September 9, 2025

Battlefield 6 dev says “a significant number” of users played the game below the minimum recommended specs, as EA points to the importance of weaker hardware

by on September 1, 2025 0

A “considerable share” of participants in the Battlefield 6 open beta launched the game on rigs at—or close to—the minimum recommended hardware, technical director Christian Buhl noted. Continue reading…Read More

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle DLC will adjust difficulty levels depending on your progress in the base game

by on September 1, 2025 0

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’s expansion The Order of Giants will debut next week and—exactly as earlier revealed—diverges from the Rome chapter of the main campaign, a section seasoned players will recognize lands fairly close to the start...

Hollow Knight: Silksong will retail for less than £20/$20, leak suggests

by on September 1, 2025 0

Hollow Knight: Silksong is rumoured to launch at approximately £17/$20/€20. Get the full details…Learn More

Escape from Tarkov is coming to Steam

by on September 1, 2025 0

Escape from Tarkov will shortly be arriving on Steam. Discover additional information… Get Details

Overwatch 2 takes action against 23,000 cheats, bringing total of banned accounts to over 1m players

by on September 1, 2025 0

Overwatch 2 has “carried out” more than 23,000 “penalties” against rule-breakers since introducing a fresh mechanism designed to spot gamers who plug mouse and keyboard into console matches—an exploit commonly referred to as ximming. Learn more…Read More

25 Years Later, Valkyrie Profile Remains One Of The Greatest Cult JRPG Classics

by on August 31, 2025 0

Valkyrie Profile is marking its quarter-century milestone on August 29, 2025. Here’s a glance at the factors that kept the RPG under the radar upon arrival—and the elements that make it uniquely compelling even now. It’s easy to understand...

47 Best Fallout 4 Mods In 2025

by on August 31, 2025 0

Even though Bethesda dropped Fallout 4 way back in 2015, its mod scene remains remarkably active. Out-of-context that vigor might look odd, yet it becomes logical once you remember that no truly mod-friendly Fallout entry has arrived since—Fallout 76’s...

You Can Get Battlefield 6 Cosmetics In The New Battlefield 2042 Battle Pass

by on August 31, 2025 0

To honor the long-running heritage of Battlefield, EA has dropped a fresh seasonal track for Battlefield 2042. Titled the “Road to Battlefield 6” path, it dishes out alternate appearance packs and vanity gear styled after every major entry in...

Many Battlefield 6 Fans Played Beta Using Minimum Specs, Says EA

by on August 31, 2025 0

Per EA, the Battlefield 6 trial run has become the franchise’s most populous beta yet. Investment-analysis outfit Oppenheimer projects total participation above 20 million. Yet it seems that a “large portion” of these attendees ran the game on hardware...

Hollow Knight Is Still Breaking Records As Silksong Nears

by on August 31, 2025 0

The bombshell reveal that Hollow Knight: Silksong will finally arrive on September 4 stunned even the most dedicated members of the Hollow Knight community. Merely days ahead of the sequel’s launch, the original game is undergoing a full-blown revival—smashing...

The PS5 Slim is still at its original price this Labor Day, but it won’t stay this cheap for long

by on August 31, 2025 0

Those US PlayStation 5 price bumps still make me cringe, yet the PS5 Slim Digital variant hasn’t budged from its debut asking price for Labor Day…Read More

The FromSoftware modder who put Halo maps into Dark Souls is back with an equally absurd but exciting mod: “I ported Morrowind to Elden Ring”

by on August 31, 2025 0

I first aimed for the Dark Souls 1 engine, only to discover it buckled under Morrowind’s staggeringly packed world…Dig Deeper

Lost Soul Aside developer acknowledges cutscene issues, despite major day one patch

by on August 31, 2025 0

Lost Soul Aside launches today, yet its creators have conceded that cinematic sequences remain imperfect even after a substantial day-one update. Read more…Learn More

AI was a common theme at Gamescom 2025, and while some indie teams say it’s invaluable, it remains an ethical nightmare

by on August 31, 2025 0

Gamescom sets itself apart from most sector gatherings for multiple motives, yet what pleases me most is its effortless accessibility. Strip away the half-a-million everyday visitors for a moment and look at the relatively clinical business-to-business zone alone…Read Further

What we’ve been playing

by on August 31, 2025 0

Greetings and welcome once again to our weekly check-in, where we briefly share thoughts on the titles keeping us busy right now. Over the past seven days, Victoria has been tracking down moggies across Paris, Dom has sharpened his...

Mortal Kombat 2 movie release slips to 2026

by on August 31, 2025 0

Mortal Kombat 2 was originally scheduled for the big screen on 24 October, yet the film has now been pushed back by several months and is slated to arrive on 15 May 2026. Learn more…Read More

Stardew Valley will be getting another update after all

by on August 31, 2025 0

Barely a few months after announcing that Stardew Valley wouldn’t receive any further updates until his next project, Haunted Chocolatier, shipped, developer Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone has now signalled that the beloved farming title is still in line for fresh...

Yooka-Replaylee Gets A Launch Date On Switch 2, Full Physical Release Confirmed

by on August 31, 2025 0

It’s go time. After months of tiny breadcrumb teasers about Yooka-Replaylee, Playtonic Games has locked in a 9 October 2025 release date for Nintendo Switch 2. Additionally, an earlier retail listing—now effectively confirmed—points to a bona fide boxed edition...

Mini Review: The Exit 8

by on August 31, 2025 0

Endless reel. To mark the arrival of the freshly-released silver-screen take on The Exit 8, the Nintendo Switch release has been granted a small but delightful boost for the Switch 2. In case you’re unfamiliar with the setup, the...

Talking Point: Would Drag x Drive Be Better With Miis Or Non-Mouse Control Options?

by on August 31, 2025 0

Beige x Drive. August is almost done, and this month delivered a duo of first-party debuts: Kirby and the Ridiculously Extended Name that Nintendo Staff Must Recite Verbatim—plus Drag x Drive. The pink puff’s remake just launched (and it’s...

Video: 13 Exciting New Games Coming To Switch 1 & 2 In September 2025

by on August 31, 2025 0

Silksong along with Final Fantasy, Sonic and a stack of other surprises. Fall is almost here and September 2025 is shaping up to be monumental: Team Cherry’s long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong finally touches down on Switch and its successor,...

Stardew Valley Creator Announces Version 1.7 Update

by on August 31, 2025 0

“It’s occurring”. Followers of the widely loved, farm-and-life simulator Stardew Valley have another sizable patch to anticipate on the horizon. The game’s lone developer, Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone, first revealed the info at this week’s Stardew Concert and then doubled...

Reminder: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds ‘Open Network Test’ For Switch Is Now Live

by on August 31, 2025 0

Give it a spin this weekend. Beyond the headline that Sonic is teaming up with Pac-Man, Sega has revealed it will host an ‘Open Network Test’ for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. The trial kicks off later this month—starting 29th August...

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (30th August)

by on August 30, 2025 0

Or have you Forgotten?The weekend has crept up on us once again, so it’s time to kick back with a game or two.Before we get to our plans, however, let’s look back on all the Nintendo news that happened...

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Has Officially Gone Gold, Out This October

by on August 30, 2025 0

Just two months to go”.Square Enix locked in an October release date for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake earlier this year, and if you’ve been wanting an update about how it’s progressing, it’s now gone gold!To mark...