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Civilization rival gets major anniversary update — Ara: History Untold adds revolutionary agitators, new units and more
The developers continue to steadily refine the project. In September, the team behind Ara: History Untold marked the 4X strategy’s anniversary with a major 2.0 “Revolutions” update. They expanded core systems and added new unit types. Some highlights and changes: Units for every nation — each civilization now fields distinctive historical troops, from Mongol mounted...
God of War Fans Upset by Sony’s PlayStation Controller Announcement — Insiders Say Expectations Were Overhyped
Some people have overly high expectations. Lately, several insiders have become more active, claiming a God of War set in Egypt and a smaller-scale 2.5D Metroidvania project within the franchise. As a result, ahead of the recent State of Play some fans anticipated big reveals, but after the DualSense showcase for God of War no...
Hades 2 Leaves Early Access — Version 1.0 Gameplay Trailer Released
Players who put off trying the latest entry in the franchise can now jump into the action. In September the 1.0 update for the roguelike Hades 2 was released. The project from Supergiant Games first entered early access in May of last year. To celebrate the launch the developers produced a special trailer highlighting various...
Resident Evil Requiem Gameplay Revealed — Game Shown on Switch 2
Some players have already had a chance to sample the new game. Capcom has been showcasing Resident Evil Requiem at several events, and snippets of gameplay continue to surface online. Shacknews’ YouTube channel published 15 minutes of Switch 2 gameplay — a demo captured at the Tokyo Game Show 2025. Behind the Games also posted...
Bruce Lee to Appear in Hitman: World of Assassination
A steady stream of celebrities continues to arrive in the Hitman universe. The developers of Hitman World of Assassination have revealed their roadmap. The game will introduce another high-profile figure — martial arts legend Bruce Lee will appear in-game; rather than being a new target, Agent 47 will need to engage with him. There’s also...
Another Genshin Impact Competitor: 15 Minutes of Arknights Endfield Gameplay Revealed
Fans of miHoYo’s titles continue to monitor upcoming releases closely. Recently, Hypergryph renewed attention on the Arknights Endfield project. The studio released an extended gameplay showcase for the PlayStation 5. They revealed world-exploration mechanics — including zipline traversal — along with the combat system (battles occur in real time and some adversaries can be extremely...
Sony’s Vision: Closing the Gap Between Creators and Consumers
Sony Trending on Billboard Music is more than sound — it’s a crafted experience that artists refine over years. Sony has invested across its ecosystem — from Sony Electronics and Sony Corporation to Sony Music — to narrow the divide between creators and listeners. Through initiatives that prioritize creative intent and emotional resonance, the company...
Religion and Culture in Europa Universalis 5 — Paradox Reveals New Gameplay
In the new installment of the franchise, religion will play a significantly larger role in the destiny of states. The developers of the grand strategy Europa Universalis 5 have published a new development diary. This entry focuses on the mechanics tied to religion and culture. The game features roughly three hundred religions, delivering “the most...
The Sims 4 Launches Battle Pass With New Pajamas, a Jumpsuit and Other Rewards
You can now refresh your wardrobe — and more. Recently, The Sims 4 team introduced a new event called “The Forever Friends” (also referred to as “Friends of Skills”). As with previous events, this one uses a battle-pass style system: complete a set of tasks to earn points, and unlock rewards for hitting specific milestones....
Listen to Dirtybird x Northern Nights 2025 sets from UNIIQU3, J. Phlip & More
Dirtybird x Northern Nights — July 18–20, 2025 Divisuals The inaugural Dirtybird x Northern Nights convergence unfolded July 18–20, 2025, in a wooded NorCal setting beside the Eel River. We’ve collected select live sets from the weekend so you can relive the performances. Listen to exclusive hour-plus mixes from Jersey Club innovator UNIIQU3, globe-traveling DJ...
GTA Online Bonuses: Gerald’s Missions, Beer Festival Continues and More
Предложенные бонусы и скидки действуют в GTA Online до 12:00 2 октября. Новые поступления Для Överflöd Suzume стала доступна ливрея «Микросхемы» по цене 25 080 GTA$. Обновления Вновь доступен режим «Нападение на авианосец ATT-16» и гонки на специальном транспорте, а ивент «Автоколонна» убран. В утильцехе теперь можно угонаить Enus Paragon R, Vapid Clique и Vapid...
Industry-Setting “Ghost of Yotei” Gets Release Trailer
The game will launch on October 2 for the PlayStation 5. Sony Interactive Entertainment has published a launch trailer to accompany the outpouring of praise for Ghost of Yotei, even though the title won’t be available until next week, on October 2 for PlayStation 5. The review embargo for Sucker Punch’s new project was lifted...
Borderlands 4 receives major update — performance improvements and a highly requested console feature
Developers are continuing to refine the game’s technical stability and performance. Gearbox has released another update for Borderlands 4. This patch introduces a new feature, a number of technical improvements, and other adjustments. Some changes and what’s new: Stability and performance enhancements. [Xbox/PlayStation] Added a field-of-view (FOV) adjustment slider on consoles. Fixed various instances of...
EA Sports FC 26 developers begin fixing gameplay, AI players and PC gamepad support — pre-release update out
The developers have addressed several issues. The full launch of EA Sports FC 26 is scheduled for September 26; for now, only Premium Edition owners have access. The team has released update 1.0.2, which includes a number of gameplay improvements and other fixes. Some of the changes include: Improved attacking AI — for example, wingers...
Payday 2 Complete Edition “Accidentally” Jumped $50 Amid DLC Subscription Launch — Starbreeze Responds to Upset Players
A wide array of expansions has been released for the game. You can now obtain temporary access to them for a modest price. Payday 2’s developers recently launched a subscription for additional content. For a relatively small fee, players can gain temporary access to cosmetic items, an expanded arsenal and a variety of heists. Earlier...
“Oh, it’s already the end of September”: Gamers worry about Battlefield 6’s campaign quality — NPC behavior raises questions
While the multiplayer has delighted many players, the recent campaign presentation has raised concerns. Battlefield 6 is slated to launch on October 10. The developers opened the multiplayer for beta testing, but the single-player campaign was not made available. Players began scrutinizing the Battlefield 6 campaign trailer, and what they saw made them uneasy. A...
Civilization rival gets major anniversary update — Ara: History Untold adds revolutionary agitators, new units and more
The developers continue to steadily refine the project. In September, the team behind Ara: History Untold marked the 4X strategy’s anniversary with a major 2.0 “Revolutions” update. They expanded core systems and added new unit types. Some highlights and changes: Units for every nation — each civilization now fields distinctive historical troops, from Mongol mounted...
God of War Fans Upset by Sony’s PlayStation Controller Announcement — Insiders Say Expectations Were Overhyped
Some people have overly high expectations. Lately, several insiders have become more active, claiming a God of War set in Egypt and a smaller-scale 2.5D Metroidvania project within the franchise. As a result, ahead of the recent State of Play some fans anticipated big reveals, but after the DualSense showcase for God of War no...
Hades 2 Leaves Early Access — Version 1.0 Gameplay Trailer Released
Players who put off trying the latest entry in the franchise can now jump into the action. In September the 1.0 update for the roguelike Hades 2 was released. The project from Supergiant Games first entered early access in May of last year. To celebrate the launch the developers produced a special trailer highlighting various...
Resident Evil Requiem Gameplay Revealed — Game Shown on Switch 2
Some players have already had a chance to sample the new game. Capcom has been showcasing Resident Evil Requiem at several events, and snippets of gameplay continue to surface online. Shacknews’ YouTube channel published 15 minutes of Switch 2 gameplay — a demo captured at the Tokyo Game Show 2025. Behind the Games also posted...
Bruce Lee to Appear in Hitman: World of Assassination
A steady stream of celebrities continues to arrive in the Hitman universe. The developers of Hitman World of Assassination have revealed their roadmap. The game will introduce another high-profile figure — martial arts legend Bruce Lee will appear in-game; rather than being a new target, Agent 47 will need to engage with him. There’s also...
Another Genshin Impact Competitor: 15 Minutes of Arknights Endfield Gameplay Revealed
Fans of miHoYo’s titles continue to monitor upcoming releases closely. Recently, Hypergryph renewed attention on the Arknights Endfield project. The studio released an extended gameplay showcase for the PlayStation 5. They revealed world-exploration mechanics — including zipline traversal — along with the combat system (battles occur in real time and some adversaries can be extremely...
Sony’s Vision: Closing the Gap Between Creators and Consumers
Sony Trending on Billboard Music is more than sound — it’s a crafted experience that artists refine over years. Sony has invested across its ecosystem — from Sony Electronics and Sony Corporation to Sony Music — to narrow the divide between creators and listeners. Through initiatives that prioritize creative intent and emotional resonance, the company...
Religion and Culture in Europa Universalis 5 — Paradox Reveals New Gameplay
In the new installment of the franchise, religion will play a significantly larger role in the destiny of states. The developers of the grand strategy Europa Universalis 5 have published a new development diary. This entry focuses on the mechanics tied to religion and culture. The game features roughly three hundred religions, delivering “the most...
The Sims 4 Launches Battle Pass With New Pajamas, a Jumpsuit and Other Rewards
You can now refresh your wardrobe — and more. Recently, The Sims 4 team introduced a new event called “The Forever Friends” (also referred to as “Friends of Skills”). As with previous events, this one uses a battle-pass style system: complete a set of tasks to earn points, and unlock rewards for hitting specific milestones....