long-awaited Trading System.
October 30, 2025 — Source

The Lord of the Rings MMORPG by Amazon Game Studios Has Reportedly Been Cancelled
Reports of the MMORPG's cancellation come from a social media post by Amazon Games' former senior gameplay engineer Ashleigh Amrine.
October 30, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — October 26th, 2025

Battlefield 6's PC Sales "Among the Best Seen For a Premium Game" in the US
However, the console side is slightly less impressive in the region with the shooter ranking in the "top 15, top 10," per Mat Piscatella.
October 26, 2025 — Source

Borderlands boss Randy Pitchford says the games industry is "just getting started": "We haven't even had our Citizen Kane yet, let alone Jurassic Park or Star Wars. We're just figuring this s**t out"
It definitely wasn't The Pre-Sequel, that's for sure
October 26, 2025 — Source

China's ByteDance reportedly building a Steam competitor — 'GameTop' for overseas markets will distribute and publish games like any other store, while harboring a social space with AI-assisted creator tools
Hiring has already begun.
October 26, 2025 — Source

Hades 2 Patch 1 Preview changes the game's ending, but only slightly
Hot on the heels of the successful 1.0 launch of Hades II, developer Supergiant Games has already rolled out the first preview patch on Steam. The focus of this patch seems to be refining the game's "true ending" experience based on early player feedback, but it also includes bug fixes and balance adjustments.
October 26, 2025 — Source

Solasta II early access has been pushed to Q1 2026
Tactical Adventures, the studio behind the well-regarded D&D-inspired RPG Solasta: Crown of the Magister, has revealed the early access release window for its sequel has been delayed. Announced during the Galaxies Gaming Showcase, Solasta II is now set to hit Steam Early Access in early 2026, a slight delay from the initial 2025 window.
October 26, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

This Week in Gaming (Week 44)
All of a sudden, it's the end of October and it's another busy week with two major releases. In the first one, you get to be a scavenger in a futuristic post-post-apocalyptic world, whereas in the other, you get to be the hero no-one asked for, but got anyhow and it too takes place in the future, but on an alien planet.
October 26, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — October 25th, 2025

Ludicrous $6 billion Counter Strike 2 skins market crashes, loses $3 billion overnight — game update destroys inventories, collapses market
One small update has crashed the CS2 market.
October 25, 2025 — Source

Microsoft denies accusations of screenshotting your gameplay to train Gaming Copilot
Microsoft recently launched Gaming Copilot, a new flavor of its AI efforts tailored to gamers so that they can get help and useful info on the go, right from the Game Bar on their PCs. However, not everyone is happy about it, and people are now accusing Microsoft of sneakily taking screenshots of their gameplay to train AI.
October 25, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — October 24th, 2025

Amazon's updated Luna streaming service gets party games, AAA titles, and a Snoop Dogg courtroom game
Play Kingdom Come 2 and Indiana Jones free with Prime
October 24, 2025 — Source

Apple loses UK antitrust lawsuit, tribunal rules firm charged "excessive and unfair prices"
US tech giant could pay up to £1.5 billion in damages
October 24, 2025 — Source

Battlefield 6 to get Battle Royale mode next week
We've known for quite some time that Battlefield 6 will be getting its own Battle Royale mode, but the timing of it has been the subject of debate. We can finally put the questions to rest, as recent datamining efforts point to a launch in just a few days time.
October 24, 2025 — Source

Battlefield 6's Battle Royale Mode Could Be A Free Shadowdrop Next Week Called RedSec
We could be playing Battlefield 6 battle royale this time next week.
October 24, 2025 — Source

BioWare Hasn't Called Jennifer Hale For Mass Effect 5 Yet, But She'd Do It "Anytime"
The Canadian voice actress said she doesn't even need to reprise her role as Commander Shepard to appear in Mass Effect 5.
October 24, 2025 — Source

Black Ops 7 Season 1 adds 6 multiplayer maps, 3 'Zombies' experiences and more
Call of Duty Black Ops 6 was somewhat of a mixed bag, with the latest COD entry featuring excellent gameplay unfortunately hampered by less-than-stellar post-launch support. That said, with Black Ops 7 set to arrive in a few weeks' time, the team at Treyarch have already started teasing their post-launch plans for the game -- showcasing a rather substantial Season 1.
October 24, 2025 — Source

'Counter-Strike 2' update wipes $2 billion in real money from game's economy
Yes, that's real US dollars, and yes, players are freaking out.
October 24, 2025 — Source

Escape From Duckov Briefly Outgunned Battlefield 6 On Steam This Week
You're not going to ducking believe this.
October 24, 2025 — Source

Fallout 4 Director Confirms Bethesda is Working on "Even More" for the Franchise
The recent Fallout Day 2025 saw a few announcements for games already out, but no new entry in the franchise was unveiled, however.
October 24, 2025 — Source

Fortnite X The Simpsons Leaks Reveal Battle Pass Lineup And Map Of Springfield
We'd bet dollars to doughnuts that the official announcement about The Simpsons' Fortnite season is close.
October 24, 2025 — Source

Here's This Week's Free Game From The Epic Games Store On Mobile
Epic is giving free games away every week to iOS and Android users, and here's a look at what you can grab right now.
October 24, 2025 — Source

'I Love That Universe. I'm Ready. Anytime' — Jennifer Hale Calls on Fans to Tell BioWare They'd Love to See Commander Shepard Return for Mass Effect 5
Relay the message.
October 24, 2025 — Source

Over 206,000 visitors attend inaugural Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show
Event's business area saw 5,590 industry professionals from 81 countries
October 24, 2025 — Source

Roblox Updates This Weekend: Oct 31 to Nov 2 Event Roundup
See out the Halloween weekend with these game updates.
October 24, 2025 — Source

Tactical RPG Solasta II Sets Early Access Debut for Q1 2026
During yesterday's Galaxies Gaming Showcase, French developer Tactical Adventures announced the early access release window for Solasta II. The sequel to 2021's turn-based tactical role-playing game will be available on PC in early 2026 via Steam, though details such as pricing and the estimated early access period haven't been shared yet. The studio had originally planned to launch this year, but there has been a small delay.
October 24, 2025 — Source

The Outer Worlds 2 launches to positive reviews
The Outer Worlds 2 is just about to unlock later today for Premium Edition buyers, giving them a full five days of early access. Alongside this, the review embargo for the game has lifted, giving us a look at how critics from around the world feel about Obsidian's latest RPG. So far, it sounds like we're in for another fun adventure across colonised space.
October 24, 2025 — Source

Todd Howard Teases "Even More" Fallout Is Coming
Todd Howard gives an update on the future of Fallout.
October 24, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — October 20th, 2025

A new AAA Lord of the Rings game is reportedly in development
It has been almost a decade since we last had a critically acclaimed Lord of the Rings video game, but that wait may finally end soon. According to reports this week, a new AAA Lord of the Rings game is going to be developed, with the goal of 'competing with Hogwarts Legacy'.
October 20, 2025 — Source

A scream-worthy comeback — Silent Hill 2 remake passes 2.5M as series hits 10M
Konami's Silent Hill revival is real, and the sales prove it.
October 20, 2025 — Source

After Previous James Bond Movie Snub, Fans Think Lana Del Rey Has Recorded The Theme Song For 007: First Light
Lana Del Rey looks to have gotten a second chance at recording a James Bond theme, this time for the upcoming video game 007 First Light.
October 20, 2025 — Source

Battlefield 6 launch was 4 times bigger than BF5 in Europe
After a ton of hype and anticipation, Battlefield 6 finally arrived to huge success, selling over 7 million copies in its first week while amassing a concurrent player count of almost 750,000 on Steam alone. Though already confirmed to be the biggest launch in series' history, we've now gotten some additional details on just how much more successful BF6 is compared to prior entries.
October 20, 2025 — Source

Escape From Duckov Crosses 500,000 Sales in 3 Days
The PvE extraction shooter explodes onto Steam with nearly 176,000 peak concurrent players on the platform and counting.
October 20, 2025 — Source

Escape From Duckov Sells 1 Million Copies, Adds Mod Support
The top-down game made by five people has sold more than 1 million copies.
October 20, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Fall Guys Player Uses Glitches To Reach Guinness World Record
"I used glitches," they wrote. "I had no other choice."
October 20, 2025 — Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Says Combat System Isn't "Pre-Determined" For Each New Entry
"Essentially, for the Final Fantasy numbered series, the game design is based on the director's decision himself," says Naoki Hamaguchi.
October 20, 2025 — Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth TGS 2025 Q&A with Director Naoki Hamaguchi -- No DLC for Rebirth, But There's a Chance for Part 3
Amid the busy halls of the Makuhari Messe during this year's Tokyo Game Show, we were able to carve out a brief fifteen minutes to talk with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Director Naoki Hamaguchi as Square-Enix was showing off the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series S|X releases of the first title in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy. With questions being handled through an interpreter, we might not have gotten time to answer everything we wanted to know about the upcoming releases, but we were able to touch on some of the bigger questions on our readers' minds.
October 20, 2025 — Source

GTA 6 Will Cost More In Mexico If A Violent Video Game Tax Bill Goes Into Effect
GTA 6 may cost up to $100, and gamers in Mexico could pay more due to a proposed 8% tax on violent video games rated 'C' or 'D'.
October 20, 2025 — Source

Hearthstone and Warcraft Rumble devs vote to unionise
Over 100 employees have voted "strongly in favour" to organise with CWA
October 20, 2025 — Source

Marvel Rivals gets Zombies PvE mode in time for Halloween
Marvel Rivals is getting its very first PvE event this week, taking inspiration from the Marvel Zombies spin-off comic.
October 20, 2025 — Source

Massive AWS outage takes games offline — Fortnite, Roblox, PlayStation and Epic Games affected
Online gaming grinds to a halt as Amazon's cloud outage hits major titles worldwide.
October 20, 2025 — Source

Minecraft devs explain "players have a different appetite for challenge and difficulty" which is why the Ender Dragon isn't allowed on the overworld: "That's not a great game experience"
"We have this guiding principle that bad things happen, but they're technically the player's fault"
October 20, 2025 — Source

New Lord Of The Rings Game Aiming To Compete With Hogwarts Legacy, Apparently
A new third-person action game set in The Lord of the Rings universe is on the way, a report said.
October 20, 2025 — Source

New Report Details How Leslie Benzies and MindsEye's Leadership Failed Their Staff
Build a Rocket Boy's MindsEye is an unlikely candidate for the worst video game ever, but the closer we get to the end of 2025, the likelihood of it being regarded as the worst game this year increases. To say the game has had a rough journey is an understatement, and following an open letter from 93 Build a Rocket Boy (BARB) employees calling out the studio's leadership for mismanagement, a new BBC report further details just how Leslie Benzies and BARB's leadership failed their staff and MindsEye's players.
October 20, 2025 — Source

Next Halo Game May Be "Like Fortnite" With Live-Service - Report
There may be two Halo games coming out in 2026, including a live-service title.
October 20, 2025 — Source

Resident Evil 0 Remake seemingly confirmed by actor
Capcom has had great success with its Resident Evil remakes over the past handful of years. The publisher has no plans to stop anytime soon either, with new evidence pointing to a remake of Resident Evil 0.
October 20, 2025 — Source or Source

Retroid teases its next gaming handheld by proclaiming 'The Future is Now'
Is the Retroid Pocket 6 the future? Or is it something else?
October 20, 2025 — Source

Streamer Emiru Disputes Twitch's Account Of Assault Response At TwitchCon
The popular streamer also announced she won't be returning to the event after being a guest for over a decade.
October 20, 2025 — Source

The Crew 2's offline mode is finally available
While Ubisoft's The Crew series served as a solid open-world racer, the franchise received a ton of backlash when it was announced that the first entry would no longer be playable due to its always-online requirement. In the wake of this outcry, Ubisoft reneged on their decision, confirming that The Crew 2 and Motorfest would be updated with proper offline support. After months of waiting, The Crew 2's offline mode is finally here.
October 20, 2025 — Source

The Division Boss Hasn't Left Ubisoft, And More Updates Are Coming Soon
Despite rumors about his departure, Julian Gerighty is still the executive producer of Ubisoft's The Division franchise.
October 20, 2025 — Source

The Simpsons' Springfield Is Reportedly Coming To Fortnite
Fortnite leakers indicate that the upcoming Simpsons crossover will include a map of Springfield.
October 20, 2025 — Source

The Sims Mobile is shutting down next year
The news comes as the mysterious next Sims game, Project Rene, is slated for both mobile and PC whenever it launches.
October 20, 2025 — Source

The Witcher 3 Gets New Mod with Monster Hunter-Like Mechanics and a Massive Map
An interesting new The Witcher 3 mod has recently appeared on Nexus (spotted by DSO Gaming). Created by Aeltoth, it is titled Wild Monster Hunt and it offers an alternative game mode inspired by CAPCOM's Monster Hunter series.
October 20, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — October 17th, 2025

Dead Space Creator Optimistic in Reviving Franchise After EA's Buyout
Glenn Schofield also revealed that he had pitched a Dead Space 4 to EA, but said that the company wasn't interested for the time being.
October 17, 2025 — Source

Hitman World of Assassination 25th Anniversary Edition launches today
It is officially the 25th anniversary of the HITMAN series. To mark the occasion, IO Interactive is releasing a new limited-edition 25th Anniversary version of HITMAN World of Assassination, the full package that combines Hitman (2016), Hitman 2 and Hitman 3 into one set.
October 17, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

New Dragon Ball Game Project To Be Revealed In January 2025
A new Dragon Ball video game project will be announced in late January 2026 during a special celebration of the franchise's 40th anniversary.
October 17, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — October 15th, 2025

Banjo-Kazooie Director Announces Departure from Rare After Over Three Decades
Gregg Mayles first started working with Rare back in 1990 on Solar Jetman. He has also worked on Banjo-Kazooie and Sea of Thieves.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Battlefield 6 devs locked in a tug-of-war with players are "looking at adjustments" to movement "to find a good in-between" following nerfs and exploits
"We already have some changes that are cooking on our side"
October 15, 2025 — Source

Battlefield 6 Is a 'Smash Hit' with More Than 6.5 Million Units Already Sold, Says Analyst
Alinea Analytics reports Battlefield 6 has sold over 6.5 million units, generating over $350 million, nearing Call of Duty sales levels. Steam accounts for the majority of sales.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Battlefield 6 sells over 7m units in three days, EA confirms
UPDATE: Latest instalment marks the "biggest opening ever" in the Battlefield franchise
October 15, 2025 — Source or Source

BluePoint Games job listing hints at a 3rd-person melee-focused action title
Over the generations, BluePoint Games have gone from strength-to-strength, with the studio moving on from simple remasters in the early PS4 era to becoming one of the best teams to go to for an authentic-yet-ambitious remake project. Unfortunately, we've heard little from the studio ever since the release of Demon's Souls back in 2020. That said, the team are continuing to work on something new, with a recent job listing indicating that it might be a 3rd-person melee-focused action title.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Borderlands 4 creative lead promises fans "more options are coming soon" as the crit knife build dominates the meta, and offers a warning: "We will be adjusting it"
Gearbox agrees it "diminishes playstyle variety"
October 15, 2025 — Source

Helldivers 2 is delaying any further new content for now — here's why that's a good thing
Arrowhead delays new content to focus on fixing Helldivers 2's performance, promising a smoother, more stable experience across all platforms.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Long-time Assassin's Creed franchise head departs Ubisoft after 20 years
After 20 years, Marc-Alexis Côte, long-time head of the Assassin's Creed franchise, has departed Ubisoft as part of a recent organizational restructuring
October 15, 2025 — Source or Source

Owlcat Games sets up educational resource hub for game devs
Studio partners with Fireshine Games, 11 Bit Studios, Gaijin Entertainment, and Midwest Games to build database of over 350 learning resources
October 15, 2025 — Source

Remedy issues 'profit warning' as FBC: Firebreak fails to turn around
The company announced that it will recognize a €14.9 million non‑cash impairment, representing the majority of the game's development and publishing costs. While this impairment does not affect Remedy's cash position, it significantly impacts its 2025 financial outlook. The studio now expects its operating profit (EBIT) for the year to be negative and below 2024 levels, reversing earlier guidance that had predicted growth.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Rockstar pays tribute to singer D'Angelo, whose contribution to Red Dead Redemption 2 "will forever be an enduring part" of its legacy
The soul musician sang on the song 'Unshaken'
October 15, 2025 — Source or Source

"Silksong really did take over." Why shifting Demonschool's release date was essential
Necrosoft head Brandon Sheffield emphasises the importance of a successful launch in a crowded market. "If you're a single-player game, it's one and done"
October 15, 2025 — Source

Sonic Can Now Give You Directions While You Drive
Sonic will tell you to turn left with his trademark "coolness and confidence."
October 15, 2025 — Source

Stardock is launching Elemental: Reforged remaster into Steam early access next week
Stardock is launching Elemental: Reforged, a remaster of its strategy game series, into Steam early access on October 23, 2025. The game has been upgraded to 64-bit.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Summer Game Fest Returns on June 5th, 2026
Next year's showcase will air from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, a venue usually known for hosting the Academy Awards.
October 15, 2025 — Source or Source

Gaming — News — October 13th, 2025

A new Dissidia Final Fantasy is coming, but it's a mobile game
For years, fans have been hoping for a revival of the Dissidia Final Fantasy series. This weekend, Square Enix granted that wish, but with a twist. A new entry in the Final Fantasy fighting game series has been officially announced, but it's not coming to consoles or PC. Instead, the next battle between heroes and villains will take place exclusively on iOS and Android mobile devices.
October 13th — Source

After 47 hours, Palworld lead finally hits 100% in Megabonk on Steam and has "tried a world record run," catching the eye of the roguelike's solo dev himself: "Well bonked"
The gaming community is buzzing over the indie roguelike *Megabonk*, which has achieved over a million sales in just two weeks. Notably, John 'Bucky' Buckley, the global community manager for *Palworld*, has become intensely engrossed in the game, dedicating 47 hours to ultimately 100% completing it and earning 102 achievements. Bucky's enthusiasm is so strong he's publicly urged Geoff Keighley, host of The Game Awards, to consider *Megabonk* for "Game of the Year."
October 13th — Source

Age of Empires studio hiring for unannounced Unreal Engine 5 game
While Age of Empires 2 has been eating up all the headlines recently thanks to new DLCs, the latest entry in the series, Age of Empires 4, was a very decent comeback game. Now, it appears that World's Edge is gearing up for Age of Empires 5, which may utilise an entirely new engine for the series.
October 13th — Source

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is a New 2D 1-on-1 Fighter Based on Classic Animated Series
At launch, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game will feature 12 playable characters, with more coming to the game through seasonal content.
October 13th — Source

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Was Canceled Last Year, but Now It's Back on With a Debut Gameplay Trailer and a New Developer Whose Entire Existence Is About Giving Games a 'Second Life'
Aanging in there.
October 13th — Source

Battlefield 6 fixes coming "one step at a time" as devs fix missing rewards, movement bugs, and more within 48 hours of launch, and eye up "other elements of the core loop" next: "Thanks for all the feedback!"
EA is already "deploying adjustments" to the shooter
October 13th — Source

CD Projekt RED and the ESA Got The Witcher Into Outer Space
CD Projekt RED and the ESA Got The Witcher Into Outer Space
October 13th — Source

Despite the massive launch, Battlefield 6 players are once again slamming the FPS game's map sizes: "It really feels like five maps, not nine"
Battlefield 6 multiplayer currently feels like "chaos in the worst way"
October 13th — Source

EA is apparently playing whack-a-mole as Battlefield 6 fans keep using the FPS game's new Portal mode to set up XP farms to bypass the sluggish progression grind
The Battlefield 6 community is finding ways around slow XP gain
October 13th — Source

EA Issues Update On Battlefield 6 App Outage Compensation & Jump Momentum Glitch
EA has addressed several issues arising from the launch of Battlefield 6, acknowledging problems faced by players and offering compensation. Initially, players experienced downtime with the EA app, preventing access to the game. As a result, preorder players who were locked out are being compensated with full access to the Season 1 Battle Pass, or access to the Season 2 Battle Pass if their preorder already included it.
October 13th — Source

Even after 14 years of League of Legends, fighting game 2XKO can do little but make me think of the games I wish Riot was still making instead
Now Playing | If only MOBA experience matched FGC experience
October 13th — Source

Genesis Unveils Its Secret Weapon in California — A Design Studio That'll Change the Game
Genesis opens a major California design studio to lead its global creative direction, reinforcing its luxury identity ahead of new hybrid and high-performance models.
October 13th — Source

Microsoft Responds To Reports Of Target And Walmart Halting Xbox Console Sales
If you want to buy an Xbox console, be it an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, chances are good you can waltz into your local Target or Walmart and pick one up. And if not, there's always the online route. Despite some recent hysteria suggesting otherwise, Target and Walmart have no plans of phasing out Xbox consoles, Microsoft confirmed in a statement.
October 13th — Source

Remedy adjusts FY25 outlook following "weak sales" of FBC: Firebreak
Developer recognises non-cash impairment of €14.9 million, representing the game's development costs alongside publishing and distribution rights
October 13th — Source

Report: Asia-Pacific region driving growth in Souls-like subgenre
Video Game Insights data suggests subgenre "shifted heavily towards APAC" between 2020 and 2025
October 13th — Source

Serious Sam 2 gets surprise 20th anniversary update on Steam
Though the series is far past its heyday, Serious Sam is still a classic, featuring fast-paced FPS shooting, tons of enemies and plenty of explosions. In celebration of Serious Sam 2's 20th anniversary, studio Croteam have announced and released a surprise -- yet welcome -- update on Steam: Adding new content, visual enhancements, quality of life improvements and more.
October 13th — Source or Watch Video

Star Citizen Alpha 4.4 Lands Next Month with the New Nyx Star System
Cloud Imperium Games delivered big news to Star Citizen fans this weekend during the CitizenCon Direct 2025 livestreamed event. The game's third explorable system, Nyx, will launch next month with the Alpha Update 4.4. The system features a hazardous, asteroid-dense environment, the Glacian Belt, with distinctive cold lighting and nebulae. Entry into Nyx will be possible from both the existing star systems: Stanton and Pyro.
October 13th — Source

Take a Look at Path Traced GTA 4 from an RTX Remix Test Build
A recent RTX Remix compatibility build for Rockstar's 2008 game, GTA 4, has been released by modder xoxor4d, showcasing path traced graphics. Early screenshots, shared by ResetEra user gabdeg, demonstrate a significant visual improvement without altering the game's original textures.
October 13th — Source

The Outer Worlds 2 has gone Gold ahead of launch later this month
The Outer Worlds 2 has officially gone Gold, meaning it's complete and ready for release later this month, on October 29th.
October 13th — Source

Gaming — News — October 10th, 2025

17-Year Halo Veteran Sparks Fan Concern After Departing Franchise With Ominous Message About Not Trading Away 'Ethics or Values,' and Promising to Explain More 'When It is Absolutely Safe to Do So Next Year'
"I intend to share this particular story in its entirety."
October 10, 2025 — Source

After 250 Job Losses and 'Disastrous' Management, MindsEye Staff Past and Present Unite in Open Call For Better Conditions, as Further Layoffs Feared
"You repeatedly refused to listen."
October 10, 2025 — Source

AMD and Sony preview next-gen game console technologies
It is no secret that AMD works closely with both Sony and Microsoft on future technologies for consoles. AMD and Sony recently revealed some of the big next generation features they are working on, some of which may end up debuting in the PlayStation 6.
October 10, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Arc Raiders Makes Progression Wipes Optional As Studio Puts Players' Time First
"Wherever possible, we want to value your time spent in the game as much as you do."
October 10, 2025 — Source or Source

Assassin's Creed Actor Has Blunt Message About That Reportedly Canceled Game
Ralph Ineson reacts to the news that an Assassin's Creed game was apparently canceled.
October 10, 2025 — Source

Backyard Sports Leads Announce Completion of the Retro Collection, Discuss Animated Special Wrapping Production, and More
We sat down with Playground Productions to discuss the past and future of this beloved franchise.
October 10, 2025 — Source

Battlefield 6 devs say Labs will "probably be a staple of development for us" going forward after being "a big part of dev" on the new FPS game
"We believe in the power of tapping into the community and what the community wants"
October 10, 2025 — Source

Battlefield 6 Infiltrates NVIDIA GeForce NOW With RTX 5080 Firepower
Battlefield 6 launched and is now available on NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service, supported by upgraded GeForce RTX 5080 pods, with a subscription.
October 10, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Battlefield 6 Is Having A Massive Debut On Steam
Battlefield 6 is putting up big numbers right out of the gate.
October 10, 2025 — Source

Discord Confirms Over 70,000 Users Affected By Customer Service Hack That Has Compromised Images of Government-Issued ID like Driving Licences And Passports
"We understand the inconvenience and concern this may cause."
October 10, 2025 — Source or Source

EA Exec Insists Players Won't See Anything Made by 'Very Seducing' Generative AI in Battlefield 6
EA insists players won't see generative AI in Battlefield 6, though it's used in preparatory stages. This contrasts with Activision's Call of Duty controversies.
October 10, 2025 — Source

Former Skyrim dev praises Baldur's Gate 3 for the RPG's faithfulness to Dungeons & Dragons: "That's as close as we've gotten to tabletop role-playing on a computer"
It's "at the very top of the list" of true D&D video games
October 10, 2025 — Source

Fortnite dataminers find sus game files that say "PriceChange," but Epic Games denies a price hike for its subscription: "Those rumors aren't true and the price changes aren't happening"
Fortnite Crew seems to be staying as it is
October 10, 2025 — Source

Ghost MMO by Fantastic Pixel Castle Is in Danger After NetEase Pulls the Plug
A few hours ago, Fantastic Pixel Castle Studio Head and Game Director Greg Street revealed via LinkedIn that the company's debut game, the fantasy MMORPG codenamed Ghost, is in serious danger. That's because NetEase, which had provided the initial funding, has decided to pull the plug. Both NetEase and Fantastic Pixel Castle have been looking for another publisher, but with the current market conditions, it's a very challenging proposition.
October 10, 2025 — Source

GTA lead's big gamble turned worst game of 2025 contender was such a disaster that nearly 100 devs are demanding change and apologies for "unbearable levels of overtime" and "mishandled" layoffs
The fallout from MindsEye's disastrous launch continues
October 10, 2025 — Source

Halo Art Director Leaves Halo Studios After Working on the Series for 17 Years
Halo art director Glenn Israel has left Halo Studios after 17 years, citing concerns and promising to share more details next year.
October 10, 2025 — Source

Halo Studios Art Director's Departure Hints at Leadership Issues -- Rumour
In a LinkedIn post, Halo Studios veteran art director Glenn Israel wrote about feeling safe to reveal more details some time next year.
October 10, 2025 — Source

Heart Machine affected by second round of layoffs
Development on its early access title Hyper Light Breaker to wind down
October 10, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Minecraft's latest test unleashes spears, zombie mounts, and chaotic new combat
The experimental snapshot shakes up survival with new weapons, rideable mobs, and mechanics that could redefine the game's future.
October 10, 2025 — Source

Netflix just added free party games to your subscription - here's how to play
The streaming giant has had video games for years, but these new ones are different. See what's coming.
October 10, 2025 — Source

PolyDream Studio raises $500,000 to accelerate development of FPS project
Azerbaijan-based studio aims to increase its team to over 100 developers over the next decade
October 10, 2025 — Source

Ratchet & Clank's Lost Game Has Been Found And Preserved
After nearly two decades, a playable version of a canceled Ratchet & Clank game has been uncovered.
October 10, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Report: Ubisoft cancels Assassin's Creed game set in post-Civil War US
Former and current employees claim game was scrapped due to "online backlash" of Shadows' protagonist Yasuke and an "increasingly intense" political climate in US
October 10, 2025 — Source

Union members announce legal action against Build A Rocket Boy over layoffs
An open letter to the studio's leadership alleges systemic mistreatment, mismanagement, and mishandling of the redundancy process
October 10, 2025 — Source

"Usually, we're not on the map." How a new initiative is platforming Palestinian developers
The creators of Dreams on a Pillow and Pomegranates reflect on the help they've received from the newly formed industry initiative Palestinian Voices in Games
October 10, 2025 — Source

Why a 130-Year-Old Japanese Kabuki Company Is Getting Into Video Games
We rode along with Shochiku during TGS as it helped two start-ups pitch their projects.
October 10, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — October 8th, 2025

As games face censorship on Steam and beyond, Japanese site says fine, we'll make our own dang payment method, and actually pulls it off
DLsite finds an alternative amid Visa and Mastercard moral crackdown
October 8, 2025 — Source

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Has Sold 5 Million Copies
The acclaimed soundtrack, composed by Lorien Testard, has also hit 333 million track streams following the RPG's launch.
October 8, 2025 — Source

EA's $55 Billion Sale Could Help Company Take Riskier Bets, But Not Soon, Expert Says
However, the deal could lead to layoffs, cutbacks, and the sale of assets in the short term.
October 8, 2025 — Source

Epic Is Suing Fortnite UEFN Devs For Allegedly Using Bots To Inflate Player Counts
In newly released court documents, Epic recounts how it detected suspicious activity in Fortnite by UEFN devs.
October 8, 2025 — Source

Fake itch.io game pages are secretly stealing gamer accounts and planting malware
Malwarebytes has outlined a scam affecting the gaming platform Itch.io that exploits the trust between players and indie developers by impersonating popular games, such as Archimoulin. The scammers begin an attack by sending a direct message from a compromised account on a trusted platform like Discord, which increases the chance that victims will click the link.
October 8, 2025 — Source

Game Pass Ultimate Price Hike Delayed in Certain Regions
Prices remain unchanged "in line with local requirements" with Microsoft to provide "advance notice" before ultimately hiking the same.
October 8, 2025 — Source

Ghost of Yotei versus Assassin's Creed Shadows -- Which Game Did It Better?
It's time to pit two very interesting current-gen takes on ancient Japan to see which one comes out on top. It's Atsu versus Naoe and Yasuke in a match that's going to be quite interesting indeed!
October 8, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

IGN Fan Fest 2025: Fall Edition -- How to Watch and What to Expect From the Show
The show will stream live on Wednesday, October 15 at 9am PT, and there will be dozens of exclusive game trailers, interviews with celebrities, and exclusive clips and reveals across games, movies, TV, and more. For all the details on how to tune into the event live, check out the info below:
October 8, 2025 — Source

Left 4 Dead 2 RTX NTD Remakes the No Mercy Campaign with RTX Remix
The Nostalgia Drive Team released a work-in-progress build of Left 4 Dead 2 RTX NTD, a visual overhaul of the No Mercy campaign using NVIDIA RTX Remix.
October 8, 2025 — Source

Microsoft confirms Game Pass price hike won't apply to all subscribers immediately
GamePass Ultimate price hike not for subscribed users in several countries
October 8, 2025 — Source

Mina the Hollower delayed past initial Halloween release date
Back in 2022, the team at Yacht Club Games officially announced Mina The Hollower, their first new IP since the highly successful Shovel Knight. After years of excitement and waiting, the game was confirmed to be launching this Halloween. Unfortunately, fans will now have to wait a little bit longer, as Mina the Hollower has officially been delayed.
October 8, 2025 — Source

Sega and International Olympic Committee announce multi-year licensing deal
Firms to launch "co-branded merchandise programme" centered around Sonic the Hedgehog franchise
October 8, 2025 — Source

Skate surpasses 15 million players following Early Access launch
EA's Skate (2025) has surpassed 15 million players following its Early Access launch last month. The free-to-play title's popularity is impressive.
October 8, 2025 — Source

Turn-Based cRPG Starfinder: Afterlight Reaches Minimum Kickstarter Goal in 80 Minutes
Indie Barcelona-based developer Epictellers Entertainment announced that its turn-based cRPG Starfinder: Afterlight met and exceeded the minimum funding goal on Kickstarter just eighty minutes after the campaign opened.
October 8, 2025 — Source

US Supreme Court upholds Google Play Store changes amid ongoing Epic Games lawsuit
The Supreme Court is sticking to its previous ruling: Google must adhere.
October 8, 2025 — Source

Vampire Survivors is getting online co-op in its next major update
The game that just keeps on giving, Vampire Survivors, is about to get even more addictive. Developer Poncle has today kicked off a series of weekly teasers for the game's next major update, version 1.14, and the first reveal is the big one that fans have been waiting for: online co-op is officially on its way.
October 8, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Video Game Consoles Are Selling for 12% More in the U.S. This Year Than Last Year
According to Circana, U.S. video game hardware sales are up 32% year-over-year, driven by the Nintendo Switch 2, despite a 12% price increase. NBA 2K26 topped August sales.
October 8, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — October 3rd, 2025

EA's monster buyout sets financial records -- and sounds alarm bells | Opinion
The stock market is tough for games companies, but being burdened with a $20 billion debt is even tougher
October 3, 2025 — Source

Elon Musk's xAI will pay $100 an hour for video game tutors to train Grok
You can even work remotely
October 3, 2025 — Source

Epic Games launches webshop service on PC and mobile
Feature enables developers to sell in-game content using on separate web stores hosted by Epic Games
October 3, 2025 — Source

Game Pass Ultimate's Price Hike Was Quietly Paired With Another Downside
No longer can you save 10% on Call of Duty Points or BlackCell, it looks like.
October 3, 2025 — Source

Halo: Combat Evolved Remake Coming From Oblivion Remastered Dev - Report
Master Chief's original adventure may be getting a brand-new remake in the near future.
October 3, 2025 — Source or Source

Major Publisher Abandons Steam Deck
Geeky Gadgets reports that Electronic Arts (EA), a major publisher behind franchises like Battlefield and Skate, has withdrawn support for Valve's Steam Deck due to technical challenges, primarily incompatibility of its anti-cheat software with the Steam Deck's Linux operating system, and a shift towards prioritizing larger platforms. This decision renders many popular EA multiplayer titles unplayable on the device, impacting users and the broader vision of cross-platform gaming.
October 3, 2025 — Source

Megabonk Sells 1 Million Units in Two Weeks
The surprise indie hit will receive a "roadmap" at some point, but for now, creator vedinad is "overwhelmed and tired at the moment."
October 3, 2025 — Source

Netflix Is Hiring A New GenAI Gaming Boss With A Huge Salary
The person who gets the job could be paid $840,000.
October 3, 2025 — Source

PAYDAY 3's long-promised offline mode is officially cancelled
PAYDAY 3's long-promised offline mode has been officially cancelled by Starbreeze, who are now focusing on improving the game.
October 3, 2025 — Source

Peak Co-Creator Has Another Chaotic Co-Op Game
You can try out the forklift party game Crashout Crew in a Steam Next Fest demo this month.
October 3, 2025 — Source

'Prime Gaming' name to be retired in favour of Amazon Luna
Amazon recently announced that they are revamping their Amazon Luna game streaming service, offering some new benefits alongside AI-powered party games. In an effort to synergise its gaming services, Amazon has now announced that it is retiring its Prime Gaming label -- folding it instead into Amazon Luna directly.
October 3, 2025 — Source

Rock Band 4 Is Being Delisted from Digital Stores This Weekend
Due to expiring music licenses, Rock Band 4 is being delisted from PlayStation and Xbox digital stores, though owners retain access. DLC will also vanish as licenses expire.
October 3, 2025 — Source

Steam Survey Gaming Trends: AMD Chips Away At Intel & Windows 11 Dominates
The latest Steam survey reveals AMD is gaining on Intel's processor dominance, reaching 41.31%, while Windows 11 adoption increased to over 63%.
October 3, 2025 — Source

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Beta Is Live, And Even In Early Access, Cheaters Are Running Amuck
The multiplayer beta for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is now live in its early access period for users who've pre-ordered the game and Xbox Game Pass subscribers. It'll be live for anyone who wants to check out the beta, not included in those two categories, on October 5, but even before it opens to the general public, reports have surfaced across social media that cheaters are running amuck through the game.
October 3, 2025 — Source

The Voice Behind Mortal Kombat's 'Toasty!' Is Leaving NetherRealm
Burnt out.
October 3, 2025 — Source

Tokyo Game Show: Flashy booths mask economic and industry anxiety | Opinion
The proliferation of free-to-play mobile titles at TGS reflected Japanese consumers' worries about spending
October 3, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — September 29th, 2025

$55 billion deal sees EA being acquired by investor group including Saudi Arabia's PIF
Last week, a report came out regarding a deal that might see EA become a private entity again. Today, the games publisher confirmed that a group of investors has acquired 100% of the company, with Saudi Arabia's PIF, the private equity firm Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners being involved. Regarding the deal, EA said that it will help "accelerate innovation and growth to build the future of entertainment."
September 29, 2025 — Source or Source

A New Lord of the Rings Third-Person Action Game Is In Development -- Rumor
A report from Insider-Gaming claims that a new Lord of the Rings game is in development, and that a deal regarding the game's funding, which Insider-Gaming alleges will partially come from the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), and potentially even the new game, could be revealed next week.
September 29, 2025 — Source

After AI-Powered Darth Vader, Fortnite Introduces An AI Chatbot
Right now it's only available to 1% of users, but Epic plans to roll it out more widely.
September 29, 2025 — Source

Battlefield 6 Release Times Revealed For October 10 Launch
Here's exactly when you can start playing Battlefield 6.
September 29, 2025 — Source

Brazil bans the sale of loot boxes to minors
The ban is part of a larger safety law that aims to protect children and adolescents online
September 29, 2025 — Source

Famed gamer creates working 5 million parameter ChatGPT AI model in Minecraft, made with 439 million blocks — AI trained to hold conversations, working model runs inference in the game
CraftGPT is hewn from 1020x260x1656 Redstone blocks in the game.
September 29, 2025 — Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth "doing very well" following PC launch
Following its PC launch, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth "has been doing very well" on both PS5 and PC, improving upon initial sales. The third game in the trilogy is in development.
September 29, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Fortnite Changing Peacemaker Emote Following TV Series Bombshell, After Epic Games Contacted James Gunn's DC to 'Inquire Into Our Partner's Creative Intentions'
IGN is addressing concerns about the "Peaceful Hips" emote in Fortnite, which referenced Nazi imagery revealed in the show *Peacemaker*. Epic Games is modifying the emote and offering refunds.
September 29, 2025 — Source

Gearbox Debuts the First New Vault Hunter Coming to Borderlands 4 in Paid DLC
Over this past weekend, during Tokyo Game Show 2025, Gearbox and 2K unveiled the first of two new vault hunters that'll be joining Borderlands 4 as part of the game's first paid story DLC set to release sometime during Q1 2026.
September 29, 2025 — Source

Hades 2 Passes 110,000 Concurrent Players On Steam, Doubling All-Time Peak For Original
Hades 2's full release achieved a new peak of 112,947 concurrent Steam players, doubling the original's record and earning a 10/10 review.
September 29, 2025 — Source

Halo Combat Evolved Remake Is Rumored to Use UE5 and Blam Engine, Add Gameplay Tweaks
A rumored Halo Combat Evolved remake is reportedly using Unreal Engine 5 and a modified Blam engine, featuring gameplay tweaks like sprinting and updated level design.
September 29, 2025 — Source

It's the first time I've ever missed a Minecraft Live — but I still caught all the best Minecraft announcements
Minecraft will receive updates including "Mounts of Mayhem" with new mounts and combat features, and "The Copper Age," adding new copper uses and a Copper Golem.
September 29, 2025 — Source

Kevin McCoy and Simon Sparks to host roundtable at GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit 2025
Recent news includes Kevin McCoy and Simon Sparks hosting an HR Summit roundtable, Microsoft denying retailer Xbox removals, and Battlefield 6's high Steam user count. Several studios are facing challenges.
September 29, 2025 — Source

Key GTA 6 Story Detail Confirmed By Rockstar Co-Founder Ahead Of Launch
Speaking in an interview, Rockstar Games co-founder and former creative director/head writer Dan Houser confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will be the first game in the series since the original written without his direct involvement.
September 29, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

More Japanese Game Developers Are Embracing AI Than Ever Before
A recent survey reveals that over 50% of Japanese video game developers are now integrating artificial intelligence into their game production.
September 29, 2025 — Source or Source

Resident Evil Requiem Producer Says Fans Get Frustrated with CAPCOM Due to Rumors & Theories the Studio Never Promised
CAPCOM's Resident Evil Requiem producer expressed frustration with fan speculation and rumors, particularly regarding character appearances, which the studio hasn't confirmed.
September 29, 2025 — Source

Silent Hill f Reaches 1 Million Copies Sold Faster Than the Silent Hill 2 Remake
Silent Hill f sold one million copies in just one day, surpassing the Silent Hill 2 Remake's sales pace and marking a strong return for the franchise.
September 29, 2025 — Source or Source

Terminator 2D: No Fate Delayed to November 26th
Shipping delays for Day One and Collector's Editions due to global tariffs have impacted the 2D side-scrolling shooter's release.
September 29, 2025 — Source or Source

Tune Into Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Bowl VI Presented by USAA
The sixth annual Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Bowl presented by USAA is scheduled for September 30, 2025, following Call of Duty: Next, and will feature U.S., U.K., and Canadian military esports teams competing for the C.O.D.E. Bowl trophy. The event celebrates six years of the competition and the Endowment's work in placing 150,000 veterans into jobs. Viewers can watch on the Official Call of Duty Twitch® Channel or Call of Duty YouTube® Channel.
September 29, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — September 25th, 2025

Deus Ex Remastered Coming on February 5, 2026
During today's Sony State of Play, Aspyr and Eidos-Montreal revealed Deus Ex Remastered, the definitive edition of an iconic action RPG, faithfully restored and upgraded for a new generation of platforms with improved visuals, quality-of-life enhancements such as autosaves and faster load times, and controller support. Deus Ex Remastered will release on Feb. 5, 2026, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam.
September 25, 2025 — Source

Forza Horizon 6 ads go live early, confirming Japan setting — full reveal aSourcen>
Ninja Gaiden 4 is going to kick ass--mostly yours.
September 25, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Hitman World Of Assassination Gets PC VR Overhaul To Match PS VR2 Edition
Hitman World of Assassination has been updated on PC VR to match the PlayStation VR2 edition.
September 25, 2025 — Source

How to watch PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct — PC Gamer's digital 2025 showcase
PC Gamers' Midas and the award-winning radio and television presenter Elle Osili Wood are hosting PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2025.
September 25, 2025 — Source

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Gameplay Showcases Spider-Man and Ghost Rider
The gameplay also confirms the inclusion of the Savage Land as a playable stage with multiple transitions and impressive backgrounds.
September 25, 2025 — Source

Persona 5 + Royal have officially sold over 10 million copies
While the Persona series has always had a loyal fanbase, the launch of Persona 5 in particular pushed the sub-series into the mainstream -- crossing over into countless other titles while also releasing its own suite of spin-offs. Just over 9 years on from the original game's release, ATLUS has announced that Persona 5 / Royal have sold over 10 million copies.
September 25, 2025 — Source

Rockstar Games Project ROME (Rockstar Online Modding Engine) for GTA6 rumored to be revealed soon
Rockstar's "Project ROME" could bring official mods to GTA 6
September 25, 2025 — Source

Sarah Brewster to present talk at GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit 2025
Fresh Seed founder to discuss "the unwritten rules of the workplace and how studios can adapt"
September 25, 2025 — Source or Watch Video or Watch Video

Sony Unveils Pulse Elevate Wireless Speakers For Your PC Gaming Desktop
At its State of Play event, Sony announced the Pulse Elevate, its "first wireless speakers" designed for PC desktops and other platforms, including Mac and PS5. The twist here is that they're portable, giving them more versatility than a standard set of 2.0 speakers. They're also compatible with Bluetooth devices, allowing players to simultaneously listen via a PlayStation Link-connected device for in-game audio and a separate Bluetooth device for music, voice chat, and so forth.
September 25, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Steam beta helps players prep for games requiring Secure Boot or TPM
Steam Hardware Survey will also start collecting Secure Boot and TPM data
September 25, 2025 — Source or Source

The cutting edge performance capture technology behind Squadron 42
Clear Angle Studios offers insights into the Hollywood tech used to create custom characters and NPCs for Star Citizen and its single-player campaign
September 25, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron has been relisted on Steam (though not yet purchasable)
In the wake of the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft, the console maker has spoken on bringing back many of the publisher's more legacy games and franchises. Following reports that Microsoft was working on bringing some of Activision's Transformers titles back from the dead, the much-loved Transformers: Fall of Cybertron has been relisted on Steam (though not yet purchasable).
September 25, 2025 — Source

Treyarch offers full deep-dive into Black Ops 7 Zombies
In the lead up to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Treyarch has been slowly-but-surely sharing new details regarding the upcoming shooter. Following its recent multiplayer deep-dive, the team have now revealed all there is to know about BO7's upcoming Zombies mode.
September 25, 2025 — Source

Two games are free this week on the Epic Games Store
The Epic Games Store refreshes its giveaway promotion every Thursday, and that means it's time to grab a couple of new games. The latest titles are Eastern Exorcist and Jorel's Brother and The Most Important Game of the Galaxy. As always, you have seven days to add the latest indie game permanently to your Epic Games Store library.
September 25, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — September 22nd, 2025

Bandai Namco trademarks the name 'World Fighters'
Jump Force was an interesting though ultimately somewhat disappointing fighting game from Bandai Namco which featured a ton of characters from across Shonen Jump's line-up of popular manga franchises. Released in 2019 and discontinued just a few years later, it appears as though a follow-up entry might be in the works, with the publisher trademarking the name 'World Fighters'.
September 22, 2025 — Source

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk successor HYPERFUNK officially announced
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk released back in 2023 as a spiritual successor to SEGA's underrated Jet Set Radio franchise. Developed by Team Reptile, the skate culture-focused collectathon platformer proved to be a hit, with overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam. In the wake of its success, the team have officially announced a follow-up, with HYPERFUNK bringing the 3D platformer into the multiplayer realm.
September 22, 2025 — Source

Borderlands 4 amasses over 2.5m players since launch
Latest title in the franchise has generated over $150 million in revenues, according to Alinea Analytics
September 22, 2025 — Source

FEAR fans should grab the Echo Patch for massive improvements
Warner Bros shut down the studio responsible for the FEAR series earlier this year but shortly after, GOG picked up the games as part of its Game Preservation Program, ensuring they remain accessible for years to come. Now, modders are also getting in on the action, with a new mod that makes sweeping upgrades to UI, amongst other upgrades like controller support.
September 22, 2025 — Source

Fortnite Banned 'Thousands' This Weekend as Proximity Voice Chat Mode Delulu Launches to Big Player Numbers, but Widespread Reports of Griefing and Abuse
"I wish I could shield them all from the sweats and bigots."
September 22, 2025 — Source

Konami Polls Fans To Get Their Thoughts on Which Metal Gear Game It Should Remake Next
Solid strategy.
September 22, 2025 — Source

Playstack revenue increases 52% YoY in the first half of 2025
Balatro and Abiotic Factor combined sold over three million units in the same period
September 22, 2025 — Source

Steam Bug Botched This Indie Game's Launch, Now It's Getting A Second Chance
Planet Centauri was the victim of a Steam bug, but players are starting to notice this throwback side-scrolling sandbox game.
September 22, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

The painful lessons learned from layoffs
Two studios reflect on how they dealt with redundancies -- and what to do differently to avoid them in future
September 22, 2025 — Source

The Witcher III: Wild Hunt Gets New HD Remaster Mod to Fill in Missing Items
Yes, people are very much still modding The Witcher III: Wild Hunt, even more so after CD Projekt RED released the REDkit mod tool last year. On the visual side, HalkHogan's The Witcher 3 HD Reworked Project NextGen Edition is pretty much a must, but even the experienced modder's latest release does not overhaul every single item in the big open world roleplaying game.
September 22, 2025 — Source

Video Games Europe and the EGDF launch Pixels to Policy campaign
The campaign is "the ultimate showcase of Europe's video games sector," says the continent's largest trade body
September 22, 2025 — Source

Which Metal Gear Solid Game Do You Think Should Be Remade Next? Konami Wants to Know
A new survey shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user Metal Gear Network (spotted by Insider-Gaming) reveals that Konami wants to know which Metal Gear Solid game fans think should get the remake treatment next, now that we're beyond the release of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.
September 22, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — September 19th, 2025

As Rival Roblox Looms, Fortnite Will Let Creators Sell In-Game Items
For one year, at least, creators will also get a larger cut of the revenue.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Blizzard Denies It Used AI For New Overwatch 2 Art
Social media posts accuse the studio of generating sprays with AI tools.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Bloodborne Could Be On Ice For A Long Time - Report
Although "nothing is happening" with From Software's iconic 2015 action-RPG right now, that doesn't mean nothing will ever happen.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Grimlore Games Will Drop the First Major Content Update for Titan Quest II "Soon"
After an initial delay that pushed the game out of the first half of 2025, Grimlore Games shadow-dropped Titan Quest II in early access this summer and had a strong launch with more than 300K copies sold in less than three days. Now that the game has been out for a few months, Grimlore Games is preparing to release the first major content update for Titan Quest II, which will be in players' hands "soon."
September 19, 2025 — Source

Indie studio bets on new game after buying freedom from Sega
French developer Amplitude knows that "every game could be the last" as it prepares a big bet on a new strategy title less than a year after buying its independence back from Sega.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Krafton U-Turns In Its Lawsuit Against Unknown Worlds Founders On One Of Its Key Arguments Regarding Subnautica 2
Post the publication of this article, Krafton reached out to Wccftech to provide its statement on the latest update with its legal battle against the Unknown Worlds founders and its sudden change in argument around the relevancy of Subnautica 2 being ready for an early access release.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Patapon Spiritual Successor Ratatan is Out Now in Early Access
The rhythm-focused side-scrolling adventure launches with five worlds and co-op, with plans to remain in early access for 6-12 months.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Subnautica 2 Lawsuit Gets Muddled As Justification For Firing Studio Founders Is Changed
Krafton has withdrawn one of its legal justifications for firing the Unknown Worlds leadership team.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — September 16th, 2025

French voice of Lara Croft files complaint over alleged AI use in Tomb Raider remaster
Beloved Lara Croft voice actor fights back, dispute spreads to other language versions of the game
September 16, 2025 — Source

Game Pass Core, Which Rarely Adds More Games, Is Adding Three More Soon
The base tier for Xbox's subscription service will have three more titles in October.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Game Republic New Horizons reveals Taskmaster star as final headliner
Comedian Maisie Adam is the conference's final session guest
September 16, 2025 — Source

Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford tells Borderlands 4 critics to "code your own engine," calls it a game for "premium gamers"
Pitchford's PR skills deserve their own cautionary class
September 16, 2025 — Source

Grand Theft Auto 6 Touted as "The Largest Game Launch in History" in New Job Listing
The company's claim about the possible success of the game was found in a since-deleted job listing for a lead software engineer.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Hades, Endless Legend 2, Black Ops 7 beta, and much more hit Game Pass
Microsoft just announced a massive wave of games for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, with the next couple of weeks being full of fresh titles for all the membership tiers across console and PC. Members can also jump into the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Early Access Open Beta starting October 2 as an additional benefit.
September 16, 2025 — Source

HBO Max Chief Reveals 2026 Release Months for Game of Thrones Spinoff a Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and House of the Dragon Series 3
Slam Dunk.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Hell is Us Director calls Silksong's surprise launch "a little callous"
Following years of leaks, rumours and little-to-no official details, Team Cherry finally released Hollow Knight: Silksong just under two weeks ago. Described by many as the GTA VI of indies, a suite of upcoming games were delayed in order to get out of Silksong's way. While most took this on the cheek, Hell is Us' Creative Director called the surprise release date "a little callous."
September 16, 2025 — Source

"Japanese players will stick with you" -- Why the Canadian studio behind Neverway is targeting Japan
Developers of indie life-sim RPG Neverway explain the advantages of focusing on the Japanese market -- and how Outersloth threw them a funding lifeline
September 16, 2025 — Source

MARVEL versus CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Tops 1 Million Copies Sold
MARVEL versus CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics took players back in time to an era of fighting games that plenty of fans longed to see come back. At least more than a million of them, as Capcom confirms that the arcade collection has officially surpassed one million copies sold, nearly a year to the day after its launch.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Overseas Publishers Like Microsoft Want Games Done as Quickly As Possible, Says Kamiya, Who Still Can't Let Scalebound Go
It may be over eight and a half years since Microsoft cancelled Scalebound, the action game it would publish as a PC and Xbox exclusive from developer PlatinumGames, but Game Director Hideki Kamiya still hasn't let this go.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Palworld 1.0 to Launch in 2026; PocketPair Will Focus on Polishing for the Rest of 2025
Today, PocketPair announced in a video message that it aims to release Palworld 1.0 next year. To achieve that goal, they will focus on polishing, which means the rest of 2025 won't feature truly big updates to the early access version. Communications Director and Publishing Manager 'Bucky' explained:
September 16, 2025 — Source or Source

Sony Wants AI to Support Creativity in Game Development, Not Replace Developers
Sony game development studios have already used its Enterprise LLM AI tool to develop some of its games, but the company is set to make these tools a support for creativity rather than a substitute.
September 16, 2025 — Source

"The failure of Scalebound was ultimately the responsibility of PlatinumGames, myself as director included"— Hideki Kamiya, creator of Devil May Cry and Okami, takes responsibility for Scalebound's cancellation
Insights into Hideki Kamiya's new studio 'CLOVERS' came in a recent interview, alongside the failed development of Scalebound.
September 16, 2025 — Source

The Online Safety Act is causing some studios to rethink in-game features, says law firm
"No doubt, this summer has been difficult for some," says Isabel Davies, senior associate at Wiggin
September 16, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — September 9th, 2025

Bayonetta Creator Wants Hideo Kojima to Make a New Game Like P.T.
In a series of posts, Hideki Kamiya spoke about how he could take a shot at a P.T.-styled game but it wouldn't be a horror title.
September 9, 2025 — Source

Bethesda Vetoed Showing Hitler's Penis In Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
There are limits, even in a game that lets you cleave someone's head down the middle.
September 9, 2025 — Source

Celebrate The Start Of NFL Season With Backyard Football '99, Out Now
The classic kid-friendly gridiron game is back, though one real-life player is missing.
September 9, 2025 — Source

Cronos: The New Dawn Sold Over 200,000 Digital Copies at Launch
The horror title is available for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, and follows a Traveler as they time-travel at The Collective's behest.
September 9, 2025 — Source

Dead Island 2 Breaks 20 Million Players; Dead Island 3 Confirmed
Today, publisher Deep Silver and developer Dambuster Studios have announced that Dead Island 2 has broken through the 20 million player milestone. This comes after the game immediately turned into Deep Silver's best-ever launch, with two million units sold in less than two months. Later, the player base expanded even more thanks to the launch on Game Pass, and more recently, it was even given away for free during the Epic Games Store 2025 MEGA Sale.
September 9, 2025 — Source

Every iPod clickwheel game has been saved from digital oblivion, thanks to a dedicated preservation project
All available on the Internet Archive
September 9, 2025 — Source

FLASK Gamescom Hands-On Preview -- Hardcore Auto Battling
During this year's Gamescom I had the chance to try out many different games. While many like Ninja Gaiden 4 and Phantom Blade Zero were a known quantity, there were a few other unexpected surprises, like One More Level's Valor Mortis and FLASK, a roguelike auto battler by Chop Chop Games to be published by Ghost Ship Games which felt every bit as good to play as it was to look at with its hand-draw style heavily reminiscent of the best comic books.
September 9, 2025 — Source

Hideo Kojima Should Make a New P.T.-Style Game, or Maybe I Will, Says Bayonetta and Devil May Cry Creator Hideki Kamiya
"I hate horror though, so it wouldn't be horror... plus, I have no ideas."
September 9, 2025 — Source

Jobs roundup: September 2025 | Blizzard Entertainment appoints Walter Kong SVP of live games/mobile development
Appcharge appoints new CFO and CRO, Charlotte Nangle joins Kepler Interactive as PR and communications manager
September 9, 2025 — Source

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Next Story Expansion "Legacy of the Forge" Out Now
Warhorse Studios and Deep Silver announce today the release of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II's next story expansion - Legacy of the Forge - where Henry journeys toward becoming a master of Kuttenberg's blacksmith guild. Additionally, available today is the 1.4 patch update with quality-of-life improvements, updated photo-mode and an adaptive HUD free for all Kingdom Come: Deliverance II owners.
September 9, 2025 — Source

Loot Boxes Might Be Coming To Marvel Rivals
A new datamine from RivalsInfo on X, spotted by GameReactor, points to Marvel Rivals getting a new kind of addition in Season 4 that's not a new set of characters joining the roster, a new map, or balance tweaks. It's loot boxes, though in-game, NetEase seems to be calling them 'Mysteries.'
September 9, 2025 — Source

New indie publisher Gambit Digital to be led by former Kepler Interactive VP
Zac Antonaci is now CEO of the Montreal-based Gambit Digital, after leaving Kepler earlier this year
September 9, 2025 — Source

Over 50% of games industry layoffs have taken place in California
According to Amir Satvat "overall employment in the industry has actually increased", but over 70% of redundancies have affected people in the US
September 9, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — September 5th, 2025

Tetsuya Nomura Reportedly says Both Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 and Kingdom Hearts 4 Are "On Schedule"
During a livestream for Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis, of all things, a director on the Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts series at Square Enix, Tetsuya Nomura, provided a couple of small updates on Kingdom Hearts 4 and Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3.
September 5, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — September 4th, 2025

MindsEye Disastrous Launch Could Sink IO Interactive's Publishing Push
MindsEye's terrible launch may have impacted more than developer Build a Rocket Boy's future, judging from some recent statements from Io Interactive's CEO Hakan Abrak.
September 4, 2025 — Source

Roblox Experiences Will Now Have IARC Age Ratings, Age Verification for In-Game Chat Coming by end of 2025
Roblox has partnered with the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC) to swap out its current maturity rating system for the games on its platform, or what Roblox calls 'experiences,' with age ratings commonly used on individually sold games, like ESRB, PEGI, GRAC, and USK ratings. The company will also require players to verify their age to use in-game chat by the end of 2025.
September 4, 2025 — Source

Voice actor confirms Batman Arkham Shadow sequel in development
While we haven't had a new Batman Arkham game for PC and consoles in over a decade, the series has been living on in VR. Last year, Batman Arkham Shadow launched for Meta Quest VR headsets and now, it looks like a sequel is on the way.
September 4, 2025 — Source

Wildgate Publisher Suffers Layoffs Less Than Two Months After Launch
Dreamhaven, the publisher behind the PvP shooter Wildgate, which goes between boots-on-the-ground first-person shooting and ship-to-ship battle, and launched this past July 22, has suffered layoffs, chief executive officer Mike Morhaime confirmed in a post on LinkedIn spotted by GamesIndustry.Biz.
September 4, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — September 1st, 2025

007 First Light State of Play Announced for September 3rd
The spy thriller will receive 30+ minutes of new gameplay, highlighting "high-speed car chases," stealth, combat, and more.
September 1, 2025 — Source

39% of gamers in China are interested in generative AI's application in games
According to Niko Partners, 60% of Chinese studios are already using the technology
September 1, 2025 — Source or Source

Assassin's Creed Series Veteran is Now Game Director at Rocksteady Studios
Bill Money is an industry veteran, having worked on Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Mirage, and WB Games Montreal's Batman: Arkham Origins.
September 1, 2025 — Source

Atari head Wade Rosen explains why he bought Thunderful -- and what he plans to do with it
The Atari CEO on the importance of having a base in Europe, Atari's evolution beyond retro, and why he's tired of overly long, overly similar video games
September 1, 2025 — Source

Blizzard Had Filed A Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against World of Warcraft Turtle WoW Server
Blizzard has recently filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against the Turtle WoW server, highlighting in the suit how the server's operators have built their business on ongoing infringement of the company's intellectual property.
September 1, 2025 — Source

CD Projekt Red grows as work on Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2 continues
CD Projekt Red has been very transparent on the status of its upcoming projects. As part of CDPR's most recent earnings report, the company has confirmed that The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2 teams are continuing to grow.
September 1, 2025 — Source

Curveball Leisure launches full-service publishing division
Curveball Games aims to fund "unique" titles from indie to AA
September 1, 2025 — Source

Death Stranding Studio Announces 10th Anniversary Celebration Event on September 23
The event will celebrate Kojima Productions' first decade, while also providing a look at some of its upcoming new projects.
September 1, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Fairgames loses creative director months after studio head departure
Haven Studios has gone through some worrying changes in recent months. Back in May, it was reported that external playtests for the studio's first game, Fairgames, led to negative feedback. Then, just weeks later, Haven Studios founder, Jade Raymond, suddenly left the company, a move that caused one games industry analyst to proclaim that the game has been cancelled. The game hasn't actually been publicly cancelled yet, but it did just lose its creative director.
September 1, 2025 — Source

Gaming consoles are becoming more expensive as they age for the first time in history — gamers blame tariffs for PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch price increases
Tariffs and inflation are largely to blame
September 1, 2025 — Source

Gearbox details Borderlands 4 post-launch roadmap
Borderlands 4 marks the next major entry in the long-running looter shooter series, with the progenitor of the sub-genre set to launch their successor in just under two weeks' time. While the game already features plenty of content to look forward to on day-one, the team at Gearbox have now detailed the post-launch roadmap for Borderlands 4.
September 1, 2025 — Source

Hollow Knight: Silksong set to release on September 4 — price announced at just $19.99
Team Cherry has finally revealed the full launch times and price tag for its highly anticipated Metroidvania adventure — Hollow Knight: Silksong
September 1, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

'NBA 2K26' early access has tipped off: Release date, editions, and VC guide
Early access for 'NBA 2K26' is already live. Here's when the global release lands, what each edition includes, and how much VC will cost you this year.
September 1, 2025 — Source

NetEase has shut down T-Minus Zero Entertainment
Studio head Rich Vogel has officially confirmed the closure
September 1, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

Samsung Reportedly Plans To Launch 25-Inch OLED Gaming Display Next Year
We could finally see the standard 24-25-inch OLED panels for gaming as soon as next year, as Samsung is reportedly showing interest in making a 25-inch gaming panel catering to the demands of users on a budget.
September 1, 2025 — Source

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Accolades Trailer Highlights Critical Acclaim
Available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch, Joe Musashi's return has earned extensive praise from critics.
September 1, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Skyblivion's First 15 Minutes Shared in New Video
Yesterday, Skyblivion Project Lead Rebelzize has shared the first fifteen minutes of the fan-made Oblivion remake in Skyrim's engine. This is the iconic tutorial section of the game, where the imprisoned main character accompanies Emperor Uriel Septim in his failed bid to escape from the Mythic Dawn's fated assassination.
September 1, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Sony's State of Play returns this week with new look at 007 First Light
IO Interactive officially revealed its James Bond game this year, titled 007 First Light. We already saw some gameplay over the summer, but we are now due for an even more in-depth look at the game during the next State of Play stream.
September 1, 2025 — Source

Stardew Valley update 1.7 officially announced
Stardew Valley is easily one of the biggest indie success stories ever, with the 2016 farming sim currently sitting as one of the best-selling games of all time at over 41 million copies sold. Despite being almost a decade old, the game has continued to receive major updates on a semi-regular basis -- with developer ConcernedApe having now announced update 1.7.
September 1, 2025 — Source

The Borderlands 4 endgame is detailed — how Gearbox plans to keep Vault Hunters hooked
Gearbox details Borderlands 4's endgame — from Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode to Firmware, Specializations, and returning Pearlescent loot
September 1, 2025 — Source

Yooka-Replaylee officially launches next month
The Yooka-Laylee duology are a series of throwback platformers, harkening to the days of the Nintendo 64 and PSOne mascot titles. Originally released for the 8th-generation of consoles, Playtonic announced last year that a remake of the first game was in the works. Known as Yooka-Replaylee, the current-gen remake/remaster has now gotten an official release date -- set to launch early next month.
September 1, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Gaming — News — August 29th, 2025

15 Biggest Games of September 2025
The month was already packed with numerous high-profile titles, but it also features the launch of a long-awaited sequel.
August 29, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

400 People at This Massive Support Studio Worked on The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered — but You Probably Don't Know They Exist
"We have a lot of ambition."
August 29, 2025 — Source

Amazon Games reveals new MOBA 'March of Giants', opens up alpha sign-ups
Amazon Games has just revealed its next major project, a new free-to-play competitive title called March of Giants. Described as a 4v4 MOBA, the game is looking to put a new spin on the genre by having players control not just a powerful giant hero, but also an army of hundreds of troops on a dynamic battlefield.
August 29, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Battlefield 6 Closed Beta to Start Testing Server Browser and 'Player-Owned' Servers
"Our main goal is to observe how it works in practice."
August 29, 2025 — Source

Bethesda confirms plans for new Starfield DLC
When Starfield was revealed to the world, Bethesda had also announced the game's first expansion, Shattered Space. That DLC released last year and while fans had anticipated new announcements this year, Bethesda has been quiet on the subject of new content. That changed this week, with a new Developer Insight video confirming new Starfield content.
August 29, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Blizzard's Diablo team has unionized
Over 450 devs have organized across multiple departments, following similar action from World of Warcraft staffers.
August 29, 2025 — Source or Source

Bloodlines 2 Gamescom 2025 Q&A -- 'There's a Lot of Subtleties to the Movement and Combat'
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 has been a long time coming, that's for sure. I first attended a hands-off preview of the original project by Hardsuit Labs at E3 2019. Back then, I hoped to play the full game in 2021, but then Paradox Interactive boldly removed Hardsuit Labs from the project and accepted a brand new pitch from The Chinese Room, adding another four years to the development of this long-anticipated RPG sequel.
August 29, 2025 — Source

CD Projekt H1 profit rises 4.3% to $121m
75% of sales for Cyberpunk 2077's Switch 2 edition were physical
August 29, 2025 — Source

Crystal Dynamics undergoes layoffs but Tomb Raider unaffected
Crystal Dynamics is hard at work on the next Tomb Raider game. However, the company did just take a hit due to Perfect Dark being cancelled. Crystal Dynamics had been the main support studio for this game. Now, Crystal Dynamics is undergoing more layoffs.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Elden Ring Nightreign to get new high-difficulty mode next month
Elden Ring Nightreign is one of FromSoftware's more interesting releases, with the multiplayer-focused rogue-like receiving far more post-launch support than any of their previous projects. Following the addition of a two-player co-op mode back in July, the team at FromSoftware have now announced a new "high-difficulty Expedition mode" set to arrive next month.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Gears of War: Reloaded Has Surpassed 1 Million Players Three Days After Launch
Gears of War: Reloaded arrived on all current-gen consoles, including PlayStation ones, just three days ago on August 26, and before its first week on store shelves is finished, The Coalition and Microsoft have announced that it has already surpassed 1 million players.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Like a Dragon team announces 2025 'RGG Studio Summit'
RGG Studio (Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio) has established a strong reputation over the past couple generations for its consistent and high-quality output -- in particular when it comes to the Like a Dragon (Yakuza) franchise. As they have done many times now, the studio has announced that they will be hosting an RGG Summit next month; giving us a look at what's next for the team.
August 29, 2025 — Source

NCSOFT's Third-Person Battle Royale Time Takers Wants You To Have Ways To Win "Even If Your Aim Isn't Perfect"
Time Takers is a new PvP third-person action-hero-shooter that was debuted by publisher NCSOFT and developer Mistill Games during Gamescom ONL 2025. Instead of picking one side of combat, where you're either focused on melee or ranged engagements, Mistill Games wants you to have total freedom with how you play. The studio's chief executive officer and the game's director, Yongmin Jo, also calls it giving more players a chance to win "even if your aim isn't perfect."
August 29, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Square Enix Is Shutting Down Two Games A Decade After Their Debut
A Final Fantasy title and a Dragon Quest game are both sun setting at the end of October.
August 29, 2025 — Source or Source

Superman and Green Lantern Voice Actors Seemingly Confirm Injustice 3 Is On The Way
DC fans will recognize Phil LaMarr and George Newbern as the two voice actors behind iconic iterations of the characters Green Lantern and Superman, respectively. Beyond LaMarr and Newbern voicing both heroes in various animated shows and features, they also voiced their respective Justice League members in NetherRealm's Injustice games. They've also both seemingly confirmed to fans they met at conventions that WB Games and NetherRealm are making Injustice 3.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Today's game consoles are historically overpriced
Ars analysis shows missing price cuts are costing console consumers hundreds of dollars.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Valor Mortis Gamescom Hands-On Preview -- An Amazing Standout, and One of the Show's Best
Having appreciated some of the features of the first entry in the series, such as the amazing mobility of the main character and its uncompromising approach, but not being particularly keen on how restrictive the entire experience felt, I wasn't particularly thrilled about the new game, which looked at a glance like another take on the formula with an underused setting in video games. My first impression of the game was not only completely off the mark but turned upside down completely when I finally got to spend more time with it.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Yes, That's LoL Star Faker in the New Stray Kids K-Pop Video
Not the first time he's had a Stray Kids shoutout
August 29, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — August 25th, 2025

Concord's Failure Led To Increased Oversight, Says Sony Exec
Sony's Hermen Hulst argues that Concord's dismal reception proves that games need to be tested more frequently in development.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Could Virtuos' "Region-Specific" Game Strategy Change How We Play?
Regionalism has been one of the buzzier words in gaming this year. You see it in the excitement over culturally rooted blockbusters like Black Myth: Wukong or Stellar Blade. You also see it in the less flashy, behind-the-scenes push to win over players in markets like South Korea, Brazil, China, and Kenya.
August 25, 2025 — Source

"No AI is being used in the creation or production" of Sekiro anime
A little over two years ago it was reported that an anime adaptation for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice was in the works. Finally, during Gamescom Opening Night Live, Sekiro: No Defeat was officially announced alongside a teaser trailer. In an unfortunate reflection of our current society, the studio has now had to come out to confirm that "no AI is being used in the creation or production of this anime."
August 25, 2025 — Source

Years After Its Announcement, Cyberpunk Action Game Replaced Finally Has A Release Window
Replaced, the stylish 2.5D action game from Sad Cat Studios, was originally revealed at the last E3 ever back in 2021.
August 25, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Gaming — News — August 22nd, 2025

A Return to the Culture Wars? | Opinion
Bitter fights over game censorship feel like ancient history -- but conservatives have never considered the matter settled, and attacks on sexual or LGBTQ+ themed games are the opening move of a broader re-litigation
August 22, 2025 — Source

Apple Gains Support in Privilege Fight Against Epic Games Ruling
Two business groups have joined Apple's fight against Epic Games, filing an amicus brief that challenges a ruling on attorney-client privilege. The Association of Corporate Counsel and TechNet argue the decision by U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers threatens how companies use in-house lawyers. They warn it risks blurring the line between legal and business advice in fast-moving industries.
August 22, 2025 — Source

At Gamescom, it felt like the industry now has a plan: make games quicker | Opinion
And at least part of that plan involves AI
August 22, 2025 — Source

Battlefield 6 Dev DICE Confirms Big Changes Coming to Player Movement, 'Especially Horizontal Speed'
Other tweaks are also on the way for weapons, maps, modes, player counts, and playlist options.
August 22, 2025 — Source

Battlefield 6 open beta set new records
The Battlefield 6 open beta was a huge success across both of its weekends. DICE has had a week now to collect all of the stats and as predicted, this beta set new records for the franchise.
August 22, 2025 — Source

Bungie now has a new CEO
Earlier this month during Sony's most recent earnings meeting, executives made comments alluding to Bungie losing its independence and becoming more integrated with PlayStation Studios. Now just weeks later, Bungie's long-time CEO, Pete Parsons, has announced that he is leaving the company.
August 22, 2025 — Source or Source

Capcom and Resident Evil Requiem Dominate the Gamescom 2025 Awards
If you were unaware, Gamescom has its own set of awards given out at the annual event that are voted on by members of an independent jury, with the purpose of the awards being "to honor outstanding games, extensions, exhibitors, booths, merch, as well as announcements and trailers," per the awards regulations. For Gamescom 2025, there was a clear winner, with Capcom and Resident Evil Requiem hogging the spotlight and being one of three games to take home multiple awards.
August 22, 2025 — Source

DC Studios Co-CEO Says Big Games Are in the Works, "But it Does Take Time"
While co-CEO James Gunn didn't provide any concrete details about new titles, he did indicate that these sorts of things take time.
August 22, 2025 — Source

Devcom 2025 attendance up 6% from 2024
Conference featured 390 speakers, a rise of 30% from the previous year
August 22, 2025 — Source

Escape From Tarkov Escapes Out of Early Access with v1.0 Launch This November
Battlestate has announced a release date for the 1.0 version of Escape from Tarkov, which will escape its early access shackles this coming November 15, 2025.
August 22, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Gamescom heads Tim Endres and Felix Falk on opportunities for growth -- and why we need politics in gaming
The minds behind Gamescom reflect on an encouraging year for the show, which is extending its digital reach
August 22, 2025 — Source

Hollow Knight Silksong's Release Date Has Made Two Studios Delay Their Games To Get Out of Its Way
What do Hollow Knight Silksong and Grand Theft Auto VI have in common? Enough popularity to make other studios delay their games to get out of the way, and hopefully not be drowned out by the hype of either. Yesterday, Team Cherry finally announced a release date for Silksong, which will launch on September 4, 2025. Today, developers Aeternum Game Studios and Panik Arcade delayed their games to get the hell out of its way.
August 22, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

Overwatch 2 x Persona 5 officially teased ahead of Season 18
Overwatch 2 is no stranger to video game crossovers. Likewise, the game has not shied away from anime-themed collabs, with the free-to-play Hero Shooter having worked with the likes of One Punch Man; My Hero Academia; Cowboy Bebop and more. As such, it comes as little surprise that ATLUS' highly successful JRPG sub-series Persona 5 is coming to Overwatch 2.
August 22, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Stygian: Outer Gods' First Major Update, Souls of the Silent Tide, Is Out Now
First-person survival horror game Stygian: Outer Gods, which launched in early access this past April, has just received its first major content update in its early access journey titled Souls of the Silent Tide.
August 22, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Ubisoft Announces Survival Extraction The Division 2: Survivors and Mobile MMO The Division Resurgence
Ubisoft has arrived at Gamescom 2025 with two significant The Division 2-related announcements. Beginning with what the company is calling a "survival extraction experience," The Division 2: Survivors is due to launch sometime in 2026 and is the latest major part of what's been a long-tail for The Division 2 support.
August 22, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — August 21st, 2025

German politicians officially open Gamescom 2025
Policymakers want the country to become one of the world's leading games locations
August 21, 2025 — Source

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Confirms Mythologies: Sub-Zero, Special Forces in New Trailer
Along with the spin-off titles, the trailer also showcases the Timeline feature that offers insight into the development of the classics.
August 21, 2025 — Source

New Dune: Awakening Free Story Chapter and Paid DLC, The Lost Harvest, Out Next Month, Free Trial On Now
Funcom has announced that the first free story chapter for its massive multiplayer survival game, Dune: Awakening, will be out next month on September 10, 2025. Alongside the free update, Funcom is also releasing a paid DLC called The Lost Harvest, which has a standalone storyline separate from the free Chapter 2 update. And if you've yet to try Dune: Awakening but have been keen to check it out, you can do so now with a free trial on until August 24, 2025.
August 21, 2025 — Source

Nvidia introducing RTX 5080 servers to GeForce NOW and a 100GB of cloud storage for games
Nvidia had a lot of announcements during its Gamescom sessions, and some of them are focused on some major GeForce NOW cloud gaming overhauls. The biggest of which is the addition of brand-new RTX 5080 servers to its stack in September.
August 21, 2025 — Source

Oh No, 'World of Warcraft' Is Getting Me Elf-Pilled Again
The announcement of 'World of Warcraft: Midnight' is putting the spotlight on the Elven races of Azeroth again—as well as one of the best aspects of the MMO's success.
August 21, 2025 — Source

Razer and Side launch large-scale playtesting solution that could reduce costs by 80%
A joint venture between the two companies incentivises millions of Razer Cortex users to provide AI-processed feedback on unreleased games
August 21, 2025 — Source

Silksong finally launches in September
The game has been in development for years.
August 21, 2025 — Source

Well done, EA — what may be Battlefield 2042's final update made me more excited than ever for Battlefield 6
Well done, EA — what may be Battlefield 2042's final update made me more excited than ever for Battlefield 6
August 21, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

"With the waves of layoffs, the way that people are overworked, everyone agrees that there is a systemic problem"
Spring McParlinJones and John Paul Donnelly from the IWGB Game Workers Union make the case for why the UK games industry should be unionising
August 21, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — August 19th, 2025

Assassin's Creed Shadows is Europe's best-selling new title so far, according to new data
GSD sales data for the first 19 weeks of 2025 suggests Ubisoft's latest title has beaten the likes of Monster Hunter Wilds and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
August 19, 2025 — Source

BF2042 gets surprise final update alongside free 'Road to Battlefield' Battle Pass
While fans eagerly await the full release of Battlefield 6, EA / DICE appears to have one final surprise update in store for those still playing the ill-fated Battlefield 2042. Available right now, update 9.2 brings with it a solid amount of new content, including a free battle pass with 60 different rewards -- 30 of which can be claimed in Battlefield 6.
August 19, 2025 — Source

BioShock 4 Developer Cloud Chamber Will Reportedly Suffer Layoffs, Diablo's Rod Fergusson Taking Over as Studio Head
According to a report from Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, Cloud Chamber, the studio that's working on the next game in the BioShock series that we currently know as BioShock 4, is laying off some of its staff, and former general manager of the Diablo franchise, Rod Fergusson, will be taking over as Cloud Chamber's studio head.
August 19, 2025 — Source

BioShock Studio Cloud Chamber Undergoes Layoffs, Appoints Rod Fergusson New BioShock Head
New BioShock game to be "reworked" as team is reduced.
August 19, 2025 — Source

Capcom Gears Up For Resident Evil 30th-Anniversary Celebration With New Website
The main draw right now is some very pretty art.
August 19, 2025 — Source

Cloud Chamber lays off "unspecified" number of staff as Rod Fergusson is parachuted in to lead troubled BioShock 4 production
"I know this is tough news for everyone," said 2K president David Ismailer
August 19, 2025 — Source

Deadlock Is Getting Six New Heroes Over The Next Two Weeks
The characters will be rolled out one-by-one based on player voting.
August 19, 2025 — Source

Hollow Knight: Silksong Special Announcement Confirmed for August 21st
Bloomberg's Jason Schreier also alleges that there will be no release date announcement at Gamescom Opening Night Live later today.
August 19, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

India's government to propose blanket ban on real-money gaming
Real-money gaming companies are reeling as India moves to propose a blanket ban on their operations under a new legislation.
August 19, 2025 — Source

"It's really that simple." Roblox explains its new IP licensing system
The likes of Sega, Lionsgate, and Netflix have signed up to Roblox's licensing platform. But what is it, exactly? And how does it work?
August 19, 2025 — Source

Japanese retailer Parco announces indie game publishing arm
Parco Games will publish indie games and promote them in its department stores
August 19, 2025 — Source

Peak Developers Confirm They Were Talking To Players Through Bing Bong Plush
Get Bing Bonged.
August 19, 2025 — Source

Roblox Responds To Louisiana Lawsuit And "Erroneous Claims" Of Child Endangerment Amid Mounting Pressure
The wildly popular game platform is facing legal and social pressure to better protect its mostly young players, who many allege have been groomed by adult players
August 19, 2025 — Source

Starbreeze Entertainment sees 64% profit boost for Q2 2025, but still made a loss
The company is now "refocusing" on the Payday franchise and internal projects
August 19, 2025 — Source

Sword of the Sea is Giant Squid's highest rated game yet
Back in June Sony teased its next 3 months worth of PlayStation Plus titles, including the announcement that Giant Squid's upcoming hoverboarding puzzler 'Sword of the Sea' would be a day-one addition. Arriving later today, the successor to the PS5 launch title 'The Pathless' looks to be the team's best work yet.
August 19, 2025 — Source

Video game caught using AI-generated influencers in TikTok ads
At least one appeared to be a deepfake of a real streamer.
August 19, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — August 17th, 2025

NBA 2K26 -- Everything You Need to Know
There's a lot to like in Visual Concept's latest take on the NBA, spanning inspired visual touches to reworked gameplay systems that make NBA 2K26 a title worth having an eye on this year.
August 17, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Path of Exile 2 finally getting new major update
While Path of Exile 2 had a huge launch in December 2024, news around the game has been pretty quiet since. That is finally changing this week with confirmation of the next major version update, bringing the game up to version 0.3.0 with a bunch of new content.
August 17, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Why the former editor of Polygon is making a podcast for old gamers
Post Games, Chris Plante's new gaming podcast, is more like an NPR show.
August 17, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — August 16th, 2025

Fairgame$ Has Been Canceled, Too, According to Michael Pachter, Who Says Sony Has 'Lost Its Way'
Pachter has now confirmed that he misspoke, 'assuming' Fairgame$ had been canceled after Jade Raymond was let go from Haven.
August 16, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — August 11th, 2025

Bandai Namco boasts "record-high" results for Q1 2026
The Mobile Suit Gundam IP has seen a massive 81.2% increase in sales YoY
August 11, 2025 — Source

Battlefield 6 anti-cheat tackled over 300K cheaters during beta weekend
DICE and EA are looking to take cheaters more seriously than ever before with Battlefield 6. The new game will include a new anti-cheat system and so far, it appears to be doing a very good job, resulting in hundreds of thousands of bans during the open beta weekend.
August 11, 2025 — Source

Battlefield 6 Beta Eclipses Call Of Duty Player Record On Steam
World War fun.
August 11, 2025 — Source

Battlefield 6 Server Browser Will Support Hybrid Approach to Servers, Testing to Start Soon
The server browser for Battlefield 6 will allow players to find games with full progression enabled, as well as fun, custom experiences.
August 11, 2025 — Source

Battlefield 6's Secure Boot Wasn't Meant To Be A "Silver Bullet" Against Cheaters EA Says
"It's another barrier that helps us make it harder for cheat developers to create cheat programs."
August 11, 2025 — Source

Bithell Games Is Laying Off "The Majority" Of Its Full-Time Staff, Two Months After Its Latest Release
Bithell Games, the studio behind indie classics like Thomas Was Alone, John Wick Hex, and more recently Tron Identity and Tron: Catalyst, has laid off "the majority" of its full-time staff nearly two months after its most recent release, Tron Catalyst.
August 11, 2025 — Source or Source

Blizzard's head of Diablo leaves after five years
Blizzard is undergoing more major changes behind the scenes. Last week, the company's head of Diablo, Rod Fergusson, announced that he was leaving the studio after five years at the helm of all things Diablo related.
August 11, 2025 — Source

Carbon Based: The Art of Lewis LaRosa Celebrates a Marvel and Valiant Legend
Featuring stunning artwork from Uncanny X-Men, Bloodshot, and more.
August 11, 2025 — Source

Crossfire: Rainbow Is a Horror-Themed New Entry in the Shooter Franchise
The Crossfire franchise is about to expand with a new installment that looks very different from most of its predecessors. The series was created by Smilegate in 2007 and had enormous success, especially in China, as a tactical first-person shooter centered on objective-oriented game modes. For a while, it was even reportedly the most played game in the world before League of Legends surpassed it in 2017.
August 11, 2025 — Source

EA shot down pitch for Dragon Age remaster, according to former BioWare dev
BioWare is in a very tough spot at the moment, having released two critical and commercial flops in Anthem (2018) and Dragon Age: The Veilguard (2024). In an effort to try and turn things around a bit, BioWare had pitched a set of remasters for the original Dragon Age games, but EA appears to have no interest in sinking anymore money into the IP.
August 11, 2025 — Source

Electronic Arts blocks more than 300,000 attempts to cheat after launching Battlefield 6 beta
Games giant Electronic Arts launched an open beta over the weekend for its upcoming first-person shooter Battlefield 6, and — almost immediately — the game was swamped with cheaters.
August 11, 2025 — Source

Embark Studios Won't Have Another Public Playtest for ARC Raiders Before Launch, Also Skipping Gamescom 2025 as the team is Heads-Down to Prepare for October
Earlier this year, Embark Studios, the team behind popular free-to-play FPS The Finals, was heavily showcasing its upcoming third-person extraction shooter, ARC Raiders, with a large-scale public playtest this past April, followed by a major release date trailer at Summer Game Fest 2025.
August 11, 2025 — Source

Forza Motorsport and Forza Horizon 5 Will Continue Being Supported Even After the Recent Cuts
Last month, Turn 10 was allegedly turned into a Forza franchise support studio after yet another round of cuts at the Microsoft-owned developer. Following the dire news, fans have been wondering whether Forza Motorsport and Forza Horizon 5 would continue being supported with new updates and fixes.
August 11, 2025 — Source

GTA 5 has now sold over 215 million copies
For more than a decade now, Grand Theft Auto V has continued to sell like hotcakes, with the now-two-generation-old title consistently pushing around 5 million copies every single quarter. As part of publisher Take-Two's latest fiscal earnings report, it's been revealed that GTA V has now surpassed 215 million copies -- bringing total franchise sales to 455 million.
August 11, 2025 — Source

GTA 6 Boss On Upcoming Launch: "We Run Scared"
"We're looking over our shoulders."
August 11, 2025 — Source

id Software shadow drops Heretic + Hexen remaster at QuakeCon
QuakeCon took place over the weekend and as usual, Bethesda had some surprises in store. Over the past couple of years, Bethesda has used QuakeCon has a platform to announce remasters for several of its classic shooters and QuakeCon 2025 was no different.
August 11, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

More live-service titles are reportedly set to drop last-gen support next year
Perhaps more so than any previous console cycle, the 9th generation of video games has been closely intertwined with last-gen systems, with a large swarth of titles being released across both the PS4 and PS5. That said, some live-service games have finally started to move away from the decade-old platform -- with more reportedly set to follow-suit next year
August 11, 2025 — Source

Mortal Kombat 1 has sold less than half the copies of MK11
Contrary to its prior release schedule, NetherRealm went straight from MK11 to Mortal Kombat 1 -- skipping their previous cadence of breaking up Mortal Kombat releases with a new Injustice game. So far, this seems to have not quite gone to plan, with MK1 ceasing its post-launch support prematurely. While far from the highs of Mortal Kombat 11, NetherRealm has now confirmed that MK1 has sold over 6.2 million copies.
August 11, 2025 — Source

Ninja Gaiden 4 Includes Hero Mode With Auto-Dodge and Auto-Guard Features
Team Ninja director Masazaku Hirayama wants players worried that the upcoming sequel may be "too challenging" to "rest assured."
August 11, 2025 — Source

Sega Q1 net sales decline 22.7% to $548m
Despite "few new titles" in its games portfolio, Sega says its overall net sales "exceeded expectation"
August 11, 2025 — Source

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick Insists Projections for the 'Lifetime Value' of Civilization 7 Are 'Very Consistent With Our Initial Expectations for the Title' — Despite 'Slow Start'
"We feel really good about the title."
August 11, 2025 — Source

Tencent makes changes to Light of Motiram Steam page amidst Sony lawsuit
Screenshots of the game have been replaced and its description updated
August 11, 2025 — Source

This Week in Gaming (Week 33)
Welcome to the second week of August and this week's major release involves a pig bladder, shoulder pads and helmets. This is followed by some co-op survival horror set in 1998, a co-op brinepunk adventure, a spot of dungeon stalking, a definitive package of hammers of war and finally you get the chance to play as a toy in a sequel toy world.
August 11, 2025 — Source

Turn 10 addresses fans following Forza Motorsport discontinuation rumours
A couple weeks ago when Microsoft fired over 9000 employees as part of the company's latest round of lay-offs, one of the studios rumoured to have been affected was Turn 10 Studios. Known for their work on the Forza Motorsport series, the team have now confirmed that more post-launch content for their latest entry is still on the way -- despite previous reports.
August 11, 2025 — Source

Vivrato adds nine gaming industry veterans to its consultancy team
Adam Boyes' firm is also launching an industry-focused podcast this year
August 11, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — August 9th, 2025

Mortal Kombat 1 Has Sold 6.2 Million Units, Devs Want to Make It Their Most Balanced Game Yet
Mortal Kombat 1 has sold over 6.2 million units since its launch in September 2023, up from the 5 million milestone announced back in January. The news was delivered on X by Game Director Ed Boon, who also vowed the studio's commitment to making it NetherRealm's most balanced game yet.
August 9, 2025 — Source or Source

Gaming — News — August 8th, 2025

Battlefield 6 Devs Actually Listened — Assault Class Buffed, Shotguns Still OP?
Get ready for a couple of great beta weekends as DICE has been listening and looks to build on feedback.
August 8, 2025 — Source

Digital Foundry goes independent
Publication buys back outstanding shares following offer from parent company IGN Entertainment
August 8, 2025 — Source

Forza Studio Turn 10 Breaks Month-Long Silence On Its Future Following Recent Layoffs
Turn 10 is still in the Forza business, for now.
August 8, 2025 — Source

Mafia: The Old Country Now Available Worldwide
Today, 2K and Hangar 13 announced that Mafia: The Old Country, the highly anticipated latest installment in the acclaimed Mafia franchise, is now available worldwide for PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The story will take players back in time to 1900s Sicily, which has been painstakingly created with the utmost authenticity and detail.
August 8, 2025 — Source

Marathon expected to launch "within this fiscal year" following indefinite delay, says Sony
Firm also addresses concerns regarding its live services division following failure of Concord last year
August 8, 2025 — Source

Microsoft cancels Avalanche Studios' Contraband
Earlier this Summer Microsoft shocked everybody when they announced that a ton of their ongoing Xbox projects would be cancelled, with just some of the victims including Perfect Dark and The Initiative; Rare's Everwild; Zenimax Online's Project Blackbird and Turn10 -- to name a few. One project which was said to be safe from all this was Avalanche Studios' Contraband. Unfortunately, it seems as though it too has now been cancelled.
August 8, 2025 — Source

Microsoft just turned AI into your gaming buddy -- and you might be using it in Windows 11 soon
Gaming Copilot is Microsoft's latest AI assistant, designed to help you beat bosses, track progress, and even read your screen
August 8, 2025 — Source

OnePlus Eyes Handheld Market with New Compact Gaming Tablet
OnePlus is reportedly developing a compact 8-inch gaming tablet with a 3K display and high refresh rate. The device could be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip.
August 8, 2025 — Source

QuakeCon surprise: Heretic and Hexen enhanced remasters are now available
Modern makeovers with new content and multiplayer features
August 8, 2025 — Source

Roblox open-sources AI tool to detect child endangerment risks online
Sentinel system analyzes billions of daily messages to spot grooming patterns over time
August 8, 2025 — Source

Take-Two CEO Says Mafia: The Old Country Is a 'Wonderful Premium Title', Seems to Confirm Judas for 2026
Take-Two reported outstanding results for its first fiscal quarter of 2026, delivering total net bookings of $1.42 billion, up 17% compared to the $1.22 billion registered during last year's fiscal first quarter. Net bookings from recurrent consumer spending (virtual currency, add-on content, in-game purchases and in-game advertising) also grew 17%, accounting for 83% of total net bookings.
August 8, 2025 — Source

Take-Two Interactive is Planning For the Long-Term Future, Not Resting on its Laurels -- CEO
CEO Strauss Zelnick spoke about the company's plans on being "the most creative, the most innovative and the most efficient company".
August 8, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — August 4th, 2025

Epic Games Boss Dismisses Report About Disney Fortnite Project
Epic Games boss Tim Sweeney pushed back against the WSJ report, saying the "anonymous quote is BS" about reported frustrations between Epic and Disney regarding the pace of development on the upcoming Fortnite project. He added that Disney and Epic are actually working around 10x beyond the "ordinary speed of media company dealings in this business." Sweeney said he provided WSJ with a statement about this but the publication chose not to include it.
August 4, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Larian Studios CEO Reflects On Two Years Of Baldur's Gate 3 And Teases The Studio's "Next Crazy Thing"
Fans will need to be patient.
August 4, 2025 — Source

Lyrical Media launches new indie publisher, Lyrical Games, helmed by Private Division alumni
Independent production company Lyrical Media has launched Lyrical Games, a new, privately funded indie games publisher helmed by Blake Rochkind, former head of business development at Private Division.
August 4, 2025 — Source

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Closed Beta - How To Sign Up
Make mine Marvel Tokon.
August 4, 2025 — Source

Next Virtua Fighter Project Gets New Trailer Showcasing Combat, Training Stage
The gameplay shown off in the trailer was quite impressive, with detailed hitboxes, animations, and a large training stage.
August 4, 2025 — Source

Return to Rapture Delayed Again: BioShock 4 and Remake Both Stalled
The highly anticipated fourth BioShock game has hit a major obstacle after failing to pass an executive review at 2K Games. Cloud Chamber, the studio in charge of the project, now has to make substantial changes to the story, which will push back the game's already lengthy development schedule even further. Reports from Bloomberg cited by Engadget suggest that 2K executives weren't satisfied with the current version and requested major improvements to the storyline.
August 4, 2025 — Source

Skyblivion Team Now on Its Final Stretch, Release Still Planned for 2025
Yesterday, Skyblivion project lead Rebelzize posted the sixth development diary for the full conversion mod project. The video is aptly titled 'The Final Stretch Toward Release', and Rebelzize assured fans that the goal is still to launch Skyblivion in 2025, as promised nearly two years ago.
August 4, 2025 — Source

Take-Two overhauling new BioShock following failed internal review, says new report
2K Games has also "ousted" Cloud Chamber studio head Kelley Gilmore in a leadership reshuffle
August 4, 2025 — Source

Valve refutes Mastercard's denial it has not pressured game platforms over NSFW content
Valve claims Mastercard used intermediaries to express concern over Steam's adult content
August 4, 2025 — Source

Virtua Fighter 6's Combat Gameplay First Look Has Old Martial Arts Movie Vibes
Virtua Fighter 6 has its first proper gameplay video, and the fighting game continues to look amazing on the graphics front.
August 4, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — August 3rd, 2025

Bioshock 4 delayed, creative director and studio head removed
In recent years, we have consistently heard rumours about a new BioShock game. Last year, 2K Games officially confirmed that BioShock 4 was in development, which had fans eagerly anticipating a full reveal of the game. Unfortunately, it seems that right after that official announcement, the game fell back into development hell.
August 3, 2025 — Source

Titan Quest 2 gets surprise early access release
It has been decades since TItan Quest first released. The original game landed in 2006, giving players an alternative to the massive ARPGs of the time, like Diablo. Last night during the THQ Nordic showcase, Titan Quest 2 was shadowdropped, giving fans an entire new game to explore.
August 3, 2025 — Source

Ubisoft reportedly threatened to sue voice actor over Black Flag Remake comments
Over the past couple of years, there have been consistent rumours surrounding an unannounced remake of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag. It looked like Ubisoft was primed for a reveal this summer when a lead voice actor hinted at the project being real, but don't expect any further comment, as Ubisoft has begun threatening lawsuits.
August 3, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — August 2nd, 2025

The Epic Games 'total victory' doesn't mean as much as it wants you to think
It simply adds to the confusion.
August 2, 2025 — Source

THQ Nordic Showcase 2025 Recap: All Announcements & Trailers
The THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2025 has wrapped - and what a ride it was! Whether you were tuning in for updates, unexpected news, or a first look at tomorrow's biggest adventures, this year's showcase delivered the goods. Couldn't catch it live? No worries! The full show is now available on demand across all our official channels. So grab a snack, press play, and dive into everything we revealed.
August 2, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — August 1st, 2025

A Complete History of gamescom and gamescom ONL
gamescom and gamescom ONL 2025 will be the biggest we've seen in the decade. We're taking a look back at how gamescom in Cologne became the best gaming event in the world.
August 1, 2025 — Source

Assassin's Creed 4 -- Ubisoft Reportedly Threatened Voice Actor With Lawsuit for Teasing Remaster
The voice actor for Edward Kenway, Matt Ryan, had hinted that it might be time to revisit Black Flag during a fan signing in June.
August 1, 2025 — Source or Source

EA Confirms Battlefield 6 Is Getting Battle Royale, Releases Chaotic Teaser Trailer
It looks like a blast.
August 1, 2025 — Source

EA finally listens: Battlefield 6 scraps a decade-old requirement on Steam — a major win for new players and veteran fans
After years of needing to launch "Origin" or the EA App alongside Steam, EA has decided to drop the requirement for Battlefield 6.
August 1, 2025 — Source

EA Isn't Considering The Sims 5 Right Now Because 'It's Not Player-Friendly' To Expect Fans To 'Give Up All of the Content That You've Purchased Over the Years'
Game of life.
August 1, 2025 — Source

EA officially announces Plants versus Zombies: Replanted
Earlier this year, the Brazilian game ratings board published a listing for Plants versus Zombies Reloaded, suggesting that a remake or re-release of sorts was incoming for the first entry in the classic PopCap tower defence series. Sure enough, EA / PopCap have now officially unveiled said remaster -- though under the more appropriate name of Plants versus Zombies: Replanted.
August 1, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Good Job Games raises $60 million in Series A funding
The funding will be used to scale its mobile game Match Villains globally
August 1, 2025 — Source

Half-Life 3 HLX May Be In Final Phase of Development, AI Scripting Refactoring, Documentation and Developers Moving Onto Other Projects Suggest
It has been a while since new information was unearthed regarding the HLX project at Valve, which is thought to be Half-Life 3. Despite the lack of new details, however, work on the project seems to have been proceeding steadily, and development may have reached the final phase, judging from some recent findings.
August 1, 2025 — Source

Itch.io "re-indexes" free adult NSFW content, paid content to be "slowly" reintroduced
Payment processor Stripe has told the platform it cannot support "content designed for sexual gratification"
August 1, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance demo available now
Back during the 2023 Game Awards, SEGA officially announced that they would be bringing back many of their classic franchises, including but not limited to Jet Set Radio; Crazy Taxi; Golden Axe and more. One of the most exciting revivals is the upcoming SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance. Ahead of the game's launch next month, SEGA has now released a demo for all to enjoy.
August 1, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Gaming — News — July 29th, 2025

7 in 10 German game purchases are now digital downloads
99% of PC games in Germany were bought digitally in 2024, says new report
July 29, 2025 — Source

All Grounded 2 Mutations And How To Unlock Them
Mutations can help you survive in Brookhollow Park, and here we explain how to make the most of these benefits in Grounded 2.
July 29, 2025 — Source

Assassin's Creed Shadows Update 1.0.7 is Here — Check Out the Patch Notes
New Game Plus! Level cap boost! More!
July 29, 2025 — Source

Assassin's Creed Shadows' Latest Update Introduces New Game Plus, A Higher Level Cap, And More Fixes
Here's what you can find in Assassin's Creed Shadows' 1.0.7 title update.
July 29, 2025 — Source

Atari Announces Agreement to Become 82 Percent Shareholder in Thunderful Group
The deal, worth €4.5 million, has seen unanimous support from the board of directors and largest shareholders of Thunderful Group.
July 29, 2025 — Source or Source

Black Myth: Wukong Underwater DLC Footage May Have Just Leaked Ahead of Gamescom Reveal -- Rumor
It appears to have been confirmed that this video is not a real leak of Black Myth: Wukong DLC and is indeed just some impressive work from a fan.
July 29, 2025 — Source

Despite $200M+ Suicide Squad loss, WB is working on a new DC live service game
2024 was a disastrous year for WB Games. All of the money made by Hogwarts Legacy, the top-selling game of 2023, went straight back out the door due to the dire launches of titles like Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Multiversus and Harry Potter Quidditch Champions. Has this stopped WB from continuing to push towards live service games? No, of course not.
July 29, 2025 — Source

IGN launches Gaming Trends platform, shedding light on how mobile, Roblox, and more are reshaping the industry
The initial 2025 Gaming Trends report focuses on six key areas, including mobile gaming, user-generated content, and the trend for nostalgia
July 29, 2025 — Source

Indiana Jones' creative director to headline Game Republic New Horizons
The flagship conference takes place in Riverside Stadium, the home grounds of Middlesbrough FC
July 29, 2025 — Source

Sony sues Tencent for Horizon 'clone' Light of Motiram
Back in November, the industry giant Tencent announced that they were working on a 3rd person open-world title which looked eerily similar to PlayStation's own Horizon: Zero Dawn / Forbidden West franchise -- from the enemy designs to weapons and even the overall aesthetic. It seems Sony has taken note of this, as the console maker is now suing Tencent's upcoming 'Light of Motiram'.
July 29, 2025 — Source or Source

The Witcher 4 Will Honor Its Predecessor's Legacy Without Trying to Outdo It, Says Narrative Director
The Witcher 4 will have plenty of new features, but it will also respect its predecessor's legacy without necessarily trying to outdo it, as video games aren't mathematical, and acclaim is subjective.
July 29, 2025 — Source

Those Hoping For Major Diablo 4 Update News May Have To Keep Waiting
In this case, no news isn't good news.
July 29, 2025 — Source

Unreal Engine Engineer Declares 'Great Hitch Hunt' to Rid UE Games of Stutters, Gives Tips to Developers
During the recent Unreal Fest 2025 in Orlando, Florida, Senior Unreal Engine Software Engineer Ari Arnbjörnsson gave a talk dedicated entirely to PC gamers' nightmare: stuttering.
July 29, 2025 — Source

Warner Bros Hiring For Live Service Game, Despite Suicide Squad's Disappointing Performance
This comes after both Suicide Squad and MultiVersus failed to make an impact.
July 29, 2025 — Source

Watch Out For Battlefield 6 Playtest Scams
Bad actors are trying to steal your information.
July 29, 2025 — Source

WB Games Montreal Might Be Making Another DC Comics Live Service Game
In October 2024, a job listing revealed that WB Games Montreal was recruiting for a new game based on a DC Comics license. That was fairly unsurprising in itself, considering that the developer has only ever worked on such games, from 2013's Batman: Arkham Origins to 2022's Gotham Knights. Now, though, another job listing suggests that this project is being designed as a live service, which was enough to ruffle the feathers of many fans.
July 29, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — July 27th, 2025

Job listing confirms Sony plans to bring PS5 games to Xbox, Switch and more
Microsoft has spent the past 18 months transforming itself into a multi-platform games publisher. Soon, Sony may also try its luck on platforms outside of PS5 and PC.
July 27, 2025 — Source

This Week in Gaming (Week 31)
Welcome to the last week of July and another fairly packed week of new game releases. We kick off the week with a cosy trip to the shire, which is swiftly followed by some vehicular combat, some insect action, a virtual rebellion, a bit of law and order and finally landing in a post-apocalyptic world. We also have a few more new games that didn't quite make the list this week.
July 27, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — July 25th, 2025

Battlefield 6 release date confirmed via EA website
EA elected to not announce the release date for Battlefield 6 when its first reveal trailer dropped earlier this week. However, the legal fine print on EA's website did confirm a leak that claimed the game would release in October.
July 25, 2025 — Source

CD Projekt Red's Project Hadar Will Be An Action RPG With Melee Combat, According to New Job Ad
New details on CD Projekt Red's mysterious Project Hadar emerged online today thanks to a new job ad discovered online.
July 25, 2025 — Source

Dying Light: The Beast Delayed By Four Weeks to September 19
The release date of Dying Light: The Beast has been pushed back by four weeks to "allow for extra polishing". It will now arrive on September 19, 2025.
July 25, 2025 — Source or Source or Source or Source or Source

EA unveils Battlefield 6, aiming to recapture glory after 2042 flop
New campaign unveiled, multiplayer reveal coming July 31
July 25, 2025 — Source

Fortnite fans left in limbo as Epic blasts CMA for delaying iOS launch in UK
The CMA has decided not to prioritize a decision they made over four years ago in the latest released roadmap.
July 25, 2025 — Source

Games Industry Could Be Worth $300 Billion In 4 Years, Report Suggests
The games industry is already bigger than both the music and movie industry combined.
July 25, 2025 — Source

Intel May Be Prepping a Massive Apology to Gamers
Intel may not be the titan it was, but its upcoming CPU could rekindle a relationship with gamers.
July 25, 2025 — Source

Last Epoch Developer Has Been Acquired by Krafton
The studio is still working on the Diablo-like action RPG, but founder Judd Cobler is looking forward to growing the team soon.
July 25, 2025 — Source or Source

Marvel Cosmic Invasion Trailer Reveals Silver Surfer and Beta Ray Bill
Two cosmic warriors join the fight against Annihilus and his forces in Tribute Games' upcoming side-scrolling beat 'em up.
July 25, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Microsoft CEO Outlines Plans to Expand AI Infrastructure After Laying Off 9,100 Employees
Satya Nadella also wrote about the decisions to execute the lay-offs despite Microsoft thriving "by every objective metric".
July 25, 2025 — Source

Oblivion Remastered Registered Over 9 Million Players, Says Bethesda
Bethesda Game Studios has announced that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has registered over 9 million players since its launch on April 22. The developer shared the news with a brief message and a picture of the iconic 'adoring fan', a Wood Elf commoner who becomes the player character's "groupie" once they have become the new Grand Champion in the Arena. The adoring fan's hair has been styled into a nine for the occasion.
July 25, 2025 — Source

Star Wars Outlaws 2 Was Planned, Has Been Cancelled -- Rumour
A recent report indicates that a sequel to Star Wars Outlaws hadn't yet entered pre-production before ultimately getting cancelled.
July 25, 2025 — Source

The Story of The Last of Us Part I and II Will Be Available in Book Form Later This Year
If you cannot stand video games and TV shows and would like to know what all the fuss regarding The Last of Us is about, the entire story so far will be available in book form later this year. Of course, it's also a perfectly valid option for those who already know the story through different mediums and would like to read it from the perspective of script writers Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross (the latter worked just on Part II).
July 25, 2025 — Source

Twenty-three years after launch, Final Fantasy XI servers are overwhelmed by a new wave of players
Final Fantasy XI remains popular more than two decades on
July 25, 2025 — Source

Ubisoft have reportedly cancelled plans for a Star Wars: Outlaws sequel
Earlier this week, Ubisoft appeared to confirm that Massive Entertainment's Star Wars Outlaws did not perform as the publisher was hoping, with CEO Yves Guillemot blaming the "choppy waters" of the Star Wars IP for its lack of success. As such, it perhaps comes as little surprise that a sequel which was reportedly in development has now been scrapped.
July 25, 2025 — Source

VTuber Agency CEO Admits To Misusing Charity Funds As All Talent Quits
VShojo, the VTuber talent agency, has announced its closure after CEO admits to misappropriating funds.
July 25, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — July 22nd, 2025

2XKO, Riot's League Of Legends Tag Fighter, Enters Closed Beta This Fall
A new playable build is also headed to Evo next month.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Atari 2600+ Pac‑Man Edition Release Date, Price & Specifications
The new Atari 2600+ Pac‑Man Edition brings a retro icon back to life on modern hardware. Built on the existing 2600+ platform, this limited‑edition console swaps the standard casing for a bright yellow shell and integrates front‑panel lighting that outlines PAC‑MAN and the four ghosts. Under the hood, it's the same Atari 2600+ you know: cartridge slot, AV outputs, and wireless connectivity for CX‑40 style controllers.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora to get NG+ and 3rd-person mode in free update
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora released back in late 2023 to a somewhat mixed reception, with the open-world game from Ubisoft Massive being praised for its visuals, though critiqued for its relative mundanity. In a surprise and unexpected announcement, Ubisoft has revealed that Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is getting a massive update later this year.
July 22, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Battlefield 6 to Be Officially Revealed This Week
And looks like "Battlefield 6" is the new official title.
July 22, 2025 — Source or Source

Critical Role Finally Confirms A Video Game Is On the Way — And It Will Take Place In Exandria
Team "tossing around ideas and some of the things we must have..."
July 22, 2025 — Source or Source

Directive 8020 Delayed to 2026, Supermassive Announces Layoffs
Up to 36 employees will be affected as the studio deals with the "changing and ever-evolving environment" of the industry.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Donkey Kong Bananza Hits Number 1 Spot in UK Physical Sales Charts in Launch Week
It has already gotten three times the sales figures of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, and only half of Super Mario Odyssey.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Fable Could Slip to 2027 -- Rumour
The decision is reportedly not due to "doom and gloom", but because Playground Games needs more time to work on the game.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Gabe Newell Is A Big Believer In AI, Calls It A "Cheat Code"
"Essentially AI is going to be a cheat code for people who want to take advantage of it."
July 22, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Game success in 2025 is down to data, not luck
Every stage of game development needs to be backed by data analysis
July 22, 2025 — Source

GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit returns in October
The 2025 event returns to the Royal Institution
July 22, 2025 — Source

Google Has Some Fun When You Search For The Live-Action Legend Of Zelda Actors
What will they do when Ganon is announced?
July 22, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

GreedFall 2: The Dying World Has Been Hit by Lay-Offs Affecting Animation, Rigging Teams
The studio itself hasn't yet made any announcements. However, lead animator Erwan Perrin has revealed a few details on social media.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Will Be Playable With Six Characters At Evo 2025
Live panel with developers also planned.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Mists of Pandaria Classic Now Live!
Step boldly into the shrouded mists and set foot on the ancient continent of Pandaria once again, embarking on a journey to uncover its forgotten wonders and unravel its deepest secrets in Mists of Pandaria Classic.
July 22, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

New mod recreates original Fallout as a first-person shooter
The popularity of Fallout exploded when Bethesda acquired the IP and shifted it away from its isometric roots and into an open-world shooter. The Isometric view point can be off putting to many who did not grow up in the golden age of CRPGs and as a result, few have gone back to experience the original Fallout games. That may change soon thanks to one ambitious mod.
July 22, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Ready or Not has sold 1 million copies on console -- pushing total sales past 10 million
Ready or Not is a tactical first person shooter from the studio Void Interactive. Depicting "a modern-day world in which SWAT police units are called to defuse hostile and confronting situations," the game received some controversy back during its early access launch. That said, in the years since its 2021 release, the game has grown massively -- with Ready or Not having now officially sold over 10 million copies.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Rematch Reaches 5 Million Unique Players
After hitting one million players in its first day, Rematch has achieved five million unique players roughly a month after launch. Developed by Sloclap, known for Sifu, the competitive football title is available for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. It's also included with Game Pass.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Roblox launches Learning Hub with partners like BBC Bitesize
The hub is designed to support students in the summer break months
July 22, 2025 — Source

Supermassive lays off 36 staff and delays Directive 8020 to "first half of 2026"
"This decision was not taken lightly, and we know this will be an incredibly difficult time for everyone"
July 22, 2025 — Source or Source

Ubisoft blames gamers, Steam, trends, and everyone but itself for poor game sales
In recent financial meetings and reports, Ubisoft has doubled down on blaming others for its shortcomings.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Ubisoft CEO responds to Stop Killing Games petition, says "Nothing is eternal"
Are purchased games products or services?
July 22, 2025 — Source

Ubisoft claims microtransactions "makes the player experience more fun"
It's always interesting to see the different ways that video game publishers talk about the industry to different audiences. In the case of Ubisoft, the company has shared some rather out-of-touch thoughts on monetisation, telling investors that microtransactions make "the player experience more fun."
July 22, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — July 18th, 2025

Apple's New Emoji Game Just Launched In Place You Might Not Expect
It's unrelated to 2017's The Emoji Movie, by the way.
July 18, 2025 — Source

Avalanche Studios' Contraband still in development
Back in 2021, prior to Microsoft's shift away from exclusive games, Xbox had announced a third-party exclusive game called Contraband, developed by Avalanche Studios. The game quietly missed its 2022 release window and hasn't been seen since. However, new information indicates that the game is still in development and was not scrapped as part of the recent Xbox layoffs and game cancellations.
July 18, 2025 — Source

Gamescom 2025 set to break booking records
The organisers of Gamescom are gearing up for what looks to be their biggest event ever, announcing that exhibitor reservations for 2025 are already tracking 11% ahead of last year's record-breaking numbers. The event is set to be the epicentre of the gaming world this August, with a packed show floor and a major world premiere to kick things off.
July 18, 2025 — Source

Infamous Studio Boss Wants To Bring Back The Franchise
Sucker Punch's Nate Fox is all for revisiting the world of Infamous, but there's a reason why he can't anytime soon.
July 18, 2025 — Source or Source

inZOI Will Showcase Cahaya at Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 19
Krafton has also confirmed that there will be hands-on playable demos of the new location at Gamescom from August 20th to 24th.
July 18, 2025 — Source

Mortal Kombat II film gets first official trailer ahead of October release
The Mortal Kombat series is no stranger to film releases, seeing two live action adaptations back in the 90s and a reboot in 2021. Despite somewhat of a mixed reception to the most recent release, Warner Bros. appears committed to this potential film franchise -- with the first official trailer for Mortal Kombat II having now been released.
July 18, 2025 — Source

Retro Gaming YouTuber Is Being Investigated By Authorities For Reviewing Third-Party Handhelds
The YouTuber could face jail time for potential breaches of Italian copyright law.
July 18, 2025 — Source

Roblox's new teen chat requires a selfie to verify age
Trusted Connections feature targets users 13 to 17
July 18, 2025 — Source

Saber Interactive Is Seemingly Teasing A New Gore-Filled Horror Game Reveal For Next Week, Potentially A New Hellraiser Game
Saber Interactive, the studio currently working on the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake, Jurassic Park Survival, and a currently unannounced title based on a Hasbro franchise, to name a few, is teasing the reveal of what appears to be another game, and fans believe it to be a Hellraiser-based horror game.
July 18, 2025 — Source

Tomb Raider composer faces 16 months in jail over Covid loan fraud
Peter Connelly provided music for Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, Chronicles, and The Angel of Darkness
July 18, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — July 17th, 2025

Civilization VI is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, the Epic Games Store gives away a title or two as part of the company's free games program. Available for the next 7 days, all those with an Epic Games account can get their hands on the highly-praised 4x strategy game Civilization VI.
July 17, 2025 — Source

Co-dev specialists Virtuos, which made this year's Oblivion remaster, announces layoffs affecting 7% of workforce
Around 270 employees in Asia and Europe are affected
July 17, 2025 — Source

Despite Laying Off 270 Staff, Development Studio Virtuos Remains 'Fully Committed' to The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, Cyberpunk 2077, and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
"A rebalancing of roles across our studios and geographies."
July 17, 2025 — Source

Dune: Awakening And Rematch Mark Strong Launches As Both Enter June 2025's Top 10 Games By Revenue Per Global Firm Newzoo
Global data firm Newzoo has released its latest report on the top 10 games for June 2025 by both monthly active users (MAU) and revenue. In its report for May 2025, Elden Ring Nightreign was the top story, but this time around, it's Dune all June, as Dune: Awakening breaks into the top-5 games by revenue, and Sloclap's arcade football game Rematch is able to eek into the top-10.
July 17, 2025 — Source

"Father Of Elder Scrolls" Stepping Away From Industry Due To Ailing Health
"Julian must step away from OnceLost Games for his health and to live his final moments surrounded by his loved ones."
July 17, 2025 — Source

Gamescom exhibitor bookings are up on year-on-year as organisers expect record-breaking 2025 event
Netflix, Disney+, and Konami are among the newly announced exhibitors
July 17, 2025 — Source

Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity revealed
Following the conclusion of the Janthir Wilds story, ArenaNet isn't wasting any time, officially announcing the next major expansion for its long-running MMO. Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity is set to launch on October 28th, continuing the studio's new annual expansion model and sending players away to a mysterious new island.
July 17, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Julian LeFay, 'Father of The Elder Scrolls,' Steps Back From Game Development Due To Cancer
LeFay is leaving for his health and to "live his final moments surrounded by his loved ones."
July 17, 2025 — Source

Oblivion Remastered Developer Virtuos Confirms Mass Layoffs, Nearly 280 Staff Impacted Across Europe And Asia
Virtuos, the co-development team that is working with Konami to deliver Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, and the studio that just helped Bethesda develop The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has confirmed what was previously rumored, that the studio has suffered mass layoffs, with nearly 280 staff impacted, or 7% of the company.
July 17, 2025 — Source

RoboCop: Rogue City -- Unfinished Business, Humanity, DREADZONE, And More Added To GeForce NOW
The latest batch of games being added to the GeForce NOW streaming service has been announced, with nine additions including both the base game and the brand-new DLC for RoboCop: Rogue City.
July 17, 2025 — Source or Source

Roblox introduces new safeguards for teens, including age estimation tech
Roblox announced Thursday that it's launching new safeguards for people who are between the ages of 13 and 18. The company is introducing "Trusted Connections" to allow these users to connect more freely with people they know, alongside age estimation technology, more privacy tools, and insights for parents of teens.
July 17, 2025 — Source or Source

Sonic Racing: Crossworlds comes to Switch 2 months after everywhere else
Announced late last year, Sonic Racing: Crossworlds is the newest entry in SEGA's own take on the Kart Racing genre. Set to arrive on the 25th of September across pretty much all systems, Switch 2 owners in particular will have to wait a few extra months to get in on the racing -- with Crossworlds confirmed to be launching on Switch 2 this Holiday.
July 17, 2025 — Source

The UK's Online Safety Act: A simple guide for game makers
What game companies need to be aware of ahead of the OSA's introduction next week
July 17, 2025 — Source

Two years after the Unity controversy, how are things going with Godot?
Unity's missteps in 2023 prompted a wave of interest in the open-source Godot engine. Here's what happened next
July 17, 2025 — Source

Ubisoft's New Subsidiary is Co-Headed by Yves Guillemot's Son
Charlie Guillemot acknowledged that while he is Yves' son, his position as co-CEO isn't a case of nepotism thanks to his experience.
July 17, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — July 14th, 2025

A Dragon Quest VII Remake Is in The Works For a 2026, Early 2027 Release -- Rumor
A Dragon Quest VII remake is reportedly in the works and will make its debut either next year or in early 2027, according to rumors circulating online.
July 14, 2025 — Source or Source

Airship Interactive goes into administration, with all employees and assets moved to new entity Airmergent
Airmergent will continue Airship Interactive's work as usual, with expanded co-dev capabilities
July 14, 2025 — Source

EA Quietly Parks Need For Speed Leaving Franchise's Future In Doubt
Talk about sad news if a fresh rumor holds out. Allegedly, the iconic Need for Speed racing franchise, a cornerstone of Electronic Arts' gaming portfolio since its inception in 1994, is facing an uncertain future, with claims circulating that EA has silently shelved the series indefinitely. While EA has yet to issue an official statement, several internal decisions and industry observations point towards a significant shift in the company's strategy.
July 14, 2025 — Source

Jobs roundup: July 2025 | Lego appoints Fredrik Loving as senior VP and global head of Lego Game
Arthur Tolmie joins Pixel Helix as chief communications officer, Jonathan Zweig appointed Keyword Studios as chief revenue officer
July 14, 2025 — Source

KRAFTON Confirms Leaked Subnautica 2 Development Documents Are Real As A Way Of "Minimizing Speculation"
If you were making a list of predictions for the video game industry in 2025 back in January, it's doubtful that you would have included a very public and messy battle between developer Unknown Worlds and its parent company, KRAFTON, over the development of Subnautica 2 on that list.
July 14, 2025 — Source

RimWorld's Massive Odyssey Expansion Is Out Now Alongside Free Update
Free 1.6 update includes performance improvements and quality-of-life changes.
July 14, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Way of the Samurai studio Acquire Corp and Red Dunes Games announce collaboration on multiple new IPs
The studio will develop games for PC and console
July 14, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — July 12th, 2025

The Commodore 64 Ultimate computer is the company's first hardware release in over 30 years — pre-orders start at $299
No software emulation, this 'faithful recreation of the original motherboard' runs on an AMD Artix 7 FPGA.
July 12, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — July 11th, 2025

BioShock Creator Is Glad His Team Is Allowed to Design Judas Without Any Live Service Monetization Elements
It's been nearly a year and a half since we heard from BioShock creator Ken Levine. As you're probably aware, ever since disbanding Irrational Games, he has founded a smaller studio called Ghost Story Games. For the last eight years or so, they have worked on a game that we now know to be titled Judas, a game that is based on Levine's concept of 'narrative LEGOs' to be endlessly replayable, at least in theory.
July 11, 2025 — Source

Every Video Game Canceled in 2025
The 17 known games that have stopped development this year.
July 11, 2025 — Source

Final Fantasy Producer Talks Turn-Based Combat Viability, Final Fantasy XVI Learnings and More
Final Fantasy producer, director, and designer Naoki Yoshida was interviewed by Anime News Network at last week's Anime Expo 2025 in Los Angeles, California. One of the first questions was about the viability of turn-based combat for future installments in the series. It was Yoshida himself who infamously said that, as the visuals get more realistic, it is increasingly challenging for some gamers to stomach turn-based combat without feeling a dissonance.
July 11, 2025 — Source

Fortnite Is the Biggest Competitor to Any New Game or Service; Top Live Games Sucking Nearly Half of the Playtime on Consoles Are a Bigger Threat to the Video Games Industry Than Subscription Services
The games industry is undergoing some radical changes, and the challenges it is facing are caused more by the dominance of Fortnite and other popular live service and forever games than subscription services like Xbox Games Pass, according to a well-known analyst.
July 11, 2025 — Source

Halo Combat Evolved Remake Is Scheduled For a 2026 Release and May Only Feature Single Player Campaign -- Rumor
The rumored Halo Combat Evolved remake is reportedly launching next year, but it may not feature the experience offered by the original in its entirety.
July 11, 2025 — Source

Hell is Us has gone Gold
Hell is Us has been a long time coming, with the 3rd-person melee-focused action-adventure title first being announced back in 2022 with a 2023 release year. Following a lengthy delay, the Nacon-published title was re-revealed last year alongside a September 2025 release date. Thanks to the extra dev time, the team at Rogue Factor have managed to finish the game well ahead of its (renewed) schedule -- as Hell is Us has now officially gone Gold.
July 11, 2025 — Source

Lords of the Fallen surpasses 5.5m players | News-in-brief
2023 action RPG was developed by Hexworks and published by CI Games
July 11, 2025 — Source or Source

SAG-AFTRA video game actors approve new agreement — securing better pay, protections against AI, and more
SAG-AFTRA video game performers went on strike back in July 2024, and have now agreed to a new contract.
July 11, 2025 — Source

Sea of Thieves to get custom and private servers
While most live-service games push back on the idea of custom servers, there have been success cases in the past. Fallout 76 for instance has a very popular private server option. Now, Rare is bringing custom server functionality to Sea of Thieves, allowing sailors to spin up a new server with the ability to make changes to in-game behaviour to best fit your group.
July 11, 2025 — Source

Side to open new studio in Saudi Arabia in partnership with Savvy Games Group
"We believe our Riyadh studio will be able to offer fresh talent, ideas and perspectives to an exciting and collaborative arm of the gaming industry"
July 11, 2025 — Source

Subnautica 2 Leaked Document Allegedly Shows Why KRAFTON Delayed the Game; Former Execs File Lawsuit
The delay of Subnautica 2 has sparked into somewhat of a controversy between developer Unknown Worlds and parent company KRAFTON. Let's take a minute to recap what happened, chronologically:
July 11, 2025 — Source

Subnautica Studio Co-Founder Announces Lawsuit Against Krafton
Co-founder Charlie Cleveland spoke about how more details about the "earnout" will be revealed in due time through the lawsuit.
July 11, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

The Callisto Protocol Devs Next Game Codenamed Project Titan Has Seemingly Been Cancelled
Project Titan, the codename for the next game from Striking Distance Studios, the studio behind The Callisto Protocol, appears to have been cancelled.
July 11, 2025 — Source

The GamesIndustry.biz Summer Party 2025 in pictures
The annual event once again took place at Horatio's Bar on the pier during Develop:Brighton
July 11, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — July 10th, 2025

4 of the 5 best-selling games in May were Microsoft-published
In the past 5 years or so, Microsoft has swallowed up quite a significant chunk of the video games industry, with the two biggest examples being Zenimax Media in 2020 and of course Activision Blizzard. Given how many fingers it has across the metaphorical video game pie, it comes as little surprise that 4 of the top 5 best-selling games in May were all published by Microsoft.
July 10, 2025 — Source

Arkane Studios Started Full Production on Unnamed AAA Game at the End of 2024
While Arkane didn't name the AAA game in its recent financial report, the timing indicates that it might be Marvel's Blade.
July 10, 2025 — Source

Circle Games secures $7.25m in latest funding round
"We believe they have all the ingredients to become Turkey's next major casual gaming success," says funder
July 10, 2025 — Source

Develop: Star Awards 2025 winners
Remedy Entertainment's Sam Lake was also awarded for his contributions to the video game industry
July 10, 2025 — Source

EA Japan GM Criticizes Microsoft Layoffs And Cancellations As Harmful To The Industry
Shaun Noguchi expressed disappointment and "deep pain" about Microsoft's recent consolidations and cancellations of game projects.
July 10, 2025 — Source

FBI Seizes Gaming Piracy Domains Including 'Pre-Release' Target NSW2U
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has seized the domain names of several gaming-related pirate sites, including NSW2U.com, which has been Nintendo's nemesis for years. The operation was carried out in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, including the Dutch fiscal police. It is not immediately clear whether the action is linked to any arrests or indictments.
July 10, 2025 — Source

Former Naughty Dog director to launch new Japanese studio
"Moving to Japan tomorrow. Also forming a game studio -- more on that soon!"
July 10, 2025 — Source

GeForce NOW Adds Hit Co-Op Game PEAK to Its Library
NVIDIA announced the latest round of GeForce NOW additions for this week. The highlight is arguably PEAK, the hit co-op climbing game launched on June 16 by Aggro Crab and Landfall. In PEAK, the slightest mistake could mean your doom. Whether you're alone or part of a group of lost scouts, your only hope of being rescued from a mysterious island is to climb the mountain at its center.
July 10, 2025 — Source

Here's This Week's Free Game From The Epic Games Store On Mobile
Epic is giving free games away every week to iOS and Android users, and here's a look at what you can grab right now.
July 10, 2025 — Source

Marvel Rivals New Character Arrivals Won't Rely On MCU Release Schedules
NetEase isn't slowing down its content plans for Marvel Rivals, relying on its "own content development timeline" to add new characters.
July 10, 2025 — Source

Marvel's Blade Game Only Entered in Production in Late 2024, According to a Financial Document
It's been a while since we heard anything about Marvel's Blade. The game was announced at the 2023 The Game Awards event, when we learned that Arkane Lyon, the studio behind Dishonored and Deathloop, would be behind it.
July 10, 2025 — Source

Microsoft says Game Pass is profitable, but layoffs fuel new scrutiny
The numbers may not account for the development cost of first-party games
July 10, 2025 — Source

Phoenix Joins Marvel Rivals: Everything We Know About Season 3 So Far
The new season kicks off with a new duelist, a new Klyntar map and a lot of reasons to be excited.
July 10, 2025 — Source

SAG-AFTRA members vote in favour of agreement, strike officially ends
95.04% of union approves 2025 SAG-AFTRA Interactive Media Video Game Agreement, which includes pay increases and protections against AI
July 10, 2025 — Source

Subnautica 2's early access release delayed to 2026 amid developer drama
The timeline shift could deprive the Unknown Worlds team of a $250 million bonus.
July 10, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is the 2nd best-selling game of 2025 so far
While fans have been waiting well over a decade now for the next entry in The Elder Scrolls series (with no end in sight), instead of re-releasing Skyrim for the 100th time Bethesda Softworks decided to remaster 2006's TES IV: Oblivion using Unreal Engine 5. Despite being a surprise release back in late April, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is currently the second highest-selling game of the year so far (in the US).
July 10, 2025 — Source

The Long Walk: Exclusive Character Posters and San Diego Comic-Con Announcement
The Stephen King movie adaptation is coming to Hall H.
July 10, 2025 — Source

Video game performers approve contract to officially end nearly yearlong strike
Unionized video game performers have overwhelmingly voted to approve a new contract with their employers.
July 10, 2025 — Source or Source

Wargaming sunsets F2P shooter Steel Hunters just three months after launch
"We've come to the conclusion that continuing development is not sustainable"
July 10, 2025 — Source

What's Free in the Epic Games Store This Week?
This week's free game is a strategy game that has you leading your civilization into a brave new world. Will you succeed, or will you crash and burn?
July 10, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — July 7th, 2025

Arkane founder claims Game Pass "has been increasingly damaging the industry"
Over the years, there has been a ton of back and forth discussions surrounding Microsoft's subscription service Xbox Game Pass and its impact on the industry. While some have claimed it to be a net negative -- others state the opposite. Now, the founder and ex-CEO of Arkane Studios has weighed in on the matter, calling it "unsustainable."
July 7, 2025 — Source or Source

Capcom Cancels Lecture On Monster Hunter Wilds' Optimization, Amid Harassment Concerns
A planned talk on Wilds' development has been called off.
July 7, 2025 — Source

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Writer Wants "Character-Driven Stories" and to "Make the Whole World Sad"
"When people are sad, I feel a bit happy," said writer Bartosz Sztybor regarding the upcoming Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime sequel.
July 7, 2025 — Source

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners renewed for season 2
Ten-episode anime series currently in production at Netflix in collaboration with CD Projekt Red and Studio Trigger
July 7, 2025 — Source

Destiny's mobile spinoff will arrive in August
Destiny: Rising is a free-to-play RPG shooter for iOS and Android set in an 'alternate timeline' to the main franchise.
July 7, 2025 — Source

Final Fantasy 9 Remake a no show at 25th anniversary stream
For years now, a Final Fantasy 9 remake has been rumoured. When Square Enix announced plans for a special 25th anniversary event for the game, an announcement became widely anticipated. However, the stream came and went this week with absolutely no mention of a new Final Fantasy 9 game.
July 7, 2025 — Source

Final Fantasy 9 Remake May Be in Trouble, and Could Have Been Canceled -- Rumor
The development of the rumored Final Fantasy IX remake may be in trouble, and the game could have been canceled altogether, according to rumors circulating online.
July 7, 2025 — Source

Future Games Show Gamescom Showcase Announced for August 20th
Set for the day after Gamescom Opening Night Live, the showcase will feature its own world premieres, "stealth demo drops," and more.
July 7, 2025 — Source

Lobbying Group Says Stop Killing Games' Petition Would Make Games "Prohibitively Expensive To Create"
Video Games Europe says it welcomes "the opportunity to discuss our position with policy makers ... "
July 7, 2025 — Source

Microsoft reportedly met with Romero Games just a day before pulling funding — and said absolutely nothing about what was coming
A new report shows just how messy the whole situation has been, with the studio fully getting a rug pull without warning.
July 7, 2025 — Source

New Mafia: The Old Country Gameplay Shows Off Italian Countryside, Combat, Stealth, And More
A new nine-minute clip of Mafia: The Old Country gameplay has debuted through IGN that showcases protagonist Enzo embarking on a mission to bring in an enemy of Don Salieri alive.
July 7, 2025 — Source

Publishers Argue Online Games Would Be "Prohibitively Expensive" To Make, If The Stop Killing Games Initiative's Proposals Are Accepted
If you are someone who cares even a little bit about video game preservation, then you've likely heard of the Stop Killing Games initiative. A consumer-focused movement petition with the goal of gaining enough signatures so that a new law can be proposed to the UK parliament and the European Commission to disallow publishers and developers from making games that can be taken offline and rendered unplayable.
July 7, 2025 — Source

Video game industry pushes back as Stop Killing Games petition gains traction
The Stop Killing Games petition has surpassed one million signatures in the EU, meaning the movement may soon move towards next steps to getting new consumer protection laws in place targeting the video game market. As a result of this, a lobbying group backed by Ubisoft, Take-Two, WB, Riot Games, Activision Blizzard, Microsoft, and Nintendo, has spoken out against the petition.
July 7, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — July 2nd, 2025

Microsoft is laying off as many as 9,000 employees
Microsoft's latest job cuts come after multiple rounds of layoffs over the past year.
July 2, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

The Flame Fatales 2025 speedrunning event includes Blue Prince, Hades 2 and Clair Obscur runs
We might get a one-handed Hollow Knight run before Silksong.
July 2, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — June 30th, 2025

FTC reopens refunds for players affected by unwanted purchases in Fortnite
Agency issued over $126 million in compensation last week, deadline for submitting a claim is July 9, 2025
June 30, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — June 29th, 2025

Battlefield 6 multiplayer gameplay leaks
While Battlefield Labs playtests are technically protected by NDA, that hasn't stopped a flurry of leaks from hitting the web over the past few months. As EA gears up for the official reveal of Battlefield 6, more leaks have been found, with the latest leak bringing us new gameplay footage.
June 29, 2025 — Source

DayZ is getting a new expansion in 2026
Bohemia Interactive is preparing a brutal new challenge for those hardened DayZ veterans who found the zombie-infested wilderness a little too forgiving. The developers have officially announced "Badlands", the next major expansion for the survival game, set to drop sometime in 2026. This addition will transport players to a desolate desert zone where the elements themselves pose as much of a threat as the undead hordes.
June 29, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Resident Evil 9 devs confirm cancelled multiplayer plans
The sequel to Resident Evil Village is finally nearing release. Resident Evil Requiem is due out in early 2026 and developers are already sharing plenty of information about the game, including behind-the-scenes tales from the development process. As it turns out, Requiem initially started out as a very bad idea.
June 29, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — June 28th, 2025

Battlefield 6 Gets New Alpha Leak Video of Rush Mode
With Battlefield Labs continuing its testing phase with more players from various regions, new leaked videos of Battlefield 6 regularly appear on the Web. The latest one, featuring a full match of Rush Mode from the Alpha, was posted yesterday on the Battlefield subreddit.
June 28, 2025 — Source

Fortnite cheater fined $175,000 for using cheats to win $6,850 in competitive tournaments — Epic bans player forever
The battle royale maker says, "We'll donate what we collect to charity."
June 28, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — June 25th, 2025

50 Cent Certainly Seems Like He's Joining Street Fighter Movie As A Beloved Character
Gloved up.
June 25, 2025 — Source

Apple Wants a New Judge After Epic Games Ruling — Yes, Seriously
Apple is pushing back against a court order that bans it from taking a cut of in-app purchases made outside its App Store, calling the ruling unfair and unconstitutional. The company has filed an appeal and is asking for a new judge, arguing the decision oversteps the original injunction from its lawsuit with Epic Games.
June 25, 2025 — Source

Dying Light celebrates 10th anniversary with free 'Retouched' update
If Techland is known for one thing, it's supporting their titles for up to a decade after launch with a bunch of free and substantial updates. Despite its sequel now having been out for 3 years, the 10-years-old Dying Light from 2015 is set to receive a major update later this week.
June 25, 2025 — Source

Elden Ring Nightreign's Next Everdark Sovereign Arrives on June 26th
The Darkdrift Knight is the next enhanced Nightlord that players can battle for a limited time starting tomorrow at 7 AM PDT.
June 25, 2025 — Source

Frontier Developments removes gen AI use from Jurassic World Evolution 3
It "opted to remove" use of the tool following criticism from fans
June 25, 2025 — Source

Hytale Is Officially Dead and Its Studio Disbanded
It's game over for Hytale, the long-awaited Minecraft-style sandbox game, and its studio, Hypixel. The news was posted this week on the game's official website, where Director Aaron Donaghey wrote:
June 25, 2025 — Source

Netflix Delisting 20+ Games, Including Hades and Monument Valley
Games exiting next week include Carmen Sandiego, which only joined the service in January.
June 25, 2025 — Source or Source

Now Nobody Will Remember When Netflix Had Great, Free Games
Netflix now imagines tie-in shovelware is the path forward for its struggling gaming arm.
June 25, 2025 — Source

Palworld: Tides of Terraria Update is Live, Adds Moon Lord Raid, Pal Trust Mechanic, and More
Tackle a new Terraria-themed dungeon with materials to craft new weapons and armor or complete missions to recruit Zoe as an ally.
June 25, 2025 — Source

Remedy is in control
Amid a bleak landscape, the studio behind Alan Wake has found a way to survive and grow, all while staying weird.
June 25, 2025 — Source

Resident Evil's Raccoon City: A Complete History - From Sleepy Town to Zombie Nightmare
We're going back to where it all began.
June 25, 2025 — Source

Taco Bell-Themed Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 DLC Is Coming, And We Hope You're Hungry
You have to eat a lot of Taco Bell this summer to get all the Taco Bell-themed Pro Skater 3 + 4 DLC.
June 25, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — June 23rd, 2025

Arc System Works Showcase Announced for June 27th
The showcase will feature details on new titles and an announcement for the next project from Ishiwatari Daisuke of Guilty Gear fame.
June 23, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

BAFTA announces 2025 Young Game Designers competition winners
Winners featured in Power Up showcase at three museums across the UK and BAFTA's London headquarters
June 23, 2025 — Source

Battlefield 6 campaign footage leaks
Battlefield 6 is well into development at this stage. EA is gearing up to reveal the game properly later this summer, but leaks have already spoiled a few surprises, including the first gameplay footage from the single-player campaign.
June 23, 2025 — Source

Death Stranding 2 Release Times For All Regions
While Sony hasn't provided an official map of the Death Stranding 2 launch times, we've got them all here for you.
June 23, 2025 — Source

Donkey Kong Bananza Is Officially the Best-Selling Game on Amazon Right Now
Fans are already getting their preorders in ahead of its July 17 release date.
June 23, 2025 — Source

Dune: Awakening surpasses 1 million copies sold
Dune: Awakening has seen huge success since its launch a couple of weeks ago. The game continues to hold an extremely high concurrent player count on Steam, and now the game has hit a new milestone, surpassing one million copies sold.
June 23, 2025 — Source

Escape From Tarkov Patch 0.16.7 Adds Fixes For Audio, AI, And Several Highly Requested Quality Of Life Updates
The latest patch for Escape From Tarkov adds plenty of fixes and improvements based directly on feedback from players, addressing several highly requested quality of life features, fixes for enemy AI in both PvE and PvP, and audio.
June 23, 2025 — Source

Marvel Snap Accused of Stealing Art from Kamen Rider Wizard
Marvel Snap, the digital collectible card game that's been live for nearly three years, has been accused of stealing art from the Japanese tokusatsu drama Kamen Rider Wizard.
June 23, 2025 — Source

MindsEye Developer Build A Rocket Boy Begins Layoff Process Amid Disastrous Launch, Studio Sources Say
UPDATE: BARB confirms redundancy process has begun.
June 23, 2025 — Source or Source

Persona 4 Remake Sounds Like It's Still A Long Ways Away
It's going to be a while before Persona 4 Remake and RGG's Stranger Than Heaven arrive.
June 23, 2025 — Source

Sega to open new store in Tokyo, Japan
Sega Store Tokyo expected to be located in Shibuya Parco department complex
June 23, 2025 — Source

Splitgate 2 developer 1047 Games announces round of layoffs
A "small group of valued team members" were let go, says developer
June 23, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

SpongeBob, TMNT and more confirmed for Sonic Racing: Crossworlds
Following its announcement late last year, recent rumours popped up claiming that SEGA's upcoming kart racer 'Sonic Racing: Crossworlds' would include a bunch of non-SEGA characters. In the wake of the announced inclusion of Minecraft Steve and Hatsune Miku, 3 more crossovers have now been confirmed.
June 23, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Summer Game Conference Schedule 2025: Every Showcase And How To Watch
Several gaming showcases are gearing up to show what's next for the industry.
June 23, 2025 — Source or Source

Unreal Engine 5.6 can improve performance by up to 35%
Epic Games has delivered a significant performance uplift with the recent release of Unreal Engine 5.6. Comparing an open-world tech demo side-by-side on an RTX 5080 in Unreal Engine 5.6 and version 5.4, we can see the framerate improving by up 35% in some scenes, and that's with Hardware Lumen enabled.
June 23, 2025 — Source

World of Warcraft: Midnight expansion to be revealed at Gamescom
A couple of years back, Blizzard announced a bold change to its World of Warcraft development plans. For the first time, WoW is getting a trilogy of inter-connected expansions. The first released to plenty of praise from fans, now, Blizzard is gearing up to reveal expansion 2, titled Midnight.
June 23, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — June 22nd, 2025

Battlefield 2 turns 20: a legacy that still shapes multiplayer shooters
Battlefield 2 at 20: when 64‑man servers shaped the franchise
June 22, 2025 — Source

WB Games Montreal's Cancelled Batman Game Concept Art Surfaces, Showcasing Damian and Killer Croc
An older Bruce Wayne and Huntress are also showcased, with artist Rodrigue Pralier saying they're for a "cancelled 2015 project."
June 22, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — June 20th, 2025

5 years after its announcement, Ryan Reynolds' Dragon's Lair film has found its Director
Over the past half a decade or so, we have seen an influx in adaptations of various video game IPs. One of the more obscure announcements was for a live-action Netflix film based on the classic Dragon's Lair arcade game. Announced all the way back in 2020, the Ryan Reynolds-led project has finally found its director.
June 20, 2025 — Source

Battlefield 6 Campaign Footage Has Leaked Online From The Latest Battlefield Labs Update
A short video clip from the single-player campaign for the next mainline entry in the Battlefield series has been pulled from the files of the latest Battlefield Labs update, with dataminer Temporyal discovering and posting the clip to X.
June 20, 2025 — Source

Battlefield 6 has reportedly hit a new milestone
For the past six months, EA has been loudly playtesting Battlefield 6 with large pre-alpha gameplay sessions leading to numerous gameplay leaks. Now, Battlefield 6 has reportedly hit a new development milestone, and more content is hitting the Battlefield Labs testing platform.
June 20, 2025 — Source

Lies of P Has Sold Over 3 Million Units
South Korean developer NEOWIZ has announced that the Soulslike game Lies of P has surpassed 3 million copies sold globally.
June 20, 2025 — Source

NetEase reveals its first AAA single-player game 'Blood Message'
NetEase has primarily focused its game development and publishing efforts on games with broad multiplayer appeal. However, for the first time, NetEase is now working on its first single-player game, and it is coming from the studio behind Naraka: Bladepoint.
June 20, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

PowerWash Simulator 2 gameplay enhancements detailed
Back in March, the team at FuturLab officially announced that a sequel to the much-loved PowerWash Simulator would be arriving at some point this year. Though a release date has yet to be shared, a new trailer has dropped for the sequel -- detailing many of its new gameplay additions and improvements.
June 20, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — June 18th, 2025

Developers at Ubisoft Halifax have filed to unionise
The majority of staff have filed to unionise with CWA Canada
June 18, 2025 — Source

"It was like a Christmas holiday present." Digital Eclipse on the deal that got it Mortal Kombat
Stephen Frost and Dan Amrich from Digital Eclipse discuss the upcoming Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, as well as what's next for the retro specialists
June 18, 2025 — Source

Next God of War Project Has Been Delayed Internally to 2026 -- Rumor
The rumored God of War series Metroidvania spin-off set in Ancient Greece may not be released this year, as the game has reportedly been delayed internally.
June 18, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

'Stargazers' use fake Minecraft mods to steal player passwords
A large-scale malware campaign specifically targets Minecraft players with malicious mods and cheats that infect Windows devices with infostealers that steal credentials, authentication tokens, and cryptocurrency wallets.
June 18, 2025 — Source

Techland Wants to Switch to a 3-4 Year Cycle Starting with Dying Light: The Beast
Ahead of the full interview's publication, here's an interesting tidbit: Smektala not only defends the decision to make Dying Light: The Beast a standalone game (it started as a DLC for Dying Light 2: Stay Human) but also reveals that Techland wishes to release games more often, shortening their average development cycles.
June 18, 2025 — Source

The original 1997 Final Fantasy VII has officially sold over 15 million copies
The Final Fantasy franchise is easily an icon in the gaming space, with 1997's Final Fantasy VII in particular being viewed as one of the most important titles of all time. Despite the reverence for this classic, in the nearly 30 years since its release, the OG Final Fantasy VII has 'only' sold 15 million units.
June 18, 2025 — Source

Warner Bros. Games promotes three studio heads as it focuses on four key properties
Games based on Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, DC Comics, and Game of Thrones form the basis of Warner's strategy
June 18, 2025 — Source or Source

Gaming — News — June 16th, 2025

Bethesda renews trademark for mysterious game 'SPYTEAM'
We first caught wind of Bethesda's unannounced game, SpyTeam, thanks to a Zenimax trademark filing in 2022. The game has disappeared from headlines since 2024, but that finally changed this week with new trademark filings.
June 16, 2025 — Source

Borderlands 4's Price Has Been Announced, And It's Lower Than Some Expected
The pricing mystery for Borderlands 4 has been solved.
June 16, 2025 — Source

NBA signs another "multiyear partnership" with 2K
The agreement comes as 2K confirms its basketball series has sold over 150m units worldwide
June 16, 2025 — Source

Robust Gaming Demand Drives OLED Monitor Panel Shipments to Rise 69% YoY in 2025
TrendForce's latest research reveals that despite ongoing macroeconomic challenges, both buyers and sellers remain bullish on the OLED monitor panel market. Following a remarkable 132% YoY growth in 2024, this strong momentum is expected to carry over into 2025. As a result, TrendForce has revised its 2025 OLED monitor panel shipment forecast upward from 2.8 million to 3.4 million units—raising the annual growth rate from 40% to 69%.
June 16, 2025 — Source

Rockstar tipped to make Red Dead announcement this week
It looks like Grand Theft Auto won't be the only game from Rockstar making headlines this year. According to the voice actor who plays John Marston, some new Red Dead news is on the horizon this week.
June 16, 2025 — Source

Silent Hill 1 Remake, f, and Resident Evil Requiem Are Leading the Survival Horror Charge
The survival horror genre has quite a lot in the pipeline.
June 16, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Stellar Blade Has Sold 1 Million Units on PC in 3 Days; CEO Hopes Sequel Comes Out in 2027
Today, South Korean game developer Shift Up announced that Stellar Blade has surpassed 3 million units globally across all platforms. Of these 3 million, 1 million units were sold on PC in just three days on the market. The studio also remarked on the record we mentioned in our previous report (Stellar Blade is now the Sony-published single player game with the highest concurrent user peak on Steam) as well as the strong praise from Steam users, who have left 15.6K reviews of which 94% are positive.
June 16, 2025 — Source or Source

Stellar Blade sells 3m copies | News-in-brief
Published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, Shift Up's action-adventure sold one million units on PC in three days
June 16, 2025 — Source

Summer Game Fest 2025 reaches over 50m livestreams | News-in-brief
Live show had a peak concurrent audience of more than 3 million viewers, up 89% year-on-year
June 16, 2025 — Source or Source

The Witcher 4: CD Projekt Is Taking a 'Console-First' Development Approach, but With Good Reason
"We had so many problems in the past..."
June 16, 2025 — Source

Why Aonic has doubled down on backing mid-tier developers
Co-founder and chief product officer Olliver Heins lays out how the company is managing its growth and how it's helping smaller studio
June 16, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — June 13th, 2025

Bethesda shares updated player stats for Fallout 76 and The Elder Scrolls Online
Despite relatively little public fanfare, Bethesda's MMO-like experiences -- Fallout 76 and The Elder Scrolls Online -- have both continued to grow steadily over the years. More than a decade on from ESO's release (and 6 years since FO76), both titles are sitting comfortably around 25 million players each.
June 13, 2025 — Source

Boosted by the Netflix Anime, Devil May Cry 5 Sales Top 10 Million — So How About Devil May Cry 6, Capcom?
The devil is in the detail.
June 13, 2025 — Source

Capcom's Devil May Cry 5 Sales Top 10 Million Units
Capcom Co., Ltd. today announced that worldwide cumulative sales of Devil May Cry 5 have surpassed 10 million units. In Devil May Cry 5, players can enjoy thrilling, high-speed gameplay, stylish action, and beautiful graphics, depicted with intricate realism thanks to Capcom's proprietary RE ENGINE.
June 13, 2025 — Source

Creative Assembly teases new Total War at 25th anniversary event
It has been a while since the release of the last Total War game but Creative Assembly does have something cooking up. The studio revealed plans to showcase 'the next era' of Total War later this year.
June 13, 2025 — Source

Devil May Cry 5 Has Sold 10 Million Units, Almost One Million of Which in the Last Few Months
After the news that Street Fighter 6 had surpassed 5 million units sold, CAPCOM has another sales milestone to announce this week, this time for Devil May Cry 5. The latest installment in the popular action game franchise has sold 10 million units since its debut on March 8, 2019, for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
June 13, 2025 — Source

FBC: Firebreak will get two major updates in 2025
We are one week out from the launch of Remedy's first multiplayer game. FBC: Firebreak will send players back to The Oldest House to in squads to investigate supernatural outbreaks. With the release date approaching, Remedy is starting to share some of its post-launch plans.
June 13, 2025 — Source

Games Workshop Just Can't Stop 'Horus Heresy' Scalpers
This week's attempted launch of a new, final anthology in the long-running 'Warhammer 40K' prequel series once again drew the wrath of the the abominable intelligence.
June 13, 2025 — Source

GameStop to Double-Down on 'High Margin Potential' Trading Cards, Pokemon TCG and the Like a 'Natural Extension of Our Existing Business'
I choose you.
June 13, 2025 — Source

Grand Theft Auto 6 May Allow Music Artists To Upload Their Music Directly in the Game
Grand Theft Auto VI is set to revolutionize music handling in open-world games, if a well-known music producer's recent revelations are true.
June 13, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

inZOI Gets New Update Bringing in Child Adoption, Mod Support, and Cheats
The latest update also brought improvements across the board to romance options in inZOI, including the addition of teen romance.
June 13, 2025 — Source

MindsEye Dev Releases Performance Improvement Hotfix as First in Series of Emergency Patches Designed to Address Disastrous Launch
"Our team is committed to do everything possible to urgently action your feedback."
June 13, 2025 — Source

SAG-AFTRA national board approves tentative agreement
Interactive Media Agreement set to be submitted to union's membership for ratification
June 13, 2025 — Source

Sony Admits Marathon Feedback 'Has Been Varied,' but Insists It Will Avoid Repeating Concord Mistakes and Commits to Launch by End of March 2026
"We're going to give the title the optimal chance of success."
June 13, 2025 — Source

Sony Re-Commits To Live-Service Games, Says Bungie's Marathon Won't Suffer Concord's Fate
Sony is "very, very committed to building a diverse and a resilient live-service portfolio."
June 13, 2025 — Source

Steam Beta Adds Native Apple Silicon Support for Mac
Valve has quietly released a Steam Client Beta that runs natively on Apple Silicon, finally ending its reliance on the Rosetta 2 translation layer.
June 13, 2025 — Source or Source or Source or Source or Source

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 surpasses 7 million players
Released over a decade following its first entry, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 launched in September of last year to a wave of success; both critically and commercially. As we continue through 2025, it seems as though momentum for the title has not slowed down -- having now reached a sales milestone of 7 million players.
June 13, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — June 6th, 2025

505 Games Announces Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement - Sets 2026 Release Window
The news we've been waiting to share with you all is here! Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement is coming in 2026. Helmed by Creative Director SHUTARO and produced by IGA. Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement is an entirely new 2.5D side-scrolling RPG that will introduce exciting new lore, characters, gameplay and features to the Bloodstained franchise.
June 6, 2025 — Source

Apple Loses Bid to Delay Epic Games Ruling & Still Can't Collect Fortnite Commission
Apple, which previously imposed hefty fees on applications like Fortnite that included purchases not through Apple's own portal, has faced a string of legal losses regarding the practice.
June 6, 2025 — Source

Astro Bot to get 5 new free levels next month
In the wake of its release last year, Team Asobi have kept their game of the year-winning platformer 'Astro Bot' fresh with new content on a semi-regular basis. Following the last free DLC released in February, the game is set to get 5 new levels added for free next month -- bringing the total number to 90.
June 6, 2025 — Source

CD Projekt Red teases Patch 2.3 for Cyberpunk 2077, bringing even more free content to the game
CD Projekt Red has said a few times that it has 'moved on' from Cyberpunk 2077 but every few months, that turns out to be a lie. There is yet another new update coming for the game, and it is dropping later this month.
June 6, 2025 — Source or Source

Crimson Desert Could Release on December 2nd, Physical Deluxe and Collector's Editions Leak
A recently pulled listing from a retail site could point towards a potential announcement at the Summer Game Fest showcase.
June 6, 2025 — Source

Deathloop is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, the Epic Games Store gives away a title or two for free to all those with an Epic Games account. During the Summer period, the digital store has been offering some pretty big games -- with this week's titles including Arkane Lyon's Deathloop.
June 6, 2025 — Source

Digital Eclipse Unveils Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, Launching Later This Year
At Digital Eclipse, we specialize in restoring historic games for modern consoles, giving legendary classics the respect they deserve. As you might imagine, we get a lot of requests from fans, and for many years now, the overwhelming number-one request has been..."MORTAL KOMBAAAAAAAAAT!"
June 6, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Dune: Awakening is already making big waves before it's even fully released
Steam player counts for the first 24 hours are extremely promising for Funcom's new survival epic.
June 6, 2025 — Source

Dune: Awakening Hit Nearly 100,000 Concurrent Players on Steam — and It's Not Even Properly Out Yet
Spicy.
June 6, 2025 — Source

Summer 2025 State of Play Breaks Viewing Record for Sony
Makes DualSense.
June 6, 2025 — Source

Lies of P is getting a new expansion this weekend
Lies of P fans should pay attention over the weekend, as rumour has it that a secret new DLC for the game is due to drop.
June 6, 2025 — Source

'Marvel Tokon' Puts Marvel Back in Its Best Gaming Home
After nearly a decade away from fighting games, Marvel's making a comeback with Arc System Works' 'Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls.'
June 6, 2025 — Source

Pimax Partners with Motorsport Games Following $2.5M Investment, Bolstering Position in VR Sims
PC VR headset maker Pimax is aiming to strengthen its position in VR sim games by partnering with Motorsport Games, the studio behind the NASCAR game series, KartKraft (2022), and Le Mans Ultimate (2024).
June 6, 2025 — Source

State of Play Peaked at 2.2 Million Concurrent Viewers
With this massive figure, the most recent State of Play has become the third most-watched gaming/tech showcase of the year.
June 6, 2025 — Source

Summer Game Fest Live 2025: Start Time, How To Watch, And What To Expect
Summer is upon us, and with it comes a Game Fest.
June 6, 2025 — Source

Tencent Acquired 15.75 Percent of Helldivers 2 Developer Last Year
The deal between Tencent and the studio was valued at around $83 million, bringing up Arrowhead's value up to around $532 million.
June 6, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — June 3rd, 2025

A Single Roblox Game Has Toppled PUBG's All-Time Concurrent Player Record
This simple-looking game on Roblox has more than three times as many players as PUBG did at its peak.
June 3, 2025 — Source

Amid Wait for Mass Effect 5, Director Seemingly Confirms Returning Feature
Glaring omission.
June 3, 2025 — Source

Asia and MENA games market generates $86.6bn in 2024
Niko Partners report predicts that region will hit nearly $100 billion by 2029
June 3, 2025 — Source

Call Of Duty's Intrusive In-Game Ads Were A "Test" And Added In Error, Activision Says
Fans are not buying Activision's explanation for what happened.
June 3, 2025 — Source

CDPR will avoid Gwent and Thronebreaker style spin-offs moving forward
After the success of The Witcher 3, CD Projekt Red invested in a number of spin-off games in an attempt to diversify its portfolio beyond massive single-player RPGs. Unfortunately, efforts like Gwent and Thronebreaker did not pay off, and now it sounds like CD Projekt Red won't be going down that path again.
June 3, 2025 — Source

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Director Has Already Started Working on His Next Game
Kojima spoke about how quite a few of the game's developers will be taking a break after Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is out.
June 3, 2025 — Source

Dune: Awakening's Rentable Private Servers Available at Launch — Here's What You Do (And Don't) Get
Funcom's keen to "manage expectations" on how private servers will work.
June 3, 2025 — Source

Elden Ring Nightreign Crosses 3.5 Million Shipments and Digital Sales Worldwide
FromSoftware confirms more updates inbound, including enhanced Nightlord fights this month and Duo Expeditions at a "later date."
June 3, 2025 — Source or Source

Epic Games to include open-source Arm Accuracy Super Resolution (ASR) into Fornite
We definitely haven't heard much about Arm Accuracy Super Resolution recently, but today Arm and Epic Games have some big news to share: they are adding ASR integration into Fortnite.
June 3, 2025 — Source

Epic is making it easier to create MetaHumans
The MetaHuman creator is now built right into Unreal Engine.
June 3, 2025 — Source

Epic showed off Unreal Engine 5 with an impressive Witcher 4 tech demo
Still no word on when the game is launching, though.
June 3, 2025 — Source

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time reaches new sales milestone
More than a decade on from its predecessor's release, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time launched late last month to near immediate success -- selling half a million copies in its first few days. Since then, momentum has yet to slow down, with the game having surpassed another milestone on its journey to 1 million units sold.
June 3, 2025 — Source

From Software confirms plans for Duos mode for Elden Ring Nightreign
Elden Ring Nightreign has been off to a good start sales wise, despite being the lowest-rated From Software game in years. Currently, players are awaiting balance updates to make the game more playable solo, but beyond that, fans are also waiting for From Software to add a duo mode.
June 3, 2025 — Source

IO Interactive is hosting its first ever games showcase this week
Last night, IO Interactive announced 007 First Light, the studio's long-awaited James Bond game. As it turns out, IO Interactive has much more up its sleeve, with the company set to showcase a trio of games later this week as it transitions into being a game publisher, alongside a development studio.
June 3, 2025 — Source

Hollow Knight: Silksong fever grows again as we approach Summer Game Fest — will it finally get a release date?
A tiny update to the Steam packages has its legions of fans getting all worked up once again.
June 3, 2025 — Source

NVIDIA App 11.0.4 update brings light theme, optimal settings for 12 new games
NVIDIA has just updated its all-in-one control and optimization software for graphics and games. The NVIDIA App, version 11.0.4, brings an interesting update: light mode. Interestingly, the option to change the color theme isn't automatic—by default, the app uses dark mode. However, users can manually switch to light mode or set it to change automatically.
June 3, 2025 — Source or Source

Scopely officially closes $3.5 billion acquisition of Niantic's games business
The deal closed as of May 29
June 3, 2025 — Source

Summer Game Conference Schedule 2025: Every Showcase And How To Watch
Several gaming showcases are gearing up to show what's next for the industry.
June 3, 2025 — Source

Tango Gameworks returns after split with Microsoft
Roughly one year ago, Microsoft made the shocking announcement that they would be closing down Tango Gameworks -- the publisher's only Japanese studio who also happened to release the critically acclaimed success "in all key measurements" Hi-Fi Rush. Fortunately, the studio was saved thanks to publisher Krafton last August. Finally Tango Gameworks is ready to step back out of the shadows.
June 3, 2025 — Source

Tara Mustapha announced as final keynote speaker for Develop:Brighton 2025
Code Coven CEO will explore how developers can build sustainable and inclusive studios during times of uncertainty
June 3, 2025 — Source

The Witcher 4 Showcases Monstrous Manticore in New Cinematic Trailer
The Manticore rips apart a carriage smuggling goods and seemingly gets away but Ciri quickly picks up the trail and ventures to hunt.
June 3, 2025 — Source

This Fantastic Game Is Disappearing Soon -- "We Know This Sucks," Publisher Says
An excellent game from the creator of Downwell will no longer be playable very soon.
June 3, 2025 — Source

Torchlight 3 Studio Has Been Shut Down by Zynga
According to a statement provided by Zynga, the studio was closed down due to a "strategic realignment" of resources and priorities.
June 3, 2025 — Source

Ubisoft has officially greenlit a sequel to The Crew, insider claims
Despite there not being too much hubbub around The Crew Motorfest, Ubisoft's relatively new racing series has been a success for the publisher (minor controversies aside), with the first game in the series surpassing 12 million players and its most recent release becoming the fastest-selling entry yet. While Motorfest continues to receive post-launch support, Ubisoft has reportedly greenlit the next entry in The Crew.
June 3, 2025 — Source

Unreal Fest 2025: all of the news from Epic's show
Epic Games' 2025 edition of its Unreal Fest conference is set to kick off on June 3rd in Orlando. There's likely going to be a lot of news from the show; the company's Unreal Engine is used as part of making many of the world's biggest video games and entertainment, and Fortnite is still a huge game that's getting new experiences all the time thanks to the Unreal Editor for Fortnite.
June 3, 2025 — Source

Zynga shuts down Torchlight dev Echtra Games
"This decision is part of a strategic alignment of the company's resources and priorities," company says
June 3, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — May 28th, 2025

MachineGames Might Have Canceled an Unannounced Project
Swedish developer MachineGames might have canceled an unannounced project a while ago. Timur222 found the tidbit of information earlier today while scouring the LinkedIn resume of a former Lead Artist who worked on Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and this mysterious project between February 2022 and January 2024.
May 28, 2025 — Source

Persona 4 Remake Seemingly Confirmed By Spider-Man
We've been hearing for a while now that a Persona 4 Remake was on its way, but now the game is all but officially confirmed by Atlus after Marvel's Spider-Man and Yosuke voice actor, Yuri Lowenthal, posted about not being asked back to reprise his role as Yosuke.
May 28, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — May 27th, 2025

Build A Rocket Boy Debuts New MindsEye Trailer, Showcases New Gameplay And Post-Launch Roadmap Details
Developer Build a Rocket Boy has debuted a new trailer for its upcoming game, MindsEye, ahead of its release in just a couple of weeks, at the time of writing on June 10, 2025.
May 27, 2025 — Source

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Sells 3.3 Million in 33 Days — Not Bad for a Game Some Thought Was Going to Get Crushed by The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
That's a lot of threes.
May 27, 2025 — Source

Games Workshop employees to receive £20m bonus
Payment given "in recognition of staff's contributions" following strong financial results
May 27, 2025 — Source

Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds Final Update 'Absolution' Is Out on June 3
Titled 'Absolution', the update follows 'Godspawn' and 'Repentance' to conclude the trio of free updates that the developer had planned for Janthir Wilds. In this patch, players will find additions to game modes, new rewards, and a new map and story. Story-wise, they'll get to experience the robust and action-packed finale for themselves as they discover the ancient secrets at the heart of the Primordial Egress on Tyria's frontiers.
May 27, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Hellblade II to get physical release through Limited Run Games
Earlier this year, rumours popped up claiming that the Xbox exclusive Senua's Saga: Hellblade II would be going multi-platform. Sure enough, just last week Microsoft officially announced Hellblade II Enhanced for the PlayStation 5 coming this Summer. As expected of a Microsoft release, there won't be a full-on physical release. Fortunately, those who still subscribe to physical media will be able to get a disc copy of Hellblade II through Limited Run Games.
May 27, 2025 — Source

Nacon wins bid to publish future WRC games starting 2027
The official World Rally Championship gaming brand is set to return to a familiar home, with French publisher Nacon announcing it will publish new WRC games over a six-year timespan. This news follows the startling revelation last month that Codemasters would discontinue development support for EA Sports WRC and cease work on any future rally racing simulators, ending its WRC partnership after just one game.
May 27, 2025 — Source

Physint Exists Because People Kept Asking Kojima for a New Metal Gear-Like Game
In January 2024, legendary game designer Hideo Kojima announced a new partnership with Sony to create Physint, a new tactical espionage game in the vein of Metal Gear. While Kojima's focus is currently on Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, which launches next month on PlayStation 5, the veteran developer also discussed what drove him to go back to this kind of project.
May 27, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — May 23rd, 2025

2K is Getting Ready for a BioShock-Related Announcement "Fairly Soon" -- Rumour
There are no details about whether this announcement will have to do with the upcoming BioShock 4, or if it is another project.
May 23, 2025 — Source

An Elden Ring movie, directed by Alex Garland, is in the works
It will be directed by Alex Garland, who also directed Annihilation and Warfare.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Bungie Bosses Wanted Destiny 2 To Be A Subscription Service - Report
As Bungie faces backlash, the hits keep coming, as now it's come to light that it was floating the idea of turning Destiny 2 into a subscription service.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Capcom Announces More Expansion Plans With A New Development Hub To Be Built In Osaka And Adding 100 New Employees A Year
Capcom has been on a pretty incredible hot streak since 2017, with Monster Hunter, Resident Evil, and Street Fighter all playing huge roles in the company's growth and success since.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Chrono Odyssey Dev Diary Provides the First In-Depth Look at Its Features and Content
Following this week's announcement of a limited-time Closed Beta Test taking place in June via Steam, the Chrono Odyssey team has now published a 20-minute developer diary outlining the MMORPG's setting, features, and content in greater detail than ever before.
May 23, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Don't Expect Star Wars Battlefront 3 Anytime Soon, Or Ever, Despite Recent Surge In Players
The two new Battlefront games sold 33 million copies but there is still no word on a third game.
May 23, 2025 — Source or Source

FromSoftware and A24 to produce Elden Ring adaptation
Ex Machina writer and director Alex Garland to helm the film, George R. R. Martin on board as producer
May 23, 2025 — Source

FTC drops case against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
"The commission has determined that the public interest is best served by dismissing the administrative litigation of the case," says FTC
May 23, 2025 — Source or Source

Gears of War: Reloaded Beta Could Be Announced Soon, Judging From Some Recent Findings
A Gears of War: Reloaded beta could be announced soon, judging from what has been recently discovered.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Kuo: Apple Better Off Paying Tariff Than Moving iPhone Production to U.S.
Apple should absorb a 25% tariff on U.S. iPhone sales rather than attempt to relocate assembly lines to the United States, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a post on X, Kuo called the idea of shifting production "unrealistic" and financially unwise, especially with Donald Trump once again pressing Apple to build iPhones in America.
May 23, 2025 — Source

It's Too Early to Tell if Larian Will bring Back Divinity Franchise -- Publishing Director
The social media account for Larian Studios had temporarily changed its name to Divinity, prompting speculation about next project.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Half-Life 3 Main Story Hook May Not Be Widely Appreciated -- Rumor
HLX, the game rumored to be the long-anticipated Half-Life 3, will feature a main story hook that may not be widely appreciated, according to rumors circulating online.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Leaker reveals Ubisoft's upcoming plans for Assassin's Creed Shadows
Earlier this year, Ubisoft released Assassin's Creed Shadows to a decent level of success, achieving one of the highest critic scores in quite a few entries -- while also posting solid player numbers. Though Ubisoft have announced many of their post-launch plans for AC: Shadows, some details remained shrouded. Thanks to insiders however, we now have a much more concrete timeline of what's in store.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Lies of P to get two new difficulty modes in upcoming update
Lies of P represents one of the best non-FromSoftware games to tackle the Souls-like genre. Released back in late 2023, the game has gone on to be enjoyed by over 7 million players. Despite this, its relative difficulty remains a point of contention for some potential players. As such, in alignment with the game's upcoming DLC, Lies of P is getting two new difficulty options.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Marvel Rivals Debuts Ultron Gameplay Ahead Of Season 2.5 Launch Next Week
Marvel Rivals developer NetEase has revealed gameplay for the next character joining the roster, Ultron, and showcased more of what's to come in Season 2.5 ahead of its launch next week on May 30, 2025. The studio also released the latest patch notes for the game's most recent update, which includes all the balance changes and fixes made.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater New Opening Cinematic Showcases New Rendition Of Snake Eater Theme
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, the highly anticipated remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is due to release on August 28, 2025, and it looks like Konami is starting to try and ramp up excitement for the upcoming release, first by debuting the new opening cinematic for this new version of Snake Eater.
May 23, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Pokemon Video Games Are Closing In On Half A Billion Sales
In the nearly the three decades since Pokemon was first released, the franchise's video games have sold almost 500 million.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Resident Evil 3 and 4 Remakes close in on 10 million copies sold
Unlike most publishers, Capcom consistently releases their game sales data -- providing up-to-date figures for all of its 'Platinum Titles' (games which have passed 1 million units in sales). As part of their latest report, Capcom has revealed that multiple Resident Evil games are biting at the heels of 10 million total units sold.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Six One Indie launches publishing label
"[We have] evolved into an ecosystem that can now offer a unique opportunity to get indies in front of players through fresh, unconventional means," says creative director
May 23, 2025 — Source

Sony may be planning a Summer State of Play after all
This past week, there's been a great deal of discussion surrounding Sony and its future PlayStation showcase plans. While it initially seemed as though fans would have to wait until September for the next event, one leaker has claimed that a State of Play could arrive as soon as next month.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Star Wars Battlefront II Developers Would Like To "Get The Gang Back Together" For Battlefront III
EA's reboot of the Star Wars Battlefront series was a roller coaster of a journey, to say the least. The 2015 game was liked but blasted for a lack of content, an offline mode, and no campaign.
May 23, 2025 — Source

This free Warhammer 40K typing game is both brutal and fun
Type for the glory of Ultramar in Boltgun: Words of Vengeance, a free (if short) typing game available on Steam right now.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — May 22nd, 2025

AMD FSR Redstone promises to improve ray and path tracing with machine learning
As part of its Computex 2025 announcements, AMD has given gamers an early glimpse at the company's next major evolution in FSR technology. Named FSR Redstone, this new iteration aims to introduce new machine learning-based features that will directly compete with Nvidia's DLSS.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Apacer Shows New Gaming RAM and Storage Products at Computex 2025
This year at Computex, Apacer was showing off several new DDR5 memory modules and storage products. First up is its NOX RGB DDR5 CUDIMM which delivers a base speed of 8000 MT/s, but according to the company, can be overclocked to 9000 MT/s and there's also a non RGB version. Next up we have the Shield RGB DDR5 modules, which appears to want to take on Corsair's Dominator modules, at least design vise and these are also available without RGB. There was no mention of any speeds for these modules and as they'll only be available later this year, there's no information on the Apacer website either. Finally, Apacer has entered into a partnership with ASUS to produce TUF co-branded memory and was showing off the new NOX TUF RGB DDR5 modules.
May 22, 2025 — Source

As the game industry cuts back, accessibility is feeling the impact
After years of growth, industry turmoil has left the accessibility community at a standstill.
May 22, 2025 — Source

ASRock COMPUTEX 2025 Wrap-Up: Gaming & AI
At COMPUTEX 2025, ASRock delivered a compelling and diversified showcase under the theme "Gaming Beyond Limits, AI Beyond Imagination." The company revealed a strong focus on high-performance gaming gear, cutting-edge AIoT solutions, and powerful industrial computing platforms. Here's a concise wrap-up of what ASRock brought to the show:
May 22, 2025 — Source

Assassin's Creed Shadows Claws Of Awaji DLC Reportedly Set For September
According to a report from Insider Gaming, the first major DLC release for Assassin's Creed Shadows, 'Claws of Awaji' is due to launch this coming September 2025.
May 22, 2025 — Source or Source

Atomfall was immediately 'profitable' upon release claims Rebellion
Rebellion Developments are known best for their work on the Sniper Elite franchise, having released 5 mainline entries in the series alongside a bunch of spin-offs. Launching their first new IP in a while, the first-person survival action game Atomfall arrived a little under two months ago to a wave of success. Now, the team at Rebellion have revealed just how successful it was, claiming the title to have been 'profitable' upon release.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Diablo 4 Season 9 Campfire — Overpower gets a massive nerf, and Blizzard addresses player feedback on the Reliquary
Season 9 'Sins of the Horadrim' comes in July, but testing starts as soon as May 27
May 22, 2025 — Source

Embracer Group sees net sales across PC/console and mobile games fall in FY2024/25
A "solid" final quarter is attributed to Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, which reached 3m sales
May 22, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

Embracer is Being Renamed to Fellowship Entertainment, Coffee Stain Group is Being Spun Off
As part of the move, Coffee Stain Group will keep quite a few IPs with it, including Deep Rock Galactic, Goat Simulator, and Valheim.
May 22, 2025 — Source or Source

Game of Thrones Writer George R.R. Martin Joins Animated Hercules Movie as Producer, and We're Never Getting Winds of Winter, Are We?
Booked.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford addresses controversy after saying "real fans" will pay $80 for Borderlands 4
"Not my call," says man publicly defending the $80 price
May 22, 2025 — Source

Former Bungie Employees Claim Toxic Corporate Culture Is Killing The Studio From The Inside
Bungie's leadership has been accused of having a lack of player empathy and being driven by greed.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Fortnite returns to iOS in US and Europe
Epic previously accused Apple of blocking its latest Fortnite submission, federal judge demanded tech giant comply with previous court order
May 22, 2025 — Source

FTC drops case against Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal
Today's filing brings an end to nearly two years of legal action in FTC v. Microsoft.
May 22, 2025 — Source

'Marvel Rivals' Is Making Ultron a Lean, Mean, Healing Machine
The Age of Ultron? No, the age of aggro support.
May 22, 2025 — Source

nDreams CEO Patrick O'Luanaigh steps down after 19 years
O'Luanaigh will assume the role of non-exec chairperson as Tomas Gillo steps in as CEO
May 22, 2025 — Source

Peter Molyneux on Masters of Albion progress and the influence of Fable on his new game
GamesIndustry.biz catches up with the creator of Fable and Black & White at Nordic Game 2025
May 22, 2025 — Source or Source

The First Descendant 'bounces' a new update as it adds jiggle physics to character models
After months of waiting, fans can now sit back and experience the game's most breathtaking update
May 22, 2025 — Source

The New Expedition 33 Monolith Set Includes Items From The Sold-Out Collector's Edition
The $120 Monolith Set is coming this year, and it could be expensive due to tariffs.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — May 13th, 2025

Activision files lawsuit against creator of Call of Duty hacking software
Publisher says it gave opportunity for defendants to respond, alleged that "each has ignored outreach necessitating this lawsuit"
May 13, 2025 — Source

Almost 50% of players make greener choices playing games addressing climate change
PlanetPlay's Play2Act survey found that 24% felt hopeful after playing games that feature environmental messaging
May 13, 2025 — Source

Amy Hennig And Skydance Games' Marvel 1943: Rise Of Hydra Delayed Into 2026
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra has been delayed, developer Skydance Games has announced, with the game now aiming to arrive sometime in early 2026.
May 13, 2025 — Source or Source or Source or Source

Former Employees, Community Members Allege AbleGamers Founder Fostered Abuse Behind Closed Doors
20 Years after AbleGamers' founding, new reports detail abuse fostered by management, mismanaged funds, and leadership that failed to protect employees.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Fortnite CEO Meeting With Trump And Other Major Executives In Saudi Arabia Today
Tim Sweeney's name was on a list of attendees for a lunch with Trump and numerous tech and defense executives.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Gun Interactive's Texas Chainsaw Massacre Game Won't Receive Any New Content Or Bug Fixes After Next Update
Gun Interactive's asymmetrical horror game The Texas Chainsaw Massacre will not receive any new content updates or bug fixes after its next patch release sometime this month.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Marvel Rivals Battle Passes May Not Disappear For Good, But They'll Come At A Higher Cost
NetEase is exploring bringing back older battle passes for Marvel Rivals, but you'll have to pay extra for them.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Marvel's WWII action game has been delayed
Its developers say the game needs more time for polish.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Nightdive has seen an "influx" of publishers wanting to work with them
Nightdive Studios is easily one of the most trusted remastering/porting houses around, with the team having worked on all sorts from DOOM to Quake; Turok and of course the System Shock remake. With so many successes under their belt, the team have revealed just how in-demand they currently are.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Remedy schedules playtest for its first multiplayer game -- FBC: Firebreak
FBC: Firebreak, Remedy Entertainment's first multiplayer game, is coming out next month. Ahead of the launch, Remedy has now announced plans for a public playtest, but you'll need to sign up to participate.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Seattle studio led by Big Fish founder raises more cash for mobile battler 'Mutant Forge'
Reflection Games, an independent studio founded in 2021 by several veterans of Seattle's Big Fish Games, is raising more cash.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Silver Palace Is a New Victorian-Inspired F2P Open World Gacha Game Powered by UE5
Silver Studio and Elementa have unveiled a new free-to-play open world gacha game called Silver Palace. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, the game features a rather refreshing Victorian era-inspired setting, albeit still with the anime-like art style we've previously seen in games like Genshin Impact. The game is being developed for PC, console, and mobile devices, and the combination of the reveal trailer and 10-plus-minute-long gameplay showcase has already shown quite a bit.
May 13, 2025 — Source

The First Descendant x Nier: Automata announced
While we've yet to get a brand new console NieR game since 2017's Automata, the IP has not been dormant, with countless games crossing over with Square Enix's burgeoning franchise. Following on from the likes of Stellar Blade; Soul Calibur; Granblue Fantasy; Gravity Rush and many more, series favourites 2B and A2 are now coming to The First Descendant.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Video Game Companies Make Key AI Concession In Latest Offer To End Actors' Strike
A nearly year-long strike by the SAG-AFTRA actors' union aims to restrict the ability for companies to use AI recreations of actors' likenesses.
May 13, 2025 — Source or Source

You'll Need A Visa Card To Grab The Latest Ubisoft DLC
Ubisoft has announced a long-term partnership with Visa Europe, which is kicking off with exclusive in-game content for cardholders.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — May 9th, 2025

Blizzard's Overwatch Team Has Unionized: "We're Not Just A Number On An Excel Sheet"
This is the second wall-to-wall union to form at Blizzard since the World of Warcraft team unionized last July.
May 9, 2025 — Source or Source

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Can Surpass 8-10 Million Copies Sold -- Larian Publishing Head
In a post congratulating Sandfall Interactive, Michael Douse spoke about the potential for more sales thanks to good word of mouth.
May 9, 2025 — Source

Epic Games and Spotify test Apple's new App Store rules
Fortnite maker Epic Games and Spotify are testing Apple's new App Store policies by submitting apps for review that would have previously never been allowed. On Friday, both companies submitted new versions of their respective apps to Apple's App Review.
May 9, 2025 — Source

Epic launches a reward program to lure you away from the App Store
Get 20 percent in Epic Rewards on in-app purchases in Fortnite and other games.
May 9, 2025 — Source

Epic submits Fortnite to US App Store
Epic Games recently promised to resubmit the hugely popular game Fortnite to the U.S. App Store, and it carried through with the promise Friday. It's now up to Apple whether the application will be approved.
May 9, 2025 — Source or Source or Source or Source or Source or Source

IGN Live 2025 Partners Announced including Squid Game, Criminal Minds: Evolution, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and More
Check back daily as more reveals are announced.
May 9, 2025 — Source

Killing Floor 3 Has A July Release Date After Unexpected March Delay
Killing Floor 3 was initially set to release on March 25, 2025, but the game was delayed with no new release date announced weeks before that initial date. On Friday, Tripwire Interactive finally announced the new release date for July 24, 2025, making it a four-month delay.
May 9, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

Turtle Beach Corporation Announces Growth in Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and Gross Margins in First Quarter 2025 Results
Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: TBCH), a leading gaming accessories brand, today reported strong financial results, including growth in revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and gross margins in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.
May 9, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — May 6th, 2025

Apple Arcade June drop brings five new games, featuring LEGO and UNO
Apple has announced the latest Apple Arcade update, bringing five new titles to its game subscription service next month. The company will also push updates to titles such as Crayola Create and Play+, Skate City: New York, and NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition.
May 6, 2025 — Source or Source

Destiny 2: Edge Of Fate Revealed for July Launch; Next Three Expansions, Including The Star Wars-Inspired 'Renegades', Also Announced
Bungie hosted a showcase for Destiny 2's next expansion, Edge of Fate, which will launch July 15, 2025. The showcase focused mostly on Edge of Fate, but also announced that the next major expansion to the game, the Star Wars-inspired Renegades, will arrive on December 2, 2025, and that there will be another two expansions coming in 2026, called Shattered Cycle and The Alchemist.
May 6, 2025 — Source or Source

Rockstar Says the Latest Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer Is All In-Game Footage
Get ready to return to Vice City in May 2026, when Grand Theft Auto 6 is slated to be released.
May 6, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Starbreeze reacquires the publishing rights to Payday 3
Starbreeze initially launched Payday 3 with a publishing deal in place, with Plaion taking on publisher duties for the game. Since then, Starbreeze has reacquired the publishing rights to the game, something that will allow the company to "significantly accelerate" its content development roadmap.
May 6, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — May 5th, 2025

Bandai Namco Opens Up Shadow Labyrinth Physical Edition Pre-orders
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. has announced that SHADOW LABYRINTH is available for pre-order in three physical editions, inviting players to team up with PUCK and explore the mysteries of the labyrinth.
May 5, 2025 — Source

Bugnie's Attempt At Dismissing Copyright Lawsuit Denied By Court Due To Bungie's Inability To Provide Vaulted Destiny 2 Content As Evidence
Last year, writer Matthew Kelsey Martineau filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Bungie, claiming that the studio had stolen his work to create the story for Destiny 2.
May 5, 2025 — Source

Despite rising game prices, 2025's best-reviewed titles are budget hits
Higher prices doesn't mean better games
May 5, 2025 — Source

Destiny 'content vault' causes Bungie headaches as it tries to fight Red War lawsuit
Last year, a writer sued Bungie, claiming that Destiny 2's Red War campaign copied from his own stories published online. The Red War campaign was the original set of story missions that launched with Destiny 2. This campaign hasn't been available in Destiny 2 for several years at this stage and now, that fact is causing issues for Bungie as it attempts to fight the lawsuit.
May 5, 2025 — Source

"Deadzone: Rogue" Early Access Edition Updated with Offline Single Player Mode
Added Offline Single Player Mode: players can now enjoy Deadzone's single-player mode offline, without an internet connection! This was our top-requested feature, and the #1 priority for our team to deliver this week.
May 5, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

EA Sports Is Doing Something It's Never Done Before
For the first time, this is going to happen inside one of EA's games.
May 5, 2025 — Source

Epic challenges Steam with zero percent fee for first $1 million per game
Valve is still cutting a better deal to larger game studios
May 5, 2025 — Source

Fallout 1 And 2 Source Code Wasn't Destroyed After All
Despite a report that the source code for Fallout and its first sequel were lost, Rebecca Heineman still has both saved.
May 5, 2025 — Source

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Breaks 3 Million Sold; Previous Game Surpassed 10 Million Sales
Yesterday, Kingdom Come Deliverance developer Warhorse Studios announced two important sales milestones for the franchise. To begin with, the sequel that launched around three months ago has sold over three million units to date.
May 5, 2025 — Source or Source

Marvelous Games Showcases "Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion" Combat Systems
You've got to have good fundamentals if you hope to survive the battle for humanity's fate in Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion. That's why we're going to be showing off a series of introductory videos filling you in on the basics of this action-packed sequel's gameplay systems.
May 5, 2025 — Source

The second annual Triple-I Initiative Showcase featured more than 40 indie games — Here's every title showcased for Xbox and PC
The fledgling showcase is only on its second year, but the lineup of indie game reveals are top of their class.
May 5, 2025 — Source

Unannounced Naughty Dog Single-Player Title Cancelled Earlier This Year -- Rumor
However, the studio allegedly has another that's been in development for three years, directed by Shaun Escayg (Marvel's Avengers).
May 5, 2025 — Source

Unreal Engine 6 Will be Culmination of UE5 and Unreal Editor for Fortnite Coming Together -- Sweeney
In an interview, Tim Sweeney spoke about how Unreal Engine 6 will make it even easier for game developers to ship their projects.
May 5, 2025 — Source

Valve Insider Reveals Playable Half-Life 3, Non-VR, in Final Stages of Optimization
The long-awaited release of Half-Life 3 has been on every gamer's radar for years, and recently, an insider has confirmed some interesting details about its development. Tyler McVicker, a trusted Valve insider, shared that a fully playable version of Half-Life 3 is already up and running, with the game currently being optimized for a potential release.
May 5, 2025 — Source

Valve may create multiverse with new Half-Life game
Tyler Mcvicker became a well-known figure in the Valve fandom during the run-up to Half-Life Alyx, after leaking many accurate details about the game prior to Valve's official announcement. Now with Valve seemingly working on a new Half-Life game, Mcvicker is making news once again with claims that the game could be launching later this year.
May 5, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — May 2nd, 2025

14 Biggest Games of May 2025
Between id Software's highly-anticipated DOOM prequel and FromSoftware's epic co-op rogue-like, players are spoiled for choice in May.
May 2, 2025 — Source

All Minecraft Game Modes And Difficulty Settings Explained
There are more difficulty options and game modes than you'd expect in Mojang's survival game, here are all of your gameplay options in Minecraft.
May 2, 2025 — Source

Bandai Namco Announces Battle Train Publication Deal - Steam Demo Available Now
While we initially set out to self-publish Battle Train, our goal is to make the best game possible. We've had many opportunities cross our paths, and one such opportunity felt too good to pass up. That said, we're proud to announce that we're now working with Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. to bring Battle Train to more folks in a couple of exciting ways. You've probably heard of Bandai Namco Entertainment.
May 2, 2025 — Source

Epic Games Store completely eliminates revenue fees for smaller developers
Epic takes no cut for first $1 million in annual per-game revenue under new plan.
May 2, 2025 — Source

Epic Games to launch webshops for developers
Publisher also announces change in revenue share the Epic Game Store, with developers paying a 0% share for the first $1 million per app per year
May 2, 2025 — Source

Fears confirmed! Rockstar reveals Grand Theft Auto VI release date
The cat is out of the bag—and it's not good news for fans.
May 2, 2025 — Source

Ghost of Yōtei Pre-Orders Are Now Live
The open-world action-adventure title launches on October 2nd for PS5 and takes place over 300 years after Ghost of Tsushima.
May 2, 2025 — Source

Giant Bomb undergoing 'strategic reset' as staff depart
Hosts Dan Ryckert and Jeff Grubb are among those no longer with the website
May 2, 2025 — Source

Grand Theft Auto 6 Delayed to 2026 to "Avoid Brutal Crunch" -- Rumor
"Nobody I've talked to at Rockstar has believed Fall 2025 was a real window for a very long time," reports Bloomberg's Jason Schreier.
May 2, 2025 — Source or Source or Source or Source or Source

Rockstar delays Grand Theft Auto VI, gets a firm release date for 2026
Ever since its original announcement in 2023, Grand Theft Auto VI developer Rockstar and publisher Take-Two have been sticking to a 2025 launch window quite firmly. However, it seems that not even this gaming behemoth can avoid delays, as Rockstar today officially delayed the upcoming game out of this year entirely.
May 2, 2025 — Source

Take-Two Boss Strauss Zelnick Moves to Reassure Shareholders as Stock Falls on GTA 6 Delay News
"We remain steadfast in our commitment to excellence."
May 2, 2025 — Source or Source

The new Apple/Epic ruling will change the app landscape | Opinion
What was initially a narrow victory for Epic in a largely quixotic legal fight with Apple just took on profound importance -- not just for Apple, but for every developer in the mobile space.
May 2, 2025 — Source

Wasted: Grand Theft Auto 6 Is Delayed Until 2026
Rockstar Games says it's delaying the game to "deliver at the level of quality you expect and deserve."
May 2, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — April 28th, 2025

Awaken Realms' Open-World RPG Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon Launches on May 23
After two years in Early Access and four years of development, the Polish Questline Studio is ready to share its dark, first-person, open-world RPG with the world in its final form. Become a crazy alchemist, a blood-thirsty berserker, a blacksmith mage, or a stealthy archer. Become who you want to be and play the way you want to play in this dark fantasy RPG, a love letter to all the genre classics.
April 28, 2025 — Source

Baldur's Gate 3 Studio is "Deep in the Trenches" Developing its "Crazy Ambitious" New RPG
In an interview, Larian Studios CEO spoke about the challenges of developing multiple ambitious RPG titles simultaneously.
April 28, 2025 — Source

Battlefield 6 New Leaked Footage Showcase Impressive Destruction and Massive Maps
New Battlefield 6 footage leaked online, providing a new look at the impressive destruction elements of the new entry in the series, ground vehicles, massive maps, and more.
April 28, 2025 — Source

Blue Prince developer on defining genres, Steam Next Fest's impact, and the influence of Vagrant Story
Dogubomb's Tonda Ros discusses the hit puzzle roguelite
April 28, 2025 — Source

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is Already a Million Seller
Sandfall Interactive proudly announced an important sales milestone for its debut game, the turn-based RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The game sold over half a million units in the first day alone, and after three days, it has become a million-seller. This is particularly relevant because it's in addition to the game being available on Game Pass, which undoubtedly reduces full-game sales on PC and Xbox.
April 28, 2025 — Source or Source

Elden Ring Has Shipped Over 30 Million Units
The open-world action RPG launched in 2022 to universal acclaim and received an expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, last year.
April 28, 2025 — Source or Source or Source or Source

Elden Ring Nightreign PC Requirements Revealed, 30 GB Installation Space Needed
While the GPU and RAM requirements are similar to Elden Ring, PC players will need better CPUs for the multiplayer title.
April 28, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

Google Might Kill Off Play Games App Next, Because of Course It Would
In classic Google fashion, another app may be on the chopping block. A new APK teardown spotted by @AssembleDebug suggests Google Play Games could soon be shut down, with its features, like achievement tracking, rolled into the Google Play Store. While not officially confirmed yet, it fits Google's recent trend of consolidating services. Importantly, this change wouldn't affect Google Play Games for Desktop, which lets users play Android games on Windows PCs.
April 28, 2025 — Source

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Director Hopes AI Can Accelerate Game Development Speed
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 was definitely among the success stories of the first half of 2025. It sold two million units in the first two weeks and received widespread acclaim from critics and users alike. However, the game took a long time to make: there was almost a seven-year gap from the first installment's release.
April 28, 2025 — Source

Multiple Resident Evil titles hit new sales milestone
The Resident Evil series is by far Capcom's biggest, with each entry selling millions upon millions of copies -- especially in recent years. While fans eagerly await the announcement and subsequent release of Resident Evil 9, other titles in the franchise have continued to sell well, with multiple RE titles hitting record numbers.
April 28, 2025 — Source

NetEase executive Simon Zhu steps down from role
Vice president of corporate development Ken Li will take over the position
April 28, 2025 — Source

Nexon, Not Blizzard, Will Reportedly Be Making The Next Starcraft Game
A report from Korean outlet MTN (spotted by VG247) marks the end of a rights battle between Nexon and Blizzard, seemingly resulting in Nexon, not Blizzard, leading development on the next major entry in the StarCraft series.
April 28, 2025 — Source

New Ghost Of Yotei Details From Sucker Punch Dig Into Yotei's Non-Linear Campaign, Story, And More
In an interview with Famitsu, (spotted by VGC) Sucker Punch's Nate Fox and Jason Cornell, both co-creative directors on Ghost Of Yotei, spoke about the Yotei's non-linear campaign, the game's story, and a bit more about the setting, and the research Sucker Punch did while crafting Yotei.
April 28, 2025 — Source

Oblivion Remastered surpasses 200,000 concurrent players on Steam
Following a ton of leaks and rumours, the much-anticipated Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered was finally shadow-dropped to a great deal of interest, seeing a peak concurrent player count on Steam of over 100,000 within hours of its launch. In alignment with the announcement that the remaster has surpassed 4 million total players, Oblivion managed to hit a new peak concurrent player count on Steam on Sunday.
April 28, 2025 — Source

Palworld Dev Says Game Pass Is Great Amid Expedition 33 Sales Cannibalization Debate
Game Pass is not "THE" future for gaming, one expert adds.
April 28, 2025 — Source

RuneScape: Dragonwilds Has Sold More Than 600,000 Copies
Jagex CEO Jon Bellamy took to LinkedIn to celebrate the success of the studio's latest survival crafting game based on RuneScape.
April 28, 2025 — Source

Russian government seizes former Wargaming studio Lesta for supporting Ukraine
Lesta and Wargaming accused of "extremist activities"
April 28, 2025 — Source

Six Star Wars Games Join GOG's Preservation Program Ahead Of Star Wars Day
Classic Dark Forces, X-Wing, and Rebel Assault games have been updated to run on modern systems.
April 28, 2025 — Source

Thatgamecompany launches game jam focused on 'emotionally impactful' projects with Coreblazer
The game jam invites developers around the world to participate, with a $4,000 grand prize
April 28, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — April 25th, 2025

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Sells 500,000 Copies on Launch Day
Available now on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, Sandfall Interactive says it reached the milestone "sooner than we'd ever imagined."
April 25, 2025 — Source or Source

Hogo Games raises $5m in funding round
Investment will "empower our team and boost both the quality and quantity of our games," says CEO
April 25, 2025 — Source

I'm Going to Play Some Doom Games Before Dark Ages in May. Here's How You Can Too
Doom: The Dark Ages drops in May, but you can play the other Doom games to get in the ripping and tearing mood
April 25, 2025 — Source

Is Capcom's New RE4 Video Teasing Resident Evil 9?
As Capcom celebrates Resident Evil 4's latest milestone, fans spot a potential reference to Resident Evil 9.
April 25, 2025 — Source

Marvel Rivals datamine reveals new hero characters
The Marvel Rivals team has not been shy about teasing future heroes by leaving references in the game files. Through datamining, all of Marvel Rivals' heroes so far have leaked beforehand. This week, another leak has given us further insight into the next wave of playable characters.
April 25, 2025 — Source

Meta lays off unknown number of staff in Reality Labs division
Teams within Oculus Labs affected, including fitness VR game Supernatural
April 25, 2025 — Source

Metaphor: ReFantazio PC sales "far exceeded" expectations
While predominantly seen as a console-focused studio, ATLUS announced back in 2021 that they wanted to bring more of their titles (past and future) to additional platforms. Since then, we've seen the likes of Persona 5, P3R, SMT V and more come to PC -- to great success. In discussing last year's Metaphor: ReFantazio, the team revealed that sales on the platform had "exceeded expectations."
April 25, 2025 — Source

Resident Evil 4 Remake Breaks 10 Million Sales
Today, CAPCOM announced that the Resident Evil 4 Remake has broken the remarkable sales milestone of 10 million copies. The game initially launched in March 2023, so it's been a little over two years.
April 25, 2025 — Source or Source

Toronto-based developer Mighty Yell lays off unconfirmed number of employees
Its next project, All Systems Dance, is still on track
April 25, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — April 22nd, 2025

Cult of the Lamb is now Devolver Digital's best-selling IP
Devolver Digital, the publisher behind indie hits like Hotline Miami, Cult of the Lamb, and The Talos Principle, has revealed the impressive financial performance of some of its key titles. According to its FY24 investor presentation, Cult of the Lamb, along with its released DLC content, has generated over $90 million in lifetime revenue, making it the highest-revenue IP in the company's portfolio.
April 22, 2025 — Source

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Gameplay Previews Will Go Live on May 8
Several publications have revealed through social media that they have been invited to Kojima Productions to play Death Stranding 2.
April 22, 2025 — Source

"If we had a choice in this, we would not pursue any legal actions against Schedule I" — Drug Dealer Simulator developers speak out on controversy involving their publisher
Byterunners, developers of Drug Dealer Simulator do not support the investigation into Schedule I and lay the blame with the publisher
April 22, 2025 — Source

Monster Hunter Wilds Players Warned To Stay Away From Cheaters
Capcom has warned that playing in quests with cheaters could "render the game unplayable."
April 22, 2025 — Source

Remedy drops new gameplay trailer for FBC: Firebreak
We've known for a few years now that Remedy has been working on a multiplayer spin-off set in the Control universe. Last year during the Xbox Partner Preview, that game was officially announced as FBC: Firebreak. Now as we approach launch, Remedy has released the second trailer for the game.
April 22, 2025 — Source

Vendetta is a new games publishing agency with an indie game spotlight initiative
The 'publishing-as-a-service' gaming arm comes from agency Infinitize
April 22, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — April 20th, 2025

CD Projekt Red might revive multiplayer plans for Cyberpunk 2077 sequel
CD Projekt Red at one point had ambitious plans to implement a GTA Online style multiplayer mode for Cyberpunk 2077. However, due to developmental challenges, those plans were scrapped after several years. Now, it looks like CD Projekt Red is reviving its multiplayer plans for the sequel.
April 20, 2025 — Source

Diablo is getting a Berserk crossover event
A couple of weeks ago, Blizzard unveiled its 2025-2026 roadmap for Diablo 4. One of the more secretive notes on the roadmap was a new IP collaboration event. We've already seen Diablo 4 crossing over with Warcraft for a set of skins, but the next collaboration will be venturing outside of Blizzard's stable of franchises and into one of the greatest dark fantasy manga of all time.
April 20, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Fortnite is getting a Star Wars Battle Royale with Darth Jar Jar
May the Fortnite be with you.
April 20, 2025 — Source

Hogwarts Legacy patch adds FSR 3 and XeSS 2.0 with Frame Generation
Avalanche Software has released a new patch for Hogwarts Legacy, introducing official support for AMD FSR 3 and Intel XeSS 2.0. This update enables both AMD and Intel GPU users to use frame generation, potentially leading to significant performance gains.
April 20, 2025 — Source

More Battlefield Labs invites sent out ahead of next playtest
If you have signed up to DICE's new testing platform, Battlefield Labs, then it is time to check your inbox as EA and DICE have sent out another wave of invites ahead of the next playtest.
April 20, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — April 17th, 2025

Dragon Age: The Veilguard leads Gayming Awards 2025 nominations
BioWare's action RPG nominated for Game of the Year, alongside titles including Dragon's Dogma 2, Fear the Spotlight, and Life is Strange: Double Exposure
April 17, 2025 — Source

Motorsport Games secures $2.5m investment from VR firm Pimax
Funding will support future product development and improving company's cash position
April 17, 2025 — Source

Ubisoft still doesn't get it, greenlights yet another "battle royale" shooter, according to reports
What's another failed battle royale for the market? Ubisoft apparently isn't done trying to chase that Apex Legends, PUBG, Fortnite hype train from 2017.
April 17, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — April 11th, 2025

Agonalea Games secures $2m in funding from Mika Capital
Mobile developer will use investment to support work on its upcoming free-to-play title Punko.io
April 11, 2025 — Source

Atomfall Blows Past 2 Million Players In First Month
Atomfall publisher and developer Rebellion has announced that their new post-apocalyptic adventure in the British countryside has attracted more than 2 million players within the game's first month.
April 11, 2025 — Source

EasySMX Unleashes D10 Controller With EasyPos D-Pad and TMR Sticks
EasySMX, the leading manufacturer of gaming peripherals, proudly announces the launch of the D10 Multiplatform Gaming Controller. Designed for gamers across PC, Switch, iOS, and Android, the D10 redefines competitive gaming by integrating breakthrough technologies that deliver lightning-fast response and ultra-precise control—all refined through valuable feedback from our gaming community.
April 11, 2025 — Source

Future Game Show Summer Showcase Announced for June 7th
Touted as the "most ambitious show yet," the Summer Showcase will feature "world premieres, exclusive trailers," and more.
April 11, 2025 — Source

Influencer report highlights gender pay gap in sponsored content earnings
Women earn roughly 32% less than men in the gaming sector, according to the report
April 11, 2025 — Source

Insider reveals the impact of HBO's The Last of Us on game sales
With Season 2 of HBO's The Last of Us mere days away, buzz surrounding the upcoming series has begun to bubble up. Ahead of this, one insider has shared just how much the success of the first Season impacted game sales.
April 11, 2025 — Source

Mafia: The Old Country Seemingly Set for August 8 Launch
Publisher 2K and developer Hangar 13 previously stated that Mafia: The Old Country would launch this Summer. Now, though, we have a semi-official release date: August 8.
April 11, 2025 — Source

Tariffs and gaming handhelds: Should I buy a Steam Deck, ROG Ally, or even a Nintendo Switch right now?
Prices for a Legion Go, MSI Claw, and more are likely going to go up due to the tariff situation.
April 11, 2025 — Source

Tequila Works Auctions Off Its Brand and IPs
After canceling a new game and laying off employees in October 2024, Spanish developer Tequila Works closed down around a month later due to insolvency. Now, the Spanish website Escrapalia has announced the auction details for the brand itself and all of its assets.
April 11, 2025 — Source

Ubisoft Legal: Players Do Not Own the Games They Buy
Ubisoft is defending itself against a class-action lawsuit filed in California over the shutdown of servers for The Crew, the 2014 racing game. The company has made it clear that when gurus buy games, they don't actually own them outright. Instead, they only get a limited license to use them while the game remains active. Ubisoft believes it's not their responsibility to keep the servers running forever, nor do they need to offer refunds when the servers are eventually shut down.
April 11, 2025 — Source

Video game M&A activity rises to $6.6 billion in Q1 2025, driven by mobile acquisitions
Scopely's acquisition of Niantic's games business was partly behind the spike
April 11, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — April 7th, 2025

Bill Petras, Overwatch and World of Warcraft art director, has died
Petras worked on multiple genre-defining games at Blizzard
April 7, 2025 — Source

Japanese Gaming Companies' Shares Tank Due to US Tariffs
The burden of the US tariffs enacted by President Donald Trump is taking a heavy toll on the shares of Japanese gaming companies today. Sony was hit the hardest, losing just over 10% of its market value in a single session. Nintendo isn't far off, losing 7.85% today.
April 7, 2025 — Source

Mario Kart World's Cow Can Eat Burgers And Steak
The cow can eat steak, which raises some questions.
April 7, 2025 — Source

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond -- 10 New Things We've Learned About It
Samus returns in a brand-new adventure- here's everything you should know about it.
April 7, 2025 — Source

Netflix is getting a Peppa Pig mobile game
The game will join Netflix's roster in June.
April 7, 2025 — Source

The Duskbloods IP is Owned by FromSoftware
FromSoftware will seemingly have complete control over The Duskbloods IP, including future plans for a multiplatform release.
April 7, 2025 — Source

Twin Sails Interactive becomes independent from Asmodee Group
"Our time with Asmodee provided us with invaluable experience," says CEO Nicolas Godement
April 7, 2025 — Source

Unreal Engine 5.5.4 Cyberpunk Tech Demo Pushes an RTX 4090 Hard With Lumen Global Illumination and Reflections and Hardware Ray Tracing
A stunning Unreal Engine 5.5 tech demo inspired by Blade Runner and other Cyberpunk works is now available for download, allowing users with the proper hardware to experience how much Lumen Global Illumination and Reflections, alongside other ray tracing features, can enhance visuals.
April 7, 2025 — Source

YouTube places age restrictions on Balatro content, linking it to gambling
That's a pretty severe misunderstanding of what 'Balatro' is.
April 7, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — April 4th, 2025

Deus Ex New Game Has Been Pitched to Multiple Publishers, but None Were Interested, as Series Is Considered Too Niche
Eidos Montreal doesn't seem to have given up entirely on the Deus Ex series and has reportedly pitched a new entry in the series to multiple publishers, sadly to no avail.
April 4, 2025 — Source

ESA Says Tariffs Will Have A "Detrimental Impact" On Entire Gaming Industry, Not Just Nintendo
ESA spokesperson Aubrey Quinn told IGN to expect a "real impact regardless of company."
April 4, 2025 — Source

From Software Is Not Abandoning Single-Player Games, Studio Boss Says
"We still intend to actively develop single-player-focused games."
April 4, 2025 — Source

Gamers beware! This new malware hides in your GPU
Malware that targets gamers is so uncool!
April 4, 2025 — Source

GTA 6's Only Competition For Lifetime Sales Is The Bible, TLOU Showrunner Says
Craig Mazin said he expects GTA 6 to be the "largest-selling piece of media ever," except for the Bible.
April 4, 2025 — Source

Industry Analysts React to Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-order Chaos Due to Tariffs: 'We Are Living in Unhinged Times'
"Would you be surprised now to see Switch 2 hit US$500 for the base model? I wouldn't."
April 4, 2025 — Source

inZOI Eclipses 1 Million Copies Sold In Its First Week
Life simulation game inZOI arrived in early access last week on March 28, 2025, and in its first seven days, the new game from developer inZOI Studio and publisher Krafton has already eclipsed 1 million copies sold.
April 4, 2025 — Source or Source

Marvel Rivals Season 2: Emma Frost Gameplay and Combos
Ahead of the new season launch on Friday, I got some early hands-on time with Rivals' new vanguard.
April 4, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Marvel Rivals will introduce a new Hero every single month moving forward
Marvel Rivals launched last year to a ton of praise and a great deal of buzz. In the months since, the game has been kept fresh with new characters, cosmetics and more. While Season 2 is introducing two new characters, from Season 3 onwards Marvel Rivals is set to get a new hero every single month.
April 4, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Monster Hunter Wilds Update #1 Out Now on All Platforms
As promised, CAPCOM has released the first major Monster Hunter Wilds update today. On Steam, the update is a 6GB download or 16GB if you have high-resolution textures installed.
April 4, 2025 — Source

Oblivion Remake Is Still Releasing in April, According to Reliable Insider
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake is still scheduled to be revealed and released this month, according to an extremely reliable insider.
April 4, 2025 — Source

"Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder" Available Now in Early Access
Defend Your Empire! And help us shape what comes next! It's finally happening: Roman Triumph is out in Early Access! Five years of solo dev, a mountain of coffee, endless playtests, and a ridiculous number of spreadsheets... and now we're here. Huge thanks to everyone who played the demo, sent feedback, or just cheered us on—you helped shape this game more than you know!
April 4, 2025 — Source

Tekken Boss Katsuhiro Harada Says Dev Team 'Working Around the Clock' to Improve Tekken 8 Amid Backlash, 'Emergency' Patch Planned
Quick roll.
April 4, 2025 — Source

The Sims Competitor inZOI Sells 1 Million in a Week, Krafton Declares It a 'Long-Term Franchise IP'
In it for life.
April 4, 2025 — Source

Titanfall 3 rumoured for 2026 release
Respawn has quietly had a number of projects in the works behind the scenes over the last few years, but the majority of them have been cancelled. Unfortunately, that list of cancelled projects includes another Titanfall revival attempt.
April 4, 2025 — Source

Ubisoft Leamington Officially Closes Its Doors After 23 Years
Ubisoft Leamington Spa has officially closed its studio doors, following confirmation from Ubisoft back in January that the studio would be shutting down.
April 4, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — April 2nd, 2025

Gameplay of EA's New The Sims 'Concept' Appears to Leak Online, and It's Not Going Down Well With Fans
That's life.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Hollow Knight: Silksong purportedly arrives this year
I'll believe it when I have the game in my hands.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Roblox enables parents to block experiences and friends
Roblox, the popular gaming platform geared toward preteens, has made substantial updates to its safety policy in the last year following accusations of insufficient safety measures for children, which could expose them to risks like grooming, explicit content, and violent material.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Roblox launches new parental controls, including Friend blocking and game insights
The platform also updated its AI voice chat moderation dataset.
April 2, 2025 — Source

South of Midnight, Hunt Showdown, Diablo 3, and much more hit Game Pass
Microsoft today revealed the next wave of games hitting its Xbox Game Pass subscription services. The first half of April carries some heavy hitters, including the Xbox Game Studios-developed South of Midnight, Blizzard's Diablo III complete edition, Crytek's Hunt Showdown, and much more.
April 2, 2025 — Source

ZeniMax union "overwhelming" votes to authorise strike if Microsoft contract negotiations break down
"Microsoft and ZeniMax continue to demonstrate they're unwilling to pay fair wages for the value our labour provides"
April 2, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — March 31st, 2025

Amaze founder and director steps back following investigation into "inappropriate" behavior
Team apologized to "all the performers, DJs, artists, venue workers and visitors who were affected"
March 31, 2025 — Source

Assassin's Creed Shadows Was Only Beaten By This One Game For A 2025 US Sales Record
Shadows is quickly one of 2025's best-selling games in the US.
March 31, 2025 — Source

Cyan Worlds Halves its Development Team, Securing Financing for Next Project
Cyan friends and family, we have some difficult news to share today. We would like to share with you some very unfortunate news. Despite our best efforts to avoid it, Cyan has made the difficult decision to reduce our overall staff size resulting in the layoff of twelve talented staff members, roughly half the team-effective at the end of March. Industry conditions have forced us into a tricky spot where we are having to weigh the future health of our studio against the month-to-month realities of game development in 2025.
March 31, 2025 — Source

Fable Co-Developer Eidos Montreal Lays Off Staff, The Latest Cuts From Embracer
Eidos Montreal is cutting 75 staff, on top of the 97 positions that were axed in 2024.
March 31, 2025 — Source

Final Fantasy 9 25th Anniversary reignites remake rumours
The 25th Anniversary of Final Fantasy 9 is coming up and Square Enix is already gearing up to celebrate the occasion with a new website displaying some planned special edition items. Fans have naturally dug a bit deeper into the new webpage, discovering hints at the upcoming Final Fantasy 9 remake.
March 31, 2025 — Source or Source

Former EA exec Adolf Kristjansson appointed Starbreeze CEO
Kristjansson replaces current interim CEO, Mats Juhl, who resumes his role as CFO
March 31, 2025 — Source

Ghost of Yōtei Gets New Details from Official Website
Ghost of Yōtei is, without a doubt, one of the most anticipated games scheduled to launch in 2025. Its predecessor, Ghost of Tsushima, was the fastest-selling new IP debut for Sony's PlayStation 4 console when it launched, registering over 2.4 million units sold in the first three days on the market. It was so successful that Sony even fast-tracked a movie adaptation, which was announced in March 2021, only a few months after the game's debut. The film is being directed by Chad Stahelski of John Wick fame.
March 31, 2025 — Source

Half of Myst developer Cyan Worlds laid off
12 employees have been affected, decision due to firm "weigh[ing] the future health of our studio against the month-to-month realities of game development"
March 31, 2025 — Source

Monster Hunter Wilds sells 10m units in first month
Fastest-selling title in Capcom's history previously passed eight million units three days after launch
March 31, 2025 — Source or Source

Naughty Dog has a second mystery game in development right now
Since the release of The Last of Us Part II in 2020, Naughty Dog have remained relatively quiet release-wise. While we of course have gotten the likes of TLOU Part I and a remaster for Part II, the cancellation of the studio's live-service title seemed to push progress back by a bit. In a welcome surprise, it appears as though Naughty Dog are currently not only working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet but also a second secret project.
March 31, 2025 — Source

SAG-AFTRA issues new agreements to permit members to work with students and game jams
"Our members want to participate in projects where the future of video games is being shaped"
March 31, 2025 — Source

Split Fiction breaks three Guinness World Records
Hazelight Studios' title is the most played local co-op game on Steam, most sold local co-op game within 48 hours, and most sold local co-op game within one week of release
March 31, 2025 — Source or TeamRICOCHET unveils plan to use machine learning in its effort to ramp up Call of Duty anti-cheat efforts
With Season 3 and the return of Verdansk to Warzone looming, Call of Duty's TeamRICOCHET unveils new cheat mitigation tactics alongside continued efforts to shut down cheat distributors.
March 31, 2025 — Source

The Sinking City Remastered Powered by Unreal Engine 5 Announced; Will Be Available for Free for Owners of the Original
A remaster of The Sinking City, the Lovecraft-inspired open-world detective game released back in 2019 by Frogwares on PC and consoles, has been announced today ahead of the end of the sequel's Kickstarter campaign conclusion.
March 31, 2025 — Source

The Top-Selling Game on Steam Right Now Is Schedule I, an Indie Drug Dealer Simulator With More Players Than Monster Hunter Wilds, GTA 5, and Marvel Rivals
More coming down the pipe.
March 31, 2025 — Source

Tony Hawk Is To Blame (Or Credit) For 3+4's Controversial Soundtrack Changes
"I'm hoping that discovery is half the fun."
March 31, 2025 — Source

Venture capital firm Kameha Ventures launches $27m fund to support European game start-ups
Fund is focused primarily on backing AI, spatial computing, evolving monetization engines, and cloud gaming
March 31, 2025 — Source

When Will GTA 6 Trailer 2 Come Out? Take-Two Boss Says It's Better to Provide Marketing Materials Relatively Close to the Release Window
"We don't always get it exactly right, but that's what we are trying to do."
March 31, 2025 — Source

Yoko Shimomura to receive BAFTA Fellowship
BAFTA to recognise composer's "groundbreaking work" that "paved the way for women in the industry at a time when it was overwhelmingly male-dominated"
March 31, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — March 28th, 2025

Assassin's Creed Shadows surpasses 3 million players in under a week
Assassin's Creed Shadows is a massively important game for Ubisoft, with the publisher suffering from a long string of commercial disappointments and the fear of being absorbed into competing companies. Fortunately, for now Shadows seems to be doing what was needed -- with the game having already surpassed 3 million players.
March 28, 2025 — Source

Aston Martin's new home racing simulator is peak luxury for gamers
The ultra-premium AMR-C01-R carbon fiber racing rig combines motorsport technology with advanced graphics and stylish design.
March 28, 2025 — Source

Black Ops 6 Season 3 brings 5 maps, new perks, guns and much more
Season 3 of Call of Duty Black Ops 6 is almost upon us. Following a slight delay, the upcoming update is set to go live on the 2nd of April. Ahead of this, Activision/Treyarch have shared a full roadmap for everything we can expect to be added -- including half a dozen maps; new perks; modes; scorestreaks; weapons and much more.
March 28, 2025 — Source

Half-Life 2 RTX Modder Fixes Key Visual Issues, Showcasing RTX Remix's Incredible Flexibility
Half-Life 2 RTX can be easily fixed to look much closer to the original game in terms of ambiance and atmosphere with some choice tweaks showcased in a recent video.
March 28, 2025 — Source

Hogwarts Legacy Definitive Edition Reportedly Canceled by WB
Warner Bros. Games have canceled Hogwarts Legacy Definitive Edition even before its official announcement. The news comes from Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, who was also the first to report on its existence in June 2024. Avalanche Software was developing this version of the best-selling game of 2023 with the help of Rocksteady. A few months ago, insider Tom Henderson wrote that Hogwarts Legacy Definitive Edition was scheduled to launch in 2025 with 10--15 hours of new content and a price of $20--30 for owners of the base game.
March 28, 2025 — Source or Source

inZOI Players Surprised to Discover You Can Run Over Children, Despite Teen Rating — Krafton Responds
"These depictions are highly inappropriate and do not reflect the intent and values of inZOI."
March 28, 2025 — Source

National Videogame Museum appoints new trustees
Trustees include Ukie chief executive Nick Poole and Sony Interactive Entertainment senior director John Booth
March 28, 2025 — Source

Netflix Gaming Boss Wants To Lower "Friction" And Bypass "Expensive" Consoles
Alain Tascan lays out his vision for gaming.
March 28, 2025 — Source

South Korea's life game 'InZOI' challenges 'The Sims'
South Korean game publisher Krafton released early access to its life simulation game "InZOI" Friday, hoping its powerful lifelike graphics will unseat the decades-long dominance of "The Sims" hit franchise.
March 28, 2025 — Source

Square Enix to shut down War of Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius in May 2025
Mobile title launched in March 2020, will end service due to difficulty maintaining "a satisfactory app experience"
March 28, 2025 — Source

Ubisoft and Tencent launch new subsidiary to supercharge Assassin's Creed, other franchises
New entity will focus on building evergreen, multi-platform game ecosystems
March 28, 2025 — Source or Source

Warner Bros. Games reportedly cancels expanded content for Hogwarts Legacy
Unannounced DLC and definitive edition allegedly scrapped "as part of ongoing restructuring"
March 28, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — March 24th, 2025

2XKO, Killing Floor 3, PLAYERUNKNOWN Prologue: Go Wayback Unfinished Builds Are Leaking Online
Unfinished builds of multiple unreleased video games, including Riot Games' first fighting game 2XKO, Killing Floor 3 and PLAYERUNKNOWN Prologue: Go Wayback are leaking online.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Assassin's Creed Shadows reaches 2m players
Latest title in the Assassin's Creed franchise has surpassed the launches of Origins and Odyssey
March 24, 2025 — Source or Source

Bloodlines 2 Gets ESRB Rating, Suggesting Launch Might Be Near
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 might be nearly at the end of its long and troublesome development cycle. It's been over 20 years since Troika Games released the original game, which, between its lack of polish and the simultaneous release of behemoths like GTA: San Andreas, Counter-Strike: Source, Halo 2, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Half-Life 2, and MGS 3: Snake Eater, couldn't sell enough to keep the developer afloat. However, there was an excellent roleplaying game buried underneath those bugs, and it quickly became a cult classic.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Brace Yourself: One Of The Worst Games Of All Time Is Coming To Steam Soon
As if this year couldn't possibly get any worse, here comes an unpleasant surprise.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Capcom announces upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds Update Showcase
As with past Monster Hunter titles, Capcom's recently-released MH: Wilds will soon be getting its first (of many) major post-launch updates. Labeled as the "first free title update", the publisher has announced an upcoming showcase ahead of its April release.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Dataminers get hold of Killing Floor 3, 2XKO and more
A group of dataminers on Discord have caused quite a stir in the games industry this week. People have been able to find early builds for a number of unreleased games, as well as pre-release versions of currently available titles.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Epic expands its weekly free games campaign to mobile
If you have an Android device and are looking for ways to get some free games, Epic Games Store has you covered. The platform now brings its weekly free games campaign, which has been running on Windows for many years, to mobile devices.
March 24, 2025 — Source

God of War to get surprise spin-off this year, claims insider
God of War's 20th anniversary has officially come and gone, and while we did get a couple cool new things in celebration, the rumoured remaster for the OG trilogy was nowhere to be seen. Fortunately, it does appear a God of War game is in fact slated for launch in 2025 -- though it's said to be a Greece-based spin-off.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Launches on April 17th for PS5
The acclaimed action-adventure title retails for $69.99. Those purchasing the Premium Edition for $99.99 get two days of early access.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Malware strikes again. I'm starting to worry about Steam's lax security
For the second time in two months, a new Steam game listing has been used to spread malware.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Minecraft is finally getting a massive visual overhaul in upcoming update
Despite evolving over the course of more than a decade, Minecraft has remained pretty much the same since its launch -- at least visually. Finally, the game is set to get a massive overhaul to its lighting and atmospherics in the upcoming 'Vibrant Visuals' update.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Mobile Games To Get A Huge Performance Boost As Arm Introduces ASR Through Plugins Made For Leading Game Engines
Arm has released its open-source experience kit for game developers, enabling them to utilize the ASR technology for better performance in mobile games.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Opus Major raises $10m in seed funding round
Investment for Paris-based developer led by Griffin Ventures and early investor Alven
March 24, 2025 — Source

Silent Hill F has not been banned in AustraliaUpcoming game was previously refused classification, but has since been removed from the Australian Classification Board's website
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March 24, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — March 21st, 2025

4 Call of Duty Cheat Providers Shut Down in Apparent Sweep and Clear Operation Ahead of Verdansk's Return to Warzone
Clear.
March 21, 2025 — Source

United Videogame Workers union launches at GDC 2025 in partnership with CWA
UVW-CWA is the first direct-join union in North America, initial campaign addresses ongoing industry layoffs
March 21, 2025 — Source

At GDC 2025, Video Game Workers Launch Industry-Wide Union
Gamers will get better games, while developers enjoy a higher quality of life, the newly announced United Videogame Workers says.
March 21, 2025 — Source

Atelier Yumia X Tekken 8 Collaboration Announced
Gust's open-world RPG will receive special skills, outfits and accessories based on Bandai Namco's acclaimed fighting game.
March 21, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Apple Arcade reportedly saw just 2 million subscribers in its first year
All the way back in 2019, Apple launched its Arcade subscription service -- letting iOS/Mac users access over 100 games ranging from ad-free classics to Apple Arcade exclusives. Despite continued support, the service has reportedly seen quite little in the way of adoption with just 2 million users in its first year.
March 21, 2025 — Source

Assassin's Creed Shadows surpasses 1 million players on day-one
After a ton of waiting and many delays, Assassin's Creed Shadows is finally here. While Ubisoft's latest AC title may not be able to singlehandedly dig the publisher out of the hole it's found itself in, initial response to the game appears solid, with the title having surpassed 1 million players in just a couple hours.
March 21, 2025 — Source

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Enters Early Access on March 26
Yesterday, Netmarble Neo announced that the action/adventure RPG Game of Thrones: Kingsroad will debut on Steam Early Access in just a few days, on Wednesday, March 26. This follows the demo that went live last month as part of Steam Next Fest. Clearly, the developers received positive feedback and are ready to move on with the next step.
March 21, 2025 — Source

Housemarque CEO talks Saros and growing development costs
With each passing console generation, we've seen the average cost of video game development balloon into upwards of hundreds of millions of dollars. In a surprising move, the next game from PlayStation Studios' Housemarque -- Saros -- has a relatively modest budget for a first-party title.
March 21, 2025 — Source

Metal Eden is Getting a Free Demo on April 8th
The demo features the first two missions and introduces the basic gameplay and progression systems before the game's launch in May.
March 21, 2025 — Source

Nintendo, Xbox, PlayStation Are Teaming Up For Accessible Games Initiative
Twenty four tags have been developed so far to communicate auditory features and input options, for example.
March 21, 2025 — Source or Source

Report: Half of all mobile players have received real-world rewards from games
New study links reward-based UA with increased motivation to download, play, and recommend mobile titles
March 21, 2025 — Source

Samsung Empowers Game Developers with Mobile Cloud Platform
Samsung's mobile cloud gaming platform is transforming the mobile gaming industry by providing developers and publishers with innovative tools and opportunities to create, distribute, and monetize their games. This groundbreaking platform eliminates the need for players to download and install games, offering instant access to a wide variety of titles directly from the cloud.
March 21, 2025 — Source

Wreckfest 2 is out now in Early Access
Last year, Bugbear Entertainment officially announced that they were working on a sequel to the much-loved Wreckfest. With the game officially out now in Early Access, the team have shared a ton of new details on both the current and future state of Wreckfest 2.
March 21, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — March 17th, 2025

Backyard Baseball Coming To Mobile With No Ads
The kid-friendly sports game series will show up on mobile for the first time.
March 17, 2025 — Source

Discord is plugging directly into games
An easier way to connect with Discord friends.
March 17, 2025 — Source or Source

Ex-Insomniac Games CEO discusses ever-increasing development costs
With each passing generation, we've seen an increase in the budgets allocated for various games -- in particular in the AAA space. With titles consistently costing over $200 million to develop, ex-Insomniac Games CEO Ted Price has now weighed in on the matter.
March 17, 2025 — Source

Fans band together to remake Counter-Strike 1.6
While Counter-Strike has never been more popular than in its current form, there are still a lot of fans who long for the old days of Counter-Strike 1.6. Luckily for those fans, classic Counter-Strike is back on the menu this year thanks to the impending release of CS Legacy.
March 17, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster sells over 5m copies
Overall, the Final Fantasy series has sold over 200 million units globally
March 17, 2025 — Source

God of War's 20th anniversary celebrations includes new game content, merch and more
20 years ago, Sony Santa Monica released God of War -- a platforming spectacle fighter with a ton of ambition and an interesting world. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of this seminal PS2 title, the studio has announced a bunch of purchasable merch, as well as the 'Dark Odyssey collection' update for God of War Ragnarök.
March 17, 2025 — Source

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Reportedly Compared to Elden Ring for Its Player Freedom
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet may be very different from what we're used to in Naughty Dog games. The studio's trademark has usually been cinematic, narrative-driven games, at least since Uncharted and, of course, The Last of Us.
March 17, 2025 — Source

New Star Wars Turn-Based Tactics Game to Be Revealed at Star Wars Celebration 2025
It's true.
March 17, 2025 — Source

Piranha Games Announces MechWarrior 5 Clans - Ghost Bear Flash Storm DLC, Arriving in April
Greetings Warriors! Piranha Games is excited to announce MechWarrior 5: Clans—Ghost Bear Flash Storm! Leo Showers is dead. As Ulric Kerensky changes the rules of engagement, Clan Ghost Bear khans Bjorn Jorgenson and Aletha Kabrinski plot their next moves as they strive to take the lead in the race towards Terra. Take command of the Silveroot Keshik, an elite unit tasked with proving Ghost Bear's strength and reclaiming lost glory.
March 17, 2025 — Source

Resident Evil 9 Is Taking so Long to Release Because It Is a Reinvention of the Series -- Rumor
Resident Evil 9 is taking a long time to release because it will be a reinvention of the series, according to a well-known insider.
March 17, 2025 — Source

Roblox releases its open source model that can create 3D objects using AI
Roblox announced Monday that it's launching the first iteration of its 3D model, dubbed "Cube," to allow creators to create 3D objects using generative AI. The company also launched an open source version so anyone off the platform can build on it.
March 17, 2025 — Source or Source

Split Fiction reaches 2m sales in one week
Hazelight Studios' latest co-op sold one million units in 48 hours following its launch on March 6, 2025
March 17, 2025 — Source

Star Wars: Hunters to be sunset later this year
Zynga's free-to-play shooter launched in June 2024
March 17, 2025 — Source

The KOTOR remake is still alive claims Saber Interactive CEO
Since its announcement many years ago, the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake has been mired with delays among other issues. Once again, following a long bout of silence the team have spoken out to confirm that work on KOTOR is still ongoing.
March 17, 2025 — Source

The Lovecraftian Dungeon-Keeping Game Cthulhu Keeper Gets a Public Playtest Today
Kuuasema, the Finnish veteran game developer, welcomes all aspiring cult leaders to try the recently announced Cthulhu Keeper! All players are invited to head to the Steam page of the game to give the darkly humorous and challenging strategy game a go!
March 17, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Ubisoft Actively Working w/Canadian Government (CSE) To Censor Negative Assassin's Creed Shadows Coverage
Ubisoft Contacts the Canadian Security Establishment (CSE) In Pathetically Desperate Attempt to Silence Criticism
March 17, 2025 — Source

Ubisoft to Form New Venture With Assassin's Creed IP, In Talks With Investors -- Rumour
This move would fall in line with rumours from back in January where Ubisoft was seemingly in talks for Tencent for a new venture.
March 17, 2025 — Source

World of Warcraft's unholy union with titles like 'Animal Crossing' and 'The Sims' is going to make is the most addictive game in history.
Blizzard Entertainment has shown off how decorating your house with advanced features will work in World of Warcraft: Midnight.
March 17, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — March 14th, 2025

Avowed Update Provides Extra Talent Points for Your Character and More HUD/Camera Customization Options
Obsidian Entertainment has released a new update for its action roleplaying game Avowed. Version 1.3 brings several community requested improvements, such as providing an extra talent point for the main character at levels 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30. Players who have already leveled up to the max won't have to worry, as their characters will also retroactively receive the extra talent points. While playing the game, I did have the feeling that the game was a bit stingy with talents. This will definitely help with build creation.
March 14, 2025 — Source

Cue The Victory Fanfare, As Final Fantasy Franchise Surpasses 200 Million Copies Sold
Duhn-duhn-duhn-duhn, duhn duhn, duhn-da-duhn!
March 14, 2025 — Source

Disco Elysium is getting a pseudo-reimagining for Android
Disco Elysium was revered upon its release back in 2019 with the choice-based RPG being praised for its writing, atmosphere and freedom. In an interesting move, the game is now being adapted for Android -- with quite a different take on the original game's formula.
March 14, 2025 — Source

Rockstar-Owned Modding Team Working on Official Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced Conversion Tool
The tool will "assist the modding community in making their assets compatible with the new upgrade."
March 14, 2025 — Source

Silent Hill f Includes Disclaimer About Gender Discrimination And Child Abuse
Konami advises people to take a break or talk to someone if the game gets too intense.
March 14, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — March 13th, 2025

Half-Life 2 RTX Demo Announced for March 18 as RTX Remix Is Officially Released with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
As part of its GDC 2025 news, NVIDIA announced that a free Half-Life 2 RTX demo will be released on March 18. Fans will have the opportunity to sample around two hours of gameplay of the work that Orbifold Studios has already completed, checking out the full ray traced graphics, remade assets, particles, and animations in the Ravenholm and Nova Prospekt levels.
March 13, 2025 — Source

Indie studio revives long-dead MMO 'Defiance'
There weren't a lot of MMOs trying to compete with WoW throughout the 2010s and the ones that did try ultimately ended up shutting down. One MMO that falls into this category is Defiance, an ambitious project that was supposed to share cross-promotional elements with a TV series by the same name. Ultimately, the show was cancelled and the MMO servers went offline, but a comeback appears to be just around the corner.
March 13, 2025 — Source

MicroProse Announces Knights of Frontier Valley, a Hardcore Roguelike RPG
MicroProse is thrilled to announce its publishing partnership with Adamant Studios for Knights of Frontier Valley, a challenging, old-school-inspired roguelike RPG that brings the depth, danger, and discovery of classic fantasy adventures to a living, breathing digital world.
March 13, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Moon Studios Showcases "No Rest for the Wicked" Huge Content Update
The wait is over! Our second Wicked Inside is complete. Join us; for an exclusive deep dive into the new content, features and improvements in The Breach Update as well as everything coming next for "No Rest for the Wicked." There are a few surprises along the way! Let us know what you think!
March 13, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — March 12th, 2025

Blizzard Boss Says More TV Shows And Movies Are Possible
Remember, it's called Blizzard Entertainment, not Blizzard Games, the company's president says.
March 12, 2025 — Source

Capcom files new trademark for Dino Crisis in Japan
Dino Crisis is a beloved series from Capcom which has unfortunately seen little to no activity in decades. Following surveys conducted by the publisher asking whether they'd be interested in more Dino Crisis, Capcom has now registered a trademark for the game franchise in Japan.
March 12, 2025 — Source

Capcom Was on Its Knees After Resident Evil 6, Now Monster Hunter Wilds Cements Its Golden Era — Here's How It Did It
The fall and rise of Capcom.
March 12, 2025 — Source

Dino Crisis Has Been Trademarked in Japan by CAPCOM, Reigniting Hopes for a Comeback
Dino Crisis may be the next CAPCOM series to see a proper comeback in the future, following the return of the Onimusha and Okami franchises, judging from some recent happenings.
March 12, 2025 — Source

Netflix Gaming And Generative AI Chief Has Left The Company
He was first brought in for gaming, then pivoted to AI before leaving.
March 12, 2025 — Source or Source

Netflix Reveals Legendary Batman Voice Actor Kevin Conroy's Posthumous Role in Devil May Cry Anime With New Trailer
One more adventure with the legend is on its way.
March 12, 2025 — Source

Niantic Games Gets Acquired by Scopely for $3.5 Billion
Just over two weeks ago, Bloomberg reported that Niantic wanted to sell its games division. Today, the deal has been made official, and just as was mentioned in that report, the buyer is Scopely (for $3.5 billion, though Niantic is contributing an extra $350 million of cash for the benefit of stakeholders).
March 12, 2025 — Source or Source

'Poker Face' Season 2 teaser: Natasha Lyonne tangles with Cynthia Erivo, John Mulaney, and more
You won't believe how many guest stars can fit in this bad boy.
March 12, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Split Fiction Becomes Million Seller in Just Two Days
A few hours ago, Hazelight Studios announced that their latest game, Split Fiction, has already sold over a million copies in just two days since its debut on the market. The immense popularity of the studio's previous release, the award-winning It Takes Two (which sold 23 million copies, over twice as much as A Way Out's 11 million units), certainly contributed to the great hype surrounding the latest co-op adventure crafted by Josef Fares and his team.
March 12, 2025 — Source

Ubisoft Shareholder Plots Protest Outside Paris HQ, Accuses Company of Failing to Reveal 'Discussions' With Microsoft, EA, and Others Allegedly Interested in Acquiring IPs
Threatens to sue "for misleading investors."
March 12, 2025 — Source or Source

This Month in Sea of Thieves: March 2025 and Seventh Anniversary
Find out about the seafaring shenanigans currently planned for the month ahead!
March 12, 2025 — Source

Wolf Games, backed by 'Law & Order' creator, uses AI to create murder mystery games
Elliot Wolf, the executive producer and son of "Law & Order" creator Dick Wolf, is entering a new venture aimed at engaging true crime fans.
March 12, 2025 — Source

"Would you say there is a reasonable balance between what you contribute to Microsoft and what you get in return?" Two-thirds of Microsoft employees say YES — as AI engineers get preferential compensation packages.
A leaked Microsoft survey suggests that about 65% of its employees are content with the compensation they get for their contributions.
March 12, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — March 11th, 2025

BlizzCon Returns In 2026
BlizzCon is back! The ultimate celebration of our games and the community that unites us is returning to the Anaheim Convention Center Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, in 2026.
March 11, 2025 — Source

Disco Elysium studio reveals new 'Espionage RPG'
ZA/UM Studio made a name for itself years back with Disco Elysium, but we've heard very little from the studio since. It looks like 2025 is set to be another big year for the company, as their next game has now finally been revealed under the codename 'Project C4'.
March 11, 2025 — Source

Konami to reveal new Silent Hill game this week
Konami's big Silent Hill revival has been a success thanks to Blooper Team's highly rated remake of Silent Hill 2. Now, Konami is gearing up to announce the next game in the franchise.
March 11, 2025 — Source

JDM: Japanese Drift Master Delayed to May 21st
Developer Gaming Factory is putting the "final polishing touches" on the open-world racer and will reveal more details closer to release.
March 11, 2025 — Source

Lego Could Make A Big Change To Future Video Games
The Lego Group might be changing things up, but it's still very early days and we don't know much.
March 11, 2025 — Source or Source

Lena Raine released a soundtrack for Celeste studio's cancelled follow-up game Earthblade
It's now available on Bandcamp for $7.
March 11, 2025 — Source

Pullup Entertainment appoints new CEO
"His profound knowledge of the video game industry and his leadership are valuable assets for the Group," says current CEO
March 11, 2025 — Source

Reflective Tea Shop Narrative Wanderstop Is Out Today
Wanderstop's captivating original soundtrack by composer Daniel "C418" Rosenfeld (the music of Minecraft) is also available for purchase and wishlisting on Steam, Bandcamp, Spotify, and more music platforms. The score includes over 80+ songs, perfect to relax and reflect to.
March 11, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

REPO Has Come Out Of Nowhere On Steam, Topping 145,000 Concurrent Players
Developer Semiwork has also teased a new level on the way for the cooperative horror game
March 11, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Split Fiction has sold over 1 million copies in 48 hours
Hazelight Studios has amassed a reputation over the past years for its dedication to creating new and unique co-op experiences. So far, this seems to be working out, with each successive game selling millions more than the last. While it's too early to tell whether it can surpass its predecessor, the recently-released Split Fiction is already doing numbers -- having sold over 1 million copies in just two days.
March 11, 2025 — Source

SteelSeries' New QcK Mouse Pads Are Built For Speed And Precision
The QcK Performance Series mouse pads come in three different styles and cost $40-$50.
March 11, 2025 — Source

Tilting Point launches new $150m UA fund to give devs "financial backing without sacrificing independence"
"We know from proven success how important UA funds have been for developers," says CEO
March 11, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

World Of Tanks Studio's Next Game Will Enter Early Access In April
Steel Hunters, a new mech shooter from the studio behind World of Tanks, will enter early access in early April.
March 11, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Gaming — News — March 10th, 2025

Activision Confirms Release Date for Return of Original Verdansk Map to Call of Duty: Warzone
Target acquired.
March 10, 2025 — Source

Baseball Legend Shohei Ohtani Is Coming To Fortnite
Shohei Ohtani just won a World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers last season.
March 10, 2025 — Source

Cities: Skylines series turns 10, Paradox unveils anniversary goodies and DLC for fans
Paradox Interactive effectively struck gold 10 years ago with the launch of Cities: Skylines, offering city-building fans a new entry into the genre after being burned by EA's latest attempt at a new SimCity game. With two mainline entries, multiple ports, and hordes of DLCs later, Paradox is now celebrating the 10th anniversary with some goodies and for fans.
March 10, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

Death Stranding 2 gets extended gameplay trailer and June release date
At SXSW this week, Kojima Productions made the most out of its panel appearance by debuting a new trailer for Death Stranding 2. Not only did we get a new look at the game, but a June 2025 release has also been confirmed.
March 10, 2025 — Source or Source

God Of War's 20th Anniversary Event Will Have Donuts And Beach Towels, But No New Announcements
God of War celebrates its 20th anniversary.
March 10, 2025 — Source

Killing Floor 3 delayed from March to "later" in 2025
The Killing Floor series has grown from humble beginnings to becoming a massive and well-loved round-based co-op Zombie shooter -- not too dissimilar to the likes of Call of Duty Zombies. After years of waiting, Killing Floor 3 was announced to be coming in March of this year. Unfortunately, the game has now been delayed to an unknown point "later" in 2025.
March 10, 2025 — Source

Okami Sequel Developer Might Work on New IP After Development is Complete
Clovers won't necessarily work on a follow-up to classics like God Hand and Viewtiful Joe after development on the Okami sequel is done.
March 10, 2025 — Source

Split Fiction Sells 1 Million Copies in 48 Hours
Hazelight Studios' It Takes Two took a month to sell one million copies compared to its latest critically acclaimed co-op adventure.
March 10, 2025 — Source

Steel Seed Hands-On Preview -- A Gem in the Making?
Developing an original experience is becoming increasingly difficult in the video game industry, due both to the market's failure to always reward truly innovative games and the objective difficulty of creating something that hasn't already been done and making it fun. Still, plenty of titles inspired by gaming greats have managed to carve out a space in the industry thanks to the quality of the experience they offer.
March 10, 2025 — Source

You can now vote for the 2025 Video Game Hall of Fame inductees
Each year, the Museum of Play hosts a vote in which the public can decide among a line-up of classics as to which titles will wind up joining the video game hall of fame. For 2025, 12 titles have made the shortlist, including the likes of COD4: Modern Warfare; Angry Birds; Frogger and more.
March 10, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — March 9th, 2025

Epic Death Stranding 2 Trailer Reveals Release Date, New Gameplay, and Some Serious Metal Gear Vibes
Snake?
March 9, 2025 — Source

Retroid says it will accept limited Pocket Mini returns due to screen scaling issue
The company is offering all purchasers a $10 coupon.
March 9, 2025 — Source

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has reached six million players
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing six million players just over three months after its release. This success is particularly noteworthy given the game's tumultuous development, which was marked by numerous delays and challenges faced by Ukrainian developer GSC Game World.
March 9, 2025 — Source

Ubisoft Lawsuit EXPOSES Years of Sexual Harassment... Oh The Irony.
Ubisoft, once considered a titan in the gaming industry (long ago, I know... but stay with me here), is now facing quite the reckoning with a scandal that has allegedly festered for years behind the scenes. On March 10-14, 2025, three former senior executives—Serge Hascoët, Thomas "Tommy" François, and Guillaume Patrux—will all come together and stand trial in the Bobigny criminal court, accused of systemic sexual and moral harassment that permeated throughout the French gaming giant.
March 9, 2025 — Source

Gaming — News — March 8th, 2025

Another Woke Slop Studio Goes Down in Flames
Iron Galaxy Studios, the once (at best) mediocre studio that has been constantly propped up by industry trends rather than any actual real talent, is now facing a harsh reality discovering its own failures. In a post filled with the usual corporate doublespeak, they announced that it has been 'forced' to lay off 66 employees, citing the industry's "significant change" and a "slow recovery." But let's cut through that BS fluff—Iron Galaxy wasn't a victim of market shifts at all.
March 8, 2025 — Source