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The genre’s classics continue to inspire creators. Recently, publisher MicroProse Software released Darkenstein 3D on Steam, developed by Rowye. It’s another retro shooter, drawing clear inspiration from genre-defining titles like Wolfenstein and DOOM: Think of it as a tribute — a love letter to the games that shaped a generation, enhanced by a few of...

Cover reveal: Dragon Quest VII Reimagined on the December issue of Game Informer. We’re thrilled to announce that Dragon Quest VII Reimagined will appear on the cover of Game Informer’s December issue. Subscribe today to get the digital edition when it launches on November 4, with print copies arriving in subscribers’ mailboxes in the weeks...

Ubisoft had pledged a 2026 launch for the title, but that timeline now appears uncertain. It seems the Splinter Cell remake—originally scheduled by Ubisoft for a 2026 release—has encountered additional setbacks. Ubisoft Toronto is searching for a new game director for the project. According to the job posting, the successful candidate will be responsible for...

The game will launch on October 30 for PC and consoles. In a recent interview, Embark Studios’ Head of Design, Virgil Watkins, outlined the studio’s long-term plans for ARC Raiders. We’ve long referred to ARC Raiders internally as a “ten-year game.” That ambition shapes the kinds and scale of content we intend to support. Virgil...

Get ready to hit the highway — we’re excited to present the first gameplay preview for the upcoming . If you haven’t experienced it yet, Louisiana is a true Southern gem. A first look at the landscapes and roads awaiting truckers in Louisiana. Cruise alongside verdant cypress swamps, roll through vibrant hubs like New Orleans,...

The developers promise roughly 20 hours of new content. On November 18 the survival game The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria receives the Durin’s Folk expansion. According to the development team, players can look forward to about 20 hours of additional material as well as cooperative events that unfold in procedurally generated undergrounds....

Analysts also reported several additional observations. GameDiscoverCo, a research firm specializing in the games industry, published a new report analyzing how Steam wishlists influence actual game sales. The study uncovered common traits among titles that are more likely to be purchased after being added to a wishlist. The team surveyed publishers and developers to estimate...

Some praise the gameplay, while others are captivated by the visuals. On October 21, Ninja Gaiden 4 launched. Critics have lauded the new hack-and-slash for its challenge, combat mechanics, and technical polish, while many players have highlighted how thoroughly the Japanese developers fleshed out supporting characters such as Ayane. The YouTube channel Naughty Gaming has...

Marcus Lehto’s team worked on the shooter’s campaign, but their efforts were later handed off to Criterion. Marcus Lehto, the former head of the now-defunct Ridgeline Games, says he is upset that colleagues who “laid the groundwork for the game” were left out of the Battlefield 6 credits. According to Lehto, his team contributed to...