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• Genshin Impact Luna 7 brings us the first playable Hexenzirkel as things take a turn in Sumeru
  
  
  HoYoverse just wrapped up a new Genshin Impact Special Program, where the developer revealed everything there is to know about the game’s next major update. Truth Amongst the Pages of Purana, or as its friends call it, Luna 7, was unveiled as part of the showcase. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

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• Petit Planet preview: HoYoverse's first foray into family-friendly games is very careful to colour within the lines
  
  
  This isn't a complaint, but I can't help but feel like every new game I pick up at the moment is Animal Crossing. Heartopia? Animal Crossing. Pokopia? Animal Crossing. Tomodachi Life? You guessed it, Animal Crossing! I am unashamedly one of those people who thinks the gaming landscape of ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

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• Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.8 is refreshing your team comps with a new mechanic, and the game is coming to Steam
  
  
  HoYoverse just wrapped up a pretty exciting Zenless Zone Zero Special Program that not only delivered all the details on the next big update, it also came with the unexpected announcement that the action RPG is on its way to Steam. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

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• Diablo 4's next season won't have any new mechanics or a new theme because all the focus is on Lord of Hatred
  
  
  Diablo 4 is gearing up for its biggest post-launch event yet: the upcoming release of the Lord of Hatred expansion. As was the case with Vessel of Hatred before it, expansion releases alter the seasonal flow in a few ways, and Blizzard has now explained how. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

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• Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred review - A compelling conclusion delivered with a panache that proves Blizzard still got it
  
  
  Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred has, without question, been one of my most anticipated releases of 2026. Diablo 4 is likely my most played game ever by sheer hour count, so it’s easy to see why this expansion is so high up on my list. However many rakes Blizzard ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026

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• Naval warfare, an actual server browser and more on the way to Battlefield 6 this year as BF Studios reveals 2026 roadmap
  
  
  It took Battlefield Studios over four months to tell Battlefield 6 players what they can actually expect from the game over the course of this year, in terms of content - but we’re glad to see a plan laid out nonetheless. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

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• The Sims 4's much maligned paid mods have made it to consoles, but Kits are coming back to PC
  
  
  The Sims 4 players on PlayStation and Xbox have now caught up to their friends on PC, at least when it comes to the game’s Marketplace. This new feature is essentially a hub for paid mods and other user-created content. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

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• Blizzard will talk about Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred one last time before the expansion's launch next week
  
  
  Diablo 4 is mere days away from the launch of its biggest expansion yet, and Blizzard wants to make sure it got one last chance to tell you about it. Lord of Hatred is the follow-up to 2024’s Vessel of Hatred, and it’s set to arrive on April 28. ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

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• Metro 2039 goes back to its Metro underground roots, with a story shaped by the war in Ukraine and the people who suffer it
  
  
  The Metro series is finally, officially back with a new installment. 4A Games has just unveiled Metro 2039 to the world, the follow-up to the outstanding Metro Exodus, released all the way back in 2019. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

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• Animal Crossing: New Horizons gets a new item to celebrate 25 years of the series
  
  
  Animal Crossing: New Horizons has received a surprise patch today to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the life sim series. The update, version 3.0.2, is available across the Switch and Switch 2 versions of the game. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026

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• Honkai: Star Rail players are eating good, with Version 4.2 and third anniversary celebrations kicking off later this month
  
  
  HoYoverse just wrapped up a stacked Honkai: Star Rail Special Program, delivering the one-two punch of revealing the game’s next major update, and detailing what you can expect from its third anniversary celebrations. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Friday April 10, 2026

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• Heartopia celebrates 30 million downloads with new outfits, permanent price cuts
  
  
  Heartopia has kicked off a new event to celebrate passing 30 million downloads. Just a couple of weeks after delivering the vintage Hollywood-themed Dreamlight Cinematics event, developer XD Games has revealed The Whimsical Tea Party, a limited-time Gilded Acorn Exhibition. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

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• The Petit Planet beta is coming back with new updates, but you still need to hope for an invite
  
  
  It’s been quite a while since we’ve heard anything about Petit Planet, the upcoming game from Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail developer HoYoverse. By most accounts, Petit Planet is the studio’s take on Animal Crossing, though with a few interesting ideas of its own. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

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• Resident Evil fans have adopted a Love & Deepspace character as the son of Leon S. Kennedy and one of his potential spouses
  
  
  In an intersection of my particular interests that I most certainly didn't have on my 2026 bingo card, fans of the Resident Evil franchise – and in particular its recently-released ninth main entry, Resident Evil Requiem – have suddenly become obsessed with a very different favourite of mine: sci-fi ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

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• Caleb's third Myth has finally arrived in Love and Deepspace, and it's good news for all the husbandbro fans out there
  
  
  Love and Deepspace’s latest update is here, adding a new Memory Pair for Caleb. The event is dubbed Ghosts' Final March, and it’s available now as part of a new Limited Wish Pool, as it has always worked. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Monday March 30, 2026

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• Never one to lag behind HSR and ZZZ, Genshin Impact will introduce its own new pink-haired animal-themed girl in Version Luna 6
  
  
  Today’s Genshin Impact Special Program has wrapped up, and it’s brought us some big news about the next major update. Luna 6 is the next phase in the action RPG’s story, titled Song of the Welkin Moon: Rondo - Augured Homecoming. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

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• Stalker 2’s first expansion officially revealed, and it's taking us to the power plant where it all began
  
  
  One of the biggest reveals out of today’s Xbox Partner Preview showcase has been the new Stalker 2 expansion. The developer did tease some sort of announcement ahead of the event, but I don’t think an expansion was on many of our bingo cards. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026

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• Crimson Desert's first patch aims at fixing controls, but it mostly affects mouse and keyboard
  
  
  Crimson Desert has been out for a few days now, and as positive as its been received by many players, the game suffers from several fundamental issues that anyone who’s played it has called out. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Monday March 23, 2026

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• All the hype has already made Crimson Desert one of the biggest launches on Steam this year
  
  
  Crimson Desert, the open-world action RPG off-shoot from Korean MMO Black Desert Online, has officially launched, nearly six years after it was initially revealed. The game has been building up a lot of momentum over the years, which recently coalesced to turn it into one of 2026’s most anticipated ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Friday March 20, 2026

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• Crimson Desert Review: Story Buried in the Sandbox
  
  
  Crimson Desert is a champion bodybuilder of a video game. Its gigantic world bulges with incredible scale, with shining graphical fidelity and a muscular combat system which excels at pulling poses with an undeniably impressive wealth of options. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026

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• Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic secures large investment as director Casey Hudson seems to reject the use of gen-AI
  
  
  There's been a flurry of activity around Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, the spiritual successor to the original Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic games. After hearing that former BioWare veterans are joining developer Arcanaut Studios, it's been revealed NetEase's ex-president of global investments is investing ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

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• Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata help Capcom to a ninth consecutive year of record profits
  
  
  The success of Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata have helped Capcom earn record profit for the ninth year in a row. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

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• As the Lies of P sequel enters full-scale development, developer Neowiz says it's working on another Soulslike and a narrative RPG
  
  
  Lies of P continues to be one of the most celebrated Soulslikes made outside of FromSoftware, and we've known for over two years a sequel was happening. Now, we've learned it's entered the "vertical slice" stage. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

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• MPs accuse GTA 6 developer Rockstar of obstructing legal processes, as battle over 'union-busting' dismissals continues
  
  
  Three Scottish Labour Members of Parliament have accused Grand Theft Auto 6 developer Rockstar of obstructing legal processes over alleged union-busting with "silence and closed doors". Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

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• Amidst Xbox boycotts and media pressure, Microsoft reportedly restructures Israeli office after internal investigation into ethical violations
  
  
  Microsoft's investigation into the ethical conduct of its Israeli office, and its work with the Israeli Ministry of Defense - particularly in relation to storing user data on Microsoft's servers - has resulted in the departure of the general manager there and several other managers. This is according to ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

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• Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada is back, but this time at his own studio backed by old fighting game rival SNK
  
  
  Katsuhiro Harada, having only last year announced his departure from Bandai Namco and the Tekken team he'd been a part of for over 20 years, has founded a new studio. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

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• Sega's "Super Game" has been cancelled, but revivals of classics like Crazy Taxi and Golden Axe are still moving forward
  
  
  Sega's latest financial report has confirmed the cancellation of the "Super Game" project it announced almost four years ago, as it tries to pivot away from live-service endeavours. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

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• "Our two franchises complement each other perfectly" - Alan Wake 2 invades Phasmophobia in a new three-week crossover event
  
  
  If you are part of the Venn diagram overlap of people who love both the nightmare-inducing ghosts of Phasmophobia and the surreal world of troubled author Alan Wake, then good news because a three-week collaboration between the two horror series begins today, 12th May. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

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• Nintendo promises a strong roster of Switch 2 games to counterbalance the recent price increases
  
  
  Nintendo has promised to provide "a robust software line-up to enhance the Switch 2 ownership value" following the Switch 2 price increase (from $449.99 to $499.99) announced last week. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

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• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's Nintendo Switch 2 port is finally here and it holds up pretty well
  
  
  Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 port has finally arrived, and I'm pleased to report it's pretty good. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

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• Valve might be making 512GB and 2TB versions of its new Steam Machine, despite AI-driven memory shortages
  
  
  Valve might be making four versions of its new Steam Machine - including a 512GB and 2TB option - if a software update to the Steam Controller's reservation system is to be believed. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

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• "My fear doesn't matter" - Troy Baker reflects on recreating the opening to Raiders of the Lost Ark as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle arrives on Switch 2
  
  
  I can still clearly remember the first time I watched Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark with my brothers. I was young and nestled between them, and I felt safe in the knowledge they would protect me from anything too scary for five-year-old me. I also ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

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• Fallout TV show season three casts Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul, so of course everyone wants him to play a scientist
  
  
  Filming for the third season of Amazon's acclaimed Fallout show is expected to begin this month, and ahead of that, we've just got our first bit of casting news. Actor Aaron Paul has joined the cast of Fallout, alongside returning faces Ella Purnell and Walton Goggins. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

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• Xbox Game Pass "starter edition" now officially bundled with Discord Nitro memberships, with more benefits coming soon
  
  
  A few weeks ago, we reported leaked details about a potential Xbox Game Pass and Discord Nitro collaboration. Today, the partnership has been officially announced... Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

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• "The industry wants people to think this is a demand for eternal server support ... it isn't" - E3 owner and Stop Killing Games clash over Californian games bill
  
  
  The proposed Californian consumer protection law AB 1921, a digital game-focused law which would ensure either offline versions of games or refunds at end-of-service would be available, is causing some arguments in the industry. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

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• The next Stellar Blade probably won't be PS5 exclusive, as developer Shift Up reveals intention to self-publish and reach a broader audience
  
  
  The potential PlayStation exclusivity of the next Stellar Blade game is in question as publisher and developer Shift Up reveals its intention to self-publish the next game - rather than have Sony do it - and have it "reach a broad global audience from day one". Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

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• Directive 8020 review
  
  
  Stop me if you've heard this one (or something like it) before: the Earth is dying, and humanity's last hope is a lone inhabitable planet, light years from home. A crack crew of humanity's finest is assembled for an eight-year space mission to survey the planet, but when they ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

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• Gears of War: E-Day's release window might have been revealed through a WWE Triplemania advert
  
  
  We still don't know much about Gears of War: E-Day, but that's set to change next month, when the cover-based third-person shooter prequel gets its own time to shine directly after the next Xbox Games Showcase 2026. However, we might have learned about the potential release window earlier ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

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• Mortal Kombat 2 opening weekend numbers are pretty solid in the US, but international box office figures tell a different story
  
  
  Mortal Kombat 2 was finally released in cinemas last week, and following the solid early buzz, it really looks like audiences are enjoying it. Even its 65% Tomatometer feels like a win considering the uphill battle big-screen video game adaptations traditionally face. Box office-wise, though, there is both good ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

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• Vintage Disney-like shooter Mouse P.I. For Hire has sold so well its publisher has made all invested money back
  
  
  Less than one month since its debut, quirky black-and-white vintage Disney-styled shooter Mouse P.I. for Hire has been a big success, selling nearly three quarters of a million copies and recouping the money it spent on the game. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

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