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.
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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, players don’t have the ability to disable the upscaling feature.
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.
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 hands on the title a week earlier than expected.
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.
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.
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.
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 the SteamDB charts.
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 rounds with friends – without the burden of a steep learning curve.
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 mix of enthusiasm and pessimism from multiple traders and collectors.
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.
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 an entire genre.
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 Chronos, the Titan of Time, featuring enhanced gameplay mechanics and cross-platform save support.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 advertises itself as an early access title.
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.
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 achieved a 100% positive rating from players.
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 introduces players to San Vansterdam, a dynamic multiplayer city supporting up to 150 players per server.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 absence from the franchise, with the protagonist seeking revenge after escaping brutal experimentation.
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.
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.
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 as a bundle or individually for both devices.
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.
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.
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.
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 buttons.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Update | Gearbox CEO warns players ahead of launch: Borderlands 4 may be 'unplayable' on below-spec hardware
Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has indicated that while Borderlands 4 continues to be optimized in-house with a large day one patch expected to assuage performance concerns, users attempting to run the title on specs below the minimum as stated by the developer have an uphill task ahead of them. Update: Nvidia has published some performance figures, featuring an RTX 5090.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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