Громкий успех Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 стал неожиданностью для студии Sandfall Interactive.

Технический директор и ведущий программист Том Гийермен признался, что рейтинг 93 балла из 100 на Metacritic оказался самым большим шоком для команды.

Когда оценки появились, «все в студии кричали и прыгали от радости», а в офисе творилось «настоящее безумие».

НаполеонаНачался открытый тест Valor Mortis — «соулслайка» от первого лица про восставшего из мёртвых солдата

Игроков ждёт мрачное приключение в эстетике брутализма.

Он отлично подойдёт тем, кто захочет пройти экшен-RPG по-тихому.

Студия поделится новостями по существующим играм серии.

Игра набирает обороты только к середине прохождения, после чего завершается на высокой ноте, заявил один из журналистов.

Microsoft объявила список игр, которые пополнят каталог Game Pass в ближайшие две недели.

Среди прочего, подписчикам тарифа Ultimate станут доступны Ninja Gaiden 4, Supermarket Simulator и Ball x Pit.

Некоторые игры появятся в каталоге со дня релиза.

Мы поражены той поддержкой, которую вы оказываете.

Ваши арты, истории, косплеи и бесконечное творчество вдохновляют и радуют всю нашу команду.

Мы безмерно благодарны вам — от всего сердца, спасибо.

Первый взгляд на то, как директор Хогвартса будет выглядеть в шоу.

Разработчики Battlefield 6 опубликовали отдельную спецификацию ПК для пресета графики «Ультра++».

Она предназначена для разрешения 4K при 144 fps с «высокими» настройками или же 4K при 240 fps с максимальными.

И вновь разработчики из студии The Chinese Room знакомят геймеров с играбельными кланами Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2.

В этот раз в центр внимания попали загадочные представители клана Ласомбра.

Напомним, изначально Paradox планировала продавать кланы Ласомбра и Тореадор в качестве DLC прямо на релизе, однако теперь они включены в состав стандартного издания игры.

Shadow Step — протагонист может раствориться в собственной тени и быстро выйти из тени отмеченной цели.

Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2 стартует 21 октября на ПК (Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5 и Xbox Series с русской локализацией текста.

Классическая System Shock 2 образца 1999 года вскоре исчезнет из цифровых магазинов.

В Steam у System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster целых 87 % положительных отзывов, а в обзоре от Катерины Краснопольской ремастер получил «Похвально».

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster улучшила игру 1999 года визуально, добавив и ряд приятных мелочей вроде поддержки геймпада.

Если вы прежде никогда не играли в System Shock 2, эта версия определённо лучшая для знакомства с игрой.

Но, как мне кажется, System Shock 2 заслуживает куда большего, чем просто ремастер.

Сотрудники Paradox Interactive опубликовали сюжетный трейлер All Under Heaven — самого глобального дополнения за всю историю Crusader Kings III.

DLC выйдет уже 28 октября и расширит карту в сторону Дальнего Востока.

Каждый новый регион обладает своими особенностями и уникальными механиками игрового процесса.

Помимо этого разработчики подготовили новую экономическую систему, основанную на контроле Шёлкового пути с дополнительными событиями, культурными особенностями и так далее.

Crusader Kings III доступна на ПК (Steam, Microsoft Store), PlayStation 5 и Xbox Series с русской локализацией текста.

Согласно опросу Future of Video Games, 18 % игроков приобретают новую игру примерно раз в полгода, ещё 12 % — всего раз в год.

В итоге почти две трети геймеров в США покупают не больше двух тайтлов ежегодно.

С другой стороны, 22 % участников опроса заявили, что покупают новую игру каждые три месяца, 10 % — примерно раз в месяц.

Энтузиасты, которые не обращают внимания на цену, действительно поддерживают индустрию, особенно в сегменте игр, не относящихся к free-to-play.

Потому что именно обеспеченные геймеры, не чувствительные к цене, тратят больше, в то время как остальные всё чаще переходят на free-to-play.

Созданием Little Nightmares III занималась уже не команда Tarsier Studios, которая в ответе за две первые части, а Supermassive Games.

На момент написания заметки оценки у Little Nightmares III поскромнее, чем у предыдущих частей.

Если всё же есть товарищ для прохождения, покупать вторую копию Little Nightmares III необязательно, так как есть бесплатный «пропуск для друга».

Little Nightmares III предлагает мало нововведений и скудное количество пугающих сцен, поэтому вряд ли привлечёт тех, кто уже прошёл предыдущие части.

Тристан Огилви (Tristan Ogilvie)С точки зрения визуальной составляющей Little Nightmares III по-прежнему впечатляет — игра остаётся одновременно прекрасной и отвратительно…

Сотрудники французской студии Sandfall Interactive сообщили, что с момента релиза их дебютная ролевая игра Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 разошлась общим тиражом в 5 миллионов копий.

За 5 месяцев мы преодолели отметку в 5 миллионов проданных копий по всему миру!

Кроме того, оригинальный саундтрек Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 за авторством Лориана Тестара (Lorien Testard) набрал более 333 миллионов прослушиваний!

Теперь мы с нетерпением ждём возможности рассказать вам о том, над чем мы работаем.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 доступна на ПК (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5 и Xbox Series, включая Game Pass.

Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition и Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition (ПК) — 9 октября в PC Game Pass, Ultimate и Premium.

The Casting of Frank Stone (ПК и Xbox Series) — 14 октября в PC Game Pass, Ultimate и Premium.

Ball x Pit (консоли и ПК) — 15 октября в PC Game Pass и Ultimate.

He is Coming (ПК в режиме Game Preview) — 15 октября в Game Pass Premium.

Keeper (ПК и Xbox Series) — 17 октября в PC Game Pass и Ultimate.

Уже на горизонте маячит открытый стресс-тест PvPvE-экстракшн-шутера ARC Raiders, а вместе с ним и релиз игры в конце месяца.

Видеокарта: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, AMD Radeon RX 580 или Intel Arc A380.

Видеокарта: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT или Intel Arc B570.

Релиз ARC Raiders состоится 30 октября на ПК (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5 и Xbox Series с русскими субтитрами.

За стандартную версию шутера на ПК просят 3 220 рублей, а Deluxe-издание стоит уже 4 830 рублей — оба ценника остались прежними.

Разработчики Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2 опубликовали трейлер, в котором представили новый игровой клан – Ласомбра. Также нам показали геймплейные особенности и навыки этих теневых существ.

Bethesda объявила о том, что 23 октября в 20:00 МСК пройдёт трансляция Fallout Day 2025. Сразу после её окончания последует пост-шоу Fallout for Hope. Что же ждёт поклонников?

Авторы отечественного хоррора ILL, который будет издаваться при поддержке создателей Atomic Heart из Mundfish, получил первый дневник разработки.

Разработчики Crusader Kings 3 поделились эпичным трейлером четвертого дополнения All Under Heaven. Новое DLC к третьей части легендарной исторической стратегии выйдет 28 октября.

Sony объявила итоги голосования за звание лучшей игры на консолях PlayStation в сентябре 2025 года.

В Xbox раскрыли игры, которые станут частью первой октябрьской волны пополнения Game Pass. Напомним, что в ряде регионов стоимость подписки заметно выросла, что разозлило большинство геймеров.

Симулятор скейтбординга skate. (2025), вышедший в раннем доступе в прошлом месяце, получил обновление магазина. В новый набор, помимо прочего, вошёл скин Айзека Кларка из Dead Space.

Профильная пресса поделилась обзорами Little Nightmares 3. Увы, журналисты остались не в восторге от долгожданного продолжения — грядущая новинка получает смешанные отзывы.

Разработчики из Sandfall Interactive сообщили, что тираж Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 превысил пять миллионов копий с момента релиза в апреле 2025 года.

Диски Battlefield 6 начали продавать в России на «Авито» за два дня до релиза, хотя издатель EA запретил продажу игр в РФМногие издатели официально прекратили продавать свои игры в России, но местные геймеры продолжают находить способы получить современные релизы.

Издатель Baldur's Gate 3 оценил Megabonk и экшен-RPG The Expanse Osiris Reborn от OwlcatНашумевшая Megabonk привлекла внимание и специалистов из Larian.

Оригинальную System Shock 2 прекратят продавать в Steam — авторы ремастера предупредили об изменениях в магазине ValveПодход к распространению игры решили пересмотреть.

Исполнитель роли Франклина из GTA 5 признался, что до сих пор поддерживает отношения с коллегами, сыгравшими Тревора и МайклаЗнаменитое трио по-прежнему общается.

Little Nightmares 3 стала самой низкооцененной игрой в основной трилогии — сейчас у нее 73 балла на MetacriticИгра разработана студией Supermassive Games. Над первой и второй частью трудилась Tarsier.

(18+) Мерзко — прямо как современная Disney! Обзор хоррора Bad CheeseBad Cheese привлекает внимание мерзкой оболочкой. Здесь привычные мультяшные персонажи максимально изуродованы и всячески пугают главного героя. Жаль только, что геймплейно игра далеко не так хорошо продумана!

Ninja Gaiden 4 будет в числе первых игр, которые пополнят каталог Game Pass после подорожания подпискиПодписчикам сервиса Microsoft также станут доступны и другие игры.

[МНЕНИЕ ЧИТАТЕЛЕЙ] Подборка игр, которые выйдут осенью 2025-гоЧто ни говори, а нынешней осенью разработчики «ультанули». Геймерам представили множество новых проектов в разных жанрах. Некоторые из них оказались исключительно интересными, другие же...

Продажи Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 перешагнули отметку в 5 миллионов копийРазработчики готовят крупное бесплатное обновление.

Умельцы представили обновленную кампанию No Mercy в фанатском ремастере Left 4 DeadАвторы предупреждают, что пока это только платформа для будущих модификаций, из-за чего в ней могут быть проблемы технического характера.

Target Circle members can save a bunch of cash on Apple tech, PS5 games, and even Magic: The Gathering products right now.

Save nearly half off Sonic the Hedgehog 3 4K steelbook for Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days.

The Heat: Pedal to the Metal board game is currently on sale for $47.99 for Prime members during Amazon's October Prime Day sale. This is 36% off its list price of $74.99 and marks a new low price for the game.

The Oscar and Emmy-winning actress spills details on how her years in the fictional West Wing led directly to her assuming high office in the Netflix series.

We've got an exclusive look inside The Essential Peanuts, a lavish new hardcover that should be in any hardcore Snoopy fan's collection.

The classic 1999 version of System Shock 2 is set to be pulled from sale on Steam later this week.

It'll still be kicking around, but as a freebie offered to owners of the game's 25th anniversary remaster, rather than something you can buy separately on Valve's store.

"Existing owners of System Shock 2 (1999) will still be able to re-download and play it from their library, but new users will no longer be able to purchase System Shock 2 (1999) as a standalone product."

Going forwards, anyone who has already bought or buys the System Shock 2 25th anniversary remaster will be able to grab the original game for free.

It's worth noting that at least for now, the original version of System Shock…

Falling over is the thing in Baby Steps.

You get plenty of that playing alone, but for those who want to take things to the next level, Baby Steps has a multiplayer mod that'll let you slap against your mates and gently bump their mushy forms off course.

While this Baby Steps multiplayer mod by Caleb Orchard has only just hit Nexus Mods, it's already been through several early iterations on GitHub and even gotten the approval of Foddy himself.

If you fancy giving that kind of action a go, you'll need to grab the MelonLoader framework and follow the handy installation tutorial Orchard's put together.

For more thoughts on Baby Steps, I direct you to Nic, who reckons Irish comic Dara Ó Briain …

I offer that background in case it helps you understand why, even though I'm not part t-rex as far as I know, the premise of Dinolords very much gets my blood pumping.

It's a hybrid of medieval strategy and action RPG which injects rideable t-rexes into a war between the Danes and the English, and a closed alpha test of it starts on October 31st, ahead of an early access release next year.

Then, four maps and two game modes will open up to offer a proper taste and test what developers Northplay call your "hack’n’strat skills".

"Dinolords is our chance to bring a unique blend of genres to players, and with the Closed Alpha Test, give them a taste of what to expect when the Early Access relea…

The world is insufficiently clean and sparkly, so here comes Futurlab with Powerwash Simulator 2.

Satirical training video aside, the release date email includes a recap of the sequel's new features.

Multi-Stage Jobs - Just when you think you've finished, surprise: there's more to clean.

"A rare simulator that's focused on fun, not faff," wrote Ed Thorn (RPS in peace) in our original PowerWash Simulator review from 2022.

"This is a first-person soother you'll either think is an absolute bore or the best kind of meditative chore."

Nevertheless, a spot of search bar digging has revealed one halfway decent discount on Amazon US, and it just so happens to be on one of the better cards of the current generation: the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB.

An 11% slashing brings this relatively VRAM rich model – in the form of a triple-fanned Gigabyte design – from $470 to $420, which further research confirms to be scraping the bottom end of 16GB RTX 5060 Ti prices.

US deal:On top of fully supporting DLSS 4, the RTX 5060 Ti can run just about anything at max-quality 1080p, and can comfortably reach high framerates in most 1440p games too.

One compounding, maybe even confounding, issue is strong rumourings of upgraded RTX 50 Sup…

All is not well in the Warhammer world.

All is seldom well in the Warhammer world, of course - get off my lawn, Chaos!

"The issues with Campaign AI are unfortunately complex to resolve," the developer's head of community Adam Freeman wrote on Steam yesterday.

So what's the big deal with the busted campaign AI, then?

There are, he notes, "around 200 different pooled resources in the game and they are used in a large variety of ways".

It’s been over a year since I adopted the Logitech G515 Lightspeed TKL as my daily keyboard, and here it is, still parked on my desk, ready and willing for me to bash out some nonsense about Titanfall or whatever.

It’s also what I’m using you inform you that you can get one of your very own, for less, as the G515 is currently on sale both inside and out of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event.

Specifically, Amazon UK have the clicky tactile switch version of this sleek wireless 'board down from £140 to £95, though you’ll need a Prime account to get the full saving.

Meanwhile, Amazon US haven't included the G515 among their Big Deal Day promotions, but seem to be discounting both the tactile a…

That's particularly surprising given Little Nightmares 3 now accommodates two-player online co-op.

But Little Nightmares 2's ungainly combat is at least dialled back to the point it barely even constitutes a footnote.

Too often, Little Nightmares 3 plays out like a long quick-time event where you're left to guess which button you're expected to press in order to survive.

And while I absolutely spent a lot of my time being quietly irritated by Little Nightmares 3, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't thoroughly captivated too.

A copy of Little Nightmares 3 was provided for this review by Bandai Namco Entertainment.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developer Sandfall Interactive has teased a new update to the game is on the way, as a "thank you" to fans.

While story details remain slim, game director Guillaume Broche told Eurogamer: "You can expect a bit of whee, and a bit of whoo as well".

News of the update arrives as the game reaches a new sales milestone: it's now sold over 5m copies worldwide across all formats.

"We are working on a big 'thank you' update for the game actively, that we will release when it's ready," said Broche.

| Image credit: Sandfall InteractiveAt the end of May, Sandfall announced Expedition 33 had reached a fitting milestone of 3.3m copies sold in its first month.

Indeed, where players have made countless comparisons between Expedition 33 and the iconic long-running franchises it's inspired by, the developers themselves are supportive of one another.

One competition that remains this year, however, is Game of the Year, and so far Expedition 33 is seemingly one of the frontrunners.

Image credit: Sandfall / EurogamerThe huge success of the game is a remarkable achievement for a debut game from a small studio.

Broche has previously hinted Expedition 33 is "not the end" of the Clair Obscur franchise, but "clair obscur" as a term is rooted in art.

Before that, Sandfall Interactive will release an update to Expedition 33 by way of a "thank you" to the fans.

Beloved 2016 Co-op platformer Pico Park: Classic Edition has accidentally been made free on Steam permanently by the developer Tecopark.

This is thanks to Steam's limits to how many times developers can make games free before changing them back to premium titles.

Pico Park Classic Edition, which has been free on Steam for some time, recently got updated with online multiplayer support, a visual overhaul, and other quality of life features.

They urged fans to play the other Pico Park games - Pico Park and Pico Park 2.

Both games share Pico Park: Classic Edition's quality and quirky nature, and are great co-operative games to play with friends and family.

As a free-to-play game this isn't unusual, however the game's most expensive bundle has some players wincing.

There is no other way to get them, you'll have to pay for the Ultra version.

The reaction online from fighting game players seeing this has been passionate to say the least.

Well, an obvious point to make first is that some people will simply not be able to afford $100 for an in-game bundle regardless of its value proposition.

Ultimately there's not too much you can do to tear away the shock of a $100 price point on any in-game bundle, but those in favour of this price point will of course argue it's not meant to be bought by everyone.

If you're reading this, then you're probably one of the "hyper enthusiast, price-insensitive players" keeping the games industry going.

That's because, according to research by analyst firm Circana, around a third of video game players in the US buy a new game less than once a year.

"Hyper enthusiast, price-insensitive players are really keeping things going, especially in the non f2p gaming space," he said.

According to Circana's Q3 2025 Future of Games, only 4% of US video game players buy a new game more often than once per month, with a third of players not buying any games at all.

It's why growth of the industry has stagnated in recent years - it's those average players who need to be …

A "reimagined" version of the second Broken Sword game is on the way, following 2024's Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged.

Revolution Software hinted at the end of last year it was working on the sequel to its classic point-and-click adventure, and now Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged has been officially revealed.

The Reforged previous game included 4K visuals, new sprites and enhanced audio.

Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror was first released back in 1997 and sees American tourist George Stobbart and French journalist Nico Collard unravelling a Mayan conspiracy.

The Reforged version will be released in early 2026 across PC (Windows, Mac, Linux), PS5, Xbox One, Xbox…

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is getting a free trial for an entire week, starting 9th October.

This free trial for last year's Call of Duty will provide access to the campaign, multiplayer, and zombies game modes - so interested players can play everything Blops currently has to offer.

If this timing is intentional, it would mark the first case of marketing retaliation from Activision in the ongoing public scuffle between the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Battlefield 6.

So the clash over public opinion has been rather one-sided so far, but dropping Black Ops 6 for free during the Battlefield 6 release date is a pretty solid way to strike back, especially given the fact that Black Ops …

The recent price hike for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate won't affect existing subscribers in some countries, Microsoft has confirmed.

Current subscribers in certain countries will continue renewing at their existing price for now, in line with local requirements.

It's been speculated this change is due to local regulation on subscription price changes.

Last week, Microsoft announced the price increase of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate amid a shake up of its subscription tiers.

The former chair of the FTC, who opposed Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, claimed the Game Pass price increase is due to Microsoft becoming "too-big-to-care".

PowerWash Simulator 2 will be launching on 23rd October, 2025.

It'll be coming to PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and the Nintendo Switch 2.

This was announced on the official PowerWash Simulator 2 X account, which posted a release date trailer.

This not only introduces some of the grimey locations you'll be cleaning up, but also the home base you'll be hanging around in.

We do know PowerWash Simulator 2 will be continuing the original games' ridiculous and brilliant lore, which should give avid cleaners something more to delve into other than muck.

Nintendo has posted a new animated short film on its Nintendo Today app and YouTube channel, so far completely devoid of context.

The film has been posted purely with the name and no description, so it's not initially clear what project (if any) this might relate to, be that a game or a film.

What's more, the music references the main Pikmin theme tune at the start, while the focus on items being carried certainly alludes to the little plant creatures.

At the very least, it's a beautifully animated film and extremely cute.

What do you think Nintendo is hinting at?

It looks like one of the most disliked characters in the Borderlands series may have been cut from Borderlands 4, according to datamined file names posted online.

As posted by to EpicNNG, a Borderlands content creator and dataminer who previously led an archival effort for the defunct Chinese Borderlands MMO, files exist within Borderlands 4 that explicitly name a character called Ava.

This character, introduced during Borderlands 3, proved quite divisive when series fans first met her back in 2019.

Notably Amara is introduced to the play alongside Hermes (Ava's pet from Borderlands 3), and by the crashed Sanctuary ship from Borderlands 3 no less.

A smart move, as the option itself is good …

The remake of Silent Hill 2 is reportedly heading to the PS Plus catalogue later this month, available for Extra and Premium subscribers.

It also continues momentum for the series, following the release last month of Silent Hill f developed by NeoBards Entertainment and published by Konami.

"Silent Hill f's frustrating first-half is outweighed by a brilliant, delirious second that's well worth the initial slog," reads our Silent Hill f review.

Last week, Bloober confirmed a remake of Silent Hill 1 is now in full production, and hasn't ruled out a sequel to Cronos.

Sony already revealed the PS Plus games for October at its State of Play stream, which includes Alan Wake 2, Cocoon, and Goat Si…

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Геймеры из США не так часто покупают игры, как может показаться, следует из исследования компании Circana.

Вот как часто покупают игры остальные геймеры:раз в три месяца — 22% опрошенных;раз в полгода — 18% опрошенных;раз в год — 12% опрошенных;реже раза в год — 33% опрошенных.

Как предполагает Пискателла, именно «гиперэнтузиасты» в значительной степени ответственны за рост стоимости игр.

Хотя таких геймеров относительно немного, они меньше других обращают внимание на ценники и поэтому тратят солидные суммы.

В то же время остальные геймеры сейчас все больше переходят на фритуплей.

На очереди — студия Noxtell Games, которая ведет разработку Kanun 1919 (у игры есть демо на Steam) , стильного и мрачного дизельпанк-приключения.

Если вы инди, готовы рассказать о своем проекте и тоже ищете инвестиции, издателя или кого-то в команду, обязательно пишите нам в рубрику в Telegram — https://t.me/overwordly.

Kanun 1919О Kanun 1919 рассказал Денис Сабанцев — СЕО, программист и гейм-дизайнер студии.

Kanun 1919О геймплее/механиках проектаОсновновные игровые механики следующие:исследование 2D-локаций;общение с персонажами;выполнение квестов;боевка (ближний и дальний бой);головоломки и миниигры.

Если издатель готов взять на себя часть издержек (маркетинг, переводы, озвучка), то хотим…

Несколько лет назад Epic Games начала делиться выручкой с пользователями, которые создают внутри Fortnite собственные игры.

В иске говорится, что они накрутили аудиторию своих островов в Fortnite с помощью множества ботов, заходивших в игру через облачные сервисы и выдававших себя за настоящих геймеров.

Эта схема якобы позволила Нахди и Нассеру получить от Epic Games несколько десятков тысяч долларов.

Компания заподозрила неладное, когда обнаружила, что от 80% до 99% посетителей различных островов Нахди и Нассера не играют ни в какие другие игры внутри Fortnite.

Теперь Epic Games хочет, чтобы суд обязал Нахди и Нассера возместить ей ущерб, а также запретил им заходить на серверы Fortnite и …

Бывшие менеджеры игрового подразделения Sony дали интервью порталу The Game Business, в котором поделились воспоминаниями о работе в компании в 1990-х.

FIFA 22Бывший старший продюсер Sony Мартин Олтаймс (Martin Alltimes) рассказал, что три десятилетия назад Sony была очень близка к покупке Bullfrog Productions — студии Питера Молинье (Peter Molyneux).

По его словам, тогда Молинье пришел к Sony с просьбой издать некоторые игры: в частности, он презентовал Dungeon Keeper и так и не вышедшую The Indestructibles.

Выслушав предложение, компания решила, что проще и в конечном счете дешевле будет приобрести всю Bullfrog Productions.

В итоге именно EA в 1995 году подписала соглашение с Bullfrog Pro…

Продолжаем делиться видео выступлений на петербургской сессии конференции «Игровая Индустрия» (КИИ), которая прошла в июле.

Сегодня на очереди — панельная дискуссия на тему «…Ииииии еще раз про ИИ: Кто будет делать игры и креативы завтра?».

Благодаря этому в свежем чарте Steam новинки соседствуют со старыми хитами.

▫️Battlefield 6 в преддверии скорого релиза стала самой кассовой платной игрой в Steam.

▫️Megabonk, экшен-рогалик от инди-разработчика vedinad, продолжил подниматься в чарте, расположившись в этот раз уже на шестом месте.

Отметим, что в воскресенье 5 октября игра побила собственный рекорд по онлайну в Steam: он превысил 117 тысяч человек.

▫️Бета-тест Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 помог предзаказам игры попасть на девятое место в чарте.

Аналитики из Atomik Research изучили ситуацию на рынке мобильных магазинов приложений.

Для этого они опросили более 300 сотрудников senior-уровня из крупных американских и британских компаний, разрабатывающих мобильные игры.

Симулятор скейтбординга достиг этой отметки менее чем за месяц, сообщают Full Circle и Electronic Arts.

Согласно его данным, на PlayStation в skate.

сыграли 10,1 млн человек, а на Xbox — еще 4,5 млн человек.

Впрочем, общее количество владельцев игры аналитики оценили выше, чем было официально объявлено — в 18,8 млн человек.

Сейчас он равен «в основном положительным» 70% на основе 46 тысяч обзоров.

Утверждается, что регулятор обратил внимание на компанию после того, как шортселлеры обвинили ее в мошенничестве.

Напомним, фирмы Culper Research и Fuzzy Panda Research обрушились с критикой на AppLovin еще в феврале.

Однако сама AppLovin все опровергла и указала, что шортселлеры хотели с помощью громких заявлений обрушить стоимость ее акций — и им это удалось.

AppLovin и FTC отказались комментировать Bloomberg информацию источников.

На момент закрытия биржи вечером 6 октября они торговались по цене в 573,6 долларов за штуку, что на 16% дешевле, чем утром того же дня.

Metal: HellsingerГолдфарб признался, что у него не было достаточно времени, чтобы в полной мере осознать случившееся.

Он вспомнил, что несколько лет назад The Outsiders уже находилась на грани закрытия.

Студия могла исчезнуть после того, как в 2020 году ей пришлось отменить свою дебютную игру Darkborn, но тогда обстоятельства в конечном счете сложились в ее пользу.

Уже через год The Outsiders вошла в состав Funcom, под крылом которой она могла спокойно делать Metal: Hellsinger.

Голдфарб добавил, что он и сейчас надеялся на лучшее, но безуспешно.

Продолжаем делиться видео докладов с петербургской сессии конференции «Игровая Индустрия» (КИИ), которая прошла в июле.

Сегодня на очереди — выступление сооснователя инди-студии DIASURA Team Антона Токарева.

Он говорил на тему «Прокачать лидерство в гейм-дизайне: Практическое руководство».

Недавно аналитическая компания Niko Partners опубликовала отчет по игровому рынку Юго-Восточной Азии*.

Мы выбрали главные выводы.

Sega and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have announced a new multi-year licensing deal.

The partnership will see both firms launch a "co-branded merchandising programme" featuring Sonic the Hedgehog and the Olympic rings.

Following the announcement, the IOC and Sega will "explore opportunities to license the new designs for select merchandise collaborations."

"It brings together uniquely crafted designs that combine the iconic Olympic rings and Sonic, and we are thrilled to share this exciting initiative with fans worldwide."

Former executive producer on the Mario & Sonic Olympic games Lee Cocker said the IOC reportedly "wanted to look at other partners and NFTs and esports" inst…

Microsoft is pausing price hikes for its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription in some countries.

The changes in price to Xbox Game Pass subscriptions will affect new purchases in these territories.

"Current subscribers in certain countries will continue renewing at their existing price for now, in line with local requirements," Perez continued.

Earlier this month, Microsoft announced price increases of some Xbox Game Pass subscriptions.

This included Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which rose from $19.99/£14.99 to $29.99/£22.99 per month.

Looking more closely at the global gender ratio of players, ESA president Stanely Pierre-Louis tells GamesIndustry.biz that "there are more women players than men players in 10 of the 21 countries, and two more countries have a 50/50 split."

Two of these countries included Brazil (57% women to 43% men) and South Africa (58% women to 41% men).

When the ESA conducted its first Global Power of Play report in 2023, the sample size was just 12 countries.

Speaking of mental benefits, players also shared the most important skills that they believe are improved by playing video games.

Elsewhere, half of players across the globe said that playing games "has directly bolstered their professional and …

Roblox has launched its first Parent Council.

"Our goal is for Roblox to be the safest and most civil place on the internet," Milovidov said.

Parents and caregivers are invited to apply to join the council via the official website.

Roblox appointed its first head of parental advocacy back in May.

Roblox said its "top priority has been to promote the safety and civility of its users on the platform," and pointed to its recently introduced parental controls.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating AppLovin's data collection practices following allegations that it violated service agreements to serve targeted adverts to users.

As reported by Bloomberg, the SEC's investigation assigned cyber and emerging tech specialists to investigate the company following reports from a whistleblower and "multiple" short-seller reports.

It's unclear how advanced the investigation is, but the regulator has not accused AppLovin of any wrongdoing at this time.

Culper Research also alleged AppLovin exploited "app permissions that enable advertisements themselves to force-feed silent, backdoor app installations directly onto users' phones."

Simi…

The Royal Bank of Scotland has unveiled plans to launch IP-backed loans aimed at "high growth businesses" in Scotland.

These loans will allow companies to "access vital funding using the value of their intellectual property as collateral, instead of traditional physical assets."

The RBS is expected to start offering IP-backed loans in Scotland in 2026.

Last year, RBS' parent company NatWest Group launched its own set of IP-backed loans in England and Wales.

These IP-backed loans were designed in partnership with IP valuation experts Inngot, utilising the company's IP identification and valuation tools.

Summer Tang | Operations director, Yrs TrulyYrs Truly has appointed Summer Tang as operations director.

Prior to Yrs Truly, Tang was creative project manager at digital marketing agency Founders Makers (previously The Clerkenwell Brothers).

"The past three years at Yrs Truly have been an incredible journey – it's been amazing to watch the team expand and take on more exciting and complex projects," said Tang.

"Few people in the industry have such a fundamental, data-driven, micro- and macro-understanding of games and the games industry.

Sól Rós Hlynsdóttir | Associate Brand Manager, IO InteractiveSól Rós Hlynsdóttir has been promoted to associate brand manager at IO Interactive.

Skate 4 surpasses 15m players | News-in-briefDeveloped by Full Circle and published by Electronic Arts, the free-to-play title launched in early access on September 16, 2025

Unity has discovered a "major security vulnerability" affecting games made using its development tool dating back to 2017.

"The vulnerability was responsibly reported by the security researcher RyotaK, and we thank him for working with us."

To address the vulnerability, Unity has "released an update for each of the major and minor versions of the Unity Editor starting with Unity 2019.1".

"We strongly recommend you download the patched update for your version of the Unity Editor, recompile, and republish your application," he added.

Developers have since responded to the security issue, including Obsidian which removed some of its games from digital storefronts.

Seems like the schoolchildren of Ebisugaoka are singing a familiar and creepy old tuneLike the original game, Silent Hill f sends players to an “abandoned” school during its protagonist’s attempts to escape the horrors of the fog.

That includes a bit of simple sheet music that many are likely to overlook as just part of the set dressing.

It turns out, however that this slice of music, if performed, will sound awfully familiar to fans of the original Silent Hill.

And with the help of a viewer who played the melody on guitar, the sheet music revealed itself to be none other than the opening song to the original Silent Hill.

Silent Hill f’s environmental storytelling is really on point.

Amazon is ready to sell its brands like Blink at a loss to thank Prime members.

If you want a doorbell camera that’s effective, affordable and lets you keep tabs on everything happening at your front door, Blink is the way to go.

The newest model of the Blink video doorbell just hit a record low price of $34 (down from $69) for Prime Big Deal Day, and this deal ends tonight.

The Blink video doorbell eliminates this nuisance with a two-year battery life on two AA lithium batteries.

The doorbell is controllable via Alexa voice control and can be integrated with other compatible Alexa devices.

Save as much as $70 on the Govee Envisual TV LED Backlight T2 with dual cameras for a limited time.

Good news, the Govee Envisual TV LED Backlight T2 is one of the Prime Big Deals this week and you can save as much as 46%.

Synchronize ColorThe way the Govee light strips work is a camera sensor is placed on the top of your TV.

You can customize how your Govee Envisual TV LED Backlight T2 looks.

Get your set of the Govee Envisual TV LED Backlight T2 on sale today for as low as just $75.

October's haul has great games but no real surprisesMicrosoft has announced the the first list of games being added to Xbox Game Pass since the service’s unpopular price hike news rolled out last week.

Here’s everything coming to the various, newly priced tiers of Game Pass in October 2025:Supermarket Simulator (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 8Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game PassGame Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass Baldur’s Gate and Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Editions  (PC) – October 9Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game PassGame Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass The Casting of Frank Stone (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – O…

Prime Day deals are going in full swing, making it a great time to invest in a gaming monitor.

If you’ve been looking for something feature-packed at a more approachable price, we’ve just spotted the 27-inch LG UltraGear QHD gaming monitor going for $297 on Amazon, which is a 41% discount off its regular price.

This is a significant drop, but it’s only limited to Prime users at the moment.

Racing past opponents or engaging in competitive matches where every second counts; this monitor won’t disappoint.

All in all, this deal gets you an impressive, high-resolution gaming monitor for less.

This deal puts the latest Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in pocket for less than $1,000.

The retailer has slashed the price of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (256GB) down to $935 for Prime members and $950 for non-members.

You’ve got the brand’s highest-resolution ultra-wide lens here.

Then there’s a 50MP ultra-wide lens, a 50MP telephoto lens with 5x and 10x optical zoom, and a 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom.

It won’t last long since Prime Day wraps up tonight, so be sure to hurry.

And what better way to get a sense of how the game sits with folks than by perusing the treasure trove of honesty, snark, and silliness that is the Steam user reviews section?

Hades 2 has generated an interesting dichotomy of perspectives.

Positive reviews speak to the joy of this game: engaging gameplay with a gorgeous aesthetic and even more gorgeous characters.

It’s also clear that this game will make you very horny.

With that, let’s get on with Hades 2, as told by Steam reviews.

Roku makes some of our favorites, and we’ve just spotted the fan-favorite Roku Ultra going for $69 on Amazon.

See at AmazonFaster Streaming, Endless Content OptionsYou’re not just getting a wealth of streaming options here.

All your favorite streaming apps are going to be in one place (Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV+, etc), with no shortage of content to view.

Altogether, it’s going to be a solid entertainment upgrade.

The included voice remote makes it easy to browse through the wide selection, put on your favorite movies, and manage sound settings.

[From the industry] NCSOFT unifies its corporate websites into NC.comShare FacebookTwitterLinkedInThis is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content.

Korean publisher and developer NCSOFT consolidated its corporate and service sites including regional portals, PLAYNC, and PURPLE into a single hub, giving anyone with a web browser access to the company’s news, financial earnings, game updates, and more.

The newly revamped website offers a total of 13 global languages, including Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese (traditional), Chinese (simplified), German, Spanish, French Indonesian, Polish, Russian, Thai, and Vietnamese.

NCSOFT is well known for popular MMORPGs Lineag…

[From the industry] Analog Events will launch the inaugural VIVA!

Games IP & Licensing EventShare FacebookTwitterLinkedInThis is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content.

Games IP & Licensing event launches on October 23rd at RSM, Farringdon, bringing together thought leaders, creatives, legal experts, and brand strategists for a day dedicated to the evolving world of video game intellectual property and licensing.

This inaugural event promises a dynamic live agenda, featuring fireside chats, expert panels, and networking sessions designed to inform and inspire professionals working at the intersection of games, media, and licensing.

uk/e/viva-games-ip-licensing- ti…

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInLast week in London we announced the winners of the MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards 2025.

With each passing year, the talent, resourcefulness and imagination of women in video games only continues to grow, and that’s despite the slew of challenges currently faced by the games industry itself.

If you made an excellent nomination, were nominated yourself, or even just attended the event, thank you.

Not just for supporting not just the awards, but for supporting each other all year round, too.

Without the support of these companies and organisations, the 2025 iteration of the Women in Games Awards would not have been possible, and we don’t take that for granted.

Code Coven has announced the first cohort for its Aurora Accelerator and AgencyShare FacebookTwitterLinkedInCode Coven has revealed the studios in the first cohort of the new Aurora Accelerator and Agency.

Aurora is a program that supports marginalised game developer-led studios, helping them to get funding, build their industry connections, and negotiate ethical deals for their games with publishers.

To be eligible for Aurora, studios must be UK-registered and demonstrate at least 50% marginalised gender leadership.

The first Aurora 2025 cohort includes:“Fast Loris Studios is really excited to join Aurora and connect with a community that truly understands the challenges faced by underrepr…

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInScreen Burn has kindly sponsored the welcome drinks at the MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards 2025, which are to be held later this week at the America Square Conference Centre in London.

It was founded back in 2015 as No Code, and operated under that name until it went through a rebrand earlier this year.

The team is perhaps best known for making the games Stories Untold and Observation in partnership with Devolver Digital, and is currently hard at work on Silent Hill: Townfall for Annapurna Interactive and KONAMI.

At Screen Burn, we know how important it is to recognise the women who inspire, lead, and create in games,” said Dr. Jon McKellan, CEO and director o…

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInGame Republic has announced comedian Maisie Adam as the final headliner guest at the New Horizons conference happening this October at the Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough.

At the time of writing, she is also currently appearing on Channel 4’s panel game show Taskmaster.

Maisie will be interviewed by The Game Business editor-in-chief (and MCV alumnus) Chris Dring, while the pair play EA Sports FC, which is one of her favourite video games.

“Maisie is highly competitive – as we have seen on Taskmaster – so I hope Chris is prepared!

If you’d like to get a ticket for the Game Republic New Horizons conference, you can do that here.

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInAirship Interactive is going to be the Headline Sponsor for the MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards 2025, which are taking place at the America Square Conference Centre in London next week.

Airship offer end-to-end art production services, and have worked with many of the most well-regarded studios from around the world on some of the biggest and most well-received game titles in recent history.

“We chose to be the headline sponsor of the Women in Games Awards this year because we believe this industry is for everyone — no matter the game, the role, or the background — and we’re passionate about connecting the right people with the right opportunities,” said Joe H…

On the start of its landmark tenth expo, the organisers of Game Devs of Color aren’t simply content with holding ground but aim to push forward by continuing to challenge the status quo and support marginalised developers and creators.

We caught up with executive director Catt Small to find out about how far Game Devs of Color has come, and more importantly, what’s on the horizon and what new or stubborn barriers to reaching it remain.

We continue to invest energy in new programs that help us amplify the creative power held by people of color in games.

What are the most significant systemic barriers facing marginalised indie devs today, and how does GDoC Expo actively help participants over…

EA Playdemic to sponsor the MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards 2025, as the show welcomes Future Dreams as its Charity PartnerShare FacebookTwitterLinkedInEA Playdemic will sponsor the MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards 2025, which will be held at the America Square Conference Centre in London later this month.

“At EA Playdemic, we’re proud to support Women in Games for the second year running,” said Luke Didd, Studio GM at EA Playdemic.

At Future Dreams we know how overwhelming a breast cancer diagnosis can feel, and our mission is to ensure that no one ever has to face it alone or without hope,” said Sam Jacobs, CEO of Future Dreams House.

“By the end of 2025, 890,000 people will be living …

[From the industry] Playing for the Planet announces Green Game Summit and Awards to shape and celebrate games sector action around nature and the environmentShare FacebookTwitterLinkedInThis is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content.

Both the Green Games Summit and the Playing for the Planet Awards are being delivered in partnership with BFI, Bastion, and Liquid Crimson, and with support from Ukie, Video Games Europe, Video Games Poland, Verband de deutschen Games-Branche, Dutch Games Association and Syndicat National Du Jeu Video.

Playing for the Planet is inviting games businesses from around the world to attend the event which will also be streamed online.

As …

[From the industry] BAFTA Games in Concert is set to premiere at London’s Royal Festival Hall in January 2026Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInThis is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content.

BAFTA, in collaboration with Nibbs Events and Esk, is proud to announce the world premiere of BAFTA Games in Concert, a landmark live event celebrating two decades of iconic BAFTA-nominated and award-winning games music.

BAFTA Games in Concert will feature the BBC Concert Orchestra in a world premiere performance under the direction of acclaimed composer and conductor Austin Wintory, (Journey, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate).

Attendees will be treated to a musical journey, showcasing k…

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInFresh Seed, Disobey, Keywords Studios and CCP Games will sponsor the MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards 2025, which will take place at the America Square Conference Centre in London later this month.

Fresh Seed will sponsor the Games Campaigner Award, Disobey will sponsor the Communications Impact Award, Keywords Studios will sponsor the Development Impact Award and CCP Games will sponsor the Creative Impact Award.

“At CCP Games, we know that diverse voices create stronger communities and more imaginative worlds,” said Adrian Blunt, COO of CCP Games.

“As sponsors of the WIG Individual Ambassadors Program and supporters of the MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards, Ke…

To that end, we’ve built the prototype of our first game, Karnivus, in Fortnite Creative, which allows us instant access to a large, thriving community that aligns with our target audience.

Karnivus: Rooftop Rumble is the culmination of our community-based development strategy.

We made our prototype, Karnivus: Tournament Zero, in Fortnite Creative, listened to and studied the metrics from our 40k players, and based on that information made refinements that resulted in our standalone Karnivus experience, Karnivus: Rooftop Rumble.

To enter the tournament, we found — based on feedback from our players — that turning Karnivus: Rooftop Rumble into a qualifier event gave it an extra layer of stak…

Indie Fan Fest, a brand new online showcase, will debut on Wednesday, September 24 2025.

A dedicated Steam event page will highlight all titles featured in Indie Fan Fest, along with other activities to shine the spotlight on these future hits.

Additional Indie Fan Fests are already in the works to support games featured in future Steam Next Fests.

“The goal for Indie Fan Fest is to give a boost to titles that are participating in the upcoming Steam Next Fest.

Indie Fan Fest is an extension of that vision and we intend to push the line for developers to shine.”

[From the industry] The BAFTA Games Awards 2026 are now open for entriesShare FacebookTwitterLinkedInThis is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content.

The BAFTA Games Awards celebrate the very best games of the past year and the talent who make them and recognise the outstanding creativity and technical achievements of individuals and teams working in games every year.

Unlike other industry awards, the BAFTA Games Awards are voted for by an expert membership of over 1,400 experienced professionals and are watched by millions online.

The full rulebook and eligibility requirements for the 2026 awards can be found on BAFTA’s Awards entry website here.

Key dates, announ…

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It’s surreal to write, but it’s true: Silksong will be out on Sept. 4.

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Xbox has confirmed the next batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass for October 2025, which is also the first batch of titles to come in under the new changes Microsoft and Xbox recently made to the service, specifically the fact that prices were raised by 50% for a Game Pass subscription.

Some of the highlights for games entering this month include Ninja Gaiden 4, the first new entry in the Ninja Gaiden series in years, which is also launching into the service for those subscribed to the top Ultimate tier of Game Pass.

Ball x Pit is another of the 12 games that is launching into the service on day one, with Double Fine Productions' new game, Keeper, rounding out the three games launching i…

Today, Bethesda Game Studios announced that the Fallout Day 2025 broadcast would be streamed live on October 23, 2025, at 1 PM Eastern Time via YouTube, Twitch, and Steam.

Bethesda said fans can tune in to learn new information and announcements about 'existing Fallout games, community celebrations, and upcoming fan events'.

When Bethesda mentions existing games, the mind immediately goes to Fallout 76, since it's the only franchise game that gets regular updates.

There might be some additional tidbits about the Burning Springs update to be shared in the upcoming Fallout Day broadcast, but by and large, the reveal for Fallout 76 already happened.

As such, franchise fans are already hoping t…

This time, we have the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB edition, which has dropped even below its official price tag.

Thanks to Amazon Prime Days, you can now get the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming OC 16 GB for just $419.

There are some more deals on the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB on Newegg if you prefer to stick with the MSRP.

The ASUS PRIME GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is also at $429, and the ZOTAC Twin Edge OC GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is also selling for the same price on Fantastech Deal.

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Key Takeaways From The Billion Dollar Boy Report On AI Content, As Summarized By EMarketerMarketers are going all in:79 percent of the surveyed marketers bolstered their investments in AI over the past year.

Nearly 75 percent of the marketers view AI as an ad spend growth engine in 2026, and not a cost-saving measure.

Nonetheless, 81 percent of those surveyed view AI-driven ad strategies as entailing better cost controls.

AI content, however, is clearly testing audience tolerance:In 2023, around 60 percent of the surveyed consumers were enthusiastic about AI-generated content.

Now, however, just 26 percent of the surveyed consumers show any enthusiasm, with the vast majority put off by AI s…

After Intel, AMD is also offering a free component with their Ryzen 9000 processors.

Currently, three CPUs are available with some discount and a FREE AIO or Memory kit.

If you buy the Ryzen 5 9600X, you can get it for $5 off with a promo code, but you will also get a Free TeamGroup 16GB DDR5-6000 memory.

The memory kit costs $89, so the bundle is basically giving away the processor for around $110.

However, if you prefer to settle with the flagship Zen 5 offering, then the Ryzen 9 9950X is a no-brainer.

However, 15 years after the iPhone 4’s inception, a software engineer solved this glaring problem in the most anti-climactic way possible; using 20 bytes of code.

Apple was not lying when it said that the problem plaguing the iPhone 4 was software-relatedOn X, software engineer Sam Henri Gold figured out the fix.

“Upon investigation, we were stunned to find that the formula we use to calculate how many bars of signal strength to display is totally wrong.

Our formula, in many instances, mistakenly displays 2 more bars than it should for a given signal strength.

The Cupertino never ran into the same issues as the iPhone 4S was re-engineered to avoid this problem.

Cronos: The New Dawn has been significantly improved on Nintendo Switch 2 by a new patch that went live this week.

According to a new report shared on X by SuperMetalDave64, the 1.4 update introduces significant visual improvements, including improved texture quality, LOD draw distance, and lighting and fog with less light bleed.

Even at a glance, these visual improvements are easily spottable and bring the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game closer to the other console versions of the survival horror game developed by Bloober Team.

This side-by-side comparison clearly highlights the improvements which make the Switch 2 version a more palatable choice than at launch.

Cronos: The New Dawn …

Battlefield 6 is out in just two days from the time of this writing, and when it launches, it'll do so with support for NVIDIA's DLSS 4 Multi Frame Gen technology, alongside Little Nightmares III, which also launches on October 10, and with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Gen support.

"GeForce RTX 5090 performance rockets to over 470 FPS, the GeForce RTX 5080 exceeds 330 FPS, the GeForce 5070Ti is in touching distance of 300 FPS, and the GeForce RTX 5070 surpasses 230 FPS."

Beyond Little Nightmares III and Battlefield 6, NVIDIA also confirmed that when Crimson Desert launches next March, it'll do so with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Gen support, with more details to follow as to what that'll look like closer to t…

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When we set out to launch Ninja Gaiden 4, we knew we had to do more than drop another game trailer.

When the opportunity came to join forces with the cult streetwear brand BAIT at New York Comic Con, we sharpened our blades.

Together, we’ve created an apparel capsule unlike anything the Ninja Gaiden community—or Comic Con—has ever seen.

Fast, fluid, and dynamic like the swordplay of the two deadly ninjas, Yakumo and Ryu in Ninja Gaiden 4.

To us, Ninja Gaiden has always been about mastery, speed, and precision—and with BAIT, those values take on a new form.

Xbox Game Camp hosts 9 Special Olympics athletes for an Immersive Learning Experience featuring studio tours, leadership lunches, career panel, game development training and more.

Since 2014, Xbox and Microsoft have proudly partnered with Special Olympics to empower athletes of all abilities through technology and gaming.

Gaming for Inclusion Celebrity Showcase 2025 Airing Next WeekWe’re thrilled to announce that the Gaming for Inclusion Celebrity Showcase 2025 will air next week, on October 14 at 10am Pacific on the Xbox Twitch channel.

Xbox Game Camp Welcomes Special Olympics Athletes for an Immersive Learning ExperienceThis summer, we took our partnership a step further by welcoming nine…

Finding Paradise – October 8Optimized for Xbox Series X|SDr. Rosalene and Dr. Watts have peculiar jobs: They give people another chance to live, all the way from the very beginning… but only in their patients’ heads.

Due to the severity of the operation, the new life becomes the last thing the patients remember before drawing their last breath.

Thus, the operation is only done to people on their deathbeds, to fulfill what they wish they had done with their lives, but didn’t.

Finding Paradise is the second full episode of To the Moon‘s series.

It follows the life of the doctors’ new patient, Colin, as they attempt to unravel a life that is split down the middle, and fulfill a wish that appea…

Open Beta – October 5 to 8Once Open Beta kicks off on October 5, the doors will be open for players across all platforms to jump into the Black Ops 7 Beta.

*Requires active subscription to Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass PC, or Game Pass Console.

and Reaper EWR-3 – Mastercraft Collection — 5 Mastercraft Weapons – Ultra GobbleGum Pack for Zombies — 8 GobbleGums of Ultra rarity for Black Ops 7 – Permanent Unlock Token for Black Ops 7 (available at launch) In Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7, Treyarch and Raven Software are bringing players the most mind-bending Black Ops ever.

**Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 or Call of Duty®: Warzone™ on Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox PC required to redeem.

This prod…

Grab the squad and prepare to lock in this weekend with Free Play Days!

Experience your first taste of the cutting-edge combat in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 with the Black Ops 7 Beta.

From October 2-5, play Sudden Strike – European Battlefields Edition for free on Xbox Free Play days, or pick it up for yourself for 60% off from October 2-13!

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 stay tuned to Xbox Wire to find out about future Free Play Days and all the latest Xbox gaming news.

It’s Still Monster HunterDespite Monster Hunter Stories’ RPG trappings, in just about every element, its Monster Hunter DNA shines through.

Monster Hunter Stories 1 and 2 arrive on Xbox consoles on November 14 of this year, with the latest entry in the series, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection following on March 13, 2026.

Monster Hunter Stories Collection CAPCOM Co., Ltd. ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ $59.99 $35.99 Pre-order Limited Bonus Monster Hunter Stories – Purchase early to get Navirou's "King" and "Queen" Outfits.

Monster Hunter Stories is an RPG series that takes the world of Monster Hunter and expands upon it in new and exciting ways!

Monster Hunter Stories is an RPG that takes t…

Starting today, we’re introducing three upgraded Game Pass plans based on how players play: Essential, Premium, and Ultimate.

With our upgraded Rewards program, players can get up to 30% value on select Game Pass games, with 4x points on purchases of games and add-ons, 10% back in points on select Game Pass library titles and add-ons, and up to 20% off select Game Pass games.

Xbox Game Pass Essential: A Great Way to Get StartedEssential is for players who want the essence of everything Xbox.

More Games Join Xbox Game Pass TodayWe continue to add more games to Xbox Game Pass.

Ultimate – Available TodayHogwarts Legacy (Cloud, PC, and Console)(Cloud, PC, and Console) Assassin’s Creed II (PC)(P…

We also got fresh details on this weekend’s upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Beta!

Now with all 8 heroes ready, we can experience one of the biggest updates yet to Call of Duty: Zombies.

(a robot bus driver introduced in Call of Duty: Black Ops II).

Pre-order Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Today!

**Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 or Call of Duty®: Warzone™ on Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox PC required to redeem.

The Gauntlet is now available to all owners of Age of Mythology: Retold!

If you already own the Premium Edition of Age of Mythology: Retold, Heavenly Spear is availale to play now!

Heavenly Spear Available Now!

Enemy Blessing events will periodically make all enemies stronger by empowering them with a Blessing until the mission ends.

Each node you win during a Gauntlet Run will earn you XP and Favor Stash currency.

Grounded 2’s newest update unleashes AXL, a colossal tarantula with enough legs, fangs, and fur to make even the bravest teens scrambling to fine-tune their loadouts.

You can forge an imposing tarantula armor set, wield the devastating Tarantula Bow and Spear, and even decorate your base with spidery flair.

Hairy and Scary is all about dialing up the intensity while keeping the spirit of play alive.

Grounded 2’s Hairy and Scary update is available now in Game Preview for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud, and in Early Access on Steam.

Jump in today with Xbox Game Pass, and prepare yourself—it’s hairy, it’s scary, and it’s only getting wilder from here.

Summary Developer SMG Studio shares insights on the minigame development process for their new release, LEGO Party!

LEGO Party!

For LEGO Party!

So, here’s a few of the 60 minigames you can expect in LEGO Party!

That’s just a small sample of the 60 minigames on offer in LEGO Party!

The Haunting returns in full force, bringing thrilling content to all three modes inspired by the rich history of horror films.

Experience all the scares alongside new maps, weapons, and more when The Haunting update goes live in Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone starting October 9.

New Multiplayer modesSlasher Deathmatch (Launch): Play as and face off against slashers inspired by some of horror’s most iconic villains in this new hide-and-seek mode.

Plus, prepare for a new season of Ranked Play for Multiplayer and Call of Duty Warzone, including Ranked Play: Battle Royale and Ranked Play: Resurgence.

Plus, pre-order Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 today so you’re ready to go on its November 1…

Inspired by PlayStation’s storied heritage, here’s a first look at the DualSense wireless controller – Icon Blue Special Edition, which features unique, layered shades of blue and a glossy pattern of PlayStation shapes on the touch pad.

View and download image Download the image close Close View and download image Download the image close Close View and download image Download the image close Close View and download image Download the image close Close View and download image Download the image close CloseTo share more about the inspiration behind this upcoming controller, here’s Leo Cardoso from our Color, Material and Finish design team:“From the moment the console powers on and the DualS…

I’m thrilled to reveal more details about our debut game, Reach, an immersive action-adventure built from the ground up for next-gen virtual reality.

Launching on PS VR2 next week, Reach puts you in the boots of a reluctant hero drawn deep into a world of collided realities.

Play VideoWe set out to create a VR experience that offers the scale, depth, and spectacle of a blockbuster action game while staying true to what makes VR special: presence, freedom, and physicality.

Harnessing the power of PS VR2Our ethos as a team has always been to continue pushing VR forward through innovative gameplay and boundary-pushing technology.

Visually, we’re also using PS VR2’s 4K capabilities to bring our…

In Ghost of Yōtei, Atsu seeks revenge on the Yōtei Six after they ruthlessly slaughtered her family.

Ghost of Yōtei – Official Soundtrack Listening Party | October 15The PlayStation Studios Music team and Sony Music Masterworks are thrilled to invite you to the official soundtrack listening party celebrating the recent release of Ghost of Yōtei!

Dr. Bradley D Meyer is an Audio Director at Sucker Punch with over 27 years of experience in game audio.

Now Streaming: Ghost of Yōtei Original SoundtrackThe Ghost of Yōtei original soundtrack by Toma Otowa is now streaming on all major platforms!

If you liked what you heard, tune in to Twitch | YouTube on Wednesday, October 15 at 5:00PM PT / 8:00PM…

Like thisThis week the podcast crew discusses the release of Ghost of Yōtei and the wave of incoming Autumn games.

Kristen and I are back this week to celebrate the launch of Ghost of Yōtei, discuss upcoming releases, and share the latest news.

This episode also includes an interview with Erika Ishii, voice of Atsu from Ghost of Yōtei.

PlayStation Plus Monthly Games October Alan Wake 2 Goat Simulator 3 CocoonThe CastView and download image Download the image close Close Kristen Zitani – Senior Content Communications Specialist, SIE View and download image Download the image close Close O’Dell Harmon Jr. – Content Communications Specialist, SIEThanks to Dormilón for our rad theme song and sh…

Erika Ishii: Yeah, it’s so wild, because I do feel like the Cinderella story.

And as she relates to me, I think Atsu is still sort of young in a lot of ways, definitely emotionally.

Erika Ishii: I really want them to have fun playing this game.

And this cast is something really, really special.

There’s sort of a shared, sort of “in the trenches” feeling with us together.

Coming to PlayStation 5 in 2026, MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls is a 4v4 team-based fighting game created in partnership with Arc System Works — renowned for Guilty Gear and Dragon Ball Fighter Z — PlayStation Studios, and MARVEL Games.

The game has captured the attention of both fighting game enthusiasts and MARVEL fans alike.

Takeshi YamanakaProducer, Arc System WorksKazutoshi SekineGame Director & Lead Battle Designer, Arc System WorksReed BairdSenior Producer, SIE PlayStation Studios XDEVFrom Japan to the world – a tribute to MARVEL and its fansPS Blog: How was the title MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls chosen?

Yamanaka: A beam of light flashes between the characters when they’re swapped, and…

Like thisDelve into a psychological survival horror, play as the GOAT, and puzzle out worlds within worlds with the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for October.

Alan Wake 2, Goat Simulator 3, Cocoon will be available to PlayStation Plus members from Tuesday October 7 until Monday November 3.

Also starting October 7 Midnight Murder Club will be available as a Game Trial for PlayStation Plus Deluxe members.

View and download imageDownload the image close CloseAlan Wake 2 | PS5What starts as a small-town murder investigation becomes a living nightmare.

View and download imageDownload the image close CloseLast chance to add PlayStation Plus Games for September to your libraryPlayStation P…

Like thisNBA 2K26, Borderlands 4, EA Sports FC 26 and Hollow Knight: Silksong light up last month’s charts.

It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts.

September saw sports rise to the top again as NBA 2K26 led the league in the US, while EA Sports FC 26 took charge in the EU charts for PS5, with Borderlands 4 and Hollow Knight: Silksong also performing strongly.

Meanwhile, Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra found success on the free-to-play charts in both the US and EU.

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

Like thisFor the first time ever, Call of Duty fans are getting back-to-back Black Ops games with the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 this year.

Near-future technology: Black Ops 7’s setting in the 2030s brings some new robotic and drone threats that you can deploy in battle as Scorestreaks.

Guns—lots of guns: Black Ops 7 will bring 30 new weapons compared to Black Ops 6, and thanks to its near-future setting, that’ll include 16 that are all-new to the franchise.

Try Multiplayer and Zombies in the Black Ops 7 BetaPlayers who pre-order Black Ops 7 will get early access to the Black Ops 7 beta, running October 2-5.

Black Ops 7 introduces numerous small yet highly targeted and meaningful …

Youtooz – Ghost of Yōtei Atsu Vinyl figure$29.99 USD | Available starting on October 3 at 3pm EST from Youtooz.

Mondo – Ghost of Yōtei Art Print$90 USD | Available for pre-sale October 2 at 11am CT from Mondo.

Here’s a quote from artist Yuko Shimizu on designing this print:“I was excited to illustrate this Ghost of Yōtei poster.

Prime 1 Studio – Ghost of Yōtei Atsu Statue in ¼ ScaleGhost of Yōtei – 1/4 Scale statue of Atsu (WiP)Prime 1 Studio has been developing an upcoming Ghost of Yōtei statue of Atsu in ¼ scale.

Heroes Inc. – Ghost of Yōtei apparel PlayStation Ghost of Yotei Official Atsu T-shirt PlayStation Ghost of Yotei Official Map T-shirt Heroes Inc. has released two t-shirts that w…

Like thisDelve into a psychological survival horror, play as the GOAT, and puzzle out worlds within worlds with the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for October.

Alan Wake 2, Goat Simulator 3, Cocoon will be available to PlayStation Plus members from Tuesday October 7 until Monday November 3.

Also starting October 7 Midnight Murder Club will be available as a Game Trial for PlayStation Plus Premium members.

View and download imageDownload the image close CloseAlan Wake 2 | PS5What starts as a small-town murder investigation becomes a living nightmare.

Last chance to add PlayStation Plus Games for September to your libraryView and download imageDownload the image close ClosePlayStation …

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

Some big new releases included Baby Steps, Borderlands 4, Hollow Knight: Silksong, NBA 2K26, and Silent Hill f.How does it work?

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.

The sheer scale of Fortnite and the money involved has meant Epic Games has to deal with a sizable contingent of ne'er-do-wells.

"Defendants programmed the bot accounts to engage with Defendants’ own Fortnite Islands by using a cloud gaming service that allows users to play video games, like Fortnite, remotely," reads the filing.

Epic says the pair made tens of thousands of dollars through the practice but, once Epic noticed something funky and stopped payments, the bots all suddenly disappeared.

Epic further asks that the court bar both players from creating Epic accounts in future, and stops them from downloading or playing Fortnite.

That feels incredibly unlikely, though it is somewhat f…

Eclipsium is a game about removing your own heart—to no obvious personal detriment—in order to power a great and unfathomable machine.

Eclipsium is a game about cutting an enormous hole in your hand that you can peer through to see secret pathways.

Eclipsium is a game about transitioning from great heights to profound depths with little logic in between.

Eclipsium is a first-person horror game with light puzzle elements brought to you by the same publisher behind No, I'm Not a Human, and the vibes are… somewhat comparable.

Your character then cuts out their own tongue and uses it to convince the door to open, somehow.

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 has reached a huge milestone as developer Sandfall Interactive celebrates five million copies sold worldwide.

And to thank players for their support and enthusiasm, the team is teasing even more content.

"To celebrate this milestone, we're working on a game update for all platforms that will include several additions and updates as a thank you," an official blog post says.

Some of what players can expect includes:A new environment to explore with new enemy encounters and "surprises to discover".

"It's not a super big DLC extension with hours of content.

Little Nightmares 3 adds a welcome online cooperative mode and some freshly bizarre environments, but the series' formula is becoming a little staid.

(Image credit: Bandai Namco)I never felt tense playing Little Nightmares 3, and part of me wonders if that's the point.

To play, Little Nightmares 3 is functionally identical to its two predecessors, except this time there are two playable characters selectable at the start.

(Image credit: Bandai Namco)As a result, Little Nightmares 3 is mostly unscary too, though it's still potent on an atmospheric level.

But I never felt tense playing Little Nightmares 3, and part of me wonders if that's the point.

Turn-based games are not my forte—I'm far too impatient to plot out my next three moves ahead of time—but I'm always tempted to try them out, especially when there's the promise of a retro 32-bit horror game.

House of Necrosis is just that, a turn-based horror game reminiscent of the old-school ones I grew up on.

Instead, there's plenty of huge monsters, zombies, and evil crows, yes, you heard me, there's a murderous murder of crows.

(Image credit: Warkus)The difficulty, like with most turn-based games, is placing yourself in just the right place to ensure you can attack without leaving yourself undefended from all the enemies.

So many horror games usually resort to jumpscares to frighten p…

Musk declared on Monday that his xAI game studio "will release a great AI-generated game before the end of next year".

In Douse's telling, what the games industry lacks more than anything is coherent vision and direction.

That used to be provided by videogame retailers, who set the guardrails for publishers and devs in terms of "quality (lest buyback), price, availability", and so on.

And then, well, we all stopped going to videogame retailers, didn't we?

We don't need another cash grab, we need sustainability.

Beat 'em ups are built on the strength of their character designs.

Absolum seems to be delivering that—earlier this year I called the game one of my favorite things I've played in 2025 .

(Image credit: Dotemu)How would you describe the identity (in terms of gameplay and/or visual style) of each character?

(Image credit: Dotemu)To what extent is readability a priority when you're designing the look of characters in a beat 'em up?

Asensio: We wanted players to have a variety of playstyles to choose from, even within the same character.

Set in 16th-century Bavaria, the game tasks you—journeyman artist Andreas Maler—with figuring out who keeps doin' murders in the town of Tassing.

In a chat with PCG at this year's GDC, Pentiment director Josh Sawyer said that's entirely the point.

In fact, it sounds like Sawyer himself doesn't have a clear culprit in mind for the game's evildoings.

"You're not a detective, you're a fucking artist.

That's Piero, the lovely old monk who's initially fingered for murder.

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Case in point with Hungry Horrors, set to feature its own demo over on Steam later this month ahead of a later mobile release!

We've already covered Hungry Horrors, but once more with gusto: Hungry Horrors pits you against monsters in a fantasy world.

The objective in Hungry Horrors is essentially to feed the monster before it eats you.

The Steam Next Fest demo will show off many of the latest features ahead of its PC-first and planned mobile release.

So if Hungry Horrors seems like your jam, be sure to keep an eye on it if you want to pitch in towards development.

But it doesn't stop there, because Om Nom is set to come to Magic Jigsaw Puzzles in a new collaboration too!

Set to run through to the end of the year, this collaboration will see the introduction of limited-time puzzles featuring the familiar green face.

It kicks off with two themed collections in the form of Om Nom Adventures and Happy B-Day, Om Nom.

In the announcement, they noted Om Nom's status as a bit of a mobile gaming icon, something I think we'd all say is true.

Subscribe to Pocket Gamer onPutting the pieces togetherI think it's also fair to say that Magic Jigsaw Puzzles and Cut the Rope have more than a bit of crossover.

And while we're waiting for some major new additions, Gekishin Squadra hasn't been lax in adding stuff like new finishers based on hit moments from Akira Toriyama's iconic series.

Be sure to check out our Dragon Ball: Gekishin Squadra tier list to see exactly where these guys sit.

However, Gekishin Squadra is planned to have a 2-3 month season structure that will see new content added.

In the meantime, if you're planning on jumping into Gekishin Squadra for the first time and have no clue how to play, we've got you covered.

Check out our top three tips for Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra beginners.

But now, eight semi-finalists will take part in a major part of celebrating Marvel Contest of Champions with Battlerealm Brawl!

You may remember this event first being announced back in 2023 for the tenth anniversary of Marvel Contest of Champions.

No doubt there'll be some key picks from our Marvel Contest of Champions tier list getting the acid test at this event.

You may fancy jumping into Marvel Contest of Champions after hearing about this.

Be sure to check out our Marvel Contest of Champions promo code list to see what's currently valid to grab yourself a free boost ahead of Summoners Fest later this year!

It's no surprise then that developer Whitsteen chose to dive in and try to recreate the magic of the book series in a new digital CCG, one which has had a bit of a rename as of today.

Previously known as Battle for Randland, Witsteen have renamed the upcoming release to Heroes and Forsaken: The Wheel of Time Digital Card Game.

While it may be a bit unwieldy, it's undoubtedly a lot more accurate and more likely to grab fans' attention.

The release window for Heroes and Forsaken has also been pushed back a bit.

Fans can now expect to get their hands on the official Wheel of Time digital CCG in Q1 2026, a release window that hopefully means we'll be getting a very polished version of this rele…

Yes, if you hadn't already guessed, the fantasy of the Wizard of Oz-inspired musical Wicked is coming to the world of June's Journey!

The Memoirs special event, which players will already be familiar with, takes you into six new hidden object scenes.

But I am mildly curious how exactly the story of Wicked will work its way into that of June's Journey.

Considering that the hidden object puzzler takes place during the 1920s (and a bit beyond) there might be a bit of real-world history there.

And if June's Journey ends up giving you an itch for puzzles that you need to scratch, then you're in luck.

These cynical thoughts circled when Blue Protocol: Star Resonance was announced, so much so that when I was presented with the chance to review it, I thought for sure I wouldn’t like it.

The greatest gear upgrade system in all of gamingNeverness to Everness preview - “An exhilarating, anything-goes RPG, but with an ongoing identity crisis”This brings me to a system that I need in more games: Gear upgrading.

A good crafting system held back from greatness for one key reasonNow for something I take seriously in all RPGs: crafting.

Called Life Skills here, there are three Gathering Skills and six Crafting Skills.

Put your wallet away, you don’t need it hereAt the top of this review, I mentione…

AurumDust has taken care of that thanks to the Reworked edition, an update that features redesigned combat, refined mechanics, and smoother performance.

Ash of Gods: Redemption’s Reworked update shines for its complete combat overhaul.

Check out this list of the top strategy games to play on Android right now!

Download Ash of Gods: Redemption now by clicking on your preferred link below.

Then why not take a gander at this list of the best mobile games of 2025 (so far)?

The Halloween Go Pass is available between Oct 21st and Nov 2ndDeluxe version offers faster progression and more CandyClaim additional gifts through the Pokémon Go Web StoreIt’s officially spooky season in Pokémon Go, and the Halloween 2025 Go Pass is here to make every catch and encounter a little more chilling.

Running from October 21st to November 2nd, the Go Pass: Halloween 2025 introduces both free and paid progression tracks filled with eerie rewards, costumed Pokémon, and even a visit from a certain haunted appliance.

You’ll automatically receive the Halloween 2025 Pass when the event begins in Pokémon Go, and you can climb the ranks by completing themed tasks until November 2nd.

But…

Anyway, read on to find a new game or experience to play Off The AppStore.

That's precisely what's expected of you in the browser game Messenger by Abeto.

Before you even begin, you get a glimpse of the small and spherical world that you'll be exploring when you start.

Messenger is a 3D casual game that allows you to make deliveries around a small, round, and diverse world at your own pace.

Messenger is available to play in your browser through its official website!

Will launches right into the spooky season with Marvel Contest of Champions, where the Founders’ War Saga is currently underway.

Joining Isophyne, Lumatrix, and Solvarch is the ultimate Eidol Imperiosa, along with Dracula and Franken-Castle just in time for Halloween.

This ties in with the Marvel Zombies show, and in the card battler, you'll get to see Zombie Scarlet Witch and Headpool in action.

But also also also, did you know that Epic Games Store has been giving away freebies that rotate each week?

That said, what is free-to-play at the moment is Hello Kitty Merch Match, an adorable match-3 puzzler where you hoard Sanrio-themed merch to clear a board.

Most players instinctively try to skip tutorials, but here, the early missions teach more than just basic controls.

They quietly introduce you to the combat flow - you'll learn how to position your characters, but also the importance of the roles.

You need to know when to swap characters, how to cancel animations, and the timing of dodges.

It’ll make every fight afterwards a lot less chaotic since you'll know exactly what to expect.

That's where you will also learn the best pattern to complete your dailies a lot faster later on.

Come back monthly as the best mobile games list gets updated regularlyHere it is: the list of the best mobile games of 2025 so far!

You can also have a look at the best mobile games of 2024 if you're feeling a little nostalgic!

All the mobile games we've reviewed in 2025Every year, we review hundreds of new mobile games, picking out the cream of the crop for you to play.

There are tens of thousands of mobile games released every year, and we only have so much time.

Decide for yourself which of them are the best mobile games of 2025!

To help you get the most out of your pulls and resources, here’s our latest Elpis: Fallen Star tier list, in plain English, with pros, cons, and a few tips so you don’t waste your summons.

If you’ve been diving into Elpis: Fallen Star, then you already know that not all characters are created equal.

Even so, there is a little something-something; if you've played it for a while, you've probably noticed that it's fairly simplistic.

How this Elpis: Fallen Star tier list worksThis list prioritises how good the characters are in end-game content, across all modes (Abyss, PvP, story).

However, just because someone is in the B or C tier doesn’t mean they’re useless.

While resources for the gacha are often incredibly limited, you can get them for free if you know where to look - which is right here in our list of Elpis: Fallen Star codes.

And because summons are the ultimate satisfaction when it comes to gacha RPGs, Elpis: Fallen Star codes that help you make the most of the pool should be your prized possessions.

Active Elpis: Fallen Star codesDARKWING1006 - 1 Miracle Silhouette, 1 Destiny Silhouette, 1000 Gold, 1000 Echo Runestone (New!)

- 1 Miracle Silhouette, 1 Destiny Silhouette, 1000 Gold, 1000 Echo Runestone GURGLE - 5 Miracle Silhouette, 3000 Gold, 3000 Echo Runestone- 5 Miracle Silhouette, 3000 Gold, 3000 Echo Runestone ELPIS0926 - 5 Miracle Si…

Quest 3S is on sale starting at $250 for Amazon’s October ‘Big Deals’ Prime sale, which ends October 8th.

The NewsReleased in late 2024, Quest 3S is Meta’s most affordable current-gen VR headset, which includes color mixed reality capabilities in addition to all of the games on the Horizon Store.

Gorilla Tag is a free social game that, as the name suggests, is all about playing a game of tag with your fellow primates.

If your kid has ever heard of Quest, they’ve definitely heard of Gorilla Tag.

Still, if Gorilla Tag isn’t you (or your kid’s) jam, it’s possible we’ll see other bundles from Amazon and direct from Meta around that time.

I’ve never thought about what it would be like to be an on-the-field safari doctor.

Nor would I say Wildlife Doctor is a particularly accurate recreation of the experience of caring for wild elephants and the like in times of danger.

That doesn’t mean A440 hasn't crafted a rather intriguing experience, turning that unique healthcare scenario into a more unique VR experience.

An easy comparison point for Wildlife Doctor would be as a VR animal-infused take on Atlus’ Trauma Center series, though that would oversimplify exactly what is on offer based on our brief demo at the recent Tokyo Game Show.

A striking thing within VR when healing the animal is its scale and the way you truly feel like …

Meta Quest 3S is discounted to $249 from Amazon at the time of this writing.

The system is listed as the "Gorilla Tag Cardboard Hero Bundle" and is an exclusive to Amazon available with a discount of 17 percent below its normally listed price for a "limited time".

From the Amazon listing:"Now get the Amazon-exclusive Cardboard Hero Bundle, which includes the Handiwork Helmet, Handiwork Armor and 1000 shiny rocks (a $45 value)."

The system includes the bundled Touch controllers and Amazon also lists a 3-month trial of Meta Horizon+, a subscription service with many great games available to explore.

The deal on Amazon is listed as while supplies last, though Meta often also prepares big disco…

Interactive VR movie Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom is getting a PlayStation VR2 port.

Created by Bandai Namco Filmworks and Atlas V, Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom first released last year on Quest.

As confirmed by a PlayStation Store listing, that's now heading for PlayStation VR2.

Silver Phantom focuses on a mercenary group called Argent Keil, presenting a neutral insight into the war between the Earth Federation and Zeon.

Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom doesn't have a confirmed PlayStation VR2 release date, but it's out now on the Meta Quest platform.

0:00 / 0:30 1×Star Wars: Beyond Victory - A Mixed Reality Playset is more than just another Star Wars game; in some ways it's the realization of a childhood dream.

Next Christmas came all the official Star Wars merch, and I luckily got most of the play sets I wanted.

0:00 / 0:59 1× Opening scene of Star Wars: Beyond Victory Adventure Mode captured by UploadVRThe StoryBeyond Victory starts with a literal bang.

Controls and PerformanceWhile this would be a perfect game for hand tracking support, Star Wars: Beyond Victory only supports the touch controllers.

Star Wars: Beyond Victory Review - Final VerdictEvery time I put on a VR headset for a new Star Wars experience, I’m always chasing that …

Star Wars: Beyond Victory – A Mixed Reality Playset feels like a pretty clear directive to make a high quality MR game that showcases Quest 3’s passthrough capabilities.

Beyond Victory is more of an MR mini-game grafted to a much more engaging VR narrative, short as it may be.

Those narrative chunks happen both in MR and VR, with MR narratives playing out like multi-shot 3D cutscenes.

In short, MR racing: alright.

Since Beyond Victory isn’t fundamentally a large format VR game though, I found it mostly forgivable, although still less immersive than it might have been.

Dreams of Another intrigues with its creative journey, though it's frustrated by slow pacing and uneven PlayStation VR2 support.

PS5 Pro Support On all PS5 consoles, Dreams of Another uses reprojection from 60Hz to 120Hz.

Playing on a standard PS5 uses 1080p resolution, while Q-Games previously confirmed to UploadVR that playing on PS5 Pro increases this to 1440p resolution.

Dreams of Another VR - Final VerdictIf you intend to play exclusively on PlayStation VR2, Dreams of Another has its benefits and drawbacks compared to flatscreen.

But when the VR support feels this lacking combined with the game's slow pacing and repetitive elements, I can't fully recommend it on PlayStation VR2.

Sometimes I forget just how far talented modders can take older games in VR until something like the X-Wing Alliance Upgrade project comes along and jolts that memory back into focus.

That’s exactly what happened this week when I got the mod up and running with my Quest 3 and Yaw 3 motion simulator.

For those unfamiliar, X-Wing Alliance first launched back in 1999 as the culmination of the classic LucasArts X-Wing vs.

Updated ship and cockpit models from X-Wing Alliance Upgrade Project's graphics overhaulI have vivid memories of playing this on a 100' projector screen with stereoscopic shutter glasses back in 1999 after it first came out.

To play the VR version of X-Wing Alliance Upgrade, y…

Titan Isles receives a New Game+ mode with harder enemies in today's update.

Following last week's launch on Quest and Steam for Titan Isles, Psytec Games has released its first update for the bullet hell adventure game.

Set in a ruined world shattered after the mysterious Titans suddenly awaken, Titan Isles supports solo play and four-player co-op as you take down these enormous threats.

Titan Isles delivers a compelling action adventure that's equally enjoyable in co-op and single-player.

Titan Isles is available now on Steam and Quest, while the PlayStation VR2 version will follow in 2026.

Homeworld: Vast Reaches brings the real-time strategy game to SteamVR with upgraded visuals later this month.

Developed by FarBridge, Homeworld: Vast Reaches takes place between the events of Homeworld 1 and Homeworld 2, setting adventurous astronauts on a fresh journey within the series’ universe.

0:00 / 0:54 1×Traditionally a flatscreen series, Homeworld: Vast Reaches adapts the controls for VR, allowing players to immerse themselves in their space war strategies up close and from 'any angle.'

In addition to visual improvements, the SteamVR version introduces new Challenge Levels designed to test experienced players.

“Get ready!”In our previous impressions on Quest, we felt Homeworld: Vas…

The NewsCalled HOUSE OF GOLF VR, the game is slated to launch on Quest on October 30th, bringing both MR and VR modes.

House of Golf VR is slated to launch with “hundreds of course pieces, hazards, and whimsical items,” the studio says.

And all of that whimsy is coming in the game’s VR mode too, albeit immersing you in “vibrant VR locations filled with interactive puzzles and competitive championships,” Starlight Games says.

You can wishlist House of Golf VR on the Horizon Store, which supports Quest 2 and above.

Still, I would consider House of Golf VR’s MR mode a good compromise, since it essentially taps into the vestigial ‘LEGO’ section of my brain.

Creators on VRChat hacking with avatars are figuring out how to become birds.

The latest work from VRChat's emerging avian-class sees Quest Pro eye tracking rigged up to an avatar’s head movement system.

Altogether, Purpzie made a feathery creature with the gryphon's head movements driven by human eye movements seen by Quest Pro.

I never thought I'd get to fulfill that dream in VR,” Purpzie wrote.

I want to share and spread this happiness with everyone,” Purpzie wrote.

Looking to use Meta Ray-Ban Display as your everyday prescription glasses?

For the regular Ray-Ban Meta glasses without a display, you can get prescription lenses officially from Ray-Ban, or unofficially from a wide range of third-party providers.

Meta Ray-Ban Display does everything the regular Ray-Ban Meta glasses do, except it also has a small fixed HUD (heads-up display) in the right lens, with an interface that you interact with using finger gestures detected by the included Meta Neural Band.

Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses weigh 69 grams, compared to 50 grams for the regular Ray-Ban Meta glasses, and 45 grams for their non-smart equivalents.

To buy Meta Ray-Ban Display (with or without p…