“Incredibly talented artist” spent nearly two decades at Blizzard. Image credit rating: Blizzard “Gaming industry icon” and Overwatch art leader, Bill Petras, has unexpectedly passed away. “I’m writing to share some sorrowful news,” stated Harley D. Huggins II, former cinematic project manager at Blizzard, on LinkedIn. “Bill Petras, a monumental figure in game development, has
Read MoreAnd it earned £233m globally during its opening weekend. Image credit: Warner Bros. A Minecraft Movie has amassed $301m globally – which is £233m – over its opening weekend. The live-action Minecraft film has also achieved the highest domestic launch of any video game movie adaptation to date, with a first weekend gross in the
Read MoreDetails 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 –
Read MoreWhen 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
Read MoreCivilization 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
Read MoreBalatro 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
Read MoreAs 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
Read MorePoker-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
Read More“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
Read MoreBid farewell to crimson spines by Liam Doolan The day before, 6:30 PM Image: Nintendo Life This week, we’ve been inundated with information regarding the upcoming Switch 2, and fans are eagerly uncovering all kinds of the most innovative and thrilling features. If you haven’t observed it yet, the packaging for Switch 2 titles is
Read MoreImage: 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
Read MoreCompilation: Zion Grassl / Nintendo Life You might also be informed about a variety of insights and previews concerning the Nintendo Switch 2 at this moment, many of which come from us. I was previously a bit doubtful about Mouse Mode before it was officially revealed in the Nintendo Direct. I do not enjoy gaming
Read MoreAnd Bowser Jr. already possesses the unique design! by Liam Doolan The day prior, 12pm The Switch 2 era is here and Nintendo has been refreshing various elements, including its Parental Controls video that features Bowser Jr. and his father. This new video serves as a significant update – with Bowser’s Switch replaced by a
Read MoreNintendo has postponed the pre-orders for Switch 2 in the United States due to tariffs introduced by the Trump administration. Pre-orders for the $449 console were initially set to commence on April 9, 2025, but have now been pushed back until further notice. “Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not launch on
Read MoreChallenging 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
Read MoreThe 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.”
Read MoreBlue Prince! Promise Mascot Company! More! We’re compiling a complete list of the exciting new PS5 and PS4 video games releasing next week. PS Plus Extra subscribers may want to check out the critically acclaimed Blue Prince, which could very well be included with your subscription. Other notable mentions this time feature the quirky Promise
Read MoreThat 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
Read MoreSkewers April date of origin. Often, the fundamental principle of a sport alone can be sufficient to market it — and that’s precisely the aim of Two Strikes. You might remember a game titled One Strike, which was launched back in 2017 on PC and 2018 on Nintendo Switch. As the title indicates…Discover More
Read MoreTitle 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
Read MoreHere we go. We are now privately anticipating immense joy when the rumored Oblivion remake is eventually revealed. Not solely because it may actually be authentic, but also because we might not have to cover these increasingly tedious rumors. Essentially, the most recent ‘insider’ information circulating comes from social media (of course). An individual known
Read MoreThe liberation date of June 5 remains unchanged. Image credit score: Nintendo Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the US will no longer commence on April 9, 2025, as initially proposed, due to the evolving nature of President Donald Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on imported items. The release date of June 5 has not changed.
Read More“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
Read MoreParents 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
Read MoreRequirements 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
Read MoreVideo games like Bravely Default and Street Fighter 6 will require a download Image credit: Nintendo Nintendo has announced that physical versions of select video games for the new Switch 2 console will be ‘Game-Key Cards’, which will necessitate a download before they can be played. Inserting the Game-Key Card for any of these titles
Read MoreGameSpot may potentially earn commissions from affiliate and advertising partnerships in exchange for disseminating this content and from purchases made through links. The 1997 slasher film I Know What You Did Last Summer is set to receive a new reboot later this year. However, if you want to catch up on the slasher series beforehand,
Read MoreGameSpot may potentially benefit from affiliate and advertising partnerships through sharing this content and from purchases made via links. Fanatical has introduced a brand new version of its Mystery Egg Bundle, and this year, you might be able to acquire some of the top PC games of 2025 if luck is on your side. Similar
Read MoreBy 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
Read MoreGameSpot 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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