Games

Sega submitted a trademark application for Shadow the Hedgehog in Japan, according to a public notice dated October 8, 2025. The mark was registered on September 30, 2025 and spans a broad array of product categories — a scope that could signal upcoming projects or merchandise centered on the franchise’s well-known antihero. The application covers...

A new report from the Entertainment Software Association finds that women represent 48% of all players. The study aggregates data from associations across six continents. The survey sampled more than 24,000 people aged 16 and older across 21 countries. In ten of those countries female gamers outnumber male gamers, and in two nations women account...

PlayStation came dangerously close to obtaining the exclusive FIFA license for soccer video games — a move that would have fundamentally altered the landscape of sports gaming. In an interview with TheGameBusiness marking PlayStation’s 30th anniversary in Europe, several former Sony employees reflected on the PS1 era and how events might have unfolded if PlayStation...

Revolution Software is set to revive the beloved adventure franchise. The studio recently revealed a remaster of the next entry in the Broken Sword saga. The Broken Sword saga began in 1996 with The Shadow of the Templars. The original point-and-click stood out at the time for its striking visuals — hand-painted backgrounds paired with...

Only a few years ago this would have been unthinkable. PlayStation is promoting a new Xbox release and even incentivizing players with a special offer. What was once considered sacrosanct to the “green camp” is now accessible to Sony console owners. The objective is simple: reach as many players as possible, regardless of platform. An...

Today, members of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass gain access to Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition and Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition — iconic RPGs that have been given new life after many years. These games were previously available on consoles and through Game Pass cloud streaming, but they’ve...

In 2027 a mosasaur, the massive marine reptile, is slated to arrive for collectors as Prime 1 Studio prepares to release a statue of the creature from the film “Jurassic World.” Over the past 32 years the “Jurassic Park” franchise has grown to include numerous films, a variety of games, comics, theme parks, and a...

Microsoft is gearing up for another major release on the PS5. Early gameplay footage arrived quickly and showcases what the game can do. In 2025, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 — the latest installment from Asobo — will land on Sony’s consoles. Since its announcement the title has stood out for its realism, dynamic weather systems...

The backlash to the Xbox Game Pass price increase has moved beyond just players — one of the platform’s co-founders, Laura Fryer, has now spoken out about Microsoft’s decision. On her YouTube channel she published an impassioned response. Fryer argued that Xbox’s current leadership is insulated in a bubble, disconnected from the realities of gamers,...

Microsoft plans to release The Outer Worlds 2 by the end of October. A lengthy gameplay preview has surfaced online, offering a clear idea of what to expect from the new installment. The original The Outer Worlds enjoyed a warm reception — critics applauded its sharp dialogue, retro‑futurist atmosphere, and Obsidian’s distinctive humor. While it...