Впрочем, пока неизвестно, будет ли компания развивать такую технологию.

Неожиданный хит праздничного периода выйдет и в российский прокат.

RPG уступила лишь ARC Raiders и Steam Deck.

Продажи начнутся в июне.

Вторая часть онлайн-шутера не смогла привлечь к себе большого внимания даже после декабрьского перезапуска.

«Роглайт»-гонка стоит 40 долларов.

В Amazon подтвердили выбор сразу одиннадцати актёров.

Авторы игры также сообщили, что тесно сотрудничают с NVIDIA при производстве ПК-версии.

Так, 007 First Light получит поддержку основных технологий компании, включая DLSS 4 и многокадровую генерацию.

Вероятно, в будущем специалисты из IOI подробнее расскажут об используемых функциях и объявят расширенные системные требования для 4K.

В 2025 году в Game Pass добавили почти в два раза больше игр, чем в PS PlusОднако подписка Sony стоит в два раза дешевле.

ASUS и Kojima Productions представили ноутбук с линейкой аксессуаров в стиле студии

Legion Go S от Lenovo стал первым портативным ПК на базе SteamOS не от Valve.

На выставке CES 2026 Lenovo представила новую версию своего флагмана Legion Go 2 — изначально он запустился только с Windows на борту, но скоро в продажу поступит и вариант на «операционке» от Valve.

Однако у готовящегося варианта всё же будет одно системное отличие — SteamOS не поддерживает вход по биометрии, поэтому использовать сканер отпечатка пальца на Legion Go 2 не получится.

В Lenovo планируют начать продажи SteamOS-версии Legion Go 2 в июне 2026-го по цене от 1 199 долларов.

Напомним, вариант портативного ПК с предустановленной Windows 11 поступил на прилавки в конце октября 2025-го.

Некоторые игроки в Cyberpunk 2077 сочли начало игры скомканным — мол, события развиваются настолько стремительно, что кажется, будто из завязки вырезан внушительный кусок контента.

Разработчик написал в соцсети Bluesky, что расширение первого акта не пошло бы игре на пользу.

CP2077 — приключение с открытым миром, так что освоение контента в районе Уотсон можно растянуть хоть на 20 часов.

Как полагает Сажиньский , хронометража первого акта хватает для того, чтобы игрок успел привязаться к Джеки Уэллсу.

Если верить Сажиньскому , так и было задумано — это не остатки вырезанного контента.

Хидэки Камия (Hideki Kamiya), создатель Devil May Cry и Bayonetta, признался, что после ухода из PlatinumGames получает от разработки игр больше удовольствия, чем когда-либо раньше.

По его словам, ключевую роль в этом сыграла новая команда и атмосфера в собственной студии Clovers, которую он основал чуть больше года назад.

В интервью Famitsu Камия вспоминает, что после расставания с PlatinumGames оказался в неопределённом положении, но поддержка коллег помогла ему быстро вернуться в индустрию.

В Clovers он чувствует себя на своём месте и может сосредоточиться на самом важном — процессе создания игр.

С тех пор нас не радовали новыми подробностями о проекте, однако Камия уверяет, что за кулис…

В связи с этим разработчики из Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio обновили страницу игры в Steam, добавив системные требования.

Для комфортного прохождения на ПК геймерам понадобятся следующие конфигурации:Минимальные (низкие настройки, 1080p при 30 fps с учётом FSR 1.0)Операционная система: 64-битная Windows 11.

Видеокарта: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (4 Гб), AMD Radeon RX 6400 (4 Гб) или Intel Arc A380 (6 Гб).

Видеокарта: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (12 Гб), AMD Radeon RX 7600 (8 Гб) или Intel Arc A770 (8 Гб).

Yakuza Kiwami 3 выйдет 11 февраля на ПК (Steam), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series и Nintendo Switch 2 с русской локализацией текста.

Студия Rebellion, известная по сериям Sniper Elite и Zombie Army, объявила дату полноценного релиза Speedball.

Аркадный спортивный экшен про брутальных накачанных мужиков покинет ранний доступ и выйдет на ПК и консолях 27 января.

Speedball сочетает аркадный геймплей с элементами менеджмента: игрок формирует команду под свой стиль, прокачивает навыки и сражается как с ботами, так и с живыми соперниками — онлайн или на одном экране.

Геймеры в целом сходятся во мнении, что спортивный экшен пытается перенести дух Speedball II в современную обёртку, но результат получается неоднозначным.

Тестостероновое безумие в Speedball разыграется в полную силу на ПК (Steam), Xbox Series и PlayStation 5.

007 First Light будет динамичнее Hitman, но сохранит «умный» геймплейБосс IO Interactive — о поддержке 007 First Light, MindsEye и «незавершённом деле» на SwitchIO Interactive «приклеила» лицо Дэниела Крейга к Агенту 47, чтобы получить лицензию на 007Релиз 007 First Light состоится 27 мая на ПК ( Steam , Epic Games Store ), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series и Nintendo Switch 2.

Видеокарта: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT или эквивалентная дискретная видеокарта от Intel .

Видеокарта: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, AMD Radeon RX 5700 или эквивалентная дискретная видеокарта от Intel .

IO Interactive раскрыла системные требования экшен-адвенчуры 007 First Light .

Напомним, сегодня компания…

Авторы 007 First Light рассказали, каким железом нужно будет обладать, чтобы ознакомиться с историей молодого Джеймса Бонда.

Valve опубликовала данные о самых прибыльных играх за первую неделю нового года. В тройке лидеров произошли небольшие изменения.

Разработчики экшена Romeo is a Dead Man опубликовали трейлер, посвящённый предыстории главного героя.

Стало известно, какие игры прибудут в подписку Game Pass в январе. Самыми значимыми, пожалуй, стали Resident Evil Village (20 января) и Star Wars Outlaws (13 января).

Разработчики Payday 3 опубликовали трейлер новой миссии Shopping Spree, выход которой ожидается в январе.

Обложка: скриншот 007: First LightКомпания NVIDIA опубликовала несколько трейлеров, посвящённых играм, которые будут поддерживать DLSS 4.

Новые ролики получили 007 First Light, Active Matter, Defect и Screamer.

Трейлер шпионского боевика 007: First Light не только продемонстрировал графические способности игры, но и раскрыл детали сюжета.

Экшен Defect, авторы которого заявляли, что делают ставку на оптимизацию, также показал значительный прирост FPS со включенным DLSS 4.

Если FPS с DLSS 4 в предыдущих играх поднимался за отметку в 200 кадров, то здесь с 40 он вырос до 120.

Жесть. Nvidia возобновляет массовое производство RTX 3060 с 8 ГБ памяти. AMD хочет вернуть процессоры Ryzen 5000 для платформы AM4 под память DDR4. Технологии 2020 года! Позапрошлого поколения! И это не шутка.Производственные линии TSMC, Samsung, Micron и SK Hynix другим делом заняты — штампуют чипы для дата-центров.2026 год только начался, и сразу с новостей о стремительном подорожании комплектующих и перспективах собирать «современный» ПК из железа, актуального 5 лет назад. Худший год для апгрейда ПКСмотрим!YouTube https://youtu.be/T6_GAI9cSUAVK Video https://vkvideo.ru/video-192534154_456248106Друзья, поддержите ролик лайком и комментарием.

The Stranger Things 'Conformity Gate' theory has — as expected — turned out to be nonsense, leaving conspiracy theorists facing the cold, harsh reality that Season 5 really is the end of the show.

Here you'll find the release dates for all the biggest movies and TV shows on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and digital.

After several hours playing through an exclusive, hands-on demo of Cairn, the upcoming climbing-survival sim, we were riveted. Our time on the mountain was filled with arduous climbs punctuated with periods of quiet reflection, life-or-death battles against the elements, and a combined sense of victory and wonder as we reached higher and higher.

Netflix has provided a first look at Enola Holmes 3, the murder mystery sequel starring Millie Bobby Brown as Sherlock Holmes’ younger sister and Henry Cavill, who plays Sherlock Holmes himself.

If you think it's okay to share spoilers of a 26-year-old game, you may want to think again after Square Enix made it clear that anyone willfully spoiling Dragon Quest VII Reimagined may be "temporarily or permanently banned."

Beavis and Butthead pairing Fallout: New Vegas and Fallout 3 have also seen bumps in the same timespan.

Fallout 3's gone from averaging around 100 players to just under 200 at its version of this peak.

For context, it hit a peak of 73,000 players with the show's first season.

These latest New Vegas and Fallout 3 numbers are similarly dwarfed by their season one marks.

With the fourth episode of Fallout season two set to drop today, January 7th, we'll have to see if the lines continue to go up as things build up to the series finale in early February.

If you’ve yet to hit your personal quota, well, here’s StarRupture out now in early access.

It’s Satisfactory with more of a four-player shoot-me-do element, and scenes from the battlements that recall Michael Ironside’s last stand in Starship Troopers.

That’s the last thing RPS ever published about Green Hell, actually.

The pitch for StarRupture: you and your scalliwag convict friends have been sent to a strange new world racked by violent changes of temperature.

If you’d rather learn the ultimate fate of Green Hell, it’s 90% off on Steam at the time of writing.

Roll, roll, roll.

That, essentially, is the ethos behind a Red Dead Redemption 2 mod which streamer Blurbs created late last year, and has since shown off in a video that's heavy on large masses of horses and pardners being rolled into rootin' tootin' chaos balls.

So, I reached out to Blurbs via Discord to ask whether there are any plans to release this mod publicly in future.

Especially when it's a creation as chaotic and likely with potential to cause crashes or otherwise mess things up as this Katamari mod.

Thankfully, Once Upon a Katamari has a whole wild west themed zone, so I guess I'll head back there and blast this video on repeat.

More than five years after its troubled original release, Cyberpunk 2077 continues to be one of the most relevant open-world RPGs of the modern era.

Cyberpunk 2077 gets quite a bit of their time together out of the way with a quick montage that shows us some highlights of their chaotic gigs and good times at bars before things take a darker turn.

And, in case you were wondering, the “half-year montage is not cut content.”“The game cannot be infinite,” the creative director also stated.

You can roam around for a bit with Jackie, sure, but most players would agree it’s more of an on-rails introduction to Night City’s underworld and Arasaka’s family drama.

In fact, it’s performed even better t…

Splitgate Arena Reloaded developer 1047 Games has shared some words regarding how its rereleased and repackaged game is doing over on Valve's PC platform, stating: "Steam Charts don't measure fun."

Splitgate Arena Reloaded started life as Splitgate 2.

A new name - Splitgate Arena Reloaded - was then revealed, along with a relaunch date of 17th December.

"They show one number, on one platform, at one given moment," the Splitgate Arena Reloaded team said.

Image credit: 1047 GamesSplitgate Arena Reloaded is hosting a selection of competitive events in an effort to drum up interest.

Embark Studios' founder Patrick Soderlund has stated that Arc Raiders, a game initially meant to release as a free-to-play title, launched as a $40 premium price point in part due to Helldivers 2's approach.

Speaking to Gamesbeat, Soderlund stated: "It's something we discussed as the game went from free-to-play to a traditional business model.

Manage cookie settings Watch the Arc Raiders review here!Watch on YouTubeA further reason why the $40 price point was decided was a desire to sell the game without its cost acting as an "offender" to anyone, given that Arc Raiders is a purely multiplayer game without a campaign.

According to analyst estimates, Arc Raiders recently passed the 12m sales…

The Duffer brothers, creators of Stranger Things, have said the final battle of the TV series was partially inspired by Baldur's Gate 3.

Everyone had fully realised — either through self-acceptance or they've resolved all their various issues — moving into that final battle, they're absolutely primed.

And that's where I go back to Dungeons & Dragons and something like Baldur's Gate.

The final battle of Stranger Things pits nearly the entire cast of goodies against a colossal spidery crab monster in the wasteland of Dimension X.

In Stranger Things it's more euphemistic, however, used as a kind of lingo the central characters - the kids - apply to strange enemies they face.

The top five games played on the PlayStation in 2025 by US players were exactly the same as in 2024, according to Circana's Player Engagement Tracker.

This is interesting as this list is an exact replication of the top five games played on US PlayStations in 2024.

Looking at the top five games played on US Xbox's in 2025, there's a slight different in the order of the games which take the top five spots, but the games themselves remain the same.

In 2025, Fortnite took the number one spot, followed by Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto V, Minecraft, and Roblox.

If Grand Theft Auto VI wasn't delayed to November perhaps we'd have seen a passing of the torch to the sequel, but oh well.

Продолжаем вместе с топ-менеджерами и экспертами игровой индустрии (и смежных с ней) подводить итоги 2025 года.

Мы заметно продвинулись как в развитии продуктов, так и в работе с платформами.

Мы задали для себя жесткую планку в полтора месяца и, благодаря улучшениям, как процессным, так и активному использованию ИИ, смогли в нее в итоге уложиться.

Тренд на аутентичность и уникальность (USP) в новых играх вырастет еще больше, особенно на фоне доступности ИИ.

С одной стороны, мы продолжим фокусироваться на хорошо понятных нам нишах и сделаем несколько запусков в социальных сетях и на веб-платформах.

Илья Ульянов, RuStore: 2025 год стал прорывным для RuStore.

Например, в RuStore есть внутриигровые события — это временные акции от разработчиков, которые подсвечиваются специальными баннерами в каталоге.

Впервые за три года категория «полезные инструменты» в RuStore обогнала финансовые приложения, заняв 21% всех скачиваний против 18% у финансов.

Илья: Главный тренд, который мы наблюдаем не только на нашей платформе, но и на рынке в целом — это переход от разовых покупок к подпискам.

В следующем году в RuStore появятся новые промо-форматы на витрине, а набор сервисов в Консоли пополнится новыми рекламными инструментами и сервисами.

Немного не хватает ресурсов для покорения западного рынка HTML5-порталов, но и не все они готовы к проектам с преимущественно in-app монетизацией.

Но что я вижу на рынке — все деньги идут в ПК-проекты.

Не забываем и про рынок игр в Telegram — у нас запланированы новые ивенты и активности с нашим партнером Playdeck.

А они у них есть.

Планируем продолжать активно взаимодействовать с московским игровым хабом и с их помощью презентовать наши проекты за рубежом.

Для нас 2025 год стал поворотным в истории компании, так как мы впервые попробовали свои силы в разработке игры, взялись за своей первой проект.

Мы не успели выпустить игру в 2025 году как планировали, так как сделали ряд ошибок, в большой степени организационных, которые стоили нам достаточно дорого по времени.

Я сам разобрался с тем, что такое паблишинг, и понял, насколько он переоценен разработчиками (и этим очень хорошо пользуются издатели).

Главный инструмент игрового маркетинга — сама игра, а процентов 10-20% успеха — это уже PR, Steam, инфлюенсеры, социальные сети.

Quarantine Zone: The Last CheckКакие выводы по итогу 2025 года как студия разработки вы для себя сделали?

Выпустились сначала на ПК, а спустя три месяца — и на консолях.

Мы очень многому научились за год, смогли улучшить процессы внутри команды.

Большая часть паблишеров не готова подписывать проекты дороже 200 тысяч долларов, а лучше — уложиться и вовсе в 100 тысяч.

Издатели ищут проект, который может быть успешен и без них, а затем пытаются убедить разработчика, что с издателем ему будет лучше.

Для сравнения, в целом в Steam видно падение практически на 15-20% как по медиане, так и в топ 10% проектов.

Мы видим, что этот сегмент пользуется стабильным спросом на рынке, и для нас это одно из направлений дальнейшего развития аналитики.

Запросы игровых компаний к аналитике за последний год заметно сместились от базовых описательных метрик к более прикладным и ориентированным на будущее.

Главный вывод 2025 года для студий, которые планируют расти в 2026 году, — масштабирование больше не работает без глубокой аналитики и дисциплины.

В первую очередь это дальнейшее наращивание объемов — как по рынку в целом, так и по отдельным рекламным сетям и рекламодателям.

В целом задача на 2026 год — сделать Apptica еще более надежным и гибким инструментом для анализа рынка и рекламы в мобильных играх.

Кстати, в 2026 году мы намерены его масштабировать и сделать еще больший фокус на образовании в геймдеве.

В плане издательства мы больше помогаем связями, выстраиванием отдельных маркетинговых активаций, коллабораций и в целом делаем много того, что несвойственно другим паблишерам.

К сожалению, большинство разработчиков все еще создает игры мечты и не хочет, а главное — не умеет считать реальную емкость ниши, в которую они идут.

Мы надеемся, что в будущем этот инструмент сильно повысит и качество российских игровых проектов еще на уровне концепта.

Но и не бойтесь создавать крупные проекты.

По сути, 2025 год стал этапом институционального укрепления АПРИОРИ — с устойчивыми партнерствами и долгосрочной стратегией развития.

Ключевым фокусом АПРИОРИ в 2025 году стали исследования.

В 2025 году ассоциация регулярно выступала организатором и модератором дискуссий, посвященных развитию рынка, кадровым вопросам, международному сотрудничеству и регулированию отрасли.

Отдельно отмечу «Московскую Международную Неделю Видеоигр» (ММНВ), которая в 2025 году стала значимой точкой международной кооперации.

В 2025 году российский потребительский игровой рынок окончательно вышел из фазы адаптации, его развитие стало более стабильным и прогнозируемым.

В 2025 году мы получили кучу наград за INDIKA.

А еще в начале 2025 года мы начали полноценную работу над нашим новым, довольно амбициозным и пока неанонсированным проектом.

Очень надеюсь, что скоро мы сможем анонсировать одну мощную сделку, которая сейчас в процессе, но пока это секрет.

У меня в последнее время ощущение, что мы находимся в начале какого-то тектонического сдвига в сфере эстетики и творчества.

Вокруг стало так много прекрасного и качественного, что «объективные» линейки, которыми мы раньше мерили результаты творческого труда, больше не работают.

Продолжаем подводить итоги 2025 года с игровыми (или связанными с игровой индустрией) командами.

Думаю, как и для всех, 2025 год был сложным, но как-то прорываемся.

Как все хотели инфлюенсеров, так все их и хотят (хотя внутри этого рынка какая-то кровавая баня происходит, вспомните скандалы с накрутками).

Западные клиенты перестали падать в обморок от предложения пообщаться с российскими медиа, даже наоборот, предлагают, зовут, хотят.

Что в этом году стало решающим для успешного PR-запуска игр?

В 2025 году ByteBrew достиг отметки в 15 тысяч студий-разработчиков на платформе.

Этот функционал позволяет студиям глубоко погружаться как в данные по закупке, так и в данные по рекламной монетизации, а также анализировать реальный и прогнозируемый LTV пользователей.

Какие выводы 2025 года могут быть полезны студиям, планирующим расти и масштабироваться в 2026 году?

Какие новые тренды вы ожидаете в игровой аналитике, данных и инструментах в 2026 году?

В новом году разработчики будут стремиться вернуть прозрачность и управляемость как в закупке трафика, так и в рекламных доходах, используя технологии, предоставляющие новые рычаги контроля.

Практически хирургическая работа — не разломать то, что и так хорошо выглядело, и сделать еще лучше.

Если говорить о жанре Idle Tycoon, основываясь на спай сервисах, то этот жанр остался ровно на том же уровне, что и год назад.

Если говорить в целом о тенденции, то с каждым годом игроки становятся более требовательными к проекту.

И это неизбежная реальность с которой придется смириться и подстроиться к ней, если вы хотите остаться на плаву.

В начале года мы доделаем то, что не успели, затем подправим монетизацию под новые реалии игры и приступим к скейлу закупки.

Neowiz is "actively exploring" how generative AI "can enhance [its] internal publishing productivity."

Kim noted that it's "hard to find a game company [in Korea] that isn't using AI in some way" and that, "at the very least, companies are either using ChatGPT or Gemini."

For example, Krafton announced last October it was aiming to position itself as an "AI-first company" as part of reorganisation efforts.

"The core purpose is to support members in proactively designing their growth direction and embarking on new challenges both inside and outside the company amid the era of AI transformation," said Krafton.

"The company plans to support members in autonomously deciding whether to continue …

Hollywood stars Sigourney Weaver and Jason Isaacs have been cast in Amazon's upcoming Tomb Raider adaptation.

In an announcement posted to Reddit, Prime Video revealed that Isaacs will portray Lara Croft's uncle Atlas DeMornay, while Weaver is set to play a new role in the Tomb Raider universe.

Weaver and Isaacs join Sophie Turner, who was cast as Lara last September.

"Tomb Raider boasts a plethora of iconic characters," said series showrunner Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

Amazon's Tomb Raider adaptation is being led by Waller-Bridge and Wayward Pines creator Chad Hodge, with production set to begin on January 19, 2026.

Sega co-founder David Rosen has died aged 95 | News-in-briefRosen remained as director at the company until 1996, played a major role in revolutionising the arcade sector

UK consumers spent £5.4 billion on video games during 2025.

That's according to the Entertainment Retailers Association – citing data from NielsenIQ/GfK Entertainment, Omdia and GSD/IFSE – which indicates a 7.4% increase year-on-year.

This is the largest rise that video games have seen in the UK since 2020, when revenue shot up 27.9% from 2019's figures.

Boxed sales represent just 5% of total UK games revenue for 2025.

"We have strong hopes that it will maintain this momentum into 2026.”Overall, UK entertainment – games, music and video – hit £13.3 billion for 2025, an increase of 7.1% year-on-year.

Described as an 'AI Generated Ghost Player,' players struggling to progress past a particular puzzle or boss could call on the 'Ghost' to complete part, or all of, the section, helping them proceed.

As the abstract explains, it's a system that could provide a player with "assistance during gameplay of a video game."

"The method includes executing a video game for a game session," the abstract writes.

The method includes detecting selection of ghost assistance for the game session."

The game session could then, hypothetically, link to an AI engine that could provide "ghost assistance" through natural-language queries, and render the ghost character in-game.

"There's a fundamental premise to making art that people are not remembering right now, and it's that it requires artists," Baker said.

And we don't need to diminish it, we don't need to denigrate it, we don't need to demonize it.

"For the last 2,500 years since we first set foot out onto a stage, humans have been doing this.

Sora can do that in a matter of minutes, seconds" - LLMs can create content, but they "cannot create art."

"And the reason why is because that invariably requires the human experience," Baker added.

The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) has announced that former Naughty Dog co-president Evan Wells will join its Hall of Fame at the DICE Awards this year.

After 25 years at Naughty Dog, Wells announced his retirement in 2023.

"We are honored to recognise Evan Wells for his decades of creative leadership and his profound impact on the games industry," said AIAS president Meggan Scavio.

"Throughout his tenure at Naughty Dog, Evan has exemplified what it means to lead with vision, integrity, and a deep respect for the craft.

Naughty Dog studio head and head of creative Neil Druckmann will present Wells with the AIAS Hall of Fame accolade next month.

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles surpasses 1m units in three months | News-in-briefRemake of 1997's Final Fantasy Tactics launched across all platforms on September 30, 2025

Canada-based VR studio Cloudhead Games has laid off 70% of its employees.

In a statement shared on LinkedIn, Cloudhead Games CEO and CCO Denny Unger said the reduction will be effective as of tomorrow (January 7) "due to industry forces beyond our control."

"The general downturn of the gaming industry, VR’s still nascent challenges, including a lack of platform funding have placed us in an impossible position," wrote Unger.

"While we’ve done all we can to reinvest in our people and VR’s future from prior successes, we can’t build 'bigger swings' alone."

Cloudhead Games was co-founded in 2012 by Denny and Tracey Unger.

Whether you’re running a Switch on the go, playing Xbox in another room, or extending your gaming laptop setup, a secondary display changes everything.

In other words, sharp images regardless if you’re gaming on the Switch, connecting a PS5 or extending your PC setup for extra workspace.

Plug it into your console and you’re good in an instant for big-screen console gaming in a hotel room.

You’re able to game in landscape orientation for hardcore gaming, switch it up into portrait orientation for livestream conversations, coding sessions, or reading files.

It’s the type of display that transitions from gaming into productivity and does so without losing anything.

EcoFlow’s best‑selling Delta 2 hits a record‑low $429 on Amazon as the brand clears stock after launching the Delta 3.

EcoFlow built its reputation on one device: the Delta 2.

It became the go‑to power station for campers and anyone who needed quick and reliable energy without the fumes or noise of a gas generator.

See at AmazonSimilar Performance Than Delta 3Although the Delta 3 has some improvements, the Delta 2 still meets the same sweet spot in terms of power, speed, and reliability all at a significantly lower price.

With a 1024Wh capacity and peak output of 1800W, the station can power most household devices, tools, or entertainment equipment.

Here’s my ranking of the toughest battles in Final Fantasy Tactics and some tips for how to beat them.

Fovoham WindflatsWhy it’s hard: Any fight against a character with Holy Knight abilities is bullshit, and the game throws this one at you super early.

What to do about it: This is the one battle I’ve never tried to beat without cheese.

Final Fantasy Tactics loves these little duels but they completely subvert the normal strategies the game usually incentivizes.

What to do about it: Not to sound like a broken record but you can try to break Wiegraf’s sword.

Well, a big ol’ Yakuza franchise sale, happening now on Steam, might help you finally check out this popular series.

And (almost) all of those games are currently on sale on Steam as part of a big Yakuza franchise sale that ends on October 23.

The other odd duck here is Yakuza 3 Remastered, which isn’t on sale despite being included in the sales event page.

Perhaps Sega made a mistake, and it will be marked down to $11 like most of the other Yakuza games in the sale.

Here are all the games currently on sale as part of the ongoing Yakuza/Like A Dragon sales event:

A major revelation for Pokémon fans is tucked in a corner of Lumiose CityI’m very early in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, but I just found something in Lumiose City I had to tell somebody about, or I might explode.

That’s what nearly happened to me, but luckily, I did stumble upon the Lumiose Museum in the northeast corner of the city.

If you’ve played Pokémon Legends: Arceus, you’re gonna want to stop by this place and check out one of this museum’s exhibits.

Arceus players will know that Hisui is the previous name of the Sinnoh region from Diamond and Pearl, and the historical setting of the last Legends game.

So one way or another, history has not forgotten them and what they accomplis…

And while many are excited to hop in and start catching pocket monsters, many fans aren’t happy with Z-A‘s small and boring map, which lacks the environmental variety found in past Pokémon games.

This location first appeared in 2013’s Pokémon X and Y. In those games, Lumiose City was just one of many locations included in the large open world.

However, in Z-A, Lumiose City is essentially the entire playspace, and that’s proving to be a disappointing fact for some players.

However, Z-A’s map isn’t just small, it also lacks visual variety.

At least if you buy the game on Switch, it mostly looks the same as the Switch 2 version.

Players have tested this on Pokémon they’ve found in the overworld, and it seems like, unless you defeat it in battle, Shiny Pokémon don’t despawn.ÂI found a Shiny Magikarp.

Enjoy pic.twitter.com/tA42rUM9iv — SBCoop (@SBCoop89) October 15, 2025LZA has special behavior to keep shiny Pokémon from despawning!

The game stashes up to 10 shiny Pokémon and keeps them from despawning if you leave the area.

Missing out on a Shiny can feel devastating, and fucking it up may lead to viral moments, but would you rather have a funny story or a Shiny Pokémon in your collection?

Now, if a Shiny Pokémon spawns nearby, you’ll hear a short jingle to signal to you that it’s somewhere in your vic…

Schofield’s last big game was 2022’s Dead Space-like The Callisto Protocol.

But the last time Schofield went to the publisher to talk Dead Space, it wasn’t interested.

“I went to [EA] recently and they’re like no, we’re not interested anymore,” Schofield told IGN.

“I said, ‘I can get back the leadership team.’ I need the models from [Dead Space remake developer] EA Motive, and I can save you 30 to 40 million dollars on the idea that I have.

'”But now that EA is set to be bought up by Saudi Arabia, assuming the United States government doesn’t get involved and block the deal, Schofield thinks there’s a chance for Dead Space 4 to happen, or at least for the franchise to be sold off and …

Treating yourself to a brand new pair of Beats earbuds costs less than $100 now.

One of our favorite in-ear options, the Beats Studio Buds, is back on sale.

See at AmazonTwo Listening Modes, Both Equally GreatThis pair gets you two listening modes: Active Noise Canceling mode and Transparency mode.

These also play nicely with both Apple and Android devices, so compatibility won’t be an issue, even though Beats is owned by Apple.

All things considered, the Beat Studio Buds can be a great investment for anyone looking for better sound, different listening modes, and a solid battery life.

The massively discounted bundle goes toward supporting charityThe Destiny 2 2025 Charity Bundle is almost too good to pass up.

At the same time, the bundle includes every paid piece of content for the game, including the upcoming Star Wars Renegades expansion, for half the price of a new game.

That’s infected the rest of the loot shooter with changes to the grind, gear, and progression that make the entire game a drag right now.

The Star Wars-themed expansion is teasing some interesting ideas and new modes.

So if nothing else, consider the charity bundle a super cheap ticket to witness the rebirth of Destiny 2.

Space Marine 2 will let you play multiplayer as much as you want for a limited timeWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is getting a free demo for anyone who hasn’t already played one of the best shooters of 2025.

The free demo will be available from October 16-20 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S and until October 23 on PC via Steam.

Space Marine 2 is a sequel to the cult-favorite Xbox 360-era third-person shooter that delivers an old-school emphasis on meat and potatoes gunplay but with the impressive visuals of a modern blockbuster.

If you choose to take the plunge, Space Marine 2 is currently half-off on console ($35) and 55 percent off on PC ($30).

But don’t forget, you’ll need a Game P…

Save 37% on two of the Govee pro gaming light bars over at Amazon for a limited time.

Specifically, these pro gaming light bars come in a two-pack and have been discounted by 37%.

Each pro gaming light bar has three sides of illumination to cast colored light all across your gaming desk and room.

See at AmazonControl your Govee pro gaming lights bars via the smart companion app on your phone.

These Govee pro gaming light bars can be just the decor your PC gaming desktop needs.

Not only is it still, allegedly, developing a Star Wars game, but the studio known for single-player story-focused games is now also working on a competitive multiplayer game called Spellcasters.

Quantic Dream has had quite the odd last few years, perhaps driving its desire for radical change.

Then, for one final surreal twist, Quantic Dream won part of this case but without ever disproving the allegations.

But what about Star Wars: Eclipse?

And that’s also, we are led to believe, still making Star Wars: Eclipse.

SanDisk’s SSD hits a record‑low price for ultra‑fast, durable storage on the go.

Speed, reliability, and toughness: that’s what really matters when you’re juggling files between your laptop or camera.

The SanDisk 2TB Extreme portable SSD checks all those boxes while hitting its lowest price ever on Amazon.

Right now, it’s down to $149 from $209 which is the cheapest it’s ever been for this storage powerhouse.

On top of the existing 29% discount, it’s probably the lowest price-to-performance ratio available from SanDisk in years.

Your laptop shouldn’t slow you down, whether you’re using it for work or studies.

Thankfully, grabbing a new machine right now doesn’t break the bank, as Amazon just dropped the 16-inch Dell touchscreen laptop to $1,000, a massive 62% off its original price.

And as if that wasn’t enough, you’re also getting a 4-in-1 accessory bundle worth almost $400 thrown in for absolutely free with your purchase.

Windows 11 Pro comes pre-installed as part of the accessory bundle, meaning you will have instant access to a bunch of productivity and security features right out of the box.

You’re saving a whopping 62%, plus getting a free accessory bundle of all the essentials that make it easier…

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInMatt Broughton has been announced as the new Editor of MCV/DEVELOP.

Matt started in the games industry in 1992 as a writer for EMAP Images, working on magazines such as The One for Amiga, C&VG, PC Review, as well as various other gaming titles.

He then moved into PR, working for the likes of Philips Media, Blue Byte, GT Interactive, Infogrames and Atari, where he was International Director of Communications.

His last full-time position was at Midway Games, where he was European Marketing Director until 2005.

Matt said: “I’m truly delighted to be re-entering an industry that I owe so much to.

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInWelcome to this year’s 30 Under 30, where we put the spotlight on the best and brightest young talent that the industry has to offer.

“This year’s MCV/DEVELOP 30 Under 30 is a somewhat bittersweet affair for me, as it will presumably be the last one I’m involved with, barring any miracles happening in the near future.

“There are so many young superstars out there that the selection process for the 30 Under 30 is genuinely awe inspiring, even in a time rife with layoffs, redundancies and companies consolidating or going under.

“Congratulations to everyone who was nominated, and to all of our finalists.

Each and every person in this year’s cohort is an outstanding…

[From the industry] Winners Announced at the 43rd Golden Joystick AwardsShare FacebookTwitterLinkedInThis is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content.

The winners of the 43rd Golden Joystick Awards were revealed on November 20, 2025, in a glittering ceremony in London and live-streamed worldwide on YouTube, Twitch, Steam, Facebook, TikTok and more.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was the biggest winner of the night winning – Ultimate Game of the Year, Best Storytelling, Best Visual Design and Best Soundtrack.

The Golden Joystick Awards is the world’s longest-running public-voted games awards show.

Over 21 million public votes were cast to pick the winners in 22 differen…

[From the industry] XDS marks move to the Vancouver Convention Centre with 50% off tickets for first 100 developersShare FacebookTwitterLinkedInThis is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content.

XDS is celebrating its expansion to the Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC) with an exclusive early opportunity for developers and publishers.

“Developers and publishers are at the heart of XDS,” said Chris Wren, Founder and Executive Director.

“As we move to the Vancouver Convention Centre, we’re expanding our ability to support this community with more space, deeper programming, and opportunities to connect, while keeping the intimacy that XDS is known for.”A New Home for a G…

Issue #1005 of MCV/DEVELOP is online now!

Inside: Ryosuke Hara on Digimon Story Time Stranger, Paul Sulyok on the disappearing public gaming sector, The Game Kitchen on NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound and more!

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInThe October-November 2025 issue of MCV/DEVELOP is out now, and can be read online (or downloaded) for free!

Alex Boucher is also putting out feelers for the DEVELOP/JOBS Guide, which will also be making a much overdue return in the next issue.

I also continue to co-run the game studio Hologram Ghost, where things are still going well.

Expo Gamers officially announces its 3rd edition at the end of May 2026, poised to accelerate meaningful business and creative connections in Southeast Europe.

Croatia has seen many high-profile conferences, but none are rising as fast as Expo Gamers.

Expo Gamers is quickly becoming the region’s breakout event for meaningful connections and real opportunities.

We look forward to seeing you here!”The magic of Expo Gamers lies in its unique setting.

Visit Expo Gamers from 29-30 May in Croatia, more information available at www.expogamers.com

[From the industry] Here are the winners of the TIGA Games Industry Awards 2025Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInThis is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content.

The 2025 TIGA Games Industry Awards have once again showcased the extraordinary creativity, innovation, and talent within the sector, which gathered at the Hurlingham Club for a gala dinner and presentation ceremony on the evening of Tuesday November 4th.

In other categories, Playground Games triumphed twice, winning Best Audio Design for Forza Horizon 5 and the Commitment to Workplace Wellbeing award.

“Congratulations to all our winners and finalists, who together make the UK games industry one of the most dyn…

[From the industry] Stick the kettle on and prepare for absolute dominion in British comedic narrative adventure EARTH MUST DIEShare FacebookTwitterLinkedInThis is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content.

You, third son of The Grand Shepherd of the Tyrythian Ascendancy, are a bit of a prick, to be honest.

BAFTA-winning indie developer Size Five and publisher No More Robots invite you to reclaim your throne, which you’ve squandered by being an introvert for over 300 years, and save the entire Tyrythian Ascendancy in this British comedic narrative adventure, EARTH MUST DIE.

Explore your satirical cartoony dominion, where vaporising planets to boost the economy is jus…

London-based entrepreneur Reedah El-Saie has successfully secured £30,000 funding from A-list Dragons’ Den stars, Sara Davies, Deborah Meaden, and Touker Suleyman for her educational gaming company, Brainspark Games.

Reedah, who appeared on the hit show on October 23, 2025 to pitch her multi-award-winning business, impressed the Dragons with her immersive educational mobile games platform.

Part-funded by Innovate UK, the platform is designed to make learning enjoyable and accessible to all, including neurodiverse learners.

Additionally, the company is actively developing I/GCSE-level games as part of its ongoing research and innovation efforts.

“Deborah Meaden, was extremely enthusiastic ab…

[From the industry] “Hello World!”: Scottish Students Startup Summit Aims To Ignite The Next Generation of Games and Tech EntrepreneursShare FacebookTwitterLinkedInThis is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content.

The Scottish Games Network Ltd., in partnership with the University of Glasgow’s Games & Gaming Lab (UofGGamesLab) and the Scottish Games Education Network (SGEN), is thrilled to announce the inaugural Hello World!

Hello World!

Hello World!

“Our goal is to create the kindling for Scotland’s future creative and digital economies,” said Brian Baglow, the CEO of Scottish Games Network.

[From the industry] Playing for the Planet and Green Game Jam 2025 winners revealedShare FacebookTwitterLinkedInThis is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content.

The Playing for the Planet and Green Game Jam 2025 winners have been revealed.

“The creativity, ambition, and passion of this year’s winners and nominees has set a new standard.

Every year the bar for impact, engagement and reach is raised,” said Sam Barratt, Chief of Youth and Education at UNEP.

There were 13 winners in the Playing for the Planet and Green Game Jam categories, and two special Awards given for Innovation, and one in the ‘All in for Nature’ category.

What were the big goals for what you wanted to accomplish with Jackbox Party Pack 11?

Allard: While we may have taken a break from the Party Pack publishing schedule, the development length was similar to past Packs.

Any new design elements that interest us always further that idea: “How does it bring us together?”What have you learned from developing Jackbox Party Pack 11?

Since then, we’ve released The Jackbox Party Pack 10, The Jackbox Party Starter, Survey Scramble, and The Jackbox Naughty Pack in those same languages and expanded to include Brazilian Portuguese.

During the month of our launch, we were in Australia and London to showcase Party Pack 11.

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) today, announced a partnership renewal with SEGA of America, Inc. (“SEGA®”) for the core the Sonic the Hedgehog Collection, maintaining JAKKS as the franchise’s lead global toy partner.

JAKKS will continue to design, manufacture, market, and sell Sonic the Hedgehog branded toy product lines worldwide.

With the renewed partnership, fans will be introduced to new, action-packed ways to relive the excitement of this legendary video game.

JAKKS Pacific manages a broad portfolio of licensed and owned I.P.

These product lines include best sellers such as Sonic the Hedgehog action figures, plush and playsets.

Thomas Dunn on making Wobbly Life, listening to the community, and leaving room for players to make their own funShare FacebookTwitterLinkedInThomas Dunn, founder and director of RubberBandGames, tells Vince Pavey all about the work his team puts into letting his games’ players live their best Wobbly Life.

How do you describe Wobbly Life to people who aren’t familiar with it?

Wobbly Life is a vibrant open-world physics sandbox.

There is a whole Wobbly World out there to explore!

What development tools (or middleware) have been essential to the development of Wobbly Life?

Laurent Malville on what Lost Rift has in common with previous People Can Fly games, and trying to deliver something new in the extraction shooter spaceShare FacebookTwitterLinkedInVince Pavey had a chat with Laurent Malville, creative director at People Can Fly, about making their new base-building survival and extraction shooter hybrid game Lost Rift, which is currently in Early Access on Steam.

How do you describe Lost Rift to people when you tell them what you’re working on?

What DNA does Lost Rift have in common with your other games that will make your fans want to pick it up?

All of these progression systems are typically found in survival games and the quests are actually further se…

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Ys X: Proud Nordics will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 on February 20, 2026 in North America and Europe.

Alongside the announcement trailer, publisher NISA also shared some brand new Ys X: Proud Nordics to provide another look at the new features.

Ys X: Proud Nordics will come with plenty of new features, including a new story, a new challenging dungeon and more 2 of 9The new Ys X: Proud Nordics is set to make the tenth entry in the Falcom series an even better game.

You can learn more about the game by checking out my review.

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Tarsier Studios, the team behind the first two Little Nightmares games, has announced the release date for its first new game since it released Little Nightmares 2.

Reanimal, the latest horror adventure from the team will arrive on PC, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S this coming February 13, 2026.

A Nintendo Switch 2 demo is also on its way, though it will be available at a later date.

Reanimal could be the beginning of a new massive franchise that'll bloom in the way Little Nightmares has, which now has multiple projects in the works across multiple mediums, not just video games.

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Looks like Intel Panther Lake can support an insanely fast LPDDR5X memory, which is higher than what the official spec document states.

GMKtech Showcases EVO-T2 Mini PC, Offering Panther Lake Chip with a 12 Core Xe3 iGPU and Up to 128 GB Memory CapacityOEMs have already started showcasing the early samples of their devices based on Intel's Panther Lake chips.

Image Credit: IT HomeThe official Intel slide confirmed that the Panther Lake chips will support up to 9600 MT/s LPDDR5X, but the spec card for the EVO-T2 mini PC shows up to 10,677 MT/s, and that too at a 128 GB memory capacity.

This appears amazing, but it will still be limited by a 128-bit memory bus width, which will only offer 170…

It also could mean that, were digital sales properly included, Pokémon Legends Z-A might have been listed as the actual best-selling premium game in the US for October 2025.

But we can't know its digital sales, so that crown goes to Battlefield 6.

Also, it's worth noting that while Battlefield 6 may be the best-selling game in the US in 2025 so far, when it comes to exclusively physical sales, the best-selling game in the US so far is Pokémon Legends Z-A.

Other notable elements of the list include September 2025's best-selling game in the US dropping all the way to the tenth best-selling game, with Borderlands 4 going from the top spot to halfway down the top-20 list.

Overall, October 2025 …

The Osmo 360, rigorously lab-tested, delivers up to 1.5 hours of runtime even at -20°C—enough to cover a full ski session.

Plus, the fog-resistant lens coating prevents condensation in snowy conditions, keeping your shots clear without constant wiping.

The Osmo 360 is built for the challenge.

Black Friday Final Deal: 35% Off DJI Osmo 360 (Limited Stock – Don’t Miss Out!)

DJI Osmo 360 Standard Combo (host + 1 battery + basic accessories): $549.99 → Just $357.49 after 35% off.

Nothing better than seeing the best gaming CPU dropping below its MSRP.

AMD Ryzen 9800X3D Gets a $30 Price Cut on Amazon, Offering Leading Gaming Performance at a Lower PriceIt's not common to see the best gaming CPU getting its price slashed since its demand is already hight.

However, if you want leading gaming performance, there is nothing better than the Zen 5-based Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

Ryzen 9800X3D offers an excellent 8-core/16-thread configuration, and up to 5.2 GHz boost clock that games and several applications love.

We will keep an eye on more such amazing Ryzen CPU deals and will let you guys know.

Another week, another NVIDIA GeForce NOW Thursday with a new batch of games added to NVIDIA's cloud gaming service.

This week, eight games are entering the service, while an additional title is added to the list of games playable with the RTX 5080-powered Blackwell servers.

Speaking of those Blackwell servers, last week it was Phoenix getting added to the list of regions where RTX 5080 servers were available.

As a reminder, the Blackwell servers are only available to players subscribed to GeForce NOW at the Ultimate tier.

"Anyone can experience the glory of Borderlands 4, with breathtaking graphics and flawless gameplay powered by GeForce RTX 5080 servers, even without the latest devices.

Another advantage of dedicated Apple silicon: unified memoryApple silicon leverages a unified memory architecture, where the CPU and GPU use the same memory cache.

So, as an example, the M4 Pro Mac mini boasts of 64GB of RAM (unified memory) vs. the RTX 4090's 24GB of RAM.

M5 Pro Mac mini might be the perfect workaround for rising energy and memory costs in 2026Yes!

The M5 Pro Mac mini will have MASSIVE demand for AI servers, once people see how great the AI performance vs power usage will be.

This would significantly enhance the M5 Pro Mac mini's ability to handle complex AI and ML workloads.

Intel has formally announced the unveiling of the Panther Lake CPU lineup, which is now scheduled for the first week of January, coinciding with the CES 2026 show floor.

Intel's Panther Lake Unveil Set For January 5, Featuring An All-Out Retail Launch Involving Laptops & Other DevicesWhen it comes to one of the biggest consumer-focused releases of next year, Panther Lake is a top candidate, given that the CPU lineup will be the first to adopt Intel's cutting-edge 18A technology.

More importantly, Panther Lake is set to feature massive upgrades across several departments, which makes it a pivotal lineup for Intel and the future of its consumer products.

On their official website, Intel has s…

Ahead of last year's launch, the Ukrainian studio stated that the game would eventually be updated with features like multiplayer, cross-platform mods, and hardware-accelerated ray tracing.

However, we did get confirmation that the first STALKER 2 DLC will launch at some point in 2026.

Finally, we wanted to know if GSC Game World was satisfied with the performance of STALKER 2 so far.

In the world of S.T.A.L.K.E.R., they could probably go on forever, much like the pursuit of perfection.

Have you played STALKER 2 on PC or Xbox, or do you plan to purchase it on PlayStation 5?

Powered by NVIDIA technology, Nintendo Switch 2 games can leverage RTX tech like NVIDIA DLSS and ray tracing to deliver better visuals and enhanced image quality at solid performance.

Since launch, Nintendo's own titles had yet to take advantage of either, but it seems like the ray tracing floodgates have been opened by the publisher's latest first-party title, Kirby Air Riders.

While it's not yet known how Kirby Air Riders implements ray-traced global illumination, this is a very interesting find in light of how the Nintendo Switch 2 handles the game.

Although Kirby Air Riders is reportedly the first proper Nintendo game to use ray tracing in some capacity, this isn't the first time we cou…

The price will be the critical factor that will determine the success of the Steam Machine, but those who expected the upcoming system to be priced in the same range as a console will likely be disappointed, judging from some new information shared online.

In the latest episode of Linus Tech Tips' WAN Show podcast, Linus commented on the yet-to-be-revealed price for the system.

Nobody said anything, but the energy in the room wasn't great," Linus said during the podcast.

Although Valve said that the Steam Machine will be priced competitively with a PC of similar specs, expecting a gaming PC in a console form factor to cost as much as a console is definitely a little unreasonable.

Follow Wcc…

The best Black Friday deals have just begun, and if you are looking for the best gaming/productivity CPUs, here are some excellent deals for you today.

In this post, you will find the best Intel CPU deals, offering generous discounts on Intel's 14th, aka Raptor Lake Refresh and Arrow Lake CPUs.

Starting with the 14th-gen processors, you can right now buy the best sub-$200 Intel gaming CPU for just $149.

This is the Core i5 14600K, which trades blows with Ryzen 5 9600X in gaming and is $50 cheaper at the moment.

If you want to save some more, then you may also get the Core Ultra 5 245KF, which is priced at just $218.

The discounts are arriving in droves thanks to Amazon’s Black Friday week, and starting off, we have none other than Apple’s newest 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro, with multiple configurations available for up to $155 off on the online retailer.

Luckily for you, the 24GB unified RAM and 1TB SSD model in Space Black is listed for $1,874, or $125 off.

Despite Apple sticking with the same design as the previous-generation models, the M5 MacBook Pro comes with its fair share of internal upgrades.

The SSD read and write speeds have also received a substantial improvement, making every machine snappier than before.

Get the 14-inch M5 MacBook with 16GB RAM, 512GB storage from Amazon - $1,444 (10 percent o…

NVIDIA has released a new GeForce Hotfix display driver, version 581.94.

This is based on the latest GeForce Game Ready driver, version 581.80, which launched around two weeks ago with day-one optimizations for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Europa Universalis V, and Anno 117: Pax Romana.

Following that Game Ready driver, users reported lower performance in some PC games after updating to Windows 11 October 2025 KB5066835 [5561605].

This GeForce hotfix driver resolves the issue, so if you've experienced that, you should download it right away.

Otherwise, the fix will be rolled into the next Game Ready driver, anyway.

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Available TodayBrews & Bastards (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game PassBrews & Bastards is an intoxicating, twin-stick shooter, overflowing with action-packed combat, potent brews and outlandish bosses.

Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition (Cloud, Handheld, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game PassRediscover the dark whimsical tale of Little Nightmares, now enhanced in stunning 4K and 60 FPS.

Resident Evil Village (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 20Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game PassResident Evil Village is the eighth main entry in the Resident Evil series.

MIO: Memories in Orbit (Cloud, Handheld, …

That’s why we’re excited to announce a new partnership with V (formerly VIDAA) that expands where your gaming adventures can happen: the Xbox app is coming to select Hisense and V homeOS-powered Smart TVs in 2026.

As an Xbox Game Pass subscriber, you’ll also unlock unlimited cloud gaming, giving you the flexibility to play games across different devices, including select games you already own.

Expanding the Xbox Cloud EcosystemOur vision is to make sure your games, your community, and your achievements are always within reach.

Bringing the Xbox app to select Hisense and V homeOS-powered TVs is another step toward making gaming available across a broad range of devices, to meeting you wherev…

Summary Code Vein II arrives on Xbox Series X|S on January 30.

Building on the first game’s rich combat, Code Vein II remixes its themes and imagery into an original story and setting.

I recently attended a closed preview event for Code Vein II, upcoming sequel to Bandai Namco’s 2019 3rd-person action game with anime aesthetics and narrative.

So that’s one [piece of positive feedback] we got from Code Vein, one that we’re definitely leaning into more in Code Vein II.”Same but DifferentIf, like me, you never got around to the original Code Vein, you don’t need to worry about missing the story.

• Early Access (Deluxe/Ultimate Bonus) – Experience CODE VEIN II 72 hours* ahead of launch!

PBA Pro Bowling 2026 is no different.

Whether you’re a dedicated bowling fan wanting to play the most realistic bowling game ever, or a casual gamer looking for a fun way to decompress and have fun with friends, PBA Pro Bowling 2026 is your next obsession.

The Balance Between Realism and FunWhen the FarSight Studios development team decided to make a new version of the game, they had one goal in mind: to make PBA Pro Bowling 2026 the most realistic and fun bowling game ever.

Unlike past versions of the game, PBA Pro Bowling 2026 allows full customization of your character’s appearance!

PBA Pro Bowling 2026 is available for purchase now on the Xbox Store!

Injection π23 Tabula Rasa is the end of that journey.

The Injection π23 trilogy began as a need to put certain things in order, and it ended up becoming a love letter to classic survival horror.

In Tabula Rasa I tried to recreate that feeling of being in a specific place, not just on a generic map.

When Injection π23 Tabula Rasa comes to Xbox Series X|S, I hope that as you walk through this town you don’t feel like you’re just moving through a map.

Injection π23 Tabula Rasa is available today on Xbox Series X|S.

The Neckening Update is Here, and it’s PackedI’m thrilled to share that Esophaguys v1.2: The Neckening Update is now live on Xbox.

After a few months of listening to your feedback, squashing bugs, and polishing every pixel, we’ve put together an update that takes everything you love about Esophaguys and cranks it up to eleven.

We’re launching a new online leaderboard system that lets you race for the fastest speedruns and compete globally with other players.

The Neckening Update represents our commitment to listening to our community.

Download The Neckening Update today and experience necks-generation gaming on Xbox!

It’s that time of year again, when friends and loved ones huddle together, safe from crisp winter air, looking for entertainment.

Fortunately, we’ve got you covered, with a vast array of multiplayer games that can be enjoyed together across console, PC, and supported gaming handhelds.

Whether you’re looking for quick bursts of action to keep the family entertained, a cozy co-op adventure with a partner, or something casual to catch up with friends online, Xbox has something to offer for every gaming fan this holiday season.

Here’s some highlights, ranging from 2025 releases to timeless games worth revisiting:Multiplayer Party Time

Unwrap Your Very Bloody GiftWhen you dive into Outbreak: Shades of Horror, you’ll discover a full course of content awaiting you.

Access action-packed modes and mini-games from Cypress Reel, which functions as both a hub world and as a lobby in multiplayer.

A Frightening Technical Delight on Xbox Series X|SOutbreak: Shades of Horror is a dazzling visual treat on Xbox Series X|S.

On Xbox Series X, the game runs at a higher fidelity and still maintains a buttery 60+ FPS.

Unwrap a new generation of salacious survival horror gameplay, either in single-player or in four-player online co-op, with the release of Outbreak: Shades of Horror, available now on Xbox Series X|S!

Xbox Cloud Gaming is now out of beta and available with Xbox Game Pass Essential, Premium, and Ultimate subscriptions, meaning it’s easier than ever to check out cloud streaming.

What is Xbox Cloud Gaming?

What You Will NeedXbox Game PassUnlimited cloud gaming is included with Xbox Game Pass Essential, Premium, and Ultimate plans.

Supported PlatformsThe following devices currently support Xbox Cloud Gaming (with more details here):Xbox Consoles – Xbox One and later.

See You in the CloudThat should cover everything you need to get started with Xbox Cloud Gaming.

BlazBlue Entropy Effect X combines multiple genres in a way that feels distinctly BlazBlue.

BlazBlue Entropy Effect X launches February 12, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S.

The result was BlazBlue Entropy Effect X, an action-roguelite featuring 14 fan-favorite characters from the BlazBlue universe, combined with a brand-new original storyline.

BlazBlue Entropy Effect X combines multiple genres in a way that feels distinctly BlazBlue: Roguelite RNG and build-crafting; stylish, responsive action gameplay; and combo-driven fighting-game fundamentals.

So, get ready to dive in starting on February 12, 2026, when BlazBlue Entropy Effect X launches on Xbox Series X|S.

What would you like to say to your players after releasing Ninja Gaiden 4 this year?

– HirayamaTo everyone who has supported Ninja Gaiden over the years, and to those how have started playing the series from this entry, thank you for playing the game.

– HirayamaFor our development team, there are many members who, during the golden age of slash action games, were players or were involved as developers.

– HirayamaThere are many games coming out next year, and as always, several action games will be released, so as an action game maker we are looking forward to seeing these games.

For us, in 2026 we are planning to release additional content for Ninja Gaiden 4, “The Two Masters,” which we are…

Before the end of the year, you’ve got some gaming to do with Free Play Days!

Fallout 76 is free for all Xbox members to try from December 16 until December 23 (Xbox Game Pass Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential membership not required).

Free Play Days (Game Pass Membership Required)NBA 2K26 Standard Edition 2K ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 481 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ $69.99 $27.99 Get it now NBA 2K26Optimized for Xbox Series X|SPick up and play NBA 2K26 during the Xbox Free Play Days to hit the court with your favorite NBA teams and compete against friends in Play Now.

Don’t miss out on these exciting Free Play Days for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members!

Learn more about Free Play Days here and s…

a ROG Xbox Ally or ROG Xbox Ally X.

Congratulations on picking up your new ROG Xbox Ally or ROG Xbox Ally X!

To help you hit the ground running, we’ve pulled together some must-know tips to make the most out of your new Xbox Ally.

Personalizing your SetupPlay Your Way Using Accessibility Features: With the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, the Xbox experience and Game Bar have been optimized for handheld use, bringing along familiar accessibility features from Xbox consoles and Windows 11 PCs.

Connect External Controllers: Pair Xbox Wireless Controllers to your Xbox Ally just like you would with a PC.

Summary Ella Mental, the first original character in Invincible VS, is joining the roster.

Skybound’s in-house studio, Quarter Up, unveiled the brand-new fighter at The Game Awards, and is now sharing extended gameplay for a deeper look at Ella Mental.

Our upcoming 3v3 tag fighting game, Invincible VS, arrives next year with an abundance of fan-favorite characters like Mark Grayson (Invincible), Rex Splode, Omni-Man and more.

We knew our Ella Mental needed to be the right combination of talent and presence, and Tierra is just that.

Find out more by following Invincible VS on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, YouTube, and online at InvincibleVS.com.

Let’s dive into the world you’ll be racing in when our Carmageddon spinoff, Carmageddon: Rogue Shift, launches February 6.

To traverse this treacherous terrain, you’ll need the experiences and gear that can only be gained from the Carmageddon races.

Every crash makes you strongerIn Rogue Shift, no two runs are exactly alike.

You’ll need to carefully plot out your route through the wasteland, making stops for repairs and new gear.

We made Carmageddon: Rogue Shift to challenge you in a way that keeps you coming back.

Play VideoI recently got a chance to go hands-on with Code Vein II to check out its new systems, its time-traveling story, and its tough-as-nails bosses.

At first blush, Code Vein II feels similar to other Souls-like games, as well as to its predecessor.

Where Code Vein II sets itself apart is in all its combat options.

Partners are a major part of the series, but Code Vein II adds new aspects to the system.

You can see how it all comes together when Code Vein II launches for PS5 on January 29.

Sure, 2026 has a lot to live up to, but even its first few months have plenty coming to PS5 and PS4.

And the combat system has been improved to give you access to even more abilities and pre-emptive strikes.

Play VideoBlazBlue Entropy Effect X | Feb 12 | PS5Fancy adding a bit more fight to your 2026?

Play VideoPragmata | April 24 | PS5If you’ve had that image of an astronaut and a mysterious young girl lodged in your brain since Pragmata’s first reveal trailer, 2026 is finally your payoff.

And there’s even more secrets about the game to be revealed…This is just a small selection of what’s coming down the line – which early 2026 titles are you looking forward to playing?

Like thisIt's time to vote for your favorite gaming experience from the last month of the year.

Last month, we wrapped up another year of gaming with some 2D goodness and new takes on sports.

At the end of every month, PlayStation Blog will open a poll where you can vote for the best new game released that month.

If you were only able to recommend one new release to a friend that month, which would it be?

The PlayStation Blog editorial team will gather a list of that month’s most noteworthy releases and use it to seed the poll.

Need For Speed Unbound, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed and Core Keeper will be available to PlayStation Plus members from Tuesday January 6 until Monday February 2*.

View and download imageDownload the image close CloseDisney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed | PS4, PS5Play as Mickey Mouse and embark on an epic journey through Wasteland, a realm of forgotten Disney characters.

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed brings the magic of Disney to life in a vibrant 3D platformer.

View and download imageDownload the image close CloseCore Keeper | PS4, PS5Awaken as an explorer in a long-forgotten cavern teeming with untold secrets.

*PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup may differ in certain regions.

A bunch of ninja- and samurai-themed games hit PlayStation 5 this year, offering a huge variety of takes on the idea of becoming a sneaky, sword-wielding fighter in dark clothes.

With Ninja Gaiden 4, it’s all slashing, dodging, and obliterating enemies.

While there are a lot of classically ninja-esque elements at play, as you might expect from all the uses of the word “ninja” in this paragraph already, what Ninja Gaiden 4 really grabs onto is an over-the-top mobility and agility in its ninja experience.

Publisher: Microsoft Corporation | Developer: Team Ninja, PlatinumGames | PS5Ninja Gaiden: RageboundSide-scroller Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound channels the early entries in the Ninja Gaiden serie…

The indie-focused teams here at Sony Interactive Entertainment have bundled up some of their personal favorite indie games from the past year.

Here are some of the games that surprised, enchanted, and tickled us in 2025.

Why we love it: There’s nothing better than a hypnotic, mysterious puzzle game that refuses to play by the rules, and Blue Prince nails that feeling.

The art style adds to that effect with a gentle, dreamlike quality that makes the world feel both real and surreal.

It’s a refreshing twist on the narrative-driven adventure games and super hero content we’ve all grown accustomed to.

I’m Takashi Ishihara, the Game Director and Art Director for Lumines Arise at Enhance.

It’s been a little over a month since we released Lumines Arise, a reimagining of the Lumines puzzle game series originally introduced in 2004, on PlayStation 5 with optional PS VR2 support.

I’d like to give you more insight into the development of Lumines Arise and how the team at Enhance brought this project to life.

I’d set a high bar for what I wanted out of this new Lumines game.

Lumines Arise is available right now on PlayStation 5 with optional PS VR2 compatibility.

Like thisThis week the podcast crew discusses their top games of 2025 and invites Sucker Punch for a special Ghost of Yōtei spoilercast conversation.

This episode also includes a spoiler-filled Ghost of Yōtei interview with Sucker Punch Creative Directors Jason Connell and Nate Fox.

Stuff We Talked AboutHoliday Cards 2025 — Celebrate the holidays with festive cards from our studio friends and developers.

PlayStation Blog GOTY 2025 Winners — The votes are in, and it’s time to see what the community’s top picks are for 2025.

The CastView and download image Download the image close Close Sid Shuman – Senior Director of Content Communications, SIE View and download image Download the image clos…

Like thisLast week, we asked you take off and share your best moments in Microsoft Flight Simulator using #PSshare #PSBlog.

Here’s this week’s highlights:Akkan_Vader shares a birdseye view of their plane above a sprawling cityTheSkinnyRage shares their plane taking off into the nightAkkan_Vader shares their plane on the tarmac ready to take offSearch #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme, or be inspired by other great games featuring Photo Mode.

Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?

View and download imageDownload the image close CloseTHEME: Share of the YearSUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on January 7, 2026We’re wrapping up an incredible year…

Like thisUnforgettable stories and characters, outrageous combat, and some hilarious mini-games – the acclaimed Yakuza / Like a Dragon series has a massive following for all the right reasons.

Yokoyama: Maybe people can finally say they enjoy the Like a Dragon series more openly (laughs).

Horii: The heart of the Like a Dragon series lies in its drama, so every project begins by defining the story’s concept and choosing the setting that works best for it.

Can players brand-new to Like a Dragon games enjoy Kiwami 3’s story without knowledge of the wider series?

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties hits PS5 on February 12 so there’s not long to wait before you can reclaim these mean streets.

It’s a familiar mantra to those of us who have ridden into the lavish landscapes of Ghost of Yōtei’s Ezo.

Like if you come out right out the gate, and it’s right there on your right, that doesn’t seem right.

So that’s what you’re up against, if you’re having a hard time and you think this is impossible.

All these things are just constructed in the open world DNA of the visual design.

If you want more Ghost of Yōtei, New Game Plus is available as a game update, while cooperative multiplayer DLC Ghost of Yōtei Legends launches in 2026.

Greetings from the Zenless Zone Zero dev team.

I’m Zhenyu Li, the producer of Zenless Zone Zero.

I am excited to share that Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.5 “To Be Fuel for the Night” will arrive on December 30, bringing abundant content, optimizations, and rewards.

Ring in the new year with exclusive rewardsTo embrace the upcoming new year, Zenless Zone Zero is gearing up to welcome both new and returning Proxies.

With powerful new allies, adrenaline-fueled co-op combat, and community-driven features, Version 2.5 invites you to embark on this thrilling adventure with us.

This much we already know, as Nvidia banged its neural rendering drum starting at last year's CES and then throughout 2025, and it wasn't the only graphics company to do so.

Maybe another way of saying it is that the future is neural rendering.

That’s the way graphics ought to be."

Nvidia's neural rendering demo Zorah at GDC 2025 (Image credit: Future)The keyword here is generate.

But with Nvidia being dead set on neural rendering (I don't think Huang said "That’s the way graphics ought to be" lightly), have RTX graphics cards reached a plateau in that respect?

Sean Martin, Senior Guides Writer (Image credit: Future) Last week I was: enjoying my break, battling to become king in Metaphor: ReFantazio This week I've been: bum-rushing Stella Montis to try and get the new Expedition resourcesI've bounced back and forth on Arc Raiders' Expedition mechanic.

So I packed off my Raider, retired them to a nice farm upstate, and definitely didn't feel bad about effectively sending them to the glue factory for some tasty benefits.

Doing the Expedition has reignited my interest in Arc Raiders and has made looting fun again.

Yes, yes it is.

I've never been one for Prestige mechanics, but I think I'll likely do every Arc Raiders Expedition from now on—starting a…

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a brilliant RPG with one wrinkle—the endgame scaling its touch skewiff.

And that's something I underestimated, which made people that wanted a challenging end boss fight feel a bit disappointed."

And if it's not, people may just want to see the story, and go directly to the end of the story.

"So it was a surprise for us [that] people were doing every single thing there is to do in the game before going to the final dungeon.

It's a humility that's echoed elsewhere in the interview—mostly, Sandfall's trying to make sure it keeps perspective after making one of last year's unexpected award-sweeping hits.

That crossover refers to a 10 mm dynamic driver, a 6 mm planar driver, dual balanced armatures, and a "micro-planar tweeter."

So, there's a mix of dynamic, planar, and dual balanced armatures here.

We've seen plenty of triple-driver earbuds before, but not so many that are specifically mixing planar with dynamic.

Soundpeats explains the benefits of its driver combination as follows:10 mm Dynamic Driver: Delivers tight, physical, and impactful low-end that you can feel.

6 mm Planar Driver: Provides fast, expressive, and texture-rich midrange.

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And as we pointed out recently with Ax RPG II, those without vibrant visuals can compensate with immense gameplay depth.

This is the same approach being taken with the upcoming Knight & Dragon IV, which is now available to buy on iOS and Android.

Certainly, Knight & Dragon IV is not going to win any awards for visuals, as this is your typical text-dense JRPG that has plenty of moving parts to account for.

And with it mixing real-time action with more cerebral preparation and party composition, it's far from the Excel spreadsheet-type genre you might think.

Challenge ratingLike Mystic Realms , which we reported on earlier today, I think Knight & Dragon IV is an excellent example of something…

But that's exactly what Mystic Realms is doing with its blend of mythology-inspired characters and fast-paced card battler.

Coming to us from Super Punch Games and slated to release next month, according to its App Store listing, Mystic Realms sees you building your deck out of gods and monsters drawn from real-world mythology.

It's a fairly standard well to draw from, but Mystic Realms' colourful, almost cartoonish art manages to stand out.

But Mystic Realms does stand out as it mixes atypical fantasy creatures, gods and creatures from throughout history in both their historical and most recognisable forms.

Other than that, whether or not you gel with Mystic Realms, I think, will depend on…

Eden: The Last Line is now open for pre-registration on iOS and Android, setting up a sci-fi action battler where your decisions as Commander actually drive both the combat and the characters you send into battle.

The game revolves around the titular EDEN system, which is essentially a personalised power amplifier for each character.

Each unit clearly fills a role, and success comes down to how well you balance the squad rather than relying on raw stats alone.

Outside of combat, Eden: The Last Line leans into character stories as well.

Eden: The Last Line is coming soon to iOS and Android, with pre-registration live now.

Breaking inTR-49 sees you attempting to decode a Bletchley Park EnigmaIs it just a computer made ahead of its time, or something more?

During World War Two, the codebreakers at Bletchley Park in England worked overtime to crack the Nazi's enigma code.

And that mystery is what fuels the unnerving mix of upcoming audio drama and point-and-click adventure, TR-49, which has just opened pre-registration for iOS.

and 80 Days, TR-49 is set to land January 21st and sees you interacting with a strange machine resembling a modern-day computer.

It's more than 50 years old and was created by a pair of Bletchley Park codebreakers to literally solve reality itself.

And if you're particularly against it, then Motto Immortal is probably your perfect nightmare.

From the outset, it's self-evident that Motto Immortal is leaning heavily on AI, especially for its art.

But at the same time, I do question the wisdom behind Motto Immortal.

But Motto Immortal expects you to be invested already, in what is (let's be honest) a fairly generic cast.

Still, Motto Immortal is set to arrive later this month if you're at all interested in it.

You probably know it from spinoffs such as MU: Pocket Knights, but now the official sequel is set to come to iOS and Android with MU: Dark Awakening!

And while MU: Dark Awakening does offer a more realistic visual refresh, it's far from a massive departure from what made the original so appealing to fans.

Of course, the main appeal here is not just returning to the setting of MU, but also the promise of enormous 100-player PvP battles.

Subscribe to Pocket Gamer onThe lost continentWith pre-registration now open, MU: Dark Awakening is slated for a quickly approaching release date on January 16th, according to its App Store listing.

MU: Dark Awakening looks to be quite the exciting new entry …

We start off at the Celestial Plains, a brand-new region with numerous areas like the Bloomfield of Dandelions, Violetmist Vale, and Clearwater Forest.

The new Spirit Within mode adds some puzzle-solving mechanics, which shake up exploration a bit as it’s not just about pure combat anymore.

This update also introduces a new hero, Ruan Ruan, who comes with her own side story, Celestial Adventure.

On the other end of the spectrum, there’s Immortal Strife, a new 60-player PvP mode set in the Celestial Plains.

And if you are planning to dive back for the new year, our list of Sword of Justice codes is the perfect place to start!

She plays fast and aggressive with combo chains, extra attacks from Ballista cards/Reload points, and huge burst damageNantoElement : Physical: Physical Role: DPSMery IronheartNanto hits hard with burst damage and really shines in late‑game boss fights and tough exploration.

His kit dishes out a ton of damage, so he’s a strong pick in both PvE and PvP.

HeleneElement :Frost/Volt:Frost/Volt Role: DPS / ShatterHelena is a top‑tier DPS carry whose specialty is shield breaking and high AoE damage.

AsterElement :Flame/Physical:Flame/Physical Role: DPSStrong attacks (Astral Slash, Meteor Rush), plus invincibility and team damage immunity.

Samir - Dual EM StarsElement : Volt: Volt Role : DPS: DPS F…

If you're confused about which heroes to invest in, our Seven Knights Re:Birth tier list ranks all the Rares and Legendaries to help you craft a solid team.

That's what our Seven Knights Re:Birth tier list is all about, because we've ranked all the Rares and Legendaries into tiers based on how well they perform in PvP and PvE.

Unlike many other gachas out there, rerolling isn't an absolute must in Seven Knights Re:Birth.

Obviously, you'll want to level up the best ones that rank higher here, but keep in mind that the meta could change.

And speaking of keeping resources within reach, make sure you redeem the latest Seven Knights Re:Birth codes too - they'll give you free heroes and plenty of…

Updated with the very best cars to race in 2025Updated on January 7th, 2026 - Version: 6.2.1Want to quickly compare stats on all the cars in CSR Racing 2?

Below, we've listed all the base stats for every car and highlighted which wins in each category.

Obviously, every car can be completely changed through upgrades and tuning, but these starting numbers give you a good indication of that car's overall abilities.

We've also included some thoughts on which are the best cars in CSR Racing 2 - both rare imports and those you can buy with in-game cash.

Just click through below to find out the fastest cars in every tier.

- Version: 3.22.2 - Latest Addition: FlintEven though it might seem that Tap Force has a perfectly balanced character system, you will find out that everything is not as good as it might seem as you dive deeper into the game.

If you want to enjoy your time and win, use powerful characters, and you'll get a much better experience.

This is a universal, regularly updated Tap Force tier list showing all characters rated from best to worst.

If you're new to Pocket Gamer, know that you can find other tier lists here as well, such as our Street Fighter Duel tier list, Squad Busters tier list and Crusaders Heaven tier list, to name a few.

Without further ado, let's take a look at the most powerful …

Below, we're going to dive into our Warpath tier list of all the best officers and units, so you'll know exactly how to deploy them to get the best results.

Now, we're talking about the best units, so it's important to know exactly how the unit deployment system works.

All of their skills affect the tank-type units (Light Tanks, Medium Tanks, and so on), so it's best to deploy them with some of your best tanks.

The best Officers for artillery unitsValery Yakovlevich Alexey, the Eruptor + Antonina Shevchenko + Andrey KurbskyThese two make a killer team when it comes to shooting missiles, such as Howitzers, Rocket Launchers and so forth.

He's got a decent and well-rounded kit that can be used…

Meta is delaying the international roll-out for Ray-Ban Display Glasses with Neural Band while a handwriting feature arrives in the United States.

Meta's handwriting feature promises heads-up input on any surface while wearing the Neural Band.

Meanwhile, Meta is rolling out pedestrian navigation for the Display glasses in Denver, Las Vegas, Portland and Salt Lake City joining dozens of existing cities with support.

Meta also announced a "phased rollout" for a new teleprompter feature for the Display glasses.

Our review described the Display glasses as "first generation heads-up mobile computing" and we awarded the band "Best New Hardware" of 2025 for its breakthrough interface.

Cloudhead Games, the veteran VR studio behind hit rhythm shooter Pistol Whip (2019), announced that it’s laying off 70% of staff, making for at least 37 affected employees.

He further notes that a future update will include more about the challenges and potential opportunities in the VR games industry.

Notably, Unger says interested studios looking to hire former staff can consult this contact form.

Cloudhead is far from the only VR studio to see financial turmoil, much of which started in 2024. Notable shutdowns include Meta’s Ready at Dawn (Lone Echo, Echo VR), Sony’s London Studio (PlayStation Worlds, Blood & Truth) and indie studio Archiact (DOOM 3 Quest port).

More recently, a number o…

Apple Vision Pro users are getting a good slate of immersive Lakers games this season starting this month, captured in 180 degree video.

Six Lakers games will be broadcast live as a front-row immersive experience through the Spectrum SportsNet app or NBA: Live Games & Scores on Apple Vision Pro.

Unfortunately, the games won’t be livestreamed across the board globally.

Some regions in the US will be able to access livestreams, while others will have to wait 24 hours after the game.

Here’s the breakdown based on your location, courtesy Apple:

The NewsIn 2024, Asus and Lenovo announced they were creating Quest-style VR headsets running Horizon OS—the first third-party devices to do so.

At CES 2026 this week, Asus Republic of Gamers (ROG) announced it’s partnering with XREAL to release a pair of “gaming glasses” that feature dual 1,920 x 1,080 240Hz microOLED displays: ROG XREAL R1.

ROG XREAL R1 is also shipping with an external ‘ROG Control Dock’ that extends connectivity to PCs and consoles with the addition of one DisplayPort 1.4 port and two HDMI 2.0 ports.

Like XREAL One Pro, Asus says ROG XREAL R1 serves up the equivalent of a 171-inch virtual screen at 4 meters, substantively making its 240Hz refresh microOLEDs the major ou…

The Canada-based development studio that describes itself as "VR's Creative Heart" laid off 70 percent of its staff.

CEO Denny Unger of Cloudhead Games released a statement announcing deep cuts at the studio behind Pistol Whip and The Gallery.

Cloudhead released Pistol Whip in 2019 to wide acclaim.

Pistol Whip is also a member of Meta's Horizon+ subscription games program and the title is offered at a discount with new membership in Sony's program.

With Steam Frame around the corner, Cloudhead will have a new surface for Pistol Whip sales in 2026, but the layoffs would suggest no partnership materialized for a project specific to the system.

Apple revealed six upcoming Lakers games broadcasting live in Apple Immersive format to local Vision Pro owners.

We'll be curious to see how Lakers fans feel watching these games live as they air simultaneously on TV for most others.

Here's the schedule:Friday, January 9 – Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers – 7:30 p.m. PTThursday, February 5 – Philadelphia 76ers vs. Los Angeles Lakers – 7 p.m. PTFriday, February 20 – Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers – 7 p.m. PTThursday, March 5 – Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets – 7 p.m. PTTuesday, March 10 – Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers – 8 p.m. PTMonday, March 30 – Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Lakers – 7 p.m. PTNe…

Panoptic (2020) is an innovative ‘PC vs. VR’ game that plays out like a game of 1v1 hide-and-seek, with one VR player seeking out a flatscreen PC player who tries to blend into the crowd.

The NewsDeveloper Team Panoptes announced Panoptic II late last month in a livestream where the studio elaborated on plans for the game.

The studio confirmed that Panoptic II will continue to be designed around a singular VR player who acts as the ‘seeker’.

Instead of a single non-VR as the ‘hider’, Panoptic II is said to support up to four non-VR players who can work together to outwit the seeker.

Back when I was playing with my friends over Discord, it was easy for the non-VR players to take turns being …

In April, Bigscreen marks 10 years of shared co-watching in VR on Steam with Shankar suggesting over email "perhaps we'll keep the 'beta' tag forever."

With Valve preparing to launch the Frame headset, I asked Shankar whether Bigscreen would support flat screen co-watching to devices like Steam Deck.

"December is our biggest month of shipping, shipping more units in a single month than we typically did in an entire year with Beyond 1 in 2023 or 2024," Shankar wrote.

"Perhaps within 1-2 years, we'll be Top 5 alongside Steam Frame, Quest 3, etc," Shankar wrote.

To improve the speed of European fulfillment and support, we're planning to open a facility in The Netherlands in early 2026," Shanka…

William Gibson's 1984 novel Neuromancer describes jacking into "the consensual hallucination" of "the matrix" with a "custom cyberspace deck" projecting one's "disembodied consciousness" there.

The hardware necessary to spend time in VR is a "cyberspace deck" seen "banging against" the hip of the main character.

Entry Level DecksHanging from a bag in the corner of my office is the latest personal computer from Raspberry Pi.

And all of it is running in the space occupied by the keyboard traditionally used to operate a personal computer.

Something new is happening with spatial computing starting with experiences in virtual reality and extending into passthrough views and mixed reality.

Magic Leap announced a manufacturing partnership with Pegatron, a major global electronics manufacturer, to scale production of AR glasses components, including Magic Leap’s waveguide technology.

The NewsUnder the agreement outlined in a press statement, Pegatron will apply its manufacturing capabilities to help turn Magic Leap’s optical designs into mass-produced components.

Taiwan-based Pegatron specializes in developing and producing computing, communications, and consumer electronics for major brands, in addition to being the parent company of PC component company ASRock.

“By combining Magic Leap’s component-level expertise with Pegatron’s manufacturing infrastructure, we can support mo…

VRChat’s head of community says the popular social VR platform set a new concurrent user record over the New Year’s Eve celebrations.

The NewsAs first reported by UploadVR, VRChat’s head of community ‘Tupper’ detailed concurrent user numbers as they rolled in across the various Western Hemisphere time zones during the platform’s annual 24-hour NYE celebration, making for a peak of 148,886 concurrent users during the Central Time Zone ball drop.

And yes, while I tend to call it a social VR platform, VRChat is actually much more than that nowadays, as it also undoubtedly pulls in a significant share of users across flatscreen, which include PC, Android, and iOS.

Above, you can see the massive…

Apple course corrected with the later introduction of the Dual Knit Band alongside the second-generation M5-powered Vision Pro.

The Dual Knit Band was backordered for nearly a month.

(Editor’s Note: From FrankenQuest to Dual Knit Quest) The effect was obvious right away.

The Dual Knit Band avoids that entirely.

This article was written entirely on my Quest 3 using the Dual Knit Band reclining on my bed.