October 17, 2026

What we’ve been playing

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Hello and greetings once more to our usual segment where we share a bit about the games we’ve been enjoying. This week, Victoria develops an affection – at least visually – for Replaced; Bertie feigns that he’s spent time...

Full Metal Gear Solid 2 source code leaks online on 30th April

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The entire source code for Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty has been exposed online. Discover further…Discover More

Hero shooter Last Flag halts production just 2 weeks after launch, but vows to “make sure that the game doesn’t disappear”

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Last Flag, a third-person champion shooter that debuted merely fourteen days ago, is ceasing development. Discover more…Discover More

Sony confirms DRM policy on PS4 and PS5 is a “one-time check”

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Sony has specified that the DRM verification for freshly-acquired digital games on PlayStation 4 and 5 is necessary only a single time post-purchase. Read more…Read More

Epic Games Store launches on iPhone in Japan

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The Epic Games Store is now accessible on iPhone in Japan, subsequent to the implementation of the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA) in December 2025. Discover more…Discover More

Roblox reports strong Q1 growth, revises full-year forecast due to new safety measures

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Roblox disclosed robust revenue and bookings expansion for the first quarter in its recent financial report. Nonetheless, the firm has revised its yearly growth expectations downward due to required age verifications and additional safety protocols. Read more…Read More

Krafton Q1 revenue up 56.9% to $931m, driven by mobile content

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Krafton announced unprecedented Q1 outcomes, with revenue increasing by 56.9% to ₩1.37 trillion ($931 million) and operating profit reaching ₩561.6 billion ($381.3 million). Discover more…Discover More

Union claims Nacon’s decision to shutter Spiders was a “premeditated and deliberate choice”

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French union Le Syndicat des Travailleureuses du Jeu Vidéo (STJV) characterized Nacon’s resolution to shut down Spiders as a “calculated and intentional decision” and urged for a boycott of the firm. Read more…Read More

Bungie doesn’t see Marathon going anywhere: “We know where we want to take the story over the next few years”

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But nothing is set in stone as the developers aim for gamers to have the ability to influence the narrative…Read More

New ‘BOXBOY! + BOXGIRL!’ Rating Spotted In Taiwan

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But is it intended for a Switch 2 edition? The ratings board is active once more, and this occasion it’s concerning a Nintendo-published game. However, there’s a bit of uncertainty regarding its true significance. Resetera user –R has observed...

Final Fantasy VII Director Has Already Completed “Over 40 Full Playthroughs” Of The Third Game

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Completed it, mate. Final Fantasy VII enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating updates on the forthcoming final installment in the remake trilogy, but if you’re feeling concerned or unsettled about its development status, a recent remark from director Naoki Hamaguchi may...

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s Internal Resolution Detailed For Switch 2

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DLSS performing some substantial work. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is rapidly approaching its 3rd June 2026 launch date for the Switch 2, and if you’re eager to try out the game beforehand, there’s a complimentary demo accessible on the...

Feature: “It’s Rare For Me To Make Downtime”

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Rebirth is markedly distinct”. A few short months post the debut of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Switch 2, Square Enix is preparing to release a port of its continuation, Rebirth, in June. This is a remarkable achievement...

Move Over, Indy

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Ah, drat. The launch of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Switch 2 has us here at Nintendo Life Towers pulling out our 4K discs for a sly rewatch. A bit of noble swashbuckling and imaginative archaeology during...

Enduring advice for all game producers: Unlocking the Vault 2.0

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Reflecting on Ruth Tomandl’s GDC 2013 presentation Production 101, along with the insights and guidance it offers…Explore Further

Rebellion’s Atomfall is being turned into a TV series

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Two Siblings’ Harry and Jack Williams are spearheading the transformation…Read More

Report: VR specialist Survios has laid off the majority of its development team

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The organization has focused on prominent licensed properties like Alien: Rogue Incursion…Read More

We tested the Steam Controller

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This week on the Game Developer podcast, we’re exploring Valve’s latest device: the Steam Controller…Read More

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 developer won’t confirm whether it’s working on a Lord of the Rings game, but has said whatever comes next, it will be “an RPG true to our colours”

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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 developer Warhorse remains silent regarding its involvement in a Lord of the Rings project, yet has promised that whatever follows will be “an RPG faithful to our identity.” Read more…Read More

Drop everything and watch this indescribably cringe eFootball x Naruto trailer featuring legendary players in head-to-toe anime cosplay

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Konami has unveiled the newest major crossover event for eFootball, incorporating cherished personalities from the iconic anime Naruto into the sports behemoth. They’ve also launched a trailer to commemorate the occasion, which every football enthusiast simply has to view....

The freeform structure of The Blood of Dawnwalker means “it is absolutely possible to skip everything” and beat the game immediately, providing you’re skilled enough

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Much attention has been given to the unstructured format of the dark fantasy vampire role-playing game The Blood of Dawnwalker, a game renowned for lacking a primary quest. There exists a central objective to save your family from the...

New consumer survey finds exclusives are the number one reason people play on a console, but is there more to it than that?

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A recent consumer poll conducted by Circana has revealed that 41 percent of participants who game utilize a console due to its unique titles. Discover more…Discover More

Apple CEO doesn’t expect the RAM memory crisis to go away any time soon

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I regret to inform you that it appears the leader of Apple does not believe we will escape the extremely costly RAM situation anytime in the near future. Read more…Read More

ESA’s iicon was a promising start, but needs more commitment and more candour | Opinion

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The ESA’s initial gathering since the recent, predominantly mourned E3 has been created with a markedly divergent aim. Instead of a bold, extensive convention venue with patrons as the overt audience and covert participants, iicon was held on a...

Roblox announces AI-driven upscaler, which it claims will convert Roblox titles to photorealistic graphics

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Roblox has revealed a photorealistic upscaler known as Roblox Reality, which will produce high-quality visuals atop the platform’s primary engine. Discover more…Discover More