While Microfun has withdrawn the controversial advertisements, Nanobit and Magic Tavern ads continue to be online. Image credit: Magic Tavern Mobile game developers Microfun, Nanobit, and Magic Tavern have faced allegations of promoting toxic stereotypes and gender-based violence in a recent report concerning mobile game advertising. In a Sky News report, Mission Makeover (Magic Tavern),
Read MoreProve CEO, Phil Mansell, resigns after eight years Jagex has appointed Jon Bellamy as its new CEO. Phil Mansell – who has led Jagex since 2017 – will remain with the company “for a period of time to ensure a seamless transition.” Bellamy has been a member of Jagex’s board since 2024 and offers experience
Read MoreTencent has augmented its stake “as part of a financial business partnership.” Image credit attribution: FromSoftware Tencent has increased its ownership in FromSoftware’s parent company, Kadokawa, by 1.11%, elevating its total stake to 7.97%. According to Nikkei, Tencent announced that it raised its stake “as part of a financial business partnership between the acquirer and
Read MoreHome Updates A record-setting 12.6 million of those enthusiastic players were actively engaged in gameplay at that moment as well Updates by Vikki Blake Contributor Published on March 3, 2025 This is a brief news article, our concise format linking to a reliable source for additional information. Discover more about this story by clicking the
Read MoreVisual Arts studio affected. Image credit: Mischievous Dogs PlayStation has faced further layoffs within its Visual Arts studio, following the recent cancellations of several live-service games. This round of layoffs occurs amidst a reorganization of Sony’s U.S. studios, as an undisclosed number of employees from the San Diego-based Visual Arts studio will be let go
Read MoreArriving on PC and consoles this year. Image credit: Guard Crush Games/Supermonks/Dotemu Dotemu and Guard Crush Games, the studios behind the highly praised beat ’em up sequel Streets of Rage 4, are collaborating once more for something slightly different: Absolum, a fantasy-inspired side-scrolling brawler infused with rogue-like elements set to launch this year. Absolum aims
Read MoreAs part of a complimentary update for new players. Image credit: Eurogamer/Rockstar Games Three years after the launch of Grand Theft Auto 5‘s Enhanced & Expanded version on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, the next-generation features have finally transitioned to PC in a complimentary update for all new users, just as Rockstar assured last month.
Read MoreAnother one of the Cenobites leaves the scene. Image credit: Eurogamer/Behaviour Interactive Dead by Deadlight bids farewell to a horror legend. Developer Behaviour Interactive has declared that Pinhead – along with his Hellraiser Chapter DLC – will be withdrawn from sale on April 4th. Pinhead joined the Dead by Daylight lineup back in September 2021,
Read MoreA unified “centralised” hub is now available. Full credit: Eurogamer/PlayStation Sony has introduced a unique “centralised” Beta Program for PlayStation, enabling a straightforward method for users to enroll in testing PlayStation 5 and PC games, as well as components of consoles and apps, prior to their complete release. Sony characterizes PlayStation’s Beta Program as a
Read MoreImage credit rating: Blizzard I am about to complain about my fondness for goblins in Diablo 4. Why would anyone dislike them? They’re loot on legs: erratic little demons who unleash torrents of treasure if you manage to catch them and eliminate them before they create a portal and escape. Defeating one feels like defeating
Read MoreImage credit: Activision Activision has postponed the launch of Call of Duty: Sad Ops 6 and Warzone Season 3, which includes the eagerly awaited return of the classic Verdansk map from the original game. Season 3 was initially set to debut around March 20. Now, it will arrive two weeks later on April 3. “Season
Read MoreImage credit: Konami A fresh role-playing journey set in the world of Suikoden is on the horizon, but there is a catch. It has been years since we last received a Suikoden title. In fact, the last main entry debuted in February 2006, making it nearly twenty years ago (seriously, where has all the time
Read MoreImage credit: Capcom / Eurogamer Monster Hunter Wilds has achieved over 8 million sales in just three days, establishing a new record for Capcom as its fastest-selling title. The game was released last Friday, February 28th, and on its launch day, it reached a concurrent player count on Steam of over a million within the
Read MoreAvailable on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and PC. Image credit: The Living/Coatsink If you’ve ever dedicated time to placing structures in the 2019’s wonderfully tranquil minimalist city simulator Islanders, there’s a very good chance you’ve become enamored enough that a sequel may indeed pique your interest. So get ready: publisher Coatsink has unveiled Islanders: New Shores,
Read MoreImage credited to Activision Blizzard. Activision Blizzard has been utilizing generative AI to create online advertisements for video games that do not actually exist. VGC discovered promotions for three non-existent titles—Guitar Hero Mobile, Crash Bandicoot Brawl, and Call of Duty: Zombie Defender—on Instagram. The promotions link to mock app store listings on a site called
Read MoreImage courtesy of Twist of Fate/Astra Logical. Game designer Zach Barth has a new initiative titled Twist of Fate. Unlike traditional game developers, such as his initial studio Zachtronics, he describes this venture as more of a “dynamic business model” that enables small teams to work on individual or collaborative projects, whether they be games
Read MoreImage credit: Insomniac Games/Oculus. Numerous Oculus Rift games from developer Insomniac Games seem to have been removed from the Meta store without any announcement from the studio. Journalist Dominic Tarason was the first to spot the removals, highlighting that the titles were “major, high-budget PC VR games” exclusive to the virtual reality platform. According to
Read MoreImage by job of Studio Fizbin/Thunderful. Developer Studio Fizbin has announced that its forthcoming game, Reignbreaker, is set to be its last. Following the game’s launch on March 18, the developer will close its operations. In a release, founder and CEO Alexander Pieper explained that Fizbin was affected by Thunderful’s disappointing 2024 decision to “significantly
Read MoreUpdate (3/4/2025): Due to its separation from Sumo Group, Secret Mode has instituted a “limited number” of layoffs. Developers initially disclosed their situation on LinkedIn. A representative for Secret Mode later verified to Eurogamer that several jobs had been eliminated, although they did not specify an exact number. Background information: Secret Mode, the company established
Read MoreImage: Dotemu What do you get when you merge Dead Cells with Streets of Rage 4? To spare you the suspense, we’re here to reveal the answer. You receive Absolum, a ‘Rogue ‘em Up’ developed by Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, and Supamonks, which we recently had the opportunity to experience through an online preview session.
Read MoreAims to “assist indie creators and revive iconic franchises” Checklist: Nintendo Lifestyles Back in its heyday, Acclaim Entertainment emerged as a genuinely ambitious player in the gaming industry. It boasts a plethora of titles in its portfolio, including the initial two Burnout entries, the Turok series, NBA Jam, and of course, Mary-Kate and Ashley: Sweet
Read MoreMaintaining a Hidden Gem. Funding organization Emona Capital LLP announced today that it has successfully acquired Secret Mode — the publisher responsible for titles such as A Little To The Left, Wobbledogs, Loddlenaut, and more — from Sumo Group, a subsidiary of Tencent. This is certainly not the firm’s initial venture into the gaming industry…Read
Read MoreImage: Gemma Smith / Nintendo Life The Switch celebrated its eighth anniversary this week, and Nintendo Life writer and friend of the site Gonçalo ‘Shiryu’ Lopes shared a heartfelt homage to the console and its impact on his life on Patreon. With his kind permission, we’re presenting a modified version of his personal Switch story…
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Read MoreGameSpot may potentially earn commissions from affiliate and promotional partnerships for disseminating this content and from purchases via links. Lego’s collection of Moana 2 playsets has grown with arguably the most exciting build in the series. For $40, Disney enthusiasts can acquire a 10.5-inch version of Heihei, Moana’s charming companion from the films. As you
Read MoreGameSpot might earn income from affiliate and advertising collaborations for distributing this content and from purchases through links. Disney enthusiasts can now place preorders for Moana 2 on 4K or standard Blu-ray for significantly below the original listed prices. Moana 2’s Limited Edition Steelbook was initially priced at $66, but as of March 3, Amazon
Read MoreBy Steven Dinky and Brendan Hesse on March 3, 2025 at 12:52 PM PST GameSpot may potentially earn revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships by sharing this content and from purchases through links. Component 1 racing enthusiasts adore a selection of new Lego building sets to create. On March 1, Lego unveiled a series of
Read MoreGameSpot might possibly earn revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for promoting this content as well as from purchases made through provided links. After its digital debut at the end of 2024, The Thing: Remastered will be released physically for PS5 and Switch on June 25. The devoted and highly acclaimed remake of the 2002
Read MoreGameSpot may potentially receive income from affiliate and advertising collaborations for promoting this content and from purchases via links. Advertisements for four unverified Activision mobile games–Guitar Hero Mobile, Call of Duty: Sniper, Call of Duty: Zombies Defender, and Crash Bandicoot Brawl–reportedly showcase what players believe to be AI-generated artwork. This information comes just a few
Read MoreLast week’s Pokemon Presentation unveiled our initial genuine glimpse at Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and offered an engaging quiz – which starter Pokemon will you choose? If you’re feeling unsure, a pre-release incentive could aid in your decision. Pokemon Legends: Z-A is set in the Kalos region from X and Y, yet similar to Legends: Arceus
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