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Banjo-Kazooie Director Leaves Rare After 36 Years
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...
Plants vs. Zombies Returns: A Look at Gameplay in the Improved “Replanted” Version
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’s New Hit: What Reviewers Are Saying About Pokémon Legends: Z-A
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...
Silent Hill Actress Admits She Lost Touch with Reality During Filming
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...
Ninja Gaiden 4’s Easy Mode Is Designed for Learning, Not Just Beating the Game
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...
Ghost of Yotei Set a PlayStation Record in Europe After the Release of Spider-Man 2
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...
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Completion Time Revealed
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...
Five games coming to Game Pass today
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...
Gamers Mock Capcom’s Plan to Charge for Watching Street Fighter 6 Tournaments
Capcom believes fans will pay to watch Street Fighter 6 events — but players are responding with ridicule and criticism. Capcom continues to support Street Fighter 6, which has emerged as one of the most popular fighting games in recent years. The company unveiled an unconventional plan: the finals of Capcom Cup 12 and the...
Two years later, Baldur’s Gate 3 players are still baffled by the dye system — the names cause confusion
Players want to see a refined version of the mechanic. In Baldur’s Gate 3, players can apply “Dyes” to change the color of clothing and equipment. The item-customization system, however, has a notable flaw. A user known as mugijiang recently flagged the issue again: dye names are confusing, and without a preview feature the final...
Walter Houser, Father of Rockstar Games Founders Dan and Sam Houser, Dies — He Appeared in the GTA Series
Walter Morris Houser, the father of Dan and Sam Houser, has died. The news was shared by the fan account The Absurd Report on X. “To my father, who died while I was finishing this book, and to my mother, who—together with him—taught me to love books.” Dan notes at the start of his book...
Genshin Impact fan builds Plants vs. Zombies remake in miHoYo’s game editor
Players can now create their own content built on the Genshin framework. Recently, the developers of Genshin Impact rolled out a “custom gameplay” feature. With dedicated in-game tools from miHoYo (HoYoverse), users are able to assemble their own projects in a manner similar to how creators build on Roblox. Video clips showcasing the first titles...
Hollow Knight: Silksong Seemed Easy to a Modder, So He Disarmed Hornet — Now You Have to Fight with Only Kicks
Challenge-seekers keep discovering new ways to make their Silksong runs tougher. The Hollow Knight Silksong modding scene doesn’t only create tools to make the game easier — it also offers options specifically for hardcore players. A fight clip from Silksong by Kelocitta went viral in the community — he opted to play Hornet “naked” (no...
Grand Theft Auto Creator Dan Houser Releases His First Novel ‘The Best Paradise’
Dan Houser has added a new role to his repertoire — that of book author. The volume is a written adaptation of his audio podcast “A Better Paradise: Volume One (An Aftermath).” The publisher summarizes the premise as follows: “A Better Paradise takes place in the near future (2041) and revolves around Daisy’s Ark —...
Obsidian Adds Third-Person View to The Outer Worlds 2 Following Fan Requests
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,...
Borderlands 4’s Steam player count has dropped 85% since launch
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%....
Banjo-Kazooie Director Leaves Rare After 36 Years
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...
Plants vs. Zombies Returns: A Look at Gameplay in the Improved “Replanted” Version
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’s New Hit: What Reviewers Are Saying About Pokémon Legends: Z-A
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...
Silent Hill Actress Admits She Lost Touch with Reality During Filming
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...
Ninja Gaiden 4’s Easy Mode Is Designed for Learning, Not Just Beating the Game
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...
Ghost of Yotei Set a PlayStation Record in Europe After the Release of Spider-Man 2
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...
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Completion Time Revealed
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...
Five games coming to Game Pass today
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...
Gamers Mock Capcom’s Plan to Charge for Watching Street Fighter 6 Tournaments
Capcom believes fans will pay to watch Street Fighter 6 events — but players are responding with ridicule and criticism. Capcom continues to support Street Fighter 6, which has emerged as one of the most popular fighting games in recent years. The company unveiled an unconventional plan: the finals of Capcom Cup 12 and the...








