Reported to have shifted 1.4 million units by Liam Croft Yesterday, 8pm Physical video game sales in the UK are nearly stagnant, yet that hasn’t prevented premature judgments from being made. Earlier this week, Death Stranding 2 debuted with a 66% decline in physical sales within the region in comparison to its predecessor. According to
Read MoreGameSpot might earn income from affiliate and advertising alliances for disseminating this content and from acquisitions via links. EA has proclaimed that Anthem servers will be discontinued on January 12, 2026, effectively rendering the game unplayable. “Anthem was developed to function solely as an online title, so once the servers are deactivated, the game will
Read MoreGameSpot might earn revenue from affiliate and advertising agreements for sharing this content and from purchases via links. The latest mini battle royale is Fortnite’s premier mode for players who would rather avoid getting too intense. By Phil Owen on July 3, 2025 at 11:40 AM PDT It’s beginning to seem a little like Fortnite
Read MoreGameSpot might obtain earnings from affiliate and advertising collaborations for promoting this material and from transactions via links. Mecha Break is a free-to-play multi-player shooter that delivers a wealth of content and personalization for the various mechs available for unlocking. Naturally, some of that content is gated behind an in-game paywall, as is commonplace with
Read MoreGameSpot may generate income from affiliate and promotional alliances for disseminating this material and from transactions via links. PC and PS5 enthusiasts can obtain the finest noise-canceling gaming earbuds at an excellent price due to Amazon’s early Prime Day 2025 sales on Sony Inzone equipment. The Sony Inzone Buds are available for $158 (down from
Read MoreAuthored by Jason Rodriguez on July 3, 2025 at 12:01PM PDT GameSpot may earn income from affiliate and advertising collaborations for sharing this content and from purchases made via links. Are you thrilled to confront or capture the Lord of the Tar Lake in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach? This entity may be one
Read More(Image credit: Techland) Dying Light creator Techland has verified – or at least not refuted – claims that it has internally cancelled games, although it remains uncertain whether its unnamed fantasy RPG is included in that list. I contacted the studio yesterday seeking specifics and confirmation after the Polish business publication Pulz Biznesu stated that
Read MoreFollowing this week’s significant Subnautica 2 alteration in leadership, Unknown Worlds has issued a statement aimed at reassuring fans that the foundational vision for the sequel remains unchanged. On the official Unknown Worlds website, the developer comments on the recent “changes in leadership” announced by parent company Krafton on Tuesday. Specifically, Steve Papoutsis, CEO of
Read More(Image credit: Warner Bros. Pictures) It’s time to review our compilation of the finest new films and TV series to enjoy this weekend, featuring some of 2025’s must-see offerings. Now that summer is fully upon us and we are aware of the conclusion of Squid Game, we can transition to the next streaming episode and
Read More(Image credit: Amazing Seasun Games) Following a series of extensively played betas, Mecha Break has ultimately debuted across PC and Xbox with remarkable player numbers, yet it isn’t all smooth sailing. The shooter’s Steam user evaluations are settling at “mixed” mainly due to some quite aggressive monetization, which includes $47 cosmetic bundles and an auction
Read MoreCobra Kai co-creator Josh Heald mentions that The Next Karate Kid star Hilary Swank ultimately declined an opportunity to feature on the series – and I’d be misleading if I claimed my heart didn’t ache. “We did reach out in the very beginning stages before the season to explore if there was a possibility
Read More“Primed for commerce” by Damien McFerran Yesterday, 3:30pm Image: Damien McFerran / Nintendo Life The encouraging announcement that Street Fighter 6 would be releasing its own series of amiibo was somewhat overshadowed by the less favorable news regarding a price hike; however, Nintendo can at least justify this increase on one point: these figures are
Read MoreImage: Yuya Ishihata / Square Enix Final Fantasy IX is gearing up to commemorate its 25th anniversary; this remarkable turn-based RPG debuted on the PS1 on 7th July 2000, and leading into 2025, Square Enix has been actively preparing for the occasion with frequent merchandise releases (much to the dismay of this writer and her
Read MoreSwitch 2 launched with a plethora of games that needed to excel if they were to be worthy of your attention. Arguably, none required a fluid frame rate more than Street Fighter 6: Years 1-2 Fighters Edition, which had to be exemplary if it was ever to attract fighting enthusiasts. We thoroughly enjoyed the game
Read More“Are you eager to witness something interesting?” by Alana Hagues Yesterday, 6:30pm Enthusiasts of the cult classic 2015 film Turbo Kid, celebrate! The forthcoming Metroidvania sequel to the dystopian action film is set to arrive on Switch on 5th August 2025. Our first encounter with Turbo Kid occurred in February 2024, prior to its debut
Read MoreImage: Ollie Reynolds / Nintendo Life Similar to the Switch 1, the Switch 2 will undoubtedly support numerous third-party controllers throughout its (hopefully) extensive existence. Leading the charge is PowerA with its Advantage Wired Controller, which I received in a rather cheerful Mario Time design. There’s also a Mushroom Kingdom themed version and a plain
Read MoreThe Initiative has been terminated as a consequence by Fraser Gilbert & Ben Kerry Yesterday, 6:20pm Updates regarding the Xbox layoffs keep emerging today, and the latest information has left us quite astonished – they mention that both a new ZeniMax MMORPG and the Perfect Dark revival (!) have now been scrapped. The ZeniMax title
Read More“We did not make these selections lightly” by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 6:52pm Today, numerous layoffs at Xbox have been reported, prompting several abandoned projects spotlighted by Perfect Dark and Everwild. Xbox Game Studios leader Matt Booty has communicated an internal notice to the workforce regarding this matter. In his communication, as conveyed by Variety, Booty
Read MoreXbox’s communications chief adds her perspective by Ben Kerry & Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 9:25pm Update #2 : In an additional update, Xbox’s communications head (Kari Perez) has now informed The Verge that Phil Spencer isn’t retiring “anytime soon”. Here’s the precise statement from their article: “’Phil is not retiring anytime soon,’
Read More“The Xbox user research group has been impacted significantly” by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 10:15pm Image: Liam Croft / Hookshot Media As you are likely already aware, Microsoft has been eliminating positions aggressively this week, and these actions stem partly from ‘streamlining’ the organization – or as Xbox executive Matt Booty states: “to realign priorities and
Read MoreFeaturing significant exits at Rare and ZeniMax Online Studios by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 10:25pm Image: Matt Prior, Zenimax Online Studios The unfortunate update regarding today’s Xbox layoffs is not finished yet, as some prominent figures at various Xbox studios are reportedly resigning from their roles – either coincidentally or due to what we’ve been hearing
Read MoreThe premier location for gaming by Sammy Barker Yesterday, 3:30pm Sony has largely distanced itself from significant gatherings in the west, yet it continues to pour resources into its brand in Asia. This past weekend, the platform holder set up an expansive booth at the G-Fusion Game Fest in Beijing, showcasing a multitude of titles
Read MoreImage: Push Square Sony has launched its newest PS Store promotion, providing access to an extensive selection of deals in the July Discounts sale. Available now until July 16th, there are a multitude of potential deals to explore — but to ease your browsing, we’ve highlighted a collection of PS5 and PS4 games that we
Read MoreUpdate #4 : Regrettably, the most significant news of the day originates from Perfect Dark creator The Initiative. Confirmed in an internal correspondence from Matt Booty that has been made accessible by Windows Central, the espionage title has been scrapped and the developer is closing down. Matt Booty remarked: We have
Read MoreAnd it’s gaining momentum by Sammy Barker Yesterday, 4:30pm Image: Push Square Recently, there have been several occasions where publishers have made full-price games obsolete. The Crew stands out as a notable case: a game intended for online play, which had its servers closed in 2023. This signifies that if you possess a physical edition
Read MoreAccessible on PS5, PC from 24th to 31st July by Liam Croft Yesterday, 5pm Initially announced during a State of Play broadcast, it has been disclosed that the concluding Where Winds Meet beta evaluation will occur this month on PS5 and PC. The final pre-launch test will occur from 24th to 31st July, and you
Read MoreGameSpot may obtain revenue from affiliate and promotional partnerships for disseminating this material and from acquisitions via links. Buy now pay later (BNPL) services are gaining traction, and a particular BNPL provider has unveiled a collaboration with a gaming firm to facilitate financing for in-game acquisitions. Affirm has teamed up with gaming trade company Xsolla
Read MoreGameSpot could earn income from affiliate and advertising agreements for disseminating this content and from acquisitions via links. Dark Horse Books is set to release a new video game art book, this time focusing on Doom: The Dark Ages. The game recently debuted on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, and this vibrant full-color volume
Read MoreGameSpot may obtain income from affiliate and promotional collaborations for distributing this material and from purchases via links. The roster of PC games for July 2025 for Humble Choice subscribers has been disclosed, and this month, you can immerse in some Zelda-like adventure with an adorable crow, maneuver massive mechs in extensive battles, and conduct
Read MoreGameSpot might earn income from affiliate and promotional collaborations for disseminating this content and from purchases via links. There seems to be a resurgence of excitement for Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam following the recent launch of Free Title Update 2. The action-adventure title experienced a surge of 100,000 extra concurrent players on Valve’s PC
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