Это уже не первая волна сокращений в EA за последнее время.

Ранее компания понизила прогноз по доходам за финансовый год, сославшись на неудачные продажи EA Sports FC 25.

Также EA провела сокращения в BioWare после слабого старта Dragon Age: The Veilguard, продажи которой оказались на 50% ниже ожиданий.

Главный герой посетит Нью-Йорк, чтобы найти своего сына.

Обозреватели не нашли в игре заметных минусов, посчитав, что она должна понравиться фанатам жанра.

Эти решения дались нам непросто, и мы искренне благодарны каждому из затронутых коллег — их креативность и вклад сыграли важную роль в том, чтобы Respawn стала той студией, какой она есть сегодня.

Талантливые аферисты возвращаются.

Игроки смогут опробовать боле 25 видов оружия и минимум 15 карт.

В ней будут и необычные возможности, например, игроки смогут размахивать катаной при помощи контроллера Joy-Con.

На две недели раньше, чем планировалось.

Когда проект такого масштаба начинает набирать обороты, его график не выстраивается вокруг одного человека.

Поэтому если ты хочешь участвовать во всём сразу, тебе придётся быть гибким, тянуться во все стороны и работать, как сумасшедший, чтобы всё успеть.

Я считал, что это того стоит, но нагрузка была колоссальной.

И всегда есть это напряжение между… творческим видением, производственными реалиями, сроками, бюджетом и масштабом.

Под конец я уже очень долго работал по ночам и в выходные.

В главных ролях — Джулия Гарнер и Джош Бролин.

В картине от A24 и соавтора «Неогранённых драгоценностей» также снялись Эмили Блант и Александр Усик.

А источником вдохновения для игры был «Евангелион».

убралиВ Far Cry 4 добавили цензуру по ошибке — её уже

Студия не оставляет попыток сделать мультиплеерную игру.

Элемент нелинейности.

Бывший технический директор Rockstar North Оббе Вермей (Obbe Vermeij) рассказал о ключевых решениях, трудностях и переменах, которые сопровождали разработку Grand Theft Auto IV.

По его словам, чтобы сделать игру действительно «следующего поколения», разработчики отказались от множества фич San Andreas.

Поэтому в GTA IV не было:Статистик персонажа (вес, владение оружием).

Вермей также отметил сложность работы под PlayStation 3, поэтому акцент сделали на Xbox 360.

По словам Вермея , решение по дате выхода GTA VI будет приниматься по похожему сценарию.

Вслед за преждевременным раскрытием новой даты релиза Borderlands 4 компания Sony поспешила объявить точные сроки проведения своей презентации игры в рамках мероприятия State of Play — трансляция стартует уже завра, в полночь МСК с 30 апреля по 1 мая.

Во время показа старший продюсер игры Энтони Николсон (Anthony Nicholson) представит более 20 минут геймплея.

Внимания удостоятся основные элементы тайтла, а именно прохождение миссий, богатый арсенал оружия, прокачка героев с разнообразными навыками, а также колоритные персонажи — как новые, так и уже знакомые.

Напомним, основные события Borderlands 4 развернутся на планете Кайрос.

Релиз Borderlands 4 состоится 12 сентября на ПК (Steam), Play…

Глава студии Gearbox Рэнди Питчфорд (Randy Pitchford) преждевременно раскрыл новую дату выхода Borderlands 4.

Ранее запуск игры планировался 23 сентября, однако теперь дату перенесли на полторы недели раньше — на 12 сентября.

Об этом Питчфорд сообщил лично на своей страничке в экс-твиттере.

Питчфорд призвал дожидаться подробностей на ближайшей презентации State of Play, которая пройдёт до конца весны и будет полностью посвящена Borderlands 4.

Borderlands 4 заявлена для ПК (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series и Nintendo Switch 2 с русской локализацией текста.

Соавторы серии Metro из студии Reburn должны были выпустить свой новый боевик La Quimera ещё в конце прошлой недели, однако внезапно релиз отложили.

Несмотря на это в Сети продолжают появляться свежие записи геймплея.

Изначально запуск La Quimera был намечен на 25 апреля, но позже разработчики по-тихому перенесли релиз на неопределённый срок.

Мы всё ещё работаем со Steam над исправлением технических проблем перед выпуском La Quimera.

Мы благодарим вас за постоянную поддержку и понимание, и с нетерпением ждём момента, когда La Quimera попадёт в руки игроков.

https://p.itddo2.com/StopGame?erid=2VtzqwWBaTd — присоединяйся к новому сезону в Arena Breakout Infinite! Мы давно привыкли к тому, как живут и развиваются различные мультиплеерные PvP-шутеры. И с баттл-роялями всё ясно, и с героическими пострелушками тоже. А вот как эволюционирует такой нишевый жанр, как экстракшн-шутеры? Разбираемся в вопросе. • Комментарии и обсуждения — https://stopgame.ru/show/146151/kak_vyzhivayut_ekstrakshn_shutery

• Ещё больше видео — https://www.youtube.com/StopGameRu/StopGame-SUB 00:00 — Интро

01:08 — База геймплея

03:06 — Система квестов

05:46 — Обновы карт, оружия и боссов

10:21 — Правки баланса

11:06 — Новые режимы

12:48 — Приятные мелочи

15:10 — Монетизация

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Безоговорочным лидером чарта Steam на неделе с 22-го по 29 апреля стала The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.

Следом устроилась обласканная со всех сторон Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, но силу ностальгии ей побороть не удалось.

Пиковый онлайн за указанный период обновили или установили следующие проекты:The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered — 216 784 человека.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — 121 422 человека.

В нём принимают участие как проекты в сеттинге исторических войн, так и забавы про сражения в космосе или на дирижаблях в стимпанке.

Компания похвалилась, что удачный запуск симулятора жизни inZOI и сохраняющаяся популярность игр PUBG привели к «рекордно высокому» показателю продаж.

За квартал Krafton напродавала на 874,2 миллиарда вон (607 миллионов долларов), что выше в годовом исчислении на 31,3 %.

Как отметили в компании, сервисная PUBG: Battlegrounds и её «разнообразный контент» внесли серьёзный вклад в финансовый успех квартала.

Тем временем релиз inZOI в раннем доступе также «сыграл важную роль».

Кроме того, в Krafton напомнили про запуск Subnautica 2 в раннем доступе позже в 2025 году.

С переменами в руководстве PlatinumGames изменился и курс самой студии —теперь она делает больший упор на игры-сервисы.

Два этих пункта явно указывают на то, что команда трудится над онлайн-экшеном с открытым миром.

Остаётся надеяться, что PlatinumGames учла ошибки Babylon’s Fall и вторая попытка зайти на поле сервисных развлечений откажется удачнее.

Напомним, Babylon’s Fall получила крайне неважные оценки как от критиков, так и от пользователей.

Тем временем в PlatinumGames кипит работа над Ninja Gaiden 4 — производством коллектив занимается в сотрудничестве с Team Ninja.

Если вдруг вы испытываете проблемы с парированием или уклонениями в Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, для вас есть решение.

На выбор предлагается пять вариантов работы мода — уворачиваться и парировать может быть «слегка проще», просто «проще», «ещё проще» и «отвратительно просто».

Некоторые жалуются, что в «ванильной» версии Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 индикаторы для парирования или уклонения выражены слабо, из-за чего и возникают проблемы.

«Деньки, когда я мог сделать что-нибудь в окне в 150 миллисекунд, давно прошли.

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

Спустя десяток лет после релиза Far Cry 4 получила обновление 1.08, благодаря которому появилась поддержка 60 fps на PlayStation 5.

Ранее в четвёртой части, как и у других проектов Ubisoft в то время, было ограничение на 30 кадров в секунду — теперь оно снято.

На Xbox Series Far Cry 4 наверняка тоже обзаведётся таким апдейтом — 30 апреля шутер станет доступен по подписке Game Pass.

Впрочем, на этой консоли проект вполне может обойтись и без обновления благодаря функции FPS Boost.

Она позволяет играть в 60 fps в избранных тайтлах, в число которых Far Cry 4 вошла одной из первых.

В RoadCraft можно колесить не только одному, но и вместе с товарищами.

В RoadCraft вы выступаете в роли субподрядчика, который помогает с ликвидацией последствий стихийных бедствий.

В вашем распоряжении самая разная техника, которая пригодится для расчистки завалов, восстановления разрушенных объектов и доставки необходимых материалов.

По заверению разработчиков, подключиться к сессии можно в любой момент.

RoadCraft — это серьёзный симулятор, но ещё и песочница для вас и ваших товарищей по команде!

Приключенческая RPG Game of Thrones: Kingsroad официально выйдет из раннего доступа 21 мая 2025 года. Игра от Netmarble и Warner Bros.

Как мы знаем, над первой частью The Outer Worlds трудились в том числе Тим Кейн и Леонард Боярский, творцы оригинальной Fallout.

CD Projekt Red, как мы знаем, называет порт Cyberpunk 2077 эталоном демонстрации возможностей будущей консоли Nintendo Switch 2.

Премьера Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 всерьёз встряхнула игровую индустрию: игра получила целый шторм восхвалений и восторгов.

Создатели Borderlands 4 объявили о переносе игры. Впрочем, поклонники серии должны быть довольны: теперь шутер ожидается не 23 сентября, а 12 сентября.

Ubisoft неожиданно вспомнила о серии Splinter Cell. И нет, речь не идёт о каких-либо новинках или анонсированном несколько лет назад ремейке.

Актриса Дениз Гоф подарила свой голос Йеннифэр в игре «Ведьмак 3: Дикая Охота», однако пока CD Projekt RED не рассказывала ни о каких возможных планах по возвращению героини в четвёртой части.

Krafton поделилась свежим финансовым отчётом за первый квартал 2025 года.

Нейт Фокс и Джейсон Корнелл, два креативных директора Ghost of Yotei, вновь обсудили новинку, которая выйдет в этом октябре эксклюзивно для PlayStation 5.

В сети обратили внимание на то, что Far Cry 4 спустя более 10 лет после релиза получила свежее обновление для PlayStation 5. В списке изменений версии 1.

Оббе Вермей, бывший технический директор Rockstar North, вернулся в период разработки Grand Theft Auto IV в честь очередной годовщины игры — она вышла 29 апреля 2008 года на PlayStation 3 и Xbox 360, а в декабре того же года добралась до PC.

Ролевая гача Wuthering Waves готовится праздновать свою первую годовщину — игра вышла 22 мая 2024 года.

Состоялся анонс Bridge Constructor Studio — новой части серии популярных физических головоломок. Игра выйдет летом этого года на обширный список платформ: PC, PlayStation, Xbox и Nintendo Switch.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, дебютная игра Sandfall Interactive, смогла поразить критиков и простых геймеров, продавшись тиражом свыше миллиона копий с момента релиза 24 апреля.

Открытая бета шутера с порталами Splitgate 2 пройдет в маеКак сообщают разработчики, альфа-тест пользовался большой популярностью.

2D стелс-метроидвания The Siege and the Sandfox обзавелась датой релизаИгра разрабатывается студией Cardboard Sword для персональных компьютеров.

[СТРИМ] Вампиры стали другими. Дополнение V Rising - Invaders of Oakveil28 апреля вампирский ролевой экшен получил крупное обновление, которое мы решили оценить.

Почти Baldur's Gate 3: авторы Cult Of The Lamb подтвердили интерес к игре в ВатиканеCult Of The Lamb продолжают поддерживать после релиза и аудитория постепенно увеличивается.

Создатель GTA 4 объяснил отказ от многих механик San Andreas и свой уход из RockstarУ GTA 4 своеобразная репутация в сообществе фанатов франшизы. Не все оценили ряд решений Rockstar.

Похоже, Nintendo зарабатывает меньше 5 долларов на продаже каждой Switch 2Новая ценовая политика Nintendo вызывает жаркие споры в сети.

Топ-10 самых продаваемых игр в России на 100% состоит из санкционных проектов, которые издатели официально не продают в РФ. М.Видео раскрыла статистикуВ России продолжают играть в разнообразные проекты. Ограничения издателей не останавливают отечественных геймеров.

Сценарист Dragon Age сравнил Clair Obscur Expedition 33 с Baldur's Gate3 для жанра JRPGClair Obscur Expedition 33 получила множество положительных отзывов не только от обычных геймеров.

Показали геймплей с гранатомётом РШГ-2 в Escape from TarkovАрсенал игроков в Escape from Tarkov может пополниться ещё одной внушительной моделью.

Для The Sims 4 анонсировали 3 DLC-комплекта — с одеждой для пожилых, париками и кухонной утварьюКонвейер нового контента The Sims 4 продолжает набирать обороты.

Большинство ПК-геймеров в Steam играют в 1080p. Valve представила среднестатистический ПК в марте 2025 годаТехнологии и аппаратные возможности улучшаются, но многие ПК-геймеры не спешат уходить в 4K и дальше. Статистика Valve указывает на другие предпочтения.

Актрису английской озвучки Йеннифер пока не приглашали в The Witcher 4Некоторым игрокам хотелось бы увидеть возвращение яркой героини в The Witcher 4.

Создатели Escape from Tarkov показали «Искусство взрыва» — трейлер нового ивента в EFTEscape from Tarkov продолжают постепенно наполнять новым контентом и предлагать разные испытания.

Тизер Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era — показали грибную хижину для найма травомансеровСкоро франшиза вернётся с Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era. Разработчики демонстрируют некоторые элементы игры.

Моддеры Clair Obscur Expedition 33 упростили механику парирования атакМеханика Clair Obscur Expedition 33 для некоторых оказалась слишком сложна и подключились энтузиасты.

Here are our recommendations for the best Star Wars puzzles to buy in 2025, from a 3D build of an X-Wing to a 2,000 piece puzzle that features a variety of characters from across the franchise.

Lightweight, powerful, and discounted for Mother's Day.

Fans hoping to catch the first few episodes of Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld will have to drop into Fortnite if they want to watch the series before it comes to Disney+.

Are Alien: Earth and Predator: Badlands teasing a new AVP movie? This is why the two extraterrestrial beasts may be going head to head sooner than we think.

Infinity Nikki's multiplayer-focused 1.5 update is out on Steam and a parade of drama is walking hand in hand with it.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 3 is continuing its line of weed-themed additions with a full-on Seth Rogen Operator.

The best budget TV deal going on right now.

In addition to the roughly 100 job cuts IGN reported earlier today at Respawn Entertainment, EA has made wider cuts across its organization today, impacting around 300 individuals total including those already reported at Respawn.

Listen to the new The Hunger Games: Sunrise of the Reaping audiobook for $1

For UK & US viewers, here's how and where you can watch the Arsenal v PSG UEFA Champions League Semi-Final online for free.

Where does Doom: The Dark Ages fit in the timeline?

EA has canceled another incubation project at Respawn Entertainment today, and simultaneously laid off an unknown number of individuals across its incubation, Apex Legends, and Star Wars: Jedi teams, IGN has learned.

If you've been even a little curious about Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, now's the time to grab it.

This is also a solid pickup if you're planning to play on Steam Deck.

Sparking Zero is rated "Playable" on Steam and "Gold" on ProtonDB.

It's not fully Steam Deck Verified—mainly due to small text and the need to tweak graphics settings for better performance.

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero: Best Steam Deck SettingsDragon Ball: Sparking Zero does run on Steam Deck, but you'll want to make one quick tweak.

If a Splinter Cell remake fell in the woods, would over the top industry secrecy and NDAs even allow us to hear it?

Yes, the, technically speaking, most recent entry in the series just received a little update on Steam yesterday which… adds achievements into the game.

As a reminder, Splinter Cell: Blacklist is a 12 year old game that did in fact release on other platforms, where it also had achievements, so why Ubisoft have decided to add them in now all this time later is anyone's guess.

Ubisoft explains that "achievements will be retroactively earned for the accomplishments already completed in your game."

The last real update for the stealth game was back in 2022, where some concept art …

Still, I'm moderately enthused by this here release date trailer for The Siege And The Sandfox, a 2D metroidvania in which you clamber steadily out of a huge, opulent dungeon.

You are the Sandfox, obviously - a "notorious assassin" and royal protector - and that's your own desert city that's under Siege.

Along the way you will encounter an ancient evil.

Something tells me that the ancient evil will ultimately prove more important than getting vengeance on the Queen.

Wouldn't be surprised if she butchered the King to keep said ancient evil in check somehow.

But I'm quite fond of games like it and Content Warning, and obviously even more recently there's Repo added to the list, horrendous key art notwithstanding.

Now, as revealed in a new trailer, there's Mycopunk, another one of those kinds of games where you're a robot nobody wanted.

As a rejected robot, you are hired by a corporation to head down onto a planet full of fungus that very much wants to kill you.

This hangoutability is what really sells me on this almost micro-genre of games, and as dirty and grimey as Mycopunk looks, I'm into the vibes it's putting out.

Mycopunk doesn't have a release date just yet, but the FPS does actually have a demo you can check out on Steam right now.

First-person "comedy" shooter Borderlands 4 will be released sooner than previously expected, according to a video accidentally tweeted too early by Randy Pitchford.

"Everything is going kinda the best case scenario," says the Gearbox CEO, "and so the launch date for Borderlands 4 is changing.

But Pitchford posted the video early by accident, it seems, quickly deleting it as soon as he realised his error.

When extraction shooter Marathon recently announced their release date too, Bungie did an interesting thing: they chose the same day as Borderlands 4 had already planned: September 23rd.

Borderlands 4 is published by Take-Two, and that previous release date was the one day Bungie and Sony …

Skatebird, Baba Is You, and Electric Zine Maker are three of the 237 games you can grab on Itch right now for $16 as part of Crips for eSims for Gaza Bundle.

I mean, it's technically not a saving if you weren't going to buy anything anyway, but it's for a good cause.

Here's the collective in their own words:"Crips for eSims for Gaza is an international collective of disabled people who have come together in support of Palestinans, helping Gazans regain internet access via eSims (electric sim cards) connected to surrounding networks in Israel and Egypt," reads their Itch page.

And remember, kids: There is no culture war, there are simply your feelings on the appropriate response to tyranny -…

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered reviewThe idiot savant of open world RPGs is still very much a game from 2006, but a humble approach to modernisation that doesn't attempt to reign in Oblivion's weirdness makes for a charming and occasionally beautiful remaster.

Oblivion Remastered is easy on the eyes and familiar to contemporary thumbs, but it works because it's ultimately a humble, even self-depreciating act of modernisation.

This is an open world RPG less about map size or quantity of journal entries (though it is big) and more about its eating, sleeping, nattering idiots.

There are enough magic weapons and spells, potions and poisons and scrolls and other tricks here to keep it…

SpreadCheat is the most fun I've had in some time with a game that I completely avoided engaging with in any meaningful way.

I solved every one of its simple spreadsheet puzzles by randomly clicking and dragging numbers until something worked, and I had a great time doing it.

"Step into the fast-paced and finance world of the 90's, and dip into the wonderful world of corporate bro culture.

Dive into SpreadCheat, where thrilling math puzzles await you.

I could cook up a bunch of clever similes to explain this thing but it's honestly just worth clicking on yourself.

I never played enough of the original Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion to be seriously annoyed by its infamous level scaling system, but I gather from the anguished recollections of colleagues that it was like having a fistfight with a mirror.

Oh wait, hang on, the level scaling was a massive error of judgement!

So sayeth original Oblivion designer Bruce Nesmith, speaking to Videogamer, which invites the question: why haven't they changed it for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered?

So why is level scaling still in then?

I'm interested to read your doubtless seasoned thoughts about whether the level scaling system could be salvaged or improved somehow, rather than simply removed.

Nvidia have released the latest in an unusually frequent series of GeForce driver hotfixes, with the vast majority of identified issues affecting the newest RTX 50 graphics cards specifically.

Peering through their patch notes reveals that by far the most common thread is the RTX 50 series, which is hardly a ringing endorsement of their software stability.

Driver version 576.02, the most recent stable driver, is repeatedly identified as a breaking point, and with two hotfixes having now been sticky-plastered on top of it, the accusation carries some weight.

In any case, if you’ve been having hiccups with your own GeForce GPU, give version 576.26 a download and hope you won’t need another on…

Manor Lords is getting: an upkeep system, various visual or UI rejigs, and a boost for the AI’s capabilities that ranges from non-player town-planning to the navigation of fortresses.

Founded by Grzegorz "Greg" Styczeń, Slavic Magic have grown since the absurd success of the early access release.

“The whole world in Manor Lords was always coded in 2D, which made collisions simpler to resolve and made the game more optimized,” Slavic Magic explain.

Nic liked the original early access version of Manor Lords, to the point that he interviewed the composers and also stalked a cow for clicks.

Slavic Magic had planned to keep the game in early access for “around a year”, but it sounds like 1.0 is …

The Russian government has threatened to seize the assets of studios behind free-to-play tank battler World Of Tanks, according to state media.

It's Lesta Games who seem to be taking the brunt of the government hostility.

The assets of Lesta Games were subject to a "statement of claim" by Tagansky District Court of Moscow on April 17th, reports Russian media site RIA (translated by Google).

They bought the Russia-based studio Lesta Games in 2011.

World Of Tanks was still playable in those regions, though, and became managed by Lesta Games, who once again became a legally independent business.

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?

There's more mess to be found in The Sims 4's Restoration Workshop Kit, which looks to provide fixtures and furnishings players can use to build a well-utilised workshop.

"With [this kit], Sims can take well-loved, broken-down appliances, including reviving a microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator and stove with the Handiness Skill," EA explains.

The Sims 4's Kitchen Clutter Kit.

The Sims 4's Restoration Workshop Kit.

| Image credit: EAThe Sims 4's Restoration Workshop Kit, Kitchen Clutter Kit, and Golden Years Kit all arrive this Thursday, 1st May.

Borderlands 4's release date is changing.

Take-Two and Rockstar are yet to announce a firm release date for GTA 6, easily one of the most anticipated games right now, but has said it will debut some time this autumn.

As of February this year, the companies remain confident of that release window, and it seems more than likely that Gearbox and 2K won't want Borderlands 4 being in any direct release date competition with GTA 6 when the time comes.

Manage cookie settingsIn March, Take-Two Interactive boss Strauss Zelnick revealed why the publisher was keeping Grand Theft Auto 6's release date such a closely guarded secret, saying it prefers to "maintain the anticipation and excitement".

Border…

Far Cry 4 may have been released over a decade ago (yes, really), but Ubisoft clearly isn't done updating it.

It has been able to do this on Xbox Series X/S since 2021.

Assassin's Creed Odyssey got itself a 60fps update on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S back in 2021.

Now, fans are hopeful that more Far Cry releases will also get themselves a 60fps boost.

"Far Cry 4 is well worth a visit, but it's more a backpacker's delight than a five-star island paradise."

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers - the dark fantasy Soulslike set in and coming from China - has secured itself a release date.

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers will be released across Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation and PC (via Steam and Epic) on 24th July.

Published by 505 Games (and developed by Leenzee), Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is set in the late Ming Dynasty.

This pack includes:Night Spectre Enhanced Costume SetWhite Spectre Enhanced Costume SetVermillion War Club (Axe)Glistening Red Mercury Skill Upgrade ItemEach of those Enhanced Costume sets includes five costume pieces.

Image credit: 505If you want more, there will also be the Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Deluxe Edition.

"Whether I've still got any more Banjo left in me I don't know, but I'd have a good go."

Grant Kirkhope | Image credit: Grant KirkhopeEarlier this year, you said you have "zero hope" for another Banjo Kazooie game.

I don't know many people left at Rare, I do know a few, and I feel like Rare don't have the appetite to get involved.

Whether I've still got any more Banjo left in me I don't know, but I'd have a good go.

He said to me something like it's based on Careless Whisper by George Michael, I don't know if it's true.

Composer Grant Kirkhope has shed light on why he wasn't credited by Nintendo in the Super Mario Bros. Movie for the inclusion of his DK Rap from Donkey Kong 64.

Then they decided anything with a vocal would get credited, so the DK Rap scores there.

So if Nintendo owns the rights to the DK Rap, does that mean we could see it added to the Nintendo Music App anytime soon?

It's certainly notable that Donkey Kong 64 is one of the few games from the N64 not included on the Switch Online collection.

Still, it appears the theme of Rambi the rhinoceros will be in Donkey Kong Bananza, as a post in the Nintendo Today app suggests.

The voice artist behind The Witcher 3's Yennefer of Vengerberg has told Eurogamer that she doesn't know yet if her character will return in CD Projekt's in-development The Witcher 4.

Work on The Witcher 4 ramped up in earnest last November, following several years of pre-production.

Now, over 400 staff at CD Projekt are assigned to the game - though it won't launch until at least 2027.

Her relationship with Geralt is featured in numerous Witcher stories, and the character is also a prominent part of Netflix's The Witcher TV series.

"I don't know any of this," claimed The Witcher 3's Yennefer, Denise Gough, when asked by my colleague Mat Jones what she knew of CD Projekt's progress on The Wi…

The A Minecraft Movie team is leaning in - or trying to counteract - the viral rowdy cinema behaviour memes by introducing sing-along 'Block Party Edition' screenings.

The A Minecraft Movie lot wants you to "meme" along with the film.

Watch on YouTubeIf this sounds like your thing, you can book tickets for A Minecraft Movie: Block Party Edition now, with the screenings themselves happening on 2nd May.

A Minecraft Movie has become a massive success for all involved, and a sequel now seems all but confirmed, with director Jared Hess already chatting about what he thinks A Minecraft Movie 2's focus will be.

"Lovely performances elevate a movie that captures Minecraft's many bits and pieces but…

That seems to have been Sony's belated conclusion in the aftermath, when Days Gone launched to middling reviews, and a pitch for a sequel was turned down.

There, things can escalate if you're not careful; as in Days Gone's movie inspirations, it's complacency that kills you.

Days Gone buries much of that background in its collectibles menu - perhaps it shouldn't - but it is stuffed with stories of bloody settlement and retaliation.

On PS5 Days Gone has been enhanced but not given a complete overhaul.

Still: Days Gone is better than its critical reputation.

But just five months later, all fan hopes for DLC were dashed when Vincke confirmed the studio was "gonna move on", meaning no DLC and no Baldur's Gate 4.

When asked why Larian had ultimately opted against creating DLC for Baldur's Gate 3 despite it being such a massive success, he replied, "It's boring, is really the honest answer.

I mean happy player, happy business, but you also need a happy developer for a happy player.

You've got a huge game, a huge hit, and you've gotta make DLC this and DLC that and DLC there... and money's gonna pile up all high!

As for what Larian is doing now Baldur's Gate 3 is mostly all wrapped up (minus any lingering bug fixes), that remains a mystery.

Top executives behind World of Tanks have been accused of extremist actitivites by Russian authorities over their support of Ukraine, Russian state media has reported.

The owner of World of Tanks maker Wargaming and the boss of the game's separate Russian operator Lesta Games stand to have their stake in their respective companies seized by the Russian government as a result.

Development on World of Tanks, as well as its various spin-offs, was split in two following Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Now, two World of Tanks develerops (and two versions of each game) exist - though the Russian government does not appear to be making a distinction between them.

This campai…

From a personal perspective, the biggest surprise I had on receiving my own PS5 Pro last November was how small it was.

When PS5 Pro was announced, there seemed to be a rush of gamers and journalists looking to build more powerful PCs for the same approximate cost.

The PS5 and Pro mainboards are demonstrative of the advantages of a tightly integrated design - the PC distilled down into the bare essentials.

According to noted leaker KeplerL2, who provided accurate information on PS5 Pro ahead of its reveal, the chip for the mobile device will be fabricated on a 3nm fabrication node.

Looking at the PS5 Pro teardown, I guess the question is the extent to which the console design can evolve bey…

More than three years since the game's release, Elden Ring remains an Elden King of the gaming world.

Developer FromSoftware has today announced Elden Ring has now shipped over 30m copies worldwide.

In December, FromSoft revealed Elden Ring has shifted 28.6m copies worldwide, outselling the entire Dark Souls series prior to its release.

Despite Elden Ring's undeniable success, Elden Ring 2 is not in the pipeline.

You can check out the PC requirements for Elden Ring Nightreign here.

The publisher's just unveiled Mycopunk, a new limb-slicing, robo-leaping mission-based co-op FPS that's coming to Steam from developer Pigeons at Play later this year.

But if you manage to survive the chaos, finish off enemies, and complete missions, you'll aquire fistfuls of upgrades to install back on the ship.

Upgrades span four different tiers - standard, rare, epic, and exotic tiers - and provide a wide range of effets.

And given 40 upgrades can be installed for every weapon, build tinkers should have a whale of a time.

Devolver hasn't yet revealed when Mycopunk will launch, beyond a vague "2025", but if you're suitably intrigued, a Mycopunk demo is coming to Steam soon.

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Новым лидером в чарте самых кассовых продуктов в Steam стала The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.

Сейчас это одна из наиболее популярных новинок в Steam — в минувшие выходные ее онлайн на площадке превысил 121 тысячу человек.

Портативный ПК Steam Deck сохранил за собой четвертое место в чарте, а вот Schedule I немного растеряла позиции.

В то же время RuneScape: Dragonwilds — лидер предыдущей недели среди платных игр — упала на 11 место в общем зачете.

Топ-20 самых кассовых продуктов в Steam за неделю c 22 по 29 апреля

Московский суд назначил административные штрафы Blizzard Entertainment и MY.GAMES.

Что именно не сделали разработчики — в материале ТАСС не уточняется.

Редакция App2Top действительно не обнаружила ни Blizzard Entertainment, ни MY.GAMES в реестре ОРИ.

Напомним, попавшие в реестр компании обязаны полгода хранить в России данные о пользователях и их действиях, в том числе историю чатов.

Представители Blizzard Entertainment и MY.GAMES публично не комментировали ситуацию.

Южнокорейская компания KRAFTON выпустила свежий финансовый отчет.

Она сообщила, что первые три месяца 2025-го стали лучшими в ее истории с точки зрения выручки.

Две недели назад студия Dream Games запустила «звездную» рекламную кампанию для мобильной головоломки Royal Kingdom, сняв несколько роликов с участием знаменитостей.

Кадр из рекламы Royal Kingdom с Леброном ДжеймсомДля оценки гонораров журналисты MobileGamer обратились к экспертам, «которые хорошо разбираются в маркетинге с привлечением знаменитостей».

Другой, более консервативно настроенный эксперт оценил выплаты Джеймсу в сумму не ниже 1,5 млн долларов при условии, что съемки в рекламе Royal Kingdom заняли у баскетболиста 4-5 часов.

В целом вся кампания могла обойтись авторам Royal Kingdom в «десятки миллионов долларов».

Всего на сегодняшний день Royal Kingdom заработала 70,37 млн долларо…

28 апреля ролевая гача-игра Wuthering Waves появилась в Steam.

Wuthering WavesПо данным сервиса SteamDB, к моменту написания новости Steam-версии Wuthering Waves удалось на пике привлечь 10 888 одновременных игроков.

Динамика онлайна Wuthering Waves в SteamВ то же время оценки у Wuthering Waves в Steam хорошие.

В июне 2024-го разработчики из Kuro Games сообщали, что Wuthering Waves собрала более 30 млн загрузок на ПК и смартфонах.

Согласно AppMagic, на сегодняшний день только мобильная версия игры заработала с IAP «чистыми» 204,26 млн долларов, причем основную кассу она получила в Японии (60,4 млн долларов), Китае (43,5 млн долларов), США (29,6 млн долларов) и Южной Корее (29,3 млн долларов…

House FlipperПо сравнению с 2023 годом чистая выручка PlayWay выросла на 10,5% до 302,9 млн злотых (80,4 млн долларов).

Чистая прибыль PlayWay составила 206,5 млн злотых (54,8 млн долларов).

За год она вместе со всеми дополнениями принесла PlayWay 77,1 млн злотых (20,5 млн долларов).

Также в топ самых кассовых игр 2024-го вошли Crime Scene Cleaner (5,2 млн долларов), Contraband Police (4,6 млн долларов, -17,9%), Thief Simulator (4,4 млн долларов, — 27,6%), Cooking Symulator c DLC (2,5 млн долларов, +44,8%) и UBOAT (1,6 млн долларов, +179,7%).

В рамках партнерств PlayWay согласилась профинансировать разработку их игр и помочь с продвижением.

Релиз игры в Steam состоялся 21 апреля 2025-го и оказался разочаровывающим для его автора.

На днях Hytacka выпустил ролик на YouTube, в котором назвал стартовые продажи Rise of Rebellion катастрофой.

Сервис Gamalityc оценивает продажи игры в диапазоне от 1,2 тысяч до 3,5 тысяч копий.

Hytacka до разработки Rise of Rebellion трудился в студии FromSoftware, где приложил руку к Dark Souls III.

К созданию своей игры он приступил в 2020 году и потратил на нее почти пять лет.

Crusader Kings IIIСогласно отчету, квартальная выручка Paradox Interactive составила 463,6 млн шведских крон (47,83 млн долларов).

Выручка и операционная прибыль Paradox Interactive в период со второго квартала 2022-го по первый квартал 2025-го84,3% суммы принесли ПК-игры.

Разбивка выручки Paradox Interactive по платформамПочти всю выручку Paradox Interactive собрала в США — 87,4%.

Разбивка выручки Paradox Interactive по странамОперационная прибыль компании просела на 5% до 146,6 млн шведских крон (15,12 млн долларов).

Общая ежемесячно активная аудитория игр Paradox Interactive в первом квартале составила 6 млн человек.

Соавтору Fallout приказали уничтожить весь его архив по игре, в ремастер Oblivion сыграли 4 млн человек, а продажи Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 превысили миллион копий, — рассказываем о главных событиях в игровой индустрии за минувшие выходные.

По версии генпрокуратуры, владелец «Леста Игры» Хатажаев и владелец Wargaming Кислый вдвоем «составляют экстремистское объединение» и «осуществляют экстремистскую деятельность на территории России».

В качестве подтверждения этому в материале приводятся различные заголовки с упоминанием Wargaming и War of Tanks в духе «компания поддержала Украину», «компания против спецоперации».

Напомним, 24 апреля, стало известно, что по требованию генпрокуратуры были арестованы все юрлица российской студии «Леста Игры».

Она полностью вышла из владения российской «Леста» и белорусской «Гейм стрим».

С того момента «Леста Игры» и Wargaming никак не связаны.

Информация об этом появилась на официальной странице игры в социальной сети X .Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Скрин за авторством Steam-пользователя Yaoomi)«Достижение, которое было достигнуто быстрее, чем мы могли только мечтать», — заявила команда Sandfall Interactive.

Иллюстрация с отметкой продаж, которой поделились разработчики в XПошаговая JRPG от французской команды появилась на цифровых полках 24 апреля.

Помимо этого, игра показала высокий онлайн для проекта по новому IP от молодой команды.

Сегодня он достиг в Steam отметки в 70 тысяч игроков.

Динамика онлайна игры за последние суткиОбращаем внимание, что студия-разработчик поделилась продажами, а не аудиторией тайтла: Clair Obscur: E…

Речь пойдет об успехе ArenaNet, неудачных убийцах Diablo и World of Warcraft, больших инди-хитах, сразу нескольких карточных играх и одном крайне одиозном разработчике.

Один из артов Starfall2008 год | Gravity Bear — студия художника Diablo II и арт-директора Hellgate: London Фила Шенка (Phil Shenk).

Ричарду Сейсу и Стефану Скандиццо удалось найти издателя в лице Challenge Online Games и возродить команду.

Big Tree работала над Demonborn, которая объединяла элементы Diablo и DotA (тогда еще просто мода для Warcraft III).

Игра так и не увидела свет, а студия в итоге закрылась.

Речь пойдет об успехе ArenaNet, неудачных убийцах Diablo и World of Warcraft, больших инди-хитах, сразу нескольких карточных играх и одном крайне одиозном разработчике.

Один из артов Starfall2008 год | Gravity Bear — студия художника Diablo II и арт-директора Hellgate: London Фила Шенка (Phil Shenk).

Ричарду Сейсу и Стефану Скандиццо удалось найти издателя в лице Challenge Online Games и возродить команду.

Big Tree работала над Demonborn, которая объединяла элементы Diablo и DotA (тогда еще просто мода для Warcraft III).

Игра так и не увидела свет, а студия в итоге закрылась.

Компания Hasbro отчиталась за первый квартал 2025-го, завершившийся 31 марта.

За январь-март вся Hasbro заработала 887 млн долларов.

Операционная прибыль компании подскочила сразу на 47% до 171 млн долларов.

Операционная прибыль этого подразделения составила 230 млн долларов (+87%), а выручка — 462 млн долларов (+46%).

Выручка и прибыль Hasbro за первый квартал 2025-го с разбивкой по подразделениям

Национальный музей видеоигр The Strong в Нью-Йорке получил подарок от сотрудников ныне закрытой студии Volition.

Его коллекция пополнилась большим архивом материалов, связанных с разработкой Saints Row, Red Faction и многих других игр команды.

Например, в нем есть билд прототипа отмененной Saints Row: Undercover для PlayStation Portable.

Volition закрылась в 2023 году в рамках реструктуризации своей материнской компании Embracer Group.

Последней игрой Volition стал неудачный перезапуск Saints Row, который был прохладно принят аудиторией.

A US teenager is suing Roblox and Discord for "severe injuries she suffered because of [the companies'] respective conduct in creating, designing, marketing, and distributing their mobile- and web-based applications."

The anonymous girl said she was 12 when, with her father's consent, she began using Roblox.

However, her parents later discovered "a child predator" had groomed the girl into identify, groom, and coerce Plaintiff into sending sexually explicit images and videos of herself."

"The heinous acts against Plaintiff were committed by a dangerous child predator whose actions were possible only because of the egregiously tortious conduct of Defendants," court papers said.

"Soon after P…

Two games and a pandemic later, Two Point Studios recently released the next game in its management sim franchise – Two Point Museum.

"For us, there are a couple of things we do to differentiate the Two Point games from other management sims," he says.

Management sims typically have a lot of complex systems, which always make it challenging to onboard new players without overwhelming them.

As with any management sim, Two Point develops its games with a complex system that provides detailed control to players.

Two Point has been making these games, which are interconnected and set in the fictional Two Point county, for nine years.

Unity has announced the winners of its 2025 Unity for Humanity Grant, recognising the work of ten developers from nine countries.

Winners will receive investment from the Unity Charitable Grant which has been increased to $600,000.

Funding will support the development of projects, building working prototypes, as well as marketing and distribution.

Jubilee Studios received the most votes for its American Sign Language education app Small Talk ASL in the final round, and also received the Judges' Choice Award.

Here are the full list of winners for the 2025 Unity for Humanity Grant:

Elden Ring tops 30 million sales worldwide | News-in-briefFromSoftware's action-RPG sets new milestone, thanks players for "lasting devotion"

The Russian government has reportedly seized former Wargaming studio, Lesta Studios.

President Putin's government seemingly "claimed" the entire Moscow-based company on April 17, 2025, on the grounds that former owner, Wargaming, supported Ukraine after Russia invaded the sovereign country in 2022, starting the "deadliest war on European soil in more than 70 years."

Court papers obtained by RIA said there was a "statement of claim by the Deputy Prosecutor General of Russia to prohibit the activities of the association consisting of [Wargaming owner] V.V.

In a statement to VGC, Wargaming said: "Wargaming made a strategic exit from the Russian and Belarusian markets three years ago.

Wargaming…

Sky: Children of the Light and Journey developer Thatgamecompany has launched a game jam with games investment initiative Coreblazer, themed around projects that create an emotional impact.

As for the Coreblazer part of the equation, Chen says the collaboration on this game jam made sense for a few reasons.

"Like many others at Hypergryph, I grew up inspired by the indie games and communities that came before us, and eventually started making indie games, doujin projects, and other creative works during my university years," Zhong says.

The theme of the game jam, then, circles back to those beliefs at the studio.

Find out more about the game jam, including submission dates, on the relevant …

Blue Prince is one of 2025's first indie breakouts, and for good reason.

Ros never had to pitch Blue Prince to publishers, and only approached them once the full game was playable.

Despite there being clear influences on Blue Prince, Ros says he "got really lucky" in how the game ultimately came together.

He found releasing such an expansive demo for Blue Prince benefitted development of the game more directly, however.

Image credit: Raw FuryOther factors have helped players discover Blue Prince.

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered reaches 4m players | News-in-briefVirtuos and Bethesda Game Studios' remaster of 2006 game launched on April 22, 2025

NetEase president for global investments and partnership Simon Zhu has stepped down from his role.

Zhu announced the news on LinkedIn last Friday (April 25), after working at the Chinese publisher for 12 years.

"After 12 incredible years at NetEase, I'm closing this chapter with the same passion that has driven me from day one," wrote Zhu.

Li also oversaw NetEase's partnership with Blizzard.

As reported by Bloomberg, Zhu is one of few recent executive departures at NetEase.

The Big Con developer Mighty Yell has laid off an unconfirmed number of employees as it approaches the release of its next title, All Systems Dance.

As shared on the Toronto-based company's BlueSky account, the statement pointed to 'financial challenges' being the reason behind the studio laying off a 'few' of its developers.

We want to be as transparent as possible regarding the layoffs, and the difficult state of funding in games," the statement said.

Mighty Yell has two games to its name so far: The Big Con is a 2021 adventure game set in the '90s, while Knight in the Attic is a 2023 first-person VR game about interacting with an intricate labyrinth board.

All Systems Dance, meanwhile, i…

Meta has cut an unspecified number of jobs in its Reality Labs division, affecting teams at Oculus Studios.

As reported by The Verge, Meta spokesperson Tracy Clayton said the decision was made to "help Oculus Studios work more efficiently".

"Some teams within Oculus Studios are undergoing shifts in structure and roles that have impacted team size," said Clayton.

"These changes are meant to help Oculus Studios work more efficiently on future mixed reality experiences for our growing audience, will still delivering great content for people today.

The Asgard's Wrath developer was acquired by Meta as part of Oculus Studios in 2020.

Between Apex Legends, the Star Wars: Jedi series, and other projects, Respawn Entertainment has a lot on its plate, so it’s a little shocking to hear that EA is laying off even more members of the studio this year.

It raises ongoing questions about what’s going on inside the team that’s seemingly working on everything but Titanfall 3.

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Originating from folklore and legends across different cultures and centuries, the supernatural creatures with a lust for blood and a fear of garlic and crucifixes have become some of the most iconic figures in horror and popular culture.

And some of the most popular.

The Twilight film series alone grossed over $3 billion worldwide, and likely produced a generation of adults yearning for Edward Cullen (Robert Pattison) and Bella Swan’s (Kristen Stewart) toxic, undying love.

Narrowing down the best vampire films isn’t easy, but we’ve put together a wickedly fun list of the 13 best vampire films that shows all the different ways the vampire mythology has been adapted on screen.

No matter whic…

Thunderbolts, the next big Marvel Cinematic Universe movie, lands in theaters this weekend.

Thankfully, according to critics, Thunderbolts might be the return to form the MCU has needed for a while now, and the best entry in the franchise in years.

And while Rotten Tomatoes is a flawed and not-great way to judge movies critically, it can at least provide us with a general “vibe check” for how movie critics across the web feel about a movie.

If that 91 sticks, it would make Thunderbolts one of the highest-reviewed MCU movies of all time.

“Thunderbolts is what I’ve always loved about Marvel movies and I can’t wait to watch it ten more times,” said Leishman.

After many years of Xbox and PC exclusivity, the Forza franchise is finally making its debut on PlayStation hardware with the release of Forza Horizon 5 on PS5.

Long-Lost Halo Demo Comes To Life CC Share Subtitles OffEnglish view video Long-Lost Halo Demo Comes To LifeLong-Lost Halo Demo Comes To Life CC Share Subtitles OffEnglish Long-Lost Halo Demo Comes To LifeDoes Forza Horizon 5 have crossplay support?

Here’s some great news for everyone: Forza Horizon 5 supports crossplay across all platforms, including the upcoming PS5 release.

Unfortunately, things fare worse for those hoping for cross-progression in Forza Horizon 5.

Forza Horizon 5 is available now on Xbox Series X/S and Windows PC…

“The Festival of Accord - Blossomdance” event is finally live in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Blossomdance CatalogsHow to get Blossom TicketsAdvertisementBlossom Tickets can only be obtained as a reward from the Daughters of Carabosse event quest.

AdvertisementYou need Blossom Tickets to forge the Blossom Armor for your hunter and the Felyne Butterfly Set for your Palico.

Blossomdance Tickets can be obtained from Login Bonuses, Limited Bounties, and by using the Sakuratide Armor Set.

Forging both versions of the Hunter armor and the two pieces for your Palico’s Papier-Mache set will require twelve total Blossomdance Tickets.

From the moment you exit the sewers in Oblivion Remastered into its sprawling open world, you’ll find all sorts of fantastical quests to go on

There’s a lot of racing to do in Forza Horizon 5, and the cars tend to steal the spotlight.

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AdvertisementUnfortunately, you can’t customize your character just anywhere in Forza Horizon 5.

AdvertisementThere are two places you can customize your character in Forza Horizon 5: The Horizon Festival and player houses.

Forza Horizon 5 is available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PCs.

Forza Horizon 5 sends players racing through a gorgeous recreation of Mexico in their effort to become the Horizon Champion.

But if you’re curious about the game’s overall length as a PlayStation gamer, here’s how long it takes to beat Forza Horizon 5.

Long-Lost Halo Demo Comes To Life CC Share Subtitles OffEnglish view video Long-Lost Halo Demo Comes To LifeLong-Lost Halo Demo Comes To Life CC Share Subtitles OffEnglish Long-Lost Halo Demo Comes To LifeHow long will it take you to finish Forza Horizon 5?

There are so many things vying for your attention between Forza Horizon 5's main races that it’s hard to say exactly how long it’ll take each person to beat the base campaign.

And it goes …

I’ve already written about Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s wonderful homage to classic turn-based RPGs, and how it gives me a feeling most RPGs haven’t given me in a while.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 endlessly defies what you expect it to be about.

That’s where Clair Obscur starts, but I couldn’t have anticipated where it would end.

I feel like that’s where I’m at with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Ben Affleck has had a long and storied Hollywood career full of everything from cult classics and Oscar bait to disposable box office trash.

Possibly his vicious Criterion DVD commentary for Armageddon.

[Affleck does a Michael Bay voice] ‘You know, Ben, just shut up, OK?

‘I need my guys!’ ‘Why do you need your guys?’ ‘They’re the best!’ Everyone’s the best,” Affleck says while laughing during the commentary in a scene starring Bruce Willis.

Now if only someone could unearth a long-lost Affleck commentary for Gigli.

Borderlands 4, Gearbox’s sci-fi open-world looter shooter, was set to launch on September 23.

But the FPS sequel is now launching two weeks ahead of schedule, as accidentally leaked by Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford.

As a result, Pitchford announced in the cellphone video that instead of Borderlands 4 coming out near the end of September, it was now launching on September 12, 11 days earlier than first announced.

“Oops - time zones… Reposting momentarily :) .”Advertisement“The team has been working very hard and everything is going great actually,” said Pitchford in the video.

And so, the launch date for Borderlands 4 is changing.

Some tech companies are running head first to embrace the hype around new large language model and generative AI tools.

Shopify won’t hire new people unless they can prove AI can’t do the job.

AdvertisementThe studio is also apparently exploring using narrative AI tools to flag potential plot holes or inconsistencies as human writers create scripts, but Vincke doesn’t see a future in which AI tools are making finished products or replacing game developers.

“I think that AI will make all game creators unemployed,” he said, according to a translation by Automaton.

The group was asked if AI tools would eventually be able to mimic the styles of human creatives.

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInGameMaker has announced that it has collaborated closely with Nintendo to make sure that games created in its engine can be exported directly to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, and can be made available on the system from “the moment it launches”.

There were several GameMaker titles from indie developers that were hugely popular on the original Nintendo Switch, including cult classics like Undertale and Pizza Tower.

“Announcing support for Nintendo Switch 2 from day one is huge for GameMaker and our developer community,” said Russell Kay, Head of GameMaker.

“Just as Nintendo championed independent creativity on the original Switch, we’re incredibly excited about…

Testronic, the global provider of world-class Quality Assurance services, has officially opened a new state-of-the-art testing facility in Manila, Philippines.

Within this space, the team of skilled game testers are supported by full-scale infrastructure for both day and night shifts.

Led by industry veteran Ralph Quiambao, Testronic’s APAC Program Director, the Manila-based QA Testing team brings a wealth of experience from top game studios, blending design intuition with technical expertise.

I’ve been leading the QA team here for 12 years and games are more than just a job for us.

As demand for top-tier QA services rises globally, our expanded presence in the Philippines allows us to bett…

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInDisobey are sponsoring the wristbands at this year’s MCV/DEVELOP Awards, which will take place at the Royal Lancaster Hotel on June 19, 2025.

“At Disobey, we believe in championing those who raise the standards and push the gaming industry forward,” said Rachel Drever, marketing executive at Disobey.

“Disobey is built on a foundation of authenticity, transparency and inclusivity, which are values that resonate in every corner of the MCV/DEVELOP Awards.

By sponsoring these awards, we’re helping shine a light on the people and projects that shape the gaming world.

If you want to speak to our team about which branding and/or sponsorship opportunities are still avai…

This is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content.

We are excited to announce that Loci, an industry-leading developer of AI technology for 3D content understanding and tagging, has joined Epic Games.

Loci’s computer vision models rapidly tag 3D assets automatically, precisely and at scale, making content much easier to search, manage and use.

We plan to integrate Loci’s technology across the Epic ecosystem, including to improve search, sharing and discoverability in Fab and to automatically index custom assets in Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN).

Loci’s 3D similarity detection solution for IP protection will help to identify potential IP violations and enhance mode…

Perforce Software, the DevOps company for global teams, has announced its acquisition of Snowtrack.

P4 One (formerly Snowtrack) is now available for beta, and its launch is part of the evolution of Perforce’s industry-leading version control and collaboration suite, now called the Perforce P4 Platform.

More than just a new name, the P4 Platform unifies Perforce’s digital creation tools under a single, integrated ecosystem, empowering studios and teams worldwide.

“Our vision for the P4 Platform is to enable collaboration across the many roles involved in developing technical and creative projects today.

With P4 One, teams can version locally at lightning speed and collaborate via P4 to share…

This is the highest number of games in the jam since it started in 2019.

“Honor of Kings is proud to pioneer gaming’s environmental frontier through joining Green Game Jam.

We believe games can drive real-world impact, and this is a great opportunity to integrate ecological conservation into gameplay,” said Dean Huang, Honor of Kings Chief Game Designer, whose team at TiMi Studio Group joins the Green Game Jam for the first time this year.

In addition to the campaign goal, the 2025 Green Game Jam will also give their player communities the chance to fund a nature-related cause or for studios to team up with On the Edge, Dots.eco and/or Planet Play.

“Rovio is proud to collaborate with the Pl…

This is the shortlist for the 2025 MCV/DEVELOP Awards!

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInWe are happy to reveal the finalists for the 2025 MCV/DEVELOP Awards, which as you probably know are going to be taking place at the Royal Lancaster Hotel on June 19, 2025.

The Plucky SquireAudio Innovation of the YearBotany ManorSenua’s Saga: Hellblade IIStill Wakes the DeepThank Goodness You’re Here!

Gameplay Innovation of the YearBotany ManorDeathSprint 66Paper TrailParcel CorpsThank Goodness You’re Here!

The MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2025 are sponsored by Green Man Gaming, as well as Exertis Ztorm, Electric Square & Lively, Portal, SIDE, Disobey and Fireshine Games.

Fireshine Games are sponsoring Indie Studio of the Year at the 2025 MCV/DEVELOP AwardsShare FacebookTwitterLinkedInFireshine Games will sponsor the Indie Studio of the Year category at the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2025, which will take place at the Royal Lancaster Hotel on June 19, 2025.

As a London-based indie games publisher, Fireshine Games has sold over 22 million units across its digital and boxed business.

The company is best known for publishing games like Core Keeper, Shadows of Doubt, Reka, and Len’s Island, as well as providing boxed publishing support to other studios.

We’re thrilled to have them on board and couldn’t think of a more relevant category for them to be supporting than Ind…

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInRemedy Entertainment’s Sam Lake will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming Develop:Brighton conference, which is set to return to the Hilton Brighton Metropole between July 8 – July 10, 2025.

He’ll likely also talk about playing the iconic Max Payne, and his involvement on games like Alan Wake, Quantum Break and Control.

Lake will also receive the prestigious Star Award on the Wednesday evening’s Develop:Star Awards show.

If you want to go to Develop:Brighton, you can book a conference pass here.

As an MCV/DEVELOP reader, you can also use the code KCSXKW for an additional 10% off your ticket price.

[From the industry] Vertpaint has secured multi-million investment to advance development of its co-development servicesShare FacebookTwitterLinkedInThis is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content.

Vertpaint Studios, acclaimed for its team of industry veterans from Rockstar Games and CI Games, is thrilled to announce the successful acquisition of multi-million-dollar funding to further drive advancements in breakthrough game development technology and to expand its highly renowned outsourcing services.

This substantial investment will enable the expansion of existing outsourcing services, including premium art and gameplay programming, both of which have earned wid…

[From the industry] Arthur Mostovoy joins Aonic as its new Head of GamesShare FacebookTwitterLinkedInThis is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content.

Aonic, the multiplatform gaming group comprised of several studios globally, has recruited Arthur Mostovoy to fill its newly-created Head of Games role.

Mostovoy’s remit will cover Aonic’s entire portfolio of titles, covering all platforms, with the aim of helping Aonic’s teams deliver the best possible games to players.

His most recent project at Larian Studios was Baldur’s Gate 3, winner of multiple Game of the Year awards and considered one of the greatest video games of all time.

“After nearly six amazing years at…

NEOWIZ, led by co-CEOs Seungchul Kim and Taegeun Bae, unveiled a new indie game development program called NEOWIZ Quest.

The 10 finalists, including the grand prize, best price, and prize winners, will be determined after the submission period.

As a global leader in console, PC and mobile gaming, NEOWIZ Quest is the company’s largest-scaled contest for developers to date.

In the past year, NEOWIZ has bolstered its commitment to indie game development with recent partnership agreements with BLANK Studio, ZAKAZANE, Wolfeye Studios, Lizard Smoothie, JINO Games and more.

To learn more about NEOWIZ Quest and how to enter, please visit the NEOWIZ Quest website.

Jagex, Remedy, FuturLab and more will appear at the first Galaxies game showcaseShare FacebookTwitterLinkedInGalaxies has revealed the full line-up for its very first games showcase, which will go live later this month on Twitch.

Hosted by Jane Douglas, the showcase is set to take place on April 17, 2025 at 8PM GMT / 9PM CEST / 12PM PST / 3PM EST.

If you’re wondering if your favourite game might be at the showcase, the full line-up for Galaxies includes the following companies:Amplified GamesAmplifierApeirogon GamesAstro LogicalBeautiful GlitchBossa StudiosChamo GamesCode CovenCrytivoDeveloper DobDreamhavenFireshine GamesFuturLabJagexKepler InteractiveKineticKonamiKrafton Inc.

“We’ve create…

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInExertis Ztorm is going to be the exclusive entrance and red carpet sponsor at the next MCV/DEVELOP Awards, which are being held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel on June 19, 2025.

Ztorm are based in Sweden, and run a retail platform that often helps companies around the world to increase their reach and their revenue growth.

“At Exertis Ztorm, we’re proud to sponsor the MCV/DEVELOP Awards, celebrating the creativity and innovation that drive the gaming industry forward.

“Our platform simplifies secure product distribution, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, transparency, and detailed data insights that help our partners maximise their digital offering.

We look forward to…

Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInA new UK-based indie games publisher called The CoLab has officially launched.

It also announced its first three published games, Campfire, DeadWire and Counter Clash, with a promise that there will be more to follow in the coming months and years.

We stand for cooperation and collaboration in an industry that desperately needs it.

Recent trends, such as mass redundancies driven by ‘greedflation’, have underscored the need for a paradigm shift.

We unite innovative game creators, share resources, and empower developers to thrive in a highly competitive market.

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To wit, Trump Media and Technology Group's CEO, Devin Nunes, has just penned a detailed letter to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Trump Media's brief journey as a public entity.

Additionally, Trump Media and Technology Group plans to introduce a spate of new separately managed accounts (SMAs) and ETFs under the Truth.Fi banner and bearing an overall "America-first" theme.

In April, Trump Media officially launched this service in partnership with the asset management firm, Yorkville America Equities, and the provider of thematic investment solutions, Index Technologies Group.

Devin Nunes also details Trump Media's ongoing efforts in M&A arena, and the company's quest to find "crown j…

Intel's Battlemage iGPUs, namely the Arc 140V & Arc 130V, have received a free performance boost in the latest graphics driver update.

Intel Boosts Arc Battlemage "140V & 130V" iGPUs With More Gaming Performance, Delivered In The Latest Graphics Driver UpdateIntel's Lunar Lake "Core Ultra 200V" CPUs were launched last year and have seen very positive reviews based on their strong efficiency figures and great graphics performance.

While Intel has continued to deliver promising graphics driver updates, the latest one is specific to the Arc iGPUs, mainly the 140V and 130V, which are based on the Xe2 "Battlemage" architecture.

In the latest blog post, Intel states that users can expect even mor…

Well, it seems like the Trump administration won't proceed with Biden's AI diffusion rule as it is; rather, a change is expected that would likely give the US an unfair edge.

Trump's Version of the AI Diffusion Rule Would Likely Make AI Chips a Negotiating Tool For TariffsTrump and his Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, have taken AI supremacy as a matter of national security and have plans to use the technology as leverage to secure trade deals.

In a report by Reuters, it is claimed that the US administration plans to change the Biden-era AI Diffusion rule, which is set for implementation by May 15.

The AI Diffusion rule initially divided the countries to which NVIDIA's advanced AI GPUs c…

Recently, Counterpoint also shared the Q1 2025 stats for PC hardware sales, suggesting a good boost in AI PC sales, and, as per IDC's stats, the growth seemed to be incredibly significant in this time period.

While various IT segments saw good overall growth, personal computing devices saw the highest growth year-over-year.

Surprisingly, workstation sales rose even higher with a staggering 49.3% year-over-year growth.

While other IT sectors did see some direct and indirect impact of US tariffs, Software sales seem to be the second most affected segment despite exclusion from the tariffs.

Storage software, Security software, and Physical & Virtual Compute Software saw the most growth in this…

If you remember, we previously talked about the PowerColor Reaper edition of the slower RX 9070, which is still available on Amazon for $679.99.

At the time, the least expensive RX 9070 XT could be yours for $899.99, but it appears that waiting around has rewarded you considerably.

On the online retailer, the PowerColor Reaper version of the RX 9070 XT can be yours for only $799.99, making it one of the lowest prices that we have ever seen for this GPU.

While both graphics cards listed below feature 16GB of GDDR6 video memory, the RX 9070 XT can deliver that small performance kick, giving you the edge in higher resolutions such as 1440p and 4K.

Also, before you frantically secure your purch…

During the early access period, we had them spawn frequently so that many players could take part.

We're also preparing additional rewards for early access players before the official launch.

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is designed with player control in mind, ensuring a rich and rewarding experience regardless of optional purchasable items, as they are not essential to fully enjoy all aspects of the game.

Ultimately, our goal is to bring the entirety of Westeros to life with that same level of detail and authenticity.

As we work to improve, we'll continue working to make Game of Thrones: Kingsroad even better.

EA has canceled yet another project that was in an early incubation stage at Respawn, one month after it canceled a multiplayer project at the same stage, and according to a report from IGN, EA will also be laying off an unknown number of employees at Respawn across the Apex Legends, Star Wars Jedi, and incubation teams.

Respawn continues to add that there will be layoffs across the Apex Legends and Star Wars teams, though it doesn't mention the cuts to the incubation team, which come from IGN's sources.

"As we sharpen our focus for the future, we've made the decision to step away from two early-stage incubation projects and make some targeted team adjustments across Apex Legends and Star W…

Generative AI, gaming, and intense multitasking can benefit greatly from high-performance RAM, which is why Apple is rumored to double down on six-channel memory for next year’s iPhone 18 series.

Surprisingly, the latest rumor claims that Apple will stick with the older LPDDR5X RAM standard for the iPhone 18 seriesMulti-channel memory architecture helps to increase the data transfer rate between the DRAM memory and the memory controller by adding more communication channels.

The RAM’s manufacturing process can also determine how efficient these chips will be, but the rumor did not provide those updates.

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously stated that if Apple cannot resolve its memory supply sh…

Which there very well could be, as lead writer Jennifer Svedberg-Yen hints to fans in a conversation on Instagram (spotted by N4G) that the chances are "good" that the team at Sandfall will begin working on DLC, or at least "something more" from the world of Clair Obscur.

"Nothing concrete that I can say at the moment, we're honestly still just trying to process everything that's happening.

Svedberg-Yen began when trying to answer the question of whether DLC for Clair Obscur is incoming.

It's not by any means a definitive answer, but it does point in the right direction for fans of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Both titles were available on Xbox Game Pass, and still, Clair Obscur reached the…

Intel's Direct Connect 2025 has given a rundown on what the IFS will work on in the future as the new CEO tries to turn the foundry's momentum around.

Jumping into the crux, Intel has revealed an updated foundry roadmap, firstly adding new 18A derivatives, and announcing the enablement of the high-end 14A process.

Diving a bit into Intel's 14A process, it is revealed that the node will feature the firm's second-generation PowerVia implementation, called PowerDirect.

Intel's 18A is a direct counterpart to TSMC's N2, and we expect a surge in competition for cutting-edge nodes in the upcoming times.

With 20A being cancelled, Intel Foundry is now focused on creating a foundry ecosystem in colla…

XPG MARS 980 Gen 5 series brings top storage solutions for high-end systems, introducing sequential read/write speeds of up to 14,000/13,000 MB/s.

XPG Launches MARS 980 STORM, MARS 980 BLADE, and MARS 980 PRO Incorporating Hybrid Cooling and 6nm Efficiency for Next-Gen PerformanceStorage and memory manufacturer XPG has launched its new lineup of Gen 5 SSDs called MARS 980, featuring a PCI-E Gen 5.0 interface for blazing read and write speeds.

Delivering the same 14,000 MB/s and 13,000 MB/s of sequential read and write speeds, respectively, the 980 PRO is on par with modern PCI-E 5.0 SSD solutions.

Similar to the 980 BLADE, the 980 PRO is also aimed at gaming consoles or high-end PCs and off…

It seems like GPU resellers are going beyond their means to grab NVIDIA's RTX 5090s, and in light of this, a Japan local retailer has imposed an interesting sales restriction.

NVIDIA's High-End RTX 50 GPUs Cannot Be Bought by a Tourist in Japan; Retailers In Pursuit of Blocking Sales To ResellersThe inventory situation with NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series isn't great, since most of the models, particularly the higher-end ones, are either out of stock or available at absurd prices.

This has frustrated Japanese retailers (via MyDrivers), who have now imposed a policy that high-end GPUs cannot be sold to tourists at all, which is undoubtedly an astonishing measure.

They have strictly labeled a …

Valorant is set to celebrate its five-year anniversary on June 2, 2025, which is why a key focus to Act III will be celebrating the game's biggest moments in the last five years.

It'll be interesting to see if those fixes result in any major changes for the game.

Some live service games, like Apex Legends, have been through tumultuous changes in recent years as Respawn has tried to satisfy a player base that was growing increasingly unsatisfied with the state of the game.

Those same big swings might not happen here, but the potential is there, as Donlon specifically calls out balancing abilities, which could have a huge impact for a hero shooter.

As far as what players can expect to see in …

It's been nearly three and a half years since Embark Studios announced ARC Raiders.

In the meantime, Embark reworked ARC Raiders to be something completely different.

ARC Raiders does have a few things going on for it, though.

The maps seen in the tech test were all very well designed, too, offering a lot of verticality.

The Tech Test, which begins tomorrow for the public, has three Battle Passes: the Shuttered Storefront, the Back-Alley Market, and the Secluded Courtyard.

Borderlands 4 will launch two weeks earlier than originally announced, Gearbox Software's Randy Pitchford confirmed today.

(Randy Pitchford jumpscare) Borderlands 4 is moving its release date up to September 12th (though he deleted this video/post because it went up too early apparently) pic.twitter.com/ILuijVDcaL — Wario64 (@Wario64) April 29, 2025While the news of Borderlands 4 launching earlier than anticipated is, by itself, excellent news, it is also great news for Grand Theft Auto VI.

Publisher Take-Two Interactive previously confirmed that the sixth entry in the Rockstar Games series would launch after Gearbox Software's game, so there's a good chance Borderlands 4's release date has…

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.

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If you’ve purchased the Premium Edition of Forza Horizon 5 for PlayStation 5, today you’ll be able to jump into Early Access.

If you’ve pre-purchased the Forza Horizon 5 Standard Edition or Deluxe Edition from the PlayStation Store can jump into the Horizon Festival starting on April 29!

Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 unlocks at 12:01am local time in your country on April 25 for Premium Edition and on April 29 for Standard and Deluxe Editions.

*The game will become available to play at 12:01am EST in all U.S. territories.

For players located in U.S. western time zones this will be at 9:00pm PST.

In FragPunk, the creation of Shard Cards aims to inject unexpected dynamics into FPS gameplay, enriching tactical options and strategic depth for all types of players.

Building CardsCreating Shard Cards is not without its challenges.

Eventually, the team recognized that since the purpose of Shard Cards is to disrupt gameplay, they should not be constrained by existing rules.

Moreover, every card is designed and accompanied by a tactical framework, allowing players to create unexpected strategies by combining Shard Cards.

With the Shard Card system, FPS game rules are broken no two matches in FragPunk are alike, contributing to a unique gaming experience.

Golf Up – May 2Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play AnywhereA fun-loaded golf game you can play with up to four friends in several game modes.

In Tournament mode, you can pick between the Classic or Points options, in which you earn points by getting good results in the Holes and making quick decisions for bigger bonuses.

You will also be able to play solo in Arcade mode and compare your score in the online ranking with that of your friends and players from around the world.

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Summary SNK showcases the new Two-Lane Battle system in the latest entry of their legendary fighting game series, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves , available now for Xbox Series X|S.

Today I want to introduce you to the new Two-Lane Battle system we’ve included in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, the first Fatal Fury game in 26 years launching April 24 for Xbox Series X|S.

Battle On Two LanesThe highly anticipated Two-Land Battle system will feature two lanes on certain stages: a foreground lane and a background lane.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is available now for Xbox Series X|S.

To keep up to date on all things Fatal Fury, follow us at our official X account or join our official commun…

Senior game designer Dylan Snyder talks about how Stadium came to be and shares his favorite Hero builds.

Overwatch has always let you become the hero, and in Stadium, we leaned hard into that concept.

The Overwatch team had already done a lot of work making sure third-person silhouettes and animations were clear for opponents.

My Top 3 Favorite Stadium BuildsTo get you started, I want to share my top three favorite Stadium builds.

On behalf of the entire Overwatch team, we can’t wait to meet you on the battlefield.

Towerborne is getting a substantial update, furthering its vision of an innovative, replayable Looter Brawler experience.

“The decision to add class mastery as progression happened a long time ago,” Mandell tells us.

“I was already working on class mastery related things at that time, and I ended up injecting an item from class mastery into Sentinel to see how the community reacted to it,” Torres shares.

Towerborne launches into Game Preview on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, Xbox Cloud and Xbox Game Pass on April 29.

Join us on April 29 at 10AM PT for the Xbox Game Preview Launch Day Stream on Twitch.tv/Xbox as KingGothalion explores Towerborne’s upcoming console release with Stoic’s Trisha S…

Cancel your weekend plans, we got something for everyone this weekend with Free Play Days!

Alien Isolation, Make Way and NHL 25 are available this weekend for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Standard and Core members to play from Thursday April 24 at 12:01 Pacific until Sunday, April 27 at 11:59 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.

To download on console, click on the Subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store and navigate down to the Free Play Days collection on your Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

Free Play Days (Xbox Game Pass Membership Required)Alien: Iso…

Hello, my name is Martin, and I’m the CEO and Creative Director of Flatter Than Earth, the studio behind the theatrical adventure platformer Once Upon a Puppet.

But before you step onto the stage, here are five essential tips to help you on your journey.

In Once Upon a Puppet, certain challenges will require you to wear a specific costume to progress.

Spotlights aren’t just for dramaIn Once Upon a Puppet, the rules of theatre guide every ray of light.

We hope that with these tips in mind, you’ll be well-prepared to take center stage and face the challenges that await.

While many games might cap these stats, Soulstone Survivors gives you the freedom to experience what true god-like power feels like.

Or there’s “Fragility”, which increases damage received by the enemy for each stack.

On the other hand, you could mix and match different skill types, as there are power-ups that will chain different skill types – for example, when you cast an Electric skill, you would then have a certain chance to also cast a Fire skill.

I don’t know if I should, but here, I’ll share with you my secret Bloody Barbarian build!

The Bloody Barbarian BuildThe Barbarian is the first available character in the demo, but don’t mistake him for the weakest – far from it!

Summary Couch co-op RPG Sunderfolk is available today for Xbox Series X|S.

Up to four players can join seamlessly, either in-person or remote.

Sunderfolk is officially out today, and the team here at Dreamhaven is so excited for Xbox players around the world to experience the wonder and whimsy of Arden, and the mysterious evil that threatens its animal inhabitants.

By turning your smartphone or tablet into an all-in-one controller, Sunderfolk eliminates the traditional board game hurdles and allows players to join the adventure almost instantly.

On starting the game, you’ll be presented with a QR code, which can be scanned either in-person or remotely via screen share.

Bluetooth-enabled wireless controller such as the Xbox Wireless Controller, Xbox Adaptive Controller, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, or the DualSense controller.

How to Access the Xbox App on LG TV’s Gaming PortalPlayers with 2025 LG TVs can power on their LG Smart TV, find the Xbox app in the new LG Gaming Portal, which can be accessed from the Gaming Q-Card on the TV home page, and start gaming instantly!

For owners of LG TVs running latest webOS 24 and newer – including 2022 OLED TVs and select 2023 LG Smart TVs which received a firmware upgrade – you can download the Xbox app from the app store.

Here’s how it works:Navigate to the LG Gaming Portal from either Gaming Q-Card or …

Like thisThis week includes interviews with the developers of Doom: The Dark Ages and Days Gone Remastered.

Sid, Brett, and Tim are back this week to discuss the release date reveal and new trailer for Ghost of Yōtei.

This episode also includes interviews with Doom: The Dark Ages Director Hugo Martin and Days Gone Remastered Creative and Product Lead Kevin McAllister.

[Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice.

Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]

Like thisThese games have us enjoying the great outdoorsLast week, we asked you head to the great outdoors (inside your favorite games) and share nature-filled moments using #PSshare #PSBlog.

Here are this week’s highlights:Mur4dQ shares Astro Bot and a cow napping in a meadowPattyGnand shares the girls of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage dangling their legs over a lakeside overlookAmianan_NiRaGuB shares the Shadow-cursed lands of Baldur’s Gate 3cenrice shares riding alongside a reflective mountainside in NevaCamisGui shares a plant-like tortoise in God of War Ragnarökdlazdagaming shares the northern lights shining in SnowrunnerSearch #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries t…

This is Hugo Martin, game director on Doom: The Dark Ages, releasing May 15 on PlayStation 5—it’s right around the corner, I can’t believe it.

If you’ve been following along, you already know that Doom: The Dark Ages is a premium single-player campaign featuring three core pillars of engagement: story, combat, and exploration.

Play VideoWe think Doom: The Dark Ages is the best Doom game we’ve ever made (but that’ll be for you to decide).

All the strongest foes in Doom: The Dark Ages require this kind of aggression.

There will be more to explore, weapons and abilities to unlock, and demons to crush in Doom: The Dark Ages when it releases on May 15.

Like thisThe buzz of excitement is ramping up into a full roar as EA Sports F1 25 gets ready for lights out on May 30.

This time, rather than being the owner-driver, you’re now the team owner having to manage a pair of drivers.

It’s just one of the many ways F1 25 has stepped up a gear to give you a variety of flexibility in how you want to race.

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Like thisIt’s time to settle some Unfinished Business.

Though it’s not required to play (or own) RoboCop Rogue City before getting into Unfinished Business, you’re more than welcome to.

As seen in the classic films, these moments are core for the development of RoboCop’s character, and we wanted to capture that in Unfinished Business.

In addition to RoboCop and Alex Murphy, you will have the opportunity to play as Miranda and others throughout the story of Unfinished Business.

We wouldn’t be able to create this standalone without your support and hope you enjoy your experience tackling the OmniTower.RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business will be coming to PlayStation 5 July 17 and you ca…

Like thisDiscounts on the likes of Dynasty Warriors: Origins, Dragon Ball Sparking Zero and more for a limited time.

Game Week Sale is live now!

For a limited time*, you can enjoy price reductions across a selection of titles, including Dragon Ball Sparking Zero Deluxe Edition (20% off), EA Sports FC 25 (70% off), Dynasty Warriors: Origins (20% off) and many more.

Head to PlayStation Store to discover your regional discount.

*Game Week Sale is live on PlayStation Store from April 23 at 00:00 AM JST and finishes May 7 at 11:59 PM JST.

Like thisWe are so excited to announce that Ghost of Yōtei comes to PS5 on October 2, 2025!

It’s been nearly five years since we shipped Ghost of Tsushima, and in that time we’ve been hard at work making Ghost of Yōtei something special.

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Like thisIncludes a new feature for amplifying audio and classic console designs for the PS5 home screen.

We continue to work behind the scenes to bring new enhancements to the PS5 experience, and today we are excited to announce two key additions based on player feedback – audio focus and the return of the classic console designs for the PS5 UI.

● To enable audio focus, go to [Settings] > [Sound] > [Volume] > [Audio Focus].

● The audio focus feature is available when using headphones connected via USB or analog jack.

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Like thisWe are so excited to announce that Ghost of Yōtei comes to PS5 on October 2, 2025!

It’s been nearly five years since we shipped Ghost of Tsushima, and in that time we’ve been hard at work making Ghost of Yōtei something special.

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Like thisThe release date for “Super Robot Wars Y,” the latest in the “Super Robot Wars” series for console, has been set for Thursday, August 28!

View and download imageDownload the image close CloseIntroducing the new system and training element: Assist Link!

Assist Link is a new system in the game designed to enhance the fun of the Super Robot Series.

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We are committed to creating Super Robot Wars Y to ensure this c…

We had the opportunity to interview Motohide Eshiro, the original game director and longtime Capcom veteran, about what players old and new can expect from Onimusha 2’s remaster.

Play VideoMaking friends and influencing peopleWhat did the team learn from the original Onimusha remaster?

Onimusha 2 originally only had ‘tank controls.’ We carried over the revised controls from the previous remaster to Onimusha 2 smoothly.

As far as combat goes, we faithfully carried over the Issen critical system from the original game.

I hope you enjoy it, even if you haven’t played an Onimusha game before.

Like thisDiscounts on the likes of Dynasty Warriors: Origins, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and more for a limited time.

Big games deserve big deals, and that’s exactly the focus of PlayStation Store’s new promotion, which launches tomorrow, April 23!

For a limited time*, you can enjoy price reductions across a selection of titles, including Dynasty Warriors: Origins (20% off), Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (30% off) and many more.

Browse a selection of games on offer below, then when the promotion goes live, head to PlayStation Store to discover your regional discount.

Browse a selection of games on offer below, then when the promotion goes live, head to PlayStation Store to discover your regional…

Like thisWith the launch of Days Gone Remastered for PlayStation 5 just around the corner, we’re excited to spotlight our expanded suite of accessibility features.

One of the biggest accessibility expansions coming to Days Gone Remastered is a fully customizable High Contrast Mode.

Audio featuresIncluding a fully revised and improved audio mix in Days Gone Remastered, two new audio accessibility options make their debut in Days Gone for the first time – UI Narration and Collectible Audio Cues.

Additional features coming to Days Gone Remastered include Recenter Camera on Attack, Haptic vibration intensity sliders, Field of View, and Persistent Center Dot.

Most new accessibility features are …

Like thisHi everyone, I’m Yasuyuki Oda, the producer of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves.

Now without further ado, let’s get you all trained up and ready to jump into the world of Fatal Fury!

Use the REV System to get a leg up on the competitionThe key to snatching victory from the jaws of defeat is proper utilization of the REV System.

Last but not least, we are proud to have two characters from the Street Fighter series make their appearance in the world of Fatal Fury as guest characters: Ken and Chun-Li.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves releases on April 24, 2025 on both PS4 and PS5, but you can preorder the game digitally right now and get up to 3 days of early access.

Open Beta Teaser Trailer | Splitgate 2 - YouTube Watch OnThe Splitgate 2 open alpha test that ran earlier this year was "very fun," in the opinion of PC Gamer shooter pro Morgan Park, with some significant changes made based on feedback from a playtest that ran in 2024.

And there's good news if you missed it: 1047 Games announced today that a much bigger open beta test is set to begin on May 22.

The Open Beta is going to have way more than the Open Alpha.

Now we've got the exact start date, and a rundown of some of the "way more" promised for the beta.

Given Morgan's enthusiasm for Splitgate 2, and particularly its King of the Hill-style Hotzone mode, the open beta sounds like one that'll b…

Expect to pay: £49.99 / $49.99 Developer: Bethesda Game Studios, Virtuos Publisher: Bethesda Softworks Reviewed on: Intel i9-13900HX, RTX 4090 (laptop), 32GB RAM Multiplayer?

(Image credit: Bethesda) I ain't afraid of no ghosts.

(Image credit: Bethesda) Definitely not creepy.

(Image credit: Bethesda) (Image credit: Bethesda)My assumption was way, way off.

Yes, some jank is to be expected—is it even a real Bethesda RPG if there aren't bugs?—but this is a brand new remaster.

Head into Fortnite's ever-growing library of user-generated game modes and you'll be inundated with all kinds of AI-generated thumbnails vying for your attention.

Let’s Chat Moderation with Mustard Plays - YouTube Watch OnWhen asked by host MustardPlays about Epic's stance on AI—including the number of AI-generated thumbnails in Fortnite Discovery—Walsh said: "From our perspective, for moderation, thumbnails… we don't really care what tool you use to make your thumbnails.

Walsh says the reason for that is the fast progression of generative AI, and the workload that would go into moderating its usage.

"I think to some degree AI is going to become more and more difficult to detect," he said.

…

Electronic Arts has reportedly laid off 300 and 400 people, according to a new Bloomberg report, including roughly 100 at Apex Legends studio Respawn Entertainment.

Respawn has also cancelled at least two early-in-development projects, one of which was reportedly a Titanfall-based extraction shooter.

"As we sharpen our focus for the future, we've made the decision to step away from two early-stage incubation projects and make some targeted team adjustments across Apex Legends and Star Wars Jedi," the studio said.

The Bloomberg report says one of the cancelled projects, code named R7, was an extraction shooter set in the Titanfall universe.

As far as Star Wars Jedi goes, well, yes, there's g…

Gibson does however think Iron Mandate "fails in fundamental ways that make it hard to fix" before going right back to its origin.

He's not wrong about Pepper Grinder, but I've seen plenty of worse-looking games than Iron Mandate.

In one more Herculean effort to get you to not try his free game, Gibson laments the lack of variety in Iron Mandate, which "a roguelike lives or dies on."

And that ties things up for Iron Mandate.

As for Iron Mandate, Gibson says he's "still very proud of the project" and is "so happy that tens of thousands of players have had the chance to try my game."

Eric Barone talks Stardew Valley & Haunted Chocolatier | ConcernedApe Interview - YouTube Watch OnAfter spending much of last year dedicated to Stardew Valley's big 1.6 update, Eric Barone is ready to buckle down on Haunted Chocolatier.

With Haunted Chocolatier, he's exploring the idea of making baking less concrete.

I think it's another realm of the human experience which I'm interested in exploring."

I worry about that with Haunted Chocolatier: am I going to ruin the teeth of a whole generation with this?

"I want to go all-out doing weird, interesting things… Stardew Valley is very sunny and bright and lush.

Barone's continued to work on the "vertical slice" of Haunted Chocolatier, while at the same time "trying to stay relaxed and stress free," and avoid rushing too much.

Barone said last year that he could work on Stardew Valley "for the rest of my life" and it sure doesn't seem like he was kidding.

I'm committed to not working on Stardew Valley until I'm done with Haunted Chocolatier… I think it's in a good place.

But Stardew Valley isn't the only stumbling block Barone faces on the road to his next game.

The long development process of Haunted Chocolatier, he said, is in part the result of, well, the long development process of Haunted Chocolatier.

We Will Be Gods, which has quietly been in development for a few years and is now approaching its first public playtest, will perhaps be a large-scale PvP war game that's a little easier to get into.

There can be 140 people on one side and 70 on the other, and that's how it's going to be.

"So that's why there are no matches, there are no instances, there is no fairness.

There can be 140 people on one side and 70 on the other, and that's how it's going to be."

Image 1 of 5 (Image credit: Cult of the North) (Image credit: Cult of the North) (Image credit: Cult of the North) (Image credit: Cult of the North) (Image credit: Cult of the North)When one of these weeks-long games ends (with the pla…

While we've become all too accustomed to a classic game delay, it's rare that we see a game yaled.

Okay, I'm putting my thesaurus away to tell you that Gearbox just revealed that it'll be bringing Borderlands 4's release date forward by an entire week and a half.

That's taken the release date from September 23 to September 12, which is a pretty big leap forward in Videogame Release World.

It's offered up no particular reason in its PlayStation blog post, which almost always means the reason is another game.

So of course I couldn't help but glance over the 2025 release calendar to see what could have possibly ruffled the developer's feathers.

In late March the news broke that four Korean companies were competing to pitch for the StarCraft license from Blizzard.

South Korean financial news outlet MTN is now reporting that the process has ended with Nexon winning the license.

This Overwatch game is being developed by Blizzard and, per a machine translation, "is known to be a MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) game on a mobile platform.

It was also called 'Overwatch 3' by domestic game companies that participated in the bidding."

(Image credit: Blizzard)It's not the only StarCraft project in the offing either.

To absolutely no one's surprise, A Minecraft Movie is still performing well at the box office, like really well, over $816 million well.

While it may be the most marketable thing I've ever come across in my life, props where it's due, as it looks like A Minecraft Movie will be able to contest the top spot as the most successful videogame movie ever.

According to Variety, A Minecraft Movie has grossed $816 million globally, making it the biggest Hollywood movie of 2025 so far.

But all good things must come to an end, and the chicken jockey meme is starting to wane.

The question is whether it will die out before A Minecraft Movie can become the most successful videogame movie of all time.

Case in point: the new MSI Vector 16 HX AI can be picked up today for just $2,500 with an RTX 5080 GPU inside it, and not a horribly compromised one either.

But, using the extreme profile of the MSI, the Vector 16 HX will get far closer to that top power level than the Gigabyte laptop on its equivalent power mode.

Basically, stick the Vector 16 HX on its balanced profile and never look back.

Image 1 of 5 (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future)That's surprised me, but it therefore won't surprise you to learn there's a Core Ultra 9 275HX chip at its heart.

At the $2,500 price point (for the 16 GB RAM version) the Vecto…

Much like its predecessor, Ghost of Glamping sees the famed Duck Detective Eugene McQuacklin (yes, really) put aside his divorcee hangups and bread addiction (again, really) to solve a melodramatic, murder-free mystery.

The Duck Detective sequel will once again be a relatively bite-sized affair (two to three hours), featuring full voice acting and fill-in-the-blank deductions.

Expect comedy, expect more duck puns than you ever thought possible, expect a dedicated 'Quack' button (for the final time, yes really).

- A stand-alone sequel to the acclaimed ‘Duck Detective: The Secret Salami!

Did you check out the first Duck Detective?

This week, it's CD Projekt Red's turn; most famous for the Witcher series, it's now bringing its huge futuristic first-person RPG Cyberpunk 2077 to the Switch 2 as a launch title.

Cyberpunk 2077 is playable on Steam Deck and other handheld PCs, but settings do have to be lowered a fair bit for it to run smoothly.

Speaking of "running," we've got a lot of snippets of new footage of the game running on Switch 2, and it's still looking pretty good.

It's not long until Nintendo fans can get their hands on Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, as it arrives on 5th June, the same day as the new console drops.

Are you picking up Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on launch day?

As it turns out, Nintendo did eventually provide an explanation for its exclusion, though it still doesn't make a lot of sense.

So, despite writing and performing the track (which, Kirkhope states, appears in the movie "straight out the game"), he wouldn't be credited for either since the tune is owned by Nintendo.

The conversation then moved on to the iconic rap (and the entire DK 64 soundtrack, for that matter) still being missing from Nintendo Music.

"I don't think they ever really liked DK 64 that much.

That's a rumour we got back through the cycle of whispers from Nintendo when we were at Rare.

One of the most frustrating aspects of the Nintendo Switch was when third-party publishers would give a release date for games, and then say something along the lines of "and coming soon on Switch!"...

If you remember, the game's announcement for Switch 2 during the recent Nintendo Direct didn't mention the release date, which at the time was set for 23rd September for other platforms.

Announcement about the Borderlands 4 launch date - Please watch until the end: pic.twitter.com/cF85jG1p09 April 29, 2025So if Pitchford's above statement does indeed apply to the Switch 2 version, then great, we're very happy!

As to why the game's release date has been changed, Pitchford claimed that developm…

We'll get news in due course, but we've been thinking about which series we're most excited to see rendered anew on Switch 2.

What's your favourite Nintendo series?

Even before the year-we-don't-talk-about, Animal Crossing had a hold on me.

New Horizons completely blew all possibilities out of the water for this cosy series, and that makes me incredibly excited for a Switch 2 entry.

Whatever form Animal Crossing shows up in on Switch 2, I'll be there day 0.

Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube 810kManor Lords publisher Hooded Horse and developer Eremite Games have today announced that the award-winning dark fantasy roguelike city builder (is that enough genre terms for ya?)

Against the Storm will be making the jump to Switch on 26th June.

QLOC (the dev that previously brought Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice to Switch) has been brought on as co-developer here, overhauling the UI to better suit console play.

Once you get around all those genre terms, Against the Storm is a pretty simple premise.

For those who enjoy a bit of city building, this looks like a sure-fire winner, but we like how the strategic gameplay appears to scratch a roguelike itch…

Mario Kart World will introduce a boatload of new features when it drops on 5th June 2025 as a Switch 2 launch game.

Indeed, it's something that we discovered for ourselves at the Switch 2 Experience in London, but admittedly didn't think much of it.

We should clarify that it looks as though there's only one fixed camera in the game; so don't go expecting to switch it into a first-person view or anything.

It's clear, however, that Mario Kart World is taking a few cues from more realistic racing sims like Forza Motorsport with the ability to look around at will.

Camera good.

Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube 810kBrace Yourself Games' long-awaited follow-up to Crypt of the NecroDancer, Rift of the NecroDancer, was every bit as cheesy as you would hope to see from a Guitar Hero-style rhythm puzzle adventure game (rolls off the tongue, eh?

), and its upcoming DLC is going to get things even cheesier.

The beloved Wario Land-inspired indie Pizza Tower will soon be bringing the sauce to Rift of the Necrodancer, with an upcoming DLC pack containing a handful of tracks from Peppino's high-octane platforming perils.

Aside from Peppino himself accompanying your every shred sesh, the DLC includes four bonus songs to be tackled in true Rift fashion.

- Mr. SaucemanThe D…

Donkey Kong Bananza looks as if it could be filled with all sorts of DK (and Mario) lore from across the decades, and now a new video on the Nintendo Today!

New footage showing off DK's various facial animations is backed by what appears to be the Rambi theme music, which dates back to the N64 outing Donkey Kong 64.

There's been no official announcement about DK's buddy returning in his new outing just yet, but there's mounting evidence.

Donkey Kong 64's composer Grant Kirkhope even chimed in on social media - acknowledging this reference.

Rambi originally debuted in Rare's Super Nintendo title Donkey Kong Country in 1994.

Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube 810kUpdate [ ]: Capcom has been releasing new videos highlighting each game in its upcoming Capcom Fighting Collection 2 and today it showed off some more footage of Capcom VS. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 Pro and Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millenium 2001.

Here's a bit about each game:Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 ProWorlds collide in the first installment of the Capcom vs. SNK crossover series!

Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001Capcom and SNK unite for another millennium showdown!

This follows on from a look at Power Stone 2 and Capcom Fighting Evolution last week, and Power Stone as well as Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper the previous…

The famous Japanese video game outlet Famitsu regularly releases a list of its readership's "most wanted" games, and in the latest April update, it's added Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives for the first time based on the latest round of votes.

In the top 30 "most wanted" games, Mario Kart World was in 12th place, with Donkey Kong Bananza in 23rd spot and Masahiro Sakurai's new game Kirby Air Riders following in 25th place.

Famitsu's "most wanted" games for April 9 - April 15 (via Nintendo Everything):1.

[NSW] Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake – 737 votes2.

[NS2] Mario Kart World – 145 votes13.

That includes a major new mechanic, promo code giveaways and other celebrations to mark this milestone.

You can earn and upgrade these via Spell Fragments available from both the Competition Shop (using Dragon Scales) and Competition Passes.

However, fans of Astral Echo will sadly have to see it drop from the Competition Shop to make room, but you can still nab it from the Clan Shop.

Planning on jumping into Ludus: Merge Arena for the first time?

Why not check out our list of Ludus promo codes, correct and updated as of April 2025, to get some free boosts!

Ani-MayhemCrunchyroll's Ani-May celebration is almost hereEnjoy a new release added to the service every weekIt all kicks off on April 30th with Valkyrie Profile: LennethFor those who are fans of cult Japanese releases, Crunchyroll Game Vault is the place to be.

To start, we've got a Square Enix classic in the form of Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth that's set to arrive on April 30th.

Subscribe to Pocket Gamer onThere are a few other releases we've not listed above, but to find those, you'll just have to check in on Crunchyroll Game Vault yourself.

With its library of over 50 releases, it seems as if Crunchyroll Game Vault is poised to grow even further.

So why not dig into our list of the top 10…

The franchise is regarded as Europe's most successful in this usually PC-specific genre, but now mobile fans will be able to enjoy Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged and all the revamped, remastered fun it offers on both iOS and Android.

Set in Paris, Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars follows the adventures of American tourist George Stobbar and journalist Nico Collard.

Already boasting some impressive visuals, Broken Sword now looks smoother than ever with fully reanimated and repainted graphics for you to enjoy.

But either way, if you want to experience the complex narrative, ingenious puzzles and adventure for yourself, you can pre-register for Broken Sword - Shadow of t…

Expand your vocabulary with some of these word games for iPhoneUpdated on April 29th, 2025 - Swapped a few gamesWhen it comes to puzzle games for iOS , we all like manipulating fruit and matching colours.

Some associate these games with homework, while others simply don't have the type of brain that clicks with wordplay.

Best word games for iPhoneSure, we like a traditional word game.

But word games don't necessarily have to be about expression jumbles or anagrams.

Have we missed out on your favourite word games for iPhone?

Bubbling upInfinity Nikki's biggest update yet is here with Bubble SeasonIt adds not just a new swathe of content, but also co-opExperience co-op exclusive, bubble-themed puzzles to solve togetherPopular dress-up RPG Infinity Nikki's biggest update yet is out now.

Co-op adds a whole new dimension to Infinity Nikki, with players able to teleport to one another, take photos and interact together in new ways.

As you might expect, Version 1.5 also sees the debut of two new limited five-star outfits and five new free outfits.

Subscribe to Pocket Gamer onThe addition of co-op is sure to strengthen the player base of Infinity Nikki even more.

Planning on jumping into Infinity Nikki for the first t…

Well, if you thought it looked interesting, then you'll be glad to know that Stella Sora is set to host another closed beta starting, well, today, and will end on May 16th.

But what is Stella Sora?

Subscribe to Pocket Gamer onThe closed beta test won't require (or even allow) you to make any payments, but any progress will be deleted once it ends.

You can sign up over on the official Stella Sora website for your chance to jump in and experience it for yourself.

Or maybe Stella Sora just doesn't seem to be for you, but you're still looking to scratch that RPG itch.

Defend the frontline actively or on the sidePower, upgrade, and boost your turret and fortificationsThe shapes are coming, keep the shot coming right back!

That's what Beorgames is challenging you to do by accepting your post in Redline - Idle Front.

You're the new totally-qualified operator of the Big Gun, which is more of a big turret, but that's semantics.

This is an idle game, but one that won't let you rest too much.

Redline - Idle Front is available to play from its itch.io page!

Yes, Dreamland has suddenly become a Nightmare thanks to the influence of the Queen of the Night.

Nightmare monsters have begun to not only invade the world of dreams but also the 'real world' of Kaia Island, too.

But it's not just Nightmare Monsters to watch out for, as the normal creatures of Kaia Island have also been corrupted by the nightmares.

You'll also find new types of fish and insects, which you can catch to trade for Nightmare Essence event currency.

Meanwhile, in the Dreamland Workshop, you can craft new nightmare-themed furniture such as the Nightmare Music Box and the Nightmare Garden Lamp, and there's a new pet in the form of the Nightmare Sheep to boot.

Fire it upHearthstone's Battlegrounds Season 10 goes live on April 29thThe new mini set Embers of the World is also available on May 13th!

The theme of Embers of the World Tree sees the Druids of the Flame attacking this ancient monument.

The headlining additions to the mini set are of Smouldering Cards.

But, mini set aside, what's coming in the aforementioned Battleground Season 10: Second Nature?

Naturally, the Season 10 Battlegrounds Track also includes plenty of new themed cosmetics to boot for the completionists out there!

Welcome to the Waves, palWuthering Waves Version 2.3 launches today for all platformsIt coincides with the highly anticipated PC releaseNew login rewards, events, stories and other additions are available through into summerFans of Wuthering Waves can now enjoy Kuro Games' hit open-world action RPG on more platforms than ever as it hits top PC storefront Steam.

Better yet, players on all platforms can also now enjoy the latest version of Wuthering Waves, as Version 2.3 Fiery Arpeggio of Summer also goes live.

Of course, those almost pale in comparison to the massive anniversary content also joining Wuthering Waves!

So be sure to check in on Wuthering Waves Version 2.3 to take advantage of a…

Take a dip in the seaWorld 21 – La Ventura introduces a new high-tech cityGrade Six Myth system has been addedSeveral rewards also up for grabsGuardian Tales has taken the action underwater with its latest major update: World 21 – La Ventura.

Plus, this update brings one of the most anticipated features to life - the new Grade Six Myth system.

Set in a high-tech city built by the Ancients, Guardian Tales’ La Ventura is as mysterious as it is beautiful.

Here are some Guardian Tales codes to get a bunch of freebies!

Explore La Ventura by downloading Guardian Tales now for free on your preferred link below.

Dungeon Hunter 6 lieutenant tier list ranks each of them by their power, starting from the best ones that every player should aim to get.

That being said, the hack-and-slash gameplay remains at the core of Dungeon Hunter 6, but it introduces a few tweaks to appeal to the modern gamer without sacrificing its distinctive charm.

We decided to create this Dungeon Hunter 6 Lieutenant tier list to help you pick the best option for your character, objectives, and playstyle.

Feel free to use some of the Dungeon Hunter 6 gift codes while you're aroundS-Tier: Most powerful LieutenantsA-Tier: Great LieutenantsB-Tier: Average LieutenantsC-Tier: Weak LieutenantsTo create our Dungeon Hunter 6 tier list f…

- Version: 1.5.5Do you want to know what the best gear is in Capybara GO?

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

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

The best ones are right at the very top, while the ones that might not be worth your investment are sitting in the lower tiers.

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

GalaxyLightningDarknessLightLavaSmokeSandIceDragonis one of the three Mythic elements in the game, but it doesn’t sit at the same table as the other two.

When an element is strong against EIGHT of the total fifteen elements in the game, A tier is the least it deserves.

Lightning is an Epic element that has been nerfed, nerfed, and nerfed, and yet still seems OP somehow.

is an Epic tier element that was added to Elemental Dungeons with Update 1.

It has 300 max mastery, and much like other elements, Light also has FIVE abilities.

In this peculiar Creatures of Sonaria tier list, we'll guide you through all of the creatures and explain which ones are worth keeping.

Added: MorthoraxWe bet you have probably heard of Creatures of Sonaria if you're a fan of Roblox games.

Creatures of Sonaria throws the player into a fantasy world with mythical beasts, most of which are harmless to the environment.

To defend yourself from your enemies, you need to know which ones are worth leveling up to be your guardians.

Then you should take a look at our Creatures of Sonaria tier list.

Remnant Protocol is a VR space sim with a strategy layer funded by Meta, and it's coming to Quest and Steam in Q4.

Developed by Progenitor Game Studios, Remnant Protocol will seat you in the cockpit of a spaceship and have you mixing up space dogfighting action with between-mission campaign strategy elements reminiscent of the classic WWII dogfighting games that LucasArts were once famed for.

Progenitor describes Meta as the "official VR publishing partner" for the game.

While you’re out making friends and influencing people, the Usurpers will be trying to locate your hidden rebel base and bring an end to your pitiful resistance.

The developers of Remnant Protocol promise a living, breathin…

Hellsweeper VR adds a new weapon, move upgrades and more in today's Reckoning update.

Other existing weapons also received new abilities, like giving the Mace a hookshot update that lets you fling enemies.

Finally, Hellsweeper VR is moving away from “level and soul-based unlocks” by tying gear unlocks into completing challenges.

Today's Reckoning update follows on from December's Alliance update, which notably expanded co-op for up to three players.

Hellsweeper VR is out now on Quest, Steam, PlayStation VR2 and Pico.

Titan Isles aims to make its mark with a new co-op VR action adventure, and we recently interviewed Psytec Games to learn more.

Seven years on from Windlands 2, it's been over a month since Psytec lifted the curtain on Titan Isles, and you can see the parallels between them.

“Titan Isles is quite a different game to the Windlands series,” advised Jon Hibbins, CEO of Psytec Games, during an interview with UploadVR at Reboot Develop 2025.

“You basically hook anything in Titan Isles on that character, which makes it a lot easier, but also it's a much faster action game.

For Titan Isles, free-to-play didn't feel right.”Titan Isles will launch later this year on Steam and the Meta Quest platform.

Calming jigsaw simulator Puzzling Places is coming to PC VR this year.

Once only available on Quest, indie darling Puzzling Places is coming to PC VR soon.

While no release date has been confirmed yet, studio Realities.io has confirmed both a VR mode and, for the first time, a flatscreen mode for the 3D jigsaw puzzler.

With no timers, Puzzling Places' ambient music and clever brain-teasers lend to a slow gameplay experience that requires your full attention.

Puzzling Places is out now on Quest, Apple Vision Pro, Pico and PlayStation VR2, and it is coming to PC VR via Steam soon.

In a rare move, Apple is directly adding support for its visionOS platform to the Godot open-source game engine.

Like the popular Unity and Unreal game engines, Godot is a collection of development tools that make it easy for developers to build real-time games and applications.

Unlike the other two, Godot is fully open-source, meaning anyone can use the engine and distribute games built with it free of charge.

In a rare move for Apple, the company is directly adding visionOS support to Godot, making it possible for developers to build and distribute Vision Pro content with the engine.

Apple software engineer Ricardo Sanchez-Saez recently shared the company’s plans to add visionOS support t…

Elsewhere Electric promises a curiously unsettling co-op puzzle mystery, and we went hands-on to learn more.

By splitting co-op across VR and mobile, I believe Elsewhere Electric can find a wider audience.

Elsewhere Electric is basically an escape room that becomes more advanced while progressing across floors, starting with more straightforward puzzle solving like the VR player providing door codes to the mobile player.

Once the mobile player inputs these symbols to unlock the door, it's time to advance.

Elsewhere Electric reaches Quest and Steam this summer, and the free mobile app can be found on Android and iOS.

Some Meta employees are working weekends to ship the company's smart glasses with a HUD in October, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports.

The Verge, The Information, The Financial Times, and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman have all previously reported that Meta intends to release smart glasses with a small heads-up display (HUD) in late 2025, codenamed Hypernova.

Now, in the latest edition of his weekly newsletter, Gurman reports that shipping Hypernova in October is Meta's top hardware priority.

According to Gurman, Hypernova has "a slight risk" of being delayed, and thus Meta managers have told employees to "accelerate" their work —including, in some cases, working weekends.

Gurman also says that Appl…

Bigscreen Beyond 2's first shipping batches have been delayed to June, or late May if things go well.

The first orders were supposed to ship in April and May, respectively, but the headsets are now set to ship in June.

Bigscreen ascribes the delay to a design flaw in a printed circuit board (PCB) in the headset affecting controller tracking, an issue which it says testers have encountered.

By the time it had confirmed the issue, the company says, it had already produced 5000 PCBs with the flaw, which now have to be scrapped.

"If we are able to accelerate our production, we hope to begin shipping the first Beyond 2 batch by the end of May", Bigscreen writes.

NewImages Festival recently returned for its eighth edition, and we checked out the latest in XR filmmaking.

I previously called NewImages Festival 2024 and its XR Market an eye-opening event, and that's still true in 2025.

Soul Paint is narrated by Rosario Dawson, and it's what I'd consider to be my personal highlight from NewImages Festival, even though it wasn't in the XR Competition.

I'll be keen to return to NewImages Festival next year to see the ongoing state of play.

NewImages Festival 2025 ran from April 9 until April 13, 2025.

Soul Paint is a VR experience that combines 3D drawing with personal introspection.

Launched during SXSW 2024, Soul Paint is a project created by Sarah Ticho & Niki Smit and narrated by Rosario Dawson, where participants can “discover, meet and choreograph their own emotions” through immersive technology.

As a 3D body in an ethereal space, Soul Paint gives you the tools to physically draw across this 3D space onto your virtual body.

Soul Paint uses body-mapping techniques mixed with virtual reality, which the creators state is a means of exploring and gaining awareness of our feelings.

It's unknown if Soul Paint will ever receive a home release, but we'll update this article if we learn mor…

It's time for our latest XR News Roundup, bringing you the biggest stories we initially missed across the week.

Titled Patch 1.02, this promises “various performance optimizations” alongside further enhancements to the VFX.

Project Mix Promises VR Cyberpunk Bartending With '90s AnimeProject Mix is an anime-inspired VR game where you play as Rone, a former thug looking to leave his old life behind.

Bull Hit Is A Free VR Multiplayer Sandbox From Odders LabBull Hit is the latest game from Odders Lab, who previously released OhShape and Les Mills XR Bodycombat.

Umami Grove Simmers Onto Steam, Quest & Pico With A Culinary AdventureUmami Grove is a new VR cooking adventure developed by Pomshine G…

Porsche's Apple Vision Pro App lets you customize a 911 Spirit 70 in mixed reality — and proceed to order it if you have the $250K to spare.

The Porsche 911 Spirit 70 is a limited edition model of the 911 meant to pay homage to the 1970s.

Prospective 911 Spirit 70 buyers can customize the exact color of the car's exterior and interior on the website, in store, or now, for the first time ever that we're aware of, in mixed reality.

And while you can rotate the virtual 911 Spirit 70, you can't resize it.

The process of customizing the car brings you through a series of videos from designers of the Porsche 911 Spirit 70 explaining their inspirations and decisions, though you can skip them after…

There are now three Doja Cat avatars available to purchase and inhabit in Meta Horizon Worlds.

They're the latest 'Fantastical Avatars' from Meta, which essentially act as equippable replacements for your regular Meta Avatar in Horizon Worlds.

Each of the three Doja Cat styles is priced at 750 Meta Credits, the currency of Horizon Worlds, which equates to roughly $7.50 in USD.

Two of the three Doja Cat styles sold.

The stand is also selling Doja Cat t-shirts for 150 Meta Credits, roughly $1.50 in USD, and these will show up in any app where you use your Meta Avatar.