Это не ремастер, утверждает журналист.

Лучше повода для очередного прохождения быть не может.

Студия остаётся верна классической модели.

Кубический мир станет ещё красивее — бесплатно для всех игроков.

Разработчики поблагодарили фанатов.

Игра превзошла Origins и Odyssey по стартовым показателям.

Ubisoft не пытается показывать Японию «как в учебнике».

Финальная версия игры готова, переносов не будет.

Разрядность шины — 128 бит.

На кадрах можно увидеть ещё одну карту.

Релиз крупного обновления всё ближе.

Рендеринг ускорится, а качество графики повысится — NVIDIA, AMD и Intel уже внедряют технологию.

В 4K и на «ультра» настройках больше 60 fps обеспечили только RTX 5090 и 4090.

Blizzard выпустила ролик с геймплейной демонстрацией Фрейи — дама станет 43-м играбельным героем Overwatch 2.

Некогда Фрейя была специалистом по поиску и спасению людей, но позже переквалифицировалась в охотницу за головами.

Судя по ролику, охотница за головами отлично себя чувствует в сражениях на расстоянии, а также неплохо показывает себя в воздухе.

Чтобы не поймать чужую шальную пулю, героиня ловко отскакивает в стороны и может подлететь ввысь на несколько метров.

Фрейя станет полноценной частью ростера Overwatch 2 вместе со стартом 16-го сезона.

Издательство Devolver Digital и разработчик Фрэнсис Куломбе (Francis Coulombe) показали Look Outside — пиксельную хоррор-RPG с элементами выживания.

Действие Look Outside происходит в одном здании.

К особенностям Look Outside отнесли следующие пункты:Переплетение сурвайвал-хоррора и менеджмента ресурсов — необходимо планировать свои вылазки за пределы квартиры.

За это время геймеры успеют сразиться с боссами, подружиться с соседями и провести с ними время.

Look Outside уже доступна в Steam за 385 рублей.

К Assassin’s Creed Shadows приобщились более 2 миллионов геймеров, похвалилась Ubisoft.

Если верить студии, пока у «Теней» всё идёт довольно неплохо:2 миллиона игроков!

Теперь Assassin’s Creed Shadows превзошла стартовые показатели AC Origins и Odyssey .

На момент написания заметки максимальное число геймеров в Shadows — 58 606 человек.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows уже доступна на ПК (Steam, Epic Games Store, Ubisoft Store), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series и в облачном сервисе Amazon Luna с русскими субтитрами.

Над ИИ противников нужно поработать, да и сражения у тайтла похуже, чем у соседей по жанру, но это не слишком сильно отвлекает от общей картины.

Майкл Хоглунд (Michael Hoglund)Игра ладно сделана, и я никогда не откажусь от возможности поработать детективом, но ей просто не хватает искры.

У Atomfall просто нет этой чёткой идентичности.

<…> У меня редко появляются два полярных мнения по поводу одной игры, но именно это произошло с Atomfall.

Теперь я точно в лагере под названием «Вам стоит поиграть в это».

Героиня пересказывает ситуацию отцу, с которым они сидят в соседнем пабе, и поначалу всё действительно указывает на то, что виновата Верити.

Как и в Overboard!, на каждое действие затрачивается время — и на переход из одной локации в другую, и на произнесение каждой отдельный реплики.

Дело в том, что в Expelled!

Детали узнаёшь постоянно — это и предыстория школы, и скелеты в шкафах девочек, и информация, которую от них скрывает руководство.

Впрочем, как и любая игра этой студии — жаль, ни одна из них так и не переведена официально ни на какие языки.

Сотрудники Capcom анонсировали новую презентацию Monster Hunter Wilds, которая стартует 25 марта в 17:00 по Москве и будет посвящена раскрытию контента из первого глобального обновления.

Первая порция бесплатного дополнительного контента для Monster Hunter Wilds выйдет в начале апреля.

На данный момент известно лишь, что помимо улучшений основной игры патч предложит нового монстра в лице левиафана Мизуцунэ, а также новую хаб-локацию для эндгейма.

Monster Hunter Wilds доступнана ПК (Steam), PlayStation 5 и Xbox Series с полной русской локализацией.

На сегодняшний день в сервисе Valve тайтл имеет смешанный рейтинг в 63 % положительных отзывов от более 100 000 пользователей.

Уже почти два месяца избранные геймеры участвуют в стресс-тесте восьмого глобального обновления для Baldur’s Gate III.

Теневая магия (Чародей) — этот чародей получает преимущества во время сражения в местах с тусклым светом и умеет быстро перемещаться между тенями.

Этот колдун заключил договор с существом из Царства теней, и помимо новых способностей обзавёлся разумным магическим оружием.

Призраки также способны исцеляться, поглощая духовную энергию во время битвы.

Песнь клинка (Волшебник) — идеальный подкласс для любителей боевых магов.

С момента успешного релиза Atomic Heart в 2023 году разработчики из Mundfish успели выпустить три DLC и начать работу по расширению франшизы за пределами видеоигр.

Согласно сведениям Макаренкова , на сегодняшний день Mundfish создаёт сразу несколько проектов по Atomic Heart.

Стилизация в целом осталась такой же, как и в оригинальной Atomic Heart, но по впечатлениям журналиста, продолжение станет мрачнее и брутальнее.

В Atomic Heart 2 вернутся некоторые герои из оригинала, и, судя по одному из набросков, ожидается новый быстрый вид транспорта.

Официальных сроков анонса у Atomic Heart 2 нет.

Добавка Ichiban’s Holiday для Dave the Diver, которая представляет собой коллаборацию с серией Like a Dragon, обрела дату выхода — 10 апреля.

В Синей бездне появится Итибан Касуга — главный герой Yakuza: Like a Dragon и Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

Как пояснил гейм-директор Джехо Хван (Jaeho Hwang), он является давним фанатом серии Like a Dragon и сильно ею вдохновлялся при создании Dave the Diver.

Ёкояме понравилась идея и он позвал Хвана в офис SEGA, где они обменялись подарками.

Напомним, Dave the Diver продаётся на ПК (Steam), Nintendo Switch и PlayStation, а также есть в подписке PS Plus.

В ноябре команда GOG анонсировала инициативу GOG Preservation Program, которая призвана сохранить старые проекты в играбельном состоянии, даже если их авторы прекратили поддержку.

Накануне представители площадки объявили, что в программу включили ещё несколько тайтлов.

В список попали 27 игр, включая Silent Hill 4: The Room, F.E.A.R.

В качестве примера привели отсутствующие ранее «пугалки» в квартире — мигающую лампу и раздающиеся ни с того ни с сего звонки.

Также команда пообещала, что в будущем к программе присоединится больше игр от Monolith Productions.

Масуми Цунода (Masumi Tsunoda), подарившая голос Наоэ — синоби из Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, пообщалась с PCGamesN.

Она поделилась своими мыслями о влиянии искусственного интеллекта (ИИ) на индустрию озвучки и творчество в целом.

Масуми ЦунодаОна признаёт, что развитие технологий вызывает у неё некоторый страх из-за отсутствия чётких регулирований, но видит в этом вызов.

Часть меня немного боится, потому что это неизвестность, и пока нет чётких правил и регулирования.

В нём прописаны меры защиты, которые гильдия хотела бы внедрить в игровой индустрии в целом.

Симулятор чаевара от автора The Stanley Parable, тайкун о пивоварном монастыре, истинный «убийца» Lethal Company, сиквел тактической Fights in Tight Spaces, минималистичный и поклеточный градострой, мрачный кооперативный битэмап, стильный детектив про городские легенды, «Судья Дредд у нас дома», иммерсивная пародия на Гарри Поттера. • Комментарии и обсуждения — https://stopgame.ru/show/144082/ischem_horoshie_igry

• Urban Myth Dissolution Center: Обзор стильного детектива про паранормальщину — https://stopgame.ru/show/143301/urban_myth_dissolution_center_review_stilnogo_detektiva_pro_paranormalschinu

• Ещё больше об играх — https://www.youtube.com/StopGameRu/StopGame-SUB Игры выпуска: — Wand…

Bloober Team, прославившаяся недавним ремейком Silent Hill 2, не сбавляет оборотов и радует поклонников хорроров сразу двумя громкими анонсами.

На этот раз разработчики поделились свежими деталями своего грядущего проекта Cronos: The New Dawn и представили совершенно новую игру — I Hate This Place, сурвайвал-хоррор в открытом мире.

Если про последнюю вы можете прочитать в нашем отдельном материале по анонсам Future Game Show, то вот о Cronos: The New Dawn расскажем ниже.

Разработчики также раскрыли, что вдохновлялись такими произведениями, как «Нечто» Джона Карпентера (John Carpenter), сериал «Тьма», Dead Space и Dark Souls.

В полушуточной форме в Bloober пообещали стены из плоти, возможнос…

Даже сам Юсеф Фарес (Josef Fares) не знает, на каком этапе находится экранизация It Takes Two, а в Голливуде уже тянут свои ручки к новенькой Split Fiction.

Если верить изданию Variety, крупные кинокомпании начали формировать свои предложения, чтобы купить права на адаптацию.

Эта же компания ранее начала трудиться над адаптацией It Takes Two для больших и малых экранов.

Напомним, самому Фаресу уже всё равно, как обстоят дела с экранизацией It Takes Two: «В Голливуде много болтают, но делают мало.

Тем временем у Split Fiction всё отлично: игра разошлась тиражом свыше 2 миллионов копий, а также её расхвалили как критики, так и простые геймеры.

Аналитик Toyo Securities Хидэки Ясуда принёс извинения за заявление о продажах Final Fantasy XVI в 3,5 млн копий, подчеркнув, что цифра была его личной оценкой, а не официальными данными Square Enix.

Изначально в отчёте утверждалось, что информацию озвучил президент компании Такаши Кирю, но позже материал исправили, отметив ошибку.

Известный инсайдер Джефф Грабб сообщил, что в честь юбилея God of War в 2025 году выйдет не ремастер классики, а новый спин-офф God of War, действие которого будет связано с греческой мифологией.

Студия Giants Software приготовила подарок для поклонников ретро-игр. Она выпустила необычную версию Farming Simulator: в 16-битной версии.

Известная польская компания Bloober Team анонсировала новый проект своего издательского подразделения Broken Mirror Games, которое специализируется на хоррорах.

Аудитория Assassin's Creed Shadows шагнула за миллион уже через несколько часов после релиза на PlayStation 5, Xbox Series и PC.

Студия Long Jaunt готовит для средневековой стратегии Norland обновление, которое не смогла охарактеризовать иначе, как «чертовски большой апдейт».

Новая игра продюсера серии GTA Лесли Бензиса MindsEye будет напоминать сериал на Netflix, но при этом для неё готовят открытый мир.

Программа сохранение классических игр GOG Preservation Program не только заботится об играбельности старый версий на современных компьютерах.

В World of Warcraft Classic стартовал третий этап открытия контента в рамках «Нового начала» игровых миров.

К числу тех, кому пришлась по душе Assassin's Creed Shadows, присоединился Майкл Доус, издательский директор Baldur's Gate 3.

После Battlefield Labs в сеть попали кадры с карты Battery — плотной городской локации в стиле Гибралтара из ранних концептов игры. Пользователи Reddit опубликовали ролики и тактическую карту.

По словам аналитика Риса Эллиота, продажи Astro Bot с момента релиза превысили 2,3 млн копий. Так, Эллиот ссылается на данные Alinea Analytics.

Студия Larian продолжает делиться подробностями грядущего крупного патча к Baldur’s Gate III , который добавит ряд важных изменений, в том числе и новые подклассы.

На днях разработчики представили последнюю четверку подклассов из планируемых 12.

Телепортируется через тени, видит в темноте, выживает после смертельных ударов благодаря «Силе могилы» и призывает пса дурного знамения в качестве поддержки.

Остальные восемь подклассов, включая нюансы механик и анимации, были раскрыты Larian ранее.

Часть из них касается новых подклассов.

Выживание или потребности альтеров? Первую часть дневника The Alters посвятили балансуВ сети появился новый промо-материал к игре, представленный в виде дневника путешествия Джона, главного героя истории.

Моддер Fallout New Vegas превращает Стрип в район, соответствующий оригинальному виденью ObsidianДалеко не всегда идеи разработчиков доходят до релиза в первоначальном варианте. Fallout New Vegas не стала исключением и некоторым хотелось бы увидеть «оригинальную» версию.

Нейросеть представила трейлер экранизации Elden Ring в стиле игровых фильмов 1980-ых годовНекоторым игрокам хотелось бы увидеть Elden Ring на большом экране.

В духе Fallout: авторы Atomfall позволят убивать всех NPC, чтобы предоставить свободу игрокамПри создании Atomfall разработчикам хотелось предоставить игрокам свободу. При желании, можно будет избавиться от разнообразных NPC.

Большое сравнение Assassin's Creed Shadows с AC Valhalla, Odyssey и Origins — изучение игровых механик, физики и других деталейИгроки продолжают рассматривать Assassin's Creed Shadows и вспоминать предыдущие части франшизы.

Создателей Path of Exile 2 впечатлил билд, позволяющий убивать монстров, не делая абсолютно ничегоИногда игроки Path of Exile 2 создают очень впечатляющие билды и привлекают внимание разработчиков.

«Это что, шутка?»: титры Assassin's Creed Shadows длятся более двух часов — размер команды Ubisoft впечатлил геймеровВ создании Assassin's Creed Shadows поучаствовала большая команда специалистов.

Minecraft Live 2025 is done and dusted, and developer Mojang has announced a long list of new upgrades and content coming to the best-selling video game of all time. Here's everything announced.

Mojang explains why Minecraft won't go free-to-play any time soon.

Mojang explains why it won't use generative AI to develop Minecraft.

Mojang reveals Minecraft's Vibrant Visuals update, a new graphical upgrade coming soon.

Don't expect Mojang to make a Minecraft 2 any time soon. Here's why.

Mermaids, Genies, Lion Kings, and Evil Queenies - here's our list of Disney's best animated movies of all time.

Unbeatable pricing on Switch and PS5 consoles, Xbox controllers, LEGOs, and more.

Boom-shaka-laka!

From 3,000 pieces to over 40,000, here are some of the largest jigsaw puzzles you can buy in 2025.

Ubisoft says Assassin's Creed Shadows has hit the 2 million players mark two days after its release date, surpassing the launches of both Origins and Odyssey.

The Walking Dead: Dead City has something so intriguing about it that it's making me reconsider my breakup with the franchise.

Thanks to his slow climbing and reliance on strength over stealth, Yasuke turns Assassin's Creed Shadows into a very different kind of game.

There’s something uncanny about the office. And in the case of Apple TV Plus' Severance, it's the uncanny valley.

There's no better news than "game that hasn't had an update in years just received one", and this week that applies to Battle Brothers.

There's a couple of new legendary locations that you can explore now, the first one being a place called Abandoned Village.

The announcement post for the update explicitly notes that "most mods will not work anymore until they've been updated by their authors".

You can read the update post for the full list.

Probably also worth noting that the game is currently 70% off on Steam right now, so not a bad time to jump in.

Carimara: Beneath the forlorn limbs is exactly that, a self described "short and creepy fairytale" that has a look about it where I can easily imagine walking around its world and think "cripes, it smells a bit around here, 'ey?"

The gameplay concept is an odd one too: you are the titular Carimara, and your whole goal is to exorcise a ghost by answering questions using cards.

By finding different objects, people, and seemingly concepts around this messed up looking world.

It has a lot of texture to it, really reminds me of Felvidek in some ways too.

Plus it has a nice and short 30 to 60 minute run time, so I'm looking forward to this one dropping this coming May 22 - you can wishlist it on …

Minecraft is the best-selling game of all time, but it's looked pretty much the same for the entirety of its almost 14 year run.

Now, don't worry, it'll still be all blocks and squares 'n' that, but it will be changing up how lighting looks.

Minecraft is inherently not a natural looking game, and this lighting overhaul just adds a touch to much realism for my tastes.

Besides, this kind of lighting already exists in countless mods, so for plenty of people it's not even really needed.

In any case, there were a few other announcements from Minecraft Live too, like the fact you'll soon be able to fly around on friendly versions of ghasts, which I do quite like the look of.

Keita Takahashi is probably one of the most recognizable names in games, in no small part thanks to a game that needs no introduction, Katamari Damacy.

"I left the company because I didn’t want to be limited to only working with the people there," Takahashi quite plainly put it.

I enjoy Takahashi's work a lot, Katamari is a game I'd recommend to probably anyone, and Wattam was a delight too, weirdness and all.

I guess I probably should make games while thinking about the target audience, but I’ll work on that in my next life."

Quite happy that he's making the games he is in this one myself.

I'm going to let you in on a little secret: I love Silent Hill 4: The Room.

It was actually the first game I played in the series, and when I did I wasn't aware that it wasn't universally loved or even liked at its release.

It was a great way of keeping you on your toes, even in a supposed safe area, except a handful of them were missing from the PC version, despite being present in the code.

GOG essentially just switched them back on, but I'm sure I'm being very reductive about something that was probably a good bit of hard work.

I know everyone's been buzzing about Silent Hill f recently, and last year brought us Bloober's remake of 2, but I really do think you should give 4 a go.

So that's my weekend largely sorted; but what are you all up to?

GrahamI haven't played an Assassin's Creed game in years, and I haven't enjoyed one ever, but damnit if an open world set in Japan isn't alluring enough to draw me back.

I will be playing it for two hours and then uninstalling it in a huff this Sunday, no doubt.

JeremyI was playing Assassin's Creed Shadows last weekend (props to anyone who guessed which game was up my sleeve, as I skirt around like a shinobi to avoid outright mentioning it and breaking embargo) so I'll probably just keep on with that.

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

Image credit: Rock Paper Shotgun Steam Deck Academy brings together all our guides and explainers on getting the most out of your Steam Deck, no student loans or sweaty dormitories required.

Who can say what made Ubisoft change their minds on Steam Deck support for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the pretty good samurai stealther that previously stated an intention to go without.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the former.

Assassin's Creed Shadows Steam Deck settingsRaytraced global illumination: Diffuse Hideout OnlyDiffuse Hideout Only Upscaler type: AMD FSRAMD FSR Minimum dynamic resolution: 25%25% Maximum dynamic resolution: 75%75% Sharpen strength: 0.250.25 Frame generation: OffThese keep Shadows…

Atomfall reviewAtomfall looks and sometimes plays like a middling survival shooter, but its passions truly lie in exploration and investigation – and it’s much better at both.

Yes, the real pleasure of Atomfall lies not in its fighting, nor in its surviving, but in rifling through its stuff.

| Image credit: Rock Paper Shotgun/RebellionMuch has been said about how Atomfall cribs from Fallout, STALKER, and (if you’re an incorrect person) Far Cry.

Image credit: Rock Paper Shotgun/RebellionAlso, without wanting to spark a game-length-equals-quality debate, I did appreciate how Atomfall valued my time.

This review is based on a review build provided by the publisher.

Six years ago Nightdive Studios announced they were doing a remaster of sci-fi sequel System Shock 2, which they were calling System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition.

But back then they were also busy working on a full-blown remake of the original System Shock.

But now that they're done with that, the studio has finally revealed a release date for the sequel's remaster, which they've sneakily renamed System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster.

System Shock 2, while beloved by many, can be quite clunky to play from a modern perspective.

Nightdive have earned a lot of trust with the series - Jeremy expressed much love in his review of the System Shock remake, calling it "a breathtakingly beautiful an…

I have recently immersed myself in the pleasantly numb Monster Hunter Wilds loop of smashing Arkvelds to bits.

There's a lot of ugly, bugly bastards in Wilds, is what I'm saying.

I cannot comprehend the sheer number of calories required for the Arkveld to swing those blades even once.

Put another way, it's the apex of everything Wilds attempts to achieve with its animation work.

It won't stop me saving every Tempered Arkveld I see as an investigation with sick glee, obviously.

"Everything that Firebreak does centres around jobs, just like how everything a firefighter does centres around fighting fires," he said.

The undecided rhetorical line Firebreak walks around “job” makes a useful mirror for the current, convoluted industry conversation about live service games.

I share this concern that the conversation around 'live service' has become open-ended to the point of nonsensical.

But Firebreak's uncertainity about whether or not it is a job does, I think, neatly encapsulate the malaise over live service.

Despite recent disasters, live service as a shareholder-facing business model won't be vanishing anytime soon.

Tonight's Future Games Show obviously wasn't about any one game or studio in particular, but funnily enough, it did open and close with games from (technically) one developer.

The show started things off with a look at Lost Rift, a supernatural, survival, PvPvE extraction game - that's a lot of things - from People Can Fly.

In case you were wondering, this is what became of Project Victoria which was shelved only three months ago.

Weirdly enough, the show then ended with the series that put PCF on the map: Painkiller.

I guess Doom: The Dark Ages isn't guaranteed to be the biggest medieavally, gothicy boomer shooter this year after all.

Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord, is coming up to three years now, but at the Future Games Show this evening, all these years on, developer TaleWorlds Entertainment announced that the strategy action game will be getting its first bit of DLC, War Sails.

If you can't gather from the name, featured image above, and trailer below, the DLC is all about boats; sailing 'em, fighting with 'em, trading with 'em, you name it, these boats can do it (within reason).

War Sails quite notably is introducing a Viking-inspired faction, where you can do your usual thing of deciding to trade, recruit, or fight them (once you've made your way to the Northern Kingdom anyway).

Sounds like a slightly more in-depth ta…

Here’s the Steam on Xbox evidence Microsoft didn’t want you to see.

Microsoft posted and removed a new Xbox UI image with Steam games listed 👀 details below 👇https://t.co/H3M0p42GAW — Tom Warren (@tomwarren) March 20, 2025 To see this content please enable targeting cookies.

The Verge claims that sources familiar with Microsoft's plans have said they're currently working on an update for the Xbox app that shows any game you have installed on your PC.

This'll apparently include both Steam and the Epic Games Store, and your games will be labelled as such in the app.

These plans for an Xbox app update are apparently still quite early, so again, this feature might not get released.

Frosthaven - the sequel to Cephalofair's knock-a-horse-out massive board game - is getting a digital version from Julian Gollop's Snapshot Games.

Like predecessor Gloomhaven, Frosthaven is a tactical RPG where you'll resolve story events and encounters between dungeon delving, retiring old characters and unlocking new classes as you progress.

New to Frosthaven is a fleshed-out management game that has you build up and protect an outpost, while dealing with harsh seasons and invaders.

I really enjoyed Gloomhaven digital, mostly for not getting in the tabletop game's way to much, but also for not requiring glue to put third party token trays together.

Designer Isaac Childres has consulted on …

Arrowhead just added new enemies, like the Impaler!

In past patches, seeing new threats emerge organically on the battlefield was a thrill.

Helldivers 2 is also in a somewhat unique situation; since propaganda from our in-game superiors is such a core part of the setting, it makes sense to have the game actively gaslight players about new enemies and updates.

As Helldivers 2 continues, I hope Arrowhead doesn’t shift to sharing upcoming surprises in blog posts and promotional materials.

I want to be absolutely shocked as these new enemies show up and turn my poor Helldiver into chunky salsa; it keeps things fresh.

The developers of Stalker 2, GSC Game World, released a massive 35-minute video to YouTube on Monday teasing the upcoming sequel of their beloved open-world shooter franchise.

In it, the Ukrainian team described how they leaned heavily into the authenticity of the experience.

That authenticity applies to the game’s real-world setting around the Chornobyl nuclear power plant.

STALKER 2 was originally expected on Sept. 5, but was delayed to Nov. 20.

The final game will be available on PC and Xbox Series X, where it will be included as part of the Xbox Game Pass program and available to all subscribers the day of its release.

At this point, I think we can safely assume that nobody is going to spend their hard-earned money on tickets to see the Borderlands movie.

The reviews from fans and critics have been absolutely scathing, and frankly, I think we all deserved better.

If you’d like to experience what is still the best version of Borderlands, you can currently pick up the Borderlands Collection: Pandora’s Box from Steam for just $37.12.

Pandora’s Box is a comprehensive collection of the four mainline titles in the Borderlands franchise in addition to all of their corresponding DLC, including cosmetic items and other extras, which total a $664.47 value.

Along with the FPS entries attached to the Borderlands lice…

Baldur’s Gate 3 won the premier award for narrative excellence in sci-fiction and fantasy media on Sunday.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is the second video game to win the newly created category at the annual Hugo Awards.

The organization attempted to create an award for Best Interactive Video Game in 2006 but didn’t receive enough nominations.

That makes Baldur’s Gate 3 only the second game to win the award.

Baldur’s Gate 3 has already won the Game of the Year Award at five major video game award ceremonies: the Golden Joystick Awards, The Game Awards, the D.I.C.E.

Netflix wanted to be in on the One Piece business — so much so that not only are they just doing live-action One Piece (with season 2 currently in production), they’re also working with Wit Studio to remake the One Piece anime.

The One Piece, said forthcoming anime that was first announced in December last year, would be running concurrently with the still airing One Piece anime.

One Piece now means something different than One Piece then, and a new anime could add a bit of polish to those first chapters.

The creative team at Wit wants very badly to get everything just right, as the new behind-the-scenes look at The One Piece above shows.

So how exactly do they capture what “One Piece” real…

The original Deus Ex its sequel Deus Ex 2: Invisible War remain some of the most influential titles in gaming, using the first person shooter genre as a canvas and painting over it an intriguing world of conspiracies and larger questions about what it means for technology to become an extension of humanity.

Those core tenets continued in the more modern sequels, 2011’s Deus Ex: Human Revolution and 2013’s Deus Ex: Mankind Divided.

All four games are excellent in their own right, and all are on sale for over 80% off each.

You can pick up the whole series and DLC for less than $20 total.

Pokémon voice actor Rachael Lillis died Saturday, Lillis’ sister Laurie Orr announced on GoFundMe.

She filled our Saturday mornings and before/after school hours with her beautiful voice, her terrific comic timing, and her remarkable acting skills.”We all know Rachael Lillis from the many wonderful roles she played.

She filled our Saturday mornings and before/after school hours with her beautiful voice, her terrific comic timing, and her remarkable acting skills.

#RachaelLillis pic.twitter.com/XOjFqY0C1L — Veronica Taylor (@TheVeronicaT) August 12, 2024In 1998, Lillis began voicing Ketchum’s adventure companion Misty, Team Rocket’s Jessie, and several Pokémon, including Jigglypuff.

She also…

And there’s no better way to get ready than by throwing on a few horror movies just as the sun starts setting a little earlier.

Every month we pick out a few of the best horror movies that Netflix currently has to offer.

It’s also one of the most violent, creepiest, and most disturbing horror movies of the last decade, which certainly makes it worth a look.

All of this makes The Wailing a staggering, ridiculously ambitious horror movie, and unlike just about any other movie ever made.

Cave diving is dangerous enough under the best circumstances, but as you might expect, this particular group of caves is absolutely full of very scary sharks.

And there can be no doubt about the source of the creative energy and good vibes: World of Warcraft Classic.

This was quickly masked the following year when World of Warcraft Classic drove a huge spike in popularity which was sustained by the pandemic gaming boom in 2020.

When he was speaking in March 2024, World of Warcraft subscriber numbers were higher than they had been at Dragonflight’s launch, and climbing.

But it was Classic updates, starting in August 2023, that prompted Hight’s graph to start trending upward.

There are currently no less than five ways to play WoW Classic: the original game, the Cataclysm expansion, Season of Discovery, and two Hardcore variants.

Krafton, the publisher behind PUBG: Battlegrounds and The Callisto Protocol, has acquired Tango Gameworks, the studio responsible for The Evil Within games and Hi-Fi Rush.

Tango was shuttered by Microsoft and ZeniMax Media in May, but the talent who formed the Tokyo-based studio will be integrated into Krafton, which now owns the rights to Hi-Fi Rush.

Hi-Fi Rush is available on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X.

Tango Gameworks became part of Xbox’s stable of studios when ZeniMax was acquired by Microsoft in 2021.

The studio found great critical success with Hi-Fi Rush in 2023.

Polygon: Was there a game soundtrack or song that inspired you to pursue creating game music?

In “Interrogation” [from Lorelei], I used the theme from “Woman on the Other Side”, another song from Lorelei and the Laser Eyes.

It was also inspired partly by Angelo Badalamenti’s walking baselines and slow jazzy drums in “Audrey’s Dance” from Twin Peaks.

Is there anything else I should know about your approach to composing video game music?

It’s like an extension of the video game universe.

Few things are better than settling down with a good book, but sometimes the settling is easier said than done.

For all those times, there’s no better place to turn than audiobooks.

All these options making picking your next audiobook a bit of a chore, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

The dramatized audiobooks for A Court of Thorns and Roses are probably the most popular option — they’re cast with different voice actors for each character, and the audio-engineered foley sounds help you envision the scenes as they happen.

It’s a delicious listen even if you don’t have the right setting, of course.

It’s easy to see the similarities between The Legend of Zelda games and many FromSoftware games.

Polygon: Was there a game soundtrack or song that inspired you to pursue creating game music?

Yuka Kitamura: Having spent my childhood and growing up with video games in the 1990s and 2000s, there are many masterpieces that have influenced me.

The desire to play the main theme of my favorite video game title of all time, The Legend of Zelda, on the piano motivated me to learn piano during my childhood.

Is there anything else we should know about your approach to composing video game music?

“We aim to release two more Witcher games after Polaris, creating a new AAA RPG trilogy,” CD Projekt Red said in 2022.

CD Projekt hasn’t announced a final title, gameplay details, or a release date for the fourth mainline entry in The Witcher.

Here’s everything we do know about the new Witcher saga.

The School of the LynxThe one very visible clue that CD Projekt Red has offered about its new Witcher saga is artwork of a medallion buried in snow.

Or, at the very least, CD Projekt wants to downplay the possibility that there’s any sort of exclusivity going on.

Anyone who’s played A Short Hike knows the soundtrack makes up a hefty percentage of the experience.

And as it turns out, that soundtrack would probably never have happened if composer Mark Sparling hadn’t played The Binding of Isaac in college.

Polygon: Was there a game soundtrack or song that inspired you to pursue creating game music?

Mark Sparling: The soundtrack to the original Binding of Isaac by Danny Baranowsky was a big one for me.

Is there anything else we should know about your approach to composing video game music?

An analyst who claimed Final Fantasy 16 had sold 3.5 million copies has apologised, insisting the figure was an estimate and not confirmed sales.

Final Fantasy 16 Spoiler Free Review - Final Fantasy XVI review PS5 gameplay Final Fantasy 16 Spoiler Free Review.Watch on YouTube"Toyo Securities analyst Hideki Yasuda has apologised for his incorrect statement about Final Fantasy XVI sale figures!"

Toyo Securities analyst Hideki Yasuda has apologized for his incorrect statement about Final Fantasy XVI sale figures!

Last week, we learned the Final Fantasy series has now sold over 200m copies across the globe, cementing Final Fantasy as one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time, ev…

Assassin's Creed Shadows has topped over two million players, "surpassing the launches of [Assassin's Creed] Origins and Odyssey".

Assassin's Creed Shadows launched on Thursday, 20th March, and by that same afternoon, it had already notched up more than a million players by the afternoon.

And as of this afternoon (Saturday 22nd March), another million players had joined the ranks.

"Assassin's Creed Shadows has now surpassed the launches of AC Origins and Odyssey.

Assassin's Creed Shadows has now surpassed the launches of AC Origins and Odyssey.

Keita Takahashi, the creator of Katamari Damacy, has revealed he left Bandai Namco so he wouldn't "be limited to only working with [...] Japanese people".

"I left [Bandai Namco] because I didn't want to be limited to only working with the people there.

Takahashi added that knowing the different customs and cultural expectations of different countries is also valuable when making games.

A new Katamari Damacy game was also recently revealed, which will release exclusively on Apple Arcade.

Katamari Damacy Rolling Live will be the first original game in the series in almost eight years and will arrive on Apple Arcade on 3rd April.

Inside Assassin's Creed Shadows - The NEW Anvil Engine Deep Dive Alex Battaglia put together this deep dive into the workings of the new Anvil engine to accompany this article.

Our hybrid RTGI system combines two steps: per-pixel ray tracing (screen space rays and world space rays) and DDGI-like probe cascades.

In terms of PSSR, we analysed PSSR and TAA dat the time of shipping AC Shadows and found better results with our TAA solution.

RT reflections were developed after the initial delay to AC Shadows.

Assassin's Creed Shadows - PS5/Series X/S Tech Review - A Big Visual Leap For the Series Initial coverage of AC Shadows from Digital Foundry focused on the standard consoles.

And this is the world in which Assassin's Creed Origins takes place.

Bayek is great, a kind of local Egyptian sheriff drawn into the heart of something big and terrifying.

A bit of tragedy and revenge to sort out, and a glimpse, inevitably, of one of the game's many ancient ancient artefacts - an apple, I think?

Because the Pyramids are ancient to us, it's completely harmonious that they're also ancient to Bayek.

To put it another way, the Pyramids are where us humans confront some of the strangest mysteries of being human.

For years, Slice & Dice has been my guilty pleasure - a game I chanced upon that I unexpectedly kept returning to.

I've admitted to myself that I love it, now, but I was self-conscious about Slice & Dice for a long time.

I cleared my throat and turned to them and launched into what I now realise sounds like my Slice & Dice sales pitch.

Just a dice-rolling game I've had on my phone for a few years that I'm now convinced is brilliant."

Slice & Dice isn't as fun in those moments, nor are the inevitable consolation runs I begin afterwards.

If the thrill of bopping Monster Hunter Wilds' base game menagerie is starting to fade, you'll no doubt be wanting to know what's next for Capcom's latest mega-hit.

And following a couple of previous teases, the publisher has now confirmed it'll be fully detailing Wilds' first major content update next Tuesday, 25th March.

Capcom's latest Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase - the first since last month's launch - begins at 2pm in the UK/7am PT over on Twitch.

We do, of course, already have a fairly good idea of what Title Update 1 will bring thanks to Capcom's previous chatter.

Expect the remaining Title Update 1 blanks to be filled (and hopefully some news on much-needed performance improvements…

Dragon Age: The Veilguard has just gained a few more weapons on PC, thanks to the arrival of the Rook's Weapons Appearance Bundle.

The release of these new weapons comes despite the fact that BioWare has not only been downsized, but had previously signalled the end of its support for Dragon Age: The Veilguard after publisher EA described it as having underperformed.

Manage cookie settingsEurogamer has contacted EA for more detail on the Rook's Weapons Appearance Bundle - and asked whether these items will also eventually become unlocked for those who own the game on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Alongside Dragon Age: The Veilguard's current deep sale on Steam, the game also popped up l…

Hey everyone, I'm very sorry to say that this week is Katharine Castle's last at Eurogamer - and in games journalism as a whole!

In her time at Eurogamer, Katharine has thrown herself into everything - from exhaustive game guides to reviews of some of last year's biggest games - and made a huge mark.

From day one, it was clear how well Katharine understands games, and how best to communicate that passion to others, including those lucky enough to be her colleagues.

In short, Katharine will be greatly missed and leaves some big shoes to fill.

- Katharine

Shiny Pokémon are coming to Pokémon TCG Pocket as part of the game's next themed booster pack, Shining Revelry, which launches next week on Thursday, 27th March.

Cards featured in Pokémon TCG Pocket's next pack include fan-favourite Shiny creatures such as the cool-looking black Charizard, golden Lucario, and pink squirrel Pachirisu.

Hunting for them, however, has grown in popularity more recently and been boosted further by the popularity of Shiny Pokémon in Pokémon Go.

In Pokémon TCG Pocket, Shiny Pokémon cards will have their own sparkling effect when tilted.

Pokémon TCG Pocket recently announced an overhaul to its trading feature following player backlash, though the changes won't come …

Valve's Steam Deck pushes out impressive frame-rates in a wide range of software - up to and including a range of current generation exclusives.

Perhaps optimisation for the low-power Nintendo Switch yields some dividends here, though the visual outcome on Steam Deck is well beyond Nintendo's last-gen machine.

'Too Big' For Steam Deck: AAA Games Are Struggling On Valve's Handheld The article lays out the facts but if you want to see how far we have to go to make some games playable on Steam Deck, this video should prove illuminating.Watch on YouTubeA lot of other games run reasonably well, if not quite at that level.

I think my big takeaway from this whole exercise is that more games than e…

A group of people emerge, all with strong regional accents, and I'm dead in seconds - their northern tones don't kill me, but their guns do.

Dead, dead, dead, dead, dead.

| Image credit: Rebellion / EurogamerTwo hours into Atomfall and I wasn't having a good time.

It's hard to talk about Atomfall without feeling like you're not painting a true picture of what it's like to play.

A copy of Atomfall was provided for review by Rebellion.

Nintendo has announced its next batch of SNES games headed to the Switch Online catalogue - and there's a pretty obvious nod to Assassin's Creed Shadows on the list.

Four strategy games from Koei all arrive for Switch Online next Friday, 28th March, including two Nobunaga's Ambition titles.

Nobunaga's Ambition lets you compete for control of Japan either as the infamous Oda Nobunaga or his rivals as they attempt to unify the country.

This is the same conflict that plays out over the course of Ubisoft's new Feudal Japan-set Assassin's Creed, in which Oda Nobunaga is also a key figure.

You can check out the full run down of everything available on Nintendo's subscription service via our handy…

Ubisoft has announced its first sales milestone for Assassin's Creed Shadows, which launched yesterday and had notched up more than a million players by the afternoon.

It's our first indication of how well the game is performing, as a pivotal title not just for the Assassin's Creed series, but Ubisoft in general - though it is still very early.

"It's not even 4pm here in Canada and Assassin's Creed Shadows has already passed 1 million players," stated a message posted to the official Assassin's Creed social media account.

How well does Assassin's Creed Shadows have to do for Ubisoft to consider it a success?

"Majestic in scope, impressive in detail, Ubisoft's epic adventure honours the beau…

Your request has been blocked due to a network policy.

If you're running a script or application, please register or sign in with your developer credentials here.

Additionally make sure your User-Agent is not empty and is something unique and descriptive and try again.

if you're supplying an alternate User-Agent string, try changing back to default as that can sometimes result in a block.

if you think that we've incorrectly blocked you or you would like to discuss easier ways to get the data you want, please file a ticket here.

Your request has been blocked due to a network policy.

If you're running a script or application, please register or sign in with your developer credentials here.

Additionally make sure your User-Agent is not empty and is something unique and descriptive and try again.

if you're supplying an alternate User-Agent string, try changing back to default as that can sometimes result in a block.

if you think that we've incorrectly blocked you or you would like to discuss easier ways to get the data you want, please file a ticket here.

Your request has been blocked due to a network policy.

If you're running a script or application, please register or sign in with your developer credentials here.

Additionally make sure your User-Agent is not empty and is something unique and descriptive and try again.

if you're supplying an alternate User-Agent string, try changing back to default as that can sometimes result in a block.

if you think that we've incorrectly blocked you or you would like to discuss easier ways to get the data you want, please file a ticket here.

Your request has been blocked due to a network policy.

If you're running a script or application, please register or sign in with your developer credentials here.

Additionally make sure your User-Agent is not empty and is something unique and descriptive and try again.

if you're supplying an alternate User-Agent string, try changing back to default as that can sometimes result in a block.

if you think that we've incorrectly blocked you or you would like to discuss easier ways to get the data you want, please file a ticket here.

Your request has been blocked due to a network policy.

If you're running a script or application, please register or sign in with your developer credentials here.

Additionally make sure your User-Agent is not empty and is something unique and descriptive and try again.

if you're supplying an alternate User-Agent string, try changing back to default as that can sometimes result in a block.

if you think that we've incorrectly blocked you or you would like to discuss easier ways to get the data you want, please file a ticket here.

Your request has been blocked due to a network policy.

If you're running a script or application, please register or sign in with your developer credentials here.

Additionally make sure your User-Agent is not empty and is something unique and descriptive and try again.

if you're supplying an alternate User-Agent string, try changing back to default as that can sometimes result in a block.

if you think that we've incorrectly blocked you or you would like to discuss easier ways to get the data you want, please file a ticket here.

Your request has been blocked due to a network policy.

If you're running a script or application, please register or sign in with your developer credentials here.

Additionally make sure your User-Agent is not empty and is something unique and descriptive and try again.

if you're supplying an alternate User-Agent string, try changing back to default as that can sometimes result in a block.

if you think that we've incorrectly blocked you or you would like to discuss easier ways to get the data you want, please file a ticket here.

Your request has been blocked due to a network policy.

If you're running a script or application, please register or sign in with your developer credentials here.

Additionally make sure your User-Agent is not empty and is something unique and descriptive and try again.

if you're supplying an alternate User-Agent string, try changing back to default as that can sometimes result in a block.

if you think that we've incorrectly blocked you or you would like to discuss easier ways to get the data you want, please file a ticket here.

Your request has been blocked due to a network policy.

If you're running a script or application, please register or sign in with your developer credentials here.

Additionally make sure your User-Agent is not empty and is something unique and descriptive and try again.

if you're supplying an alternate User-Agent string, try changing back to default as that can sometimes result in a block.

if you think that we've incorrectly blocked you or you would like to discuss easier ways to get the data you want, please file a ticket here.

Your request has been blocked due to a network policy.

If you're running a script or application, please register or sign in with your developer credentials here.

Additionally make sure your User-Agent is not empty and is something unique and descriptive and try again.

if you're supplying an alternate User-Agent string, try changing back to default as that can sometimes result in a block.

if you think that we've incorrectly blocked you or you would like to discuss easier ways to get the data you want, please file a ticket here.

Your request has been blocked due to a network policy.

If you're running a script or application, please register or sign in with your developer credentials here.

Additionally make sure your User-Agent is not empty and is something unique and descriptive and try again.

if you're supplying an alternate User-Agent string, try changing back to default as that can sometimes result in a block.

if you think that we've incorrectly blocked you or you would like to discuss easier ways to get the data you want, please file a ticket here.

Your request has been blocked due to a network policy.

If you're running a script or application, please register or sign in with your developer credentials here.

Additionally make sure your User-Agent is not empty and is something unique and descriptive and try again.

if you're supplying an alternate User-Agent string, try changing back to default as that can sometimes result in a block.

if you think that we've incorrectly blocked you or you would like to discuss easier ways to get the data you want, please file a ticket here.

Newzoo проанализировала данные 4600 тайтлов и оценила ситуацию с видимостью игр в Steam.

Если коротко — полагаться только на внутренние инструменты платформы для привлечения пользователей нельзя.

Эксперт по игровому маркетингу Крис Жуковски (Chris Zukowski) напомнил разработчикам о важном бенчмарке успешности для игр в Steam.

Разработчики, особенно инди-студии, должны ориентироваться на следующий показатель — минимум 250 отзывов в Steam за месяц.

«Если вы не наберете 250 отзывов за первый месяц, ничего не получится», — заявил Жуковски.

Симулятор автоматизации фабрики, разработанный инди-студией Notional Games, за первые три месяца получил лишь 51 отзыв.

Обычно их валовая выручка достигает отметки в 150 тысяч долларов за первые шесть-девять месяцев после запуска.

Square Enix подала иск к одному из своих бывших подрядчиков.

В качестве доказательств Square Enix приводит 11 страниц скриншотов со сравнением Mecharashi (Metal Storm) и прототипа Front Mission 2089.

При этом Square Enix отмечает, что ответственность несут все вышеуказанные юрлица.

Square Enix требует 150 тысяч долларов за нарушение авторского права и хочет добиться удаления игры из цифровых магазинов.

Скриншоты со сравнением отмененной Front Mission 2089: Borderscape (слева) и Mecharashi | Metal Storm (справа)

Вчера, 20 марта, корпорация VK опубликовала итоговый отчет за 2024 года.

Ключевые цифры из отчета VK за прошлый год:выручка — 147,6 млрд рублей;показатель скорректированной EBITDA — минус 4,9 млрд рублей;чистый убыток — 94,9 млрд рублей;чистый долг — 174 млрд рублей.

По опубликованным данным можно сделать вывод, что конкретно у платформы VK Play дела также идут не очень хорошо.

На конец 2024 года в VK Play было зарегистрировано 49,4 млн аккаунтов, а средняя месячная аудитория проекта за четвертый квартал 2024 года составила 14,7 млн пользователей.

Для сравнения, на конец 2023 года в VK Play было зарегистрировано 38,5 млн аккаунтов, но средняя месячная аудитория проекта за четвертый квартал …

Рассказываем о том, как издателю мобильных игр Mattel163 удалось благодаря партнерству с рекламной платформой Gamelight успешно разрекламировать Phase 10 на рынках США, Японии и Европы.

Небольшая справкаMattel163 — это паблишер с офисами в США и Китае.

Физическая версия Phase 10 очень популярна в США и Европе.

Ключевыми регионами для продвижения на первом этапе были выбраны такие стратегически важные локации, как США и Япония, а также три основных европейских рынка — британский, немецкий и французский.

Самые впечатляющие результаты Gamelight продемонстрировала в Штатах:с 7 по 30 день рекламной кампании показатель ROAS вырос на 284%.

Ubisoft поделилась первыми результатами Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

При этом Ubisoft не сообщила, как аудитория распределилась по платформам (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S и ПК).

Важно: Assassin’s Creed Shadows также доступна по подписке Ubisoft+, которая стоит 18 долларов в месяц.

В свое время Ubisoft назвала запуск Assassin’s Creed Valhalla лучшим в истории франшизы.

Пока Ubisoft не называет запуск Shadows рекордным, но публичный анонс статистики по количеству игроков указывает на то, что компания довольна релизом.

4 апреля в столице Германии состоится весенняя сессия WN Conference.

Для того, чтобы стать участником выставки на WN Conference Berlin’25, достаточно:заполнить заявку на участие (до 1 апреля);дождаться сообщения о ее одобрении.

На конференции у каждого участника шоукейса будет отдельный спот — место под ноутбук/компьютер, доступ к электричеству, а также табличка с названием команды.

Студенты, которым интересна разработка игр, но у которых нет пока собственного проекта, также приглашаются к участию — и в качестве волонтеров, и в качестве гостей:заявку от имени студента можно подать здесь.

Помимо выставки, на WN Conference Berlin’25 будет проведен раффл — розыгрыш призов среди участников.

Профсоюз работников связи США (Communications Workers of America, CWA) объявил о создании объединения для всех сотрудников игровой индустрии без привязки к конкретным компаниям.

В отличие от большинства других инициатив в этой сфере, которые представляют сотрудников отдельных студий, организация работает по принципу прямого членства.

Таким образом вступить в нее может любой разработчик на территории США и Канады.

«Наша цель — создать профсоюз для борьбы с прихотями генеральных директоров и инвесторов-стервятников», — заявили в UVW-CWA.

Теперь организация планирует обеспечить поддержку всем сотрудникам отрасли.

Helldivers 2«Индустрия попала в порочный круг смерти и перерождения.

В результате крупные компании не заботятся о диверсификации своего портфолио и не используют свои сильные стороны.

«Нам нужно делать больше разных игр, потому что люди играют больше, чем когда-либо, и при этом мы не в состоянии сделать бизнес устойчивым.

Если бы все прекратили делать королевские битвы и начали работать в других жанрах, мы бы не оказались сейчас в таком положении», — считает Пилестедт.

По мнению разработчика, нежелание паблишеров рисковать в итоге и становится смертным приговором для разработчиков.

Аналитическая компания Newzoo поделилась рейтингом самых кассовых и популярных игр на ПК и консолях по итогам февраля 2025 года.

Самой кассовой игрой на консолях и ПК осталась Fortnite.

Она же продолжила лидировать по MAU в общем рейтинге по двум платформам.

Самой популярной игрой по MAU на ПК осталась Counter-Strike 2.

Самые популярные игры по MAU на ПК и консолях по итогам февраля

Гейм-дизайнеры сами пишут все внутриигровые тексты с помощью ИИ.

В будущем мы планируем интегрировать ИИ в тестирование игр и создавать с помощью генеративного интеллекта персонализированный контент.

Концепт и модель сделаны с помощью ИИС помощью ИИ мы стали делать игры гораздо быстрееПолностью автоматизировать разработку нельзя.

Креативы сделаны с помощью ИИМы действительно стремимся применять ИИ в максимально возможных случаях, однако не уходим в крайности.

Также мы понимаем, что почти любой ИИ-контент нуждается не только в проверке, но и в доводке со стороны опытного специалиста.

В интервью финскому изданию Helsingin Sanomat Куиттинен заявил, что бюджет Saros сопоставим с Alan Wake 2.

Сама Remedy не раскрывала расходы на Alan Wake 2.

Однако финские аналитики оценили общий бюджет игры в 70 млн евро, из которых 50 млн евро ушли непосредственно на разработку.

В итоге Alan Wake 2 полностью отбила расходы на производство и маркетинг после достижения отметки в 2 млн проданных копий.

Если взять за основу цифру в 70 млн евро, бюджет Saros значительно ниже большинства AAA-проектов от внутренних студий Sony.

После двух переносов состоялся глобальный релиз Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Assassin’s Creed ShadowsСтартовые показатели Assassin’s Creed ShadowsЗа первые несколько часов после запуска онлайн Assassin’s Creed Shadows в Steam достиг 25 863 одновременных пользователей (CCU).

Сейчас самый высокий пиковый онлайн среди игр франшизы у Assassin’s Creed Odyssey — 62 тысячи одновременных пользователей.

Первоначальные издания Assassin’s Creed Shadows до переносаФинансовые перспективы Assassin’s Creed ShadowsГлавный вопрос в том, как Shadows покажет себя в продажах.

Окончательное решение планируют принять как раз после релиза Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Аналитик Circana Мэт Пискателла (Mat Piscatella) поделился ежемесячным отчетом о состоянии игрового рынка в США.

Большая часть пользовательских трат пришлась на игровой контент — 4 млрд долларов, на 4% ниже в годовом выражении.

Это худший февральский период с 2020 года, когда за месяц выручка сегмента составила 184 млн долларов.

В феврале PlayStation 5 вновь показала лучшие продажи в США среди консолей как в штучном, так и долларовом выражении.

Топ-20 самых продаваемых премиум-игр в США в феврале 2025 года1.

Что такое mo.co: геймплей и механикиmo.co — топ-даун экшен с базовыми RPG-элементами по новой IP, не связанной с предыдущими тайтлами Supercell.

Настройка внешности в mo.coПри этом большой акцент в mo.co сделан на мультиплеерных элементах.

Компания отмечает, что дальнейшая монетизация mo.co не будет включать элементы, дающие геймплейные преимущества над другими пользователями.

В случае с mo.co было решено вывести игру в глобальный релиз сразу после закрытых тестов.

***Подобная стратегия позволила создать ажиотаж вокруг mo.co, но из-за выбранной модели распространения и искусственно созданной атмосферы секретности судить об успешности запуска пока рано.

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has announced the formation of the Accessible Games Initiative.

Developed by Electronic Arts, Google, Microsoft, Nintendo of America, Sony Interactive Entertainment, and Ubisoft, the Accessible Games Initiative aims to provide clear information about accessibility features in games.

Firms including Amazon Games, Riot Games, Square Enix, and Warner Bros. Games have since joined the project.

The full list of tags can be found on the Accessible Games Initiative website.

"We are immediately proud to announce the Accessible Games Initiative in partnership with industry leaders.

During the 2025 Games Development Conference this week, industry workers launched the United Videogame Workers union in partnership with the Communication Workers of America.

CWA president Claude Cummings Jr. added: "The formation of United Video Game Workers-CWA is an exciting new step in our union's work to help video game workers build power in their industry.

"As video game studios have consolidated, the workers whose creativity, dedication, and skill bring the games to life have become more an afterthought.

Last year, hundreds of workers at developers including Bethesda Game Studios and Activision Blizzard joined the CWA and unionsed.

The launch of UVW-CWA follows the ongoing battle be…

50% of mobile players have now received a reward with real monetary value from a smartphone game.

Meanwhile, 72% of that group say real-world rewards are now "important" when it comes to them selecting a new mobile game to download.

That’s according to the second part of Almedia's Rewarded Returns report conducted by Atomik Research, which surveyed over 2,000 mobile players across the US and UK.

The report found that 54% of mobile players are now devoting more time to gaming.

75% of all respondents feel positive to the notion of receiving rewards with real-world value from games.

Assassin's Creed Shadows passes 1m players on launch day | News-in-briefSet in feudal Japan, Shadows is the 14th mainline installment in the Assassin's Creed franchise

Balatro dominated the Game Developers Choice Awards last night, taking home Game of the Year and Best Debut alongside Best Design and the Innovation award.

Astro Bot won two awards in the Audio and Technology categories, while Black Myth: Wukong received the accolade for Best Visual Art.

Studio Zero's Metaphor: ReFantazio won Best Narrative with Deck Nine Games' Life is Strange: Double Exposure taking home the Social Impact award.

Freehold Games' Caves of Qud won Excellence in Narrative, Moonloop Games' Hauntii took home the Excellence in Visual Arts award, while Suspicious Developments' Tactical Breach Wizards won Excellence in Design.

Despelote, developed by Julián Cordero and Sebastian V…

Monster Hunter Wilds debuted at No.3 on Newzoo's overall revenue chart for February, despite launching on the final day of the month.

Capcom's action RPG took the top spot on the firm's premium revenues (full game sales) chart, as well as the PC revenue chart.

As for overall player engagement, Monster Hunter Wilds ranked at No.13.

Avowed also broke into the Top 20, despite being a day one launch on Xbox Game Pass.

The title reached No.18 on the individual revenue chart for Xbox, and No.9 on its engagement rankings.

Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds topped Circana's US charts for February, and is the best-selling game of 2025 so far.

According to Circana, launch month sales of Monster Hunter Wilds were more than double than the total Monster Hunter Rise generated in March 2021.

Monster Hunter Wilds sold 8 million units in three days, becoming the fastest-selling title in Capcom's history.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 generated 1 million sales in just 24 hours following its release on February 4, 2025.

"Last War: Survival saw a 17% increase in in-app purchase revenue month over month, while both Royal Match and Roblox saw declines of around 9%," said Aune.

The global games industry is predicted to increase by 4.6% in 2026 to $236.9 billion, and is expected to reach $280.1 billion in 2031.

Looking at software, the firm predicts revenues to rise by 4.4% year-over-year to $203.2 billion in 2025.

PC software is "predicted to outpace other segments towards 2031," reaching $44.5 billion in 2025 compared to $41.6 billion in 2024.

Console software is estimated to reach $47.9 billion this year compared to $45.1 billion last year, while mobile is forecast to reach $110.9 billion in 2025 compared to $108.1 billion compared to 2024.

"Things will continue to be difficult in the games market, and these challenging market conditions mean developers are bein…

Microsoft has revealed it has paid developers in its ID@Xbox program more than $5 billion since it launched in 2013.

In a blog post, ID@Xbox director Guy Richards shared that ID@Xbox saw more than 1,000 games launch in 2024 including Balatro, Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl, and Phasmophobia.

Richards also spoke with GameRant, revealing that ID@Xbox has worked with over 5,000 developers globally and has shipped an estimated 6,000 games since its inception.

"If you were to ask anybody who was here when we first started the program if we'd be achieving these numbers in 2025, they wouldn't believe it," he said.

"Of course, it's also a testament to our fans who have the passion to play all these …

EA Sports has more than doubled payments for college football players appearing in College Football 26 from $600 to $1,500.

This does not include additional payments to ambassadors and cover athletes, nor the deluxe edition of College Football 26 given to those who opt to appear in the game.

College sports are growing and changing, and our focus at EA Sports is on continuing to put athletes first as we bring them in game in College Football 26 and beyond."

Pathway president Casey Schwab added: "This is great news for college football players and aligns with our vision at Pathway, which is to provide the most professional, transparent, and legitimate NIL program for college athletes.

College…

Ubisoft has reportedly implemented an "anti-harassment plan" for developers that worked on Assassin's Creed Shadows.

The employee also claimed that Ubisoft has partnered with Canada's Communications Security Establishment to support its reported endeavor.

According to the report, posts across social media "will be closely monitored by a dedicated unit" and "lawyers are already ready to file complaints in the event of proven harassment."

In response, a Ubisoft spokesperson told PCGamesN that its "top priority is the safety of [its] employees."

"Our stance has always been that team members' social media channels are their own," the spokesperson said.

Sporty Group has opened a new games development hub in the UK led by former Tower Studios CEO and creative director Jon Hare.

Hare is leading a team of 17 employees who have been working on the Sociable Soccer franchise, which was acquired by Sporty Games last July.

"Working alongside Sporty Group to launch this new studio is a thrilling move that secures our future as a top-tier developer and publisher of sports games with truly global appeal," said Hare.

"Adding this talent to the existing Sporty talent pool will accelerate the growth of our games offerings and enhance our vision of a globally relevant and diversified entertainment destination."

Sporty Group is a sports media, gaming, and…

Sony has formed a new first-party PlayStation studio called Dark Outlaw Games, led by industry veteran Jason Blundell.

"It's such a privilege to be able to do it with Sony as a new first-party studio," said Blundell.

He worked at Activision for 13 years, before leaving in 2020 to form Deviation Games with Dave Anthony.

However, Blundell left Deviation Games in 2022 and the developer reportedly laid off up to 90 employees a year later.

Dark Outlaw's formation was previously rumoured in May 2024 after former Deviation Games technical director Michael Anthony suggested that the studio was "working on an undisclosed IP."

Split Fiction reaches 2m sales in one week | News-in-briefHazelight Studios' latest co-op sold one million units in 48 hours following its launch on March 6, 2025

Squad-based arena shooter Star Wars: Hunters is being shut down less than a year after launch.

Developed by Zynga and its subsidiary NaturalMotion, the free-to-play title's servers will be taken offline on October 1, 2025.

Season 5 of Star Wars: Hunters will be extended by three weeks, beginning on March 25, 2025.

The final update for all platforms, including Switch, iOS, and Android, will be on April 15, 2025.

Any in-game currency purchased but not yet used is not eligible for refund, as the developer states on the FAQ section of its website.

There are so many degrees of scope when it comes to the city building format.

The genre, that first flourished in the early ‘90s with SimCity 2000 has consistently delivered intricate excellence, with series like Tropico, Frostpunk and Anno, building to the triumph of 2015's Cities: Skylines.

But it’s also offered more esoteric takes, with the brilliant Surviving Mars, Before We Leave, and Dorfromantik.

So welcome Dawnfolk, a glorious distilling of the genre that streamlines and simplifies, while weaving its own spellbinding narrative.

- John Walker Read More

After months of teases, we finally have the first issue of the Sonic the Hedgehog x DC Comics crossover.

The limited series of comics has Sonic and his friends teaming up with members of the Justice League, each superhero pairing off with one of Sega’s anthropomorphic animals.

Sonic naturally ends up racing alongside The Flash, Tails puts his tech skills to the test in tandem with Cyborg, and Shadow has a brood-off with Batman.

Bruce Wayne and the Ultimate Life Form have more in common beyond their angsty demeanor, of course, both being defined by a traumatic loss.

When the crossover was announced, fans wondered if Batman and Shadow might bond over grief, and just one issue in the comic has…

Released on Steam in January and currently possessing just 25 Steam reviews, School Hero only caught my eye because Twitch retro streamer Macaw45 played it recently and was blown away.

It’s got some bugs and jank but it doesn’t matter at all because the combat is meaty, satisfying and fun.

One thing I love about Macaw is that, like me, he’s often more concerned with a game’s energy and enthusiasm than with its refinement.

Anyway, I watched enough of him playing School Hero to know that I have to check it out for myself.

Worth taking a chance on, I think, if you have any affection for old-school beat ‘em up action.

A decade ago, in a poorly written post on my terrible old blog that I won’t link to here, I pondered why we didn’t have more dinosaur games.

At the time I blamed it on technical limitations and a focus on zombie-filled wastelands, and the lack of good dinosaur games made me really sad.

So I’m happy to report that in 2025 we have a bunch of new dinosaur games to get excited about, and not all of them are Jurassic Park-related.

AdvertisementJust yesterday, during the Spring Future Games Show, another new dinosaur game was announced: Deathground, a co-op survival horror game featuring dangerous dinos.

So let’s take a look at some of the potentially awesome dinosaur games coming to a video game…

Spirit Crossing is the next life sim from the Netflix-owned studio Spry Fox, makers of the beloved Animal Crossing-like Cozy Grove.

It could end up being a great game, but will it be great on mobile?

AdvertisementNetflix purchased Spry Fox in 2022, a year after Cozy Grove blew up during the pandemic, thanks in part to it being a great Animal Crossing-inspired cozy game that wasn’t exclusive to the Switch.

Last year, the studio released Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit exclusively on mobile, an uneven sequel that drew lots of complaints for its smaller form factor and Netflix exclusivity.

AdvertisementI’m skeptical that anything will be different this time around, if only because it still seems like …

But Innie Mark doesn’t view it that way.

The recorded back and forth between both Marks goes south, and then Cobel (Patricia Arquette) tells Innie Mark plainly that there is no honeymoon ending for him and Helly.

AdvertisementSeverance has spent much of its second season exploring just how different innies and outies are from one another.

Outie Mark wakes up with a gun in his hand and accidentally kills a man in an elevator.

Innie Mark gets control back minutes later in a blood-soaked liplock with Gemma in the same elevator.

And reportedly there’s now a bidding war between different studios all interested in turning hit game into a movie.

Is Alan Wake Worth Playing Before Its Sequel?

| Total Recall CC Share Subtitles OffEnglish view video Total Recall: Is Alan Wake Worth Playing Before Its Sequel?

Is Alan Wake Worth Playing Before Its Sequel?

| Total Recall CC Share Subtitles OffEnglish Total Recall: Is Alan Wake Worth Playing Before Its Sequel?

Upgrading stats and skills is one of the first mechanics you’ll learn in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.

Thanks to the locals and an abundance of treasure hidden across each island in the game, you’ll soon find yourself stacking pirate gold like a wealth-hoarding dragon in no time.

AdvertisementWhile it might be the most direct and lucrative way to earn cash in Pirate Yakuza, there are some other helpful ways to keep your pockets lined with cash.

Other ways to make money in Pirate YakuzaAdvertisementSelling junk is the quickest way to earn cash early on.

AdvertisementLike a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PCs.

Across Pokémon games, Shiny Pokémon are desired for their rarity.

Pokémon TCG Pocket will now let the mobile card game’s players do the same with the introduction of the Shining Revelry set.

They’re headed to Pokémon TCG Pocket on March 27, alongside new creature and trainer cards hailing from Pokémon Violet and Scarlet’s Paldea region.

Exactly how rare will Shiny TCG Pocket cards be?

They may be similar to current crown cards like the gold Charizard ex which has a 0.04 percent chance of appearing in packs.

is the ideal perk choice for D.Va as it gives her 75 temporary overhealth for ten seconds in Pilot form.

That little extra damage adds up and is very much worth choosing the perk for.

That little extra damage adds up and is very much worth choosing the perk for.

Spotter buffs her Projected Barrier ability to instantly activate an ally’s health regeneration while increasing their movement speed by 15%.

AdvertisementI recommend becoming familiar with every perk for your Overwatch 2 mains, but the above will serve you well.

Spring has arrived and the equinox was marked by a marathon Future Games Showcase that included a bunch of new trailers for upcoming games and expansions.

The event also included first-time reveals for previously unannounced games, of which many looked really neat.

So a lot of the 2.5 hour-long Future Games Spring Showcase consisted of reminders of titles that was already announced, but so many continue to look cool, well worth a place on your radar.

A bunch of games also have recent demos out, including the evocative retro pixel-art JRPG Artis Impact.

In the meantime, here are nine games we didn’t know about until they were revealed during yesterday’s showcase.

In news that will surprise almost no one who watched Severance’s season two finale last night, Apple TV+ has renewed the dystopian workplace thriller for a third season.

Yeah, it could have been a bold move to end the show at the season two finale, but this is also Apple TV’s most popular show, so they weren’t about to let it go in just two seasons.

Advertisement“Making Severance has been one of the most creatively exciting experiences I’ve ever been a part of,” Stiller said in a statement to Variety.

But the show’s writers have earned my trust at this point, so I will not protest too much if they want to keep things going a bit longer.

Hopefully we won’t have to wait too long to head back …

But old-school AC titles, and even the more recent Assassin’s Creed Mirage were shorter and more manageable.

How long does it take to beat Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

Is Alan Wake Worth Playing Before Its Sequel?

| Total Recall CC Share Subtitles OffEnglish view video Total Recall: Is Alan Wake Worth Playing Before Its Sequel?

AdvertisementAssassin’s Creed Shadows’ main story is divided into five chapters, two of which lasting an hour or less.

Last November, in response, online PC games store GOG announced a Preservation Program, where over 100 games are promised ongoing support to be sold and run on modern machines forever.

It was announced last night that the beloved Silent Hill 4: The Room, best PC game of all time Deus Ex, and original FEAR would be among 20 new games joining the scheme.

AdvertisementMeanwhile, 2004's Silent Hill 4 has joined the program with the addition of “restored scenes that were never available on PC before,” according to a press release from GOG.

GOG Classics VaultAlongside those two headliners are some other classic games that could easily merit the same moniker.

It’s worth noting most of these are cu…

Is Alan Wake Worth Playing Before Its Sequel?

| Total Recall CC Share Subtitles OffEnglish view video Total Recall: Is Alan Wake Worth Playing Before Its Sequel?

Is Alan Wake Worth Playing Before Its Sequel?

| Total Recall CC Share Subtitles OffEnglish Total Recall: Is Alan Wake Worth Playing Before Its Sequel?

FBC: Firebreak is set in the same universe as Control, which itself is part of the larger “Remedy Connected Universe” that also includes Alan Wake.

Develop:Brighton 2025 has announced its first speakersShare FacebookTwitterLinkedInTandem Events has announced the first speakers for the 2025 Develop:Brighton conference.

This year’s conference will once again be at the Hilton Brighton Metropole, and will take place between July 8 – July 10, 2025.

Speakers this year will focus on practical take-aways and vocational content, with representatives on-site from just about every discipline in game development.

Companies involved with the conference this year include Housemarque, Keywords Studios, Frontier Developments, Ubisoft, ustwo Games, Insomniac Games, Google, Kepler Interactive, and more.

If you want to attend Develop:Brighton, you can bo…

[From the industry] The finalists have been revealed for the 2025 WINGS AwardShare FacebookTwitterLinkedInThis is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content.

In partnership with the 27th annual Independent Games Festival (IGF) Awards, WINGS Interactive is excited to announce the nominees for the WINGS Award.

The WINGS Award will highlight outstanding games where women and other gender-marginalized developers hold key positions and will be presented during the 2025 IGF Awards on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Today, Kidwell continues to make independent games and posts them to her itch.io page.

This is Alexa’s third year speaking at the Game Developers Conference.

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInSecret Mode has gone independent following a buyout by Ed Blincoe, James Schall and Emona Capital LLP for an undisclosed sum.

Secret Mode was founded as part of the Sumo Group back in 2020, and quickly built up a positive reputation in PC and console publishing for indies.

It will continue to operate as an independent publisher, and will retain its focus on supporting indie PC and console games going forward, under its existing leadership.

Secret Mode is its first venture into funding game publishing.

“We look forward to supporting Secret Mode’s mission within the independent games sector across PC and consoles.”“We are excited to build upon our commitment in th…

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPortal Studio is returning as a sponsor for this year’s MCV/DEVELOP Awards.

Portal is a creative marketing agency based out of Horsham.

The company sponsored the MCV/DEVELOP Awards for the first time last year, and we’re delighted they’ve chosen to support our showcase of games industry talent once again.

“At Portal, we’re proud supporters of the MCV Awards and their celebration of the incredible talent across the games industry,” said Emily Godwin, Operations and Project Manager at Portal.

Thank you MCV/DEVELOP.”If you’d like to nominate your company for the MCV/DEVELOP Awards, you can still do that until March 24, 2025.

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInThe February-March 2025 issue of MCV/DEVELOP can now be read online for free.

This very special 1001st issue is my first back in editorial, and is also my first issue as the magazine’s editor.

Issue #1001 also sees the exciting debut of MJ Widomska, Anita Wong, and Marie-Claire Isaaman as regular columnists.

If you don’t enjoy it, then please send all complaints to [email protected].

(… and if you don’t get a free print copy, but do want one … then you should subscribe!)

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInAlex Boucher and Vanessa Joyce have announced the launch of the Games Growth Agency, a new company designed to help other companies increase their advertising and sponsorships sales in the games sector with ‘immediate and impactful solutions’.

Boucher and Joyce are well-known figures in the games industry, and have years of experience between them in running successful industry gatherings like the Games Growth Summit, Game Dev Heroes and the DevPub Quiz, as well as assisting on events like the MCV/DEVELOP Awards, IRL, 30 Under 30 and MCV Women in Games on a freelance basis.

In a press release statement accompanying its reveal, the agency confirmed that it had al…

Gemma Brown and Rob O’Farrell have been appointed as Co-CEOs of Dovetail GamesShare FacebookTwitterLinkedInPULLUP Entertainment has announced that Gemma Brown and Rob O’Farrell will serve as Co-CEOs of its video game development studio subsidiary Dovetail Games.

Brown was formerly the Chief Operating Officer at the company, and has been with it for 12 years.

O’Farrell previously served the company as its Chief Development Officer, and has been there for a slightly shorter amount of time, clocking in at 11 years.

Dovetail Games is best known for its work on railway simulation games, particularly the Train Sim World series.

We are also immensely proud to work alongside the talented teams at D…

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInby Megan Cooke at BigGamesMachineFor the past 100 years, International Women’s Day has celebrated the achievements of women worldwide, including those doing incredible work on video games.

Despite that, the games industry is still perceived by many as male-dominated, with many women feeling that their accomplishments often go underlooked.

In 2013, she became co-founder and CEO of WalkMe Mobile Solutions, a Portuguese games studio specialising in puzzle and trivia games for mobile.

Jokela spends her days monitoring countless mobile games for new features, monetisation strategies and market trends.

Looking at the future of women in games, Jokela hopes there will b…

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInThe Modern Times Group has announced that it has now completed its acquisition of free-to-play mobile game developer Plarium for £489 million [$620 million USD].

Plarium is best known for its work on RAID: Shadow Legends, a mobile RPG which has seen over 100 million downloads and generated £1.8 billion [$2.3 billion] in lifetime revenue since its launch back in 2019.

The Modern Times Group (or MTG) is based in Sweden, and was first founded back in 1997.

The other companies that are part of the Modern Times Group’s gaming portfolio are InnoGames, Hutch, Ninja Kiwi, PlaySimple and Snowprint.

“This transformative deal will enable us to realize our ambitions to beco…

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) today announced a partnership with Tencent, making Tencent E-sports the EWCF’s strategic partner in China to drive the expansion of the Esports World Cup’s presence in the region.

This partnership marks a significant milestone in the EWCF’s purpose to unite global esports fans under one competitive umbrella and underscores its commitment to integrating the world’s most important and rapidly growing esports market into the Esports World Cup platform.

Tencent E-sports will provide marketing expertise, strategic consulting, and operational support to deliver diverse content and experiences.

“The Esports World Cup has created a global stage for competitiv…

SEGA has teamed up with NewGen for its new social content strategyShare FacebookTwitterLinkedInSEGA and socials agency NewGen have teamed up to ‘supercharge’ their online content strategy on sites like TikTok and Instagram.

NewGen says its mission is to “bring SEGA’s vibrant gaming worlds closer to its community” and that they will do that with ‘gameplay-led content’ that they hope will increase their fans’ engagement on branded social channels.

“At SEGA, we want to work with partners who understand our ethos, can help drive our brand forward, and ultimately become an extension to our team,” said Dan Lazarides, VP of central marketing at SEGA Europe.

“We’re excited at the prospect of invigo…

[From the industry] Ukie calls on Government to press start on growth by reforming the Video Games Expenditure CreditShare FacebookTwitterLinkedInThis is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content.

The UK video games industry, a global leader in creativity and innovation, is urging the Government to reform the Video Games Expenditure Credit (VGEC) to ensure the sector remains internationally competitive and continues to drive growth.

“The UK’s video games industry has seen substantial growth, driven by the VGEC, but this competitive advantage has been eroded over the past decade,” said Nick Poole, Ukie CEO.

“The UK games industry is a global success story, but maintai…

[From the industry] TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2025 are now open for entriesShare FacebookTwitterLinkedInThis is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content.

TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, has today announced that the TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2025 are open for entries.

This year we have extended the awards to further recognise the teaching teams behind our outstanding educational institutions.

The TIGA UK Games Education Awards are now open to enter.

“By recognising exceptional students, educators, and institutions, these awards highlight the vital role of education in equipping the next generation of game developers.

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInNaomi House and Jacksplace, local hospices for children and young adults, have announced their gaming fundraiser event Game On!

The event, which this year will be supported by family-friendly game developer Outright Games, will take place between March 28, 2025 and March 30, 2025.

this year, along with the support from our official fundraising partner Outright Games,” said Chris Meany, Supporter Services Advisor at Naomi House and Jacksplace.

“This campaign means so much to us, as gaming is an essential part of life at Naomi House and Jacksplace.

page over on the Naomi House website.

Team17 Group plc, a leading global independent games developer and publisher of premium video games, working simulation games and children’s edutainment apps, is today announcing the rebrand of the Company to everplay group plc.

The Group now comprises of three distinct divisions operating across complementary markets within the video games and apps industry.

The developer, video games label, and publisher Team17 will continue to operate under its well-known brand identity.

The same applies to the divisions astragon Entertainment, a developer and publisher of simulation games, and StoryToys, a developer and publisher of educational apps.

Strengthening the power of the GroupThe rebrand allow…

Why did this happen?

Please make sure your browser supports JavaScript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading.

For more information you can review our Terms of Service and Cookie Policy.

Why did this happen?

Please make sure your browser supports JavaScript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading.

For more information you can review our Terms of Service and Cookie Policy.

Why did this happen?

Please make sure your browser supports JavaScript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading.

For more information you can review our Terms of Service and Cookie Policy.

Why did this happen?

Please make sure your browser supports JavaScript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading.

For more information you can review our Terms of Service and Cookie Policy.

Why did this happen?

Please make sure your browser supports JavaScript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading.

For more information you can review our Terms of Service and Cookie Policy.

Why did this happen?

Please make sure your browser supports JavaScript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading.

For more information you can review our Terms of Service and Cookie Policy.

Why did this happen?

Please make sure your browser supports JavaScript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading.

For more information you can review our Terms of Service and Cookie Policy.

Why did this happen?

Please make sure your browser supports JavaScript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading.

For more information you can review our Terms of Service and Cookie Policy.

Why did this happen?

Please make sure your browser supports JavaScript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading.

For more information you can review our Terms of Service and Cookie Policy.

Why did this happen?

Please make sure your browser supports JavaScript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading.

For more information you can review our Terms of Service and Cookie Policy.

Video-game publisher Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. sold Private Division, its label responsible for smaller-scale titles, for an undisclosed price.

The unnamed buyer purchased the rights to “substantially all of Private Division’s live and unreleased titles” with the exception of No Rest for the Wicked, an action role-playing game that was released earlier this year, Take-Two said Wednesday in a statement.

Why did this happen?

Please make sure your browser supports JavaScript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading.

For more information you can review our Terms of Service and Cookie Policy.

Why did this happen?

Please make sure your browser supports JavaScript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading.

For more information you can review our Terms of Service and Cookie Policy.

Why did this happen?

Please make sure your browser supports JavaScript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading.

For more information you can review our Terms of Service and Cookie Policy.

Why did this happen?

Please make sure your browser supports JavaScript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading.

For more information you can review our Terms of Service and Cookie Policy.

AMD's upcoming Threadripper PRO 9000 series will carry on similar core specs as its predecessor, as was spotted in the latest NBD shipping manifest.

While AMD has already delivered the Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 CPUs for mainstream desktop platforms, the Threadripper 9000 series is yet to arrive.

One is the Threadripper PRO 9965WX, featuring 24 cores, and the other is the Threadripper PRO 9975WX with a 32-core configuration.

Remember that the 9975WX isn't the fastest Threadripper chip you will see, but it is going to be the flagship Threadripper PRO 9995WX, a 96-core/192-thread monster chip.

Then there should be a Threadripper PRO 9985WX as well, featuring 64 cores and 128 threads.

Amazon has tagged Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 as a "frequently returned" item, indicating that Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite platform is losing popularity.

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite Platform Doesn't Offer Competitive Perf/$ Value; Consumers Are Likely Losing InterestWell, this is a surprise, but it seems like customers aren't happy with their Surface Laptop 7.

Amazon has not mentioned any particular reason for flagging the product, but we do expect it to be something related to the onboard Snapdragon X Elite platform, and we'll discuss why ahead.

The Surface Laptop 7 features the high-end Snapdragon X Elite (12-core) model and does a decent job in terms of performance.

For consumers look…

NVIDIA's RTX 4090 with 48 GB VRAM not only exists, but it is also selling for a lower price than its successor and has AIO installed.

Chinese Vendor Sells RTX 4090 48 GB Edition for $3400; Card Reveals a Triple Fan Design with Radiator InstalledNot long ago, we reported about a Chinese manufacturer working on a 96 GB edition of the GeForce RTX 4090.

However, the 48 GB RTX 4090 already exists on the Chinese market, and a few manufacturers have already started to sell it.

Not only the box but the radiator clearly mentions "GeForce RTX 4090 48 GB".

You can also see the 48 GB memory size in the Task Manager and the same can also be seen in GPU-Z software.

Earlier today, Ubisoft proudly revealed that Assassin's Creed Shadows has already reached two million players, surpassing the launch of Origins and Odyssey.

On release day, the game had broken the milestone of one million copies sold.

A healthy debut for Shadows will most likely help in that regard.

The game marks Ubisoft's return to big day-one releases on Valve's Steam, the largest PC platform.

It's hard to infer much from this relatively low figure; the PC platform could still make up a sizable portion of that two million user base.

Product Info ASRock B860 Live Mixer / ASRock B860 Steel Legend / ASRock B860 LIGHTNING / ASRock B860I Lightning 2025 Type Motherboard Price $189 / $199 / $209 / $219The Intel LGA 1700 platform was launched three years ago in 2021 and it has since seen a total of 3 generations of CPUs, Alder Lake (12th Gen), Raptor Lake (13th Gen), and Raptor Lake Refresh (14th Gen).

For this review, we will be testing out four ASRock B860 motherboards, the B860 LIGHTNING WIFI, the B860I Lightning WIFI, the B860 Steel Legend WIFI, and the B860 Live Mixer WIFI.

The new socket from now onward will be LGA 1851 and this will be first featured on the new 800-series motherboards.

In terms of memory support, the ne…

Apple will likely name its first 2nm chipset as A20, with the possibility that there is a higher-end A20 Pro that is exclusive to the more expensive iPhone 18 range.

Earlier, Kuo mentioned that only certain models will be treated to the bleeding-edge silicon because of increased costs, suggesting that the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will ship exclusively with the newer hardware, while the less expensive models could feature a 3nm N3P SoC.

However, there could still be some differentiation, with the base A20 and the A20 Pro separated by the number of GPU cores, as Apple has followed this practice with the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max when it announc…

It's now confirmed that the RTX 5060 Ti will have both 8 GB and 16 GB editions and one of its upcoming RTX 5060 Ti-based gaming PCs has been listed on a Canadian retailer.

The company has silently unveiled its latest Omen 16L gaming desktop, featuring the upcoming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti GPUs.

The listings confirm that the RTX 5060 Ti will feature both 8 GB and 16 GB variants.

Image Credit: @momomo_usOn the HP website, there are two configurations for this PC, each featuring an 8 GB RTX 5060 Ti.

We expect the machine to go on sale as soon as the RTX 5060 Ti is officially released for sale next month.

Yesterday, Funcom revealed the detailed PC specifications of their upcoming large scale multiplayer survival game Dune Awakening.

Now, Funcom has confirmed that Dune Awakening will also integrate 'the latest open upscaling and advanced frame generation tech from AMD', which would appear to hint at AMD FSR 3 support (FSR 4 is exclusive to the new AMD GPUs) as well as Intel XeSS 2 with XeLL to lower latency.

Additionally, thanks to a partnership with Razer, Dune Awakening integrates Razer Chroma RGB and Razer Sensa HD Haptics, enhancing immersion.

Dune Awakening will be buy-to-play only, so there won't be any optional subscriptions.

Dune Awakening is out in less than two months on PC, while t…

AMD's AIB partners have started working on the upcoming RX 9060 series GPUs, as multiple ASUS custom models have surfaced online under the DUAL, PRIME, and TUF lineups.

The RRA listings show that ASUS plans to release DUAL, PRIME, and TUF models of the RX 9060 series, meaning that AIBs are interested in the lineup.

Just recently, we saw ACER listing the Radeon RX 9060 XT models, which are also in 8GB/16GB variants.

Moreover, the RX 9060 XT is said to feature a single 8-pin power connector, which means that we are looking at TDPs around 190W-225W.

We expect the RX 9060 series to arrive by Q2, aligning with Team Green's launch period.

NVIDIA's mainstream GeForce RTX 5060 Ti GPUs, which will be available in both 16 GB and 8 GB flavors, will be launching in mid-April.

NVIDIA Targets GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Launch For Mid-April, Arriving In Both 16 GB & 8 GB GPU FlavorsThe next major gaming launch for NVIDIA will be its RTX 5060 series, which will arrive first in the "Ti" flavor.

Now, @wxnod is reporting that the RTX 5060 Ti is going to launch in April, and we know when exactly.

According to these, the RTX 5060 Ti is going to be released on the 16th of April in both 16 GB and 8 GB flavors.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti will be followed by the RTX 5060 and the RTX 5050 (equipped with GDDR6 memory).

At the time of writing, the Radeon RX 9070 XT is currently available on Amazon for upwards of $1,000, which is phenomenally high for a graphics card that is supposed to cater to the mid-tier gaming crowd.

Thankfully, the online retailer has presented a chance to buyers to grab the XFX Quicksilver variant of AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 XT for $869.99, which is the lowest price for this GPU, but as you would expect, there is a catch to all of this.

To purchase this graphics card, you need to be an Amazon Prime member, meaning that if you have not subscribed to the company’s service, you cannot avail this deal.

All the logistics will be handled by Amazon and not by some unknown third-party seller, gi…

PCI-E 7.0 Version 0.9 is PCI-SIG's Final Draft for its Members; Ready for ReviewPeripheral Component Interconnect Express is one of the most widely used interfaces across client and data center systems.

We are hardly able to leverage the full potential of PCI-E 5.0 even though we finally have PCI-E 5.0 compatible GPUs such as RTX 50 series and RX 9070 series GPUs.

The PCI-E 7.0 was introduced back in 2022 and, after exactly three years, PCI-SIG has released the new standard version 0.9.

For comparison, the PCI-E 5.0 brings 32 GT/s of transfer rate, and PCI-E 7.0 is quadrupling that speed.

It is also backward-compatible; therefore, users will be able to use devices with interfaces older than…

A SpaceX Raptor engine has exploded on a test stand in Texas, shows footage from local media.

SpaceX Raptor 2 Engine Explodes After 184 Second Test Run In McGregor, TexasSpaceX's current Starship rockets, which are the first generation first stage Super Heavy booster and the second generation upper stage Starship, both use the second generation Raptor engine.

Image: SpaceXAfter the latest Starship test flight mishap, SpaceX might have picked up the pace on its engine tests.

Footage from local media in McGregor, Texas shows that a recent Raptor engine test run ended up with the engine exploding in a ball of flame.

Along with Raptor tests, the firm is also working towards its next Starship te…

NVIDIA's CEO apparently looks threatened by the massive adoption of ASICs by tech companies, as they would act as a counter to Team Green's robust AI infrastructure.

In a post by DigiTimes, it is claimed that Team Green's CEO was asked about whether ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuits) would threaten the firm's dominance over the AI markets, and in response, Jensen gave a rather uncertain remark, claiming that they are "non-competitive".

Given that firms like Microsoft and Google develop their custom AI chips, it would allow them to operate a more financially viable approach, since ASICs are tailored for a particular workload, providing far more efficient performance than cluste…

Late in the Z790 life cycle, we're still seeing new boards come out for the platform. Case in point, Colorful announced their CVN Z790D5 Ark Frozen motherboard. The new SKU sports titanium gray on the heatsinks and PCB, a change from the black and white we're used to. Additionally, you get well-rounded specifications and robust power delivery to handle any 12th-14th generation processor, even when overclocking.

Overclockers and enthusiasts know the Xtreem memory series well, as it's always associated with exceptional performance and high overclocking results. The non-RGB version already confirmed great overclocking potential and high performance.

We didn't have to wait long for the updated version of the already exceptional Corsair MP700 Pro SSD. The SE version brings us multiple improvements, which we will present in this review.

Corsair provided us with the 4TB version of the MP700 Pro SE SSD, which has the highest capacity so far and is also the fastest Corsair SSD available in stores. In the upcoming weeks, we will see lower capacities and various cooling options for the MP700 Pro SE.

We do not often review portable storage devices, but we are always happy to present interesting products. ADATA sent us the SD810 external SSD, which is designed to resist heavy conditions like water or shock caused by drops on the ground. The SSD also has a high capacity of 2TB and promises exceptional performance, so it is the full package for our important data.

Your request has been blocked due to a network policy.

If you're running a script or application, please register or sign in with your developer credentials here.

Additionally make sure your User-Agent is not empty and is something unique and descriptive and try again.

if you're supplying an alternate User-Agent string, try changing back to default as that can sometimes result in a block.

if you think that we've incorrectly blocked you or you would like to discuss easier ways to get the data you want, please file a ticket here.

Your request has been blocked due to a network policy.

If you're running a script or application, please register or sign in with your developer credentials here.

Additionally make sure your User-Agent is not empty and is something unique and descriptive and try again.

if you're supplying an alternate User-Agent string, try changing back to default as that can sometimes result in a block.

if you think that we've incorrectly blocked you or you would like to discuss easier ways to get the data you want, please file a ticket here.

Your request has been blocked due to a network policy.

If you're running a script or application, please register or sign in with your developer credentials here.

Additionally make sure your User-Agent is not empty and is something unique and descriptive and try again.

if you're supplying an alternate User-Agent string, try changing back to default as that can sometimes result in a block.

if you think that we've incorrectly blocked you or you would like to discuss easier ways to get the data you want, please file a ticket here.

Your request has been blocked due to a network policy.

If you're running a script or application, please register or sign in with your developer credentials here.

Additionally make sure your User-Agent is not empty and is something unique and descriptive and try again.

if you're supplying an alternate User-Agent string, try changing back to default as that can sometimes result in a block.

if you think that we've incorrectly blocked you or you would like to discuss easier ways to get the data you want, please file a ticket here.

Your request has been blocked due to a network policy.

If you're running a script or application, please register or sign in with your developer credentials here.

Additionally make sure your User-Agent is not empty and is something unique and descriptive and try again.

if you're supplying an alternate User-Agent string, try changing back to default as that can sometimes result in a block.

if you think that we've incorrectly blocked you or you would like to discuss easier ways to get the data you want, please file a ticket here.

Your request has been blocked due to a network policy.

If you're running a script or application, please register or sign in with your developer credentials here.

Additionally make sure your User-Agent is not empty and is something unique and descriptive and try again.

if you're supplying an alternate User-Agent string, try changing back to default as that can sometimes result in a block.

if you think that we've incorrectly blocked you or you would like to discuss easier ways to get the data you want, please file a ticket here.

Your request has been blocked due to a network policy.

If you're running a script or application, please register or sign in with your developer credentials here.

Additionally make sure your User-Agent is not empty and is something unique and descriptive and try again.

if you're supplying an alternate User-Agent string, try changing back to default as that can sometimes result in a block.

if you think that we've incorrectly blocked you or you would like to discuss easier ways to get the data you want, please file a ticket here.

Your request has been blocked due to a network policy.

If you're running a script or application, please register or sign in with your developer credentials here.

Additionally make sure your User-Agent is not empty and is something unique and descriptive and try again.

if you're supplying an alternate User-Agent string, try changing back to default as that can sometimes result in a block.

if you think that we've incorrectly blocked you or you would like to discuss easier ways to get the data you want, please file a ticket here.

Your request has been blocked due to a network policy.

If you're running a script or application, please register or sign in with your developer credentials here.

Additionally make sure your User-Agent is not empty and is something unique and descriptive and try again.

if you're supplying an alternate User-Agent string, try changing back to default as that can sometimes result in a block.

if you think that we've incorrectly blocked you or you would like to discuss easier ways to get the data you want, please file a ticket here.

Your request has been blocked due to a network policy.

If you're running a script or application, please register or sign in with your developer credentials here.

Additionally make sure your User-Agent is not empty and is something unique and descriptive and try again.

if you're supplying an alternate User-Agent string, try changing back to default as that can sometimes result in a block.

if you think that we've incorrectly blocked you or you would like to discuss easier ways to get the data you want, please file a ticket here.

Your request has been blocked due to a network policy.

If you're running a script or application, please register or sign in with your developer credentials here.

Additionally make sure your User-Agent is not empty and is something unique and descriptive and try again.

if you're supplying an alternate User-Agent string, try changing back to default as that can sometimes result in a block.

if you think that we've incorrectly blocked you or you would like to discuss easier ways to get the data you want, please file a ticket here.

Your request has been blocked due to a network policy.

If you're running a script or application, please register or sign in with your developer credentials here.

Additionally make sure your User-Agent is not empty and is something unique and descriptive and try again.

if you're supplying an alternate User-Agent string, try changing back to default as that can sometimes result in a block.

if you think that we've incorrectly blocked you or you would like to discuss easier ways to get the data you want, please file a ticket here.

Your request has been blocked due to a network policy.

If you're running a script or application, please register or sign in with your developer credentials here.

Additionally make sure your User-Agent is not empty and is something unique and descriptive and try again.

if you're supplying an alternate User-Agent string, try changing back to default as that can sometimes result in a block.

if you think that we've incorrectly blocked you or you would like to discuss easier ways to get the data you want, please file a ticket here.

Your request has been blocked due to a network policy.

If you're running a script or application, please register or sign in with your developer credentials here.

Additionally make sure your User-Agent is not empty and is something unique and descriptive and try again.

if you're supplying an alternate User-Agent string, try changing back to default as that can sometimes result in a block.

if you think that we've incorrectly blocked you or you would like to discuss easier ways to get the data you want, please file a ticket here.

Wheel World, with its mix of open-world exploration, loot scouring, and surprisingly fun and competitive racing has put this radical take on bike racing on my radar as it speeds its way to Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support for release later this year.

In Wheel World you play Kat, a bike rider fated to save this unique realm that’s full of rival riders, spare parts, and portal potties — outhouses that work as a fast-travel option.

Helping Skully gather these spirits is your central goal during your time in Wheel World, but to do that you need to assemble the best ride possible.

Independent developer Messhof describes Wheel World as about the joy and freedom of li…

The post The Method: Xbox On Explores How Gaming Worlds are Made, with Atomfall and More appeared first on Xbox Wire.

Summary Discover more about the world of Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, coming to Xbox Series X|S on April 17.

Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree is an ambitious action RPG set in a dark fantasy world.

Find out more about how Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree immerses you in its dark fantasy with insights from writer Brian Mitsoda.

Defy Your Fate, InquisitorMandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree is set in the world of Faelduum.

Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree is coming to Xbox Series X|S on April 17.

Detective Dotson is far and away one of the most charming games I’ve played this year.

That should give you an idea of what independent developer Masala Games is trying to achieve, as Detective Dotson is fast approaching its April 24, 2025, release date for Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC with support for Xbox Play Anywhere.

In Detective Dotson, you take on the role of the title character, an aspiring actor turned amateur detective who is trying to track down who killed his father.

Once all your notes and clues are assembled, you’ll then head to an evidence board to solve the active case.

Even though my demo was short, it’s clear there are many more layers to explore within Detective Dotson,…

Sports: Renovations – March 27 Optimized for Xbox Series X|SYour hometown basketball court is in danger – once home to a top-tier league team fostering many new talents in the field, now covered in cobwebs and dust.

And now a big developer is only waiting to get his grubby hands on the place, tear it down and build a new shopping mall instead.

But you won’t accept that.

Give sports facilities a second life in this relaxing story-driven simulator.

Restore the glory of old gyms, courts and pitches, and add a sprinkle of your own style.

As one of the studio’s formative projects, the Kickstarter campaign for its acclaimed System Shock remake put Nightdive on the map.

But it wasn’t System Shock that inspired Nightdive’s creation, rather its sequel, System Shock 2.

After sharing how much he loved Half-Life, his friend Marshall suggested giving System Shock 2 a try.

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Nightdive Studios ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Get it now How can you challenge a perfect, immortal machine?

System Shock® 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster by Nightdive Studios brings to you the modernized remaster of the FPS/RPG classic.

Remedy comes back to a key point about FBC: Firebreak repeatedly – “this game isn’t a second job.” You won’t need to check in every day.

To bring you up to speed, FBC: Firebreak is a first-person, co-op PvE shooter that pulls us six years beyond the ending of Control.

You’ll play as members of the titular Firebreak, a ragtag group of first responders drafted in to clean up strange threats, using cobbled-together technology to do so.

As you fight, you’ll need to clean them up – not just because they’re causing issues for the décor, but because they have a habit of spontaneously attacking you (literally covering your field of view with little bits of paper), and even coalescing to create elit…

To ensure there is no duplication between tags, and every tag adds unique value for players, Xbox will replace existing Xbox Game Accessibility Feature tags with their equivalent Accessible Games Initiative tags.

Any Xbox Game Accessibility Feature tags that do not have equivalent Accessible Games Initiative tags will remain on our platform.

We are excited to be part of the Accessible Games Initiative and happy to share our years of learnings from our Xbox Game Accessibility Feature Tags to help inform these new tags, alongside our partners.

Xbox is working with developers around the world to implement Accessible Games Initiative tags across participating titles.

In the meantime, players ca…

While the benefits of XPA for players are clear, we wanted to show you how developers have embraced this feature for their games.

We needed to implement Xbox Play Anywhere so that anyone could join our community, whether they’re on PC or Xbox,” says McLaren.

As players themselves, these developers are also huge fans of what it means to play games they own with their friends and family, then taking that learned experience to implement into their games.

“Well, the fact that I don’t have to segregate my audience [is what I like most about the Xbox Play Anywhere feature].

“I haven’t got a Steam Deck yet but being able to play games on my iPad (with Xbox Cloud Gaming) while in bed is fantastic.

The post Introducing Call of Duty: Mobile Season 3 — Cyber Mirage appeared first on Xbox Wire.

It’s not a very complicated process.”In Promise Mascot Agency, you play Mitchy, an exiled Yakuza living in a dying town who is seeking redemption.

So, with Promise Mascot Agency, accessibility was a feature they wanted to push further and prioritized it early in development.

You can also check out a free demo of Promise Mascot Agency here.

Step into the chaos, unravel the conspiracies, drive a tiny truck and try to keep it all together in Promise Mascot Agency!

Step into the world of Promise Mascot Agency and claim your place in this brave new world of mascot domination.

Cancel your plans, we’ve got something for everyone to play this weekend with Free Play Days!

Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance, Bassmaster Fishing, Warhammer Inquisitor Martyr Ultimate Edition and Thief Simulator are available this weekend for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Standard and Core members to play from Thursday March 20 at 12:01am Pacific until Sunday, March 23 at 11:59pm Pacific.

Clicking through will send you to the Microsoft Store, where you must be signed in to see the option to install with your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Standard and Core membership.

Free Play Days (Xbox Game Pass Membership Required)Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Digital Deluxe Edition SEGA ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 119 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ $…

Access DeniedThe action you just performed triggered a security block.

There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command, or malformed data.

The Art of ScienceFrom here, the team worked together to create the full suite of songs you’ll hear in the final game.

For instance, for music, you don’t want the system to be complex [to the point where it] doesn’t make musical sense.

It’s a completely different form, with different harmonies, different melodies.

It’s music woven into sound effects, sound effects woven into music.

“The kids are basically the star of the show – they’re all over the place, and they mean so much to the game.

If you can believe it, we’ve been enjoying Assassin’s Creed games for nearly two decades – we’ve come a long way from Altair and Ezio and the Templars.

Each entry was an incredible achievement in breadth and scope as well as a unique chance to step into history.

Now, with the release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Xbox Series X|S, we’re traveling to a realm that fans have been eager to see ever since we took our first steps into the Animus: Feudal Japan.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows isn’t just a brand-new adventure – it’s a bold new chapter in the acclaimed series that introduces a new way to play (we’ve never seen anything like Yasuke), but also new stealth mechanics that have us truly feeling…

Like thisLast week, we asked you to focus your lens on the various monsters of Monster Hunter Wilds using #PSshare #PSBlog.

Here are this week’s highlights:shimo_ps shares their hunter taking on an Arkveld in the desertxenobitz shares a Lala Barina in the dark forestSyrenSigh shares a slimy Nu UdraLny_Trpr_EE7 shares an angry long-horned Rey DauPhotoingame shares a Guardian RathalosLeeeshP shares a Arkveld attacking in a caveSearch #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme.

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

THEME: Assassin’s Creed ShadowsSUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on March 26, 2025Next week, leap into Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and share e…

The upcoming version 2.2 will feature the new Main Quests: The Maiden, The Defier, and The Death Crier.

New Resonator-Cantarella & Rover: AeroThe new 5-Star Resonator Cantarella, known as the 36th Lead of the Fisalia family, will debut in version 2.2.

Aero Rover can unleash Resonance Skill while airborne, and transform all Negative Status effects on enemies into Aero Erosion Effect.

New Companion Story: Cantarella – A Fleeting Night’s DreamCantarella’s Companion Story, A Fleeting Night’s Dream, will also become available in version 2.2.

Version 2.2 will live on March 26—Rovers, embark on the adventure into the inverted tower with Cartethyia and Cantarella to uncover the hidden truth and Rin…

Slender: The Arrival VR remains true to the original game while adapting elements to the full-scale immersion VR.

The PS VR2 is a groundbreaking peripheral, and it allowed us to enhance the strengths of Slender: The Arrival further.

A key part of the Slender: The Arrival VR experience is the feedback received when The Slender Man is in your area.

There are other enemies to fear in Slender: The Arrival VR.

Similarly, the original Slender: The Arrival remains the official, proven, and definitive adaptation of The Slender Man to the gaming world.

Today I’m very excited, jazzed even, to talk to you about a brand-new feature in our upcoming game FBC: Firebreak – Altered Augments.

Altered Augments are Altered Items that the Federal Bureau of Control has contained and harnessed for approved use by the Firebreak Initiative.

The Garden Gnome (AI9) is a regular looking garden gnome that is all but normal.

You can attach the Garden Gnome to the Electro-Kinetic Charge Impactor which allows you to fire it towards your enemies.

We’ve been hard at work on FBC: Firebreak with our 50-person strong development team and can’t wait to show you more of the game and get it in your hands!

Like thisMetal Eden is coming out May 6 and we can’t wait for you all to enjoy this shooter fans paradise!

Aska—a battle-forged android with the power to rip through enemies, evolve beyond limits, and dominate the battlefield in Metal Eden is ready to meet you.

Core Explosion – Harness explosive power to wipe out foes in an instant.

– Harness explosive power to wipe out foes in an instant.

For more offensive players, prioritizing Soniferous Explosion and Core Power upgrades will maximize damage output.

Announced six years ago as System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition, Nightdive reannounced the project under a new name — System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster.

Sure enough, during today’s MIX Spring Showcase, Nightdive shared the exciting news that System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster will release on June 26 for PS4 and PS5.

As exciting as it’s been for System Shock fans to hear they’ll soon be able to play Nightdive’s long-awaited System Shock 2 remaster, one key question remains: why did it take six years?

System Shock 2 was originally a PC release, but don’t worry, the 25th Anniversary Remaster features full controller support for DualShock 4 and DualSense controllers.

I cannot wait to…

PC features detailedThe PC version of The Last of Us Part II Remastered brings with it all the improvements and new features added in the PlayStation 5 version released in 2024, such as the roguelike survival mode No Return, Guitar Free Play, and hours of developer commentary.

Part II Remastered on PC will feature full gamepad support, while DualSense controllers are supported and feature full haptic feedback5.

New No Return contentAdditionally, coming at launch for The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PC will be a host of new content for our fan-favorite No Return mode.

We can’t wait for PC players to experience this incredible journey, and for both PC and PS5 players to enjoy our new suit…

Like thisThe Gran Turismo World Series 2025 is set to be a classic with a live events calendar that includes London, Berlin, Los Angeles, and culminates with World Finals in Fukuoka, Japan in December.

Play VideoAnyone with a copy of Gran Turismo 7, an internet connection, and a PlayStation Plus membership can compete to try and qualify for a place (subject to eligibility criteria) at the thrilling Gran Turismo World Series international events, where they will race in front of an in-person and global broadcast audience.

Players can sign up in Sport mode in Gran Turismo for the Nations Cup – racing to represent your home country or territory – and/or the Manufacturers Cup, racing for your f…

Like thisA new year is filled with new possibilities for games, and the indie scene is a great place for innovation to thrive.

Today, we showcased five indie titles coming to PlayStation, revealing release dates, updates, and a surprise or two.

Forever Skies | Coming to PS5 April 14Play VideoFar From Home showcased some new co-op gameplay for Forever Skies, along with the official release date.

Skate Story | Coming to PS5Play VideoThis labor of love by sole developer Sam Eng, Skate Story is coming to PlayStation.

We hope you enjoyed this preview of upcoming indie titles coming to PlayStation and look forward to more updates, news, and surprises in the future.

I hope so, because today I wanted to share that Skate Story will be heading to PS5.

Boss fights in particular, are intense skate sessions, each backed by a unique song the music of which you’ll need to keep up with.

CharactersThe Skater’s journey through the underworld runs across many unfortunate souls living in the underworld.

Succumb to the beauty of the boardSell your soul for decks, wheels, and trucks to keep your skating fresh.

Plus, with over 70+ skate tricks to progress and improve, complete skate trials to level up, learn new tricks through massive obelisks, and get new gear.

Together with our publisher, Phiphen Games, we are proud to announce that Ruffy and the Riverside will be released on PlayStation 5 on June 26, 2025.

When Ruffy isn‘t jumping, running, skating, or gliding, he is using his unique Swap ability.

When we started to work on Ruffy and the Riverside, we did a lot of drawings for the level design.

PlayStation memories and PlayStation dreamsWe have put much passion into Ruffy and the Riverside, and bringing it to PlayStation feels like a dream to us.

Seeing Ruffy run on PlayStation 5 now really gives us the same joy as it used to when we were kids.

Like thisExplore the ruins of Sanzu and discover what it means to take control and be controlled in a new gameplay deep dive.

Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side-scroller that blends platform-fighter precision gameplay with desperate, high-stakes encounters.

Rhem agreed to possess Luca to save both of their lives.

Enemies and combat encountersDemons can possess anything – people, potted plants, vending machines, or even an Agradyne Series LC65 Multi-Function Printer Scanner!

Abilities and progressionAs Luca and Rhem grow stronger, they unlock new combat, traversal abilities, and weapon modifications.

Submerged in mysteryFor the design of the Cornered Bosk, we were inspired by the element of water.

The Cornered Bosk, however, will challenge you to learn what it means to feel alone for the first time.

Before tackling the Cornered Bosk, you must upgrade your legendary shield and learn new Knightling moves at the Knight’s Academy.

This is just a peek at what awaits in the Cornered Bosk and the wider world of Clesseia when The Knightling launches for PlayStation 5 on August 28 from Twirlbound and Saber Interactive.

Get ready to slide into a grand adventure to find Sir Lionstone, prove your worth, and save the realm.

After around four years of development, we can finally announce that Forever Skies will be coming to PlayStation 5 on April 14, 2025.

View and download image Download the image close Close View and download image Download the image close Close View and download image Download the image close Close View and download image Download the image close CloseIn the PlayStation 5 demo we released back in November, we gave you a basic taste of what to expect.

In the full game, you’ll do all this and so much more.

Forever Skies tasks the players to look for a cure for a mysterious illness that has infected the last remnants of humanity who now live in Earth’s orbit.

Airship Skin – Pearl Emerald Themed…

More than 30 years after the series’ debut, Lunar and Lunar 2 are coming back to the realm of PlayStation with the Lunar Remastered Collection.

But he was kind enough to draw not just one, but a total of three completely new art pieces for the game.”View and download image Download the image close Close View and download image Download the image close Close View and download image Download the image close ClosePergams also passed along a message from Kubooka-sensei to fans.

“First and foremost, thank you for considering the Lunar series!

I believe the Lunar series captures the essence of the classic adventure, in which you set out into an unknown world, meet trustworthy friends, defeat evil…

This time he's highlighting the endgame, finding things we'd never have seen otherwise in the game's finale and epilogue.

For instance, the fact that Minthara can end up serving the Absolute in a sewer.

Completionists can find a way beneath the streets and bash up some cultists and a death knight there, and perhaps find Minthara among them.

Things really don't go great for Minthara if you don't pick her up.

That's just one of the many oddities SlimX has uncovered in this latest video.

Take a look at our hint for today's Wordle and enjoy the instant boost it'll give every guess you make after.

Today's Wordle really made me work for the answer, but at least it was gracious enough to give me plenty of clues along the way.

Wordle help: 3 tips for beating Wordle every dayIf you've decided to play Wordle but you're not sure where to start, I'll help set you on the path to your first winning streak.

Today's Wordle answer(Image credit: Future)What is today's Wordle answer?

Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsPrevious Wordle answersThe last 10 Wordle answersPrevious Wordle solutions can help t…

ARK: Aquatica Official Trailer GDC 2025 - YouTube Watch OnThe reaction to the clearly AI-generated trailer for Ark's upcoming underwater DLC Aquatica was divided, in the sense that some people hated it and some people really hated it.

"ARK: Aquatica is being developed by Snail Games USA Colorado, please follow them for more updates," they posted on the hatesite formerly known as Twitter.

"Studio Wildcard remains entirely dedicated to the production of ARK: Survival Ascended & ARK 2, and we're excited to bring ARK: Lost Colony to you later this year!"

Now the developers at Snail Games are putting some space between them and the trailer as well.

Kohl also explained that Snail Games has not us…

Neighbors: Suburban Warfare - Official Early Access Release Date Trailer - YouTube Watch OnNeighbors: Suburban Warfare was revealed this week during the Future Games Show Spring Showcase, and it's a wacky combo of character shooter and, I don't know, Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare.

There's a lot going on, with lots of neat mechanics built around the tropes of everyday suburban community dwellers.

There's currently a beta on for it if you're interested—you can hop over to Steam and sign up for that and try it out.

It later attacks the neighboring team's house in order to do stuff like, you know, steal their lawn gnome.

You can find Neighbors: Suburban Warfare on Steam.

Wreckfest 2 - Official Early Access Launch Trailer - YouTube Watch OnLast August I came before you to announce, gleefully, that Wreckfest 2 was on the way.

In early access, at least, you can take developer Bugbear's sequel to the beloved car-smashing destruction derby/battle race game for a spin.

Above all, though, I have to say that I love the approach to an early access launch trailer that Wreckfest 2 has taken.

They take a real proper, honest approach: This is a game that's not done.

Bugbear says that the first update for Wreckfest 2 will come in May and include two new tracks and two new cars.

A message from the Monster Hunter team: Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto, Executive Director/Art Director Kaname Fujioka, and Director Yuya Tokuda!This year marks 21 years of the Monster Hunter series.Whether you're joining us for the first time with Monster Hunter Wilds, have been… pic.twitter.com/25N4TDvIPKMarch 14, 2025The team behind Monster Hunter Wilds has shared a new message for fans of the series celebrating the launch of Wilds and the Monster Hunter Series' 21st year.

To celebrate, there's a nice message on social media from producer Ryozo Tsujimoto, executive director/art director Kaname Fujioka, and director Yuya Tokuda.

"I recently joined a Gore Magala hunt via an SOS flare, only to pr…

Though the site had a link on Steam, the malware was not distributed through Steam itself like last month's PirateFi fiasco.

On March 16, user Feral_Wasp called out Sniper: Phantom's Resolution in a post on the PC gaming subreddit.

Feral_Wasp pointed out that the Steam page contained a link to the developer's website and a supposed demo of the game, with scuttlebut being that the "demo" was actually malware.

An account with the name AndrewPillDev responded to Feral_Wasp's post on March 19, one day before Sniper: Phantom's Resolution was retired for good now.

If Sniper: Phantom's Resolution was real, it was the perfect victim to be framed as a fake game.

Having spent 60 minutes blasting the plasma-brained automatons that comprise the game's basic enemies, suddenly I was among their ranks.

(Image credit: Broadside Games)But through sheer brute force, Bears in Space eventually caused me to crack a smile.

Each level is full of hidden areas, but unlike most shooters, Bears in Space goes out of its way to help you find them.

Smarter than the average bear(Image credit: Broadside Games)Yet while the humour is what sets Bears in Space apart, it's also a dependably decent shooter.

(Image credit: Broadside Games)Nonetheless, what increasingly impressed me as I played was the generosity on show.

As was the case for the original game's expansion, Rise of Rome, Petersen opted to include four playable civs, the Spanish, the Aztecs, the Huns, and the Mayans.

According to Petersen, Microsoft urged him to add a fifth faction to the expansion, the Koreans.

In Peterson's recollection, Microsoft then argued that "StarCraft sold 3 million copies in Korea".

Romero wasn't parley to the development Age of Empires 2 or its Conqueror's expansion, however, so for now we only have Petersen's perspective.

Either way, Petersen's final point, that "we didn't sell 3 million copies of Age of Empires 2 in Korea after all" does at least seem accurate.

Deliver At All Costs - Release Date Trailer | PS5 Games - YouTube Watch OnAfter more than four years of development, the slapstick driving sim Deliver At All Costs finally has a release date and will let you cause carnage in its '50s-inspired world in just a couple of months.

Developed by Studio Far Out Games, Deliver At All Costs casts players as Winston Green, a struggling courier desperate to make his mark in the island slice of Americana that is St Monique.

It's an isometric driving game with DMA-era Grand Theft Auto leanings, but with a heavy emphasis on destruction and physics-based shenanigans..

Deliver At All Costs also has an intriguing history.

The shiny new Deliver At All Costs r…

So, sure, make a sequel to 1984 where you're rescuing your fiancee from the state via a series of water pressure puzzles.

So instead, Big Brother just kind of turns the whole thing into a Die Hard adventure.

(Image credit: MediaX)Which is kind of odd, since Big Brother is not a Quake-like, it's a Myst-like.

Even once I'd performed the sacraments and consulted the auguries, Big Brother still ended up running at Doom-guy speeds.

Big Brother is not, you might have gathered, a good game, which is probably why its devs never actually released a full version of it.

The mod draws the line at non-humanoid creatures, however, so don't expect to see any dragon droppings knocking about.

"Your world will certainly be more immersive, but it will also certainly smell worse."

This, however, got me thinking, should Skyrim's world be riddled with poop?

Broadly though, Skyrim's world would probably be smellier than as originally portrayed by Bethesda.

If you feel so inclined, you can download Everyone Poops­—Mihail's Shards of Immersion for Skyrim Legendary Edition here, and for Skyrim Special and Anniversary editions here.

Yet it's Monolith's 2005 shooter that is my favourite of its games, mainly thanks to its landmark AI design.

Project TH (short for 'Project Two Hearts') is a third-person stealth-action game with shades of Splinter Cell and Ghost Recon: Wildlands.

"In Project TH, the AI system is designed to actively utilize environmental structures to apply continuous pressure on the player," explains developer EVR Studio in the video's description.

"To achieve this, we have integrated situational awareness AI with dynamic navigation, allowing the AI to employ tactical movement strategies rather than simply pursuing the player along linear paths."

Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Re…

Or click through to today's answer if you like: we're just happy to help.

Well, not quite straight away, but my second guess was enough to all but hand me today's answer on a plate.

Today's Wordle hint(Image credit: Josh Wardle)Wordle today: A hint for Saturday, March 22This is a walk, but only if it's a relaxed and easygoing one.

Today's Wordle answer(Image credit: Future)What is today's Wordle answer?

They are also a good way to eliminate guesses for today's Wordle, as the answer is unlikely to be repeated.

Cyberpunk 2077 was delayed, Starfield was delayed, Assassin's Creed Shadows was delayed—big games get delayed, a lot.

Even very niche games might want to get out of the way, picking release dates in spring or summer 2026.

Ben Porter, NewzooOne possible clue about the likelihood of a GTA 6 delay is the Borderlands 4 release date: September 23, 2025.

"You do hear a lot of people who are saying that GTA 6 is going to rejuvenate the market," said Porter.

So if that's what everybody's behavior is, then how do you believe that this is going to rejuvenate the games industry?"

Jeff Minter, Llamasoft founder: Well, I'd look through Atari's back catalogue for games to update and I like going for the more obscure things.

Well, to me, it's always a bit of a step into the unknown when I'm doing a new game.

So it can be a bit of an anxious time because you think, 'I'm never going to make this fit.'

I wouldn't put anything off the table, but I've got to be into the idea of whatever it is that I'm going to do, y'know?

Jeff: I'm very much looking forward to it, it looks like it'll be a nice thing.

Ollie Reynolds, Staff WriterI'll be playing Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition this weekend.

Felix Sanchez, Video ProducerThis weekend, I’m planning on playing some more Hades since I’ve been completely obsessed with it.

I started playing a bit yesterday on my computer, and cannot wait until my next session, its really, really cool!

There is a large chance that you, the one reading this, never owned a Wii U and thus, never experienced Xenoblade Chronicles X a decade ago.

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition.

Monolith Soft has become a huge part of Nintendo's software division and this week it rolled out Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for Switch.

Now that the game is available, it's followed this up with its usual website update, where it's now added this project to its already incredible lineup of games.

Monolith Soft updated their website to include Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition what a legendary portfolio... — Nintendeal (@nintendeal.com) 2025-03-21T18:17:56.421ZThe Switch generation alone has been an amazing period for Monolith Soft and this is hopefully set to continue during the Switch 2 generation now that Nintendo finally owns 100% of the company.

The release of X…

Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube 799kUpdate [ ]: In the first Dave The Diver developer dive of 2025, it's been revealed the Yakuza: Like A Dragon paid DLC crossover 'Ichiban's Holiday' will be releasing on 10th April 2025.

Original Story: [Thu 13th Feb, 2025 01:30 GMT]If you've been craving more Yakuza action on the Switch, Dave The Diver will be getting a DLC crossover with Yakuza: Like A Dragon.

Dave The Diver: Ichiban's Holiday will be launching for Nintendo Switch on April 2025.

Join Ichiban and the Blue Hole crew for a wild ride in DAVE THE DIVER: Ichiban's Holiday DLC!

As for Yakuza, Sega actually released Yakuza Kiwami on the Switch last year in October and you can download it n…

The Pokémon Trading Card Game is currently booming and this trend looks set to continue with the reveal of the new set.

It marks the return of the fictional crime organisation Team Rocket and is officially titled 'The Glory of Team Rocket'.

Locally, things will be a little different, with the Team Rocket cards getting mixed in with the Heat Wave Arena expansion as part of the upcoming 'Destined Rivals' set - arriving on 30th May 2025.

Here are some of The Glory of Team Rocket cards to be shown so far:You can see more of The Glory of Team Rocket set on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese website.

In some other trading card game news, the mobile title Pokémon Trading Card Pocket…

Atari has been really on a roll recently, with its sharp focus on delivering excellent retro experiences bolstered by the acquisition of Nightdive Studios and Digital Eclipse.

There's no better time to get in on the action either, as the teams have recently slashed the prices of multiple games on Nintendo Switch, with discounts applicable from now until 30th March 2025 (though a select few may be ending sooner - be sure to check via the eShop for the full details).

If you're in need of some extra eShop credit before we dive into what exactly's been discounted, check out the store tool below.

Now, let's see what Atari, Nightdive, and Digital Eclipse have in store for us...

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on Switch has been rated 12+ by PEGI (Pan European Game Information), just like every other entry in the series.

What folks have seemingly noticed, however, is that the new release comes with an added 'sex' warning as part of the overall rating; something that wasn't present on the original Wii U version.

So, yeah... Don't expect anything especially spicy that's going to make you blush.

The game contains some mild swearing such as ‘b*****ds’, ‘bulls***’ and ‘p***ks’, and some offensive language like ‘damn you’."

Human characters grunt in pain and can be knocked back or down to the ground with no visible blood or injury.

If you missed out on Kotobukiya's Xenoblade Chronicles X model kit back in 2016, then you're in luck.

The figurine manufacturer is producing a new batch of the Formula Skell plastic model kit, and they're available to buy from October 2025 (thanks Siliconera!).

The announcement coincides with the release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition.

The 1/48 scale model of the Formula Skell, which is the standard Skell model in Xenoblade Chronicles X, stands at around 17.5cm (just under 7 inches).

Xenoblade Chronicles X is the Switch game of the moment right now — especially while we're all waiting for the Switch 2.

Beyond Hanwell: Nintendo Switch Edition (SteelArtsSoftware, 20th Mar, $29.99) - Beyond Hanwell comes to Nintendo Switch.

Boomerang of Destruction (NOSTRA GAMES, 20th Mar, $1.99) - Learn to use the boomerang - one of the best and most unique weapons available.

Dye The Bunny (Vidas Games, 20th Mar, $2.99) - "Dye the Bunny.

Swarm Madness (NOSTRA GAMES, 20th Mar, $2.99) - Your fortress is under constant attack, and you must save everyone who counts on you.

Tales of Autumn (RedDeer.Games, 20th Mar, $2.99) - Tales of Autumn is a wild farming RPG with an emphasis on animals and terrain management.

Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube 799kSpeedrunners are absolute machines; doubly so when they also whack a blindfold on.

As reported by GamesRadar+, Bubzia has broken his own Super Mario 64 70-star speedrunning record by more than 3 minutes, reaching the end credits in 1:16:41.

After beating the game, he states "I'm done.

BLINDFOLDED Super Mario 64 - 70 Star is DEAD!!!

Bubzia states that he'd like to beat his own record here again, which currently stands at 11:22:42.

News 'Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma' Spreads The Love With New Romance Candidate Trailers Get the flowers and choccy readyNintendo Life: Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma looks like the biggest game in the franchise to date.

Hisashi Fujii, Producer: Up until now, the main elements of the Rune Factory series were action-RPG and farming elements.

And what does it bring to the usual Rune Factory gameplay cycle?

With that said, longtime fans will appreciate certain personality types with classic Rune Factory themes; Iroha is the relatable girl-next-door and Hina from Rune Factory 5 returns, having grown into a mature young woman.

Are you looking forward to the next Rune Factory game?

Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube 799kAnyone familiar with the Mario Kart series will tell you that the tracks are the true stars of the show.

Sure, gimmicks like two riders in one kart, anti-gravity support, and gliders are all well and good, but they mean little if the tracks themselves aren't particularly fun.

One fan who seemingly knows this all too well is Joseph Herscher, who via his YouTube channel Joseph's Machines has created an automated real-life Mario Kart track on which to race various Lego sets.

It's remarkable, and well worth watching if you're after some inspiration for your own Lego Mario Kart sets.

Nintendo and Lego also recently revealed a larger 18+ Mario Kart set th…

Get some lovely gifts like Drakite Summon Tickets, Glinting Clames and silver by redeeming these codes for Draconia Saga.

But you're not here to hear me blab about how awesome this game is, so let's check out the active Draconia Saga codes!

DRAGON888 - 10 Drakite Summon Tickets, 50 Glinting Clames- 10 Drakite Summon Tickets, 50 Glinting Clames DRAGON9999 - 5 Drake Dust, 2 Drakite Summon Tickets, 3 Flowstone Random BagsFrom the Creator codes, you can only use one.

SRHYTY96MLSHY7RWYP - 50k Silver, 100 Lazulite, 5 Drakite Summon Tickets- 50k Silver, 100 Lazulite, 5 Drakite Summon Tickets NMJYECPDU - 3 Dia's Snackbag, 5 Drakite Summon Tickets- 3 Dia's Snackbag, 5 Drakite Summon Tickets 6MJYC98L…

We will give you all the Dragon Odyssey codes so you can claim a bunch of freebies to help you advance quickly!

To redeem The Dragon Odyssey codes, just follow these steps:The rewards you will get by redeeming these codes are sent to your in-game mailbox, which is found above the chat.

How to get more Dragon Odyssey codes?

The developers release new Dragon Odyssey codes on their official Facebook page, but if you don't feel like searching for them, you can always save this article and check it regularly.

While we wait for new codes, you can take a look at the Age of Empires Mobile codes and Angel Legion codes.

On top of making it a free-to-play cross-platform experience, Gameloft regularly dishes out free rewards via Disney Speedstorm codes.

So, if you’re looking for the latest Disney Speedstorm codes that still work, you’re in the right place.

How to redeem Disney Speedstorm codes?

Players can use the in-game redeem code feature or Gameloft’s Disney Speedstorm code redeem pageHere are the steps to redeem Disney Speedstorm codes using the in-game feature.

That concludes this Disney Speedstorm redeem codes guide.

But you can avoid this to some extent if you use the Dragon Raja codes in our list.

Now, let’s take a look at the Dragon Raja codes.

Currently working Dragon Raja codesUDBBDRHPSFDRHPNYDR (Expires January 14)(Expires January 14) XMASDR (Valid till January 8)(Valid till January 8) BVAWDRPUQMGXXERFTUYLAMTADHVZZGYGXBWEHYERPKAJDR888DRPC1DDNHRJYDRBABYDRCUTEDRCNYURUQTDBUQVNXUBUEJUCBCDR777DR333UCBGKPKTYPSDLRTZFNHRJTUEWEAYTVDUXCNFCVTGKNESWUGTFEPRGSDAEMVVJAUENZQUSTELPJUYJEHHSEWXEJRWWVREKCPHMGEFWLNDDDR666AdgzhkwAyquuzgAwdrbahAxxavlsAvqfdjgDr20201YEARDRKEEPSEACNYDR666DRBABYBESTDrSEANEWBJDFESBBKDQTCUAGMJPBDAJQKBLQAHYXHZRHow to redeem Dragon Raja codes?

Where to find more Dragon Raja codes?

To get more c…

- new codes addedIf you want to redeem the latest Ever Legion codes, then look no further because you're in the right place.

Some of them are codes for Watcher of Realms, Divinity Arrival gift codes, and Warhammer Tacticus codes, to name a few.

Active Ever Legion codesJ7mD2vF5 - Quiz rewards (expires 30th May) (new!)

In order to redeem these codes, simply follow the steps we've listed below:That's it - the rewards should appear in your inventory right away!

How to get more codes in Ever LegionThe game's developers usually release more codes on the Ever Legion social media accounts, but we're actively checking them and adding the new codes as soon as they've been released.

Active Eggy Party gift codesMUCV1TXYTL - Weekly CodeEggy Party gift codes are time-limited, so try to use them immediately.

We will keep updating this post with new Eggy Party codes when they are released, so don't forget to bookmark this page and frequently visit to find new codes before others.

Expired codesVBAL8NSWSLUSRLG9Q7358IB6PNB3C4LE108MRZFGJSRAV3I9VL37TIIJWLK9W76YGDXP1K3IVOS38GNXJ1F2ZBQHEGPB4INNDWSG1C1Y3F5H7N8Q2W4J6K8L9S0T2M3F5R7Q8W2PX4G6BY8A9S20uUQPONyxmXTN70FKUFCDX (valid till November 17)SPTE3BBUO1FSL (valid till November 10)2GBAQ99JI (valid till November 03)HYBOIGT22PO (valid till October 27)F6K9M3Y2T4 (valid till October 20)Z7Q2S4E1X5 (valid till October 13)A8H9P6W3R2 (valid t…

You can use Eatventure codes to get your hands on free gems.

You can use Eatventure codes to get your hands on free gems.

Now let's get back to Eatventure codes.

Also, remember to bookmark this page and come back every few days to get your hands on new Eatventure codes.

About the gameIn the past, the developer has shared Eatventure codes through its official Reddit community .

- new codes addedEternal Evolution is an idle strategy game where you can summon Terran, Atlas and Wenfyr heroes and train them to take down foes on the battlefield.

Over here we have a list of all working Eternal Evolution codes that you can use to get free in-game items such as diamonds, stamina supplements, advanced recruitment cards and other rewards.

For those of you looking for other redeem codes, you can get free gifts by redeeming the Star Stable codes, Land of Empires codes and hundreds of other similar articles.

How to redeem codes in Eternal Evolution?

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to use codes in Eternal Evolution:Eternal Evolution is available on Android in select countri…

Dragon POW codes are the finest way to get free rewards inside the game.

This is a list of the working Dragon POW codes you can use to receive those aforementioned goodies.

We made a list of DMC Peak of Combat codes, ASTRA: Knights of Veda codes, and many others.

Expired codeslaunchApr18DiscordGIFTKroslandForevergift888enjoythegamenoneedtoworkdragon777CBTGIFT111FunnyMeowAle777happyweekendGoodWeekendthanksgiving2023How to use the Dragon POW codesYou can refer to the steps below to use the Dragon POW codes and get the free rewards:Step 1: Open Dragon POW and access your profile by clicking on the top-left cornerOpen Dragon POW and access your profile by clicking on the top-left corner Step 2:…

Devil May Cry fans will be happy to know that DMC: Peak of Combat is generous with its gift codes, though they do tend to expire quickly.

So, we have divided this guide into active DMC Peak of Combat codes, and the ones that are expired.

Active codes for DMC: Peak of CombatHAPPYSAT654 (new!)

About DMC: Peak of CombatDMC: Peak of Combat is the first official title for mobile.

Or, you could read the DMC Peak of Combat guide and learn the basics more easily.

We have checked and compiled all the working Dungeon Hunter 6 gift codes in our list below.

Steps to redeem the gift codesHere is a step-by-step guide to redeem Dungeon Hunter 6 gift codes:Launch Dungeon Hunter 6 on your device.

Copy and paste any of the active Dungeon Hunter 6 gift codes from above into the text box.

Note: You need to be at least level 12 to redeem Dungeon Hunter 6 gift codesHow do you get more Dungeon Hunter 6 gift codes?

The developers share new Dungeon Hunter 6 gift codes through their official Discord server and Facebook page .

Get free tickets easily by redeeming the Eversoul codes.

- checked for codesGacha games aren't going away any time soon, and Eversoul is another addition to the genre.

By doing this, you're able to summon Souls of all types from all over Eden to the Ark, a powerful floating structure operated by an artificial Soul named Mephistopheles.

While fighting and completing missions can help you get the resources needed to strengthen your forces, you can also enter monthly Eversoul codes to gain free rewards.

eversoulmate0704 - 2,100 Everstones- 2,100 Everstones EVERSOUL4EVER - 500 EverstonesNEWBLESSING2025 - 1,000 Everstones (expires February 2nd)1,000 Everstones (expires February 2nd) EVERTALK1108…

I've shared all the latest Jujutsu Shenanigans codes for you, so you can redeem all the possible rewards and I'll add more codes as soon as they drop..

Expired codesMERRY_CHRISTMASRELEASE370MVISITS120MVISITS20MVISITSHow to redeem Jujutsu Shenanigans codes?

If you don't know yet how to redeem the codes in the game, we have the step-by-step process below:How to get more codes in Jujutsu Shenanigans?

New Jujutsu Shenanigans codes are often released alongside major updates, and the devs share them in their Discord server.

We have the latest Rogue Demon codes, and for those who love other genres, we have Dig It codes, and Survival Game codes as well as many others!

The price of VR headsets is now one of the factors used by the UK government to measure inflation.

The UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS) takes into account the prices of many hundreds of goods and services to calculate the national inflation rate.

Now, one such good is VR headsets, the BBC reports.

The ONS says the collection of goods it includes "shows how consumer spending has evolved over the years", and that the inclusion of VR "shows our appetite for emerging technology".

VR's inclusion in inflation figures is a reflection of how the technology is slowly entering the mainstream.

A Valve Deckard proof of concept model had 2K LCD panels and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, though this doesn't mean the shipping Deckard will.

In this time, many references to a Valve headset called "Deckard" have been found in the code of SteamVR by VR enthusiast Brad Lynch's Discord datamining group.

POC stands for proof of concept, EV stands for engineering validation, and it's unclear what Mini-D means.

As for the tracking cameras, this would be a similar setup to PlayStation VR2 or Quest Pro.

Deckard POC-F could be years old by now, and Deckard EV2 could be a fundamentally different device.

Bigscreen launched orders for its upcoming Beyond 2 PC VR headset yesterday, which is boosting field-of-view and clarity thanks to the inclusion of a new pancake lens design.

In a series of updates on X, Bigscreen revealed just how well Beyond 2 was doing among PC VR enthusiasts.

“In just the first 25 minutes, Beyond 2 outsold the first day of Beyond 1 sales.

In the first hour, we’ve doubled Beyond 1 launch day sales.” Bigscreen said early yesterday.

As the day went on, the company released more info on sales performance of Beyond 2 and its eye-tracking variant, Beyond 2e.

The Titanic VR experience, previously only on PC VR and PlayStation VR, is coming to Quest 3 and Quest 3S next month.

The developer Engage XR, formerly Immersive VR Education, is the same behind the Apollo 11 VR experience, which first released on early PC VR in 2015.

Engage says it's "pushing the limits" of the XR2 Gen 2 chipset in Quest 3 and Quest 3S to bring the full Titanic VR experience to standalone VR.

Titanic VR launches on the Meta Horizon Store for Quest 3 and Quest 3S on April 14, and you can wishlist it now.

You can find our review of the PC VR version of Titanic VR here, but keep in mind that the graphics and performance will be different between it and the coming Quest 3 port.

Inspired by Star Fox and Ikaruga, The Phoenix Gene is a new third-person narrative on-rails shooter coming to Quest this Spring.

Developed by HEROmation, The Phoenix Gene is the studio's debut VR project that's been in development for over three years.

Set across alternate timelines and eight multiverse realms, Firestorm must stop this corporation from unraveling the secrets to immortality as Jackie grapples with her newfound powers.

Much like Ikaruga, toggling between these worlds can allow you to absorb enemy fire, and the studio promises that this also reveals hidden collectibles.

The Phoenix Gene arrives on the Meta Quest platform this spring.

IO Interactive considers Hitman on PlayStation VR2 its chance at redemption, and we interviewed the studio alongside a hands-on preview to learn more.

While Reloaded was handled by an external studio, it's clear IOI had unfinished business following the PC VR version.

The PlayStation VR2 version offers welcome changes that were also seen in Reloaded, such as dual-wielding, manual reloading, and using your watch for the mini-map.

Room-scale movement is also supported on PlayStation VR2, something I queried since PS VR2 being a wired headset means your movement is limited.

That's not to say the PlayStation VR2 version doesn't have some compromises or issues, though.

Table Troopers is a mixed reality multiplayer game inspired by Worms, and it's coming to Quest later this year.

Developed by German studio Cosmorama Technologies, Table Troopers takes the rotatable tabletop approach for a new MR strategy game.

Reminiscent of Team 17's acclaimed series Worms, this lets you charge individual units with attacking enemies across the battlefield.

As seen in the above gameplay trailer using alpha build footage, Table Troopers offers a wide selection of weapons that range between sniper rifles, stick grenades and RPGs.

Table Troopers is coming to the wider Meta Quest platform later this year.

Verse VR is an immersive exploration game set across cultural sites, and it's coming soon to Quest and PC VR.

Announced during World Poetry Day, Verse VR allows players to walk through a series of global locations and immerse themselves in unique cultures through poetry and music.

Across eight locations, players can find and unlock 28 original musical compositions and spoken word experiences from globally recognized artists such as Sadio Sissokho, Aïcha Sylla, Lipeng Wu, and Amely Zhou.

There are also 17 additional tracks to uncover.

That's coming to Steam, Quest, and the Epic Games Store.

Five years after Half-Life: Alyx reshaped expectations for VR gaming, Valve remains a quiet yet critical force in the industry.

Half-Life: Alyx has been hailed by many not just as the ‘best VR game’, or ‘best Half-Life‘ game, but even one of the ‘best games ever’.

The company’s ‘Index’ VR headset long stood as the premier choice for PC VR, and let’s not forget that Steam’s comprehensive VR support has made it the lifeblood of the PC VR industry in the last five years.

What’s Next for Valve in VRFor one, we shouldn’t disregard that SteamVR has remained the singularly most important PC VR platform to date.

Whether or not Valve will commit to making another VR game of that scale is still an op…

Bigscreen says it sold more Beyond 2 headsets in the first 4 hours than it did Beyond 1 in its first 2 months.

New orders of Beyond 2 and Beyond 2e will now ship in June, compared to April and May for the first batches respectively.

Bigscreen Beyond 2 and Beyond 2e were announced and went on sale earlier today.

Compared to the original, Beyond 2 adds clearer, wider lenses with independent IPD adjustment, all while actually weighing 20 grams less, and Beyond 2e also adds eye tracking via just 1.05 grams of tiny sensors.

The original Bigscreen Beyond is used by 0.45% of SteamVR users, around 1 in 200.

Apple is moving the visionOS team out of the Vision Products Group, with the VP that founded it, as part of a shake-up to get Siri back on track.

The Vision Products Group (VPG) is the division within Apple responsible for Apple Vision Pro and visionOS.

As for the Vision hardware teams he's leaving behind, Rockwell will reportedly be replaced by Paul Meade, currently the Vision Product Group's head of hardware engineering.

Riccio's retirement saw the Vision Products Group placed under Apple's SVP of Hardware Engineering John Ternus, where it still sits.

The Future Of Apple VisionThe restructuring comes as Apple is reportedly working on both a refresh of Vision Pro and a new cheaper non-Pro …

Elsewhere Electric is a co-op puzzle game coming to Quest and PC VR, where one player explores the world in VR while the other joins in on mobile.

Set in an eerie facility, players will step into the shoes of two Elsewhere Electric employees sent to investigate the abandoned building and get it back online.

An asymmetric workload splits responsibility between a VR player and a mobile one, with communication playing a key role in progression and puzzle-solving success.

0:00 / 1:38 1×As the VR player physically explores the facility's unnerving depths, the mobile player relays key information about the space to ensure they make it out alive.

Games by Stitch describes Elsewhere Electric as a “…

McDonald's Japan launched its first official VRChat world to commemorate a new promotional campaign starring the biggest real-life and virtual artists in the country.

In 2023, McDonald's Japan launched the Tiro Remix project, a special nationwide promotional campaign that remixed two of the biggest songs of that year, Ado’s Show and Asmi’s Paku.

This created a new song that uses the iconic sound of McDonald's fries being prepared as the song's beat.

This took place in a limited-time McDonald's fries-themed world inside VRChat, which allowed visitors to enjoy their first ever ‘virtual McDonald's fries’.

This unique world is the first-ever official VRChat world developed by McDonald's, and it…

Namely, the new Bigscreen Beyond 2 adds independent adjustment of lens placement directly in front of each eye.

This device is built by genuine VR enthusiasts building VR headsets for people who want to spend hours at incredible places.

You'd think it was an FPV viewer but, no, this really is a PC-powered VR headset you can share with family and friends.

Photograph by Don Hopper showing five VR headsets on a table -- Quest 3, Pimax, Vision Pro and a pair of Bigscreen Beyond 2 headsets.

If the Oculus Rift VR headset had gotten smaller each subsequent generation from 2016 to now it might have looked something like a Beyond 2.

Bigscreen Beyond 2 starts shipping next month with significantly upgraded & adjustable lenses, and Beyond 2e is coming in May with eye tracking.

Also like Beyond 1, you'll also need to provide a face scan using your iPhone, for the custom-fit face pad.

Eye Tracking In Beyond 2eBeyond 2e also adds eye tracking, via what the company says is "the world's smallest eyetracking suite" with sensors the size of a grain of sand.

Further, Bigscreen says its model runs efficiently on your GPU, in contrast to other PC VR eye tracking solutions which tax your CPU.

0:00 / 0:16 1×Initially, the primary use for eye tracking will be for driving your avatar's eyes in VRChat.