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An image from Bungie's Marathon press release (image source: Bungie)

Bungie’s Marathon introduces big gameplay changes, new features, and a possible March 2026 release

Marathon is now aiming for release as early as next year, even as it showed off multiple content updates as well as increased polish that the title has undergone since players last saw the title.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 14 Sep 2025 02:35

Players who pre-order will receive an exclusive reward to be revealed during launch week. (Image Source: Techland)

Dying Light: The Beast release date moved forward to September 18

Techland has moved Dying Light: The Beast's release date forward by one day to September 18, 2025, celebrating the milestone of surpassing one million pre-orders. The standalone game marks Kyle Crane's return after a 13-year absen...

Nitisha Upadhye, 13 Sep 2025 11:46

The showcase revealed a strong lineup for 2026 (Image Source: Nintendo)

Nintendo Direct September 2025: Everything announced for Mario's 40th anniversary

Nintendo's hour-long Direct presentation on September 12, 2025, delivered quite a few announcements that celebrated Super Mario Bros.' 40th anniversary.

Nitisha Upadhye, 13 Sep 2025 11:30

A screengrab of the Donkey Kong Bananza DK Island DLC trailer reveal at the latest Nintendo Direct Showcase (image source: Nintendo YouTube)

Nintendo surprises Switch 2 fans with Donkey Kong Bananza DK Island DLC in Nintendo Direct Showcase

The new DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC is available immediately for download and can be played by players after ending the main storyline.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 13 Sep 2025 08:49

The Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 bundle will cost $69.99. (Image source: Nintendo)

Nintendo releases Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 for Switch and Switch 2

Nintendo has announced that its Switch and Switch 2 consoles will be getting the Wii classic games, Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2. Both games will feature enhanced resolutions and new features, and will be available ...

Habeeb Onawole, 12 Sep 2025 19:32

A screengrab from Far Cry 6 (image source: SteamDB)

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot says Far Cry series will focus more on multiplayer for 'longer' playability

Future Far Cry releases might take a more multiplayer-centric approach in a bid to boost replayability and drive long-term engagement, as per Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 12 Sep 2025 05:28

A screengrab from Cronos: The New Dawn (image source: Epic Games Store)

Cronos: The New Dawn has sold an impressive 200K units so far, but there is no plan for a sequel just yet

Bloober Team might be looking at a blockbuster title in the making with Cronos: The New Dawn, but it remains uncommitted to a sequel even as it downplays reports of it having a significantly large development budget in play.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 12 Sep 2025 04:04

A screengrab of John Cena starring as Peacemaker in Peacemaker Season 2's official trailer (image source: DC YT)

Fortnite sees a new skin leak as John Cena's Peacemaker Season 2 builds on its success

Fortnite's leaked Peacemaker bundle includes the outfit for the titular character, along with 3 unique helmets, as well as a helmet-less look, making it one of the more expensive limited edition additions to the store this year.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Sep 2025 20:48

The Borderlands 4-themed Xbox wireless controller from PowerA. (Image source: PowerA)

New Borderlands 4 Xbox controller launches tomorrow

PowerA is launching its Borderlands 4-themed Xbox Series X|S wireless controller tomorrow. The $99.99 pad features anti-drift Hall effect sticks and triggers, 3-way trigger stops, a built-in headset dial, and four mappable back bu...

Elvis Shida, 11 Sep 2025 20:38

A screengrab of the announcement for the upcoming Nintendo Direct (image source: Nintendo)

Nintendo reveals the 12 September Nintendo Direct will be an hour-long showcase

While Nintendo's Direct events are historically scheduled to be slotted in a 60-minute window, they rarely last the entire time and September 12th's Direct might be Nintendo's longest yet.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Sep 2025 03:24

A screengrab of Resident Evil 4 Remake's intro sequence (image source: SteamDB)

Leaker claims all RE Engine Resident Evil games including Reqiuem are getting 'native' Switch 2 ports

A credible leaker has confirmed on both X and a Resetera thread of plans already in motion on Capcom's end to port as many as 6 major Resident Evil titles as native ports for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Sep 2025 03:03

Five new games are set to release for Switch and Switch 2 this September. (Image source: Nintendo via YouTube)

Big names only: 5 games still coming to Switch 2 this September

Switch players can look forward to five big-name releases this month – with Sonic, PAC-MAN, Final Fantasy and more on the list.

Marius Müller, 10 Sep 2025 13:58

SEGA's Tokyo Game Show 2025 lineup with 4 placeholders clearly visible (image source: Sega Atlus TGS Website)

SEGA announces Tokyo Game Show 2025 lineup along with 4 mystery titles in tow

SEGA is upping the ante as it gears up for Tokyo Game Show 2025 while making a somewhat elusive announcement about the intended titles for its own segment of the event.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 10 Sep 2025 09:41

The Atsu Mask from Ghost of Yotei's PlayStation State of Play trailer (image source: PlayStation YT)

Ghost of Yotei exec expresses relief saying it 'was a great day' when GTA VI was delayed to 2026

Sucker Punch’s creative director, Nate Fox, has stated that the studio was greatly relieved when GTA VI was moved to a 2026 release window, as it took off a significant amount of pressure for the developers for Ghost of Yotei.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 10 Sep 2025 07:30

Promotional art for Xbox's Tokyo Game Show 2025 event (image source: Xbox Wire)

Rumors indicate Forza Horizon 6 to be revealed at Tokyo Game Show 2025 with a renewed focus on Japanese vehicles and tracks

While numerous reports have indicated that a Forza Horizon 6 reveal is on the cards during Tokyo Game Show 2025, some rumors are suggesting that the as-yet unreleased title will offer renewed focus on Japanese vehicles and tracks.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 10 Sep 2025 06:37

A banner announcing 3 million copies sold for Ready or Not (image source Void Interactive X)

Ready or Not sells 3 million copies on consoles as it closes in on 13 million in lifetime sales

Void Interactive took to X to announce Ready or Not's impressive 3 million copies sold on console platforms.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 09 Sep 2025 19:10

A screengrab of Keanu Reeves as Johnny Silverhand in Cyberpunk 2077 (image source: SteamDB)

Keanu Reeves wants to reprise his role as Johnny Silverhand in upcoming Cyberpunk sequel

We might see more of Johnny Silverhand in the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077 if Keanu Reeves gets a say in the matter, as per a recent interview with the latter.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 09 Sep 2025 09:16

The splash screen for SEGA's Nights Into Dreams (image source: Sega Retro)

SEGA's Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds box art leak features NiGHTS as post-launch DLC character

While SEGA's Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has plenty of DLC characters making their way to the title, NiGHTS is one particularly unexpected, but welcome addition for retro gamers looking to play the title this month.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 08 Sep 2025 21:30

A promotional picture of Fallout 76's Power Armor Edition (image source: Fallout Wiki)

Former Bethesda exec says he was also a victim of Fallout 76 Power Armor Edition's nylon tote bag gaffe

A canvas shortage that seemed to be at the root of a downgrade of Fallout 76's Power Armor Edition also seemed to have taken the former Senior Vice President of Bethesda Softworks by surprise.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 08 Sep 2025 21:21

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

Hollow Knight: Silksong sees modders fix double damage amid player complaints

A 3rd party modification takes care of what some see as an overwhelmingly punishing start for first-time players of Hollow Knight: Silksong.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 08 Sep 2025 02:08

Artwork showcasing the Helldivers 2 x Halo ODST Warbond (image source: Xbox)

Helldivers 2's "Into The Unjust" update bloats PC game size to 140GB as Arrowhead CEO chimes in

The bloated install size seems to only be a factor for PC-based players of Helldivers 2, while the console version of the title remains well under the 40GB mark currently.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 08 Sep 2025 02:02

A screengrab from Call of Duty Black Ops 7 (image source: SteamDB)

Treyarch developer Matt Scronce confirms Call of Duty Black Ops 7 will get remastered Black Ops 2 maps

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will be doubling down on nostalgia, offering remastered maps and mechanics from previous Black Ops titles. The title continues the storyline from both Black Ops 6 and Black Ops 2 when it launches on 14th ...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 08 Sep 2025 01:07

A PC remake of the PS1 classic Fear Effect launched on Steam on August 29. (Image source: Steam)

90% positive on Steam: Nobody expected this PS1 classic to return

If you spent hours on the original PlayStation in the early 2000s, you might remember a game that stood out with its cel-shaded visuals and cinematic camera work: Fear Effect. Now it’s back as a PC reboot – and has already earned ...

Marius Müller, 06 Sep 2025 14:20

Binding of Isaac Rebirth's creator announces Mewgenics release date along with 50 minutes of gameplay

Mewgenics finally has a release date, nearly 13 years after its original announcement, as fans of Edmund McMillen get to play the title next year, with the developer stating the added time allows him to deliver a more polished an...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 05 Sep 2025 20:24

A screengrab of hive lord in Helldivers 2 (image source: ZelexFPS YouTube)

Helldivers 2 has reportedly sold nearly 1 million units on Xbox in just 6 days, eclipsing its PlayStation launch

Helldivers 2 set new records on the Xbox platform in what is being referred to as 'pent-up' demand for the title that launched in tandem with Microsoft's Gears of War: Reloaded earlier last month.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 05 Sep 2025 08:51

Cybersecurity CEO says Roblox's child safety features are insufficient and 'Not The Full Answer'

Roblox, which is already reeling from a recent lawsuit by the Louisiana AG, may not be doing enough for child safety, as per the CEO of Kidas.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 05 Sep 2025 08:33

A screengrab from Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Episode 51 (image source: Barilox YT)

Hideo Kojima reposts an article describing Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain as an 'unfinished masterpiece'

The move is the most telling indication that Hideo Kojima's vision for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain far exceeded the final product gamers got to play more than a decade ago.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 05 Sep 2025 06:26

A screengrab from the 007 First Light Gameplay trailer (image source: IO Interactive YouTube)

IO Interactive exec defends 007 First Light, says it isn't a Hitman clone

The statement, made during an interview by a senior licensing producer at IO Interactive, comes on the heels of growing fanbase concern that the James Bond-centric title may be closer to the studio's Hitman series than a fresh sta...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 05 Sep 2025 05:41

A screengrab from the 007 First Light Gameplay trailer (image source: IO Interactive YT)

IO Interactive's 007 First Light preps for a March 2026 release date

007 First Light is now confirmed to be headed to a plethora of platforms, including PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and the Nintendo Switch 2 console, toward the end of the first quarter of 2026

Rahim Amir Noorali, 04 Sep 2025 21:14

A screengrab from the Forsaken 64 trailer (image source: Nintendo of America YT)

Nintendo adds post-apocalyptic FPS title Forsaken 64 to the Nintendo Classics Mature app

The notorious retro shooter, first seen on the Nintendo 64 platform, is making its way back to nostalgic gamers looking to recreate their experiences on a more modern console.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 04 Sep 2025 20:44

Steam down on Hollow Knight: Silksong release date as buyers struggle to purchase games

The indie game Hollow Knight: Silksong has caused multiple errors on Valve’s marketplace. Steam went down immediately at its release time, blocking purchases and downloads. Many fans believe that Silksong pre-orders and pre-instal...

Adam Corsetti, 04 Sep 2025 17:24

A screengrab from Call of Duty: WW2 (image source: SteamDB)

A Call of Duty movie is now officially in the works as Activision and Paramount ink deal

The agreement made public on the 2nd of September means that Call of Duty could be headed to the big screen soon as the video game and film juggernauts collaborate on what could be an AAA movie in the near future.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 04 Sep 2025 04:47

A screengrab from The Crew's revival project 'The Crew Unlimited' (image source: whammy4 YT)

The Crew sees a modding team step in with a workaround for Ubisoft's online-only approach to the title

The project that aims to run a local emulator for server-side responses the game expects is titled 'The Crew Unlimited' and is free to download and play for gamers who already own a copy of The Crew.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 04 Sep 2025 04:22

Xbox Game Pass gets 6 new games for September including Hollow Knight: Silksong as day-one release

The highly anticipated indie title Hollow Knight: Silksong is one of 6 titles to become part of the Xbox Game Pass library this month as confirmed by Microsoft.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 04 Sep 2025 02:00

A screengrab of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater's Virtuous Mission (image source: SteamDB)

Metal Gear Solid Delta's Xbox Series X port ironically runs considerably smoother than the PS5 Pro

The Xbox Series X, surprisingly, might just be the best console to play Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater thanks to a more stable frame rate and a slightly better dynamic maximum resolution on offer.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 02 Sep 2025 22:07

A thumbnail from 007: First Light's State of Play poster (image source: PlayStation YT)

007: First Light to get 30 minutes of gameplay footage in upcoming PlayStation State of Play

007: First Light is due to get an extended unveiling later this week as it aims to feature a significant amount of in-game footage and a deep dive from its developer ahead of its 2026 release.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 02 Sep 2025 21:51

A picture of the Atari 2600 Console and CX40 Joystick in action (image source: Atari)

Atari's CEO wishes to remaster Panzer Dragoon Saga, Ogre Battle and Hideo Kojima's retro 1988 Snatcher

Atari’s CEO Wade Rosen highlighted multiple retro titles, including Panzer Dragoon Saga, Ogre Battle, and Hideo Kojima’s 1988 Snatcher, as titles he would be more than happy to work on while listing the latter as his 'dream' optio...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 02 Sep 2025 21:37

A banner announcing Kojima Productions' Beyond The Strand 10th anniversary event (image source: Kojima Productions)

Hideo Kojima's eponymous Kojima Productions to celebrate 10th anniversary with 'future projects' showcase ahead of Tokyo Game Show 2025

While information about the 'Beyond the Strand' celebration remains relatively limited, the company states that the event will "include special guest appearances as well as offer a glimpse into future projects."

Rahim Amir Noorali, 02 Sep 2025 21:26

FoE Remains was released on Steam on August 29, 2025. (Image source: Steam)

Free on Steam: Fallout meets My Little Pony with 98% positive reviews

FoE Remains combines a Fallout-inspired atmosphere with My Little Pony–style visuals, blending 2D platforming with shooter, roguelike and RPG mechanics. Shortly after release, the free-to-play game has already achieved a 98% posit...

Marius Müller, 02 Sep 2025 15:05

A screengrab from the Battlefield 6 official PC trailer (image source: Battlefield YT)

Battlefield 6 doesn't have "any plans" for ray tracing as developers to focus on ensuring it runs well on older GPUs

Battlefield 6 might be sacrificing RT-enhanced visuals to focus on optimization at the lower end of its player base instead, as its technical director stated development was "focused on making the game as optimized as possible for...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 02 Sep 2025 05:51

Screengrab from the in-progress port of Morrowind using Elden Ring (image source: InfernoPlus YT)

YouTube modder InfernoPlus ports the entirety of The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind into Elden Ring

The project, which is still a work in progress, is said to be 'halfway complete', making it one of the most ambitious mods featured on FromSoftware's well-received Elden Ring franchise.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 02 Sep 2025 05:42

Escape From Tarkov to finally see Steam launch as Battlestate Games Head teases store page on X

After years since its inception, Escape From Tarkov is finally being offered on Steam as an alternative to its dedicated launcher while in Early Access, as part of its 1.0 release this November.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 02 Sep 2025 05:25

The post-launch roadmap for Borderlands 4 (image source: 2K Games)

Gearbox has revealed the full endgame content roadmap for Borderlands 4 at PAX West

Borderlands 4’s endgame phase will feature weekly challenges, deeper loadout customization, a return to the Vault Hunter mode, and more, with a rich content pipeline in play for fans of the series.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 01 Sep 2025 07:05

An image from Turtle WoW's forum update (image source: Turtle WoW)

Blizzard files lawsuit against World of Warcraft Classic+ server Turtle WoW

Blizzard Entertainment has been very litigious when it comes to defending its IP, especially in the World of Warcraft segment, where it has sued multiple private servers, inevitably resulting in the demise of many of them due to l...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 01 Sep 2025 06:49

Valve implements credit card age verification for Steam users in the UK

The move comes as European and UK regulators continue to apply increased scrutiny towards online platforms with the stated aim of protecting minors.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 31 Aug 2025 07:22

A screengrab from the Pragmata trailer (image source: SteamDB)

Capcom's Naoto Oyama says Pragmata is not a Mega Man game

Speculation about Pragmata has finally been laid to rest as Capcom has decided to directly address rumors about the title essentially being a replacement or placeholder for a Mega Man title.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 31 Aug 2025 07:11

A screengrab from Injustice 2 (image source: SteamDB)

Injustice's Superman and Green Lantern voice actors reveal Injustice 3 is in development

Injustice 3 might be coming to physical and digital storefronts sooner than expected, as per recent revelations by voice actors who have worked on the title in the past.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 31 Aug 2025 02:29

A screengrab from Gears of War Reloaded (image source: SteamDB)

Gears of War: Reloaded tops 1 million players just 3 days after launch thanks in part to Xbox Game Pass

The remake of the original Gears of War title has garnered a significantly large player base thanks to a mix of availability day one on Xbox Game Pass, as well as a strong fan following across multiple platforms.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 30 Aug 2025 20:22

Hollow Knight: Silksong banner is shown (Image source: Team Cherry with edits)

GameStop leaks Hollow Knight: Silksong for a surprisingly low pre-order price ahead of release date

Just days before the Silksong release date, gamers can finally pre-order Team Cherry’s Metroidvania sequel. Gamestop has listed the Switch version of the game for just $19.99. Even though Hollow Knight was affordable, as a larger ...

Adam Corsetti, 29 Aug 2025 23:45