Когда увидел GeoGuessr в Steam, я сначала обрадовался, ибо обожаю подобные игры на географию и эрудицию, а потом словил разочарование.

На деле «бесплатно» мы получили только жалкий огрызок с единственным режимом дуэли (и то есть подозрение, что там ненастоящие игроки), а полная версия стоит 30 долларов (или 2100 в рублях), платить которые у меня нет никакого желания.

Я понимаю, что труд разработчиков должен оплачиваться, но это уже слишком...

Чтобы реализовать свою мечту о кинематографичной ролевой игре с продуманной пошаговой боевой системой, Брош привлёк к работе над проектом людей из разных творческих сфер.

По словам геймдизайнера, она вышла, когда он и его брат едва умели читать.

Дети не могли победить первого босса, потому что не понимали текста, и могли только использовать автоматическую атаку.

Контракт с издателем Kepler Interactive был подписан после второго питча, на котором студия показала прототип и подробно изложила концепцию проекта.

После признанные актёры озвучки Дженнифер Инглиш (Шэдоухарт в Baldur's Gate 3) и Бен Старр (Клайв в Final Fantasy XVI) дополнили звёздный актёрский состав.

В честь этого Уолтон Гоггинс эффектно снял с себя грим Гуля.

В картине Энди Серкис вернётся к своей роли.

В Mafia: The Old Country появится полная локализация на русский язык, включая озвучку.

Компания 2K подтвердила это на своём сайте, где появился полный список поддерживаемых языков.

Игроки смогут решать, как управлять обществом, состоящим из множества народов и верований — от выбора формы правления до отношения к инакомыслию.

Развитие армии начнётся с ополчений и наёмников, но с течением времени игроки смогут формировать регулярные войска и строить неприступные крепости.

Командовать армиями и флотом можно будет, назначая полководцев.

Экономическая система станет самой глубокой в серии — десятки видов ресурсов, развитие сельского хозяйства и торговли, а также возможность влиять на внутреннюю инфраструктуру своей страны.

По словам разработчиков, Europa Universalis V сохранит дух оригинала, но предложит куда больше свободы и возможностей для альтернативного развития истор…

Забрать их можно в течение недели.

Выгодно пополнить Steam можно на DTF — комиссия составляет чуть более 8%.

Деньги поступают на счёт в течение нескольких минут.

Релиз состоится 8 августа и, похоже, с русской озвучкой.

Техноблогеры считают, что так компания пытается «спрятать» видеокарту.

Лука играет и в кинофильмах, и в театре.

Были моменты, когда они пытались отстранить меня от работы, чтобы попробовать лично руководить процессом.

В захвате движений принимает участие много других специалистов, например, визажисты, ассистенты и другие.

И все они были очарованы совместными сценами Луки и Алиссы.

Подобного никогда не случалось раньше — это наглядно показывает, какими замечательными оказались катсцены, в которых появятся их персонажи — Нил и Люси.

Неблагоприятные перспективы.

Хотя фокус не на них, как в Crusader Kings, они влияют на эффективность управления государством и дипломатии.

Они существуют за счёт армии, флота или культуры, а не обязательно за счёт контролируемой территории.

Можно настраивать автопрокачку, но с риском потерять контроль над развитием страны.

Например, в пустыне будет снижено производство продовольствия, а в тропическом и арктическом климате — продолжительность жизни.

Нужен ли сиквел спустя 12 лет, когда у Europa Universalis IV, вроде как, всё хорошо с фан-базой и контентом — покажет время.

Чешские разработчики из Warhorse Studios назвали точную дату релиза первого сюжетного дополнения для Kingdom Come: Deliverance II — DLC «Смертельное искусство» ( Brushes With Death) стартует уже 15 мая на всех целевых платформах.

«Смертельное искусство» предложит новую сюжетную линию с безумным художником по имени Войта, который заручился помощью отзывчивого Индржиха с целью найти вдохновение для создания шедевра.

Параллельно с дополнением игра получит глобальное обновление 1.3 с традиционными исправлениями и контентом, включая скачки и состязания по стрельбе верхом.

До конца года Kingdom Come: Deliverance II получит ещё два дополнения — «Наследие кузницы» (Legacy of the Forge) с восстановл…

Авторы хитового сериала по Fallout завершили съёмки второго сезона — об этом объявили актёры Элла Пёрнелл (Ella Purnell) и Уолтон Гоггинс (Walton Goggins), исполнившие роли Люси и Гуля соответственно.

Сам Гоггинс в честь этого записал отдельное видео, в котором с огромной радостью срывает с себя силиконовый грим.

Съёмки стартовали в ноябре 2024-го, однако в начале этого года производство застопорилось из-за пожаров в Лос-Анджелесе.

Студия возобновила проект только в феврале, и с тех пор никаких затруднений не наблюдалось.

Из подробностей на данный момент известно лишь, что основные события развернутся в знаменитом Нью-Вегасе и его окрестностях, а в сюжете будет фигурировать сам Мистер Хаус.

Независимая студия Survios представила анонсирующий трейлер Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition — обновлённой версии неоднозначного хоррор-шутера Alien: Rogue Incursion, который вышел в конце прошлого года для шлемов виртуальной реальности SteamVR, PlayStation VR2 и Quest 3.

Героиня на пару с андроидом Дэвисом-01 отправляется на спасительную миссию, однако по прибытию ей предстоит столкнуться с коварными и смертоносными ксеноморфами.

Ключевую роль в геймплее играет механика шума — чем больше звуков, тем выше шанс привлечь нежелательное внимание чужих.

Сама по себе она предложит законченный сюжет, который тем не менее «‎оставит игроков в напряжении и заставит их с нетерпением ждать продол…

Europa Universalis V — следующая масштабная стратегия от Paradox, наконец официально анонсирована.

Это не все нововведения, но тем не менее, попробовавшие проект оценивают его на «отлично».

Я играл в раннюю версию, и это настоящий монстр.

Честно говоря, я больше поклонник Crusader Kings III , но могу по достоинству оценить обширную и сложную суть Europa Universalis.

Но это обычное дело для глобальных стратегий от Paradox.

Авторы Lost in Random из независимой студии MoonHood объявили о выходе своей новой игры — стильного хоррор-приключения The Midnight Walk.

Ниже вы можете ознакомиться с несколькими случайными обзорами с разными оценками:The Midnight Walk — моя любимая игра на PSVR2.

Уилл Борджер (Will Borger)The Midnight Walk — это история искупления, история о том, как одна искра может разжечь былую страсть или исцелить разбитое сердце.

Я не могу не чувствовать, что The Midnight Walk — это аллегория вновь вспыхнувшей страсти авторов.

Это отлично работает, особенно если вы в наушниках и, в идеале, в шлеме виртуальной реальности…Во второй половине The Midnight Walk визуальная составляющая — одна из самых захв…

Минувшей зимой издатель THQ Nordic и студия Grimlore Games собирались выпустить Titan Quest II в раннем доступе.

По просьбам сообщества в дьяблоид также внедрят настраиваемое управление и более удобные индикаторы.

Grimlore Games утвердилась в своём намерении предложить истинного преемника Titan Quest — такого, который чтит наследие оригинала, развиваясь для нового поколения игроков.

Разработчики активно реагируют на обратную связь и вносят точечные правки на пути к раннему доступу.

Из послания THQ NordicРанняя версия Titan Quest II появится на ПК (Steam), а полная также заглянет на PlayStation 5 и Xbox Series.

На момент написания заметки у La Quimera всего 50 обзоров в Steam, а доля положительных оценок — 40 %.

И при смерти появляется экран рассказывающий, что умер и тебя сейчас откатят на чекпоинт.

При этом если ты понимаешь, что не вывозишь, то сам загрузить сохранение не можешь.

На харде вполне челендж есть конечно, но во втором уровне был бесконечный спавн врага, который просто задушил дальше играть в это.

Разработчики планируют развивать проект в раннем доступе Steam до 18 месяцев, улучшая баланс, добавляя локации и укрепляя связь между геймплеем и сюжетом.

Премиальная боевая заслуга «Мастера церемонии» попадёт в Helldivers 2 уже 15 мая.

В набор также попадёт граната G-142, которая при броске изрыгает сноп искр, а затем взрывается.

Если требуется что-то более устрашающее, обратите внимание на броню RE-2310 «Почётный страж».

Как пошутили в комментариях под трейлером, Arrowhead отразила своё название в шутере в соответствии с лором — на шлеме «Почётный страж» установлена стрелочка .

Также в набор «Мастера церемонии» положат два плаща, эмоцию, сканер образцов, который позволит собрать ещё больше проб за один заход, и другое.

Жизнь в мафиозной семье полна сложностей и насилия, и герой готов пойти на крайние меры, дабы вырваться из нищеты и заслужить своё место под солнцем.

В трейлере Энцо расправляется с противниками при помощи ножа и огнестрела.

За раннюю покупку геймеры получат бонус в виде набора Soldato, включающего костюм, нож Scannaturi Speciale, полезный талисман Luparo, лошадь и аксессуары Tesoro.

Помимо стандартного издания за $49,99 игроки могут приобрести Deluxe-версию за $59,99, в состав которой входят:Цифровой артбук и саундтрек.

Набор Gatto Nero:Релиз Mafia: The Old Country состоится 8 августа на ПК (Steam), PlayStation 5 и Xbox Series с полной русской локализацией.

Игравшие в проекты Nintendo по Pokémon найдут сходства не только через палов, но и в некоторых геймплейных механиках.

Их-то Pocketpair и пришлось вырезать из игры после иска от «Большой N».

Геймеры уже обратили внимание, что Palworld начала претерпевать изменения.

Все в Pocketpair разочарованы, что пришлось пойти на такие шаги, и мы понимаем, что многие игроки чувствуют то же самое.

В версии 0.5.5 парить в воздухе придётся уже не на пале, а на глайдере.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 могла стать просто хорошей JRPG. Да, с французским духом и с крутой графикой, но не более. Только авторы решили не ограничиваться слепым подражанием чужим успехам и пошли дальше. Намного дальше! • Комментарии и обсуждения — https://stopgame.ru/show/147090/poshagovaya_sekiro

• Страница игры — https://stopgame.ru/game/clair_obscur_expedition_33

• Ещё больше видео — https://www.youtube.com/StopGameRu/StopGame-SUB 0:00 — Игра удивит всех

0:40 — О, вы из Франции?

2:12 — Странный мир

4:17 — Экспедиция 33

9:40 — Геймплей, который вы не видели

12:05 — Sekiro упала со стула

15:49 — DMC тоже упала со стула

17:17 — Неприятные мелочи

18:20 — Это прорыв? #stopgame #ClairObscu…

Нашумевший второй трейлер Grand Theft Auto VI отметился новым мировым рекордом по стартовым показателям — за первые сутки со всех каналов и площадок ролик собрал суммарно свыше 475 миллионов просмотров.

Для сравнения, за аналогичный период у первого трейлера накопилось только 93 миллиона, благодаря чему на тот момент он стал самым популярным немузыкальным видео на YouTube.

Как заявила глава редакторского отдела Spotify Сулинна Онг (Sulinna Ong), «‎Grand Theft Auto проносится через поп-культуру как ничто другое.

Релиз Grand Theft Auto VI намечен на 26 мая 2026-го.

Сперва игра выйдет только на консолях PS5 и Xbox Series, и только в будущем она поселится на ПК.

Survios анонсировала Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition для PlayStation 5 и ПК.

Поклонники Rockstar обнаружили неожиданный намёк на Red Dead Redemption в недавнем трейлере Grand Theft Auto VI.

Сегодня создатели Mafia: The Old Country представили новый трейлер с датой релиза (8 августа). А на странице Steam игроки могут найти упоминание Denuvo и увидеть системные требования новинки.

Разработчики Titan Quest 2 планировали запустить игру в ранний доступ ещё зимой. Но время шло, обещанное не состоялось, и вот теперь создатели экшена определились: ранний доступ стартует летом!

Paradox Interactive анонсировала новую часть стратегической серии Europa Universalis.

Создатели Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 выпустили трейлер первого сюжетного дополнения для ролевой игры и назвали его дату релиза — 15 мая.

Создатели «Ведьмак 3: Дикая Охота», готовясь праздновать 10-летие ролевого экшена, поделились статистикой любителей виртуального «Гвинта».

Создатели Mafia: The Old Country опубликовали геймплейный трейлер готовящегося криминального боевика. При этом разработчики подтвердили утекшую дату релиза игры — 8 августа на PS5, Xbox Series и PC.

Хидео Кодзима пообщался с журналистам и ответил на вопросы, касающиеся Death Stranding как серии и Death Stranding 2: On the Beach в частности.

Фантастическое приключение Outer Wilds получило 16-е обновление. Оно довольно небольшое, и всё же улучшает геймплей, интерфейс, визуал и локализацию игры.

Создатели Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 обратились к игрокам, призвав ждать скорого хотфикса, влияющего на баланс.

Журналисты поделились превью Death Stranding 2: On the Beach после примерно 30 часов игры.

Создатели Palworld обратились к игрокам и поблагодарили всех за поддержку в их судебных тяжбах с Nintendo и The Pokemon Company.

GTA 6 оправдывает цену в $90 больше, чем Mario Kart — бывший сотрудник Rockstar:GTA 6 еще не вышла, но обсуждения вокруг повышений цен на игры ведутся из-за Microsoft и Nintendo. Игроки не согласны с таким шагом, и некоторые пытаются найти причины для оправдания затрат на Mario Kart World.

Prime 1 Studios продает бюст «Модуля-01» из аниме «Евангелион» почти за 300 тысяч рублейСпециально для обеспеченных коллекционеров, обожающих пересматривать аниме «Евангелион» и поднимать тяжелые предметы, компания Prime 1 Studios открыла предзаказ на бюст «Модуля-01», который весит 60,1 кг.

The most powerful iPad ever.

VPNs are important, but they can get pricey. Here are the best budget VPNs that won't break the bank.

Typically, gaming PCs are huge monoliths of glass and metal. However, there are mini PCs for gaming out there, if you need to reclaim your desk space.

Here's everything you need to know to watch Poker Face Season 2, including where to stream, when new episodes are coming out, and who's guest starring this season.

A great budget card for 1080p gaming, but don't confuse the 16GB model with the 8GB one.

Arguably the greatest Superman comic ever published, All-Star Superman is now being adapted as a full-cast audiobook by DC and Penguin Random House.

Andor Season 2 completely breaks existing Star Wars canon in its latest batch of episodes. We break down what happened and why it's not actually that big a deal.

Lock in your preorder.

Save big on accessories before release.

Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have announced a The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum release date, scheduling plans to bring Sméagol’s story to moviegoers December 2027.

Paradox Interactive has announced that its next grand strategy game is Europa Universalis 5, following a tease posted last week.

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 are on sale at Fanatical.

High capacity and high power output.

Did you know that Stardew Valley is the 21st best-selling game of all time?

"Because Stardew Valley, all the systems, the major systems, are already all done.

And then came the comment that struck fear into my heart: "I might eventually make a Stardew Valley 2, to be honest."

So, really we've got a Schrodinger's Stardew Valley sequel here.

Fingers crossed Barone doesn't get carried away and do it, I'd like to play Haunted Chocolatier before I retire.

I'm not sure if the words cosy and apocalypse are generally ones that go hand in hand together, but Doloc Town is positioning itself as just that.

Specifically, it's a quite lovely looking pixel-art farming sim set in a post-apocalypse, and it just launched in early access today.

I like the look of it a lot, there's a story too and I'm quite into the idea of a 2D farming sim with platforming elements.

RedSaw Games Studio, the devs behind Doloc Town, say that they plan for the early access period to be no more than a year, with a more detailed roadmap coming soon.

Nothing much, just 10%, but if Doloc Town looks like a good time to you, now might be the best time to pick it up.

Like, the game explicitly treats you as fodder for a war against various supposedly evil species all in the name of colonising other planets.

Arrowhead just announced a new warbond though, and I'll be honest: the new outfits are probably the most fascist looking yet.

In terms of weapons, the thing you'll probably find most exciting is the CQC-2 Sabre, which is literally just a straight up sword.

It's ridiculous, presumably useless, and I hope it is the only thing people use from now on.

This new warbond drops next week, May 15th, so you've not got long to wait until you get to dress up as a super fascist, if you're into that for some messed up reason.

I think this Doom and Wolfenstein Mayhem Bundle from Humble is an easy win if you’re even remotely interested in first-person shooters.

From the original DOOM to the more recent Wolfenstein reboots, this is a complete collection of mayhem.

The bundle includes everything from DOOM 64 to DOOM VFR, with a full run of Wolfenstein titles including The New Order, The Old Blood, Youngblood, and The New Colossus.

There are also two 10 percent off coupons for DOOM: The Dark Ages, which is set to launch this month, plus a $10 IGN Store voucher tossed in for good measure.

If you missed a few of these the first time around or want to catch up before DOOM: The Dark Ages arrives, I think this is a smart …

There's a new big Frostpunk 2 update that's just arrived in the game, adding some pretty big additions and changes,so let's jump into them.

The heating system has seen a big overhaul too.

Serenity mode from the first game is back with this update, a good one for frostpunks that don't like stress.

Complete a Tale to unlock a unique Monument Hub to “decorate” your city, but be careful: failure results in game over!"

There they also promised that alongside future DLC, they are "committed" to releasing more free big updates for Frostpunk 2, all while they work on the recently announced Frostpunk 1886.

Mafia: The Old Country will release on August 8th, developers Hangar 13 and publishers 2K Games have confirmed, and look, here’s a trailer featuring much headlong bloodshed in the villas, citrus groves and *squints* mysterious firelit dungeons of early 20th century Sicily.

It’s definitely a tapdance, openly selling your game as a “complement” for other games - possibly the devs at Hangar 13 find the language here a bit condescending.

My somewhat more depressing analysis is that The Old Country is effectively being offered as a holiday from those games.

Personally, I’m less bothered by questions of length than by the fact that The Old Country seems quite formulaic and lumbering.

I do like th…

It follows 12 years of updates and expansions to Europa Universalis 4, so it has some catching up to do.

Here's everything we know about Europa Universalis 5, and how it's going to play.

The EstatesThis is another big new idea in Europa Universalis 5, loosely based on the political idea of the estates of the realm.

Land isn't everythingIn a similar manner to Crusader Kings 3's refreshing "unlanded" characters, there will be "unlanded" playable entities in Europa Universalis 5.

Big historical examples of this include the Holy Roman Empire and Roman Catholic Church, both existing as entities in Europa Universalis 5.

Paradox have announced grand strategy game Europa Universalis 5, following some teasers last week.

It's big, but it's the most comprehensive summary of the game you'll find anywhere, or your florins back.

It's been called "Project Caesar" until now in an ongoing development diary, but it was clearly a Europa Universalis game to anyone who looked at the screenshots included in those dev posts.

Granted, I'm much more of a Crusader Kings 3 guy, but I can appreciate the vast and intricate machinery of a Europa Universalis.

The previous game, Europa Universalis 4, has been out for over a decade now, spawning dozens of DLC packs and getting countless updates.

We all know that Palworld developer Pocketpair are currently dealing with a lawsuit from Mario maker Nintendo.

That feature was patched out from Palworld though, and in a new post Pocketpair has confirmed that this is because of the ongoing lawsuit.

"On November 30th, 2024, we released Patch v0.3.11 for Palworld," the official Palworld Twitter account explained.

"This patch removed the ability to summon Pals by throwing Pal Spheres and instead changed it to a static summon next to the player.

Pocketpair explained that in the multiplayer game's newest patch, v0.5.5, "gliding will be performed using a glider rather than with Pals.

3D platformer Paperklay has perhaps the least appealing protagonists I've seen in a game recently.

I hate avian buddy duo "Chick & Nugget" and all their works, beginning with the ghastly 3am pun that appears to have spawned them.

And platform game levels made of paper and card - you'd never put an actual chicken nugget on dioramas like these, the grease would ruin it.

Anyway, none of that matters, because Paperklay looks to be an absorbing arts-and-crafty experience with large, transforming environments.

Developer Kevin Andersson has been working on the thing for a tidy three years, documenting the development on his Youtube channel.

"We released Death Stranding before the COVID-19 pandemic," he recalled in a Q&A at the latest Death Stranding 2 event, as reported by VGC.

That was the theme, story, and gameplay for Death Stranding.

You will know when you play further into Death Stranding 2; I think you will start to feel it after a while.

It's strange, because there's quite a pronounced labour politics element to the first Death Stranding.

Anyway, Death Stranding 2 is out for PS5 on 26th June, with a PC launch to follow - last we heard, it was slated for 2026.

Arrowhead just added new enemies, like the Impaler!

In past patches, seeing new threats emerge organically on the battlefield was a thrill.

Helldivers 2 is also in a somewhat unique situation; since propaganda from our in-game superiors is such a core part of the setting, it makes sense to have the game actively gaslight players about new enemies and updates.

As Helldivers 2 continues, I hope Arrowhead doesn’t shift to sharing upcoming surprises in blog posts and promotional materials.

I want to be absolutely shocked as these new enemies show up and turn my poor Helldiver into chunky salsa; it keeps things fresh.

The developers of Stalker 2, GSC Game World, released a massive 35-minute video to YouTube on Monday teasing the upcoming sequel of their beloved open-world shooter franchise.

In it, the Ukrainian team described how they leaned heavily into the authenticity of the experience.

That authenticity applies to the game’s real-world setting around the Chornobyl nuclear power plant.

STALKER 2 was originally expected on Sept. 5, but was delayed to Nov. 20.

The final game will be available on PC and Xbox Series X, where it will be included as part of the Xbox Game Pass program and available to all subscribers the day of its release.

At this point, I think we can safely assume that nobody is going to spend their hard-earned money on tickets to see the Borderlands movie.

The reviews from fans and critics have been absolutely scathing, and frankly, I think we all deserved better.

If you’d like to experience what is still the best version of Borderlands, you can currently pick up the Borderlands Collection: Pandora’s Box from Steam for just $37.12.

Pandora’s Box is a comprehensive collection of the four mainline titles in the Borderlands franchise in addition to all of their corresponding DLC, including cosmetic items and other extras, which total a $664.47 value.

Along with the FPS entries attached to the Borderlands lice…

Baldur’s Gate 3 won the premier award for narrative excellence in sci-fiction and fantasy media on Sunday.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is the second video game to win the newly created category at the annual Hugo Awards.

The organization attempted to create an award for Best Interactive Video Game in 2006 but didn’t receive enough nominations.

That makes Baldur’s Gate 3 only the second game to win the award.

Baldur’s Gate 3 has already won the Game of the Year Award at five major video game award ceremonies: the Golden Joystick Awards, The Game Awards, the D.I.C.E.

Netflix wanted to be in on the One Piece business — so much so that not only are they just doing live-action One Piece (with season 2 currently in production), they’re also working with Wit Studio to remake the One Piece anime.

The One Piece, said forthcoming anime that was first announced in December last year, would be running concurrently with the still airing One Piece anime.

One Piece now means something different than One Piece then, and a new anime could add a bit of polish to those first chapters.

The creative team at Wit wants very badly to get everything just right, as the new behind-the-scenes look at The One Piece above shows.

So how exactly do they capture what “One Piece” real…

The original Deus Ex its sequel Deus Ex 2: Invisible War remain some of the most influential titles in gaming, using the first person shooter genre as a canvas and painting over it an intriguing world of conspiracies and larger questions about what it means for technology to become an extension of humanity.

Those core tenets continued in the more modern sequels, 2011’s Deus Ex: Human Revolution and 2013’s Deus Ex: Mankind Divided.

All four games are excellent in their own right, and all are on sale for over 80% off each.

You can pick up the whole series and DLC for less than $20 total.

Pokémon voice actor Rachael Lillis died Saturday, Lillis’ sister Laurie Orr announced on GoFundMe.

She filled our Saturday mornings and before/after school hours with her beautiful voice, her terrific comic timing, and her remarkable acting skills.”We all know Rachael Lillis from the many wonderful roles she played.

She filled our Saturday mornings and before/after school hours with her beautiful voice, her terrific comic timing, and her remarkable acting skills.

#RachaelLillis pic.twitter.com/XOjFqY0C1L — Veronica Taylor (@TheVeronicaT) August 12, 2024In 1998, Lillis began voicing Ketchum’s adventure companion Misty, Team Rocket’s Jessie, and several Pokémon, including Jigglypuff.

She also…

And there’s no better way to get ready than by throwing on a few horror movies just as the sun starts setting a little earlier.

Every month we pick out a few of the best horror movies that Netflix currently has to offer.

It’s also one of the most violent, creepiest, and most disturbing horror movies of the last decade, which certainly makes it worth a look.

All of this makes The Wailing a staggering, ridiculously ambitious horror movie, and unlike just about any other movie ever made.

Cave diving is dangerous enough under the best circumstances, but as you might expect, this particular group of caves is absolutely full of very scary sharks.

And there can be no doubt about the source of the creative energy and good vibes: World of Warcraft Classic.

This was quickly masked the following year when World of Warcraft Classic drove a huge spike in popularity which was sustained by the pandemic gaming boom in 2020.

When he was speaking in March 2024, World of Warcraft subscriber numbers were higher than they had been at Dragonflight’s launch, and climbing.

But it was Classic updates, starting in August 2023, that prompted Hight’s graph to start trending upward.

There are currently no less than five ways to play WoW Classic: the original game, the Cataclysm expansion, Season of Discovery, and two Hardcore variants.

Krafton, the publisher behind PUBG: Battlegrounds and The Callisto Protocol, has acquired Tango Gameworks, the studio responsible for The Evil Within games and Hi-Fi Rush.

Tango was shuttered by Microsoft and ZeniMax Media in May, but the talent who formed the Tokyo-based studio will be integrated into Krafton, which now owns the rights to Hi-Fi Rush.

Hi-Fi Rush is available on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X.

Tango Gameworks became part of Xbox’s stable of studios when ZeniMax was acquired by Microsoft in 2021.

The studio found great critical success with Hi-Fi Rush in 2023.

Polygon: Was there a game soundtrack or song that inspired you to pursue creating game music?

In “Interrogation” [from Lorelei], I used the theme from “Woman on the Other Side”, another song from Lorelei and the Laser Eyes.

It was also inspired partly by Angelo Badalamenti’s walking baselines and slow jazzy drums in “Audrey’s Dance” from Twin Peaks.

Is there anything else I should know about your approach to composing video game music?

It’s like an extension of the video game universe.

Few things are better than settling down with a good book, but sometimes the settling is easier said than done.

For all those times, there’s no better place to turn than audiobooks.

All these options making picking your next audiobook a bit of a chore, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

The dramatized audiobooks for A Court of Thorns and Roses are probably the most popular option — they’re cast with different voice actors for each character, and the audio-engineered foley sounds help you envision the scenes as they happen.

It’s a delicious listen even if you don’t have the right setting, of course.

It’s easy to see the similarities between The Legend of Zelda games and many FromSoftware games.

Polygon: Was there a game soundtrack or song that inspired you to pursue creating game music?

Yuka Kitamura: Having spent my childhood and growing up with video games in the 1990s and 2000s, there are many masterpieces that have influenced me.

The desire to play the main theme of my favorite video game title of all time, The Legend of Zelda, on the piano motivated me to learn piano during my childhood.

Is there anything else we should know about your approach to composing video game music?

“We aim to release two more Witcher games after Polaris, creating a new AAA RPG trilogy,” CD Projekt Red said in 2022.

CD Projekt hasn’t announced a final title, gameplay details, or a release date for the fourth mainline entry in The Witcher.

Here’s everything we do know about the new Witcher saga.

The School of the LynxThe one very visible clue that CD Projekt Red has offered about its new Witcher saga is artwork of a medallion buried in snow.

Or, at the very least, CD Projekt wants to downplay the possibility that there’s any sort of exclusivity going on.

Anyone who’s played A Short Hike knows the soundtrack makes up a hefty percentage of the experience.

And as it turns out, that soundtrack would probably never have happened if composer Mark Sparling hadn’t played The Binding of Isaac in college.

Polygon: Was there a game soundtrack or song that inspired you to pursue creating game music?

Mark Sparling: The soundtrack to the original Binding of Isaac by Danny Baranowsky was a big one for me.

Is there anything else we should know about your approach to composing video game music?

Alien: Rogue Incursion, the action-horror adventure from developer Survios, is ditching its headset requirements and getting a non-VR release on PS5 and Steam this September.

It's newly announced non-VR release is titled Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition, and is described as having been "re-envisioned" for console and PC.

And if that works for you, Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition will be available in two guises when it launches for PlayStation 5 and Steam on 30th September.

This includes the base game, a Blue Camo armour skin, a Blue Camo weapon skin, and The Art of Alien: Rogue Incursion in-game art book.

So to recap, Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition launches for Steam an…

The Gex Trilogy will initially be available as a digital release when it comes to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and Steam on 16th June.

This includes everything in the Classic Edition (and upgrades the CD to a full soundtrack), then throws in a 7-inch Gex statue, trading cards, a Remote Pin, and a special box featuring artwork from Final Fantasy artist Yoshitaka Amano.

Oh, and there's a 36-inch inflatable Gex to do with as you please.

Currently, the studio - which announced layoffs earlier this year - is assisting Microsoft with its troubled Perfect Dark reboot, and continuing work on an untitled Tomb Raider game in partnership with Amazon.

This latter title was presumably planned…

After a year of faintly enigmatic developer blogs, Paradox has finally unveiled its sort-of-but-not-exactly-mysterious Project Caesar, confirming it to be (just as everyone had expected) Europa Universalis 5 - a "new era for grand strategy".

Paradox says Europa Universalis 5 has been in developed for the last five years at Paradox Tinto, a Barcelona-based studio assmembled from 'modders, super fans, and the best developers around the world'.

The has been to create "the grandest strategy game" ever, and the result is a "very ambitious" Europa Universalis where players can "do pretty much everything".

All this plays out across a "new and larger" world described as the "most accurate and granu…

As you might have already guessed, Clair Obscur features shader compilation stutter throughout the experience.

The worst aspects of the high setting versus epic is that high reduces shading quality on hair in areas of indirect lighting.

PS5 Pro (Performance) PC Optimised Anti-aliasing ?

High Foliage High High Shading ?

Overall, I had a lot of fun with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and found it extremely engaging, despite the issues I mentioned above.

FromSoftware owner Kadokawa hopes the release of Elden Ring spin-off Nightreign, as well as the Elden Ring Tarnished Edition on Switch 2, will offset a projected decline in gaming profits this fiscal year.

However, the company hopes to "exceed the forecast with new hit titles and expanded sales of past titles" as it maximises the long-term value of Elden Ring.

Elden Ring Nightreign is an online multiplayer co-operative spin-off with roguelite elements that sees players join forces to beat a host of Nightlord bosses.

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition will release later this year on Switch 2, though is currently without a firm release date, and will mark the game's debut on a Nintendo console.

I w…

Mafia: The Old Country will launch for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on 8th August, publisher 2K has now officially confirmed.

This is the release date previously listed by 2K on Steam, before it was swiftly removed.

Meanwhile, developer Hangar 13 set expectations that Mafia: The Old Country would be a "focused, linear" experience - in other words, relatively short - and easily digestible alongside players' usual live-service diet.

"We think there's a large audience for compelling stories that don't require massive time commitments," said 2K president David Ismailer.

Set in Sicily - the aforementioned Old Country - back in the 1900s, this latest entry in the Mafia series h…

The Midnight Walk, for good and bad, shares far too many similarities with said film and an uneven culinary experience.

My issues with it aside, which I'll get to soon, The Midnight Walk is without doubt a delightful audiovisual experience.

| Image credit: Eurogamer / MoonhoodYet, I finished The Midnight Walk, and felt very little.

1 of 3 AttributionIn the latter half of The Midnight Walk the visuals are some of the most captivating I can remember.

The Midnight Walk accessibility options Subtitles, Text Size, Text Colour, Background Opacity, Vibration Enabled, Vibration Intensity, Visual Aid (for audio clues), Head Bob.

In case you hadn't heard, Rockstar released a second trailer for GTA 6 earlier this week.

And the trailer's extra details keep on getting spotted, with fans now realising that the money in GTA 6 actually features the faces of presidents from Red Dead Redemption 2 lore.

Rockstar has included some Red Dead Easter eggs in GTA before, but only ones which suggest the game exists as a fictional product.

For example, during the GTA 5 mission Daddy's Little Girl, players can find a vendor sporting a red T-shirt that pays tribute to Red Dead Redemption's John Marston.

Speaking of John Marston, there is also a book called "Red Dead" by a J. Marston which can be found on various bookshelves around GTA…

Nintendo boss Shuntaro Furukawa has said the company will consider raising the cost of Switch 2 after the console launches, should tariffs change "significantly".

Speaking to investors, Furukawa said that, for now, Nintendo wanted to focus on launching its new console and ensuring its success in the short-term.

The past weeks have seen both Sony and Microsoft increase the price of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S respectively.

Earlier today, Nintendo revealed it expects Switch 2 will outsell its predecessor at launch, with 15m sales during the current financial year.

And with demand already exceeding sky-high expectations, it's easy to see why Nintendo might feel more able to increase …

(You can see instances where character faces are lit from the front when the sun is behind them, for example.)

Manage cookie settingsThe game also features real-time ray-traced reflections, which are evident across both rough and smooth opaque surfaces.

Trailer 2 shows off these transparent reflections quite prominently, with reflections visible in glass bottles, glass windows and auto glass.

We also noted the secondary animation found in baggier clothing, giving it a more realistic look as characters walk or move their arms.

The arm hair on display here is also next-level, with realistic-looking fuzz that could look exceptional if the game features an (optional) first-person perspective.

For those more fond of DVDs and Blu-ray discs, A Minecraft Movie will be available to purchase in physical form from 24th June.

A Minecraft Movie: Block Beats - featurette : Music brings A Minecraft Movie to life!

A Minecraft Movie: Pixel Pals - featurette : Jack Black and Jason Momoa pour boundless energy into A Minecraft Movie, from Jack's gaming breaks to Jason's wardrobe design.

Image credit: Warner BrosA Minecraft Movie debuted last month, generating $301m worldwide on its first weekend.

"Lovely performances elevate a movie that captures Minecraft's many bits and pieces but not its creative spirit," Christian Donlan wrote in Eurogamer's A Minecraft Movie review.

The developer of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will soon nerf the RPG's best move, making it more difficult to break combat.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been a huge debut success for the developers at Sandfall Interactive.

Twelve days in, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has crossed two million copies sold.

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"Outstanding artwork and glorious combat bring Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's bold, painterly world to life," reads Eurogamer's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review.

Fortnite is currently in the midst of its dedicated Star Wars mini-season, Galactic Battle, but fans are already looking to the future.

Epic Games' battle royale/metaverse has hosted themed seasons before, but only around Marvel.

Now, the shorter length and naming of Fortnite's big Star Wars crossover has fans expecting other similar mini-seasons in future.

And indeed, growing whispers suggest another Disney-owned property is being lined up for a crossover later this year: The Simpsons.

Now, a cluster of smaller Fortnite leakers have cautiously pointed to a potential Simpsons mini-season later this year, based on access to leaked game information that correctly detailed Fortnite's Star Wars…

A Death Stranding 2: On the Beach themed PS5 controller will launch alongside Kojima's forthcoming sequel.

The controller has been designed by Sony and Kojima Productions, and features the insignia and motto of Drawbridge in vibrant orange against the black base.

The PS5 controller was not affected.

As for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, I recently got to play 30 hours of the game for preview at Kojima Productions.

Kojima also stated he has a concept for a possible further sequel, but doesn't plan to make it himself.

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Наши коллеги из dev.by продолжают следить за тем, как обстоят дела в Литве у ИТ-компаний с белорусскими корнями.

В частности, они обнаружили, что литовское подразделение Wargaming по-прежнему входит в число крупнейших налогоплательщиков среди всех ИТ-компаний в Литве, а не только с происхождением из Беларуси.

За январь-март 2025-го компания перечислила в казну страны 2,94 млн евро налогов — на 2% меньше, чем год назад.

Для сравнения, вот размер квартальных налоговых отчислений Wargaming в 2024 году:январь-март 2024-го — 2,97 млн евро;апрель-июнь 2024-го — 2,99 млн евро;июль-сентябрь 2024-го — 4,29 млн евро;октябрь-декабрь 2024-го — 3,02 млн евро.

За квартал они уплатили в Литве 1,2 млн евро…

Все это время издательские права на игру принадлежали PLAION — «дочке» Embracer Group.

PAYDAY 3Starbreeze сообщила, что договорилась с PLAION о сделке.

Для финансирования покупки она выпустит 147 676 204 акции класса «‎Б», общая стоимость которых составит 33 млн шведских крон (3,44 млн долларов).

Примечательно, что из этой суммы 29 млн шведских крон (3 млн долларов) будут использованы для погашения некоего старого долга перед PLAION, связанного с PAYDAY 3.

Тем не менее за 2024 год PAYDAY 3 принесла Starbreeze вдвое больше денег, чем PAYDAY 2 — 82,9 млн шведских крон (8,65 млн долларов).

Еще один финансовый отчет опубликовала компания G5 Entertainment.

Она подвела итоги первого квартала 2025-го, который продлился с января по март.

Сегодня мы детально разберем запуск Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, расскажем о команде и финансировании Sandfall Interactive, а также поговорим о факторах успеха игры.

Содержание:Команда Sandfall Interactive: 32 человека, одна собака и драма на пустом местеГлавное лицо и идеолог Sandfall Interactive — Гийом Брош (Guillaume Broche).

Он начал свой путь в индустрии чуть больше 10 лет назад в роли помощника креативного директора Might & Magic: Heroes VII.

Многие разработчики Sandfall Interactive — новички в индустрии.

Именно так к студии присоединились несколько людей, которые в итоге внесли неоценимый вклад в успех Expedition 33.

Она составила 7,46 млрд долларов.

Игры-сервисы были в ответе за 73% чистых поступлений EA или 5,3 млрд долларов.

Консоли традиционно сгенерировали больше всего чистых поступлений EA — 64,5% или 4,74 млрд долларов.

В EA релиз игры назвали «чрезвычайным успехом», отметив, что ожидали вдвое меньше продаж.

Дело в том, что за последнее десятилетие индустрия в целом и бизнес EA в частности сильно изменились.

Студия Cubic Games объявила, что вышедший в 2013 году пиксельный шутер Pixel Gun 3D получит продолжение.

По словам разработчиков, в Pixel Gun 2 они решили очень сильно изменить механики.

Напомним, Pixel Gun 3D понадобилось 11 лет, чтобы добраться до ПК.

В рамках анонса Cubic Games также поделилась рядом цифр по Pixel Gun 3D.

Студия сообщила, что:выручка Pixel Gun 3D превысила 230 млн долларов;загрузки Pixel Gun 3D достигли отметки в 300 млн;ежемесячно в Pixel Gun 3D играют более 3 млн человек.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered недолго возглавляла чарт самых кассовых игр в Steam.

Четвертое и пятое место в общем зачете за собой удержали Steam Deck и Schedule I, которые совместно входят в пятерку лидеров уже пятую неделю подряд.

Из новинок в чарт прорвались Deadzone: Rogue (20 место), Wuthering Waves (33 место) и Conquest Dark (78 место).

Топ-10 самых кассовых платных продуктов в Steam за неделю c 29 апреля по 6 мая:1.

Топ-20 самых кассовых продуктов в Steam за неделю c 29 апреля по 6 мая

Компания NCSOFT решила поддержать emptyvessel — студию, основанную в прошлом году ветеранами id Software, Naughty Dog, Activision Blizzard и ряда других именитых команд.

Но зато в документе прописана часть условий сделки.

Среди них:полученные деньги студия потратит на разработку киберпанк-шутера DEFECT.

Дата релиза игры все еще неизвестна;NCSOFT и emptyvessel стали долгосрочными партнерами;в будущем стороны обсудят передачу NCSOFT прав на издание DEFECT.

Весной 2024-го студия привлекла неназванную сумму в рамках посевного раунда от Sisu Game Ventures, Raptor Group и еще нескольких инвесторов.

Шведский игровой холдинг Stillfront Group может стать немного меньше.

В заявлении Stillfront Group говорится, что холдинг хочет перераспределить ресурсы «в пользу наиболее перспективных франшиз и проектов».

Stillfront Group решил заново изучить свои активы на фоне продолжающейся реструктуризации.

В сентябре прошлого года он объявил о планах разделить бизнес на три направления, а также о начале программы по экономии средств.

Сейчас в состав Stillfront Group помимо Twin Harbour Interactive входят Playa Games, KIXEYE, Sandbox Interactive, Jawaker, 6waves, Storm8, Goodgame Studios, Nanobit и многие другие студии.

Французской JRPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 понадобилось 12 дней, чтобы ее продажи превысили 2 млн копий.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Отметим, что речь идет именно о количестве проданных копий.

В целом аудитория у игры больше — с первого дня Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 находится в составе подписки Game Pass.

Предыдущие вехи Clair Obscur: Expedition 33:500 тысяч копий — проданы за сутки;миллион копий — проданы за три дня.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 вышла 24 апреля на ПК, PlayStation 5 и Xbox Series.

Три года назад студия Jump Over The Age и издатель Fellow Traveller выпустили первую часть научно-фантастической ролевой игры Citizen Sleeper.

В честь дня рождения компании похвастались, что с тех пор с серией ознакомились более 2 млн игроков по всему миру.

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward VectorКак аудитория распределилась между оригинальной игрой и сиквелом под названием Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (его релиз состоялся 31 января 2025-го) — не сообщается.

В рамках празднования разработчики из Jump Over The Age опубликовали на itch.io необычный спин-офф — Citizen Sleeper: Spindlejack.

Citizen Sleeper и Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector сейчас доступны на ПК, Xbox, PlayStation и Nintendo …

Студия Too Kyo Games, основанная авторами Danganronpa, продолжает находиться на грани банкротства.

Она надеялась улучшить финансовое положение, выпустив в апреле тактику The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-, но ставка на игру пока не оправдалась.

Напомним, Too Kyo Games начала работать над The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- вскоре после своего основания в 2017 году.

В марте 2025-го Кодака в интервью Nintendo Life заявил, что если The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- не будет хорошо продаваться, то Too Kyo Games «возможно, придет конец».

Релиз The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- состоялся 24 апреля на ПК и Nintendo Switch.

Ремастер Oblivion сместил Kingdom Come: Deliverance II с третьей строчки в топе самых кассовых игр в США в 2025 году.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion RemasteredПо словам Пискателлы, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered забралась на третье место уже после первой недели продаж.

Сейчас The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered уступает по выручке в США за 2025 год только Assassin’s Creed Shadows (второе место) и Monster Hunter Wilds (первое место).

Ранее другой аналитик — Саймон Карлесс (Simon Carless) из GameDiscoverCo — подсчитал, что только Steam-версия ремастера к концу апреля выручила по всему миру 105,4 млн долларов.

Также Bethesda Game Studios официально сообщала, что за четыре дня …

На этот раз эксперты индустрии поделились впечатлениями от сиквела «Русов против ящеров» и порассуждали о возможном будущем этой серии.

Компанию ведущим «Что по игре?», главному редактору App2Top.ru Александру Семенову и продюсеру Owlcat Games Максиму Фомичеву, составил Евгений Судак.

В случае с «Русами против ящеров 2» мнения разделились в зависимости от того, как именно рассматривать новый проект студии the Bratans.

Судак отметил, что в игре нет ощущения, что определенные решения были приняты осознанно.

Фомичев же отметил, что «Русы против ящеров 2» стоит воспринимать не как мультимедийный продукт, а как культурный феномен: «Это интерактивный трехчасовой мем».

Китайские журналисты на основе открытых данных подсчитали, что с 2016-го miHoYo поучаствовала в судебных разбирательствах 839 раз, причем в 606 случаях она сама направила иск.

Если в 2021 году их было только 25, в 2022 — 53, то в 2024 — уже 389.

Сколько раз miHoYo упоминалась в различных исках в разные годыВ каком количестве судов студия выиграла — в материале Game Daily не говорится.

Напомним, в феврале 2025-го miHoYo официально сообщила, что с 2022-го привлекла к ответственности более 200 авторов утечек по ее играм.

Также известно, что по ее обвинению китайская полиция арестовала ряд продавцов читов и производителей поддельного мерчендайза.

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has updated a January 2025 report estimating the cost of importing tech goods to the US could rise anywhere between 24% to 69.4%, with the latter figure expected for video game consoles if the Trump administration's tariffs progress as planned.

As spotted by Tom’s Hardware, the report, written by the Trade Partnership Worldwide, suggests video game consoles - of which 87% are imported from China, which is facing tariffs of 145% - will be hardest hit of all tech goods if the paused tariffs do proceed at their current rates.

And if the tariffs do go ahead, estimates suggest the financial fallout from the video game console market alone would slice $10…

A US court has denied the United States government's Federal Trade Commission (FTC) appeal against the decision to allow Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard.

The Commission tried to block Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard - announced back in January 2022 - in 2023, but it was unsuccessful.

In December 2023, the FTC tried to appeal against this decision, despite the fact the deal was already completed.

As noted by Bloomberg, it remains to be seen how this will impact an administrative trial in the FTC's own in-house court, as that case had been suspended pending the outcome of this appeal.

The FTC may still also appeal to the Supreme Court.

From dystopian "egg-frying simulator" Arctic Eggs to anti-capitalist horror adventure Mouthwashing, Critical Reflex is becoming known for publishing games that are, above all, difficult to define.

To her, it is this passion that sets Critical Reflex apart, at a time when chasing gaming trends just isn't a viable option anymore.

Critical hitsLebedeva describes Critical Reflex as a publisher that wants to promote a developer's vision long-term.

A closer look at Critical Reflex' slate of games confirms the publisher wants to be known for more than just surreal short experiences.

While Lebeveda isn't too worried about Critical Reflex being pigeonholed as a publisher for weird games, she does ad…

The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) has appointed three new members to its board of directors.

He co-founded IGDA Italy in Turin, and is also a member of the IGDA Incubator & Accelerator Special Interest Group.

She volunteers with the IGDA Climate Special Interest Group, and serves on Playing for the Planet's advisory council and co-chairs its storytelling committee.

"We're thrilled to welcome Tiziano, Jennifer, and Pedro to the IGDA Board," said IGDA executive director Jakin Vela.

In April, the International Game Developers Foundation (IGDA-F) appointed Shannon Loftis as the new chair of its board of directors.

Tripledot Studios has acquired AppLovin's games portfolio for $800 million.

The deal means Tripledot will acquire 10 studios, helping it to 'significantly expand its operations' in key markets like the US and Asia.

The deal is half cash and half equity, with AppLovin becoming a minority shareholder of Tripledot Studios.

Studios joining Tripledot as part of the deal are Athena, Belka, Clipwire, Leyi, Lion Studios, Machine Zone, Magic Tavern, PeopleFun, Zen Life and Zero Gravity.

"Acquiring AppLovin's games portfolio is a big step towards achieving that goal - taking us from being a high-performing challenger to a true global leader.

Turkish mobile developer Fuse Games has received a $7 million investment from venture capital firm Griffin Gaming Partners, with participation from Lakestar, NFX Capital, and Actera.

The funding will support Fuse Games in IP development, expansion of its workforce, and investment in tools and technology.

"Fuse was founded with the idea that truly great games marry accessibility with depth – games that welcome everyone but reward mastery," said Fuse Games CEO and co-founder Akin Şahan.

Griffin Gaming Partners investor Ibrahim Hafeez added: "We look for studios that don't just have talent – they have a clear, enduring vision.

We're excited to back a team that's not just chasing trends, but se…

The second trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 reached a milestone of over 475 million views in its first day, according to publisher Rockstar Games, surpassing recent blockbuster film trailers like Deadpool & Wolverine and Fantastic Four: First Steps.

Rockstar shared this information with The Hollywood Reporter, claiming it's the biggest video launch of all time.

By comparison, the first GTA 6 trailer in 2023 racked up 93 million views in the same window – reaching a new YouTube viewing record for a video game trailer shortly thereafter.

Deadpool & Wolverine and Fantastic Four apparently amassed 365 million views and 200 million views respectively for their trailers.

Grand Theft Auto 6 releases…

UKIE has released its latest Consumer Market Valuation Report, showing the games market was worth £7.63 billion in 2024, a 1.8% decrease from 2023's total.

The figuresUK games consumer market value : £7.63 billion (-1.8% year-on-year): £7.63 billion (-1.8% year-on-year) Software sales : £5.14 billion (+0.58% year-on-year): £5.14 billion (+0.58% year-on-year) Hardware sales: £2.105 billion (-5.1% year-on-year)The highlightsDespite the modest percentage increase in software sales, boxed game sales dropped by 34% year-on-year to £322 million.

Digital sales on console increased by 3.5% to £2.446 billion, while digital PC sales dropped 1.8% to £647 million.

The drop in games hardware sales can b…

It expects hardware sales of 15 million units with software sales expected to be 45 million.

In 2018, Nintendo predicted the Switch would move 10 million units, whereas software sales were projected to be 35 million.

Looking at hardware specifically, the Nintendo Switch sold 3 million units, down 22.4% compared to 3.86 million last year.

However, this was a 37.2% decline compared to the 9.32 million sold during FY24.

Looking ahead, Nintendo has forecasted 4.5 million sales for hardware (down 58.3%) and 105 million software sales (down 32.4%) for FY26.

Independent video game studio Zugalu Entertainment has acquired Crimson Herring Studios, with the latter now set to operate under the Zugalu brand.

Zugalu said it will "integrate Crimson Herring’s narrative-driven approach into [its] upcoming projects [... to] enhance the quality and depth of future titles, providing players with immersive storytelling and refined gameplay experiences."

As part of this acquisition, Crimson Herring's Isaac Otway will join Zugalu Entertainment as chief operating officer (COO), "ensuring Zugalu continues to grow and create even better games for players worldwide."

"We are excited to welcome the talented team from Crimson Herring Studios into the Zugalu family,…

Unity has released the financial results for the first quarter of its 2025 financial year, reporting a drop in revenue across both its Create and Grow Solutions segments of 8% and 4%, respectively.

Unity attributes the former primarily due to a "decrease in professional services revenue and consumption services revenue, both caused by the portfolio reset," and said the year-over-year decrease was partially offset by strong growth in subscription revenue.

The drop in Grow Solutions revenue, however, was "driven by declines in select Grow products," but Unity said that this loss was "partially offset by the earlier than expected rollout of Unity Vector."

The firm also confirmed that the migra…

Sony PlayStation has established a brand new studio, teamLFG.

Though originating at Bungie, Studio Business Group CEO Hermen Hulst said teamLFG brings "developers from across the industry to bring to life an ambitious incubation project," adding he was "thrilled to officially unveil a new studio in the PlayStation Studios family."

"The 'LFG' in 'teamLFG' stands for 'Looking For Group'," explained the team on the PlayStation Blog.

Sony initially announced 12 live service titles in 2022, but has since scaled back its plans, including the cancelation of two unannounced live service titles from Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games.

Last September, Sony pulled its live service hero shooter Concord fr…

The Week In Games: What’s Releasing Beyond Exoprimal CC Share Subtitles OffEnglish view video The Week In Games: What’s Releasing Beyond ExoprimalThe Week In Games: What’s Releasing Beyond Exoprimal CC Share Subtitles OffEnglish The Week In Games: What’s Releasing Beyond ExoprimalAnnounced in March after a bunch of rumors, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 looks to be a fantastic remake of two of the best skateboarding games ever made.

THPS 3+4 is set to launch in July on consoles and PC, boasting improved visuals, quality-of-life features, and new levels.

But the open world and the NPC quest givers found in THPS4's original career mode won’t be included.

And now Iron Galaxy, the team behind the r…

Fallout’s highly anticipated Season 2 is done filming as confirmed by some of the stars of the show, including The Ghoul himself, Walton Goggins, who is now free to rip off all those prosthetics and smile.

AdvertisementAdvertisementOn May 8, the official Fallout TV show Twitter account posted the message: “Achievement unlocked!

Fallout Season 2 has wrapped production.” Included in that post was a short video of Walton Goggins, who plays The Ghoul, ripping off all his prosthetics and makeup.

I’d be willing to wear some gross ghoul prosthetics to get a chance like that.

Fallout season 2 doesn’t yet have a release date.

Pope Leo XIV to be precise, aka Robert Francis Prevost.

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For example, Pope Francis was not a known poster at the time, unlike Pope Leo XIV who has tweets going back years.

In the meantime, the Giant Bomb (rip) wiki remains online and has a decent list of all pope sightings in video games.

Maybe Leo XIV can become the first gamer pope.

If you want to enjoy her the same, here are a few tips to help you get the most out of the Huntress!

Lightning Spear dominates all3.

AdvertisementDon’t ignore Dexterity on the Passive Skill TreeAdvertisementDexterity in Path of Exile 2 measures agility, attack speed, accuracy, and evasion.

However, I’ve found that during my playtime, it’s Lightning Spear dominating enemies.

Path of Exile 2 “Dawn of the Hunt” is on now, and players are rushing to the endgame, so join the fun on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PCs!

Maelle is Clair Obscur’s indisputable five tool player, and we’re gonna show you how to start running shit the second she’s in your party.

Even if she’s not the one to do the damage, she’s got the skills to set someone else up for success.

AdvertisementRecommended builds/synergyFor much of the game, the only elemental damage Maelle will have access to is all Fire-based.

AdvertisementRead More: A Beginner’s Guide To Mastering Lune In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Once she’s tapped out, though, your new job is making sure Maelle can build up to a full bar of AP again.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PCs.

Path of Exile 2 already offers a handful of enjoyable and powerful character classes—Witch, Druid, and Mercenary, for example—along with more to come as Early Access progresses.

She’s a mighty warrior queen wielding a spear and buckler shield, and her best early-game skills create the foundation for a powerhouse hero!

While Explosive Spear proves powerful and is a valuable skill to invest a gem in, that’s for later.

Lightning Spear hits like an eighteen-wheeler, sending out a spear imbued with lightning damage that slams into single and group targets, electrocuting an area around where the ability lands.

Remove yourself from a fight, tap Lightning Spear, and watch as electrical currents cha…

AdvertisementRead More: How To Capture Screenshots And Video On PS5 Like A ProRegardless of what reason you have for capturing moments on your PS5, you may find that you want to view them on your phone, too.

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AdvertisementThe first step to accessing your PS5 captures on the PlayStation app is to ensure you’re signed into the same account on both devices.

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2024 was an absurdly crowded year for RPGs, but it’s also a treasure trove—especially if you’re willing to look past all the big names.

Fantasian: Neo Dimension is a neat middle ground.

But don’t sleep on SaGa, you’re missing out.

I’ve made some connections to a list of games, some way less obscure than others, that can be reasonably compared to Fantasian for one reason or another.

I’ve also added a wonderful turn-based RPG from 2025 that is absolutely worth your attention if you dug Fantasian.

Chicago’s comic and entertainment show, C2E2, took place just over a month ago, celebrating all things pop culture.

And alongside them were guests dressed in their cosplay best.

Alongside the fantastic Arcane and Rivals fits you’d expect to see are some really left-field choices.

It’s also worth noting that the exceptional portrayal of Baldur’s Gate 3's Halsin by Hench and Scrap deservedly won the event’s cosplay competition.

Don’t forget to also enjoy Mineralblu’s video of the event, and then click on for the gallery.

President Trump hit a 90-day pause on a whole raft of “reciprocal” tariffs aimed at U.S. trading partners around the world.

A new report models what would happen under that worst-case scenario and predicts a crisis for the video game industry in the process.

Imports of video game consoles were duty free until now, but average tariffs would increase to 130 percent under the new rates.

“American consumers would pay $12 billion more for video game consoles,” the report claims.

“As a result, U.S. consumers reduce overall [game console] purchases by 73 percent.”AdvertisementThat worst-case scenario would come close to crippling console gaming in its largest market in the world.

I was gonna play Grand Theft Auto 6 regardless of who I got to be, but I gotta give a shoutout to Rockstar for giving everyone some eye candy with its protagonist duo, Jason and Lucia.

Grand Theft Auto 6 may still be a year away, but its male lead is already becoming a sex symbol among the gay community after just two trailers.

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Mafia: The Old Country, the next entry in the Mafia franchise, is officially arriving on consoles and PC this August.

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Here’s the first gameplay trailer for the upcoming game:IGN / 2KHangar 13 is developing this new Mafia game.

Mafia: The Old Country will only cost $50 when it launches in August.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been hailed as a GOTY-contender and a refreshingly modern take on the beloved turn-based fantasy RPGs of yore.

So it’s fitting that players have discovered a strategy so broken it lets a single character do over 2 billion damage, enough to kill the hardest boss dozens of times over.

Players have been experimenting around these key pillars of Maelle’s nuke build over the last week to keep upping the total damage output, going from over one billion damage to over two billion, and eventually over three billion against certain enemies.

Like Diablo IV and other buildcrafting-centric RPGs, a lot of Expedition 33 damage modifiers stack, multiplying the damage output…

A Minecraft Movie hit big in theaters, reminding everyone how deep and far the legacy of the second best-selling game ever extends.

But if you didn’t want to brave the IRL chaos of loud kids and viral TikTok memes, you’re in luck.

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Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInBAFTA today announces that applications are now open for its flagship talent initiative, BAFTA Breakthrough UK, supported by Netflix.

Now in its 12th year, BAFTA Breakthrough UK is the arts charity’s premier programme dedicated to spotlighting and supporting outstanding emerging talent in film, games, and television.

The people I’ve met during and since have been nothing short of extraordinary.”As an incubator for the industry’s future change-makers, BAFTA Breakthrough nurtures and encourages peer-to-peer network building.

Many go on to build very successful careers in film, TV and games that achieve national and international industry acclaim, including BAFTA n…

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInLiquid Crimson are sponsoring the Ongoing Innovation of the Year category at this year’s MCV/DEVELOP Awards, which will take place at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on June 19, 2025.

Liquid Crimson are a small but mighty creative agency made up of industry veterans and underdogs, based in the Guildford area.

“At Liquid Crimson, we believe in celebrating the people who make games — not just the launches, but the grit, graft and love that go into keeping them alive,” said Lauran Carter, head of communications at Liquid Crimson.

“Sponsoring the MCV/Develop Awards this year is our way of backing an industry we care deeply about, especially in turbulent times.

W…

Electric Square & Lively Group will sponsor the Accessibility Innovation of the Year category at the 2025 MCV/DEVLEOP AwardsShare FacebookTwitterLinkedInThe Electric Square & Lively Group are going to sponsor the Accessibility Innovation of the Year category at this year’s MCV/DEVELOP Awards, which will be held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel on June 19, 2025.

Electric Square is a game development studio with over 300 staff, with studio locations in the UK, Singapore, Ireland and Malta.

The other half of the Electric Square & Lively Group, Lively Studio, works in a similar capacity within the games industry, offering end-to-end game development services for both mobile and PC games.

“At Electr…

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInTandem Events has announced that MachineGames’ design director Jens Andersson and audio director Pete Ward will be speaking at this year’s Develop:Brighton conference.

The talk, named ‘The Spirit of Adventure – Bringing Indiana Jones Back to Gaming’, will explore both the successes and challenges involved in adapting the Indiana Jones film franchise into a modern video game.

MachineGames is the studio behind Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which released on Xbox and PC back in back in December, and also came out on PlayStation 5 back in April.

“Pete and I are incredibly excited to share how we brought Indiana Jones and the Great Circle to life fortoday’s gam…

Microsoft was the #1 publisher on the PlayStation Store in pre-orders for the first quarter of 2025Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella stated that his company had the most pre-orders and pre-installs on both the PlayStation Store and the Xbox Store during Q3 FY25 [January to March 2025] as part of an earnings call held last Wednesday, no doubt further cementing its strategy shift towards becoming a multi-platform publisher on top of its own hardware offerings.

“We ended the quarter as the top publisher by pre-orders and pre-installs on both Xbox and the PlayStation Store.

With Xbox Play Anywhere, players now can access more than 1,000 games they can play across console …

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInGameMaker has announced that it has collaborated closely with Nintendo to make sure that games created in its engine can be exported directly to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, and can be made available on the system from “the moment it launches”.

There were several GameMaker titles from indie developers that were hugely popular on the original Nintendo Switch, including cult classics like Undertale and Pizza Tower.

“Announcing support for Nintendo Switch 2 from day one is huge for GameMaker and our developer community,” said Russell Kay, Head of GameMaker.

“Just as Nintendo championed independent creativity on the original Switch, we’re incredibly excited about…

Testronic, the global provider of world-class Quality Assurance services, has officially opened a new state-of-the-art testing facility in Manila, Philippines.

Within this space, the team of skilled game testers are supported by full-scale infrastructure for both day and night shifts.

Led by industry veteran Ralph Quiambao, Testronic’s APAC Program Director, the Manila-based QA Testing team brings a wealth of experience from top game studios, blending design intuition with technical expertise.

I’ve been leading the QA team here for 12 years and games are more than just a job for us.

As demand for top-tier QA services rises globally, our expanded presence in the Philippines allows us to bett…

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInDisobey are sponsoring the wristbands at this year’s MCV/DEVELOP Awards, which will take place at the Royal Lancaster Hotel on June 19, 2025.

“At Disobey, we believe in championing those who raise the standards and push the gaming industry forward,” said Rachel Drever, marketing executive at Disobey.

“Disobey is built on a foundation of authenticity, transparency and inclusivity, which are values that resonate in every corner of the MCV/DEVELOP Awards.

By sponsoring these awards, we’re helping shine a light on the people and projects that shape the gaming world.

If you want to speak to our team about which branding and/or sponsorship opportunities are still avai…

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We are excited to announce that Loci, an industry-leading developer of AI technology for 3D content understanding and tagging, has joined Epic Games.

Loci’s computer vision models rapidly tag 3D assets automatically, precisely and at scale, making content much easier to search, manage and use.

We plan to integrate Loci’s technology across the Epic ecosystem, including to improve search, sharing and discoverability in Fab and to automatically index custom assets in Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN).

Loci’s 3D similarity detection solution for IP protection will help to identify potential IP violations and enhance mode…

Perforce Software, the DevOps company for global teams, has announced its acquisition of Snowtrack.

P4 One (formerly Snowtrack) is now available for beta, and its launch is part of the evolution of Perforce’s industry-leading version control and collaboration suite, now called the Perforce P4 Platform.

More than just a new name, the P4 Platform unifies Perforce’s digital creation tools under a single, integrated ecosystem, empowering studios and teams worldwide.

“Our vision for the P4 Platform is to enable collaboration across the many roles involved in developing technical and creative projects today.

With P4 One, teams can version locally at lightning speed and collaborate via P4 to share…

This is the highest number of games in the jam since it started in 2019.

“Honor of Kings is proud to pioneer gaming’s environmental frontier through joining Green Game Jam.

We believe games can drive real-world impact, and this is a great opportunity to integrate ecological conservation into gameplay,” said Dean Huang, Honor of Kings Chief Game Designer, whose team at TiMi Studio Group joins the Green Game Jam for the first time this year.

In addition to the campaign goal, the 2025 Green Game Jam will also give their player communities the chance to fund a nature-related cause or for studios to team up with On the Edge, Dots.eco and/or Planet Play.

“Rovio is proud to collaborate with the Pl…

This is the shortlist for the 2025 MCV/DEVELOP Awards!

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInWe are happy to reveal the finalists for the 2025 MCV/DEVELOP Awards, which as you probably know are going to be taking place at the Royal Lancaster Hotel on June 19, 2025.

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The MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2025 are sponsored by Green Man Gaming, as well as Exertis Ztorm, Electric Square & Lively, Portal, SIDE, Disobey and Fireshine Games.

Fireshine Games are sponsoring Indie Studio of the Year at the 2025 MCV/DEVELOP AwardsShare FacebookTwitterLinkedInFireshine Games will sponsor the Indie Studio of the Year category at the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2025, which will take place at the Royal Lancaster Hotel on June 19, 2025.

As a London-based indie games publisher, Fireshine Games has sold over 22 million units across its digital and boxed business.

The company is best known for publishing games like Core Keeper, Shadows of Doubt, Reka, and Len’s Island, as well as providing boxed publishing support to other studios.

We’re thrilled to have them on board and couldn’t think of a more relevant category for them to be supporting than Ind…

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInRemedy Entertainment’s Sam Lake will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming Develop:Brighton conference, which is set to return to the Hilton Brighton Metropole between July 8 – July 10, 2025.

He’ll likely also talk about playing the iconic Max Payne, and his involvement on games like Alan Wake, Quantum Break and Control.

Lake will also receive the prestigious Star Award on the Wednesday evening’s Develop:Star Awards show.

If you want to go to Develop:Brighton, you can book a conference pass here.

As an MCV/DEVELOP reader, you can also use the code KCSXKW for an additional 10% off your ticket price.

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On Amazon, the Silver variant of the base 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro is available for $1,334.85 and bear in mind that this price is for a brand new unit.

However, seeing as how the Space Black version is out of stock, there is no telling when the Silver M4 MacBook Pro models will run dry too.

You also get a chipset featuring a 10-core CPU and a 10-core GPU, plus a 512GB SSD and 16GB unified RAM.

Keep in mind that every component on the 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro is soldered to the logic board, and there is no way to traditionally upgrade any part, so think long and hard before you start daily driving one of these.

Get the 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD from Amazon - $1,334.85 (17 p…

The M3 Ultra is currently Apple’s fastest custom chipset, with its most powerful configuration offering a 32-core CPU and an 80-core GPU, and while it took its sweet time to receive an announcement, those core counts are only going to get higher as the SoC’s immediate successors arrive.

According to the latest report, the Cupertino giant is working on multiple releases and has plans to announce an Apple Silicon that will flaunt up to six times the number of CPU and GPU cores as the M3 Ultra.

What is interesting about this report is that the M4 Hidra codenamed ‘Hidra’ was seemingly in the works, but there has been no update if the company intends to launch it in the future.

Then again, Apple…

According to the specifications, this SoC features a 10-core CPU cluster, but it is said to be taped-out using an older manufacturing process, likely to save on costs.

It is unconfirmed if the device is a retail unit or an engineering one, but we can spot some partial specifications of the SS1101.

As for the GPU, the image reveals that the silicon sports an ARM Mali-G720 Immortalis graphics processor, but the number of cores are undisclosed.

The foundry’s name was not mentioned either, but Samsung has a habit of acquiring customers who place orders for the older manufacturing process, so there is a sliver of a possibility that the SS1101 was not fabricated by TSMC.

As for how the U.S. will …

Mafia: The Old Country developer Hangar 13 dug into plenty of behind-the-scenes details about making The Old Country during a PAX East panel.

The team discussed their approach to making The Old Country, a few more details about the game's narrative, and also revealed a few core members of the cast.

One aspect fans were happy to hear was that The Old Country would be closer in style to the first two Mafia games in that The Old Country is a more linear experience, and not necessarily an open-world game.

Some of the missions and things you'll do in The Old Country however, are purposeful callbacks to activities veterans of the series will recognize that have been re-tooled to fit The Old Count…

AMD has just released its latest Adrenalin 25.5.1 driver, adding more FSR 4 games to the list while also updating FiedlityFX SDK with FSR 3.1.3.

Installation progress may persistently display 0% while installing AMD Chat within the AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition user interface after upgrading to AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series graphics products.

System crash may be observed due to a memory leak when using SteamVR on some AMD Radeon Graphics Products, such as the Radeon RX 9000 series.

Artifacts or corruption may appear while playing BattleField on Radeon RX 7000 series graphics products.

Quality and Performance selections may be reversed in the user interface for AMD Radeon Boost.

Likely realizing that it cannot compete with the other brands in this area, the company quickly introduced the 990 EVO Plus, a cheaper alternative to the 990 PRO that goes light on the wallet but not on the features.

The 990 EVO Plus supports the faster PCIe NVMe Gen 4, meaning that its speeds can reach up to 7,250MB/s, making it one of the fastest drives around that supports this protocol.

Samsung realized this and, according to the company, it has added a nickel-coated controller to maintain the 990 EVO Plus’ temperatures while delivering unrivaled performance in this price range.

Then again, if you can spare the budget right away, we will not advise readers to waste precious time, becaus…

AI chatbots have barely managed to make a dent in search engine traffic, according to a report from SEO analytics firm OneLittleWeb.

While the top ten search engines saw 1.8 trillion visits in March 2025, Google accounted for 1.6 trillion.

ChatGPT ranked first with 47.7 billion with China's DeepSeek and Google's tied for second place with 1.7 billion visits, each.

As for search engine monthly visit growth, the trends are far more dynamic.

Additionally, search engine visits have been on a constant growth trend since November 2024, when the bottom of 155 billion visits was reached.

Alien: Rogue Incursion - Part One was one of the standout VR games in 2024, and for Alien fans with a VR headset to play it, it was the kind of Alien game those fans had been waiting for since Alien: Isolation.

On Thursday, Rogue Incursion developer Survios announced that Alien fans without VR headsets will soon be able to join the fun, with Alien: Rogue Incursion - Part One: Evolved Edition, a flatscreen version of the original VR game, arriving on September 30, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and PC.

It'll be interesting to see how Rogue Incursion is re-tooled from being a VR game since so much of the original experience was clearly designed for VR.

The trailer Survios released today looks like i…

The action RPG Titan Quest II has had its early access launch shifted to Summer 2025, developer Grimlore Games announced today.

A crowded release window and the desire to improve the game based on the community's feedback mixed to push the studio toward this choice.

Not all was great, though, which is why Titan Quest II was delayed.

Combat fluidity, skill targeting, and balance were all in need of improvements, which Grimlore said are being addressed, while performance optimization continues.

In the game, players will have to face against Nemesis, the goddess of vengeance, who is inexplicably out of control.

Late in the Z790 life cycle, we're still seeing new boards come out for the platform. Case in point, Colorful announced their CVN Z790D5 Ark Frozen motherboard. The new SKU sports titanium gray on the heatsinks and PCB, a change from the black and white we're used to. Additionally, you get well-rounded specifications and robust power delivery to handle any 12th-14th generation processor, even when overclocking.

Overclockers and enthusiasts know the Xtreem memory series well, as it's always associated with exceptional performance and high overclocking results. The non-RGB version already confirmed great overclocking potential and high performance.

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Empyreal, character questlines and outcomes can differ wildly depending on your actions (or inaction).

But today we are sharing a brand new “Character Trailer” highlighting the cast of Empyreal exclusively here on Xbox Wire.

The characters you’ll meet all have their own official role in the game as well as their own idiosyncrasies.

Character Questlines in Empyreal all feature multiple endings, with powerful unique abilities and mechanics to acquire if you manage to reach their conclusions.

The narrative of Empyreal draws heavily from classical and existentialist philosophy, theology, and history and this is nowhere better reflected than in the character questlines.

Summary Watch an exclusive look at MechWarrior 5: Clans – Ghost Bear: Flash Storm’s opening cinematic below.

Clan Ghost Bear was the focus of MechWarrior 2’s first expansion pack, Ghost Bear’s Legacy, which was launched 30 years ago – it has been a fan-favorite ever since.

You can see how it begins with an exclusive look at MechWarrior 5: Clans – Ghost Bear: Flash Storm’s opening cinematic below.

Clan Ghost Bear was the focus of MechWarrior 2’s first expansion pack, Ghost Bear’s Legacy, which was launched 30 years ago.

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MAKE HISTORY IN MAJOR TOURNAMENTS The PGA Championship, The U.S. Open, and The Open Championship make their PGA TOUR 2K franchise debut.

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Coming SoonDragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 7Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass StandardDragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is packed with thrilling action, epic battles, and endless customization options.

Revenge of the Savage Planet (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – May 8Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game PassAvailable on day one with Game Pass!

Warhammer: Vermintide 2 (Cloud and Console) – May 13Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass StandardMaking a return to the Game Pass library!

Firefighting Simulator: The Squad (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 20Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass StandardFire alert incoming!

Police Simulator: Patrol Officers (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May…

We are excited to bring Wildgate Community Preview to Xbox Insiders on Xbox Series X|S consoles!

NOTE: Wildgate Community Preview begins on May 9 at 9 AM PDT.

Return to the Xbox Insider Hub on May 9 and select Show in Store to begin installing the game.

You’ll also receive an Xbox Insider notification when the playtest begins.

NOTE: This playtest is only available on Xbox Series X|S consoles.

Summary Celebrating API Culture and Creativity : Xbox honors the rich cultural heritage and creativity of Asian and Pacific Islander communities, showcasing how these diverse voices have enriched the gaming world.

: Xbox honors the rich cultural heritage and creativity of Asian and Pacific Islander communities, showcasing how these diverse voices have enriched the gaming world.

The ocean isn’t just a backdrop; it’s central to the identity, culture, and spiritual life of Pacific Islander communities.

The game lets players explore a beautiful island world filled with vibrant landscapes and cultural heritage, offering a unique window into the richness of Pacific Islander life hoping to inspire…

Forza Motorsport Update 20 is a celebration of our 20-year history, and there is no better way to mark this milestone than with the return of a fan favorite track that has a legendary status amongst our community: Fujimi Kaido.

To help you make the most out of Fujimi Kaido with your friends, this update also introduces one of the top-requested features for Motorsport: Public Meetups.

These new multiplayer events will feature Open Track Day and Drift Meetups, where you can vote for the next track to play on, a 24/7 Fujimi Kaido Drift Meetup, and Nürburgring Nordschleife Track Day Meetup.

Gears of War: Reloaded launches August 26, 2025, for $39.99 SRP on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, PlayStation 5 and Steam, and arrives day one with Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass.

Play on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming with Xbox Play Anywhere.

Wishlist now for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC, Steam, and PlayStation 5.

Play on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC with Xbox Play Anywhere.

And for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members, Gears of War: Reloaded will be available as part of the Game Pass library at launch.

Beginning today, you and a friend can blast-off with 4th Best Kindred Aerospace in our sequel to Journey to the Savage Planet… Revenge of the Savage Planet!

Plus, as a friendly reminder of our contractual obligations with Microsoft, Revenge of the Savage Planet will be available day one with Xbox Game Pass.

Scan, Scan, and Then Scan Some MoreThe worlds of Savage Planet are filled with dangers and opportunities!

Cute, Cuddly KillersThere are just over 70 different creatures in this Savage Planet star system… although that includes variations of each species.

Game Pass Upgrade For Early AccessXbox Game Pass members will receive the super simple Revenge of the Savage Planet Standard Edition on…

Revenge of the Savage Planet – May 8Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|SIn a future knocked off its axis by corporate greed and stupidity, you have been made redundant and abandoned on the far edge of space with little gear and no safety net.

You must explore every nook and cranny, collect dozens of upgrades, and turn over every mysterious alien rock if you want to get revenge on your former employer and return to Earth.

Like thisPre-orders begin May 22, with launch on June 26 alongside Death Stranding 2: On the BeachKeep the supplies moving with the latest piece of hardware for Porters heading out on a new journey – we’re excited to reveal the new DualSense wireless controller – Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Limited Edition.

We worked closely with Kojima Productions on the controller design, customized with the insignia and motto of Drawbridge in vibrant orange.

View and download imageDownload the image close CloseCaption: “A photo of Hideo Kojima introducing the controller at a recent event for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.”The DualSense wireless controller – Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Limited E…

Like thisPre-orders begin May 22, with launch on June 26 alongside Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.

Keep the supplies moving with the latest piece of hardware for Porters heading out on a new journey – we’re excited to reveal the new DualSense wireless controller – Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Limited Edition.

View and download imageDownload the image close CloseA photo of Hideo Kojima introducing the controller at a recent event for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.

The DualSense wireless controller – Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Limited Edition will be available in limited quantities for a recommended retail price of $84.99 / €84.99 / £74.99 / ¥12,480.

Pre-order the Collector’s Editi…

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach was designed with a similar philosophy.

Did that have any impact on the development of Death Stranding 2?

We anticipated some backlash when we implemented the feature in Death Stranding, but instead, players seemed to like the mechanic.

When working on Death Stranding Director’s Cut, we reviewed the likes data and heatmaps to rework the feature based on our findings.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach further builds on that, so we have a better understanding of player behavior.

View and download imageDownload the image close CloseSam’s next journey takes him from Mexico to AustraliaDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach is set 11 months after the previous game.

Enhanced visuals coupled with a standout soundtrackDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach takes full advantage of PS5’s capabilities to deliver stunning graphics.

View and download imageDownload the image close CloseIndividual playstyle impacts Sam’s statsIn the previous game, Sam’s stats improved depending on his Porter Grade, but Death Stranding 2: On the Beach features 12 new ‘proficiency’ levels.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a clear evolution from its predecessor and offers players plenty of freedom and choice.…

Like thisToday, I am thrilled to officially unveil a new studio in the PlayStation Studios family.

I’ll let teamLFG introduce themselves properly and give a tiny glimpse of what they’ve been working on.

It’s a delight to meet you, and we’re very grateful to be joining PlayStation Studios.

Our studio is headquartered in Bellevue, WA, with team members working both on-site and remotely throughout the U.S. and Canada.

We will make immersive multiplayer worlds propelled by action games that players can learn, play, and master for countless hours.

Like thisElden Ring Nightreign, a spin-off action adventure set within the Elden Ring universe, launches on May 30.

Finding the perfect balance between something that felt fresh and new, while still feeling true to Elden Ring, was challenging.

Since we were using many existing assets from Elden Ring, we wanted to find ways to leverage them in interesting ways.

Eight playable characters derived from build and fantasy archetypesEach playable character – or Nightfarer – in the game represents a different class.

Elden Ring Nightreign launches on PS5 and PS4 on May 30.

Like thisIncludes savings on The Crew: Motorfest, Resident Evil 4, and much more.

PlayStation Store ushers in its new promotion, Next Level Savings, tomorrow, May 7.

Browse a selection of games on offer below, then when the promotion goes live, head to PlayStation Store to discover your regional discount.

Browse a selection of games on offer below, then when the promotion goes live, head to PlayStation Store to discover your regional discount.

Browse a selection of games on offer below, then when the promotion goes live, head to PlayStation Store to discover your regional discount.

Today, the Bungie development team behind Destiny 2 gave the world a first look at what comes next: the epic start of a brand-new Destiny saga!

The Nine beckonWith the aptly named Fate Saga, Guardians will be asking themselves big questions about their place and role in the universe.

Shrouded in powerful dark matter, Kepler is a new kind of destination for Destiny players.

Truly we’ve only scratched the surface of what Guardians can expect with The Edge of Fate and the Year of Prophecy.

Play VideoTo whet your appetite, Rite of the Nine – a prologue for The Edge of Fate – launches today in Destiny 2.

Like thisIt’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped the PlayStation Store download charts last month.

April saw a lot of action among the top spots.

Check out the full listings below.

What titles are you playing this month?

Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not includedFree to Play (PS5 + PS4)

Like thisPlayers took to the broken roadLast week, we asked to set off on the broken road of Days Gone Remastered and share epic moments of survival using #PSshare #PSBlog.

Here are this week’s highlights:calisarah1998 shares Deacon standing in the middle of a desolate streetitsRyanUnicomb shares a look up at Deacon’s motorcycle and the night skytulippooh3 shares Deacon walking through a sundrenched fieldEmperorHal shares a profile portrait of Boozer and his head tattooHolden88805 shares a look the back of Deacon’s vest and weaponsr0gues_fr0ntier shares a look at a Freaker through a broken car windowSearch #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme.

Wa…

Like thisAs the May 8 release date for the PS5 and PS VR2 title The Midnight Walk creeps ever closer, we grow more and more excited to experience this unique dark first-person adventure.

Play VideoClose your eyes to sense the world around youYou begin The Midnight Walk as The Burnt One, awakening in a makeshift grave you must extract yourself from.

While much of The Midnight Walk pacing is relaxed, allowing you to fully savor this world’s murky, off-kilter atmosphere, you’ll still find plenty of sudden surprises that demand a rapid response.

At other times you’ll need to make use of some tools–like the matchlock, that shoots matches at faraway candles and other contraptions.

Let the night e…

With more competition on the rise, Valve has remained committed to updating the firmware that keeps the Steam Deck ticking in this landscape.

One such new update is currently available on the preview build sporting a feature that might help improve the long-term battery health of your Steam Deck.

Those with that update installed can navigate to the Settings on their Steam Deck to find a new Battery Charge Limit control in the Power section.

For now the battery limit is only available in the test preview build for Steam, so it looks like Valve is going to wait and see before implementing it as a standard feature.

It'll be interesting to see if this 80% limitation on battery does end up helpi…

For these reasons a good headset or set of speakers are essential to any gaming setup, but what about something in between, like the Razer's new headrest speaker the Clio.

A set of PC gaming speakers, of course, are great for this but also involve sharing my game noises with everyone around me, regardless of how they feel about it.

The other potential bonus with the Clio is it outsources wearing a headset to your chair, so it's even more freeing than a good wireless headset.

You could get a pretty fabulous gaming headset for that price, so you'd want to see at least the same value proposition here from the Clio.

If it delivers, I'm really into the idea of speakers for my chair as opposed to…

Just one look at the new Razer Basilisk Mobile mouse and the Razer Joro keyboard, are all you need to establish these are a different kind of device from the gamer centric brand.

The Razer Basilisk Mobile mouse shares the DNA of the larger Basilisk V3 gaming mouse and Basilisk V3 Pro which both impressed our reviewers.

As it's still a gaming mouse, there's a few extra buttons, one of which is supposed to be an AI prompt button, which I'm really hoping we can remap.

Razer's Basilisk Mobile is also a wired mouse, with several modes of connectivity.

The Razer Basilisk Mobile mouse and Joro keyboard should be available for purchase now, with the mouse $100 USD or $170 AUD and the keyboard $150 …

Polish your general guessing with our everyday tips, or rush for today's answer and guarantee yourself the fastest Wordle win of your life.

I didn't think they'd be today's answer.

Today's Wordle hint(Image credit: Josh Wardle)Wordle today: A hint for Friday, May 9Specifically, this is the name used for the edible lining of a sheep or cow's stomach.

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They are also a good way to eliminate guesses for today's Wordle, as the answer is unlikely to be repeated.

(Though the artificer previously appeared in Eberron: Rising from the Last War, a setting book detailing a pulp fantasy magitech world that I skipped because it includes halflings who ride dinosaurs and one of my players flat-out vetoed that as "just too silly".)

When D&D's 5th edition got its big rules update last year, the 2024 Player's Handbook included revised versions of all the RPG's base classes—your fighters and wizards and so on—but not the artificer.

The one class that's all about giving you cool things to do that aren't themed around directly taking hit points away from bad guys will get its turn though in Eberron: Forge of the Artificer, a new supplement coming out in August.

Th…

It's been a tumultuous year for Chrono Trigger enthusiasts.

Corporate mysticism aside, JRPG legend Yuji Horii, who among other things had a hand in writing Chrono Trigger, and has worked on countless Dragon Quest games including the forthcoming Dragon Quest 12, has indicated in an interview with Gamereactor that he wants to work on Chrono Trigger.

At a Comicon in Italy a translator misinterpreted Horii as all but confirming a Chrono Trigger remake, but Gematsu later confirmed that Horii hadn't made any confirmation at all: it was a translator's gaffe, basically.

A HD-2D remake seems like an obvious choice, though a small part of me dreams of Chrono Trigger getting the Final Fantasy 7 Remake…

A mere 15 seconds into the new GTA 6 trailer and we've already spotted something exciting.

I'm talking about all the animals you can see if you're not staring at Jason Duval's chiseled torso.

A bodega cat sits on an ATM cleaning itself as Jason buys beer, Jason and Lucia have a pet python in their house.

There's even a great white shark that can just barely be seen lurking beneath the waves of a busy marina.

(Image credit: Rockstar Games)I'm glad the tradition continues: GTA 5 also has tons of animals if you know where to look.

Almost as soon as I started Clair Obscur I knew I couldn't get enough of its beautiful world or the wonderfully naturalistic performances of its cast.

As you may already know, Clair Obscur mixes traditional turn-based RPG combat, everyone lined up and politely waiting around until they get to have a go, with an exciting real-time dodge/parry system.

Because my options for playing Clair Obscur weren't between "easier to read" and "harder to read."

Image 1 of 5 (Image credit: Sandfall Interactive) (Image credit: Sandfall Interactive) (Image credit: Sandfall Interactive) (Image credit: Sandfall Interactive) (Image credit: Sandfall Interactive)Which is what accessibility's all about, really: Al…

But in September, those of us who are not VR equipped will have a chance to check it out for ourselves via Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition, a "re-envisioned" take on the game that opens it up to all PC gamers.

The new-for-most-of-us Alien game follows former colonial marine Zula Hendricks on her mission to expose "black-site experiments" being conducted by the Weyland-Yutani corporation.

The current Steam listing for Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition is for the first of a two-part story, "where you will uncover the secrets lurking within the GES facility on LV-354, the enigmatic planet Purdan."

Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition is set to launch on September 30, and one bit …

At EVE Online's yearly Fanfest in Reykjavik, Iceland, developer CCP Games announced the 22-year-old MMO's next expansion, Legion.

Speaking with EVE senior brand manager Ingibjörg Lilja Diðriksdóttir at Fanfest, she called it a "player-driven, player-created gig economy."

At a keynote presentation at Fanfest, Árnason told the crowd, "We're 100% sure that you will do a better job."

Player-created missions seamlessly integrated into EVE on equal footing with CCP's own, working together to drive future player-led wars?

Even more traditional games might have something to learn from how EVE is handling its player retention/new player conundrum.

Six years after the release of the most excellent sci-fi camping game Outer Wilds, developer Mobius Digital is working on something new, a fact it let slip in a recently-released update—which is also the final "major update" planned for the game.0.

Instead, there was an off-the-cuff comment in the Outer Wilds' patch 16 changelog.

This is no shade to our QA testers, we’re just trying to be extra risk averse and conservative with the resources we put toward Outer Wilds since our new game is our priority!"

OUTER WILDS | Launch Trailer - YouTube Watch OnNow personally, I could not swear to you that this is the very first time a new game from Mobius Digital has ever been announced, but I believe…

In a Steam news post today, developer Grimlore Games announced that the Ancient Greek Diablo-like's early access launch is being pushed back to summer.

In the last six months, Path of Exile 2 hit its own early access launch, embarking on a rollercoaster of difficulty discourse and disastrous patch rollouts.

Probably better for Titan Quest 2 to wait for the volume to die down.

92% of surveyed players reported a "very positive experience," which includes the 66% of players who described themselves as recent Titan Quest players or TQ1 experts.

We don't know when exactly to expect Titan Quest 2's early access launch this summer, but the developers said they "hope to be able to announce a fixed …

Survival MMO Dune: Awakening has a weekend beta beginning tomorrow and a full launch planned for June 10.

Will it suffer the same server issues as so many other games before it?

"We’ve seen several comments expressing concerns about server load and queues," Funcom said in a post on Steam.

Microsoft Flight Simulator was completely unplayable for nearly everyone for its entire launch day.

But even that probably won't come close to the full launch in June, which could attract potentially hundreds of thousands of players.

Stardew Valley 2 could "eventually" happen, Barone told comedian Bobby Lee on a recent episode of the TigerBelly podcast (via GamesRadar).

The topic comes up at around 43 minutes into the episode, after Lee asks Barone why he keeps adding free updates to Stardew Valley rather than making Stardew Valley 2.

"Because Stardew Valley, all the systems, the major systems, are already all done.

"Because I'll play Stardew Valley myself, and when I'm playing, I'm like, 'Oh, wouldn't it be cool if there was this or that?'

Pressed to consider how much money a Stardew Valley sequel could make, Barone said that it could happen, but not because he wants to get richer.

In Nintendo's latest financial results, the company issued yet another reminder about how it plans to continue supporting the original Switch system going forward.

The currently confirmed first-party lineup of Switch releases going forward includes Pokémon Legends Z-A in "late 2025" and Metroid Prime 4 at some point this year.

Beyond this will be Rhythm Heaven Groove, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, and even Pokémon Champions which is currently "TBD".

According to Nintendo's official data, lifetime unit sales of the Switch have surpassed 150 million units (as of March 2025).

The Switch 2 is forecast to sell 15 million units in its first year, but it could be a while before the next genera…

Update [ ]: Well, the results are in, and after missing out in 2023 - Rare's iconic first-person shooter GoldenEye 007 has finally been inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame.

The other titles inducted this year include Defender, Quake and Tamagotchi.

"The Strong’s World Video Game Hall of Fame recognizes individual electronic games of all types—arcade, console, computer, handheld, and mobile—that have enjoyed popularity over a sustained period and have exerted influence on the video game industry or on popular culture and society in general."

Original Story: [Fri 7th Mar, 2025 00:55 GMT]: Every year, The Strong Museum announces its 'World Video Game Hall of Fame' finalists and for…

I know it's stupid but i mean it's just as meaningless as a download code.

I mean if a download code, the box, artwork and art/paper for the download code costs that much, why have a retail presence at all?

The people that are new to Civ then the ones that are aware of Civ and buy physical, see this and go nah pass.

That's lost sales right there.

Civ is different sure but if like Mario Rabbids or Pacman Re-Pac or others then yeah in a way that's lost sales by their own stupidity as companies thinking all casuals will bend over for them.

Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube 812kLimited Run Games has shared the release date for the long-awaited return of everyone's favourite gaming gecko, Gex.

The Gex Trilogy launches on Switch (and other consoles) on 16th June 2025, and it's obviously getting a rather lavish special edition.

Blow-up dolls aside, let's talk about what the Gex Trilogy contains.

You've got Gex, Gex: Enter the Gecko, and Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko all bundled together with various quality of life improvements.

Are you excited to see Gex return?

Today's the day: Nintendo Switch 2 invites are being sent out to those who were able to register their interest in the console, and various other accessories, on the My Nintendo Store in North America.

Wario64 shared on Bluesky that emails were "starting to rollout" to some who have registered interest in getting the Switch 2, allowing fans to pre-order the console.

That means that, if you don't get your email today, keep an eye on your inbox, check your junk or spam, etc.

Of course, you might be one of the lucky ones to have a Switch 2 pre-order already, if you braved the online queues a few weeks ago or stood in line at a GameStop.

Let us know if you've got an invite in the comments.

Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube 812kLost in Cult has announced an absolutely beautiful new book in the form of Animal Well: Design Works, available for pre-order now in both standard and deluxe variants.

Due for release in Summer 2026, the book delves into the creation of Animal Well in collaboration with solo developer Billy Basso, executive producer Dan Adelman, and publisher Bigmode.

It'll contain unseen prototypes, behind-the-scenes development insights, and conversations with the creative team, alongiside a bevy of gorgeous artwork, of course.

The deluxe edition of the book is exclusive to the initial pre-order campaign from now until 1st July at 6pm BST.

Animal Well launched on …

Nintendo has shared another compilation of footage from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker for the Switch 2.

Available via Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, The Wind Waker brings back the original 2002 GameCube classic exclusively on Switch 2 on 5th June 2025.

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app: 🔗 today.oatmealdome.me — TodayNews (@today.oatmealdome.me) 2025-05-08T15:06:01.2367008ZAlthough initially criticised for its drastic graphical departure from previous titles, The Wind Waker soon became a fan favourite thanks to its charming, timeless aesthetic and likeable chara…

Nintendo's president, Shuntaro Furukawa, has stated that price changes for the Switch 2 may occur in the future depending on how the current tariff situation shakes out.

However, should the situation with tariffs change, prices may also change accordingly.

Chances are though, that if the price is going to change anytime soon, then it's probably going to go up.

Here's what Furukawa said:“At this time, the top priority is to quickly popularize the Switch 2 hardware.

"If the assumptions regarding tariffs change significantly, we would like to consider what price adjustments we should make and implement them after considering various factors."

"T2 is a tricky one because there's so much going on in that film, so many different scenes and characters...

"There's a really great scene in the mall where you've got the arcade machines, which for us is awesome," remembers Cope.

"It's like on steroids versus our previous titles, so it would be a lot of reworking there."

"I can't think of many of the previous games where you had that in the Terminator franchise.

That's really been — not just for that element — the mantra throughout.

We all knew it was coming, but with Nintendo's latest financial results, the inevitable is here; Pokémon Scarlet & Violet has overtaken Sword & Shield to be the second best-selling Pokémon game in the franchise.

During the previous financial results, Scarlet & Violet was a mere 220,000 copies behind the Generation 8 titles, but now, it has surpassed it, reaching 26.79 million sales, compared to Sword & Shield's 26.72 million copies.

We really hope that Switch 2 free performance update smooths things out so that people can enjoy the game for what it is.

The best-selling game is, of course, Pokémon Red & Blue, which has reportedly sold around 31.38 million copies.

And it also makes Scarlet & …

Despite Donkey Kong Bananza being a little over two months away from its 17th July release, much mystery surrounds the upcoming platformer.

Case in point, a new discovery from user 'Triistan' on Famiboards seems to point towards the game containing some sort of local multiplayer component.

Either this is a pretty sizable mistake on Nintendo's part, or the game supports local multiplayer – simple as.

It's not entirely out of the question, then, that Donkey Kong Bananza may allow local players to join forces; perhaps in a manner not too dissimilar to Super Mario Odyssey.

[/iimage]It's also been confirmed that Donkey Kong Country Returns HD has surpassed 1 million sales on the Switch.

Goblins just want some loveGrow your farm and expand your goblin townMeet cute goblins with different personalitiesKeep an eye on their needs as wellIn case you missed it, Unimob Global has opened pre-registration sign-ups for Idle Goblin Valley: Chill Farm, inviting you to embark on a cosy farming adventure with some charming little goblins.

I mean, why do goblins always have to play villainous roles in pop culture, right?

In Idle Goblin Valley, you'll grow a lovely town for goblins while planting and harvesting crops to keep the economy thriving.

As you chop wood to build their homes, you can plan for upgrades to expand your valley and make it the awesomest goblin haven ever.

In the meant…

Two new themed tables to exploreUncover the secrets of Croft ManorNew third-person shooting modeComing June 19thZen Studios has announced an upcoming crossover with Tomb Raider, welcoming Lara Croft to the fray within Zen Pinball World on June 19th.

This should spice up your pinball tables with some tomb-raiding aesthetics, particularly the legendary Croft Manor among other icons fans of the franchise know and love.

This comes in the form of a new DLC called "Tomb Raider Pinball", with new pinball tables Tomb Raider Pinball: Adventures of Lara Croft and Tomb Raider Pinball: Secrets of Croft Manor.

Oh, and if you've ever wondered what secrets lie within the Croft Manor, you can explore that …

Plenty of shadows to explore and fortune to be hadBeware the roaming BarbariansSpot the rare Whale in the watersWhat does that ancient Obelisk do?

Short Circuit Studio has announced a new update for TownsFolk, the studio's settlement builder that's just launched last month.

Aptly in sync with the darker tone of this charming pixel-art adventure, the latest content update is titled "Shadows and Fortune" - and it's got a whole set of mechanics for you to discover.

Water tiles are also getting a fishy update with the rare Whale joining the fray, plus Special Locations that add to the unpredictability, such as the ancient Obelisks and the new Shipwrecks.

If you're curious about how it all plays…

Beginning today, the dark fantasy anime Goblin Slayer II collides with Neowiz’s mobile RPG for a seasonal crossover packed with story content, limited-time battles, and gear straight out of the goblin-infested frontier.

Brown Dust 2’s crossover event with Goblin Slayer features a story-driven pack bearing the titular name.

In this original quest, the young witch Scheherazade crosses paths with Goblin Slayer himself amid the ominous ruins once known as the Ancient Fiend Den.

See how they stack up against the rest by checking out our Brown Dust 2 tier list!

You can participate in the collaboration event and slay those goblins by downloading Brown Dust 2 on your preferred link below.

In particular, the NBA and NBPA-licensed street basketball experience will be landing on iOS and Android on May 22nd, and with Kendrick Perkins as a commentator to boot.

As for the first major collab, you can pick Kendrick Perkins' commentary voice for free to really immerse yourself in the competitive spirit.

Follow the official Facebook account, and tell everyone why you're hyped up for the official launch to throw your name in the hat.

While you wait for the official launch, why not take a look at our list of the best sports games on Android to get your fill of something similar?

In the meantime, if you're eager to join in on all the fun, you can do so by checking out Dunk City Dynasty o…

The party’s onCha Hae-In joins as the new SSR water-type hunterNew chapters added to the narrativeLots of events to celebratePre-registrations opened the floodgates, and now Solo Leveling: Arise’s one-year anniversary celebration is in full swing.

Leading Solo Leveling: Arise’s first anniversary update is Cha Hae-In, the Pure Sword Princess, reimagined as an SSR water-type hunter.

See how the heroes stack up by checking out our Solo Leveling: Arise tier list!

Log in during the celebration to claim high-value items like a Transcendent Blessing Stone Selection Chest and multiple SSR selection tickets.

Get partying by downloading Solo Leveling: Arise now for free.

If you're all set letting Lara Croft deal with the undead, then Agent 47 is switching up what it means to kill zombies with the State of Survival x Hitman collaboration.

Does this mean you can look forward to honing your powers of stealthy precision across this harsh post-apocalyptic world?

The Hitman crossover also welcomes Oybek Nabazov and Owen Cage to the fray as new villain bosses, along with Diana Burnwood as a new character in the narrative.

Of course, the collab will also add capital city skins as well as in-city decorations, in addition to marching vehicles and avatar frames to complete the look.

In the meantime, if you're eager to join in on all the fun, you can do so by checking …

But in a surprising turnaround, they're now considered stylish and fun, as is aptly demonstrated with Play Together's latest collaboration.

That's because Haegin's hit social gaming platform is set to collaborate with none other than photobooth company Life4cuts.

Fans of Play Together will now be able to take their photo mode experience to the next level by entering one of the many Life4cuts photobooths now appearing across Kaia Island.

And Haegin seem to have gone all-in on this collaboration too, including introducing a Life4cuts photobooth as unlockable furniture (by completing a collab-exclusive series of five missions).

Certainly, this collaboration reinforces one of the primary points…

The Battle of Polytopia is turning up the heat with a fiery new skinThe Solaris skin boasts new fiery abilities for the Polaris tribeTurn water into solid magma, unlock fiery new units and moreThe Battle of Polytopia, the hit 4x-like strategy from Midjiwan, is set to give its Polaris tribe a fiery new look.

Well, with The Battle of Polytopia boasting over a dozen tribes (factions), the skins are a new way to offer interesting twists on them.

Mainly visual, this can be seen with the Solaris look, which sees you being able to burn tiles around your faction and cross water by turning it into solid lava.

Subscribe to Pocket Gamer onThe Battle of Polytopia has often stood as a favourite amongst …

Questing timeRagnarok X is out now worldwideExplore a fully 3D realisation of the Ragnarok worldChoose your class, battle monsters and quest for gloryThe Ragnarok franchise has been a cornerstone of the MMORPG genre for many years, and now its latest iteration, Ragnarok X: Next Generation, is officially available worldwide.

If you've played Ragnarok Online, then much of Ragnarok X will be familiar to you.

However, where Ragnarok X differs is in translating the original look of Ragnarok Online into a fully 3D format.

Subscribe to Pocket Gamer onWith its bevvy of new features and technological twists on the original, Ragnarok X may be a bit of a change for dedicated fans.

In the meantime, tho…

Founded by Mark Otero, who was a key member of the team behind Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, the studio's debut project, UnGodly, most definitely stands apart from a galaxy far, far away.

UnGodly is still in development, and what little has been revealed so far is mainly the concepts behind it.

This is a decidedly dark fantasy RPG set in a brutal world of sword and sorcery.

For those looking to experience a more action-driven RPG experience than Galaxy of Heroes, and a much more distinct universe, this will certainly be interesting.

UnGodly is set for a winter 2025 release, with a full reveal set for this fall, which will offer us a full look at what's in store.

Of course, that's not to say that the upcoming Dorfromantik isn't stylish.

Far from it, in fact, and with its cosy atmosphere, it'll no doubt be a hit when it arrives on mobile.

Well, in this tile-matching puzzler, your job is to connect pieces of the same type edge to edge.

And with the mobile adaptation, developer Toukana Interactive have stated their intent to refresh and streamline many mechanics to make it even better for mobile players.

And seeing this translated into a strategy format is likely going to be a winner for many.

Preferred Partner FeatureNeorigin Games has launched its stunning idle RPG, Apex GirlsRecruit more than 50 Stellaris warriors and fight evil in a post-apocalyptic worldReceive free goodies with exclusive launch gift codesNeorigin Games has announced the official launch of Apex Girls on iOS and Android, inviting you to join the fight with cool mecha maidens by your side.

Coming to mobile on May 8th, the idle RPG will have you recruiting more than 50 warriors called Stellaris across a stunning post-apocalyptic world, all without the hardcore grind.

To hype you up even more, Apex Girls is offering special milestone goodies thanks to 200,000 pre-registration sign-ups, which include an SSR Stell…

With new surprise cities available every day, this event offers an unprecedented chance to unlock as many World Tour destinations as possible.

Considering how much of an integral role World Tour has proved to be in keeping Subway Surfers fans playing, it's little surprise that it's headlining such a key milestone.

While Subway Surfers has had innumerable spin-offs at this point, it's the original that remains arguably the best and the firmest favourite among fans.

Speaking of, are you planning to jump into Subway Surfers and find out what all the fuss is about?

Well, don't get caught out, be sure to check out our list of constantly-updated Subway Surfers codes to find out currently availabl…

Apple is making progress on a custom chip for its smart glasses, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports, with production set for late 2026 or early 2027.

In a new report today, Gurman says Apple is set to begin mass production of a new chipset for the glasses in late 2026 or in 2027.

This chip will be based on the highly efficient S-series chips used in Apple Watch, he writes, with support for "multiple cameras".

Apple is also working on true AR glasses too, Gurman again reports, but these are much further out.

Thus, long before true AR glasses see the outside of Apple's research and development labs, the company will continue to ship cheaper and lighter Vision headsets to the world, building on t…

Flatscreen farming game Everdream Valley is getting a VR adaptation next week on Quest.

Created in collaboration with Mooneaters, Ovid Works and Pixel Gaze, Everdream Valley VR is bringing the 2023 flatscreen game to Quest 2, Pro, 3, and 3S.

Your regular farm life in Everdream Valley VR consists of multiple activities.

We've seen a few farming sims in VR across the years, most of which lean more towards the cartoonish side.

Everdream Valley VR heads to the Meta Quest platform on May 15.

The Midnight Walk is like taking a stroll through Tim Burton’s mind.

Seeing it all up close in VR is a very cool way to experience the work this must have taken.

The Midnight Walk’s gameplay really never expands beyond basic puzzling and the occasional hide-and-seek sequences with some delightfully twisted creatures.

The Midnight Walk isn’t quite scary enough to be called a horror game, despite the overall imagery being that of a long forgotten nightmare.

But the lack of VR native gameplay means the game doesn’t feel like a ‘must play’ in VR.

Vendetta Forever receives five new levels in today's free update, and the PC VR edition is now available.

Developed by Meatspace Interactive and published by nDreams, this minimalist shooter is now available for PC VR, following a previous announcement in March.

We briefly went hands-on with the new levels before today's launch on PC VR, each of which offers a nice variety of new settings.

We previously praised Vendetta Forever in our 4/5-star review on Quest, highlighting how its minimalist approach delivers a “satisfying” action game.

Vendetta Forever shows the benefits minimalist game design can offer, using only the bare essentials to deliver a satisfying action game.

Surviving Mars: Pioneer is a strategic, base-building survival game that launches today on Quest and PC VR in early access.

Surviving Mars: Pioneer begins by establishing players as contract colonists tasked with surviving the harsh Martian environment with only a modest bundle of starting resources.

It’s these kinds of small-scale resource management dilemmas that Surviving Mars: Pioneer excels at, and this logistical ballet forms the core experience.

While Surviving Mars: Pioneer nails the quiet isolation of solo colonization, it’s not without its rough patches.

Surviving Mars: Pioneer is occasionally frustrating, but ultimately seems compelling if you enjoy survival games.

Next-generation Ray-Ban Meta glasses set for 2026 could recognize faces and run continuous AI sessions for "hours", The Information reports.

The current Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses released in late 2023, and had sold 2 million units as of February.

According to The Information's new report, the company plans two next-generation smart glasses for 2026, codenamed Aperol and Bellini.

2025: Oakley Meta Glasses + Hypernova (monocular HUD glasses)Oakley Meta Glasses + Hypernova (monocular HUD glasses) 2026: Aperol & Bellini (next-gen mainstream smart glasses)Aperol & Bellini (next-gen mainstream smart glasses) 2027: Hypernova 2 (binocular HUD glasses) + Artemis (true AR glasses)On the VR/MR side, …

Final Fury takes a different approach by having flatscreen 2D fighting games like Street Fighter and Fatal Fury as its foundation.

It's even got legendary fighting game pro Justin Wong as a design consultant.

I suspect casual newcomers to the genre will actually be relieved Final Fury doesn't have as many complex mechanics as most modern fighting games.

So, Final Fury has what it takes to capture the same thrill as a fighting game on a TV screen to VR.

Final Fury is out now on PC and Quest for $9.99.

Hauntify on Quest 3 & 3S will use Lasertag's continuous scene meshing system in an update set to arrive this summer.

Last week, we highlighted how Lasertag's developer Julian Triveri implemented continuous scene meshing on Quest 3 & 3S using the Depth API.

This removes the need for the official mixed reality room setup process, and handles furniture and other objects being added, removed, or moving - even during gameplay.

0:00 / 1:00 1× Preview of the coming Hauntify update on Quest 3.

Assuming the update arrives by then, Hauntify could become an ideal Halloween 2025 demo of mixed reality on Quest 3 and Quest 3S.

The Midnight Walk feels like a natural progression of the former's gothic fairy tale, only this time it's interlaced with light horror.

What's particularly interesting is how The Midnight Walk uses closing your eyes as a mechanic.

Designing for both typically involves compromises, and The Midnight Walk finds a great middle ground with some smaller trade-offs.

Even still, I'd argue that The Midnight Walk feels like a VR game with a flatscreen mode and not the other way around.

The Midnight Walk Review - Final VerdictThe Midnight Walk offers a memorable adventure that's enchanting and bleak in equal measure, one that feels like wandering into a twisted fairytale.

Into the Radius 2, the co-op sequel to the popular post-apocalyptic shooter, has been available on PC VR headsets since its early access release on Steam in July 2024.

Now, CM Games reveals it’s finally coming to Quest this month.

Into the Radius 2 is headed to Quest 3 and Quest 3S in early access on May 21st, the studio announced, noting that the full 1.0 release of the game is slated to arrive sometime next year.

Notably, CM Games says crossplay between the PC VR and Quest 3 versions of the game “is not planned.”Still, the incentive to bring Into the Radius 2 to VR’s biggest platform is massive.

On PC VR alone, CM Games revealed earlier this year Into the Radius 2 has already generated ne…

Early access survival shooter Into the Radius 2 is heading to Quest 3 and 3S later this month.

For the unfamiliar, Into the Radius 2 is a survival shooter where you're tasked with surviving a surreal, hostile location known as the Pechorsk Security Zone.

Playable alone or in co-op, Estonian studio CM Games initially launched the game via Steam Early Access before February's announcement that a Quest 3 and 3S launch was also planned.

The Quest 3 version will not have complete feature parity straight away with PC VR, though CM Games “plan to bring the Meta Quest version closer to feature parity in future updates.” At launch, Quest 3 will not have the Pechorsk Outskirts location or the Distort…

Meta just rebranded its Quest+ game subscription service to Horizon+, and it now brings discounts for paid titles.

You can play your redeemed games and the catalog while your subscription remains active.

Should you cancel the subscription, previously redeemed games and the catalog won't be playable until you resubscribe or purchase them.

The Meta Quest software platform was rebranded to Meta Horizon last year, and Quest+ was the only remaining platform usage of the Quest brand.

Quest will still remain the brand for Meta's first-party headsets, such as Quest 3 and Quest 3S.

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition has now removed its official support for PC VR and PlayStation VR.

Bedrock is the only of the two that had official VR support.

Minecraft officially came to the Oculus-powered Samsung Gear VR smartphone VR system in April 2016, then to the Oculus Rift on PC a few months later in August.

Four years later, in 2020, the game added VR support for the original PlayStation VR.

But with the removal of PC VR and PlayStation VR support, the prospects for Minecraft VR on Quest seem less likely than before.

Insomniac's The Unspoken has returned to Meta's PC VR store, joining the studio's other Rift games after all of them were delisted.

Two months ago, Insomniac Games returned three of its PC VR games - Edge of Nowhere, Feral Rites, and Stormland, to Meta's PC VR store after they were delisted.

🥽 VR GAMES UPDATE: The Unspoken is officially back on the Meta Store.

It's re-listed alongside other Insomniac VR games, including Stormland, Feral Rites, and Edge of Nowhere.

The Edge of Nowhere, Feral Rites, The Unspoken and Stormland are all available exclusively on Meta's PC VR store.