GameSpot might earn income from affiliate and advertising collaborations for distributing this material and from acquisitions through links. Precisely 40 years ago today, the Nintendo Entertainment System arrived in retail outlets in New York City. The October 18, 1985 debut of the NES in the US rejuvenated home console gaming in North America. To honor
Read MoreGameSpot may obtain revenue from affiliate and promotional partnerships for disseminating this content and from transactions via links. Phasmophobia creator Kinetic Games has disclosed a fresh map for the game, located within a deserted restaurant. The venue–Neil’s Diner–was introduced during a TwitchCon panel that commemorated the recent fifth anniversary of the co-op horror title, and
Read MoreEnjoy playing for free all weekend long! by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 3:30pm ARC Raiders is a highly awaited extraction FPS that has gained considerable interest for quite a while, and in anticipation of its upcoming release at the end of October, developer Embark Studios has just introduced a ‘Server Slam’ open beta across all platforms
Read MoreI completely grasp why Xbox hasn’t been promoting Keeper effectively prior to its release. Microsoft has faced some backlash for not highlighting Double Fine’s new first-party Xbox title, but after having experienced it, I believe there are a few significant reasons for this choice – the first being that it lacks the vastness of a
Read MoreAnother Xbox first-party title has hit the market! Indeed, Double Fine’s Keeper is now accessible to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass users, and we are here to compile several initial critiques to gauge public opinion thus far. Naturally, our Pure Xbox review has also just been published – where we awarded the game
Read More“The benefits are evident” by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 6pm Earlier this month, Remedy revealed its latest update for Control Ultimate Edition – introducing a host of current-generation features that had been available in the PC version for several months prior. Since then, Digital Foundry has been evaluating these features across all platforms including Xbox Series
Read MoreImage: Damien McFerran / Pure Xbox 8BitDo has undoubtedly progressed significantly since the period of developing replicas of NES and SNES controllers – it has evolved into one of the most esteemed accessory manufacturers globally and has even released officially sanctioned sticks and pads for the Xbox console lineup. The enterprise’s most recent product –
Read MoreImage: Ollie Reynolds / Nintendo Life Junkfood Arcades has already established itself with the Snack Box Micro, an exceptionally compact leverless arcade controller that merges aesthetics and functionality. It’s genuinely one of the top selections available for combat enthusiasts. So what’s the next step? Well, Junkfood has engineered one of the most distinctive and ambitious
Read MoreNow that is some Mario enchantment by PJ O’Reilly Yesterday, 2:30pm Image: Zion Grassl / Nintendo Life Nintendo has seemingly instructed its worldwide suppliers to generate as many as 25 million Switch 2 console units by the end of March 2026, Bloomberg reports (paywalled). If the Big N succeeds in doing this, the company will
Read MoreSwitch 2 utilized String Shot! by Jim Norman Yesterday, 3:15pm Pokémon Legends: Z-A has finally launched on Switch and Switch 2, but with all the promotion centered on the latter version, you might be curious about how TPC’s newest performs on Nintendo’s earlier system. Well, the amazing Felix Sanchez is here to illustrate. In the
Read MoreImage: Nintendo Life Pokémon titles have never, at least to our understanding, included voice acting. At least not in the principal games or direct spin-offs. For numerous fans, particularly those who have journeyed with the franchise since its inception, this hasn’t been a significant concern. After all, it was only when Pokémon truly made the
Read MoreAn advancement on Switch 1, but not a Mega transformation Version Evaluated: European review by Alana Hagues Yesterday, 6pm Pokémon Legends: Z-A on Switch is ‘acceptable’. For many, that will suffice. Indeed, I’m also surprised at its stability following Legends: Arceus and Scarlet & Violet, both of which had their share of performance challenges —
Read More(Image credit: Nintendo) The moment has finally arrived as Pokemon Legends: Z-A has launched after what seems like an eternity, presenting an abundance of novel attributes – including the fresh Mega Evolutions, of which some in particular have captured enthusiasts’ attention. One such Pokemon is Mega Starmie, and it’s all due to the so-called “Mysterious
Read More(Image credit: HoYoverse) Once again, a committed Genshin Impact fan has swallowed their aspirations after hoping for the reappearance of Signora, former Fatui Harbinger and now a heap of ashes. Esteemed super enthusiast and timely YouTuber Saving for Signora, who aptly states in their channel description that “I believe my channel name is self-explanatory,” launched
Read More(Image credit: Sony) If you’ve been advancing the dissemination of freedom in Helldivers 2, you’ve undoubtedly come across some of the underlying stability issues that have begun to surface. Glitches and other challenges are emerging as if there’s a bug nest within the code itself, and the developers are growing weary of clarifying what isn’t
Read More(Image credit: Yacht Club Games) Whether you appreciate it or not, parries have permeated the gaming landscape. What was initially a fundamental element in action titles such as Devil May Cry, Ninja Gaiden, and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance has evolved into a widespread feature, with even FPS games like Doom: The Dark Ages, horror games
Read More(Image credit: Massive Monster) Cult of the Lamb revealed its latest expansion, Woolhaven, at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025, and it’s definitely not a sex update like its previous significant release – in fact, it’s a warm turn for the roguelike that embraces some substantial Stardew Valley essence. Well, mostly warm, at any rate. As
Read MoreGameSpot might gain revenue from affiliate and promotional partnerships for disseminating this material and from transactions through links. Super Meat Boy serves as the emblem for rigorous precision platforming. The 2010 two-dimensional platformer featuring a chunk of meat was a sensation, partly because the game recognized its own difficulty and emphasized your frequent fatalities by
Read MoreKeeper exemplifies Double Fine at its most self-assured, offering a visual spectacle and an emotional narrative within a rich, intricate natural realm. By Steve Watts on October 17, 2025 at 8:00AM PDT Keeper is peculiar. This may not be surprising considering it is the newest title from the developer Double Fine, which has maintained a
Read MoreGameSpot might earn income from affiliate and advertisement alliances for disseminating this material and from acquisitions via links. An ex God of War producer is sounding the alarm regarding AAA production, asserting that prominent publishers like Activision and Sony should broaden their offerings as ample chances exist within smaller games. In a discussion with Game
Read MoreGameSpot may earn income from affiliate and marketing alliances for disseminating this information and from transactions via links. Intellivision is receiving a contemporary upgrade, with assistance from its former competitor (in title) Atari. Loaded with 45 timeless games, the Intellivision Sprint is a fresh platform commemorating the original Atari 2600 adversary. Atari has initiated preorders
Read MoreGameSpot might gain income from affiliate and promotional collaborations for disseminating this material and from purchases via links. Battlefield 6 has made a franchise-record-breaking debut with more than 7 million copies sold to date. Nonetheless, this does not imply that there isn’t space for enhancement. Several BF6 enthusiasts have been quite outspoken regarding their dissatisfaction
Read MoreThroughout its initial hours, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 endeavors to persuade you that it may truly be quite commendable. Defying expectations, this significantly troubled endeavor might exceed anticipations. Nevertheless, as the game’s framework becomes increasingly clear, the authentic Bloodlines 2 unfolds as somewhat of a debacle. This continuation of Troika Games’ 2004 cult
Read MoreHowever, a live-action feature film requires a director initially by Sammy Barker Yesterday, 3pm Sony’s live-action cinematic interpretation of Horizon will commence filming in 2026, as the company is actively seeking to secure a director. As per legal documents reviewed by The Game Post, the film possesses an operational script and is nearing the pre-production
Read MorePre-orders are currently available by Stephen Tailby Yesterday, 4pm It will take some time before we witness Rayman make a comeback with a new title, but in the interim, a beautifully designed art book might satisfy fans. The book is titled Into the Glade of Dreams: The Art & Design of Rayman, and it represents
Read MoreAnd it genuinely does lessen power consumption by Sammy Barker Yesterday, 5pm Demon’s Souls, the PS5 launch remake, has received an update to take advantage of Sony’s latest power-saving feature. For those not in the loop, the power-saving switch was introduced to the new-generation console in a recent firmware enhancement. It has been promoted as
Read MoreWhat could it possibly be? by Sammy Barker Yesterday, 6pm Announcing announcements? Are we still engaged in that? It appears so, as the official X (or Twitter) account for Dragon Ball video games has verified a new title will be disclosed in January. This will be revealed during the Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri, a real-world event
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