Bloomberg: Apple разрабатывает квадратный складной iPhone, который может стать второй моделью в линейке «раскладушек» компании

Смена, к которой готовились несколько лет.

Прокат стартует в мае.

Подписал MNDA с [неназванная компания], поэтому в ближайшем будущем не ждите публичных комментариев о всём, что связано с [неназванная компания] Games.

Все дальнейшие обсуждения будут закрытыми — это стандартная практика и ничего больше.

Никаких сделок или анонсов, лишь обсуждения.

Сохраняйте надежду, но не завышайте ожидания.

Кинорежиссёр Стивен Спилберг впервые в своей карьере получил «Грэмми» — за продюсирование документального фильма «Музыка Джона Уильямса».

Награду выдали до основного шоу.

Эта победа позволила ему стать одним из двух десятков человек, кто получил статус EGOT за получение премий «Эмми», «Тони», «Оскар» и «Грэмми».

Прорыв для студии The Game Bakers.

Sci-fi-хоррор «Железное лёгкое» от ютубера Markiplier тоже показал хороший результат — особенно с учётом бюджета в три миллиона.

В отличие от фэнтезийной Battle Brothers, действие новинки разворачивается в не менее мрачном, но уже научно-фантастическом сеттинге.

Авторы верны своему стилю: как и в Little Nightmares, главными героями REANIMAL будут дети, путешествующие по опасному миру, полному монстров.

На этот раз игра выполнена в полноценном 3D, а не в 2,5D.

При этом играть можно и в одиночку — в таком случае роль напарника возьмёт на себя ИИ.

Замкнутая и травмированная смертью матери Грейс предпочитает убегать — у неё ограничен инвентарь, поэтому лучше просто скрыться и не тратить дефицитные патроны.

Команда AdHoc Studio прокомментировала скандал вокруг версии Dispatch для Nintendo Switch и признала ошибку с подачей информации о цензуре.

Разработчики настаивают, что не пытались скрыть изменения контента, но признают: предупреждение о них оказалось размещено «в самом неудачном месте» на странице Nintendo eShop.

Вскоре игроки заметили, что в версию для Switch по умолчанию вшита цензура.

Команда хотела корректно выстроить диалог с Nintendo и не усугублять ситуацию.

Но из-за путаницы мы разместили предупреждение в поле, которое буквально называется «Дисклеймер», а не в разделе «Об игре».

Глава компании Кейси Блойс (Casey Bloys) дал понять, что третий сезон может стать последним.

При этом ранее предполагалось, что шоу продлится как минимум ещё два сезона.

Ранее шоураннер Крэйг Мэйзин (Craig Mazin) говорил, что уложить всю историю в три сезона невозможно.

Надеюсь, мы заработаем достаточно, чтобы вернуться и подвести всё к финалу в четвёртом сезоне.

Крэйг Мэйзин

Квесты — хорошо всем известный жанр, с которым, как нам кажется, всё понятно. Но точно ли понятно? В этом видео непредвзятая и ни разу эмоционально не вовлечённая Вокша попытается порассуждать на тему устройства адвенчур на примере одной из самых первых в своей жизни игр. Сделает она это настолько компетентно и заумно, насколько умеет, но и про ржачки, разумеется, не забудет! Вас ждёт полный разбор серии, конспирологические теории и куча мемов! • Комментарии и обсуждения — https://stopgame.ru/show/157237/a_vy_tochno_lyubite_kirandiyu_voksha_tak_vidit

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Компании подчеркнули, что на Switch 2 игра продолжит работать в прежнем режиме.

Что нужно знать о закрытии Apex на первой Switch:Начиная с 4 августа (30-й cезон) шутер больше не будет доступен на Nintendo Switch.

С 4 августа внутриигровая премиум-валюта больше не будет доступна для покупки на Switch, однако имеющиеся средства можно будет использовать до той же даты.

Любые средства со Switch 1 можно будет потратить на Switch 2.

Всё, что было заработано или куплено, включая монеты Apex и «косметику», будет перенесено на Switch 2, даже если вы купите консоль после 4 августа.

Сотрудники Sony и Amazon продолжают набирать людей для готовящейся сериальной адаптации скандинавской саги God of War.

На сей раз авторы утвердили сразу трёх актёров, которым достанутся видные роли второго плана.

По сообщению журналистов Variety, к коллективу присоединились:Алистер Дункан (Alastair Duncan) — актёр, озвучивший Мимира в God of War (2018) и (Alastair Duncan) — актёр, озвучивший Мимира в God of War: Ragnarök сыграет этого же персонажа в сериале.

Дэнни Вудбёрн (Danny Woodburn) — Золтан Хивай из сериала « Ведьмак ».

Джефф Гулка (Jeff Gulka) — Гибсон Прайс из «Секретных Материалов» исполнит роль второго гнома-кузнеца Синдри.

Студия Kinetic Games рассказала, как она собирается поддерживать онлайн-ужастик Phasmophobia в 2026 году.

Помимо всего прочего, игра наконец покинет ранний доступ, в котором она томится больше пяти лет.

Авторы обещают массу сюрпризов, включая «Хоррор 2.0» — переработку пугающих элементов, таких как модели и поведение призраков.

Одновременно с окончанием раннего доступа ужастик доберётся до Nintendo Switch 2, перейдёт на движок Unity 6 и получит улучшенный сетевой код.

Авторы обещают массу сюрпризов, включая «Хоррор 2.0» — переработку пугающих элементов, таких как модели и поведение призраков.

Студия Kinetic Games рассказала, как она собирается поддерживать онлайн-ужастик Phasmophobia в 2026 году.

Помимо всего прочего, игра наконец покинет ранний доступ, в котором она томится больше пяти лет.

Авторы обещают массу сюрпризов, включая «Хоррор 2.0» — переработку пугающих элементов, таких как модели и поведение призраков.

Одновременно с окончанием раннего доступа ужастик доберётся до Nintendo Switch 2, перейдёт на Unity 6 и получит улучшенный сетевой код.

Авторы обещают массу сюрпризов, включая «Хоррор 2.0» — переработку пугающих элементов, таких как модели и поведение призраков.

Это новая JRPG, разработкой которой руководит сооснователь Atlus и соавтор серий Megami Tensei и Persona Кодзи Окада (Kouji Okada).

В качестве сеттинга авторы выбрали недалёкое будущее, в котором человечество оказалось на грани вымирания.

За сюжетную составляющую отвечает Тадаси Сатоми (Tadashi Satomi) — автор сценариев для оригинальной Shin Megami Tensei: Persona, Persona 2: Innocent Sin и Persona 2: Eternal Punishment.

В плане геймплея авторы предлагают сражения в реальном времени с акцентом на тактику и синергию способностей сопартийцев.

Villion: Code выйдет в Японии уже 25 мая на PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch и Nintendo Switch 2.

Авторы бесплатного шутера The First Descendant рассказали об известных на данный момент ошибках и успокоили тех, кто успел настрадаться от багов. За некоторые проблемы геймерам пообещали компенсацию.

HoYoverse поделилась свежим трейлером Genshin Impact с новой пятизвёздочной Гео-героиней Цзы Бай. Ролик под названием «Бренная плоть возвращается в мир» традиционно сопроводили лиричным описанием.

Разработчики Fallout 76 рассказали о планах на 2026 год и своём представлении о развитии игры.

Для популярной модификации Diffusion к Half-Life вышел патч 1.1, который заменяет все ИИ-реплики на реальную озвучку.

Операционный директор Facepunch Studios (Rust и Garryʼs Mod) Алистер Макфарлейн заявил, что подписал соглашение о неразглашении с неназванной компанией.

Для кошмарного приключения Reanimal готовятся три контентных дополнения. Об этом разработчики сообщили ещё в прошлом месяце.

Глава Epic Games Тим Суини прокомментировал ролик «GTA 6 в Гренландии», созданный при помощи генератора Mago.

Разработчик симулятора космических сражений Star Quest 1: In the 27th Century Пол Лаузон выпустил обновлённую версию игры. Релиз оригинала состоялся в 1995 году.

Бывший сценарист Helldivers 2 Расс Никель рассказал, как команда искала актёра для записи стартового ролика. Чтобы отыскать того, кто в будущем станет лицом шутера, у них была всего неделя.

Bandai Namco представила свежий трейлер Tekken 8, посвящённый третьему сезону поддержки. В нём раскрыли новых бойцов, которые пополнят ростер файтинга в этом году. Все они хорошо знакомы фанатам серии.

X-Men actor Ian McKellen appears to have accidentally confirmed the destruction of New Jersey in Avengers: Doomsday.

Get an early look at Disney Lorcana’s upcoming Winterspell expansion.

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The newest episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms features a fortune teller's very dark prophecy. Here's how that reveal ties into the larger Game of Thrones saga.

“The Squire” is the strongest episode yet of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ first season, further developing the sweet big brother/little brother bond between Dunk and Egg and then blowing up their brief interlude of serenity with a huge revelation.

Some games become forgivable with a discount. Others become irresistible. A few were always great and just needed a nudge.

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

“These protesters — would you know how to walk out on the street and buy a gas mask, right now?

Think about that.”As a longtime gas mask user, I can sympathize.

There isn’t a lot of reliable information out there about how to buy a gas mask, especially for the specific purpose of living under state repression.

They finished the game, bought a Mega Drive for the sequel, then never called again because Phantasy Star II came with a hint guide.

Crafting a world that begs to be explored is a tricky thing to do, especially when the world is kind of sucky, doubly so when it's woven mostly through words with only supplementary imagery to provide a broader context.

And here I am, a year on from the second game's release, tempted to return once more, but this time in a form based on its tabletop origins.

Spindlejack takes place in a particular corner of Citizen Sleeper 2's world, on the Far Spindle, a place where the airbike riders are "notorious."

It's a solo TTRPG, where you fly around said airbike making tricky deliveries for "cryo, reputation and fun."

I am certainly quite tempted by such a luxurious item, but again, none of us have…

In any case, this is still how I would like to imagine Trust Me, I Nailed It was born, a turn-based strategy game where you have to make cool video edits of some warrior to make him seem like a monster slaying legend.

This is one of those fake OS kind of games a la Hypnospace Outlaw or Her Story, with the main bit of faux software you use being World Movie Weaver (i.e., Windows Movie Maker).

It's movie magic, baby.

I wish there was a stronger sense of identity, what would an operating system look like in a fantasy world?

How would technology impact the world, and magic, in kind?

In the meantime, while it isn't at all themed reality shows, The Sims 4's next expansion, Royalty & Legacy, seems like a perfect fit for a fictitious one of your own making.

A new gameplay trailer showed off how the packs dynasty system works, which is very much about family values.

Starting your own dynasty begins with things like choosing your family crest, those aforementioned values, and the family members (or otherwise) you want included.

Your Sims also have personal ranks, and lowering the prestige and unity meter may also lower their rank, and another member could challenge your leadership.

There's even some conspiracy nonsense, affairs, scandals to take advantage of, can you see why…

RuneScape: Dragonwilds just held its 2026 summit this week, and with it came a bevy of details about future updates and plans for the survival game.

The main thing that got a look-in was the game's next big update, Dowdun Reach: Madness of Zamorak, which certainly has an air of someone looking at any section of a given Dark Souls and thinking "yeah, I want a fortress like that."

What's perhaps a touch funny about this update is that the level cap for all skills will be raised to 99, "even though the skills aren't finished yet."

There's also a big ole dragon called Fuzan you have to be cautious of, because, well, this game is called Dragonwilds after all.

And lastly, there's Scorned Wilderne…

Namely, that many aren't fond of the shooter's 3v3 Raids simply because it feels like there aren't enough people for such large maps.

So in turn, there's already an update adding in an experimental new raid mode.

Quite simply, as opposed to 3v3 the headcount is upped to 5v5.

3v3 Raids are still there for people who enjoy it!"

None of this sounds particularly massive on the offset, but for a game like 5v5 does sound like it should liven things up a bit.

Let's see what the rest of the team is up to this weekend.

MarkShhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I'm reviewing a thing, and also maybe playing some American Truck Simulator if I get time between that and navigating the apocalypse.

JulianBesides a bike ride and helping move furniture up stairs, in what can be described as a weekend war on my legs, I hope to complete Skate Story.

JeremyIf you read Mark's news piece this week, you'll know that the very substantial demo for Nioh 3 is out now.

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

These are the sorts of questions you'll have to pose to yourself whenever you fire up Wreckfest 2's still-in-the works career mode, which devs Bugbear Entertainment have just laid out a bunch of plans for.

Basically, Bugbear reckon a lot of racing game career modes - the original Wreckfest's included - fall into the trap of following pretty samey structure.

Imagine an accomplishment called 'Finnish Folk Racing Champion' that requires 10,000 points of racing score across six available events.

Someone who sucks at racing but really loves drifting might earn points by finishing near the back of a race but throwing their car sideways in style.

In line with that, the sort of things that score yo…

Turtle Beach Burst II Pro specs: Connectivity: 2.4Hz wireless, Bluetooth, USB-C2.4Hz wireless, Bluetooth, USB-C Weight: 57g57g Battery life: 40 hours (2.4GHz), 150 hours (Bluetooth)40 hours (2.4GHz), 150 hours (Bluetooth) DPI range: 50-30,00050-30,000 Buttons: 88 Price: From £120 / $140The Turtle Beach Burst II Pro’s raison d'être is to bung a Valorant esportist’s Christmas list of premium features into an ultra-lightweight gaming mouse; a class of peripheral that’s more accustomed to jettisoning luxuries than hoarding them.

While the Burst II Pro’s weight loss measures deny it the solidity of a conventional mouse, it’s very comfortable to swish around indeed, and the springiness of those b…

Ubisoft recently unleashed a raft of cancellations, delays and studio closures as part of a brutal bout of corporate restructuring.

"Thank you for everyone who has reached out to me over the past few days in regards to recent news at Ubisoft," Fawzi Mesmar wrote on LinkedIn.

"Myself, my team and our project Beyond Good and Evil 2 are unaffected by the recent changes.

"Needless to say, I am saddened by the cancellations that has affected my colleagues in other parts of Ubisoft and the industry.

We remain committed and focused on delivering a remarkable game for our players to enjoy."

It was signed by "The Ashes of Creation team", and did not address the game's future.

"Control of the company shifted away from me, and the Board began directing actions that I could not ethically agree with or carry out.

As a result, I chose to resign in protest rather than lend my name or authority to decisions I could not ethically support.

We've reached out to Intrepid Studios and will update should we get a response.

Asked by someone on LinkedIn if Ashes of Creation had indeed been cancelled, Krohn replied: "I don't work there anymore, so I can't answer that for you.

Battlestate Games has confirmed its first major crossover event is on the way, and it's with Escape from Duckov.

You'll also get to face off against "classic characters" from Escape from Tarkov, too.

Coming soon.#EscapefromTarkov pic.twitter.com/yy5ENScvla — Escape from Tarkov (@tarkov) January 31, 2026 To see this content please enable targeting cookies.

Manage cookie settingsWithout anything else to go on it's hard to be definitive about what to expect, but given Duckov's collab kicks off in February, it's plausible that Tarkov's event will, too.

Escape from Tarkov is still sitting on a Mixed rating after November's eagerly-awaited Steam debut resulted in stability and performance issues …

Gaming companies saw share prices plummet this week after Google rolled out Project Genie 3, an AI tool that lets users generate virtual worlds in 60-second bursts from text prompts.

As Bloomberg's Jason Schreier wrote on BlueSky, "Gaming stocks are dropping today after Google's rollout of Project Genie, an AI tool that lets users create and explore virtual worlds for 60 seconds.

This is the result of a market that does not understand how video games are made.

"Markets are spooked because they believe tools like Project Genie will allow anyone to generate a video game.

A GDC survey from that same year, meanwhile, said that around a third of industry workers reported using AI tools already.

HBO's CEO has suggested that the TV adaptation of The Last of Us could be wrapped up as soon as next season.

Previously, that aforementioned showrunner, Craig Mazin, had claimed that the team was working to a four-season plan, insisting there was "no way" the narrative could be wrapped up in three seasons.

That wasn't even the first time the magic number four has been floated in regard to The Last of Us' TV adaptation, either.

Mazin started the chatter all the way back in 2023, suggesting the show could "end up being three or five [seasons].

ICYMI, the upcoming third season of HBO's The Last of Us TV adaptation will feature a new actor playing WLF member Manny.

So this week's Big Question for us and then you - are we being too hard on live-service games?

Taken as a monolithic block, live service games have engendered ample reasonable distrust over the years as they've adopted increasingly manipulative, exploitative tactics to sustain themselves - from loot boxes and battle pass grinds to limited-time FOMO.

Take a step back and there's clearly a good way to approach live service development, away from the trend-chasing, absurd monetisation, limited-time FOMO slop."

The narrative, which has some accuracy to it, goes that developers' creativity is being stifled for the sake of trend-chasing ventures (read: live service games) doomed from the outset."…

Phasmophobia developer Kinetic Games has shared its 2026 roadmap, complete with hints of four seasonal events, two reworked maps, one completely new location, and a load of "major updates", including the player character overhaul, a Unity 6 update, the Nintendo Switch 2 release, and, of course, that highly-anticipated 1.0 release.

That player character overhaul - which some had hoped would release last year - should be out by March, complete with free cosmetics, new character models, and "fine-tuned animations".

"Brave ghost hunters will need to gear up for a host of new spooks and scares, with the pivotal 1.0 launch set to release across all platforms simultaneously this year," Kinetic tea…

Wildlight has deployed another update to its live-service hero shooter, Highguard, introducing a 5v5 limited-time mode that will only be available this weekend.

"Just this week, the team has squashed hundreds of bugs, improved performance across the board: yesterday’s update, Patch 1.0.4 introduced a variety of bug fixes, new video settings, and highly-requested features."

For the weekend, we are experimenting with a 5v5 Raid Mode.

The lobby has been updated to allow for parties of 5 while the mode is live.

Optimizations This patch contains several optimizations that touch on animation performance, projectiles, draw submission times, and other gameplay systems.

Developer AdHoc Studio has issued a statement insisting it was not "trying to hide" a disclaimer about censored content on Switch, but did admit it had inadvertently put the notice in "the absolute worst spot" on the Nintendo eShop.

Nintendo's own statement said: "Nintendo requires all games on its platforms to receive ratings from independent organisations and to meet our established content and platform guidelines".

"As Nintendo states, any game that's going to be on the Nintendo platform needs to 'meet [Nintendo's] established content and platform guidelines'.

"It was our intent to go out of our way to tell people looking to buy the game that the content was censored.

Wires got crossed a…

Season 29 will be the final season for Apex Legends on Nintendo Switch.

"Everything that has been earned or purchased, including Apex Coins and cosmetics, will carry over to Nintendo Switch 2, even if you purchase Nintendo Switch 2 after August 4, 2026.

Hey legends, we want to share an important update about Apex Legends on the Nintendo Switch.

Future seasons of Apex Legends will continue to be available on Nintendo Switch 2.

Thanks to Nintendo's investment in the Nintendo Switch 2, the platform offers a great handheld experience for Apex Legends."

31st JanuaryHello and welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little about the games we've been playing.

And if you're looking for something else to read, or a reminder of what you once wrote, there's a whole What We've Been Playing archive to delve into.

I have to say, I think I have my Wordle tactic pretty down pat now.

I can usually guess the correct word in well under a minute (not a brag, I am sure many others can also).

I think this has the potential to go the whole hog, surpassing Nioh 2 (which, for my money, was a near-perfect game) and helping the niche franchise eat further into mainstream consciousness.

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На этом интервью мы заканчиваем вместе с топ-менеджерами и экспертами игровой индустрии (и смежных с ней) подводить итоги 2025 года.

Артем Хандрико, Revera: В 2025 году юридическая работа для геймдева окончательно перестала быть просто «поддержкой оформления документов» и превратилась в сложный процесс поиска эффективных правовых решений.

Юристы теперь участвуют в разработке игр уже на этапе идеи, чтобы избежать проблем с ИИ-контентом и санкционными ограничениями в будущем.

Также уже традиционными в последние годы являются запросы на защиту товарных знаков в ЕС и США, как в части их регистрации, так и защиты от нарушений на маркетплейсах и в целом в Интернет.

В 2026 году в разных странах пр…

Каким был 2025 год для вашей аутсорс-компании?

Александр Шурша, SunStrike: Конечно, активнее всего развивалось все, что связано с ИИ.

Выход новой графической модели ChatGPT, а также Nano Banana от Google значительно снизил порог входа для использование ИИ и повысил производительность труда.

Как изменился рынок игрового аутсорса за 2025 год в целом?

Александр: Видя, как некоторые коллеги заканчивают работу и уходят с рынка, думаю, что, если вас не постигла та же участь, то это уже признак успеха.

Те, кто ждал игру, приняли ее тепло, а мы даже вошли в топ-25 лучших пошаговых RPG 2025 года по версии профильного издания.

Это одновременно самая простая и самая сложная наша игра: разработка шла с паузами и в свободное время, «для души».

Стратегии и RPG продолжают процветать и оставаться топчиком, как и лояльность аудитории, готовой продолжать поддерживать разработчиков.

Алексей: Следующий год — это перезагрузка наших сил и возможностей в разработке, закрепления опыта и экспертизы в самоиздате.

Одна из них на очень ранней стадии для анонса, хотя мы и планируем ее выпустить в 2026 году.

В 2025 году четыре из 10 самых кассовых релизов Steam были разработаны шведскими командами, а сразу 15 местных игр заработали свыше миллиона долларов.

Сегодня мы разберем результаты главных хитов родом из Швеции и проследим основные тенденции.

Уже совсем рядом февраль, но мы пока все еще продолжаем вместе с экспертами игрового рынка подводит итоги 2025 года.

Андрей Подопригора, Forklift Interactive: Для Forklift Interactive 2025 стал годом, когда мы запустили свою первую партию игр (не считая «пробы пера», Desynced).

Среди остальных трех запусков были и более, и менее успешные, но для нас важно, что все разработчики уже получают роялти.

И успехи, и осечки прошлого года показали нам, что мы выбрали верное направление.

Можно на это смотреть с разных сторон, но мы смотрим с позитивной: делаем выводы при выборе проектов, учитываем при планировании анонсов.

Мобильный издатель смог достичь этой отметки за шесть лет: компания Mamboo Entertainment была основана в 2020 году.

В свежем заявлении Mamboo Entertainment также рассказала, что на протяжении последних трех лет она работает только в плюс.

Кроме того, Mamboo Entertainment похвасталась еще рядом цифр:прибыль, выручка и пользовательская база компании ежегодно увеличиваются на 20-35%;в среднем каждые полгода Mamboo Entertainment выпускает потенциальный хит — игру, которая в дальнейшем принесет не менее 10 млн долларов чистой прибыли;сейчас в портфолио Mamboo Entertainment насчитывается более 50 игр, среди которых — Forest Island, Stone Age Survival и Pin Master.

Напомним, Mamboo Entertainment —…

Организаторы конференции Game Developers Conference (GDC) опубликовали результаты традиционного опроса разработчиков: в этот раз в нем поучаствовали 2,3 тысячи человек.

Мы выбрали некоторые любопытные моменты из отчета.

Quarantine Zone: The Last CheckАналитики уточнили, что привели статистику, актуальную на 26 января, — тогда исполнилось ровно две недели с момента релиза симулятора зомби-КПП.

По оценкам VG Insights, большая часть отслеженных продаж Quarantine Zone: The Last Check пришлась на версию для Steam — 79%.

Каждый пятый покупатель Quarantine Zone: The Last Check в Steam оказался из США, утверждают аналитики.

Региональную разбивку аудитории Quarantine Zone: The Last Check в Microsoft Store аналитики не предоставили.

В LinkedIn-посте аналитики не стали раскрывать валовую выручку Quarantine Zone: The Last Check, но ее можно посмотреть на сайте VG Insights.

«Чертова служба»Члены Мосгордумы уже разработали предварительный проект поправок к двум законам: «Об информации, информационных технологиях и о защите информации» и «О защите детей от информации, причиняющей вред их здоровью и развитию».

В скором времени они планируют добавить в него последние штрихи, а затем отправить на рассмотрение в Госдуму.

Отметим, что в проекте поправок говорится о необходимости в целом строже регулировать доступную детям информацию в интернете: как связанную с видеоиграми, так и нет.

Это уже не первая инициатива в России по маркировке видеоигр.

Напомним, в конце 2024-го в Госдуму направили законопроект «О деятельности по разработке и распространению видеоигр на терр…

Продолжаем подводить итоги 2024 года с игровыми (или связанными с игровой индустрией) командами и экспертами.

Мы значительно укрепили позиции в Amazon Appstore, став одним из ведущих партнеров-издателей.

Не идеальными, но крепкими уже на бумаге и тем более в реализации.

Мы не планируем бросаться экспериментировать или осваивать новые ниши.

Вместо этого сосредоточимся на том, что уже работает: будем укреплять присутствие на Amazon и готовить хиты.

The CEO of retailer GameStop, Ryan Cohen, has said he wants to acquire a publicly traded company.

Cohen told the Journal that any potential acquisition would be "big", adding that: "It’s ultimately either going to be genius or totally, totally foolish."

GameStop has in the region of $9 billion in cash and liquid securities that it can use to make an acquisition.

That follows 590 stores shutting their doors in the US during the 2024 financial year, as well as the company pulling out of Ireland, Switzerland, Austria and Germany.

Earlier in January, there were reports that GameStop was also closing its EB Games stores in New Zealand.

Microsoft's latest financial results make for grim reading for anyone invested – emotionally or otherwise – in the future of Xbox.

"Paid streaming hours on Xbox", meanwhile, is peculiarly specific, and very notably doesn't say anything about the actual userbase for streaming games on the platform.

If it's priced like a PC, consumers will expect to have the freedom you'd get from a PC device – such as installing Steam.

With Valve's Steam Machine likely to appear this year, the potential market for such a device from Microsoft shrinks even further.

I don't doubt that there is a very talented engineering team at the company working on this Xbox successor – but nobody should be surprised if a s…

Tech giant Google has started to open access to its latest AI tool, Project Genie, which allows users to create "playable worlds".

In a video, Google's DeepMind artificial intelligence research division shows that people can generate this content with just a prompt, similar to other generative AI tools.

But that's not the only issue that faces Google and Project Genie.

He added that tech such as Project Genie can expect to face "greater scrutiny and pushback from IP owners".

Some AI tools have started embedding IP protection mechanics into their systems, preventing people from generating famous IP, celebrities and so on.

The Supreme Court of Austria has ruled that the loot boxes in the FIFA games do not constitute gambling as they do require some skill.

GamesMarkt reports that the justices in Vienna have decided that the specific game mechanic in FIFA Ultimate Team is not gambling, but they also state that loot boxes can be gambling.

To be specific, loot boxes and the games they are part of need to be taken together on this matter.

The case was brought against Electronic Arts and Sony by a class of gamers – with the backing of Austrian litigation funder Padronus – who spent a combined €20,000 on loot boxes in FIFA titles.

"[This] strongly supports stricter actions against loot boxes whose prizes can be tran…

Comcept was founded in 2010 by Keiji Inafune, an industry veteran who is best known for his work on Capcom's Mega Man franchise, as well as the likes of Street Fighter, Onimusha, Dead Rising and Lost Planet.

Comcept was acquired by developer Level-5 for an undisclosed sum seven years later and eventually became Level-5 Osaka Office.

In 2013, Inafune launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for a spiritual successor to Mega Man called Mighty No.9 with a goal of $900,000.

"Some developers are saying [the] Japanese game industry is still doing fine, but that's wishful thinking.

In 2015, Inafune described Kickstarter as "confidence-building" for Japanese developers.

Gaming services provider Side has opened a new studio in Taiwan.

Side has been operating in Taiwan for eight years, and reported strong performance in its quality assurance, localisation, and localisation QA businesses in 2025.

This resulted in the Side Taipei team completing over 100 projects and promoting 10% of its full-time staff.

"We built Side Taipei at an East-meets-West crossroads; people in Taiwan are deeply immersed in East Asian and American cultural content.

That cultural fluency, combined with our strengths in QA, localisation, and LQA, means we're built to deliver for partners across [platforms]."

AdHoc Studio's Dispatch has been censored on Nintendo Switch consoles.

Following the game's launch on Switch and Switch 2 earlier this week, players were met with black bars and censored language during scenes depicting nudity and explicit audio.

However, on the Switch port, censorship is on by default and cannot be turned off.

This suggests there are two versions of the game – a censored and non-censored version – with the latter not being available on Switch consoles.

VGC noted that AdHoc's decision to port a censored version to Switch may be the result of adhering to ratings boards, such as Japan's Computer Entertainment Rating Organisation (CERO).

The UK Court of Appeal has ruled that unauthorized removal of RuneScape's in-game currency can be classed as criminal theft.

Property line"This Court of Appeal judgment is significant for the games industry for a number of reasons," Poulton-Jones, a Senior Associate at specialist games lawyers, Sheridans, explains.

This showed that the gold pieces had real-world value, despite the fact that RuneScape’s EULA states the contrary."

As Poulton-Jones explains, Jagex's EULA states that virtual currency "does not have any inherent or real-world monetary value," and stresses that virtual currency is not the player’s "own private property."

"In both respects, the Court found that the opposite was th…

Women in Games today has launched a new manifesto calling for "rebalancing gender representation and fairness across the global video games industry."

"The Women in Games Manifesto sets out to change that by positioning equality not as an aspiration, but as a strategic and cultural necessity for the future of games."

As part of this pledge, Women in Games has outlined 14 "core reasons" why it believes empowering women in games is "critical, linking inclusive game development directly to innovation, creativity, sustainability, and culture impact."

"The Women in Games Manifesto is a living commitment to rebalancing the scales and ensuring that women are not only part of the future of games, b…

The event, taking place from March 9-13 in San Francisco, California, will welcome 1000+ speakers and 700+ sessions across the five-day "festival," including presentations from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developer Sandfall Interactive, Dispatch's AdHoc Studio, and Kojima Production's Hideo Kojima.

Kojima's presentation is set for March 12 for Festival and Game Changer Pass holders and is titled, Restarting from zero: A message to creators considering independence.

KJP's Iildar Valeev will also explore how the team made Death Stranding 2's Voxel 3D UI map.

Dispatch developer AdHoc Studio will present an hour long discussion about how to turn a "dead genre into a breakout hit."

The show's co…

GDC organisers Informa have said they have not seen any drop in planned attendance by overseas visitors, despite escalating industry concern over both costs and the current US political situation.

GDC conference director and Head of Content Ashley Corrigan said that attendance was "tracking in line with expectations," with "some regions that are up, some that are down."

She cited the number of international pavilions that will be on the GDC expo floor, which has been redesigned this year as the "Festival Hall".

Complaining about GDC remains an established industry tradition, but a number of UK and European publishers have told GamesIndustry.biz they will not be attending.

The show's controv…

Entertainment website IGN has announced a year-long editorial celebration to mark the brand's 30th anniversary, including a series of longform interviews with key figures from the games and entertainment industries, the return of LA event IGN Live, and a games and retro merchandise partnership with Humble Bundle.

Humble Bundle and GamesIndustry.biz are both owned by IGN parent IGN Entertainment.

The company has changed hands several times and is now operated by IGN Entertainment, a division of Ziff Davis.

1 of 3 Attribution Homepages from the first three years of IGN.

"Creating content for YouTube, podcasts platforms, and social media has ensured that IGN has continued to grow over the year…

The Game Developers Conference, now rebranded as the GDC Festival of Gaming, has released its 2026 State Of The Game Industry survey, revealing a broad range of insights from professionals across different sectors.

Of the students who responded to the survey, 74% were concerned about their future job prospects in the game industry due to layoffs.

Those at game studios reported using AI tools (30%) less than those at publishing companies, support teams, and marketing/PR firms (58%).

47% of upper management reported using AI tools, while only 29% of more junior positions reported doing so.

Analysis of all responses showed some support for using AI tools for non-creative tasks like code assist…

Swedish games firm Paradox Interactive has reported a 162% decrease in its operating profit for the three months ending December 31, 2025 due to the poor performance of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2.

As a result of the title, Paradox reported an operating loss of SEK245.4 million ($27.7 million).

Despite Vampire's performance, Paradox still reported SEK 874.8 million ($98.7 million) in revenue for its fourth quarter, a 23% increase year-on-year.

Operating profit across the full year was SEK 146 million ($16.5 million), an 80% decline.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 started development at Hardsuit Labs shortly after Paradox acquired White Wolf – which owned the World of Dark…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

But what about Star Wars: Eclipse?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInNetflix has confirmed two new series regulars for its upcoming live-action adaptation of Assassin’s Creed, with Zachary Hart and Laura Marcus joining the cast.

Produced in partnership with Ubisoft Film & Television, the series is described as a fast-paced thriller exploring a hidden conflict between two powerful secret organisations.

They are joined in the executive producing team by Gerard Guillemot, Margaret Boykin, Austin Dill and Genevieve Jones from Ubisoft Film & Television, alongside Matt O’Toole.

The live-action Assassin’s Creed project marks the first in a slate of series planned under Netflix’s agreement with Ubisoft Film & Television for the franchise…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Issue #1005 of MCV/DEVELOP is online now!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Deborah Meaden, was extremely enthusiastic ab…

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

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

Hello World!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wobbly Life is a vibrant open-world physics sandbox.

There is a whole Wobbly World out there to explore!

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

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Pro tips to help you save everyone from the evil wizard Double G.Two-player co-op mode with no splitscreen.

Crosak has arrived, ready to transport you to a fun universe made of play-dough, where gravity is on your side.

You’ll need to overcome the challenges and minigames, and to progress in the adventure, you’ll also need to battle Double G’s minions, the Kobi, defeat Mr.

To save your impatient pals, you’ll need to overcome a wide variety of challenges and games.

Finally, by defeating Double G, you’ll obtain the flaming club, which lets you shoot fireballs and access green fire areas.

WWE 2K26 was the right stage to bring Punk back to the forefront and honor his journey as only WWE 2K could.

We wanted to play within these themes in WWE 2K26 this year starting with the era that owned the term “anti-establishment”, The Attitude Era.

This is when we approached WWE with the idea of the WWE 2K26 King of Kings Edition, with Triple H on the cover.

Bringing CM Punk’s Story To LifeWWE 2K26 brings the themes of CM Punk’s career, nods to WWE history, and the Monday Night War era to the game.

WWE 2K26 is coming to Xbox Series X|S on March 13, 2026.

Today we’ve launched World War Z x The Walking Dead, bringing four legendary survivors into the heart‑pounding co‑op action of World War Z.

Walkers – The Walking Dead – Season 3, Episode 4 – Photo Credit: Gene Page/AMCThe Alexandria Safe ZoneAlexandria has long represented hope — a walled community striving to rebuild civilization.

In World War Z, the hospital becomes a claustrophobic maze of dark corridors, abandoned wards, and sudden ambushes.

The result is hopefully a campaign that honors the legacy of both franchises while offering Xbox players a fresh, high‑stakes survival experience.

If you own a copy of World War Z, you can pick up World War Z x The Walking Dead right now on Xbox Ser…

Summary Musical turn-based RPG People of Note launches later this year for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud as an Xbox Play Anywhere title.

The star-studded cast of actors and singers now includes Erika Ishii and Amanda Angeles (Synthia), Joe Zieja (Sharp), Heather Gonzales and Lexxe (Cadence), Jason Charles Miller (Fret), and Debra Wilson (Martell).

The cast of People of Note, our upcoming musical turn-based RPG, just got bigger!

Today, we’re happy to announce the rest of the cast joining our pop diva protagonist on her grand adventure into stardom.

People of Note launches later this year for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud as an Xbox Play Anywhere title.

Sora – Winds of the Jungle – February 5Optimized for Xbox Series X|SEmbark on a breathtaking journey through the jungle skies in Sora – Winds of the Jungle.

Your goal is simple yet meaningful: stay close to your flock as you all travel across the wild, untouched archipelago.

Each of the handcrafted levels features 40–60 sky markers guiding your path as your flock leads the way.

Fly through wind boosts to gain speed, discover hidden shortcuts, and enjoy the feeling of freedom as you glide above treetops and turquoise waters.

The world is full of life and color, rewarding you with beautiful vistas and relaxing moments of harmony in flight.

Summary Learn how the new game I Hate This Place lives within the same universe of the acclaimed comic book series.

You can play I Hate This Place starting today on Xbox Series X|S.

I Hate This Place is an isometric survival horror game that very intentionally uses a lot of comic book–infused design choices.

Dialogue in Bubbles, Not BoxesAnother way we ramp up the comic book presentation is through character communication.

Available Today on Xbox Series X|SAt its core, I Hate This Place is about honoring the comic while finding ways to make its visual language interactive.

The post Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone Season 02 Content Drop: All You Need to Know appeared first on Xbox Wire.

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Earlier this week, Sea of Thieves and Webtoon Entertainment officially launched Sea of Thieves: The Last Bite, a brand-new original comic series bringing Rare’s pirate universe to life in an all-new storytelling format.

Fans can also catch the official launch video across Webtoon and Sea of Thieves social channels.

Webtoon Benefits Come to Xbox Game PassXbox Game Pass subscribers on all tiers can also enjoy 1 month of Webtoon Premium at no cost, which includes 100 monthly credits to unlock Webtoon episodes, plus 10 bonus credits, ad-free reading, episode discounts, and a 15% shop coupon on select purchases.

To claim this offer, visit the Benefits Hub on Xbox console, the Xbox on PC app, or …

Summary Engage in exhilarating 3v3 “Quirk” battles in My Hero Academia: All’s Justice, and relive the final battle from the anime’s climactic Final Season.

Our action-fighting game, My Hero Academia: All’s Justice, is launching on February 6, 2026!

Strategic Battle System Driven by a Massive Character RosterIn My Hero Academia: All’s Justice, battles take place between teams of 3 characters.

My Hero Academia: All’s Justice features the entire U.A.

Pre-orders for My Hero Academia: All’s Justice are available now!

Gather your party this weekend for Free Play Days!

Free Play Days For AllFallout 76 Bethesda Softworks ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1333 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ $39.99 $7.99 Get it now Xbox One X Enhanced Xbox Game Pass Fallout 76Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Skyrim and Fallout 4, welcome you to Fallout 76.

Grounded 2 Xbox Game Studios ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 511 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ $29.99 Get it now PC Game Pass Xbox Game Pass Grounded 2Xbox Play AnywhereShrunk again, but the world is much larger.

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 late…

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City Update 13 celebrates California in the Microsoft Flight Simulator World by adding breathtaking detail to 18 urban regions across this renowned state.

San Francisco Bay AreaCities in the update include San Rafael, Novato, Oakland, San Francisco, Fremont, and San Jose.

Nestled between Mount Tamalpais (“Mount Tam”) and San Francisco Bay, San Rafael is known for its beautiful architecture and natural setting in Marin County, part of the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Oakland, located in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay area, is home to Jack London Square, Lake Merritt, and the San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge.

City Update 13: California is available FREE to all owne…

Customize your Xbox with three brand-new Indie Selects Anniversary Dynamic Backgrounds.

Our Indie Selects Anniversary Sale is live!

Today, we’re celebrating two incredible years of Indie Selects and we’re thrilled to introduce this year’s Xbox Indie Selects Anniversary Collection!

Cloaked in a carefully crafted dreampop soundtrack that blends nostalgia and ethereal vibes, you’ll definitely find it all nice and relaxing…Indie Selects Anniversary Dynamic BackgroundCustomize your Xbox experience with our 3 brand-new unique Indie Selects Anniversary Xbox Dynamic Backgrounds.

Indie Selects Anniversary SaleOn top of the Collection itself, we’re running an Indie Selects Anniversary Sale from Janua…

Summary The Toxic Tangle update is available now, expanding Grounded 2 with a massive new Garden biome to explore, new creatures and gear, the mysterious Tang effect, and much more.

Welcome to The Toxic Tangle, the first major content update for Grounded 2, available now for all players.

If you ever jumped on a ladybug in the first Grounded and wished you could stay there, this one’s for you.

Alongside this update, we’re preparing for the return of Playgrounds Mode, entering PTB (Public Test Beta) in February with all the core tools from the first Grounded.

The Toxic Tangle update for Grounded 2 is available now in Game Preview for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud, and in early a…

Like thisPlayers hit the gas with these quick sharesLast week, we asked you to speed things up and share your quickest moments using #PSshare #PSBlog.

Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme, or be inspired by other great games featuring Photo Mode.

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

THEME: RusticSUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on February 4, 2026Next week, we’re slowing things down to enjoy the simple life.

Share rustic moments from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

Resident Evil Requiem, launching on February 27 for PlayStation 5, is the ninth and latest entry in Capcom’s iconic Resident Evil series.

Ethan’s storyline concluded with Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and the eighth mainline entry, Resident Evil Village.

While both Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village were very well-received, they veered away from the main storyline leading up to Resident Evil 6.

Resident Evil games often switch up locations as you go, and Resident Evil Requiem does the same.

As you know, mainline Resident Evil titles were in third-person from Resident Evil 4 through 6, then shifted to first-person in Resident Evil 7 and Village.

Here are a few tips that’ll help you reach greater heights and see fewer dangerous falls as you make your way to Cairn’s summit.

Patience is a virtue in Cairn; you almost always want to climb slowly and carefully, even if you’re on what appears to be an easy stretch of wall.

Going slow lets you be sure the holds you’re using are safe before moving on.

You can tell how much stamina Aava has by the color that flashes when you press Triangle.

Ice can be easier to climb, but slowerLate in your ascent up Kami, you’ll start to come across ice walls.

Like thisSet for release on February 5, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined for PlayStation 5 reinterprets the classic 2000 PlayStation title, Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past.

​​Takeshi Ichikawa, Producer, Dragon Quest VII ReimaginedPlayStation Blog: Before we discuss the upcoming Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, let’s take a moment to revisit the original Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past, released for the original PlayStation in 2000.

Funny enough, my first Dragon Quest game wasn’t one of the mainline entries – it was Dragon Quest Monsters Terry’s Wonderland.

And that Dragon Quest VII is now being remade as Dragon Quest VII Reimagined.

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Like thisFebruary’s PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup is a bumper one, with four titles available to PS Plus members*.

Battle to victory in the ring in boxing sim Undisputed, survive an alien world in Subnautica: Below Zero, mix combat and gardening in Ultros, and take to the skies in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.

All these titles will be available to PlayStation Plus members from Tuesday February 3 until Monday March 2.

View and download imageDownload the image close CloseUndisputed | PS5Become Undisputed and rule the ring in the most authentic boxing game to date!

*PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup may differ by region.

Update 1.67 for Gran Turismo 7 is available beginning today, January 28 at 10:00pm PT / January 29 at 6:00am GMT / 3:00pm JST.

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We’re excited to have him back as the cover athlete of MLB The Show 26.

Homage x MLB The Show ReturnsWe’re also excited to announce the return of our Homage x MLB The Show apparel partnership!

Purchase here: homa.ge/MLBTSStay in the know: Sign up for The Scouting Report & Your Show AccountWant the inside track on everything coming to MLB The Show 26?

Sign up for the MLB The Show Scouting Report and get rewarded all season long with exclusive monthly Scouting Report Packs.

For more info on new features and sneak peeks on MLB The Show 26, check out our most recent blog post.

Play VideoWeapons & StratagemsSo what are the tools that will break down the door to the enemy compound?

Let’s start with the new and improved version of a beloved Helldivers weapon: the LAS-16 Trident!

Let’s say you get tired from all the hammer-swinging, though, and you need a way to simplify your destruction.

Armor & CapesAs for the rest of your defense, we have the heavy SA-8 Ram armor, evoking heavy plate armor and blast shields, to turn you into a blockade-battering force.

Siege Breakers also includes the Display of Brawn emote, for both regular and victory poses!

The gameplay for the prototype that would become BALL x PIT wasn’t too different from its original inspiration.

Another important mechanic in Ball x Pit is the fusion system, where any ball can be combined with any other ball to synergize their abilities.

As we keep building on this foundation, the next step is our newest content update, titled Ball x Pit: The Regal Update.

2 new charactersPlayers of Ball x Pit: The Regal Update will come across two new unlockable characters.

Ball x Pit: The Regal Update is now available for free for all Ball x Pit players on PS5.

Capcom recently invited me to go hands-on for a few hours with Resident Evil Requiem.

My mission going in was to examine what’s new with Leon’s combat options and compare to his past blood-drenched outings like Resident Evil 2 (2019) and Resident Evil 4 (2023).

Weapons to fight evil: Leon’s playable sections feature several guns, including his trusty Alligator Snapper pistol and MSBG 500 pump-action shotgun.

Chainsaws aplenty: Power tools have haunted Leon since Resident Evil 4’s masked Dr. Salvador, and Requiem continues the tradition of chainsaw-wielding docs.

Are you ready to step back into the boots of Leon when Resident Evil Requiem launches on PS5 February 27?

Like thisThis week the podcast crew discusses the latest Marathon news and classic modernization.

Fable is coming to PlayStation — The action role-playing franchise is coming to PlayStation with its latest entry that will be a new start for the series.

The CastView and download image Download the image close Close Sid Shuman – Senior Director of Content Communications, SIE View and download image Download the image close Close Kristen Zitani – Senior Content Communications Specialist, SIE View and download image Download the image close Close O’Dell Harmon Jr. – Content Communications Specialist, SIEThanks to Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music.

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Like thisPlayers zoom in on the ExpeditionLast week, we asked you to focus on the characters of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and share detailed portraits using #PSshare #PSBlog.

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Like thisFor the first time in the franchise’s history, Fable is coming to PlayStation 5 in Autumn 2026.

View and download imageDownload the image close CloseToday we showcase an early narrative setup: the pursuit of a mysterious stranger who has frozen an entire village.

Classic Fable creatures make a return, alongside new threats that fit the tone of a world balancing fairytale charm with modern action RPG depth.

Fable has always been defined by player expression – by the ways different people interpret heroism, mischief, kindness or chaos.

If you’re excited to carve out your own legend in Albion, you can wishlist Fable today at PlayStation Store.

Like thisDouble Fine explains how you go from a small spirit to a pottery wheel warrior in this closer look at Kiln.

But before you can head into the fray to smash up the opposing team’s pots, you’ll have to create your very own ceramic masterpiece.

Here, you can practice your pottery prowess, decorate your pots, and then share your creations with others (and admire their handiwork, too).

If you’re hungry for more options at your wheel, you’ll want to talk to Slip (he’s the very cute dog running The Wedge’s customization shop).

We’re giving players the opportunity to get their hands on Kiln early with a series of beta tests leading up to launch.

Like thisRemastering Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water and Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse was just the beginning.

Shibata: I think it was because it evolved what was introduced in the first Fatal Frame game while placing greater emphasis on the story.

In what ways did the power of the PS2 contribute toward the original Fatal Frame 2 design and visuals?

In addition, in the Fatal Frame series each spirit emits unique sounds based on its position.

You’ll be able to see the haunted Minakami Village through this new PS5 lens soon enough when Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly launches on March 12.

In celebration of the 35th anniversary of Doom developer id Software's founding, co-founder John Romero has released a video retrospective on one of id's most unsung games: Catacomb 3-D.

id began work on Catacomb 3-D in October 1991, after completing Commander Keen in Aliens Ate My Babysitter⁠.

Catacomb 3-D was part of a deal id had with its founders' former employer, Softdisk.

Catacomb 3-D wasn't id's first FPS, but it included major advances over Hovertank One.

"This all began with Catacomb 3-D," Romero concluded.

Early access MMO Ashes of Creation has reportedly ceased development, and the entire team behind it at Intrepid Studios has been laid off.

What I can say is that the developers and staff acted in good faith and deserved better than the uncertainty they are now facing.

Ashes of Creation was not doing well, but all signs point to the final cancellation/layoff decision having been shockingly abrupt.

The "Director's Letter" title implies Sharif's authorship, but it signs off as being from "the Ashes of Creation Team."

"Anyone thinking of supporting Ashes of Creation prior to launch, whether through Kickstarter or any other means, should think carefully before proceeding."

Helldivers 2's gleefully unsubtle satire of American jingoism begins mere moments after you launch the game, as the community-named John Helldiver's squeaky-clean suburban life is torn apart in front of him by a giant insect.

Thomas recalled in the video how fast it all happened, from self-tape to motion capture.

"The sort of performative, jingoistic, 'Hey, I'm the cheesiest, most insincere,' that thing, is something that I always have fun doing.

I describe it as, like, this is my part to lose," he explained in the video.

You can learn more behind-the-scenes tidbits in the full video, which the description states will "kick off a month of anniversary surprises."

If you're a fan of Iron Lung, the indie horror game from Dusk creator David Szymanski, you may want to get used to hearing the following five words: "You mean the Markiplier movie?"

YouTube phenom Mark "Markiplier" Fischbach's long-awaited film adaptation of the 2022 sub sim has finally hit theaters, and it's already made an estimated $21.7 million globally, according to Deadline.

Not bad for a movie Markiplier wrote, co-produced, directed, and starred in himself, based on a game that's about an hour long.

While Szymanski is probably best known for Dusk, one of the best boomer shooters around, Iron Lung is no slouch and probably lends itself better to film with its concise narrative.

But is…

On an average day about a dozen new games are released on Steam.

If nothing catches your fancy this week, we've gathered the best PC games you can play right now and a running list of the 2026 games that are launching this year.

| Launch Trailer - YouTube Watch OnSteam ‌page‌ ‌Release:‌ January 30Developer:‌ Funny Fintan SoftworksThe name of this one probably won't prepare you for what it actually is.

- Launch Trailer - YouTube Watch OnSteam pageRelease:‌ January 29Developers:‌ underbadgerI'm sorry, but what the hell does Bogos Binted mean?

Valkyrie SagaValkyrie Saga - Official Launch Trailer - YouTube Watch OnSteam‌ ‌page‌ ‌Release:‌ January 27Developer:‌ Public VoidValkyrie Saga looks lik…

"Inspired by the community-driven Ironman challenge," the new game mode will require that players earn all their skills and items without the relief of player trading or mercenaries (special NPC helpers that copy character builds and gear).

Skill costs are down, mission XP is up, and some quests will award more gold for your trouble.

It's another reason to play the original Guild Wars, which is worth considering whether you have fondness for old-school MMOs or not.

There's still not much like it, especially given its absorbing setting and excellent multi-classing system that rewards tinkering and experimentation.

And hey, if you decide to go in blind with Melandru's Accord ticked on, you ca…

Every Fallout game is meaningfully different from the last, and the series includes some of the best games you'll ever play.

The first Fallout game is my personal favorite, and don't let its vintage fool you—as 90s RPGs go, it's approachable.

Fallout 3 and the Obsidian-developed New Vegas come after the series was bought from the original publisher, Interplay, by Bethesda.

Whatever you decide, it's hard to go wrong; Fallout has become the phenomenon that it is for a reason.

The Steam sale is live through Feb. 6.

(Image credit: Larian Studios, PC Gamer) Want to keep testing your knowledge of gaming trivia?

We've got loads more PC Gamer quizzes, on everything from healthbars to weird currencies to absurd patch notes.

I play far too many games with a competitive ranked mode.

So here I am, asking all of you whether you can decipher the game purely by its competitive ranked logos, while simultaneously creating an opportunity for all this information that takes up far too much of my brain to be put to good use.

I'm interested to see whether this is just common knowledge or an early warning sign, so let me know how you did in the comments!

He added that these requirements are "increasingly standard" in the competitive multiplayer space, which is true.

The blowing winds of shifting anti-cheat standards were also cited by McFarlane as the reason Rust isn't coming to Linux or Proton.

A retort from user psychoPiper states, "Fuck the people that love to game but can't afford to upgrade I guess."

User f30jayden on the same thread simply commented, "Anyone mad is a cheater."

Perhaps to lament the preconditions that begat the change rather than the change itself, user llamafacetx commented "Rust becoming competitive was a mistake."

Disclaimer Yes, I know the game is 13 years old at this point and old enough to have a social media account, but just in case: spoilers for BioShock Infinite's story below.

I definitely should have thought that, because the way BioShock Infinite toys with real-world music is one of its coolest narrative devices.

Work on BioShock Infinite started in 2008, the same year that Flo Rida's "Low" was topping the charts.

The way Infinite's music leaves this breadcrumb trail of clues—supplemented by voxophone recordings from Albert's brother who refers to "wonderful music trumpeting from holes in thin air"—is still one of my favourite ways a game has used licensed music to elevate its material.

BioS…

It can be a rather vulnerable thing, putting yourself out there in the hot-glued shoes of a fictional character.

(Image credit: Steady Hands)But I'm also the type of person who wants to show the world the things I like.

Videogame merch has always been kinda bad.

They're just two collaborations that perfectly toe the line of affordable and fashionably nerdy, and I'm desperate for more brands and videogames to get in on the fun.

I may be older, wiser, and more fashionable than I once was, but I don't love videogames any less.

And now, you can grab a whole bunch of them on the cheap, thanks to Humble Bundle's The Sid Meier Collection (which, really, should be called Sid Meier's Humble Bundle Collection).

Also included are the Complete Editions of Civilization 5, Civilization 4, and Civilization 3.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII - Official Launch Trailer - YouTube Watch OnAlongside the mainline Civ games, the Bundle also includes Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth—Firaxis's spiritual successor to Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri, which didn't quite reach the quality bar of its inspiration.

There's also a bunch of older, non-4X games in there, namely Sid Meier's Starships, Sid Meier's Railroads!

Sid Meier's Pirates!, S…

Among those space sims jostling for supremacy was Star Quest 1 in the 27th Century.

Sadly, this wasn't enough to make Star Quest a big success, and the game's been largely forgotten in the interceding years.

Three decades since Star Quest first appeared, its designer Paul Lauzon has updated the space combat sim so that it works on modern machines, and re-released it over on itch.

"I’m the original developer of Star Quest 1 in the 27th Century, first released in 1995," he wrote in the post.

You can download Star Quest 1 in the 27th Century over on Itch, though ensure you account for the whopping eight megabytes of drive space it will gobble up.

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For those of you who love cultivating but don't want to get your hands dirty, we have gardening games on mobile that you'll find interestingThe world of video games is incredibly vast and diverse.

Gardening games on mobile, on the other hand, are easy to pick up and play without moving a finger.

WHAT ARE MOBILE GARDENING GAMES?

It also applies to gardening mobile games.

Keep scrolling to check out our list of best gardening games for mobile devices!

Things aren't looking good for you in Blade of Shadows - for one thing, you've just been in a terrible caravan crash en route to slavery, and for another, you're now lost in an unknown land filled with the walking dead.

That's where things get interesting, though - you'll really have to time your strikes perfectly if you want to hit back using whatever stick you find lying around.

It'll all depend on the loot you grab from the dungeons, though - if you don't die, that is.

You do get to pick a random boon though, which can come in handy for the fight ahead.

Until then, though, you can give your own survival skills a go by checking it out on Google Play today!

Simple, cute graphicsExtremely challenging gameplayLots of levelsGlorbs is a puzzler that looks so adorable and cute, but actually is a lot of hard work!

I might go as far as saying some of the times they give you are actually impossible.

Each level has a bunch of white orbs and then some sort of picture, which are simple line drawings on colourful, vibrant backgrounds.

It looks like a sort of calm puzzle game that's paired with calm music as well.

In each level, there are a bunch of white orbs.

There’s very little spectacle here, very little hand-holding, and a lot of emphasis on what you choose to do once the systems are in your hands.

That’s either going to bounce you immediately or pull you in, because Ax RPG II is very clear about where it’s spending its energy.

Almost all of it goes into systems, choice, and the knock-on effects of how you build your character.

There are more than 600 skills to learn, mix, and chain together, and it never pushes you toward a “correct” setup.

You can talk, trade, or fight, and even enemies can be hired as companions if you’re willing to pay.

- Version: 192 - Latest Additions: Blue Whale (Danger Pack - Tier 6), Sumatran Tiger (Danger Pack - Tier 6), Deinocheirus (Mini Pack #3 - Tier 4), Philippine Eagle (Danger Pack - Tier 6), Bay Cat (Danger Pack - Tier 6), Poodle Moth (Mini Pack #3)Are you looking for a Super Auto Pets tier list?

In it, we've ranked the pets from the best to the worst.

For those of you who don't know, Super Auto Pets is a multiplayer strategy (auto chess) game that was released on the 24th of September 2021 by Team Wood Games.

SUPER AUTO PETS TIER LISTIt's time to talk about pets in detail!

At the time of writing this article, there are 166 pets available, which are divided into different sub-categories.

Updated on February 1st, 2026 - Version: 1.9.61Shadow Fight Arena is one of the best fighting games we've seen come to mobile for quite a long time, and it's great to see such a strong franchise move towards the online PvP gameplay that fighting game fans crave.

If you want to get ahead in Shadow Fight Arena, you're going to need to understand the characters you're going into battle with, and this guide will help you with exactly that.

Here, we've listed every single Shadow Fight Arena character, all of their abilities and special attacks, and then broken down which strategies you should use to win with each character.

Take a look through and if you're a fighting game veteran, you'll easily…

Not sure which melee weapon, ranged weapon, grenade, turret, or trap to bring?

Throughout the game, you'll come across melee weapons, ranged weapons, traps, turrets, and even grenades, each with different effects like damage over time or freezing an enemy in their place.

That's where our Dead Cells weapons tier list comes in.

Dead Cells weapons tier listSo, without further ado, let's get down to business.

We've taken the time to break everything down by type for you: melee weapons, ranged weapons, shields (yes, they count), turrets and traps, and grenades.

Given that the roster is fairly limited currently, there aren't any downright "bad" characters - we're going to keep the rankings to the S-B tiers.

We'll be sure to revisit when more characters are released, especially if Metria manages to find its footing and start making an even bigger splash.

This boosts their damage against enemies weak to that type and means that they will also take greater damage in certain situations.

Characters also have four slots where you can apply upgrades in the form of tarot cards, some of which provide extra boosts to certain characters or those with a certain affinity.

That’s where our latest Metria tier list comes in - we’ll be looking at the currently avai…

- Version: 1.42.2337370Do you want to know the best heroes in T3 Arena?

Today, we will share our T3 Arena tier list with you.

In it, we have ranked each available hero from best to worst.

There are over 30 heroes available in T3 Arena to choose from before jumping into the action.

This is where our T3 Arena tier list comes to the rescue.

The main feature of Queen Sigma is her 333 max health, allowing her to survive longer.

About Red DeathAbout Pungala ProvolaRed Death is the fastest and scariest hero in Vampire Survivors.

Red Death uses the Death Spiral that can be easily combined with Axe in the same run.

These stats make Red Death one of the most potent heroes in Vampire Survivors.

Pungola is a mighty Vampire Survivors character that has two primary weapons: Phiera Der Tuphello and Eight The Sparrow.

With Horizon OS v85 PTC, Quest 3 can turn any surface into a virtual keyboard, and Meta says you can remap the Quest 3S action button.

Exclusively available as an experimental feature on Quest 3, and not the cheaper Quest 3S, Surface Keyboard adds a virtual keyboard on top of any surface, such as a table or desk.

0:00 / 1:05 1× UploadVR testing the Horizon OS v85 PTC Surface Keyboard.

You can find Surface Keyboard in the Advanced settings on Horizon OS v85 if you have a Quest 3.

Remap Quest 3S Action ButtonWhile Quest 3S doesn't currently have the Surface Keyboard feature, it does get its own new exclusive feature in Horizon OS v85 PTC, according to Meta.

In the process, it has spawned books, movies, and now, a vivid virtual reality exhibition called D-Day VR Museum.

What stands out the most about the D-Day VR Museum is, undoubtedly, its interactive element.

Comfort D-Day VR Museum has the expected features of any virtual reality game.

0:00 / 0:35 1× A gameplay video recorded by UploadVR of D-Day VR Museum.

D-Day VR Museum is a testament to what was at stake, what was lost, and what prevailed thanks to the tenacity of these unwavering soldiers.

DeepMind, Google’s AI research lab, announced Genie 3 last August, showing off an AI system capable of generating interactive virtual environments in real-time.

Now, Google has released an experimental prototype that Google AI subscribers can try today.

Granted, you can’t generate VR world on the fly just yet, but we’re getting tantalizingly close.

Instead of one, Project Genie has two main prompt boxes—one for the environment and one for the character.

As an early research system, Project Genie has limitations, Google says in a blog post.

XREAL has rolled out a real-time 3D conversion feature to its flagship AR glasses, which the company says converts any 2D content to 3D.

Xreal initially launched its ‘Real 3D’ software on Xreal 1S AR glasses earlier this month, however now the company has rolled out an update to Xreal One and One Pro that brings optional real-time 3D conversion to 2D content.

The company says Real 3D doesn’t require special video files, apps, DRM-protected content, or external software.

Notably, the company says that when compared to other display modes, its real-time 3D conversion results in “slightly higher power consumption,” something Xreal says is around 300mW.

Additionally, Xreal tells Road to VR that…

In its fourth major update since release, Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow refines its gameplay mechanics for a smoother experience.

Available now on all major platforms, Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow launched its 4.0 update, focusing on refining the gameplay experience for an overall smoother feel.

One of the flagship upgrades to this new patch is revamped crouch mechanics.

As a marquee ability, players are supposed to spend a lot of time doing so while hiding in the shadows.

Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow is available now on Meta Quest, PlayStation VR2, and Steam.

Meta CFO Susan Li says the company still has "optimism in the future of VR", and confirmed that it's still "building future headsets".

Li made the comment during Meta's Q4 2025 earnings call this week, in response to a Deutsche Bank analyst asking whether the Reality Labs division would have a "narrow focus on wearables".

Earlier in the Q4 earnings call, Mark Zuckerberg told investors that the company's reduction in spending would make VR "a profitable ecosystem over the coming years".

The Reality Labs division of Meta, which handles VR, Horizon Worlds, and smart glasses, recorded record spending in Q4, just shy of $7 billion.

That tracks with Zuckerberg's reference to VR becoming "profitab…

Snapchat maker Snap announced it’s formed a new business dedicated to its upcoming AR glasses.

The NewsCalled Specs Inc, the wholly-owned subsidiary within Snap is said to allow for “greater operational focus and alignment” ahead of the public launch of its latest AR glasses coming later this year.

In addition to operating its AR efforts directly under the new brand, Snap says Specs Inc will also allow for “new partnerships and capital flexibility,” including the potential for minority investment.

In September, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel noted in an open letter that the company is heading into a make-or-break “crucible moment” in 2026, characterizing Specs as an integral part of the company’s fu…

The upcoming physical editions of the Half-Life: Alyx soundtrack arrive in the three following editions:6 LP Vinyl Box Set Edition - This massive set features the full 72-track soundtrack pressed on six 180 gram heavyweight vinyl LPs.

In addition, the set includes a 24x48" poster and a download card for a digital version of the full soundtrack.

- This massive set features the full 72-track soundtrack pressed on six 180 gram heavyweight vinyl LPs.

2 LP Vinyl Edition - This edition, available in three color variants, features 21 tracks from the soundtrack on two 180 gram heavyweight LPs.

- This edition, available in three color variants, features 21 tracks from the soundtrack on two 180 gram …

The Magician VR: The Cursed Wand is an upcoming fantasy VR action-adventure for Quest available to wishlist now.

Focused around the idea of real wand-gesture spellcasting in VR, The Magician VR: The Cursed Wand is a new fantasy game that can be wishlisted now on the Meta Horizon Store.

Made by Master Crowd Games, their previous work in the virtual reality space was a game called Rock Invasion VR, also for Quest.

Set in an apocalyptic 20th-century city called Crowville under siege by unknowable forces, The Magician VR plans to offer an arcade-based survival mode based on defeating endless waves of enemies.

The Magician VR: The Cursed Wand is available to wishlist now on Quest.

Lynx-R2, coming "this summer", is set to have the widest field of view and highest passthrough resolution of any standalone headset to date.

What distinguishes Lynx-R2 from these other standalone headsets is its aspheric pancake lenses, developed in partnership with Israeli startup Hypervision.

According to Lynx, R2 achieves a field of view of 126° horizontal and 103° vertical.

To achieve a reasonable passthrough image quality over the wide field of view, Lynx is using 3K×3K color cameras, advanced Sony IMX616 sensors capturing 9 megapixels per eye at a 90Hz rate, higher than Apple Vision Pro.

Further, Lynx says R2 has the slimmest "black line" between passthrough and natural peripheral vis…

Indie studio Pixelity confirmed that its previously announced VR game based on the hit ’90s anime Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) is still coming, as the studio just showed off its first teaser image.

Normally a single image wouldn’t be cause for celebration, although we’ve seen a rash of game cancellations lately, including the planned Batman: Arkham Shadow sequel and reportedly also an official Harry Potter VR game.

Initially announced back in February 2025, Korea-based indie Pixelity has now confirmed that EVANGELION: Δ CROSS REFLECTIONS is still in the works.

There’s no release date or list of confirmed target platforms yet, although a few lucky attendees at Evangelion’s upcoming 30th an…

"Starting" in Horizon OS v85, the new 'Navigator' UI will become the default, and Horizon Feed will be "gradually" removed from the OS.

As Navigator rolls out, we’ll also begin gradually sunsetting the Horizon Feed in VR.

• As part of this shift, we’ll be sunsetting the Horizon Feed in VR.

0:00 / 1:45 1× Meta presenting the evolved Horizon OS Navigator UI.

Horizon Feed Being RemovedHorizon Feed is the default 2D app that launches when you cold boot your Quest headset.

VR treadmill creator Virtuix is going public, as its Class A ordinary shares will start trading today on the Global Market tier of the Nasdaq.

The company’s stock market debut comes as consumer VR investment and first-party content spending have slowed across the industry.

While the company first started out with pretty clear ambitions to enter the consumer market, market realities pushed the company into the out-of-home VR attraction space, forcing it to navigate a significant pivot in its business strategy.

Going public provides us with access to capital to fund our growth and develop new products.”My TakeIt’s an interesting time as a consumer-focused VR company to go public, what with Me…

Mighty Coconut, the indie studio behind Walkabout Mini Golf (2020), announced it’s reduced headcount by 25% n addition to raising future DLC prices to offset costs.

All previously released courses will stay at their current prices,” Martell says.

We will be sure to announce that in advance once we do.”Additionally, Mighty Coconut is scaling back development of additional activities, like Employee Mode, Chess and Slingshots.

The wider industry recently saw a number of VR studio closures, reductions, and cancelled projects.

This includes the closure of Sanzaru Games (Asgard’s Wrath), Armature Studio (Resident Evil 4 VR port) and Twisted Pixel (Deadpool VR).

Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth offered the first bit of insight into the company’s recent Reality Labs shakeup, publicly acknowledging that Meta’s metaverse efforts suffered from a “lack of focus” that ultimately hurt the user experience on Quest.

Meta is refocusing its approach, and doubling down on AI and smart glasses while narrowing and reorganizing its VR and metaverse efforts.

Bosworth notes that Meta’s metaverse ambitions were to build a “rich version” of the mental “transportation” people already experience when socializing through smartphones.

“We still plan on doing that,” Bosworth told Axios’ Ina Fried, referring to Horizon Worlds.

Notably, Reality Labs’ operating costs have consistent…