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Mobile Version of Metroidvania Awaken – Astral Blade Now Free on the App Store
Bionic Tanya’s adventures from Dark Pigeon Games are now available to download on Apple mobile devices. The Metroidvania Awaken – Astral Blade has appeared on the App Store. Although the launch was originally planned for September 26, the game only went live last night. Notably, the release format is unusual — the title is offered...
Analysts Say Optimal Price for GTA 6 — $80 and $100 Aren’t the Best Options
Some gamers fear Rockstar Games may establish a new benchmark for the base edition’s price. With Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders on the horizon, players are speculating about the price Rockstar will set. Many expect it could surpass the familiar $60–$70 range for a standard AAA release. Analysts at MIDiA Research have also offered their...
Fans say Ciri in The Witcher season 4 looks like a copy of the CDPR game’s heroine
Netflix’s The Witcher is frequently criticized for its creative choices and deviations from canon, yet one element of the fourth season has been warmly received. Netflix recently released the trailer for The Witcher’s fourth season, and a major talking point online has been an older-looking Ciri. Viewers say Freya Allan’s portrayal now resembles, almost exactly,...
Gamers paid for the right to create a character in The Elder Scrolls 6 — they’ll immortalize a female community member
Bethesda has accommodated the community, and the group’s plan will now be put into action. Bethesda and its partners previously ran an auction in which the winner earned the right to create a custom NPC for The Elder Scrolls VI. At that event a bidder pledged more than $85,000. The team behind the Unofficial Elder...
Ninja Gaiden 4 Will Prove That Classic Hack-and-Slash Games Never Go Out of Style
“True action games never grow old” — and Ninja Gaiden 4 is positioned to prove exactly that. AUTOMATON spoke with game directors Masakazu Hirayama of Team Ninja and Yuji Nakao of PlatinumGames to learn what the new entry will bring. Ninja Gaiden 4 is the first major follow-up in 13 years. Slated for release on...
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Graphics Comparison: Xbox Currently Outperforms the PS5 Pro
The first beta tests of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 have begun on PS5 and PS5 Pro, allowing a side-by-side comparison of visuals with the Xbox Series X edition. In flight simulators, a large draw distance is essential — it determines how practical navigation by visual landmarks is. At this stage the PS5 Pro noticeably trails...
Developers of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Are Preparing a New Game — It Might Not Be an RPG
Guillaume Brosh, creative director of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, said that Sandfall Interactive’s next title may not be an RPG. He stressed that the studio doesn’t want to confine the team to a single genre, visual approach, or storytelling method. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 became one of 2025’s standout indie successes, moving more than five...
Free MMORPG Blue Protocol: Star Resonance Hit with a Wave of Criticism on Release Day
Blue Protocol: Star Resonance seemed poised to become a major free-to-play success, but its launch turned out to be highly disappointing. The anime-inspired MMORPG initially looked promising, yet players are now voicing clear dissatisfaction. The project was originally overseen by Bandai Namco, but the rights later moved to Tencent. On release day, users began reporting...
Battlefield 6 Gets the Most Out of the PS5 — Digital Foundry Analysis
How does Battlefield 6 perform on the PlayStation 5? Digital Foundry answered that question with a technical breakdown of DICE’s shooter. According to Oliver MacKenzie, the game showcases impressive technical polish and strong performance, though it lacks ray-tracing support. The review highlights that the Frostbite engine returns in excellent shape — brimming with explosions, particle...
Space Marine 2 in Astartes-Style — Modders Reveal New Equipment, PvE Changes, and Advanced Space Marine Customization
Content for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 comes from more than just Saber Interactive. Modders actively support Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 by releasing a range of projects, and a user known as Kimber Secundus drew the community’s attention to one of them. Kimber Secundus produced a special trailer for the Astartes Overhaul modification. With...
New Content and Features for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle — MachineGames Releases Anniversary Update
The developers continue to support the project with more than just technical fixes. Recently the team behind Indiana Jones and the Great Circle made a return to the spotlight. MachineGames is celebrating its anniversary by rolling out a special update for the game. It includes: A New Game+ mode (New Game Plus) A new outfit...
SCS Software: Road to Console Development — Developer Talk
We’re excited to share an inside look at the console adaptations of Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator. In the video we’ve prepared, several of the team members driving this effort explain the current state of development and highlight key milestones — giving you a closer view of how the project is unfolding....
Andrew Garfield Snaps at Question About Returning as Spider-Man in “Avengers: Doomsday”
After a stretch of rumors, Andrew Garfield has delivered the most definitive statement yet about his future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Andrew Garfield is best known for portraying Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-Man duology. Following the nostalgic reunion with Tobey Maguire and Tom Holland in Spider-Man: No Way Home, many fans hoped he might...
Lost Sony Game Found After 20 Years — Gamers Explore a Little-Known Version of Ratchet & Clank
Not every title reaches a full launch or becomes a universally celebrated hit. Recently the community uncovered what many have called a “gamer’s grail” — after nearly two decades, a lost Ratchet & Clank franchise game has been rediscovered. The mobile project Ratchet & Clank Clone Home was planned as a 2006 sequel, but it...
Battlefield 6 Graphics Compared to Battlefield 3 — Return to Operation Firestorm After 14 Years
The franchise’s older entries can still be visually impressive today. Various clips and footage from Battlefield 6 have begun appearing online. The creator behind the YouTube channel ElAnalistaDeBits contributed his own material. He revisited Battlefield 3 to examine how the Operation Firestorm map looked back then and to compare it with the modern rendition in...
Sacred 2 Remaster Release Date Announced
A beloved classic is returning soon in a refreshed form. THQ Nordic has announced the release date for Sacred 2 Remaster and outlined pricing across platforms. The PC edition of the remaster is set at $20, while the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions will be sold for $30 (regional pricing has not yet...
Mobile Version of Metroidvania Awaken – Astral Blade Now Free on the App Store
Bionic Tanya’s adventures from Dark Pigeon Games are now available to download on Apple mobile devices. The Metroidvania Awaken – Astral Blade has appeared on the App Store. Although the launch was originally planned for September 26, the game only went live last night. Notably, the release format is unusual — the title is offered...
Analysts Say Optimal Price for GTA 6 — $80 and $100 Aren’t the Best Options
Some gamers fear Rockstar Games may establish a new benchmark for the base edition’s price. With Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders on the horizon, players are speculating about the price Rockstar will set. Many expect it could surpass the familiar $60–$70 range for a standard AAA release. Analysts at MIDiA Research have also offered their...
Fans say Ciri in The Witcher season 4 looks like a copy of the CDPR game’s heroine
Netflix’s The Witcher is frequently criticized for its creative choices and deviations from canon, yet one element of the fourth season has been warmly received. Netflix recently released the trailer for The Witcher’s fourth season, and a major talking point online has been an older-looking Ciri. Viewers say Freya Allan’s portrayal now resembles, almost exactly,...
Gamers paid for the right to create a character in The Elder Scrolls 6 — they’ll immortalize a female community member
Bethesda has accommodated the community, and the group’s plan will now be put into action. Bethesda and its partners previously ran an auction in which the winner earned the right to create a custom NPC for The Elder Scrolls VI. At that event a bidder pledged more than $85,000. The team behind the Unofficial Elder...
Ninja Gaiden 4 Will Prove That Classic Hack-and-Slash Games Never Go Out of Style
“True action games never grow old” — and Ninja Gaiden 4 is positioned to prove exactly that. AUTOMATON spoke with game directors Masakazu Hirayama of Team Ninja and Yuji Nakao of PlatinumGames to learn what the new entry will bring. Ninja Gaiden 4 is the first major follow-up in 13 years. Slated for release on...
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Graphics Comparison: Xbox Currently Outperforms the PS5 Pro
The first beta tests of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 have begun on PS5 and PS5 Pro, allowing a side-by-side comparison of visuals with the Xbox Series X edition. In flight simulators, a large draw distance is essential — it determines how practical navigation by visual landmarks is. At this stage the PS5 Pro noticeably trails...
Developers of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Are Preparing a New Game — It Might Not Be an RPG
Guillaume Brosh, creative director of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, said that Sandfall Interactive’s next title may not be an RPG. He stressed that the studio doesn’t want to confine the team to a single genre, visual approach, or storytelling method. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 became one of 2025’s standout indie successes, moving more than five...
Free MMORPG Blue Protocol: Star Resonance Hit with a Wave of Criticism on Release Day
Blue Protocol: Star Resonance seemed poised to become a major free-to-play success, but its launch turned out to be highly disappointing. The anime-inspired MMORPG initially looked promising, yet players are now voicing clear dissatisfaction. The project was originally overseen by Bandai Namco, but the rights later moved to Tencent. On release day, users began reporting...
Battlefield 6 Gets the Most Out of the PS5 — Digital Foundry Analysis
How does Battlefield 6 perform on the PlayStation 5? Digital Foundry answered that question with a technical breakdown of DICE’s shooter. According to Oliver MacKenzie, the game showcases impressive technical polish and strong performance, though it lacks ray-tracing support. The review highlights that the Frostbite engine returns in excellent shape — brimming with explosions, particle...








