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Judas screenshot showing woman leaning on glass

New game from Bioshock creator forgoes microtransactions and live service for old school experience: 'You buy the game and you get the whole thing'

The co-founder of the studio behind Judas has confirmed that the upcoming sci-fi shooter will remain true to its classic single-player shooter origins, opting to focus on exceptional storytelling instead of gimmicks like live-serv...
Julian van der Merwe, 12 Jul 2025 01:29
Naoki Yoshida insisted that a decision has yet to be made on Final Fantasy 17's approach to combat (image source: PlayStation Blog)

Final Fantasy 17's combat system may be overhauled following Expedition 33's success

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's success may have resulted in a rethink of combat mechanics in some of its traditional competitors
Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Jul 2025 21:27
The lawsuit is expected to highlight the underlying dispute between the publisher and developer that resulted in the dismissal of the latter's top leadership (image source: Steam)

Former Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds' leadership sues publisher Krafton

A lawsuit is the latest development in a spat that is increasingly becoming public, centered around the dismissals of the developer's top leadership.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Jul 2025 21:02
Paid servers were one of the community's most sought-after features in Sea of Thieves (image source: Rare)

Sea of Thieves dev yields to community feedback, introduces custom servers

The community update reaffirms support for the title while also providing information on how future seasonal updates would be handled.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Jul 2025 20:37
Artificial Agency's behaviour engine enables lifelike in-game characters and directors that adapt dynamically to players (Image source: Artificial Agency)

Artificial Agency unveils behaviour engine to reshape AI in gaming

Artificial Agency's new behaviour engine introduces adaptive AI to gaming, letting characters and game directors respond in real time to player choices.
Louise Burke, 11 Jul 2025 17:13
Unreal Engine 5-based Subnautica 2 is one of the most anticipated titles on a variety of platforms thanks in part to its predecessor's success (image credit: Unknown Worlds)

Krafton claims Subnautica 2's delay to 2026 was not influenced by financial considerations

The delay comes as the director previously associated with the title insisted that the game was 'ready for early access release'.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Jul 2025 03:18
The stapler at the heart of the Nintendo Switch 2 staplegate controversy pictured (image source: eBay)

GameStop's infamous Nintendo Switch 2 Stapler is now up for grabs if you have $100,000

The for-charity stapler auction has commanded bids of as much as $112,000 at the time of writing.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 10 Jul 2025 21:45
Donkey Kong Bananza is one of the most sought-after Switch 2 titles (image source: Nintendo)

Donkey Kong Bananza was originally developed for the Switch 1 before shifting to Switch 2

The decision was made possible by the Switch 2's superior hardware, which allowed for considerably larger-scale environments.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 10 Jul 2025 21:34
Mycopunk screenshot with robot hands and text reeading work hard play harder

New Steam co-op FPS loaded with satirical comedy and standout gameplay launches at promised '4 for the price of 1 Borderlands' pricing

Mycopunk is a mission-based co-op shooter that is launching on Steam Early Access today, July 10. The launch comes after the game's free Next Fest demo attracted over 120,000 players earlier this year. No pricing has been announce...
Julian van der Merwe, 10 Jul 2025 18:41
A close up shot of Wargaming's Steel Hunters title (image source: Wargaming)

World Of Tanks developer Wargaming’s ‘Steel Hunters’ to shut down after just three months

The game failed to live up to expectations or carve itself a niche in an increasingly competitive free-to-play environment.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 09 Jul 2025 20:40
Limited Run Games is releasing a themed SNES DOOM Cartridge in addition to other goodies for collectors (image source: Limited Run Games)

Limited Run Games opens preorders for SNES DOOM release, limited edition controller

The game comes with quality of life upgrade as well as some additional levels for fans and collectors alike.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 09 Jul 2025 20:30
Ghost of Yotei is one of the most anticipated PlayStation titles of 2025 (image source: PlayStation YT)

Ghost of Yotei leak backfires as Redditor faces ridicule ahead of State of Play reveal

The leak comes mere days before the State of Play event where the title is expected to take the stage.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 09 Jul 2025 20:19
Artwork from the Tokyo Game Show 2025 website (image source: Tokyo Game Show)

PlayStation, SEGA, and Square Enix confirmed for Tokyo Game Show 2025

The confirmations come as TGS 2025 looks to be considerably larger than its predecessor in terms of raw numbers alone.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 08 Jul 2025 21:24
Monster Hunter: Wilds is one of CAPCOM's most popular game franchises to date (image source: Capcom)

CAPCOM cancels Monster Hunter Wilds CEDEC 2025 performance lecture citing threats

The cancellation comes in at a time when Monster Hunter: Wilds is dealing with several performance issues and a recent patch that many users insist has only worsened the situation.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 08 Jul 2025 21:16
Croc Legend of the Gobbos screenshot showing Croc jumping over lava

Charming 1997 puzzle platformer remaster gets imminent Steam release

Croc Legend of the Gobbos remaster will launch on Steam "soon," after launching earlier this year on GOG. The remake of the 1997 3D platformer retails for $29.99 and is discounted to $22.49 on GOG, so similar pricing is to be expe...
Julian van der Merwe, 08 Jul 2025 19:01
Microsoft's Xbox division might be the victim of overstated expectations from the company (image source: Xbox YT)

Microsoft's Xbox division under pressure with "unrealistic" financial targets: insider

The Xbox division's recent layoffs might also be linked to 'unrealistic' expectations from C-level executives at Microsoft.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 07 Jul 2025 21:54
Delta Force has seen its player count steadily rise, dwarfing industry giants such as Call of Duty on Steam considerably (image source: Delta Force YT)

Delta Force smashes its all-time Steam record ahead of Xbox Series S|X, PS5 launch

The game is gearing up for a console launch as early as next month with momentum on Steam steadily building up.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 07 Jul 2025 21:43
A Nintendo Switch 2 console screen showcasing its exclusive ability to recreate a CRT-like display option (image source: Nintendo of America YT)

Fans spot Super Smash Bros. and Donkey Kong 64 in Nintendo Classics trailer

The 'leak' seems to be the product of a mix of Nintendo dropping hints and sleuthing by fans determined to hunt for cues from the trailer.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 07 Jul 2025 21:35
Final Fantasy 9 banner showing original artwork (Image source: Nintendo of America)

Insider hints at cancellation of Final Fantasy 9 remake as 25th anniversary of Square Enix game arrives

With many Square Enix games reimagining classics, fans thought a Final Fantasy 9 remake was inevitable. Sadly, the 25th anniversary of the RPG may not include a reveal for the PS1 title. A trusted insider claims that, as of a mont...
Adam Corsetti, 07 Jul 2025 00:46
Some Silent Hill f gameplay was leaked from a show at Anime Expo 2025. One of the key characters pictured (image source: Konami)

Silent Hill f gameplay footage leaked at Anime Expo 2025

The leaks provide the first real sneak peek at what one can expect from Konami's horror-themed title later this year
Rahim Amir Noorali, 06 Jul 2025 04:31
The shutdown affects as many as 100 employees that the studio had currently employed (image source: Romero Games)

Romero Games reportedly shuts down after Microsoft pulls funding for its AAA game

The move is part of a broad-based set of layoffs from Microsoft that affected Xbox Game Studios considerably more than most of its other divisions.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 06 Jul 2025 04:19
Cyberpunk Edgerunners Season 2 is now officially announced (image source: Cyberpunk.net)

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is officially getting a second season

While no official release date is offered yet, users can expect to see the well-received show in the foreseeable future.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 06 Jul 2025 04:11
Destiny: Rising has both, PvP and PvE elements on offer for players. (image source: Destiny Rising YT)

Bungie and NetEase announce Destiny: Rising release date

The new Destiny series game officially releases on August 28, 2025 with new characters, skills and more on both iOS and Android.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 06 Jul 2025 01:20
StarRupture screenshot shows player fighting an alien enemy

New open-world co-op survival game coming to Steam in August packs gruelling FPS combat, survival, and factory sim gaming in a hostile alien world

StarRupture is a promising new co-op base builder survival game, from Green Hell developer Creepy Jar, pits players against a hostile environment on an alien planet constantly battered by calamities. It is up to you and your crew ...
Julian van der Merwe, 04 Jul 2025 21:34
Resident Evil Survival Unit will be an RTS title catering primarily to mobile devices (image source: Resident Evil Survival Unit)

Capcom goes a surprising RTS route with Resident Evil: Survival Unit

Resident Evil: Survival Unit is expected to released on both Android and iOS later this year.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 04 Jul 2025 20:21
The trailer consisted of in-game footage as per level designer Adam McDonald (image source: Xbox YT)

Former Perfect Dark Reboot developer breaks silence on "Fakery" claims

The controversy surrounding the Perfect Dark reboot's gameplay trailer gets further context thanks to new revelations of a level designer working on the game.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 04 Jul 2025 20:12
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 will join Xbox Game Pass on release day, July 11, 2025. (Image source: Xbox Wire)

Xbox Game Pass: Three new games coming in week 2 of July – including a legendary remaster at launch

In the second week of July, Xbox Game Pass delivers a well-rounded lineup, featuring a fast-paced action RPG, a laid-back building sim and a remastered edition that brings together two beloved classics that kept gamers glued to th...
Marius Müller, 04 Jul 2025 13:43
Mecha Break screenshot showing mechs ready for battle

Controversial new free mech shooter game with flashy graphics and slick aerial combat tops Steam player charts hours after launch

Just two days after its full-scale launch, free-to-play extraction shooter, Mecha Break, has already garnered a massive player base, topping out at over 100,000 players in spite of the game's rather middling review score and criti...
Julian van der Merwe, 03 Jul 2025 23:56
Palworld screenshot showing characters fighting a floating eyeball with sharp teeth

Palworld's Terraria collab boosts Pokemon's controversial rival to 6-month high ahead of Steam Summer Sale

Palworld's Terraria collaboration, along with a sizeable Steam Sale, has resulted in a massive spike in the game's concurrent player count, bringing it back up to a six-month player high. The new update added a wealth of content, ...
Julian van der Merwe, 03 Jul 2025 06:00
Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver version 567.88 is the first to officially support the RTX 5050 GPU (image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia's latest driver update adds RTX 5050 Support & DLSS 4 for Mecha BREAK, Diablo IV

Nvidia's latest driver update offers a mix of bug fixes, DLSS4 support for certain titles and is also the first to support its recently unveiled RTX 5050 GPU
Rahim Amir Noorali, 02 Jul 2025 20:34
Counter-Strike 2, game teaser pictured, continues to be home to a thriving Steam Marketplace economy (image source: Valve)

Steam game "Plumbers Legacy" faked CS2 skins to scam unsuspecting traders, collectors

Counter-Strike 2 players have recently had to contend with one of the most convincing scams ever to target traders and collectors alike.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 02 Jul 2025 19:58
The Nintendo Switch 2 uses Game Key Cards as physical licenses for games that then need to be downloaded over the internet (image source: Nintendo)

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa skirts Switch 2 game key card query at AGM

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa recently avoided providing exact figures about the Nintendo Switch 2’s Game Key Card sales and did not respond to user feedback about them at an AGM while highlighting them as an option for pub...
Rahim Amir Noorali, 02 Jul 2025 19:34
Red Dead Online: Strange Tales of The West is already out as a surprise drop for players (image source: Rockstar Games)

Rockstar quietly announces zombie themed Red Dead Online update for July 2

RDO is getting a long-anticipated update after years of limited content releases from Rockstar.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 01 Jul 2025 19:39
The Nintendo Switch 2 console in action (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Nintendo and Amazon deny reports of sales dispute over the Nintendo Switch 2

Both the video game giant and the ecommerce juggernaut have denied an earlier report by Bloomberg about a potential rift.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 01 Jul 2025 15:45
The PlayStation Store logo (image source: Playstation.com)

PlayStation Store's digital game price hikes in Brazil and Turkey draw ire from users

Sony is increasing prices for both, its PlayStation Plus service as well as certain games on multiple storefronts.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 30 Jun 2025 19:47
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, screenshot pictured, is widely considered to be one of the best releases in the series (Image Source: Ubisoft)

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag remake hinted by Edward Kenway voice actor

One of Ubisoft's most beloved titles from the Assassin's Creed franchise might be getting a remake in the near future.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 30 Jun 2025 16:48
Mecha BREAK is nearing release and has already landed on over one million Steam wishlists. (Image source: Steam)

Millions of players are waiting: One of the year's most anticipated free-to-play shooters launches this week

A new free-to-play shooter focused on intense mech battles across multiple game modes is set to launch soon on Steam. Since its demo debut in February, the game has been hailed as a promising standout and has already racked up ove...
Marius Müller, 30 Jun 2025 14:36
Space Marine Master Crafted Edition customers can now ask for a refund. Official game teaser pictured. (Image source: Steam)

Warhammer 40k Space Marine dev offers full Steam refunds for Master Crafted Edition

Buyers of the Warhammer 40K: Space Marine Master Crafted Edition can now receive refunds, or alternatively, a large discount if they have already purchased the Anniversary Edition.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 30 Jun 2025 13:26
Little Nightmares 3 pre-order box art (Image source: Best Buy)

Little Nightmares 3 pre-order art lacks Game-Key Card label, frustrating buyers of Switch 2 games

Retail packaging for Switch 2 games typically indicates when titles release on a Game-Key Card. However, some buyers who pre-ordered Little Nightmares 3 may have been unaware that it uses this format. Physical media supporters are...
Adam Corsetti, 27 Jun 2025 21:57
Persona 5: The Phantom X dominates Steam’s “Trending Free” chart despite receiving mixed reviews. (Image source: Steam)

Free on Steam: Spin-off of Sega’s beloved JRPG series rockets to #1 on Steam charts

If you’d prefer to save your money for a vacation but still want to try something new, there’s a fresh free-to-play title on Steam that might be worth checking out. Persona 5: The Phantom X – a spin-off of the popular JRPG series ...
Marius Müller, 27 Jun 2025 15:05
FBC Firebreak, official teaser pictured surpasses 1 million players despite mixed reviews (image source: Remedy Entertainment)

FBC Firebreak hits 1 million players propped by console subscribers despite mixed reviews

Remedy Entertainment's new multiplayer title, FBC: Firebreak has hit 1 million users, with a few caveats.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 27 Jun 2025 15:05
Front Mission 3 remake banner (Image source: Square Enix)

Gamers suspect Front Mission 3 remake uses generative AI to produce unrecognizable visuals

Late 1990s gamers are struggling to identify parts of the Front Mission 3 remake. The Switch title features various images that resemble products of generative AI. Unlike AI upscaling, this technology could add foreign objects to ...
Adam Corsetti, 25 Jun 2025 21:13
Less than 10 days after release, PEAK already boasts over 100,000 players and more than 15,000 "Very Positive" reviews on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

Survival mayhem and co-op madness: New Steam hit reaches 100K players and 15K reviews (92% positive) within a few days

"Told my friends with panic in my voice that the lava is rising – even though it wasn't. One friend panicked and died because of it. 10/10 game." – Moments like this offer just a taste of what players can expect from PEAK, the new...
Marius Müller, 25 Jun 2025 13:34
Bandai Namco also unveiled a VR title, a new podcast season, a comic book, a young adult novel, and a stop-motion tease. Pictured - official LN III teaser. (Image Source: Bandai Namco)

Little Nightmares III finally gets a release date, comes with an enhanced edition of the original

Little Nightmares III is officially launching on October 10, 2025, alongside an Enhanced Edition of the original game. Pre-orders for four editions are now live, including early access perks.
Nitisha Upadhye, 25 Jun 2025 10:46
The remaster brings revamped visuals, enhanced performance, and modern features to the 1999 sci-fi classic. (Image Source: Nightdive Studios)

System Shock 2 Remaster released for PC, delayed for consoles

Nightdive Studio's much-anticipated System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is officially out on PC, bringing tweaked visuals and modern features to the 1999 cult classic. Meanwhile, the release for PlayStation 5, PS4, Xbox Seri...
Nitisha Upadhye, 25 Jun 2025 06:46
A gameplay screenshot from Metro Gravity, showcasing the rhythm based combat. (Image Source: Steam)

Trending on Steam: Indie Metroidvania with flipped gravity and rhythm-based combat

Metro Gravity is a solo indie project that mixes the exploration and interconnected map design of a Metroidvania with zero-gravity environments and an intense rhythm-based combat system.
Rohith Bhaskar, 22 Jun 2025 15:26
Final Fantasy 16 on Switch 2 (Image source: Square Enix, Steam with edits)

Square Enix comments on a Final Fantasy 16 Switch 2 version, giving gamers hope for a port

A Square Enix producer made a subtle suggestion that Final Fantasy 16 could arrive on the Switch 2. The publisher had pledged support for Nintendo, but the game's visuals are challenging for handhelds. Several other Final Fantasy ...
Adam Corsetti, 20 Jun 2025 22:06
Four games are available for free this weekend if you are subscribed to the Xbox Game Pass. Pictured - Game Pass promo image. (Image Source: Xbox)

Xbox Game Pass: Four new free games this weekend, including a big title

Four games are available for free this weekend if you subscribe to the Xbox Game Pass, and a big title is included. But be careful, because it is only available until Monday, June 23.
Alexis Stegmann, 20 Jun 2025 15:28
Shortly after release, Star Overdrive has earned 100% positive ratings on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

Hidden gem on Steam: Sci-Fi adventure launches with 100% positive reviews, demo available

Although player numbers are modest, the reviews are glowing. If you're in the mood for a fresh sci-fi adventure, Star Overdrive might be the hidden gem you're looking for – available now with a 20% launch discount and a free demo ...
Marius Müller, 20 Jun 2025 14:34

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