Games

In the near future, many studios are expected to produce extraction-style shooters — spanning horror, platformer and even musical genres. Founded by Blizzard veteran Bill Roper, Lunacy Games has announced a $500,000 investment from Big Bang Accelerator. The funds will go toward developing Innsmouth Mysteries, a cooperative extraction-horror inspired by the works of H. P....

A variety of new 2D arcade, platformer, and puzzle titles are slated for release. One of the standout entries is Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. This week the Nintendo eShop will welcome 47 new releases. Among the highlights is Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. Let’s Sing 2026 — November 4 — NS Master Lemon: The...

The company reassures staff that there will be no layoffs and that everyday workflows will remain unchanged. Electronic Arts addressed employees’ urgent questions in a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), seeking to calm concerns about the proposed sale of the company to a consortium of investors that includes the Saudi...

A look back at the past week — highlights and commentary on everything that made headlines in the gaming industry. Netflix has effectively buried The Witcher so deeply it may be all but impossible to revive — disappointing, considering the series’ immense potential. ARC Raiders turned into a breakout success, drawing several hundred thousand concurrent...

Pushes the game’s realism to the limit. Experienced modder and streamer Blurbs has released a modification for Grand Theft Auto V that introduces staged car-accident scams. Pedestrians will deliberately throw themselves under vehicles, then attempt to take legal action against the player for causing the collision. The mod’s humor stems from the fact that the...

The cast haven’t forgotten BioWare’s franchise celebration. N7 Day, the Mass Effect fan holiday, is fast approaching. While BioWare’s plans for the day remain unclear, several performers who worked on the franchise have already shared their own activities. On November 7 a livestream is scheduled, hosted by Jennifer Hale (the voice of female Shepard). Streamily...

Rockstar Games — employees and offices reported in recent coverage. The Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has accused Rockstar Games — developer of Grand Theft Auto VI — of engaging in union-busting after the studio dismissed roughly 30 to 40 staff across its U.K. and Canadian offices last week, according to reporting from...

The PS5’s fifth anniversary is coming soon. PlayStation 5’s fifth anniversary is approaching, and Sony has rolled out a new advertising campaign. It centers on the experiences players have had on the company’s consoles: Over the past five years, our players have shared moments of exhilaration, wonder, and surprise as they experienced extraordinary events on...