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• Monopoly Go x The Simpsons crossover is almost here
  
  
  Monopoly Go players have been looking forward to a major crossover event for what felt like months, and though most of the details ended up leaking, nothing actually beats official information. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

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• Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.3 will take us deeper into the World in Canvas and make Mortenax Blade playable
  
  
  HoYoverse has today delivered full details on the next major update for Honkai: Star Rail. Version 4.3, dubbed The Lethe Below the Living, will be available for all players on June 1. The upcoming update adds a new chapter to the Planarcadia arc, and introduce a new playable character. ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

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• Forza Horizon 6 explodes on Steam even before it's officially out
  
  
  Steam is abuzz this week with a couple of long-anticipated launches, but in Forza Horizon 6’s case, at least, the game isn’t even out for what will be most of its players. The anticipated sequel in the open-world driving game series doesn’t officially launch until May 19, but owners ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

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• Mystic Messenger's most loyal players are getting banned in droves for seemingly playing the game too much
  
  
  Mystic Messenger, arguably one of the best dating sims around, has been dormant for about seven years. Despite not receiving new content or any meaningful updates in all that time, the game remains popular with its core fans, many of whom just woke up to some shocking news about ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

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• Forza Horizon 6 review - The driving game for everyone still can’t seem to escape its car-collecting legacy
  
  
  There is this idea that, for a long-running series to remain as consistently popular as Forza Horizon has been, it needs to diminish itself somewhat with each new entry, gradually losing more and more of its edge in a bid to appeal to the widest possible audience. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

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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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• Valve has released the CAD design files for the Steam Machine's exterior, leaving us asking: how long before someone makes a GabeCube skin?
  
  
  The Steam Machine has been among us for a few weeks now - albeit with a hefty price tag and limited availability - and knockoffs are already emerging. Meanwhile, Valve is letting users who are especially creative tinker with its exterior... if they can follow the instructions. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

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• After dissolution of the original team, a Wuchang: Fallen Feathers sequel has been confirmed with the original creative director at the helm
  
  
  Despite having over five million players since its launch last year and an okay enough reception, soulslike game Wuchang: Fallen Feathers quickly faced behind-the-scenes drama after its lead producer and director Xia Siyuan departed developer Leenzee, which crumbled later. It seems players will get a sequel after all, though. ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

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• You might not hear that much about it anymore, but the PUBG series grew its revenue by 25% in the first half of 2026
  
  
  PUBG, once the biggest multiplayer game on PC, has quietly continued to do very well. Though it may no longer make the headlines, it remains a constant sight in Steam's top five most played games, trading blows with the platform's biggest releases regularly. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

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• Tentpole Xbox release Halo: Campaign Evolved performs better on the PlayStation 5, with the PS5 Pro providing the best experience
  
  
  Halo: Campaign Evolved - the latest big budget release from Microsoft - is out and in the hands of sci-fi lovers on both PlayStation and Xbox. However, after some arduous testing, you might be surprised at which console runs it best. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

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• Pokémon Pokopia's Bubbly Basin DLC and underwater-themed free update is coming as soon as next week
  
  
  Update 2:19pm: Nintendo has just released a seven-minute trailer confirming the 5th August release date and giving players an overview of the content and new mechanics included in Bubbly Basin. A second DLC with accessories is coming in late 2026, with another new town following in 2027. They're all ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

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• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs are working on a Nintendo Switch 2 version, but note the "big technical challenge" of getting it up and running
  
  
  Do you want to play Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on Switch 2? Since the launch of Nintendo's console, fans have been clamouring for the breakout RPG to come to the platform - and we've seen hints from the studio that a port is something it would be willing to ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

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• Krafton pledges to turn Subnautica into "franchise IP" after Subnautica 2 surpasses 5m sales in just 22 days
  
  
  Following a year of acrimonious legal tussling and a settlement agreeing to pay bonuses to Unknown Worlds developers, Krafton has now pledged to turn the Subnautica series into a "franchise IP" amid confirmation Subnautica 2 has surpassed 5m sales. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

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• A Dragon Age Trilogy remaster probably won't happen as no one still employed at BioWare knows how the engine works, claims producer
  
  
  Former BioWare producer Mark Darrah believes a remaster of the original Dragon Age trilogy isn't likely to happen, as no one left working at the developer knows how the old engine works. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

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• Koei Tecmo wants to avoid "dependence on major titles", though expectations for Wo Long 2 and Attack on Titan 3 are high
  
  
  Koei Tecmo has been on a roll recently, with heavy hitters like Nioh 3 and Dynasty Warriors: Origins elevating established IPs while surprising collaborations like Pokémon Pokopia have become viral sensations. According to the latest financial report from the company, however, fans should expect variety over a deluge of ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

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• Crazy Taxi: World Tour has competitive multiplayer, and you've got a chance to play it very soon
  
  
  Sega announced it's hosting a closed network test for Crazy Taxi: World Tour. The limited test is available across PC (Steam and Xbox app), PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. It runs for a single session from 11th September to 13th September. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

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• 007 First Light's Switch 2 release date may be closer than we realised
  
  
  The Nintendo Switch 2 version of IO Interactive's 007 First Light has been anticipated practically since it was revealed to be in the works. That version of the game didn't make it out alongside all the other platforms in May, but thanks to a new leak, we know when ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

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• After laying off Battlefield 6 devs, EA boss Andrew Wilson's bonus rose $8m to $38m last year, thanks to the game's success across "all milestones"
  
  
  Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson took home a $38.7m bonus for the 2026 financial year, as the company's games such as Battlefield 6 performed well, met "all milestones", and a new AI strategy was executed. That bonus and many others to senior EA executives come despite layoffs across multiple ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

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• Double Fine hit with layoffs after exiting Xbox - "The people we are losing were all important"
  
  
  Nearly a month after it was announced Xbox was cutting 3200 jobs across the division and parting ways with four studios, Psychonauts 2 studio Double Fine Productions is laying off staffers to ensure its short-term survival. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

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• Capcom says likelihood of a Pragmata sequel is high, citing strong sales and 'appeal' of its main character, Diana
  
  
  Yesterday, we saw Capcom release sales figures for two of its latest releases, Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem, via the company's Q1 2026 financial report. It mentioned Pragmata's impressive figures (racking up 2.5m sales since its release earlier this year), and the equally impressive performance of Resident Evil Requiem, ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

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• Ubisoft reportedly has yet another Far Cry game in development, but at least this one doesn't appear to be in trouble
  
  
  The Far Cry series has been dormant for much longer than Ubisoft would've liked. The company never stopped working on new Far Cry games, however, they've just never seen the light of day. This next title may be different. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

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• Silent Hill: Townfall promises to "massively subvert" your expectations, and it's left me painfully excited
  
  
  There's a peculiar type of stomach pain I get when I care, arguably too much, about a highly-anticipated game. The instinct is to set your expectations low – like, core-of-the-earth low – so whatever comes can't disappoint. A bit like turning up on a blind date and feeling relieved ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

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• Here are our PS Plus monthly games for August, with a bonus pack for Marvel fans
  
  
  August is nearly upon us, and to mark the occasion Sony has revealed the month's line-up of PlayStation Plus games. This month looks to be a banger, meaning PS Plus subscribers of any tier should have at least one great game to look forward to. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

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• Dragon Quest announces new collaboration with Google's Gemini for in-person event in Tokyo after DQX's controversial AI-powered companion
  
  
  Back in March, Square Enix announced that it was teaming up with Google Gemini for an AI-powered "Chatty Slimey" companion on Dragon Quest X, a Japan-exclusive MMORPG. Following a divisive reaction, another Gemini-powered Dragon Quest announcement is here. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

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• Wizards of the Coast president steps down after only two years in the role
  
  
  The president of Wizards of the Coast will be stepping down from the role after only two years in the job. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

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• Rare Nintendo Famicombox units found in perfectly operational state in a Japanese "love hotel"
  
  
  Today, in unexpected retro gaming news, we've learned about the discovery of the legendary Famicombox - Nintendo's commercial-use-only console released in 1986 - in a Japanese love hotel. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

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