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Snowprint Studios is preparing a holiday update for its mobile tactics title, drawing inspiration from the classic 1989 board game Space Hulk. On October 26, Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus will launch a Halloween event whose centerpiece is a mode inspired by the legendary Space Hulk board game. Players will push through the shadowed corridors of abandoned...
GamingonPhone staged its fifth awards ceremony, honouring the achievements of developers, publishers and technologies within the mobile gaming sector. The fifth edition of the GamingonPhone Awards was held in Bangkok and, for the first time, took place as an in-person event. A total of 240 finalists competed across 30 categories, with winners determined by a...
Digital Foundry has published an in-depth technical analysis of Update 1.30 for Control: Ultimate Edition on PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X|S. The patch introduces graphical and performance enhancements, delivering a noticeably smoother and more detailed experience compared with the launch build. Reviewers pointed out that one of the most significant changes is to...
In recent days, rumors about the next-generation Pokémon—reportedly called Winds & Waves—have ignited discussion over its alleged budget. Leaks claimed the figure was around $20 million (approximately ¥3 billion) — a surprisingly modest amount for a project of this scale. However, former marketing executives from Nintendo of America, Kit Ellis and Krista Young, clarified that...
In an interview, Nobuo Uematsu made clear: “I have never used AI and most likely never will.” He believes the true heart of music lies in human life and emotion, not in the calculations of a program. Reflecting on the evolution of video game music, Uematsu recalled that during the NES era composers worked with...
Large studios typically concentrate on vast, expensive titles with protracted development cycles. However, Megan Morgan Junio, the former director of product development at Santa Monica Studio, argues that it’s time to rethink that model. In an interview she suggested that major teams should allocate resources to smaller projects to foster sustainability, creativity, and diversity. A...
Ninja Gaiden 4 is set to launch on October 21, 2025 — one of the most eagerly awaited slashers of the year. The title will release simultaneously on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, and thanks to a partnership with Microsoft it will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one. It appears PlatinumGames...
According to the GTA 6 Countdown fan account on X, Rockstar currently employs more than 6,000 developers worldwide. That total includes the team working on GTA 6, with over 1,600 specialists based at the company’s Indian studio, who handle complex open-world simulation, character animation and numerous other aspects of the game. GTA 6 is shaping...
Fans of the Nintendo Entertainment System can already pre-order themed wireless accessories from 8BitDo. The lineup includes the Ultimate 2 Bluetooth — NES 40th Limited Edition gamepad, the Retro 68 Keyboard — NES 40th Limited Edition, and the Retro Cube 2 Speaker — N Edition portable speaker. Forty years ago the Nintendo Entertainment System went...
Microsoft may be moving toward consolidating its gaming ecosystem. Journalist and insider Jez Corden reports the company is working on an emulation system that would let select Xbox titles run directly on Windows devices, including the ROG Xbox Ally. According to Corden, the technology could make the Xbox Ally “feel more like an Xbox” by...
