Games

Early in September, an unintended Steam data leak exposed achievements for several highly anticipated upcoming projects, inadvertently spilling major plot details for titles like Kingdom Hearts 4, Persona 6, and Judas. Beyond these heavy hitters, the database also pointed to unrevealed endeavors—including a fresh Avengers title, a Stellaris spin-off or expansion, a Shrek 2 remaster,...

While Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve won’t hit shelves until October 2, Bandai Namco is already looking far ahead. During a recent discussion with Polygon, franchise brand director Kazutoki Kono opened up about the series’ long-term trajectory, dropping hints regarding potential narrative expansions and even the groundwork for Ace Combat 9. These revelations coincided...

Following a series of exceptionally well-received beta phases and closed playtests, the arrival of Wardogs is finally upon us. To commemorate its official Steam Early Access debut, developer Bulkhead has rolled out a striking launch trailer that draws clear inspiration from the iconic, nostalgic Halo 3 promotional campaign, “Believe.” Alongside this cinematic showcase, Bulkhead has...

Nintendo software is famously resistant to price cuts, so one might expect the company’s newly announced “Customer Appreciation Sale” to be met with universal enthusiasm. On paper, slashing 30 percent off beloved franchises sounds like a major win for players. However, the timing and impetus behind the promotion have sparked a wave of skepticism regarding...

Three years after its initial announcement, PlayStation and Haven Studios’ much-anticipated heist shooter, previously known as Fairgames (or Fairgame$), appears to be resurfacing under a new guise. Listings on Player.gg indicate that an upcoming playtest for an unannounced competitive action shooter on PlayStation 5 and Windows PC is currently underway, operating under the codename Project...

Players have waited for this decision from Ubisoft Entertainment for many years. Ubisoft Entertainment has recently been back in players’ thoughts following an announcement that has heavily delighted many PC and Steam users. This is not a new game release, but rather a change in approach to how Ubisoft Entertainment launches games through Steam. Currently,...

Next year marks the monumental 20th anniversary of Level-5’s cherished Professor Layton franchise. To commemorate this milestone, the developer has officially announced a complete remake of the game that started it all: Professor Layton and the Curious Village. Level-5 revealed the upcoming project through a captivating teaser trailer hosted on their official YouTube channel. Originally...

It is never too early for an awards conversation. In this episode of Point It Out, Simone de Rochefort and Matt Patches discuss the contenders for this year’s Game of the Year awards. Will the juggernaut GTA 6 take the prize, or could an underdog sneak in under the wire? Hosted by Matt Patches and...

It would be easy to approach Forever Ago—a major collaborative release from Annapurna and Third Shift—with a measure of cynicism. Another melancholy indie narrative centering on grief? Take a number. It risks feeling like just another derivative entry following in the footsteps of titles like Spiritfarer. On the surface, it presents as a familiar narrative-driven...

The second season of Helluva Boss concludes with a surprisingly tender moment between the hyper and oversexed imp Blitzo and the effete Hell-lord Stolas. They dance and hug, though Stolas clearly still harbors reservations. Helluva Boss is a companion piece to Vivienne “Vivziepop” Medrano’s other animated adult musical show, Hazbin Hotel. The series began as...