Games

The first beta tests of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 have begun on PS5 and PS5 Pro, allowing a side-by-side comparison of visuals with the Xbox Series X edition. In flight simulators, a large draw distance is essential — it determines how practical navigation by visual landmarks is. At this stage the PS5 Pro noticeably trails...

Guillaume Brosh, creative director of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, said that Sandfall Interactive’s next title may not be an RPG. He stressed that the studio doesn’t want to confine the team to a single genre, visual approach, or storytelling method. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 became one of 2025’s standout indie successes, moving more than five...

Blue Protocol: Star Resonance seemed poised to become a major free-to-play success, but its launch turned out to be highly disappointing. The anime-inspired MMORPG initially looked promising, yet players are now voicing clear dissatisfaction. The project was originally overseen by Bandai Namco, but the rights later moved to Tencent. On release day, users began reporting...

How does Battlefield 6 perform on the PlayStation 5? Digital Foundry answered that question with a technical breakdown of DICE’s shooter. According to Oliver MacKenzie, the game showcases impressive technical polish and strong performance, though it lacks ray-tracing support. The review highlights that the Frostbite engine returns in excellent shape — brimming with explosions, particle...

Motoi Okamoto, producer of Silent Hill f, warned that the video game industry will stagnate unless large, well-funded companies start taking more risks. He argued that willingness to risk failure is the catalyst for innovation, while fear of missteps renders the market uniform and predictable. Okamoto pointed out that indie and AA teams often outperform...

Remedy is preparing to expand the platforms on which Control is available. Remedy Entertainment announced on the social network Bluesky that Control will be released for Apple devices — iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro. The studio has not yet revealed further details, including which models will be supported. What is known is that Apple...

Many fans praise Clair Obscur for its restraint and for respecting players’ time. Forgoing a AAA-sized budget allowed the studio to concentrate on the core elements that resonate with players. Sandfall earned some of the most positive reviews of 2025 and emerged as a serious Game of the Year contender. According to Clair Obscur’s creative...

Playtonic Games’ remaster of Yooka-Replaylee makes a striking impression on the Switch 2, ranking among the most notable technical upgrades in the genre. The release reconceives the 2017 original and brings a wide range of graphical enhancements. On the new hardware the project receives a substantial visual leap: textures, lighting and environments have been overhauled,...

A new book by Ilya Glazkov is planned, dedicated to the history of the Star Wars gaming universe. Through it, readers will discover how Star Wars titles evolved alongside the industry, which games became cult favorites, and which ones faded into obscurity. Publisher Bombora has prepared a special treat for fans of the Star Wars...

SEGA has issued a notice concerning violations in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, alerting players to instances of cheating and the use of banned tools. A post on the game’s social channels outlines behavior that contravenes the End User License Agreement (EULA) and warns that such actions could lead to serious consequences. Various infractions have been identified...