April 22, 2025

Binding of Isaac creator’s long-awaited cat breeding game Mewgenics gets dumbfounding live-action trailer

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Details on the release date will be revealed soon. Image credit: Edmund McMillen/Tyler Glaiel The wait has been quite exasperating, but Binding of Isaac creator Edmund McMillen’s highly anticipated cat breeding game, Mewgenics, is nearly here. With a launch on the horizon (at least in relative terms), its first official trailer has been released –

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Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies says that the connection between Varada Sethu’s Boom character and her new companion doesn’t play a large role in the story, but there will still be “surprising revelations” there

by on April 7, 2025 0

When performer Varada Sethu was announced to be involved in the original cast for the forthcoming Doctor Who season 2, some fans expressed their excitement. This is due to Sethu’s previous appearance in Doctor Who, and not just that—quite recently as well. As you might recall, in the last season’s spectacular episode ‘Boom‘, Sethu portrayed

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Warhammer’s most overlooked strategy game was a “huge touchpoint” for Civilization 7’s all-new narratives

by on April 7, 2025 0

Civilization 7 represents a significant shift from its forerunners in storytelling due to its innovative emergent narratives. However, according to the game’s narrative director, inspiration also came from another major genre titan: Warhammer. “There’s a rich tradition of effective narrative frameworks in strategy games, especially when they are closely linked to the game’s mechanics,” said

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First PEGI, now YouTube -related concerns

by on April 7, 2025 0

Balatro may be poker-themed – as in, you accumulate points by forming poker hands – but it is certainly not a game that endorses or even mimics gambling. Despite PEGI and now, YouTube failing to clarify the distinction, the successful game’s developer LocalThunk has once again addressed this misunderstanding. “It seems Balatro videos are being

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14 years after Dark Souls’ infamously clunky movement, FromSoftware has cooked up a “super jump” and “double jump” for The Duskbloods

by on April 7, 2025 0

As relaxing as FromSoftware titles can be, I don’t know anyone who didn’t feel like tearing their hair out while trying to navigate the infamous Blighttown in the original Dark Souls. The game’s roll-dodging platforming mechanics were often quite frustrating, although they are now embraced in a meme-like fashion today. Nevertheless, the studio is developing

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Balatro creator can finally enjoy his own roguelike after beating every deck on every difficulty: “All this time playing has killed any negative emotions I had toward it”

by on April 7, 2025 0

Poker-themed roguelike sensation Balatro has dominated lunch pauses, commutes, and bathroom breaks for good reason. Its cycle of progressively challenging high scores propelled it up the best-seller charts, with numerous gamers engaging with a title primarily crafted by a single individual: LocalThunk. Yet, despite its widespread acclaim, the indie creator has significantly surpassed his own

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Cyberpunk 2077 Switch 2 Cross-Progression Confirmed, Performance & Resolution Detailed

by on April 6, 2025 0

“We are continually enhancing the performance” Image: CD Projekt Purple Cyberpunk 2077 is set to be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 this June, and more significant details are beginning to emerge. Initially, CD Projekt Purple has verified that the Nintendo version will likely be “entirely compatible with cross-progression” across various platforms. The game’s social

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Community: Which Switch 2 Games Are You Wishlisting?

by on April 6, 2025 0

Image: Nintendo Well, that was indeed a week, wasn’t it? We Nintendo enthusiasts finally received a surge of details, a flood of essential information regarding the Switch 2 and the titles we can expect to enjoy on it. And soon! Indeed, June 5th is just two months away, and we’re eagerly anticipating getting our hands

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Australian studio PlaySide is making layoffs after delivering record revenue

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Challenging Methods to Die developer PlaySide Studios has announced an undisclosed number of employees will be terminated as part of an “operational reorganization.” This information follows months after the company reported record annual revenue of $64.6 million AUD ($40.9 million USD). In a communication to investors, the Australian studio indicated that the reorganization was prompted

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Epic acquires AI-powered 3D asset tagging technology Loci

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The creator of Unreal Engine, Epic Games, has acquired the AI-driven asset tagging company Loci for an undisclosed amount. Loci has pioneered technology that employs AI-powered APIs to tag, classify, suggest, and enhance 3D assets on a large scale. The company stated that its endpoints “simplify searching, managing, and comprehending intricate 3D assets and environments.”

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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend?

by on April 6, 2025 0

That was quite a slow week, wasn’t it? Did anything significant occur this week in the gaming sector? Can’t say we witnessed much. Let’s just say it was a tranquil one, to be honest. Here’s what we’re engaged in. Jamie O’Neill I’m still enjoying PS1 Armored Core as part of the latest PS Plus Premium

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Poll: Are You Still Playing Monster Hunter Wilds?

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Title Update 1 is right here. It has been slightly more than a month since Monster Hunter Wilds debuted on PS5, and the action RPG is once again receiving attention thanks to Title Update 1. This crucial patch introduces new monsters, fresh quests, a revamped multiplayer hub, and more, enticing former players back into the

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“Australia’s largest studio” PlaySide announces restructure and job cuts

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“This is also a suitable moment to contemplate our responsibilities to employees and shareholders,” states the CEO. Image credit rating: PlaySide PlaySide Studios is downsizing its workforce by laying off an unspecified number of developers. As reported by Game Developer, the studio, which refers to itself as “Australia’s largest video game developer,” confirmed the layoffs

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Roblox adds three new features to parental control settings

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Parents and guardians can now block and report individuals on their child’s friends list Express credit attribution: Roblox Roblox is continually enhancing its parental control features, adding three new elements designed to improve child safety on the platform. Parents and guardians can now block and report anyone on their child’s friends list, which helps prevent

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Nintendo implements pre-order restrictions for Switch 2

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Requirements include a Nintendo Switch Online subscription “for a minimum of two consecutive years.” Image credit: Nintendo Update, April 4, 2025: Nintendo has delayed pre-orders in the United States “to evaluate the possible effects of tariffs and changing market conditions.” In a statement shared with GameSpot, Nintendo confirmed they will “provide an update at a

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InZoi Vs. The Sims 4: Which Life Sim Is Better?

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By Phil Owen on April 4, 2025 at 3:31PM PDT GameSpot might potentially earn revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this news and from purchases through links. InZoi has finally made its debut in Early Access on Steam, and after considerable anticipation that Krafton’s life simulation will likely be the first real contender

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The Stunning Dune Deluxe Edition Book Box Set Is On Sale For Over 50% Off At Amazon

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GameSpot may potentially earn revenue through affiliate and marketing collaborations for promoting this content and from purchases via links. Fans of Dune can score a fantastic deal on a stunning hardcover collection that encompasses the first three novels in Frank Herbert’s legendary science fiction series. The Dune Saga 3-Book Deluxe Hardcover Box Set is currently

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Heart Machine’s Next Game Isn’t At All What I Expected, But I Liked It

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GameSpot may earn income through affiliate and marketing collaborations for distributing this content and from purchases made via links. At GDC 2025, I observed a presentation of one of the initial levels of Possessor(s), the upcoming title from Heart Machine. The studio typically focuses on fast-paced games but incorporates a mix of diverse elements–2016’s Hyper

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Buying physical copies of Nintendo Switch 2’s “upgraded” games? You should probably read this

by on April 5, 2025 0

“This is unnecessarily complicated.” Image credit: Eurogamer/Nintendo Physical versions of original Switch games enhanced for Nintendo Switch 2, such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Metroid Prime 4, are expected to come with standard Switch 1 cartridges. This is according to a Nintendo support representative in the UK, who reportedly confirmed

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