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The Tartarus Underworld region in Hades 2 (image source: SteamDB)

Hades 2 Steam achievements gaffe hints a 1.0 launch may be imminent

Achievements for Hades 2 were leaked earlier as part of an update but were rolled back shortly afterwards lending credence to user speculation that the title is nearing a formal launch.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 31 Jul 2025 04:32

A screengrab of players battle a nightlord in Elden Ring Nightreign (image source: SteamDB)

Tsunami warnings results in unexpected video game casualties as Elden Ring Nightreign Patch 1.02, Everdark Sovereign bosses delayed

Japanese video game developer and publisher FromSoftware has delayed the release of a highly anticipated patch for Elden Ring Nightreign citing safety-related concerns in play.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 31 Jul 2025 04:16

Atari to acquire a 82.6% controlling interest in Thunderful Group for €4.5M

The Thunderful Group, best known for its development of titles such as Islanders, Lost in Random, and the SteamWorld series will now see Atari restructure the parent company and its 5 studios as part of its acquisition agreement.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 30 Jul 2025 05:57

A screengrab of James Sunderland in action during a Silent Hill 2 Remake playthrough. (image source: SteamDB)

Silent Hill 2 Remake: Bloober Team says it has proved doubters wrong

The director of the team behind the commercially and critically successful Silent Hill 2 Remake has opened up about how it stood strong in the face of critics, delivering what is the most successful title in the franchise.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 30 Jul 2025 05:44

The Flash clone creeping up on Deadshot in Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League (image source: SteamDB)

Warner Bros. is developing a new live-service DC title amid revenue slump

Warner Bros. Games is doubling down on live-service titles despite the commercial slump of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 30 Jul 2025 05:29

Promotional art showcasing Xbox ROG Ally X running Hollow Knight: Silksong (image source: Xbox)

Xbox ROG Ally and Ally X pricing and pre-order date leaked ahead of Gamescom 2025 showcase

The highly anticipated Xbox ROG Ally and ROG Ally X might see preorders in play as soon as Gamescom kicks off next month

Rahim Amir Noorali, 29 Jul 2025 21:54

Official image of the game Mario Paint on Nintendo Switch. (Image source: Nintendo)

A new game is available for free on Nintendo Switch Online, and it's a nice surprise

Mario fans will be thrilled to hear that Mario Paint is now available for free on Nintendo Switch Online. But be warned, you'll need a subscription to this service to enjoy it and relive old memories.

Alexis Stegmann, 29 Jul 2025 14:42

A screengrab of the Battlefield 6 official reveal trailer showing an explosion on the Manhattan Bridge (image source: Battlefield YT)

Battlefield 6 hits mammoth 500,000 Steam wishlists in just 2 days after official reveal trailer

The title is garnering a significant amount of interest amongst existing Battlefield 2042 players as well as other quarters in what is also considered a make-or-break moment for the franchise.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 29 Jul 2025 04:23

A screengrab from the Call of Duty Black Ops 7 teaser trailer (image source: Call of Duty YT)

Call of Duty and Monster Energy team up as Black Ops 7-themed cans show up in the wild at multiple retailers

Call of Duty Black Ops 7-themed cans have already been sighted in certain locations, coming with functional redeem codes unlocking in-game bonuses for gamers.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 29 Jul 2025 04:12

A screengrab of Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th: The Game (image source: SteamDB)

Horror Inc. confirms new Friday the 13th film and sequel game under development

Fans of the Friday the 13th franchise finally have something to cheer for, thanks to an announcement that unveiled that both a game and a film are under development currently.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 29 Jul 2025 03:58

In-game footage from Dead Space 3: Awakened (image source: SteamDB)

Dead Space co-creator Glen Schofield calls current game industry 'tough' citing stressful fundraising stint

The developer cited an increasingly tougher market for game development with publishers offering increasingly limited budgets and loftier goals for games in 2025.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 29 Jul 2025 03:48

A screengrab from Phantom Blade Zero's published in-game footage (image source: Punish YT)

S-Game showcases 60 minutes of raw Phantom Blade Zero gameplay footage in recent hands-on demo

Available on YouTube, the videos showcase the upcoming RPG’s chaotic combat, intricate level design, an incredible rock-infused soundtrack, engaging boss battles and more.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 28 Jul 2025 07:53

A screengrab of the Battlefield 6 trailer showing the Manhattan bridge in Brooklyn (image source: SteamDB)

Battlefield 6’s battle royale map has leaked, including all POIs

The comprehensive leak showcases 9 major POIs and 27 minor POIs indicating a fleshed out and asset-rich map in play for the title.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 28 Jul 2025 07:37

A screengrab of Dying Light The Beast via Steam (image source: SteamDB)

Techland shoots down Dying Light: The Beast currency rumors, states microtransactions are not in play

The game will feature no monetization via virtual currencies as per its franchise director's comments on X earlier this week.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 28 Jul 2025 07:28

Promotional Art for Persona 3 Reload (image source: Persona 3 Reload website)

Sega and Atlus’s Persona 3 Reload rumored for Switch 2 reveal at possible July-end Nintendo Direct

The reveal is potentially slated for the end of this month, even as rumors of other ports continue to gain traction and confirmation from known leakers.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 28 Jul 2025 07:19

Sony PlayStation strategy shifts as new job listing hints at Xbox, Nintendo, and PC ports

Sony is reportedly eyeing revenue from further multiplatform releases on other platforms including Xbox and Switch even as it gears up to bring Helldivers 2 to the former this August.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 28 Jul 2025 07:09

A screengrab of the 'Borderlands 4 Gone Gold' announcement on X (image source: Borderlands X)

Borderlands 4 goes Gold ahead of September 12 release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC

The game has passed the important milestone ahead of its launch later this year even as preorders have already kicked in earlier this June.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 26 Jul 2025 19:36

Ghost Recon Breakpoint with the first person mod enabled (image source: DEEF YouTube)

Ubisoft’s next-generation Ghost Recon tipped to utilize Unreal Engine 5

The developers for the title are considering moving over to Epic's Unreal Engine 5 versus using Ubisoft's proprietary in-house offerings.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 26 Jul 2025 19:19

Promotional artwork from the Xbox website (image source: Xbox)

Satya Nadella defends Microsoft layoffs and Xbox Studio closures as AI takes priority over gaming in 2025

Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella claimed that the company is 'thriving' after laying off a record number of employees since the start of 2025.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 26 Jul 2025 19:08

Dying Light: The Beast gets delayed weeks before launch as developer aims to fine-tune title before release

Dying Light developer has pushed the release date of Dying Light: The Beast to September 22nd 2025 instead of its earlier August timeline in order to provide a more polished experience.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 26 Jul 2025 08:25

A screengrab from the WUCHANG Fallen Feathers launch trailer (image source: PlayStation YouTube)

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers hits 131K players on launch despite 75% negative reviews and Chinese backlash

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is an action RPG that is having a mixed launch thanks to a large player count but an 'overwhelmingly negative' review score.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 25 Jul 2025 19:44

Xbox unveils a 10-foot red ant buggie giveaway for Grounded 2 ahead of Game Preview launch

The unique plushie can only be won by participating in Xbox's sweepstakes on X or Instagram

Rahim Amir Noorali, 25 Jul 2025 19:35

A screengrab of Elden Ring Nightreign's trailer (image source Bandai Namco Entertainment)

Sony takes up a 2.5% stake in Elden Ring publisher Bandai Namco in ‘strategic partnership’

The investment is one of many that Sony has recently made in the industry, as it aims to take up a larger position in Japanese developers and publishers alike as part of its plans to fend off competition from other industry players.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 25 Jul 2025 19:19

A screengrab of the Silent Hill Remake announcement trailer (image source: Bloober Team YT)

Silent Hill 1 Remake leak: Bloober Team targets 2027 release after Silent Hill f and Townfall

Recently shared information on X indicates that the Silent Hill 1 Remake has been in production for at least the last 3 years.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 25 Jul 2025 16:24

A screengrab of Frostpunk 2's console release date from the now-hidden trailer (image source: VGT Gaming News X)

Frostpunk 2 console release date accidentally leaked: Launches September 18 on Xbox Series X|S, PS5

The leaked date comes from a now-removed video that also showcased two unique collectors editions for the title.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 25 Jul 2025 15:37

Grounded will be available on Xbox Game Pass starting July 29. (Image source: Xbox Wire)

Xbox Game Pass adds two games next week – including a highly anticipated release

Just two new titles are coming to Xbox Game Pass at the end of July, but one of them is a highly anticipated release that should especially delight fans of survival games.

Marius Müller, 25 Jul 2025 15:30

The Outer Worlds 2 and Ninja Gaiden 4 Xbox retail boxes are shown (Image source: PNP Games)

Microsoft to release The Outer Worlds 2 and other Xbox games on discs, after backtracking on $80 prices

With many first-party Switch 2 and PS5 games shipping on physical media, Xbox supporters aren't so lucky. Still, The Outer Worlds 2 and Ninja Gaiden 4 may reverse Microsoft's movement toward digital releases. Contradicting earlier reports, both games now have disc versions up for pre-order.

Adam Corsetti, 25 Jul 2025 01:22

Promotional artwork for Splitgate 2 (image source: the Splitgate 2 website)

Splitgate 2 "unlaunches" as player count drops 93% with devs promising a 2026 relaunch

Splitgate 2 is expected to relaunch in 2026 after going offline in August this year with developers saying they 'believe' in title as part of a prepared statement.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 24 Jul 2025 20:29

After nearly six years in Early Access, WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition was officially released on July 22, 2025. (Image source: Steam)

A whole life as a wolf: New wildlife simulator launches on Steam with 97% positive reviews and #1 on SteamDB

In WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition, you take on the role of a wolf, exploring territory, hunting and building a pack. With glowing reviews and a #1 spot on SteamDB’s “Hot Releases,” it is clear that players are loving the experience.

Marius Müller, 24 Jul 2025 15:56

Promotional art for Elden Ring: Nightreign (image source: Bandai Namco Entertainment)

Elden Ring: Nightreign tops June 2025 U.S. sales charts; outsells Death Stranding 2 and Mario Kart World

Elden Ring: Nightreign dominated US sales for the month of June this year after releasing at the tail end of May on PC, PlayStation and Xbox simultaneously.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 24 Jul 2025 08:27

Deltarune tops Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts, surpassing Mario Kart World in june sales

Deltarune, a highly anticipated RPG title offered a unique release pattern at launch, publishing its first two chapters as a free-to-play demo which may have contributed to its success with gamers.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 24 Jul 2025 07:57

A screengrab from the Silent Hill: Townfall Trailer (image source: Silent Hill Official YT)

Silent Hill: Townfall developer NoCode rebrands to Screen Burn

The Scottish game studio has now rebranded to a new name as it continues development on the title being published by Konami Digital Entertainment.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 24 Jul 2025 07:39

A screengrab from the Directive 8020 trailer (image source: PlayStation YT)

Supermassive Games delays Directive 8020 to 2026 amid layoffs of 36 employees

Directive 8020 will now see a potential release towards the first half of 2026 based on information published on the Supermassive Games account on X.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 24 Jul 2025 05:34

Fallout Bakersfield Gameplay Trailer Image Source Saur X YouTube

Fallout: Bakersfield trailer reveals GZDoom engine remake of 1997 classic

Fallout: Bakersfield gets a long-awaited update for enthusiasts looking to try their hands on the retro title inspired by the original series.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 24 Jul 2025 05:27

Image from Gearbox Software's next game, Borderlands 4. (Image source: Borderlands | Official Website)

Borderlands 4 to be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on this date

Gearbox Software's next game, Borderlands 4, will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on this date. And that's good news for gamers on this platform.

Alexis Stegmann, 23 Jul 2025 10:47

A screengrab of the Shadow of the Colossus 2017 E3 trailer (image source: PlayStation YT)

Shadow of the Colossus designer Fumito Ueda believes the age of creating new game mechanics may be over

The game designer feels that developers and studios are better off focusing on refining existing game mechanics while focusing on aesthetic, art, and emotional resonance.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 22 Jul 2025 20:55

Artwork from Battlefield's recent Community Update (image source: Battlefield X)

Battlefield 6 Open Beta might be coming soon as EA API leak suggests potential August 4 access

Battlefield 6 just became official today, and the Open Beta might be only a few days away as per data mined by Redditors on the Battlefield subreddit.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 22 Jul 2025 20:35

Descenders Next was released on July 21 as a shadow drop for Xbox Game Pass. (Image source: Xbox)

Xbox Game Pass: Sequel to one of the service’s most popular games drops unexpectedly

The latest Game Pass lineup was already revealed, so no one expected an extra surprise this week. But that’s exactly what happened – and it’s not just any game; it’s the sequel to one of the service’s most popular titles.

Marius Müller, 22 Jul 2025 16:16

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was widely considered a success by gamers and critics alike when it released in December 2024 (image source: Machine Games)

Indiana Jones' critical success did not translate to large profits as Machine Games reports 6% margins

The news comes at a time when profitability is of paramount importance for most Microsoft-owned studios even as waves of layoffs continue to affect employee morale.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 21 Jul 2025 21:10

Evolve 2 already had concept art in play when it was abandoned by the studio. (image source TJ Frame)

Evolve 2's abandoned concept art showcased by Turtle Rock artist

Evolve 2 will possibly never see the light of day, but you can catch glimpses of what it could have been thanks to recently published art by Turtle Rock Artist TJ Frame.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 21 Jul 2025 20:48

Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition holds first place in two SteamDB chart categories and is currently Steam’s top seller. (Image source: Steam)

Steam’s current top seller: Remake of a legendary castle-building RTS storms the charts – available with launch discount

You couldn’t ask for a better start: Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition ranks number 1 in two SteamDB categories and currently holds the top spot among Steam’s bestsellers. For a limited time, players can still purchase the RTS with a 10% launch discount.

Marius Müller, 21 Jul 2025 15:42

Warframe continues to be one of the most popular free-to-play games on Steam, PlayStation and Nintendo's Switch console alike. (image source: PlayWarframe YT)

Warframe's developer Digital Extremes eager to work on Switch 2 port, cites devkit backlog

The developer has yet to get their hands on even a single Switch 2 developer kit, citing shortages and a large backlog which requesting assistance from anyone who can help them procure one.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 21 Jul 2025 05:13

Battlefield 6 is slated to get an official unveil at the end of July 2025 (image source: EA)

Battlefield 6 reveal to take place July 31st in ‘COD Next’ style event

The title is expected to be showcased to content creators before its public unveil on the 31st of July, later this month.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 21 Jul 2025 04:38

Mario Kart World Special Campaign Sunshine Tour Mario Kart Tour Image Source Nintendo Mobile YouTube

Nintendo announces new Mario Kart Tour Update celebrating Mario Kart World

The update to Mario Kart World, while welcomed by fans, was relatively unexpected given Nintendo's increasing focus on ensuring a successful launch for its Nintendo Switch 2 console with a solid content pipeline.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 21 Jul 2025 03:40

Sucker Punch Studios open to returning to Infamous after Ghost of Yotei releases

While the creative director Nate Fox admitted that they would like to work on an Infamous title, he also conceded that the studio is currently only focusing on Ghost of Yotei, expected to release later this year.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 21 Jul 2025 03:30

Grand Theft Auto V is officially available in Saudi Arabia since the 17th of July (image source Rockstar Games YT)

Grand Theft Auto V releases officially in Saudi Arabia and UAE after 12 years

The Grand Theft Auto franchise has historically run afoul of state regulations in some middle eastern countries who cite its heavy emphasis on alcohol, sexual content and gambling to be key factors.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 21 Jul 2025 03:17

Development on The Wayward Realms will continue with input from the developer (image source: OnceLost Games YT)

Legendary Elder Scrolls Dev quits The Wayward Realms project citing failing health

Julian LeFay is well established as one of the pioneers of a budding RPG industry primarily due to his extensive work with multiple Elder Scrolls titles.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 18 Jul 2025 05:29

Gamescom 2025 has seen exhibitors show record high interest in the prestigious event (image source Gamescom YT)

Gamescom 2025 to expand venue amid record high interest from game companies

The news comes in the backdrop of increasing AI use by multiple publishers even as Microsoft's large-scale Xbox Game Studio layoffs continue to be the focal point of discussion for most industry insiders.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 18 Jul 2025 03:29

The rumored late Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 release date is concerning fans of the shooter game

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 release date may come a bit later than some gamers had anticipated. A well-known leaker suggests that the first-person shooter won't arrive until November 14th. Following few official announcements, Black Ops 7 will headline the August Gamescom.

Adam Corsetti, 17 Jul 2025 20:29

Game Releases

Hades 2 Steam achievements gaffe hints a 1.0 launch may be imminent

Tsunami warnings results in unexpected video game casualties as Elden Ring Nightreign Patch 1.02, Everdark Sovereign bosses delayed

Atari to acquire a 82.6% controlling interest in Thunderful Group for €4.5M

Silent Hill 2 Remake: Bloober Team says it has proved doubters wrong

Warner Bros. is developing a new live-service DC title amid revenue slump

Xbox ROG Ally and Ally X pricing and pre-order date leaked ahead of Gamescom 2025 showcase

A new game is available for free on Nintendo Switch Online, and it's a nice surprise

Battlefield 6 hits mammoth 500,000 Steam wishlists in just 2 days after official reveal trailer

Call of Duty and Monster Energy team up as Black Ops 7-themed cans show up in the wild at multiple retailers

Horror Inc. confirms new Friday the 13th film and sequel game under development

Dead Space co-creator Glen Schofield calls current game industry 'tough' citing stressful fundraising stint

S-Game showcases 60 minutes of raw Phantom Blade Zero gameplay footage in recent hands-on demo

Battlefield 6’s battle royale map has leaked, including all POIs

Techland shoots down Dying Light: The Beast currency rumors, states microtransactions are not in play

Sega and Atlus’s Persona 3 Reload rumored for Switch 2 reveal at possible July-end Nintendo Direct

Sony PlayStation strategy shifts as new job listing hints at Xbox, Nintendo, and PC ports

Borderlands 4 goes Gold ahead of September 12 release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC

Ubisoft’s next-generation Ghost Recon tipped to utilize Unreal Engine 5

Satya Nadella defends Microsoft layoffs and Xbox Studio closures as AI takes priority over gaming in 2025

Dying Light: The Beast gets delayed weeks before launch as developer aims to fine-tune title before release

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers hits 131K players on launch despite 75% negative reviews and Chinese backlash

Xbox unveils a 10-foot red ant buggie giveaway for Grounded 2 ahead of Game Preview launch

Sony takes up a 2.5% stake in Elden Ring publisher Bandai Namco in ‘strategic partnership’

Silent Hill 1 Remake leak: Bloober Team targets 2027 release after Silent Hill f and Townfall

Frostpunk 2 console release date accidentally leaked: Launches September 18 on Xbox Series X|S, PS5

Xbox Game Pass adds two games next week – including a highly anticipated release

Microsoft to release The Outer Worlds 2 and other Xbox games on discs, after backtracking on $80 prices

Splitgate 2 "unlaunches" as player count drops 93% with devs promising a 2026 relaunch

A whole life as a wolf: New wildlife simulator launches on Steam with 97% positive reviews and #1 on SteamDB

Elden Ring: Nightreign tops June 2025 U.S. sales charts; outsells Death Stranding 2 and Mario Kart World

Deltarune tops Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts, surpassing Mario Kart World in june sales

Silent Hill: Townfall developer NoCode rebrands to Screen Burn

Supermassive Games delays Directive 8020 to 2026 amid layoffs of 36 employees

Fallout: Bakersfield trailer reveals GZDoom engine remake of 1997 classic

Borderlands 4 to be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on this date

Shadow of the Colossus designer Fumito Ueda believes the age of creating new game mechanics may be over

Battlefield 6 Open Beta might be coming soon as EA API leak suggests potential August 4 access

Xbox Game Pass: Sequel to one of the service’s most popular games drops unexpectedly

Indiana Jones' critical success did not translate to large profits as Machine Games reports 6% margins

Evolve 2's abandoned concept art showcased by Turtle Rock artist

Steam’s current top seller: Remake of a legendary castle-building RTS storms the charts – available with launch discount

Warframe's developer Digital Extremes eager to work on Switch 2 port, cites devkit backlog

Battlefield 6 reveal to take place July 31st in ‘COD Next’ style event

Nintendo announces new Mario Kart Tour Update celebrating Mario Kart World

Sucker Punch Studios open to returning to Infamous after Ghost of Yotei releases

Grand Theft Auto V releases officially in Saudi Arabia and UAE after 12 years

Krafton's Subnautica 2-centric legal battle with Unknown Worlds' former leads intensifies

Legendary Elder Scrolls Dev quits The Wayward Realms project citing failing health

Gamescom 2025 to expand venue amid record high interest from game companies

The rumored late Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 release date is concerning fans of the shooter game

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