В компании Valve поделились информацией о самых продаваемых играх и устройствах в Steam по выручке с 8 по 15 сентября.

Для Warcraft III Reforged анонсировали Forsaken Kingdom — первую за 20 лет сюжетную кампаниюРасширение уже доступно в Battle.net.

Команды издателя не изменяют традициям.

Франшиза уже насчитывает 130 миллионов игроков по всему миру.

Вместе с этим в онлайн-RPG начался очередной сезон.

Компания продолжает выбирать не самых известных актёров.

Выгодно пополнить Steam для покупки игр можно в магазине цифровых товаров на DTF.

Минимальная комиссия и быстрое зачисление денег на счёт.

У меня есть промокодГде искать?

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Владельцам базовой версии придётся обойтись двумя классическими опциями.

Наши площадки и сообщества созданы для тех, кто увлечён своим делом, а не для ненависти.

Мы гордимся нашей командой и не потерпим комментариев, содержащих угрозы насилия или проявления сексизма.

Мы оставляем за собой право принимать все необходимые правовые меры для защиты наших сотрудников.

У фильма Эндрю Паттерсона 7,3 балла на IMDb.

Студия Cold Iron планировала выпустить кооп-экшен Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 на второй Switch этой осенью.

Вчера, 15 сентября, коллектив объявил о переносе релиза на начало 2027 года.

По словам разработчиков, задержка поможет им создать наилучшую версию Fireteam Elite 2 для гибридной консоли.

Колониальные морпехи побывают в опасных регионах вселенной «Чужих» и сразятся с разнообразными ксеноморфами.

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 уже доступна на ПК (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5 и Xbox Series.

60,7 миллиона раз подняли на ноги союзников.

27,7 миллиона раз оказали первую помощь.

4,6 миллиона раз захватили башню.

51,1 миллиона раз доставили бойцов на технике.

111,8 миллиона раз оставили чаевые.

Несмотря на то что Steam Frame создаётся с упором на стриминг, Valve решила не экономить на оперативной памяти и процессоре ради снижения цены.

Игры из Steam на ARMValve адаптировала Proton для работы Steam Frame на ARM.

При этом компания не стала создавать отдельную версию технологии: используется тот же Proton, что на Steam Deck и Steam Machine, но его код нативно собран под ARM.

За это время Valve интегрировала FEX с Proton и Linux, поэтому сейчас совместимость Steam Frame с играми находится примерно на уровне Steam Deck.

По словам Гриффе , разница между первоначальными планами и итоговой стоимостью устройства примерно такая же, как у Steam Deck и Steam Machine.

В итоге однозначных ответов нет, но в процессе их поиска от игры было невозможно оторваться.

К тому же в The Blood of Dawnwalker вопреки логике не реализована система кармы, склоняющая персонажа ближе к человеку или к вампиру.

И логика в этом безусловно, есть — если нужно спасти близких, то лучше помнить об этом и не тратить время зря.

Сюжет всё решаетПоэтому отношение и к механике времени, и к квестам, в том числе сюжетным, на самом деле у меня неоднозначное.

И в проработке сюжета, мира и персонажей игра выступает не хуже « Ведьмака 3».

Теперь в Rockstar Games приступили к пиару готовящейся игры через звёзд музыкальной индустрии.

Сразу несколько артистов опубликовали изображения в стилистике GTA, намекая на свою причастность к проекту.

Некоторые музыканты сделали пост без какой-либо подписи, в то время как другие, вроде рэпера Трэвиса Скотта (Travis Scott) напрямую упомянули Rockstar Games.

Список артистов, которые так или иначе связаны с GTA VI, выглядит так:Рэпер Трэвис Скотт .

Диджей и автор песен Fred Again.

Routine — (консоли, портативные устройства и ПК) — 16 сентября прибудет в Game Pass Premium; ранее была доступна в Game Pass Ultimate и PC Game Pass.

Ultimate Sheep Raccoon (консоли и ПК) — 16 сентября появится в Game Pass Premium; ранее была доступна в Game Pass Ultimate и PC Game Pass.

Dune: Awakening (Xbox Series, портативные устройства и ПК) — 22 сентября в Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium и PC Game Pass.

Minecraft Dungeons II (консоли, портативные устройства и ПК) — 29 сентября в Game Pass Ultimate и PC Game Pass.

Keeper (Xbox Series и ПК) — 2 октября прибудет в Game Pass Premium; ранее была доступна в Game Pass Ultimate и PC Game Pass.

Анонсирующий трейлер Total War: SHOGUN 2 — Complete Edition.

SEGA и студия Creative Assembly анонсировали Total War: SHOGUN 2 — Complete Edition — обновлённую версию стратегии 2011 года со всеми дополнениями и свежим контентом.

В состав Total War: SHOGUN 2 — Complete Edition войдёт оригинальная Total War: SHOGUN 2 вместе с DLC, включая кампании «Рассвет самураев» и «Закат самураев».

Игрокам придётся объединять Японию, заключать союзы, управлять огромными армиями, строить замки и участвовать в политических интригах.

Тотально воевать в Японии в Total War: SHOGUN 2 — Complete Edition получится только на ПК (Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store).

С самого релиза Marathon геймеры твердят, что игре не хватает глубины, разнообразия, продуманной системы прогресса и так далее.

Следующее большое обновление для Marathon выйдет не 22 сентября, как было объявлено ранее, а только 8 декабря.

Игроки могут рассчитывать не только на новую оболочку Бегуна, постоянный PvE-режим и обновление Периметра, но и на внедрение общего пространства со стрельбищем для игроков, желающих пообщаться.

«Симбиоз» — важная веха для Marathon и начало масштабной эволюции, которая продлится до марта и будет опираться на отзывы игроков.

Подробнее о планах на будущее Marathon разработчики пообещали рассказать в видеодневниках и новостных публикациях.

В этот раз конкуренции в загруженный осенний сезон избежали авторы Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton, которые объявили о переносе окна релиза на 2027 год.

Напомним, Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton анонсировали в начале июня на презентации Nintendo Direct.

Помимо Наои Зенина и Кэндзяку в список героев вошли Дзюнпей Ёсино, Дзёго, Махито, Ураумэ, Эсо и Тодзи Фусигуро!

В Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton мы переосмыслили эту формулу при помощи системы «Unite Build», которая позволяет ощутить, каково это — сражаться бок о бок с союзниками.

poncleJujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton заявлена для ПК (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series и Nintendo Switch 2 без русской локализации.

Сегодня разработчики анонсировали DLC Barbie Pack для PowerWash Simulator 2, которое, как можно догадаться по названию, добавит новые уровни по мотивам франшизы «Барби».

Шагните за пределы обычного и устройте генеральную уборку в Малибу в новом приключении.

Покажите этой грязи, кто тут главный в новом стильном наряде.

Дополните образ практичными и элегантными инструментами и насадками, которые превратят уборку в одно удовольствие.

Отправляйтесь в прекрасное место, где нет никакого давления, разве что только в мойке, и отмойте грязь на пяти новых уровнях, на которых найдётся множество аксессуаров и наборов Барби.

Недолго Star Wars Zero Company ютилась в первой десятке самых продаваемых игр за неделю — тактика выскользнула из общего топ-10 на прошлой неделе, а на этой выпала и из лидеров «платного» перечня.

Игра опередила Counter-Strike 2 и прорву других фритуплейных проектов и заняла первое место в чарте продаж.

У вершины списка вновь оказались Overwatch и Diablo IV — всё из-за BlizzCon.

Тем временем вампирская RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker всё ещё неплохо держится в чарте с платными тайтлами, но в общем перечне уже находится на грани вылета из первой десятки.

Пиковый онлайн на неделе с 8-го по 15 сентября обновили или установили следующие проекты:WARDOGS — 428 666 человек.

Похоже, Game Pass ждут более серьёзные перемены, включая отказ от добавления новинок в день релиза.

Свежим слухом поделился модератор форума ResetEra под ником Slayven, который в конце 2025-го публиковал достоверные сведения касательно подорожания Game Pass.

Из его новой информации следует, что с началом 2027 года XBOX откажется от выпуска новинок в Game Pass, вырежет облачный сервис и добавит тариф с рекламой.

Вот ключевые тезисы Slayven:Подписка с рекламой будет стоить $12,99, а без рекламы — $19,99 в месяц или $239,99 в год.

Новые игры компании больше не будут попадать в Game Pass прямо в день релиза.

Компании уже заключили контракт на создание фильмов по Crazy Taxi и Stranger Than Heaven, а также нового анимационного сериала по франшизе Sonic the Hedgehog для младшей аудитории.

Первым из них свет увидит проект по Crazy Taxi.

В качестве продюсеров выступят Нил Х. Мориц (Neal H. Moritz) и Тоби Ашер (Toby Ascher) из Original Film и Тору Накахара (Toru Nakahara) из SEGA.

С Crazy Taxi, Sonic и Stranger Than Heaven мы охватываем три совершенно разные эпохи в истории SEGA, отдавая дань уважения всему, что любят фанаты, и знакомя с этим новую аудиторию.

Брэндон Ригг (Brandon Riegg), вице-президент Netflix по документальным и трансмедийным проектамВ новом мультсериале про Соника вас ждёт нечто м…

Сегодня Sony пополнила каталог PlayStation Plus свежими играми, и параллельно с этим компания опубликовала традиционный список тайтлов, которые покинут библиотеку со следующего месяца, а если точнее 18 октября.

За оставшееся время у подписчиков PS Plus есть последний шанс опробовать:Ремейк Silent Hill 2 (PS5);Yakuza: Like A Dragon (PS4, PS5);Gloomhaven Mercenaries Edition (PS4, PS5);Jurassic World Evolution 2 (PS4, PS5);Rogue Lords (PS4, PS5);Lake (PS4, PS5);Death Squared (PS4, PS5);Harvent Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition (PS4, PS5).

Что касается ближайших нововведений, то свежий перечень игр для всех тарифов PlayStation Plus раскроют ближе к концу сентября.

Изначально 007 First Light для Nintendo Switch 2 должна была стартовать в мае, одновременно с остальными версиями.

Мы знаем, что многие из вас с нетерпением ждали возможности познакомиться с переосмысленной историей становления Бонда на Nintendo Switch 2, и очень ценим ваш энтузиазм.

Это дополнительное время пойдёт на улучшение производительности на Nintendo Switch 2.

Мы были очень рады положительным отзывам о 007 First Light на gamescom, и это отличный показатель общего прогресса на пути к запуску.

Из сообщения от IO Interactive007 First Light продаётся на ПК (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5 и Xbox Series.

В сети обратили внимание на аккаунты известных музыкантов, которые, судя по всему, начали продвигать информацию о своём участии в Grand Theft Auto VI.

Среди них:Future (рэпер),Трэвис Скотт (рэпер),CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso (смешение жанров),Рау Алехандро («Король современного реггетона»),Морган Уоллен (кантри-музыкант),Кит Ричардс (гитарист, один из основателей группы The Rolling Stones),Yung Lean (рэпер),Metro Boomin (продюсер-хитмейкер),PinkPantheress (танцевальный поп),Fred Again (электронная танцевальная музыка).

Музыканты опубликовали в своих соцсетях стилизованные изображения, которые уже сложили в один коллаж.

Сиквел Tiny Tinaʼs Wonderlands официально не анонсировали, но о его существовании и даже отмене ходили слухи .

Mp1st опубликовал изображения игры, обнаруженные на сайте бывшего сотрудника Lost Boys Interactive.

Что до новой игры серии Brothers in Arms, название франшизы не упоминается в портфолио разработчика Lost Boys Interactive, но Mp1st предполагает, что речь идёт именно о ней.

Сообщается, что изначально игра разрабатывалась на Unreal Engine 4, но затем её перевели на UE5.

Напомним, в прошлом году связанные с проектом ассеты были опубликованы на сайте Frozen Lake Studios, но затем удалены.

Koei Tecmo и Team NINJA объявили дату релиза Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember — 4 марта 2027 года на PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series (в том числе в Game Pass) и Switch 2.

На всех этих платформах, кроме консоли Nintendo, уже доступна альфа-демоверсия экшена, в которую можно играть до 30 сентября.

За её прохождение дадут предмет экипировки — шлем Птенца Феникса — для использования в релизной версии игры.

Sega представила первого нового персонажа Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds в рамках второго года поддержки — это Байонетта.

Она прибудет в аркадную гонку «скоро» вместе с машиной Butterfly Witch, особыми эмоциями и звуковыми эффектами.

В свежем тизер-трейлере Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds также показали больше игровых кадров, посвящённых уже анонсированным DLC-наборам по «Годзилле» и «Евангелиону».

Обложка: кадр из трейлера Total War: SHOGUN 2 — Complete EditionПолное издание Total War: Shogun 2, новинки и слухи о Xbox Game Pass, Control Resonant на PS5 и PS5 Pro, успехи Wardogs, сериал по Far Cry и не только — в дайджесте новостей за 15 сентября.

Стратегия Total War: Shogun 2 получит полное издание, которое выйдет 13 октября.

Разработчики анонсировали Total War: SHOGUN 2 — Complete Edition, выпустив трейлер с актёрами.

Полное издание Total War: Shogun 2 будет включать все дополнения, а также дополнительные улучшения.

Источник: кадр из трейлера Total War: SHOGUN 2 — Complete EditionMicrosoft рассказала о ближайших пополнениях Xbox Game Pass — вплоть до начала октября.

Microsoft рассказала о ближайших пополнениях Xbox Game Pass — вплоть до начала октября.

Сегодня подписчики получили RuneScape: Dragonwilds, которая вышла из раннего доступа и появилась на консолях.

А в ближайшие дни здесь появятся:

Sony опубликовала ролик, посвящённый Control Resonant на PlayStation 5, где напомнила о ключевых особенностях версии.

Конечно же, акцент делается и на отличную графику, и на звучание, и на ощущения от действий и быстрые загрузки…При этом компания сообщила о режимах работы экшена на PS5 и PS5 Pro.

Так, на базовой PS5 игроки смогут выбрать:производительность — фокус на 60 FPS при 1440p;качество — фокус на 30 FPS при 2160p.

А на PlayStation 5 Pro благодаря PSSR доступны три режима игры:

Полное издание Total War: Shogun 2 будет включать все дополнения (прежде всего, «Рассвет самураев» и «Закат самураев»), а также дополнительные улучшения :Базовую Total War: Shogun 2 снимут с продажи в Steam с 28 сентября — стратегия и дополнения к ней будут частью Complete Edition.

При этом текущие владельцы Total War: Shogun 2 в Steam смогут играть и дальше.

Более того, они получат вышедшие дополнения бесплатно, а обновиться до полного издания смогут с временной скидкой в 75%.

При этом дополнения посвящены более раннему и позднему периодам, в том числе отношениям со странами Запада и развитию огнестрельного оружия, упадку традиций самураев.

Геймерам предстоит управлять собственной фракцией…

Топ-10 прибыльных продуктов в Steam с 8 по 15 сентябряНу, а в российском Steam на вершине находятся условно-бесплатные игры, а также Atomic Heart.

При этом Bodycam замыкает топ-5, а чуть ниже располагаются Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 How to Fish, Hunt: Showdown 1896 и No Manʼs Sky.

Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, the upcoming action-soulslike sequel from Team Ninja (Nier, Ninja Gaiden), will be released on March 4, 2027 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S (including day one on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate), and Nintendo Switch 2. Meanwhile, a free playable alpha demo is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The demo will only be active for a limited time, from now through September 30.

Joe Brammer, the CEO of Wardogs developer Bulkhead, has stated that the studio avoids hiring people that aren't willing to crunch.

Marvel's Wolverine explains why Logan's clothes can heal, just like his body.

The CEO of HBO says he “thinks” The Last of Us showrunner Craig Mazin has planned for the series to end on a third and final season.

A Warner Bros. executive expressed regret over battling Zack Snyder on his vision for DC, according to the director.

It's a good time to be a Switch gamer.

Masahiro Sakurai revealed that the Game Designers Award won’t return to the Japan Game Awards, as he has failed to find an adequate replacement to take up his mantle.

Marvel's Wolverine has an option that lets you control the speed of the game, allowing for hyper-cinematic slow motion action.

The best price for 2TB of portable storage in today's overpriced market.

The most powerful Windows-based gaming handheld thanks to the Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor.

PopCap's popular, long-running PvE video game series Plants vs. Zombies is getting the tabletop board game treatment, courtesy of Mantic Games. The project is set to launch on Kickstarter on October 14.

Katsuhiro Harada, former leader of the Tekken franchise, is finally revealing some details about his next game currently in the works at his independent development house, VS Studio.

Skyblivion, that massive Oblivion remake mod which was originally set to release last year, finally seems to be on the verge of arrival.

While they've still yet to put a full release date on it, the mod's creators have announced that they're looking for voluteers to join their comms team and contribute to a final push to get the word out about their creation.

"With our release getting closer, our communications team is expanding — and we need your help spreading the word," Skyblivion comms lead Evan Flatt wrote in an announcement posted to the mod's Discord and socials.

As of writing, the modders haven't put a release date on their work, something they've understandably been reluctant to do…

So, naturally, we talked about generative AI and the reputational damage – or lack of – when getting caught out using it.

Where the generative AI appears is in Rideshare's Free Ride mode.

Image credit: Saber InteractiveWillits says Rideshare is the only game in which Saber are using generative AI – "We don't have AI in Space Marine.

Certainly, there's no suggestion that these quests are generated by AI, but to a player the two systems could appear similar and they may now question 'Is this generative AI Saber's not copped to yet?'.

My experience of generative AI dialogue has largely been formulaic and predictable.

Bungie have announced that the Marathon update originally slated to arrive on September 22nd will not be doing so.

Instead, it'll rock up in December as part of a major update dubbed Symbiosis, which'll introduce a new permanent PvE mode.

"The content originally planned for September will now arrive as part of our Symbiosis update on December 8th," the studio wrote in a blog post announcing the delay.

With that comes a shift to spending longer prepping for those big updates over being bound to the studio's established seasonal update schedule.

Based on the promo image for it, the latter's PvE mode looks like it might revolve around some Helldivers 2-esque space bug stomping.

Image credit: Paradox Interactive / Paradox Development StudioLind uses the desert city of Las Vegas as an example.

"It'll be very boring if 50% of the time Las Vegas never existed," Lind says.

And, while I definitely have reservations about what I played, I am very intrigued by what the developer is trying to achieve with its next grand strategy game.

Lind's wanted to make this game for more than a decade because it's a society builder as much as it is a strategy game.

This is an interesting setting for a strategy game because there's so many tensions.

The European Commission are reportedly set to propose new rules around how under 15s access the likes of social media, AI chatbots, and online video games.

Dubbed the EU Kids Act, the proposed legislation in its current form demands the setting up of a tiered system governing the types of accounts children under 15 can create to access such services.

As with the UK's Online Safety Act, that'd result in the rolling out of age verification hoops everyone has to jump through to access these allegedly risky platforms.

Kids under 13 would only be allowed accounts for services deemed to meet strict safety standards, with these accounts being totally controlled by their parents/guardians.

The body…

Earlier this week, trademarks were spotted over at the European Union Intellectual Property Office for a videogame or videogame-related Something called 'Wonders of O'.

Lies of P is loosely based on Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio stories, and it seems likely that their next game also takes inspiration from a famous European work of fantasy.

The novel - an inspiration for Emmanuelle Arsan's better-known work of erotica Emmanuelle - attracted strong criticism in its day for its portrayal of female subjection and objectification.

Then somebody kindly took my elbow via DMs and suggested that maybe, 'Wonders of O' is a reference to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, instead.

If you've completed Lies of P, y…

And I think there's a tonne of that catalogue that can actually serve as a good launch experience for most people because they maybe haven't played them yet."

It was, so says Walker, the Frame’s own developments in performance-saving tracking tech – and a healthy supply of RAM - that made standalone Alyx a possibility.

Would I rather trade all of that an new Valve game?

Probably yes, because Valve games are good.

But if that’s not happening, I suppose at least Frame owners will get better standalone games out of it.

The September update for Civ 7 arrives today, September 15th.

It's got a handful of new maps, including a fresh version of the real life-mimicking True Start Earth playing field, and updates to diplomacy that'll stop you being automatically dragged into your allies' wars.

We’ve truncated both the top and bottom of the map as much as possible to free up space for more interesting gameplay.

This allowed us to make some central sections of the map, especially near Europe, Persia, China, and North America much more open."

Outside of that map, the update updates Terra Incognita and Shuffle ones to work with the studio's Voronoi map generation algorithm, hopefully leading to more variety.

Unlike in The King Is Watching, you do not have to actively train your gaze on your crab metropolis to stop it slacking off.

The King Is Walking?

In a Steam blog post, Hypnohead address the question of why they aren't (currently) making The King Is Watching 2.

"We’re working with a different resolution, allowing for more detailed pixel art and more elaborate animations," the devs go on.

The Crab Is Walking has no release date yet, but playtests will begin in 2027.

We have failed to do that by rushing our Community Server strategy.

"So if you're looking to grind, we suggest jumping in a community server."

"We are not saying do not post on social media or Discord," the devs write.

And people who launch or make use of XP server farms?

"We track every server you enter, and we are also very aware of which servers are XP farming servers," they write.

Surprising no-one, Valve’s Steam Frame VR headset is launching with higher-than-expected prices, following the Steam Machine in having its budget-friendly intentions foiled by the memory shortage misery of RAMnarök.

Valve, however, have told RPS that there was never a question of cutting the Frame’s specs, even as the worldwide component crisis took hold.

And then, the whole issue with all the memory and storage and everything kind of adjusted that on us," Hudson recalled.

to figure out what those specs were, and it didn't seem like it was the right product choice to make those changes.

"It felt like we had landed on a place that we were really happy with, and we felt delivered the kind of …

Image credit: Rock Paper ShotgunPassthrough play, where onboard cameras feed a view of your surroundings to use as game backdrops, is relatively basic.

Or, indeed, a microSD card – you can actually hot-swap Steam games installs on the same card across a Frame, Steam Machine, and Steam Deck, another nice touch.

If standalone VR play has a weakness, it’s not performance but battery life.

Image credit: Rock Paper ShotgunI’m also not entirely convinced of its use cases.

| Image credit: Rock Paper ShotgunAs for the Steam Frame itself, it’s clearly a headset full of ideas.

Valve have just launched the Steam Frame wireless VR headset, finally completing the triumvirate of new hardware – along with the new Steam Machine and Steam Controller – that they unveiled all the way back in November 2025.

The review embargo has also lifted, meaning I can tell you that it’s a smart and flexible piece of virtual reality kit.

Thus, despite initial plans to make the Frame cheaper than the ultra-premium Valve Index, the Steam Frame starts at £889 / $1,059 / €1,049 for the smaller 256GB model.

A long-cabled USB-C charger, for example, is £29 / $29 / €39, and if you want to replace the controllers’ basic string loops with Index-style hand straps, you’ll need to add the Ergonomi…

Instead of an unknowably girthy hoard of games, the publishers say Battle.net's still designed to feel like a handpicked basket of things to play.

"We have a passionate core of people that play Blizzard games and games similar to Blizzard, and if something makes sense for them, we'll get after it.

It's a much more focused approach, I'd say, of 'What do we think our players would absolutely love?

What are the top-tier quality experiences out there that we might be able to get some more exposure to, and does it make sense?'"

For Battle.net, it's something like 'yo, we heard you like Blizzard, so we put some games similar to Blizzard ones next to your Blizzard games'.

Over the weekend I banished all memory of rocks, paper or shotguns and volunteered to pick apples at a local orchard.

It's just as well I've brought a second mesh bag of new PC games to feed you.

Monday 14th SeptemberDunebound Tactics is a roguelite sandship RPG with grid-based battles and an emphasis on messing with the terrain.

Tuesday 15th SeptemberI don't quite understand why you're a disdainful-looking dog in Fright Train (pictured), but I can't deny the intrigue of either its meticulous-seeming tactical shooting, or the constant pressure to keep a huge Antarctic research train operational.

Sublight is a capital class roguelite 'bullet heaven' for people who spend far too long arrangin…

After starting out with Two Point Hospital - a spiritual successor to developer Bullfrog Productions' classic sick-fixing sim Theme Hospital, Two Point Studios is now going even further into the past.

Its newly announced Rides & Relics DLC for the excellent Two Point Museum is paying it back to Theme Hospital's much-loved predecessor, Theme Park - and you can even build your own coasters!

Two Point Studios actually has a direct link to Bullfrog Productions if you weren't aware: its founders, Mark Webley and Gary Carr, previously worked at the sadly long-defunct developer, and did, in fact, work on 1994's Theme Park.

Two Point Museum's Rides & Relics DLC costs £9.99 and launches for Xbox Ser…

Blizzard announced World of Warcraft: Forever, colloquially known as Classic Plus, a sort of alternate-reality take on the 2004/5 launch version of World of Warcraft - one that's expanded and remastered to provide a familiar but different experience.

WoW: Forever is, then, in many senses, a redo.

Nor does a WoW sequel appear to be anywhere on Blizzard's schedule - I've a hunch Blizzard would have announced it if it were.

So going back to the beginning [with World of Warcraft: Forever], there's a chance to explore that story in new and different ways.

So it's really hard to say, 'Well, what would a WoW 2 give you that World of Warcraft: Forever isn't already giving you?'"

Valve is in the news again thanks to the impending launch of its Steam Frame VR headset.

In a new IGN interview, Valve was asked whether the ongoing memory and storage crisis has had an effect on Valve's plans for the next Steam Deck.

Two years later, Valve said it had a "pretty good idea" of what the next Steam Deck might look like.

The ongoing memory crisis has severely impacted pricing and availability of Valve's hardware products - including Frame - and caused several delays.

Steam Frame is the final hardware product to ship of the trio Valve announced last year, with the other two being Steam Controller and Steam Machine.

It is, in other words, a less than ideal time to be seeing a game as relentlessly, overwhelmingly intense as Alien Deathstorm.

Only there's no slow, anticipatory build-up of terror here; as it starts, you get a minute or two to acclimatise yourself, then it's just aliens, aliens, aliens swarming in from all sides.

Manage cookie settings Here's an Alien Deathstorm trailer.Watch on YouTubeAs my demo begins, a voice rings out across the tannoy.

Alien Deathstorm does not muck around, and I die several times in rapid succession as I try to find its relentless rhythm.

Alien Deathstorm isn't entirely relentless, but its rhythm is an unpredictable one - sudden new surges obliterating apparent lulls…

Ubisoft has delayed the Rayman Legends remake - Rayman Legends Retold - in order to "make sure every detail gets the care it deserves".

"While the game has officially gone gold, we have decided to take extra time to make sure every detail gets the care it deserves," a statement read.

Rayman Legends Retold was announced in June and, as mentioned, it's a remake of 2015's Rayman Legends - the superb 2D platformer we awarded 10/10 to in our review, back when we used a 10-point scale.

The remake features improved visuals, 4K60 graphics, new collectibles and rewards, and - impressively - a free bundled version of Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition.

Legends Retold is coming to PC, PS5, Switch 2, and…

I knew going into BlizzCon 2026 that we'd get some Diablo news, but I expected a Diablo 4 expansion introducing a new Baal storyline, not Diablo 5.

In fact, you can expect a more compact world (via IGN), unlike the sprawling open Eastern continent of Diablo 4.

Westmarch itself has changed and expanded over the Western continent, a spread the game intends to explain as part of its story.

It won't yet say whether it's a shared world like Diablo 4 or if it's a fundamentally online experience.

From the sound of it, combat in Diablo 5 is a straightforward continuation of Diablo 4, which was itself built on Diablo 3.

IO Interactive has announced it's pushing back the release of 007 First Light on Switch 2.

The game's Switch 2 adaptation was expected to be released this summer, but has now been delayed to March 2027.

The news is especially surprising as 007 First Light was recently playable on Switch 2 at Gamescom.

Then in late July, a 16th September release date popped up on Amazon Japan - a date that's one day from now.

007 First Light was released in May and has since sold more than 4 million copies across PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

NetherRealm's next project has yet to be officially announced, but many believe it to be the third entry in the studio's superhero fighting game series Injustice.

It calls it a "triple-A fighting game" in one instance, and a "major 2D fighting game" in another.

Studio boss Ed Boon said in May the team is "actively pursuing another Mortal Kombat game" while "definitely doing more as well".

The timing of this playtest is another element pointing towards it being a NetherRealm game.

Mortal Kombat 11 was announced at The Game Awards, though the studio didn't do the same with Mortal Kombat 1.

Rockstar Games hasn't said much about who's voicing the GTA 6 cast, but we now know at least one big-name actor attached to the upcoming crime epic: Stephen Root.

Internet sleuths have been scouring the web ever since the game's very first trailer, searching for even a whiff of the possible GTA 6 cast, and a recurring fan theory is now seemingly confirmed.

Asked about the fan speculation by AP News, Stephen Root said, "Yeah, you're gonna see me in that."

Root didn't specify which character he's voicing, but fans have long speculated he might be playing Brian Heder.

We'll likely hear more about the character as GTA 6's release date inches ever closer.

Marathon Season 3 and everything that was due to come alongside it has been delayed, including the sci-fi shooter's long-awaited full PvE mode.

Bungie's next major update is now launching in December instead, and the famed studio is pivoting away from seasonal updates entirely.

"We previously shared plans for Marathon's next major update to launch on September 22.

"The content originally planned for September will now arrive as part of our Symbiosis update on December 8."

Vault Breaker, a different PvE mode that temporarily popped up a few months ago, will also return for a limited time.

Valve has said its new Steam Frame VR headset, despite costing nearly £900 for a base model, is intended to "expand the market" of virtual reality headsets.

And so this friction of 'am I going to bring out my VR device or not?

Matt picked up on this point in his Steam Frame review, and it's these aspects, coupled with its physical design, that make Steam Frame potentially a broader market device, according to Valve.

Nevertheless, a base price of £889 for the 256GB Steam Frame model is a high hurdle to clear - a hurdle Valve's Steam Machine had to contend with earlier this year.

And you can read Matt's full Steam Frame VR review elsewhere on the site.

And so here it is: Steam Frame; Valve's second in-house VR headset following 2019's Index, featuring a boosted spec sheet, PC-to-headset streaming, and the ability to function standalone.

Manage cookie settings A very wide Steam Frame (and other stuff) trailer.Watch on YouTubeWhat I can do, though, is whizz through the basics.

And compared to Valve's previous foray into VR, 2019's Index, Steam Frame is a huge step up in every way.

My bigger issue, though, is Frame's standalone VR experience, which feels a little too hit and miss right now.

And that - alongside the feature bump and wonderfully comfortable headset - has already made Frame my go-to headset, Quest exclusives aside.

After years of rumours, and 10 months since its official unveiling, Valve's long-awaited standalone VR headset, Steam Frame, is poised to begin shipping soon, and with a confirmed starting price of £889.

I've been playing with Frame for around two weeks at this point, incidentally, and you'll find more detailed impressions of the device in my Steam Frame review.

Manage cookie settings Steam Frame is in here somewhere!Watch on YouTubeThe most important bit of today's announcement, then, is probably the price, given Valve's has talked extensively about the tech before.

It's said to include a "premium" audio solution and another swappable battery pack, but that's not something Valve's PR has c…

Netflix is binge-producing video game adaptations faster than a certain Blue Blur can chow down a chilli dog.

The streamer has just announced a new partnership with Sega to make another animated TV show based on Sonic the Hedgehog, as well as films adapting Crazy Taxi and the upcoming Stranger Than Heaven.

The producers behind the surprisingly good live-action Sonic films (Neal H. Moritz, Toby Ascher, and Sega's Toru Nakahara) are also involved with this one, per Variety.

And, finally, we have a film adaptation of Stranger Than Heaven also planned.

"Expect something cute yet cool for Sonic, hilariously crazy for Crazy Taxi and a badass action drama for Stranger Than Heaven, because we've go…

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Продолжаем еженедельную серию наших YouTube-интервью.

Гостем нового выпуска стала Елена Бугакова, генеральный директор Age of Magic (Playkot).

Поговорили с ней о трендах в жанре, о метриках, ситуации с UA и о многом другом.

https://youtu.be/bgrFGBsqSFQ

EverwindТеперь расшириться решила Bohemia Interactive, разработавшая DayZ и Arma.

Детали сделки Bohemia Interactive публично освещать не стала, поэтому сколько конкретно процентов студии попало под ее контроль и за какую сумму — неясно.

Как отмечает Bohemia Interactive, покупка доли стала новым этапом в отношениях двух компаний.

Затем Bohemia Interactive стала издателем Everwind, и вот сейчас дело дошло до более углубленного партнерства.

Благодаря полученным от Bohemia Interactive деньгам Enjoy Studio сможет качественнее подготовить Everwind к полноценному релизу, в том числе на консолях.

Аналитики Atomik Research попробовали изучить текущее положение дел с читерством в мультиплеерных играх.

Для этого они опросили 250 разработчиков таких тайтлов из США и Великобритании.

Отметим: исследование проводилось по заказу компании Anybrain, которая сама занимается античитами и антифрод-решениями для игр, а значит могла быть заинтересована в конкретных выводах.

Ниже — несколько наблюдений.

Компания Everplay Group (бывшая Team17 Group) очень довольна стартом милитари-песочницы Wardogs.

WardogsВ свежем финансовом отчете Everplay Group рассказала, что теперь ей принадлежит 28% Super Media Group.

Напомним, это второй раз, когда Everplay Group покупает долю в Super Media Group.

Интересный момент: в прошлом году Everplay Group заплатила за 20% акций Super Media Group 2 млн фунтов стерлингов (2,68 млн долларов).

По словам Everplay Group, сделка с Super Media Group стала для нее «очень привлекательной инвестицией».

Вскоре после этого старший вице-президент компании Эндрю Герреро (Andrew Guerrero) поспешил заверить , что Battle.net не собирается активно расширять свой каталог и идти по стопам более крупных сторов.

The Witcher 3«Конечно же, мы не стремимся повторять опыт Steam или Epic Games Store.

Герреро отметил, что Battle.net в принципе не предназначен для регулярного массового выпуска новых игр от сторонних разработчиков.

По его словам, в какой-то степени это связано с тем, что Blizzard ценит время геймеров и не хочет перегружать их обилием контента.

Первым таким тайтлом стала Destiny 2, появившаяся в сторе еще в 2017 году (и покинувшая его в 2019 году).

ReStory: Chill Electronics RepairsНа преодоление полумиллионного рубежа ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs понадобилось полтора месяца.

Никакой другой статистикой авторы ReStory не поделились, но из данных Gamalytic известно, что 22,1% проданных копий игры пришлись на США, 9,6% — на Россию, а 8,2% — на Китай.

Кроме того, сервис оценивает текущую валовую выручку ReStory в 8 млн долларов.

Сейчас разработчики из студии Mandragora трудятся над контентным обновлением для ReStory, которое должно добавить в симулятор дополнительную технику и клиентов.

Сыграть в ReStory можно только на ПК через Steam.

Только за август модераторы площадки рассмотрели 17,1 тысячи заявок на публикацию проектов, но «зеленый свет» дали лишь четверти.

Для понимания масштабов напомним, что в 2025 году медианное количество заявок в «Яндекс Играх» составляло 5 тысяч в месяц.

Как подсчитали в «Яндекс Играх», процент отклоненных заявок особенно высок среди разработчиков, которые впервые решили что-то выпустить на площадке.

Сейчас в «Яндекс Играх» активно улучшают модерацию на площадке в попытке сделать обработку многочисленных заявок быстрее.

Сейчас половина игр получает результат примерно за 3 дня, а 95% — в течение 7 дней», — пишут в «Яндекс Играх».

Российской правительство опубликовало документ на 76 страниц, в котором расписаны ключевые цели и задачи на десятилетие вперед, а также в общих чертах перечислены меры господдержки для разных сегментов креативной экономики страны.

Видеоиграм в стратегии посвящен отдельный блок.

Согласно ему, власти собираются:улучшить в России ситуацию с инвестициями и грантами для игровых компаний;расширить отраслевую инфраструктуру, в том числе за счет создания в стране новых игровых кластеров, центров исследований и разработок;усилить кадровый потенциал геймдева;помочь с продвижением видеоигр как в России, так и за рубежом;обеспечить правовую защиту видеоигр и их элементов как сложных объектов интеллекту…

В частности, власти поделились планами очень сильно нарастить валовую добавленную стоимость (ВДС) в игровом сегменте.

«Смута»Как говорится в документе, к 2036 году ВДС видеоигр в стране должна достичь впечатляющей отметки — 114,34 млрд рублей.

Для сравнения: в 2023 году ВДС видеоигр составляла только 8,96 млрд рублей, а по итогам 2026-го ее прогнозируют в размере 18,09 млрд рублей.

К примеру, через десять лет власти ждут от неигрового софта ВДС на уровне в 11,5 трлн рублей, а от кино — на уровне в 2,4 трлн рублей.

Если план удастся выполнить, то доля видеоигр в ВДС всей российской креативной экономики должна будет вырасти с 0,2% в 2026 году до 0,37% в 2036 году.

Председатель регулятора азартных игр Нидерландов Мишель Гротхейзен (Michel Groothuizen) заявил, что 50 евроцентов с каждого евро, который жители страны тратят на гемблинг, уходит к операторам без лицензий.

Гротхейзен признал, что многомиллионные штрафы для таких операторов не решают проблему.

В качестве примера аморального поведения он привел недавний случай, когда один из сайтов с рекламой азартных игр выдавал себя за нидерландскую службу предотвращения самоубийств.

Также Гротхейзен утверждает, что большинство нелегальных операторов активно ищут пользователей среди людей, имеющих проблемы с гемблингом и зарегистрированных в системе самоисключения Cruks.

Гротхейзен призвал ужесточить борьбу…

Примечательно, что изначально Ли надеялась получить сразу 50%, а не 35% акций Smilegate.

Тогда женщина заявила, что она помогла Квону открыть Smilegate и на первых порах даже числилась руководителем компании, но постепенно отошла от дел и сосредоточилась на ведении домашнего хозяйства.

Сам основатель Smilegate настаивал, что ничего подобного не было, однако в судебных материалах говорится, что в начале нулевых Ли действительно играла большую роль в Smilegate.

Например, в какой-то момент она владела 30% акций компании, и лишь со временем все 100% перешли в руки Квона.

Благодаря разводу Квона и Ли заодно стала известна примерная стоимость Smilegate.

The Last of Us Part IIЭнтузиаст под ником Speclizer сообщил, что разрабатываемый им мультиплеерный мод для The Last of Us Part II так и не увидит свет.

Он получил письмо от Sony с требованием не выпускать проект — тот должен был отправиться в релиз до конца месяца.

Не исключено, что мод привлек внимание юристов корпорации из-за того, что энтузиаст попытался монетизировать свое творение с помощью сбора средств на разработку через Patreon.

По его словам, команда работала над проектом девять месяцев, и тот ожидался довольно масштабным.

Мод должен был стать своего рода преемником отмененной The Last of Us Online.

And he thinks there's one key thing that studios get wrong: switching main characters for a sequel.

For those lucky few studios that birth a hit game, Fonnesbech thinks they should guard the IP jealously.

Main drawThe main character provides the player's chief connection with a title, thinks Fonnesbech.

Melinoë took the lead in Supergiant Games' sequel Hades 2 | Image credit: Supergiant GamesBut what about games that have switched main characters?

Changing the main character generates friction and risks messing with that familiarity, that known quantity.

Sega and Netflix have formed a multi-title partnership to adapt Crazy Taxi, Sonic, and Stranger Than Heaven.

The first project is a Crazy Taxi film adaptation, written by Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, known for The Naked Gun reboot.

Stranger Than Heaven will also be adapted into a live-action crime film, produced by Nakahara.

It will join Netflix's existing animated Sonic show, Sonic Prime, which premiered in 2022.

Brandon Riegg, VP of nonfiction and transmedia at Netflix, added: "With Crazy Taxi, Sonic, and Stranger Than Heaven, we get to work across three completely different eras of Sega's catalogue, celebrating everything fans love, while introducing them to new audiences."

Team17 owner Everplay expects strong full-year results, as Bulkhead's Wardogs and Expression Games' Hell Let Loose: Vietnam are outperforming expectations.

Everplay has also increased its stake in Bulkhead following Wardogs' success since entering early access on September 10.

Tencent previously owned Bulkhead, which was sold last December to a consortium including Everplay, Super Media Group, and Hiro Capital.

Despite these declines, Everplay's back catalogue revenue increased 1.2% to £64.3 million across more than 150 titles.

"With a strong balance sheet, resilient catalogue, growing portfolio of first-party IP and innovative third-party games, we are well positioned to deliver accelerate…

Curve Games has partnered with independent developer Wayfinder Studios to publish Wyldheart, its online co-op RPG.

Stuart Disney, CEO of Curve Games, stated that the company is "looking to make ambitious investments in distinctive games and talented independent studios, and Wyldheart is a great example of where we want Curve to go next."

Curve Games described this partnership as the next phase of its roadmap after being acquired by Nazara Technologies last May for £21.7 million.

Sweden-based Wayfinder Studios was founded in 2020 by a team of EA DICE veterans, including former creative director Dennis Brännvall, former studio director Fia Tjernberg, and DICE alumni Manne Ederyd and Adam Clar…

Level-5 president and CEO Akihiro Hino has apologized after confirming that generative AI was used in the studio's recent digital showcase.

As reported by VGC, Hino admitted the showcase used AI on featured reveals for Professor Layton and Yo-Kai Watch titles after viewers spotted what they believed to be signs of AI-generated footage.

Hino addressed the backlash on X/Twitter, saying the studio had used AI to make the presentation "more spectacular" as an experiment, and apologized for making fans "uncomfortable."

He was keen to stress that the games themselves aren't AI-made, saying the "charm and individuality" of Level-5's titles all come from "human hands."

Last week we reported that 61…

Valve has opened a waiting list for its new VR system, Steam Frame.

There are two models available - the 256GB and a 1TB headset - both of which sport 4 nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 - ARM64, 16GB of RAM, and come with two controllers and Half-Life: Alyx included.

The cheaper model will cost $1,059 (£889), while the 1TB model is on sale for $1,299 (£1089).

Its new wireless VR headset, Steam Frame, will support Android games as it uses the same Android APKs developers already use to port mobile titles to Android-based devices like Meta Quest.

News of Valve's new VR system comes on the back of notable VR developer, Polyarc Games, shutting down after 12 years in operation.

Cost is increasingly blamed for gamers choosing to cancel their Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, and Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions.

According to new survey data from Circana, cost "is becoming a stronger driver of US cancellations" across Xbox Game Pass Essential, PS Plus Essential and Nintendo Switch Online, with over 40% of US cancellers citing cost as a primary driver.

50% of players who had recently cancelled their Nintendo Switch Online subscription said they "couldn't justify the cost of the subscription within my budget but liked the service," up from 40% earlier in the year.

For Xbox Game Pass Essential and PS Plus Essential, that figure rose from 37% in Q1 to 40% now.

Last …

Rockstar and the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain have set out their arguments at an ongoing employment tribunal expected to run until October 16.

The GTA developer sacked 34 Rockstar staff last year, citing gross misconduct and a leak of confidential information.

The claimants insist that they were dismissed with no advance warning and escorted from the building without specific allegations.

They say union server membership dropped sharply in the days that followed.

Rockstar claims that within that space, the fired employees gave outsiders - including former employees, "competitors," and a journalist - access to sensitive internal information.

PlayStation reportedly discontinued its involvement with Kojima Productions' Physint due to "concerns over budget, potential profitability, and exclusivity."

Sources stated that, as a result, PlayStation were "reluctant to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in another game" from Kojima Productions that would end up being a timed exclusive.

Last Thursday, Hideo Kojima stated that his studio "unexpectedly received notice from PlayStation that they would cancel the Physint project" in mid-June.

As for Physint, Kojima Productions found a new partner with Xbox.

"We're honoured that Kojima-san has chosen Xbox to work with Kojima Productions on Physint.

Roblox will enable creators to publish their games on mobile, PC, and console through the Roblox Everywhere initiative.

Announced at this year's Roblox Developers Conference, the company said creators will be able to make their games available as standalone apps on multiple platforms, with Roblox "powering the technology and services underneath."

Roblox also announced Roblox Wallet and Roblox Card to provide "creators faster, more flexible access to their earnings."

Roblox Wallet will be rolled out this December to independent creators 18 or older in the US, with plans to expand internationally next year.

Roblox will also produce a physical card in 2027 for creators "to spend their availabl…

The name Bob Mortimer might not mean much to those who haven't lived in the UK, but he's a huge deal in the world of British comedy.

"I'm like, 'Oh my God, why did we think we could write Bob Mortimer-style comedy and show it to Bob Mortimer?'"

Murals features Bob Mortimer as 'Magic Dave' | Image credit: Dlala StudiosLater down the line, Grand-Scrutton was in London for a recording session with Mortimer – Dlala always directs its voiceover work.

"Honestly, the Bob Mortimer you see on television, he's even a hundred times nicer and funnier than that in person."

"To be able to just say we've got Bob Mortimer is a massive bonus for us."

Blizzard Entertainment has announced that the next StarCraft title will shift from real-time strategy to an open-world first-person shooter.

Revealed at BlizzCon 2026, the third installment in the franchise, titled StarCraft, is scheduled for release in 2030.

StarCraft's 2030 release will be the franchise's first new title since StarCraft 2: Legacy of the Void, which launched in 2015.

The first, StarCraft Ghost, was announced in 2002 but cancelled in 2006 after delays.

World of Warcraft: Forever's beta begins September 17, with the full release scheduled for November 4.

Moss developer Polyarc Games is shutting down after 12 years in operation.

The Seattle-based developer shared the news on LinkedIn, announcing its decision to "wind down active development."

Polyarc's closure follows the launch of Moss: The Forgotten Relic two months ago, which brought together the original two games outside of VR.

The studio released its debut VR adventure puzzle game Moss in 2018, followed by a sequel in 2022.

Polyarc raised $3.5 million in 2016 to develop Moss and secured an additional $9 million in 2020 to expand into augmented reality.

Cheating in online multiplayer games has become a structured, professional ecosystem, bolstered in recent years by the introduction of generative AI. Cheat subscriptions, boosting services, and in-game economy manipulation have made the cheating market worth around $8.5 billion globally. One cheat developer in 2021 was found to have made an estimated $77 million providing a cheat service for a single game.

Curve Games has announced a major new publishing partnership with independent developer Wayfinder Studios for Wyldheart, the highly anticipated co-op action RPG, in a deal that represents the publisher’s largest investment in recent years.

Frontier Developments, the British video game developer and publisher behind much-loved creative management simulation games including Planet Coaster and Jurassic World Evolution, teamed-up with Chester Zoo and Circle Agency to create a two-day immersive event to offer fans the chance to get hands on with Planet Zoo 2 for the first time.

This is a press release posted alongside our usual editorial content. TIGA, the trade association representing the UK’s video games industry, has revealed the shortlist for the TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2026. These awards recognise outstanding students, excellent education providers and best practice. The winners of the categories will be announced on Monday October …

A survey of more than 2,000 G2A.COM marketplace users found that preferences around major AAA releases are highly diverse. Asked how they would prefer to purchase a major release such as Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI), 38% selected a digital download and 37% a physical disc, while the remaining 25% expressed no preference or said they did not plan to buy the title.

VaultN, the infrastructure trusted by the games industry's leading publishers and retailers to orchestrate digital distribution at scale, announces the launch of VaultN Payments & Wallet - an embedded B2B payments, treasury and compliance feature built in partnership with global payments platform Paysafe.

HYPERTUNE, a COMPREADY company, today announced the public release of its Gaming Performance Engineering platform, built on Intel'sⓇ Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU) SDK. By combining Intel's trusted performance technologies with its proprietary validation methodology, HYPERTUNE helps gamers safely unlock more performance from supported Intel-based PCs through a guided, validation-first optimization experience.

Mintrocket is delighted to announce that DAVE THE DIVER has surpassed 10 million sales across all platforms (PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and mobile) since its initial early access launch in October 2022.

TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, is delighted to announce the shortlists for the prestigious TIGA Games Industry Awards 2026.

Following an initial run of sold-out concerts across France and Europe (Seine Musicale, Eventim Apollo…), met with an enthusiastic response from audiences, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 “A Painted Symphony” is entering an exciting new chapter. Led by composer Lorien Testard, vocalist Alice Duport-Percier and Orchestre Curieux, the official concert dedicated to the game’s original soundtrack will tour France, Europe and the United States in 2027.

"What Getting My Time Back Taught Me About AI in Development"

This is a press release posted alongside our usual editorial content. TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, has urged the Government to enhance the Video Games Expenditure Credit (VGEC) in the Autumn Budget as part of a strategy to drive economic growth. TIGA’s proposals include enhancing VGEC by raising the rate …

Indie game developers from around the world with unpublished games are being invited to enter a competition to secure one of up to ten spots in a special Indie Stars expo at Game Republic New Horizons in October. The entries will be selected by an expert panel of games media and the Indie Stars showcase itself will take place at the Riverside Stadium on 15th October, host venue for the main conference and expo event in Middlesbrough.

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Despite the long time since release, Remedy hasn't abandoned its game, and a new PC update introduces some welcome new features and improvements, including official AMD FSR 4 support on PC.

Patch 1.2.10 Improves Alan Wake 2 Across Multiple GPUsThe new patch for one of the best games ever made by the Finnish developer introduces PC support for AMD FSR 4, which is automatically enabled on supported GPUs when FSR Super Resolution is selected.

In addition, AMD FSR Frame Generation support was also added for smoother gameplay on supported GPUs.

"Get ready to unleash Dylan Faden's paranatural abilities in warped Manhattan on September 24," Remedy wrote in its statement.

"We need just a little mor…

This move comes just a month after TSMC stated that it will raise wafer prices by up to 10 percent in 2027.

According to Reuters, Chinese customers will face Samsung’s steepest price hikes, with prices rising between 10 and 15 percent.

Also, to maintain its position at the top of the food chain, U.S. customers will be served first, but they will still be subjected to the increased chip prices.

Where TSMC previously gobbled up waves of customers, Samsung is finally starting to witness some action.

His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.

Intel Core Ultra 9 4950K CPU has allegedly leaked, and we have our first "alleged" performance figures for the Nova Lake-S Desktop SKU.

In his latest post, the source has revealed what seems to be an upcoming Intel Nova Lake-S CPU with the "Core Ultra 9 4950K" part name.

Intel CORE ULTRA 9 4950K.

Similarly, the Intel Core Ultra 9 4950K starts with the family designation, which is "Core Ultra Series 4", while the 950K represents the segment and performance tier.

AMD Olympic Ridge vs Intel Nova Lake-S:CPUs Intel Core Ultra 400 AMD Ryzen 10000?

An ultra-premium GPU like the ASUS Astral RTX 5080 isn’t a purchase for the faint of heart because, at $1994.45 on online retailers like Amazon, the graphics card crosses the price of high-end gaming laptops.

However, one customer shows proof that he purchased the same card for less than $700, but the transaction was made on AliExpress.

If you thought he acquired the deal of a lifetime, you’re about to read about some glaring red flags.

Judging from the statement the Redditor has made, he was already aware that this RTX 5080 purchase was just bait, but he decided to bite the bullet and see for himself.

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Clear River Games, a video game publisher focused on classic retro game revivals, posted a teaser for the Pixel Arcadia showcase happening on August 24 teasing the return of the final game developed by Quintet for the SNES following Soul Blazer and Illusion of Gaia.

It's time to wake up.Watch Pixel Arcadia on August 24th!

About the author: Francesco De Meo has been covering video games and technology since 2012, starting his career at small outlets like Gamersyndrome and GeekSnack.

When he's not reporting or reviewing, Francesco can be found playing the genres he loves most, spending time with his six cats, reading, writing music, playing guitar and drumming for his progressive rock band.

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On July 15, hundreds of developers marched simultaneously at six Xbox-owned studio locations across four cities after an earlier round of cuts eliminated 440 union-represented positions across Bethesda Game Studios, ZeniMax Online Studios, id Software, ZeniMax Workers United QA, and ZeniMax corporate teams.

Nathan Hahn, a technical producer with four years at Bethesda Game Studios, emphasized the direct link between the cuts and game quality:Every coworker contributes to the success of our company.

Without us, Bethesda games aren't Bethesda games.

Union recognition across Microsoft's gaming studios has expanded rapidly since Microsoft and CWA reached a labor neutrality agreement back in Jun…

The ongoing AI boom and its impact on global chip manufacturing have created an opportunity for Chinese chip manufacturing equipment providers to cater to growing domestic demand, says a report from local media.

Machine translated table compiled by JW Insights showing revenues of domestic Chinese chip equipment manufactures.

Image: JW InsightsAs a result, the domestic Chinese chip manufacturers have started to force the introduction of domestic equipment in their production lines.

Data compiled by the publication shows that most major Chinese domestic equipment providers reported double-digit revenue growth in the first half of 2026.

With a background in finance and supply chain management …

Upon closer inspection, it was found that a microSD card had been hot-glued to the PCB.

Shopping from a sketchy website will always result in subpar experiencesThe website’s name was omitted by Redditor “FishBrain208,” who says his co-worker purchased three 32TB hard drives from an online store.

The price of each drive wasn’t mentioned either, but considering the customer purchased three of them, they wouldn’t have been too expensive.

Upon plugging each of the 32TB hard drives in, the co-worker said that none of them worked, so when prying open the enclosures, it was found that a microSD card was glued to a PCB.

Unsurprisingly, other Redditors aren’t displaying a shred of sympathy because e…

That early momentum didn't translate into a smooth reception, however, as the game's Steam user reviews dropped to a Mixed rating almost immediately.

Steam Deck and Linux users have fared even worse, finding themselves completely unable to launch the game due to its anti-cheat implementation.

What followed added fuel to an already contentious launch: players trying the cracked version began reporting dramatically better performance than the official Steam release.

Other players offered similarly striking comparisons:A certain unofficial version is actually running flawless 60fps on my rig.

In the last decade, he has coordinated the overall output of Wccftech's gaming section, managed PR rel…

In what is a seminal step for China's fast-evolving space industry, LandSpace has just managed to successfully recover the booster of its Zhuque-3 (ZQ-3) rocket, becoming a viable counterpart to the state-backed CALT and its CZ-10B rocket.

LandSpace's ZQ-3 rocket just became a viable counterpart to the state-backed CALT and its CZ-10B rocketChina's space-related ambitions are growing by leaps and bounds.

China has landed its second ever orbital class rocket on Zhuque-3's second flight.

Truly remarkable pic.twitter.com/uCXgvNHJYD — Truthful🛰️ (@Truthful_ast) August 18, 2026Well, now China is apparently becoming serious about filling its largely vacant orbital slots.

A comparison between ZQ-3…

Product Info GMKtec EVO X1 PRO (HX 470) July, 2026 Type Mini PC Price $1599.99 USGMKtec has been making Mini PCs for years now.

While the EVO X2 features the Ryzen AI MAX SKUs, the EVO X1 series goes with the mainstream Ryzen AI offerings, packing a combination of powerful CPU, GPU, and NPU architectures.

GMKtec NucBox EVO X1 PRO Mini PC - Specifications At A GlanceIn terms of specifications, the GMKtec EVO X1 PRO Mini PC is equipped with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 CPU.

2 of 9GMKtec NucBox EVO X1 Pro Mini PC - Unboxing & A Closer LookThe GMKtec EVO X1 PRO Mini PC comes in a silver colored cardboard package, which has a simplistic look with a "GMKtec" logo on the front.

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There’s no shortage of pre-built gaming PC deals on Amazon, but to get one at $300 off is definitely a rarity.

Fortunately, the ASUS ROG G700 is certainly a powerhouse that will sate the requirements of gamers and creative professionals.

In addition to sporting NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5070, the desktop also ships with double the standard RAM count, all at $1,999.99.

Complementing the beefy graphics card is Intel’s Core Ultra 7 265F processor.

Get the ASUS ROG G700 gaming PC with an RTX 5070 from Amazon - $1,999.99 (13 percent off, get two games for free with a qualified Intel purchase)If you buy something from a Amazon affiliate link, Wccftech may earn a commission.

Getting your hands on a high-capacity and speedy 4TB SSD in 2026 for under $200 is a distant dream, as even 2TB drives are often priced at $300.

Fortunately, it is not like the $1,000 figure has branched out to all SATA III SSDs, because you can still find decent value on Amazon if you search hard enough.

Before the AI boomFor instance, TeamGroup’s T-FORCE VULCAN Z SATA III SSD in the 4TB capacity can be yours for $329.99 on Amazon after a 12 percent discount.

However, if your requirements are purely performance-driven, you are far better off investing in a PCIe NVMe Gen 4 solid-state drive.

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During the trial, players get access to six modes across four maps, including Tsuru Reef, the returning Wake Island, Cairo Bazaar, and Hagental Base.

These aircraft take center stage in Top Gun: Carrier Strike, a reimagined version of the classic Carrier Assault mode.

Wake Island Returns and Tsuru Reef ExpandsWake Island, one of the franchise's most iconic maps, makes its comeback, bringing all-out combined-arms warfare to its distinctive Pacific island terrain.

Players can expect coastal defense battles, C-4 demolitions against reinforced positions, and combat built around the map's offshore aircraft carrier.

These vessels appear as part of the environment in Conquest and Escalation, while…

The ongoing supply squeeze in mature DRAM and NAND chips is about to get a lot worse, as per the latest projections from Morgan Stanley.

Morgan Stanley says the oncoming supply squeeze in DDR4 and SLC NAND is mostly supply-driven, as memory makers continue to shift capacity toward HBM, DDR5 and higher-layer NANDICYMI: MORGAN STANLEY SAYS MATURE MEMORY IS THE NEXT SQUEEZE — DDR4 +50% IN Q3, SLC NAND +50%+ IN BOTH Q3 AND Q4TIL: Morgan Stanley expects DDR4 prices to jump 50% in Q3 2026 and another 10%+ in Q4.

Interestingly, the projected increase in SLC NAND prices is much more aggressive, with Morgan Stanley penciling in an increase of 50 percent in each of the remaining two quarters of the o…

Specifications and Features of the ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-A GAMING WIFI7 NEOElevate your build with the ROG Strix X870E-A Gaming WiFi7 Neo, featuring a sleek white aesthetic and a design that maximizes the performance of AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series processors.

USB Rear USB (Total 12 ports)2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C®with DP Alt mode)6 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®with up to 30W PD**)4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)Front USB (Total 12 ports)1 x USB 20Gbps connector (1 x USB Type-C®)1 x USB 5Gbps connector (1 x USB Type-C®)2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports3 x USB 2.0 headers support 6 additional USB 2.0 ports* USB Type-C® output (USB Type-C Cu…

Gigabyte X870 AORUS INFINITY FeaturesX3D Turbo Mode 2.0 Incredible X3D performance unleashed by AI.

Gigabyte X870 AORUS INFINITY – Package Gigabyte X870 AORUS INFINITY – Package Gigabyte X870 AORUS INFINITY – Package Gigabyte X870 AORUS INFINITY – Package Gigabyte X870 AORUS INFINITY – Package Gigabyte X870 AORUS INFINITY – Package Gigabyte X870 AORUS INFINITY – PackageThe OC Backplate and Thermal Matrix look great, so it’s a shame we couldn’t use them with our coolers.

A Closer Look at the Gigabyte X870 AORUS INFINITYThe X870 INFINITY has a non-standard layout.

Gigabyte X870 AORUS INFINITY – Test Rig Gigabyte X870 AORUS INFINITY – Test Rig Gigabyte X870 AORUS INFINITY – Test Rig Gigabyte X…

It is a free x64 Windows benchmark that measures graphics, processor, storage, and memory performance, creating a detailed report on the local PC, and can optionally add the result to an online comparison database.

My work revolves around Windows software, AI and compute infrastructure, servers, networking, hardware evaluation, and performance optimization.

The program runs a fixed sequence of tests and records 44 outputs across graphics, processor, storage, and memory.

My own testing has included a high-end RTX 5090 workstation, three gaming desktops, a mainstream Dell laptop with integrated graphics, Windows servers, and cloud or virtual systems.

A benchmark result is performance evidence…

Specifications and Features of the ASUS ROG STRIX X870-I GAMING WIFIThe ROG Strix X870-I Gaming WiFi integrates cutting-edge technology into a sleek mini-ITX form factor, enhanced by the ROG Strix Hive II for streamlined control.

USB Rear USB (Total 10 ports)2 x USB4® (40Gbps) port(s)(2 x USB Type-C®)5 x USB 10Gbps port(s) (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)3 x USB 2.0 port(s) (3 x Type-A)Front USB (Total 3 ports)1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports* USB Type-C® power delivery output: max.

A Closer Look at the ASUS ROG STRIX X870-I GAMING WIFIThe Strix X870-I has a typical ITX motherboard layout, except for the FPS card, which …

Due to the memory crisis, RAM reviews are quite rare. However, we received the latest XPG NOVAKEY RGB memory kit from ADATA. The new memory kit is rated at 6000 MT/s and tight timings, which is perfect for AMD gaming computers. The tested memory kit has 32GB of capacity, which doesn't seem like much nowadays, but it's perfect for gaming and is the most budget-friendly option that delivers high performance to those who need it most.

Besides performance, ADATA focuses on aesthetics in the XPG NOVAKEY RAM series. The new and unique design should find its fans among gamers and modders, as it's far from the competitive solutions.

Today we present another ITX motherboard for AMD AM5 processors, and I can already share that there will be more in this tiny form factor in the coming months. The MSI MPG X870I EDGE TI EVO, on which we focus right now, isn't the latest model, but it's still the best MSI ITX motherboard for AMD processors, and since its release, it has seen multiple BIOS improvements. Since we didn't have a chance to review this motherboard earlier and it's definitely worth it, we will correct it today. ITX motherboards are mostly designed for gamers and enthusiasts, and this one is no different. The MPG X870I EDGE TI EVO is equipped with the latest controllers and designed for overclocking. I will tell you…

Since all memory products are expensive, more users are seeking a balanced solution that delivers high performance while remaining wallet-friendly. ADATA released the MARS 970 PLUS M.2 SSDs a while ago, which promise to be optimal for gamers and fit the budget.

There are only a few AM5 motherboards worth mentioning in the mini-ITX form factor. Since it's not often we see one on Overclockers, today we present the Gigabyte X870I AORUS PRO ICE. It's not the latest, but it's still quite a new model and definitely worth highlighting. The tested version is 1.1, so a few things have already been improved, including support for higher RAM frequencies. All those details count a lot for overclockers and enthusiasts. Especially those who love the ITX-size motherboards should find something interesting in our article.

The X870I AORUS PRO ICE supports the latest components, such as high-speed DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0, USB4, high-end audio and WiFi 7. The list of …

Gigabyte is the first motherboard brand to introduce a fresh, eye-catching design featuring wood-like elements. The tested AERO X3D WOOD motherboard includes not only the new design, but also multiple features available in all the latest motherboard series marked as X3D. It means we can expect great hardware compatibility and performance improvements for the latest processors, including some help from AI.

Like the recently reviewed X3D ELITE motherboard, the X3D WOOD supports the latest components, including high-speed DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0, USB 4, and Wi-Fi 7. The AERO X3D WOOD offers something above that, but you have to read our review to find out what I'm talking about.

We rarely get to review Colorful's products, but they're always unique and interesting. This time, we received the latest overclocking-series motherboard for AMD Ryzen processors: the iGame X870E VULCAN OC V14. The motherboard is optimized for the latest AMD Ryzen 9000 processors from the X3D series and high-frequency DDR5 memory. It's also packed with gaming and overclocking features, which we cover in our review.

Gigabyte keeps refreshing its AM5 motherboards with X3D models optimized for the latest Ryzen processors. One of the new models is the X870E AORUS ELITE X3D ICE, which will be tested today. Since it's the ICE version, the motherboard is entirely white, making it a perfect fit for bright-themed computers. Besides its aesthetics, it offers all the high-end gaming and overclocking features, improved by AI, so it should satisfy a wide range of users.

The X870E AORUS ELITE X3D ICE supports the latest components, such as high-speed DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0, USB4, and WiFi 7. The list of exciting features is longer, but we won't tell you everything in the introduction.

Recently, we could see the MAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI, while today, a higher model from the refreshed MAX series - MPG X870E CARBON MAX WIFI. The new CARBON motherboard is designed for demanding users and promises to be the best option for gamers, delivering multiple unique features, premium components, and original aesthetics.

The new MAX motherboards bring an improved experience to the already successful AM5 motherboard series. In our review, we check what we can expect of the MPG X870E CARBON MAX WIFI and share our experience based on multiple tests and games.

MSI provided us with one of the latest AMD Ryzen motherboard models for review, which is more interesting than it seems. The motherboard is from the refreshed MAX line, so we can be sure it's a mature design with multiple improvements.

The MAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI not only has a long name, but it's a budget-friendly model based on the currently highest AMD chipset. In short, we get more for less. In this article, I will assess whether the new MSI motherboard is suitable for gamers and other demanding users.

Recently, we reviewed the XPG LANCER RGB memory kit at 6400MT/s; this time, we take a closer look at the lower-frequency version of the same series, rated at 6000MT/s and featuring a tight EXPO profile. The presented memory kit promises great results with AMD Ryzen processors, which we will test with one of the most popular gaming processors: the Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

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The team here at Pawprint Studio is delighted to see Aniimo officially launch today, bringing the vibrant world of Idyll and its adorable creatures, the Aniimo, to players around the world.

Discover New CompanionsAt launch, players will be able to discover, meet, and collect more than 200 Aniimo.

Aniimo Training UpdatesWe have also improved the way Pathfinders train and level up their Aniimo.

Join us on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX PC, and XBOX Game Pass today.

Join the community and continue your journey through the world of Idyll with fellow Pathfinders around the globe.

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With the Mayhem Collection DLC, you get to experience playing as the iconic DC Super-Villains, The Joker and Harley Quinn.

After escaping Arkham Asylum, The Joker and Harley head to Amusement Mile, where they establish their secret villain hideout beneath the Funhouse.

We also introduce a character called Henchmaster, who first appeared in Batman: The Joker War Zone #1.

With the Mayhem Collection DLC, we really want to celebrate Gotham City’s Super-Villains in a way that feels fresh, playful, and deeply rooted in Batman history.

We’re also incorporating signature TT Games elements, so The Joker and Harley Quinn’s side of the story is full of humor and fan-focused detail.

Do you know how hard all these announcements were to hold in as we prepared for BlizzCon 2026?

Diablo Turns 30, and Sanctuary FallsDiablo V is coming in Spring 2029, and it opens somewhere the series has never let us stand: after the loss.

Closer to now, Diablo IV‘s Season of Hell’s Legacy lands September 15 (that’s this Tuesday!)

XBOX players can save 75% off Diablo IV and up to 30% on Diablo II: Resurrected content now through September 22nd.

Stories Beyond the GamesAn animated series set in the world of Diablo is in development with Netflix.

In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, XBOX on PC, and Game Pass!

Aniimo Pawprint Studio ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 74 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Get it nowAniimo – September 16Game Pass / Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / XBOX Play AnywhereAniimo is a free-to-play, next-gen creature-catching open-world RPG.

FEROCIOUS – September 14Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / XBOX Play AnywhereWake up stranded on an uncharted island where danger comes from every direction.

Death Simulator – September 18Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / XBOX Play AnywhereYou are Death’s newest employee.

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METAL SLUG first hit arcades in 1996, and 2026 marks the series’ 30th anniversary.

The METAL Slug Ultimate Collection contains 10 carefully selected titles from the METAL SLUG series, spanning arcades, home consoles, and handheld platforms.

Also included are score and clear time rankings, a replay feature, a visual gallery, and a sound player, letting you enjoy the world of METAL SLUG from angles beyond just gameplay.

In addition to a rich lineup of classic titles, we have poured tremendous effort into new additions and features, making this a definitive METAL SLUG experience in both quality and volume.

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My name is Sebastiano Serafini, and I’m the CEO and Founder of Serafini Productions – the team behind the BrokenLore universe.

Today, we are very excited to announce the release of the latest addition to the BrokenLore series, BrokenLore: Don’t Lie.

BrokenLore: Don’t LieBrokenLore: Don’t Lie is about a young hikikomori named Junko who must navigate her traumatic past before her reality slips from her grasp.

How Does This Connect to BrokenLore: Don’t Watch?

Thank you to all who have played BrokenLore: Don’t Watch, and I hope you enjoy BrokenLore: Don’t Lie.

Additionally, EA Sports Madden NFL 27 is free for all XBOX members to try from September 10 until September 13 (XBOX Game Pass Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential membership not required).

F1 25 2026 Season EditionOptimized for XBOX Series X|SRewrite The Grid with the ultimate evolution in racing, EA SPORTS F1 25: 2026 Season Edition!

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Today, Gears of War launches our fifth year of the Never Fight Alone campaign, an ongoing commitment to help prevent suicide, in partnership with Crisis Text Line and UK-based illustrator Luke Preece.

To date, Never Fight Alone has supported over 16,000 Crisis Text Line conversations.

We are honored that our five-year-and-counting partnership continues to show what’s possible when a gaming community remains dedicated to mental health,” said Dena Trujillo, CEO at Crisis Text Line.

When Gears of War: E-Day launches on October 6, players will be introduced to the Never Fight Alone Charity Bundle, featuring a unique character skin, weapon skin set, emblem, banner and icon.

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Hideo Kojima has spent his career challenging conventions and expanding what games can be.

Today, KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS announced the next chapter of its partnership with XBOX.

We’re honored that Kojima-san has chosen XBOX to work with KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS on PHYSINT.

As we move forward with the development of PHYSINT, we remain committed to redefining the action-espionage genre for players around the world,” said Hideo Kojima, Game Creator and Founder of KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS.

In addition to OD and PHYSINT, this relationship will also extend beyond games, with XBOX and KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS collaborating across film and television to bring new stories to broader audiences.

Like thisPlayers will soon be able to sink their claws into Marvel’s Wolverine when it comes to PS5 on September 15.

That’s where he’s going to go crazy, seeing those that he would try to protect, the vulnerable, being completely dominated and thrown out.

That’s exciting, we do want to see Logan and Sabretooth really going at it and calling each other names and all of that.

So that’s really what it comes down to: how do these characters work with and against one another in good ways?

And the last thing I’ll say, as an animation pillar or goal, we really wanted to bring out the animal in Wolverine.

Like thisThe latest installment in the flight-shooting series, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve releases on October 2, 2026.

From fierce battles against formidable enemy Sotoan ace squadrons to colossal superweapons that pose a threat to the Federation of Central Usea, players will face new threats and learn what secrets lie ahead in Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve.

Dogfights are notorious within the Ace Combat series as you engage in exhilarating dogfight against daunting rival aces.

Formidable foes threatening the Federation of Central Usea ForcesOutside of the Annihilation Mission, you’ll face numerous enemies or have to evade their threats.

Be sure to see for yourself what these other threats …

Like thisThis week the podcast crew discusses the recent State of Play and a jam-packed September.

Also in this episode, Kristen interviews actor Liam McIntyre, the voice of Logan in Marvel’s Wolverine.

Dead or Alive 6 Last Round’s new character — Meet Minato, the dance enthusiast who is all about flashy moves.

Muramasa: Revenant Blades gameplay details — Get a deep dive into the new trailer and upgraded visuals for Muramasa: Revenant Blades, launching February 4.

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Like thisRain, reflections, and rivers flow in this week’s shares.

Last week, we asked you to share moments highlighting water from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog.

Here are this week’s highlights:honeysinghzzz shares the reflection of water in Forza Horizon 5JAA_PhMode_0510 shares Snake wading through waters in Metal Gear Solid Delta Snakeaterfwto_ shares Jin paused along a river in Ghost of TsushimaDarrellNeloms shares Aloy wading through deep waters in Horizon Forbidden Westps5_gamerspov shares a beach island view from Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resyncedrorottino shares Sam walking through a creek in Death Stranding 2: On The BeachSearch #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Ins…

That’s why you can enable or disable Assist Mode at any point during gameplay.

Make it harder, tooThere’s another important change from the first Control: Assist Mode can now make the game harder.

We have a carefully crafted experience in mind for Control Resonant, balanced to be tense, demanding, and rewarding.

That’s why we don’t gate any trophies or achievements behind Assist Mode.

We can’t wait for you to get your hands on the Aberrant when Control Resonant launches on PS5 this September 24.

Today we revealed that Muramasa: Revenant Blades, the stunning Japanese-inspired action-RPG from Vanillaware and Marvelous, will launch on February 4, 2027.

We know you’ve been looking forward to learning more about this gorgeous action game since it was announced, and we’re thrilled to be able to share more about what’s in store in Muramasa: Revenant Blades.

Alongside improvements to its deep and engaging sword-fighting action, new features, like the all-new English voice over, have been added to enhance the experience.

Whether you’re discovering the game for the first time or returning as a fan of the original, Muramasa: Revenant Blades offers a fresh perspective on this epic adventure.

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Like thisFighting for glory led the charts in August.

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

In August, Black Myth Wukong, NBA 2K27 and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 topped the charts in Asia, while EA Sports Madden NFL 27 and MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls led the PS5 charts in the US..

What titles are you playing this month?

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Like thisTokyo Game Show promotion comes to PlayStation Store on 9 September*!

Enjoy up to 75% off on a huge range of incredible games until 23 September.

Head to PlayStation Store to enjoy savings now!

*Tokyo Game Show promotion is live on PlayStation Store from Wednesday, 9 September at 00:00 AM JST and finishes Wednesday 23 September at 11:59 PM JST.

Games featured in this promotion may not be part of this year’s Tokyo Game Show.

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game CatalogView and download imageDownload the image close CloseRuneScape: Dragonwilds | PS5On RuneScape’s forgotten continent of Ashenfall, dragons have awoken.

View and download imageDownload the image close CloseWWE 2K26 | PS5Run the world’s greatest show your way and live out your WWE fandom to the fullest.

View and download imageDownload the image close CloseBall x Pit | PS5Ballbylon has fallen.

Ball x Pit is a fast-paced fantasy roguelite where heroes must find the balls to plunge deeper into a seemingly bottomless pit of monsters.

Ball x Pit will be available September 22 in the US, the UK and Japan.

Like thisThe biggest overhaul to space the No Man’s Sky universe has seen in 10 years.

Hello, it has been ten years now since the release of No Man’s Sky, and we wanted to do something special to mark the moment.

Play VideoSpace is such a huge part of No Man’s Sky, but space itself has remained largely unchanged in all our ten years of updates!

Expeditions have become a very popular feature of No Man’s Sky.

Each milestone of the anniversary expedition will correspond to a specific No Man’s Sky update from the 40+ we have released over the last decade.

Wondering how to fish in Valheim?

Valheim fishing rod: How to get itIt's a bit unfortunate that in a world where you craft all your own gear, you can't craft a fishing rod.

If you're a real gambler, you can attempt to find a fishing rod out in the world.

I'd probably stick with buying one from Haldor, though: I've got over 150 hours in Valheim and I've never found a fishing rod in a frost cave.

When a fish swims near and nibbles—your bobbin will be tugged—click mouse 2 (or your block button).

Blizzard can't make everyone happy when it comes to releasing new skins, but its most recent skins have fans convinced it's playing favorites.

Blizzard has started to drop Mythic skins for heroes who already have them, upsetting those who've waited years to see their favorite heroes get their first one.

The ire around repeat Mythics comes up every time another one comes out, but has grown more intense as the trend continues.

The recent Mythic Void Widowmaker skin—her second Mythic—saw an overwhelmingly negative response because it arrived in the same season Genji got his second Mythic skin.

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A release date still hasn't been announced, but it's definitely getting closer—and once again, the dev team is asking for help.

As we approach #Skyblivion's launch, we’re looking for volunteers to join our communications team!

If you have experience in video production or social media, we’d love your help collaborating on everything from trailer creation to developer interviews.

— @skyblivion.com (@skyblivion.com.bsky.social) 2026-09-15T21:47:15.782Z"With our release getting closer, our communications team is expanding—and we need your help spreading the word!"

"We’re looking for volunteers with a background in video production or social media to help support projects like trailer editing, …

Brammer was upfront that crunch does happen at Bulkhead, and if you're not OK with that, you're probably not getting hired.

If you care about the work you’re making and the result of what you make here, you'll feel really valued.

Everyone’s pushing us to get [the console version] out earlier, and we’ve said, ‘No, that's not how it’s going to work.

"Tell me you need a producer without saying you need a producer," said producer and consultant Nazih Fares.

Back on Wardogs launch day, Brammer posted studio tours on X that included a room full of air mattresses for employees working overnight to fix Wardogs' troubled servers.

I tested for myself, and sure enough, Nighthawks now appears in Steam searches even if you're not logged in.

Previously, the adult rating meant it wouldn't show up unless you were logged in and had your account set to display AO-rated games.

The same is visible on the Nighthawks Steam page: A little sexy, maybe—it's vampires, after all, and you know how they are—but hardcore sex?

The experience of the surprise AO rating was very stressful, Gilbert said, and he was "basically swimming in cortisol" throughout.

But he also acknowledged that, with the resolution in place, it was a "net positive" overall, and that the number of wishlists on Steam had "basically doubled overnight."

It's very much filling the Battlefield-shaped hole in my game time, and that's in no small part due to its server browser.

(Image credit: Team17)It was around this time last year that EA was making a big to-do about Battlefield 6's community server support.

Devs insisted that the Portal server browser, which doesn't support third-party server providers and instead allows players to spin up one semi-persistent lobby at a time, would "tick every box" for a proper server browser.

The reality is that pulling off a server browser really comes down to will.

Wardogs' server browser is far from flawless.

While server issues stalled the start of Diablo 4's new season for many players, a few were able to get in and discover something Blizzard carefully left out from official materials.

The focus for Diablo 4's Season of Hell's Legacy is celebrating the series' 30th anniversary.

Blizzard went back to Diablo 2 and brought back Deckard Cain (in a dream) and three of its most iconic bosses: Diablo, Baal, and Mephisto.

Blizzard didn't indicate that it would be doing more than just a nostalgic storyline for season 15—but it is.

It turns out Blizzard added some of the Rune word item recipes from Diablo 2 without telling anyone.

Come back tomorrow to find out what new horrible thing I've done to Rockstar's baby, or check out what I got up to earlier.

Let's skip the preamble: I am Mark Zuckerberg now.

The original Mark Zuckerberg?

Specifically, the future of Mark Zuckerberg, who I am.

You can donate to charity to buff your business' reputation, and have to keep an eye on staff morale.

Latest Videos From PC Gamer Watch full video here:"For me, The Witcher 3 is not a monument and is not untouchable," Blacha told us in a recent interview.

When I'm playing The Witcher 3, I still find some places that I think maybe nowadays, I would do it differently.

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Maybe the problem is not in the game but in me, looking at the game with a different eye," Blacha said.

The Witcher 3 remaster update is set to launch on September 29, and will be free for anyone who owns the base game.

If you need evidence that the team behind The Witcher 3's upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past, is composed of Bonafide Witcher Sickos, try this: the expansion's lead writer wrote her bachelor's thesis on Hearts of Stone almost a decade ago.

Latest Videos From PC Gamer Watch full video here:"That was at the time when I played Hearts of Stone, and The Witcher, and I was studying comparative literature.

That's when I fell in love with The Witcher… [the thesis] touches upon what I said when it comes to how rich The Witcher is, when it comes to literary references."

"To be honest, I'm pretty proud with myself, that I did manage [to work on The Witcher].

But yeah, it truly is a dream come true,…

In a summary list explaining the code of conduct, Microsoft lists ten guidelines:Latest Videos From PC Gamer Watch full video here:"People matter more than AI.

This isn't armchair philosophy: there are actual people (potentially influential ones at that) out there arguing that AI should be ascribed moral rights and so on.

Such as keeping the whole AI industry afloat despite any negative effects to real people that are actually conscious.

Humanism is rooted in broad, inclusive human values such as human dignity, safety, autonomy, and fundamental human rights."

Microsoft makes clear that it's talking about "broad, inclusive human values" such as fundamental human rights, but what about when t…

Crazy Taxi is a game all about speed—no time for any lore when the average time a passenger spends in your vehicle is under half a minute.

I just need to know that you wanna go to the KFC, not why you're heading there in the first place.

Sega is somewhat trying to pump a narrative into its attempt at reviving the series, Crazy Taxi: World Tour—a game I'm not totally sold on yet based on a one-hour hands-on I had at Gamescom.

As reported by Variety, in Crazy Taxi's case, it'll be taking the form of a comedy movie written by Dan Gregor and Doug Mand (responsible for Naked Gun's 2025 reboot).

It also has yet another animated Sonic television series in the works, along with a movie adaptation o…

In speaking with PC Gamer's Joshua Wolens, story director Marcin Blacha says that pause is a sign that he and his team have done something right in a story choice.

"First of all, the choice has to make you think," Blacha says, "So it cannot be obvious.

You cannot simply go after one of the choices by simply pressing A all the time, so that's the first thing.

In regards to the upcoming DLC, Songs of the Past, and whether it'll have any hard choices to make?

I mean, we are not trying to avoid difficult choices, and we are not avoiding making players uncomfortable.

It's no longer arriving next month.Earlier this year, Dark Horse Comics announced it was teaming up with Nintendo once again to release The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Secrets of the Zonai art book.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Blizzard: "We appreciate your patience".Diablo IV: Age of Hatred Collection arrives on the Switch 2 this week alongside the new season, but there have been some teething issues, including a temporary season delay.If you have been experiencing any problems logging in and accessing the game and new season, it's not an isolated issue. Blizzard even shared the following notice about these issues on its forums. Fortunately, it seems the worst of these problems have now been resolved, with the Diablo team deploying a hotfix.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Wait, there were initially HOW MANY protagonists?Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is almost upon us. The game launches later this week on 17th September, and to drum up one last little bit of hype, Nintendo has released a new Ask the Developer interview, going behind the scenes with Intelligent Systems on the latest series entry.The interview contains all sorts of interesting tidbits about the game's development, but there was one note that really stood out to us as we were reading it: its hero roster was initially even bigger.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Eternal hope.Remaster developer Nightdive Studios has always been open about its desire to tackle Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem, and a new comment from its studio head has raised hopes that it might become a reality.As covered by IGN, Stephen Kick responded to a question on social media in which a user asked if we'd ever see Eternal Darkness again, joking that Nightdive Studios was "our only hope".Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Defying gravity.We are back with our latest look at the UK charts, and after last week's excitement with all those newcomers, it's a slightly more familiar picture this time.The wonderful Switch 2 exclusive, Orbitals (which landed in third place in its debut week, let's not forget), has drifted down to 18th this time, likely having found the majority of its audience right from the jump. The other two previous podium holders, The Blood of the Dawnwalker and Onimusha: Way of the Sword, hold down the top spots once again, but flip positions this time — Switch 2 sales continue to make up a small 7% of the latter.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

O RLY?A new trademark from developer Neowiz has seemingly revealed the title for its upcoming Lies of P sequel.As reported by FRVR, a filing on the European Union Intellectual Property Office indicates that Neowiz's new game will be titled Wonders of O. The first entry's title was a clear nod to its Adventures of Pinocchio themes, and so this new title seems to line up with previous reports that the sequel will be loosely based upon The Wonderful Wizard of Oz from author L. Frank Baum.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

The move will help tighten up performance, IO Interactive says.007 First Light on Switch 2 has been delayed until next year, developer IO Interactive has announced.Posting to the game's official X account, the port - originally scheduled for summer 2026 - will now release in March 2027, with the "additional time" to help with "polishing the... performance of the game".Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Blizzard also details Switch 2 features, net requirements & more.Blizzard finally announced Diablo IV for the Switch 2 last week, and if you're curious to know how it will look and run on Nintendo's hybrid system, we've now got the official details.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Celebrating the GameCube's 25th anniversary!This week, Nintendo's GameCube celebrates 25 years since its release in Japan. To celebrate this anniversary, a chart of the system's software sales has been shared by Circana Retail Tracking Service.This includes the "US top 20 best-selling GameCube games, ranked by unit sales". This information was shared on BlueSky via Circana's senior director and video game industry advisor, Mat Piscatella. In the top spot, we have Super Smash Bros. Melee, followed by Super Mario Sunshine in second place, and Mario Kart: Double Dash!! in third.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Including a Crazy Taxi live-action movie.SEGA and Netflix are teaming up once again, with the duo announcing three adaptations are now in development.First up is a live-action comedy movie based on the Crazy Taxi series and the new game World Tour. There'll also be another Sonic the Hedgehog kids' animation, and finally is a live-action crime adaptation of Stranger Than Heaven from RGG Studio (the team behind the Yakuza series). Release dates have not been announced.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

The voices behind the characters.Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave arrives exclusively for the Switch 2 this week, and ahead of this anticipated release, Nintendo has revealed the voice actors in the game.It's been sharing these updates on the Nintendo Today! app, with many of the cast also sharing their own announcements on social media. Here's the current list of voice actors in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave (via Nintendo Everything):Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Come back weekly as the best mobile games list gets updated regularlyHere it is: the list of the best mobile games of 2026 so far!

You can also have a look at the best mobile games of 2025 if you're feeling a little nostalgic!

All the mobile games we've reviewed in 2026Every year, we review hundreds of new mobile games, picking out the cream of the crop for you to play.

Decide for yourself which of them are the best mobile games of 2026!

5 Star - 10/10 - Pocket Gamer Platinum Award4.5 Star - 9/10 - Pocket Gamer Gold Award4 Star - 8/10 - Pocket Gamer Silver Award3.5 Star - 7/10 - Pocket Gamer Bronze Award3 Star - 6/102.5 Star - 5/10Green Light review - April 2nd, 2026 - Pocket Gamerreview - …

Third time, no wallsExplore one connected world with mountsHack, slash and platform through new regionsBring your knight, pets and weapons alongA mobile platformer for me is something I typically just pick up between stops.

Apple Knight has followed that template for two entries and done nicely out of it, so it is quite the turn to see Apple Knight 3 pull the internal walls down and put the lot into one connected world.

In Apple Knight 3, regions feed into each other, dungeons sit off the main route, and hidden paths do what hidden paths do.

Apple Knight built its name on short, tight, self-contained levels, and tight design doesn't always survive being stretched across a continent.

Apple K…

Fortunately, Playdigious have broken their silence on the upcoming roguelike strategy game 9 Kings, with the announcement that it'll finally be landing on iOS and Android on October 12th.

9 Kings has you playing as nine distinct factions led by their own leader.

9 Kings challenges you to make use of both your defensive structures and army, and intervene directly with spells to shift the tide of battle in your favour.

Subscribe to Pocket Gamer onWell, at least there's not ten to compete withIt's a surprisingly simple concept for a strategy game, but one with a surprising amount of depth to it.

Just take a look at our list of the best strategy games on Android for some choice picks that you c…

And now, the latest city they're visiting is none other than the sprawling metropolis of Singapore, as chosen by the latest community vote.

But that's not the only major change coming to Mini Motorways.

You'll help traffic weave throughout the city, and down into the iconic Marina Bay guarded by Singapore's mascot creature, the Merlion.

Subscribe to Pocket Gamer onOnto the Motorway we goBut as I mentioned above, this is far from the only major addition being made to Mini Motorways.

In their latest update, Dinosaur Polo Club have also added full language support for Te Reo Maori, New Zealand's indigenous language.

Dragonheir: Silent Gods is celebrating its third anniversary with the debut of its first community hero!

The Child of Chaos will debut on September 15th as a Light-element SP hero.

And even that's barely scratching the surface of what's on offer, making now a great time to check in on Dragonheir: Silent Gods!

And if you're going to be taking a look at Dragonheir for the first time, then don't go in unprepared.

Be sure to check out our Dragonheir: Silent Gods tier list for some of our favourite picks from the character-collecting RPG's huge roster.

The Red Cathedral brings the critically acclaimed board game to mobileWork as engineers on the iconic St Basil's Cathedral and work to bring it togetherGather resources, favour and prestige as you work to complete your claimed sectionFor many of us, a board game night means hours spent on Monopoly or Cluedo, and all the fun (or lack thereof) that entails.

But the world of Euro board games offers some incredible levels of complexity and strategy, and the latest to make the jump to mobile is The Red Cathedral on November 11th!

The Red Cathedral has you and your friends play as engineers working on the iconic St Basil's Cathedral (the one people always mistake for the Kremlin), and working to …

Blessings and curses, three at a timeFive channelling skills can now moveAgony Wave turns combat into wave defenceNew Essences and runes expand your buildsEvery hack-and-slash eventually has to settle the same argument about channelled skills.

The Farside, Undecember’s latest season, went live on the 10th, and five channelling skills now move with you.

Flamethrower, Sacred Light, Domain of Strength, Sacred Devotion and Mana-Infused Sentry all keep channelling while you walk.

The new mode is Agony Wave, Undecember's go at roguelike wave defence, entered from Saluto with an Agony Key that drops off a Chaos Dungeon Boss.

Clear monsters to fill a gauge, a Wave Boss turns up, deal with it, go ag…

But Netmarble could be about to change that with the launch of their new Global Alignment server on October 13th!

The Global Alignment Server for Game of Thrones: Kingsroad promises a sweeping rework of everything from combat to visuals, with the option to continue playing on the classic Western server or make the jump and experience a redesigned version of Kingsroad.

You'll even be able to grab some juicy rewards for making the jump to the new server.

I think Kingsroad is one of those games that flew under the radar a bit.

This new Global Alignment server, however, could be the start of a new era for the game.

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

In an unknown time and dystopian place, a demon named South plunges into a dark but vibrant world full of danger and temptation.

Despite his persistent grin, South is just trying to survive and, ideally, have a great time doing so.

Along the way, he'll find plenty of collectibles to help him as he fights off other hostile demons trying to survive, too.

DownSouth is a 2D platform RPG with a morality system that drastically changes how the character moves and interacts with the world.

And with Drop Duchy, the strange mix of Tetris, city builder, roguelike and just a little dash of Balatro really shouldn't work, but it seemingly does.

Drop Duchy is set to arrive on iOS and Android later this month, and offers a brain-teasing challenge to build your kingdom.

Essentially, Drop Duchy is what I described above.

Subscribe to Pocket Gamer onDuching ain't easyThe Balatro elements come in with the roguelike portion of the game, where Drop Duchy has you gather experience and unlock new cards whenever you win or are defeated.

Drop Duchy is one of those games that I've seen have a long presence on PC, but which is finally making its way to mobile.

Terraria+ brings the hit survival-crafting sim to Apple Arcade for the first timeStep into a world of building, crafting, bosses and enemies to beatFully updated to the current 1.4.5 version, including new Dead Cells and Palworld crossover content!

Soon, Apple Arcade subscribers will be able to get their hands on it too, with Terraria+ set to arrive on Apple Arcade this October!

Subscribe to Pocket Gamer onInsert caving soundtrack hereI'm particularly fond of Terraria, because it was one of my most-played survival-crafting sims.

All in all, it's a welcome arrival for Apple Arcade subscribers, I'm sure.

In the meantime, though, if you're not an Apple Arcade subscriber, then don't fret!

Play your own version of hit social deduction show The Traitors via Whatsapp!

The Traitors: Anywhere is a ticketed social deduction experience available via the messaging platformTake on all three iconic phases, watch the numbers dwindle and wheedle out the traitorsWhile the concept of a social deduction game is as old as tabletop gaming itself, it seems like only recently the concept really made the jump to the mainstream with The Traitors.

Now, you'll be able to play for yourself via a surprising platform, as The Traitors: Anywhere comes to WhatsApp starting today.

But rather interestingly, The Traitors: Anywhere is also a ticketed game!

Tying it specifically to WhatsApp is also indicativ…

Updated on September 15th, 2026 - Version: 1.9.3Do you want to know what the best gear is in Capybara Go?

Then let me tell you all about that because today we've got a complete Capybara Go tier list where we not only discuss weapons and armor, but also everything else you can equip.

You want your Capybara hero to be strong, so having a good build is half of that particular battle already.

About this Capybara Go tier listI have compared all the gear you can currently get in Capybara Go, as well as all the pets and skills and ranked them into a Capybara Go tier list.

The best pets in Capybara GoThe best skillsThe best gearThe game has quite a few pets, and they all offer different benefits.

The list of Monopoly Go free dice links is being updated daily, giving you new dice rolls in the mobile version of the most famous board game ever.

We are updating a list of free dice links for Monopoly Go daily, so you will never run out of dice again!

Monopoly GO free dice links60 Free Dice - Valid until September 18th- Valid until September 18th Daffy Duck Shield - Valid until November 23rdAll the links for free dice in Monopoly Go are valid for a few days, so make sure you check them all so you won't miss a single one.

How do Monopoly Go free dice links work?

Once you have, you can snag yourself some free dice links.

To make the most effective team, you'll need the most powerful heroes, and this Angel Legion tier list sorts them all out so you don't have to!

- Version: 84.1 - Latest Addition: Sanctum Lord - ArubysThe best heroes you can use in Angel Legion have outstanding skills that you will want to use from the very beginning.

Angel Legion is not that punishing in that regard, as long as your heroes are upgraded, they're quite capable.

However, in the later stages, having a hero who is at the top of our Angel Legion tier list is going to make beating each stage a lot simpler.

Not so sure...Don't forget to redeem the latest Angel Legion codes for some free gacha tries!

I Am Your Beast VR is a thrilling, time-limited series of micro-sandbox combat scenarios that tests your patience and reflexes in equal measure.

Spark is an initiative pairing developers (Strange Scaffold in this case) with experienced VR modders to do an official VR port.

This brings up the conundrum of playing a VR game that was ported from flatscreen.

If I were playing a native VR game, this is something I would bristle at, as I did in Discovery: Rogue Planet, because it is a poor use of the VR medium.

I Am Your Beast VR - Current VerdictI Am Your Beast VR is gleefully entertaining with a specific action thriller vibe that everything in terms of visuals, music, level design and interacti…

There have even been a few VR skating games, like the aptly titled VR Skater and Virtual Skate.

Bomb the Hill will also launch for PC VR sometime later this year.

: A VR skateboarding game that includes a storyline inspired by 70s skating culture.

Platforms: Quest;Release Date: September 10, 2026 (Quest)Developer: Pokodzima StudioPrice: $19.99 : A VR skateboarding game that includes a storyline inspired by 70s skating culture.

Bomb the Hill automatically adjusts for this whenever you load an Episode, and the controls are more or less the same.

Primal Rumble, a slapstick comedy card battler coming soon to Quest, launched a limited beta.

Publisher Impact Inked and developer Play XD have announced a beta for their comedic card battle game Primal Rumble.

Each card represents a move for a Primal, played one by one in a familiar turn-based game loop.

A trailer embedded below shares a bit of what to expect from Primal Rumble.

Primal Rumble can be wishlisted on Quest now.

The $149 Arcturus Vision Camera, weighing just 10 grams, adds 6 megapixel per eye color passthrough to Steam Frame and captures tracked 3D HDR video.

To solve this, Valve has closely partnered with Arcturus Vision (formerly Arcturus Industries), a startup making a $149 addon that attaches to Steam Frame's PCI-E expansion port.

0:00 / 0:20 1× Cubism on Steam Frame with Arcturus Vision (video from Arcturus)0:00 / 0:27 1× Puzzling Places on Steam Frame with Arcturus Vision (video from Arcturus)0:00 / 0:31 1× Table Space on Steam Frame with Arcturus Vision (video from Arcturus)Arcturus Vision Camera features two 32 megapixel Sony RGB sensors spaced 64mm apart (around the average IPD), though fo…

Valve opened Steam Frame reservations today and VR developers have spent the last few weeks getting their games ready.

We have compiled the current list of VR games that Valve has certified to run well on its new headset.

The Great On Frame page , similar to the Steam Deck's Great On Deck label, is a quick way for Steam Frame owners to quickly browse Frame-compatible games and a visibility boost for developers who choose to support the new hardware.

We are aware of multiple other developers planning Steam Frame builds for their games and will either update this article or do separate coverage as those games get the official Great On Frame label.

Here is our current list:

Valve just officially revealed Steam Frame's price, announced that it comes with standalone Half-Life: Alyx, and opened reservations to secure a unit.

UploadVR has a Steam Frame review unit, and we're currently working on a review.

In the meantime, you can read our Steam Frame specs rundown from its announcement and our hands-on impressions from the reveal event.

Steam Frame charges via USB-C, but, as with many USB-C powered tech today, does not come with a charger.

Reservation: How To Get A Steam FrameUnfortunately, you can't just place a conventional preorder for Steam Frame.

So you’re looking to buy Valve’s first standalone VR headset, the long-awaited Steam Frame? There are a few things you should know though before plonking down your hard-earned cash. What is Steam Frame? Let’s get this one out of the way before we get into the nitty gritty. Here’s the short of it: Steam Frame […]

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Want to know how Valve’s Steam Frame standalone headset stacks up against the competition? Read on to find out. Steam Frame is a lot like Steam Deck; it can play pretty much all of Steam’s game library out of the box, which includes flatscreen content based on x86 architecture—basically everything on Steam—and also now PC […]

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Valve today opened pre-orders for Steam Frame, its long-awaited standalone VR headset, which finally reveals pricing info, official accessories, and release date. Steam Frame is set launch at the following prices (inclusive of VAT where applicable): Valve says it’s following a similar approach to how it handled Steam Machine pre-orders, i.e. it’s using a randomized […]

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The rumors are true: Valve finally confirmed it’s creating a standalone port of Half-Life: Alyx (2020) for Steam Frame, although it won’t be ready at launch. Valve finally announced Steam Frame’s price and release date, starting at $1,060 with shipping beginning as early as September 18th. Amid the avalanche of news, Valve has also confirmed […]

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Valve essentially considers Steam Frame a ‘streaming-first’ VR device, capable of directly connecting to your PC via a Wi-Fi 6E dongle so you can play high-quality VR and flatscreen games. But don’t let the RAMpocalypse get you down: you don’t even need a PC, VR-ready or otherwise. Before I ever got my hands on Frame, […]

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Combat flight sim Aces of Thunder's latest update brings crossplay, plus new aircraft, new single-player missions, several gameplay tweaks and some VR-specific improvements.

Aces of Thunder has just received a major update.

Titled "One Sky For All," the update introduces crossplay between PC and PlayStation 5 players, as well as new aircraft, missions, and a broad range of improvements to gameplay, presentation, UI, and VR-specific adjustments.

The full patch notes can be seen on Aces of Thunder's game page.

Aces of Thunder is out now on PlayStation VR2 and Steam.

Until a little over a week ago, I had never built a VR app.

I had never built an APK for Quest or submitted an app to the Meta Quest Store.

On September 13, eight days after I started the project, it went live on the Meta Quest Store for $1.99.

Eight days after I opened the project, Punchable Face was on the Quest Store.

So for my next VR project, I decided to try a very different workflow.

Apple laid off around 100 staff working on Vision Pro, including "largely shutting down" the spatial gaming team and downsizing the immersive video team, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported.

According to Gurman, Apple executives told staff that Vision Pro headsets and the visionOS operating system are not going away.

It's just not what people use Vision Pro for in practice.

Meanwhile, the reduction in the immersive video team is related to the extreme cost of producing each video relative to the number of Vision Pro owners.

Executives below Ternus have been trying to convince him to continue investing in visionOS, Gurman writes, with a view to the longer-term potential of the platform.

Moss developer Polyarc Games announced it’s closing shop following a “major project” cancellation earlier this year. Polyarc announced the closure in a LinkedIn post (via Good Virtual Reality), marking the end of an 11-year stint in VR game development, most of which was spent creating its VR puzzle-platformer series Moss. You can read the full message […]

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