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With only days left until the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, a new report indicates the game’s sales are trailing far behind Battlefield 6. The latest entry in one of the most recognizable shooter franchises is set to launch on November 14, 2025. Since the announcement it has stirred heated debate: some...
A trailer showcasing gameplay snippets from Aphelion has appeared online. The developers, known for their work on Life is Strange and Tell Me Why, are preparing another emotionally driven narrative. The story unfolds in 2060. Earth has been devastated, and humanity’s last hope is Persephone — a planet discovered on the outskirts of the Solar...
Nintendo and Ubisoft are gearing up for a major release — Assassin’s Creed Shadows is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. The first side-by-side comparison with the PlayStation 5 Pro version has surfaced online. This December, Ubisoft will transport players to feudal Japan. The game is already available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC,...
The creators of the Burnout series sought to revive the thrill of chaotic crashes with their new title Wreckreation, but the release fell short. The Three Fields Entertainment project — envisioned as a spiritual successor to Burnout blended with Trackmania — met with a restrained reception. A game that banked on complete freedom and the...
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella outlined the company’s vision for the next generation of gaming — notably never once saying the word “Xbox.” That omission prompted a flood of questions from players: will Microsoft continue to develop its own console? In an interview with TBPN, Nadella discussed Microsoft’s gaming strategy and stressed the company’s ambition to...
A recent poll indicates users are dissatisfied with the current Retroid Pocket 6 design. They want the left analog stick placed above the D-pad and prefer not to have buttons and speakers located beneath the screen. Earlier this week Retroid revealed two handhelds: the Pocket 6 and the Pocket G2. Today the developers said they...
Last week some players accessed The Outer Worlds 2 through early access; the game has now received its full release. Obsidian Entertainment and Microsoft invite you to set off on a new voyage across a galaxy overflowing with irreverent humor and surprising choices. The Outer Worlds 2 is available on Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and...
Some players enjoyed Battlefield Redsec, yet DICE’s free-to-play Battle Royale mode failed to earn unanimous praise. Battlefield Redsec — DICE’s free Battle Royale mode — launched yesterday. The studio aimed to usher in a new chapter for the franchise and attract players seeking fast-paced, Warzone-style combat. Instead, the debut met with a chilly reaction from...
Amazon has officially halted development on New World. Four years after its release, the game once touted as a “World of Warcraft killer” will no longer receive updates or expansions. The company announced the decision on the fourth anniversary of New World’s PC launch. In an official statement, they described the period as “an incredible...
Cosplayer Inoe has embodied the character Crimson Viper — a covert operative in an unusual combat suit whom gamers first met in Street Fighter 4. Viper, also known by the name Maya, has since appeared in Street Fighter 6. To celebrate that return, model Inoe treated her cosplay fans to a set of new photographs....
