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The Game Awards has revealed six 2025 Game of the Year nominees, creating a shortlist that feels familiar while also being described as unprecedented.
LeKukie’s latest Super Mario Bros. world record leaves just 0.1 seconds between elite speedrunning and the NES classic’s theoretical perfect time.
Overwatch is changing its battle passes, making rewards easier to target and bringing selected older cosmetics back without their original seasonal deadline.
Star Wars Zero Company combines Clone Wars characters with flexible turn-based tactics, but repetitive side missions and cumbersome base management hold it back.
From Stardew Valley to Destiny 2, fishing minigames turn waiting, timing, collection and social play into memorable breaks from the main game.
Madoka Magica’s Walpurgisnacht: Rising will receive the franchise’s first IMAX release, with simultaneous screenings scheduled across more than 60 Japanese theatres.
The Blood of Dawnwalker launches on 2 September, bringing a vampire protagonist, branching choices and former Witcher 3 developers to PC and consoles.
Saber Interactive’s Rideshare Stimulator trailer includes a Texas licence plate that appears to reference Randy Pitchford’s long-running USB controversy.
Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO uses an alien catastrophe, AI anxiety and anti-war themes to explore technology humanity may not control.
Nintendo’s awards history offers an incomplete picture of its games, with voting systems and timing unable to fully measure lasting quality or player enjoyment.
Terraria’s Calamity Mod has halted development after allegations involving its lead developer, unpaid contributor claims and a sharp fall in Patreon support.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls delivers stylish Marvel battles and accessible combos, but its overloaded tutorial makes learning the deeper mechanics unnecessarily difficult.
YouTube’s planned 2027 monetisation changes double entry requirements and introduce a demanding Shorts threshold, worrying smaller creators and gaming channels.
Max Burkholder discusses the game he has completed most often in the latest Shelf Quest episode, although the available details do not name the title.
Max Burkholder reflects on how entertainment properties are adapted today compared with the past, offering a concise perspective for retro-gaming fans.
Actor Max Burkholder remains loyal to Final Fantasy, but names 2025’s Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as his favourite game of recent years.
Find all seven purple gourd puzzle locations in Big Walk, with clear solutions for the timer, golf, communication, posing, obstacle and symbol challenges.
A new Mighty Nein anthology uses Essek’s revised history to suggest that the animated Campaign 2 canon will guide Critical Role’s future stories.
Bulkhead’s Wardogs launches on Steam Early Access in September 2026, with a pre-order beta, large-scale battles and an unusual in-game economy.
Chris Carter has reworked The X-Files: I Want to Believe, restoring its horror, trimming its romance and adding the Frankenstein-inspired subtitle Vrach Frankenshteyn.
Deadpool’s moveset in Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls hides tributes to Mortal Kombat, Fatal Fury, Dragon Ball FighterZ and unforgettable FGC moments.
Max Burkholder explains why virtual reality can become uncomfortable at the edge of realism, while traditional games succeed through imaginative control.
GTA 6’s $100 Ultimate Edition is reportedly attracting more early pre-orders than the $80 standard version, though Take-Two remains cautious about forecasts.
Chris Carter expects Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny to appear in Ryan Coogler’s X-Files reboot, potentially linking it to the original series.
A Jeff the Killer feature film is in development, with Tongal and Savanah Moss inviting online creators to help shape Hollywood’s latest viral horror project.
A pivotal Westworld conversation about Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam captures the series’ enduring ideas about consciousness, identity and free will.
Matthew Lillard visits VideoGamesNewYork in New York City, exploring a collector’s trove of retro classics and rare imported games.
Pokopia players have discovered how to drain almost all of Bubbly Basin, testing which Pokémon can survive on land, underwater and in custom tunnels.
Alan Wake 2 has passed 3 million sales, giving Remedy welcome momentum as Control Resonant becomes increasingly important to the studio’s future.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 players are disabling swing assist after Brand New Day, discovering that free-swinging through New York is harder than expected.
Sony’s Marvel’s Wolverine hardware includes a Battle Yellow PS5 Digital Edition, matching DualSense and silver Adamantium accessories.
House of the Dragon season 4 will be the Targaryen saga’s final chapter, with a 2028 release planned and the succession war heading towards tragedy.
Marvel and Star Wars will finally cross paths in Hope Assembles, a five-issue comic event arriving monthly from January to May 2027.
Critical Role’s latest Mighty Nein anthology expands Campaign 2 through compelling stories about allies, enemies and overlooked characters across Exandria.
A reported Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 console and Pro Controller leak shows dark green, black and gold designs, but pricing and timing remain unconfirmed.
Fortnite players can unlock a Dylan Faden skin through Control Resonant’s Epic Games Store promotion, with an Item Shop release planned later.
Overwatch Season 4 reshapes the Battle Pass with flexible reward tracks, skin swaps and a permanent Unvault system for selected legacy passes.
Chainsmoker Cat has drawn discussion from Japan’s BPO after viewers complained about an apparent illegal-drug scene involving self-injection.
Stop Killing Games and DoesItPlay are backing a Dutch collective lawsuit alleging Sony’s PlayStation Store control harms competition, pricing and game ownership.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls delivers stylish 4v4 combat, but its limited costume selection and paid alternates leave a disappointing gap for Marvel fans.
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire transformed Hoenn into a defining third-generation adventure, introducing visual, musical and gameplay ideas that still shape the series.
Sony’s Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 bundle launches without a disc drive, with Battle Yellow and Adamantium-themed hardware, separate covers and published multi-currency pricing.
Jeff the Killer is heading for the big screen as filmmakers and studios pursue the commercial potential of internet-born horror.
Daeron disappears after Tumbleton in House of the Dragon Season 3. Here is what the books suggest about his fate and Season 4 prospects.
Pearl Abyss is targeting Crimson Desert’s first DLC for release before the end of 2026, while the Switch 2 version is planned for early 2027.
Bethesda workers used an inflatable rat, 800 red flags, posters and balloons to protest Xbox layoffs during a visit from Microsoft leadership.
Luke Skywalker, Captain America and other heroes meet in Hope Assembles, Marvel and Lucasfilm’s five-issue crossover arriving during Star Wars’ 50th anniversary year.
The Sims 4 has previewed free hairstyles, outfits, furniture and decor, with staggered content drops possibly arriving around its 12th anniversary.
Steve Toussaint discusses Corlys Velaryon’s losses, his hopes for peace, Tumbleton’s filming and the limited information available about season 4.
Ten hours into King’s Field IV, poison, slow combat and cruel traps remain relentless—but the PS2 action RPG’s strange humour keeps drawing me back.
Agent 64: Spies Never Die recreates the auto-aim, mission-based action and multiplayer appeal of classic N64 shooters for modern PC players.
Overwatch Season 4 lets allies cancel Life Grip with jump, while slowing long-distance pulls and creating new risks for Lifeweaver’s emergency saves.
A new Elder Scrolls VI progress update surfaced as Xbox workers protested outside Bethesda’s office over layoffs and workplace protections.
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North returns in a modernised Legacy Edition, with improved options, quality-of-life updates and a promise of more Tolkien games.
Nintendo is remaking The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 in 2026, with a new visual direction and changes to its opening nightmare.
John Wick: Continental Pursuit is now open to arcades worldwide, bringing a three-level light-gun adventure, motion effects and Mustang-inspired cabinet design.
Overwatch 2’s season 4 battle pass offers more reward choice, but pushes free coins and Mythic Prisms behind a much longer progression grind.
Metroid Prime Origins turns the 2002 GameCube adventure into a pixel-art 2D demake, giving Samus a fan-made 40th anniversary tribute.
A reported Pokémon Winds and Waves leak names two Game Freak veterans as possible directors and hints at major changes to exploration, evolution and battles.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Game of the Year nomination highlights indie ambition while AAA studios and their developers face mounting pressure.
Racing games can be hugely rewarding to play yet remain uncommon in GOTY discussions. The key may be the difference between gaming habits and critical conversation.
Asha Sharma’s hands-on comment offers The Elder Scrolls 6 fans a tantalising title clue, while layoffs and a long wait keep expectations grounded.
Covenant of Gears: The Three Musketeers combines classic CRPG design, Dumas’ swashbuckling heroes, steampunk France and a powerful campaign editor.
From EarthBound and Chrono Trigger to Golden Sun, these seven classic JRPGs still deliver memorable stories, inventive systems and distinctive worlds today.
Halloween: The Game has been refused classification in Australia over a cannabis mechanic that appears to reward players with a tactical advantage.
Balteus became Armored Core 6’s first major wall, but its punishing weapons and flexible solutions make the boss an effective lesson in mech building and combat.
Three decades after Buffy faced Angelus in the season 2 finale, her one-word answer remains the clearest summary of her courage, resilience and identity.
Fighting games can seem intimidating, but a simple approach to choosing a game, learning the basics and practising regularly makes the genre welcoming.
Kenan and Kel finally get the childhood dream controller they wanted in the 1990s, celebrating the lasting appeal of memorable gaming hardware.
Kel Mitchell arrives at the club with serious dance moves. Would Dance Dance Revolution prepare you to join him, or send you towards the exit?
Kel Mitchell’s unusual Sonic merchandise discovery highlights the strange and surprising side of videogame collecting and arcade culture.
Starting Fields of Mistria? These practical beginner tips cover inventory, exploration, town quests, combat, fishing, museum donations and ranching.
The Last House ending turns a family survival thriller into cosmic horror. Louis Leterrier explains the merpeople, final voice and deliberately uncertain future.
Valve is warning European Steam hardware customers that personal contact and delivery details may have been exposed after a cyberattack on CEVA Logistics.
Asobi: Remote Play could bring PlayStation Plus cloud games to Steam Deck and Linux devices, but testing issues and subscription requirements remain.
Hello Games planned to show more of Light No Fire in 2024, but strong wishlist numbers and the project’s ambition changed Sean Murray’s strategy.
A Chinese court has recognised online gaming accounts as inheritable property, raising fresh questions about digital ownership, Steam libraries and player rights.
Hello Games director Sean Murray is taking a cautious approach to generative AI, arguing that the hardest parts of making enjoyable games remain unchanged.
A reported full refund for Battlefield 6 after multiplayer modes were vaulted raises questions about Steam’s rules and live-service game ownership.
Darkest Dungeon is heading to comics with a canonical graphic-novel series from Vault Comics, John Lees, Maan House and Red Hook’s Chris Bourassa.
European Steam Machine and Steam Controller buyers face targeted scams after a shipping-partner cyberattack exposed customer and order information.
Ten years after launch, No Man’s Sky players have explored less than one percent of its 18 quintillion planets despite 40 major updates.
House of the Dragon’s third-season finale reshapes audience loyalties, gives Daemon his best role yet and prepares a dangerous final chapter.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day asks audiences to forgive Jean Grey, but one innocent civilian’s death makes her redemption especially difficult to accept.
The Division Resurgence has reached Steam with a mobile-style interface, heavy monetisation and mixed user reviews challenging its PC launch.
Halloween: The Game has been refused classification in Australia and New Zealand over controlled substances, raising questions about GTA 6’s local release.
Ryan Cohen is reportedly reconsidering GameStop’s proposed $56 billion eBay acquisition after funding questions and eBay’s earlier rejection.
From Jean Grey’s body-hopping power to Peter and Ned’s final handshake, these are the 10 most memorable moments in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
A hidden Wampa unlock in Star Wars: Battlefront 2 has surfaced after 20 years, giving PC players a surprising new way to play Hunt on Endor.
House House’s co-op puzzle adventure Big Walk has sold more than one million copies in six days, outperforming Untitled Goose Game’s early sales pace.
A fresh look at 2002, when Halo, Vice City, Wind Waker and a changing console market helped define a pivotal moment in gaming history.
Super Mario Sunshine earned glowing reviews for its movement, tropical world and FLUDD mechanics, while its camera and uneven presentation divided critics.
Morrowind’s critics found clumsy combat, bugs and confusing quests, yet its vast world and remarkable freedom made it an enduring role-playing landmark.
GameStop’s 2002 IPO captured a rapidly growing games market, Barnes & Noble’s retail ambitions and early predictions about connected console gaming.
Early 2002 reactions to Star Wars: Attack of the Clones reveal a fierce split over Yoda’s digital debut, the film’s effects, romance, pacing and politics.
Golden Sun: The Lost Age promised a dramatic continuation, new heroes, fresh Psynergy and answers to the Game Boy Advance original’s cliffhanger.
Sly Cooper combines cartoon-noir style, approachable stealth and classic platforming, making a compelling case for the lasting future of 3D mascot adventures.
Resident Evil misses the games’ survival-horror identity, but Milla Jovovich and Michelle Rodriguez make its original zombie action surprisingly entertaining.
Starbreeze is developing a Payday TV series with 50 Cent’s G-Unit Film & TV, expanding the heist franchise beyond games and virtual reality.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls’ latest PC patch tackles CPU load, stuttering, frame-rate drops and lobby problems reported by Steam players.
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