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When The Outer Worlds launched in 2019, many fans of Fallout and The Elder Scrolls were left disappointed by the lack of a third-person perspective. For games of this kind, that view is often expected—especially since Obsidian Entertainment previously developed Fallout: New Vegas, which included it. But the situation has changed. The Outer Worlds 2,...
A month has passed since Borderlands 4 reached its peak popularity, and the game has already lost a sizable portion of its audience. On September 14, 2025 — roughly a month ago — 304,398 players were concurrently active on Steam. That number has since dropped to about 44,000 (weekend peak), an approximate decline of 85%....
Gregg Mayles, the director behind Banjo-Kazooie and one of Rare’s most celebrated developers, has confirmed he has left the studio after 36 years. On October 14, 2025, Mayles wrote on social media that he had completed his final day at the company where he helped shape some of Rare’s most memorable titles. “Today was my...
EA is gearing up for a major launch. Plants vs. Zombies Replanted is slated for late October, and recent footage offers a closer, more detailed look at the game. The Plants vs. Zombies franchise has long been beloved for blending accessible gameplay, sharp humor, and tactical depth as players fend off waves of the undead....
Nintendo is preparing a new release, and the title is once again earning strong reviews. Pokémon Legends: Z-A on Switch and Switch 2 holds an 82% positive score from 24 reviews, with several critics awarding it a 10/10 and calling it one of the best entries in the series. Key strengths highlighted by reviewers include...
Japanese actress Konatsu Kato has opened up about the psychological strain she endured while portraying Hinako Shimizu, the protagonist of Silent Hill f. The piece includes minor spoilers. Before the game’s launch, Kato admitted that she sometimes lost touch with reality during recording sessions. Later she revealed more details, explaining why the role proved so...
The series is renowned for its “pure, uncompromising action” and punishing difficulty, but following a 13-year hiatus the developers factored in that newcomers would be playing. In an interview, director Masakazu Hirayama and Yuji Nakano outlined their approach to difficulty options. “This is our first action title in over a decade, and we want everyone...
Sony has not yet published official numbers, but industry reports indicate the launch was another major success for PlayStation Studios. According to GSD, Ghost of Yotei debuted at No. 2 on the European sales chart, trailing EA Sports FC 26, which held the top spot for a third consecutive week. The opening performance of Ghost...
Game Freak returns with Pokémon Legends: Z-A, a Nintendo Switch exclusive that whisks players into the heart of Lumios, the central city of the Kalos region. The title combines exploration, storytelling, and competitive elements, with a strong focus on the bond between Trainers and their Pokémon. But how long does the main story and endgame...
Following yesterday’s debut of The Casting of Frank Stone, subscribers can already try the next wave of releases. Today, five new games have been added to Game Pass. The headline addition is Ball x Pit, which launched simultaneously across major platforms and landed on Game Pass immediately. It’s an unusual fusion of roguelite, survival, and...
