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Years ago, Bethesda famously pitched The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim with an irresistible promise to players: “If you see that mountain, you can climb it.” Long before that, however, Halo pioneered the philosophy. In the franchise’s earliest entries, pushing beyond the boundaries of linear missions to explore the perimeter mountains and structures was practically a...

Halo: Campaign Evolved, the ambitious remake by Halo Studios, has officially arrived, and it appears to be gracefully paving the way for a companion Halo 2 remake built in the exact same aesthetic. Given that Halo remains one of Xbox’s most prestigious flagships, this move makes strategic sense; blockbuster properties naturally lend themselves to serialized...

Update, 2:37 p.m. ET, July 24, 2026 Following an outage lasting approximately eight hours, the vast majority of PlayStation Network services are officially back online. While the PlayStation Store remains the sole service experiencing lingering disruptions, core functions such as account management, online multiplayer, social features, PlayStation Video, and PlayStation Direct have fully recovered. The...

It is surprisingly easy to overlook just how diverse the original Xbox software catalog truly was. In the console’s formative years, a select group of major Japanese publishers delivered remarkable titles. Sega was astonishingly prolific, Tecmo refined its craft to perfection, and Microsoft collaborated with elite developers to unearth extraordinary hidden gems. Meanwhile, global third-party...

After a two-decade hiatus, Capcom’s legendary samurai action franchise is finally making a triumphant return this September with Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Ahead of the launch and as part of Game Informer’s latest exclusive cover story, I traveled to Capcom’s headquarters in Osaka, Japan. There, I spent several hours going hands-on with the title...

The PlayStation Network (PSN) is currently offline, rendering all core online functions—including account management, the PlayStation Store, and multiplayer networking—completely inaccessible. Players are currently restricted solely to offline features. Having persisted for upwards of six hours, this unexpected blackout has heavily disrupted online gameplay, most notably sabotaging the launch of the highly anticipated open beta...

Spokespersons for the Rockstar Games Workers Union have officially confirmed their inaugural formal discussions with the studio’s executive leadership. The dialogue centered primarily on whether the corporation will grant the union voluntary recognition, a decision expected to unfold over the coming weeks. This is what we stand for, join our movement! pic.twitter.com/DTJgPOFwkk — RSGWU (@rsgworkersunion)...

Steam is offering an exciting lineup of complimentary game trials to fill your weekend, with the crown jewel being the Master Collection edition of Metal Gear Solid—the seminal 3D release that revolutionized the stealth-action genre. If tactical espionage isn’t your preference, the platform is also hosting trial periods for chaotic multiplayer experiences, intense shooters, and...

As the reputation of video game adaptations has successfully shifted from notorious misfires to genuine cinematic contenders, industry pioneers are increasingly looking to translate their foundational intellectual properties onto the silver screen. According to a report by Deadline, Atari has forged a major partnership with production banner Entertainment 360 and Universal Pictures to bring ten...

With the launch of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls just around the corner, developer Arc System Works has given fans an exciting glimpse into the title’s post-launch future by unveiling its inaugural downloadable character. Stepping into the arena as the lead combatant for the Year One DLC pass is Phoenix Cyclops. You can witness his blazing...