Games

The creators of the Burnout series sought to revive the thrill of chaotic crashes with their new title Wreckreation, but the release fell short. The Three Fields Entertainment project — envisioned as a spiritual successor to Burnout blended with Trackmania — met with a restrained reception. A game that banked on complete freedom and the...

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella outlined the company’s vision for the next generation of gaming — notably never once saying the word “Xbox.” That omission prompted a flood of questions from players: will Microsoft continue to develop its own console? In an interview with TBPN, Nadella discussed Microsoft’s gaming strategy and stressed the company’s ambition to...

A recent poll indicates users are dissatisfied with the current Retroid Pocket 6 design. They want the left analog stick placed above the D-pad and prefer not to have buttons and speakers located beneath the screen. Earlier this week Retroid revealed two handhelds: the Pocket 6 and the Pocket G2. Today the developers said they...

Last week some players accessed The Outer Worlds 2 through early access; the game has now received its full release. Obsidian Entertainment and Microsoft invite you to set off on a new voyage across a galaxy overflowing with irreverent humor and surprising choices. The Outer Worlds 2 is available on Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and...

Some players enjoyed Battlefield Redsec, yet DICE’s free-to-play Battle Royale mode failed to earn unanimous praise. Battlefield Redsec — DICE’s free Battle Royale mode — launched yesterday. The studio aimed to usher in a new chapter for the franchise and attract players seeking fast-paced, Warzone-style combat. Instead, the debut met with a chilly reaction from...

Amazon has officially halted development on New World. Four years after its release, the game once touted as a “World of Warcraft killer” will no longer receive updates or expansions. The company announced the decision on the fourth anniversary of New World’s PC launch. In an official statement, they described the period as “an incredible...

Cosplayer Inoe has embodied the character Crimson Viper — a covert operative in an unusual combat suit whom gamers first met in Street Fighter 4. Viper, also known by the name Maya, has since appeared in Street Fighter 6. To celebrate that return, model Inoe treated her cosplay fans to a set of new photographs....

In 2024, Balatro emerged as one of the year’s standout hits—so much so that numerous developers sought to join its success and collaborate with its creator. Crossovers are not new for the title, but now it has been integrated into another widely played project. Balatro has been added to Vampire Survivors. The teams behind two...

Dontnod — the studio responsible for Life is Strange — is developing a new title in collaboration with Netflix. The team is adapting one of the streaming giant’s well-known franchises, and the gameplay is said to evoke the narrative tone of Life is Strange and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. The company published its latest...

Naoki Hamaguchi, the game director behind Final Fantasy VII Remake and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, revealed that he drew inspiration from a variety of titles during development — ranging from God of War to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. In an interview he explained that Remake was envisioned as a more linear, story-driven experience, so...