October 11, 2026

Countdown: Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Dungeon Crawl #1 -mendous Introduction

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Back to the origins. There are merely nine weeks remaining until The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time debuts on Switch 2, and you can be certain that the countdown has officially commenced for me. While reviewing the calendar...

Round Up: The Switch 2 Games We Played At TGS From 2026’s Shoo-In ‘Publisher Of The Year’

by on September 20, 2026 0

Resident Mega Dogma Wilds.TGS 2026 is currently in full operation, and we’ve had the opportunity to experience a variety of forthcoming Switch 2 titles, featuring a selection from each outlet’s Publisher of the Year*. The event is taking place...

Why do Japanese studios suffer fewer layoffs? Because they have smaller teams and don’t pay their execs $30m, says one expert

by on September 20, 2026 0

It’s been quite a bleak year for video games. In addition to the “comeback of Xbox” that newly appointed CEO Asha Sharma assured when she assumed her role, which led to the declaration of 3,200 job cuts and the...

Rockstar hasn’t said anything about a GTA 6 Online multiplayer mode just yet, but Twitch’s CEO reckons it’ll land next year

by on September 20, 2026 0

Rockstar has stayed quite reticent regarding the multiplayer aspect of GTA 6, the possible successor to GTA 5’s immensely favored Grand Theft Auto Online, without any indication on whether it will even debut one. What we know at this...

Sony execs behind iconic game-sharing meme recreate it, but fittingly, without a physical game

by on September 20, 2026 0

Former PlayStation leaders Shuhei Yoshida and Adam Boyes have remade their legendary “this is how you share your games on PS4” scene – now featuring a rather timely game-less image. Discover more…Discover More

What we’ve been playing

by on September 20, 2026 0

Hello and welcome back to our periodic segment where we share a bit about the games we’ve been engaging with. This week, it’s a Chris Tapsell (that’s me!) triple-feature – a triple-Tap? – as the team has been either...

HoYoverse’s Nodusfall might look like Elden Ring, but there’s a promising dark fantasy action game here that took me by surprise

by on September 20, 2026 0

Nodusfall, visually at least, is about as distant from a typical HoYoverse title as one could imagine. Disappeared are the vibrant hues, charming beings, and abundant anime figures. In their stead, we receive all the recognizable elements of dark...

New Pokemon Plane Looks Incredible, Even Includes Themed Cups And Napkins

by on September 20, 2026 0

Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) has revealed a Pokemon-themed aircraft to commemorate the franchise’s 30th anniversary this year, and it appears stunning. The Green Pokemon Jet, as it’s named, conducted its first journey from Haneda to Honolulu today...

Indie Dev Says “AI” Voice In His Game Was Actually His Wife

by on September 20, 2026 0

Someone engaging with Refractive Entertainment’s newly launched action-RPG Luminary for under an hour blamed the team for utilizing AI for the game’s sole voiced character. The participant mentioned the voice “ruined it” for them. There was merely one issue:...

The Frustrating Mystery Of Who Makes Nintendo Games

by on September 20, 2026 0

Whenever a Nintendo title receives a flashy unveiling in a Direct, my instant excitement manifests in several ways. I’ll watch the trailer multiple times, then begin analyzing it frame by frame. I sift through Nintendo’s websites for solid details,...

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Is At A Royally Great Discount, So What Art Thou Waiting For?

by on September 20, 2026 0

When I initially launched Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, I wasn’t entirely certain what to anticipate. I hadn’t experienced the first installment (I understand, I understand, set down the torches!), and, as an individual who favors fantasy over medieval themes,...

30 years of Diablo with Diablo IV Devs Owen Leach and Dan Tanguay | Play History at Blizzcon 2026

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In this developer edition of Play History, we reflect on Diablo IV Lead Encounter Designer Owen Leach and Design Director Dan Tanguay’s gaming background that influenced their work on Diablo IV’s Season of Hell’s Legacy and the forthcoming Amazon...

Here’s how to watch this year’s PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct

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The performance makes its comeback this weekend…Find Out More

Late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata never wanted tons of Mario and Zelda sequels because that’s “not the kind of company I want Nintendo to be”

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The primary aspect we relentlessly concentrate on with each of those follow-ups is discovering methods to innovate within that series…Read More

Strauss Zelnick stresses a well-known franchise like GTA still needs marketing: “You always have to go out and create enthusiasm”

by on September 19, 2026 0

Some might contend that Grand Theft Auto 6 doesn’t necessitate a promotional strategy, yet Take-Two Interactive’s president, Strauss Zelnick, highlighted that renowned franchises must sustain recognition. Read more…Read More

Pulling focus: Must AAA pander to the distracted? | Opinion

by on September 19, 2026 0

There’s been extensive discussion in recent times regarding the impact that the surge in development budgets has had on the sector. As budgets reaching hundreds of millions of dollars have become the norm, fissures have started to appear in...

Sessions on managing AI impact, neurodivergent teams and personal resilience confirmed for GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit

by on September 19, 2026 0

We are pleased to announce the initial series of guided conversation sessions at this year’s GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit, sponsored by Amiqus, scheduled for next month at the Royal Institution in London. Discover more…Discover More

“They’ve watched so many people lose their jobs, that has an impact” – Managing morale in the wake of layoffs

by on September 19, 2026 0

With countless positions eliminated throughout the sector in recent years, describing this as a discouraging period for those employed in video games would be an understatement. Read more…Read More

Control Resonant | Critical Consensus

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Seven years post the introduction of Control, Remedy revisits a supernatural Manhattan with Control Resonant. Discover more…Discover More

D.I.C.E. Summit

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Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 Performance And Resolution Confirmed

by on September 19, 2026 0

Sounds acceptable, but…Capcom has affirmed the anticipated resolution and performance for Monster Hunter Wilds on the Switch 2. In general, it appears satisfactory. You can expect a 30fps frame rate goal, with two resolution choices available for docked mode:...

Level-5 Is Really Starting To Panic Amidst Increasing AI Backlash

by on September 19, 2026 0

We sincerely regret any loss of trust”. Developer Level-5 has released another announcement following the rising criticism regarding its position and employment of generative AI. Essentially, it appears that the firm is genuinely beginning to panic at this stage...

ICYMI: Shujinkou’s September Update Boosts Switch 1 & 2 Performance, Here Are The Patch Notes

by on September 19, 2026 0

Unrestricted frame rates and adjustments with v1.1.0. It has been an eventful few weeks in Nintendo territory, featuring numerous Switch titles, associated news, and enhancements emerging beyond last week’s major Directs. One detail that you may have overlooked was...