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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 November 2025.

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 a 90% positive rating on Steam.

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 and well-tested experience.

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 start.

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-installs would have prevented these issues.

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' option.

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% positive rating on Steam.

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 the default settings and the default users."

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 legal costs or judgments found in its favor.

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 project, the Silksong price may be lower than players expected.

Adam Corsetti, 29 Aug 2025 23:45

A screengrab of Ghost of Yotei from State of Play (image source: PlayStation YT)

Sucker Punch announces Ghost of Yotei has gone gold a month before October release date

The game, which is due to release on the 2nd of October, now has a final version that has been greenlit by the developer and submitted to Sony for its publishing needs.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 29 Aug 2025 21:42

A chart showing Cyberpunk 2077's Nintendo Switch 2 sales ratio in both physical and digital mediums (image source: CD Projekt Red)

CD Projekt Red's earnings report reveals that Cyberpunk 2077 saw 75.4% of Nintendo Switch 2 buyers opt for a physical copy

The statistics further cement feedback from various quarters about the popularity of physical media for AAA releases, even as Nintendo grapples with criticism for its Game Key Card approach as an alternative.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 29 Aug 2025 21:28

The timings for RGG Summit 2025 (image source: SEGA)

SEGA announces RGG Summit 2025 ahead of Tokyo Game Show as new Like A Dragon title unveiling expected

The RGG Summit 2025 is expected to highlight both titles currently in development and updates on future releases, as well as details on new IP from the developer ahead of the annual Tokyo Games Show.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 29 Aug 2025 21:14

An in-game screenshot from Helldivers 2 (image source: Xbox Wire)

Helldivers 2's peak player count has pushed past 500,000 thanks to its recent release on Xbox

Helldiver 2's excellent reception on the Xbox platform has allowed the series to push past the coveted 500,000 concurrent players mark, thanks in part to a Helldivers 2 x Halo ODST Warbond.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 29 Aug 2025 20:29

Promotional artwork for Xbox Game Pass (image source: Xbox)

Microsoft is bringing Xbox Cloud Gaming to its cheaper Core and Standard Game Pass tiers

A recently started beta test will bring the Xbox Cloud Gaming experience (in beta form) to its lower-end Xbox Game Pass tiers, essentially increasing its addressable user base considerably.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 29 Aug 2025 06:59

Atari diversifies its gaming portfolio by acquiring 5 IPs from Ubisoft

Atari, per the press release, plans to republish the five lesser-known titles, claiming they will "evolve and connect with players in fresh, meaningful ways".

Rahim Amir Noorali, 29 Aug 2025 06:30

Artwork for Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail (image source: Final Fantasy XIV Promotional Website)

Final Fantasy 14's Naoki Yoshida: Monster Hunter Wilds crossover event became reality over a couple of drinks

Monster Hunter: World and Final Fantasy 14's upcoming crossover event originally came about as an idea that developed over drinks during Gamescom last year.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 28 Aug 2025 23:08

A screengrab of Gamescom's Opening Night Live stage (image source: Geoff Keighley X)

Gamescom 2025 recorded 357,000 attendees and a mammoth 72 million viewers on Opening Night Live

Gamescom's Opening Night Live broke multiple records in 2025, including particularly impressive viewer numbers for the event online.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 27 Aug 2025 21:50

A picture of Hideaki Itsuno sitting on a couch at Tencent LightSpeed Studios (image source: LightSpeed Studios)

Devil May Cry 5 and Dragon's Dogma 2 director Hideaki Itsuno explains his departure from Capcom

The move is directly based on a desire to build an 'original' action game that goes against the grain of what the greater video game industry is currenly chasing as per the prolific director.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 27 Aug 2025 21:38

Promotional artwork for Skate depicting in-game characters under a bridge in a big city (image source: EA)

Full Circle's free-to-play Skate to enter Early Access in September

The new Skate series game is expected to be playable on a multitude of platforms, with early access kicking off in less than three weeks on the 16th of September this year.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 27 Aug 2025 21:28

A screengrab from Shinobi: Art of Vengeance's announcement trailer (Image Source: PlayStation YT)

Sega's sidescrolling hack n' slash retro-revival Shinobi: Art of Vengeance releases August 29

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance brings a mix of retro 2d hack and slash and magic 'Ninpo' powers to a variety of screens as it releases on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X and Series S later this week.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 26 Aug 2025 20:49

A screenshot from the original Super Mario Bros. (image source: Nintendo)

Rumored Nintendo Direct for mid-September to coincide with the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros.

A new Nintendo Direct event is potentially on the cards for September 12th or 13th, as per leaks on X that could potentially indicate a new Mario title in the works by the game publisher.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 26 Aug 2025 20:37

Marcus Fenix facing one of the bosses in Gears of War. (Image source: Steam)

Gears of War: Reloaded becomes first GoW game released on Steam ahead of E-Day

Gears of War: Reloaded has launched on PC and PlayStation 5. It is priced at $40 and comes with 4K assets, ultrawide support, HDR, VRR, and up to 144 FPS in multiplayer.

Vineet Washington, 26 Aug 2025 18:23

Lost Soul Aside banner on display (Image source: Sony PlayStation with edits)

Lost Soul Aside impressions note performance issues before reviews of first-party PS5 game arrive

With an emphasis on dynamic and fluid combat, Lost Soul Aside arrives on August 29th. However, the Western media has had limited access to the Chinese-developed PS5 game. A buyer with an early copy reports that the opening stages exhibit stuttering and inconsistent texture quality.

Adam Corsetti, 26 Aug 2025 01:03

Artwork from Borderlands 4 (image source: Nintendo)

Nintendo Switch 2: Borderlands 4 struggled to run at a steady 30 FPS during Gamescom demos

As per reports, some users found that the demo for Borderlands 4, playable on the Nintendo Switch 2 console, struggled to maintain a playable frame rate when on display at Gamescom.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 25 Aug 2025 05:34

A demo of Guy Savage in Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (image source: GamingTrend YT)

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater brings back surreal nightmarish Guy Savage minigame easter egg

In what can be seen as Konami tipping its hat to players of the original title, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater retains the Guy Savage minigame

Rahim Amir Noorali, 25 Aug 2025 04:04

Concept art for The Division 2 Survivors (image source: Ubisoft)

The Division 2: Survivors brings back former lead Magnus Jansen as Ubisoft publishes detailed roadmap

The Division 2: Survivors sees series veteran Magnus Jansen at the helm as Ubisoft fleshes out its plans for the franchise into 2026 and beyond.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 23 Aug 2025 22:03

An in-game screenshot from Splitgate 2 (image source: SteamDB)

Splitgate 2 developers want something fans seldom give: A second chance

The development team behind Splitgate 2, 1047 Games, is appealing to gamers who were originally interested in the franchise to give them one more chance after a less-than-stellar launch and several controversies.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 23 Aug 2025 21:53

Game Releases

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sucker Punch announces Ghost of Yotei has gone gold a month before October release date

CD Projekt Red's earnings report reveals that Cyberpunk 2077 saw 75.4% of Nintendo Switch 2 buyers opt for a physical copy

SEGA announces RGG Summit 2025 ahead of Tokyo Game Show as new Like A Dragon title unveiling expected

Helldivers 2's peak player count has pushed past 500,000 thanks to its recent release on Xbox

Microsoft is bringing Xbox Cloud Gaming to its cheaper Core and Standard Game Pass tiers

Atari diversifies its gaming portfolio by acquiring 5 IPs from Ubisoft

Final Fantasy 14's Naoki Yoshida: Monster Hunter Wilds crossover event became reality over a couple of drinks

Gamescom 2025 recorded 357,000 attendees and a mammoth 72 million viewers on Opening Night Live

Devil May Cry 5 and Dragon's Dogma 2 director Hideaki Itsuno explains his departure from Capcom

Full Circle's free-to-play Skate to enter Early Access in September

Sega's sidescrolling hack n' slash retro-revival Shinobi: Art of Vengeance releases August 29

Rumored Nintendo Direct for mid-September to coincide with the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros.

Gears of War: Reloaded becomes first GoW game released on Steam ahead of E-Day

Lost Soul Aside impressions note performance issues before reviews of first-party PS5 game arrive

Nintendo Switch 2: Borderlands 4 struggled to run at a steady 30 FPS during Gamescom demos

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater brings back surreal nightmarish Guy Savage minigame easter egg

The Division 2: Survivors brings back former lead Magnus Jansen as Ubisoft publishes detailed roadmap

Splitgate 2 developers want something fans seldom give: A second chance

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