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Fresh U.S. sales data indicate that Pokémon Legends: Z-A has turned into a breakout success, firmly taking the top spot in the market. The company reported strong global results last week, and the newly released American figures show the title outperforming its rivals by a wide margin. According to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, Pokémon Legends:...
In The Outer Worlds 2, the developers came up with a cheeky way to poke fun at players who bought the premium edition. If someone purchases the $99.99 version, the game flags them as having a “consumerist flaw.” An on-screen notification reads: “You are the reason our marketing works,” lampooning the choice to pay extra...
Shawn Layden, the former head of PlayStation, described attempts to build a successful live-service game as “a mirage” in a recent interview. While Helldivers 2 has shown that Sony can succeed in that space, comparable examples are scarce. Layden reflected on the period when the company leaned into single-player experiences and on the choices Sony...
Fans of expansive role-playing games should certainly take note of this title. Its premiere is scheduled for March 19, 2026 — the project is being developed by the creators of Black Desert Online. As part of the promotional campaign, the developers have revealed fresh gameplay footage. An IGN feature highlights the scope and ambition of...
Beat ’em up fans had been hoping for the series’ comeback, but the new entry failed to wow critics and players alike. Double Dragon: Revive aimed to refresh the iconic franchise, yet it ultimately doesn’t live up to the hype. The revival of the 1980s franchise was meant to evoke the golden era of beat...
Players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S can now try Halls of Torment from studio Chasing Carrots, which has also been added to the Xbox Game Pass catalog. Fans of action and roguelike games should take notice: the title has earned “Very Positive” reviews on Steam. The game is available on Xbox Game Pass...
Following a recent PC update, Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut now offers full Steam Deck support. Sucker Punch and Nixxes Software have optimised performance and added compatibility for Valve’s handheld platform. The single‑player campaign is officially confirmed as supported. The patch introduces a dedicated graphics profile for the Steam Deck, improves UI scaling and readability,...
Fans of the Warhammer Age of Sigmar universe now have the chance to examine the Bren Tylis miniature — the Saintly Renegade — who will be one of the four principal heroes in the board game Warhammer Quest: Darkwater. The team behind the Warhammer Quest: Darkwater tabletop game has already unveiled the miniatures of Drolf...
EA Sports FC 26 has been issued an urgent hotfix — version 1.1.1 — that addresses a number of problems introduced by the previous patch. Football Ultimate Team (FUT) was hit hardest, but the development team responded quickly. The update focuses primarily on FUT stability, resolving a critical crash that caused abrupt quits and connection...
A demo of Star Wars Outlaws for the Nintendo Switch 2 has appeared on the eShop. Ubisoft is giving players a complimentary three-hour window to explore the Star Wars universe. The main character is Kay Vess, a young adventurer who, alongside her partner Nix, is trying to build a reputation within the criminal underworld of...
