A 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
Read MoreEquipped with RGB illumination by Ollie Reynolds Yesterday, 12:15pm Image: Nintendo Life The accessory company JSAUX has launched a striking new charging dock for Joy-Con controllers designed for the anticipated Switch 2. Currently unavailable for pre-order on their official site as of now, the ‘EnergyFlow Joy-Con Charging Dock’ will retail for $35.99 and can simultaneously
Read MoreAs stated by its director, at a minimum by Ollie Reynolds Yesterday, 1:15pm Image: Aniplex / XSEED Games The Hundred Line – Last Defense Academy is now available on Nintendo Switch and, by all measures, it ranks among the top offerings from directors Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi. This title is quite substantial, showcasing 100
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Read MoreFor the moment Incredible! EA might just be on the right track for a change! While it appeared unavoidable that all developers would move to $80 game prices, with both Microsoft and Nintendo already implementing it, EA has proclaimed it has no intentions of raising the prices for its games, which include massive franchises like
Read MoreScheduled to release alongside the game Death Stranding 2: On the Beach marks the next significant launch in Sony’s lineup, making it rather expected that it would be accompanied by a Limited Edition DualSense controller. Pre-order availability will begin on 22nd May, exclusively through PS Direct. Here’s a lovely image of Hideo Kojima holding the
Read MoreIn Hideo we have faith Kojima Productions has recently brought a select few gaming journalists to Tokyo to experience Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. Based on the reviews, this appears to be a notable advancement for the emerging series. The storyline unfolds in both Mexico and Australia, featuring the protagonist Sam, who helped construct
Read MoreMicrosoft Achieves Significant Triumph on Sony’s Platform Image: Push Square Forza Horizon 5 and PS5 have always seemed like a perfect combination – particularly given that PlayStation currently lacks many arcade racing games, and enjoys a substantial dedicated audience in Europe, where this genre typically thrives. It’s not particularly shocking to observe Alinea Analytics estimating
Read MoreKiller is thriving This writer assessed Killer Is Dead an astonishing 12 years back, yet honestly doesn’t recall much about it. It was a Suda51 creation during a time when Lollipop Chainsaw and Shadows Of The Damned had garnered widespread attention, but we didn’t believe it reached the same heights. “Killer Is Dead demonstrates that
Read MoreI’m aware there are numerous diligent Stardew Valley cultivators – their joints sore, their legs wobbling – who are tired of waiting for creator Eric Barone’s imminent adventure game Haunted Chocolatier, first revealed four years ago. I regret to bring this up, but you ought to be informed that there’s another title you should start
Read MoreDisney CEO Bob Iger has stated that Thunderbolts* is the “primary and finest example” of the MCU’s revitalization, as Marvel Studios shifts its emphasis back to producing fewer, yet higher-quality films rather than a multitude of streaming series. During a conference call with financial analysts (per Deadline), Iger remarked that Disney’s “enthusiasm to inundate our
Read More(Image credit: EA) The title that eventually evolved into Dragon Age: The Veilguard went through an extensive period of development at BioWare. During this time, the project transitioned from a solo RPG to a multiplayer live-service model and then reverted. According to studio veteran Mark Darrah, this significant shift toward live service was in part
Read More(Image credit: ConcernedApe) Creator of Stardew Valley, Eric Barone, has consistently expressed that he does not plan to entirely finalize his cherished farming simulation. Although he has not definitively indicated whether further updates will come, he wishes to adjust the method of their announcement and rollout. During an interview on Bobby Lee’s TigerBelly podcast (timestamped
Read MoreHaunted Chocolatier, the successor to Stardew Valley, was unveiled back in October 2021. However, its creator, Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone, cannot confirm whether it will be released within five years. To be fair, Barone was questioned unexpectedly during his appearance on Bobby Lee’s TigerBelly podcast (timestamped here), and he was likely being extra cautious not to
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