Games

On March 10, the neon-drenched world of Cyberpunk 2077 officially joined the Xbox Game Pass library. Members subscribed to the Ultimate and Premium tiers can now explore Night City on both Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S at no additional cost. At this time, it remains unclear how long the title will be available within...

The Steam release arrives with a suite of modern enhancements. Zombie Panic! has officially launched on Steam for PC. This cult-classic title first emerged in 2004 as a popular modification for the original Half-Life. A cooperative survival horror experience, the game pits a group of survivors against an encroaching zombie horde. Players must collaborate to...

Following a high-profile lawsuit from New York Attorney General Letitia James, who labeled in-game loot boxes as “quintessential gambling,” Valve has officially broken its silence. The developer behind Counter-Strike 2 and Team Fortress 2 argues that its randomized reward systems do not infringe upon New York’s existing gambling statutes, setting the stage for a significant...

The boss hunt is far from over. Over the weekend, Escape from Tarkov surprised players by launching a limited-time event featuring Reshala. Enthusiasts from the “Tarkov Metamovement” community have noticed that the event has now transitioned to the “Reserve” map. For the duration of this event, the boss Glukhar is guaranteed to spawn on “Reserve”...

As Xbox approaches its 25th anniversary in 2026, its dedicated indie initiative, ID@Xbox, prepares to mark 13 years of operation. For over half of the brand’s existence, independent creators have been woven into the very fabric of the platform. However, the future of this relationship feels increasingly uncertain amidst a significant leadership transition. As the...

The latest survival-horror sensation, Resident Evil Requiem, is currently dominating the charts, shattering sales milestones while earning universal acclaim from critics. Amidst this success, a legendary figure from the franchise’s past has a specific request for the developers. Following the March 10 reveal of upcoming DLC, Hideki Kamiya—the visionary director behind the original 1998 Resident...

Microsoft’s next-generation hardware leap, internally designated as “Project Helix,” is slated to reach the hands of developers by 2027. During a presentation at the GDC Festival of Gaming, the company confirmed that alpha-stage development kits will be distributed to creators within that timeframe. This roadmap raises questions regarding Microsoft’s rumored ambition to launch the successor...

Electronic Arts hasn’t always enjoyed the best reputation among the gaming community. Recently, Peter Moore sat down with The Game Business to reflect on his tenure as a high-ranking executive at Electronic Arts. During his years heading the sports division, the company faced significant public backlash. In both 2012 and 2013, EA was infamously voted...

Image: Mike Schmidt/Critical Role Earlier this week, Critical Role announced that the cast’s traditional “long rest” schedule would undergo a significant transformation for Campaign 4. Historically, the production took the final Thursday of every month off to recharge, occasionally filling the slot with sponsored one-shots or talk shows. However, that rigid structure is officially a...

Many fans were clearly eager to see the iconic heroine in the franchise’s latest installment. Following the recent launch of Resident Evil Requiem, players were disappointed to find Ada Wong missing from the cast. However, a “consolation prize” has already surfaced. Modder Lordcobra12 took it upon himself to introduce Ada Wong’s modern outfit—specifically the version...