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The WASD control scheme being implemented for League of Legends (image source: SkinSpotlights on X)

Riot Games to introduce optional WASD keyboard scheme in League of Legends

The new control layout, though optional, is expected to dominate the professional scene for League of Legends when it makes its way to the circuit after debuting on unranked game modes as a precursor.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 14 Aug 2025 05:45
A screencap from Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 2 (image source: Monster Hunter YT)

Monster Hunter Wilds to continue receiving performance updates on PC beyond 2025

Capcom is committed to focusing on 'fixing' the latest release of one of its most profitable franchises after a large number of PC gamers left adverse feedback over performance issues on the platform.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 14 Aug 2025 05:24
Jin Kazama and Kazuya Mishima in Tekken Tag Tournament 2 (image source: Fighters Generation)

Tekken's Katsuhiro Harada believes building a Tekken Tag Tournament sequel "something the next generation can decide"

The producer and executive game director of Tekken Project feels that Tekken Tag should be an in-game mode rather than a standalone title in a recent interview.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 14 Aug 2025 02:08
Five days after its release, Öoo has 510 reviews on Steam with a 100% positive rating. (Image source: Steam)

500 reviews, 100% positive – new bomb-caterpillar metroidvania becomes a surprise hit on Steam

On August 7, a new Metroidvania called Öoo launched on Steam, putting players in control of a bomb-wielding caterpillar. The game combines a simple premise with surprising depth – and players seem to be enjoying it. For a limited time, Öoo is available at a 20% launch discount, reducing the price to $7.99.
Marius Müller, 12 Aug 2025 14:37
A screengrab of Forza Motorsport (image source: SteamDB)

Microsoft's Forza Motorsport and Horizon 5 to be supported despite Turn 10 Studios layoffs

Microsoft has reaffirmed support for its existing Forza titles as it addresses layoffs that essentially halve the size of the studio that handles the franchise.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 12 Aug 2025 05:50
A promotional image for Battlefield 6 (image source: EA)

Battlefield 6's Javelin Anti-Cheat prompted players to delete Valorant to play the game

Battlefield 6's Javelin Anti-Cheat program has been kicking things up a notch by essentially insisting players remove Riot's Valorant in its entirety to play the game.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 12 Aug 2025 05:39
A screenshot of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (image source: Square Enix)

Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts publisher Square Enix posts mixed financial results for its latest quarter

Square Enix posted a mixed bag of results, including higher profitability but lower revenue in a quarter that saw it spend less on marketing but also saw lower revenue due to a lack of heavy hitters in the games segment.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Aug 2025 09:01
A screencap from Dragon Age Inquisition (image source: EA)

Former BioWare veteran explains why we wont get a Dragon Age: Origins remake

Former executive producer at BioWare, Mark Darrah, talked about how EA's approach to remasters and remakes put a spanner in the works for pitches from the former for multiple Dragon Age titles.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Aug 2025 08:37
A screengrab from The Outer Worlds 2 (image source: Xbox)

The Outer Worlds 2 dev Leonard Boyarsky says "It was quite a shock" when Microsoft acquired Obsidian Entertainment

Obsidian tongue-in-cheek's reflects on what a dystopian corporate-driven future could look like and describes how Microsoft's acquisition of the studio looked like a 'what-if' episode rather than an obvious marriage of convenience.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Aug 2025 05:51
CRT Photograph of Final Fantasy 7 on PS1 Image Source rFinalFantasy

Final Fantasy developer Koji Sugimoto baffled by fan appeal for 'charming' low-poly retro graphics on the PS1

While most gamers look at many PS1 titles and their graphics offerings with fondness and nostalgia, Final Fantasy developer Koji Sugimoto is far less enthused about the limitations he had to work with in the past.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Aug 2025 05:29
A screengrab from the Diablo IV: Vessels of Hatred press release (image source: Blizzard)

The head of Diablo Rod Fergusson leaves Blizzard after a 5 year stint

Rod Fergusson, the general manager in charge of Diablo at Microsoft, has departed the company after 5 years of heading one of its most lucrative franchises.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Aug 2025 04:55
Battlefield 6 Open Beta Cover Art Image Source SteamDB

Battlefield 6 Open Beta surpasses 500,000 concurrent players on Steam moments after launch

Battlefield 6's Open Beta is posting player numbers that could indicate massive demand from gamers for the large-scale approach to FPS titles that the franchise has historically tapped into with varying amounts of success.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 10 Aug 2025 22:20
Light of Motiram Screenshot After Changes Image Source Steam Store

Tencent makes several changes to Light of Motarim as Sony's Horizon lawsuit kicks in

The move seems to be linked to either appeasing Sony or mitigating potential legal damages that Tencent might incur from the video game giant's lawsuit.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 10 Aug 2025 22:06
First Person Screenshot from Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater Image Source Konami

Hideo Kojima is working on Metal Gear's spiritual successor "Physint" all by himself for now

While Kojima Productions continues to work on its Xbox exclusive OD, Hideo Kojima is splitting time to work on Physint "at the conceptual stage."
Rahim Amir Noorali, 10 Aug 2025 21:30
The superhero MMO Ship of Heroes will launch on Steam on October 18. (Image source: Steam)

Steam: New superhero MMO with old-school vibes and teamplay focus launches in just a few days

If you’re into superheroes and classic MMOs, Ship of Heroes might be just what you’re looking for. The game focuses on team play that, true to old-school MMO style, relies on real communication. It’s set to launch on Steam on August 18.
Marius Müller, 09 Aug 2025 15:22
GTA VI Screenshot Image Source Rockstar Games

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick sidesteps GTA VI pricing speculation, refuses to commit to an $80 price tag for the title

Grand Theft Auto 6 might come with a significantly higher ask as its CEO dodged questions aimed at establishing a base price tag for what is indisputedly one of the most anticipated titles of 2026.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 09 Aug 2025 08:33
Jason Duval Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 2 Image Source Rockstar Games

The Grand Theft Auto franchise has sold over 455 million units as Take-Two Interactive gears up for GTA VI

The count includes all major Grand Theft Auto title releases, as well as its standalone 'Episodes from Liberty City' offerings.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 09 Aug 2025 08:22
Two players sneaking in Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater Fox Hunt Multiplayer Mode Image Source Konami Website

Konami quietly reveals fall release window for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater's Fox Hunt multiplayer mode

The multiplayer mode for the highly anticipated remake of what many argue is one of the finest PS2 titles out there is now slated for a fall 2025 release date.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 09 Aug 2025 07:39
This game will end in 205 clicks was released on Steam on August 5 and is completely free to play. (Image source: Steam)

Steam: Super villain without a plan – new free game with 98% positive ratings requires just 205 clicks

"This game will end in 205 clicks" is the title of a new visual novel on Steam. While it doesn't feature traditional gameplay, it offers a wild story about a supervillain stuck on a forced vacation, which has been warmly received with 98% positive reviews.
Marius Müller, 08 Aug 2025 15:52
A screengrab of Fallout: London from YouTube (image source: Team FOLON YT)

Fallout 4 rumored to get a paid Creations system overhaul in upcoming update

The timing of the rumored update potentially coincides with both the 10-year anniversary of the title and the upcoming second season of the popular Amazon TV show based on the franchise.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 08 Aug 2025 05:19
Caves of Qud Announcement Trailer Nintendo Switch Image Source Nintendo of America

The Nintendo Switch 2 is getting an addictive indie game that has been in development for nearly 2 decades

Caves of Qud is one of those rare indie titles that has seen near-weekly updates for most of the last two decades, even as it received a 1.0 launch after a mammoth 17 years of development.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 08 Aug 2025 04:48
PlayStation x Bungie Announcement Amid 3.6 billion dollar acquisition in 2022 Image Source PlayStation Blog

Destiny developer Bungie to be fully integrated into Sony as Marathon's release date announcement looms

The news comes after a series of moves at Sony and Bungie that saw staff at the latter being integrated into its parent company throughout 2024 and 2025.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 08 Aug 2025 04:33
Official BrokenLore: Don't Watch image on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

This top-rated horror video game is coming to consoles, and it may just traumatize you

If you like horror video games and play on consoles, a unique title is coming soon to PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Series. But watch out, because it might just terrify and haunt you for days.
Alexis Stegmann, 07 Aug 2025 10:16
RedOctane Games Logo from Press Release Image Source RedOctane Games Website

Guitar Hero's veteran developers announce RedOctane Games as their new studio

The studio brings together some of the most prolific creators and developers who helped build titles like Guitar Hero and DJ Hero in the past under a single roof
Rahim Amir Noorali, 07 Aug 2025 07:43
Screenshot of Battlefield 6 Image Source SteamDB

Battlefield 6 Early Access server queue peaks at almost 50,000 players as anticipation continues to build up

With a manageable pre-load size, a sizeable amount of hype and a development team that is listening in, Battlefield 6's Early Access offering is shaping up to be one of EA's biggest make-or-break events of the year.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 07 Aug 2025 04:56
Screenshot from EA Sports FC 26 Trailer Image Source EA YouTube

EA Sports visited content creators and players to test real world input delay for FC 26

The approach, though time-consuming, does go to show that the development team went above and beyond to fix what is arguably a large source of frustration for players in FC titles across the years.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 06 Aug 2025 04:22
Titan Quest II Sells Over 300000 Copies Announcement Image Source TitanQuestGame X

Titan Quest II sells 300,000 units in 3 days despite being an Early Access title

The RPG title, while still in Early Access, has been garnering solid reviews, a loyal player base, and commitments towards regular updates in addition to a large discount for early adopters on Steam.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 06 Aug 2025 03:40
Screenshot from Disney x Fortnite Announcement Image Source Fortnite YouTube

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney fires salvo on X over WSJ's refusal to 'print' denial about Fortnite x Disney delay rumors

The CEO of Epic Games, Tim Sweeney, called out an article published on the Wall Street Journal earlier this week that stated that what was arguably Fortnite's largest collaboration to date had been moved to 2026 due to slow decision-making at Disney.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 06 Aug 2025 01:21
In game Screenshot of Peak Image Source SteamDB

Steam indie bestseller PEAK's developer recommends pirating the game instead of playing a Roblox ripoff

The criticism from the developer comes at a time when plenty of users are keen to experience the title, which has yet to come to consoles, leading many to turn to what might be an overmonetized alternative.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 06 Aug 2025 00:46
A World of Keflings has received 99% positive reviews shortly after release. (Image source: Steam)

A classic returns: Remake of an old city builder launches on Steam with 99% positive reviews – demo available

If you were part of the gaming community back in 2008 and owned an Xbox 360, you might remember A Kingdom for Keflings. Now, the charming city builder returns with a remake titled A World of Keflings – and it’s already receiving a warm welcome on Steam.
Marius Müller, 05 Aug 2025 14:00
Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Zombies The Reckoning Logo from Intel Drop Trailer Image Source Call of Duty YouTube

Black Ops 6 Zombies The Reckoning goes vertical in new Intel Drop trailer

The final Black Ops 6 Zombies map that will accompany the title's Season 5 update has been featured by Activision along with 3 new multiplayer maps in tow.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 05 Aug 2025 07:03
Metroid Prime 4 Beyond Release Window Screenshot From March 2025 Trailer Image Source Nintendo of America YouTube

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond reconfirmed for 2025 release with playable demo on offer at Fan Expo Canada

Nintendo has tacitly reconfirmed that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is expected to release on its handheld platforms some time in 2025 by featuring the title as one of the playable demos at Fan Expo Canada.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 05 Aug 2025 06:28
The new Virtua Fighter Project logo from its official gameplay trailer (image source: SEGA)

SEGA drops first official Virtua Fighter Project gameplay trailer featuring a grid training stage

The gameplay trailer concentrated on showcasing combat mechanics and visuals without revealing information about the roster, background information, or even a tentative release date.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 05 Aug 2025 05:52
A game controler that's falling apart and a bewildered man (image source: Stop Killing Games YouTube channel)

One man vs the games industry: Stop Killing Games pushes governments to act, then burns out

Ross Scott’s Stop Killing Games initiative, credited with catalyzing global action against the deletion of paid digital games, is winding down its direct activism. With key legislative and regulatory efforts now in motion across the EU and beyond, Scott reflects on the movement’s progress, personal toll, and future direction — including calls for preserving virtual game worlds through AI and community action.
Sebastian Jankowski, 04 Aug 2025 19:52
A screengrab of the Battlefield 6 trailer (image source: SteamDB)

Battlefield 6 reportedly bringing back server browser as DICE producer asks fans for feedback

One of the features that set Battlefield apart in prior iterations could be making its way back to the iconic shooters as DICE continues to ask for community feedback as it aims to build server browser for the title.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 04 Aug 2025 05:26
The lighthouse sequence in BioShock Remastered (image source: SteamDB)

BioShock 4 gets a major overhaul after 2K Games internal review flags "narrative issues"

The game, which was reported to be in development since as early as 2015 has seen multiple reboots since it was originally conceived.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 04 Aug 2025 05:07
A screengrab of the introductory sequence remastered BioShock Remastered (image source: Digital Dreams YT)

BioShock Remake quietly shelved by 2K amid ongoing BioShock 4 development struggles

The news comes as enthusiasts grapple with reports of BioShock 4 having been in development hell which culminated in a change of leadership for the title recently.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 03 Aug 2025 07:03
Promotional art for Battlefield 6 (image source SteamDB)

Battlefield 6 design director wants to "keep it grounded" with no extravagant crossover skins

The title will keep things more 'grounded' than the competition when it comes to its in-game cosmetics as per its design director.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 03 Aug 2025 06:52
A screengrab of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 gameplay (image source SteamDB)

“Just 33 Team Members and a Dog” remains ideal team size for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developers

The studio behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Sandfall Interactive is doubling down on a smaller team size as ideal for a "full-price turn-based RPG".
Rahim Amir Noorali, 02 Aug 2025 21:05
Ready or Not's physical retail copies for console owners are now expected to be available at the tail end of September (image source: VOID Interactive X)

Ready or Not sees physical release delayed to September 26 for US consumers

Grabbing a physical copy of Ready or Not for US consumers might just take a bit more time than anticipated thanks to a delay announced by VOID Interactive.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 02 Aug 2025 18:09
A screengrab of Assassins Creed IV Black Flag (image source: SteamDB)

Ubisoft threatens to sue Edward Kenway voice actor over Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag remake rumors

Off-the-cuff comments by the voice actor may have resulted in litigious threats by the game publishing juggernaut over what is possibly 2025's worst-held secret in the gaming world.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 02 Aug 2025 16:47
Two new games for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 are set to release in the first week of August. (Image source: Nintendo)

Nintendo Switch 2: Two new releases – beloved series returns after nearly 30 years

Next week, on August 5 and 7, two new titles are launching for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. These releases promise something for both anime enthusiasts and retro game lovers, as a beloved series from the 80s and 90s makes its long-awaited return.
Marius Müller, 01 Aug 2025 13:47
FUMES entered Early Access on Steam on July 28. (Image source: Steam)

New vehicle combat game with Mad Max vibes is blowing up on Steam – 97% positive reviews, demo and discount available

In FUMES, you tear through a post-apocalyptic wasteland in a weaponized vehicle, blasting rival cars off the road. The game has made a strong first impression – just days after its Early Access launch, it has already gathered over 300 reviews, with an impressive 97% rating it positively.
Marius Müller, 01 Aug 2025 13:36
The fictional town of Ebisugaoka based on Kanayama in Silent Hill f (image source: SteamDB)

Silent Hill f opted for Kanayama-inspired Ebisugaoka over actual 'Silent Hill' due to Mount Fuji potentially distracting players

Mount Fuji might have proved to be a distraction and potentially affect the feeling of realism for the game, which resulted in a change of setting for Silent Hill f.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 01 Aug 2025 09:05
Screenshot of Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater Remake Image Source SteamDB

Kojima says he won't play Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Remake, stressing importance of innovation in current industry

The developer talked about a variety of topics in a recent interview including how he found certain indie titles considerably more creative than their AAA peers.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 01 Aug 2025 08:50
A screengrab of Monster Hunter Wilds (image source: SteamDB)

Capcom's stock fell 9.5% after Q1 FY2025 report revealed sharp drop in Monster Hunter Wilds sales

A strong overall showing in multiple segments did little to allay investor concerns about significantly softer-than-expected sales figures for Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds
Rahim Amir Noorali, 01 Aug 2025 08:23
A screengrab of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection from Capcom's Nintendo Direct partner showcase (image source: Monster Hunter YT)

Capcom confirms Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection 2026 release window at Nintendo Direct

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is coming to multiple platforms, including the Nintendo Switch 2 as Capcom hopes to build on the success of its predecessor
Rahim Amir Noorali, 01 Aug 2025 06:25
A screengrab of the Sega Persona 3 Reload Nintendo Switch 2 release date trailer (image source: Nintendo of America YT)

Sega and Atlus confirm Persona 3 Reload Nintendo Switch 2 release for October 23

The upcoming RPG title, which has a dedicated fanbase on multiple other platforms, is now making its way to the Switch 2. It is now slated to see the light of day this October.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 01 Aug 2025 06:13
Official Apex Legends image. (Image source: PlayStation)

Apex Legends officially announced for Nintendo Switch 2

If you own a Nintendo Switch 2 and are a fan of Apex Legends, you'll be able to play it on this console from August 5, 2025. However, further details are awaited concerning these technical specifications.
Alexis Stegmann, 31 Jul 2025 17:46

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