Нейтан Филлион навестил коллег по «Светлячку» и рассказал о важном анонсе 15 мартаФанаты хранят надежду, но стараются не завышать ожидания.

«Битва за битвой» и мини-сериал «Переходный возраст» получили больше всего наград на церемонии «Золотой глобус-2026»Среди других ключевых победителей — «Гамнет», «Марти Великолепный» и «Кейпоп-охотницы на демонов».

Некоторые из них также принимали участие в производстве Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League и Wonder Woman.

Однако источники СМИ отметили, что франшиза не мертва.

В игре улучшат управление техникой и искусственный интеллект ботов.

Capcom объявила о финальной стадии разработки Onimusha и показала одну из локаций

На втором месте — Том Круз с 46 миллионами долларов.

Актёр согласился на меньшую сумму за фильм «Миссия невыполнима: Финальная расплата» и получил процент от сборов, которые составили почти 600 миллионов долларов.

Он также снялся в грядущей ленте Алехандро Гонсалеса Иньярриту «Диггер» — релиз состоится в октябре 2026 года.

В студии подчеркнули, что не верят в замену людей технологией.

Ребел Уилсон признали худшей актрисой за роль в «Шпионской свадьбе», а Скарлет Роз Сталлоне удостоилась звания худшей актрисы второго плана за участие в фильме «Стрелки».

Компьютерные гномы из «Белоснежки» получили две статуэтки: за худших актёров второго плана и за худший экранный ансамбль.

Продажи Slay the Spire 2 достигли трёх миллионов копий — за неделю с релиза в раннем доступе

Серьёзное расширение и без того впечатляющего состава.

Игра вышла в начале марта 2026 года.

Автора Remothered Криса Дэррила не упомянули в материалах по Red Nun's Legacy — он заявил, что это нарушило его договорённости с разработчиками

Цифры показали интересные данные: игроки в Roblox и Minecraft редко переходят к крупным AAA-релизам.

Аналитики решили выяснить, во что ещё играют геймеры в Roblox и Minecraft.

Отчасти это правда, но наши данные показывают, что пользователи Roblox значительно реже запускают то, что многие в индустрии считают «традиционно хорошими играми».

Бен ПортерПохожая картина наблюдается и у аудитории Minecraft.

Значительная часть аудитории Roblox и Minecraft — молодые геймеры.

Циссия (S-ранг) — агент специальности «Нападение» с атрибутом электро и заодно профильный специалист Службы общественной безопасности.

Появится во второй половине патча.

Циссия начинает бой с тремя зарядами Яда.

Каждый заряд Яда не только наносит электрический урон, но и повышает её шанс критического попадания на некоторое время.

Хотя заряды Яда автоматически расходуются со временем, Циссия может получить несколько зарядов Яда с помощью усиленной особой атаки, а также может быстро израсходовать оставшиеся заряды Яда с помощью базовой атаки «Змеиный поцелуй», чтобы нанести урон врагам.

Игры для «Разбора полётов» теперь выбираются на нашем Boosty. Присоединяйся, чтобы напрямую влиять на любимую рубрику! — https://boosty.to/stopgame На этот раз большинство подписчиков проголосовало за культовый шутер от третьего лица MDK. Мы не смогли ограничиться одной лишь первой частью и прошли обе игры, чтобы разобраться: в чём величие оригинала, почему продолжение делали уже совсем другие люди и как это сказалось на всей серии. А заодно — при чём здесь червяк Джим, Чужой Гигера и студия BioWare. И что вообще означает эта странная аббревиатура MDK? • Комментарии и обсуждения — https://stopgame.ru/show/158233/seriya_mdk_ot_buntarstva_k_meynstrimu

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Инди-студия Speculative Agency отказалась от финансирования со стороны Microsoft и присоединилась к бойкоту No Games For Genocide.

Команда получила деньги от Microsoft в рамках программы поддержки разработчиков и подписала соответствующее соглашение в 2025 году.

Мы стремимся разорвать материальные и коммерческие связи между игровой индустрией и структурами, которые способствуют геноциду, военным преступлениям и военно-промышленному комплексу.

Мы составили список коллективных действий, которые могут оказать давление на Microsoft и заставить её изменить курс.

Она отметила, что представители Microsoft отнеслись к решению студии с пониманием.

Многотысячный онлайн Slay the Spire 2 уже давал понять, что игра оказалась хитом.

Кроме того, авторы обозначили ближайшие планы развития Slay the Spire 2:Пересмотр системы бонусов/счёта и фильтрация таблицы рекордов по друзьям.

Мы очень ценим всю обратную связь от вас, ведь она уже позволила нам поправить ряд проблем, включая некоторые софтлоки.

Чтобы переключиться на неё, кликните правой кнопкой мыши по названию Slay the Spire 2 в библиотеке и нажмите «Свойства» → «Версии игры и бета-версии» → public-beta.

Ранняя сборка Slay the Spire 2 доступна только на ПК (Steam).

Slay the Spire в своё время совершенно неожиданно ворвалась в чарты Steam и моментально стала хитом, завоевав внимание тысяч игроков.

Вылезла только затем, чтобы написать превью, поэтому давайте побыстрее — меня ждёт ещё с десяток новых восхождений только до обеда!

Только вот подходящую колоду собрать так и не удалось…Однажды мне подсунули карту с секретной дорогой к боссу.

Как и в первой части, в Slay the Spire 2 всего три основных акта (и секретный четвёртый, который в раннем доступе по традиции отсутствует), но у каждого этажа ещё есть альтернативные версии.

Slay the Spire 2 настолько похожа на свою предшественницу, что порой кажется не отдельной игрой, а очередным контентным обновлением…

Control Ultimate Edition и Alan Wake II скоро подружатся с улучшенной версией PSSR на PlayStation 5 Pro.

По словам финнов, обновлённый апскейлер от Sony и AMD обеспечит значительный прирост чёткости изображения в динамике.

Эксперты из Digital Foundry изучили новинку и пришли к выводу, что это достойный конкурент DLSS и FSR 4: качество картинки при нативном разрешении около 1080p такое, словно хоррор запущен в 4K.

Возвращаясь к новостям о Remedy, напомним, что компания готовит продолжение Control с подзаголовком Resonant.

Релиз состоится в 2026 году на ПК (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5 и Xbox Series.

Студия Supergiant Games не стремится делать каждую новую игру больше и масштабнее предыдущей.

Поэтому мы не пытаемся сделать новую игру во всём больше и лучше предыдущей.

Среди них Bastion, Transistor и Hades.

Несмотря на огромный успех Hades, у каждой из этих игр остаётся собственная преданная аудитория.

Команда предпочитает другой ориентир: у студии есть собственное представление о том, какой должна быть игра к моменту релиза.

Авторы ARC Raiders долго не могли договориться, какой игрой она вообще должна быть.

Брага присоединился к Embark Studios в 2020 году и почти сразу столкнулся с неожиданной проблемой: никто не мог чётко объяснить, чем именно станет ARC Raiders.

Так родилась идея сделать из ARC Raiders экстракшен-шутер.

На их основе сформировали версию ARC Raiders, которую геймеры знают и любят сегодня — напряжённый экстракшен-шутер с относительно низким порогом входа, но достаточной глубиной для долгой игры.

Сыграть в целостную и «Изумительную» ARC Raiders можно на ПК (Steam, Epic Games Store), Xbox Series и PlayStation 5.

Бывший технический директор студии Bluepoint Games Питер Далтон (Peter Dalton) считает, что Sony могла пересмотреть стратегию выпуска своих игр на ПК не из-за конкуренции с Microsoft, а из-за растущего влияния Valve.

На прошлой неделе Джейсон Шрайер (Jason Schreier) сообщил, что Sony пересматривает стратегию релизов своих проектов на ПК.

Другие решили, что Sony опасается новой консоли Microsoft с кодовым названием Project Helix, которая, по словам компании, сможет запускать и игры Xbox, и проекты с ПК.

По его мнению, Sony может больше беспокоить экосистема, которую строит Valve вокруг Steam.

Такие системы стирают границу между ПК и консолями: пользователь получает удобный интерфейс и доступ…

Трейлер с анонсом даты выхода Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core в раннем доступе.

Кооперативный шутер Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core выйдет в раннем доступе 20 мая.

Rogue Core — это ответвление Deep Rock Galactic с упором на структуру роуглайта.

Скриншоты Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core со страницы в Steam.

Сокращать популяцию Порождений ядра в промышленных масштабах в Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core позволят только геймерам на ПК в Steam.

Одновременно с запуском Tomb Raider I–III Remastered на новых платформах, сборник получил приличное обновление.

Оно привнесло в игру больше костюмов и достижений, а также режим испытаний.

Список достижений стал чуть длиннее — в Tomb Raider I–III Remastered добавили пятнадцать «ачивок», связанных с режимом испытаний.

Tomb Raider I–III Remastered уже доступна на ПК (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG), PlayStation, Xbox и первой Switch, а накануне появилась на Nintendo Switch 2 и мобильных устройствах с iOS и Android.

В портативном режиме консоль выдаёт 120 fps при разрешении 1080p, а в стационарном — 60 fps при 1440p.

Вчерашним вечером независимая французская студия Tactical Adventures выпустила раннюю версию Solasta II — сиквела своей изометрической партийной RPG по пятой редакции Dungeons & Dragons.

События сиквела стартуют спустя сотни лет с момента окончания оригинала, так что для понимания происходящего в первую часть играть не обязательно.

Геймерам предстоит создать свой отряд приключенцев, отправиться на исследование континента Неокос и остановить смертельную угрозу в лице могущественной ведьмы Шадвин.

На запуске разработчики предлагают первый сюжетный акт, шесть классов с тринадцатью подклассами и четыре происхождения.

Четвёртый квартал 2026 года (с октября по декабрь) — второй глобальный апдейт:…

Даты релиза пока нет, но игру планируют выкатить в Steam и на PlayStation 5 с русскими субтитрами.

The 7th Guest RemakeИздательство Vertigo Games и разработчики из Exkee представили The 7th Guest Remake — обновлённую версию адвенчуры из 90-х.

Ремейк The 7th Guest выйдет на ПК (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series и Switch в 2026 году.

Отыскать родных после лесного пожара получится уже 30 апреля на ПК (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5 и Xbox Series.

WILL: Follow The LightПриключенческая WILL: Follow The Light выйдет на ПК (Steam), PlayStation 5 и Xbox Series уже 28 апреля.

Сегодня знаменитая франшиза Monster Hunter отмечает очередное пополнение с релизом Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection — новой части JRPG-подсерии с приручаемыми монстрами и пошаговыми боями.

Это единственный способ, которым Capcom сможет должным образом проанализировать проблему и исправить её.

Но, зная Capcom, они, скорее всего, соберут отчёты о сбоях и разберутся с этим в кратчайшие сроки.

Я опубликую более детальный обзор, как только поиграю ещё несколько часов — и оценка станет положительной, как только вылеты будут устранены.

Sealbreaker, «палец вниз»Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection вышла на ПК (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series и Nintendo Switch 2 с русской лока…

На конференции GDC вновь разгорелась дискуссия о роли генеративного ИИ в игровой индустрии.

Соавтор Baby Steps Гейб Куццилло рассказал о необычном подходе к разработке игры во время выступления на Game Developers Conference 2026 года.

Студия Battlestate Games показала обновлённую версию механики прицеливания для Escape from Tarkov.

Продюсер Nintendo Кента Мотокура рассказал, что идеи из платформера Donkey Kong Bananza могут повлиять на следующий проект команды.

Студия Bokeh Game Studio работает над новым масштабным проектом. Об этом сообщил руководитель компании Кэйитиро Тояма, отметив, что вся команда уже вовлечена в разработку следующей игры.

Создатель Overwatch (2023) Аарон Келлер признал, что успех Marvel Rivals повлиял на развитие игры. Об этом он рассказал во время панели на Game Developers Conference 2026 года.

Бывший тестировщик Bethesda Softworks Колин МакИнерни поделился необычной историей из времён работы над Fallout 4.

Cтудия Serafini Productions объявила дату релиза психологического хоррора BrokenLore: FOLLOW. Игра выйдет 1 июня на PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S и ПК через Steam.

На конференции RE//verse Conference исследователь безопасности Маркус Гааседелен представил метод взлома оригинальной версии Xbox One.

Постапокалиптическая игра на выживание Nakwon: Last Paradise, над которой работает компания Nexon, успешно прошла очередной этап закрытого тестирования.

Обновление версии 2.7 для Zenless Zone Zero под названием «Прошлому не сразить чемпионов» выйдет 24 марта, сообщили разработчики из miHoYo.

Моддер ZPASCALIONZ представил масштабный 4K-текстурный пакет для космической RPG Starfield от Bethesda Game Studios.

Моддер PlushRapier145 выпустил масштабный HD-текстурный пакет для Resident Evil Village на ПК.

Студия DICE раскрыла подробности обновления 1.2.2.0 для Battlefield 6 которое выйдет 17 марта.

Моддер fromsoftserve выпустил новую версию своего PC Remaster Mod для Bloodborne — обновление 0.99.57. Модификация продолжает улучшать графику игры при запуске на ПК через эмулятор.

Бывший руководитель Xbox «Major Nelson» присоединился к проекту Commodore 64 UltimateЛарри «Major Nelson» Гриб, известный по Gamertag в Xbox, присоединился к команде Commodore 64 Ultimate в роли советника по развитию сообщества. Его задача – «руководить инициативами по стратегиям вовлечения сообщества, мероприятиям и взаимодействию с разработчиками».

Успех Marathon ставит под угрозу Destiny 2 — падение до 9 тысяч игроковBungie сейчас делает ставку на один проект – Marathon. Это создает угрозу для другой крупной игры студии.

ARC Raiders обошлась значительно дешевле ААА-игр. Глава студии раскрыл деталиВ эпоху, когда создание AAA-игр требует сотен или даже тысяч сотрудников и сотен миллионов долларов, студия Embark Studios показывает, что возможен другой подход.

Игроки удивлены бесплатности режима для Ghost of Yotei и сравнили с DLC за $30В эпоху, когда индустрия игр привыкла делить контент на платные сезонные пропуски и дорогие DLC, подобные жесты разработчиков встречаются редко.

Неожиданная победа: Silent Hill f получила «Игру года» на японской премииНовая основная часть франшизы, Silent Hill f, получила главный приз «Игра года» на японской церемонии Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards 2025. Это важная награда для проекта, в котором серию решили увести в новое направления.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword почти готова — Capcom сделал важное заявлениеРелиз Onimusha: Way of the Sword приближается. Capcom сделал важное заявление, после которого поклонникам серии советуют внимательно следить за новостями.

Иллюзия масштаба: авторы Ghost of Yotei рассказали, как «обманули» игроковОказалось, что студия Sucker Punch Productions умеет не только ставить зрелищные поединки, но и создавать цифровые иллюзии. На конференции Game Developers Conference 2026 арт-директор Джоанна Ванг раскрыла секрет прошлогоднего хита Ghost of Yotei.

Больше никаких недобросовестных рекламных практик. Xbox вносит изменения в Microsoft StoreMicrosoft решил навести порядок в своём цифровом магазине после многолетних жалоб игроков и небольших студий.

Карточный «рогалик», захвативший Steam. Названы цифры продаж Slay the Spire 2Slay the Spire 2 только вышла в раннем доступе, но уже успела встряхнуть рынок roguelite-игр. Продолжение проекта студии Mega Crit быстро привлекло огромное количество игроков и показало, что сочетание карточной стратегии и процедурных испытаний по-прежнему пользуется большим спросом. Успех также вписывается в заметную тенденцию доминирования инди-игр на PC.

В «песочнице» с разрушаемым окружением Teardown появился мультиплеер и новые режимы игрыТеперь можно разрушать мир в кооперативном режиме и не только.

Nathan Fillion’s big Firefly tease has been revealed as a new animated series set between the original live-action TV show and the Serenity movie — but there's a catch.

Hulu has decided to scrap Buffy: New Sunnydale, its planned continuation series that would have once again featured Sarah Michelle Gellar as the show's original Slayer.

A sequel that's not too ambitious but just as enthralling.

Includes printer, ink, 24/7 live support, and warranty.

30% more battery life compared to the original gen 1 model.

Patrick Söderlund, CEO of Arc Raiders developer Embark Studios, is praising Bungie after the Marathon team managed to effectively address playtest feedback “in a very short period of time.”

Embark CEO Patrick Söderlund says Arc Raiders now contains fewer AI voice lines than it did at launch after the team re-recorded some lines with real actors.

Our favorite gaming headset features swappable rechargeable batteries.

At the 2026 Game Developers Conference, Donkey Kong Bananza producer Kenta Motokura and programmer Tatsuya Kurihara talk about accepting the fact they can't bar players off from exploring certain paths with creative techniques.

My Best Buy Plus members also get $50 in rewards (pays back the cost of the membership).

The Sunday Papers is our weekly roundup of great writing about (mostly) videogames from across the web.

You know, the rap about the strange life of John McAfee, famous for creating antivirus software and, well, infamous for much else.

A classic: McAfee faked a heart attack while under threat of deportation, forcing his transfer to a hospital.

Similarly, social welfare institutions and insurances use AI in ways that are not transparent to users.

Yes, this plan is coming together nicely and, better still, it can count as my music recommendations this week.

The biggest stain on Arc Raiders is easily the use of AI voice acting.

According to the CEO, some voice lines that were originally AI have now actually been done over with real voice actors too.

A real professional actor is better than AI; that's just how it is," Söderlund said.

However, he did also go on to note that Embark still views AI as a "production tool," testing voice lines prior to recording them so they then know what to record.

quickly done recordings that simply act as a placeholder with minimal effort put into them, are a simple and quick way to test voice lines without the need for AI.

And while I haven't played Eye of the Match, it being billed as Papers, Please, but you're a virtual referee for football matches is certainly a pitch I can get behind.

In Eye of the Match, you, as a virtual referee, must sit at your computer and watch various football matches.

Similar to Papers, Please where you have a document that lets you spot fake identification documents, here you have a folder filled with various, real football rules.

Aesthetically inspirations range from Severance to Pro Evolution Soccer which is a wonderfully unique combination that I imagine hasn't been put together before.

No release date attached to this one just yet, but if it takes your fancy you can wishlist …

As said priest, or I suppose witch hunter, you must investigate five women suspected of practicing witchcraft.

Gameplay works as you'd expect it to in a text adventure game, there are lots of micro choices for you to make, places to explore, questions to ask, axes to pick up and deals to make.

for things like dodging or blocking an attack (the accused witches don't lie down and accept their fate).

All of this is wrapped up in a faux OS/'80s adventure game aesthetic that does have me wondering whether or not there'll be some kind of late game twist, given that the game seems nebulously set in the past.

"One of the things that really guides my vision for WITCHHUNTER.exe is the phrase 'the sin…

Just this week an update was introduced that made UESC enemies a tad weaker, and now Bungie have outlined what you can expect from update 1.0.5 which is coming to the shooter next week.

You'll also find new vault filters for keys and backpacks when the update drops.

And for all the PC hardware buffs out there that love to min-max their settings, Bungie are planning two things.

"You're going to have to try harder than that, Rooks," so say Bungie in their Steam post.

This is all also only a taste of the changes, I'm sure there'll be some finer tuned bits to expect whenever the update drops next week.

Broadly speaking accessibility features still have a long way to go in most games, however, one that has been cropping up more and more are phobia-sensitive options.

So the increase in such features is welcome as someone who perhaps doesn't have a phobia but would still like the option to not look at the eight-legged devils.

And according to March's Slay the Spire 2 newsletter, sorry, neowsletter, a phobia accessibility mode is on the way.

The phobia accessibility mode does sound like it'll be on the way next, however, alongside a small suite of other bits and pieces.

This all comes after the game's most recent update, which ensured that you can't have HP that goes above one billion.

JeremyI probably won't do much game playing this weekend, as I'm still setting up my new office (which is now painted a lovely shade of blue) and messing with all of the shelves and prints on the wall so it can reach its final Man Cave™ evolution.

That's playing of a sort, isn't it?!

EdwinLook Outside wants me to look outside, so instead of playing Look Outside I will be hastening forth into the hills and forests of Hertfordshire, tramping about in the blossoming March weather.

Those are the only clues you're getting as to what I'm playing this weekend.

And you, reader dear, what are you playing this weekend...?

Item #1 on the balance change list: "Players, enemies, and pets can no longer have their HP increased above 999,999,999."

Firstly, Slay The Spire 2 will hopefully no longer crash when you interact with potions during combat transitions, or when synching cloud saves on Windows, or when navigating too hastily away from menus.

And the game will no longer crash when you select Ironclad while living in Turkey.

Tezcatara's Brightest Flame card will no longer be able to decrease your Max HP to less than 1.

You'll no longer have a problem where host and client players generated different maps from the same seed.

Eventually, the man who composed the space RPG's soundtrack reckons, it'll "become something that will be legendary".

"Todd is one, if not the most creative and invigorating human beings in the industry," Starfield and Fallout 4 composer Inon Zur said in recent interview with RPGSite that's especially worth readiing if you're interested in how game soundtracks come together.

Zur reckons there's no reason that won't apply to Starfield, the Elder Scrolls and Fallout headman's NASA-looking baby.

"When Starfield released, I believe people were just not ready for it," the composer said.

It's not a matter of dissecting the thing you've made to understand why people might not dig it or how it coul…

Upon its reveal last year, of course, Xbox FSE looked like it was merely addressing a very specific Windows 11 issue: that it was rubbish for handhelds.

Image credit: Rock Paper ShotgunOn a basic, 'Is this preferable to stock Win11' level, Xbox FSE is successful.

Newly installed Xbox chief Asha Sharma says it’s a console that plays PC games, the intimation being that it is is not a PC that plays console games.

Image credit: Rock Paper ShotgunAgain, probably not the exact same thing, unless Microsoft fancy doing a mad one and literally making Project Helix a Windows 11 PC.

That, then, is my theory, and if I’m on the money to any greater extent than gently brushing a 1p piece, Xbox FSE bears …

The Cyberpunk 2077 developers decided it was necessary to tell a fan that the futuristic RPG doesn't have any secret extra add-ons coming.

You can't tell people you're not doing secret extra DLC for one game when you're rumoured to be doing secret extra DLC for another without the secret extra DLC chatter hitting new levels.

You could even argue that this reply was akin to releasing secret extra DLC for the secret extra DLC chatter, since that would not only increase the amount of secret extra DLC chatter, but plant the seed that since there was one secret extra DLC for the chatter, there could be even more secret extra DLC for it, which wouldn't be known about yet because it's secret.

An e…

Nevertheless, I’m quite fond of the baby display that comes with the QPAD Mark Model 3.

Given the closest thing that most mice have to an interface is a single flashing LED, the Model 3’s screen – which also acts as its wireless dongle – is bordering on futuristic.

Click this mouse, and someone in the next room is going to know about it.

But the Model 3 – as in, the mouse specifically – is lacking anything truly special, truly unique, truly worthy of having over quality, sometimes cheaper wireless ultralights like the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 (£40 / $70).

Quick Kits is a hardware review series about pouring as much fully-tested PC gear knowledge down your eyes as we can – within two or thre…

Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times is a colourful puzzle RPG that boasts of over 102,400,000 possible spells, each glued together from 40 collectible magical runes.

As ever with such marketing beats, the big number is kind of a lie: the majority of those spells will be functionally indistinguishable, and in any case, you do not need 102,400,000 spells.

Say it with me: "I did not have 102,400,000 spells before, and was perfectly fulfilled.

Rhell is the story of a young wizard in a world where almost everybody else has disappeared, thanks to a sorcerous calamity.

Your job – after breaking out of jail, anyway - is to gather those runes and roll back the apocalypse.

I'm taking the gold and gems while letting out a cackle deliberately stifled enough that no one can hear it but m-.

That's the sort of thing pixel art immersive heist sim Project Shadowglass will have in store when it releases in demo form at some point this year.

Find ways around guards, avoid any magical security systems or traps, and peek around corners until you find the loot.

Starhelm Studios also promise that being caught'll have "lasting consequences".

While I'm betraying my lack of direct experience with its stated inspirations here, I'm hoping Project Shadowglass' stealing gigs offer the same sort of rush as navigating the levels of IO's modern Hitman games.

Let's be honest, no-one is going into a shop and picking up a Switch 2 because of Drag x Drive, are they?

You can have some fun with the mouse-enabled JoyCon in the Switch 2 Welcome Tour, isn't that enough!?

Already proving to be something of a system-seller for Nintendo, the game just appears to be bolstering the platform-holder on all fronts at the moment.

It feels like the most Nintendo game I've played in generations, and it's not even, really, from Nintendo.

A few days ago, I couldn't really have cared less about the Switch 2's mouse capability.

I am currently intoxicated not by Marathon, then, so much as I'm intoxicated with its world, its art style.

I don't think I'm trying to make progress in the campaign or come away with the biggest, newest weapon.

During Marathon's development, the artist Fern Hook, or Antireal, spotted that their art had been used in the game without permission.

1 of 3 AttributionWhat's surprised me, though, is how many things Marathon invokes.

So Marathon's an extraction shooter in which the art style feels like it's made of things its designers have grabbed onto while moving at speed.

This week, everyone's playing Pokémon Pokopia apart from Bertie and Connor, who are arguably the staff members with the best taste - an observation I make completely unbiasedly.

As much as I love Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Pokopia is rapidly stealing its spot as my favourite Switch game.

I have learned the hard way that trusting others is a suckers game, and I refuse to play along.

-ConnorPokémon Pokopia, Switch 2I have no idea how many people in this article will be saying Pokopia [Bertie edit: four!

I'm also playing Pokopia.

Starfield composer and long-time Bethesda collaborator Inon Zur has been discussing his decades-spanning work with the studio, sharing his thoughts on "visionary" Bethesda boss Todd Howard, as well as his belief that "people were just not ready for" 2023's divisive space adventure.

And he's been a regular presence across Bethesda's work too, composing for numerous Fallout games, as well as the likes of Starfield.

"Todd is one, if not the most creative and invigorating human beings in the industry," Zur revealed.

"Sometimes people really don't understand them correctly, but they were strong enough to stay on course, and Todd will stay on course on Starfield.

As for Starfield, there's somethi…

That prize is, of course, unlocking the Cryo Archive map for the entire playerbase of Bungie's new extraction shooter.

The ARG is split into seven individual puzzles, with the illustrious Cryo Archive locked behind this collection of brain-teasers.

This password, used to unlock the index page on the Cryo Archive ARG website, has since been cracked.

So why are Marathon players so engaged (aside from the obvious justification of big content being locked behind the ARG)?

I can’t wait until this Cryo Archive mystery is finally cracked.

I admit I was a bit surprised when I looked at my Pokémon Pokopia playtime on Monday and discovered I'd somehow put in nearly 24 hours over the weekend.

But still, that didn't stop me from scoffing when my colleagues started talking about how they'd been losing sleep to the thing.

Each discrete area of Pokopia has its own Pokémon, its own resources, its own vibes, and, crucially, its own problems to solve.

Unlike the genre-adjacent Animal Crossing, which essentially maintains interest through perpetual withholding, Pokopia - even with its various built-in wait times - feels genuinely, immediately, and constantly rewarding.

And I love the way Omega Force has left just enough clues across Pok…

For now, these rumours remain just that: rumours.

But, if you want more Cyberpunk content in your life, it looks like you're going to have to wait for the sequel - whenever it launches.

These new comments pour water on the idea we might get some shadow-dropped Cyberpunk 2077 update any time soon.

We're just going to have to wait for whatever Witcher-flavoured possibilites happen this year, aren't we?

Good news, then, that the cinematic animator from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developer, Sandfall Interactive, has joined CDPR.

"This was not an easy decision," Speculative Agency explained in a statement sent to Eurogamer.

How do we strike the balance between our themes, integrity, consistency and, frankly, our interest in making a commercial indie game?

"The people we corresponded with at Microsoft have been very understanding of our decision," she said.

It may involve refusing Microsoft funding.

There is a real opportunity for us to take a stand and pressure Microsoft to end its complicity.

In the "Bleak Beach" request "Find a Pokémon Center!

", if you destroy the cracked blocks on the bridge before Professor Tangrowth crosses it, it will be difficult to progress with the request.

In the "Bleak Beach" request "Take the Professor with you!

No further events have been announced, but I'll bet my last Pokédollar we'll see one sooner, rather than later.

There is no news on when the incoming patch will go live, but Nintendo says it's coming 'soon'.

One Slay the Spire fan who took it upon themselves to "draw badly" until the release of Slay the Spire 2 has created an art book cataloguing their works.

User PixelPenguin on Reddit posted a picture of themselves holding a colourful book titled Drawing Badly until STS2 Comes Out Vol.

First starting their journey roughly two years ago, they continued the process day after day until posting their 620th piece on the 5th March.

Ryan is known for taking on a similar feat a few years back, drawing a piece of art for the internet every day until Civilisation 7 was released.

Slay the Spire 2 has proven quite the hit.

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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of WisdomНапомним, Savvy Games Group — это «дочка» Суверенного фонда Саудовской Аравии.

Недавно СМИ выяснили, что в начале этого года фонд отдал ей свой пакет акций различных игровых компаний на сумму примерно в 12 млрд долларов.

В руки Savvy Games Group таким образом попали акции Take-Two, Nintendo, Square Enix, Bandai Namco, Nexon и еще ряда разработчиков и издателей игр.

Savvy Games Group и сама активно инвестирует.

Такой расклад уже вызвал недовольство у двух сенаторов США, которые как раз считают, что в результате фонд начнет давить на EA.

В Европе начнут значительно строже относиться к возрастной маркировке видеоигр.

Мы подготовили детальный разбор новых правил PEGI, которые во многом опираются на систему немецкой организации USK, с примерами игр и уже существующими кейсами повышения рейтинга.

Она объявила , что начиная с 15 марта размер комиссии для приложений из региональной версии App Store станет составлять 25% вместо текущих 30%.

Honor of KingsВ своем заявлении Apple подчеркнула, что в китайском App Store уменьшится не только стандартная комиссия, но и льготная комиссия для разработчиков с небольшим доходом.

Сейчас команды, которые зарабатывают меньше миллиона долларов в год, должны платить Apple комиссию в 15%, однако уже через несколько дней сборы для них сократятся до 12%.

Также с 15% до 12% снизится комиссия мини-приложений и мини-игр, которые доступны в китайском App Store.

Как объяснила Apple, она согласилась уменьшить комиссию после «переговоров с регулятором из Китая…

Причем чуть больше половины суммы впервые за 13 лет придется именно на игры для ПК.

В свою очередь аудитория консольных игр должна будет вырасти с 662 млн человек в 2026 году до 688 млн человек в 2028 году.

В 2025 году геймеры провели в играх для консолей и ПК на 1% меньше времени, чем в 2024 году.

Почти половина наигранного времени (48%) пришлась на ПК, еще 34% — на PlayStation, а 18% — на Xbox.

Если в 2023 году на игры за пределами топ-20 приходилось 33% плейтайма, то в 2024 году — уже 36%, а в 2025 году — 42%.

Месяц назад Организация развития видеоигровой индустрии (РВИ) публично заявила о планах разработать стратегию по поддержке геймдева в России на десять лет вперед.

Например, в блоке про диалог с государством РВИ предложила сделать так, чтобы представители игровых компаний обязательно участвовали в заседаниях российского правительства для отстаивания интересов индустрии.

Среди других идей, упомянутых в этом блоке, — появление льготных кредитов для разработчиков игр, содействие развитию отечественного возрастного рейтинга и усиление борьбы с пиратством.

А, например, в блоке про международные отношения она рассказала о необходимости выделения субсидий на локализацию и продвижение российских игр…

miHoYo отчиталась о том, как продвигается «операция по защите интеллектуальных прав» компании — в рамках нее авторы Genshin Impact уже почти четыре года борются с утечками, поддельным мерчендайзом, читами и другими подобными вещами.

Genshin ImpactВ официальном аккаунте в WeChat компания сообщила, что только за 2025 год она подала гражданские иски против 2388 человек и поучаствовала еще в 22 уголовных расследованиях.

В результате miHoYo смогла через суд добиться 37 млн юаней (5,39 млн долларов) компенсации.

Примечательно, что в 2025 году «операция по защите интеллектуальных прав» miHoYo ощутимо набрала обороты.

В прошлом феврале разработчики Genshin Impact утверждали, что за 2022, 2023 и 202…

Если в играх есть IAP или «ограниченные по времени либо количеству предложения» вроде боевых пропусков, то они получат рейтинг PEGI 12.

Игры с лутбоксами, системами карточек, гачей и прочими подобными элементами теперь будут обозначаться как PEGI 16, а игры в жанре социальное казино — как PEGI 18;Игры с лутбоксами, системами карточек, гачей и прочими подобными элементами теперь будут обозначаться как PEGI 16, а игры в жанре социальное казино — как PEGI 18; подталкивание к игре.

Им теперь начнут присваивать рейтинг PEGI 7.

При этом если игры наказывают пользователей за долгое отсутствие, замедляя прогрессию или оставляя без контента, то рейтинг поднимут до PEGI 12; онлайн-сообщество.

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Он заявил, что издатель так и не выпустил все обещанные физические версии ролевой игры Chained Echoes.

Chained EchoesО планах обратиться в суд Линда написал на странице кампании по сбору средств для Chained Echoes на Kickstarter.

«Я прекращаю деловые отношения с First Press Games и готовлю иск.

Тем игрокам, которые проспонсировали физические версии Chained Echoes, Линда предложил два варианта: запросить у него возврат средств или подождать выхода диска/картриджа от другого издателя.

First Press Games не комментировала ситуацию.

В 2021 году из Blizzard Entertainment ушел Джефф Каплан (Jeff Kaplan) — ветеран компании и глава разработки Overwatch.

Джефф КапланКак признался Каплан, во многом уйти его подтолкнули финансовые амбиции Blizzard в отношении Overwatch.

Если верить Каплану, когда менеджеры Blizzard поняли, что Overwatch League не принесет золотые горы, они обратили пристальное внимание на монетизацию игры.

Как вспоминает разработчик, на его команду усилили давление с требованием увеличить выручку.

«В итоге моя карьера в Blizzard разрушилась после вызова в кабинет финансового директора.

Konami объявила об этом в официальном аккаунте франшизы в X.

Silent Hill 2При подсчете аудитории Konami учитывала как тех игроков, которые купили ремейк Silent Hill 2, так и пользователей PlayStation Plus — в каталог подписки тайтл попал в октябре 2025-го.

Известно, что за неделю до его включения в состав подписки количество проданных копий превышало 2,5 млн.

Напомним, релиз ремейка Silent Hill 2 состоялся 8 октября 2024-го.

На старте игра была доступна только на ПК и PlayStation 5, но в конце ноября 2025-го она также добралась до консолей Xbox Series.

Компания Valve опубликовала длинное заявление, в котором поделилась своей позицией в споре с властями Нью-Йорка.

Counter-Strike 2Valve заявила, что не согласна с обвинением.

Как объяснила компания, она с 2023-го пытается убедить власти Нью-Йорка в законности лутбоксов, но пока безуспешно.

Она не видит большой разницы между лутбоксами и, например, наборами коллекционных бейсбольных карточек или «слепыми» коробками с игрушками вроде Labubu.

Также Valve указала, что для прохождения ее игр необязательно пользоваться лутбоксами — предметы, которые выпадают из них, носят чисто косметический характер и не влияют на геймплей.

К запуску Slay the Spire 2 мы подготовили большой материал с разбором ее первых метрик, которые оказались выше любых ожиданий.

Также внутри — анализ жанра колодостроительных «рогаликов» и отдельная глава о причинах успеха оригинальной игры.

Pokémon PokopiaСтоимость акций Nintendo подскочила после успешного релиза Pokémon Pokopia — уютного симулятора жизни, который вышел 5 марта эксклюзивно на Nintendo Switch 2.

Сообщается, что крупные американские ритейлеры уже полностью распродали свои запасы игры, а ажиотаж вокруг нее привел к резкому росту продаж консолей.

«Pokémon Pokopia оказалась темной лошадкой.

Сколько копий Pokémon Pokopia продано на сегодняшний день — неизвестно.

Текущий всплеск стоимости акций Nintendo помог компании немного компенсировать недавнее падение, связанное в том числе с кризисом на рынке памяти.

▫️Valve рассказала, что за прошлый год 5863 игры смогли выручить в Steam больше 100 тысяч долларов, что стало лучшим результатом в истории магазина.

Для сравнения, в 2024 году игр с таким доходом было порядка 5 тысяч, в 2022 году — порядка 4 тысяч, а в 2020 году — порядка 3 тысяч.

▫️В 2025 году фичер «Предложение дня» в Steam получили 1,5 тысячи игр.

Всего за год игры по этой акции приобрели 8,2 млн человек — на 125% больше, чем в 2024 году.

Напомним, в 2024 году самым популярным языком на платформе был упрощенный китайский с долей в 33,7%.

Полгода назад Netflix закрыла свою дочернюю студию Boss Fight Entertainment.

Недавно они заново собрали основную команду Boss Fight Entertainment, но под слегка измененным названием — теперь студия будет работать просто как Bossfight.

Boss Fight Entertainment изначально открылась в 2013 году в США.

Под крыло Netflix она попала в 2022 году, когда стриминговый гигант начал активную экспансию в игровую индустрию.

При поддержке компании Boss Fight Entertainment разработала свою наиболее известную игру — мобильную Squid Game: Unleashed по мотивам сериала «Игра в кальмара», которая, по оценкам аналитиков, собрала свыше 20 млн загрузок за дебютные полгода.

"We've been a part of it since early on, when seven or ten people could make a game," Söderlund says.

Both of its games, The Finals and Arc Raiders, have attracted controversy for the developer's use of this tech to generate voice lines.

We started playing a ton of extraction games while building Arc Raiders, especially after we pivoted.

Söderlund says Arc Raiders was about making a niche genre have mass market appeal.

Arc Raiders is not alone in the increasingly popular extraction genre.

Though it will share the DNA of prior Xbox hardware in its AMD SoC, Helix sounds, in practical terms, very much like a branded gaming PC.

A machine expected to deliver performance broadly competitive with contemporary PC hardware will not come cheaply, particularly if current component pricing pressures persist.

The implication is that Helix is not intended to replace the mainstream Xbox device so much as to serve a more enthusiast-oriented role.

Nonetheless, the convergence raises an obvious question that the keynote didn't answer; will there actually be any such thing as a Helix "native" game?

What may be within reach of its ambitions is clawing back some engagement via Game Pass, better …

Larry Hryb has been appointed community development consultant at Commodore International Corporation.

In his new role, Hryb will advise the Commodore executive team with a focus on preserving and expanding the global community around the iconic Commodore brand.

Before joining Commodore, Hryb was senior director of advocacy and community at Unity.

Hryb joined Microsoft in 2001 as editor-in-chief of MSN Music, then moved to Xbox in 2003 as principal program manager.

He contributed to the launches of the Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Live and Kinect during his tenure, and hosted the official Xbox podcast.

The latest report from data firm Newzoo shows that there is little overlap between players of Roblox and Minecraft and players of more traditional AAA hits.

| Image credit: NewzooThose games include Fortnite (which has a 55% overlap with Roblox players and a 46% overlap with Minecraft players), GTAV (28% overlap with Roblox; 25% overlap with Minecraft), and Call of Duty (26% overlap with Roblox; 22% overlap with Minecraft).

| Image credit: NewzooAll of this seems to indicate that Roblox and Minecraft players sit in their own siloes, unlikely to drift away to more traditional AAA games.

However, Newzoo did find some overlap between Roblox and Minecraft players and other games outside the top…

The 2026 BAFTA Awards nominations have been revealed, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 receiving 12 nominations, including Best Game.

Sandfall Interactive's debut title was also recognised in the narrative, game design, artistic and audio achievement categories, as well as both performance awards.

AdHoc Studio's episodic title Dispatch received nine nominations, including Best Game, music, and debut game, as well as both performance categories.

17 of the 42 studios nominated for this year's awards are first-timers, including Dogubomb, Embark Studios, and Sandfall Interactive.

The winners will be announced on April 17, 2026, at the 22nd BAFTA Game Awards in London.

The 26th annual Game Developers Choice Awards took place last night, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 securing five accolades including Game of the Year.

Sandfall Interactive's RPG also won Best Debut, Best Visual Art, Best Audio, and Best Narrative.

Dogubomb's puzzle-adventure game Blue Prince was honored with two awards: Best Design and the Innovation Award.

Santa Ragione and Andrea Lucco Borlera's horror adventure game Horses won the Nuovo Award, while Mixed Realms' 13Z: The Zodiac Trials received the Wings Award.

Here are the full lists of winners for both ceremonies:GDCA 2026 winnersGame of the Year: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive/Kepler Interactive)Clair Obscur: Exp…

I understand why not: it's difficult and costly to go back and reassess the age ratings of thousands of games.

Genshin Impact would not be subject to PEGI's new rule on a minimum 16 age rating for games with loot boxes.

"I would recommend that PEGI increases the age ratings of the most popular games with loot boxes today"Secondly, 16+ for loot boxes is quite strict in comparison to other countries.

Companies might not be truthful or might mistakenly fail to declare the presence of loot boxes.

It's not just loot boxes.

New research conducted by the University of Bristol and developer Meaning Machine shows that gamers enjoy playing with AI-powered non-playable characters.

The study comprised 68 people – 31 male, 31 female, seven non-binary – playing the studio's murder mystery game Dead Meat, in which users are tasked with interrogating suepects.

The investigation showed that 95% of study participants found the experience enjoyable, while 97% found playing the game to be rewarding.

75% found that Dead Meat allowed them to "express themselves or make meaningful choices".

One sentiment expressed by participants was how the AI-powered NPCs in Dead Meat allowed for freedom of expression.

In its latest report, Newzoo projects PC revenue will surpass console revenue by 2028.

PC is expected to grow at a 6.6% compound annual growth rate from 2025 to 2028, compared to 4.4% for console.

Overall, the PC and console gaming market is projected to reach $103.7 billion by 2028, according to the report.

Console revenue depends on blockbuster hits and hardwareOn console, premium titles accounted for about half of revenues in 2025, a 12% year-over-year rise.

"To some extent, having your game on Game Pass means you might get people who are trying it and talking about it, generating more buzz."

Epic Games is raising the price of Fortnite's in-game currency to "help pay the bills" because "the cost of running Fortnite has gone up a lot."

The biggest changes are to the four V-Bucks packs offered to players:$8.99 pack: 800 V-Bucks (was 1,000)$22.99 pack: 2,400 V-Bucks (was 2,800)$36.99 pack: 4,500 V-Bucks (was 5,000)$89.99 pack: 12,500 V-Bucks (was 13,500)Players subscribed to the monthly Fortnite Crew membership will now receive 800 V-Bucks instead of 1,000.

Bonus currency rewards will also be removed from Fortnite's main battle pass, while the pass itself will decrease in price from 1,000 V-Bucks to 800.

Fortnite's three other game passes (OG, Lego, and Music) will also see a 200 V…

Pokémon Pokopia has sold over 2.2 million units worldwide in its first four days of release.

Shortly after launch, Nintendo's share price increased by up to 10.5%, marking its largest gain since April 2025.

As Bloomberg and VGC report, Nintendo's last peak was on November 6 at ¥14,105 ($89.09), which fell to ¥8,350 ($52.74) as of February 13.

Physical stock of the Switch 2 exclusive Game-Key Card has been hard to find in the US and the UK.

While Nintendo's stock price has risen thanks to Pokopia, VGC highlighted that shares dropped more than 40% from the November peak amid concerns about rising memory prices.

Ballistic Moon, the developer behind 2024’s Until Dawn remake, has been dissolved.

An application to remove the Woking-based developer from the Companies House register was filed in November 2025.

Reports circulated last March that Ballistic Moon was "effectively closed."

Reports suggested that last year, 20 more developers were "quietly laid off," leaving "only the studio's founders" and "possibly" a handful of staff.

Ballistic Moon was founded in 2020 by production director Duncan Kershaw, creative director Neil McEwan and technology director Chris Lamb, all of whom previously worked at Supermassive Games.

From the beginning of June, submitted games that contain paid random items (such as loot boxes) will be rated 16 under the Pan-European Games Information (PEGI) age-rating system.

Games containing paid random items, such as card packs, gacha systems, or keys to unlock random items, will be rated PEGI 16.

Games containing paid random items, such as card packs, gacha systems, or keys to unlock random items, will be rated PEGI 16.

Games that offer time- or quantity-limited offers, such as paid battle passes or countdown timers, will be rated PEGI 12.

Games that offer time- or quantity-limited offers, such as paid battle passes or countdown timers, will be rated PEGI 12.

Xbox has revealed limited technical details about its next console, codenamed Project Helix.

"This is really designed for that next generation of neural rendering techniques," he added.

And so when we talk about deep texture compression, that includes the latest neural texture compression techniques, but we're also leaning in very heavily into Z standard as well.

Earlier today, the CEO of Microsoft, Satya Nadella, committed to "always" investing in its video games business.

The CEO also described video games as being one of its "main identities" as a company, along with being a platform, developer and 'knowledge worker' firm.

The creator of RPG Chained Echoes is suing publisher First Press Games for failing to release the physical editions promised to its Kickstarter backers.

Developer Matthias Linda said the "decision wasn't easy and came after careful consideration," but did confirm to backers that they were "preparing a lawsuit."

Because of that, I had to make a decision," Linda wrote.

This decision wasn't easy and came after careful consideration.

GamesIndustry.biz has written to First Press Games for comment and will update should we receive a response.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

But what about Star Wars: Eclipse?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BAFTA has announces the nominations for the 22nd BAFTA Games Awards 2026, highlighting an outstanding level of creative excellence from a broad range of UK and international development teams.

View the full list of nominated games here.

The 22nd BAFTA Games Awards will take place at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London on Friday 17 April 2026.

The Awards will be available to watch on BAFTA YouTube here.

Tara Saunders, chair of BAFTA’s Games Committee, said: “Today’s nominations recognise 42 outstanding games that highlight the very best of the global games industry.

DAVE THE DIVER developer Mintrocket revealed the release date for the forthcoming ‘In the Jungle’ DLC, launching on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch/Switch 2 platforms on June 18th worldwide.

This quaint jungle village is brimming with opportunity…and just a splash of danger.

For a full feature run-down, check out the summary below:· THE VILLAGEWelcome to Utara, a jungle village where time flows in real-time.

The DAVE THE DIVER Complete Edition includes all DLC released (including In the Jungle DLC) on one disc/cartridge and for superfans there’s the DAVE THE DIVER Collector’s Edition which is packed to the gills with exclusive treasures and trinkets.

For news and…

After eight months in Early Access and ongoing community-driven updates, German indie developer and publisher ByteRockers’ Games has now launched the full 1.0 version of Net.Attack() – Code or Die!

Net.Attack() – Code or Die!

puts a unique coding spin on the bullet heaven genre: players program their attack patterns in a visual coding interface.

​​​​With multiple regions, varied game modes, and scalable difficulty, Net.Attack – Code or Die!

While Net.Attack() prides itself on giving players the ability to come up with crazier builds than the developers ever imagined, the visual programming aspect was chosen to enable even non-coders to get into the basics quickly.

Accessibility in games is increasingly discussed as both a design discipline and an industry expectation, but it’s still too often approached late in development.

Game Jam for All, delivered by Tencent in partnership with the University of Staffordshire, set out to flip that thinking by making accessibility the starting point of the brief.

The programme featured perspectives from Ukie, Ubisoft, Lucid Games, SpecialEffect and Tencent, alongside a keynote from accessibility advocate Mathew “The Wobbly Gamer” Allcock.

“By investing in education and talent, we are supporting a new generation of developers who strongly believe that accessibility is the future of game design,” said Stephane Decro…

NC America has announced a partnership with independent developer emptyvessel to publish the close-quarters cyberpunk shooter DEFECT.

The agreement enables NC America to publish emptyvessel’s intense, tactical shooter on multiple platforms at a date yet to be revealed.

DEFECT, a team-based, objective-driven first-person shooter, is designed to appeal to players craving an adrenaline-packed, cooperative multiplayer experience.

By partnering with NC America, emptyvessel can now expand foundational support for its multiplayer gameplay while developing new single-player gameplay.

“NC’s support and guidance are helping us build a strong foundation for DEFECT’s single-player experience.

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInThe MCV/DEVELOP Awards return on Thursday, June 18, 2026, heading back to the glorious Royal Lancaster Hotel, overlooking London’s Hyde Park.

You can nominate for the awards right now HERE: through the form on our official awards website.

Player’s Choice AwardNew for this year, the Player’s Choice Award puts the power directly into the hands of the gaming community.

Your nominations must reach us by 9AM on Monday, March 23, 2026 to be considered.

If you (or your brand) would like to sponsor the MCV/DEVELOP Awards show itself, please reach out to Alex Boucher or Vanessa Joyce.

That meant caring deeply about players, committing to iteration, and taking a long-term view in an industry that moves and changes quickly.

The path was not linear, and it was marked by breakthrough moments, as well as hard lessons along the way.

As one team – one Scopely – we have built and supported games that have reached billions of players around the world.

As we begin our year-long celebration of 15 years of inspiring play, we are proud to share a significant milestone along the journey — Scopely has surpassed $15 billion in lifetime revenue and more than 150 billion hours of playtime.

15 stats for 15 yearsSustaining vibrant, evolving experiences over years and even decades requires c…

[Industry news] Perforce Is Betting on Creators in the Age of AI ExecutionShare FacebookTwitterLinkedInThis is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content.

Understanding Challenges: The Perforce Real-Time Workflow Survey in Partnership with AWSPerforce recently launched its annual survey, the Real-Time Workflow Survey: Game Technology and Beyond, in partnership with AWS.

Extending Knowledge Bases: P4 MCP Brings Natural Language Access to Studio’s Source of TruthThe Perforce P4 MCP lets users interact with the art, assets, and code stored in P4 through natural language.

For teams integrating AI-assisted tools into their workflows, the P4 MCP performs read and write oper…

Ryan Lastimosa joins Devoted Studios as Studio Art Director.

Devoted Studios is a trusted co-development, porting, and end-to-end art production partner for game studios worldwide.

Ryan has collaborated with Devoted Studios on several initiatives before officially joining the team.

At Devoted, he will work directly with client studios – providing high-level art direction, creative strategy, and hands-on collaboration across projects.

More information about Devoted Studios is available at devotedstudios.com.

Jonathan Lander joins as Chief Publishing Officer, David Reid joins as Chief Marketing Officer, and Mark Subotnick now serves as Chief Product Officer, aligning product leadership with the company’s broader C-suite structure.

The appointments reinforce the company’s integrated development and publishing strategy as it continues scaling a diversified portfolio of original titles.

Jonathan Lander joins as Chief Publishing Officer, leading global publishing strategy and commercial operations across the portfolio.

At ProbablyMonsters, he will guide release planning, franchise development, and long-term publishing strategy as the company continues expanding its internal publishing capabilities.

…

Team17 and Beehive Studios are proud to announce that Lumentale: Memories of Trey is coming to Steam and Nintendo Switch 1 on May 26th 2026!

WATCH THE TRAILER HEREIn LumenTale: Memories of Trey, players step into the role of Trey, a young hero who awakens with no memory of his past and sets out on a journey across the mysterious land of Talea to uncover the truth behind his lost memories.

With its heartfelt storytelling and underlying message of consequences, LumenTale: Memories of Trey aims to deliver a fresh and emotionally engaging take on the monster-collector RPG genre.

Key Features:Travel an expansive world: Journey across the rich and cultural world of Talea, filled with secrets, que…

At the Game Developer’s Conference (GDC) 2026, Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, electrified GDC 2026 with AI‑powered breakthroughs for the games industry, introducing a new wave of AI-powered solutions set to redefine how games are developed, played, and protected.

Positioned as a leader in “Omdia Market Radar: Cloud Platforms for Games – 2025” report, Tencent Cloud is leveraging decades of gaming expertise to empower developers around the world.

AI-Powered Security: Safeguarding Every Level of the Gaming ExperienceAs game worlds become more dynamic and globally connected, Tencent Cloud is elevating game security and performance with holistic, AI-power…

During integration, the approach was to create a unified API that allowed new ECS systems to access legacy components as if they were ECS components.

Treat old components as ECS components – if your old entity contains non-ECS components, the systems API should allow querying for them in the same manner as native ECS components.

Provide Unified Systems APICreate an ECS systems API that works uniformly with both new entities/components and legacy ones.

Embed ECS into Scripting SystemIntegrate ECS into the project’s scripting layer, unlocking its extensibility to a greater extent.

ECS integration is “complete enough” when:Developers can create new systems in ECS that interact with legacy enti…

Battlefield 6 Dev Director Anna Norrevik has been announced as a headline speaker at Europe’s premier B2B games conference, Nordic Game Spring 2026 (NG26), which returns on 26–29 May to Malmö’s iconic Slagthuset venue.

“Anna’s hands-on leadership through Battlefield 6’s reveal, multi-studio collaboration, and record-breaking launch makes her insights unmissable at NG26,” said Jacob Riis, Program Director at Nordic Game.

Passes for Nordic Game Spring 2026 are now available at nordicgame.com/registration, with the final price increase scheduled for 30 April.

Nordic Game 2026 (NG26) returns on 26–29 May to Malmö’s iconic Slagthuset venue.

About the Nordic Game conferenceNordic Game is the lead…

Facepunch Studios, the developers behind Rust and Garry’s Mod two of the biggest selling games on Steam, are officially sponsoring DreamHack Birmingham this March.

Facepunch will be hosting a humble booth on the show floor where you can experience their new game creation platform, s&box as well as Rust Mobile.

What to expect at the Facepunch booth:The Devs: A handful of Facepunch staff who managed to find parking.

As well as Rust Mobile, and s&box, a recently announced game creation platform.

As well as Rust Mobile, and s&box, a recently announced game creation platform.

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ASUS has released a new BETA BIOS for its X870 motherboards, which adds support for a future Ryzen CPU, could it be Ryzen AI 400 or 9950X3D2?

ASUS X870 Motherboards Receive Support For A Future AMD Ryzen CPU In Latest BIOSASUS has rolled out a new BETA BIOS for its X870E and X870 motherboards, which adds support for a future CPU.

This new BETA BIOS is based on the AGESA 1300a firmware.

Now coming to the part about the future CPU, well, this could point to two things: either the Ryzen AI 400 series or the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2.

The following is the full list of ASUS X870E/X870 motherboards that have received this BIOS:ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO BETA BIOS 2103 DownloadROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO BTF BE…

Apple only stated that the MacBook Neo ships with either a 256GB or 512GB SSD, because if the company had mentioned how fast its NAND flash storage is, potential customers might be discouraged from picking it up.

What’s even disappointing is that in the list provided below, the 13-inch MacBook Air, which has the slowest speeds from the pack, is faster than the MacBook Neo.

Blackmagic Disk Speed Test (read)14-inch M5 MacBook Pro - 6752.1MB/s (M5 MacBook Pro is 324.3 percent faster)13-inch M5 MacBook Air - 6473.4MB/s (M5 MacBook Air is 306.8 percent faster)15-inch M4 MacBook Air - 2904 MB/s (M4 MacBook Air is 82.5 percent faster)13-inch M4 MacBook Air - 2833.3 MB/s (M4 MacBook Air is 78.1 per…

ASRock Says DeskMeet Series + Intel Arc A380 Will Deliver "Strong Performance" While Providing an "Outstanding Value"The sky-high prices of memory and SSDs have made it extremely difficult for gamers to build a budget gaming PC.

To combat this situation, ASRock is now recommending gamers to get its DeskMeet series desktop PCs and pair them with the previous-gen Intel Arc A380 GPU.

The Arc A380 belongs to the Alchemist family, featuring just 1,024 cores and 6 GB GDDR6 VRAM.

However, ASRock says that the Intel Arc A380 will deliver "strong performance."

With Intel's latest graphics driver optimized for XeSS 3 technology, the gaming performance of the Intel® Arc™ A380 has been significantly en…

At the Embedded World 2026 event in Germany, the hardware manufacturer ECS showcased its new embedded PC mockup called Liva P300, based on the Intel Nova Lake S. It's a mockup, so obviously, there is likely no Intel Nova Lake chip inside the system.

For comparison, the current Arrow Lake CPUs support 6400 MT/s, and the upcoming Arrow Lake Refresh is expected to bring 7200 MT/s speed support.

Image Credit: ComputerbaseUnfortunately, not much has been revealed about Nova Lake in this specsheet, especially the SKU and its specifications.

However, we do know a lot about Nova Lake from multiple leaks and reports we have been publishing on the website for months.

Nova Lake is the true successor t…

The launch of Apple's 'budget-oriented' MacBook Neo was a shocker for manufacturers like ASUS, but the firm now intends to compete in the same segment.

ASUS's co-CEO Claims Apple's MacBook Neo Is Limited To Content Consumption Due To Its SpecificationsApple's MacBook Neo is focused on bringing the intriguing elements seen in the traditional Mac and slapping a mobile SoC into a price segment that has made the Windows laptop industry rethink its strategy.

However, he also states that, given the device's specifications, Apple's MacBook Neo should be treated as a "content consumption" device, placing it in a category similar to modern tablets.

However, the MacBook Neo has ignited a race among m…

Crucially, clause 9.2.1 of the GDPA requires that all digitally delivered products be distributed only through PSN, explicitly prohibiting any alternative digital distribution channel.

Under this framing, there is no separate digital distribution market; it's all part of one competitive ecosystem.

Retail price control: Unlike the physical games market, where Sony has never set retail prices and competes with independent retailers, Sony has complete and sole control over digital retail prices.

Unlike the physical games market, where Sony has never set retail prices and competes with independent retailers, Sony has complete and sole control over digital retail prices.

We'll report again if th…

According to the report, while players won't be able to expect Dragon's Dogma II, we will get Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, Metal Eden, Persona 5 Royal, and more.

The note about Dragon's Dogma II is regarding a rumor that gained some traction regarding the March 2026 batch of PS Plus Extra games, which highlighted Dragon's Dogma II and Final Fantasy XVI as the two headlining games.

Practically every month, a report from Billbil-kun at Dealabs accurately reveals which games will be included in the monthly PS Plus Essential and PS Plus Extra titles.

Their reports never include the full list, but they always include some of them, and they are always accurate.

On top of the titles revealed her…

NVIDIA has struggled to balance its consumer and enterprise opportunities, as Microsoft's CEO has reminded Jensen of his 'gaming beginnings'.

I joke with [NVIDIA CEO] Jensen Huang, if it wasn't for gaming [NVIDIA] wouldn't exist.

- Microsoft CEO via WindowsCentralOf course, Satya's statement is a 'mere' joke, but NVIDIA as a company needs to realize how the initial development towards GPUs began.

Eventually, as rendering demand evolved over the generations, we witnessed NVIDIA taking massive leaps in its consumer GPU lineups.

NVIDIA's CEO takes pride in his company's role in shaping the video game industry by providing the compute capabilities that drive it, but as of now, the industry is a…

Sucker Punch Productions has released Ghost of Yotei Legends as free DLC for all owners of Ghost of Yotei today on PS5.

It's a welcome return of the surprise multiplayer mode that players loved digging into in Ghost of Tsushima, but its arrival on PlayStation today, days after we learned more about Sony's evolving strategy with its PC ports, makes the strategy pivot sting even more.

We know that its Legends mode has been a success on both the console and PC version, and while the single-player campaign is arguably the bigger draw with both of Sucker Punch's Ghost games, its multiplayer Legends mode is really beloved by fans of both games.

⚔️🐺 Four classes🐺 Multiple difficulty modes🐺 Unique …

Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold: A masterclass in ugly aestheticsOK #FutureSquad...

😏Once again, on behalf of my Friends over @Androidheadline 👉🏻 https://t.co/VdbjUHibpL pic.twitter.com/IjGVMnrG2B — Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) March 9, 2026Steve H. McFly has now revealed the CAD renders for the upcoming Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold.

To compensate for this rare bit of incremental aesthetic improvement, Google has of course chosen to equip the Pixel 11 Pro Fold with huge bezels that reek of an archaic, low-effort design.

All in all, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold fits perfectly with my imagined mold of how Google would design it: archaic, ugly, and nearly obsolete, with perhaps some salvation arriving from enhanc…

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Wicked Reflection focuses more on a darker narrative than its perhaps more lighthearted prequels.

Combat in Monster Hunter Stories 3 returns to the turn-based affair of its predecessors with a few new twists.

While there is a definite narrative throughline for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, the game rewards and often expects the player to stop and instead focus on environmental conservation efforts.

[Editor’s Note: Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection was reviewed on the PlayStation 5 Pro.

8.6 WCCFTECH RATING Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

"I have built my career on narrative-driven projects, and Nekome: Nazi Hunter is one of my favourite and most personal yet," said Barrera in a press release.

Nekome: Nazi Hunter tells a story of the Second World War through an intentionally narrow and human lens, grounded in character and consequence."

He's doing more than just punching them in the face, as his every move is a calculated act of revenge that transports players into his world."

Each mission in Nekome: Nazi Hunter begins with an infiltration, where you'll sneak around and take out specific targets and elements in each Nazi base you invade to ensure that you'll be able to survive the onslaught of enemies coming your way.

Hopefu…

The last general Nintendo Direct event took place in September 2025, and while we've had several Nintendo Direct events this year (like two Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct events), we're still waiting for 2026 to get its first big Direct event.

Unfortunately, this year's iteration of Mario Day so far has not included a surprise Direct announcement, but we did get a release date for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book on the Nintendo Switch 2, the game that closed out September's Direct.

In the meantime, Nintendo Switch 2 owners can look forward to playing Yoshi and the Mysterious Book on May 21, 2026.

You can also experiment by giving creatures different foods to adjust what their abilities do, w…

Today, Pearl Abyss has revealed detailed PC, console, and macOS specifications for its highly anticipated upcoming open world action/adventure game Crimson Desert.

Owners of the most powerful console on the market, Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro, can look forward to the upgraded PSSR upscaler, which can reach 40 FPS when upscaling from 1440p resolution and 60 FPS (and more with VRR enabled) when upscaling from 1080p.

A Quality mode runs at native 4K with Ray Tracing Ultra, but it's stuck to 30 frames per second.

Conversely, owners of the least powerful console (Microsoft's Xbox Series S) will have to deal with 720p@40FPS or 1080p@30FPS, and ray tracing has been disabled, too.

Look forward to more…

X user and known insider Luke "100% Star Wars" claims to have seen the remake, and believes canceling Aspyr's version of the remake and starting from scratch was the right choice.

"If things continue smoothly, possible reveal this year…" the insider said.

With news of the Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic remake leaving the insider impressed, the community tried to pressure Luke "100% Star Wars" into sharing more information on what Saber is building.

The silence surrounding the troubled project almost deafening, it is good to hear something new about Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic Remake, even without any specifics.

Hopefully, the game's development has been proceeding as smooth…

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Reclaiming Pure Movement: How Parkour Labs was created (Solo)Parkour Labs arrives after two intense years of solo development and an additional year dedicated to polishing its adaptation to consoles.

The journey behind Parkour Labs hasn’t been conventional.

Parkour Labs is the result of that personal effort: a project in which every mechanic, model, and line of code has been built from scratch.

The game offers a home for this community seeking 100% free movement based on realistic physics, bringing that essence intact to Xbox.

Parkour Labs is now available and ready to test your reflexes, precision, and consistency.

It’s a funny little game that doesn’t cost much, but can give you and your friends hours of enjoyment.

So try, try again.

One thing to keep in mind is that Apolune 2 doesn’t require you to break your hand to play it.

If you are someone who wants to just explore and experiment, with friends or on your own, Apolune 2 is for you.

If you get discouraged, try, try again.

There are also other loot opportunities in the form of Cradle Breaches, which introduce Zombie incursions and high-tier loot opportunities, bringing another risk and reward element to Black Ops Royale.

“Cradle Breaches are a spiritual successor to Blackout’s zombie zones,” Actipis explains.

Another change is that Black Ops Royale will drop the Gulag in favor of a Redeploy Token and Redeploy Tower system.

The way this works is that you will start with one Redeploy Token that auto-respawns you if you get eliminated — but finding another one is incredibly rare.

This turns the Redeploy Towers into risky spots where teams will have to battle it out to bring teammates back.

We first started talking to game developers about ID@Xbox at GDC way back in 2013, and we love using the show as a great way to connect with them and take stock of the year.

It’s been an excellent show this week, from Jason Ronald offering the first public information on Project Helix to hundreds of meetings with game developers to showcasing some fantastic games at our ID@Xbox Xbox Play Anywhere showcase.

Independent developers routinely deliver incredibly innovative games, and we’re stoked to see that innovation rewarded.

Continuing to be a place where Xbox players find great games is crucial to us.

This program, which focuses on surfacing great games from developers all over the world, a…

Basketball Classics – March 19Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play AnywhereSide-scrolling, arcade action is paired with on-the-fly strategy.

3 button gameplay is easy to pick up, but it is the dynamic play-calling that elevates this title beyond just long bombs and acrobatics.

Dig through decades of teams to find your favorite All-Stars and even unlock the “Legends” in an immersive story mode.

This game is a passion project for us indie developers here at Namo Gamo.

We hope you can feel the love put into every pixel, the endless adjustments to stat-driven gameplay, and the genuinely retro sound and music.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection arrives today, and the kingdom of Azuria (and beyond) awaits.

Get Good Eggs Early OnIn Azuria, one of the first things you’ll notice while you’re roaming are Monstie dens, which contain eggs.

No, I’m so serious, there’s a lot of information to remember, especially if this is your first Monster Hunter or MH Stories adventure.

That about does it for our starting tips – but remember above all, knowledge is your ultimate power in Monster Hunter.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection launches for Xbox Series X|S today – see you in Azuria!

Summary Dave The Diver: In the Jungle DLC is scheduled to launch June 18 on Xbox on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and handheld.

It’s been a long time coming, and we’re thrilled to finally share the launch date for our upcoming Dave the Diver DLC called In the Jungle.

With some earned trust, a stroke of luck, and that undeniable Dave charm, the villagers can be welcomed to Bancho’s restaurant as guests.

The Jungle CallsWe have lots more to share about Dave the Diver: In the Jungle before launch on June 18.

For more news about Dave the Diver and In The Jungle as it approaches launch, be sure to join the official Dave the Diver Discord channel.

Summary The directors of Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake discuss bringing this Japanese horror classic to life.

Why did Team Ninja decide to select Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly for a full remake among the many past titles?

Around that time, as Team Ninja was planning several new projects, the Fatal Frame series came up for discussion.

Sensing their presence through sound is something we incorporated into the Fatal Frame series.

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Now, this beloved RPG returns as Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster, redesigned for modern consoles and available now on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC.

What is Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster?

If you’re looking for a classic RPG adventure, Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster is one you won’t want to miss.

While Western players knew the original as Bravely Default, it was released in Japan as Bravely Default Flying Fairy – a name this remaster proudly restores.

Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster introduces two all-new minigames to enjoy between battles:Luxencheer Rhythm Catch……and Ringabel’s Panic Cruise!

The post The Elder Scrolls Online: Gear Up for the Adventures to Come with This Free Bundle appeared first on Xbox Wire.

It’s another jam-packed weekend with Free Play Days!

Killing Floor 3, Bassmaster Fishing, Worms W.M.D and Tropico 6 are available this weekend for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members to play from Thursday March 12 until Sunday, March 15.

Play Killing Floor 3 for free during Xbox Free Play Days and take 40% off when you buy!

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.

Even the beautiful sight of cherry blossoms and festive masks won’t stop the zombie horde from destroying everything in sight!

I’m delighted to introduce you to the Sakura Ridge district just as Outbreak: Shades of Horror joins Xbox Play Anywhere and adds cross-platform multiplayer!

No Place to Hide When the Infected Can Strike AnywhereThe many frights and blights of Cypress Ridge can now be experienced whenever and wherever with Xbox Play Anywhere.

With Xbox Play Anywhere, when you purchase Outbreak: Shades of Horror, you can enter the fray on your preferred platform and pick up exactly where you left off with cross-save support.

Existing owners of Outbreak: Shades of Horror will receive S…

This is a summary of my Xbox Developer Summit keynote address, delivered March 11 at the 2026 Game Developer ConferenceSummary Our team is deep in development on our next generation Xbox console, Project Helix.

For developers, the Xbox Play Anywhere catalog now spans more than 1,500 games, creating a powerful opportunity to reach players seamlessly across console and Windows.

Xbox mode lets players seamlessly switch between productivity and play, with a familiar full screen and controller optimized Xbox experience while embracing the openness of Windows.

Xbox Play Anywhere allows your games to move with you seamlessly across screens.

The Xbox Play Anywhere game catalog has grown to over 1,5…

The post The Season of Slaughter Begins in Diablo IV appeared first on Xbox Wire.

Summary GreedFall: The Dying World takes after classic, tabletop-inspired RPGs by being all about choice and player expression.

GreedFall: The Dying World launches March 12 on Xbox Series X|S, with early access available now through the Deluxe Edition.

GreedFall: The Dying World has all of this (and more) packed into a tightly woven story, waiting for you to unravel it.

These are all consequences, and ones you’ll need to take head on should you find yourself stuck in such a situation.

GreedFall: The Dying World will be released on March 12 for Xbox Series X|S, and owners of the Deluxe Edition can play right now!

Like thisThis week the podcast crew discusses Ghost of Yōtei Legends and some upcoming big releases.

This week also features an interview with Darren Bridges, Lead Designer, Sucker Punch, for Ghost of Yōtei Legends.

Little Nightmares: Altered Echoes coming to PS VR2 — Step into a new dimension in the Little Nightmares universe on April 24.

Connect the story between Little Nightmares 1 and 2 as you uncover secrets in a haunting VR adventure.

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Last week, we asked you to share some hard-earned loot or gaming prizes using #PSshare #PSBlog.

Here are this week’s highlights:BBSnakeCorn shares Snake receiving the Patriot in Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.

Georgie_1986_ shares Snake recovering a silly monkey in Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.

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The anime-inspired open-world RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin launches March 16 on PlayStation 5.

Every action comes alive at your fingertipsThe Seven Deadly Sins: Origin features finely tuned haptic feedback through the DualSense wireless controller, physically conveying the tension of battle and the weight of every strike.

Step into the anime worldThe Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is more than an adaptation.

Deep solo play, even more intense togetherThe Seven Deadly Sins: Origin naturally bridges immersive single-player progression with strategic cooperative play.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin launches March 16 on PS5Wishlist now on PlayStation Store and prepare to journey across Britannia.

MLB The Show 26 Early Access starts today, March 13, and it’s your chance to get a leg up on this year’s competition.

Pre-order now to receive four-day Early Access to MLB The Show 26 and a Gold Choice Pack.

What’s on deck for Early AccessStep up on the world stagePlay VideoExperience the thrill of international competition at the World Baseball Classic in Diamond Dynasty*.

Earn World Baseball Classic cards to level up your squad and compete in new World Baseball Classic online events.

Leadoff with live content​​Step onto the world stage and experience the excitement of the World Baseball Classic as it unfolds in real-time.

Like thisThe newest game in the Little Nightmares franchise, Altered Echoes, has just been announced.

Soon, you’ll be able to enter the Nowhere in first person and touch the Transmission with your own two hands.

Let’s explore how this dangerous journey connects with both Little Nightmares 1 and 2 and catch up with some familiar faces.

The Music BoxAt the heart of Dark Six’s experience of the Transmission is the inescapable Music Box.

Little Nightmares: Altered Echoes will be available on April 24, 2026 for PS VR2.

Like thisYou decide the difficulty on your replay with the free Challenge Mode patch, out today!

Her new outfits are earned through a series of challenges in each game using the new Challenge Mode to modify level difficulty.

Dial in the difficulty on any level you’ve already completed with modifiers in the new Challenge Mode.

15 New TrophiesWhen most people start the first Tomb Raider game they think wow, this is really hard.

Share your toughest challenges with #ChallengeModeChallenge Mode is a free patch for Tomb Raider I-III Remastered.

Monster Hunter Stories – the basicsSpinning off the hugely popular main series, Monster Hunter, Stories’ goal was to offer a refreshing new approach to the role-playing game franchise.

Monster Hunter Stories delivered on its promise to change the way players interact with its fabled beasts.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection – what we knowEverything leads us to here, the most current addition to the series.

As with the previous game, Monster Hunter Stories 3 doesn’t require intimate knowledge of the franchise to dive in.

Play Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin in the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog to sharpen your skills, then jump into Monster Hunter…

I’m Al Yang, studio creative director at NeoBards and game director for Silent Hill f. I’m excited to share a slice of my Game Developers Conference (GDC) Festival of Gaming session for the PlayStation community, giving you all a behind-the-scenes look into the systems behind the first melee-only Silent Hill title.

Creating a different Silent Hill​​In Silent Hill f, the secluded town of Ebisugaoka is consumed by a sudden fog in 1960s Japan, transforming lead character Shimizu Hinako’s home into a haunting nightmare.

There are no bullets in Silent Hill f, so we showcase resource management with weapons breaking.

In Silent Hill f, that is the fox arm, which is a part of Hinako’s transformatio…

Like thisI’m Tom Guillermin, co-founder and CTO of Sandfall Interactive, and I’m excited to share some insight into how our team created the community and critically acclaimed RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

The earliest versions of the game were made by Guillaume Broche, CEO of Sandfall Interactive, alone in his bedroom, with occasional help from me.

For that reason, we’re big fans of the Unreal Engine for its many core features.

At Sandfall Interactive, programmers create the building blocks—like the Blueprints nodes—and we let the designers play with them.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is available now on PlayStation 5, and there’s also a two-hour trial for PlayStation Plus subscribers.

All these titles and more are available in March’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup*.

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View and download imageDownload the image close CloseAstroneer | PS5, PS4Reshape the ground under your feet as though it were made of clay.

*PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe lineups may differ by region.

One of the most striking vehicle designs of the ‘90s, if not of all time, the ’91 Mazda RX-7 Type R and its overly complicated sequential twin-turbo system boosting a rotary engine joins the Gran Turismo 7 lineup.

Update 1.68 for Gran Turismo 7 is available beginning today, March 11 at 11:00pm PT / March 12 at 7:00am GMT / 3:00pm JST.

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The upcoming Invincible Vs, a 3-on-3 tag-team fighting game based on Robert Kirkman’s comic series and the Amazon Prime adaptation of it, will hit PlayStation 5 on April 30.

But before then, you can try the game with an open beta that’ll include 10 of its superpowered characters, running April 9 to 12.

We will have our training mode, which includes our tutorial and practice mode.

Can you talk about how you go about making Invincible Vs approachable for Invincible fans who might be new to fighting games?

How do you make the game fun for both a newcomer audience and the rest of the fighting game community?

The Ministry of Defense has authorized the deployment of a new Premium Warbond perfect for frontline assault squads who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty.

Play VideoWeapons & StratagemsLet’s dig into the latest offensive items included in Entrenched Division*!

To complete your entrenched look, use this armor with the Dignity of Toil cape and player card to honor your most useful everyday carry tool: your shovel.

Finally, equip the Mudskipper player title to really delve deep into the fantasy of an entrenched soldier on the frontlines.

The Entrenched Division Premium Warbond is dropping on March 17!

Launching tomorrow, March 10*, this online co-op multiplayer mode builds on the wonderful foundations of Ghost of Tsushima’s own Legends mode while reimagining Yōtei’s new mechanics and threats in a mythical, mystical spin fit for any storyteller’s fantastical yarn.

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We support both of those approaches.”View and d…

Like thisHi, I’m Ines from Tiny Roar and we’re thrilled to announce that Lou’s Lagoon, our high-flying adventure, will be landing on PS5 later this year!

As Limbo is an archipelago, we enjoyed the opportunity to come up with ideas for fun thematics across the islands.

The whole Tiny Roar team are incredibly excited to be bringing Lou’s Lagoon to PS5.

Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to release later this year and be sure to follow Lou’s Lagoon on social media.

We can’t wait for PS5 players to explore Limbo and track down Uncle Lou!

Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future)Though for gaming, the split spacebar offers much more varied purpose.

(Image credit: Future)If you're the type of person to care about how your gaming keyboard sounds, then good news.

First off, if you're reading this from behind a keyboard with a split spacebar and wondering if I've been living under a rock for a couple decades; I know, split spacebars are not new.

I'd much rather a split spacebar than a screen.

From the past couple of months using a split spacebar, I feel like it's an upgrade worth considering when the time comes to replace your current gaming keyboard with another.

Sure, it probably doesn't do wonders for my constant underlying fear, but hey—at least all the monsters stay on my screen.

Instagram user Littlejem has done the unthinkable by bringing one of my most recent nightmares to life in animatronic form—the girl from Resident Evil: Requiem.

Then, the silhouette was created with expanding foam and what I can only imagine is a lot of filing and chopping to make the entire thing look smoother.

To go with the animatronic, Littlejem created a cosplay of Grace which didn't involve anywhere near as much work but still looks incredible.

Not to mention a second cosplay to go with it.

It took me six freaking months of mind-numbing garbage collection to afford the wheels I've since affectionately named Rusty.

And so following my crisis of conscience, I pull over to the side of the road and hang a U-turn.

Article continues belowI'm now heading back to the scene—the construction site in Pillbox Hill, Downtown Los Santos—to face my fate.

What never fails to impress me, though, are the sublime and ridiculous ways inventive players have somehow managed to keep things fresh in GTA 5 and GTA Online.

And if you find yourself playing hide-and-seek in a GTA roleplay server soon, make sure you've splashed for car insurance ahead of time.

I thought Timberborn's early access journey was more or less done and (saw)dusted when I last checked in on it in February.

Yes, Timberborn's recent 1.0 release adds a dusting of Factorio to the city-builder.

The launch update adds twenty new buildings to the game, designed to act as logic nodes so you can program structures and objects to operate independently.

- YouTube Watch OnMechanistry published a blog post and a YouTube video explaining what automation can be used for.

Article continues belowIt's a pretty huge addition considering everything that Mechanistry has added both in the 1.0 launch and early access more broadly.

I was already aware that Project Shadowglass was at least partly inspired by Looking Glass' stealth masterpiece Thief: The Dark Project.

According to its Steam page, Shadowglass uses "a new 3D technology approach to deliver nostalgic pixelated graphics in smooth, full 360 degree freedom."

There are more exciting features mentioned on the Steam page too.

There's no release date for Project Shadowglass yet.

The Steam page says it is still in "early development", so I wouldn't expect it to arrive soon.

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is comfortably the best autoshooter to emerge off the back of Vampire Survivors' success.

Indeed, aspiring space dwarf Robin Valentine gave it a score of 90 in our Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor review.

Article continues belowThe Heavy Duty DLC introduces the Demolisher, which is apparently the first new playable class added into any Deep Rock Galactic game.

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor - Heavy Duty Expansion Class Trailer - YouTube Watch OnFunday is staying tight-lipped about the specific abilities of the Demolisher, but the studio has revealed that players can choose between three class mods—Contractor, Gridrunner and Operator.

Alongside the Demolisher, Heavy Du…

Here's how to beat all nine Invasive Monsters in Monster Hunter Stories 3.

Article continues belowInvasive Yian GarugaInvasive Yian Garuga is the first Invasive Monster you'll encounter in Monster Hunter Stories 3.

To beat this Invasive Monster, all you have to do is break its legs.

Invasive DiablosThe third and final Invasive Monster in Tarkuan is a troublesome Diablos located at the southern border of the map.

Invasive Khezu(Image credit: Capcom)The final Invasive Monster in Monster Hunter Stories 3 is a Khezu located in Serathis.

Monster Hunter Stories 3 lets you tame the monsters that you've spent hundreds of hours farming in the mainline series, but the coolest creatures are endangered species that can only be found in very specific areas.

Here's where you can find all nine endangered monster species in Monster Hunter Stories 3.

RathianRathian is the first endangered species you'll encounter in Monster Hunter Stories 3.

MizutsuneMitzutsune is the third and final endangered species found in the Canalta Timberland region.

BariothBarioth is the final endangered species in Monster Hunter Stories 3, and it's the only one you'll find in Serathis.

If it's a bit too shadowy and claustrophobic for you, rejoice, as it's about to lighten up—though it's no less grimdark.

Called "expeditions," these new missions involve traveling to explorable scavenge zones and trying to safely get out with precious Tech-Remnants in tow.

Roaming patrols of enemies in a wide-open map will require a different approach to hordes fought at close quarters, and the blog post notes "radiation and pollution means you can’t stay there for too long."

It’s a high risk, high reward."

While the blog post states the new expeditions are "not truly procedurally generated," they are "very randomized" and "should feel quite unique every time you go for a new run."

Naturally, I'm talking about Hit & Run, the chuckle-inducing and surprisingly tough action-adventure game where you explore Springfield and race various Simpsons characters.

As he told People Magazine in an interview, "Hit & Run is so interesting … I'm a thousand years old, and when I was in my mid to late 20s, I helped write Hit & Run.

I had no idea it would become a cult game, a cult success.

It might not be as exciting as the four sequels the developers hoped to bag at one point, but it'd be nice if people could easily access the best Simpsons game again.

At least, I think it's the best Simpsons game; Selman told People he's always preferred the 2007 game that was released a few months a…

But I'm after something more arcadey and knockabout, like Watch Dogs or Sleeping Dogs or something else about car chases with 'Dogs' in the title.

My eyes then turned to Samson, an open-city game developed by Liquid Swords, founded by Just Cause creator Cristofer Sundberg.

Combined, these systems are designed to push you into making quick decisions and living with the consequences, a pressure intended to push you into chaotic car chases and fistfights.

All told, I'd consider it a solid work-in-progress trailer if the game was, say, a year out from release.

God knows I'd love to play a new game with thrilling car chases and bruising fisticuffs a-la Sleeping Dogs.

Welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl.

It was an East vs West battle, as we matched up two covers from the GameCube's Tales of Symphonia.

The European / North American design pulled in a whopping 85% of the vote, leaving Japan with the remaining 15%.

This week, to celebrate the arrival of MAR10 Day (and Bam's historic NBA performance), we're checking out Mario Hoops 3 on 3 — or Mario Slam Basketball, for those in Europe.

Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube844kThere are just two covers to choose between this week, so let's dribble down and meet them.

Although rumours about a new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt have been swirling about, don't expect to hear anything from CD Projekt's other game, Cyberpunk 2077.

In response to a fan asking about future DLC, the official Cyberpunk 2077 social media account has ruled out "additional DLCs or expansions", mentioning how there are "no plans".

"We have no plans for additional DLCs or expansions.

This update about Cyberpunk's future follows previous reports about a Cyberpunk expansion that was supposedly cancelled.

Cyberpunk 2077 finally got a Nintendo release last June, alongside the launch of the Switch 2.

Here's the description of the Deluxe and Mini, along with another look:Hori Mario Kart Racing Wheel Pro Deluxe for Switch 2"Go big in racing with the HORI Mario Kart Racing Wheel Pro Deluxe for Nintendo Switch™ 2.

The larger deluxe version of the Racing Wheel Pro is ideal for Mario Kart World, and compatible with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and other racing game titles.

Compatible with Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch – OLED Model."

Hori Mario Kart Racing Wheel Pro Mini for Switch 2Enjoy speeding through Mario Kart World with the HORI Mario Kart Racing Wheel Pro Mini for Nintendo Switch™ 2.

Compatible with Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch – OLED Model.

One week late Pokémon Pokopia finally showed up and I’m scared on how many hours disappeared on my first play… I might need to take this one on carefully.

The rest of the weekend will be spend debating if I should get a new gaming desktop.

That's great game design!

Also it's just a really good dopamine machine.

Ollie Reynolds, Staff WriterI'm playing a lot of Pokémon Pokopia at the moment, and I'm absolutely loving it.

In the end, the 'C' button on Switch 2's Joy-Con was revealed as a way of communicating and chatting with friends and family members.

Now, in a newly translated article via Nintendo Everything, Nintendo has apparently explained why it gave this function a "dedicated button".

It was to make communication as simple as possible, and a dedicated button meant only a "single action" was required to start a conversation.

As for the icon and the final name of this button, apart from being associated with words such as "chat", "communication" and "conversation", the 'C' was selected to harmonise with the "existing A and B button layout".

In saying this, Nintendo is currently running a "GameChat Welc…

After an incredibly long wait, Donkey Kong made his grand return to the 3D platforming space in Donkey Kong Bananza.

Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube844kGame Informer: It seems that reception for Donkey Kong Bananza has been largely positive from my perspective.

How has the reception been for you, and does this indicate that we might not have to wait so long for another mainline Donkey Kong game?

For me, being able to see people have fun once again with the character of Donkey Kong helps me communicate the potential for that character.

Bananza also got a paid DLC expansion DK Island & Emerald Rush last year, which allows players to participate in regular in-game events.

Square Enix's Octopath Traveler role-playing series, which originally started life as a Switch exclusive in 2018, has this week announced another massive sales milestone.

In a post on social media, the company confirmed the series has now shipped seven million copies worldwide.

"The Octopath Traveler series hits 7 million copies shipped and digitally sold worldwide!

The previous Octopath Traveler sales milestone of six million copies was announced on December 2024.

So the series' sales have been bolstered by the more recent December 2025 release Octopath Traveler 0 on the Switch, Switch 2 and multiple other platforms.

One of these games happens to be Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, and it's out next month.

Ahead of this launch, we've now got an official ESRB rating.

Unsurprisingly, it's been rated 'E' for "Everyone" (the same as the 3DS release) and contains "comic mischief" and "mild fantasy violence".

"Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB with Comic Mischief and Mild Fantasy Violence.

I forgot to think before I sniff.”So, now that we've got this rating it seems Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream really is on track for its 16th April 2026.

In a new interview with Game Informer, producer Kenta Motokura and programmer Tatsuya Kurihara did just that.

While the pair reiterated tales about the game's Switch 1 origins and its fancy voxel tech, they also confessed that the destructive power of one Bananza transformation in particular is perhaps a little bit overpowered.

Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube844k"I think we can agree the most destructive transformation is the Elephant Bananza, and honestly speaking, it probably went too far," Kurihara told GI, "But at the same time, it's fun, it feels good.

That balance between overpowered and fun to play sums the Elephant Bananza up nicely, we'd say.

Overpowered or not, we couldn't d…

It's worth emphasising up front that Star Trek: Voyager - Across The Unknown is punishing.

Captured on Nintendo Switch 2 (Handheld/Undocked)Story-wise, the framework follows the show's seven seasons closely, although specific scenarios can diverge from their canon conclusions depending on your choices.

Captured on Nintendo Switch 2 (Docked)Ship-to-ship battles are enjoyable once you've worked it all out.

Captured on Nintendo Switch 2 (Docked)Across the Unknown is an impressive effort overall, then, although it could do with some polish.

Captured on Nintendo Switch 2 (Docked)Part of the pleasure was down to it functioning almost as a rewatch.

Publisher Vertigo Games and developer Exkee have announced a full remake of the FMV cult classic The 7th Guest, heading to the Switch later this year.

It's an intriguing proposition, mind you, with FMV sequences re-recorded using volumetric video, letting you view scenes in full 3D.

Released in 1993 by Virgin Interactive Entertainment, The 7th Guest went on to sell over 2 million copies and received a 25th anniversary remaster for the Switch in 2023.

Here's a look at the key features:- Cinematic Storytelling Through Volumetric Video: Step inside the story.

There's no word on a specific release date for The 7th Guest just yet, but we're definitely eager to see more.

If you're a fan of the video game icon Lara Croft and happen to own a Switch 2, we've got some good news!

Her collection Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is now available on the Switch 2.

This version of the game includes 1440p at 60fps docked and 1080p at 120fps in handheld mode.

The good news is this upgrade will also be available to existing owners of the Switch version "at no extra charge in a free update "coming soon".

It's all timed in with the 30th anniversary of Tomb Raider this year.

And to make things even more enjoyable, I bring to you the ultimate list of all the codes!

You can get free rewards like cannonballs regularly by redeeming Ludus promo codes, so you'd better do it fast!

Below, you can find all the active promo codes you can redeem right now in Ludus:Active Ludus promo codesDODGERPERK - rewards (expires March 19th)rewards (expires March 19th) IWD2000 - rewardsrewards T8R59MXJZP0I - 1 day Ludus Royal, 1,000 gold (Expires March 31st)- 1 day Ludus Royal, 1,000 gold (Expires March 31st) 0NPI0QA4VG6N - 75 emeralds, 1,000 gold (Expires March 31st)- 75 emeralds, 1,000 gold (Expires March 31st) TW8I6JHO3MM1 - 5 Ethereal Summons crystals, 1,000 gold (Expires March 31…

If you're looking for a few extra Charms or some Crossaints, these Miraculous Tower Defense codes will come in handy.

In Miraculous Tower Defense you have a TD where you constantly try to pass challenging levels.

Active Miraculous Tower Defense codesMiraculousCharmz1000 - 1000 Charms- 1000 Charms MiraculousFoodz10 - 10 CroissantsExpiredThere aren't any expired codes that we know of!

At the moment, these are all the active codes:How to redeem codes in Miraculous Tower DefenseStep 1 : Open the Shop by pressing the Shop button on the right side of the screen.

About Miraculous Tower DefenseThere are a lot of TD games on Roblox, but this one takes the cake for one of the most colourful ones.

Are you looking for the latest working King of Avalon gift codes?

Here, we will share a list of all active King of Avalon gift codes that you can use to get free in-game items like gold, silver, wood, iron, food, speedup booster, dragon skill, fireworks, and many others.

Here is a list of all working King of Avalon Gift CodesSPRINGFESTIVAL2025HAPPYNEWYEAR2025CHRISTMAS2024THANKSGIVINGDAY8THANNIVERSARYILOVEYOUKOASUMMERWITHKOAare time-limited, so make sure to redeem them as soon as possible.

Also, make sure to bookmark this page and visit frequently to find new working King of Avalon gift codes.

We have a lot of other codes for mobile games, like Redecor codes or AFK Arena codes, which we upda…

I've personally put a lot of time and heart into this game, and Love and Deepspace codes made it a lot easier to upgrade the cards I needed.

So, I've decided to gather all of the codes right here and show you how you can redeem them to get Diamonds, Stamina, Gold and other gifts.

Expired codesHow to redeem codes in Love and Deepspace?

2026WOMENSDAY I BESTGIFT | XMASLM2024 | DEEPSPACE3 | 20250122 | LnDxgachagaming | 100DAYS | ZONGZI | 520EVERYDAY | KEEPLYSK | LYSKGOODME | 2024WOMENSDAY | TIEDUP | 100000FOLLOW | 3DLOVE | love2024 | LnDxLuca | LnDxFulgur | LnDxUki | LnDxIke | LOVEDEEP8888 | LOVEDEEP1004Here is the step-by-step process on how you can redeem Love and Deepspace codes:How to get m…

Fortunately, these Fate War codes snag you free Starglitter and Gems.

You can redeem Fate War codes for some free summons (Starglitter) or for Gems, which are gonna come in handy if you want to speed up a construction or try your luck summoning for more heroes.

To redeem the codes, follow these steps:The rewards will be sent to your in-game mail in a matter of seconds.

About Fate WarThe new Fate War codes can appear either on their Discord server or on their Facebook profile.

Don't forget to claim the latest Rise of Kingdoms codes Viking Rise codes , and Yu Yu Hakusho Slugfest codes for plenty more rewards!

Free Primogems, giveaways and Mora await those who dare redeem active codes for Genshin Impact.

Not only that, with the Genshin Impact codes listed below, you can grab Hero's Wit, some tasty and useful food, a lot of Mora and other gifts.

How to redeem Genshin Impact codes step by stepStep 1: Create a miHoYo Account and then log in to it.

So, make sure you are using relevant and official sources, and you'll be fine!These Genshin Impact codes are a great way to get tons of free, and many other rewards.

Where can I find more of the Genshin Impact codes?

If you want to expand your character roster, you want to redeem Ghost Hunters Assemble codes, preferably before they expire!

From Ghost Hunters Assemble codes, you'll get some free Recruit Tickets, Gold, Jade, EXP, and even Prayer Coins.

How to get more codesAbout Ghost Hunters AssembleIf a code isn't working, it's probably because it expired.

Ghost Hunters Assemble codes are not case-sensitive, so you can type them in however you want.

Since Ghost Hunters Assemble is an idle RPG, it will take you a while to reach max rank with your characters, so enjoying the battles and finding out various ways to make them fun is part of the experience.

Space is an unforgiving beast, so we're here to give you a helping hand with these Foundation: Galactic Frontier codes.

Created by FunPlus, Foundation: Galactic Frontier lets you dive into the universe of Isaac Asimov's Foundation novels.

Most of these provide useful resources, so don't hesitate to take a look at the complete Foundation: Galactic Frontier codes list below.

ALL ACTIVE FOUNDATION: GALACTIC FRONTIER CODESHERPOWER - rewards (expires April 08th) (new!)

FOUNDATION – 30m Universal Speedup x3, 10,000 Water x3, 10,000 Metal x3 - No expiry dateFURTHERFUTURE – 30m Universal Speedup x3, 10,000 Water x3, 10,000 Metal x3 - No expiry dateHAPPYFRIDAY – Venturous Memory x2, 30m Universal Sp…

We are given plenty of rewards from quests and events, but to make things even sweeter, the developers sometimes give us some Goddess Era codes that we can redeem for a lot more freebies!

But before we check them out, I'd like to remind you that we also have a tier list for Goddess Era that you might find useful.

To learn how to redeem codes in Goddess Era, you can follow the steps below:How to get more Goddess Era codes?

The developers will release new Goddess Era codes occasionally, and we'll find them and share them all here.

In the meantime, you can enjoy some Maiden Academy codes or some Gods & Demons codes!

Once upon a time, there were Fairy Tale Wizard Chronicle codes... Actually, there still are.

Fairy Tail Wizard Chronicle is a one-handed casual idle RPG where your favourite characters fight in auto-battles.

That's where redeem codes come in!

ALL FAIRY TAIL WIZARD CHRONICLE ACTIVE CODESmadochro8888 – Gems x3,000, Summon Tickets x100, Character EXP x500,000EXPIRED CODESNHY666How to redeem Fairy Tail Wizard Chronicle codes?

We've also collected Doomsday: Last Survivors codes and Foundation: Galactic Frontier codes.

Regardless of how you want to spend your time in this cosy life sim, you'll want to redeem these Heartopia codes to snag a few extra rewards.

To help you get started more easily in your new life, you may want to redeem some Heartopia codes to earn extra resources.

ALL HEARTOPIA ACTIVE CODESk9r8m2q7a5 - 5 Wishing Stars, 3 Mermaid Fish Attractors, 10 Fertilizer (new!)

tangyuan0303y - 5 Wishing Stars, 10 Apples, 10 Fertilizern5q7m9l2a4 - 5 Wishing Stars, 3 Mermaid Fish Attractors, 10 FertilizerSPRINGFEST2026 - 10 Moonlight Crystal, 8,888 Goldlove214 - 5 Snowfeather Rose, 2 Colorful Sparkler, Colorful Cold Fireworkx8r2m9q5l7 - 5 Wishing Star, 3 Mermaid Fish Attractor, 10 Fertilizerq6p9m4a7k - 5…

So, we have collected the latest Headless Knight codes from official channels, so you can get your hands on some free Diamonds.

You can also get some free Chests and Stones to enhance your character, so all in all, a list of very valuable awards awaits whenever you redeem an active Headless Knight code!

Active Headless Knight codesHHGBL (expires March 20th) (new!)

HSFHOJVIP111 - 300 Normal Chests, 10,000 Diamonds, 500 Red Diamonds- 300 Normal Chests, 10,000 Diamonds, 500 Red Diamonds NEW111 - 1,000 Diamonds, 500 Red Diamonds- 1,000 Diamonds, 500 Red Diamonds VIP777 - 10,000 Diamonds, 10 Companion Summon Scrolls, 10.0 A Enhancement Stones- 10,000 Diamonds, 10 Companion Summon Scrolls, 10.0 A…

As usual, the developers have decided to treat us players with some redeem codes to boost our start.

You will get lots of Gems (that you can use to summon more heroes), more than enough Summon Scrolls to pull a few heroes, and even an exclusive Legendary hero, Ignis, from the Idle Horizons codes.

Here is how you can redeem the codes, step by step:How to get more codes?

Sometimes, the devs can issue Idle Horizons codes on their social media accounts, like Discord .

About Idle HorizonsThe goal is to deploy a few powerful heroes (have a look at our Idle Horizons tier list too!)

Metal Slug: Awakening is the mobile adaptation of the much-loved 2D side-scrolling shooter, Metal Slug.

We've tested all the available redeem codes for Metal Slug: Awakening and compiled the working ones into the list below.

You can use any of the active Metal Slug: Awakening codes below to get your hands on free coins, tokens, growth packages and other rewards.

Expired codesPECJWRHFI2SQLGCT3KOIZYTC9GO4A6JTR9ZNMQB2HAO3XBF6VLKTK9VQZWEX8PLCIVER95AO2GIFHPTJFW5M62VUYXMSNEWSERVERGPZ14N3UHPZ1VH3PLPZ1NE0EMSVIP999MSYOUTBESUBSMSHALLOWEEN814SDWGY914GE5HRA14P7E7T014X8ZNT114QWKGW214TYM7O314TERDNRedemption steps for Metal Slug: Awakening codesThe codes provided below have lapsed and are no longer availa…

I'm sure you do - that's exactly why, in today's guide, we have listed the latest King Arthur Legends Rise codes.

By redeeming these codes, you can also get Summon Tickets and lots of other free in-game items.

Active King Arthur Legends Rise codesExpiredStamina100 - 1x 100 Stamina Chest- 1x 100 Stamina Chest LegendsRiseDownload - 100x Free Crystals- 100x Free Crystals KingArthurPC - 3x Normal Summon Tickets- 3x Normal Summon Tickets JoinKingArthur - 5x Special Summon Tickets, 100k GoldThere are no current active King Arthur Legends Rise codesHow to redeem codes in King Arthur Legends RiseStep 1 : Tap on your profile picture (top left corner of the screen).

To redeem all the codes, just foll…

Meta Ray-Ban Display's first major OS update is rolling out this month, bringing a new app, two new minigames, a widgets system, and more.

This month, Meta is rolling out what's arguably the first major OS update – though notably the OS does not yet have an official publicly disclosed name.

The update brings, two new EMG-controlled minigames, an Instagram Reels feed, widgets, a Calendar app, live captions for phone calls, and more.

Instagram ReelsSince launch, the Instagram app on Meta Ray-Ban Display has presented a list of your ten most recent direct message threads.

With the new OS update for Meta Ray-Ban Display, there's now a dedicated Calendar app in the HUD to privately visually view…

Spacious Places is a musical health and wellness app for times when life has no chill.

One particular email contained a review key and press release for a new experience called Spacious Places.

Spacious Places vistas captured by UploadVRTechnically, Spacious Places does what it intends to do.

Spacious Places is free to download.

Spacious Places is available now on Meta Quest.

Bandai Namco announced that its hit puzzle-platformer franchise Little Nightmares is coming to VR in April.

Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes is slated to land on Quest, PC VR headsets, and PSVR 2 on April 24th.

Little Nightmares VR is set to connect with both Little Nightmares 1 and 2 in what developer Iconik Studio calls “a dark atmospheric adventure‑puzzle game where you embody Dark Six, a mysterious figure with the shape of a little girl.”In it, you’ll navigate “a disturbing world, solve intricate puzzles, and escape terrifying giant foes in a desperate search to become whole again,” the studio says.

The single-players game is also set to be chock-full of disturbing environments fill…

We went hands on with Bandai Namco's Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes on PlayStation VR2 at GDC 2026.

If you're not familiar with the Little Nightmares franchise, it is a series of puzzle-based platform horror games played in third person.

The Train Station in Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes - Image from Bandai NamcoThis early stretch was a simple matter of calling and then boarding a train.

The Kitchen Car in Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes - Image from Bandai NamcoOverall, this demo was terrific.

Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes is scheduled for release on April 24.

To avoid unnecessarily circulating money between platform and developer, Carmack points to Epic Games’ fee structure, which doesn’t take anything from developers for the first $1 million per year in revenue.

My TakePC gaming is much more flexible than Quest when it comes to sourcing games; PC users can choose from any number of store, including Steam, Epic Games Store, or GOG.

It’s unlikely Meta would disable sideloading, although would-be competitors are probably still cautious from incurring Meta’s wrath.

And more importantly, it means nobody can swoop in and by flaunt a better fee structure (and free games) like Epic Games Store seems to be doing as it attempts to pry away users from Ste…

Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes is coming to Steam VR, PlayStation VR2, and Meta Quest in April.

Bandai Namco announced that Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, the first VR game set in the Little Nightmares universe, will launch next month on Quest, PlayStation VR2, and SteamVR.

Developed by Iconik, Little Nightmares VR puts players in control of Dark Six, a mysterious character who has appeared in previous games in the series.

We played Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes at GDC earlier this week, and our hands-on impressions can be read here.

Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes will launch on April 24.

Jason Rubin has left Meta after 12 years, having been VP of Content at Oculus, Facebook, and then Meta, with various official titles.

Rubin was the second longest standing executive from the 2014 era of Oculus still at Meta, with Michael Abrash (still at Meta) being the first.

I helped to build the Oculus Content team, Meta’s first content production and dev rel organization, and producing a lot of highly reviewed and industry applauded titles.

In 2014, Rubin joined Oculus VR, a few months after Facebook announced it was acquiring the startup.

In these expanded roles, as well as Quest, he became responsible for gaming on Facebook Portal, Messenger, and Facebook Cloud Gaming.

It does this by placing greater emphasis on first-person melee combat than on the series’ more traditional tower defense mechanics.

While I find the result to be fun and engaging, players looking for the more strategic elements of previous Orcs Must Die!

Platforms: Meta QuestRelease Date: February 12, 2026Developer: Teravision GamesPublisher: Teravision GamesPrice: $19.99 : a melee combat / tower-defense game.

Here you can upgrade your weapons and traps, or buy entirely new weapons, traps, and equippable items.

Still, for VR players looking for an energetic blend of action and light strategic elements, Orcs Must Die!

Walkabout Mini Golf Passport Hollywood concept art provided by Mighty CoconutDon Carson: Yeah, the place often happens before the hole.

Walkabout Mini Golf Passport Hollywood Concept Art provided by Mighty CoconutUploadVR: What was your first course with the company?

How quickly did you land on that entryway in the water tower as like the gateway to the Hollywood course?

So we are really really dependent upon delivering the best we possibly can, but in the end it's people voting with their with their dollars.

The Passport Hollywood course is available now for $4.99.

At a recent Global Gaming League event, the competitors were throwing real punches instead, while immersed in VR.

The crowd jeered and cheered much like fans at a live boxing event, reacting to every punch thrown in the virtual ring.

While the lineup also included traditional titles like Call of Duty, Tekken, and Tetris, the VR boxing match closed out the evening as the main event.

“You’re moving, you’re throwing punches, you’re ducking.

0:00 / 0:35 1×Whether VR boxing becomes a regular feature of competitive gaming remains to be seen.

FrameSync is replacing Phase Sync, the current frame timing algorithm of Quest headsets.

Without either Phase Sync or FrameSync, VR apps rendered with fixed latency.

2) Fewer stale frames, especially long streaksConsecutive stale frames can be especially noticeable (and uncomfortable).

FrameSync reduces both the frequency of stale frames and the longer runs that can disrupt an experience.

According to Meta, FrameSync's more accurate prediction should deliver more stable frame pacing, fewer stale frames, and lower motion-to-photon latency.

Final Fury's Sands of Ouroboros update adds a tactical zoner to the gesture-based VR fighting game alongside a new mechanic for downed fighters to defend themselves.

Final Fury previously added uppercuts, dive kicks, and jumps in its Tides of Vygor update for more dynamic combat.

Ouroboros brings a 'wake up' system for players who have been knocked down by an attack.

Final Fury's latest fighter is Lida, described as "a tactical zoner who controls the battlefield with calculated pressure and perfectly timed strikes."

Each fighter in Final Fury has two primary special maneuvers in addition to universal combos and throwing attacks.

So did PC VR just suddenly become significantly less popular, or is there another reason?

In February 2026, the predominant language of Steam users was Simplified Chinese, jumping a whopping 30.74% points up to 54.60% of overall Steam users.

However, it has a far lower rate of PC VR usage, and gaming internet cafes (without the option for VR) remain very popular in the country.

And adjusting for Chinese users, as seen in the graph above, the drop disappears even in February.

The real SteamVR usage trend we'll be tracking this year is the impact of Valve's Steam Frame.

VR mod suite following a DMCA takedown issued by CD Projekt in January for his paywalled Cyberpunk 2077 VR mod—this time making a bulk of the work free for anyone to download.

The NewsFollowing the Cyberpunk 2077 controversy, Ross pulled all VR mods from his Patreon under the reasoning that piracy of his work had increased in addition to avoiding other publishers issuing similar claims.

Now, Ross has partially reinstated the R.E.A.L VR mod suite on his Patreon for free, which includes instructions on how to install and use.

Notably, this doesn’t include the VR mod for Cyberpunk 2077, as Ross is not including any games possibly in violation of DMCA claims for now.

And now that Meta is not lo…