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.
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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 a second go.
Hollow Knight achieves new all-time peak player count on Steam following Silksong release date reveal
Hollow Knight Silksong's unveil on the opening night of Gamescom has resulted in a somewhat unexpected beneficiary as the original indie title saw a fresh new high of its peak player count on Steam following the announcement.
Next week on Xbox Game Pass: Two AAA titles – including a brand-new release
Only two new games are coming to Xbox Game Pass at the end of August, which is fewer than usual. Still, both are major AAA titles, with one joining the service at launch.
Capcom admits Monster Hunter Wilds fell short of the company's expectations
The title managed to move less than half a million copies in a 3 month period from April to June 2025 after a strong start that saw Capcom sell as many as 10 million copies at launch.
Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection sees full lineup announced at Gamescom 2025
Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection offers remasters of as many as 11 classic Mortal Kombat titles in a move that is expected to create plenty of goodwill for the publisher as it aims to cater to nostalgic players of the franchise.
Vampire Survivor studio Poncle launches indie deckbuilder Kill The Brickman at Gamescom
Poncle unveiled Kill The Brickman, a brand new turn-based deckbuilder at Gamescom 2025. The game is already available on Steam, Xbox, and Xbox for PC at the time of writing.
Gamescom 2025: This game launches in September as a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass
Gamescom 2025 brought fans a fresh look at Deep Rock Galactic: Survivors with a brand-new trailer. Alongside the new gameplay footage came exciting news: the game will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one this September.
Hollow Knight: Silksong release date news has GTA 6 effect, delaying another Metroidvania game
GTA 6 isn’t the only popular title publishers have been monitoring. With massive Hollow Knight: Silksong sales expected in September, Aeterna Lucis is delaying its arrival. Offering comparable open-ended platform action, the Metro...
Deal | Funcom opens 10-hour Steam free trial for Dune: Awakening with isolated servers and progress carryover
The 10-hour Steam trial for Dune: Awakening runs until August 24 with isolated servers and limited progress carryover. The promotion coincides with Gamescom, where Funcom confirmed a free Chapter 2 update and The Lost Harvest DLC ...
Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds sues founders as Krafton lawsuit saga continues
The legal issues between Krafton-owned Unknown Worlds and its founders kicked up a notch as the publisher countersued while alleging misappropriation of sensitive company data by the latter.
Absurd brawler blows up on Steam: “Probably the best 4 dollars I’ve ever spent”
Devolver Digital stays true to its trademark style with Stick It to the Stickman, delivering another quirky indie game filled with dark humor and absurd ideas. This physics-based brawler blends the drudgery of office life with ove...
MMO grind in a single-player game – new free-to-play RPG launches with 95% positive reviews
Nakuma offers players a rewarding grind paired with a dynamic combat system. The free-to-play action RPG is available on Steam and has already received highly positive feedback from the community.
Resident Evil Requiem sees gameplay footage surface online after sparse Gamescom reveal
Nearly 10 minutes of additional footage was unveiled on FamitsuTube's YouTube channel that could sate the appetite of enthusiasts and fans of the franchise, while also showcasing what one can expect when Resident Evil Requiem is a...
Deal | Abandon Ship free on Stove for a limited time
Abandon Ship, the tactical roguelite from Fireblade Software, can be claimed for free on Stove for a limited time. The game is normally listed at €21.70 (around $23).
Shenmue 3 Enhanced slated to arrive on PlayStation, Xbox Series S|X and Nintendo Switch platforms
Shenmue 3 Enhanced's release will see the title become playable for the first time on both Microsoft's Xbox and Nintendo's Switch console lineup.
Kirby Air Riders to get dedicated 45-minute Nintendo Direct showcase
The highly anticipated title is getting its own Nintendo Direct showcase event with a run time of 45 minutes.
EA's Skate to introduce new soundtracks with each seasonal update
Skate 4 is expected to not only reboot the series but also come with a Skate Pass as part of its free-to-play approach for its monetization needs.
Nexon's The First Descendant gets mired in controversy over using streamer's AI likeness in advertisements
The First Descendant seems to have crossed a digital line in the sand when it comes to what is socially acceptable by using a well-known streamer's likeness for its advertisements without permission.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's 100th game addition for 2025 is exclusive to PC
9 Kings, a self-described "fast-paced roguelike kingdom builder," has plenty to offer users looking to toy around with its unique take on building.
Steam indie festivals spotlight Indonesia, Ukraine and South Korea in August 2025
Steam is highlighting regional creativity this month with curated indie festivals from Indonesia, Ukraine, and South Korea, each offering players a gateway into distinctive local game scenes.
The Last of Us Online's director is now working on an 'AAA indie' multiplayer experience at a new studio
The game already exists in playable form and focuses on 'Cinematic action' sequences that were the hallmark of multiple Naughty Dog titles.
Resident Evil 9 Requiem leak suggests 3 playable characters including Leon Kennedy
As per leaks available on X, players will get to play the survival horror game as Grace Ashcroft, Leon S. Kennedy and Grace's mother, Alyssa Ashcroft. RE 9 Requiem is a very ambitious project for Capcom, with the largest budget to...
Valve rolls out new Steam Store update with wider store page for larger monitors
Valve's latest update to the Steam client offers a better experience for higher resolution displays while adding support for uploading a multitude of media files for developers.
Gamescom exec says E3's demise mixed bag for organizer as it contends with added 'responsibility'
Gamescom's executives see the yearly event as a potential heir of the now-defunct E3 trade show but claim they never perceived the two as rivals.
Ratatan, the spiritual successor to Pataopon, finally gets a release date
Ratatan, a rogue-like action game that was largely financed via Kickstarter, is now expected to become available to gamers across the world on Steam from the 19th of September 2025.
Borderlands 4 to feature 30 billion 'unique' weapons thanks to procedual generation and weapon customization
The highly anticipated first-person looter-shooter title might just have notched a win for replayability thanks to the sheer number of weapon customizations it offers versus the competition.
Riot Games to introduce optional WASD keyboard scheme in League of Legends
The new control layout, though optional, is expected to dominate the professional scene for League of Legends when it makes its way to the circuit after debuting on unranked game modes as a precursor.
Monster Hunter Wilds to continue receiving performance updates on PC beyond 2025
Capcom is committed to focusing on 'fixing' the latest release of one of its most profitable franchises after a large number of PC gamers left adverse feedback over performance issues on the platform.
Tekken's Katsuhiro Harada believes building a Tekken Tag Tournament sequel "something the next generation can decide"
The producer and executive game director of Tekken Project feels that Tekken Tag should be an in-game mode rather than a standalone title in a recent interview.
500 reviews, 100% positive – new bomb-caterpillar metroidvania becomes a surprise hit on Steam
On August 7, a new Metroidvania called Öoo launched on Steam, putting players in control of a bomb-wielding caterpillar. The game combines a simple premise with surprising depth – and players seem to be enjoying it. For a limited ...
Microsoft's Forza Motorsport and Horizon 5 to be supported despite Turn 10 Studios layoffs
Microsoft has reaffirmed support for its existing Forza titles as it addresses layoffs that essentially halve the size of the studio that handles the franchise.
Battlefield 6's Javelin Anti-Cheat prompted players to delete Valorant to play the game
Battlefield 6's Javelin Anti-Cheat program has been kicking things up a notch by essentially insisting players remove Riot's Valorant in its entirety to play the game.
Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts publisher Square Enix posts mixed financial results for its latest quarter
Square Enix posted a mixed bag of results, including higher profitability but lower revenue in a quarter that saw it spend less on marketing but also saw lower revenue due to a lack of heavy hitters in the games segment.
Former BioWare veteran explains why we wont get a Dragon Age: Origins remake
Former executive producer at BioWare, Mark Darrah, talked about how EA's approach to remasters and remakes put a spanner in the works for pitches from the former for multiple Dragon Age titles.
The Outer Worlds 2 dev Leonard Boyarsky says "It was quite a shock" when Microsoft acquired Obsidian Entertainment
Obsidian tongue-in-cheek's reflects on what a dystopian corporate-driven future could look like and describes how Microsoft's acquisition of the studio looked like a 'what-if' episode rather than an obvious marriage of convenience...
Final Fantasy developer Koji Sugimoto baffled by fan appeal for 'charming' low-poly retro graphics on the PS1
While most gamers look at many PS1 titles and their graphics offerings with fondness and nostalgia, Final Fantasy developer Koji Sugimoto is far less enthused about the limitations he had to work with in the past.
The head of Diablo Rod Fergusson leaves Blizzard after a 5 year stint
Rod Fergusson, the general manager in charge of Diablo at Microsoft, has departed the company after 5 years of heading one of its most lucrative franchises.
Battlefield 6 Open Beta surpasses 500,000 concurrent players on Steam moments after launch
Battlefield 6's Open Beta is posting player numbers that could indicate massive demand from gamers for the large-scale approach to FPS titles that the franchise has historically tapped into with varying amounts of success.
Tencent makes several changes to Light of Motarim as Sony's Horizon lawsuit kicks in
The move seems to be linked to either appeasing Sony or mitigating potential legal damages that Tencent might incur from the video game giant's lawsuit.
Hideo Kojima is working on Metal Gear's spiritual successor "Physint" all by himself for now
While Kojima Productions continues to work on its Xbox exclusive OD, Hideo Kojima is splitting time to work on Physint "at the conceptual stage."
Steam: New superhero MMO with old-school vibes and teamplay focus launches in just a few days
If you’re into superheroes and classic MMOs, Ship of Heroes might be just what you’re looking for. The game focuses on team play that, true to old-school MMO style, relies on real communication. It’s set to launch on Steam on Augu...
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick sidesteps GTA VI pricing speculation, refuses to commit to an $80 price tag for the title
Grand Theft Auto 6 might come with a significantly higher ask as its CEO dodged questions aimed at establishing a base price tag for what is indisputedly one of the most anticipated titles of 2026.
The Grand Theft Auto franchise has sold over 455 million units as Take-Two Interactive gears up for GTA VI
The count includes all major Grand Theft Auto title releases, as well as its standalone 'Episodes from Liberty City' offerings.
Konami quietly reveals fall release window for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater's Fox Hunt multiplayer mode
The multiplayer mode for the highly anticipated remake of what many argue is one of the finest PS2 titles out there is now slated for a fall 2025 release date.
Steam: Super villain without a plan – new free game with 98% positive ratings requires just 205 clicks
"This game will end in 205 clicks" is the title of a new visual novel on Steam. While it doesn't feature traditional gameplay, it offers a wild story about a supervillain stuck on a forced vacation, which has been warmly received ...
Fallout 4 rumored to get a paid Creations system overhaul in upcoming update
The timing of the rumored update potentially coincides with both the 10-year anniversary of the title and the upcoming second season of the popular Amazon TV show based on the franchise.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is getting an addictive indie game that has been in development for nearly 2 decades
Caves of Qud is one of those rare indie titles that has seen near-weekly updates for most of the last two decades, even as it received a 1.0 launch after a mammoth 17 years of development.
Destiny developer Bungie to be fully integrated into Sony as Marathon's release date announcement looms
The news comes after a series of moves at Sony and Bungie that saw staff at the latter being integrated into its parent company throughout 2024 and 2025.
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