Game news for PC and consoles: announcements, release dates, reviews, guides, and system requirements.
With a plethora of 18 core elemental types, the Pokémon franchise boasts a staggering array of potential affinity pairings. After three decades of monster-catching, one might assume that Game Freak has exhausted every possible permutation. Given that the last major type addition—the Fairy type—debuted over a decade ago in 2013, it’s easy to conclude that...
The recent playtesting phase for Marathon has provided the community with a clear glimpse into Bungie’s interpretation of the extraction shooter genre, eliciting a polarized response from the player base. Marathon occupies a unique space in the market, bridging the gap between the high-octane kinetic energy of Arc Raiders and the thick, oppressive atmosphere of...
NVIDIA has found itself at the center of a brewing controversy after releasing a driver update that reportedly slashed GPU performance by nearly 30%. The issue surfaced just before the weekend, specifically ruining the experience for players of Resident Evil Requiem. This technical blunder follows recent claims from the company’s CEO, who asserted that AI...
Darwin’s Paradox!, the cephalopod-led adventure, has introduced a satirical spy-themed stealth mode ahead of its official debut. Published by Konami, this 2.5D platformer features several “tactical espionage” stages that serve as a direct homage to Hideo Kojima’s legendary Metal Gear series. The octopus protagonist utilizes signature cardboard boxes for concealment and communicates via a codec-inspired...
The game’s resurgence is evident on Steam, where it first launched in April 2024. Ubisoft’s title recently celebrated its most successful day since debut, reaching a peak of over 12,000 concurrent players. At the time of writing, the project has climbed to the 15th position on Steam’s global top-sellers list. This sudden spike is driven...
It appears PlayStation is facing another uphill battle with its latest multiplayer endeavor. Over the weekend, closed testing concluded for Horizon Hunters Gathering, a cooperative title set in the Horizon universe featuring a stylized, cartoonish aesthetic. While securing an invitation wasn’t particularly difficult, the Steam engagement metrics are raising eyebrows. Peak concurrent players on PC...
It appears Sony Interactive Entertainment can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The latest joint venture between the company and Bungie has already captured significant interest among the Steam community. With only days remaining until the official launch of Marathon, the extraction shooter has already secured a spot in Steam’s top three highest-grossing titles, driven...
Following the recent debut of new footage for Samson, several players were quick to label the project “the next GTA,” prompting the developers to clarify the true scope of the game. In a recent interview, Liquid Swords studio head Christofer Sundberg noted that while such comparisons are not unwelcome, it is essential for the audience...
The fierce rivalry among top-tier gacha titles shows no signs of cooling off. In the latest financial reports, Wuthering Waves has surged forward, nearly closing the revenue gap with Genshin Impact. Gacha enthusiasts continue to monitor the commercial performance of the genre’s leading titles with keen interest. Newly released data for February 2026 highlights several...
The source code still holds traces of Notch’s early experiments. Following a significant leak of Minecraft’s source code, researchers have been diving deep into the “Legacy Console Edition,” uncovering a variety of fascinating hidden details. For instance, developer MrLordSith managed to unearth remnants of an abandoned waterfall foam effect that Notch had once experimented with:...
