September 13, 2025

Cyberpunk 2077 dev is “a little disappointed” in Reddit after dropping a hint about one of patch 2.3’s new vehicles that no one noticed: “Guys, you need to really pay more attention”

by on July 17, 2025 0

(Image credit: CD Projekt Red) Cyberpunk 2077‘s upcoming update, patch 2.3, is set to arrive tomorrow; however, one developer at CD Projekt Red is notably disheartened that players overlooked a clue about one of its forthcoming vehicles. During a...

Studio behind beauties like Oblivion Remastered and Metal Gear Solid Delta is reportedly facing heavy layoffs in the games industry’s latest demonstration that hits will not spare you

by on July 17, 2025 0

(Image credit: Bethesda Softworks) Virtuos, a prominent global gaming development entity renowned as a support, outsourcing, and remaster authority responsible for titles like The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, is reportedly the...

Epic Games confirms legal action against Fortnite cheat seller and DDoS cyber attacker

by on July 16, 2025 0

Fortnite creator Epic Games has verified that it has initiated “legal proceedings” against two gamers, one charged with cheating, and the other confessing to orchestrating a “cyber assault” through DDoS (denial of service) attacks. Read more…Read More

Developer says Apple is delisting its game without “clear justification”

by on July 16, 2025 0

Long-standing Italian independent developer Santa Ragione has expressed discontent with Apple for removing its storytelling game Wheels of Aurelia from the platform, even though the studio maintains that the game is “completely operational” and “meets present technical criteria”. Read...

Roblox reveals new licensing platform with Sega, Netflix, and more on-board

by on July 16, 2025 0

Roblox has introduced its new licensing platform, allowing intellectual properties to be licensed for utilization by Roblox creators in a much more streamlined manner, avoiding the protracted procedures that typically accompany negotiating games based on IP. Read more…Read More

Nintendo reveals Link and Zelda casting for live-action The Legend of Zelda film

by on July 16, 2025 0

The live-action film of The Legend of Zelda will feature performers Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth in the roles of Zelda and Link, respectively. Discover additional details…Discover More

How to accommodate neurodiversity in video game development

by on July 16, 2025 0

Katherine Mould, a senior recruitment specialist at Keywords Studios, mentions that she received an ADHD diagnosis at the age of six. Discover more…Discover More

Report: Candy Crush maker King is allegedly replacing laid off employees with AI tools

by on July 16, 2025 0

A recent report suggests that over 200 individuals have been let go at the studio, with certain staff members purportedly being substituted by AI technologies they developed…Discover More

Are ‘unreasonable investor expectations’ the cause of poor video game market conditions?

by on July 16, 2025 0

Creators assert that financiers, particularly those with unrealistic anticipations, are responsible for the significant sector decline since 2022…Discover More

Report: Nearly 8,000 games on Steam disclose GenAI use

by on July 16, 2025 0

In 2024, the quantity of games that revealed the incorporation of Generative AI was approximately 1,000…Read More

Sega, Netflix and others will let Roblox creators monetize their major franchises

by on July 16, 2025 0

Roblox’s latest licensing system will allow user-generated content creators to generate income by designing experiences centered around franchises such as Like a Dragon and Stranger Things…Read More

Insomniac shares casual Spider-Man post, now fans want an Xbox port

by on July 16, 2025 0

A few days prior, the Insomniac group from PlayStation shared a social media update featuring Marvel’s Spider-Man resting on an antenna while flashing a peace sign with his right hand. “Hey, how’s it going?” the update stated, accompanied by...

Surgent Studios reveals full cast for Dead Take, including Sam Lake, Jane Perry and Laura Bailey

by on July 16, 2025 0

Surgent Studios has disclosed the complete ensemble for its upcoming psychological horror title, Dead Take. Discover more…Discover More

EA’s Skate has a “communal place of shredding” full of pews and stained glass

by on July 16, 2025 0

Skate creator Full Circle has unveiled a new glimpse at the forthcoming reboot’s locales. Learn more…Discover More

Does Link’s human face in the Zelda movie make anyone else feel a little… odd?

by on July 16, 2025 0

A couple of years prior to my journey into writing about video games – I just checked online, and it appears to have been 2002 – I attended an exhibition at the Barbican titled Game On, and something I...

EA really wants you to know it listened to fan feedback in creating EA Sports FC 26 as gameplay reveal addresses critics

by on July 16, 2025 0

The promotional engine for EA Sports FC 26 has officially been activated, with an initial trailer showcasing a selection of gameplay from this year’s version, alongside numerous assurances regarding “advancements driven by community input.” Additionally, it has been confirmed...

“It would have killed the franchise.” Insights into the scrapped 2014 version of Dead Island 2

by on July 15, 2025 0

At the conclusion of the Develop:Brighton presentation ‘Product/Market Fit – What Does it Signify and How Can We Attain It?’, there was an inquiry from the audience directed at speaker Martin Wein of GameFlex Consultants. Learn more…Learn More

Airship Interactive goes into administration, with all employees and assets moved to new entity Airmergent

by on July 15, 2025 0

Update, July 15, 2025: The assets of Airship Interactive have been officially obtained by Airmergent, a successor studio to Airship Interactive and a newly established business entity. Read further…Read More

FBI seizes Nintendo Switch piracy site, Nsw2u, as “part of a law enforcement operation”

by on July 15, 2025 0

The FBI has taken control of the Nintendo Switch piracy website, Nsw2u, as “a component of a law enforcement initiative.” Discover more…Discover More

Remedy’s Sam Lake: “Find somebody who makes you better and gives you energy”

by on July 15, 2025 0

At Develop:Brighton last week, Remedy’s Sam Lake contemplated three decades of video game creation, discussing the mechanics of his position as one of the studio’s creative directors, the importance of collaboration and teamwork, and how games serve as a...

Sources suggest that staff laid off at King will be replaced by AI tools they helped to create

by on July 15, 2025 0

Confidential insiders at the mobile developer King have indicated that employees who have been dismissed during Microsoft’s latest wave of job cuts will be succeeded by the AI instruments they assisted in developing. Read more…Read More

Opinion: Honestly, I’m So Glad We Had To Wait For Donkey Kong Bananza

by on July 15, 2025 0

I encountered this item shower for the initial time after surpassing 60 hours of gameplay. — Image: Omar Hafeez-Bore Friends, I’ve engaged in so much Mario Kart World. I’ve completed all the Grands Prix (on three stars, of course),...

Here’s What Donkey Kong Bananza Looked Like On Switch 1

by on July 15, 2025 0

Image: Nintendo Life In a recent discussion, developers Kenta Motokura and director Kazuya Takahashi from Nintendo assured that Donkey Kong Bananza was initially conceived for the Switch 1. Within a new Ask the Developer segment, new screenshots have been...

8BitDo’s ‘Pro 3’ Controller Boasts Magnetic ABXY Buttons And A Charging Dock

by on July 15, 2025 0

And indeed, it functions with Switch 2 Image: 8BitDo 8BitDo, a firm renowned for producing some of the premier third-party controllers for the Switch, has revealed its latest ‘Pro 3’ version. Compatible with Switch 1 and Switch 2, it...

Donkey Kong Bananza’s Destruction Idea Came From A Goomba With Hands

by on July 15, 2025 0

Knucklotec hands, to be specific Image: Nintendo Life A fresh Ask the Developer interview focused on Donkey Kong Bananza is now accessible for your inspection, brimming with anecdotes and details regarding the forthcoming 3D platformer. One particularly captivating detail...

Review: Savage Raven By Skull & Co. NeoGrip For Nintendo Switch 2

by on July 15, 2025 0

Image: PJ O’Reilly / Nintendo Life Skull & Co. launched a very impressive NeoGrip for the OLED Switch in 2021, which we assessed at that time, concluding that, aside from a tricky holding tab that could easily be misplaced,...

The Star Wars Battlefront II player surge exposes the flaws in EA’s business model

by on July 15, 2025 0

What occurs when your online multiplayer game reaches its peak player count, yet you’re unable to create a social media update…Discover More

‘They tried to choke us from the start:’ Secret 6 Madrid workers slam owner Testronic ahead of impending closure

by on July 15, 2025 0

At a certain moment, we recognized that we were attempting to preserve something that another individual had determined ought to perish…Read More

Santa Ragione says Apple is delisting Wheels of Aurelia ‘without justification’

by on July 15, 2025 0

The Italian firm asserts that Apple is compromising the ‘worth and sustainability of games as cultural and artistic items’ with this action…Discover More

‘Our lives were upended:’ ZeniMax union workers respond to Microsoft layoffs

by on July 15, 2025 0

Where Microsoft has neglected to back the skilled artisans who have produced billions in income, our union has intervened to offer guidance and assistance…Read More