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Today Nintendo aired an hour-long Kirby Air Riders Direct featuring director Masahiro Sakurai. The presentation — the second dedicated showcase this year — revealed new modes, additional riders and machines, fresh Copy Abilities, an upcoming online demo, more Amiibo, and other gameplay systems straight from the development team. Key takeaways from the Direct Highlights and...
Not everyone is attracted to revealing portrayals. The Center for Scholars & Storytellers at the University of California, Los Angeles recently released the results of a survey of 1,500 “teens” in the U.S. (individuals aged 10–24) about their experiences with video games. The researchers found that 42.1% of women and girls avoid games where female...
Not everything always goes according to plan. Lessaria Fantasy Kingdom Sim recently launched on PC via Steam. The Majesty-inspired strategy pleased many players, but the release was not without problems. The developers acknowledged the issues — they will be issuing patches: To be honest, we’re disappointed the launch wasn’t as smooth as we had hoped....
Another reason to dive back into the game is arriving soon. Bethesda Game Studios has revealed a special Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition to mark the game’s tenth anniversary. This Anniversary Edition will bundle all previously released expansions and more than 150 Creation Club items — including new weapon models, additional Dogmeat variants, fresh quests, and...
Ubisoft Confirms Assassin’s Creed Shadows for Switch 2, Shares Fall Roadmap Assassin’s Creed Shadows will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 with all recent updates and features. Ubisoft has published its autumn roadmap for Assassin’s Creed Shadows and confirmed a much-rumored Switch 2 port. The game — following the intertwined journeys of Naoe and Yasuke —...
Chappell Roan Launches Midwest Princess Project to Aid Trans Youth Published Oct. 23, 2025 Chappell Roan — Photo: Ragan Henderson Pop artist Chappell Roan has announced the Midwest Princess Project, a new initiative dedicated to providing resources and support for transgender youth and LGBTQ+ communities. The program’s website is open for donations and information. The...
Fans have long been eager for FNV to return in a refreshed form. After the Fallout Day announcement, fans typically begin hoping for a remaster or remake of one of the franchise’s entries. Actor Danny Trejo joined those calling for a Fallout: New Vegas remaster — he shared an artist’s piece on social media and...
The protagonist will have the chance to assume the role of a detective. The developers of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 have released a trailer for the Mysteria Ecclesiae expansion and launched its page on Steam. This time, the hero Jindřich (Henry) confronts an outbreak: he must act as an investigator and uncover its origins. Players...
Distant Space is now available to add to your library. PixelMouse, the developer, recently launched a new promo on Steam, giving players the chance to claim a free copy of Distant Space. It’s a shooter with pared-down visuals that call back to classic Space Invaders — you’ll be blasting wave after wave of advancing enemies....
Community concerns about the game’s technical condition have been heard. Arrowhead Game Studios has released a technical patch for Helldivers 2 that includes numerous balance adjustments. The update also fixes a variety of bugs and crashes and brings several optimization improvements. The developers said they have “fundamentally changed” their update strategy — prioritizing the most...
