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CloverPit was released on Steam on September 26, launching with a 10% discount and currently holding 96% positive reviews. (Image source: Steam)

Steam: One-armed bandit, but deadly – new Balatro-like roguelike hits 96% positive reviews

Five reels, three rows and a pit that swallows you whole if luck is not on your side. CloverPit is a roguelike gambling game in the spirit of Balatro, but with a horror twist and a slot machine in place of the deck of cards. It ha...

Marius Müller, 27 Sep 2025 13:45

A screengrab from Gears of War 5 (image source: Steam Community)

Studio behind Gears 5, Halo multiplayer titles goes private as Tencent offloads chunk of UK gaming portfolio

Splash Damage, a UK-based studio that specializes in multiplayer shooters, has now officially parted ways with Tencent, which acquired it previously, thanks to a deal with private investors.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 27 Sep 2025 06:29

A screengrab from Borderlands 4 (image source: SteamDB)

Borderlands 4 patch backfires as players report an increase in stuttering after update

The performance issues saga for Borderlands 4 seems to be the gift that keeps on giving as Gearbox's latest update comes with a fresh set of users reporting issues and the developer publishing troubleshooting instructions on multi...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 27 Sep 2025 05:48

Promotional artwork for the Xbox product lineup (image source: Xbox)

Costco confirms it will no longer carry Xbox consoles in the US and UK as hardware sales rut continues

Microsoft's Xbox Series X and Series consoles may no longer be stocked by America's most beloved big-box retailer, even as price increases are on the horizon even as the PlayStation and Nintendo Switch remain unaffected.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 27 Sep 2025 05:34

Capcom's Pragmata Tokyo Game Show 2025 trailer showcases Shelter Hub, Tram System, Weapons and Hack Nodes

Capcom's unveiling of Pragmata at Toyko Games Show 2025 offered a significant amount of detail to fans worldwide, even as the publisher offered a playable demo to attendees in addition to a 2026 release date.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 26 Sep 2025 04:55

A screengrab from Helldivers 2 on PC (image source: Steam Community)

Helldivers 2 crashes: Arrowhead responds to user claims of performance drops, audio bugs and stability issues

Arrowhead Game Studios continues on its policy of strong community engagement as it looks to address performance issues in Helldivers 2, as it discussed both short and long-term measures to address the problem with its fans.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 26 Sep 2025 04:40

A screengrab of the Palworld x Ultrakill announcement (image source: Palworld)

Palworld's 1.0 announcement takes a backseat as PocketPair unveils retro-themed Palworld x Ultrakill collaboration

Pocketpair is on a roll lately, with the developer promising both a 2026 release date for the title that has been in early access and a 'massive amount' of new content in tow, and its new Palworld x Ultrakill collaboration might j...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 26 Sep 2025 03:29

A screengrab of New Virtua Fighter Project from SEGA's Tokyo Game Show presentation (image source: Virtua Fighter YT)

SEGA gives brief teasers for New Virtua Fighter Project and Stranger Than Heaven, skips release dates

While SEGA offered a generous sneak peek at both its upcoming titles, New Virtua Fighter Project and Stranger Than Heaven, it offered no release dates for the titles just yet, despite growing anticipation from fans.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 26 Sep 2025 02:57

Aphasie was released on Steam as a free-to-play title on September 16.(Image source: Steam)

Free on Steam: Innovative indie title launches with 100% positive reviews

Aphasie combines immersive-sim mechanics with a distinctive paper-cut aesthetic and launched as a free-to-play title on Steam on September 16, 2025. While it has only gathered 14 user reviews so far, all of them are positive.

Marius Müller, 25 Sep 2025 15:06

A screengrab from Celestial Empire (image source: President Studios)

Steam launch: New city builder game based on ancient China has an Early Access discount in tow

Celestial Empire is an upcoming city-building title from Warsaw-based President Studios with a surprising amount of depth, even as it sports an introductory discount as part of its offering.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 25 Sep 2025 06:02

A screengrab from Dying Light The Beast on PC (image source: Steam Community)

Dying Light: The Beast sells a staggering 1.5 million copies in just one week

The numbers include an impressive 1 million copies sold on Steam alone, even as Dying Light: The Beast sold well on other platforms, including PlayStation and Xbox.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 25 Sep 2025 03:49

A screengrab from Marathon's Cinematic Reveal in 2025 (image source Bungie Press Room)

PlayStation's State of Play skipped Bungie’s Marathon despite growing fan anticipation

Bungie’s Marathon might only be ready for a public showing months after the current State of Play event that made its debut earlier today.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 25 Sep 2025 03:17

Kliff and his Greymane allies stand ready. The countdown to Crimson Desert’s 2026 release begins. (Image source: Sony)

Crimson Desert release date and preorder rewards finally announced

After years of anticipation, delays, and speculation, Crimson Desert finally has a firm launch date. Pearl Abyss revealed during the PlayStation State of Play event when exactly open-world action RPG will release.

Santiago Nino, 25 Sep 2025 02:20

The debut poster for Physint by Kojima Productions (image source: Beyond the Strand Livestream)

Kojima Productions' Physint debuts with gritty poster and cast lineup reveal at Beyond the Strand

Gamers finally got a first look at Physint as part of Kojima Productions' Beyond the Strand Livestream event that also provided a first glimpse at the title's protagonist.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 25 Sep 2025 02:11

A screengrab from Silent Hill f (image Source: Konami)

Silent Hill f achieves its 'stable 60 FPS' on PS5 and PS5 Pro by dropping to abysmally low internal resolutions

Silent Hill f manages to hit a key performance metric, but it is going to cost you a significant amount of visual detail thanks to it dropping to as low as 360p in certain situations.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 24 Sep 2025 00:14

Artwork for Tokyo Game Show 2025 (image source: TGS)

Sega registers a new trademark days before Tokyo Game Show 2025

Sega has registered a trademark for Arcade Paradise, which could be a telltale sign of an upcoming release ahead of its presentation during the Tokyo Game Show 2025 event.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 23 Sep 2025 18:16

Kojima’s OD Xbox game (Image Source: Screenshot from the OD-Knock teaser video

We finally have a first look at Kojima’s OD Xbox game

Hideo Kojima’s upcoming Xbox project OD, now subtitled Knock, is shaping into one of his most daring experiments in horror. The latest teaser shows unsettling imagery, lifelike MetaHuman performances, and an atmosphere closer to f...

Antony Muchiri, 23 Sep 2025 10:13

A screengrab of an interview featuring Choi Ji Won and Guillaume Broche (image soruce: Lies of P YT)

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 director admits one particular game inspired Sandfall to step up its game

Round8 Studios’ Lies of P may have been key to Sandfall Interactive setting the bar considerably higher than it initially planned for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, as per its CEO and director.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 23 Sep 2025 06:47

A screengrab from the Perfect Dark Reboot's Xbox Game Showcase 2024 trailer (image source: Xbox YouTube)

Cancelled Xbox Game Studios title sees concept art leak online

The reboot of Perfect Dark, one of the more recent projects to be cancelled as part of a cull in Microsoft's Xbox Game Studios.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 23 Sep 2025 06:37

Silent Hill f PS5 Pro enhanced version produces artifacts, making some gamers prefer PS5 performance

According to a Digital Foundry review, Silent Hill f performance on Sony’s flagship console has caveats. The PS5 Pro enhanced game suffers from shimmering reflections due to its PSSR implementation. Like other PS5 Pro games, playe...

Adam Corsetti, 22 Sep 2025 20:50

Cover Art for Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (image source: Square Enix)

Dragon Quest creator hints remakes of Dragon Quest IV, V and VI are in development

The Dragon Quest series might be in for a series of remakes, as per comments made by the series creator Yuji Horii, even as Square Enix remains mum on the issue for now.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 21 Sep 2025 19:38

An in-game screenshot from Silent Hill f (image source: Konami)

Silent Hill f sees physical copies leak a week early as September 25 release date approaches

Players enthusiastic about the upcoming Silent Hill f release might have to grapple with an unexpected horror story on the internet: leaked footage and spoilers from the game, which may surface thanks to some users getting their h...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 21 Sep 2025 19:29

A screengrab of Dying Light: The Beast showcasing the Spectral Bat and Hussar Artifact Machete (image source: Techland)

Dying Light: The Beast hits 107K players on Steam as Techland rewards fans with a free spectral bat weapon

Techland has a freebie in tow for gamers who have already bought the game, as it celebrates its successful launch amid positive reception on Steam: the Spectral Bat.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 20 Sep 2025 21:25

A screengrab of McDonald's Black Myth: Wukong mid-autumn festival promotional poster (image source: Daniel Ahmed)

McDonald’s China celebrates mid-autumn festival with Black Myth: Wukong menu & merch collaboration

McDonald's Mid-Autumn Festival sees the real estate and fast food juggernaut celebrate the successful release of Black Myth: Wukong across various markets, including China.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 20 Sep 2025 21:11

Nintendo outsources customer support to South America eliminating 200 US-based long-term contractors

Nintendo's culling of its US contractors in customer support roles comes as it experiences an extraordinary fiscal year, fueled by the Switch 2's successful launch.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 20 Sep 2025 20:49

Wobbly Life celebrated its full release on Steam on September 19, 2025. (Image source: Steam)

Rubber figure open world: Sandbox game makes a smash hit debut on Steam – 97% positive, #1 in charts

A chaotic sandbox adventure with rubbery characters is off to a strong start on Steam. Wobbly Life combines an open world with quirky jobs and physics-driven slapstick, earning “Overwhelmingly Positive” reviews and a top spot on t...

Marius Müller, 20 Sep 2025 13:50

X-MODE was released on Steam on September 19, 2025. (Image source: Steam)

Steam: "Perfect for quick, casual games with friends" – free multiplayer shooter scores 100% positive reviews

Free, fast and straightforward: X-MODE is a classic arena shooter designed for short, action-packed matches rather than complex tactical play. This free-to-play title is ideal for players who want to jump in and enjoy a few quick ...

Marius Müller, 20 Sep 2025 13:44

The Genesis uplink terminal from the Show Off Update (image source: Steam)

CS2's Genesis uplink terminal sparks mixed reactions in Counter-Strike community

Valve's new take on the evolution of lootboxes, which aims to both monetize its audience more 'fairly' while attempting to sate anti-gaming regulations that have begun to be enforced in various EU territories, has been met by a mi...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 20 Sep 2025 10:26

A screengrab from Marvel 1943 Rise of Hydra's story trailer (image source: Marvel Entertainment YT)

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra sees early development footage surface online

Leaked assets of an earlier build of Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra have made their way to the internet that showcase development progress across multiple characters, including Black Panther.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 20 Sep 2025 10:16

Tencent pushes back on Sony's Horizon clone lawsuit claiming the latter seeks a 'genre monopoly'

Tencent has responded forcefully to Sony's accusations of Light of Motiram being a "slavish clone" of its Horizon IP, even as it claims Sony is aiming to 'monopolize' a certain segment of the gaming market by trying to nail down a...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 19 Sep 2025 18:20

PlayStation and Xbox versions remain unannounced, following the original game's timed exclusivity pattern. (Image Source: Nintendo)

Hades II to exit early access, full launch coming soon

Supergiant Games confirms Hades II exits early access on September 25, 2025, launching v1.0 across PC, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2 with the complete story and all content. The sequel follows Princess Melinoë's battle against Chr...

Nitisha Upadhye, 19 Sep 2025 17:54

A screengrab from Hollow Knight Silksong (image source: SteamDB)

Hollow Knight: Silksong devs address the game's "steep difficulty" as an important part of the game

The somewhat punishing difficulty of Hollow Knight: Silksong, which has some players criticizing it, is intended as part of the experience to encourage players to seek alternative ways to achieve the same goal.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 19 Sep 2025 16:35

Microsoft is adding four new titles to Xbox Game Pass in the week of September 22 to 28. (Image source: Xbox Wire)

Xbox Game Pass: Four new games – including a day one release

Xbox Game Pass subscribers can look forward to a strategy game, a roguelike, an action RPG and a family-friendly adventure arriving next week – with one of them launching directly into Microsoft’s service as a Day One release.

Marius Müller, 19 Sep 2025 14:55

Promotional Art for Nintendo Classics Gameboy Advance (image source: Nintendo)

Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack gets bolstered by Namco's GBA titles Mr. Driller 2 and Klonoa: Empire of Dreams

Nintendo continues to bolster its Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service by adding new classic titles to its library, including 2 recent Bandai Namco offerings that will be available starting 25th September.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 18 Sep 2025 19:48

A screengrab from Palworld (image source: Steam Community)

Nintendo claims Dark Souls 3 mod isn’t 'valid prior art' in Palworld's Pokémon patent case

An ongoing contention from Palworld creator Pocketpair during litigation by Nintendo is that there are multiple examples of the latter not having a monopoly on Pokémon-style gameplay and capture mechanics.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 18 Sep 2025 19:25

A screengrab from Skate. (image source Steam Community)

Skate. sees early access fans praise gameplay but slam live-service, missing game modes, and broken trick system

While there is a silver lining for skate, a lot needs to be improved to bring the game up to speed with player expectations that center around limited content availability and criticism over its live-service model, even as it adve...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 18 Sep 2025 08:42

An in-game screenshot of Silent Hill f (image source: Konami)

Famitsu review rates Silent Hill f as the highest rated game in the series to date

The rating, a cumulative 36/40, is the highest Famitsu has ever awarded the franchise, as the publication praises Silent Hill f's visuals, plotline, and combat.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 18 Sep 2025 08:32

Rage Quit was released on Steam on September 15. (Image source: Steam)

Perfect for stress relief: Free first-person game on Steam hits 100% positive reviews

Rage Quit is a newly released action game on Steam that lets players unleash chaos in an office with a sledgehammer, smashing their way through waves of robots. Just a few days after launch, the free-to-play title has already achi...

Marius Müller, 17 Sep 2025 15:49

Developer Full Circle plans regular content updates throughout the Early Access period, with Season 1 arriving in October. Promo game poster - a person skateboarding. (Image Source: EA)

Skate 4 early access goes live worldwide after 15-year hiatus

EA's highly anticipated Skate 4 launched globally yesterday in Early Access after a 15-year hiatus. This marks the franchise's return with cross-platform multiplayer and progression across PC and consoles. The free-to-play title i...

Nitisha Upadhye, 17 Sep 2025 08:32

A screengrab from Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (image source: SteamDB)

Mario Kart World draws scorn from an unexpected corner as Sega markets Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Sega has engaged in what many would feel is reminiscent of its jabs in the 90s by singling out Mario Kart World as part of its marketing campaign for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 16 Sep 2025 19:37

A screengrab from the Resident Evil Requiem trailer showcasing Wrenwood Hotel (image source: Resident Evil YT)

Developers claim Resident Evil Requiem will be an emotion-heavy 'roller coaster ride' that draws on previous iterations

The upcoming Resident Evil title might just be an emotional roller coaster as per its developers who provided insights about the storyline and development process during at interview at the Future Game Show.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 16 Sep 2025 19:29

A screengrab from Hell is Us (image source: Steam Community)

Dev: Hollow Knight Silksong may have unintentionally snubbed other indie games with its shadow drop announcement

Rogue Factor's creative director for Hell is Us feels Hollow Knight: Silksong should have provided a longer heads-up to an already fragile indie game industry in 2025.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 16 Sep 2025 06:07

An in-game screengrab of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (image source: Steam Community)

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sold 4.4 million units despite day one availability on Game Pass

Sandfall Interactive's turn-based RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 continues to build on its numbers across multiple platforms despite being playable day one on Game Pass for PC and Xbox alike.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 16 Sep 2025 05:53

A screengrab of Wolverine in Flannel and Cowboy Hat from Marvels Wolverine announcement trailer (image source: PlayStation YT)

Insider claims Marvel's Wolverine is on track for a 2026 release even as spin-off Venom title continues development

A recent leak indicates that both Marvel's Wolverine might still be on track for a 2026 release, even as development is still ongoing for Marvel's Venom, even as Insomniac Games remains relatively mum on the topic.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 15 Sep 2025 21:27

Concept art for SSX Project Gravity by Gordon Wang (image source: ArtStation)

SSX Project Gravity concept art reveals the canceled successor to EA’s iconic snowboarding series

The concept art for SSX Project Gravity offers more insights into what seems to have been one of the most ambitious titles in the series to date before its cancellation.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 15 Sep 2025 08:38

A scale comparison of the older Mario Amiibo with the new Super Mario Galaxy with Luma Amiibo (image source: r/amiibo)

Nintendo's Amiibo lineup expands with premium Kirby Air Riders, Mario Galaxy, and Metroid Prime 4 figures

The most recent Nintendo Direct saw Nintendo throw in a surprising number of Amiibo lineup additions that also pushed the envelope in both size and price against historic norms.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 15 Sep 2025 07:27

A mockup of the Nintendo Switch 2 Game Key Card (image source: Nintendo)

Former Capcom dev says Nintendo Switch 2 Game Key Cards protect the gaming industry

Former Capcom developer Masakazu Sugimori has an interesting, if controversial, take on why Nintendo might just be the gaming industry's white knight.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 14 Sep 2025 21:01

Stardew Valley's Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade is free for existing owners

Only users in Japan are expected to pay a token amount for the upgrade to the title when it arrives with support for the additional hardware capabilities that the Nintendo Switch 2 offers.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 14 Sep 2025 20:46

Venom from Marvels Spider Man 2 (image source: Steam community)

Marvel's Venom was reportedly 'small enough' to be cancelled post 2023's Insomniac breach

Marvel's Venom could have been an easy candidate for cancellation after a large data breach at Insomniac's end in November 2023.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 14 Sep 2025 20:30

Leaker is confident Resident Evil Requiem is coming to PS4 amid Switch 2 announcement

Resident Evil Requiem is expected to feature on Sony's last-generation console, the PlayStation 4, based on input from leakers and a poster for the title that also featured the PS4's logo.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 14 Sep 2025 03:27