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Just the Boss Fights has been available on Steam since November 24. (Image source: Steam)

Only (tough) boss fights – this action adventure is new, free and 100% positively rated

Just the Boss Fights is a new 2D action-adventure built entirely around intense and rewarding boss battles. It’s completely free to play and has received consistently positive reviews on Steam.
Marius Müller, 26 Nov 2025 14:19
A player shooting at in-game enemies in Far Cry (image source: SteamDB)

This famous survival FPS game franchise is getting a live-action TV series

The series is one of Ubisoft's most well-known offerings, with multiple titles released during its golden era, and the recently announced live-action adaptation has also revealed its star and director.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 26 Nov 2025 08:39
Gameplay footage from Tower of Fantasy (image source: SteamDB)

This Genshin Impact-like game is trying out a new gacha-free model to resurrect its player base

Tower of Fantasy, a Genshin Impact-style open-world MMO, is attempting to win back its dwindling player base by launching a new “Warp” server that removes gacha mechanics and promises a more traditional, progression-based experien...
Rahim Amir Noorali, 26 Nov 2025 06:48
A screengrab of Grand Theft Auto VI protagonist Jason Duval (image source: Rockstar Games)

A resurgent GTA 6 fan theory breaks down Jason Duval's military past linking to "Marauders" military unit

A resurgent Grand Theft Auto VI fan theory is dissecting protagonist Jason Duval’s hinted military past, centering on his “Marauders” tattoo and its possible links to real-world units like Merrill’s Marauders and the 75th Ranger R...
Rahim Amir Noorali, 24 Nov 2025 22:19
Artwork for Hytale (image source: Hytale)

Hytale founder says "Frankensteined" Early Access is "not good enough" but it will still launch at $20

Hytale founder Simon Collins-Laflamme has warned fans that the long-delayed sandbox RPG’s upcoming $20 early access launch will be built on a “Frankensteined” mix of old code and hundreds of prototypes, admitting it is “not good e...
Rahim Amir Noorali, 24 Nov 2025 08:55
CloverPit and Total Chaos were unexpectedly added to Xbox Game Pass during the Xbox Partner Preview. (Image source: Xbox Wire)

Nobody expected this: Two shadow drops in Xbox Game Pass – including a brand-new game

The Xbox Partner Preview caught fans off guard with two surprise Game Pass releases. Both titles are now available through the subscription, with one launching as a day-one addition.
Marius Müller, 22 Nov 2025 14:24
Image from the game Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake. (Image source: Ubisoft)

Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake could be released in early 2026

An insider recently unveiled the potential release date of Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake, and it could be released sooner than expected. But it is necessary to remain cautious and wait for official information.
Alexis Stegmann, 22 Nov 2025 11:16
An in-game screenshot of Voidtrain (image source: SteamDB)

This open-world survival crafting game has just been released with a 35% discount in tow

The co-op multiplayer title from HypeTrain Digital has received a full version 1.0 release on Steam, following the successful conclusion of its early access phase.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 21 Nov 2025 08:47
A screengrab from Ashes of Creation's SteamDB page (image source: SteamDB)

Ashes of Creation’s Early Access launch window is also bringing back some player concerns to the limelight

The long-awaited MMORPG, designed to give you an old-school player-driven experience in an ever-changing world, has players divided because of rumors and allegations alike.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 21 Nov 2025 08:27
Battlefield 6 topped US game sales chart in October. Official poster of the game with an armed man and airplanes in the air pictured. (Image source: EA)

Battlefield 6 tops US sales for October 2025, Pokémon Legends Z-A dominates physical charts as Switch 2 hardware surges

Battlefield 6 led all U.S. video game sales in October 2025, becoming the best-selling premium title of the year so far. Circana data also shows the shooter delivered the strongest single-month revenue of any game since Modern War...
David Odejide, 20 Nov 2025 20:37
A screengrab from Subnautica 2 running on PC (image source: SteamDB)

Subnautica 2's publisher Krafton turned to AI to help deny a $250 million payout to former devs

During the recent pre-trial process, allegations against the publisher included using AI to devise legal means to avoid paying Unknown Worlds Entertainment their due.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 20 Nov 2025 03:53
A screengrab from NieR creator Yoko Taro's interview (image source: Archipel YT)

NieR creator Yoko Taro says many projects were axed behind the scenes: ‘I haven’t been doing nothing’

At G-CON 2025 NieR creator Yoko Taro said that, contrary to perceptions that he has been idle since NieR: Automata, he has been working on multiple projects that were repeatedly discontinued mid-development by publishers such as S...
Rahim Amir Noorali, 20 Nov 2025 01:24
The functional Pip Boy 3000 replica by Bethesda and The Wand Company pictured (image source: IGN YT)

Bethesda "just sat there with their mouths open' at fully functional $300 Fallout Pip-Boy 3000 replica that offers New Vegas and Fallout 3 modes

The Wand Co., in an official partnership with Bethesda, has unveiled a wearable 1:1 Pip-Boy 3000 replica that runs the full Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas interfaces. It is effectively a functioning prop that, the company says, ...
Rahim Amir Noorali, 20 Nov 2025 00:45
A screengrab of Banjo-Tooie's gameplay (image source: TheWeoneo YT)

Former Rare dev reveals how lunchtime GoldenEye 007 deathmatches influenced the N64 classic Banjo-Tooie

Former Rare developer Chris Sutherland told Retro Gamer that years of lunchtime four‑player GoldenEye 007 deathmatches directly shaped Banjo‑Tooie's design, inspiring the game's split‑character mechanic, first‑person sections, and...
Rahim Amir Noorali, 19 Nov 2025 03:39
A screengrab from Resident Evil Requiem's Trailer 2 (image source: Resident Evil YT)

Capcom scrapped a six-year multiplayer Resident Evil prototype before turning it into Requiem

Capcom revealed in a Press Start Australia interview that it abandoned a six-year multiplayer Resident Evil prototype, which was developed initially before Resident Evil 8: Village, because it was “fun to play,” making it diverge ...
Rahim Amir Noorali, 19 Nov 2025 03:16
A screengrab from Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour (image source: Nintendo)

MindsEye leads the top 10 worst games of 2025 as Switch 2 Welcome Tour, and Bubsy get honorable mentions

Metacritic’s year‑end roundup of 2025 essentially also unveiled the ten worst games of the year, led by Leslie Benzies’ MindsEye (Metascore 37) while also highlighting Nintendo Switch 2’s $10 Welcome Tour (54), dismissed by player...
Rahim Amir Noorali, 18 Nov 2025 22:26
Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Michael Rooker as Harper Screengrab Image Source Postmode YouTube

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 dips to 1.7 Metacritic user score as fans slam campaign, generative AI and boss fight

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has faced intense player backlash, sinking to roughly a 1.7/10 Metacritic user score, contrasting with its 83/100 critic Metascore, as after users slammed its weak campaign, a derided giant-Michael Rooker...
Rahim Amir Noorali, 18 Nov 2025 21:07
A screengrab of Horizon: Zero Dawn running on PC (image source: SteamDB)

Horizon Steel Frontiers is Sony's latest mobile-first attempt to crack the live service nut

Set in Guerrilla Games’ Horizon universe, the game, being developed by veteran MMO developers NCSoft, will offer players an experience designed primarily for mobile devices.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 17 Nov 2025 19:41
A screengrab from Concord (image source: SteamDB)

Concord Delta modders bring back Sony’s canceled $200M shooter before DMCA takedowns throw sand in the gears

After Sony shuttered Firewalk’s reportedly $200 million shooter Concord in September 2024, a small team of modders launched Concord Delta by reverse-engineering the backend to run custom PC servers and restore matchmaking, only to...
Rahim Amir Noorali, 17 Nov 2025 09:19
Artwork showcasing the Xbox logo (image source: Xbox)

Microsoft streamlines its Xbox Publishing Guide while upgrading revenue model for indies

Microsoft has removed NDAs, streamlined ID@Xbox, its Insider Program, and updated its revenue model for indie developers in one fell swoop expected to lower the complexity and cost of doing business for publishers large and small ...
Rahim Amir Noorali, 17 Nov 2025 07:22
An in-game screenshot of Warhammer Survivors on PC (image source: SteamDB)

This recently announced action roguelike set in the Warhammer universe hit 100,000 wishlists in one week

Though it is not the first Warhammer game the developers have made, this latest title adds a ‘Vampire Survivors’ touch to the game and uses the same engine to boot.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 17 Nov 2025 06:38
The logo for World of Warcraft Midnight (image source: Blizzard Entertainment)

World of Warcraft Midnight beta hit by heavy lag as Blizzard blames advanced fish NPCs

Beta testers of World of Warcraft: Midnight reported severe server lag after the November 11 beta launch, with waits of up to 30 seconds for basic actions in crowded areas and hundreds of complaints across forums. Blizzard initial...
Rahim Amir Noorali, 17 Nov 2025 06:08
The SNES box for The Lost Vikings pictured (image source: eBay)

Xbox Game Pass's Retro Classics now offers a mammoth 95 titles as 7 Activision Blizzard’s 90s games join in

Xbox’s Retro Classics has grown to 95 titles with the addition of seven 1990s Activision Blizzard games, including Blackthorne (Genesis and SNES ports), The Lost Vikings and The Lost Vikings 2 (SNES and PlayStation versions), RPM ...
Rahim Amir Noorali, 17 Nov 2025 04:49
The Ubisoft logo (image source: Ubisoft News)

Ubisoft delaying its earnings call and suspending stock trading at the last minute brings turnaround narrative into question

Ubisoft abruptly postponed its first-half 2025–2026 earnings call just 15 minutes before it was due to begin, while requesting that Euronext halt trading in its shares and bonds until the results are published, saying the extra ti...
Rahim Amir Noorali, 17 Nov 2025 03:51
Promotional artwork for Snow Bros. Classic Collection (image source: Limited Run Games)

Snow Bros. returns in new Classic Collection for Switch, PS5, and PC with preorders live

Limited Run Games, working with Headless Chicken Games, has announced Snow Bros. Classic Collection for Nintendo Switch, PS5, and PC: a compilation of the NES, Sega Genesis (Snow Bros.: Nick and Tom), and Game Boy ports that exclu...
Rahim Amir Noorali, 17 Nov 2025 03:24
The logo for Sony's PlayStation Plus (Image source: Sony Interactive Entertainment)

PS Plus subscribers to lose Battlefield V and six other games on November 18th

Battlefield V and several other titles exit Extra and Premium on November 18, so one should finish or download them now if you need to get a last-minute trophy or try out multiplayer on the platform.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 16 Nov 2025 01:12
A picture of Lucia Caminos from GTA VI's trailer (image source: Rockstar Games)

Rumor: GTA 6 might push Sony and Microsoft to wait on launching new consoles

Sony and Microsoft might be tempted to delay their next consoles, and Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI may be one of the key reasons why.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 13 Nov 2025 21:49
A screengrab from Where Winds Meet (image source: SteamDB)

This open-world free-to-play Wuxia MMORPG is due to launch on Steam alongside Black Ops 7

The game, set in the 10th century, will allow players to explore a vast, open world inspired by ancient China and will launch on PC and PS5 simultaneously on the 14th of November.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 13 Nov 2025 08:02
A screengrab of Drownlight running on PC (image source: SteamDB)

This new citybuilder game dubbed ‘Frostpunk on water’ allows you to playtest it for free on Steam

The developer had previously partnered with a publisher to bring out the full potential of the project before announcing their game on Steam on the 4th of November.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 13 Nov 2025 07:32
A banner showcasing Epic's announcement of Unreal Engine 5 (image source: Epic Games)

Unreal Engine 5.7 brings Nanite Foliage, MegaLights, and major visual upgrades in tow

From hyper-detailed Nanite foliage to the new MegaLights system, the Epic’s update to Unreal pushes real-time graphics even closer to film-quality realism.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 13 Nov 2025 06:55
Where Winds Meet is scheduled to launch globally on November 14 (Image source: PlayStation Store)

Hit RPG from China: Where Winds Meet about to launch for free

The Chinese open-world game Where Winds Meet is set to launch worldwide on November 14 and will be free to play. This RPG is set in 10th-century China and promises enormous freedom. With more than 40 million players, it’s consider...
Marius Müller, 13 Nov 2025 02:44
Image from the game Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake. (Image source: Steam)

The remake of this cult PS2 horror game finally has a release date

A release date has been announced for the remake of this Fatal Frame series game. Fans won't be pleased to realize they have to wait several more months before being able to play it.
Alexis Stegmann, 12 Nov 2025 18:05
A screengrab from Marathon via Bungie (image source: Bungie Press Room)

Former Bungie director calls “extraction shooter” label ‘dumb’ criticizing genre definition for Helldivers 2, Marathon and Escape from Tarkov

Former Bungie product director Chris Sides told the Shooter Monthly podcast the label "extraction shooter" is "dumb" and reductive, arguing it names a genre after a single mechanic and fails to capture the divergent pacing, tone, ...
Rahim Amir Noorali, 12 Nov 2025 06:00
A screengrab of Fallout 3 Game of The Year Edition running on PC (image source: Steam Community)

Todd Howard hints at Fallout 3 Remaster saying Bethesda "has hundreds of people on Fallout right now"

In a GQ interview, Bethesda director Todd Howard said the studio “has hundreds of people on Fallout right now,” a remark that has brought reports, including prior Microsoft legal leaks and recent leaker claims that a Fallout 3 rem...
Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Nov 2025 19:34
The logo for marketing company Trap Plan (image source: Trap Plan)

Marketing company Trap Plan gets caught boasting about astroturfing Reddit with 100 fake ‘player posts’ for War Robots: Frontiers

Marketing firm Trap Plan published now-deleted case studies claiming it had seeded roughly 100 “organic-style” posts and comments across major gaming subreddits to simulate player reviews for War Robots: Frontiers, a campaign unea...
Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Nov 2025 15:28
A screengrab from Terminator 2D: No Fate (image source: SteamDB)

Retro platformer Terminator 2D: No Fate gets hit with third delay as devs blame US tariffs

Bitmap Bureau and Reef Entertainment have pushed their 16-bit retro platformer Terminator 2D: No Fate to December 12, 2025, marking the 3rd delay for the title, citing production hurdles related to tariff uncertainty for the physi...
Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Nov 2025 07:35
Age of Empires 4's DLC, the Dynasties of The East adds a roguelike tower defense mode for gamers (image source: SteamDB)

This widely popular Microsoft-published RTS just got a roguelike mode and players are intrigued

While Age of Empires IV: Dynasties of the East has mixed reviews on display, many of them indicate that players are fascinated by what they feel is a fresh take that boosts replayability for the title considerably, even as some de...
Rahim Amir Noorali, 10 Nov 2025 22:37
A screengrab from Arc Raiders (image source: Steam Community)

This community-driven extraction shooter has pulled ahead of FPS favorites Battlefield 6 & Helldivers 2 on Steam

Arc Raiders, a PvPvE extraction shooter by the studio behind free-to-play sensation The Finals, has gone from strength to strength since its launch on the 30th of October 2025.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 10 Nov 2025 20:11
A screengrab of Misery running on PC (image source: SteamDB)

Indie game Misery gets taken down on Steam following DMCA request alleging asset theft by Stalker 2 devs

GSC Game World has issued a DMCA takedown against indie PS1‑styled co‑op shooter Misery, prompting Valve to delist the title from Steam amid allegations that the game's visuals and assets closely replicate elements from the S.T.A....
Rahim Amir Noorali, 10 Nov 2025 19:47
Artwork for Roblox (image source: Roblox Developer Forum)

Texas AG on Roblox lawsuit: "The well-being of our kids is sacrificed on the altar of corporate greed"

In what can be seen as possibly the most damning pieces of criticism from an elected public official, the Texas AG recently laid into Roblox's perceived lack of adequate safety measures on its platform.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 10 Nov 2025 05:11
Artwork showing Raul Batista, a character in GTA VI (image source: Rockstar Games)

Saints Row director: A misstep from Rockstar could turn GTA VI into a disaster comparable to Atari's E.T.

Chris Stockman, the design director of the original Saints Row, told the FRVR podcast that Grand Theft Auto VI faces unprecedented expectations and warned a major launch failure could be an industry-defining disaster comparable to...
Rahim Amir Noorali, 10 Nov 2025 04:58
Promotional artwork announcing Wolverine's release window (image source: Insomniac Games on X)

Insomniac confirms Marvel’s Wolverine is still set for fall 2026 marking the first entry of X-Men trilogy

Insomniac Games has reiterated that Marvel’s Wolverine remains slated for fall 2026, activating PlayStation Store wishlists and confirming the project as the first entry in upcoming X‑Men trilogy, though no exact release date has ...
Rahim Amir Noorali, 10 Nov 2025 04:38
A screengrab from Borderlands 4 running on PC (image source: Steam Community)

Take-Two CEO admits Borderlands 4 sales “softer than expected” despite record launch amid PC issues

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick conceded that Borderlands 4’s launch sales were “a little softer than we would have liked,” blaming PC performance problems for tempering demand even as critics praised the game and Gearbox posted reco...
Rahim Amir Noorali, 08 Nov 2025 20:57
A screengrab from Avowed on PC (image source: Steam Community)

Fallout New Vegas dev says Obsidian has no plans for The Outer Worlds 3 with Avowed 2 in development

Obsidian co-founder Chris Avellone said on X that the studio currently has no plans for The Outer Worlds 3 while reportedly moving forward with Avowed 2, a statement that arrives just weeks after The Outer Worlds 2’s release and a...
Rahim Amir Noorali, 08 Nov 2025 20:36
Artwork showcasing the Bad Brain Games Studios logo (image source: Bad Brain Games Studios)

NetEase shuts down Bad Brain Games Studio after The Midnight Riders project fails to secure funding

NetEase has closed Toronto-based Bad Brain Games, founded in 2023 by former Ubisoft developers, after the studio failed to secure external funding for its retro-themed action-adventure project, The Midnight Riders. Operations will...
Rahim Amir Noorali, 08 Nov 2025 06:33
A screengrab from The Outer Worlds 2 (image source: Steam Community)

Obsidian’s The Outer Worlds 2 gets lambasted over lack of innovation by Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 director

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's director Daniel Vavra, took to X to provide what many might find to be a scathing review of Obsidian's The Outer Worlds 2, ranking it 7 out 10 as part of his feedback.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 08 Nov 2025 06:02
Arc Raiders in game Screenshot Image Source Steam Community User Samurai1

Extraction shooter Arc Raiders sells 2.5 million copies, grossing over $100 million as it cements itself as a GOTY contender

Embark Studios’ Arc Raiders has sold an estimated 2.5 million copies since its October 30, 2025, launch, grossing over $100 million at a remarkably lower $39.99 price point, with Steam accounting for 69.2% of sales, concurrent pea...
Rahim Amir Noorali, 08 Nov 2025 02:48
A screengrab from Final Fantasy VII Remake (image source: Square Enix)

Final Fantasy developer Square Enix plans to automate 70% of its QA with AI even as it continues layoffs in the West

The Japanese publisher continues to seek greater profitability through efficiency in an industry already reeling from multiple layoffs, amid the threat and promise of generative AI.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 07 Nov 2025 04:14
A screengrab of Tavern Keeper running on PC (image source: Steamdb)

Game Dev Tycoon’s studio is back after 12 years with a new management simulator game and an Early Access discount

Greenheart Games' most recent title was released in early access over 12 years after their first title was a huge hit. Its newest game, Tavern Keeper, just got a large Early Access discount at launch.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 07 Nov 2025 03:48
The Roblox logo (image source: Roblox)

Roblox continues to reward game content creators as payouts cross $1 billion

The company has reported beats on revenue and earnings while exhibiting an incredible increase in daily active users and hours played on the platform.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 07 Nov 2025 03:15

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