September 10, 2025

Nintendo fans rejoice

by on August 20, 2025 0

(Image attribution: Future/Nintendo) Although the Nintendo Switch 2 hasn’t even passed its third month on the market, a few Switch 2 titles are already showing lower price tags. In an era when Nintendo hardware keeps climbing in cost, this...

Hollow Knight: Silksong teased for a re-reveal at Gamescom Opening Night Live today

by on August 20, 2025 0

Hollow Knight: Silksong appears poised to make an appearance of some kind tonight during Gamescom Opening Night Live. Event host and producer Geoff Keighley posted a selfie sporting a crimson clown nose—a cheeky hint almost certainly nodding to the...

Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski “thrilled” about seeing his once Xbox exclusive on PlayStation

by on August 20, 2025 0

Gears of War mastermind Cliff ‘CliffyB’ Bleszinski is “overjoyed” that a broader audience can finally dive into the series’ debut when it debuts on PlayStation. Read more…Read More

Eight games, including an overlooked Metroidvania, will leave PlayStation Plus in September

by on August 20, 2025 0

The roster of games departing PlayStation Plus Extra this September has surfaced. Eight games—several of them excellent—ride off the service on 16th September, so clear your calendar if you plan to tackle even a couple of them. Discover the...

Video games and “cathedrals of fire”: the eye-widening wonder of Sword of the Sea

by on August 20, 2025 0

I still recall the inaugural moment my eyes locked onto Liurnia of the Lakes in Elden Ring. It hit me then—this is FromSoftware’s towering masterpiece. A breadth of shimmering water reached beyond vision, while wraithlike haze wound itself about...

Watch today’s Kirby Air Riders Direct here

by on August 20, 2025 0

It sure has been a frantic stretch in the realm of Nintendo video events. We kicked off with a third-party-centric partner stream, swiftly followed by the indie spotlight, which prompted every corner of the internet to guess that an...

Guide: Kirby Air Riders Direct: Every Announcement

by on August 20, 2025 0

Whew, what a whirlwind! Masahiro Sakurai just brought his exhaustive overview of Kirby Air Riders to a close in the newest focused Direct, and every second was overflowing with facts. Sakurai blew the lid off everything from the full...

Tales Of Xillia Remastered Coming This October, Confirmed 30fps For Switch

by on August 20, 2025 0

No ballad, no melody — nothing for now. Bandai Namco has at last locked in another entry in the Tales renovation pipeline. Surprise, surprise: it’s Tales of Xillia Remastered, and the destination is Switch 1. Following last week’s slip,...

Gamescom exec ‘surprised’ Latam event was criticized by local developers

by on August 19, 2025 0

Felix Falk has suggested ‘miscommunication’ might have led to the scathing open letter sent to Gamescom Latam organizers by developers in Brazil…Read More

Roblox Corp responds to Louisiana lawsuit that claims it built ‘the perfect place for pedophiles’

by on August 19, 2025 0

A new lawsuit has accused Roblox of knowingly enabling the ‘systemic sexual exploitation and abuse of children across the United States…Read More

Nightdive’s Latest Remaster Is A Rip-Roaring Wild West Cult Classic

by on August 19, 2025 0

Eat your heart out, Red Dead During today’s Opening Night Live showcase for Gamescom, Nightdive Studios confirmed its latest release: Outlaws + A Handful of Missions: Remaster. Originally launched in 1997 and built with LucasArts’ Jedi engine, Outlaws received...

Nintendo’s PAX West Line-Up Includes First Public Demo For Kirby Air Riders

by on August 19, 2025 0

Hades II, Silksong, and Pokémon all playable, too Nintendo has confirmed its line-up for PAX West in Seattle, Washington — which kicks off in 10 days time. And Kirby Air Riders, which just got an extensive Nintendo Direct, is...

Watch: Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025

by on August 19, 2025 0

Image: Nintendo Life Wrapping up the summer of gaming in Cologne, Gamescom 2025 has kicked off with Opening Night Live, a two-plus-hour showcase of new game announcements and updates. And, well, things started off strong for the hybrid consoles,...

Dune Lego Set Restocked At Amazon With Big Discount

by on August 19, 2025 0

GameSpot may earn income via affiliate and promotional agreements when distributing this material, including through linked purchases. Having flown off shelves at the start of summer, the Lego Icons set depicting the Royal Ornithopter from Denis Villeneuve’s Dune saga...

Retired Lego Bowser Muscle Car Is Only $24 At Amazon, Sold Out Everywhere Else

by on August 19, 2025 0

GameSpot might earn money through affiliate and advertising collaborations for displaying this article and when users buy via provided links. Amazon unexpectedly replenished its supply of the freshly discontinued Lego Super Mario: Bowser’s Muscle Car. The sought-after, 458-brick construction...

Former PlayStation boss says “the impact of AI on gaming” is basically the same “as the impact of Excel on certified public accountants” as “you still had to have enough knowledge”

by on August 19, 2025 0

(Photograph courtesy: Gueilla) Former PlayStation head Shawn Layden believes people are vastly inflating what generative AI will do for the gaming sector, insisting the emerging technology isn’t about to slash budgets the way certain executives are hoping. “There’s plenty...

Everything in the world must be converted into a roguelike, and not even chess is safe with a new game “that changes all the rules”

by on August 19, 2025 0

Chess is arguably the archetype of a flawless pastime. Within its 64-square realm, knights and pawns eternally follow the same trajectories, yet the elegance lies in that very minimalism, much like Tetris’s endless falling blocks. Still, a newcomer now...

The new Star Wars Lego sets for August are some of this year’s best kits from a galaxy far, far away

by on August 19, 2025 0

(Image courtesy: Lego) Star Wars Lego kits are typically among the most eagerly awaited releases each month, and 2025 has already delivered plenty of stellar drops—yet August’s arrivals might outshine every wave so far. The slate is deeply rooted...

Superman star Terence Stamp has died at age 87

by on August 19, 2025 0

(Image source: Warner Bros.) Terence Stamp—famous for portraying the tyrannical General Zod in Superman and its sequel, Superman II—has died at 87. In a statement released by relatives, the performer—whose credits additionally include The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of...

The First Descendant’s under fire for using uncanny AI ads claiming it’s “the world’s most popular shooter RPG,” and at least one of them seems to imitate an actual streamer

by on August 19, 2025 0

2B from NieR Automata isn’t the sole artificial intelligence figure now tied to the looter-shooter The First Descendant; the title is taking heat for running adverts allegedly cooked up by AI, some reportedly imitating actual influencers. Redditor iHardlyTriHard rounded...

15 years ago, Kane & Lynch 2 took the crown as the most relentlessly miserable game of all time. It still is

by on August 19, 2025 0

At a glance, you could mistake Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days for yet another third-person, cover-based blaster from the Xbox 360’s crowded catalogue—an era absolutely saturated with them. Frankly, that label fits its forebear pretty well: a title...

The First Descendant is using bizarre AI ads, at least one of which appears to be a clone of a real content creator

by on August 19, 2025 0

First Descendant studio Nexon now faces allegations of flooding TikTok with cringeworthy ads seemingly churned out by artificial intelligence; creators claim at least one of these promos outright cloned the likeness of an existing influencer. Read on… Read On

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers mod “rollbacks” Patch 1.5’s controversial changes

by on August 19, 2025 0

In a turn of events that probably leaves no one stunned, inventive tinkerers have already undone the “scaled-back gameplay feel” delivered by Wuchang: Fallen Feathers’ newest update, 1.5, on PC. Discover the details…Read More

Today in video games

by on August 19, 2025 0

It’s the 18th of August, and we’re back for another round of our daily live round-up. We’re tackling the biggest headlines of the day, touching base with what you’ve got cooking, and dishing out a bit of hopefully amusing...

New Pokémon Legends: Z-A trailer shows off Link Battles

by on August 19, 2025 0

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company just dropped a fresh trailer for the forthcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A, while also breaking down the revamped Link Battles. Read more…Read More

Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Drag x Drive?

by on August 19, 2025 0

Show off or take the leap? Photo: Nintendo Nintendo’s house-made titles keep rolling in, and the one that kicked off August’s duo has raced onto Switch 2. Drag x Drive landed a couple of days ago, and the reaction...

Kirby Air Riders Direct Revealed for Tomorrow, 19th August 2025

by on August 19, 2025 0

Hold on—how many minutes!? penned by Jim Norman 1:58pm Plot twist! Nintendo has revealed that a dedicated Kirby Air Riders Direct is scheduled for 19th August 2025—yes, tomorrow. The news arrived through the Nintendo Today! app, where we discovered...

Shenmue III Is Finally Confirmed For ‘Nintendo Platforms’

by on August 19, 2025 0

Improved version scheduled to appear at Gamescom Image: ININ Games The long-rumoured has at last materialised — ININ Games has confirmed Shenmue III Enhanced will hit Nintendo systems. No launch day or timeframe was offered; all eyes now turn...

Bandai Namco To Announce New ‘Tales’ Remaster Tomorrow

by on August 19, 2025 0

Follow-up: After letting the cat out of the bag prematurely Update : Surprise, surprise— the official Tales series YouTube channel has now set a premiere date for tomorrow, 19 August 2025. This follows Bandai Namco...

Annapurna’s Delightfully Weird Creature Collecting Roguelite Scores Switch Release Date

by on August 18, 2025 0

Mouse in the house Annapurna Interactive has today announced that Furcula’s weird roguelike-meets-creature collector Morsels will be landing on Switch on 18th November. This one briefly popped up in the August 2024 Indie World showcase, where it was accompanied...