From the team behind Terminator: Resistance Displayed: Terminator: Resistance — Image: Reef Entertainment (via Steam) It seems that yet another Terminator game is in the works, following the appearance of a new rating on the Australian Classification Board. The title is Terminator 2D: No Fate and it is expected to be released on the Xbox
Read MoreHas it met your expectations? by Fraser Gilbert The day before, 5:31pm One of the recent significant additions to Xbox Game Pass in 2024 was Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled released on December 4th, but unexpectedly, it was a bit overshadowed by the launch of Indiana Jones a few days later. This is a game we’ve
Read MoreTracking Your Xbox Drive in ’25 by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 4pm Recent weeks have been quite eventful for GSC Game World — having released Stalker 2, followed by multiple significant patches since then. The team does not appear to be slowing down anytime soon in 2025. In a holiday message released on the current date,
Read MoreAnother addition to the roster by Ben Kerry The day before, at 3pm In the past week or so, we have observed several Call of Duty games make their way to the Microsoft Store on PC, indicating they might soon be set for Xbox Game Pass eventually. Although we still lack confirmed XGP dates for
Read MoreThere are plenty of options to explore this Christmas! by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 2pm Image: Slitterhead Things have calmed down with the Xbox Game Pass updates and recent Xbox launches in the past few weeks, but there’s a whole array of free treats that are definitely worth trying out this Christmas! Let’s start with the
Read More“`html It’s almost comical to declare that 2024 was an intricate year for game developers (or anyone else in general, but right now, we’re particularly discussing individuals in an industry experiencing significant upheaval). With layoffs, funding shortages, and every other unpleasant aspect implied by the “evolving market conditions” we see mentioned in the layoff announcements,
Read MoreValve’s annual summary for Steam was recently unveiled, revealing an intriguing statistic regarding its user base. In addition to a detailed analysis of the games that players engaged with this year, it was highlighted that only 15 percent of Steam users dedicated their time to games released in 2024. In contrast, 47 percent of players
Read MoreNot too long ago, we released our latest consumer VR market analysis, revealing that headset sales declined by 10% in 2024 to 6.9 million units, down from 7.7 million in 2023. This market is expected to remain flat in 2025, according to Omdia’s previous forecasts. The outlook indicates a challenging phase for the consumer VR
Read MoreThe Canadian gaming studio Hothead Games has shut its operations. Ian Wilkinson, the president and CEO of Hothead, announced the news on LinkedIn, stating that the company “had a commendable journey,” but has now filed for financial issues. It remains uncertain how many individuals were employed by the studio at the time of its closure.
Read MoreImage by Shadowy Passenger. The independent studio Shadowy Passenger recently secured $3 million in initial funding. According to the announcement, investment firms The Games Fund and Blite Fund spearheaded this funding round for the Polish studio. These funds will be allocated toward the development of its inaugural project, a multiplayer game inspired by feudal Japan.
Read MoreFurthermore, regarding notable enhancements by Ollie Reynolds Yesterday, 5:45pm Image: Bullet-Proof Software / Digital Eclipse Digital Eclipse has announced that the new Tetris sequel Welltris will be included in the impressive compilation title Tetris Forever through a complimentary update on Switch. The game, originally launched in 1989, retains the core gameplay of Tetris, but introduces
Read MoreRepresent: Damien McFerran / Nintendo Lifestyles If there were an award for missed launch opportunities, Nintendo would undoubtedly have a sizable collection in their possession. For example, why did we not receive a new Donkey Kong game alongside the release of the Super Mario Bros. movie last year? Why wasn’t the Wii U labeled as
Read MoreImage: Pix Arts Nintendo has been mindful of its attractive share of legal disputes throughout the years, but it seems we now have an inkling that they might think twice before engaging with creator Pix Arts regarding the recent launch of Monkey Kong In New-York on the Nintendo Switch. Of course, Nintendo possesses the freedom
Read More“`html ‘Tis the time for splatting by Jim Norman Yesterday, 12:45pm Image: Nintendo Monthly Splatfests are now a thing of the past for Splatoon 3 today, but Nintendo continues to keep seasonal events alive. With Splatoween out of the way, the next event on the calendar is Frosty Fest, a festive celebration set to land
Read MoreWe fold by Jim Norman The day prior to this, 12pm Image: Nintendo Presence If a glance at most of our Nintendo Switch yearly Review figures indicates anything, then numerous individuals have dedicated a considerable amount of time to Balatro this year. We have now engaged so thoroughly with it, in fact, that its imagery
Read MoreGameSpot may potentially earn revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for distributing this content and from purchases via links. Tim Miller achieves some success in transforming several well-known video game franchises into a short-format series. By on December 20, 2024, at 12:01 PM PST Video game adaptations are quickly becoming the next big trend in
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Read More“`html GameSpot may potentially earn income from affiliate and advertising relationships for distributing this content and from transactions through links. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has just premiered in cinemas, but similar to other recent movie releases, you can already place a preorder for the forthcoming physical copy on 4K Blu-ray. If you already own steelbooks
Read More“`html GameSpot may potentially earn revenue from affiliate and advertising collaborations for sharing this content as well as from transactions made through the provided links. A number of Cormac McCarthy’s novels have been adapted into films, yet only a few have received acclaim like No Country for Old Men. This film achieved an impressive 92
Read MoreAs the joyful season approaches, Epic is once again generously offering a complimentary game daily. The Epic Games Store continues to provide a free game each week, and this week features another amazing catch with an unparalleled deal. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET…Discover More
Read MoreAn intriguing Mummy film is in the works from Rotten Monotonous Rise director Lee Cronin – but I won’t be getting involved until Brendan Fraser signs on. The forthcoming film is being produced by Blumhouse and Atomic Monster, which is set to be distributed by Contemporary Line Cinema. “This will be unlike any Mummy film
Read MoreJeff the Land Shark is the charming (and notoriously challenging) breakout figure from the smash-hit hero shooter Marvel Rivals – which means it’s clearly only a matter of time before he enters the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Jeff’s upcoming appearance in the MCU has now been affirmed by Brad Winderbaum, Marvel’s head honcho for TV, streaming,
Read MoreBy hook or by crook, it has officially been a year since Ncuti Gatwa burst onto our screens as the Doctor, captivating us with his radiant smile and irresistible charm, quickly winning our hearts. As you may remember, he first graced our screens in the Sixtieth anniversary special ‘The Giggle’, during the show’s inaugural ‘bi-generation’,
Read MoreHideo Kojima has opened up regarding his experiences as a pioneer in narrative-driven video games, disclosing that he once devoured approximately 300 books while researching narrative elements for a single game. In a recent episode of TBS Radio’s After 6 Junction 2 podcast (timestamped here), Kojima shared his journey as a budding developer, during which
Read MoreSabretooth might be inactive in the current X-Men storyline, yet his animosity towards Wolverine stretches back over a century. In *Sabretooth: The Dead Don’t Talk #1*, we uncover the narrative of a concealed chapter in their brutal and bloody history that unfolds in the 1900s. Now, we present a sneak peek of interior pages crafted
Read MoreThe anticipations for this year suggested a shortage of high-quality releases, yet they were largely surpassed – however, it is undoubtedly the transformation of Xbox that will likely be the enduring legacy of 2024. Image credit: Microsoft At the beginning of 2024, the most commonly voiced anxiety regarding this year in the gaming market was
Read MoreRevenge of the Savage Planet’s brilliant director Alex Hutchinson shares his thoughts on completeable video games, subscriptions, and a bustling 2025 Across the street from The Game Awards, in a parking lot adorned with a couple of trailers and a few plastic flamingos, the Racoon Logic team is stationed. The developer behind the forthcoming Revenge
Read MoreOur yearly infographic reveals the global gaming market value, top-selling games, largest mobile markets, and more. It’s the season to be cheerful diving into pie charts, bar charts, tables, and an abundance of statistics we can share with you. Indeed, the spirit of the holiday means the annual GamesIndustry.biz Year In Numbers infographic is ready
Read MoreAt the beginning of this year, we shared some forecasts on important trends for 2024. Now, it’s time to reflect and evaluate where we were accurate (+) and where we missed the mark (-), as well as making fresh predictions for 2025. This year, we opted not to cover topics like the Metaverse and NFTs.
Read MoreCrush 40’s Johnny Gioeli seeks compensation for the usage of the primary theme ‘Live & Learn’ outside of the 2001 game Image courtesy of: Sega Sega of America is facing legal action from one of its long-time musical collaborators: Johnny Gioeli, a vocalist in the rock group Crush 40. Game Developer has reported that Gioeli
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