Kotaku
Jun 4, 13:00
Don’t Expect Gaming Hardware Prices To Go Down Any Time Soon: ‘It’s The Most Hold-On-To-Your-Butts Moment I’ve Seen In 20 Years’
“Anyone that says they know what happens next is either lying to themselves or trying to sell something"
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Don’t Expect Gaming Hardware Prices To Go Down Any Time Soon: ‘It’s The Most Hold-On-To-Your-Butts Moment I’ve Seen In 20 Years’. “Anyone that says they know what happens next is either lying to themselves or trying to sell something"
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“Anyone that says they know what happens next is either lying to themselves or trying to sell something"
Gamesindustry
Jun 4, 12:39
Jobs roundup: June 2026 | Leadership changes at gaming service provider Side
It can be difficult keeping track of the various comings and goings in the games industry, which is why we compile them in semi-regular round-ups. Read more
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If you have new appointments or transitions in your company that belong here, please send the names of appointees, new role and company, and prior role and company to [email protected] . Daley Eve Johnson has been appointed creative strategy lead at 33 Games, after previously serving as senior community manager at Super Studios.
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It can be difficult keeping track of the various comings and goings in the games industry, which is why we compile them in semi-regular round-ups.
Eurogamer
Jun 4, 12:38
Marvel's Wolverine is a more linear game than Spider-Man - don't expect a city to explore or a base to nose around in
It sounds as though developer Insomniac's Wolverine game is far narrower in scope than its Spider-Man games. There won't be a wider city to explore in the way Spider-Man swings around New York, nor will there be a base of operations for downtime between missions (any hopes of exploring Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters have been squashed now Insomniac has confirmed the X-Men don't exist here). In Marvel's Wolverine, the adventure is more of a charge from start to finish. Read more
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Marvel's Wolverine is a more linear game than Spider-Man - don't expect a city to explore or a base to nose around in. There won't be a wider city to explore in the way Spider-Man swings around New York, nor will there be a base of operations for downtime between missions (any hopes of exploring Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters have been squashed now Insomniac has confirm…
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It sounds as though developer Insomniac's Wolverine game is far narrower in scope than its Spider-Man games.
Pcgamer
Jun 4, 12:37
Here's how to catch the Future Games Show's 40 games and 10 world premieres this June 6
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Without going anywhere!
Pcgamer
Jun 4, 12:33
Shut the front door!: Alienware's new 5K2K RGB-stripe OLED could be the gaming monitor, er, endgame
Is this the panel I've been waiting for?
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Shut the front door!: Alienware's new 5K2K RGB-stripe OLED could be the gaming monitor, er, endgame. Is this the panel I've been waiting for?
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Is this the panel I've been waiting for?
Pcgamer
Jun 4, 12:17
Gigabyte has shown off a microATX PC case with a 16-inch built-in LCD screen, which I assume would give you the most unique rig at the next LAN party
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Gigabyte has shown off a microATX PC case with a 16-inch built-in LCD screen, which I assume would give you the most unique rig at the next LAN party. Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox. The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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Eurogamer
Jun 4, 12:14
Think you've got a handle on Mina the Hollower? Yacht Club reckons many playthroughs are "missing 50 percent of the game", and "there are a few very secret things" players are yet to find
Mina the Hollower may look like a cute and unassuming game at first glance, with its retro pixel aesthetic and demure mouse hero, but don't be fooled. Developer Yacht Club Game has hidden myriad secrets within its world, the Tenebrous Isle, for players to unearth. And even after a week of scrutiny by eager fans, it seems many of these remain undiscovered. Read more
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Yacht Club reckons many playthroughs are "missing 50 percent of the game", and "there are a few very secret things" players are yet to find. Developer Yacht Club Game has hidden myriad secrets within its world, the Tenebrous Isle, for players to unearth. And even after a week of scrutiny by eager fans, it seems many of these remain undiscovered.
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Mina the Hollower may look like a cute and unassuming game at first glance, with its retro pixel aesthetic and demure mouse hero, but don't be fooled.
Eurogamer
Jun 4, 12:12
"We know players want it. WE want it" - Dune Awakening developers respond to lack of crossplay for console release
Dune Awakening developer Funcom has responded to the news crossplay won't be included in the game's upcoming console release, telling Eurogamer, "We know players want it. WE want it." Read more
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The exception comes with Xbox versions of the game, where players can play with others who have a Windows PC Store copy of Dune Awakening. September's update marks a major milestone for Dune Awakening, which has until now been limited to PC.
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Dune Awakening developer Funcom has responded to the news crossplay won't be included in the game's upcoming console release, telling Eurogamer, "We know players want it.
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 4, 12:04
Witcher devs' Project Hadar will make you feel all of the open-world emotions, a new job ad suggests, though sorry it still isn't a cosmic Japanese horror game
They might have proven they deal in secret extra DLC for decade-old RPG s this year, but for my money, Project Hadar remains the most mysterious game CD Projekt have in the works. It's always there in their financial reports alongside The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2 , flaunting its sheer unknowableness. Its creators, meanwhile, have said precious little regarding what it looks like, aside from confirming that it's not one weirdly specific thing: a cosmic horror game set in feudal Japan. That's left the curious to scour the likes of job listings for various roles on Project Hadar. Previous ones have suggested it'll be a bit action RPG-ish and have melee combat. The latest, spotted by GamesRadar , paints it as being open-world and keen on making you cry. Read more
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Witcher devs' Project Hadar will make you feel all of the open-world emotions, a new job ad suggests, though sorry it still isn't a cosmic Japanese horror game. It's always there in their financial reports alongside The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2 , flaunting its sheer unknowableness. The latest, spotted by GamesRadar , paints it as being open-world and keen on making you cry.
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They might have proven they deal in secret extra DLC for decade-old RPG s this year, but for my money, Project Hadar remains the most mysterious game CD Projekt have in the works.
Pcgamer
Jun 4, 11:03
New data predicts PC sales will tank in 2026 but Apple is doubling MacBook Neo production according to reports
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New data predicts PC sales will tank in 2026 but Apple is doubling MacBook Neo production according to reports. Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox. The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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Welcome to PC Gamer club !
Pcgamer
Jun 4, 11:02
This gaming monitor has a feature that I've never seen before in a display: a slot that you can jam a full graphics card into
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Would you ever game on an all-in-one machine?
Pcgamer
Jun 4, 10:48
Dominos Pizza UK has joined the gamer culture slapfight over God of War: Laufey, and I'd really like to just skip this part, please
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Welcome to PC Gamer club ! Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox. Lemme just state my opinion up-front: Maybe Laufey will be a good game, maybe it will be a bad game.
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Not the way I wanted to round out my week.
Pcgamer
Jun 4, 10:44
Keychron told us its new gaming mouse switches will have haptics like the Superstrike, but I'll still have to feel them for myself to be convinced
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I really do hope they convince me, though.
Pcgamer
Jun 4, 10:31
Galax shows off 'next generation' GPU concept with actual Swarovski crystals in it, and I fear it may not have got the memo on the state of the market in 2026
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Welcome to PC Gamer club ! Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox. There are some on the back of the card, too, but without more information on the specific crystals, it's hard to say exactly how much it's worth.
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I was hoping it would look a bit cleaner, though.
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 4, 10:28
Star Wars Zero Company release date leaks ahead of Summer Game Fest, and its XCOM-ish star warring isn't too far, far away
The release date for Bit Reactor and Respawn's XCOM-coded strategy game Star Wars Zero Company has leaked ahead of the Summer Geoffs. Those in the mood to order a squad around in the midst of the Clone Wars before the summer's out are in luck, as Zero Company's only a couple of months away. Read more
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The release date for Bit Reactor and Respawn's XCOM-coded strategy game Star Wars Zero Company has leaked ahead of the Summer Geoffs. Those in the mood to order a squad around in the midst of the Clone Wars before the summer's out are in luck, as Zero Company's only a couple of months away.
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The release date for Bit Reactor and Respawn's XCOM-coded strategy game Star Wars Zero Company has leaked ahead of the Summer Geoffs.
Pcgamer
Jun 4, 10:27
Corsair's fighter jet-inspired case comes with a switch to toggle a light above the rear IO panel
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Technology is going places at Computex 2026.
Gamesindustry
Jun 4, 09:55
Asia and MENA games market revenue predicted to grow 16.5% to over $103bn by 2030
The Asia and MENA regions generated $88.9 billion in gaming revenue in 2025, with revenue projected to reach $103.6 billion by 2028, Niko Partners reports. Read more
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India surpassed 500 million players in 2025 and is expected to exceed $1.8 billion in revenue by 2030. Thailand is expected to reach $2 billion in player spending by 2027, while Indonesia is on track to surpass $1.5 billion by 2030.
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The Asia and MENA regions generated $88.9 billion in gaming revenue in 2025, with revenue projected to reach $103.6 billion by 2028, Niko Partners reports.
Eurogamer
Jun 4, 09:38
James Bond game 007 First Light sales estimated to have reached an impressive milestone a week after launch
007 First Light has been out for just over a week and already it may have surpassed two million copies sold. Read more
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James Bond game 007 First Light sales estimated to have reached an impressive milestone a week after launch. 007 First Light has been out for just over a week and already it may have surpassed two million copies sold.
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007 First Light has been out for just over a week and already it may have surpassed two million copies sold.
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 4, 09:33
007 First Light sequels will be helmed "by MGM and, theoretically, by Amazon Game Studios", as the corp look to be taking more direct control over his Bondliness
007 First Light , James Bond's freshly released spying sojourn to various exotic and dangerous locales, is a thoroughly enjoyable action romp. Naturally, the fact that was my verdict when reviewing it means I'm keen to see developers IO Interactive get a crack at doing a sequel, possibly after returning to their bread and butter with Hitman for a bit. However, whether they will or not looks to have been left a bit up in the air for now, with an Amazon Game Studios exec having confirmed that IO won't be self-publishing any Bond follow-ups. Read more
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007 First Light sequels will be helmed "by MGM and, theoretically, by Amazon Game Studios", as the corp look to be taking more direct control over his Bondliness. 007 First Light , James Bond's freshly released spying sojourn to various exotic and dangerous locales, is a thoroughly enjoyable action romp.
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However, whether they will or not looks to have been left a bit up in the air for now, with an Amazon Game Studios exec having confirmed that IO won't be self-publishing any Bond follow-ups.
Gamesindustry
Jun 4, 08:28
MGM and Amazon Game Studios to publish future IO Interactive James Bond titles
IO Interactive will no longer self-publish future James Bond games, which will instead be published by MGM and Amazon Game Studios. Read more
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"We did not [make First Light]," said Gattis. "There'll be a Tomb Raider TV show on Prime Video that'll go alongside the games. "There are a lot of things we have in the works on new games that'll relate to Prime Video IP.
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IO Interactive will no longer self-publish future James Bond games, which will instead be published by MGM and Amazon Game Studios.
Eurogamer
Jun 4, 08:17
Here are our Xbox Game Pass games for June
Microsoft has revealed the first batch of games coming to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service this June.
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Game Pass subscribers can look forward to the following games making their way onto the service in the coming weeks: So, what of those games? As with every month, with new games coming to the Game Pass service, it does mean a selection of games will be leaving the library. On 15th June, the following with be leaving the service:
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Microsoft has revealed the first batch of games coming to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service this June.
Pcgamer
Jun 4, 08:15
Panther Lake has another powerful iGPU in its lineup but you'll probably never see it
I was frustrated at the lack of chips with the 10 Xe-core B370 iGPU in affordable laptops, and now I know why I'm even more frustrated.
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Panther Lake has another powerful iGPU in its lineup but you'll probably never see it. I was frustrated at the lack of chips with the 10 Xe-core B370 iGPU in affordable laptops, and now I know why I'm even more frustrated.
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I was frustrated at the lack of chips with the 10 Xe-core B370 iGPU in affordable laptops, and now I know why I'm even more frustrated.
Pcgamer
Jun 4, 02:42
I got my hands on Framework's 'MacBook Pro for Linux users' and its tagline isn't just marketing hyperbole
The Framework 13 Pro is a sleek, stylish machine lazer-focused on software devs sick of MacOS.
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I got my hands on Framework's 'MacBook Pro for Linux users' and its tagline isn't just marketing hyperbole. The Framework 13 Pro is a sleek, stylish machine lazer-focused on software devs sick of MacOS.
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The Framework 13 Pro is a sleek, stylish machine lazer-focused on software devs sick of MacOS.
Pcgamer
Jun 4, 02:27
The blower is back: Cooler Master has made a GPU accessory that pushes hot air outside your case rather than onto your CPU
This thing sits atop of your graphics card and offers a 4–6 degree improvement, says Cooler Master.
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The blower is back: Cooler Master has made a GPU accessory that pushes hot air outside your case rather than onto your CPU. This thing sits atop of your graphics card and offers a 4–6 degree improvement, says Cooler Master.
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This thing sits atop of your graphics card and offers a 4–6 degree improvement, says Cooler Master.
Pcgamer
Jun 4, 00:40
Final Fantasy 14 seasonal events schedule: what to expect and when to expect them
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Final Fantasy 14 seasonal events schedule: what to expect and when to expect them. Welcome to PC Gamer club ! Final Fantasy 14 occasionally peppers in special limited-time collaborations too—like the Final Fantasy 15 collaboration event with the Regalia mount.
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Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox.
Pcgamer
Jun 3, 22:54
Which gaming clip just won $500? Check out the best videos of May, featuring nukes in Minecraft, eternal drifts in Forza Horizon 6, and a dragon-riding giant in Skyrim
You sent in some amazing gaming videos in May. Here are our favorites, plus the winner of a $500 gift card.
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You sent in some amazing gaming videos in May. Here are our favorites, plus the winner of a $500 gift card.
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You sent in some amazing gaming videos in May.
Kotaku
Jun 3, 22:25
GTA 6 YouTuber Walks Into Rockstar Games Lobby And Allegedly Gets Police Called On Him
Please stop harassing and annoying the people making Grand Theft Auto
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GTA 6 YouTuber Walks Into Rockstar Games Lobby And Allegedly Gets Police Called On Him. Please stop harassing and annoying the people making Grand Theft Auto
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Please stop harassing and annoying the people making Grand Theft Auto
Kotaku
Jun 3, 22:02
The Post-PlayStation-Showcase Fallout
PlayerUnknown reveals money troubles. An unlikely collaboration forms in Japan. And the Sony State of Play hangover remains.
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The next game set in the God of War universe does not star Kratos. But some brands can’t help themselves from trying to draft off the latest anti-woke outrage du jour . “ God of War game with no Kratos = Pepperoni Passion with no pepperoni,” wrote the Domino’s Pizza UK account on X.
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Also: the creator of El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron returns
Pcgamer
Jun 3, 21:30
007 First Light sequels will be 'done by MGM and, theoretically, by Amazon Game Studios,' Amazon exec says
IO Interactive self-published 007 First Light, but don't expect that to happen with future releases.
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007 First Light sequels will be 'done by MGM and, theoretically, by Amazon Game Studios,' Amazon exec says. IO Interactive self-published 007 First Light, but don't expect that to happen with future releases.
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IO Interactive self-published 007 First Light, but don't expect that to happen with future releases.
Kotaku
Jun 3, 21:15
In Less Than A Day, God Of War Laufey Has Created One Of The Fandom’s Funniest Memes
Kratos and Atreus’ journey is downright serene compared to what Faye is going through
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In Less Than A Day, God Of War Laufey Has Created One Of The Fandom’s Funniest Memes. Kratos and Atreus’ journey is downright serene compared to what Faye is going through
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Kratos and Atreus’ journey is downright serene compared to what Faye is going through
Pcgamer
Jun 3, 21:14
Summer Game Fest is here, so get ready for a lot of, 'Ugh, that game with the cool trailer used AI'
A pile of new game announcements are coming over the next several days, and we can expect a pile of AI disclosures, too.
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Summer Game Fest is here, so get ready for a lot of, 'Ugh, that game with the cool trailer used AI'. A pile of new game announcements are coming over the next several days, and we can expect a pile of AI disclosures, too.
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A pile of new game announcements are coming over the next several days, and we can expect a pile of AI disclosures, too.
Kotaku
Jun 3, 21:03
What To Expect At Xbox’s Big Summer Showcase Event
Will Fallout 3 Remastered be there? Will we see more Blade ?
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What To Expect At Xbox’s Big Summer Showcase Event. Will Fallout 3 Remastered be there? Will we see more Blade ?
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Will Fallout 3 Remastered be there?
Kotaku
Jun 3, 20:02
Game CEO Invites Players To Beat The Crap Out Of Him In WWE 2K26
You can now officially Tombstone Piledrive Strauss Zelnick
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Game CEO Invites Players To Beat The Crap Out Of Him In WWE 2K26. You can now officially Tombstone Piledrive Strauss Zelnick
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You can now officially Tombstone Piledrive Strauss Zelnick
Gamesindustry
Jun 3, 19:53
Vampire Survivors' Poncle is expanding into Japan and Italy
Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is set to establish a new studio in Japan with Crim boss, Sawaki Takeyasu.
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Takeyasu will reportedly support the studio as it establishes itself in Japan and, according to Gematsu, prioritize "creating games the team wants to make, respecting players, and prioritizing accessibility." "Going forward, the plan is for regional teams to pursue separate projects.
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Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is set to establish a new studio in Japan with Crim boss, Sawaki Takeyasu.
Gamesindustry
Jun 3, 18:18
PUBG creator announces studio "restructure," stating: "I have reached the limits of how far I can fund this journey"
PUGB creator Brendan Greene has announced a studio restructure at PlayerUnknown Productions, admitting "I have reached the limits of how far I can continue to fund this journey in its current form." Read more
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"When PlayerUnknown Productions became an independent studio in 2021, 23 embarked on a journey to achieve an ambitious vision for the future," the statement read. As a result, I have made the hard decision to restructure the studio. We will continue developing our Melba technology with a smaller team, while halting further development of Go Wayback.
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PUGB creator Brendan Greene has announced a studio restructure at PlayerUnknown Productions, admitting "I have reached the limits of how far I can continue to fund this journey in its current form." Read more
Kotaku
Jun 3, 17:37
Everything We Know About Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis, The Big Remake Of Lara’s Very First Adventure
Does the new Tomb Raider remake use AI? Is it connected to the past games? Who is playing Lara Croft? All those questions and more will be answered
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Everything We Know About Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis, The Big Remake Of Lara’s Very First Adventure. Is it connected to the past games? Who is playing Lara Croft?
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Does the new Tomb Raider remake use AI?
Kotaku
Jun 3, 17:25
The Spirit Of Old E3 Is Strong This Year With A Rumored Nintendo Direct Right Around The Corner
Maybe it's Nintendo's way of celebrating the Switch 2's first anniversary
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The Spirit Of Old E3 Is Strong This Year With A Rumored Nintendo Direct Right Around The Corner. Maybe it's Nintendo's way of celebrating the Switch 2's first anniversary
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Maybe it's Nintendo's way of celebrating the Switch 2's first anniversary
Kotaku
Jun 3, 17:00
Uh Oh, GenAI Was Used In The Development Of The Beautiful New Tomb Raider Remake
The Steam page for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis includes a genAI disclosure
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Uh Oh, GenAI Was Used In The Development Of The Beautiful New Tomb Raider Remake. The Steam page for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis includes a genAI disclosure
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The Steam page for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis includes a genAI disclosure
Kotaku
Jun 3, 16:44
God Of War Laufey May Answer One Of The Series’ Strangest Mysteries
God of War Laufey is the next game in Santa Monica Studio’s god-slaying series, and unlike in previous entries, here you’ll play as Kratos’ wife Faye rather than the god of war himself.
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God of War Laufey is the next game in Santa Monica Studio’s god-slaying series, and unlike in previous entries, here you’ll play as Kratos’ wife Faye rather than the god of war himself. We’ve only seen 20 minutes of the game and don’t know when it’s coming out yet, but fans are already speculating that this game may solve a mystery that has plagued God of War for nearly a deca…
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Santa Monica Studio has never explained this odd scene in the 2018 God of War reboot
Pcgamer
Jun 3, 16:43
For the sixth year running, Dontnod honors Pride Month by giving away an award-winning adventure game
Tell Me Why is free on Steam and Xbox for the duration of June.
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For the sixth year running, Dontnod honors Pride Month by giving away an award-winning adventure game. Tell Me Why is free on Steam and Xbox for the duration of June.
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Tell Me Why is free on Steam and Xbox for the duration of June.
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 3, 16:39
"One discovers, one guides, and one strikes the final blow": Ikumi Nakamura's new yokai-hunting game Kemuri is turning co-op into a ritual, somehow
Our chums at PlayStation have shared more about Kemuri , the giddy new third-person action game from a team lead by former Tango Gameworks developer and E3 2019 scene-stealer Ikumi Nakamura. In case you missed the 2023 announcement , it casts you as an athletic yokai hunter swooping and flipping around a "sprawling vertical city" full of ghosts. The obvious reference point is Ghostwire: Tokyo, Nakamura's previous and more ponderous yokai-hunting project for Tango. She left the studio before that game's completion, but she appears to have brought a lot of the same inspirations to Kemuri. Here's a video. Read more
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"One discovers, one guides, and one strikes the final blow": Ikumi Nakamura's new yokai-hunting game Kemuri is turning co-op into a ritual, somehow. In case you missed the 2023 announcement , it casts you as an athletic yokai hunter swooping and flipping around a "sprawling vertical city" full of ghosts.
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Our chums at PlayStation have shared more about Kemuri , the giddy new third-person action game from a team lead by former Tango Gameworks developer and E3 2019 scene-stealer Ikumi Nakamura.
Kotaku
Jun 3, 16:35
Check Out 18 Of The Best Cosplayers At Switzerland’s Fantasy Basel
Terrific fits from Elden Ring , Helldivers and Masters of the Universe were captured by our photographers
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Check Out 18 Of The Best Cosplayers At Switzerland’s Fantasy Basel. Terrific fits from Elden Ring , Helldivers and Masters of the Universe were captured by our photographers
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Terrific fits from Elden Ring , Helldivers and Masters of the Universe were captured by our photographers
Eurogamer
Jun 3, 16:28
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knights swoops onto Switch 2 this autumn, and its first major DLC arrives the same day
After a bit of a wait, Switch 2 owners can get their hands on Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight this autumn, publisher Warner Bros. has announced, as it joins the many other games arriving in September . Read more
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Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knights swoops onto Switch 2 this autumn, and its first major DLC arrives the same day. After a bit of a wait, Switch 2 owners can get their hands on Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight this autumn, publisher Warner Bros. has announced, as it joins the many other games arriving in September .
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After a bit of a wait, Switch 2 owners can get their hands on Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight this autumn, publisher Warner Bros.
Pcgamer
Jun 3, 16:23
Corsair announces solid wood front panels for its Frame 5000D PC cases, including a ripple one I'm not entirely sure about
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Corsair announces solid wood front panels for its Frame 5000D PC cases, including a ripple one I'm not entirely sure about. Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox. The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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Welcome to PC Gamer club !
Pcgamer
Jun 3, 16:23
PlayerUnknown's survival game is shutting down 6 months after launch: 'I have reached the limits of how far I can continue to fund this journey'
PlayerUnknown Productions, founded by Brendan Greene after he left Krafton in 2021, is also laying off staff.
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PlayerUnknown's survival game is shutting down 6 months after launch: 'I have reached the limits of how far I can continue to fund this journey'. PlayerUnknown Productions, founded by Brendan Greene after he left Krafton in 2021, is also laying off staff.
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PlayerUnknown Productions, founded by Brendan Greene after he left Krafton in 2021, is also laying off staff.
Kotaku
Jun 3, 16:07
Wario64 Banned And Unbanned In Record Time Over Rayman Leak
Online deals guru Wario64, who likely helped at least a few of you reading this with buying a PS5 or Switch 2, was briefly banned (and then unbanned) last night after posting a publicly accessible li…
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Online deals guru Wario64, who likely helped at least a few of you reading this with buying a PS5 or Switch 2, was briefly banned (and then unbanned) last night after posting a publicly accessible link to a store page for the then-unannounced Rayman Origins Enhanced.
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The internet's favorite video game deals expert was briefly suspended from Bluesky over a silly reason
Pcgamer
Jun 3, 16:04
Computex 2026 has really highlighted the fact that PC gaming tech isn't all about gaming anymore
Companies seem to be looking to de-niche.
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Computex 2026 has really highlighted the fact that PC gaming tech isn't all about gaming anymore. Companies seem to be looking to de-niche.
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Companies seem to be looking to de-niche.
Pcgamer
Jun 3, 15:57
What's better than one high tier gaming rig? A double-decker gaming rig, according to Thermaltake
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Eurogamer
Jun 3, 15:47
CD Projekt Red's new mystery IP 'Hadar' is "an emotional, open-world experience" in line with the developer's Witcher and Cyberpunk games
We've known about Hadar, CD Projekt Red's new franchise, for a few years now, but it wasn't until March 2026 the studio "established the foundations" of what it's actually going to be . With only promises and a codename, little is known about its nature, but another nugget of info has just surfaced. Read more
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We've known about Hadar, CD Projekt Red's new franchise, for a few years now, but it wasn't until March 2026 the studio "established the foundations" of what it's actually going to be . With only promises and a codename, little is known about its nature, but another nugget of info has just surfaced.
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We've known about Hadar, CD Projekt Red's new franchise, for a few years now, but it wasn't until March 2026 the studio "established the foundations" of what it's actually going to be .
Eurogamer
Jun 3, 15:43
Rayman's best, most beautiful adventure is being remade in 3D, for some reason, and it'll bundled with the leaked Rayman Origins remaster
You probably don't need me to tell you Rayman Legends is an absolute classic. And despite it being over a decade old at this point, the celebrated 2D platformer - with its sumptuous hand-drawn art and wildly imaginative action - still looks and sounds and plays phenomenally today. So it feels a bit odd that, of all the Rayman games Ubisoft could have revisited and remade as the character celebrates his 30th anniversary, it's this one. But here we are anyway with the newly revealed Rayman Legends Retold, coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2 , and PC on 1st October! Read more
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Rayman's best, most beautiful adventure is being remade in 3D, for some reason, and it'll bundled with the leaked Rayman Origins remaster. And despite it being over a decade old at this point, the celebrated 2D platformer - with its sumptuous hand-drawn art and wildly imaginative action - still looks and sounds and plays phenomenally today.
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But here we are anyway with the newly revealed Rayman Legends Retold, coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2 , and PC on 1st October!
Pcgamer
Jun 3, 15:36
This new microATX PC case comes with a Venom-like black liquid that reacts to sound and magnets, and I find it weirdly alluring
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Kotaku
Jun 3, 15:30
Valve Allegedly Threatened To Remove Games Like Rainbow Six Siege, Middle-Earth: Shadow Of War, If They Were Cheaper On Other Stores
For the last five years, Valve has been at the center of an ongoing class action lawsuit in which a number of developers are alleging that Valve is a monopoly using its chokehold on the industry to f…
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Valve Allegedly Threatened To Remove Games Like Rainbow Six Siege, Middle-Earth: Shadow Of War, If They Were Cheaper On Other Stores. Among the many ways plaintiffs allege Valve is doing this is by, as court documents suggest, penalizing developers for selling their games at lower prices on other storefronts.
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For the last five years, Valve has been at the center of an ongoing class action lawsuit in which a number of developers are alleging that Valve is a monopoly using its chokehold on the industry to fend off competition and overcharge developers for use of its service.
Theguardian
Jun 3, 15:30
Mina the Hollower review – squeaky fresh fun full of vintage magic
PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox; Yacht Club Games This brilliant adventure creates a whole world from one character with a unique ability You could mistake Mina the Hollower for something found on the liquid-crystal display of a Game Boy Color around the turn of the millennium. Like the pocketable Zelda and Pokémon games of the time, it presents a kind of snow-globe reality that you peer into from above, relying on imagination to decipher each two-colour clump of pixels into a tree, or a skeleton, or a cloaked mouse wielding a hammer twice her size. This is Mina, our hero: she jumps, she moves at a clip, and she can delve downward into the soil or floorboards, tunnelling underfoot for a moment or two before popping back up, like an inflatable forcibly submerged in a swimming pool. This is her signature move, perfectly elastic in sensation – the way the released button springs back against your thumb! – and in application. The burrow-jump is an excavation tool, unearthing any treasure you happen to dig through, and a navigational one, used to hop over gaps, reach high-up spots and nose into tiny hidden spaces, where more treasure almost invariably awaits. Continue reading...
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Mina the Hollower review – squeaky fresh fun full of vintage magic. Like the pocketable Zelda and Pokémon games of the time, it presents a kind of snow-globe reality that you peer into from above, relying on imagination to decipher each two-colour clump of pixels into a tree, or a skeleton, or a cloaked mouse wielding a hammer twice her size.
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PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox; Yacht Club Games This brilliant adventure creates a whole world from one character with a unique ability You could mistake Mina the Hollower for something found on the liquid-crystal display of a Game Boy Color around the turn of the millennium.
Eurogamer
Jun 3, 15:21
Nintendo Music now supports PC, tablets, and car screens as a whopping four hours of Mario Kart World bangers join the streaming service
Nintendo Music has been around for a good while now, but despite many updates to its musical selection since launch, the streaming service has only been accessible via Nintendo's mobile app. That's now changed. Read more
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Nintendo Music now supports PC, tablets, and car screens as a whopping four hours of Mario Kart World bangers join the streaming service. Nintendo Music has been around for a good while now, but despite many updates to its musical selection since launch, the streaming service has only been accessible via Nintendo's mobile app. That's now changed.
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Nintendo Music has been around for a good while now, but despite many updates to its musical selection since launch, the streaming service has only been accessible via Nintendo's mobile app.
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 3, 15:19
God of War Laufey and Wolverine are snubbing PC, as rumoured, but I bet they come crawling back sometime after the launch of PS6
In the recently announced God Of War Laufey , you will not step into the shoes of John Kratos's dearly departed wife Faye. You will not embark on a rollercoaster adventure through a syncretic, pick-and-mix "Everywhen" of dead mythological figures that sounds suspiciously like the backdrop for a future God Of War Smash Bros. There will be no "intimate, brutal combat", combining the fluidity and juggle potential of God of War's Ancient Greek era with the camera perspective and architectural stylings of the Norse instalments. You will not get to punch people so hard they sneeze their souls out, or lacerate them with a flippity-dippity ribbon sword. You will not get to obliterate a Tibetan dharmapāla, or kick sand in the face of the Egyptian goddess of disease. You will not get to experience this famously masculine series through the eyes of a woman, and never ever shall you ever befriend a cube of cosmic jelly. Read more
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God of War Laufey and Wolverine are snubbing PC, as rumoured, but I bet they come crawling back sometime after the launch of PS6. You will not get to punch people so hard they sneeze their souls out, or lacerate them with a flippity-dippity ribbon sword.
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In the recently announced God Of War Laufey , you will not step into the shoes of John Kratos's dearly departed wife Faye.
Eurogamer
Jun 3, 15:07
Pokémon gets the Lego Smart Play treatment with new sets arriving this summer, and they're not as eye-wateringly expensive as the previous Pokémon builds
Lego Pokémon sets finally arrived earlier this year , but they were on the costly side, with a strong focus on big builds. Of course, that was just the beginning of The Lego Group and The Pokémon Company's partnership, and now they've revealed Lego Smart Play sets that might be a better fit for kids and fans looking to spend less. Read more
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Pokémon gets the Lego Smart Play treatment with new sets arriving this summer, and they're not as eye-wateringly expensive as the previous Pokémon builds. Lego Pokémon sets finally arrived earlier this year , but they were on the costly side, with a strong focus on big builds.
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Lego Pokémon sets finally arrived earlier this year , but they were on the costly side, with a strong focus on big builds.
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 3, 14:37
Forza Horizon 6 gets customisable interiors thanks to a modder who couldn't resist swapping the seats of their beemer
Forza Horizon 6 's car customisation, while packing plenty of under-the-hood tweaks and a decent amount of bodykits, isn't as in-depth as the likes of the Need For Speed series usually offer. The inability to mess around with your ride's interior is one of the most noticeable omissions, to the extent it's an area newly-announced racer Clutch is looking to get a leg up on Playground's juggernaut in. In the meantime, a Forza modder's managed to get some basic interior customision up and running on one of Horizon 6's ten million motors. Read more
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Forza Horizon 6 gets customisable interiors thanks to a modder who couldn't resist swapping the seats of their beemer. Forza Horizon 6 's car customisation, while packing plenty of under-the-hood tweaks and a decent amount of bodykits, isn't as in-depth as the likes of the Need For Speed series usually offer.
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In the meantime, a Forza modder's managed to get some basic interior customision up and running on one of Horizon 6's ten million motors.
Pcgamer
Jun 3, 14:31
We got eyes on Ducky's sleek Year of the Horse gaming keyboard, and I can say I like it more than its last horse one
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Though the lack of lettering looks like a bit of a mare.
Gamesindustry
Jun 3, 14:20
"Nobody's making games for the retired people" – The growing yet underserved market for grey gamers
Back in February, MachineGames head Jerk Gustafsson emphasised to GamesIndustry.biz that the video games market still has room to grow . "I am 54 years old now," he said, "and I grew up with games – but I think I was also the first generation that grew up with games. So when I'm going into retirement, when I'm 70 years old, that should be the peak. That should be the peak of our install base, that should be the peak of people that have actually grown up playing games on a daily basis." Read more
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"Nobody's making games for the retired people" – The growing yet underserved market for grey gamers. Back in February, MachineGames head Jerk Gustafsson emphasised to GamesIndustry.biz that the video games market still has room to grow . That should be the peak of our install base, that should be the peak of people that have actually grown up playing games on a daily basis.
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"I am 54 years old now," he said, "and I grew up with games – but I think I was also the first generation that grew up with games.
Pcgamer
Jun 3, 13:52
Bungie's traditional launch woes made for a terrible first impression of Marathon's exciting second season and undermined its free-play week
How do all those anteaters, monkeys, or weasels even fit in Bungie HQ?
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Bungie's traditional launch woes made for a terrible first impression of Marathon's exciting second season and undermined its free-play week. How do all those anteaters, monkeys, or weasels even fit in Bungie HQ?
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How do all those anteaters, monkeys, or weasels even fit in Bungie HQ?
Pcgamer
Jun 3, 13:44
Cherry attempts to change my mind about wireless gaming keyboards with world's first Ultra-Wideband button basher
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Eurogamer
Jun 3, 13:24
A conspicuous absence of live-service, a wealth of single-player games, and the spectre of a £500 console: what we made of PlayStation's June State of Play
Last night's PlayStation State of Play was a big one for Sony. We're still reeling from the platform holder's announcement in March that the PS5, PS5 Pro, and Portal would be getting major price hikes thanks to "continued pressures in the global economic landscape". And there's the most recent PS Plus price hike too. What's more, there have been recent reports that Sony plans to ditch PC versions of its single-player PS5 games , and all the while the company has apparently been selling fewer and fewer of its first-party titles . Read more
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A conspicuous absence of live-service, a wealth of single-player games, and the spectre of a £500 console: what we made of PlayStation's June State of Play. We're still reeling from the platform holder's announcement in March that the PS5, PS5 Pro, and Portal would be getting major price hikes thanks to "continued pressures in the global economic landscape".
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Last night's PlayStation State of Play was a big one for Sony.
Gamesindustry
Jun 3, 13:08
Cyberpunk 2077 and Blue Prince among winners of 2026 Apple Design Awards
Apple has announced the winners of its 2026 Apple Design Awards, featuring games such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Blue Prince. Read more
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Winners were chosen from 36 global finalists, with one app and one game recognized in each of six categories. Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition for Mac OS received the Visuals and Graphics Award and was described as "one of the most technically demanding and visually ambitious games" on the platform. Won the Delight and Fun Award across iOS, iPad OS, and Mac OS.
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Apple has announced the winners of its 2026 Apple Design Awards, featuring games such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Blue Prince.
Pcgamer
Jun 3, 13:00
How to watch the PC Gaming Show 2026, including Exodus extended gameplay reveal highlights
Here are all the details on when and where the PC Gaming Show premieres this year from worldwide times to streaming platforms.
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Here are all the details on when and where the PC Gaming Show premieres this year from worldwide times to streaming platforms.
Pcgamer
Jun 3, 12:59
Morrowind modder returns to remake a 20-year-old epic—a beloved 'Discworld, not Monty Python' project that's 'unexpectedly lore-friendly'
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Welcome to PC Gamer club ! The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team. "This is (I hope) a funny mod, but that does not mean it is a joke mod," writes CowGuru, "it's a mod with jokes in it.
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Kotaku
Jun 3, 12:39
Google Play Store Deletes Clone Of Nintendo’s Tomodachi Life After It Gets Over 50,000 Downloads
Does anyone remember when that awful mobile developer cloned Venba but replaced its mouth-watering South Indian food with… peanut butter and jelly ?
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Google Play Store Deletes Clone Of Nintendo’s Tomodachi Life After It Gets Over 50,000 Downloads. How about when Peak’s developers encouraged players to turn to piracy rather than playing a Roblox ripoff of the game ?
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A lot of these clones’ store pages even incorporate AI-generated assets, but a few, like this Paralives clone, have seemingly straight-up ripped the assets directly from their source material:
Eurogamer
Jun 3, 12:20
The X-Men don't exist in Marvel's Wolverine, and while Spider-Man does, he'll only appear fleetingly in an "Easter-eggy" kind of way
Seeing Jean Gray in the trailer for Marvel's Wolverine yesterday , and her ability to work with Logan as an ally in combat, naturally gave rise to another question about the game: which other famous X-Men characters will we see? Read more
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But developer Insomniac squashed hopes for any formal X-Men reunions when creative director Marcus Smith told me: "The important thing, I guess, is the X-Men don't exist in our game. "So at the very beginning of the game, Logan actually belongs on a team called Team X, and he has teamed up with Sabretooth, who you see in the gameplay trailer.
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Seeing Jean Gray in the trailer for Marvel's Wolverine yesterday , and her ability to work with Logan as an ally in combat, naturally gave rise to another question about the game: which other famous X-Men characters will we see?
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 3, 12:20
"The difference is not just that you can’t fight back, it’s that you feel like you shouldn’t": Alien Isolation's lead designer wants you to "respect" the dinos in The Lost Wild
Annapurna Interactive have shared a new trailer and fresh details for The Lost Wild, a survival horror game set on an island of wrecked scientific bases, where dinosaurs have somehow endured into the modern era – a kind of "jurassic park", if you will. Announced back in 2022 , it's the work of Great Ape Games, a team of seasoned UK developers with credits at Rare, Hanger 13, The Chinese Room, and Supermassive. The creative director is Gary Napper, who joined in 2025 according to his LinkedIn . Inevitably, the latest press materials focus pretty heavily on Napper's previous experience working on Creative Assembly's Alien: Isolation . Like that game, The Lost Wild challenges you to outwit and evade some dynamic and adaptable enemy AI: you don't appear to have any weapons, so making use of distractions and the environment is key. The major thematic break from Isolation, according to Napper, is that the developers want you to avoid killing the dinosaurs because they are fellow beings who are just trying to survive. Not like those awful Aliens, who are just metaphors for sex, capitalism and the Vietnam War. Read more
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"The difference is not just that you can’t fight back, it’s that you feel like you shouldn’t": Alien Isolation's lead designer wants you to "respect" the dinos in The Lost Wild. Announced back in 2022 , it's the work of Great Ape Games, a team of seasoned UK developers with credits at Rare, Hanger 13, The Chinese Room, and Supermassive.
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Annapurna Interactive have shared a new trailer and fresh details for The Lost Wild, a survival horror game set on an island of wrecked scientific bases, where dinosaurs have somehow endured into the modern era – a kind of "jurassic park", if you will.
Pcgamer
Jun 3, 12:04
Corsair's new and supposedly affordable seat continues 'the move away from traditional gaming chair style'
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Corsair's new and supposedly affordable seat continues 'the move away from traditional gaming chair style'. Welcome to PC Gamer club ! The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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Eurogamer
Jun 3, 11:50
Dune Awakening is coming to consoles at long last, but for some reason, it will not have crossplay
Dune Awakening is coming to consoles at long last, and is getting a dedicated single-player mode. Unfortunately, there'll be no crossplay between most platforms. Read more
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Dune Awakening is coming to consoles at long last, but for some reason, it will not have crossplay. Dune Awakening is coming to consoles at long last, and is getting a dedicated single-player mode. Unfortunately, there'll be no crossplay between most platforms.
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Dune Awakening is coming to consoles at long last, and is getting a dedicated single-player mode.
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 3, 11:50
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis studio have used "AI-assisted tools" during development, but swear "any AI-assisted assets were either replaced or refined by humans"
Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis 's fresh trailer during last night's PlayStation showcase came with the news that its release has been pushed back to February 12th, 2027. Alongside that, the game's Steam page has been fleshed out a bit more, including the addition of an AI generated content disclosure notice. Read more
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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis studio have used "AI-assisted tools" during development, but swear "any AI-assisted assets were either replaced or refined by humans". Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis 's fresh trailer during last night's PlayStation showcase came with the news that its release has been pushed back to February 12th, 2027.
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Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis 's fresh trailer during last night's PlayStation showcase came with the news that its release has been pushed back to February 12th, 2027.
Eurogamer
Jun 3, 11:38
Toy Story is the next series to get Digital Eclipse's acclaimed retro collection treatment, and a remaster of Toy Story 3 is also on the way
Following Digital Eclipse's Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection last year, the studio famed for its preservation and restoration work - including the critically acclaimed Gold Master Series - has unveiled a collection of retro Toy Story titles, plus a standalone "modern remaster" of Toy Story 3 . Both are set to launch this October, as part of Toy Story's 30th anniversary celebrations. Read more
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Toy Story is the next series to get Digital Eclipse's acclaimed retro collection treatment, and a remaster of Toy Story 3 is also on the way. Following Digital Eclipse's Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection last year, the studio famed for its preservation and restoration work - including the critically acclaimed Gold Master Series - has unveiled a collection of retro Toy Story tit…
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Both are set to launch this October, as part of Toy Story's 30th anniversary celebrations.
Theguardian
Jun 3, 11:26
From God of War to Until Dawn – seven reveals from last night’s PlayStation event
The PS5 era has been in some ways disappointing for Sony – on Tuesday, the company revealed a slate of games they hope will change that • Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up here PlayStation’s future has looked a little uncertain these past few years. Although the PS5 has sold well and been very profitable, the brand is far from the runaway market leader it was in the PS2 days. Earlier this week, Game File dug into Sony’s most recent earnings reports to illustrate how PlayStation has been selling fewer and fewer of its own flagship games since a peak during the pandemic. About 54.1m copies of games either developed or published by Sony were sold in the 2018 financial year; in 2025, it sold 32.1m. Sony has put out some great homegrown games since the PS5 was released in 2020, from Astro Bot to Ghost of Yōtei , but it has also had some expensive and very public failures and cancellations; PlayStation boss Jim Ryan, who retired in 2024, placed big bets on live-service games and only a few panned out (hello, Helldivers). Sony also seems to have rolled back on releasing its single-player PS5 games on PC after a polite interval of time, suggesting it wants to preserve what advantage and exclusivity it has. Continue reading...
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From God of War to Until Dawn – seven reveals from last night’s PlayStation event. Earlier this week, Game File dug into Sony’s most recent earnings reports to illustrate how PlayStation has been selling fewer and fewer of its own flagship games since a peak during the pandemic. About 54.
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Pcgamer
Jun 3, 11:18
'One of my favourites': Even Jensen Huang recognises the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti as one of the best graphics cards Nvidia ever made
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And we'll probably never see its like again.
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 3, 11:18
Control Resonant release date? Yeah that's nice, now move aside so I can look at its system requirements and ohhh that's a lot of SSD space
Control Resonant , Remedy’s first foray into hacky and slashy character action, has a release date: it’s September 24th 2026, and there’s a new story trailer to prove it. Another case of the games industry playing Dodge the GTA 6 ? Maybe, maybe not, though this September is getting awfully crowded , with Konami just announcing that Silent Hill: Townfall is out on the very same day. Either way, dates are okay and everything, but I’m more concerned with Control Resonant’s system requirements, which have quietly appeared on the game’s Steam page with no apparent mention elsewhere. And, well, hope you’ve got 100GB of free SSD space. Read more
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Yeah that's nice, now move aside so I can look at its system requirements and ohhh that's a lot of SSD space. Another case of the games industry playing Dodge the GTA 6 ? Either way, dates are okay and everything, but I’m more concerned with Control Resonant’s system requirements, which have quietly appeared on the game’s Steam page with no apparent mention elsewhere.
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Control Resonant , Remedy’s first foray into hacky and slashy character action, has a release date: it’s September 24th 2026, and there’s a new story trailer to prove it.
Kotaku
Jun 3, 11:15
212 Million Americans Play Video Games, Including A Third Of Those Aged Over 80
The annual Entertainment Software Association Essential Facts survey is out today , revealing the results of the industry body’s questioning of 13,545 people in the U.S.
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regarding their relationship with video games. 67 percent of the country, or 212.3 million people, are playing games. But this year the data is more helpfully broken down, revealing the stunning number of octogenarians who are playing games on a weekly basis.
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The octogenarian gamers finally represent
Pcgamer
Jun 3, 11:07
It's just as well I'm not at Computex this year, because I could not be trusted with Corsair's glowing samurai sword PC
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It's just as well I'm not at Computex this year, because I could not be trusted with Corsair's glowing samurai sword PC. Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox. The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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Eurogamer
Jun 3, 11:06
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis comes with an AI disclaimer
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis has an AI Generated Content Disclosure attached to it. During last night's PlayStation State of Play , developers Flying Wild Hog and Crystal Dynamics shared a new tra…
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The game will see Lara hopping from country to country in search of the Scion of Atlantis, encountering many adversaries and puzzles on her way. Since this trailer's release, an AI disclaimer on the game's Steam page has appeared, which reads: "AI-assisted tools were used during development to support some early exploration and temporary development content.
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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis has an AI Generated Content Disclosure attached to it.
Pcgamer
Jun 3, 10:54
Final Fantasy 14's solo only challenge runner overcomes impossible odds again, this time by blowing himself up
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Final Fantasy 14's solo only challenge runner overcomes impossible odds again, this time by blowing himself up. Welcome to PC Gamer club ! The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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Eurogamer
Jun 3, 10:51
Fallout 76 is finally getting native PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions with improved graphics and performance, but Bethesda needs to test them first
Fallout 76 has had quite the evolution over the years, slowly but steadily going from a " broken mess " to becoming what is essentially seen as ' Fallout Online ', complete with proper questlines and wandering friendly NPCs. Despite all the new content and improvements, however, players were still waiting for proper PS5 and Xbox Series X/S upgrades, and finally, they're almost ready to go. Read more
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Fallout 76 has had quite the evolution over the years, slowly but steadily going from a " broken mess " to becoming what is essentially seen as ' Fallout Online ', complete with proper questlines and wandering friendly NPCs.
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Fallout 76 has had quite the evolution over the years, slowly but steadily going from a " broken mess " to becoming what is essentially seen as ' Fallout Online ', complete with proper questlines and wandering friendly NPCs.
Pcgamer
Jun 3, 10:46
Gigabyte's new gaming mouse and keyboard look great and all, but can we get a round of applause for its web software
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Gigabyte's new gaming mouse and keyboard look great and all, but can we get a round of applause for its web software. Welcome to PC Gamer club ! The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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Pcgamer
Jun 3, 10:32
Cooler Master is stuffing its latest cases with truly humongous fans for high airflow and quiet operation
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Cooler Master is stuffing its latest cases with truly humongous fans for high airflow and quiet operation. Welcome to PC Gamer club ! The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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Gamesindustry
Jun 3, 10:00
ESA: 67% of Americans played video games for more than an hour in 2025
In 2025, more than 212 million Americans ages 5 to 90 played video games, according to the latest Entertainment Software Association data. Read more
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This included 9,932 people who play at least one hour per week and 3,613 who play less than one hour or not at all. Players spent 21% of their weekly screen time on games, averaging 12 hours weekly. PC and console usage declines with age and is more common among male players.
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In 2025, more than 212 million Americans ages 5 to 90 played video games, according to the latest Entertainment Software Association data.
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 3, 09:45
Texturetown is a Frankenstein's MMO created by remixing Club Penguin, Pirates of the Caribbean Online and other dead MMOs
I've really been getting into videogame collages, lately – projects like Funi Racoon , a verminous cache of Windows 95 desktop materials and Easter Island sculpture, and Water Level/b.l.u.e. EXPLORATION , a "plunderludic" in which Dark Souls , Super Mario 64, and Kingdom Hearts swim through each other. To that short list add Texturetown, "an algorithmically remixed MMO created from assets of now-defunct mid-2000's children's MMOs", devised by LA-based academic Aidan Strong . It's an eerie, dysfunctional homage to an early noughties gold rush in online spaces for kids, a Backroom-style memorial to abandoned servers and the youthful experiences they once facilitated. God, I'm old. Read more
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Texturetown is a Frankenstein's MMO created by remixing Club Penguin, Pirates of the Caribbean Online and other dead MMOs. It's an eerie, dysfunctional homage to an early noughties gold rush in online spaces for kids, a Backroom-style memorial to abandoned servers and the youthful experiences they once facilitated. God, I'm old.
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I've really been getting into videogame collages, lately – projects like Funi Racoon , a verminous cache of Windows 95 desktop materials and Easter Island sculpture, and Water Level/b.l.u.e.
Eurogamer
Jun 3, 09:43
Marathon season 2 suffers rocky launch thanks to rampant errors and bugs
Marathon season 2 launched yesterday evening, bringing with it sweeping changes to the core game as well as a full progression reset and new modes to leap into. It also, sadly, came with heaps of bugs. Read more
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Marathon season 2 launched yesterday evening, bringing with it sweeping changes to the core game as well as a full progression reset and new modes to leap into. It also, sadly, came with heaps of bugs. Read more
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Marathon season 2 launched yesterday evening, bringing with it sweeping changes to the core game as well as a full progression reset and new modes to leap into.
Eurogamer
Jun 3, 09:35
Grand Theft Auto 6 looms like a black hole in the release schedule, but is pushing everything into September the way to deal with it?
I'm going to start by addressing a game that Sony didn't even deign to mention in last night's PlayStation State of Play broadcast : Grand Theft Auto 6 . Except, Sony did sort-of mention it, just in the margins of its showcase. From the very beginning, when it showed off Marvel's Wolverine in a whirlwind of viscera and adamantium and reiterated its 15th September launch, to the final release date of the showcase - 24th September for Control Resonant - you could just about hear a silent klaxon blaring over PlayStation HQ: Grand Theft Auto 6, Grand Theft Auto 6, Grand Theft Auto 6. Read more
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I'm going to start by addressing a game that Sony didn't even deign to mention in last night's PlayStation State of Play broadcast : Grand Theft Auto 6 . Except, Sony did sort-of mention it, just in the margins of its showcase.
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I'm going to start by addressing a game that Sony didn't even deign to mention in last night's PlayStation State of Play broadcast : Grand Theft Auto 6 .
Pcgamer
Jun 3, 09:29
Wooting's big knob is much more than a volume dial, set to arrive later this year for 80 HE
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Welcome to PC Gamer club ! Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox. It's designed in such a way that the software can tell which position it's in at any given time, ie, it's analogue, which offers a wider range of functionality than a traditional dial.
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There's more to this knob than meets the eye.
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 3, 09:12
Marathon season 2 launch plagued by anteaters, monkeys and weasels, with Bungie dishing out free gear to say sorry for the server issues
Watch out! An unruly gang of animals have been accosting Marathon right as its season 2 update has gone live! Developers Bungie have been hard at work getting the creatures under control, and have promised to dish out some free gear to affected players as a make good. Read more
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Marathon season 2 launch plagued by anteaters, monkeys and weasels, with Bungie dishing out free gear to say sorry for the server issues. An unruly gang of animals have been accosting Marathon right as its season 2 update has gone live!
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An unruly gang of animals have been accosting Marathon right as its season 2 update has gone live!
Eurogamer
Jun 3, 08:32
"I don't think we can ask people to pay $30 for a pixel art game" - How Mina the Hollower's modest $20 price point may have saved developer Yacht Club Games
Mina the Hollower sold 300,000 copies in three days over its launch weekend, with developer Yacht Club Games assuring it is going to be "fine" after previously saying this game would be "make-or-break" for the studio. Read more
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"I don't think we can ask people to pay $30 for a pixel art game" - How Mina the Hollower's modest $20 price point may have saved developer Yacht Club Games. Mina the Hollower sold 300,000 copies in three days over its launch weekend, with developer Yacht Club Games assuring it is going to be "fine" after previously saying this game would be "make-or-break" for the studio.
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Mina the Hollower sold 300,000 copies in three days over its launch weekend, with developer Yacht Club Games assuring it is going to be "fine" after previously saying this game would be "make-or-break" for the studio.
Gamesindustry
Jun 3, 04:01
Sony's summer State of Play showcase was big on God of War, Wolverine, gore and GTA-dodging release dates
Sony's latest State of Play showcase revealed a series of new games and release dates, alongside the expected deep-dives on Marvel's Wolverine and God of War Laufey, both from internal Sony studios Insomniac and Sony Santa Monica respectively. Read more
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The lineup included a notable number of gore-heavy action games, and revealed a series of September and October release dates that speak to the industry's collective desire to stay well clear of GTA 6's release on 16 November. We've summarised the main reveals below; you can find a detailed rundown of every game and trailer over on Eurogamer.
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Sony's latest State of Play showcase revealed a series of new games and release dates, alongside the expected deep-dives on Marvel's Wolverine and God of War Laufey, both from internal Sony studios Insomniac and Sony Santa Monica respectively.
Pcgamer
Jun 3, 04:00
Silent Hill: Townfall will release in September alongside a handful of other blockbuster games hellbent on avoiding GTA 6
Five heavyweights are taking shelter earlier in the holiday season.
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Silent Hill: Townfall will release in September alongside a handful of other blockbuster games hellbent on avoiding GTA 6. Five heavyweights are taking shelter earlier in the holiday season.
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Five heavyweights are taking shelter earlier in the holiday season.
Pcgamer
Jun 3, 03:54
New games in June 2026: It's a big month for Bungie and showcase reveals, but we're missing a key part of the monthly formula
It's the new games. Someone forgot to add new games to the formula.
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It's the new games. Someone forgot to add new games to the formula.
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Someone forgot to add new games to the formula.
Kotaku
Jun 3, 02:21
Server Issues Plague Marathon‘s Big Comeback Moment
Marathon just received its most significant update since launch and barely anyone’s able to play it right now.
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Marathon just received its most significant update since launch and barely anyone’s able to play it right now. It’s basically the worst thing that could have happened to a live-service game that’s already fighting for its life.
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Bungie's extraction shooter is facing outages on its biggest day since launch
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 23:48
Bandai Namco just stealth announced that one of the coolest Ace Combat games is coming to PC for the first time as a pre-order freebie
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Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War returns from the PlayStation 2.
Kotaku
Jun 2, 23:12
Sony’s State Of Play Showed That Every Publisher Is Terrified Of GTA 6
Call of Duty , Wolverine , Rayman , Control 2 , The Blood of Dawnwalker , and Star Wars Galactic Racer all arrive in the span of about 8 weeks
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Sony’s State Of Play Showed That Every Publisher Is Terrified Of GTA 6. Call of Duty , Wolverine , Rayman , Control 2 , The Blood of Dawnwalker , and Star Wars Galactic Racer all arrive in the span of about 8 weeks
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Call of Duty , Wolverine , Rayman , Control 2 , The Blood of Dawnwalker , and Star Wars Galactic Racer all arrive in the span of about 8 weeks
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 22:53
Funcom is adding a singleplayer mode to Dune: Awakening, and wow, the new features are definitely gonna bring me back to the game
In September you'll be able to play the survival MMO completely solo, with some big bonuses.
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Funcom is adding a singleplayer mode to Dune: Awakening, and wow, the new features are definitely gonna bring me back to the game. In September you'll be able to play the survival MMO completely solo, with some big bonuses.
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In September you'll be able to play the survival MMO completely solo, with some big bonuses.
Eurogamer
Jun 2, 22:49
Stuntman Hollywood revealed at Sony State of Play, coming soon to PS5
Stuntman Hollywood - an explosive return for the beloved racing series - has been revealed at tonight's State of Play livestream. Read more
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An arcade racer, Stuntman Hollywood features many cars from a variety of movies new and old. The game seems focused on exciting action and chaotic movie moments, as the announcement trailer shows driving and a few chaotic crashes stunts all over the place. Much of which is elaborated on in an official PlayStation blog released alongside the trailer.
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Stuntman Hollywood - an explosive return for the beloved racing series - has been revealed at tonight's State of Play livestream.
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 22:46
Destiny fans cry 'We Want Destiny 3' into void, void does not respond
Over 300,000 people have signed a petition asking Sony to greenlight Destiny 3, but got no announcement at today's State of Play.
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Over 300,000 people have signed a petition asking Sony to greenlight Destiny 3, but got no announcement at today's State of Play.
Kotaku
Jun 2, 22:44
Everything We Saw At PlayStation’s Big Summer State Of Play Showcase
Wolverine was one of many big games Sony showed during the hour-long stream
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Everything We Saw At PlayStation’s Big Summer State Of Play Showcase. Wolverine was one of many big games Sony showed during the hour-long stream
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Wolverine was one of many big games Sony showed during the hour-long stream
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 22:33
New God of War game likely won't come to PC
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God of War Laufey stars Kratos' dead wife as she fights her way through the afterlife.
Eurogamer
Jun 2, 22:31
The leaks were real: God of War Laufey is all about Faye, and it's coming to PlayStation 5 'soon'
Sony Santa Monica has announced its next God of War game. It's known as God of War Laufey, and was revealed as part of this evening's PlayStation State of Play. As the name suggests, the upcoming release will mark a significant change for the studio, and this time place players in the shoes of Kratos' wife Faye as the main playable character ( something which was rumoured ahead of this evening's announcement ). Sony Santa Monica's two previous God of War entries focused on Kratos' Norse escapades with his and Faye's son, Atreus. This time, we will all be travelling to the afterlife of the gods with Faye. Read more
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The leaks were real: God of War Laufey is all about Faye, and it's coming to PlayStation 5 'soon'. It's known as God of War Laufey, and was revealed as part of this evening's PlayStation State of Play. This time, we will all be travelling to the afterlife of the gods with Faye.
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Sony Santa Monica has announced its next God of War game.
Eurogamer
Jun 2, 22:30
A decade later, PlayStation's cult classic cinematic horror hit Until Dawn is returning with a fully fledged, sun-kissed sequel
Over a decade after cult-classic cinematic horror game Until Dawn launched for PS4, Sony has revealed a sequel is in the works, and it's out on PS5 next year. Read more
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There's not a whole lot to say about Until Dawn 2 just yet (although there's a wisp of additional detail on the PlayStation Blog ), but based on its trailer alone, it's clear we're looking at a very different vibe for this sequel.
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Over a decade after cult-classic cinematic horror game Until Dawn launched for PS4, Sony has revealed a sequel is in the works, and it's out on PS5 next year.
Eurogamer
Jun 2, 22:30
Marvel's Wolverine is incredibly violent but Insomniac says it needed to be, and there's a way to turn off a lot of the gore
One of the most striking things about the upcoming Marvel's Wolverine game is the level of sheer violence in it - something now underlined in a State of Play gameplay trailer aired tonight. While developer Insomniac's enormously successful Marvel's Spider-Man series saw its heroes fight in a more family-friendly way, never spilling a drop of blood, here the blood erupts in geysers. Read more
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One of the most striking things about the upcoming Marvel's Wolverine game is the level of sheer violence in it - something now underlined in a State of Play gameplay trailer aired tonight. While developer Insomniac's enormously successful Marvel's Spider-Man series saw its heroes fight in a more family-friendly way, never spilling a drop of blood, here the blood erupts in gey…
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One of the most striking things about the upcoming Marvel's Wolverine game is the level of sheer violence in it - something now underlined in a State of Play gameplay trailer aired tonight.
Kotaku
Jun 2, 22:17
PlayStation’s Showcase Chat Got Spammed The Whole Time On Twitch By People Demanding Destiny 3
#WeWantDestiny3 was a ceaseless battle cry on the Amazon-owned platform's livestream of the event
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PlayStation’s Showcase Chat Got Spammed The Whole Time On Twitch By People Demanding Destiny 3. #WeWantDestiny3 was a ceaseless battle cry on the Amazon-owned platform's livestream of the event
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#WeWantDestiny3 was a ceaseless battle cry on the Amazon-owned platform's livestream of the event
Eurogamer
Jun 2, 22:13
Control Resonant's release date revealed in bombshell Sony State of Play story trailer
The release date for Control Resonant has been revealed, as part of a new trailer shown off at tonight's Sony State of Play event. Read more
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As for the release date itself, we now know the game will launch on the 24th September, 2026. This comes after many fans were growing doubtful the game would still hit a 2026 release at all. The CEO did assure fans that the game was still on track for a 2026 release , which has proven true!
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The release date for Control Resonant has been revealed, as part of a new trailer shown off at tonight's Sony State of Play event.
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 22:10
Now that we're living in a KPop Demon Hunters and Jujutsu Kaisen world, yokai-smiting action game Kemuri should be a slam dunk
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Ikumi Nakamura's next game finally breaks cover.
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 22:00
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis delayed into 2027, but there's a new gameplay trailer to make up for it
Our first proper look at the Unreal Engine 5-powered remake of Lara Croft's original adventure dropped during today's Sony State of Play.
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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis delayed into 2027, but there's a new gameplay trailer to make up for it. Our first proper look at the Unreal Engine 5-powered remake of Lara Croft's original adventure dropped during today's Sony State of Play.
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Our first proper look at the Unreal Engine 5-powered remake of Lara Croft's original adventure dropped during today's Sony State of Play.
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 2, 22:00
Rayman Legends was a timeless 2D platformer with beautiful art, but I'll grudgingly admit that its remake is an improvement
In my memory, Rayman Legends is a timeless classic. Released in 2013, it arrived at a moment when Ubisoft were becoming best known for po-faced games like Assassin's Creed and innumerable Tom Clancy spinoffs, yet Rayman Legends was a gorgeous 2D platformer brimming over with silliness and slapstick that showed off the publisher's creative talents and uniquely French humour. So the news that Ubisoft is remaking it as Rayman Legends Retold, dropping its 2D art for 3D animation was not well received in the Benson household, I can tell you. Read more
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Rayman Legends was a timeless 2D platformer with beautiful art, but I'll grudgingly admit that its remake is an improvement. Released in 2013, it arrived at a moment when Ubisoft were becoming best known for po-faced games like Assassin's Creed and innumerable Tom Clancy spinoffs, yet Rayman Legends was a gorgeous 2D platformer brimming over with silliness and slapstick that s…
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In my memory, Rayman Legends is a timeless classic.
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 22:00
The Rayman Legends remake has brought on Banjo Kazooie and DK64 composer Grant Kirkhope, who can apparently spin up gold in a day: 'He's super fast'
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"He comes in one day later with something unbelievable."
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 22:00
I played 3 hours of the Rayman Legends 3D remake—and while I miss the 2D artstyle, boy is it still pretty
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Rayman Legends Retold will have some new features, too.
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 2, 21:59
Silent Hill: Townfall wants you to "fear the truth behind the static" when it arrives in September
Here's the thing. When Konami announced that Silent Hill was making a comeback with not only a remake of its most beloved entry, but two new games from different studios, I felt quite curmudgeonly about it. I still do about that Silent Hill 2 remake, to be honest. Unfortunately, I thought that Silent Hill f was actually quite good , so good that here I am almost a year later still thinking about it. All of this is to say that hearing Silent Hill: Townfall , the slightly Scottish take on the series, now has a release date is just that little bit tantalising. Read more
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Silent Hill: Townfall wants you to "fear the truth behind the static" when it arrives in September. When Konami announced that Silent Hill was making a comeback with not only a remake of its most beloved entry, but two new games from different studios, I felt quite curmudgeonly about it.
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I still do about that Silent Hill 2 remake, to be honest.
Kotaku
Jun 2, 21:58
Here’s Our First Two-Minute Look At Until Dawn 2, A Game Where Everyone Can Die
Until Dawn 2 is happening, and it follows a crew of ghost hunters exploring a remote island to try and go viral online.
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Until Dawn 2 is happening, and it follows a crew of ghost hunters exploring a remote island to try and go viral online. PlayStation’s Firesprite studio is making it and the narrative horror adventure is launching sometime in 2027.
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It's the next game from PlayStation's Firesprite studio
Eurogamer
Jun 2, 21:50
Silent Hill: Townfall has a PS5 release date, and things are getting scary in very foggy Scotland this September
Silent Hill's long-awaited resurgence has seen a strong start thanks to Bloober Team 's Silent HIll 2 remake and developer Neobards' Silent Hill f . So hopes are high for the survival horror series next outing, Silent Hill Townfall, which is now confirmed to be releasing for PlayStation 5 on 24th September. Read more
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Silent Hill: Townfall has a PS5 release date, and things are getting scary in very foggy Scotland this September. Silent Hill's long-awaited resurgence has seen a strong start thanks to Bloober Team 's Silent HIll 2 remake and developer Neobards' Silent Hill f .
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Silent Hill's long-awaited resurgence has seen a strong start thanks to Bloober Team 's Silent HIll 2 remake and developer Neobards' Silent Hill f .
Eurogamer
Jun 2, 21:49
For the first time in its 25-year history, Runescape comes to PlayStation 5 this year with survival game RuneScape Dragonwilds
Jagex announced, as part of today's PlayStation State of Play showcase , that its survival game RuneScape: Dragonwilds will make series' history and be the first Runescape game to land on consoles - ever. Read more
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RuneScape: Dragonwilds, an open-world survival crafting game, will launch on PlayStation 5 "Fall 2026" and will be available to access and download via PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium, at launch. Does this preclude a Runescape proper launch on console?
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Jagex announced, as part of today's PlayStation State of Play showcase , that its survival game RuneScape: Dragonwilds will make series' history and be the first Runescape game to land on consoles - ever.
Kotaku
Jun 2, 21:45
New Stuntman Game Coming With Real Movies Including Fast And Furious And Back To The Future
Stuntman: Hollywood is a new entry in the stunt driving franchise and is being developed by Saber
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New Stuntman Game Coming With Real Movies Including Fast And Furious And Back To The Future. Stuntman: Hollywood is a new entry in the stunt driving franchise and is being developed by Saber
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Stuntman: Hollywood is a new entry in the stunt driving franchise and is being developed by Saber
Eurogamer
Jun 2, 21:45
Ace Combat 8 soars onto the Sony State of Play with a new release date trailer
A new trailer for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve has been revealed at today's Sony State of Play livestream. As part of this trailer, we now know the game will release on the 2nd October, 2026. Read more
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Ace Combat 8 soars onto the Sony State of Play with a new release date trailer. A new trailer for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve has been revealed at today's Sony State of Play livestream. As part of this trailer, we now know the game will release on the 2nd October, 2026.
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As part of this trailer, we now know the game will release on the 2nd October, 2026.
Eurogamer
Jun 2, 21:37
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis gets new trailer featuring Lara, Natla and Larson, as well as slight a delay
At this evening's PlayStation State of Play we were treated to another look at Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. Legacy of Atlantis is the upcoming remake of the original Tomb Raider, which was unveiled at The Game Awards in December . Read more
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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis gets new trailer featuring Lara, Natla and Larson, as well as slight a delay. At this evening's PlayStation State of Play we were treated to another look at Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. Legacy of Atlantis is the upcoming remake of the original Tomb Raider, which was unveiled at The Game Awards in December .
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At this evening's PlayStation State of Play we were treated to another look at Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis.
Eurogamer
Jun 2, 21:33
Onimusha: Way of the Sword gets September release date, and a playable demo available right now
After months of teasing, we finally have a release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword . As per Sony's latest State of Play showcase, the 1500s-Japan-set action-RPG is scheduled for release 25th September, on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. And there is a demo live, and available to play, right now. Read more
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword gets September release date, and a playable demo available right now. As per Sony's latest State of Play showcase, the 1500s-Japan-set action-RPG is scheduled for release 25th September, on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. And there is a demo live, and available to play, right now.
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After months of teasing, we finally have a release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword .
Kotaku
Jun 2, 21:28
Ikumi Nakamura’s Yokai Hunting Game Resurfaces With Very Cool Gameplay Reveal
Yes, Ikumi-san, we missed you very much.
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Ikumi Nakamura’s Yokai Hunting Game Resurfaces With Very Cool Gameplay Reveal. Yes, Ikumi-san, we missed you very much.
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Yes, Ikumi-san, we missed you very much.
Eurogamer
Jun 2, 21:27
Marvel's Wolverine gets gruesome with over seven minutes of uninterrupted gameplay footage, and he's bought a familiar X-Men pal
Honestly, it feels like forever ago (time, eh?) developer Insomniac announced it would be following up its excellent Spider-Man games by taking on a very different kind of Marvel hero. But five years later, Wolverine is almost ready to pounce, and the studio is stoking excitement for the PS5 game's September release with our first chunk of uninterrupted gameplay - seven minutes, in fact - which includes the arrival of anothre familiar face. Read more
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Marvel's Wolverine gets gruesome with over seven minutes of uninterrupted gameplay footage, and he's bought a familiar X-Men pal. Honestly, it feels like forever ago (time, eh?) developer Insomniac announced it would be following up its excellent Spider-Man games by taking on a very different kind of Marvel hero.
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Honestly, it feels like forever ago (time, eh?) developer Insomniac announced it would be following up its excellent Spider-Man games by taking on a very different kind of Marvel hero.
Eurogamer
Jun 2, 21:18
Magneto, Green Goblin, and Carnage announced for Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls at Sony State of Play
A big Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls reveal has happened at tonight's Sony State of Play livestream, with Magneto, Green Goblin, and Carnage joining the launch roster. Read more
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Magneto brings many of his magnetic talents to explosive new attacks, which feel familiar to this kit in older Marvel vs Capcom games. The game has been established as a sort of spiritual successor to the Marvel vs Capcom series, as a first party 3v3 tag fighter.
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A big Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls reveal has happened at tonight's Sony State of Play livestream, with Magneto, Green Goblin, and Carnage joining the launch roster.
Kotaku
Jun 2, 21:14
Rayman Legends Retold Isn’t A Remake I Wanted, But After Playing It I’m Happy It’s Happening
Ubisoft's new 3D remake of the last new Rayman game is set to release this fall
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Rayman Legends Retold Isn’t A Remake I Wanted, But After Playing It I’m Happy It’s Happening. Ubisoft's new 3D remake of the last new Rayman game is set to release this fall
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Ubisoft's new 3D remake of the last new Rayman game is set to release this fall
Kotaku
Jun 2, 21:08
Gruesome Wolverine Gameplay Trailer Reveals Jean Grey Joining The Fight
Today’s big State of Play started off with a big, bloody bang as we got a new look at a mission from the upcoming Wolverine , Insomniac’s next big PS5 action game .
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Today’s big State of Play started off with a big, bloody bang as we got a new look at a mission from the upcoming Wolverine , Insomniac’s next big PS5 action game . The game is set to arrive on September 15 and is a PS5 exclusive. If it wasn’t clear before, this isn’t going to be as cuddly and family-friendly as Insomniac’s past Spider-Man games.
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Another X-Men mutant made an appearance in an extended gameplay scene that opened Sony's State of Play
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 20:48
Mina the Hollower sells 300,000 in 3 days, Yacht Club Games is saved
Founder Cris Velasco said last year the Mina the Hollower was "make-or-break" for the studio, and they made it—for now, anyway.
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Founder Cris Velasco said last year the Mina the Hollower was "make-or-break" for the studio, and they made it—for now, anyway.
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 2, 20:43
Copy animals' movements to turn into them, or fuse them to travel further in Mimic Meadows
I want you to look me dead in the eyes and tell me you've never copied the way an animal moves in your life. Just try to, I'll know you're lying. I know you've hopped like a frog, flapped your arms like a bird, ran on all fours like a dog. It's fun! How about a video game where you sort of do the same thing? Well, I've got one in my pouch called Mimic Meadows, a puzzle game in which you copy the movement of animals to transform into them. Read more
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Copy animals' movements to turn into them, or fuse them to travel further in Mimic Meadows. I know you've hopped like a frog, flapped your arms like a bird, ran on all fours like a dog. Well, I've got one in my pouch called Mimic Meadows, a puzzle game in which you copy the movement of animals to transform into them.
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How about a video game where you sort of do the same thing?
Kotaku
Jun 2, 20:31
It’s Time For Sony To Show Its Cards: Watch The Big Summer PlayStation State Of Play Right Here
Who’s ready to see some games?! Today’s Summer Game Fest–adjacent PlayStation State of Play is the longest Sony showcase in a bit and gives the console maker a chance to set the stage for the final y…
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Who’s ready to see some games?! Today’s Summer Game Fest–adjacent PlayStation State of Play is the longest Sony showcase in a bit and gives the console maker a chance to set the stage for the final years of the PS5.
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All the rumors point to a big reveal for that not-quite- God of War game Sony Santa Monica's been working on
Kotaku
Jun 2, 20:18
Fallout 76 Is Finally Getting A Next-Gen Upgrade For PS5 And Xbox Series X/S Nearly Eight Years Later
Also: an ex- Forza Horizon creative director reveals his team's new open-world racing game
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Fallout 76 Is Finally Getting A Next-Gen Upgrade For PS5 And Xbox Series X/S Nearly Eight Years Later. Also: an ex- Forza Horizon creative director reveals his team's new open-world racing game
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Also: an ex- Forza Horizon creative director reveals his team's new open-world racing game
Kotaku
Jun 2, 19:35
It Looks Like The Tomb Raider Remake Might Have Gotten Delayed
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis , an upcoming remake of the original Tomb Raider game, just got an unceremonious drop of new screenshots thanks to PlayStation.
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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis , an upcoming remake of the original Tomb Raider game, just got an unceremonious drop of new screenshots thanks to PlayStation. That’s especially true since the date is next year, much later than the game’s originally projected 2026 release.
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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is the second remake of Lara Croft’s original adventure
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 19:27
3 years after a $2 billion implosion, studio closures, and cancellations, Embracer's new CEO hopes 'trust is improving'
Well, you can only go up from here, right?
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3 years after a $2 billion implosion, studio closures, and cancellations, Embracer's new CEO hopes 'trust is improving'. Well, you can only go up from here, right?
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Well, you can only go up from here, right?
Kotaku
Jun 2, 19:09
Summer Game Fest 2026 Guide: A Complete Schedule Of Every June Gaming Showcase
Not-E3 kicks off this week with PlayStation, Xbox, and more
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Summer Game Fest 2026 Guide: A Complete Schedule Of Every June Gaming Showcase. Not-E3 kicks off this week with PlayStation, Xbox, and more
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Not-E3 kicks off this week with PlayStation, Xbox, and more
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 19:00
Pragmata director Yonghee Cho says it's not a sad dad game for a very simple reason: 'I'm not a sad dad, I'm a very happy dad'
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Pragmata director Yonghee Cho says it's not a sad dad game for a very simple reason: 'I'm not a sad dad, I'm a very happy dad'. Welcome to PC Gamer club ! Pragmata may also be shaped by its director Yonghee Cho, but in an interview with PC Gamer he said there's an obvious reason it's not a sad dad game: He's not a sad dad.
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Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox.
Kotaku
Jun 2, 18:45
Mina The Hollower Dev Says They’ve ‘Talked A Lot About What Mina 2 Would Be’
Mina the Hollower just launched last week after over four years in development, so it’s perhaps a little too soon to be worrying about things like “DLC” and “sequels.
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Mina The Hollower Dev Says They’ve ‘Talked A Lot About What Mina 2 Would Be’. Mina the Hollower just launched last week after over four years in development, so it’s perhaps a little too soon to be worrying about things like “DLC” and “sequels.
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We came up with a plan for what the game was.
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 2, 18:07
Dungeon Lurker's crunchy, grimey pixel art hides a metatextual secret beneath its roguelike, dungeon crawling veneers
Dungeon crawlers conceptually appeal to me as a genre, but I've never quite found one that I've entirely clicked with. I'm talking oldschool dungeon crawlers here, where you take each step as it comes. I want to crawl some dungeons! Perhaps just not like that. Hopefully, Dungeon Lurker, with its crunchy dark fantasy pixel art and muddy, deep sound effects, will be able to make the difference. Read more
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Dungeon Lurker's crunchy, grimey pixel art hides a metatextual secret beneath its roguelike, dungeon crawling veneers. I'm talking oldschool dungeon crawlers here, where you take each step as it comes. Hopefully, Dungeon Lurker, with its crunchy dark fantasy pixel art and muddy, deep sound effects, will be able to make the difference.
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Dungeon crawlers conceptually appeal to me as a genre, but I've never quite found one that I've entirely clicked with.
Kotaku
Jun 2, 17:58
This New Under-The-Radar Steam Demo Turns Match-3 Into A Frenetic Arcade Roguelike
Escaping the grid one power-up at a time
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This New Under-The-Radar Steam Demo Turns Match-3 Into A Frenetic Arcade Roguelike. Escaping the grid one power-up at a time
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Escaping the grid one power-up at a time
Kotaku
Jun 2, 17:19
All Those Toy Story Games You Loved As A Kid Are Getting Remastered
Plus, Toy Story 3 is getting remastered and re-released, too
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All Those Toy Story Games You Loved As A Kid Are Getting Remastered. Plus, Toy Story 3 is getting remastered and re-released, too
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Plus, Toy Story 3 is getting remastered and re-released, too
Kotaku
Jun 2, 17:05
Masters of the Universe Reviews Say It’s A Fun Time, And That Jared Leto Is Surprisingly Good As Skeletor
Critics say that Masters of the Universe is an appropriately silly flick, but the humor isn't landing for everyone
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Masters of the Universe Reviews Say It’s A Fun Time, And That Jared Leto Is Surprisingly Good As Skeletor. Critics say that Masters of the Universe is an appropriately silly flick, but the humor isn't landing for everyone
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Critics say that Masters of the Universe is an appropriately silly flick, but the humor isn't landing for everyone
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 2, 17:03
Pick your favourite Greek god and build a metropolis in their name in the strategy city-builder Theos: Cities of Myth
Fancy devoting your entire existence to the whims and desires of a variety of Greek gods? Sure you do! At least in the safety of your digital blanket that is your Steam library. To do such a thing, you'll be wanting to check out Theos: Cities Of Myth, an upcoming city-builder where you do just that, all in service of pleasing those fickle deities. Read more
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Pick your favourite Greek god and build a metropolis in their name in the strategy city-builder Theos: Cities of Myth. At least in the safety of your digital blanket that is your Steam library. To do such a thing, you'll be wanting to check out Theos: Cities Of Myth, an upcoming city-builder where you do just that, all in service of pleasing those fickle deities.
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Fancy devoting your entire existence to the whims and desires of a variety of Greek gods?
Theguardian
Jun 2, 17:02
Lego launches Pokémon ‘smart’ bricks equipped for interactive battles
Tie-up between blockbuster toy brands offers hi-tech play sets that will allow fans to ‘feel like the trainer’ Many Pokémon fans secretly fantasise about being a trainer and that dream has become a bit closer as hi-tech Lego bricks bring Pikachu to life for the first time. And that can only mean one thing – epic battles. The sets are the latest to feature the Danish toy company’s motion-sensitive “smart” bricks that produce an array of sound effects and flashing lights when paired with different sets. Continue reading...
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Lego launches Pokémon ‘smart’ bricks equipped for interactive battles. And that can only mean one thing – epic battles. The sets are the latest to feature the Danish toy company’s motion-sensitive “smart” bricks that produce an array of sound effects and flashing lights when paired with different sets.
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Tie-up between blockbuster toy brands offers hi-tech play sets that will allow fans to ‘feel like the trainer’ Many Pokémon fans secretly fantasise about being a trainer and that dream has become a bit closer as hi-tech Lego bricks bring Pikachu to life for the first time.
Kotaku
Jun 2, 16:50
A New Sly Cooper Could Fix Sony, And I’m Not Kidding
As rumors swirl ahead of tonight’s State of Play, I’m once again banging the drum on one of PlayStation’s most underrated series
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PlayStation PS5 Sly Cooper Sneaky Devil Studios State of Play A new State of Play presentation is happening tonight, in which Sony and its various third-party partners will be showcasing upcoming PS5 games.
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As rumors swirl ahead of tonight’s State of Play, I’m once again banging the drum on one of PlayStation’s most underrated series
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 16:36
Former Forza Horizon creative director reveals his studio's debut racer, which is still alive despite losing Amazon support
Clutch will be fully revealed on Friday during the Summer Game Fest showcase, but we got our first look at it today.
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Former Forza Horizon creative director reveals his studio's debut racer, which is still alive despite losing Amazon support. Clutch will be fully revealed on Friday during the Summer Game Fest showcase, but we got our first look at it today.
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Clutch will be fully revealed on Friday during the Summer Game Fest showcase, but we got our first look at it today.
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 16:34
Part of me wishes we could see the Subnautica 2 the devs scrapped: The Dwarf Fortress of ecosystem simulators
But given it's sold a gajillion copies, they probably made the right move.
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Part of me wishes we could see the Subnautica 2 the devs scrapped: The Dwarf Fortress of ecosystem simulators. But given it's sold a gajillion copies, they probably made the right move.
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But given it's sold a gajillion copies, they probably made the right move.
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 2, 16:31
Turn-based RPG Entropy offers up a world abandoned by the gods that looks like a PS1 game fished from a toilet
An hour into Entropy, the new turn-based RPG from Dread Delusion studio Lovely Hellplace, I stumbled on three randos frenziedly interrogating a severed head. In theory, the head belonged to a demon, one of the hellspawn who had recently laid the realm to waste, but the bystanders seemed… ambiguous on this front. I wasn't really in a position to judge: by this point in the demo, my party had already hacked a number of arms off, and in any case, many of Entropy's demons are rogue body parts to begin with. One of the early enemies is a walking pair of lungs, for example. You can shoot it in the windpipe to stop it casting spells. Read more
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Turn-based RPG Entropy offers up a world abandoned by the gods that looks like a PS1 game fished from a toilet. In theory, the head belonged to a demon, one of the hellspawn who had recently laid the realm to waste, but the bystanders seemed… ambiguous on this front. You can shoot it in the windpipe to stop it casting spells.
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An hour into Entropy, the new turn-based RPG from Dread Delusion studio Lovely Hellplace, I stumbled on three randos frenziedly interrogating a severed head.
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 16:27
AMD is considering a Ryzen 5 9600X3D 'later this year' but its value for gaming could suffer against its own stiff competition
It might struggle to differentiate itself from other AMD competition.
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It might struggle to differentiate itself from other AMD competition.
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 16:20
Maingear MG-1 Mk.II (2026) review
The highest of high-end gaming PCs, with the biggest of price tags, but with a somewhat average chassis.
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The highest of high-end gaming PCs, with the biggest of price tags, but with a somewhat average chassis.
Eurogamer
Jun 2, 16:19
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart leaks ahead of Summer Game Fest as developer Playtonic Games teases "there may be faster ways to go"
Summer Game Fest 2026 is happening this week , and while that usually means we can ready ourselves for plenty of surprise video game reveals, invariably not everything will manage to stay a secret until its big day. And it looks like developer Playtonic's Yooka-Laylee series is the latest to get leaky, with a Yooka-Laylee kart racer seemingly coming soon. Read more
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Summer Game Fest 2026 is happening this week , and while that usually means we can ready ourselves for plenty of surprise video game reveals, invariably not everything will manage to stay a secret until its big day. And it looks like developer Playtonic's Yooka-Laylee series is the latest to get leaky, with a Yooka-Laylee kart racer seemingly coming soon.
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Summer Game Fest 2026 is happening this week , and while that usually means we can ready ourselves for plenty of surprise video game reveals, invariably not everything will manage to stay a secret until its big day.
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 2, 16:03
Marathon season 2 kicks off with a "PvP-lite" mode that sounds more like a sidestep for those after PvE
Marathon season 2 kicks off today, acting as a fresh start for every single person who's played so far with its complete wipe of all gear. For this first week of the season, it's also going to be free-to-play for anyone, clearly a big plea for those that haven't yet tried it out to give it a fair shake. To do that, Bungie will be doing their first test that eases up on the challenge by offering a "PvP-lite" mode called Sponsored Survival. Read more
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Marathon season 2 kicks off with a "PvP-lite" mode that sounds more like a sidestep for those after PvE. For this first week of the season, it's also going to be free-to-play for anyone, clearly a big plea for those that haven't yet tried it out to give it a fair shake.
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Marathon season 2 kicks off today, acting as a fresh start for every single person who's played so far with its complete wipe of all gear.
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 16:03
'People talk about AI reducing jobs, complete nonsense': Nvidia's Jensen Huang criticises economic doomerism on GTC stage
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'People talk about AI reducing jobs, complete nonsense': Nvidia's Jensen Huang criticises economic doomerism on GTC stage. Welcome to PC Gamer club ! Huang then later went on to add, "If that line was flat, then obviously people will hire fewer software engineers, but because the output is so incredible, people want to hire more software engineers.
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Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox.
Eurogamer
Jun 2, 16:03
Subnautica 2 gets first hotfix to tweak the behaviour of certain creatures
Subnautica 2 has rolled out a new hotfix, the third since it launched into early access a little over two weeks ago. This particular update is special, however, as it's the first to arrive following the debate among players about whether or not you should be able to defend yourself from fish attacks, rather than avoid them . Read more
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Subnautica 2 has rolled out a new hotfix, the third since it launched into early access a little over two weeks ago. This particular update is special, however, as it's the first to arrive following the debate among players about whether or not you should be able to defend yourself from fish attacks, rather than avoid them .
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Subnautica 2 has rolled out a new hotfix, the third since it launched into early access a little over two weeks ago.
Kotaku
Jun 2, 16:01
New Tomb Raider Games Were Impacted By Amazon Cuts
Embracer's CEO says its not all bad news for the upcoming Tomb Raider remake and sequel
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Embracer's CEO says its not all bad news for the upcoming Tomb Raider remake and sequel
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 15:52
'Tell me that's not R2D2. Tell me that's not robotics': Jensen Huang thinks the future of personal computing is letting AI agents run your PC
"We're going to redefine how people think about computers."
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'Tell me that's not R2D2. Tell me that's not robotics': Jensen Huang thinks the future of personal computing is letting AI agents run your PC. "We're going to redefine how people think about computers."
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"We're going to redefine how people think about computers."
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 2, 15:31
Silver Pines is a rotoscoped side-scrolling survival horror game that splices Silent Hill with Flashback, and it's out on October 8th
Set in a town that's equal parts Silent Hill and Twin Peaks, Silver Pines puts you into the gumshoes of private investigator Red Walker as he tracks down missing musician Eddie Velvet. The investigation hits a slight hiccup when ravenous monsters that want to eat your flesh down to the bones start to impede your enquiries. We've known about the sidescrolling metroidvania for a while, but it's now got a Steam demo you can play and a release date you can hunger for. October 8th, the creepiest 8th day of the month in the year. Read more
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Silver Pines is a rotoscoped side-scrolling survival horror game that splices Silent Hill with Flashback, and it's out on October 8th. Set in a town that's equal parts Silent Hill and Twin Peaks, Silver Pines puts you into the gumshoes of private investigator Red Walker as he tracks down missing musician Eddie Velvet. October 8th, the creepiest 8th day of the month in the year.
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We've known about the sidescrolling metroidvania for a while, but it's now got a Steam demo you can play and a release date you can hunger for.
Kotaku
Jun 2, 15:27
Embracer CEO Hopes People Will ‘Trust’ The Company Again Even As He Suggests More Acquisitions Are On The Table
One of the most hated video game companies around is hoping you'll trust it again one day...
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Embracer CEO Hopes People Will ‘Trust’ The Company Again Even As He Suggests More Acquisitions Are On The Table. One of the most hated video game companies around is hoping you'll trust it again one day...
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One of the most hated video game companies around is hoping you'll trust it again one day...
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 15:04
Excess often sells in the world of gaming PCs, but Asus' new 3000 W power supply makes little sense for even the wealthiest of whales
When is a gaming PSU not a gaming PSU? When it's an Asus ROG Thor 3000 W Titanium III Edition 20.
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Excess often sells in the world of gaming PCs, but Asus' new 3000 W power supply makes little sense for even the wealthiest of whales. When is a gaming PSU not a gaming PSU? When it's an Asus ROG Thor 3000 W Titanium III Edition 20.
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When is a gaming PSU not a gaming PSU?
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 15:04
CEO Jensen Huang says Nvidia is too busy with the 'gigantic project' of 'reinventing the PC after 40 years' to do a handheld gaming PC based on RTX Spark
Emulating x86 apps, enabling anti-cheat is plenty of work, for now...
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Emulating x86 apps, enabling anti-cheat is plenty of work, for now...
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 2, 15:02
"What the f*** do I pay you for if that’s your opinion?" Gabe Newell reportedly once shouted at one of Valve's Lionel Hutzes during Steam porn debate
Valve boss Gabe Newell reportedly once yelled "What the f*** do I pay you for if that’s your opinion?" at the company's general counsel Karl Quackenbush during a debate over allowing pornographic media on Steam. Quackenbush is claimed to have been arguing in favour of more stringent content moderation on the platform. Read more
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Valve boss Gabe Newell reportedly once yelled "What the f*** do I pay you for if that’s your opinion?" at the company's general counsel Karl Quackenbush during a debate over allowing pornographic media on Steam. Quackenbush is claimed to have been arguing in favour of more stringent content moderation on the platform.
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Valve boss Gabe Newell reportedly once yelled "What the f*** do I pay you for if that’s your opinion?" at the company's general counsel Karl Quackenbush during a debate over allowing pornographic media on Steam.
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 2, 15:00
Time to Wake Up is an eye-catching puzzle adventure where your surroundings shift with every blink
I am intrigued by Farsight , a nervy (if trendily) liminal space explorer announced at Not E3’s Horror Game Awards Showcase. It tugs on a fear I’ve never had, but will probably start thinking about at every future Specsavers visit: being dragged into that distant red-roofed house shown in optometry exams, and hunted by the spooks within. However, I’ve also recently been made aware of another first-person, eye-related psychological indie thriller, Time to Wake Up. And, well, this one has a Steam demo , so... Read more
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Time to Wake Up is an eye-catching puzzle adventure where your surroundings shift with every blink. However, I’ve also recently been made aware of another first-person, eye-related psychological indie thriller, Time to Wake Up. And, well, this one has a Steam demo , so...
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I am intrigued by Farsight , a nervy (if trendily) liminal space explorer announced at Not E3’s Horror Game Awards Showcase.
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 14:44
Overwatch is changing the requirements for its rarest anniversary event reward after realising playing 240 games over 3 weeks may be too much of a grind
The only problem is now there's an even rarer anniversary event reward.
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The only problem is now there's an even rarer anniversary event reward.
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 14:34
Keychron's on-the-fly optical/Hall effect mouse switch is taking on Logitech over one of the few things people didn't like about the SuperStrike
Keychron's even using it's new MagOptic mouse switch in its office mice, "if they don't use, they don't use it, but it still performs like a normal mouse."
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Keychron's on-the-fly optical/Hall effect mouse switch is taking on Logitech over one of the few things people didn't like about the SuperStrike. Keychron's even using it's new MagOptic mouse switch in its office mice, "if they don't use, they don't use it, but it still performs like a normal mouse."
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Keychron's even using it's new MagOptic mouse switch in its office mice, "if they don't use, they don't use it, but it still performs like a normal mouse."
Eurogamer
Jun 2, 14:31
Crimson Desert DLC officially in development at Pearl Abyss as the studio surprises everyone by agreeing to change the game's story
Crimson Desert continues to grow and evolve following both financial success and player feedback, simultaneously squashing issues and adding more content to a game that was already dense at launch . Now, Pearl Abyss has confirmed the plans for this summer and beyond, including an actual piece of DLC. Read more
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Crimson Desert DLC officially in development at Pearl Abyss as the studio surprises everyone by agreeing to change the game's story. Crimson Desert continues to grow and evolve following both financial success and player feedback, simultaneously squashing issues and adding more content to a game that was already dense at launch .
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Crimson Desert continues to grow and evolve following both financial success and player feedback, simultaneously squashing issues and adding more content to a game that was already dense at launch .
Eurogamer
Jun 2, 14:21
PlayStation State of Play live report - all of today's news from Sony's 2026 summer showcase
Sound the horn, for the summer gaming festivities are about to begin. Sony goes first with its PlayStation State of Play showcase, which starts tonight at 10pm UK time (that's 11pm CEST/2pm PDT/5pm EDT). And we'll be covering it in this article, live, bringing you all the news and announcements as they happen. Read more
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PlayStation State of Play live report - all of today's news from Sony's 2026 summer showcase. Sony goes first with its PlayStation State of Play showcase, which starts tonight at 10pm UK time (that's 11pm CEST/2pm PDT/5pm EDT). And we'll be covering it in this article, live, bringing you all the news and announcements as they happen.
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Sound the horn, for the summer gaming festivities are about to begin.
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 14:14
DarkFlash's Computex Floatron case looks wickedly evil scientist, but I don't know if I like its 'floating base'
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DarkFlash's Computex Floatron case looks wickedly evil scientist, but I don't know if I like its 'floating base'. Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox. The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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Pcgamer
Jun 2, 14:12
The Tryx Vas PC case: briefcase or air conditioning unit, you decide
I think it looks rather dashing, myself.
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The Tryx Vas PC case: briefcase or air conditioning unit, you decide. I think it looks rather dashing, myself.
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I think it looks rather dashing, myself.
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 14:06
Congratulations to the Paralives community for immediately making its most popular mod something called 'Parapenis'
It does roll off the tongue, you've gotta admit.
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Congratulations to the Paralives community for immediately making its most popular mod something called 'Parapenis'. It does roll off the tongue, you've gotta admit.
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It does roll off the tongue, you've gotta admit.
Kotaku
Jun 2, 14:00
Everything You Need To Know About Marathon Season 2 And Its First Free Week
No one will hear your screams on Dark Marsh (unless you have proximity chat on)
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Everything You Need To Know About Marathon Season 2 And Its First Free Week. No one will hear your screams on Dark Marsh (unless you have proximity chat on)
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No one will hear your screams on Dark Marsh (unless you have proximity chat on)
Eurogamer
Jun 2, 13:54
Pokémon TCG announces 30th anniversary set with "all foil cards", 30 new unique Pikachu illustrations, and the return of classic Charizard
The Pokémon Company has revealed "a commemorative expansion" for Pokémon TCG which celebrates the Pokémon series' 30th anniversary. It'll hit stores worldwide on 16th September this year, and I'll bet we're going to see fights over these boosters. Read more
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Pokémon TCG announces 30th anniversary set with "all foil cards", 30 new unique Pikachu illustrations, and the return of classic Charizard. The Pokémon Company has revealed "a commemorative expansion" for Pokémon TCG which celebrates the Pokémon series' 30th anniversary.
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The Pokémon Company has revealed "a commemorative expansion" for Pokémon TCG which celebrates the Pokémon series' 30th anniversary.
Eurogamer
Jun 2, 13:50
New data shows Sony has been selling fewer and fewer copies of its PlayStation exclusives since 2020
Sales of PlayStation's first-party exclusive games have been on the decline since the company's 2020 fiscal year, according to new data, only registering a brief spike last year (2025). That perceptible drop is notable, in part because Sony has always positioned PlayStation as the only place to play some of the best games, many of which were produced by its own in-house studios which the platform holder invested billions into. Read more
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Sales of PlayStation's first-party exclusive games have been on the decline since the company's 2020 fiscal year, according to new data, only registering a brief spike last year (2025). That perceptible drop is notable, in part because Sony has always positioned PlayStation as the only place to play some of the best games, many of which were produced by its own in-house studio…
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Sales of PlayStation's first-party exclusive games have been on the decline since the company's 2020 fiscal year, according to new data, only registering a brief spike last year (2025).
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 13:50
It's wild that Destiny 2's biggest ever quality-of-life update is the one that ends the game
We're finally getting some much needed improvements. It's just a shame about the timing.
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It's wild that Destiny 2's biggest ever quality-of-life update is the one that ends the game. We're finally getting some much needed improvements. It's just a shame about the timing.
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We're finally getting some much needed improvements.
Gamesindustry
Jun 2, 13:48
"The problem with online toxicity, that's something that we can solve today" – The AI system that promises to detect signs of grooming
Content warning: suicide, grooming. Read more
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Content warning: suicide, grooming.
Kotaku
Jun 2, 13:45
Hyped Marvel Fans Get Trolled When Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Reveal Turns Out To Be A Tease For Coffee
The big crossover movie is coming to theaters on December 18
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Hyped Marvel Fans Get Trolled When Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Reveal Turns Out To Be A Tease For Coffee. The big crossover movie is coming to theaters on December 18
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The big crossover movie is coming to theaters on December 18
Gamesindustry
Jun 2, 13:44
PlayStation first-party sales see modest rebound after half-decade decline
PlayStation first-party game sales increased from 28.9 million to 32.1 million copies in FY2025, marking a modest improvement over the past five years. Read more
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PlayStation first-party game sales increased from 28.9 million to 32.1 million copies in FY2025, marking a modest improvement over the past five years.
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 13:34
DarkFlash unveils another Sanrio PC case collaboration, but I dread to think what a pretty penny it will cost to build a full Cinnamoroll gaming rig
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DarkFlash unveils another Sanrio PC case collaboration, but I dread to think what a pretty penny it will cost to build a full Cinnamoroll gaming rig. Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox. The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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Kotaku
Jun 2, 13:26
A New Chart Shows What Every PlayStation Fan Has Been Feeling This Generation
First-party sales have slumped amid long development times and scrapped projects
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A New Chart Shows What Every PlayStation Fan Has Been Feeling This Generation. First-party sales have slumped amid long development times and scrapped projects
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First-party sales have slumped amid long development times and scrapped projects
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 13:21
Asus outs 32-inch 4K OLED gaming monitor with new LG RGB-stripe panel, but it's a bit behind on brightness
Beaten by Samsung's latest QD-OLED tech, already...
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Beaten by Samsung's latest QD-OLED tech, already...
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 13:04
Thermal Grizzly enters the PC fan scene and of course it's more about quality engineering than RGB, though there's that, too
Hopefully the Grizz can deliver on its usual engineering quality.
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Hopefully the Grizz can deliver on its usual engineering quality.
Kotaku
Jun 2, 13:00
Crimson Desert Devs Preview The Next Four Months Of Updates While ‘Hard At Work’ On Big DLC
It’s hard to believe Crimson Desert only came out a little over two months ago. That’s mostly because of the rapid pace of post-launch updates .
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Crimson Desert Devs Preview The Next Four Months Of Updates While ‘Hard At Work’ On Big DLC. Here’s what the team teased: Pearl Abyss said it’s also working on bringing cross-save to the game across its PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC versions.
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It’s hard to believe Crimson Desert only came out a little over two months ago.
Eurogamer
Jun 2, 12:46
Valve antitrust lawsuit reportedly reveals lengths Steam owner is willing to go to prevent cheaper prices elsewhere
Steam is once again under fire. A new antitrust lawsuit has accused platform owner Valve of abusing its dominant position in the PC marketplace by aggressively pursuing developers - including major players like Ubisoft and Warner Bros. - who fail to maintain price parity across digital storefronts. Read more
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Steam is once again under fire. A new antitrust lawsuit has accused platform owner Valve of abusing its dominant position in the PC marketplace by aggressively pursuing developers - including major players like Ubisoft and Warner Bros. - who fail to maintain price parity across digital storefronts.
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A new antitrust lawsuit has accused platform owner Valve of abusing its dominant position in the PC marketplace by aggressively pursuing developers - including major players like Ubisoft and Warner Bros.
Kotaku
Jun 2, 12:41
Subnautica 2 Is Finally Getting On Top Of Its Violence Problem
Hotfix 3 finally introduces some balance to the game's most irritating predators
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Subnautica 2 Is Finally Getting On Top Of Its Violence Problem. Hotfix 3 finally introduces some balance to the game's most irritating predators
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Hotfix 3 finally introduces some balance to the game's most irritating predators
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 2, 12:30
After a week of playing on nothing but Panther Lake laptops, it's safe to say that Intel has its gaming mojo back
Intel have had a bit of a wild ride as of late. In many ways, the past two years have been some of the roughest in the company's history: a massive, multi-billion dollar quarterly loss back in 2024 was enough to cost then-Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger his job, and their flagship Core Ultra 200S desktop chips have fallen flat in games, ceding even more ground to archrival AMD. There are still some bright spots, however. After the relative success of Intel's Lunar Lake laptop processors in 2024, their successor family of Panther Lake CPUs - or to use the official name, Core Ultra Series 3 - is being heaped with praise from nearly all quarters. Not least thanks to the integrated Arc B390 GPU, which on paper, promises the same gaming power as a discrete Nvidia RTX 4050 . Having a few of these laptops on hand, I decided to test Panther Lake's chops for myself by spending a full week with them as my everyday games machines. Read more
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After a week of playing on nothing but Panther Lake laptops, it's safe to say that Intel has its gaming mojo back. After the relative success of Intel's Lunar Lake laptop processors in 2024, their successor family of Panther Lake CPUs - or to use the official name, Core Ultra Series 3 - is being heaped with praise from nearly all quarters.
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Having a few of these laptops on hand, I decided to test Panther Lake's chops for myself by spending a full week with them as my everyday games machines.
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 12:26
While everyone seems to be ignoring the state of the economy at Computex, Arctic is keeping things real by giving us a new, affordable CPU cooler
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Black or white, with or without RGB, all sensibly priced.
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 12:12
Jen-Hsun says RTX Spark 'is 100% awesome at everything everybody expects the PC to do, and it can do more'
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Jen-Hsun says RTX Spark 'is 100% awesome at everything everybody expects the PC to do, and it can do more'. Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox. The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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Gamesindustry
Jun 2, 12:10
Nordic Game attendance rises by 6% in 2026
The organisers of Nordic Game 2026 recorded a 6% increase in attendance numbers compared to last year. Read more
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The organisers of Nordic Game 2026 recorded a 6% increase in attendance numbers compared to last year.
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 11:57
The Baldur's Gate remakes should scrap the original combat system and fully embrace superior turn-based fights
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The Baldur's Gate remakes should scrap the original combat system and fully embrace superior turn-based fights. Welcome to PC Gamer club ! So maybe it's time for something different.
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Pcgamer
Jun 2, 11:52
Corsair's new 'Nightsword' gaming mouse has a dedicated Stream Deck button, and I'm deciding if I'd accidentally press it too much
And it's cheaper than the last two Stream Deck Peripherals.
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And it's cheaper than the last two Stream Deck Peripherals.
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 11:49
Fallout 76's latest Infestations update will be 'one of the easiest ways to get a four star' legendary as new type of hostile encounter spreads through Appalachia
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Fallout 76's latest Infestations update will be 'one of the easiest ways to get a four star' legendary as new type of hostile encounter spreads through Appalachia. Welcome to PC Gamer club ! "And to me that tells me players are in the game, having fun.
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Rockpapershotgun
Jun 2, 11:46
Crimson Desert's forgettable story will undergo tweaks to "strengthen the narrative flow" in the coming months, as Pearl Abyss tease proper DLC
Crimson Desert developers Pearl Abyss have outlined the tweaks they plan to make to their very wide open world game between June and September, as part of continued and relentless efforts to morph it into a shape which can please everybody. Notably, they say they'll be acting on feedback about Red Pudding's rather forgettable story with some changes designed to "strengthen the narrative flow" and stop people falling asleep mid-cutscene. They've also teased some more substantial DLC coming further down the line. Read more
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Crimson Desert's forgettable story will undergo tweaks to "strengthen the narrative flow" in the coming months, as Pearl Abyss tease proper DLC. Notably, they say they'll be acting on feedback about Red Pudding's rather forgettable story with some changes designed to "strengthen the narrative flow" and stop people falling asleep mid-cutscene.
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Crimson Desert developers Pearl Abyss have outlined the tweaks they plan to make to their very wide open world game between June and September, as part of continued and relentless efforts to morph it into a shape which can please everybody.
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 11:42
Gabe Newell reportedly snapped 'What the f*** do I pay you for if that's your opinion?' at Valve lawyer pushing for more content moderation on Steam
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Gabe Newell reportedly snapped 'What the f*** do I pay you for if that's your opinion?' at Valve lawyer pushing for more content moderation on Steam. Welcome to PC Gamer club ! But it's clearly an approach Valve co-founder and big boss Gabe Newell is personally keen on.
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Pcgamer
Jun 2, 11:21
Intel targets India for a new $3.3 billion factory that will make the base substrates for its next generation of chips
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Intel targets India for a new $3.3 billion factory that will make the base substrates for its next generation of chips. Welcome to PC Gamer club ! The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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Pcgamer
Jun 2, 11:19
Subnautica 2's no-killing policy isn't because it's 'a game about pacifism', says design lead, but because players would 'master the crappy combat' over anything else
"They'll be mad at you, and they'll sit there and take time to learn it."
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Subnautica 2's no-killing policy isn't because it's 'a game about pacifism', says design lead, but because players would 'master the crappy combat' over anything else. "They'll be mad at you, and they'll sit there and take time to learn it."
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"They'll be mad at you, and they'll sit there and take time to learn it."
Eurogamer
Jun 2, 11:13
Resident Evil Requiem producer suggests the legendary horror series could finally visit Japan in the future - "I think every member [of the team] has given it some thought"
Despite coming from a Japanese studio, the Resident Evil series has never dipped its toe into Japan, at least in terms of a game's setting. However, Resident Evil Requiem's producer thinks every member of Capcom's development team has at the very least considered the idea, and the series could well go there in the future. Read more
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Resident Evil Requiem producer suggests the legendary horror series could finally visit Japan in the future - "I think every member [of the team] has given it some thought". Despite coming from a Japanese studio, the Resident Evil series has never dipped its toe into Japan, at least in terms of a game's setting.
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Despite coming from a Japanese studio, the Resident Evil series has never dipped its toe into Japan, at least in terms of a game's setting.
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 10:58
Tryx claims 'world's first holographic liquid cooler' at Computex but I doubt it was much of a contest
The Tryx Holo has a 3D holographic visual effect through a window on the pump unit.
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Tryx claims 'world's first holographic liquid cooler' at Computex but I doubt it was much of a contest. The Tryx Holo has a 3D holographic visual effect through a window on the pump unit.
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The Tryx Holo has a 3D holographic visual effect through a window on the pump unit.
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 10:57
Crimson Desert takes around 250 hours to complete, and if that's not meaty enough for you, good news: DLC is coming
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Crimson Desert takes around 250 hours to complete, and if that's not meaty enough for you, good news: DLC is coming. Welcome to PC Gamer club ! The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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Rockpapershotgun
Jun 2, 10:53
Former Forza Horizon devs reveal Clutch, an open-world racer that blends classic battles for first place with the gadget-infused spectacle of action movie car chases
Maverick Games, the studio helmed by Forza Horizon 5 creative director Mike Brown, have revealed the story-led open-world driving game they've had in the works for a few years now and that's no longer being published by Amazon . It's called Clutch, and blends traditional Horizon-style road and street racing with a story that works in some action movie-esque chases with the police. Read more
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Former Forza Horizon devs reveal Clutch, an open-world racer that blends classic battles for first place with the gadget-infused spectacle of action movie car chases. Maverick Games, the studio helmed by Forza Horizon 5 creative director Mike Brown, have revealed the story-led open-world driving game they've had in the works for a few years now and that's no longer being publi…
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Maverick Games, the studio helmed by Forza Horizon 5 creative director Mike Brown, have revealed the story-led open-world driving game they've had in the works for a few years now and that's no longer being published by Amazon .
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 10:47
Gigabyte borrows space industry and data center tech, along with all the relevant buzzwords, for its 40th anniversary motherboards
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Gigabyte borrows space industry and data center tech, along with all the relevant buzzwords, for its 40th anniversary motherboards. Welcome to PC Gamer club ! The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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Gamesindustry
Jun 2, 10:35
European mobile games sector generates €7.53bn globally in 2025
European mobile games companies generated €7.53 billion in global revenue in 2025. Forecasts indicate this will exceed €8 billion by 2028. Read more
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European mobile games sector generates €7.53bn globally in 2025. European mobile games companies generated €7.53 billion in global revenue in 2025. Forecasts indicate this will exceed €8 billion by 2028.
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European mobile games companies generated €7.53 billion in global revenue in 2025.
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 10:33
Corsair has shown off a military-themed PC case with fighter jet controls, and it's still not as over the top as its see-through PSU
Those fighter jet controls do look satisfying, though.
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Those fighter jet controls do look satisfying, though.
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 10:32
Nvidia may have announced the RTX Spark, but the first true Nvidia CPU for the PC is coming in 2028
Nvidia's second-gen Vera Rubin Spark will get Nvidia-designed Olympus cores.
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Nvidia may have announced the RTX Spark, but the first true Nvidia CPU for the PC is coming in 2028. Nvidia's second-gen Vera Rubin Spark will get Nvidia-designed Olympus cores.
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Nvidia's second-gen Vera Rubin Spark will get Nvidia-designed Olympus cores.
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 10:22
Asus is releasing 'mystery' mini loot boxes with the most peculiar little keycaps I've ever seen
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Asus is releasing 'mystery' mini loot boxes with the most peculiar little keycaps I've ever seen. Welcome to PC Gamer club ! The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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Eurogamer
Jun 2, 10:11
Star Wars Jedi 3 rumour suggests we might see an older Cal Kestis after a time jump, which lines up with recent promises of "more Cal stories"
We've known for a long time that a third Star Wars Jedi game is in active development , but the planned length of the series and the fate of Jedi survivor Cal Kestis - a hero who isn't available by the time Luke Skywalker takes on Darth Vader and the Empire - are unclear. Recent chatter might have given us some clues though. Read more
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We've known for a long time that a third Star Wars Jedi game is in active development , but the planned length of the series and the fate of Jedi survivor Cal Kestis - a hero who isn't available by the time Luke Skywalker takes on Darth Vader and the Empire - are unclear. Recent chatter might have given us some clues though. Read more
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We've known for a long time that a third Star Wars Jedi game is in active development , but the planned length of the series and the fate of Jedi survivor Cal Kestis - a hero who isn't available by the time Luke Skywalker takes on Darth Vader and the Empire - are unclear.
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 2, 09:16
Subnautica 2 update kicks off creature tweaks by making Marrowbreaches and Nibblers more dangerous, but easier to outfox
Last week, Subnautica 2 developers Unknown Worlds held their hands up and said that players seeking a means to kill dangerous fish was down to the survival game 's tools for avoiding and outfoxing such creatures not feeling as effective as they should. Cue tweaks to creatures and their behaviour aimed at addressing the issue, which have started to arrive with Sub 2's latest hotfix. Read more
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Last week, Subnautica 2 developers Unknown Worlds held their hands up and said that players seeking a means to kill dangerous fish was down to the survival game 's tools for avoiding and outfoxing such creatures not feeling as effective as they should.
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Last week, Subnautica 2 developers Unknown Worlds held their hands up and said that players seeking a means to kill dangerous fish was down to the survival game 's tools for avoiding and outfoxing such creatures not feeling as effective as they should.
Eurogamer
Jun 2, 08:55
EA announces national line-up for FC 26's unofficial world cup mode
EA has announced the national team line-up for its unofficial world cup mode, which will kick off on the 4th June. Read more
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EA has announced the national team line-up for its unofficial world cup mode, which will kick off on the 4th June.
Gamesindustry
Jun 2, 08:35
Analyst: Call of Duty's withdrawal from last-gen consoles means it's selling into the smallest install base since 2017
Activision's decision to drop support for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has reduced its potential marked by 4.3%, according to a new report from analysts S&P, which says that the corresponding launch on Switch 2 – the first time the franchise has been available on a Nintendo console since 2013 – will not make up for the loss of users on legacy consoles. Read more
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Activision's decision to drop support for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has reduced its potential marked by 4.3%, according to a new report from analysts S&P, which says that the corresponding launch on Switch 2 – the first time the franchise has been available on a Nintendo console since 2013 – will not make up for the loss of users on legacy consoles.
Eurogamer
Jun 2, 08:25
The Witcher 3's acclaimed Blood and Wine expansion was almost called something entirely different
Acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion Blood and Wine was originally called Bells of Beauclair, with its final name only being settled on midway through production. Read more
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Acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion Blood and Wine was originally called Bells of Beauclair, with its final name only being settled on midway through production.
Gamesindustry
Jun 2, 07:12
New Zealand games sector hits $1bn revenue two years earlier than anticipated
New Zealand's game development industry has exceeded $1 billion in revenue, reaching this milestone two years ahead of schedule. Read more
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New Zealand's game development industry has exceeded $1 billion in revenue, reaching this milestone two years ahead of schedule.
Pcgamer
Jun 2, 00:00
AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE review (Acer Nitro)
Navi 48 proves it's still a great GPU with this cut-down-for-China card's global release. If its divisive MSRP holds.
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AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE review (Acer Nitro). Navi 48 proves it's still a great GPU with this cut-down-for-China card's global release. If its divisive MSRP holds.
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Navi 48 proves it's still a great GPU with this cut-down-for-China card's global release.
Kotaku
Jun 1, 22:13
GameStop Snuck An Alarming AI Disclosure Into The Risks Section Of Its Latest Annual Report
GameStop shoppers, beware. It sounds like the retailer is on the cusp of inserting some sort of consumer-facing AI garbage into its shopping experience.
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GameStop Snuck An Alarming AI Disclosure Into The Risks Section Of Its Latest Annual Report. For instance, GameStop (like most other companies) has a paragraph in here about the risk of a natural disaster impacting its systems, personnel, or facilities. Gaming companies typically have a section about the cyclical nature of the games industry, as well as its volatility.
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This comes from the company’s annual report, published a little over a week ago.
Gamesindustry
Jun 1, 21:32
The California State Assembly passes AB 1921, Stop Killing Games' Protect Our Games Act
The California State Assembly has passed Assembly Bill 1921, the Protect Our Games Act, in a landmark ruling on game preservation. Read more
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The California State Assembly has passed Assembly Bill 1921, the Protect Our Games Act, in a landmark ruling on game preservation.
Pcgamer
Jun 1, 21:30
The League of Legends MMO adds another World of Warcraft vet to its team
Former WoW lead combat designer Brian Holinka has found a new home.
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The League of Legends MMO adds another World of Warcraft vet to its team. Former WoW lead combat designer Brian Holinka has found a new home.
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Former WoW lead combat designer Brian Holinka has found a new home.
Pcgamer
Jun 1, 21:26
In 1997, Warren Spector told us the upcoming PC classic Deus Ex was inspired by Final Fantasy, Miyamoto, and 'the console guys'
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In 1997, Warren Spector told us the upcoming PC classic Deus Ex was inspired by Final Fantasy, Miyamoto, and 'the console guys'. Welcome to PC Gamer club ! That's what I'm obsessing about—SquareSoft games."
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Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox.
Kotaku
Jun 1, 21:26
People Are Going Wild Over Fortnite’s Most Revealing Skin Yet
One lady in some shorts and a bikini top has become very popular online
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People Are Going Wild Over Fortnite’s Most Revealing Skin Yet. One lady in some shorts and a bikini top has become very popular online
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One lady in some shorts and a bikini top has become very popular online
Pcgamer
Jun 1, 21:00
Guild Wars teaser has fans hyped up about a potential Guild Wars 3 announcement, and ArenaNet isn't outright denying it
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Guild Wars teaser has fans hyped up about a potential Guild Wars 3 announcement, and ArenaNet isn't outright denying it. Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox. The teaser was posted across both the Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2 accounts, and Guild Wars 2's latest expansion is still unfurling.
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Welcome to PC Gamer club !
Pcgamer
Jun 1, 20:37
Marathon's first 'PvP-lite' experimental mode sounds like a delightfully terrifying alternative
Just your squad, hostile NPCs, and an escalating number of Rook chaos agents.
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Marathon's first 'PvP-lite' experimental mode sounds like a delightfully terrifying alternative. Just your squad, hostile NPCs, and an escalating number of Rook chaos agents.
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Just your squad, hostile NPCs, and an escalating number of Rook chaos agents.
Pcgamer
Jun 1, 20:04
Gabe Newell on Steam monopoly accusations: Gamers have 'enormous choice' about where to buy games
Newell also said in 2023 testimony that Steam's 'unwritten rule' against charging lower prices on other storefronts does not exist.
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Gabe Newell on Steam monopoly accusations: Gamers have 'enormous choice' about where to buy games. Newell also said in 2023 testimony that Steam's 'unwritten rule' against charging lower prices on other storefronts does not exist.
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Newell also said in 2023 testimony that Steam's 'unwritten rule' against charging lower prices on other storefronts does not exist.
Kotaku
Jun 1, 19:46
‘Mormon Mafia’ Conspiracy Trends Online After YouTuber Investigating $200,000 Lego Collection Dispute Flees To Mexico Following Arrest
Reckless Ben's investigation into the allegedly stolen $200,000 Lego Star Wars collection just took a weird turn
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‘Mormon Mafia’ Conspiracy Trends Online After YouTuber Investigating $200,000 Lego Collection Dispute Flees To Mexico Following Arrest. Reckless Ben's investigation into the allegedly stolen $200,000 Lego Star Wars collection just took a weird turn
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Reckless Ben's investigation into the allegedly stolen $200,000 Lego Star Wars collection just took a weird turn
Kotaku
Jun 1, 19:30
The Worst Part Of 007 First Light Is—DISCONNECTED
Hold on, I need to hit the 'Retry' button before we can continue...
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The Worst Part Of 007 First Light Is—DISCONNECTED. Hold on, I need to hit the 'Retry' button before we can continue...
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Hold on, I need to hit the 'Retry' button before we can continue...
Kotaku
Jun 1, 19:07
Designer Behind Award-Winning Baby Steps Says Souring Opinions On Mario Sunshine Are Where ‘Things Went Wrong For 3D Games’
How the summery heat of Isle Delfino inspired the grueling hike of Baby Steps
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Designer Behind Award-Winning Baby Steps Says Souring Opinions On Mario Sunshine Are Where ‘Things Went Wrong For 3D Games’. How the summery heat of Isle Delfino inspired the grueling hike of Baby Steps
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How the summery heat of Isle Delfino inspired the grueling hike of Baby Steps
Pcgamer
Jun 1, 18:44
The cozy game launches of June are a really crafty bunch
Crafting and cooking are all over the menu this month from survival crafting to flower arranging to stamp collection journaling.
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Crafting and cooking are all over the menu this month from survival crafting to flower arranging to stamp collection journaling.
Kotaku
Jun 1, 16:59
Summer Game Fest Co-Host Joins ‘Substack For Players’ As Player.gg Looks To Streamline Game Discovery
Player.gg is launching a new curator program alongside Summer Game Fest 2026
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Summer Game Fest Co-Host Joins ‘Substack For Players’ As Player.gg Looks To Streamline Game Discovery. Player.gg is launching a new curator program alongside Summer Game Fest 2026
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Player.gg is launching a new curator program alongside Summer Game Fest 2026
Eurogamer
Jun 1, 16:56
As Path of Exile 2 player numbers surge, Grinding Gear Games promises it won't forget about Path of Exile 1
As player numbers leap alongside Path of Exile 2 's final early access update, and the game's prospective 1.0 release later this year, a question arises about the future of Path of Exile 1 . Will it be elbowed out? In short: no. Grinding Gear Games intends to support the older action role-playing game "as long as there are players" playing it and believes it's capable of running both games smoothly side by side. Read more
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As Path of Exile 2 player numbers surge, Grinding Gear Games promises it won't forget about Path of Exile 1. As player numbers leap alongside Path of Exile 2 's final early access update, and the game's prospective 1.0 release later this year, a question arises about the future of Path of Exile 1 .
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Grinding Gear Games intends to support the older action role-playing game "as long as there are players" playing it and believes it's capable of running both games smoothly side by side.
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 1, 16:43
"Flip the script": Capcom veteran casually pitches a Resident Evil 'creature collector' about curing the undead
Capcom director Kenji Oguro has been chatting to Very Gary Computing about new spin-off Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, which he describes as “the JRPG the team always wanted to make”. It's an interesting chinwag, not least for how it maps out differences between expectations aimed at Capcom's role-playing efforts and the older Final Fantasy series (short version: older fans are more set in their ways). There's also a fun segment where Oguro bandies around the idea of a comparable spin-off for Resident Evil. He envisages it as something of a creature collector, like Monster Hunter Stories, but instead of collecting monsters, you're curing them. Read more
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"Flip the script": Capcom veteran casually pitches a Resident Evil 'creature collector' about curing the undead. It's an interesting chinwag, not least for how it maps out differences between expectations aimed at Capcom's role-playing efforts and the older Final Fantasy series (short version: older fans are more set in their ways).
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Capcom director Kenji Oguro has been chatting to Very Gary Computing about new spin-off Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, which he describes as “the JRPG the team always wanted to make”.
Pcgamer
Jun 1, 16:28
Asus has announced a gold-plated 82 g version of its Harpe II mouse with a 65K DPI, but price rumours make me think it's way out of my budget
That gold seems to be adding a lot of weight too.
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That gold seems to be adding a lot of weight too.
Pcgamer
Jun 1, 16:28
Intel's attempting to break into the AI market once more, but this time avoiding Nvidia's dominance in training by going for inference
Gaudi was practically a flop. Second time's a charm with Crescent Island?
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Intel's attempting to break into the AI market once more, but this time avoiding Nvidia's dominance in training by going for inference. Gaudi was practically a flop. Second time's a charm with Crescent Island?
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Gaudi was practically a flop.
Kotaku
Jun 1, 16:26
Fortnite Kicks Off Pride Month By Adding Creator Who Used A Homophobic Slur On Stream
TheBurntPeanut is known for streaming games like Arc Raiders and Marathon
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Fortnite Kicks Off Pride Month By Adding Creator Who Used A Homophobic Slur On Stream. TheBurntPeanut is known for streaming games like Arc Raiders and Marathon
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TheBurntPeanut is known for streaming games like Arc Raiders and Marathon
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 1, 16:23
Former Dragon Age lead says product placements could help combat "overreliance on microtransactions" and I agree because every game should make you pick a watch colour
Video games should investigate dabbling in product placement as heavily as some movies do, just in case it can help provide an alternative to live-service monetisation via microtransactions, former Dragon Age director has suggested. Yes! Yes, I say, because every single game should follow 007 First Light 's lead and force you to choose between seven different colour variants of the same branded timepiece. I'm serious, this is what the industry needs. The time is now. Everyone must pick a watch! Read more
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Former Dragon Age lead says product placements could help combat "overreliance on microtransactions" and I agree because every game should make you pick a watch colour. Yes, I say, because every single game should follow 007 First Light 's lead and force you to choose between seven different colour variants of the same branded timepiece. Everyone must pick a watch!
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Video games should investigate dabbling in product placement as heavily as some movies do, just in case it can help provide an alternative to live-service monetisation via microtransactions, former Dragon Age director has suggested.
Eurogamer
Jun 1, 15:51
“The PC is being reinvented” - Nvidia announces new AI-focused RTX Spark chip for laptops as widespread doubt bubbles
Nvidia has announced the RTX Spark computer chip, which it claims will revolutionize personal computing thanks to its AI capabilities. Read more
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“The PC is being reinvented” - Nvidia announces new AI-focused RTX Spark chip for laptops as widespread doubt bubbles. Nvidia has announced the RTX Spark computer chip, which it claims will revolutionize personal computing thanks to its AI capabilities.
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Nvidia has announced the RTX Spark computer chip, which it claims will revolutionize personal computing thanks to its AI capabilities.
Eurogamer
Jun 1, 15:51
Blizzard surprises with meta-shaking StarCraft 2 update after years of quieter support and fixes - "Some of these changes are wild"
As one of the best real-time strategy games of all time, StarCraft 2 is far from dead, but 2020 marked the end of content development for Legacy of the Void and the base free multiplayer experience. Since then, a few more balance patches have hit, but it's been a few years since the last major shakeup. Now, Blizzard Entertainment has surprised everyone with a shocking update. Read more
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Blizzard surprises with meta-shaking StarCraft 2 update after years of quieter support and fixes - "Some of these changes are wild". Since then, a few more balance patches have hit, but it's been a few years since the last major shakeup. Now, Blizzard Entertainment has surprised everyone with a shocking update.
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As one of the best real-time strategy games of all time, StarCraft 2 is far from dead, but 2020 marked the end of content development for Legacy of the Void and the base free multiplayer experience.
Kotaku
Jun 1, 15:42
What Exactly Is Viral Online Creepypasta The Backrooms?
The Backrooms movie is a massive hit, but where did it come from, and how did we get here?
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The Backrooms movie is a massive hit, but where did it come from, and how did we get here?
Pcgamer
Jun 1, 15:33
Yet another rad gaming tool parts ways with Microsoft
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Yet another rad gaming tool parts ways with Microsoft. Welcome to PC Gamer club ! The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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Eurogamer
Jun 1, 15:24
We may learn the Steam Machine launch date very soon, as Steam's backend just got updated with a welcome tour
The Steam Machine, once thought to be targeting the first quarter of 2026, was pushed back earlier in the year to an indefinite date - even if maker Valve continued to insist the PC-in-console-clothing remains on track for release in 2026. The new target instead shifted to the first half of the year. Read more
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The new target instead shifted to the first half of the year.
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The Steam Machine, once thought to be targeting the first quarter of 2026, was pushed back earlier in the year to an indefinite date - even if maker Valve continued to insist the PC-in-console-clothing remains on track for release in 2026.
Pcgamer
Jun 1, 15:19
Acer tries to dodge the RAMpocalypse with its Nitro Blaze Link by making it streaming only
It worked for Sony with the PlayStation Portal, so why not for Acer?
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Acer tries to dodge the RAMpocalypse with its Nitro Blaze Link by making it streaming only. It worked for Sony with the PlayStation Portal, so why not for Acer?
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It worked for Sony with the PlayStation Portal, so why not for Acer?
Eurogamer
Jun 1, 15:10
Matt Berry won't tell us who is he playing in the A Minecraft Movie sequel, but at least the film has an official release date
The sequel to last year's box office smash A Minecraft Movie - now officially known as A Minecraft Movie Squared - will be released next year, on 23rd July. Read more
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Matt Berry won't tell us who is he playing in the A Minecraft Movie sequel, but at least the film has an official release date. The sequel to last year's box office smash A Minecraft Movie - now officially known as A Minecraft Movie Squared - will be released next year, on 23rd July.
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The sequel to last year's box office smash A Minecraft Movie - now officially known as A Minecraft Movie Squared - will be released next year, on 23rd July.
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 1, 15:10
Minesweeper: Next-Gen adds layers of unholy tessellation and recursive sorcery to a blameless cult classic
Once upon a time, Minesweeper was a deceptively simple logic puzzler you'd find bundled on many Windows PCs, but "deceptive simplicity" ain't enough for today's Maximum Gamer, whose brain has been honed through years of multiple browser tab usage to operate in 10450302 dimensions at once. And so I give you Minesweeper: Next-Gen. It's broadly the same process of trying to clear a board of hidden explosives, with numbers on cleared tiles indicating the number of bombs nearby. But these boards - they are decidedly eccentric . Read more
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Minesweeper: Next-Gen adds layers of unholy tessellation and recursive sorcery to a blameless cult classic. And so I give you Minesweeper: Next-Gen. It's broadly the same process of trying to clear a board of hidden explosives, with numbers on cleared tiles indicating the number of bombs nearby.
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Once upon a time, Minesweeper was a deceptively simple logic puzzler you'd find bundled on many Windows PCs, but "deceptive simplicity" ain't enough for today's Maximum Gamer, whose brain has been honed through years of multiple browser tab usage to operate in 10450302 dimensions at once.
Pcgamer
Jun 1, 15:09
As if ROG Astral 50-series graphics cards could get any beefier, Asus has just announced a CHONKY anniversary update
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As if ROG Astral 50-series graphics cards could get any beefier, Asus has just announced a CHONKY anniversary update. Welcome to PC Gamer club ! During this year's Computex, Asus announced the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Edition 20 .
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Pcgamer
Jun 1, 14:58
MSI's new skinny two-in-one laptop has an Nvidia RTX Spark chip, which could make for some impressive gaming chops
I'm just bracing myself for the price tag.
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I'm just bracing myself for the price tag.
Pcgamer
Jun 1, 14:56
The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X has just received an upgraded OLED model in a bundle with AR glasses, and my wallet is thoroughly braced
It's not clear yet if you can buy it without the AR glasses.
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It's not clear yet if you can buy it without the AR glasses.
Eurogamer
Jun 1, 14:50
Minecraft may be headed to the Switch 2, as an ESRB rating has suddenly appeared ahead of Summer Game Fest
An ESRB rating for Minecraft on the Nintendo Switch 2 has appeared just a few days ahead of Summer Game Fest. Read more
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An ESRB rating for Minecraft on the Nintendo Switch 2 has appeared just a few days ahead of Summer Game Fest.
Pcgamer
Jun 1, 14:45
Patient gamers unite, as 25% of you only buy your games during Steam sales
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Patient gamers unite, as 25% of you only buy your games during Steam sales. Welcome to PC Gamer club ! I polled you all last week on your Steam spending habits, and 25% of you say that you never pay full price for a game these days.
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Kotaku
Jun 1, 14:42
Paralives Is Shaping Up To Be A Promising Sims-Killer, But It Needs Some Work
Out in early access, Paralives has some gameplay issues that need addressed
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Paralives Is Shaping Up To Be A Promising Sims-Killer, But It Needs Some Work. Out in early access, Paralives has some gameplay issues that need addressed
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Out in early access, Paralives has some gameplay issues that need addressed
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 1, 14:38
Baldur's Gate 2 remake reportedly in development at Wizards of the Coast, possibly alongside a revamp of the first game
A remake of Baldur's Gate 2 is reportedly in the works at Wizards of the Coast, potentially as part of efforts to remake both of the first two entries in the classic RPG series. Read more
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A remake of Baldur's Gate 2 is reportedly in the works at Wizards of the Coast, potentially as part of efforts to remake both of the first two entries in the classic RPG series.
Eurogamer
Jun 1, 14:33
Baldur's Gate 2 remake reportedly in the works at Wizards of the Coast, with the first game "likely" getting the same treatment too
As HBO plots a Baldur's Gate 3 sequel series , the future of the property seems unclear, with BG3 developer Larian Studios choosing to pursue a new Divinity instead. A new report is now suggesting what's next might be a return to the past. Yes, Baldur's Gate 2 is getting a remake if the rumours are true. Read more
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Baldur's Gate 2 remake reportedly in the works at Wizards of the Coast, with the first game "likely" getting the same treatment too. A new report is now suggesting what's next might be a return to the past. Yes, Baldur's Gate 2 is getting a remake if the rumours are true.
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As HBO plots a Baldur's Gate 3 sequel series , the future of the property seems unclear, with BG3 developer Larian Studios choosing to pursue a new Divinity instead.
Eurogamer
Jun 1, 14:27
Is Mina the Hollower too hard? The debate is on, as players discuss the challenge of Yacht Club's smash hit
Mina the Hollower is a smash hit, with heaps of players flocking to Yacht Club's retro-inspired action adventure. However, a section of the playerbase have asked the bold question: is it too hard? Read more
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Is Mina the Hollower too hard? The debate is on, as players discuss the challenge of Yacht Club's smash hit. However, a section of the playerbase have asked the bold question: is it too hard?
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Mina the Hollower is a smash hit, with heaps of players flocking to Yacht Club's retro-inspired action adventure.
Pcgamer
Jun 1, 14:05
Former BioWare producer says we could be saved from a world where there's 'no AAA games that aren't live services' by looking to movies
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Former BioWare producer says we could be saved from a world where there's 'no AAA games that aren't live services' by looking to movies. Welcome to PC Gamer club ! I probably won't, but I can … There's a curation that's happening in movies that isn't happening as effectively in games."
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Kotaku
Jun 1, 14:04
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Promises No More ‘Clowny’ Skins: ‘No Lady Gaga, No Omni-Man, No Teletubbies, No SpongeBob’
The military shooter is yet another victim of the Fortnite -ification of video games
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Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Promises No More ‘Clowny’ Skins: ‘No Lady Gaga, No Omni-Man, No Teletubbies, No SpongeBob’. The military shooter is yet another victim of the Fortnite -ification of video games
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The military shooter is yet another victim of the Fortnite -ification of video games
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 1, 14:02
"Make the past less permanent": Tattoo Removal Simulator is a surprisingly poignant take on the PowerWash clean-up genre
If you are constantly looking at folk with tattoos and thinking 'god, I wish I was charismatic and brave enough to get a tattoo – maybe then people would take me seriously/sleep with me more', please spend a few moments playing Tattoo Removal Simulator, a game of whimsical cosiness and regret. Read more
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If you are constantly looking at folk with tattoos and thinking 'god, I wish I was charismatic and brave enough to get a tattoo – maybe then people would take me seriously/sleep with me more', please spend a few moments playing Tattoo Removal Simulator, a game of whimsical cosiness and regret.
Gamesindustry
Jun 1, 13:54
"These sports games that were loved and revered... just went away" – How a group of ex-EA devs are launching a new NBA game
Back on July 23, 2024, indie studio Play By Play, formed by veterans of Electronic Arts, announced its debut title, The Run: Got Next . Read more
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"These sports games that were loved and revered... just went away" – How a group of ex-EA devs are launching a new NBA game. Back on July 23, 2024, indie studio Play By Play, formed by veterans of Electronic Arts, announced its debut title, The Run: Got Next .
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Back on July 23, 2024, indie studio Play By Play, formed by veterans of Electronic Arts, announced its debut title, The Run: Got Next .
Pcgamer
Jun 1, 13:46
Tekken's game director follows in Harada's footsteps by saying sayonara to Bandai Namco, causing fans to worry about the game's future
Nakatsu worked at the developer for 20 years.
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Nakatsu worked at the developer for 20 years.
Eurogamer
Jun 1, 13:45
Infinity Ward sneakily offers first look at Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer gameplay, and apparently it's all about movement now
Modern Warfare 4 developer Infinity Ward has been firing off episodes of its quasi-documentary series, From the Ward, at a rapid pace since the game's reveal last week . The show, filmed at the studio, has so far offered some insight into the development of the campaign , the ethos of multiplayer, and… the creation of the new design of long-serving character Ghost . Read more
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Modern Warfare 4 developer Infinity Ward has been firing off episodes of its quasi-documentary series, From the Ward, at a rapid pace since the game's reveal last week . The show, filmed at the studio, has so far offered some insight into the development of the campaign , the ethos of multiplayer, and… the creation of the new design of long-serving character Ghost .
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Modern Warfare 4 developer Infinity Ward has been firing off episodes of its quasi-documentary series, From the Ward, at a rapid pace since the game's reveal last week .
Theguardian
Jun 1, 13:45
Nex Playground: the family game-night gadget that revives the spirit of the Wii
Launching in the UK this month, this new pint-sized gadget revives the motion-controlled video game boom of the 00s – with better, safer tech For a wonderful moment in the noughties, video games became a truly universal pursuit. As I witnessed my controller-phobic aunt swing a Wii remote and nail a tennis serve, while my great-grandmother furrowed her brow over sudoku puzzles on her Nintendo DS, it seemed my long-derided hobby had finally gone mainstream. The Nintendo Wii flew off the shelves, inspiring a wave of competitors such as the Xbox Kinect camera that encouraged people to play games by moving their bodies. But the tide turned: outside of still-niche VR gaming and the odd controller-waggler on the Switch, motion-controlled gaming has barely been seen for more than a decade. Now, 20 years later, a new console is aiming to get the whole family flailing in front of the TV once again: the Nex Playground. Launching in the UK later this month, the first thing that struck me about this family-friendly device is just how tiny it is. The size of two and a half Rubik’s Cubes taped together, this impressively unintrusive device swaps cumbersome controllers for camera-controlled minigames, putting you and your family directly in the game. Using a wide-angle lens and AI-powered tracking tech, the Nex Playground offers over 50 games that track players’ bodies as they leap, flail and dance about the living room. It’s not hard to see the appeal. Continue reading...
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Nex Playground: the family game-night gadget that revives the spirit of the Wii. The Nintendo Wii flew off the shelves, inspiring a wave of competitors such as the Xbox Kinect camera that encouraged people to play games by moving their bodies. Now, 20 years later, a new console is aiming to get the whole family flailing in front of the TV once again: the Nex Playground.
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Launching in the UK this month, this new pint-sized gadget revives the motion-controlled video game boom of the 00s – with better, safer tech For a wonderful moment in the noughties, video games became a truly universal pursuit.
Eurogamer
Jun 1, 13:42
"The live-action Smurfs movie paid for itself entirely through product placement" - Former Dragon Age boss suggests games can be funded another way
Is there a better way to fund live service games that won't result in so many of them ending abruptly or being eventually turned off ? Former Dragon Age and Anthem executive producer Mark Darrah believes there is. Read more
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"The live-action Smurfs movie paid for itself entirely through product placement" - Former Dragon Age boss suggests games can be funded another way. Is there a better way to fund live service games that won't result in so many of them ending abruptly or being eventually turned off ? Former Dragon Age and Anthem executive producer Mark Darrah believes there is.
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Is there a better way to fund live service games that won't result in so many of them ending abruptly or being eventually turned off ?
Gamesindustry
Jun 1, 13:41
Atari acquires Crossy Road developer Hipster Whale
Atari has acquired Crossy Road developer Hipster Whale for over $29 million, with a total potential cost of nearly $40 million. Read more
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Atari has acquired Crossy Road developer Hipster Whale for over $29 million, with a total potential cost of nearly $40 million.
Eurogamer
Jun 1, 13:26
The Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past is being made by as many people as made The Witcher 3 - potentially even more
There are as many people making The Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past - potentially more - than made the original base Witcher 3 game. Read more
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There are as many people making The Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past - potentially more - than made the original base Witcher 3 game.
Kotaku
Jun 1, 13:15
Tekken 8 Exodus Has Fans Worried As 20-Year Veteran Exists Bandai Namco
Ikeda's departure as Tekken 8's director has left the community feeling uncertain about the game's future, as Bandai Namco has yet to reveal who will be replacing him
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Ikeda's departure as Tekken 8's director has left the community feeling uncertain about the game's future, as Bandai Namco has yet to reveal who will be replacing him
Kotaku
Jun 1, 12:45
Destiny 2 Was Not A Failure
Bungie's loot shooter achieved something most games never even attempt
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Destiny 2 Was Not A Failure. Bungie's loot shooter achieved something most games never even attempt
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Bungie's loot shooter achieved something most games never even attempt
Pcgamer
Jun 1, 12:25
'Return of the king': AMD is bringing back the Ryzen 7 5800X3D for DDR4 platforms, launching it alongside the mid-range AM5 Ryzen 7 7700X3D
I suppose more options are always a good thing.
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I suppose more options are always a good thing.
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 1, 12:20
Factorio's next major update will be a swansong, as Wube Software "shift the focus onto long term support" and new projects
Clunk. Kachunk. Thunk. That's the sound of Factorio 's last major update being smushed into shape, before the factory sim is left ticking away in the background while devs Wube Software turn their attention to new projects. Yep, following ages in early access and some chunky DLC following its full release in 2020, Factorio'll only recieve minor tweaks once this last big update arrives. Read more
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That's the sound of Factorio 's last major update being smushed into shape, before the factory sim is left ticking away in the background while devs Wube Software turn their attention to new projects. Yep, following ages in early access and some chunky DLC following its full release in 2020, Factorio'll only recieve minor tweaks once this last big update arrives.
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That's the sound of Factorio 's last major update being smushed into shape, before the factory sim is left ticking away in the background while devs Wube Software turn their attention to new projects.
Pcgamer
Jun 1, 12:17
A Baldur's Gate 2 remake is apparently in development, with the original co-lead designer returning
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A Baldur's Gate 2 remake is apparently in development, with the original co-lead designer returning. Welcome to PC Gamer club ! According to a source familiar with the project, Martens is already working on the Baldur's Gate 2 remake.
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Kotaku
Jun 1, 12:09
Twitch Streamer Hasan Piker Banned From UK Because He’s Not ‘Conducive To The Public Good’
The political streamers had their entries revoked seemingly based on claims of 'antisemitism'
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Twitch Streamer Hasan Piker Banned From UK Because He’s Not ‘Conducive To The Public Good’. The political streamers had their entries revoked seemingly based on claims of 'antisemitism'
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The political streamers had their entries revoked seemingly based on claims of 'antisemitism'
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 1, 11:48
Nvidia unveil their first all-in-one laptop processor, with support for DLSS, ray tracing, frame gen, and all those other RTX features you love and hate
After years of whispers around Nvidia maybe, possibly, perhaps getting into CPU-making, they’re making it official with RTX Spark: a fully integrated laptop SoC (System on a Chip), coming to thin 'n' lights in Autumn this year. Unsurprisingly, given the source of Nvidia’s trillions , RTX Spark has a big focus on agentic AI work, the official descriptions of which are so inducive of malaise that I can’t even bring myself to copy them in from the press release. But there is plenty of note for those who’d use their lightweight laptop to play games, as the SoC’s graphics processor is based on the same Blackwell architecture as Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 50 series of standalone graphics cards . That means it’ll support DLSS 4.5 upscaling, Multi-Frame Generation, ray tracing, Reflex, and G-Sync, all hitherto unseen (or at least extremely rare ) on what is essentially integrated graphics. Unless you count the Nintendo Switch 2. And round 'ere, we don’t. Read more
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Nvidia unveil their first all-in-one laptop processor, with support for DLSS, ray tracing, frame gen, and all those other RTX features you love and hate. Unsurprisingly, given the source of Nvidia’s trillions , RTX Spark has a big focus on agentic AI work, the official descriptions of which are so inducive of malaise that I can’t even bring myself to copy them in from the pres…
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After years of whispers around Nvidia maybe, possibly, perhaps getting into CPU-making, they’re making it official with RTX Spark: a fully integrated laptop SoC (System on a Chip), coming to thin 'n' lights in Autumn this year.
Eurogamer
Jun 1, 11:08
The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition continues to cause headaches as Obsidian somehow botches free upgrade deployment on consoles
The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition isn't a new release; it launched back in early 2023 with plenty of problems . Somehow, it's now giving players a headache more than three years later, after Obsidian Entertainment promised a free upgrade path that hasn't panned out. Read more
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The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition continues to cause headaches as Obsidian somehow botches free upgrade deployment on consoles. The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition isn't a new release; it launched back in early 2023 with plenty of problems .
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The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition isn't a new release; it launched back in early 2023 with plenty of problems .
Pcgamer
Jun 1, 10:55
MSI announces the MEG Vision X2 AI Plus, a gaming desktop with an AI agent and a 'cylindrical display interface' built in
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MSI announces the MEG Vision X2 AI Plus, a gaming desktop with an AI agent and a 'cylindrical display interface' built in. Welcome to PC Gamer club ! The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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Gamesindustry
Jun 1, 10:54
Rockstar employees form union amid ongoing legal claims
Rockstar employees have formed the Rockstar Game Workers Union (RGWU), which operates as a subsidiary of the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB). Read more
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Rockstar employees have formed the Rockstar Game Workers Union (RGWU), which operates as a subsidiary of the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB).
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 1, 10:50
Tekken 8 game director bids goodbye to Bandai Namco following series boss Katsuhiro Harada's exit last year, but doesn't do an hour-long DJ mix
Tekken 8 game director Kohei Ikeda has left Bandai Namco, kicking his way through an exit door that had long-time series producer and general advocate for the virtual graps Katsuhiro Harada pass through it late last year . Harada's since set up a new studio, dubbed VS Studio , under Fatal Fury publishers SNK. All Ikeda's said about his future plans so far is that he'll "continue taking on new challenges as a game developer". Read more
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Tekken 8 game director bids goodbye to Bandai Namco following series boss Katsuhiro Harada's exit last year, but doesn't do an hour-long DJ mix. Harada's since set up a new studio, dubbed VS Studio , under Fatal Fury publishers SNK. All Ikeda's said about his future plans so far is that he'll "continue taking on new challenges as a game developer".
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Tekken 8 game director Kohei Ikeda has left Bandai Namco, kicking his way through an exit door that had long-time series producer and general advocate for the virtual graps Katsuhiro Harada pass through it late last year .
Pcgamer
Jun 1, 10:46
After being shut down by Blizzard, one of WoW's biggest private servers is saying screw it, we'll make our own MMO
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After being shut down by Blizzard, one of WoW's biggest private servers is saying screw it, we'll make our own MMO. Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox. The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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We'll be transitioning the team into a game development studio Moonwhisper Games.
Pcgamer
Jun 1, 10:40
AMD announce global rollout of the RX 9070 GRE, which is slower than the standard model for the same original MSRP
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Welcome to PC Gamer club ! AMD says you can expect 100 fps in Arc Raiders, 144 FPS in Forza Horizon with Ray Tracing, and 86 fps in Horizon Forbidden West at 1440p on Ultra. According to its own metrics , you can expect 64 fps in Arc Raiders, 112 fps in Forza Horizon with ray tracing and 63 fps on Horizon Forbidden West at 4K on Ultra.
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Pcgamer
Jun 1, 10:26
Nvidia announces that a DLSS 4.5 update for Ray Reconstruction is finally on its way, promising better ray-traced and path-traced graphics for 'similar performance' as the old model
It's very late to the party, but better than never having it at all.
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It's very late to the party, but better than never having it at all.
Pcgamer
Jun 1, 10:25
Minecraft's 3rd game drop of 2026 has been revealed, and its new biome automatically makes it the best one yet
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Minecraft's 3rd game drop of 2026 has been revealed, and its new biome automatically makes it the best one yet. Welcome to PC Gamer club ! The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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Rockpapershotgun
Jun 1, 10:21
This week in PC games: Summer Game Fest, the Gothic remake, and the policing of furry Chicago
Last week, I blithely commented that the Maw was "taking a break", because we had too much else to do besides feeding our resident cosmic newsbeast. We have now paid a grievous price for my negligence. Friends, I am horrified to report that the Maw has broken containment and eaten Geoff Keighley, the face of Summer Games Fest. In the process, it may also have devoured the very concept of the future. Time has lost its gradient, and the harvest may never come. Without Geoff, there will be no barrage of hundred-thousand-dollar game trailers and announcements on June 5th, to spin us through the shambles of another year. There can be no Highguard 2. There will be no surprise celebrity cameos, for surprise requires change. In vain shall the children of Gamers ask, "what precise ratio of smart-casual is Mads Mikkelsen favouring right now?" I offer the below list of new PC game releases largely in memoriam for a "this week" that may never truly unfold. Read more
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This week in PC games: Summer Game Fest, the Gothic remake, and the policing of furry Chicago. Without Geoff, there will be no barrage of hundred-thousand-dollar game trailers and announcements on June 5th, to spin us through the shambles of another year. In vain shall the children of Gamers ask, "what precise ratio of smart-casual is Mads Mikkelsen favouring right now?
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Last week, I blithely commented that the Maw was "taking a break", because we had too much else to do besides feeding our resident cosmic newsbeast.
Pcgamer
Jun 1, 10:14
This could be the competitive panel of my dreams: the 'world's first esport OLED monitor' looks to be a 540 Hz, 24.5-inch beast
No need to choose between a small, fast TN/IPS or an OLED.
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No need to choose between a small, fast TN/IPS or an OLED.
Pcgamer
Jun 1, 10:07
Computex 2026 Live: All the best PC gaming hardware announcements at this year's show
It's here, it's happening, and we're on the ground covering all the latest hardware news.
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Computex 2026 Live: All the best PC gaming hardware announcements at this year's show. It's here, it's happening, and we're on the ground covering all the latest hardware news.
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It's here, it's happening, and we're on the ground covering all the latest hardware news.
Pcgamer
Jun 1, 10:07
Computex 2026 Live: The biggest PC gaming hardware announcements at this year's show
It's here, it's happening, and we're on the ground covering all the latest hardware news.
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Computex 2026 Live: The biggest PC gaming hardware announcements at this year's show. It's here, it's happening, and we're on the ground covering all the latest hardware news.
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It's here, it's happening, and we're on the ground covering all the latest hardware news.
Gamesindustry
Jun 1, 09:56
CD Projekt begins "most intensive phase" of Witcher 4, expands team to over 500 devs
CD Projekt has begun the "most intensive phase" of The Witcher 4's development, expanding its team to 513 developers. Read more
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CD Projekt has begun the "most intensive phase" of The Witcher 4's development, expanding its team to 513 developers.
Eurogamer
Jun 1, 09:50
Arc Raiders might be getting a PvE-focused map condition according to limited tests for the Chinese version of the extraction shooter
Even if Arc Raiders isn't as high up on the Steam charts as it was a few months ago, it's still doing well and choosing to step away from live-service tradition . Meanwhile, a new Chinese version of the game with region-specific quirks might be teasing a PvE-oriented map condition. Read more
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Even if Arc Raiders isn't as high up on the Steam charts as it was a few months ago, it's still doing well and choosing to step away from live-service tradition . Meanwhile, a new Chinese version of the game with region-specific quirks might be teasing a PvE-oriented map condition.
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Even if Arc Raiders isn't as high up on the Steam charts as it was a few months ago, it's still doing well and choosing to step away from live-service tradition .
Eurogamer
Jun 1, 09:37
Lara Croft actress Sophie Turner hints at a long future ahead for Amazon's Tomb Raider series
Amazon may not have officially announced a second season of its Tomb Raider TV series, but Lara Croft actress Sophie Turner already sounds confident there will be one. Read more
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Amazon may not have officially announced a second season of its Tomb Raider TV series, but Lara Croft actress Sophie Turner already sounds confident there will be one.
Rockpapershotgun
Jun 1, 09:30
Fable's delay into 2027 is the right move, but it'll make looking through the window bars at GTA 6 on consoles slightly more painful
Ah, the Fable reboot isn't coming out in 2026 after all, then. Rumours had suggested the wind was blowing in that direction and Xbox exec Matt Booty chose to interrupt last Friday's chill vibes to confirm that a delay to February 2027's now been set in stone, ripping the plaster off ahead of the impending Summer Geoff Fest. While almost certainly a shrewd move on Playground Games' part, Fable's slip from the autumn slate still sucks if you're, say, on the platform this November's flashiest arrival isn't hitting yet. Read more
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Fable's delay into 2027 is the right move, but it'll make looking through the window bars at GTA 6 on consoles slightly more painful. Rumours had suggested the wind was blowing in that direction and Xbox exec Matt Booty chose to interrupt last Friday's chill vibes to confirm that a delay to February 2027's now been set in stone, ripping the plaster off ahead of the impending S…
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Ah, the Fable reboot isn't coming out in 2026 after all, then.
Theguardian
Jun 1, 09:30
‘You can let your inner freak out!’: welcome to Pixelate and the growing craze for internet-culture raves
At Pixelate, the music is as garish as the meme-referencing costumes. Is it internet ‘brainrot’ come to life – or a much-needed offline community? ‘It’s time to get … crazy!” DJ Compulsive Leia is yelling at us from the stage. Around me, clubbers in cat ears wave LED glow sticks and squeal in anticipation. Suddenly, an all too familiar sound: Crazy Frog’s much maligned version of Axel F, albeit remixed at an even giddier pitch and speed. “Ding, ding!” Tonight, Vauxhall Arches in London is a hyperactive fever dream for Pixelate, a rave currently touring the UK and celebrating the 00s era of “internet cringe”. This edition is cat-themed, and a person in a giant bobble-headed Hello Kitty costume is dancing frantically on stage, soundtracked by high-octane versions of 00s memes, video games, cartoons and dancefloor hits. Continue reading...
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‘You can let your inner freak out!’: welcome to Pixelate and the growing craze for internet-culture raves. “Ding, ding!” Tonight, Vauxhall Arches in London is a hyperactive fever dream for Pixelate, a rave currently touring the UK and celebrating the 00s era of “internet cringe”.
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‘It’s time to get … crazy!” DJ Compulsive Leia is yelling at us from the stage.
Eurogamer
Jun 1, 08:46
Tekken 8 game director Kohei Ikeda leaves after 20 years at Bandai Namco, amidst on-going series woes
Kohei Ikeda - director of Tekken 8 and 20-year veteran at Bandai Namco - has announced his departure from the company. Read more
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Kohei Ikeda - director of Tekken 8 and 20-year veteran at Bandai Namco - has announced his departure from the company.
Pcgamer
Jun 1, 08:38
Extrapolation is the future of frame generation without the latency hit… and it's not far off
Intel says: "That's definitely the technology that will change the experience."
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Extrapolation is the future of frame generation without the latency hit… and it's not far off. Intel says: "That's definitely the technology that will change the experience."
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Intel says: "That's definitely the technology that will change the experience."
Gamesindustry
Jun 1, 07:48
Fable delayed to February 2027
Xbox has delayed Playground Games' Fable to February 2027. Read more
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Xbox has delayed Playground Games' Fable to February 2027. Read more
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Xbox has delayed Playground Games' Fable to February 2027.
Pcgamer
Jun 1, 05:40
Nvidia RTX Spark's gaming battery life will be 'better than anything you've seen before on RTX laptops'
Well, it is the "most efficient PC chip ever built" after all.
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Nvidia RTX Spark's gaming battery life will be 'better than anything you've seen before on RTX laptops'. Well, it is the "most efficient PC chip ever built" after all.
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Well, it is the "most efficient PC chip ever built" after all.
Pcgamer
Jun 1, 05:35
Nvidia's working with all the anti-cheat vendors to make competive games work on RTX Spark and WoA… just when gaming on Linux was looking good
"We just want to ensure all the top games run and run great on RTX Spark."
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"We just want to ensure all the top games run and run great on RTX Spark."
Pcgamer
Jun 1, 05:30
Nvidia sets out roadmap for RTX Spark, its new PC platform, which also gives us a better idea of when to expect next-gen RTX GPUs
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Nvidia sets out roadmap for RTX Spark, its new PC platform, which also gives us a better idea of when to expect next-gen RTX GPUs. Welcome to PC Gamer club ! The RTX Spark chips may well launch later than the cards themselves, so presumably these dates are the latest launch we can expect, but perhaps that's wishful thinking in today's climate.
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Pcgamer
Jun 1, 05:30
Developers are creating Arm game ports, wholly Arm-native versions, and Prism-optimised updates for Nvidia's RTX Spark
Nvidia's gaming relationships could push Arm gaming into the mainstream.
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Nvidia's gaming relationships could push Arm gaming into the mainstream.
Pcgamer
Jun 1, 04:50
The new animation for Warhammer 40,000's upcoming 11th edition goes incredibly hard
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The new animation for Warhammer 40,000's upcoming 11th edition goes incredibly hard. Welcome to PC Gamer club ! The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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Pcgamer
Jun 1, 04:32
Not just for AI agents: Nvidia's RTX Spark means Arm-powered laptops for gamers, too, promising 100 fps at 1440p in the latest games
"The most efficient PC chip ever built."
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"The most efficient PC chip ever built."
Pcgamer
Jun 1, 01:25
Steam Week in Review: 4 Backrooms games released on Steam last week, joining a list of over 500 cash-ins, parodies and legitimate contenders
All the interesting Steam facts for the week ending May 30.
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All the interesting Steam facts for the week ending May 30.
Pcgamer
May 31, 21:15
Call of Duty yet again promises 'no clowny skins' for Modern Warfare 4, but we've been burned before
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Call of Duty yet again promises 'no clowny skins' for Modern Warfare 4, but we've been burned before. This is all about staying true to Modern Warfare. No clowny skins for launch and seasons beyond." This echoes a similar statement from the official Call of Duty account just a few days ago.
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Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox.
Kotaku
May 31, 19:19
Jetpack Joyride Designer’s Upcoming Golf Sim Makes Compelling Case For Miserable Controls
Normal Golf Game does away with the usual power meters, maps and compasses for a more QWOP-like tee-off
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Jetpack Joyride Designer’s Upcoming Golf Sim Makes Compelling Case For Miserable Controls. Normal Golf Game does away with the usual power meters, maps and compasses for a more QWOP-like tee-off
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Normal Golf Game does away with the usual power meters, maps and compasses for a more QWOP-like tee-off
Kotaku
May 31, 18:27
An Essential Cyberpunk Roguelike Returns In 868-BACK
The Broughlike’s namesake boots up all the old terminals, nodes and circuitry for a more accessible port to a difficult classic
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The Broughlike’s namesake boots up all the old terminals, nodes and circuitry for a more accessible port to a difficult classic
Eurogamer
May 31, 17:20
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 invites you to "keep the receipts" as it fights to be a more "authentic", "grounded, and transparent" shooter experience
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's community team insists players can "keep the receipts" as it fights to remain "authentic to what Modern Warfare is". Read more
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's community team insists players can "keep the receipts" as it fights to remain "authentic to what Modern Warfare is".
Pcgamer
May 31, 17:00
What songs do you want to see on Grand Theft Auto 6's radio stations?
The series has blasted some iconic tracks through our stolen car speakers.
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What songs do you want to see on Grand Theft Auto 6's radio stations?. The series has blasted some iconic tracks through our stolen car speakers.
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The series has blasted some iconic tracks through our stolen car speakers.
Eurogamer
May 31, 16:25
Another unannounced Rayman game, Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition, briefly popped up on the Xbox Store
Screenshots and details of the unannounced Rayman Origins : Enhanced Edition has briefly popped up on the Xbox store. Read more
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Screenshots and details of the unannounced Rayman Origins : Enhanced Edition has briefly popped up on the Xbox store.
Pcgamer
May 31, 16:00
There's one game Don't Nod narrative designer Nina Freeman won't ever uninstall from her PC, because it's banned on Steam: 'It's tragic, because everyone should play this game'
The chief writer of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage talks us through her Steam library.
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There's one game Don't Nod narrative designer Nina Freeman won't ever uninstall from her PC, because it's banned on Steam: 'It's tragic, because everyone should play this game'. The chief writer of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage talks us through her Steam library.
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The chief writer of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage talks us through her Steam library.
Eurogamer
May 31, 15:53
Xbox will "adjust" its promotional materials after fans slam decision to use rival logos in its showcases
Xbox boss Asha Sharma has admitted that including competitor logos in Xbox teasers and showcase presentations is "a miss", confirming this will be "adjusted" for future Xbox showcases. Read more
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Xbox boss Asha Sharma has admitted that including competitor logos in Xbox teasers and showcase presentations is "a miss", confirming this will be "adjusted" for future Xbox showcases.
Pcgamer
May 31, 15:45
Star Citizen's single-player component is in the 'closing stages' of development according to Chris Roberts, as rumours of another Squadron 42 delay circulate
Cloud Imperium Games is getting "imminently closer to launch."
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Cloud Imperium Games is getting "imminently closer to launch."
Pcgamer
May 31, 15:25
Steam reviewer says 'I am done with this game' after 10,000 hours of Destiny 2, then plays another 160 hours just to be sure
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Steam reviewer says 'I am done with this game' after 10,000 hours of Destiny 2, then plays another 160 hours just to be sure. Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox. The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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Welcome to PC Gamer club !
Pcgamer
May 31, 15:05
James Bond 007: Blood Stone review (2011)
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James Bond 007: Blood Stone review (2011). Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox. I do remember not liking Blood Stone.
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Welcome to PC Gamer club !
Kotaku
May 31, 15:03
‘Stop Killing Games’ Movement Achieves Big Win As Bill Passes California Assembly
Bill AB 1921 adds new stipulations to games being taken offline, giving Accursed Farms’ Scott Ross one of his biggest stateside wins yet
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Bill AB 1921 adds new stipulations to games being taken offline, giving Accursed Farms’ Scott Ross one of his biggest stateside wins yet
Pcgamer
May 31, 15:00
It's time to step away from praising cosplay creators to talk about the true heroes of Comic Con
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It's time to step away from praising cosplay creators to talk about the true heroes of Comic Con. Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox. The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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Welcome to PC Gamer club !
Pcgamer
May 31, 14:34
Before Mina the Hollower, Yacht Club paused a 3D Shovel Knight game that's 'not far from being showable' and a possible next project
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Before Mina the Hollower, Yacht Club paused a 3D Shovel Knight game that's 'not far from being showable' and a possible next project. Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox.
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Welcome to PC Gamer club !
Pcgamer
May 31, 13:54
Factorio's next major update will also be its last, as its developer announces it has 'reached a good place to conclude active gameplay development'
Wube Software will shift focus onto "long term support" after update 2.1.
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Factorio's next major update will also be its last, as its developer announces it has 'reached a good place to conclude active gameplay development'. Wube Software will shift focus onto "long term support" after update 2.1.
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Wube Software will shift focus onto "long term support" after update 2.1.
Kotaku
May 31, 13:37
Alleged Persona 6 Leaks Fuel Fan Art Frenzy And ‘John Persona 6’ Merch
Nobody wants to talk about Jane Persona 6 , though
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Alleged Persona 6 Leaks Fuel Fan Art Frenzy And ‘John Persona 6’ Merch. Nobody wants to talk about Jane Persona 6 , though
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Nobody wants to talk about Jane Persona 6 , though
Pcgamer
May 31, 13:23
Mass Effect and Metal Gear actor Jennifer Hale calls on studios to take responsibility for their AI use: 'Ain't nobody making you do it'
"The tool does what the human holding the tool tells it to."
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"The tool does what the human holding the tool tells it to."
Pcgamer
May 31, 12:02
This fan remake of 1999's Medal of Honor proved so popular that its creator added a level cut from the original game
Version 1.1 of Medal of Honor: Retro Remake lets players infiltrate Colditz Castle.
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Version 1.1 of Medal of Honor: Retro Remake lets players infiltrate Colditz Castle.
Pcgamer
May 31, 11:58
Okay, maybe I could be convinced AI monitors aren't all bad
MSI's "world's first agentic AI monitor" has one neat trick. The rest of its AI tricks, however...
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Okay, maybe I could be convinced AI monitors aren't all bad. MSI's "world's first agentic AI monitor" has one neat trick. The rest of its AI tricks, however...
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MSI's "world's first agentic AI monitor" has one neat trick.
Eurogamer
May 31, 11:49
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve just popped up on PEGI's website
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, has popped up on the PEGI website with a "pre-release date": 30th May, 2026. Read more
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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, has popped up on the PEGI website with a "pre-release date": 30th May, 2026.
Eurogamer
May 31, 11:17
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was April 2026's best-selling game in the US
Tomodachi Life : Living the Dream was the best-selling game in the US last month. Read more
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Tomodachi Life : Living the Dream was the best-selling game in the US last month.
Pcgamer
May 31, 11:12
The device in my hands feels like the standard all new handheld gaming PCs will be judged by
Performance, efficiency, ergonomics, and battery life. Intel and MSI are delivering in the new Claw 8 EX AI+.
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The device in my hands feels like the standard all new handheld gaming PCs will be judged by. Performance, efficiency, ergonomics, and battery life. Intel and MSI are delivering in the new Claw 8 EX AI+.
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Performance, efficiency, ergonomics, and battery life.
Eurogamer
May 31, 10:31
Twitch's new Dual Format feature lets streamers broadcast horizontally and vertically at the same time
Twitch has announced it's launching dual-format streaming next month, a new system that lets creators stream in both horizontal and vertical formats at the same time. Read more
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Twitch has announced it's launching dual-format streaming next month, a new system that lets creators stream in both horizontal and vertical formats at the same time.
Pcgamer
May 31, 10:24
The Stop Killing Games movement hits another major milestone as a game preservation bill passes California State Assembly vote
The bill now moves on to the California State Senate.
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The bill now moves on to the California State Senate.
Eurogamer
May 31, 09:20
Warren Spector studio's cheap as chips co-op heist adventure Thick as Thieves is wonky, conspicuously incomplete, and a surprisingly good time
Thick as Thieves feels like it has a story to tell. And not just the one about talking effigies and mysterious diamonds that plays out across its relatively brisk campaign. Rather, the story of its seemingly sudden lurch away from PvP, its truncated launch state, and its somewhat awkwardly papered cracks. But whatever that story may be, and whatever its resulting flaws, this odd little nubbin of a co-operative first-person stealth adventure is still a surprisingly fun time - and not just because of its killer eight-minute countdown. Read more
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Warren Spector studio's cheap as chips co-op heist adventure Thick as Thieves is wonky, conspicuously incomplete, and a surprisingly good time. And not just the one about talking effigies and mysterious diamonds that plays out across its relatively brisk campaign.
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Thick as Thieves feels like it has a story to tell.
Eurogamer
May 31, 07:25
Stop Killing Games consumer protection bill passes floor vote in California
The California State Assembly has passed the Protect Our Games Act, a bill centred on protecting consumer rights as detailed by the Stop Killing Games movement. Read more
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The California State Assembly has passed the Protect Our Games Act, a bill centred on protecting consumer rights as detailed by the Stop Killing Games movement.
Pcgamer
May 31, 03:12
007 First Light mods are here so you can play as Lenny Kravitz, Agent 47, or a French maid
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007 First Light mods are here so you can play as Lenny Kravitz, Agent 47, or a French maid. Welcome to PC Gamer club ! Read the instructions for how to install each mod, for most of them it's a simple case of copying and pasting the files into your install directory—no mod manager needed.
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Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox.
Pcgamer
May 31, 02:17
Thick as Thieves is making changes, but not the one I think matters most
Though at least the stealth-em-up is adding rebindable keys.
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Thick as Thieves is making changes, but not the one I think matters most. Though at least the stealth-em-up is adding rebindable keys.
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Though at least the stealth-em-up is adding rebindable keys.
Pcgamer
May 30, 21:37
Backrooms to triple previous A24 opening weekend record at $85+ million
Maybe Michael Bay shouldn't have nuked the Skibidi Toilet movie after all.
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Backrooms to triple previous A24 opening weekend record at $85+ million. Maybe Michael Bay shouldn't have nuked the Skibidi Toilet movie after all.
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Maybe Michael Bay shouldn't have nuked the Skibidi Toilet movie after all.
Kotaku
May 30, 21:00
Researchers Put Grok AI In Charge Of A World Simulation And It Ended With ‘183 Crimes Committed’ And Humanity’s Total ‘Extinction’
According to the experiment's data, Grok just loves committing arson and "inspiring voter fraud"
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Researchers Put Grok AI In Charge Of A World Simulation And It Ended With ‘183 Crimes Committed’ And Humanity’s Total ‘Extinction’. According to the experiment's data, Grok just loves committing arson and "inspiring voter fraud"
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According to the experiment's data, Grok just loves committing arson and "inspiring voter fraud"
Pcgamer
May 30, 20:58
Traffic to DuckDuckGo's proudly 'No AI' search page has tripled since latest Google AI search update
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Traffic to DuckDuckGo's proudly 'No AI' search page has tripled since latest Google AI search update. Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox. Since Google revealed its plans for an AI search overhaul, visits to our "No AI" search page have tripled…and they’re still rising!
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Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox.
Kotaku
May 30, 20:15
New Film Follows Low-Poly Man Convinced He’s Living In A PlayStation Game
Quentin Dupieux's Le Vertige satirizes a world obsessed with realism in a world that won't strain your graphics card
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New Film Follows Low-Poly Man Convinced He’s Living In A PlayStation Game. Quentin Dupieux's Le Vertige satirizes a world obsessed with realism in a world that won't strain your graphics card
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Quentin Dupieux's Le Vertige satirizes a world obsessed with realism in a world that won't strain your graphics card
Kotaku
May 30, 18:45
YouTuber Banned From Cedar Point After Eating Chicken Nuggets On Coaster
Allen Ferrell has been barred from all Six Flags parks after smuggling McDonald's onto the Millennium Force
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Allen Ferrell has been barred from all Six Flags parks after smuggling McDonald's onto the Millennium Force
Kotaku
May 30, 17:59
Minecraft Movie 2 Reveals Full Title And Confirms Kirsten Dunst As Alex With Matt Berry Back As Someone New
Minecraft Movie 2 will be called Minecraft Movie Squared (I chuckled). The name was unveiled at Microsoft’s Minecraft Live event during TwitchCon 2026 , alongside confirmation of the sequel’s July 20…
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Minecraft Movie 2 Reveals Full Title And Confirms Kirsten Dunst As Alex With Matt Berry Back As Someone New. Minecraft Movie 2 will be called Minecraft Movie Squared (I chuckled). Minecraft Movie Squared will arrive in theaters on July 23, 2027.
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Minecraft Movie 2 will be called Minecraft Movie Squared (I chuckled).
Pcgamer
May 30, 17:00
A toast to the wild west weirdos of the MMO goldrush—from the game that unleashed pandora's lootbox, to a deeply strange mess based off a 1996 science fiction novel
Trendsetting freaks of 2005-2015, I salute thee.
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Trendsetting freaks of 2005-2015, I salute thee.
Kotaku
May 30, 16:28
El Tigre Creator Backs Away From AI Amazon Cartoon After One Day Of Guillermo Del Toro Subtweets
Amazon's ‘Punky Duck’ has already ruffled a few a feathers, but it's not the only controversy among the trio of AI-generated cartoons
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El Tigre Creator Backs Away From AI Amazon Cartoon After One Day Of Guillermo Del Toro Subtweets. Amazon's ‘Punky Duck’ has already ruffled a few a feathers, but it's not the only controversy among the trio of AI-generated cartoons
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Amazon's ‘Punky Duck’ has already ruffled a few a feathers, but it's not the only controversy among the trio of AI-generated cartoons
Pcgamer
May 30, 16:05
I am the law, man, thanks to this mod for Red Dead Redemption 2
My first days as a sheriff in the First Response mod don't go as smoothly as hoped.
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I am the law, man, thanks to this mod for Red Dead Redemption 2. My first days as a sheriff in the First Response mod don't go as smoothly as hoped.
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My first days as a sheriff in the First Response mod don't go as smoothly as hoped.
Kotaku
May 30, 16:04
New Report Suggests Age Verification Service Used By PlayStation And Meta Is A Privacy Mess
Yoti, the age verification software used by the likes of PlayStation, TikTok, and Meta, 'relies on sharing sensitive user information with several less user-visible fourth parties,' according to a new report
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Yoti, the age verification software used by the likes of PlayStation, TikTok, and Meta, 'relies on sharing sensitive user information with several less user-visible fourth parties,' according to a new report
Pcgamer
May 30, 16:00
The remarkable story of Unreal 2, the sequel rescued from development hell by dooming it to failure: 'There was just no way we could succeed'
"It made it possible for us to ship something, but what we shipped was not what people wanted."
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The remarkable story of Unreal 2, the sequel rescued from development hell by dooming it to failure: 'There was just no way we could succeed'. "It made it possible for us to ship something, but what we shipped was not what people wanted."
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"It made it possible for us to ship something, but what we shipped was not what people wanted."
Pcgamer
May 30, 15:44
After more than two decades, the creator of Paint.NET finally owns the domain paint.net, and it's all thanks to a 'slam dunk case of trademark infringement'
"I've been trying to get this domain for 22 years."
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"I've been trying to get this domain for 22 years."
Kotaku
May 30, 15:00
The Xbox Fan Freakout Over Logos Points To An Impossible Balancing Act
Asha Sharma's first 'miss' is a bizarre one
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The Xbox Fan Freakout Over Logos Points To An Impossible Balancing Act. Asha Sharma's first 'miss' is a bizarre one
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Asha Sharma's first 'miss' is a bizarre one
Pcgamer
May 30, 15:00
Paralives is home to the kind of architectural creative freedom I haven't felt from a life sim since The Sims 2
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Paralives is home to the kind of architectural creative freedom I haven't felt from a life sim since The Sims 2. Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox. The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox.
Pcgamer
May 30, 15:00
Robot watch: The weirdest things the clankers did this month including moonwalking themselves to death, losing a fight to a step, and drowning by the dozens in Sydney Harbour
Android are you okay? Android are you okay? Are you okay, Android?
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Android are you okay?
Kotaku
May 30, 14:37
Original Star Wars Editor And Saga’s ‘Secret Weapon’ Marcia Lucas Passes Away
Lucas was one of the key architects of the original Star Wars saga, not to mention her work on Taxi Driver, Medium Cool and American Graffiti
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Lucas was one of the key architects of the original Star Wars saga, not to mention her work on Taxi Driver, Medium Cool and American Graffiti
Pcgamer
May 30, 14:36
Bungie spills the beans on combat tuning for Marathon Season 2, and it's bad news for shotgun lovers and thermal snipers
Bungie says it wants player weapon choices to "feel more intentional".
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Bungie spills the beans on combat tuning for Marathon Season 2, and it's bad news for shotgun lovers and thermal snipers. Bungie says it wants player weapon choices to "feel more intentional".
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Bungie says it wants player weapon choices to "feel more intentional".
Pcgamer
May 30, 14:10
007: Nightfire review (2003)
EA’s latest Bond romp is a ferocious misfire—aiming low and tragically hitting its mark.
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EA’s latest Bond romp is a ferocious misfire—aiming low and tragically hitting its mark.
Pcgamer
May 30, 14:00
A burnt-out Final Fantasy 14 playerbase is noticeably more chipper after its latest reveal, even if we've seen nothing come of it yet
With Evercold's plans on the table, the air feels a little lighter in Eorzea.
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A burnt-out Final Fantasy 14 playerbase is noticeably more chipper after its latest reveal, even if we've seen nothing come of it yet. With Evercold's plans on the table, the air feels a little lighter in Eorzea.
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With Evercold's plans on the table, the air feels a little lighter in Eorzea.
Kotaku
May 30, 13:00
Everything We Know About Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4: Campaign, Multiplayer, And DMZ
The long-running first-person shooter series returns this fall
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Everything We Know About Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4: Campaign, Multiplayer, And DMZ. The long-running first-person shooter series returns this fall
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The long-running first-person shooter series returns this fall
Pcgamer
May 30, 13:00
Our Baldur's Gate 3 quiz gauntlet is complete—now try a bonus round on romance, literature, and classes
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Welcome to PC Gamer club ! Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox. Jump To: Act quizzes Book quiz Class quiz Romance polls The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox.
Pcgamer
May 30, 12:49
Balatro publisher Playstack only discovered it because they had a guy checking all the new releases on Steam every day: 'I saw the game the day it went up on Steam'
"I went to Twitter at the time and contacted LocalThunk. I think he had maybe two or three followers."
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Balatro publisher Playstack only discovered it because they had a guy checking all the new releases on Steam every day: 'I saw the game the day it went up on Steam'. "I went to Twitter at the time and contacted LocalThunk. I think he had maybe two or three followers."
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"I went to Twitter at the time and contacted LocalThunk.
Pcgamer
May 30, 12:04
It seems Terraria's developer is as bad at making small updates as it is final ones, as it says its latest balance patch is much more than 'adjusting a few numbers'
"Sometimes, addressing balance means rethinking some core aspects around how things function."
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"Sometimes, addressing balance means rethinking some core aspects around how things function."
Eurogamer
May 30, 11:14
"The secret weapon of Star Wars" and editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80
Marcia Lucas, the Academy Award-winning editor and former wife of Star Wars creator George Lucas, has died aged 80. Read more
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Marcia Lucas, the Academy Award-winning editor and former wife of Star Wars creator George Lucas, has died aged 80.
Eurogamer
May 30, 10:54
Diablo 4's next season is doing something bold with Mythical items that should pique the interest of casual players
Diablo 4 developer Blizzard is seemingly not done making big changes to loot and itemisation in the game. As an ARPG, the chase of ever more powerful loot is a core part of the experience, and the game's next season will deliver something of a shake-up to a particular tier of attainable loot. Read more
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Diablo 4's next season is doing something bold with Mythical items that should pique the interest of casual players. Diablo 4 developer Blizzard is seemingly not done making big changes to loot and itemisation in the game.
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Diablo 4 developer Blizzard is seemingly not done making big changes to loot and itemisation in the game.
Pcgamer
May 30, 10:36
Pragmata's developers take all your comparisons to Xbox 360 shooters as a 'huge compliment', though I'm not convinced by their theory for why players are making the connection
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Welcome to PC Gamer club ! The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team. I really enjoyed games during the PS3, Xbox 360 era, and games before that era as well, so hear that it has a similar feel, that's basically an honour, a huge compliment and I appreciate the sentiment.
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Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox.
Eurogamer
May 30, 10:30
I'm a mega Batman nerd, so here's a selection of my favourite references in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
I will hold my hands up and say I did not expect Lego Batman: The Legacy of the Dark Knight to be this good, or to throw so many references to the Caped Crusader's vast history into your adventure around Gotham. Read more
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I will hold my hands up and say I did not expect Lego Batman: The Legacy of the Dark Knight to be this good, or to throw so many references to the Caped Crusader's vast history into your adventure around Gotham.
Rockpapershotgun
May 30, 09:00
007 First Light review - a flowing thriller that blends occasional sandboxy spying into exotic rollercoaster ride
007 First Light is built on the bones of IO Interactive’s Hitman , and makes no effort to hide that fact. But it’s far from just Agent 47 in a wig and doing his best posh English boarding school accent. The section that properly convinced me of this, ironically, is when First Light gets closest to resembling one of Hitman’s murder sandboxes. Read more
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007 First Light review - a flowing thriller that blends occasional sandboxy spying into exotic rollercoaster ride. 007 First Light is built on the bones of IO Interactive’s Hitman , and makes no effort to hide that fact. The section that properly convinced me of this, ironically, is when First Light gets closest to resembling one of Hitman’s murder sandboxes.
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007 First Light is built on the bones of IO Interactive’s Hitman , and makes no effort to hide that fact.
Eurogamer
May 30, 07:00
What we've been playing - "The following day, I kid you not, our TV broke"
Hello and welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little about the games we've been playing. This week, Marie pootles around Japan in whatever season it happens to be; Victoria suspects her husband of breaking their TV; Chris walks the one-way street of Warhammer 40K miniature addiction; and Bertie enjoys being a secret agent. Read more
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What we've been playing - "The following day, I kid you not, our TV broke". Hello and welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little about the games we've been playing. This week, Marie pootles around Japan in whatever season it happens to be; Victoria suspects her husband of breaking their TV; Chris walks the one-way street of Warhammer 40K miniature addiction; a…
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Hello and welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little about the games we've been playing.
Pcgamer
May 29, 23:52
A conversation with Infinity Ward about Call of Duty
Two senior Modern Warfare 4 devs talk friendly competition between studios, SBMM, and "ripped from the headlines" campaigns.
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Two senior Modern Warfare 4 devs talk friendly competition between studios, SBMM, and "ripped from the headlines" campaigns.
Pcgamer
May 29, 23:40
Legend has it that The 7th Guest's creators were 'fired' on the spot after pitching the game—it's 'hyperbole,' but not entirely untrue
The classic puzzle game began as notes on an airport napkin before "blowing minds" at CES 1991.
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Legend has it that The 7th Guest's creators were 'fired' on the spot after pitching the game—it's 'hyperbole,' but not entirely untrue. The classic puzzle game began as notes on an airport napkin before "blowing minds" at CES 1991.
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The classic puzzle game began as notes on an airport napkin before "blowing minds" at CES 1991.
Pcgamer
May 29, 22:27
An EVE newbie got an impossibly rare $7,000 ship out of a free loot box, leaving him set for life in the space MMO: 'Everyone gets this for free, right?'
"I guess I’ve always been a lucky person."
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"I guess I’ve always been a lucky person."
Pcgamer
May 29, 22:14
The Witcher 3 sold another 5 million copies over the last year: 'This cements its place among the best-selling videogames in history'
It was already among the best-selling games of all time, really, but now it's even bigger.
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The Witcher 3 sold another 5 million copies over the last year: 'This cements its place among the best-selling videogames in history'. It was already among the best-selling games of all time, really, but now it's even bigger.
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It was already among the best-selling games of all time, really, but now it's even bigger.
Pcgamer
May 29, 21:50
Backrooms and Exit 8 make the perfect double feature for videogame-adjacent horror movies
Quiet. Tense. Creepy. And not overstuffed with lore or exposition.
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Quiet. Tense. Creepy. And not overstuffed with lore or exposition.
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And not overstuffed with lore or exposition.
Kotaku
May 29, 21:45
11-Year-Old Pokémon Card Collector Isn’t A Fan: ‘I Just Flip Cards’
For some younger folks, Pokémon is known less as a multimedia franchise and more as a profit opportunity
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11-Year-Old Pokémon Card Collector Isn’t A Fan: ‘I Just Flip Cards’. For some younger folks, Pokémon is known less as a multimedia franchise and more as a profit opportunity
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For some younger folks, Pokémon is known less as a multimedia franchise and more as a profit opportunity
Pcgamer
May 29, 21:37
Bungie devs have resurrected an obscene amount of guns for Destiny 2's final update: 'My body physically hurts from the amount of items we were updating'
Kindled Orchid. Now that's a name I haven't heard in a long time.
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Bungie devs have resurrected an obscene amount of guns for Destiny 2's final update: 'My body physically hurts from the amount of items we were updating'. Kindled Orchid. Now that's a name I haven't heard in a long time.
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Now that's a name I haven't heard in a long time.
Kotaku
May 29, 21:15
Outer Worlds Studio Apologizes To Player Who Bought The Sci-Fi RPG For A Free Upgrade They Can’t Actually Get
The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition continues to live up to the name
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The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition continues to live up to the name
Kotaku
May 29, 21:09
This New Game Combines SSX Tricky And Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater Into The Ultimate PS2 Extreme Sports Game
Ooooh yeah, baby, Hyperyuki: Snowboard Syndicate rules
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Ooooh yeah, baby, Hyperyuki: Snowboard Syndicate rules
Kotaku
May 29, 20:49
I Love Mina The Hollower’s Bad-Joke-Telling Jump-Scare Clown
Mina the Hollower is a very funny game. Its characters are real weirdos with big personalities, a lot of them have lines that are either directly funny or at least darkly so, and Yacht Club Games und…
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I Love Mina The Hollower’s Bad-Joke-Telling Jump-Scare Clown. Mina the Hollower is a very funny game. In honor of the game’s release today, I’d like to introduce you to one of my favorite characters in Mina the Hollower .
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Mina the Hollower is a very funny game.
Kotaku
May 29, 20:30
The Pokémon TCG Lego Sets Are So Good I Want Them All
The block-building company asked fans for design ideas, and the final five are pretty stunning
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The Pokémon TCG Lego Sets Are So Good I Want Them All. The block-building company asked fans for design ideas, and the final five are pretty stunning
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The block-building company asked fans for design ideas, and the final five are pretty stunning
Pcgamer
May 29, 20:18
Game Pass success story: It turns out that when you make things cheaper, more people will buy them
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Game Pass success story: It turns out that when you make things cheaper, more people will buy them. Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox. But it seems that the bottom-line price tag is more important to some sizable chunk of the Game Pass audience.
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Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox.
Kotaku
May 29, 20:12
New Deep Rock Galactic Shooter Is A Blast, But You Better Bring A Friend
A fun, but brutal co-op sci-fi roguelike shooter that needs a few tweaks to become great
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New Deep Rock Galactic Shooter Is A Blast, But You Better Bring A Friend. A fun, but brutal co-op sci-fi roguelike shooter that needs a few tweaks to become great
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A fun, but brutal co-op sci-fi roguelike shooter that needs a few tweaks to become great
Kotaku
May 29, 19:55
The Best New Games Of 2026 (So Far)
We're five months of the way through the year, so let's take a look at the best games we've played
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We're five months of the way through the year, so let's take a look at the best games we've played
Kotaku
May 29, 19:31
What To Expect At PlayStation’s Big Summer State Of Play Showcase
Sony is kicking off the summer of game showcases with a look at upcoming PS5 games
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What To Expect At PlayStation’s Big Summer State Of Play Showcase. Sony is kicking off the summer of game showcases with a look at upcoming PS5 games
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Sony is kicking off the summer of game showcases with a look at upcoming PS5 games
Pcgamer
May 29, 19:14
Balatro publisher Playstack could soon belong to the same private equity firm that owns Fandom and GameSpot
Playstack CEO Harvey Elliott says "for now, it's business as usual."
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Balatro publisher Playstack could soon belong to the same private equity firm that owns Fandom and GameSpot. Playstack CEO Harvey Elliott says "for now, it's business as usual."
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Playstack CEO Harvey Elliott says "for now, it's business as usual."
Kotaku
May 29, 18:47
Tomodachi Life Fans Are Convinced Their Miis Are Suddenly Fighting More: ‘Now Everybody Hates Each Other’
Players are theorizing about a throwaway line in Living the Dream's latest patch notes
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Tomodachi Life Fans Are Convinced Their Miis Are Suddenly Fighting More: ‘Now Everybody Hates Each Other’. Players are theorizing about a throwaway line in Living the Dream's latest patch notes
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Players are theorizing about a throwaway line in Living the Dream's latest patch notes
Pcgamer
May 29, 18:41
StarCraft 2 development ended 6 years ago, but Blizzard still won't stop messing with it
A new patch for 2026 rolled out yesterday, and it's a big one.
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StarCraft 2 development ended 6 years ago, but Blizzard still won't stop messing with it. A new patch for 2026 rolled out yesterday, and it's a big one.
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A new patch for 2026 rolled out yesterday, and it's a big one.
Kotaku
May 29, 17:27
Behold The Latest Very Cool, Super Deluxe PC Gaming Handheld You Probably Can’t Afford
Also: the first James Bond game in years is selling a ton
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Behold The Latest Very Cool, Super Deluxe PC Gaming Handheld You Probably Can’t Afford. Also: the first James Bond game in years is selling a ton
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Also: the first James Bond game in years is selling a ton
Rockpapershotgun
May 29, 17:14
Catch the scalpers who get rich flipping Pokémon TCG cards in this very vindictive shop management game
You're A Scalper, Aren't You? is a collectible card shop management sim dedicated to punishing the terrible, awful, no-good people who buy up popular or hard-to-find cards, and sell them on at massively inflated prices. Certainly, it's one of the more vengeful job sims I've encountered lately. Think Papers, Please, but instead of weaselling out subversives, you're putting the squeeze on folks who are trying to make a killing from Pokémon's Prismatic Evolution packs. Read more
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Catch the scalpers who get rich flipping Pokémon TCG cards in this very vindictive shop management game. You're A Scalper, Aren't You? Think Papers, Please, but instead of weaselling out subversives, you're putting the squeeze on folks who are trying to make a killing from Pokémon's Prismatic Evolution packs.
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You're A Scalper, Aren't You?
Eurogamer
May 29, 17:05
Fable reboot delayed to 2027 amid reported GTA 6 'worries'
Playground Games' much-anticipated reboot of Fable has been delayed. It's now set to release in February 2027. Read more
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Fable reboot delayed to 2027 amid reported GTA 6 'worries'. Playground Games' much-anticipated reboot of Fable has been delayed. It's now set to release in February 2027.
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Playground Games' much-anticipated reboot of Fable has been delayed.
Kotaku
May 29, 17:00
Which Call Of Duty Games Are These Screenshots From?
Can you spot the difference between Modern Warfare , WW2 , and the future?
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Which Call Of Duty Games Are These Screenshots From?. Can you spot the difference between Modern Warfare , WW2 , and the future?
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Can you spot the difference between Modern Warfare , WW2 , and the future?
Pcgamer
May 29, 16:59
Fable 4 is delayed into 2027 and we all know why
Microsoft says 2026 is "packed" with new games including, uh, one in particular.
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Fable 4 is delayed into 2027 and we all know why. Microsoft says 2026 is "packed" with new games including, uh, one in particular.
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Microsoft says 2026 is "packed" with new games including, uh, one in particular.
Gamesindustry
May 29, 16:57
Nordic Game 2026 was full of smiles, but they hid a very tough reality | Opinion
The indie conference Nordic Game returned to Malmö this week, and although the event naturally has a big focus on Scandinavian developers, there was a multinational flavour to the event booths. Germany, Ukraine, and Moldova were among the countries represented on the show floor, and in fact the Moldovan game Lootbound scooped the People's Choice Award , which is voted for by conference attendees. But my personal highlight was DDoD , a roguelike shooter from Ukrainian developer The Future Entertainment Company. I came for the giant mutant snails, but stayed for the tense, loot-based gameplay in a huge industrial wasteland, which felt like a tantalising cross between Stalker and Diablo. Read more
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Germany, Ukraine, and Moldova were among the countries represented on the show floor, and in fact the Moldovan game Lootbound scooped the People's Choice Award , which is voted for by conference attendees. But my personal highlight was DDoD , a roguelike shooter from Ukrainian developer The Future Entertainment Company.
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The indie conference Nordic Game returned to Malmö this week, and although the event naturally has a big focus on Scandinavian developers, there was a multinational flavour to the event booths.
Gamesindustry
May 29, 16:55
Fandom and GameSpot owner set to buy Balatro publisher Playstack
Playstack, the publisher behind games including Balatro, Abiotic Factor, and The Rise of the Golden Idol, is set to be purchased by Integrated Media Company (IMC), the owner of Fandom and Gamespot, among numerous other brands. The news was initially reported by Game Developer . Read more
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Playstack, the publisher behind games including Balatro, Abiotic Factor, and The Rise of the Golden Idol, is set to be purchased by Integrated Media Company (IMC), the owner of Fandom and Gamespot, among numerous other brands. The news was initially reported by Game Developer . Read more
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Playstack, the publisher behind games including Balatro, Abiotic Factor, and The Rise of the Golden Idol, is set to be purchased by Integrated Media Company (IMC), the owner of Fandom and Gamespot, among numerous other brands.
Kotaku
May 29, 16:47
Xbox Delays Fable Into Next Year
Allegedly to plan game launches "in a way that works best for players"
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Allegedly to plan game launches "in a way that works best for players"
Pcgamer
May 29, 16:32
An Arc Raiders player demonstrates how to kill a Bastion in 16 seconds without a Deadline—now I'm questioning my own skills
"You need to be wearing the doctor's outfit with this kind of surgical skill."
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An Arc Raiders player demonstrates how to kill a Bastion in 16 seconds without a Deadline—now I'm questioning my own skills. "You need to be wearing the doctor's outfit with this kind of surgical skill."
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"You need to be wearing the doctor's outfit with this kind of surgical skill."
Rockpapershotgun
May 29, 16:30
"They have the biggest bullsh*t detectors on the planet": How the unlikely EVE Online x Google DeepMind AI partnership landed with players
The impact of generative AI upon PC gaming has proven controversial, which is my balanced journalist way of saying it’s been horrible. Players are widely repulsed by genAI material , developers and even some publishers are increasingly wary of its temptations, and in a rush to build the requisite infrastructure, component shortages have ravaged the hardware market . Nonetheless, EVE Online devs Fenris Creations – formerly CCP Games – have become dead keen on robot brains, and what they might be might be able to think up for EVE itself. Earlier this month, a newly independent Fenris announced a "research partnership" with Google DeepMind , the search giant’s AI research division, that would see DeepMind take a minority stake in the company while training its AI agents on a separate, offline version of the longstanding space MMO. Days later, Fenris CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson sat onstage with DeepMind co-founder Adrian Bolton at the annual EVE FanFest conference to discuss the partnership, in a presentation that left the concrete plans of what it means for EVE still broadly vague – yet seemingly against the run of wider sentiment, escaped any significant backlash from the game’s historically outspoken playerbase. Read more
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"They have the biggest bullsh*t detectors on the planet": How the unlikely EVE Online x Google DeepMind AI partnership landed with players. The impact of generative AI upon PC gaming has proven controversial, which is my balanced journalist way of saying it’s been horrible.
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The impact of generative AI upon PC gaming has proven controversial, which is my balanced journalist way of saying it’s been horrible.
Pcgamer
May 29, 16:23
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 promises more 'grounded' cosmetics, and I feel like I've heard this before
Find TP for your bunghole anywhere but in COD.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 promises more 'grounded' cosmetics, and I feel like I've heard this before. Find TP for your bunghole anywhere but in COD.
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Find TP for your bunghole anywhere but in COD.
Pcgamer
May 29, 16:16
Amazon bins an internal AI leaderboard for its Kiro employees, because they were burning through too many costly tokens
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Amazon bins an internal AI leaderboard for its Kiro employees, because they were burning through too many costly tokens. Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox. The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox.
Pcgamer
May 29, 16:12
CDPR is aiming to 'release 3 Witcher games within a 6 year period' but don't expect any expansions for the upcoming trilogy
I don't think we have much to complain about if that's the case.
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CDPR is aiming to 'release 3 Witcher games within a 6 year period' but don't expect any expansions for the upcoming trilogy. I don't think we have much to complain about if that's the case.
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I don't think we have much to complain about if that's the case.
Pcgamer
May 29, 16:02
One of the ideas pitched to save Destiny 2 was reportedly a 'Destiny Infinity' relaunch and a return to the annual expansion model
Things could've been different—but enough to save it? Who knows.
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Things could've been different—but enough to save it? Who knows.
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Things could've been different—but enough to save it?
Kotaku
May 29, 16:00
Everyone Look At My Perfect Children In The Latest Pokémon Anime Episode
Mega Raichu X and Y are finally making their TV debut
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Everyone Look At My Perfect Children In The Latest Pokémon Anime Episode. Mega Raichu X and Y are finally making their TV debut
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Mega Raichu X and Y are finally making their TV debut
Rockpapershotgun
May 29, 15:53
007 First Light's launch bugs and fixes prove disappointingly short on material for James Bond quips
I fired up the launch patch notes for Io Interactive's 007 First Light hoping to find some rich material for James Bond quips. You know, like when James Bond beheads a villain with a skillet, then says something like "I always suspected you were… small fry." Or when James Bond murders somebody during an egg-and-spoon race, then says "You're cracking me up, my dear sir." Alas, developers Io Interactive have let me down. The game's first hotfix is a bunch of routine but important-sounding fixes for various crash bugs. For example, it fixes a crash that occurs during a cutscene where Bond and Moneypenny enter an elevator. "Elevator crash bug" – what am I supposed to do with that? Hang on, do elevators also crash??? I need to stop using those things. Read more
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007 First Light's launch bugs and fixes prove disappointingly short on material for James Bond quips. I fired up the launch patch notes for Io Interactive's 007 First Light hoping to find some rich material for James Bond quips. For example, it fixes a crash that occurs during a cutscene where Bond and Moneypenny enter an elevator.
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I fired up the launch patch notes for Io Interactive's 007 First Light hoping to find some rich material for James Bond quips.
Kotaku
May 29, 15:37
GameSpot, Fandom Parent Company To Acquire The Publisher of Balatro
Integrated Media Company owns GameSpot, Fandom, Curse, Screen Junkies, and a number of other media and entertainment brands.
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Integrated Media Company owns GameSpot, Fandom, Curse, Screen Junkies, and a number of other media and entertainment brands.
Pcgamer
May 29, 15:37
AMD chief Dr. Lisa Su tells MIT graduates, 'Technology itself does not decide what the future looks like. People do'
"[AI] cannot make the hard judgment calls with imperfect information. It cannot take responsibility for the outcome."
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Lisa Su tells MIT graduates, 'Technology itself does not decide what the future looks like. "[AI] cannot make the hard judgment calls with imperfect information. It cannot take responsibility for the outcome."
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"[AI] cannot make the hard judgment calls with imperfect information.
Gamesindustry
May 29, 15:35
The RAMageddon hits home
The extent to which the ongoing crisis in cost and supply of digital storage – primarily meaning RAM and SSDs – is going to impact the games business can be hard to grasp. It's been the subject of headlines for months, but it can feel quite abstract. It's one thing to read about the entire world's supply chain for memory chips being rerouted into gigantic data centre projects, leaving only the thinnest of trickles for consumer devices; it's quite another thing to really internalise what that means at a consumer level. Read more
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The extent to which the ongoing crisis in cost and supply of digital storage – primarily meaning RAM and SSDs – is going to impact the games business can be hard to grasp. It's been the subject of headlines for months, but it can feel quite abstract.
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The extent to which the ongoing crisis in cost and supply of digital storage – primarily meaning RAM and SSDs – is going to impact the games business can be hard to grasp.
Pcgamer
May 29, 15:03
Counter-Strike is good for personal development, but don't let me tell you, listen to this bona fide Buddhist monk with a beast RTX 4090 rig instead
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Welcome to PC Gamer club ! Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox. The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox.
Kotaku
May 29, 14:59
Xbox CEO Says The Company Needs To Be Making ‘Hard Choices’
The drip-feed out of Xbox's attempted turnaround continues
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Xbox CEO Says The Company Needs To Be Making ‘Hard Choices’. The drip-feed out of Xbox's attempted turnaround continues
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The drip-feed out of Xbox's attempted turnaround continues
Rockpapershotgun
May 29, 14:48
"Stay on target": Helldivers 2 gets a big performance patch with upscaler support, but it isn't working brilliantly for everybody
Helldivers 2 has a new update that aims to improve the extraction shooter's performance, a source of some woe lately among Super Earth's democracy-managers. It introduces support for upscalers – specifically, FSR 3.1.5 (with FSR 4.0.3 for certain GPUs), DLSS 4.5 and XeSS 3.0 - together with variable rate shading and dynamic resolution scaling. Read more
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"Stay on target": Helldivers 2 gets a big performance patch with upscaler support, but it isn't working brilliantly for everybody. Helldivers 2 has a new update that aims to improve the extraction shooter's performance, a source of some woe lately among Super Earth's democracy-managers. It introduces support for upscalers – specifically, FSR 3.1.5 (with FSR 4.0.
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Helldivers 2 has a new update that aims to improve the extraction shooter's performance, a source of some woe lately among Super Earth's democracy-managers.
Kotaku
May 29, 14:45
Sonic Co-Creator Wanted GameCube Game To Be Called Billy Hatcher And The Giant Cock
Former Sega designer Yuji Naka, one of the co-creators of Sonic the Hedgehog , director of noted flop Balan Wonderworld , and most recently convicted of insider trading at Square Enix, apparently tri…
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Sonic Co-Creator Wanted GameCube Game To Be Called Billy Hatcher And The Giant Cock. Fischer tees up the story by talking about his own recommendations that Sega consider creating more mature, M-rated games for the U.S. ‘How many games have you made?
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‘How many games have you made?
Pcgamer
May 29, 14:42
Cooler Master and G.Skill team up to bring you actively cooled DRAM kits, answering that incredibly distant call for even more expensive memory
Y'all wanted actively cooled memory, yes?
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Y'all wanted actively cooled memory, yes?
Kotaku
May 29, 14:15
The Internet Reacts To Mass Exodus Of Bret Michaels And Others From Trump’s ‘Freedom 250’ Concert Series
Bret Michaels, Martina McBride, and Young MC are among the acts who say they were misled about the nature of the show
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The Internet Reacts To Mass Exodus Of Bret Michaels And Others From Trump’s ‘Freedom 250’ Concert Series. Bret Michaels, Martina McBride, and Young MC are among the acts who say they were misled about the nature of the show
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Bret Michaels, Martina McBride, and Young MC are among the acts who say they were misled about the nature of the show
Eurogamer
May 29, 14:04
"This market is not behaving normally" - analysts react to Valve's Steam Deck price increases, and what it means for the cost of the upcoming Steam Machine
Earlier this week, Valve announced a steep price increase for its Steam Deck OLED models . In the UK, would-be-buyers saw a rise of over £200 for the company's chunkier 1TB Steam Deck OLED model, which increased from £569 to £779. Its lower-tier 512GB Steam Deck OLED model, meanwhile, increased by £170. Its price rose from £479 to £649. Read more
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"This market is not behaving normally" - analysts react to Valve's Steam Deck price increases, and what it means for the cost of the upcoming Steam Machine. Earlier this week, Valve announced a steep price increase for its Steam Deck OLED models . Its price rose from £479 to £649.
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Earlier this week, Valve announced a steep price increase for its Steam Deck OLED models .
Rockpapershotgun
May 29, 14:04
Sci-fi RTS ZeroSpace combines StarCraft with Mass Effect RPG choices and look, they've got a Homeworld guy doing the mechs
If you have been hankering for a new scifi singleplayer real-time strategy game - specifically, one in which the charm of your human protagonist is inversely proportional to the quality of the mechs - spare a few moments for ZeroSpace . A collaboration between Starlance Studios and Ironward, it puts you in charge of a galactic "Protectorate" army made up of units from various species or factions, and invites you to splattergun swarms of loudly painted arachnids, while navigating "through political turmoil in the Orion sector". It's out in early access on 20th July. Read more
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If you have been hankering for a new scifi singleplayer real-time strategy game - specifically, one in which the charm of your human protagonist is inversely proportional to the quality of the mechs - spare a few moments for ZeroSpace .
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If you have been hankering for a new scifi singleplayer real-time strategy game - specifically, one in which the charm of your human protagonist is inversely proportional to the quality of the mechs - spare a few moments for ZeroSpace .
Kotaku
May 29, 14:03
Paramount+ Uses AI Slop Of Captain Kirk For Star Trek 2: The Wrath Of Khan Thumbnail
There are a lot of problems with generative AI . One of them is that it frequently hallucinates stuff and confidently submits it as fact.
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There are a lot of problems with generative AI . One of them is that it frequently hallucinates stuff and confidently submits it as fact. Another is that you might ask it to do one thing and then it starts doing a bunch of things you didn’t want it to do instead.
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Paramount+ wanted to use the image on the left as a poster for the wrath of Khan, so they used everyone's least favorite technology to generate the rest of the image.
Kotaku
May 29, 13:53
China’s Top Slay The Spire 2 Players Explain The Logic Behind Their Review Bombs
Why exactly do many Chinese players hate Doormaker so much, and what does it have to do with 'Save Loading' runs?
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China’s Top Slay The Spire 2 Players Explain The Logic Behind Their Review Bombs. Why exactly do many Chinese players hate Doormaker so much, and what does it have to do with 'Save Loading' runs?
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Why exactly do many Chinese players hate Doormaker so much, and what does it have to do with 'Save Loading' runs?
Gamesindustry
May 29, 13:43
TIGA appoints Elaine Green as chair
UK trade body TIGA has appointed Elaine Green as its chair. Read more
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UK trade body TIGA has appointed Elaine Green as its chair. Read more
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UK trade body TIGA has appointed Elaine Green as its chair.
Pcgamer
May 29, 13:36
An Overwatch poster has been spotted in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, leaving some to speculate a collaboration is on the horizon
If Soap gets added to Overwatch he better go to Hazard.
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If Soap gets added to Overwatch he better go to Hazard.
Eurogamer
May 29, 13:36
After 007 First Light, IO Interactive's next game probably won't be another James Bond or a Hitman, but rather something else entirely
The new James Bond game, 007 First Light, seems to be enjoying a very positive response. We were charmed in our 007 First Light review , and judging by the impressive 007 First Light launch sales , many of you were too. The chances of developer IO Interactive realising that James Bond trilogy dream one day seem strong. But even so, the next game from IO probably won't be a James Bond game at all, or a Hitman game - that other series the studio built its reputation on. Read more
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After 007 First Light, IO Interactive's next game probably won't be another James Bond or a Hitman, but rather something else entirely. The new James Bond game, 007 First Light, seems to be enjoying a very positive response. But even so, the next game from IO probably won't be a James Bond game at all, or a Hitman game - that other series the studio built its reputation on.
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The new James Bond game, 007 First Light, seems to be enjoying a very positive response.
Pcgamer
May 29, 13:23
I'm sorry, but I'm here to say that I really do not enjoy parrying stuff in videogames
Everyone's favourite mechanic may be my most hated.
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I'm sorry, but I'm here to say that I really do not enjoy parrying stuff in videogames. Everyone's favourite mechanic may be my most hated.
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Everyone's favourite mechanic may be my most hated.
Pcgamer
May 29, 13:16
Cozy cleaning sim Moldwasher is perfect for fans of PowerWash Simulator, or any life-long haters of the fungi Stachybotrys Chartarum
If Stachybotrys Chartarum has no haters, I'm dead.
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If Stachybotrys Chartarum has no haters, I'm dead.
Gamesindustry
May 29, 13:13
NetEase reports 6.9% increase in games revenue to $3.7bn during Q1
NetEase published its first quarter financial results, reporting a 6.9% rise in gaming revenue to RMB 25.7 billion ($3.7 billion), while overall revenue increased 6.1% to RMB 30.6 billion ($4.4 billion). Read more
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NetEase published its first quarter financial results, reporting a 6.9% rise in gaming revenue to RMB 25.7 billion ($3.7 billion), while overall revenue increased 6.1% to RMB 30.6 billion ($4.4 billion).
Kotaku
May 29, 13:08
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney Dunks On Gabe Newell Raising Steam Deck Prices While Flaunting $500 Million Super Yacht
Then people turned around and dunked on Sweeney for laying off 1,000 employees
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Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney Dunks On Gabe Newell Raising Steam Deck Prices While Flaunting $500 Million Super Yacht. Then people turned around and dunked on Sweeney for laying off 1,000 employees
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Then people turned around and dunked on Sweeney for laying off 1,000 employees
Pcgamer
May 29, 13:02
I absolutely agree with 33% of you when it comes to your choice of freaky Subnautica 2 critters
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Welcome to PC Gamer club ! Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox. The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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Welcome to PC Gamer club !
Pcgamer
May 29, 12:43
It's only a little thing but with the latest Windows update, Microsoft has dragged its OS into the modern world of sharing audio streams
The checklist for it all to work is a tad convoluted, though.
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The checklist for it all to work is a tad convoluted, though.
Pcgamer
May 29, 12:43
Anbernic claims quiet memory size downgrade in its retro handheld devices is 'an unexpected error' without addressing criticisms over speed decreases
It claims it will "assist with a replacement as a priority" for anyone affected.
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Anbernic claims quiet memory size downgrade in its retro handheld devices is 'an unexpected error' without addressing criticisms over speed decreases. It claims it will "assist with a replacement as a priority" for anyone affected.
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It claims it will "assist with a replacement as a priority" for anyone affected.
Kotaku
May 29, 12:30
Jeff Bezos’ Space Rocket Just Exploded In The Biggest Fireball I’ve Ever Seen
The Blue Origin launch saw that scene from Succession and said 'hold my beer'
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Jeff Bezos’ Space Rocket Just Exploded In The Biggest Fireball I’ve Ever Seen. The Blue Origin launch saw that scene from Succession and said 'hold my beer'
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The Blue Origin launch saw that scene from Succession and said 'hold my beer'
Eurogamer
May 29, 11:57
"We're determined to win justice for the 31 fired workers" - Rockstar Games workers publicly launch union, as legal battle with the GTA 6 maker rages on
Developers at Rockstar Games have publicly announced a union known as the Rockstar Game Workers Union (RGWU), which is a subsidiary of the wider Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB). It comes as the IWGB is preparing to take the Grand Theft Auto 6 maker to court over the firing of staff members in a move seen by many as 'union busting' in October last year, which sparked protests as well as legal action. Read more
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"We're determined to win justice for the 31 fired workers" - Rockstar Games workers publicly launch union, as legal battle with the GTA 6 maker rages on. Developers at Rockstar Games have publicly announced a union known as the Rockstar Game Workers Union (RGWU), which is a subsidiary of the wider Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB).
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Developers at Rockstar Games have publicly announced a union known as the Rockstar Game Workers Union (RGWU), which is a subsidiary of the wider Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB).
Pcgamer
May 29, 11:22
'Basically Lego for gamers': This new game controller has modular buttons, sticks, grips, and even vibration motors
I do wish the aesthetic was nicer, though.
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'Basically Lego for gamers': This new game controller has modular buttons, sticks, grips, and even vibration motors. I do wish the aesthetic was nicer, though.
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I do wish the aesthetic was nicer, though.
Rockpapershotgun
May 29, 11:20
The Witcher 4 is the work of over twice as many CD Projekt staff as The Witcher 3, in a fresh display of how blockbluster team sizes have ballooned
The Witcher 4 is the work of over twice as many CD Projekt developers as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt , the company's executives have revealed. That's approximately as many people as worked on Cyberpunk 2077 , although naturally, the figure excludes a lot of external or infrequent contributors, such as voice actors. Read more
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The Witcher 4 is the work of over twice as many CD Projekt developers as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt , the company's executives have revealed. That's approximately as many people as worked on Cyberpunk 2077 , although naturally, the figure excludes a lot of external or infrequent contributors, such as voice actors. Read more
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The Witcher 4 is the work of over twice as many CD Projekt developers as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt , the company's executives have revealed.
Gamesindustry
May 29, 11:16
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is 2026's top new release by revenue to date | Newzoo charts
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was the top new release by revenue in 2026 to date, according to Newzoo. It also ranked first on the firm's overall console revenue chart for April. Read more
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Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is 2026's top new release by revenue to date | Newzoo charts. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was the top new release by revenue in 2026 to date, according to Newzoo. It also ranked first on the firm's overall console revenue chart for April.
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It also ranked first on the firm's overall console revenue chart for April.
Pcgamer
May 29, 10:52
It looks like the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld powered by Intel's new Arc G-series chips will have a pinch of ROG Xbox Ally to it
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It looks like the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld powered by Intel's new Arc G-series chips will have a pinch of ROG Xbox Ally to it. Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox. The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox.
Pcgamer
May 29, 10:42
This supply chain Sankey diagram for an Nvidia AI megachip is a handy guide to understanding just how easy it is to ruin the prices of graphics cards
One hiccup over there, a price increase here, and our precious GPUs become a whole lot more expensive.
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This supply chain Sankey diagram for an Nvidia AI megachip is a handy guide to understanding just how easy it is to ruin the prices of graphics cards. One hiccup over there, a price increase here, and our precious GPUs become a whole lot more expensive.
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One hiccup over there, a price increase here, and our precious GPUs become a whole lot more expensive.
Pcgamer
May 29, 10:41
Take-Two CEO says 'former Rockstar employees' have tried to match GTA's success and 'haven't been able to'—and while he doesn't name names, that's gotta sting for a certain someone
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Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox.
Pcgamer
May 29, 10:36
007 First Light has sold 1.5 million copies in its first 24 hours and claims the victory of 'fastest selling title in IO Interactive's history'
I wonder who the seventh person to buy the game was?
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I wonder who the seventh person to buy the game was?
Eurogamer
May 29, 10:35
Crimson Desert's 1.09.00 patch adds another highly-requested player feature (as well as loads of new pets)
The 1.09.00 Patch for Crimson Desert has arrived, just one week after the last patch - proving that developer Pearl Abyss is moving at a rate of knots when it comes to fixing and updating its massively popular RPG. Read more
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The 1.09.00 Patch for Crimson Desert has arrived, just one week after the last patch - proving that developer Pearl Abyss is moving at a rate of knots when it comes to fixing and updating its massively popular RPG.
Eurogamer
May 29, 10:25
The Xbox Game Pass price cut is working, Asha Sharma reportedly tells staff, but "we will not solve this in one moment or one launch"
Microsoft's recent decision to cut the price of Xbox Game Pass seems to have done what it was designed to do and increase Game Pass subscriber activity. Read more
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The Xbox Game Pass price cut is working, Asha Sharma reportedly tells staff, but "we will not solve this in one moment or one launch". Microsoft's recent decision to cut the price of Xbox Game Pass seems to have done what it was designed to do and increase Game Pass subscriber activity.
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Microsoft's recent decision to cut the price of Xbox Game Pass seems to have done what it was designed to do and increase Game Pass subscriber activity.
Pcgamer
May 29, 10:07
Tim Sweeney takes swipes at Valve for Steam Deck price hike, blames it on the 'component parts supply chain for megayachts'
Maybe Sweeney isn't the best person to make this point.
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Tim Sweeney takes swipes at Valve for Steam Deck price hike, blames it on the 'component parts supply chain for megayachts'. Maybe Sweeney isn't the best person to make this point.
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Maybe Sweeney isn't the best person to make this point.
Pcgamer
May 29, 10:05
Overwatch's general manager has ignited player hopes for an animated series after revealing that he 'would not rule out' other narrative experiences in the future
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Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox.
Rockpapershotgun
May 29, 10:00
Stop Killing Games-backed bill that'd bar publishers from switching off game servers without thinking of players passes California State Assembly vote
A Californian bill backed by the Stop Killing Games campaign , which would see publishers shutting down servers for online games forced to provide full refunds or a version of the game players can keep on playing independently of said servers as part of the process, has hopped another hurdle. It's passed a full vote in California's State Assembly, paving the way for it to head to the state's senate as it inches closer to becoming a fully enacted law despite opposition from the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) . Read more
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A Californian bill backed by the Stop Killing Games campaign , which would see publishers shutting down servers for online games forced to provide full refunds or a version of the game players can keep on playing independently of said servers as part of the process, has hopped another hurdle.
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A Californian bill backed by the Stop Killing Games campaign , which would see publishers shutting down servers for online games forced to provide full refunds or a version of the game players can keep on playing independently of said servers as part of the process, has hopped another hurdle.
Pcgamer
May 29, 09:44
Acer's Predator Atlas 8 handheld gaming PC with new Intel G-series chips looks a lot like a beefier Lenovo Legion Go S
Beefier in raw horsepower as well as weight, from the looks of it.
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Acer's Predator Atlas 8 handheld gaming PC with new Intel G-series chips looks a lot like a beefier Lenovo Legion Go S. Beefier in raw horsepower as well as weight, from the looks of it.
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Beefier in raw horsepower as well as weight, from the looks of it.
Gamesindustry
May 29, 09:25
Witcher 3 surpasses 65m lifetime sales as CD Projekt announces third expansion
As CD Projekt announced the third expansion for 2015's The Witcher 3, the developer reported a slight 6% increase in revenues of PLN 191 million ($52.5 million) for its first quarter. Read more
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As CD Projekt announced the third expansion for 2015's The Witcher 3, the developer reported a slight 6% increase in revenues of PLN 191 million ($52.5 million) for its first quarter.
Rockpapershotgun
May 29, 09:17
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is getting a roguelike mode, a Thieves Guild, and a sprawling underworld with unique terrain
Before I tell you about the Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era early access roadmap, I fear I must finally have a tantrum about the terrible word, "roadmap".
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Before I tell you about the Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era early access roadmap, I fear I must finally have a tantrum about the terrible word, "roadmap".
Eurogamer
May 29, 09:10
Mina the Hollower review
Here is a game that feels like an adventure. And it feels like it was an adventure to make, too. Mina the Hollower took six years to design and build, six years that took it from what sounds like a kind of coding doodle to a panoramic journey across a richly imagined island, taking in platforming and combat, puzzle-solving, and sheer immersion in the world building. It's Zelda and it's Bloodborne. It's smacking bosses and reading the in-game newspaper. All of which is to say that those six years of design work are apparent throughout, in the complexity of the landscapes you travel, in the density of the secrets and the lore. Read more
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Here is a game that feels like an adventure. And it feels like it was an adventure to make, too. It's Zelda and it's Bloodborne.
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Here is a game that feels like an adventure.
Theguardian
May 29, 09:00
If you want to run your first marathon in your 50s, it helps to be chased by zombies
When Ben Elton didn’t distract from the pain of moving my body, I found the perfect solution – the interactive smartphone game Zombies, Run! At 56, I am running my first marathon, an old, fat, bald dad surrounded by millennials in body-hugging Lycra and smiles that look AI-generated. But I am ahead of them. For they are only competing for positions and personal bests, and I am being chased by zombies. The black dog of depression hit me around the time of my last birthday. I didn’t feel I had achieved anything of note for an eternity. I used to work out but, for years, work kept getting in the way. I decided to kill two circling, carcass-sniffing vultures with one stone and run my first marathon. Continue reading...
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If you want to run your first marathon in your 50s, it helps to be chased by zombies. At 56, I am running my first marathon, an old, fat, bald dad surrounded by millennials in body-hugging Lycra and smiles that look AI-generated. I decided to kill two circling, carcass-sniffing vultures with one stone and run my first marathon.
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When Ben Elton didn’t distract from the pain of moving my body, I found the perfect solution – the interactive smartphone game Zombies, Run!
Pcgamer
May 29, 08:52
In a sea of videogame movie adaptations, 28% of you are sick and tired of 'em and 24% of you are PC Gamer as hell
And 17% of you have something totally different in mind.
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And 17% of you have something totally different in mind.
Eurogamer
May 29, 08:50
007 First Light truly 'earns the number', as critical acclaim leads to impressive sales milestone in just 24 hours
IO Interactive 's Bond origin game 007 First Light has already reached an impressive milestone. Read more
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007 First Light truly 'earns the number', as critical acclaim leads to impressive sales milestone in just 24 hours. IO Interactive 's Bond origin game 007 First Light has already reached an impressive milestone.
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IO Interactive 's Bond origin game 007 First Light has already reached an impressive milestone.
Gamesindustry
May 29, 08:17
Xbox CEO says it's already seeing positive impacts following Game Pass price cuts
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says that recent price cuts to Game Pass are already delivering positive results. Read more
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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says that recent price cuts to Game Pass are already delivering positive results.
Pcgamer
May 28, 23:34
Where to find the Minamino region Treasure Hunt in Forza Horizon 6
Search the golf course for this week's Festival Playlist Treasure Hunt challenge.
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Where to find the Minamino region Treasure Hunt in Forza Horizon 6. Search the golf course for this week's Festival Playlist Treasure Hunt challenge.
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Search the golf course for this week's Festival Playlist Treasure Hunt challenge.
Kotaku
May 28, 23:16
Grand Theft Auto VI Breaks All Entertainment Revenue Records
Reckless Ben has gained a new ally in his fight against Lego reseller Bricks & Minifigs: the CEO of Patreon Hold on, I need to hit the 'Retry' button before we can continue...
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Reckless Ben has gained a new ally in his fight against Lego reseller Bricks & Minifigs: the CEO of Patreon Hold on, I need to hit the 'Retry' button before we can continue... Bungie's loot shooter achieved something most games never even attempt
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GTA VI generated $3B in its first week of sales, surpassing any film, game, or album launch in history.
Rockpapershotgun
May 28, 22:17
Amidst ongoing legal proceedings, Rockstar devs have publicly formed a union with the IWGB
Last year, more than 30 Rockstar Games staff members were fired in an act of alleged union busting by the GTA 6 developer. Rockstar claimed that this firing was because said devs were leaking features from upcoming games . Following this, the UK's IWGB filed legal claims against the studio due to them supposedly refusing to negotiate over firings, a case which continues on to this day. Now, Rockstar devs have gone public with their union, calling themselves the Rockstar IWGB Game Workers Union. Read more
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Amidst ongoing legal proceedings, Rockstar devs have publicly formed a union with the IWGB. Rockstar claimed that this firing was because said devs were leaking features from upcoming games . Now, Rockstar devs have gone public with their union, calling themselves the Rockstar IWGB Game Workers Union.
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Last year, more than 30 Rockstar Games staff members were fired in an act of alleged union busting by the GTA 6 developer.
Pcgamer
May 28, 21:54
In a bittersweet return to form, Destiny 2's final update is giving players reasons to roam its public zones once again
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In a bittersweet return to form, Destiny 2's final update is giving players reasons to roam its public zones once again. Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox. "With the return of the Director, we felt now was a better time than ever to thrust players back into these frontiers."
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Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox.
Pcgamer
May 28, 21:49
6 months before the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6, Rockstar employees in the UK have formed a union
The Rockstar Game Workers Union is a subsidiary of the Independent Workers of Great Britain union that's been fighting Rockstar over the 2025 firing of 31 employees.
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Welcome to PC Gamer club ! We present: the public launch of the Rockstar IWGB Game Workers Union. And, the union says, rather than impeding unionization efforts, Rockstar's actions only catalyzed them.
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The Rockstar Game Workers Union is a subsidiary of the Independent Workers of Great Britain union that's been fighting Rockstar over the 2025 firing of 31 employees.
Pcgamer
May 28, 21:30
After the success of Lord of Hatred, Diablo 4 looks to be turning its back on the fun in its next season
A bizarre change to the best loot might need some major tweaks before it goes live.
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After the success of Lord of Hatred, Diablo 4 looks to be turning its back on the fun in its next season. A bizarre change to the best loot might need some major tweaks before it goes live.
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A bizarre change to the best loot might need some major tweaks before it goes live.
Kotaku
May 28, 21:30
This Indie RPG Isn’t A Remake Of Chrono Trigger, It’s Something Much Weirder
Chrono Trigger is over 30 years old, and is regarded by many to be one of the greatest RPGs, if not the greatest RPG, of all time.
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This Indie RPG Isn’t A Remake Of Chrono Trigger, It’s Something Much Weirder. The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time (which I’m going to just call The Remake from here on out for expediency) is not a remake of Chrono Trigger . It’s a new indie PC game, out today, that’s part RPG, part puzzle game, part meta commentary on RPGs, video games, and online culture.
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Chrono Trigger is over 30 years old, and is regarded by many to be one of the greatest RPGs, if not the greatest RPG, of all time.
Kotaku
May 28, 21:29
I Love Forza Horizon 6‘s PS1-Looking Train Driver
I'll never get tired of low-poly people hanging out in big AAA video games
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I Love Forza Horizon 6‘s PS1-Looking Train Driver. I'll never get tired of low-poly people hanging out in big AAA video games
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I'll never get tired of low-poly people hanging out in big AAA video games
Pcgamer
May 28, 20:57
Now that we have Paralives, Inzoi, and The Sims 4, life simmers finally have the variety we've been begging for
With Paralives joining the party, I finally feel like there's a real buffet of choice for life sim players.
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Now that we have Paralives, Inzoi, and The Sims 4, life simmers finally have the variety we've been begging for. With Paralives joining the party, I finally feel like there's a real buffet of choice for life sim players.
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With Paralives joining the party, I finally feel like there's a real buffet of choice for life sim players.
Kotaku
May 28, 20:45
The Star Of Saros Debunks A Theory I Wish He Hadn’t
Sometimes stories hit harder when you don’t know what a creator intended
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The Star Of Saros Debunks A Theory I Wish He Hadn’t. Sometimes stories hit harder when you don’t know what a creator intended
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Sometimes stories hit harder when you don’t know what a creator intended
Kotaku
May 28, 20:43
Witcher 3 Devs Tease Expansion Size, More Gwent, And A Mysterious New Sword After Confirming It Was Originally Supposed To Come Out This Year
This week, CD Projekt Red officially announced a new expansion for The Witcher 3 called Songs of the Past .
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This week, CD Projekt Red officially announced a new expansion for The Witcher 3 called Songs of the Past . The meager morsels provide a decent sense of what to expect from the new expansion and enough intrigue for fan speculation to run rampant for months.
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Songs of the Past is sounding like a pretty big deal
Rockpapershotgun
May 28, 20:32
Red Frame is a Witnessian puzzle game where every red frame you find has a conundrum for you to solve
There are plenty of philosophical critiques to be had of The Witness (and its creator at large), but there was something still quite appealing about the idea of a world harbouring puzzles in unexpected places. Thankfully, there's a new one of those on the way that can knock The Witness off of its podium called Red Frame, a time manipulation game set in a buried mansion where if you can see something that might look like a red frame, you're certain to find a puzzle. Read more
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There are plenty of philosophical critiques to be had of The Witness (and its creator at large), but there was something still quite appealing about the idea of a world harbouring puzzles in unexpected places.
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There are plenty of philosophical critiques to be had of The Witness (and its creator at large), but there was something still quite appealing about the idea of a world harbouring puzzles in unexpected places.
Kotaku
May 28, 20:12
Bloodborne Sicko Who Spent 11 Years Helping People With One Boss Is Retiring Because Nobody Is Playing It Anymore
After thousands of hours and successful runs, he's done paying for PSN access to 'sit in a cave and not get summoned'
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Bloodborne Sicko Who Spent 11 Years Helping People With One Boss Is Retiring Because Nobody Is Playing It Anymore. After thousands of hours and successful runs, he's done paying for PSN access to 'sit in a cave and not get summoned'
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After thousands of hours and successful runs, he's done paying for PSN access to 'sit in a cave and not get summoned'
Pcgamer
May 28, 19:45
'Proper big': The Witcher 3's new expansion will be 'closer to Blood and Wine' in scope
CD Projekt also has "some other content currently at an advanced production phase," and it's expected to be out later this year.
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'Proper big': The Witcher 3's new expansion will be 'closer to Blood and Wine' in scope. CD Projekt also has "some other content currently at an advanced production phase," and it's expected to be out later this year.
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CD Projekt also has "some other content currently at an advanced production phase," and it's expected to be out later this year.
Pcgamer
May 28, 19:26
4 years later, Infinity Ward reflects on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's controversial changes: 'It came at the cost of feel and fun'
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Infinity Ward 'rewrote' its traversal systems after the response to Modern Warfare 3.
Kotaku
May 28, 18:37
The Most Underappreciated Donkey Kong Game Is Finally Back
Donkey Kong 64 is at last coming to Nintendo Switch Online, a grueling four-and-a-half years after Nintendo first put N64 games on the service, and a whole year after Nintendo seemingly inadvertently…
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This has been met with plenty of eyerolling and monkey jokes from the populace because, as we all know, Donkey Kong 64 isn’t a very good game and is tedious to play in 2026, and no one in their right mind would pick it up on NSO, right?
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Donkey Kong 64 is at last coming to Nintendo Switch Online, a grueling four-and-a-half years after Nintendo first put N64 games on the service, and a whole year after Nintendo seemingly inadvertently…
Pcgamer
May 28, 18:32
This week's most compelling Steam demo is a torment engine disguised as golf
Normal Golf Game offers a tantalizing brand of misery.
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This week's most compelling Steam demo is a torment engine disguised as golf. Normal Golf Game offers a tantalizing brand of misery.
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Normal Golf Game offers a tantalizing brand of misery.
Gamesindustry
May 28, 18:23
Arc Raiders wins Nordic Game of the Year at the Nordic Game Awards
Arc Raiders has won Nordic Game of the Year at the Nordic Game Awards, which took place on May 28 at the Nordic Game conference in Malmö, Sweden. Read more
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Embark Studios' extraction shooter also won the awards for best technology and best audio. Split Fiction was nominated for four awards, but only took home one, for Best Game Design. Swedish studios won five out of the seven awards, which recognise games developed in the Nordic territories.
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Arc Raiders has won Nordic Game of the Year at the Nordic Game Awards, which took place on May 28 at the Nordic Game conference in Malmö, Sweden.
Eurogamer
May 28, 18:17
The Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past was once intended to launch this year, CD Projekt Red reveals, so the rumours were correct
So the rumours were true : CD Projekt Red did originally plan to release Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past this year, but it changed its plan to 2027 to achieve "the best possible result". Read more
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One of those is the expansion being co-developed by Fool's Theory. Our early plans assumed that Songs of the Past could be released this year, however, we decided that it will be launching in 2027." The earnings call Q&A was unsurprisingly dominated by questions about The Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past.
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So the rumours were true : CD Projekt Red did originally plan to release Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past this year, but it changed its plan to 2027 to achieve "the best possible result".
Rockpapershotgun
May 28, 18:07
Here's a choose your own adventure RPG from a former Capcom dev who spent six years in a remote Japanese mountain village making it
I wonder if enough thought has been put into where a game gets made. There is surely a special quality in other art forms like film where you might be whisked away to another country, or in theatre where you construct a world on a stage. Games mostly get made in office buildings, which isn't particularly magical sounding. What about a remote Japanese mountain village? Well, this is exactly what Yoshio Nishimura did, a former Capcom and Vanillaware devs with 30 years of experience. Enter stage left: Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle. Read more
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Here's a choose your own adventure RPG from a former Capcom dev who spent six years in a remote Japanese mountain village making it. Games mostly get made in office buildings, which isn't particularly magical sounding. What about a remote Japanese mountain village?
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I wonder if enough thought has been put into where a game gets made.
Kotaku
May 28, 17:52
Massive Xbox Sale Includes A Ton Of Big Games For $15 Or Less
Hogwarts Legacy , Star Wars Jedi: Survivor , GTA V , all the Bioshock games, and more are heavily discounted right now
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Massive Xbox Sale Includes A Ton Of Big Games For $15 Or Less. Hogwarts Legacy , Star Wars Jedi: Survivor , GTA V , all the Bioshock games, and more are heavily discounted right now
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Hogwarts Legacy , Star Wars Jedi: Survivor , GTA V , all the Bioshock games, and more are heavily discounted right now
Pcgamer
May 28, 17:45
Despite astronomical price hike, the Steam Deck has sold out again in North America
Less than 24 hours after the stock was replenished, the stock is gone.
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Despite astronomical price hike, the Steam Deck has sold out again in North America. Less than 24 hours after the stock was replenished, the stock is gone.
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Less than 24 hours after the stock was replenished, the stock is gone.
Rockpapershotgun
May 28, 17:17
The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time, out today, wants you to figure out what the greatest RPG of all time really is
Have you played The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time ? I mean, you have to, right, it's The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of all Time!
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The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time, out today, wants you to figure out what the greatest RPG of all time really is. I mean, you have to, right, it's The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of all Time! In TROTEOTGOAT, you are not playing the greatest RPG of all time, or even really, technically its remake.
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Have you played The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time ?
Kotaku
May 28, 17:03
Overwatch Just Teased Its New Hero And Maybe Redeemed One Of Its Old Ones In The Process
The shooter’s latest collab with J-pop duo YOASOBI brought something more substantial than a new skin
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Overwatch Just Teased Its New Hero And Maybe Redeemed One Of Its Old Ones In The Process. The shooter’s latest collab with J-pop duo YOASOBI brought something more substantial than a new skin
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The shooter’s latest collab with J-pop duo YOASOBI brought something more substantial than a new skin
Kotaku
May 28, 17:00
Help, An Immortal Snail Is Chasing My Mouse Cursor While I Work And If It Touches Me I Can Never Play This Game Again
There’s a famous…I guess we’ll call it thought experiment, posited by Rooster Teeth and memed incessantly since that asks: Would you accept $10 million and immortality if, for the rest of eternity, y…
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It’s all fun and games of course… I played Don’t Touch the Snail a month ago. It’s a desktop overlay game in which a snail, moving at a snail’s pace, crawls across your screen toward your cursor. Don’t Touch the Snail has leaderboards for the longest time spent without touching the snail, and even has collectibles.
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I will not let it catch me—oh god wait no there it is
Pcgamer
May 28, 16:53
Overwatch's latest anniversary mode brings back pre-Overwatch 2 6v6 and I have to admit, I missed it
I forgot how much fun playing off tank is.
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Overwatch's latest anniversary mode brings back pre-Overwatch 2 6v6 and I have to admit, I missed it. I forgot how much fun playing off tank is.
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I forgot how much fun playing off tank is.
Eurogamer
May 28, 16:33
CD Projekt Red reveals huge The Witcher 3 sales milestone, which helps explain why a third expansion is in development 11 years later
Why is CD Projekt Red making a third expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt , more than a decade after the original game was released? A newly revealed sales milestone of 65 million units probably has something to do with it. That's a hell of an installed base to sell to. Read more
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CD Projekt Red reveals huge The Witcher 3 sales milestone, which helps explain why a third expansion is in development 11 years later. Why is CD Projekt Red making a third expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt , more than a decade after the original game was released? A newly revealed sales milestone of 65 million units probably has something to do with it.
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Why is CD Projekt Red making a third expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt , more than a decade after the original game was released?
Pcgamer
May 28, 16:30
A malware dev has committed a magnificent self-own after an AI-coded malicious package leaked its own GitHub private token
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A malware dev has committed a magnificent self-own after an AI-coded malicious package leaked its own GitHub private token. Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox. The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox.
Gamesindustry
May 28, 16:24
FIFA announces new "Digital Football" vision, an ecosystem of games from multiple publishers and developers
Football governing body FIFA has announced a new gaming strategy called Digital Football, formalising its shift to working with multiple developers and publishers following the breakdown of its long-running partnership with EA in 2022 . Read more
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As part of the announcement, the organisation named the new FIFA title from new publisher/developer Delphi Interactive as FIFA World Cup Launch Edition. It described it as an "all-new FIFA World Cup simulation...
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Football governing body FIFA has announced a new gaming strategy called Digital Football, formalising its shift to working with multiple developers and publishers following the breakdown of its long-running partnership with EA in 2022 .
Pcgamer
May 28, 16:24
Subnautica 2's botched bonus deal is about to wipe out more than one-third of Krafton's $736 million annual profit for 2025
Newly-revealed details of the Unknown Worlds acquisition make it look like a very bad deal for Krafton.
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Subnautica 2's botched bonus deal is about to wipe out more than one-third of Krafton's $736 million annual profit for 2025. Newly-revealed details of the Unknown Worlds acquisition make it look like a very bad deal for Krafton.
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Newly-revealed details of the Unknown Worlds acquisition make it look like a very bad deal for Krafton.
Rockpapershotgun
May 28, 16:24
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, not to be confused with Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, sees North Korea invade South Korea
By this point, I'm convinced the Call of Duty series is a sick experiment testing the limits of mass deja vu. Infinity Ward, the makers of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare have just announced their new game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. This new game has a linear campaign that sees North Korea bombard South Korean capital Seoul before launching a land invasion of the city. In one strand of the campaign you'll play as a South Korean soldier repelling the invasion, in another you'll play as a North Korean soldier on the other side of the battle, and in a third series regular Captain Price is off causing a ruckus. Read more
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, not to be confused with Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, sees North Korea invade South Korea. Infinity Ward, the makers of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare have just announced their new game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
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Infinity Ward, the makers of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare have just announced their new game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
Rockpapershotgun
May 28, 16:23
Planet Zoo 2 is on the way later this year, adding in aquatic animals as a big win for mola mola lovers
Truth be told, in the leadup to the proper reveal of Planet Zoo 2, with developer Frontier Developments not so subtly teasing it, my immediate thought was, "didn't that come out already?" Apparently not! For Planet Zoo 2 has in fact now been revealed, and is yet to be released. An announcement trailer shows it off a touch, though not in any mechanical detail, and to be honest my fight or flight is being set off by the human zoo visitors in a way I don't want to sit with. Read more
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Planet Zoo 2 is on the way later this year, adding in aquatic animals as a big win for mola mola lovers. For Planet Zoo 2 has in fact now been revealed, and is yet to be released. An announcement trailer shows it off a touch, though not in any mechanical detail, and to be honest my fight or flight is being set off by the human zoo visitors in a way I don't want to sit with.
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Truth be told, in the leadup to the proper reveal of Planet Zoo 2, with developer Frontier Developments not so subtly teasing it, my immediate thought was, "didn't that come out already?" Apparently not!
Eurogamer
May 28, 16:04
Unlike The Sims, early access hit Paralives will "never" have paid DLC and will stick to free updates, devs say
Though we'd known about it for quite some time, breezy life simulator Paralives has managed to become one of this month's surprise hits. With over 250k copies sold in less than eight hours, it was off to a great start on Steam earlier this week, and now the developers are promising no paid DLC will be released. Read more
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Unlike The Sims, early access hit Paralives will "never" have paid DLC and will stick to free updates, devs say. Though we'd known about it for quite some time, breezy life simulator Paralives has managed to become one of this month's surprise hits.
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Though we'd known about it for quite some time, breezy life simulator Paralives has managed to become one of this month's surprise hits.
Kotaku
May 28, 16:03
Fans Think They’ve Figured Out Something Really Cool About Dragon Quest 12′s Weirdly Bland Protagonist
He looks like he's just a sleepy guy but there may be more to him than meets the eye
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Fans Think They’ve Figured Out Something Really Cool About Dragon Quest 12′s Weirdly Bland Protagonist. He looks like he's just a sleepy guy but there may be more to him than meets the eye
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He looks like he's just a sleepy guy but there may be more to him than meets the eye
Theguardian
May 28, 15:57
Call of controversy? Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 imagines a revived Korean war
Infinity Ward’s new game in the storied shooter genre embraces change with a potentially controversial real-world setting There was a time when Call of Duty (CoD) regularly courted controversy. In 2009, Modern Warfare 2’s infamous “No Russian” mission saw players (optionally) shooting screaming civilians in a Moscow airport. In 2022’s entry, a drone strike mission that drew chilling parallels to the real-world US assassination of Iranian general Qassem Suleimani two years earlier was featured. The series has not always been straightforwardly palatable. In recent years, however, the world’s most popular shooter game has largely swapped grit for melodrama, following the misadventures of a troop of larger than life elite soldiers. For 2026’s Modern Warfare 4, however, Activision’s shooter series and its developer Infinity Ward are back in tabloid-baiting territory. Continue reading...
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 imagines a revived Korean war. In 2009, Modern Warfare 2’s infamous “No Russian” mission saw players (optionally) shooting screaming civilians in a Moscow airport. For 2026’s Modern Warfare 4, however, Activision’s shooter series and its developer Infinity Ward are back in tabloid-baiting territory.
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Infinity Ward’s new game in the storied shooter genre embraces change with a potentially controversial real-world setting There was a time when Call of Duty (CoD) regularly courted controversy.
Pcgamer
May 28, 15:55
ByteDance has had enough of waiting months for processors, so it's going to make them itself
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'No AMD or Intel makes ByteDance go something, something.'
Kotaku
May 28, 15:44
Will Price Hikes Make The Steam Machine Dead On Arrival?
Pragmata ‘s director would like you to know he’d love to make a sequel, but also doesn’t have the power to decide if one gets made.
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Will Price Hikes Make The Steam Machine Dead On Arrival?. “And the games are $70 now, too,” said the other. “Back when I was told a figure for what Valve’s estimated price [was for the] Steam Machine, it was still higher than today’s Steam Deck prices,” tweeted Valve insider Brad Lynch this week.
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“And the games are $70 now, too,” said the other.
Pcgamer
May 28, 15:37
Is this a biblically accurate robot or have I just spent too much time down the cryptozoology rabbit hole
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And more importantly, why is it so cute?
Pcgamer
May 28, 15:33
Intel's new Arc G-Series chips will probably be the best for handheld gaming—but not for long, and only because AMD has dropped the ball
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AMD's Strix Point APU came out about two years ago . AMD has since launched the Gorgon Point APU , the follow up to Strix Point. But it's just a warmed over Strix Point APU in truth and, again, is still on N4 silicon.
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Do you trust Intel to keep investing in Arc drivers?
Kotaku
May 28, 15:31
Call Of Duty: Warzone Is Shutting Down On PS4 And Xbox One
The popular battle royale will no longer be playable on the older machines later this year
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Call Of Duty: Warzone Is Shutting Down On PS4 And Xbox One. The popular battle royale will no longer be playable on the older machines later this year
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The popular battle royale will no longer be playable on the older machines later this year
Pcgamer
May 28, 15:27
Liquid metal hasn't been used to make machines for crushing humanity just yet, but it is being used for rapid PCB prototyping
It looks really neat, but how well it works in practice compared to traditional methods is uncertain.
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Liquid metal hasn't been used to make machines for crushing humanity just yet, but it is being used for rapid PCB prototyping. It looks really neat, but how well it works in practice compared to traditional methods is uncertain.
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It looks really neat, but how well it works in practice compared to traditional methods is uncertain.
Pcgamer
May 28, 15:20
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era teases a roguelike mode as it hits 1 million sales
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The roadmap promises reworks, new modes and more.
Pcgamer
May 28, 15:01
MelGeek Centauri 80 review
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Welcome to PC Gamer club ! Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox. Though I'd certainly get a few sneaky glances if your rich friend picks one up instead.
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A lovely keyboard I couldn't actually recommend buying, unless you're a big space nerd in need of a touchscreen.
Kotaku
May 28, 15:00
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Is Making Some Exciting Changes To The Formula, But It Might Not Be Enough
The next CoD game is arriving in October on PC and consoles, including the Switch 2
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Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Is Making Some Exciting Changes To The Formula, But It Might Not Be Enough. The next CoD game is arriving in October on PC and consoles, including the Switch 2
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The next CoD game is arriving in October on PC and consoles, including the Switch 2
Eurogamer
May 28, 15:00
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 finally revealed, and it's officially leaving last-generation consoles behind
Activision and Infinity Ward have revealed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. It's launching on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2 on the 23rd October, 2026. Read more
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 finally revealed, and it's officially leaving last-generation consoles behind. Activision and Infinity Ward have revealed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. It's launching on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2 on the 23rd October, 2026.
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Activision and Infinity Ward have revealed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
Kotaku
May 28, 15:00
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Is Coming Day-And-Date To Switch 2, Breaking A 13 Year Streak Of Skipping Nintendo’s Consoles
The top-selling shooter will now be on every console again
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Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Is Coming Day-And-Date To Switch 2, Breaking A 13 Year Streak Of Skipping Nintendo’s Consoles. The top-selling shooter will now be on every console again
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The top-selling shooter will now be on every console again
Pcgamer
May 28, 15:00
I played Modern Warfare 4 at Infinity Ward, let's talk about it
90 minutes with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer.
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I played Modern Warfare 4 at Infinity Ward, let's talk about it. 90 minutes with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer.
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90 minutes with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer.
Pcgamer
May 28, 15:00
Modern Warfare 4 will bring back DMZ, Call of Duty's extraction shooter
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Call of Duty reenters the extraction genre.
Pcgamer
May 28, 15:00
The next Call of Duty is Modern Warfare 4, Infinity Ward's first game in 4 years
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The next Call of Duty is Modern Warfare 4, Infinity Ward's first game in 4 years. Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox. The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox.
Eurogamer
May 28, 15:00
Call of Duty is in need of a big win, and Modern Warfare 4's multiplayer might be it
Call of Duty is in desperate need of a win. Black Ops 7 was the climax of rising displeasure in the established formula. It lacked that bite, amongst other things. It missed the mark for many , especially compared to older entries. Read more
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Call of Duty is in need of a big win, and Modern Warfare 4's multiplayer might be it. Call of Duty is in desperate need of a win. It missed the mark for many , especially compared to older entries.
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Call of Duty is in desperate need of a win.
Eurogamer
May 28, 15:00
"We make an entertainment product" - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 leads on their sure to be controversial North vs South Korea campaign
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is taking the series to South Korea. The campaign starts with North Korean missiles reigning down on a densely packed urban environment, and puts you in the shoes of soldiers in the midst of this chaos. Read more
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"We make an entertainment product" - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 leads on their sure to be controversial North vs South Korea campaign. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is taking the series to South Korea. The campaign starts with North Korean missiles reigning down on a densely packed urban environment, and puts you in the shoes of soldiers in the midst of this chaos.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is taking the series to South Korea.
Pcgamer
May 28, 14:55
New Intel-based handheld gaming PCs sound great but all signs point towards yet more prohibitively expensive price tags
With even the Steam Deck shooting up in price, can we expect any better here?
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New Intel-based handheld gaming PCs sound great but all signs point towards yet more prohibitively expensive price tags. With even the Steam Deck shooting up in price, can we expect any better here?
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With even the Steam Deck shooting up in price, can we expect any better here?
Eurogamer
May 28, 14:33
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era reveals early access roadmap as publisher Hooded Horse celebrates 1m copies sold during its first month
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era , the latest entry in the iconic turn-based fantasy strategy series, has convinced most players so far , but it's got a long early access journey ahead. Today, publisher Hooded Horse and developer Unfrozen Studio have shared an extensive roadmap. Read more
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Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era , the latest entry in the iconic turn-based fantasy strategy series, has convinced most players so far , but it's got a long early access journey ahead. Today, publisher Hooded Horse and developer Unfrozen Studio have shared an extensive roadmap.
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Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era , the latest entry in the iconic turn-based fantasy strategy series, has convinced most players so far , but it's got a long early access journey ahead.
Kotaku
May 28, 14:32
Overwatch Finally Gave Fans Something They’ve Been Asking For Since 2016
Blizzard’s new commitment to story is serving up a meal of overdue relationship building
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Overwatch Finally Gave Fans Something They’ve Been Asking For Since 2016. Blizzard’s new commitment to story is serving up a meal of overdue relationship building
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Blizzard’s new commitment to story is serving up a meal of overdue relationship building
Rockpapershotgun
May 28, 14:27
Bungie are making it easy for you to try Marathon by launching its new season with a free week, right when veteran players lose all their best gear
I hear that some of you aren't playing Marathon yet. Maybe extraction shooters aren't your jam, or there's not enough about Bungie's game to draw you away from your shooter of choice, or maybe you're just sick and tired of a certain portion of the internet yammering on about Marathon like it's the bee's-freaking-knees of multiplayer games. Now, if you fall into that latter camp, I have particularly good news for you. For one week only, you will be able to drop into Tau Ceti and wipe the smile of those yammerers' faces without buying the game. Bungie are kicking off Marathon Season 2 with a free week. Importantly, that free week coincides with an account wipe for all players, so even though you will be going up against people who have had a couple of months in Marathon already, they won't be packing any of their best loot or top level skills. (It's also a great chance to try a really very good shooter that you might have been interested in.) Read more
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Bungie are making it easy for you to try Marathon by launching its new season with a free week, right when veteran players lose all their best gear. Bungie are kicking off Marathon Season 2 with a free week. (It's also a great chance to try a really very good shooter that you might have been interested in.) Read more
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(It's also a great chance to try a really very good shooter that you might have been interested in.) Read more
Eurogamer
May 28, 14:17
IOI is 'keeping the British end up' in 007 First Light by switching out Americanisms to "reinforce the immersion"
Following earlier gameplay teaser trailers, developer IO Interactive has made some changes to the dialogue in 007 First Light. Read more
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IOI is 'keeping the British end up' in 007 First Light by switching out Americanisms to "reinforce the immersion". Following earlier gameplay teaser trailers, developer IO Interactive has made some changes to the dialogue in 007 First Light.
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Following earlier gameplay teaser trailers, developer IO Interactive has made some changes to the dialogue in 007 First Light.
Pcgamer
May 28, 14:04
Intel announces two Arc G-Series chips for handheld gaming PCs, promising 'seamless gaming experiences on the go'
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The G stands for "Grrrrr." Okay, I made that up.
Pcgamer
May 28, 14:03
LG reportedly denies plans to sell TV business to Hisense, but there's probably still a display war coming that could impact the PC
Even though the part of LG that actually makes display panels wasn't implicated, China's industry is still coming...
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LG reportedly denies plans to sell TV business to Hisense, but there's probably still a display war coming that could impact the PC. Even though the part of LG that actually makes display panels wasn't implicated, China's industry is still coming...
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Even though the part of LG that actually makes display panels wasn't implicated, China's industry is still coming...
Kotaku
May 28, 14:00
Pragmata’s Lead Actor Explains Why Capcom’s Sci-Fi Hit Isn’t A ‘Sad Dad’ Game
David Menkin calls himself part of the ' West Wing ' generation who still believes good things are possible
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Pragmata’s Lead Actor Explains Why Capcom’s Sci-Fi Hit Isn’t A ‘Sad Dad’ Game. David Menkin calls himself part of the ' West Wing ' generation who still believes good things are possible
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David Menkin calls himself part of the ' West Wing ' generation who still believes good things are possible
Pcgamer
May 28, 14:00
Grim Dawn's gigantic final expansion will be out in July
Open wide, here comes Fangs of Asterkarn.
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Grim Dawn's gigantic final expansion will be out in July. Open wide, here comes Fangs of Asterkarn.
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Open wide, here comes Fangs of Asterkarn.
Gamesindustry
May 28, 14:00
BitSummit 2026 showed Japanese indies pursuing a new multimedia model, backed by major entertainment firms | Opinion
A few weeks before thirteenth BitSummit opened its doors in Kyoto, a major announcement sent waves through the Japanese games industry: entertainment conglomerate TOEI unveiled grand ambitions for a brand-new gaming subsidiary . In Western media circles, the announcement sparked confusion. This is one of the biggest entertainment companies in Japan, known for producing internationally famous anime like One Piece and Dragon Ball. It's one of the biggest entertainment companies in Japan in terms of success and the IPs they control. Read more
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BitSummit 2026 showed Japanese indies pursuing a new multimedia model, backed by major entertainment firms | Opinion. This is one of the biggest entertainment companies in Japan, known for producing internationally famous anime like One Piece and Dragon Ball. It's one of the biggest entertainment companies in Japan in terms of success and the IPs they control.
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It's one of the biggest entertainment companies in Japan in terms of success and the IPs they control.
Kotaku
May 28, 13:30
Take-Two’s Boss Seemingly Takes A Subtle Shot At 2025’s Worst-Reviewed Game
Strauss Zelnick says former Rockstar employees have tried and failed to make another massive hit like GTA
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Take-Two’s Boss Seemingly Takes A Subtle Shot At 2025’s Worst-Reviewed Game. Strauss Zelnick says former Rockstar employees have tried and failed to make another massive hit like GTA
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Strauss Zelnick says former Rockstar employees have tried and failed to make another massive hit like GTA
Pcgamer
May 28, 13:29
Someone is trying to use lost property 'finder' laws to gain legal ownership of 39,069 Bitcoin wallets, with just one of them being worth nearly $6,000,000,000
The list includes the infamous wallet with Mt. Gox stolen funds.
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The list includes the infamous wallet with Mt. Gox stolen funds.
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The list includes the infamous wallet with Mt.
Eurogamer
May 28, 13:27
That sword Geralt unsheaths in The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past expansion artwork? We've seen it before
A third Witcher 3 expansion, Songs of the Past , was only announced yesterday, but it appears we've seen the sword Geralt unsheaths in the artwork before. Read more
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The suggestion from Neon Knight's well-researched video is that this sword is Melltith - a sword that's already in the game. Because as Neon Knight pointed out, this is a quintessentially elven piece of sword design - you can apparently find it on five other elven swords in The Witcher 3 game.
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A third Witcher 3 expansion, Songs of the Past , was only announced yesterday, but it appears we've seen the sword Geralt unsheaths in the artwork before.
Pcgamer
May 28, 13:27
Paralives received 'over 100,000 bug reports' in less than a week, as its creator reminds us that life sims are really hard to make
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Life sims are basically giant machines with a gazillion tiny moving parts.
Pcgamer
May 28, 13:24
A Google engineer who allegedly made over $1,000,000 after predicting 2025's most-searched person has now been arrested for insider trading
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Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox.
Pcgamer
May 28, 13:10
Epic devs discuss the shock of mass layoffs: 'We only had a slight hint that the company revenue wasn't doing well'
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Epic devs discuss the shock of mass layoffs: 'We only had a slight hint that the company revenue wasn't doing well'. Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox. The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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Kotaku
May 28, 13:00
Yoshi And The Mysterious Book: The Kotaku Review
Even with cute creatures, some extremely creative ideas, and loads to do, there’s something missing at the heart of Yoshi’s latest adventure
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A few hours before writing this review, I turned in my review of Mina the Hollower , a game I adored. You would think, given my love for secret-stuffed games that want you to try things just for the fun of it, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book would be a real page-turner for me.
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Even with cute creatures, some extremely creative ideas, and loads to do, there’s something missing at the heart of Yoshi’s latest adventure
Eurogamer
May 28, 13:00
Planet Zoo 2 finally revealed after much teasing, with an autumn release date, aquatic and flying species, and the ability to conserve outside of your zoo
Earlier this week, the park sim veterans at Frontier Developments began teasing Planet Zoo 2 . Now, the sequel has been fully revealed, and it's coming later this year with a handful of huge additions. Read more
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Planet Zoo 2 finally revealed after much teasing, with an autumn release date, aquatic and flying species, and the ability to conserve outside of your zoo. Earlier this week, the park sim veterans at Frontier Developments began teasing Planet Zoo 2 . Now, the sequel has been fully revealed, and it's coming later this year with a handful of huge additions.
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Earlier this week, the park sim veterans at Frontier Developments began teasing Planet Zoo 2 .
Kotaku
May 28, 12:54
Subnautica 2 Devs Will Probably Get That $250 Million Payout Krafton’s CEO Tried To Avoid By Asking ChatGPT For Help
The survival game has been selling millions of copies in its first month
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Subnautica 2 Devs Will Probably Get That $250 Million Payout Krafton’s CEO Tried To Avoid By Asking ChatGPT For Help. The survival game has been selling millions of copies in its first month
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The survival game has been selling millions of copies in its first month
Pcgamer
May 28, 12:44
'There are two 'P's in the word Google' says the company's upgraded AI Overview, as an old LLM issue rears its ugly head
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Eurogamer
May 28, 12:16
Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton now forced to pay $250m earnout to Unknown Worlds developers after more than 4m units sold
Subnautica 2 has been off to a stellar start despite some discussions over fighting alien fish , with 2m copies sold within 12 hours of launching on Steam and Xbox's storefronts. Since its 14th May launch, its success has only become bigger, and now Krafton will be forced to pay developer Unknown Worlds $250m. Read more
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Subnautica 2 has been off to a stellar start despite some discussions over fighting alien fish , with 2m copies sold within 12 hours of launching on Steam and Xbox's storefronts. Since its 14th May launch, its success has only become bigger, and now Krafton will be forced to pay developer Unknown Worlds $250m. Read more
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Subnautica 2 has been off to a stellar start despite some discussions over fighting alien fish , with 2m copies sold within 12 hours of launching on Steam and Xbox's storefronts.
Kotaku
May 28, 12:05
Slay The Spire 2, As Told By Steam Reviews
As of this writing, I have invested a total of 267 hours into Slay the Spire 2 . I’ve tried every beta patch, and I’ve almost played it at least once every single day since it released on Steam back…
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As of this writing, I have invested a total of 267 hours into Slay the Spire 2 . That’s why I feel pretty confident in saying that Slay the Spire 2 is, and always has been, a phenomenal game, and a worthy successor to the first Slay the Spire . For instance, with filtering on, Slay the Spire 2 has a 94 percent “Very Positive” score on my end.
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If you ignore all the reviews about Doormaker and 'DEI,' it almost sounds like Slay the Spire 2 is a great game?
Pcgamer
May 28, 11:54
Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II review
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Welcome to PC Gamer club ! Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox. The Stealth Pro II really tries hard to get that cash out of your hand.
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It's hard to say a $350 headset is worth it, but boy, does Turtle Beach get close.
Eurogamer
May 28, 11:37
Donkey Kong 64 finally arrives on Nintendo Switch Online next month
90s classic Donkey Kong 64 is finally coming to Nintendo Switch Online. It will be available for all those Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers from next month, on 4th June. Read more
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Donkey Kong 64 finally arrives on Nintendo Switch Online next month. 90s classic Donkey Kong 64 is finally coming to Nintendo Switch Online. It will be available for all those Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers from next month, on 4th June.
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90s classic Donkey Kong 64 is finally coming to Nintendo Switch Online.
Eurogamer
May 28, 11:04
A Pragmata sequel? Well, "of course" Capcom's game director would love one, but alas, he is "not the only one who decides"
Pragmata's director would "of course" love to make a sequel to Capcom's space-based small girl and astronaut starring game, but he isn't the only person who needs to give it the green light. Read more
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After years of waiting and a fair smattering of delays, Pragmata finally released in February. Like you said, it’s only been a month since Pragmata went on sale, so honestly, what I'm focused on is just trying to get as many people to experience Pragmata as I can," Oyama replied, diplomatically. "I'm focused on Pragmata itself.
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Pragmata's director would "of course" love to make a sequel to Capcom's space-based small girl and astronaut starring game, but he isn't the only person who needs to give it the green light.
Gamesindustry
May 28, 11:04
GDC Trends Report 2026: As use of generative AI rises, devs face "infrastructure problem"
Organisers of GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 have released the second annual GDC Trends report, offering insights into emerging industry trends. Read more
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The report found consistent support for using generative AI in planning and routine tasks, especially among older professionals and neurodivergent individuals. The 2026 State of the Game Industry Report found that 6% of studio employees work at dedicated co-dev companies, while other teams participate in co-dev alongside their main projects.
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Organisers of GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 have released the second annual GDC Trends report, offering insights into emerging industry trends.
Rockpapershotgun
May 28, 10:29
Krafton have reportedly agreed to pay Subnautica 2's devs that $250 million bonus, following strong early sales
Subnautica 2 publishers Krafton have reportedly agreed to pay the up to $250 million earnout to Unknown Worlds' devs, this being the bonus which was a major point of contention in the legal dispute between the former and the three Unknown Worlds bosses who were ousted last year . Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill was reinstated as a result of the ensuing legal action, paving the way for Sub 2's early access launch this month. Read more
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Subnautica 2 publishers Krafton have reportedly agreed to pay the up to $250 million earnout to Unknown Worlds' devs, this being the bonus which was a major point of contention in the legal dispute between the former and the three Unknown Worlds bosses who were ousted last year .
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Subnautica 2 publishers Krafton have reportedly agreed to pay the up to $250 million earnout to Unknown Worlds' devs, this being the bonus which was a major point of contention in the legal dispute between the former and the three Unknown Worlds bosses who were ousted last year .
Eurogamer
May 28, 10:28
Fortnite's return to the Apple App Store and iOS has caused an eight-year record surge in downloads, with a spike in daily activity, too
Fortnite has faced tons of difficulties in recent times, with engagement going down and massive layoffs at Epic affecting its short-term creative potential. However, its recent return to the Apple App Store has kickstarted a surge in downloads and activity. Read more
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Fortnite's return to the Apple App Store and iOS has caused an eight-year record surge in downloads, with a spike in daily activity, too. Fortnite has faced tons of difficulties in recent times, with engagement going down and massive layoffs at Epic affecting its short-term creative potential.
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Fortnite has faced tons of difficulties in recent times, with engagement going down and massive layoffs at Epic affecting its short-term creative potential.
Pcgamer
May 28, 10:05
Victims of cheaters in Marvel Rivals will be refunded all the ranked points they lost if they report them thanks to NetEase's new Anti-Cheat Rank Compensation System
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Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox.
Rockpapershotgun
May 28, 10:01
The Steam Deck OLED's price hikes have killed its status as the best deal in PC games hardware
Ongoing memory chip shortages , caused by a proliferation of AI-huffing data centres, continue to make PC games hardware scarcer , less affordable , and generally miserable . The latest victim is the Steam Deck OLED , which returned to stock yesterday – and it’d be very nice to end the sentence there, but alas – with some barely believable price hikes. Read more
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The Steam Deck OLED's price hikes have killed its status as the best deal in PC games hardware. Ongoing memory chip shortages , caused by a proliferation of AI-huffing data centres, continue to make PC games hardware scarcer , less affordable , and generally miserable .
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Ongoing memory chip shortages , caused by a proliferation of AI-huffing data centres, continue to make PC games hardware scarcer , less affordable , and generally miserable .
Pcgamer
May 28, 09:48
Marathon season 2 is kicking off with a free week so new players can try Bungie's extraction shooter out on a 'clean slate'
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Welcome to PC Gamer club ! Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox. "Season 2 begins on June 2 and kicks off with an Open Play Week from June 2 to June 9," a blog post explains .
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I might just join for that suppressed SMG.
Pcgamer
May 28, 09:47
Samsung workers to take home $340,000 on average thanks to union's vote to approve historic profit-share deal
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Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox.
Pcgamer
May 28, 09:22
Samsung ups its 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor ante with impressive new 360 Hz, RGB-stripe, HDR 600 panel
On paper, this is surely the ultimate 32-inch 4K panel.
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Samsung ups its 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor ante with impressive new 360 Hz, RGB-stripe, HDR 600 panel. On paper, this is surely the ultimate 32-inch 4K panel.
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On paper, this is surely the ultimate 32-inch 4K panel.
Eurogamer
May 28, 09:21
Bungie details Marathon Season 2 and the new Sentinel class, with a free-to-play week and special sale planned, too
Right after dropping the untimely news Destiny 2 won't be getting more support after June , Bungie is ramping up work on Marathon , with Season 2 introducing a spooky new map and mysterious new threats next week. Read more
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The 2nd June update will mark the beginning of the game's second season, and an 'Open Play Week' - ending on 9th June - is inviting all curious players who want to experience what Tau Ceti IV has to offer. "During the Open Play Week, the full game will be available to play on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, and any progress you make will carry over into Season 2.
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Right after dropping the untimely news Destiny 2 won't be getting more support after June , Bungie is ramping up work on Marathon , with Season 2 introducing a spooky new map and mysterious new threats next week.
Rockpapershotgun
May 28, 09:09
Witcher 3 modders have already added Geralt's new sword from the Songs of the Past expansion to the base game
Yesterday, May 27th, CD Projekt finally held their hands up and revealed that the extra DLC long-rumoured to be coming to The Witcher 3 is indeed a thing. It's called Songs of the Past and will arrive in 2027, they said, also lobbing out some promo art of Gerry from the River holding a sword in front of a spooky tree bloke. Cue a Witcher 3 modder cracking their knuckles and immediately getting to work re-creating the sword from the artwork and adding it to the RPG as a way for folks to celebrate the news. Read more
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Witcher 3 modders have already added Geralt's new sword from the Songs of the Past expansion to the base game. Yesterday, May 27th, CD Projekt finally held their hands up and revealed that the extra DLC long-rumoured to be coming to The Witcher 3 is indeed a thing.
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Yesterday, May 27th, CD Projekt finally held their hands up and revealed that the extra DLC long-rumoured to be coming to The Witcher 3 is indeed a thing.
Gamesindustry
May 28, 08:57
Fortnite's global iOS return reportedly reaches 3.4m downloads, marking an eight-year high
Fortnite's global return to iOS last week generated an estimated 3.4 million downloads, marking an eight-year high. Read more
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Saudi Arabia led with 474,000 installs, followed by France (366,000) and the UK (307,000). Each significantly outpaced the US, which recorded 151,000 installs during this period. Installs rose by 1,408%, from approximately 19,000 on May 18 to nearly 290,000 on May 19, peaking at 674,000 on May 23.
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Fortnite's global return to iOS last week generated an estimated 3.4 million downloads, marking an eight-year high.
Eurogamer
May 28, 08:48
Valve announces significant Steam Deck price rise of almost £200 in the UK, over 40% around the world
Valve has announced a substantial price increase for its Steam Deck OLED models, citing "rising memory and storage costs" as the reason. Read more
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Valve announces significant Steam Deck price rise of almost £200 in the UK, over 40% around the world. Valve has announced a substantial price increase for its Steam Deck OLED models, citing "rising memory and storage costs" as the reason.
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Valve has announced a substantial price increase for its Steam Deck OLED models, citing "rising memory and storage costs" as the reason.
Gamesindustry
May 28, 07:41
Valve raises Steam Deck OLED prices by over 40%
Valve has announced price increases of over 40% for its Steam Deck OLED models. The 512GB model has increased from $549 to $789, while the 1TB model has risen from $649 to $949.
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Valve is the latest hardware maker affected by ongoing component shortages. Last month, Nintendo announced price increases for the Switch 2 , launched in June last year. In Japan, the original Switch lineup and Nintendo Switch Online subscription service were also affected.
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Valve has announced price increases of over 40% for its Steam Deck OLED models.
Pcgamer
May 28, 00:51
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2 review
I miss the purity of the blessed machine.
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Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2 review. I miss the purity of the blessed machine.
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I miss the purity of the blessed machine.
Pcgamer
May 28, 00:02
How to solve the fireplace puzzle while investigating the dining room in 007 First Light
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Your first major mission in First Light stops your chase sequence short to solve a quick animal-based symbol puzzle.
Pcgamer
May 27, 23:30
Can you identify these 15 console games that found their way to PC after years of waiting?
Even if I had to heavily mod a few of these, they still count.
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Can you identify these 15 console games that found their way to PC after years of waiting?. Even if I had to heavily mod a few of these, they still count.
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Even if I had to heavily mod a few of these, they still count.
Pcgamer
May 27, 22:14
Indie dev earns Reddit love after telling people not to buy their game because it's going on sale soon
The maker of the typing game battle royale Final Sentence reckons you can save a couple bucks for something else.
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Indie dev earns Reddit love after telling people not to buy their game because it's going on sale soon. The maker of the typing game battle royale Final Sentence reckons you can save a couple bucks for something else.
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The maker of the typing game battle royale Final Sentence reckons you can save a couple bucks for something else.
Pcgamer
May 27, 21:35
Steam Workshop now looks like it was designed in this decade
Workshop just got a fancy UI update, fresh out of the beta branch.
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Steam Workshop now looks like it was designed in this decade. Workshop just got a fancy UI update, fresh out of the beta branch.
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Workshop just got a fancy UI update, fresh out of the beta branch.
Pcgamer
May 27, 21:05
Playing 007 First Light? Send us gameplay videos galore and you could win a $500 Amazon gift card
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Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox.
Pcgamer
May 27, 20:56
Zenless Zone Zero 'copied my puzzle game,' indie dev says, posts a pretty convincing video to prove it
This is the second time over the past month that MiHoYo has been accused of ripping off an indie project for one of its games.
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Zenless Zone Zero 'copied my puzzle game,' indie dev says, posts a pretty convincing video to prove it. This is the second time over the past month that MiHoYo has been accused of ripping off an indie project for one of its games.
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This is the second time over the past month that MiHoYo has been accused of ripping off an indie project for one of its games.
Pcgamer
May 27, 20:36
Steam may have just thrown its weight behind bullet heaven, but last week's standout game was a one-of-a-kind bullet hell FPS
Luna Abyss was a long time coming, but I'm already hoping for more of its kind.
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Steam may have just thrown its weight behind bullet heaven, but last week's standout game was a one-of-a-kind bullet hell FPS. Luna Abyss was a long time coming, but I'm already hoping for more of its kind.
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Luna Abyss was a long time coming, but I'm already hoping for more of its kind.
Pcgamer
May 27, 20:03
As its retirement looms, Destiny 2 is still the gold standard for joyous gunplay
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Even now, shotgun wizards remain unbeatable.
Gamesindustry
May 27, 20:02
Wizards of the Coast writes to staff to explain "how union representation works" as studio prepares to vote to unionize
Wizards of the Coast has written to its employees to warn that unionizing could mean staff "end up with more, the same or less than [they] have now," and suggested that "your voice is strongest when it is heard directly." Read more
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Not through a third party." Staff are due to vote on unionization with the National Labor Relations Board on June 2. "You and your colleagues will decide whether you want the CWA to represent you," the letter allegedly sent from the studio to staff stated.
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Wizards of the Coast has written to its employees to warn that unionizing could mean staff "end up with more, the same or less than [they] have now," and suggested that "your voice is strongest when it is heard directly." Read more
Pcgamer
May 27, 20:00
Yes, 007 First Light's tutorial really is a whole 3 hours of training montage and agent bonding time
By hour two James wasn't the only one chafing at yet another training exercise in Malta.
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Yes, 007 First Light's tutorial really is a whole 3 hours of training montage and agent bonding time. By hour two James wasn't the only one chafing at yet another training exercise in Malta.
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By hour two James wasn't the only one chafing at yet another training exercise in Malta.
Gamesindustry
May 27, 19:35
Epic Games unveils Unreal Engine 6 in new Rocket League teaser
Epic Games has given us our first peek at Rocket League running on Unreal Engine 6. The teaser was barely more than a minute long, but referred to a "new era, new engine" and flashed up the Unreal En…
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The teaser was barely more than a minute long, but referred to a "new era, new engine" and flashed up the Unreal Engine logo with a six appended to the side. There was no other information forthcoming – no release date, no feature list; nothing, I'm afraid – and neither Epic nor Psyonix have offered any details about the new engine at this time.
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Epic Games has given us our first peek at Rocket League running on Unreal Engine 6.
Pcgamer
May 27, 18:54
No Man's Sky now has its own Death Star with a laser so big it can 'destroy space station sized objects'
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Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox.
Pcgamer
May 27, 18:31
How to infiltrate the hotel in 007 First Light by finding the press badge or stealthing through the window
Your first test of true spycraft in First Light gives you a few different ways to enter the Carpathian Hotel.
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How to infiltrate the hotel in 007 First Light by finding the press badge or stealthing through the window. Your first test of true spycraft in First Light gives you a few different ways to enter the Carpathian Hotel.
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Your first test of true spycraft in First Light gives you a few different ways to enter the Carpathian Hotel.
Pcgamer
May 27, 18:00
Steam Deck price skyrockets, 1TB model now costs $949
The state of the world has caught up to Valve's hardware.
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Steam Deck price skyrockets, 1TB model now costs $949. The state of the world has caught up to Valve's hardware.
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The state of the world has caught up to Valve's hardware.
Rockpapershotgun
May 27, 18:00
The demand for weapons in Subnautica 2 reveals the difficulty of separating open worlds from conquest
When I play Subnautica 2 , I often feel as though I am swimming in two worlds simultaneously. On the one hand, there's the world that goes on without me, the world of wonky indigenous beings living out their lives, careless of my presence: shoals of unharvestable fish swizzing past like dropped fireworks, growth cycles half-deciphered in flooded laboratories, crested hammerheads idly circling their territories. On the other, there's the world that goes on for me, its rewards and hazards colour-coded and reasonably predictable, its flora and fauna gated-off and patterned according to their role within the crafting and progression systems. Read more
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The demand for weapons in Subnautica 2 reveals the difficulty of separating open worlds from conquest. When I play Subnautica 2 , I often feel as though I am swimming in two worlds simultaneously.
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When I play Subnautica 2 , I often feel as though I am swimming in two worlds simultaneously.
Gamesindustry
May 27, 17:27
Leading charity calls for "consistent, enforceable standards" to make games accessible for visually impaired players
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is calling for "consistent, enforceable standards" for ensuring video games are playable for visually impaired players. Read more
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The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is calling for "consistent, enforceable standards" for ensuring video games are playable for visually impaired players. In a white paper, the organization said "video games have long been a space that is either difficult to navigate or completely inaccessible for those with little or no vision," adding "people feel excluded n…
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The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is calling for "consistent, enforceable standards" for ensuring video games are playable for visually impaired players.
Gamesindustry
May 27, 17:21
"It has done something useful for the world": how Ubisoft uses its games to create content for museums and TV
For some time now, Ubisoft has been involved in the creation of educational content via its video games. Read more
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"It has done something useful for the world": how Ubisoft uses its games to create content for museums and TV. For some time now, Ubisoft has been involved in the creation of educational content via its video games.
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For some time now, Ubisoft has been involved in the creation of educational content via its video games.
Pcgamer
May 27, 17:01
The Witcher 3 reveals new system requirements and it's now Windows 11 or nothing
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Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox.
Rockpapershotgun
May 27, 16:44
Paralives is possibly the first ever videogame with a character editor that gives people motion sickness
Cosy life sim Paralives launched into early access this week , sweetening the initial reception with a roadmap full of free goodies . I've been looking forward to the game, if only because there has been such disappointment of late on the life sim front – Paradox Tectonic's Life By You fell foul of funding cuts , Inzoi is a horrible haunted Botox catalogue , and EA's plans for The Sims 5 remain nebulous and live-servicey . Paralives? It appears both throwback and forward-thinking, a game of rosy cheeks, antique shops and smaller mechanical touches like skill progression juddering to a halt if your character's needs aren't met. It's the champion this wayward genre needs. What could go wrong? Ah, it seems the character creator has been making people physically ill. Read more
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Paralives is possibly the first ever videogame with a character editor that gives people motion sickness. Cosy life sim Paralives launched into early access this week , sweetening the initial reception with a roadmap full of free goodies . Ah, it seems the character creator has been making people physically ill.
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Cosy life sim Paralives launched into early access this week , sweetening the initial reception with a roadmap full of free goodies .
Pcgamer
May 27, 16:30
YouTube says it's making AI-generated content labels more prominent—and to help you see them, here they are zoomed in
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Eurogamer
May 27, 16:17
Alan Wake and Control "should have sold more", says Remedy's newly-appointed CEO, who promises he's not the evil exec people expected
While both games were critically acclaimed, Remedy's newly-appointed CEO believes Alan Wake and Control "should have sold more" and been more commercially successful than they were. That being said, he has a remedy for Remedy's titles (thank you Matt, for pointing out this the perfect word play here), and believes film and TV adaptations will give the games a boost. Read more
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While both games were critically acclaimed, Remedy's newly-appointed CEO believes Alan Wake and Control "should have sold more" and been more commercially successful than they were. That being said, he has a remedy for Remedy's titles (thank you Matt, for pointing out this the perfect word play here), and believes film and TV adaptations will give the games a boost. Read more
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While both games were critically acclaimed, Remedy's newly-appointed CEO believes Alan Wake and Control "should have sold more" and been more commercially successful than they were.
Eurogamer
May 27, 16:05
IO Interactive has a plan to keep you playing 007: First Light long after the credits roll
As a linear, scripted action game, the replayability of James Bond game 007: First Light has been called into question. It's something Rick brought up in Eurogamer's 007: First Light review , mostly because it jars with the sandbox approach IO Interactive used for Hitman, which is replayable by design. Read more
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IO Interactive has a plan to keep you playing 007: First Light long after the credits roll. As a linear, scripted action game, the replayability of James Bond game 007: First Light has been called into question.
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As a linear, scripted action game, the replayability of James Bond game 007: First Light has been called into question.
Eurogamer
May 27, 15:49
Dragon Quest 40th anniversary event reveals DQ12 restart with new title, DQ11 Switch 2 port, and the return of Dragon Quest Monsters series
It's been a few years since Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate 's announcement, so fans were logically expecting news during today's 40th-anniversary stream. An update has indeed been shared, but it's not what we were expecting. Read more
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Dragon Quest 40th anniversary event reveals DQ12 restart with new title, DQ11 Switch 2 port, and the return of Dragon Quest Monsters series. It's been a few years since Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate 's announcement, so fans were logically expecting news during today's 40th-anniversary stream. An update has indeed been shared, but it's not what we were expecting.
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It's been a few years since Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate 's announcement, so fans were logically expecting news during today's 40th-anniversary stream.
Rockpapershotgun
May 27, 15:27
007 First Light's PC performance isn't quite martini-smooth, but it's a damn sight better than that stuttering reveal footage
While Mark’s off doing the actual review and/or agonising over watch straps , I’ve spent my time with 007 First Light slowly moving a laser beam up between its legs, demanding it reveal its PC performance secrets. Which it did immediately and without protest, to be fair. But you know the saying: when you’re holding a laser, everything looks like James Bond’s crotch. Read more
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While Mark’s off doing the actual review and/or agonising over watch straps , I’ve spent my time with 007 First Light slowly moving a laser beam up between its legs, demanding it reveal its PC performance secrets. Which it did immediately and without protest, to be fair. But you know the saying: when you’re holding a laser, everything looks like James Bond’s crotch. Read more
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While Mark’s off doing the actual review and/or agonising over watch straps , I’ve spent my time with 007 First Light slowly moving a laser beam up between its legs, demanding it reveal its PC performance secrets.
Eurogamer
May 27, 15:10
"Hoping we'll be spared" - The bowieknife99 saga in Forza Horizon 6 continues as the urban legend goes viral and Walmart bans the mysterious racer
Forza Horizon 6 is a blast, but there's a recurring 'drivatar' AI racer making things harder for many drivers. Their nickname is bowieknife99, and they've caused enough mayhem to become an urban legend of sorts . Now, the myth has gone viral. Read more
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"Hoping we'll be spared" - The bowieknife99 saga in Forza Horizon 6 continues as the urban legend goes viral and Walmart bans the mysterious racer. Forza Horizon 6 is a blast, but there's a recurring 'drivatar' AI racer making things harder for many drivers. Their nickname is bowieknife99, and they've caused enough mayhem to become an urban legend of sorts .
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Forza Horizon 6 is a blast, but there's a recurring 'drivatar' AI racer making things harder for many drivers.
Eurogamer
May 27, 14:34
Another live service game crashes as Sony switches off servers for PS5 exclusive Destruction AllStars
Sony has abruptly shut down multiplayer services for PlayStation 5 launch exclusive Destruction AllStars , and it doesn't sound like they're ever coming back. Read more
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"In desperate need of depth and content, Destruction AllStars is at least a fun whizz around the corner," Wes wrote in Eurogamer's Destruction AllStars review . Sony, in an email sent to Destruction AllStars players yesterday (as reported by The Verge ), announced its intention to close server support for the game, albeit in several months' time, in November.
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Sony has abruptly shut down multiplayer services for PlayStation 5 launch exclusive Destruction AllStars , and it doesn't sound like they're ever coming back.
Eurogamer
May 27, 14:11
Hideo Kojima and Nicolas Winding Refn have teamed up for a Prada mode event teaser exploring "new creative possibilities through AI technology"
Hideo Kojima and filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn have teamed up again after Death Stranding 2 , but they aren't working on a new game or movie. Instead, they've released a short made with the help of AI tools for Prada. Read more
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Hideo Kojima and Nicolas Winding Refn have teamed up for a Prada mode event teaser exploring "new creative possibilities through AI technology". Hideo Kojima and filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn have teamed up again after Death Stranding 2 , but they aren't working on a new game or movie. Instead, they've released a short made with the help of AI tools for Prada.
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Hideo Kojima and filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn have teamed up again after Death Stranding 2 , but they aren't working on a new game or movie.
Theguardian
May 27, 14:00
Ribbit is the new Wordle, and I’m here to share it with you
A gentle daily puzzle is quietly becoming the most joyful part of my morning routine and reminds me that not every win needs to be epic There’s been some pretty big news in the last couple of weeks in video game world: the long-running space shooter Destiny 2 is winding up after almost nine years, PlayStation appears to have decided to stop releasing its flagship single-player games on PC, and Microsoft wants us to look like we’re shouting every time we type XBOX . But the biggest news for me is that I have found my new favourite word game. I am going to be so bold as to call it the new Wordle. Ribbit is one of the varied suite of daily games on Puzzmo , an online puzzle platform. It launched at the beginning of January, but I only recently discovered it because I have been unwell, bored, and spending too much time on my phone. Puzzmo’s daily hits include a satisfying shape-arranging game, variations on chess that make me feel extremely stupid, and pleasing word games, which are my favourites. Circuits has you making connections between the beginnings and ends of phrases (eg “stone cold > cold medicine > medicine cabinet”) as fast as you can. Bongo gives you a bunch of letter tiles and asks you to arrange them for a maximum score. Continue reading...
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Ribbit is the new Wordle, and I’m here to share it with you. Ribbit is one of the varied suite of daily games on Puzzmo , an online puzzle platform. Puzzmo’s daily hits include a satisfying shape-arranging game, variations on chess that make me feel extremely stupid, and pleasing word games, which are my favourites.
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But the biggest news for me is that I have found my new favourite word game.
Rockpapershotgun
May 27, 14:00
007 First Light is now out in full, and I hope the masses are ready to face the most difficult decision of their lives
What took you so long, Bond? I asked you to meet me here, with the nuclear codes I politely requested, in good time . Instead, you've turned up right as I'm about to give this presentation on said codes, meaning I've had no time to grill you about them as part of my prep. You're right, you owe me nothing and at least you're here now. I'll order your signature tippl-wait, what's that you've got there? A box? What's in the box, Bond? This is what delayed you, is it? Ok, I'll take a look inside, if you insist. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeegggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Read more
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007 First Light is now out in full, and I hope the masses are ready to face the most difficult decision of their lives. I asked you to meet me here, with the nuclear codes I politely requested, in good time . You're right, you owe me nothing and at least you're here now.
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What took you so long, Bond?
Eurogamer
May 27, 13:00
No Man's Sky goes to war as Swarm update brings universe-ending threat, hundred-ship space battles, and a splash of… Splatoon?
Even if you're not particularly up on your No Man's Sky lore, you'll likely have at least heard in-game mention of the World of Glass, a kind of archival afterlife linked to the exploratory sci-fi game's ill-fated simulation. And in its latest update, Swarm, something fearsome is breaking through from that other realm - so it's time to band together and fight back. Read more
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Even if you're not particularly up on your No Man's Sky lore, you'll likely have at least heard in-game mention of the World of Glass, a kind of archival afterlife linked to the exploratory sci-fi game's ill-fated simulation. And in its latest update, Swarm, something fearsome is breaking through from that other realm - so it's time to band together and fight back. Read more
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Even if you're not particularly up on your No Man's Sky lore, you'll likely have at least heard in-game mention of the World of Glass, a kind of archival afterlife linked to the exploratory sci-fi game's ill-fated simulation.
Eurogamer
May 27, 13:00
Mina the Hollower is an 8-bit world of complex wonder
My favourite moment in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening happens in a library. You're wandering between the stacks, trying to learn more about this strange island you've washed up on, when you spy a book that's hidden up high, stuck at the top of a book shelf, and well out of range of your grasping hands. Read more
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Mina the Hollower is an 8-bit world of complex wonder. My favourite moment in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening happens in a library. You're wandering between the stacks, trying to learn more about this strange island you've washed up on, when you spy a book that's hidden up high, stuck at the top of a book shelf, and well out of range of your grasping hands.
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My favourite moment in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening happens in a library.
Eurogamer
May 27, 12:40
Resident Evil Requiem finally has a free PC and console demo, three months after the full game released
Three months after its full release, Capcom has announced a demo for Resident Evil Requiem. The demo is available now across PlayStation 5 , Xbox Series X/S , Switch 2 , Steam , and Epic Games Store…
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The demo is available now across PlayStation 5 , Xbox Series X/S , Switch 2 , Steam , and Epic Games Store , and in the words of Capcom will offer players a "taste" of the horrors awaiting in Resident Evil Requiem. Several people have shared their amusement as well as bemusement that Capcom is only now announcing a demo for Resident Evil Requiem.
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Three months after its full release, Capcom has announced a demo for Resident Evil Requiem.
Rockpapershotgun
May 27, 12:06
After 10 years of work, modders have remade classic RPG Ultima Underworld in Unity with 3D models, new sound effects, and controller support
Eyes up, dungeon delvers! Or down, rather. Some bright spark has remade Looking Glass classic Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss in the Unity engine with new 3D models and sound effects, plus controller support. Ultima Underworld, often cited as the original first-person 3D RPG! Ultima Underworld, also considered a primordial specimen of the immersive sim! Ultima Underworld, which has influenced everything from Bioshock to Tomb Raider! Ultima Underworld, which... some appropriately rousing fourth thing! The Unity revival is an unofficial project, titled Unity Underground. I guess we must brace for the potential wrath of license holders EA, but it does require ownership of the old game files to work, so surely it's on the level? Anyway, here's the first ten minutes in video form. Read more
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After 10 years of work, modders have remade classic RPG Ultima Underworld in Unity with 3D models, new sound effects, and controller support. Some bright spark has remade Looking Glass classic Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss in the Unity engine with new 3D models and sound effects, plus controller support. Ultima Underworld, often cited as the original first-person 3D RPG!
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Ultima Underworld, often cited as the original first-person 3D RPG!
Eurogamer
May 27, 11:43
Pokémon game sales cross 515m units as The Pokémon Company looks to Winds and Waves next year, and TCG production is ramping up too
Pokémon Winds and Waves will no doubt be huge when the two games launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027, but Pokémon is thriving regardless of what's going on in the mainline series. Legends: Z-A had a killer debut last year , and you don't need us to remind you Pokopia has been huge , too. It all adds up, and the latest update straight from The Pokémon Company is staggering. Read more
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Pokémon Winds and Waves will no doubt be huge when the two games launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027, but Pokémon is thriving regardless of what's going on in the mainline series. Legends: Z-A had a killer debut last year , and you don't need us to remind you Pokopia has been huge , too.
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Pokémon Winds and Waves will no doubt be huge when the two games launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027, but Pokémon is thriving regardless of what's going on in the mainline series.
Rockpapershotgun
May 27, 11:34
Geralt's back for one last Roach ride in long-rumoured The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion Songs of the Past
Silver-haired fox of an RPG The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is officially getting a new expansion, ten years after Blood and Wine and over eleven since the base game launch. It’s called Songs of the Past , it’s being co-developed between CD Projekt Red and The Witcher 1 Remake devs Fool’s Theory, and its coming in 2027 – potentially the same trip round t’Sun as The Witcher 4 . Read more
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Silver-haired fox of an RPG The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is officially getting a new expansion, ten years after Blood and Wine and over eleven since the base game launch. It’s called Songs of the Past , it’s being co-developed between CD Projekt Red and The Witcher 1 Remake devs Fool’s Theory, and its coming in 2027 – potentially the same trip round t’Sun as The Witcher 4 .
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Silver-haired fox of an RPG The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is officially getting a new expansion, ten years after Blood and Wine and over eleven since the base game launch.
Rockpapershotgun
May 27, 11:01
Red Dead Online wasn't a missed opportunity in the eyes of Take-Two's boss, but I'd say it's proof that following the GTA train doesn't guarantee the world
As Rockstar gear up to release GTA 6 (at least on consoles), spare a thought for Red Dead Online . The multiplayer element of Red Dead Redemption 2 had its steady flow of major update-carrying stagecoaches stopped all the way back in 2022 , with its makers explicitly citing a desire to shift those development resources over to that next entry in the stealy wheels series. There've been a few moments in the years since when Red Dead Online has looked a bit like it might bounce back to prominence, but nothing substantial in that vein has materialised. It essentially had a solid three year run, but failed to come close to grasping the reins from its older inspiration, GTA Online. In the eyes of Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick, however, that doesn't make it a missed opportunity. Read more
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Red Dead Online wasn't a missed opportunity in the eyes of Take-Two's boss, but I'd say it's proof that following the GTA train doesn't guarantee the world. As Rockstar gear up to release GTA 6 (at least on consoles), spare a thought for Red Dead Online . In the eyes of Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick, however, that doesn't make it a missed opportunity.
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As Rockstar gear up to release GTA 6 (at least on consoles), spare a thought for Red Dead Online .
Gamesindustry
May 27, 11:00
New Remedy CEO discusses prioritising own IP and learning from its mistakes
Remedy's new CEO Jean-Charles Gaudechon has stated that the studio will prioritise its own IP and focus on maximising the potential of its core franchises. Read more
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This strategy follows a significant learning experience for the studio, which found entering a new genre with its first self-published game, FBC: Firebreak, was a larger leap than anticipated. "It's easy to judge in hindsight, so always be cautious here when you realise how hard it is to make a game, and especially a successful one," Gaudechon told The Game Business .
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Remedy's new CEO Jean-Charles Gaudechon has stated that the studio will prioritise its own IP and focus on maximising the potential of its core franchises.
Eurogamer
May 27, 10:56
The Witcher 3 minimum PC requirements rise significantly ahead of new expansion, forcing you to use Windows 11 and an SSD
UPDATE 28th May: CD Projekt Red has responded to concerns about the changing Witcher 3 PC system requirements, particularly as they relate to Windows 10 no longer being supported. Read more
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"It means we cannot ensure that it will. "Our aim is to give you the best possible experience," Niewęgłowska said. And soon one of our partners, Nvidia, will end Windows 10 support."
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UPDATE 28th May: CD Projekt Red has responded to concerns about the changing Witcher 3 PC system requirements, particularly as they relate to Windows 10 no longer being supported.
Eurogamer
May 27, 10:34
Another GTA 5 multiplayer mod service is shutting down as Take-Two and Rockstar push to consolidate modding around FiveM
As we eagerly await GTA 6's marketing push to kick off, Grand Theft Auto 5 and GTA Online continue to make millions of dollars each month , so it's not surprising to see Take-Two push to consolidate multiplayer mods around FiveM, the platform it acquired back in 2023 . Read more
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We are asking all server owners to wind down their operations and migrate to FiveM." It's a bit sudden, but not entirely unpredictable. Players outside the "public server listing" will have a bit more time to sort out and migrate their community servers though: "All remaining community servers are expected to cease operations by August 31, 2026.
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As we eagerly await GTA 6's marketing push to kick off, Grand Theft Auto 5 and GTA Online continue to make millions of dollars each month , so it's not surprising to see Take-Two push to consolidate multiplayer mods around FiveM, the platform it acquired back in 2023 .
Eurogamer
May 27, 09:34
Marathon's Season 2 cinematic trailer promises things are about to get spookier on Tau Ceti IV: "Moon's EXTRA haunted"
Marathon continues to grow, even as Destiny 2 is on its way out . Following an official announcement of Season 2 earlier this month, the cinematic trailer is promising the extraction shooter will get even scarier this summer. Read more
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Marathon's Season 2 cinematic trailer promises things are about to get spookier on Tau Ceti IV: "Moon's EXTRA haunted". Marathon continues to grow, even as Destiny 2 is on its way out . Following an official announcement of Season 2 earlier this month, the cinematic trailer is promising the extraction shooter will get even scarier this summer.
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Marathon continues to grow, even as Destiny 2 is on its way out .
Rockpapershotgun
May 27, 09:34
There are a million ways to deliver ore in Starminer, a real-time space strategy sim with zero-G physics - just beware your greed doesn't attract the aliens
Attention unidentified spacecraft, this is the USS Asteroid Paper Railgun. Please maintain your current heading and velocity. I am about to rotate 34 degrees and jettison a new early access space strategy game from my cargo hold. If my calculations are correct, the package should arrive in your airlock in precisely 14.7 seconds. If my calculations are incorrect – well, I'm not sure if Starminer simulates damage from loose storage modules, but it's probably better avoided. Read more
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There are a million ways to deliver ore in Starminer, a real-time space strategy sim with zero-G physics - just beware your greed doesn't attract the aliens. I am about to rotate 34 degrees and jettison a new early access space strategy game from my cargo hold.
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If my calculations are incorrect – well, I'm not sure if Starminer simulates damage from loose storage modules, but it's probably better avoided.
Eurogamer
May 27, 09:29
The rumoured third Witcher 3 expansion has been announced by CD Projekt Red
CD Projekt Red has announced the much-rumoured third expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt . It's called Songs of the Past, it's based around Geralt again, and it's coming out next year on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X. Read more
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The rumoured third Witcher 3 expansion has been announced by CD Projekt Red. CD Projekt Red has announced the much-rumoured third expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt . It's called Songs of the Past, it's based around Geralt again, and it's coming out next year on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X.
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CD Projekt Red has announced the much-rumoured third expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt .
Gamesindustry
May 27, 09:18
Game Maker's Sketchbook announces selections for 2026 showcase
The Game Maker's Sketchbook has announced the selections for its fifth annual showcase. Supported by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS), Iam8bit, and Fortyseven Communications, the Gam…
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Supported by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS), Iam8bit, and Fortyseven Communications, the Game Maker's Sketchbook showcases artistry in interactive entertainment. The works are available in the Game Maker's Sketchbook online gallery and will be exhibited at Summer Game Fest: Play Days from June 6 to June 8 in Los Angeles, California.
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The Game Maker's Sketchbook has announced the selections for its fifth annual showcase.
Eurogamer
May 27, 09:07
First Metal Gear Solid 4 port footage confirms Konami is keeping those real world iPod and Playboy cameos
Product placement will remain alive and well in Konami's upcoming and long-awaited modern port of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots . Read more
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Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will be included in the company's Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. This collection will also comprise Metal Gear Ghost Babel and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker . In Metal Gear Solid 4, Snake was able to listen to songs and podcasts on his iPod throughout the game.
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Product placement will remain alive and well in Konami's upcoming and long-awaited modern port of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots .
Eurogamer
May 27, 09:00
"He really defined and captured the essence of Batman" - How Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight's Shai Matheson honours the legendary Kevin Conroy
Batman, you've probably heard of him. This masked hero of the night has been protecting Gotham City across films, TV series, comic books and games for over 80 years. Many actors have portrayed Batman since his comic book-conception, with the likes of Christian Bale, Ben Affleck, Michael Keaton, and Robert Pattinson all taking on the role in films (and, who can forget George Clooney's nipple suit for his turn as Batman). In the games, meanwhile, we have seen names like Troy Baker and Will Arnett voicing the Caped Crusader. Of course, there is also late, great Kevin Conroy, who is seen by many as the definitive take on both Batman and Bruce Wayne. Read more
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"He really defined and captured the essence of Batman" - How Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight's Shai Matheson honours the legendary Kevin Conroy. Batman, you've probably heard of him. Of course, there is also late, great Kevin Conroy, who is seen by many as the definitive take on both Batman and Bruce Wayne.
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Batman, you've probably heard of him.
Gamesindustry
May 27, 07:30
Destruction AllStars delisted from PS Store, servers to shutdown in November 2026
Lucid Games' Sony-published multiplayer title Destruction AllStars is set to be taken offline as it is delisted from the PlayStation Store. Read more
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Arcade Mode will still be accessible for players who own the game. The game launched as a free PS Plus title for two months before moving to £19.99. Sony reported a $204.2 million impairment charge related to Destiny 2's underperformance in its Q2 financial report, along with an additional $565 million charge in its latest update.
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Lucid Games' Sony-published multiplayer title Destruction AllStars is set to be taken offline as it is delisted from the PlayStation Store.
Rockpapershotgun
May 26, 21:56
The first, cinematic look at Marathon season 2 paints it as the horror game it always should have been
Marathon is a horror game. Well, it should be, anyway (or I suppose in some ways it already is ). The ever under-respected genre is not where Bungie's take on an extraction shooter currently sits, even if there are still qualities to be found in the likes of jump scares, a clingy, sticky tension, hints of something that went catastrophically wrong. I want more of these elements of horror, and oh lucky me, the first trailer for the game's second season looks like it will deliver on that front. Read more
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The first, cinematic look at Marathon season 2 paints it as the horror game it always should have been. The ever under-respected genre is not where Bungie's take on an extraction shooter currently sits, even if there are still qualities to be found in the likes of jump scares, a clingy, sticky tension, hints of something that went catastrophically wrong.
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Marathon is a horror game.
Rockpapershotgun
May 26, 20:41
Yerba Buena, out today, is a Portal-esque puzzle platformer where your weapon of choice is copying and pasting physics
The problem with Portal is that Valve only made two of them. Those are some dang good puzzle games! And they're not very long. I don't necessarily need more Portal exactly per se, I just want more of that style of puzzle platforming that's equal parts physical as it is clever. Hopefully, Yerba Buena, a puzzle platformer where you can copy and paste the physics and movement of one object to another, can deliver on that front. Read more
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Yerba Buena, out today, is a Portal-esque puzzle platformer where your weapon of choice is copying and pasting physics. Those are some dang good puzzle games! Hopefully, Yerba Buena, a puzzle platformer where you can copy and paste the physics and movement of one object to another, can deliver on that front.
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Those are some dang good puzzle games!
Rockpapershotgun
May 26, 18:00
Unsanctioned GTA Online modding platform Rage:MP is shutting down thanks to a cease and desist from Take-Two
As it currently stands, it's a bit unclear how Rockstar are planning to approach multiplayer with GTA 6 . It seems that GTA Online will continue to run even after the impending sequel launches , but beyond that who really knows. What is clear is that Rockstar and their publisher Take-Two are still pretty committed to GTA Online and its ecosystem, given that they've now apparently sent a cease and desist to the popular modding and roleplay platform Rage:MP. Read more
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Unsanctioned GTA Online modding platform Rage:MP is shutting down thanks to a cease and desist from Take-Two. As it currently stands, it's a bit unclear how Rockstar are planning to approach multiplayer with GTA 6 .
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As it currently stands, it's a bit unclear how Rockstar are planning to approach multiplayer with GTA 6 .
Rockpapershotgun
May 26, 17:06
Remedy's new CEO doesn't want to "change the DNA" of the Control studio, but he does still think their games "could give a lot more"
Back in February, Remedy appointed Jean-Charles Gaudechon as its new CEO following last year's FBC: Firebreak flop. This quickly raised some eyebrows given Gaudechon's tenure at EA, a game studio that's had its fair share of controversies over the years thanks to its business practices. After all, Remedy are meant to be this quirky, Finnish game studio that does things their own, weird way, such an appointment felt out of step. But, in a recent interview, Gaudechon made it seem like he's not about to "change the DNA" of a place like Remedy (even if he does still want to bring more money in by expanding in other ways). Read more
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Remedy's new CEO doesn't want to "change the DNA" of the Control studio, but he does still think their games "could give a lot more". After all, Remedy are meant to be this quirky, Finnish game studio that does things their own, weird way, such an appointment felt out of step.
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Back in February, Remedy appointed Jean-Charles Gaudechon as its new CEO following last year's FBC: Firebreak flop.
Eurogamer
May 26, 16:45
An unforgiving RPG I bet you've never heard of has sold more copies than some triple-A games
How many of you have heard of Kenshi? It's an obscure and unflinching sandbox survival role-playing game in which you wander a desert and can quite easily starve to death. It's hard, especially at the beginning, it's systemically dense, and it's also a best-selling role-playing game. Read more
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An unforgiving RPG I bet you've never heard of has sold more copies than some triple-A games. It's an obscure and unflinching sandbox survival role-playing game in which you wander a desert and can quite easily starve to death. It's hard, especially at the beginning, it's systemically dense, and it's also a best-selling role-playing game.
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It's hard, especially at the beginning, it's systemically dense, and it's also a best-selling role-playing game.
Rockpapershotgun
May 26, 16:09
At long last, Dead by Daylight welcomes Friday the 13th's Jason Voorhees, and he's now available for some beta slashing
With all of the iconic horror villains Dead by Daylight has featured over the years, the one character's absence has stuck out like a bit of a sore thumb: Jason Voorhees of Friday the 13th fame. That'll be in no small part due to the fact that the horror series was in licence limbo for many years, resulting in the amusing fact that Nicolas Cage (National Treasure, Ghost Rider) made it in before Jason did. But now, as we await his own game, Mr. Voorhees is coming to Debbie Daylight, and you can currently try him out on the beta branch version of the game. Read more
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At long last, Dead by Daylight welcomes Friday the 13th's Jason Voorhees, and he's now available for some beta slashing. But now, as we await his own game, Mr. Voorhees is coming to Debbie Daylight, and you can currently try him out on the beta branch version of the game.
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But now, as we await his own game, Mr.
Eurogamer
May 26, 16:03
Rocket League's Unreal Engine 6 makeover teased as Epic reveals a glimpse of the future
It barely feels like yesterday Epic was showing off Unreal Engine 5 with a bit of Tomb Raider-esque temple bothering , but here we are again. Half a decade later, it's time to get the Unreal Engine 6 ball rolling - which Epic did this weekend in relatively muted fashion, appending word of its impending arrival in a trailer for a new-look Rocket League . Read more
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It barely feels like yesterday Epic was showing off Unreal Engine 5 with a bit of Tomb Raider-esque temple bothering , but here we are again. Half a decade later, it's time to get the Unreal Engine 6 ball rolling - which Epic did this weekend in relatively muted fashion, appending word of its impending arrival in a trailer for a new-look Rocket League . Read more
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It barely feels like yesterday Epic was showing off Unreal Engine 5 with a bit of Tomb Raider-esque temple bothering , but here we are again.
Eurogamer
May 26, 15:52
Is Paradox making a Lego Skylines city-building game? That's what the latest Korean age ratings board update suggests
City-building game Cities: Skylines 2 wasn't the sequel fans of the original were expecting, but more work is being done on them both as we speak. Meanwhile, it appears Paradox Interactive - known for strategy and management games - is betting on a Lego version of the series, or at least that's what the latest Korean age ratings tease. Read more
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Is Paradox making a Lego Skylines city-building game? That's what the latest Korean age ratings board update suggests. Meanwhile, it appears Paradox Interactive - known for strategy and management games - is betting on a Lego version of the series, or at least that's what the latest Korean age ratings tease.
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City-building game Cities: Skylines 2 wasn't the sequel fans of the original were expecting, but more work is being done on them both as we speak.
Eurogamer
May 26, 15:46
Take-Two boss refutes Red Dead Online "missed opportunity" allegations, as RDR2 passes a huge sales milestone
Despite Red Dead Online not receiving updates for years and feeling abandoned in comparison to Grand Theft Auto Online , Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick thinks Red Dead Redemption 2 's multiplayer component has been a success by all accounts. Read more
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Red Dead Online stopped getting significant support in July 2021 with the Blood Money update , with Rockstar confirming a year later it had moved away from Red Dead Online to focus on GTA 6 and GTA Online. Given the size of that audience, does the lack of an actively developed Red Dead Online constitute something of a missed opportunity?
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Despite Red Dead Online not receiving updates for years and feeling abandoned in comparison to Grand Theft Auto Online , Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick thinks Red Dead Redemption 2 's multiplayer component has been a success by all accounts.
Rockpapershotgun
May 26, 14:12
Life Below sees you restoring a dying sea floor, yet it makes for a surprisingly cosy city builder filled with touches of vibrant life
For people who don't play city builders, it may be easy to look at them as something mechanical and bureaucratic. Grids of streets, well-ordered manufacturing production lines, and carefully tailored catchment areas to ensure residential zones will efficiently staff nearby businesses, don't scream the stuff of life. Though, play enough of them and you will often see there can be a good deal of living going on at street level. Zoom in close on Cities: Skylines and you can follow people as they travel to work, hover over your town in Anno 1800 and you watch the carts take goods from the harbours to factories to markets to the doors of your townspeople. Life Below may not be about constructing a city exactly, but this underwatcher cosy city builder still captures that sense of bustling life. Read more
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Life Below sees you restoring a dying sea floor, yet it makes for a surprisingly cosy city builder filled with touches of vibrant life. For people who don't play city builders, it may be easy to look at them as something mechanical and bureaucratic.
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For people who don't play city builders, it may be easy to look at them as something mechanical and bureaucratic.
Eurogamer
May 26, 13:08
Hundreds of Marvel Rivals cheats named and shamed in "an immediate, targeted purge"
Nearly 500 Marvel Rivals players have been named, shamed and banned in "a targeted purge" by NetEase following their exploits after a recent game update. Read more
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In a blog post highlighting NetEase's "zero tolerance on cheats" , the company partially shared the associated names, user IDs and Marvel Rivals ranks of the players involved, which is something I've never seen before. The ranks of the players involved stretch from Bronze right up to Celestial.
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Nearly 500 Marvel Rivals players have been named, shamed and banned in "a targeted purge" by NetEase following their exploits after a recent game update.
Eurogamer
May 26, 12:56
Here are our PS Plus monthly games for June, with an Xbox title headlining
We are on the cusp of yet another month, and that means another batch of games for PlayStation Plus, and today Sony revealed what's in store for all subscribers this June, with an Xbox-owned game headlining the lineup. Read more
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"A delightful mix of harsh survival and warm-hearted design," is what Vikki Blake called it in Eurogamer's original Grounded review from 2022 . Warhammer 40,000: Darktide also came out in 2022, and our newly-appointed editor in chief Chris Tapsell had a rather good time with it all.
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We are on the cusp of yet another month, and that means another batch of games for PlayStation Plus, and today Sony revealed what's in store for all subscribers this June, with an Xbox-owned game headlining the lineup.
Gamesindustry
May 26, 12:41
BitSummit 2026 attendance breaks records, increases 17% to 68,208
Bitsummit 2026 set a new attendance record this weekend, rising 17% to 68,208 visitors at Miyako Messe in Kyoto, in Japan. Read more
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The 14th edition of the conference spanned three days, with a business day on May 22 and public days on May 23 and 24. The business day attracted nearly 14,000 visitors, surpassing the first public day attendance in 2023. For comparison, Bitsummit attendance was approximately 24,000 in 2023, 38,000 in 2024, and 58,000 in 2025.
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Bitsummit 2026 set a new attendance record this weekend, rising 17% to 68,208 visitors at Miyako Messe in Kyoto, in Japan.
Eurogamer
May 26, 12:06
New video from Elden Ring movie set seemingly confirms the presence of early game foes and a familiar castle
Production on Alex Garland's Elden Ring movie - which is, at least partially, a prequel to FromSoftware's RPG - is progressing well. Even Dung Eater is seemingly in , so fans are expecting a rather faithful adaptation. Now, the latest set video suggests some low-level enemies will show up too. Read more
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New video from Elden Ring movie set seemingly confirms the presence of early game foes and a familiar castle. Production on Alex Garland's Elden Ring movie - which is, at least partially, a prequel to FromSoftware's RPG - is progressing well. Now, the latest set video suggests some low-level enemies will show up too.
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Production on Alex Garland's Elden Ring movie - which is, at least partially, a prequel to FromSoftware's RPG - is progressing well.
Theguardian
May 26, 12:00
007 First Light review – a triumphant James Bond game made by obsessive fans
PC, Xbox, PlayStation 5; IO Interactive The stealth masters behind Hitman go loud for this game about Bond’s brilliant beginnings Given that we’ve not had a great James Bond video game in decades – or any Bond film at all in five years – there’s a lot of pressure on 007 First Light to reinvigorate a British cinematic hero. But developer IO Interactive has been auditioning for this role for some time. It’s there in the globetrotting nature of its Hitman assassination games, starring a besuited hero who knows how to turn a soiree to his deadly purpose; then there’s the developer’s evident eye for corporate opulence and brutalist architecture. Even their in-house game engine, Glacier, sounds like a secret codename cooked up in a Bond villain’s lair. All it would take is a slight shift in Hitman’s moral compass – more old boys club, fewer old boys clubbed – to turn IO’s familiar series into a Bond game with minimal fuss. 007 First Light refuses that easy route. We join young Bond in his pre-00 days, as a petulant, belligerent rule-breaking trainee. Actor Patrick Gibson begins as a cookie-cutter insubordinate, but warms to the role once he’s bouncing off M (herself a green leader looking to make her mark), and an enjoyably urbane Q who drops the frustrated quartermaster routine and introduces Bond to the wonders of vinyl. A scene where he teaches our agent to tie a bow tie is a perfect bit of prequelcraft: arriving at an iconic look through a lovely character touch. Continue reading...
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007 First Light review – a triumphant James Bond game made by obsessive fans. Even their in-house game engine, Glacier, sounds like a secret codename cooked up in a Bond villain’s lair. All it would take is a slight shift in Hitman’s moral compass – more old boys club, fewer old boys clubbed – to turn IO’s familiar series into a Bond game with minimal fuss.
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PC, Xbox, PlayStation 5; IO Interactive The stealth masters behind Hitman go loud for this game about Bond’s brilliant beginnings Given that we’ve not had a great James Bond video game in decades – or any Bond film at all in five years – there’s a lot of pressure on 007 First Light to reinvigorate a British cinematic hero.
Eurogamer
May 26, 12:00
007 First Light review
The magic of 007 First Light is in the bluff. When IO Interactive 's young James Bond is caught out yet again trying to sneak through some restricted area, he has numerous ways to resolve the situation. Gadgets. Fists. Guns. Whatever's lying on the nearest surface. But the most novel, and in some ways most satisfying, is simply to blag it. Pressing Circle (on PlayStation) will cause Bond to blurt out some impeccably improvised lie, stunning guards into second-guessing their suspicions and opening a brief window for Bond to slip by. Read more
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007 First Light review. The magic of 007 First Light is in the bluff. When IO Interactive 's young James Bond is caught out yet again trying to sneak through some restricted area, he has numerous ways to resolve the situation.
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The magic of 007 First Light is in the bluff.
Rockpapershotgun
May 26, 11:25
Skyblivion's gorgeously revamped Ayleid ruins are all done and dusted, the folks behind the Oblivion Remake mod have announced
One of the bits of Oblivion remake mod Skyblivion I'm most keen to explore is all sorted and ready to go. The modders have announced that they've finished making and QA testing their revamped versions of The Elder Scrolls 4's Ayleid ruins, marking another key step forward in their journey , even if the mod's still without a final release date following its delay last year . Read more
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Skyblivion's gorgeously revamped Ayleid ruins are all done and dusted, the folks behind the Oblivion Remake mod have announced. One of the bits of Oblivion remake mod Skyblivion I'm most keen to explore is all sorted and ready to go.
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One of the bits of Oblivion remake mod Skyblivion I'm most keen to explore is all sorted and ready to go.
Eurogamer
May 26, 11:13
It looks like a Planet Zoo 2 reveal could be just around the corner
We already knew it was coming thanks to a brisk tease and subsequent announcement last year, but it looks like a proper Planet Zoo 2 unveiling could be imminent if an update to the series' official YouTube page is any indication. Read more
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The original Planet Zoo launched back in 2019, building upon the success of Frontier Developments' theme-park-flavoured Planet Coaster with a fresh bout of management action, this time focussed on animals rather than giant metallic vomit machines.
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We already knew it was coming thanks to a brisk tease and subsequent announcement last year, but it looks like a proper Planet Zoo 2 unveiling could be imminent if an update to the series' official YouTube page is any indication.
Gamesindustry
May 26, 11:05
Funding sources for UK studios in 2026: what's on offer, and the requirements developers need to be aware of
Happy new-ish tax year! As we proceed into 2026/27, many UK businesses are preparing for what their new financial year brings. Read more
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Funding sources for UK studios in 2026: what's on offer, and the requirements developers need to be aware of. Happy new-ish tax year! As we proceed into 2026/27, many UK businesses are preparing for what their new financial year brings.
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Happy new-ish tax year!
Gamesindustry
May 26, 10:46
HoYoverse to invest up to $14.6bn in AI for in-house tools
Honkai: Star Rail publisher HoYoverse will reportedly invest up to $14.6 billion in AI over the next three years. Read more
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During the session, HoYoverse co-founder Liu Wei outlined the company's long-term AI strategy and its move toward in-house AI development. HoYoverse detailed plans to develop an internal AI ecosystem, including GPU clusters, training systems, and application architecture, rather than relying only on external AI models.
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Honkai: Star Rail publisher HoYoverse will reportedly invest up to $14.6 billion in AI over the next three years.
Eurogamer
May 26, 10:25
Forza Horizon 6 players are being tormented by 'drivatar' bowieknife99, but the real racer behind the bot remains a mystery
Forza Horizon 6 is a great time in an extremely detailed replica of Japan, but a single 'drivatar' is causing mayhem across the racing game, with the community now organising to end their reign of terror and learn more about their origins. Read more
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In the Forza Horizon games, AI bots based on your friends and other community members populate offline and co-op races; 'drivatars' is how the games refer to them. This time around, the 'drivatar' known as bowieknife99 has become a boogeyman of sorts .
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Forza Horizon 6 is a great time in an extremely detailed replica of Japan, but a single 'drivatar' is causing mayhem across the racing game, with the community now organising to end their reign of terror and learn more about their origins.
Rockpapershotgun
May 26, 10:07
"It felt like we had needed couples therapy": Dishonored devs Arkane making Thief or Blade Runner games sounds ace, but might have sparked a creative director scrap
Dishonored co-directors Raphael Colantonio and Harvey Smith seem like good mates. In a newly published YouTube let's play of their creation, they sit side by side, both dressed in black t-shirts like a married couple who've gone to great pains to coordinate their threads. Would that still be the case if their efforts to make Thief 4 and a Blade Runner game respectively hadn't ended up being mashed together to form 2012's sneaky holiday to Dunwall? Perhaps not, given Smith said it felt as though the pair needed couples therapy by the time they wrapped up a game which wasn't based on a single established work one director would have loved more than the other. Read more
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Dishonored co-directors Raphael Colantonio and Harvey Smith seem like good mates. In a newly published YouTube let's play of their creation, they sit side by side, both dressed in black t-shirts like a married couple who've gone to great pains to coordinate their threads.
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Dishonored co-directors Raphael Colantonio and Harvey Smith seem like good mates.
Eurogamer
May 26, 10:04
A third Kingdom Come RPG may be released sooner than you think
The next game in the Kingdom Come: Deliverance role-playing series is - as plans stand - going to be released surprisingly soon. Developer Warhorse Studios said its current target is the next financial year. Read more
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A third Kingdom Come RPG may be released sooner than you think. The next game in the Kingdom Come: Deliverance role-playing series is - as plans stand - going to be released surprisingly soon. Developer Warhorse Studios said its current target is the next financial year.
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The next game in the Kingdom Come: Deliverance role-playing series is - as plans stand - going to be released surprisingly soon.
Eurogamer
May 26, 09:53
As an online petition for Destiny 3 gains traction, reports suggest Bungie staff didn't know about the end of Destiny 2 until the public announcement
Last week's biggest shocker was the untimely death of Destiny 2 , which will receive its last content update in early June before going into life support mode. Now, we're getting more details about how everything went down at Bungie and have learned fans are organising already to ask for Destiny 3. Read more
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As an online petition for Destiny 3 gains traction, reports suggest Bungie staff didn't know about the end of Destiny 2 until the public announcement. Last week's biggest shocker was the untimely death of Destiny 2 , which will receive its last content update in early June before going into life support mode.
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Last week's biggest shocker was the untimely death of Destiny 2 , which will receive its last content update in early June before going into life support mode.
Gamesindustry
May 26, 09:51
Nintendo reportedly planning 20% production increase for Switch 2
Nintendo reportedly plans to increase Switch 2 hardware production to 20 million units, a 20% rise, despite previously forecasting a sales decline from 16.9% to 16.5 million units for the next fiscal year. Read more
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Before the Switch 2 launch, Nintendo projected 15 million sales but ended the year with 19.9 million units sold. "The just-finished fiscal year is a good example." Toto predicted 18 million units sold for the fiscal year, despite recent price increases that Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa attributed to current market conditions .
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Nintendo reportedly plans to increase Switch 2 hardware production to 20 million units, a 20% rise, despite previously forecasting a sales decline from 16.9% to 16.5 million units for the next fiscal year.
Rockpapershotgun
May 26, 09:36
My memories of classic GTA have been gloriously smothered by this reasonably SFW giantess erotica game
My intolerable efforts to become Rock Paper Shotgun's new Erotica Uncle proceed apace with Step 'n Smush, a free WIP browser game in which you play some extremely large women sexily stepping all over bustling 2D cities. You've got 70 seconds to squash as many buildings as you can, gaining size for every pedestrian you amorously flatten. It could be a mod for the original Grand Theft Auto ; given a larger butt budget, it should be a mod for GTA 6 . Read more
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My intolerable efforts to become Rock Paper Shotgun's new Erotica Uncle proceed apace with Step 'n Smush, a free WIP browser game in which you play some extremely large women sexily stepping all over bustling 2D cities. You've got 70 seconds to squash as many buildings as you can, gaining size for every pedestrian you amorously flatten.
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My intolerable efforts to become Rock Paper Shotgun's new Erotica Uncle proceed apace with Step 'n Smush, a free WIP browser game in which you play some extremely large women sexily stepping all over bustling 2D cities.
Gamesindustry
May 26, 08:46
Microsoft agrees to pay $250m to settle lawsuit over Activision Blizzard deal
Microsoft will pay $250 million to settle a 2022 class action lawsuit filed by Swedish pension fund Sjunde AP-Fonden AP7, which aimed to block Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard . Read more
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The lawsuit alleged that CEO Bobby Kotick "rushed" the sale, thereby depriving shareholders of a better stock price than the $95 per share agreed to by Microsoft. Microsoft and Kotick had both denied the allegations.
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Microsoft will pay $250 million to settle a 2022 class action lawsuit filed by Swedish pension fund Sjunde AP-Fonden AP7, which aimed to block Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard .
Rockpapershotgun
May 25, 15:53
After seven years of development, Paralives is out in early access
The day has come. After first being announced all the way back in 2019 by then solo dev Alex Massé (a small studio has been formed since then), Paralives is now out in early access. Being an early access release, that means you shouldn't expect something as refined as its biggest source of inspiration, and now competitor, The Sims , but it does seem like there's plenty to get started with. Read more
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After seven years of development, Paralives is out in early access. After first being announced all the way back in 2019 by then solo dev Alex Massé (a small studio has been formed since then), Paralives is now out in early access.
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Being an early access release, that means you shouldn't expect something as refined as its biggest source of inspiration, and now competitor, The Sims , but it does seem like there's plenty to get started with.
Rockpapershotgun
May 25, 14:37
Most of Bungie's staff were reportedly unaware of the decision to end active development on Destiny 2 until it went public
Last week, Bungie made a half surprising, half the writing was on the wall decision to end active development on Destiny 2 . The long running live service shooter's final update has been set for June, with responses to the news generally oscillating between genuine upset and baffled disappointment. Worse still, a report suggested that the studio is facing "significant" layoffs as a result of this choice. Except the choice didn't come last week, but earlier in the year, a choice that another report now claims that many at Bungie weren't privy to until it was made public. Read more
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Last week, Bungie made a half surprising, half the writing was on the wall decision to end active development on Destiny 2 . The long running live service shooter's final update has been set for June, with responses to the news generally oscillating between genuine upset and baffled disappointment.
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Last week, Bungie made a half surprising, half the writing was on the wall decision to end active development on Destiny 2 .
Eurogamer
May 25, 13:18
Dishonored dev Arkane Studios nearly made Thief 4 and a Blade Runner game
Redfall and Deathloop developer Arkane almost worked on Thief 4 and a Blade Runner game before it made the first Dishonored . Read more
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That's according to former Arkane co-directors Raphael Colantonio and Harvey Smith themselves, who sat down together earlier this week to talk about their time at the studio, the games they made, and also the games they nearly made.
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Redfall and Deathloop developer Arkane almost worked on Thief 4 and a Blade Runner game before it made the first Dishonored .
Rockpapershotgun
May 25, 11:58
Hop aboard Running Train, a lush Japanese train sim that's out in early access now
There is no abundance of train sims in this world, that's for sure. But I am a person that likes two cakes , so you won't find me complaining when a new one rocks up. Today, that new one is Running Train, a quite lush looking train sim that places a big emphasis on looking as realistic as possible, set in tourist's and gaming's current favourite destination, Japan. Read more
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Hop aboard Running Train, a lush Japanese train sim that's out in early access now. There is no abundance of train sims in this world, that's for sure. Today, that new one is Running Train, a quite lush looking train sim that places a big emphasis on looking as realistic as possible, set in tourist's and gaming's current favourite destination, Japan.
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There is no abundance of train sims in this world, that's for sure.
Rockpapershotgun
May 25, 10:46
The opening mission of 007 First Light leaked online, so IO have fought fire with fire by offering up the game's first 13 minutes
As is the case with most big name games that people are desperate to get their hands on, over the weekend the opening mission of 007 First Light leaked online due to someone seemingly acquiring a disc copy a touch early . That video has since been taken down, to no one's surprise, but IO Interactive clearly decided to fight fire with fire, as they've shared the first 13 minutes of said opening mission themselves. Spoilers ahead obviously for those who want to go in knowing nothing! Read more
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As is the case with most big name games that people are desperate to get their hands on, over the weekend the opening mission of 007 First Light leaked online due to someone seemingly acquiring a disc copy a touch early .
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As is the case with most big name games that people are desperate to get their hands on, over the weekend the opening mission of 007 First Light leaked online due to someone seemingly acquiring a disc copy a touch early .
Rockpapershotgun
May 25, 09:30
Your first look at Unreal Engine 6 comes courtesy of a much shinier looking Rocket League teaser
Epic Games have made no secret of the next release of Unreal Engine; they first shared some details about the follow-up back in 2024 , namely that it's being built around the idea of "interoperable content" that can be switched between any game that uses the engine. Now, Unreal Engine 6 has been somewhat formally revealed through the lens of a "new era" of Rocket League during the game's Paris Majors semi-finals. Read more
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Epic Games have made no secret of the next release of Unreal Engine; they first shared some details about the follow-up back in 2024 , namely that it's being built around the idea of "interoperable content" that can be switched between any game that uses the engine.
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Epic Games have made no secret of the next release of Unreal Engine; they first shared some details about the follow-up back in 2024 , namely that it's being built around the idea of "interoperable content" that can be switched between any game that uses the engine.
Eurogamer
May 25, 09:04
Paralives feels like the perfect tranquil tonic to the chaos of The Sims
Paralives gets off to a lovely start. We fade up to see the camera tracking a moving train as it winds serenely across a bucolic landscape. Slowly it moves in for an aerial view and the roof pops off, revealing the guard inside. And this is your movement tutorial; you'll guide the little fella into the next carriage, where a cluster of passengers leisurely watch the world go by. One handsome man slumps blissfully against his girlfriend; a group of friends laugh together across the aisle. Another man gazes dreamily into space, nodding along to something on his headphones, while a dad nearby keeps a watchful eye on his son. This household selection screen - which tells you so much about each group's dynamic just by looking at them - feels emblematic of a Sims-like full of warm little touches and distinctive ideas. Read more
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Paralives feels like the perfect tranquil tonic to the chaos of The Sims. Paralives gets off to a lovely start. This household selection screen - which tells you so much about each group's dynamic just by looking at them - feels emblematic of a Sims-like full of warm little touches and distinctive ideas.
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Paralives gets off to a lovely start.
Eurogamer
May 24, 22:10
Star Citizen tops $1 billion crowdfunding milestone as "$5000 JPEG" spaceship you cannot use yet goes on sale
It's official: Star Citizen , Cloud Imperium Games' multiplayer sci-fi sim, has now topped $1 billion in crowdfunding. Read more
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Star Citizen tops $1 billion crowdfunding milestone as "$5000 JPEG" spaceship you cannot use yet goes on sale. It's official: Star Citizen , Cloud Imperium Games' multiplayer sci-fi sim, has now topped $1 billion in crowdfunding.
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It's official: Star Citizen , Cloud Imperium Games' multiplayer sci-fi sim, has now topped $1 billion in crowdfunding.
Eurogamer
May 24, 21:25
One of horror's most iconic characters is finally coming to Dead by Daylight just in time for its tenth anniversary
Friday the 13th's Jason Voorhees is finally joining the ranks of Dead by Daylight . Voorhees is, of course, one of horror's most memorable villains.
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While it's tempting to assume our Jason has been stalking survivors all this time in Behaviour Interactive's asymmetrical survival horror game, this is actually the first time he's making an appearance alongside other horror icons like Chucky, Freddy Krueger, and Leatherface.
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Friday the 13th's Jason Voorhees is finally joining the ranks of Dead by Daylight .
Eurogamer
May 24, 20:47
As 007 First Light's first 13 minutes leak online, IO Interactive drops official footage of the opening mission
IO Interactive has shared a portion of the opening mission from its upcoming James Bond game, 007 First Light, after footage leaked online over the weekend . Read more
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Since a few users got hold of the disc early, watch the first 13 minutes of the opening mission in 007 First Light, as intended on day 1. Spoilers ahead, so if you'd rather save it for the in-game experience, best steer clear! Last chance to Pre-order and get a free deluxe… pic.twitter.com/Sd4WMSDNyS
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IO Interactive has shared a portion of the opening mission from its upcoming James Bond game, 007 First Light, after footage leaked online over the weekend .
Rockpapershotgun
May 24, 10:00
The Sunday Papers
Sundays are for setting up a fan fiction writing group with your fellow RPG dungeon masters. You gather in a nice living room that often reminds visitors of the beloved previous tenants, and you write something. It's of indeterminate quality, at least until it's fully formed, mainly because you let it go where it wants as you go, rather than planning out a path ahead of time. It's a wild horse, and sometimes it bucks you off by, for example, having you roll into a metaphor you're unlikely to be able to maintain unless you suddenly write cowboy hats into existence for your gang of would-be masters. The words spill forth, occasionally dripping onto the carpet or being flung towards a metal spitoon in the corner, where they land with a satisfying ftannnggg sound. Sometimes you do just about manage to keep the metaphors going. Read more
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It's of indeterminate quality, at least until it's fully formed, mainly because you let it go where it wants as you go, rather than planning out a path ahead of time. It's a wild horse, and sometimes it bucks you off by, for example, having you roll into a metaphor you're unlikely to be able to maintain unless you suddenly write cowboy hats into existence for your gang of woul…
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It's of indeterminate quality, at least until it's fully formed, mainly because you let it go where it wants as you go, rather than planning out a path ahead of time.
GDC
May 24, 00:16
Procedural AI NPCs With Memory Change Open-World Gaming
Check your email! Login credentials & 2026 content are now available. The GDC Festival of Gaming is where the entire B2B games industry comes together.
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The GDC Festival of Gaming is where the entire B2B games industry comes together. From design and code to publishing, marketing, and investment, it’s a place to learn, connect, collaborate, and shape the future of games. Explore neighborhoods, test innovations, discover indie gems, and connect with partners shaping the future of games.
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A new middleware enables NPCs with persistent memory, daily routines, and natural language conversation.
Epic Games
May 24, 00:16
Unreal Engine 6 Announced With Full Neural Rendering
Unreal Engine is built by developers, for developers, with fair terms for all. Because everyone with an idea deserves to use the world’s most open, advanced real-time creation tool to bring it to lif…
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Unreal Engine is built by developers, for developers, with fair terms for all. Join us at Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2026 Before you can install and run Unreal Editor, you’ll need to download and install the Epic Games launcher. Get up and running in Unreal Editor for Fortnite from the Epic Games launcher.
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Epic Games unveiled Unreal Engine 6, featuring AI-driven texture generation and real-time path tracing.
Rockpapershotgun
May 23, 21:53
In Crimson Desert's latest update, you can pick up baby wyverns as pets, throw your fish in a pond, and shut those pesky outlaws up
Another day, another Crimson Desert patch. The devs behind the everything but the kitchen sink RPG, Pearl Abyss, seem deadset on somehow eventually including the sink too, as while this update is a small one, it continues to add yet more features, things to discover, a pet to own, and a good bit more besides. Read more
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In Crimson Desert's latest update, you can pick up baby wyverns as pets, throw your fish in a pond, and shut those pesky outlaws up. Another day, another Crimson Desert patch. The devs behind the everything but the kitchen sink RPG, Pearl Abyss, seem deadset on somehow eventually including the sink too, as while this update is a small one, it continues to add yet more features…
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Another day, another Crimson Desert patch.
Rockpapershotgun
May 23, 20:49
"God is dead, and Heaven has gone corporate" in Grindset T.V., an overstimulating speedrunning game by way of Cruelty Squad
Cruelty Squad is quite quietly influential. It obviously isn't the first game to opt for visuals that look are debatably an affront to every sense you have and a few you don't, but its surprise level of popularity has bled into the design sensibilities of other indie devs in the years following. Games like Splatter and Dungeons of Blood and Dream certainly feel like they fit into a post-Cruelty Squad world with their ocularly maximalist approach to visuals, and now Grindset T.V. will be joining them in the ranks, an "open world speedrunning first person platformer for the freaks." Read more
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"God is dead, and Heaven has gone corporate" in Grindset T.V., an overstimulating speedrunning game by way of Cruelty Squad. Games like Splatter and Dungeons of Blood and Dream certainly feel like they fit into a post-Cruelty Squad world with their ocularly maximalist approach to visuals, and now Grindset T.V.
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will be joining them in the ranks, an "open world speedrunning first person platformer for the freaks." Read more
Eurogamer
May 23, 19:16
Destiny 2 players share their memories and reviews - positive and negative - as Bungie calls time
Bungie fans are battling it out on Destiny 2 's Steam page, where unhappy fans are mounting a negative review campaign, and supporters are doing their best to mitigate it. Read more
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Nearly nine years after launch, and after a myriad of content updates and monetisation changes, the developer has called a day on the storied MMOFPS, announcing that the final content drop for the game will land on 9th June, 2026. So many directional mistakes over the years that made players leave the game, including myself (e.g. Really liked the game though".
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Bungie fans are battling it out on Destiny 2 's Steam page, where unhappy fans are mounting a negative review campaign, and supporters are doing their best to mitigate it.
Rockpapershotgun
May 23, 17:53
Paralives continues to sound promising with a roadmap outlining free updates The Sims would normally charge for
While I've never really played all that much of The Sims (does maybe four hours of My Sims Kingdom from when I was 11 count?), my partner certainly has, expositing all of the surprisingly deep lore to me from time to time. Yet nothing shocks me more than hearing both the cost of expansions and the contents therewithin. What do you mean you have to hand over legal tender for bloody seasons? I'm supposed to pretend that this simulation of life exists in a post-weather world right up to the point of handing over 40 bucks? All of this to say, Paralives continues to sound convincing for the expansion fatigued Simmers thanks to its first roadmap. Read more
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Yet nothing shocks me more than hearing both the cost of expansions and the contents therewithin. I'm supposed to pretend that this simulation of life exists in a post-weather world right up to the point of handing over 40 bucks? All of this to say, Paralives continues to sound convincing for the expansion fatigued Simmers thanks to its first roadmap.
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While I've never really played all that much of The Sims (does maybe four hours of My Sims Kingdom from when I was 11 count?), my partner certainly has, expositing all of the surprisingly deep lore to me from time to time.
Rockpapershotgun
May 23, 17:14
Say goodbye to birds and hello to dragons in Wyrmspan, a scalier take on beloved strategy card game Wingspan
Birds, as we all know, are dinosaurs. Yet there exists a higher being above birds that answer the question "what if dinosaurs really were birds?": dragons. I can only assume the exact same logic I've laid out here was used during the design process for the board game Wyrmspan, the dragon-oriented follow-up to the bird-focused strategy card game Wingspan . And now, much like Wingspan before it, Wyrmspan too is getting its own video game adaptation. Read more
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Say goodbye to birds and hello to dragons in Wyrmspan, a scalier take on beloved strategy card game Wingspan. Birds, as we all know, are dinosaurs. And now, much like Wingspan before it, Wyrmspan too is getting its own video game adaptation.
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Birds, as we all know, are dinosaurs.
Rockpapershotgun
May 23, 16:14
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Deathwatch picks up where Daemonhunters' XCOM-ish gorefest left off
All roads lead to, and sometimes return to, XCOM. In this case, it's more of a return, as a sequel to Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters was announced this week, replacing its demonic subtitle with an equally gloriously edgy "Deathwatch." This one's apparently a direct sequel to Daemonhunters, now putting you in charge of the Imperium's "most elite alien-hunters," once again taking the form of a turn-based tactical RPG . Read more
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Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Deathwatch picks up where Daemonhunters' XCOM-ish gorefest left off. All roads lead to, and sometimes return to, XCOM. In this case, it's more of a return, as a sequel to Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters was announced this week, replacing its demonic subtitle with an equally gloriously edgy "Deathwatch.
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All roads lead to, and sometimes return to, XCOM.
Eurogamer
May 23, 12:14
Former CEO Bobby Kotick claims lawsuit against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision was only filed to help Embracer
Ex-Activision Blizzard boss Bobby Kotick has claimed that a lawsuit opposing Microsoft's acquisition of the Call of Duty maker for $67.8bn was allegedly designed to "help pave the way for Embracer to increase its foothold in the California market at the expense of Activision". Read more
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As reported by Game File , AP7 believes the sale was allegedly rushed through in a bid to beat sexual misconduct charges levied at Kotick during his tenure as CEO. In a stunning response submitted to the court by Kotick and his lawyers in December, Kotick disputed the claims, placing the blame squarely with The Embracer Group, which is alleged to have been, to use Game File's…
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Ex-Activision Blizzard boss Bobby Kotick has claimed that a lawsuit opposing Microsoft's acquisition of the Call of Duty maker for $67.8bn was allegedly designed to "help pave the way for Embracer to increase its foothold in the California market at the expense of Activision".
Eurogamer
May 23, 09:00
A bittersweet farewell to Destiny 2, one of the best - and worst - games I've ever played
So, Destiny 2 is dying and it might take most of Bungie with it. I have spoken at length about how a continued prioritisation of the bottom-line over a loyal playerbase, and forward-thinking staff, has ravaged the very soul of the game . For many of us the writing feels like it's been on the walls since as early as 2023. Destiny 2 has not been the game I fell in love with for years now, yet news of its demise left me feeling rather sad. Read more
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A bittersweet farewell to Destiny 2, one of the best - and worst - games I've ever played. So, Destiny 2 is dying and it might take most of Bungie with it. Destiny 2 has not been the game I fell in love with for years now, yet news of its demise left me feeling rather sad.
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Destiny 2 has not been the game I fell in love with for years now, yet news of its demise left me feeling rather sad.
Eurogamer
May 23, 07:00
What we've been playing - "I'd like to shout out a fun game you can only really do on the road"
Hello and welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little about the games we've been playing. This week, Bertie enjoys digital characters' musculature; Connor goes on a trip and discovers he's possibly the nosiest person around; and Kelsey goes diving. Read more
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What we've been playing - "I'd like to shout out a fun game you can only really do on the road". Hello and welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little about the games we've been playing. This week, Bertie enjoys digital characters' musculature; Connor goes on a trip and discovers he's possibly the nosiest person around; and Kelsey goes diving.
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Hello and welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little about the games we've been playing.
Rockpapershotgun
May 23, 07:00
What are we all playing this weekend?
Ah, it's a Saturday and the start of a heat wave. What to do? What to do? Pull out the plastic storage box and fill it with cold water and ice cubes for a nice chilling foot bath. Get some damp flannels in the freezer to become an ice pack ready to be deployed at a moment's notice. And get a nice hot cup of tea on, because tea doesn't stop for a poxy heat wave. (Though maybe I'll get a nice buttery chardonnay in the fridge for afters) Read more
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Ah, it's a Saturday and the start of a heat wave. And get a nice hot cup of tea on, because tea doesn't stop for a poxy heat wave. (Though maybe I'll get a nice buttery chardonnay in the fridge for afters) Read more
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(Though maybe I'll get a nice buttery chardonnay in the fridge for afters) Read more
Rockpapershotgun
May 22, 16:21
Half-Life: Alyx is convincing me I don't have the knees for VR gaming, or perhaps I should stop cowering behind cars quite so often
I know I don't have the best knees. My body informed me of this during a drunken dance-off in a Leeds night club when one of them popped out of place and tore a line through the back of my knee cap. It told me again a year later when I did the same thing playing frisbee. And a third time when I slipped on some grass while walking Jeremy Peel's dog on a rainy day. Put kindly, they're shoddy. Yet, I'm developing a whole new appreciation for their shoddiness while playing through Half-Life: Alyx , Valve's VR spin on City 17. Read more
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Half-Life: Alyx is convincing me I don't have the knees for VR gaming, or perhaps I should stop cowering behind cars quite so often. I know I don't have the best knees. Yet, I'm developing a whole new appreciation for their shoddiness while playing through Half-Life: Alyx , Valve's VR spin on City 17.
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I know I don't have the best knees.
Eurogamer
May 22, 15:26
We know precious little about Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3, but the trilogy lead just confirmed one of the series' most controversial characters is coming back
We don't even have an official name for the third entry in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series yet, but already trilogy lead Naoki Hamaguchi is starting to tease what we're going to see in the game when it finally gets revealed. Read more
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In an interview over at Restart.Run , Hamaguchi revealed that one of the remake series' most peculiar additions, Shinra materia researcher and all-round nice-but-irritating lab assistant Chadley, will return in Part 3.
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We don't even have an official name for the third entry in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series yet, but already trilogy lead Naoki Hamaguchi is starting to tease what we're going to see in the game when it finally gets revealed.
Theguardian
May 22, 15:18
Minecraft-playing grandma swatted when livestreaming to raise funds for grandson’s cancer treatment
Sue Jacquot was taking part in fundraiser when police swarmed her home after someone falsely reported a crime An Arizona grandmother has said someone subjected her to a so-called police swatting call while she was taking part in a Minecraft fundraiser to raise financial support for her grandson’s cancer treatment medical bills. The bizarre turn of events is the latest high-profile instance in the US of an act of criminal harassment which involves prank-calling emergency operators to get a heavily armed police response sent to a target’s home. Continue reading...
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Sue Jacquot was taking part in fundraiser when police swarmed her home after someone falsely reported a crime An Arizona grandmother has said someone subjected her to a so-called police swatting call while she was taking part in a Minecraft fundraiser to raise financial support for her grandson’s cancer treatment medical bills.
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Sue Jacquot was taking part in fundraiser when police swarmed her home after someone falsely reported a crime An Arizona grandmother has said someone subjected her to a so-called police swatting call while she was taking part in a Minecraft fundraiser to raise financial support for her grandson’s cancer treatment medical bills.
Rockpapershotgun
May 22, 14:35
Your allies in turn-based tactics game Menace can now be completely wiped out by the [REDACTED], but at least the new patch gives us battle tanks
The latest update for Menace, the turn-based tactics game where you play as space police in a system overrun with aliens and rebels, brings good news and bad news. On the one hand, it gives us two kinds of tank, letting us finally take some heavy armour into battle, but on the other, the cost of your failure just got significantly higher. If you lose a planet to Menace's main enemy, the allied faction on the surface is wiped out. Plus, there are three new ways to trigger a game over. So, quite a lot more bad news than good, I'm afraid. The patch also adds wheat fields. That news is neutral. Read more
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Your allies in turn-based tactics game Menace can now be completely wiped out by the [REDACTED], but at least the new patch gives us battle tanks. The latest update for Menace, the turn-based tactics game where you play as space police in a system overrun with aliens and rebels, brings good news and bad news. Plus, there are three new ways to trigger a game over.
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The latest update for Menace, the turn-based tactics game where you play as space police in a system overrun with aliens and rebels, brings good news and bad news.
Theguardian
May 22, 14:00
Screentime swaps: how to quit doomscrolling without quitting your phone
Addicted to your devices? According to experts, not all screen time is created equal. Here are some healthier ways to spend time online The average UK adult spends around 7.5 hours a day on a screen , whether that’s a phone, laptop, games console or TV. That figure may even be conservative, particularly for those whose jobs require them to be online. As concern around screen time mounts, the instinctive response has been to demonise it. The reality, however, is more nuanced. As the Guardian’s video games editor and author of Super Nintendo: How One Japanese Company Helped the World Have Fun , Keza MacDonald, recently put it: “Not all screen time is created equal.” Spending an hour learning a language on Duolingo is not the same as flicking through dozens of short-form videos on TikTok. Video-calling a friend is not equivalent to trolling someone on Facebook. The difference lies in how consciously we engage. Continue reading...
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Here are some healthier ways to spend time online The average UK adult spends around 7.5 hours a day on a screen , whether that’s a phone, laptop, games console or TV. That figure may even be conservative, particularly for those whose jobs require them to be online. As concern around screen time mounts, the instinctive response has been to demonise it.
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According to experts, not all screen time is created equal.
Rockpapershotgun
May 22, 14:00
Dang, I can't hang with the Wang in Zero Parades, so ZA/UM's thought violation gun won't stop going bang
I’ve been a super sorry spy again. THAT’S AGAINST YOUR AGREEMENT, Mr Wang shouts in text form, subsequently yanking away the bonuses afforded to me by my decision to adopt the Wang way. I didn’t think working the Wang into my thang would be this stressful, to be honest. Read more
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Dang, I can't hang with the Wang in Zero Parades, so ZA/UM's thought violation gun won't stop going bang. THAT’S AGAINST YOUR AGREEMENT, Mr Wang shouts in text form, subsequently yanking away the bonuses afforded to me by my decision to adopt the Wang way. I didn’t think working the Wang into my thang would be this stressful, to be honest.
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THAT’S AGAINST YOUR AGREEMENT, Mr Wang shouts in text form, subsequently yanking away the bonuses afforded to me by my decision to adopt the Wang way.
Gamesindustry
May 22, 13:00
The future of European publishing is diversity, not concentration | Opinion
It would be easy to look at this week's headlines and conclude that Europe's game publishing sector is in terminal decline. Results from Ubisoft and Embracer, released within hours of each other on Wednesday, both looked bleak in different ways. Ubisoft's revenue slumped again , while Embracer beat its Q4 estimates – but the focus for both firms was on their years-long restructuring efforts, which have yet to bear much fruit that isn't hard and bitter. Read more
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The future of European publishing is diversity, not concentration | Opinion. It would be easy to look at this week's headlines and conclude that Europe's game publishing sector is in terminal decline. Results from Ubisoft and Embracer, released within hours of each other on Wednesday, both looked bleak in different ways.
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It would be easy to look at this week's headlines and conclude that Europe's game publishing sector is in terminal decline.
Rockpapershotgun
May 22, 12:41
"You build a little squad of allied characters": Warhammer Survivors' spin on bullet heaven brings a lovely touch of chaos to the battlefield
Bullet heaven games can already be fairly chaotic. Starting with Vampire Survivors , it's a genre that joyously fills your screen with thousands of enemies and tasks you with somehow killing them all before they reach your character in the centre. While Warhammer Survivors treads much of the same ground of Poncle's original, there is a small mechanical twist at its centre that adds a meaningful extra drip of chaos to the action. Rather than control a single character, as you pick up weapons, you assemble a small squad, all of whom act independently of you. Read more
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"You build a little squad of allied characters": Warhammer Survivors' spin on bullet heaven brings a lovely touch of chaos to the battlefield. Bullet heaven games can already be fairly chaotic. Rather than control a single character, as you pick up weapons, you assemble a small squad, all of whom act independently of you.
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Bullet heaven games can already be fairly chaotic.
Eurogamer
May 22, 12:12
Call of Duty 2026 is a new Modern Warfare, and Infinity Ward promises it'll be a "definitive" entry
We already know a few things about this year's Call of Duty game. Earlier this year, Activision confirmed that the game would skip PS4 and Xbox One (something that wasn't true for last year's Black Ops 7 ). There were also rumours that the game would return to the Modern Warfare series , though that was just a suggestion until last night. Now, as we approach the summer blow-out for all things video games, Infinity Ward has finally confirmed that, yes, it's making a new Modern Warfare. Read more
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Call of Duty 2026 is a new Modern Warfare, and Infinity Ward promises it'll be a "definitive" entry. We already know a few things about this year's Call of Duty game. There were also rumours that the game would return to the Modern Warfare series , though that was just a suggestion until last night.
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We already know a few things about this year's Call of Duty game.
Gamesindustry
May 22, 11:00
"People want MMOs, and the sales of New World proved it" – Cryptic Studios head Jack Emmert on why MMOs are ripe for reinvention
"One of the things I take pride in: every MMO I've ever made is still live today," says Jack Emmert, who rejoined Cryptic Studios as CEO back in January. Read more
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"People want MMOs, and the sales of New World proved it" – Cryptic Studios head Jack Emmert on why MMOs are ripe for reinvention. "One of the things I take pride in: every MMO I've ever made is still live today," says Jack Emmert, who rejoined Cryptic Studios as CEO back in January.
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"One of the things I take pride in: every MMO I've ever made is still live today," says Jack Emmert, who rejoined Cryptic Studios as CEO back in January.
Eurogamer
May 22, 10:11
Price rises? What price rises? Nintendo reportedly ramping up Switch 2 production, aiming to produce 20 million consoles by March 2027
Nintendo is looking to produce a frankly eye-watering 20m Switch 2 units by the end of the current fiscal year (March 2027), per a report from Bloomberg . Read more
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What makes this news even more suprising is that Nintnedo's reported sales revision comes after a controversial price rise for the Switch 2 , affecting the price of the hardware in US, Canada, Japan and Europe. The rise is not an insubstantial amount (in the US a console rises from $449.99 to $499.99, in Canada from $629.99 to $679.99, and in Europe from €469.
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Nintendo is looking to produce a frankly eye-watering 20m Switch 2 units by the end of the current fiscal year (March 2027), per a report from Bloomberg .
Gamesindustry
May 22, 10:07
Zelnick: Take-Two still believes its online shooter Project Ethos can be a "massive hit" despite high-profile failures
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says that the firm is still planning for long-gestating and recently rebooted online shooter Project Ethos to be a "massive hit" despite the escalating challenges of the market, which has seen even genre pioneer Bungie run into difficulties . Read more
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"And we decided to make material changes in the development to make sure that we're delivering an A-plus experience that consumers will love. On behalf of the team, we will accept credit for this year. We will not accept credit for anything that hasn't happened yet, but we sure are trying to make hits."
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Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says that the firm is still planning for long-gestating and recently rebooted online shooter Project Ethos to be a "massive hit" despite the escalating challenges of the market, which has seen even genre pioneer Bungie run into difficulties .
Rockpapershotgun
May 22, 09:50
Destiny 2 is getting its final update in June, and the team reportedly face "significant" layoffs as soon as it's out the door
Bungie have announced that they are putting together the final update for Destiny 2 , bringing to an end the live service shooters 12-year run. The game itself will continue to exist for players to replay the content that already exists but nothing new will be added. Behind the announcement, as told to Bloomberg by their sources, is the news that Bungie face "significant" layoffs as soon as the update is out the door. Read more
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Destiny 2 is getting its final update in June, and the team reportedly face "significant" layoffs as soon as it's out the door. Bungie have announced that they are putting together the final update for Destiny 2 , bringing to an end the live service shooters 12-year run.
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Bungie have announced that they are putting together the final update for Destiny 2 , bringing to an end the live service shooters 12-year run.
Eurogamer
May 22, 09:28
Don't worry, GTA 6 is still planned for November, marketing push will begin this summer
I know, I know, whenever you see a GTA headline at the moment, you're expecting a new trailer, right? There is currently a huge swathe of the internet obsessed with the idea we're going to get GTA 6 retail price and its third trailer any day now. And you know what? It seems, maybe, there's some fire behind all that smoke. Overnight, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick allayed fears that that Grand Theft Auto 6 may not launch in November after all, and reiterated that the game's marketing push will begin this summer. Read more
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Don't worry, GTA 6 is still planned for November, marketing push will begin this summer. I know, I know, whenever you see a GTA headline at the moment, you're expecting a new trailer, right? There is currently a huge swathe of the internet obsessed with the idea we're going to get GTA 6 retail price and its third trailer any day now.
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I know, I know, whenever you see a GTA headline at the moment, you're expecting a new trailer, right?
Rockpapershotgun
May 22, 09:05
"If they turn off, they might not be able to turn them on again": The charming reason behind Dawn of War 4's excitable, dancing mech
If you watch the Dawn of War 4 trailer showing off the Adeptus Mechanicus faction, you might have spotted a mech that's practically dancing on the spot. The excitable little thing looks to be itching to get into the fight. It turns out, it's not channeling the spirit of a warmongering puppy, it's got to keep moving for very serious lore reasons. "They can never stop," Dawn of War 4's creative director Jan Theysen tells me. "They're always moving and always walking because the Adeptus Mechanicus fear that if they turn off, they might not be able to turn them on again. So they just keep them moving all the time." Read more
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"If they turn off, they might not be able to turn them on again": The charming reason behind Dawn of War 4's excitable, dancing mech. "They're always moving and always walking because the Adeptus Mechanicus fear that if they turn off, they might not be able to turn them on again. So they just keep them moving all the time." Read more
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So they just keep them moving all the time." Read more
Eurogamer
May 22, 09:00
Bungie reportedly eyeing up "significant" layoffs, no plans for Destiny 3: what happens after Destiny 2's final update in June?
Overnight, Halo and Destiny developer Bungie announced the end of content updates for live service shooter Destiny 2 . Nearly nine years after launch, and after a myriad of content updates and monetisation changes, the developer has called a day on the storied MMOFPS, announcing that the final content drop for the game will land on 9th June, 2026. Read more
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Bungie reportedly eyeing up "significant" layoffs, no plans for Destiny 3: what happens after Destiny 2's final update in June?. Overnight, Halo and Destiny developer Bungie announced the end of content updates for live service shooter Destiny 2 .
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Overnight, Halo and Destiny developer Bungie announced the end of content updates for live service shooter Destiny 2 .
Gamesindustry
May 22, 08:41
NBA 2K, Zynga and GTA drove Take-Two net bookings up 19% for 2026 fiscal year
Grand Theft Auto giant Take-Two Interactive has reported a 19% increase in both net revenue and net bookings for its 2026 financial year. Read more
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While Take-Two posted huge gains in net revenue and net bookings for the full financial year, the numbers for Q4 – the three months ending March 31 – are less impressive. The company did say that net bookings from recurrent consumer spending were up 7% and made up 82% of total net bookings. 'PC and other' came up with 39%.
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Grand Theft Auto giant Take-Two Interactive has reported a 19% increase in both net revenue and net bookings for its 2026 financial year.
Gamesindustry
May 22, 08:31
Report: Bungie planning "significant" layoffs as Destiny 2 development ends
Bungie is planning significant staff cuts after ending development of live-service shooter Destiny 2, according to reporting by Bloomberg's Jason Schreier . Read more
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The firm announced this week that development on Destiny 2 would end, 12 years after the launch of the first title. Previous reporting suggested that the company under former CEO Pete Parsons overspent on new projects that were subsequently cancelled, while other projects like Marathon spent too long in development. Parsons left the firm in 2025 .
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Bungie is planning significant staff cuts after ending development of live-service shooter Destiny 2, according to reporting by Bloomberg's Jason Schreier .
Rockpapershotgun
May 21, 16:20
Baldur's Gate 3's Wyll gets "the autonomy he deserves" in deciding whether to break his pact with Mizora, thanks to a chunky companion quest overhaul mod
Back in 2024, I wrote about a group of Baldur's Gate 3 modders who were dead set on giving Wyll the same level of depth and attention Larian's RPG dotes on the likes of Shadowheart and Astarion. They dubbed their efforts the "Wyll Cinematic Universe", and kicked off by adding a new romance scene for the Blade of Frontiers to the game's third act. Now, their work looks to have culminated in a substantial revamp of Wyll's companion quest surrounding his pact with evil demon lady Mizora, giving him more agency to make his own decisions as to whether he breaks it. Read more
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Baldur's Gate 3's Wyll gets "the autonomy he deserves" in deciding whether to break his pact with Mizora, thanks to a chunky companion quest overhaul mod. They dubbed their efforts the "Wyll Cinematic Universe", and kicked off by adding a new romance scene for the Blade of Frontiers to the game's third act.
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Back in 2024, I wrote about a group of Baldur's Gate 3 modders who were dead set on giving Wyll the same level of depth and attention Larian's RPG dotes on the likes of Shadowheart and Astarion.
Rockpapershotgun
May 21, 16:00
After months of leaks and building expectations, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a surprisingly clumsy remake, with bugs and parkour missteps marring my three-hour preview
Remakes are very much in vogue these days, providing developers the opportunity to return to an old favourite and enhance, expand, and correct the wrongs of the past. Some of the best, such as Mafia: Definitive Edition , redraw the edges of an old story, elevating and embellishing what was there in ways that seem so natural you can forget where the original began and the remake ends. With Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Ubisoft are attempting the same for their much beloved open world pirate 'em up. Case in point, swashbuckling protagonist Edward Kenway now has nipples. Read more
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After months of leaks and building expectations, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a surprisingly clumsy remake, with bugs and parkour missteps marring my three-hour preview. With Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Ubisoft are attempting the same for their much beloved open world pirate 'em up. Case in point, swashbuckling protagonist Edward Kenway now has nipples.
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Remakes are very much in vogue these days, providing developers the opportunity to return to an old favourite and enhance, expand, and correct the wrongs of the past.
Rockpapershotgun
May 21, 15:34
Splinter Cell veteran says realistic modern lighting has screwed up stealth games: "it gets very hard to tell what’s light, what’s shadow, what’s dark, what’s safe"
Finally, a game developer who agrees with my fervently held view that new technology makes everything worse. Celebrated designer Clint Hocking – him wot worked on Far Cry 2 , Splinter Cell : Chaos Theory, Watch Dogs Legion , and the forthcoming Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe – has publicly opined that realistic modern lighting has made life trickier for stealth game creators, because realistic lighting conditions are harder to lurk in. Now you tell me! “I actually think one of the difficulties with modern stealth games is the sophistication in the rendering has made lighting so much more realistic,” Hocking told FRVR in an excerpt from an upcoming podcast episode. The simulation of, say, diffusion - light scattering from different surfaces – makes stealth games “so much harder to read”, he explained. Read more
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Splinter Cell veteran says realistic modern lighting has screwed up stealth games: "it gets very hard to tell what’s light, what’s shadow, what’s dark, what’s safe". Finally, a game developer who agrees with my fervently held view that new technology makes everything worse.
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The simulation of, say, diffusion - light scattering from different surfaces – makes stealth games “so much harder to read”, he explained.
Gamesindustry
May 21, 15:03
The big Strauss Zelnick interview: GTA, AI, Roblox and building the biggest entertainment company in the world
Strauss Zelnick is not going to say anything substantial about GTA 6. This is something he has a great deal of practice at. Every journalist and analyst presses him on the topic whenever he makes himself available, which has been increasingly often; our conversation is taking place in a side room at iicon , where he was one of the headline speakers ; he's also been showing up at events and on TV. He has a lot to talk about: Take-Two stands in increasing isolation as a successful publicly-traded major game publisher, while its peers are acquired or struggling . It continues to ship successful PC and console games, and has a powerful mobile arm in Zynga that now represents half of its revenues. Read more
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The big Strauss Zelnick interview: GTA, AI, Roblox and building the biggest entertainment company in the world. Strauss Zelnick is not going to say anything substantial about GTA 6. He has a lot to talk about: Take-Two stands in increasing isolation as a successful publicly-traded major game publisher, while its peers are acquired or struggling .
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It continues to ship successful PC and console games, and has a powerful mobile arm in Zynga that now represents half of its revenues.
Rockpapershotgun
May 21, 14:45
Dragon Age: Inquisition's lead narrative designer is making an adventure game world "where the ordinary starts to feel like it is hiding something"
Efforts to start a blaze by huffing on the embers of BioWare's legacy continue with the announcement of Studio Reset - a new Canadian independent whose members include veterans of Mass Effect , Dragon Age , and Anthem. The key personalities are Kaelin Lavallée, lead narrative designer on Dragon Age: Inquisition (*smiles, nods) and Mass Effect Andromeda (*frowns), who has also served as a designer in different capacities on The Long Dark . Kris Schoneberg, meanwhile, is Anthem's former creative director and a former Mass Effect level designer. Francis Lacuna, finally, is a character artist and later, character director who has worked across Dragon Age, Mass Effect and Anthem. Read more
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Dragon Age: Inquisition's lead narrative designer is making an adventure game world "where the ordinary starts to feel like it is hiding something". Kris Schoneberg, meanwhile, is Anthem's former creative director and a former Mass Effect level designer.
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Efforts to start a blaze by huffing on the embers of BioWare's legacy continue with the announcement of Studio Reset - a new Canadian independent whose members include veterans of Mass Effect , Dragon Age , and Anthem.
Rockpapershotgun
May 21, 14:26
Stop Killing Games petition on game server switch offs will get a reply "before the summer", European Commission promise during latest debate
Following a public hearing at the European Parliament in Brussels last month, European politicians have debated the Stop Killing Games campaign's petition to put more consumer protections around online game server shutdowns into law again today, May 21st. This latest debate took place during plenary session of the Eurpean Parliament in the French city of Strasbourg. As is the norm, lots of different politicians took turns putting forth different views on the issue and what kind of action might be needed in response to it. A representative of the European Commission also spoke, promising that a reply to the petition that the body are currently putting together will be forthcoming "before the summer". Read more
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Stop Killing Games petition on game server switch offs will get a reply "before the summer", European Commission promise during latest debate. This latest debate took place during plenary session of the Eurpean Parliament in the French city of Strasbourg.
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Following a public hearing at the European Parliament in Brussels last month, European politicians have debated the Stop Killing Games campaign's petition to put more consumer protections around online game server shutdowns into law again today, May 21st.
Gamesindustry
May 21, 14:00
Fortyseven Communications to open UK branch; sister agency Indigo Pearl joins the fold
US-based games PR firm Fortyseven Communications will open a London office and integrate its sister agency, Indigo Pearl. Read more
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Fortyseven EVP and co-founder Craig Sinel will lead the UK branch. Indigo Pearl was acquired in 2020 for £2 million , and Fortyseven was purchased in 2023 for an undisclosed amount. Bringing Fortyseven leadership to the UK, welcoming the wonderful Indigo Pearl team, and launching our new creator practice opens up a new world of creative firepower for our clients."
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US-based games PR firm Fortyseven Communications will open a London office and integrate its sister agency, Indigo Pearl.
Rockpapershotgun
May 21, 13:00
Squabble over Disco Elysium's legacy continues as Hopetown studio recruit another ex-ZA/UM dev while dropping a new trailer on Zero Parades' release day
Today, May 21st, marks the release of ZA/UM's Zero Parades , the studio's Disco Elysium follow-up arriving following years of drama and turmoil surrounding the original game and the people who made it. So, naturally, one of numerous Disco-like games which have sprung up over the past few years has chosen that day to put out a new trailer, while also shouting about having recruited another former Disco Elysium developer. Read more
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Squabble over Disco Elysium's legacy continues as Hopetown studio recruit another ex-ZA/UM dev while dropping a new trailer on Zero Parades' release day. Today, May 21st, marks the release of ZA/UM's Zero Parades , the studio's Disco Elysium follow-up arriving following years of drama and turmoil surrounding the original game and the people who made it.
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Today, May 21st, marks the release of ZA/UM's Zero Parades , the studio's Disco Elysium follow-up arriving following years of drama and turmoil surrounding the original game and the people who made it.
Rockpapershotgun
May 21, 11:35
Prophet Margin is a holy city-builder that combines the joy of trade routes with the terror of God
Many fantasy games deal in the prospect of sacrificing things to gods, but few dramatise the associated exciting logistical pressures. Say you want to chuck a bunch of virgins into a volcano at regular intervals, to stop the regional Vulcan pulling a Pompei. Well, how are you going to procure an adequate supply of vestals, if you keep incinerating the very means of production? Perhaps you can obtain some from the nearby villages, in return for some steel wire from your furnaces. Ah, but the nearby villages don't want any wire; they're desperate for fish. Fine: sell the steel wire to the villages on the coast, that they may haul in a big catch and sell it to the inlanders, so they can flog their spare virgins to you. What happens when the other villagers run out of virgins? That's their problem. As Valve like to say , we cannot be held responsible for the business decisions of third parties. Read more
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Perhaps you can obtain some from the nearby villages, in return for some steel wire from your furnaces. Ah, but the nearby villages don't want any wire; they're desperate for fish. Fine: sell the steel wire to the villages on the coast, that they may haul in a big catch and sell it to the inlanders, so they can flog their spare virgins to you.
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Many fantasy games deal in the prospect of sacrificing things to gods, but few dramatise the associated exciting logistical pressures.
Gamesindustry
May 21, 10:55
Former Housemarque game director launches Cosmic Division
Returnal game director Harry Krueger has founded a new game studio, Cosmic Division. Based in Helsinki, the studio will operate with a small team and prioritize "craftsmanship, fast iteration, and su…
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Based in Helsinki, the studio will operate with a small team and prioritize "craftsmanship, fast iteration, and sustainable growth over scale." The studio's first project is a new IP designed as a single-player title for PC and console. He served as game director on Returnal and helped define the initial direction of Saros before full production.
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Returnal game director Harry Krueger has founded a new game studio, Cosmic Division.
Rockpapershotgun
May 21, 10:20
New York's case that Steam lootboxes are "gambling" is a free speech violation that "will have an impermissible chilling effect on protected videogame design", argue Valve
Valve have moved to dismiss a New York attorney general lawsuit accusing them of facilitating illegal gambling by way of lootboxes on Steam, after first seeking to try it in the court of public opinion . In a memo filed this week, the company offered a largely familiar defence against the New York AG lawsuit, hinging on the idea that randomised lootbox rewards can't be defined as gambling under state law, because they are bought with virtual currency (which can be used for other purposes) and have no 'real' value as cash or property. They also position the lawsuit as an attack on free speech, while - to my eye, anyway - skirting around the claim that lootbox design and presentation can be inherently manipulative. Read more
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New York's case that Steam lootboxes are "gambling" is a free speech violation that "will have an impermissible chilling effect on protected videogame design", argue Valve. In a memo filed this week, the company offered a largely familiar defence against the New York AG lawsuit, hinging on the idea that randomised lootbox rewards can't be defined as gambling under state law, b…
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Valve have moved to dismiss a New York attorney general lawsuit accusing them of facilitating illegal gambling by way of lootboxes on Steam, after first seeking to try it in the court of public opinion .
Rockpapershotgun
May 21, 09:42
New Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry and Ghost Recon games will release by early 2029 say Ubisoft, who're also dumping cash into a "first playable generative AI experience"
While in the midst of not great financial times at the moment, Ubisoft have revealed plans to have new Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry , and Ghost Recon games out at some point between now and early 2029. Boss Yves Guillemot is touting this to investors as signifying an incoming turnaround following "one of the most ambitious transformations in the company’s history", which is corpospeak for taking a bunch of money from Tencent to rearrange some corporate chairs, delaying or cancelling a bunch of games , and laying off staff . Read more
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While in the midst of not great financial times at the moment, Ubisoft have revealed plans to have new Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry , and Ghost Recon games out at some point between now and early 2029.
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While in the midst of not great financial times at the moment, Ubisoft have revealed plans to have new Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry , and Ghost Recon games out at some point between now and early 2029.
Gamesindustry
May 21, 09:37
"Don't build a studio that requires a massive hit to survive" – Veteran BioWare devs form Studio Reset
Studio Reset, a new Canadian indie studio, has been founded by veteran developers from BioWare, Inflexion Games, and Timbre Games. Read more
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"Don't build a studio that requires a massive hit to survive" – Veteran BioWare devs form Studio Reset. Studio Reset, a new Canadian indie studio, has been founded by veteran developers from BioWare, Inflexion Games, and Timbre Games.
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Studio Reset, a new Canadian indie studio, has been founded by veteran developers from BioWare, Inflexion Games, and Timbre Games.
Gamesindustry
May 21, 07:07
Quantic Dream cancels first multiplayer title Spellcasters Chronicles
Quantic Dream is shutting down Spellcasters Chronicles three months after launch. Read more
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Quantic Dream is shutting down Spellcasters Chronicles three months after launch. Read more
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Quantic Dream is shutting down Spellcasters Chronicles three months after launch.
Gamesindustry
May 20, 21:31
Ubisoft's full FY26 financial report shows a sharp decline in revenue and net bookings
Ubisoft has released its financial results for the full 25-26 fiscal year, reporting a sharp decline in revenue and net bookings, down 21.8% and 17.4% year-over-year (YoY), respectively, due to the "softer new release schedule" and new operating model . Read more
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The publisher/developer commits to "pursu[ing] and comple[ting] the execution of this transformation" over the next financial year, but warns "this year is expected to represent a low point in our free cash flow trajectory, along with a softer release slate and restructuring costs.
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Ubisoft has released its financial results for the full 25-26 fiscal year, reporting a sharp decline in revenue and net bookings, down 21.8% and 17.4% year-over-year (YoY), respectively, due to the "softer new release schedule" and new operating model .
Gamesindustry
May 20, 18:00
Xbox announces hire of veteran analyst Matthew Ball as chief strategy officer, and AI and Amazon veteran as CTO
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has made further changes to the brand's leadership team , appointing industry analyst Matthew Ball as chief strategy officer and Scott Van Vliet as chief technology officer. Ball is a venture partner, advisor and investor who has become well-known for his annual industry reports and wrote a well-received book on the metaverse; Van Vliet had recently served as a corporate VP overseeing Azure AI infrastructure. Read more
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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has made further changes to the brand's leadership team , appointing industry analyst Matthew Ball as chief strategy officer and Scott Van Vliet as chief technology officer.
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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has made further changes to the brand's leadership team , appointing industry analyst Matthew Ball as chief strategy officer and Scott Van Vliet as chief technology officer.
Gamesindustry
May 20, 17:29
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ghost of Yōtei lead Develop:Star Awards 2026
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ghost of Yōtei lead the nominations at this year's Develop:Star Awards 2026. Read more
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The shortlists, including the brand-new Best Ongoing Game category, were decided across 18 categories by a panel of industry experts. Both Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Sucker Punch's Ghost of Yōtei "lead the pack with nominations in six categories," including Best Visual Art, Best Game Design, and Best Narrative.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ghost of Yōtei lead the nominations at this year's Develop:Star Awards 2026.
Rockpapershotgun
May 20, 16:00
Roguelike FPS offshoot Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core launches into early access with its own dangers, its own dwarves, and at last, its own identity
Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core – Ghost Ship Games’ attempt at plunging the co-op FPS spelunkery of Deep Rock Galactic into an even deeper, darker pit of roguelike tension – is out today in early access. I tried it last year, during one of the early alpha playtests, and it was okay? Ish? Already a functional multi-dwarf shooter, as you’d expect from something built upon the excellent DRG, but also close enough to the original that it resembled an ambitious side-mode more than a standalone game. These days, though, Rogue Core appears to be doing a better job of carving out its own subterranean space. Last week, I played an updated build with lead game designer Mike Akopyan and game director Mikkel Martin Pederson, and enjoyed a much more distinct delve – even if its heightened brutality made our run one of the bloodiest Danish-English endeavours since the Viking Age. Read more
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Roguelike FPS offshoot Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core launches into early access with its own dangers, its own dwarves, and at last, its own identity. I tried it last year, during one of the early alpha playtests, and it was okay?
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Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core – Ghost Ship Games’ attempt at plunging the co-op FPS spelunkery of Deep Rock Galactic into an even deeper, darker pit of roguelike tension – is out today in early access.
Gamesindustry
May 20, 11:11
Embracer Group announces plans to spin-off Fellowship Entertainment
Embracer Group has released its fourth quarter and full-year financial results, along with plans to spin off Fellowship Entertainment as a new publicly listed company. Read more
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The company aims to release at least two major games annually beginning in FY 2027/28. This announcement follows Embracer's report of a 24% decline in fourth quarter net sales to SEK 3.9 billion ($414.5 million) and a non-cash impairment of SEK 7.2 billion ($765.2 million). This includes SEK 6 billion ($637.7 million) related to goodwill and M&A intangibles, and SEK 1.
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Embracer Group has released its fourth quarter and full-year financial results, along with plans to spin off Fellowship Entertainment as a new publicly listed company.
Gamesindustry
May 20, 07:58
Wizards of the Coast ends partnership with Giant Skull
Wizards of the Coast has ended its publishing agreement with Giant Skull, leading to the cancellation of an action-adventure game set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe. Read more
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Giant Skull founder Asmussen stated the developer is in discussions with Hasbro and other companies regarding future publishing agreements. "Things are good at Giant Skull," he said. Wizards of the Coast and Giant Skull announced their partnership last June .
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Wizards of the Coast has ended its publishing agreement with Giant Skull, leading to the cancellation of an action-adventure game set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe.
Gamesindustry
May 19, 14:01
Valve overhauls tag system on Steam to improve game discoverability
Valve has updated its tagging system on Steam, introducing 17 new classifications, eliminating 28, and consolidating or renaming several others. Read more
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Descriptors like 'Well-Written' and 'Masterpiece' were removed due to “disagreements and inconsistent application”. This label is now 'Billiards,' which more accurately refers to cue stick games. "These changes are made with the goal of helping players identify the games that best fit their interests, and helping Steam generate appropriate recommendations," Valve said.
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Valve has updated its tagging system on Steam, introducing 17 new classifications, eliminating 28, and consolidating or renaming several others.
Gamesindustry
May 19, 12:59
Fortnite returns to iOS worldwide, excluding Australia, as Epic prepares for "final battle" over App Store fees
Fortnite has returned to Apple's App Store worldwide, except in Australia, amid expectations that US federal courts will require Apple to disclose its fee structure. Read more
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Epic Games stated it relaunched Fortnite after Apple informed the US Supreme Court that "regulators around the world are watching this case to determine what commission rate Apple may charge on covered purchases in huge markets outside the United States.
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Fortnite has returned to Apple's App Store worldwide, except in Australia, amid expectations that US federal courts will require Apple to disclose its fee structure.
Gamesindustry
May 19, 12:51
How Fireshine Games backed a winner with Far Far West
UK publisher Fireshine Games has scored a smash hit with the chaotic cyberpunk cowboy romp Far Far West , developed by French studio Evil Raptor. The game shifted 250,000 units in 48 hours after launching in Steam Early Access on April 28, going on to surpass the one million mark over the next two weeks. Read more
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How Fireshine Games backed a winner with Far Far West. UK publisher Fireshine Games has scored a smash hit with the chaotic cyberpunk cowboy romp Far Far West , developed by French studio Evil Raptor. The game shifted 250,000 units in 48 hours after launching in Steam Early Access on April 28, going on to surpass the one million mark over the next two weeks.
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UK publisher Fireshine Games has scored a smash hit with the chaotic cyberpunk cowboy romp Far Far West , developed by French studio Evil Raptor.
Gamesindustry
May 19, 12:26
Far Far West publisher says "We don't work with partners that are relying on generative AI"
Fireshine Games, the publisher behind Steam hit Far Far West, has said it won't work with developers that use generative AI art. Read more
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But Foote added that the publisher will allow the use of some generative AI development tools. "It will be very hard for anybody to say they're not touching AI in some way, shape or form, but in terms of the core game creation, that is not something that we think players are interested in at this point in time, and not something that we think is healthy for the development com…
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Fireshine Games, the publisher behind Steam hit Far Far West, has said it won't work with developers that use generative AI art.
Gamesindustry
May 19, 09:58
Gamecity Hamburg awards up to €80,000 to five games in latest Prototype Funding Round
Gamecity Hamburg has selected five digital games to receive up to €80,000 each in non-repayable grants from its latest Prototype Funding Round. Read more
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Pipapo Games, Chasmic Drop, and Bird Outside previously participated in Gamecity Hamburg's Games Lift Incubator. The Games Lift Incubator supports five teams, developers, and startups in developing games and preparing them for market launch. Applications for the Games Lift Incubator are open until June 1, 2026.
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Gamecity Hamburg has selected five digital games to receive up to €80,000 each in non-repayable grants from its latest Prototype Funding Round.
Gamesindustry
May 18, 23:31
Sony announces PlayStation Plus price rises "due to ongoing market conditions"
Sony has confirmed price rises for its PlayStation Plus (PS+) subscription service. Effective May 20, PlayStation Plus prices for new customers will increase in select regions "due to ongoing market…
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Effective May 20, PlayStation Plus prices for new customers will increase in select regions "due to ongoing market conditions." According to a message posted to X/Twitter, prices for the lowest Essential tier now start at $10.99 USD (€9.99 EUR / £7.99 GBP) for a one-month subscription – up from $9.99 – and $27.99 USD (€27.99 EUR / £21.
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Sony has confirmed price rises for its PlayStation Plus (PS+) subscription service.
Gamesindustry
May 18, 19:12
Sony won't be bringing any more single-player games to PC, says PlayStation Studios boss
Following rumors earlier this year that Sony had decided to pull back from releasing PlayStation 5 exclusives on PC , PlayStation Studios boss Hermen Hulst has now reportedly told staff that PlayStation's single-player games will remain exclusive to its own consoles. Read more
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Following rumors earlier this year that Sony had decided to pull back from releasing PlayStation 5 exclusives on PC , PlayStation Studios boss Hermen Hulst has now reportedly told staff that PlayStation's single-player games will remain exclusive to its own consoles.
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Following rumors earlier this year that Sony had decided to pull back from releasing PlayStation 5 exclusives on PC , PlayStation Studios boss Hermen Hulst has now reportedly told staff that PlayStation's single-player games will remain exclusive to its own consoles.
Gamesindustry
May 18, 13:00
Meet Seed, the planet-sized society simulator
Seed is one of those games that has the potential to either dominate the world, or collapse spectacularly under the weight of its own lofty ambitions. Read more
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If that kind of grand-scale simulation sounds a little like Eve Online, it's no coincidence. The third co-founder, CEO Mundi Vondi – the only one from a non-video-games background – was the one who came up with the "everything simulator" concept. "And then I run into my best friend and co-founder Ívar.
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Seed is one of those games that has the potential to either dominate the world, or collapse spectacularly under the weight of its own lofty ambitions.
Gamesindustry
May 18, 12:16
"Hydra is polished and battle-tested" – Why Saber Interactive is opening up its live-ops tool all developers
Earlier this year, Saber Interactive made its proprietary Hydra technology available to all developers. Read more
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"Hydra is polished and battle-tested" – Why Saber Interactive is opening up its live-ops tool all developers. Earlier this year, Saber Interactive made its proprietary Hydra technology available to all developers.
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Earlier this year, Saber Interactive made its proprietary Hydra technology available to all developers.
Gamesindustry
May 15, 15:29
The hangover kicks in after a decade of games-as-a-service obsession | Opinion
Financial results season is upon us, and as is so often the case, it is a generous benefactor to anyone with an interest in seeing how the industry's winds are blowing. It throws up numbers, narratives, and the occasional brutally expensive admission of failure, and asks only that we do the courtesy of joining the dots between them. Read more
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Financial results season is upon us, and as is so often the case, it is a generous benefactor to anyone with an interest in seeing how the industry's winds are blowing. It throws up numbers, narratives, and the occasional brutally expensive admission of failure, and asks only that we do the courtesy of joining the dots between them.
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Financial results season is upon us, and as is so often the case, it is a generous benefactor to anyone with an interest in seeing how the industry's winds are blowing.
Gamesindustry
May 15, 13:47
Unity reveals winners for its 2026 Humanity Grant
Unity has named the winners of its 2026 Unity for Humanity Grant, highlighting the achievements of ten developers and three honourable mentions from eight countries. Read more
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Winners will receive funding from a $600,000 Unity Charitable Fund prize pool. This year, more than 515 projects were submitted, making it the second year in a row with record participation. Winners included Six Wing Studios, Khalayan Arts, and Charles Games.
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Unity has named the winners of its 2026 Unity for Humanity Grant, highlighting the achievements of ten developers and three honourable mentions from eight countries.
Gamesindustry
May 15, 11:14
Advocating for Godot: A report from A Maze Berlin | Opinion
And so to Berlin, where the A Maze indie games festival is celebrating its 15th year, and time continues to make fools of all of us. Read more
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At the opening ceremony on Wednesday night, founder Thorsten Wiedemann took to the stage alongside a giant inflatable flamingo to offer humble thanks at being allowed back into the fold, following inappropriate behaviour last year.
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And so to Berlin, where the A Maze indie games festival is celebrating its 15th year, and time continues to make fools of all of us.
Gamesindustry
May 15, 10:43
Nexon Q1 net income rises 118% to $360.7m
Nexon reported strong first-quarter results, with net income rising 118% year-over-year, supported by a ¥14.5 billion ($91.4 million) foreign exchange gain. Read more
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Arc Raiders sold 4.6 million additional units during the quarter, bringing total sales to 16 million. MapleStory franchise revenue increased 42% year-over-year, led by MapleStory: Idle RPG and MapleStory Worlds. Operating income also reflected a ¥3.5 billion ($22 million) reduction related to these refunds.
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Nexon reported strong first-quarter results, with net income rising 118% year-over-year, supported by a ¥14.5 billion ($91.4 million) foreign exchange gain.
Gamesindustry
May 15, 08:31
Square Enix FY26 operating income surges 34.9% despite net sales decline
Square Enix has reported financial results for the year ending March 31, 2026, noting a decline in net sales due to reduced revenues from MMOs and games for smart devices and PC browsers. Read more
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However, operating income and profit increased, supported by strong sales of new HD Games titles such as Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles, Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, and Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined. Square Enix attributed this growth to steady sales of new titles and increased catalogue title sales compared to the previous fiscal year.
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Square Enix has reported financial results for the year ending March 31, 2026, noting a decline in net sales due to reduced revenues from MMOs and games for smart devices and PC browsers.
Gamesindustry
May 14, 15:41
Mobile gaming has a new, and growing, measurement problem | Opinion
Fortnite is back on Google Play. Google has cut its store fee to 20% – or 15% if developers integrate its AI assistant, cloud saves, and achievements. The headlines have focused on what developers stand to save. But the more important question is what this moment exposes. The industry doesn't actually have a reliable picture of where mobile game revenue comes from anymore. Read more
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Mobile gaming has a new, and growing, measurement problem | Opinion. Google has cut its store fee to 20% – or 15% if developers integrate its AI assistant, cloud saves, and achievements. The industry doesn't actually have a reliable picture of where mobile game revenue comes from anymore.
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Fortnite is back on Google Play.
Gamesindustry
May 14, 13:54
Amazon reportedly cancels Lord of the Rings MMO
Amazon has reportedly cancelled its Lord of the Rings MMO, according to sources familiar with the project.
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Jeff Gattis, Amazon's head of games, did not confirm or deny the cancellation but stated the company is developing a "new game experience" set in the Lord of the Rings universe. Amazon Games Orange County, the studio behind New World, was leading development. Layoffs affected teams working on both games.
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Amazon has reportedly cancelled its Lord of the Rings MMO, according to sources familiar with the project.
Gamesindustry
May 14, 11:17
BFI announces recipients of IBD awards, launches new funding stream for UK devs
The BFI has announced the recipients of its International Business Development (IBD) awards and introduced a new funding stream to support video game marketing efforts. Read more
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The latest batch of IBD awards, totalling £2.07 million across the screen sector, includes grants for five UK independent games companies. Alongside this round of awards, the UKGSF has launched the Video Games Release funding stream to help UK game developers cover marketing, promotion, and localisation costs during release campaigns.
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The BFI has announced the recipients of its International Business Development (IBD) awards and introduced a new funding stream to support video game marketing efforts.
Gamesindustry
May 14, 10:15
Nintendo clarifies hardware price rises were due to sustained component and market costs
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa explained the company's decision to raise hardware prices , attributing it to current market conditions rather than a single factor. Read more
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During an earnings call Q&A following its recent financial results , Furukawa confirmed that Nintendo's approach to Switch 2 remains unchanged: first expanding the hardware install base, then driving software sales. For the sustained growth of our dedicated video game platform business, it is important to maintain a healthy earnings structure for our overall business.
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Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa explained the company's decision to raise hardware prices , attributing it to current market conditions rather than a single factor.
Gamesindustry
May 14, 08:00
UK games industry fundamentally misunderstood, new report calls for unified research framework
UKIE and entertainment charity OKRE have developed a framework to help the UK games industry maximise its economic and social value. Read more
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The Building a Unified Framework for the UK Video Games Impacts report offers a foundation for researchers and policymakers to demonstrate the industry's value to government and investors. UKIE and OKRE state that the current understanding of games is fundamentally misunderstood and does not reflect the medium’s actual impact, which limits investment, policy support, and growt…
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UKIE and entertainment charity OKRE have developed a framework to help the UK games industry maximise its economic and social value.
Gamesindustry
May 13, 21:32
MercurySteam "initiates a workforce adjustment process"
Spanish studio MercurySteam has "initiated a workforce adjustment process." Formed in 2002, MercurySteam has partnered with an impressive roster of collaborators, including American McGee, Clive Bark…
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It now says, however, that the "difficult and painful" decision to cut jobs is necessary as part of the "productions cycles of our industry." "While this is something common within the production cycles of our industry, it is nonetheless a difficult and painful situation.
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Spanish studio MercurySteam has "initiated a workforce adjustment process." Read more
Gamesindustry
May 13, 21:11
Night Street Games cuts jobs after Last Flag fails to "achieve the financial success we anticipated"
Just days after telling players that it wasn't "going anywhere" after pausing production on its hero shooter that launched just a few weeks ago, Night Street Games has made a "reduction" to its team. Read more
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Confirming the news on LinkedIn , executive producer Jonathan Jelinek revealed the studio had not "achieved the financial success we anticipated, leading to a reduction in our team." "Some exceptionally talented developers were affected by this decision," Jelinek added.
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Just days after telling players that it wasn't "going anywhere" after pausing production on its hero shooter that launched just a few weeks ago, Night Street Games has made a "reduction" to its team.
Gamesindustry
May 13, 20:53
Mouse: P.I. For Hire publisher PlaySide recoups all expenses since April launch
The publisher for Mouse: P.I. For Hire, the 1930s cartoon-styled shooter, has already recouped its expenses since its debut last month. Read more
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The publisher for Mouse: P.I. For Hire, the 1930s cartoon-styled shooter, has already recouped its expenses since its debut last month. Read more
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For Hire, the 1930s cartoon-styled shooter, has already recouped its expenses since its debut last month.
Gamesindustry
May 13, 20:29
Warner Bros. Discovery once again glosses over gaming business in Q1 2026 financials
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) said it was "preparing for its next chapter," but once again made no reference to its games business in a letter to shareholders after games revenue slumped 30%. Read more
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In the letter , the company said it the firm remained focused on "scaling HBO Max globally, returning our Studios to industry leadership, and optimizing our Global Linear Networks." A deeper dive into the company's financials, however, show games revenue dropped 30% (not accounting for foreign exchange impacting comparability), and games content expense decreased 43% ex-FX, "p…
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Discovery (WBD) said it was "preparing for its next chapter," but once again made no reference to its games business in a letter to shareholders after games revenue slumped 30%.
Gamesindustry
May 13, 17:28
"The old school publishing model is dead" – Silver Lining Interactive joins the new wave of pick and mix publishers
Silver Lining Interactive wants you to know that everything is going swimmingly. "We couldn’t have hoped for a better first year," is how founder Luke Keighran framed it in a celebratory press statement released this week to coincide with the launch of Outbound , a game which has racked up 1.5 million wishlists on Steam, with over 100,000 more on consoles. Read more
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Silver Lining Interactive wants you to know that everything is going swimmingly. "We couldn’t have hoped for a better first year," is how founder Luke Keighran framed it in a celebratory press statement released this week to coincide with the launch of Outbound , a game which has racked up 1.5 million wishlists on Steam, with over 100,000 more on consoles.
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Silver Lining Interactive wants you to know that everything is going swimmingly.
Gamesindustry
May 13, 14:00
Bit Bot scales leadership team with AAA veteran Frank O'Connor as creative director
Frank O'Connor and Brian Ulrich have joined Bit Bot as creative director and general manager, respectively. This strategic expansion positions the studio to scale its development capabilities. Read more
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Bit Bot scales leadership team with AAA veteran Frank O'Connor as creative director. Frank O'Connor and Brian Ulrich have joined Bit Bot as creative director and general manager, respectively. This strategic expansion positions the studio to scale its development capabilities.
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Frank O'Connor and Brian Ulrich have joined Bit Bot as creative director and general manager, respectively.
Gamesindustry
May 13, 13:23
New AAA collective to publish Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic plus games from CoD and Yu-Gi-Oh! veterans
Former NetEase executive Simon Zhu has launched a new holding company, GreaterThan Group (GTG), securing $40 million in funding and approximately $60 million in additional commitments. Read more
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New AAA collective to publish Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic plus games from CoD and Yu-Gi-Oh! Former NetEase executive Simon Zhu has launched a new holding company, GreaterThan Group (GTG), securing $40 million in funding and approximately $60 million in additional commitments.
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Former NetEase executive Simon Zhu has launched a new holding company, GreaterThan Group (GTG), securing $40 million in funding and approximately $60 million in additional commitments.
Gamesindustry
May 13, 09:47
Capcom secures ninth consecutive year of profit boosted by Resident Evil Requiem
Capcom has reported increased profits across all divisions for the ninth consecutive year, driven by its core digital contents segment – particularly Resident Evil Requiem and strong catalogue sales within the franchise. Read more
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The segment achieved a record 59.07 million unit sales, an increase of over 7.1 million from the previous year. By April, it reached seven million units, making it the fastest-selling title in the Resident Evil franchise. Catalogue title sales reached 49.46 million units, surpassing the 39.49 million units recorded in the previous fiscal year.
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Capcom has reported increased profits across all divisions for the ninth consecutive year, driven by its core digital contents segment – particularly Resident Evil Requiem and strong catalogue sales within the franchise.
Gamesindustry
May 13, 08:05
Indika dev Odd Meter raises $5m to fund next project
Indika developer Odd Meter has secured $5 million in a funding round led by Gem Capital and Autotelic Ventures. Read more
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"This round gives the studio the runway to grow the team and stay fully focused on building its next game," said Odd Meter CEO Dmitry Svetlow. Indika was released in 2024 and won Game of the Year and Best Narrative at the 2025 Games for Change Awards . It also received nominations at The Game Awards, BAFTA Game Awards , Golden Joystick Awards, and DICE Awards .
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Indika developer Odd Meter has secured $5 million in a funding round led by Gem Capital and Autotelic Ventures.
Gamesindustry
May 12, 15:00
SNK announces new studio lead by Tekken veteran Katsuhiro Harada
SNK has announced it is investing in a new studio founded by Katsuhiro Harada, the veteran Bandai Namco producer and long-term perma-sunglasses-wearing face of the Tekken franchise. VS Studio and SNK will "collaborate on game software development to further strengthen their development capabilities", and SNK "will support the launch of the new studio and plans to make it a consolidated subsidiary," the company said in a press release. Read more
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SNK announces new studio lead by Tekken veteran Katsuhiro Harada. SNK has announced it is investing in a new studio founded by Katsuhiro Harada, the veteran Bandai Namco producer and long-term perma-sunglasses-wearing face of the Tekken franchise.
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VS Studio and SNK will "collaborate on game software development to further strengthen their development capabilities", and SNK "will support the launch of the new studio and plans to make it a consolidated subsidiary," the company said in a press release.
Gamesindustry
May 12, 13:46
Crimson Desert increases Pearl Abyss Q1 earnings more than fivefold to $220.6m
South Korean developer Pearl Abyss's Q1 operating revenue surged 419.8% year-over-year to ₩328.5 billion ($220.6 million), driven by the March 19 launch of Crimson Desert. Read more
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Operating profit reached ₩212.1 billion ($142.5 million), up from ₩7.9 billion ($5.3 million) a year earlier, reflecting strong marketing and revenue growth. Net profit rose to ₩170 billion ($114.2 million) from ₩7.7 billion ($5.1 million) in the same period last year. Operating revenue from Crimson Desert is expected to range from ₩644.1 billion ($432.6 million) to ₩734.
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South Korean developer Pearl Abyss's Q1 operating revenue surged 419.8% year-over-year to ₩328.5 billion ($220.6 million), driven by the March 19 launch of Crimson Desert.
Gamesindustry
May 12, 11:16
Discord Nitro subscribers to receive "starter edition" of Xbox Game Pass through new partnership
Xbox and Discord have announced a partnership offering a "starter edition" of Game Pass to Nitro subscribers.
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Eligible Game Pass subscribers will also receive Discord Nitro benefits starting later this month. Game Pass Ultimate dropped from $29.99 to $22.99 per month, and PC Game Pass fell from $16.49 to $13.99. However, this does not fully reverse the 50% price increase that Xbox implemented last October.
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Xbox and Discord have announced a partnership offering a "starter edition" of Game Pass to Nitro subscribers.
Gamesindustry
May 12, 10:08
Jobs roundup: May 2026 | Two Point Studios appoints Jo Koehler as COO
It can be difficult keeping track of the various comings and goings in the games industry, which is why we compile them in semi-regular round-ups. Read more
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She will "play a key role in the developer's future strategy, roadmap, and driving audience growth for its games." Maarten de Koning has been appointed CCO at People Can Fly. Maarten brings experience from across the games industry, including as a video game agent, broker, investor, entrepreneur, and strategic advisor.
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It can be difficult keeping track of the various comings and goings in the games industry, which is why we compile them in semi-regular round-ups.