Tomorrow is always out of reach Image: Hideo Kojima Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has achieved gold status prior to its PS5 debut on 26th June. For those unacquainted with industry terminology, “going gold” signifies that essential development is finalized, and the team at Kojima Productions has delivered its master version for production. In
Read MoreMost pleased with linear narrative Image: Push Square This week, there was an outpouring of enthusiasm for developer Hangar 13 when it revealed that Mafia: The Old Country would eliminate its open world format and concentrate on a “linear, narrative-focused” gameplay experience instead. In the past, companies like Take-Two might have concealed this information. However,
Read MoreImage: Limited Run Games This writer will always link GEX to the ill-starred 3DO, as the Crystal Dynamics figure was touted as a mascot for that console before truly landing on the PS1. A number of Naughty Dog’s key personnel, such as Evan Wells and Bruce Straley, contributed to the series in their formative years.
Read MoreFallout season 2 has concluded filming – and we’re journeying to New Vegas. Prime Video revealed that the live-action Fallout television series’ second season has wrapped, accompanied by a clip of Ghoul actor Walton Goggins dramatically removing his facial prosthetics in slow motion. You can view the video below. Recall that in the climactic moments
Read More(Image credit: Square Enix) In a bid to reignite the JRPG community’s aspirations only to have them dashed once more, I feel compelled to share that Yuji Horii has indeed mentioned a Chrono Trigger remake, stating he is “considering” the initiative this time around. Understandably, I share the excitement with all those anticipating a possible
Read More(Image credit: Square Enix) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has successfully tackled the challenging endeavor of revitalizing turn-based combat—a system that is over 30 years old—making it feel modern and relevant. Even the turn-based giants at JRPG pioneer Square Enix appear to have taken notice. In a recent blog entry, with an enthusiasm not typically present
Read More(Image credit: id Software) The most recent group of inductees into The Strong Museum’s World Video Game Hall of Fame was revealed today, and this year’s cohort features a quartet of iconic titles. Defender, GoldenEye, Tamagotchi, and Quake have emerged as the honorees for 2023, and the esteemed John Romero expresses that it’s an “incredible
Read More(Image credit: Konami) Return to Silent Hill, the live-action film adaptation of Silent Hill 2, is being directed by Christophe Gans, who previously directed the controversial 2006 Silent Hill film. However, it appears that this upcoming installment will adhere closer to the game’s original narrative. According to Variety, Return to Silent Hill is destined for
Read MoreThe proprietor of FromSoftware, Kadokawa, is optimistic that the upcoming launch of the Elden Ring spin-off, Nightreign, alongside the Elden Ring Tarnished Edition for the Switch 2, will help counterbalance an anticipated drop in gaming revenues for this fiscal year. Read more…Read More
Read MoreThe recently acclaimed indie title, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, exhibits a level of refinement on PC that may surprise you, considering the modest size of its core development team. However, it also experiences several presentation challenges that undermine its narrative emphasis, along with certain PC-specific issues that suggest the PC edition might be the least
Read MoreFollowing a year of subtly cryptic developer updates, Paradox has at last disclosed its somewhat enigmatic Project Caesar, affirming it to be (just as many had anticipated) Europa Universalis 5 – heralding a “new chapter in grand strategy.” Read further…Read Further
Read MoreIf you’ve been yearning for a lizard-scented wave of nostalgia, you’re in fortune; Crystal Dynamics’ beloved 90s platformer Gex along with its two sequels are being packaged for a PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC launch on 16th June. Read more…Discover More
Read MoreAlien: Rogue Incursion, the action-horror expedition crafted by developer Survios, is abandoning its virtual reality headset prerequisites and will launch a non-VR version on PS5 and Steam this September. Read more…Discover More
Read MoreTripledot Studios has purchased the mobile games collection from AppLovin for $800 million. Discover more…Discover More
Read MoreThe International Game Developers Association (IGDA) has brought on board three new individuals to its board of directors. Discover more about this announcement…Learn More
Read MoreFrom the bleak “egg-frying simulator” Arctic Eggs to the anti-capitalist horror journey Mouthwashing, Critical Reflex has started to gain a reputation for releasing titles that are, first and foremost, challenging to categorize. For founder Rita Lebedeva, discovering these unique games is a seamless outcome of pursuing her personal preferences as a gamer. The distinctiveness of
Read MoreA U.S. court has dismissed the appeal from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding the ruling that permits Microsoft to purchase Activision Blizzard. This decision marks a significant step forward in the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding one of the largest acquisitions in the gaming industry. The court’s rejection of the FTC’s challenge underscores a noteworthy
Read MoreThe Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has revised its January 2025 analysis, forecasting that the expenses associated with importing technology products into the US might escalate between 24% to 69.4%. The higher estimate primarily pertains to video game consoles if the tariffs proposed by the Trump administration are implemented as intended. Discover more…Discover More
Read MoreBy Joey Carr on May 8, 2025 at 1:33PM PDT GameSpot may earn revenue from affiliate and promotional partnerships for featuring this content and from purchases via links. Mods were an essential aspect of enjoyment for PC gamers with the original Oblivion, introducing thousands of community-created updates, fixes, and expansive content. In Oblivion Remastered, mods
Read MoreBy Jason Rodriguez on May 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM PDT GameSpot may earn revenue from affiliate and advertising collaborations for distributing this content and from purchases made through links. Curious about the diverse alien beings in Revenge of the Savage Planet? Numerous lifeforms across various planets can be captured. Doing so grants you incredible
Read MoreGameSpot might gain earnings from affiliate and advertising collaborations for promoting this material and from acquisitions made via links. Vagabond Definitive Edition Volume 1, hailed as one of the most thrilling premium manga launches of the year, is currently priced at just $31 (down from $55) at Amazon. This stunning 728-page hardcover was unveiled by
Read MoreGameSpot may gain revenue from affiliate and advertising agreements for disseminating this content and from transactions via links. Fortnite‘s inaugural Star Wars season introduced one of the most significant meta alterations in the game’s history by eliminating nearly the entire loot pool and substituting it with Star Wars weaponry. The only items retained from Chapter
Read MoreHeading out to the old country by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 4:15pm After a rather low-key promotional campaign up to this point, Hangar 13 is finally unveiling Mafia: The Old Country today – beginning with a comprehensive gameplay presentation and a confirmed launch date! You’ll be able to dive into this latest Mafia installment on August
Read MoreAnd it’s coming this week by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 5pm The latest Xbox Game Pass RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has seen a fantastic opening few weeks – with developer Sandfall Interactive now focusing on an initial patch, which will be released later this week. Though the developers have yet to disclose the complete patch
Read MoreThe latest Xbox first-party title by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 6pm April was an excellent month for Xbox Game Pass that Towerborne somewhat got sidelined in the end, yet it still stands as the most recent first-party release on Xbox and is genuinely a game we believe is worth your time! We dedicated a significant portion
Read MoreUpdate: Launch date announced for June 2025 by Liam Doolan Yesterday, 6:40pm Update : We’ve got a date! It’s been revealed that the GEX Trilogy will debut on June 16th, 2025 for Xbox Series X and S, with physical edition pre-orders starting May 9th through Limited Run Games. You can watch
Read MoreA new offering of complimentary DLC by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 9:28pm Earlier in April, we shared news that Call of Duty: Warzone had introduced a no-cost Game Pass Perk for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, and now “Game Pass Pack 2” has been included for free as part of May’s offerings. Call of Duty: Warzone
Read MoreIntroducing Bananza by Ollie Reynolds Yesterday, 10am Image: Nintendo Nintendo has announced that Donkey Kong Country Returns HD has exceeded 1 million in sales, totaling 1.27 million. Launched on 16th January 2025, the success of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD aligns with our expectations, but it still stands as a remarkable feat in just a
Read MoreAwaiting shareholder endorsement by Ollie Reynolds Yesterday, 10:45am Image: Nintendo Life Nintendo has revealed that it will appoint a new external director to the firm who will also assume a position on the board. Subject to endorsement on 27th June 2025 during the annual shareholder gathering, Kazuhiko Hachiya will join Nintendo’s board of directors, with
Read More“We have been compelled to make certain accommodations” by Jim Norman Yesterday, 11:30am Image: Pocketpair Last year, Palworld developer Pocketpair revealed that it was eliminating the Poké Ball-style summoning feature due to its ongoing lawsuit with Nintendo. It seems the adjustments won’t end there, as the studio today announced that additional “unfortunate” alterations are on
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