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A few years ago at GDC, I experienced a public build of Mina the Hollower, the latest project from Yacht Club Games. As a developer known for Shovel Knight, their pivot to a Game Boy-era Zelda homage was highly anticipated, yet my initial encounter left me cold. The controls felt unresponsive, the objectives were opaque,...

In this latest clip, Jack reveals an ingenious strategy for speedrunning our upgraded demo. Have you discovered any creative or unconventional ways to navigate The Last Caretaker? We’d love for you to share your best tactics with the community! Still undecided? Experience the newly polished demo for yourself and see what awaits in the depths....

Next week, YouTooz is set to launch pre-orders for new vinyl figures featuring Death and Azazel, specifically designed for enthusiasts of The Binding of Isaac universe. In addition to these figures, collectors will have the chance to obtain exclusive character cards. YouTooz continues to cater to fans of Edmund McMillen’s twisted game worlds. The company...

A concise roundup of the defining moments across the global entertainment landscape over the past 24 hours. “Unemployed virgins” — An Overwatch designer fires back at critics monitoring Marathon’s concurrent player counts Digital Foundry Analysis: PS6 may trail behind Xbox’s “Project Helix” in raw power, but does the hardware gap truly matter? A masterclass in...

Image: Universal Pictures Following the monumental triumph of The Sound of Music (1965), director Robert Wise embarked on an impressively versatile creative streak. Between the gritty realism of The Sand Pebbles (1966) and the theatrical flair of Star! (1968), he delivered a masterclass in speculative tension. His seminal sci-fi thriller, The Andromeda Strain, arrived in...

If you have ever yearned to embrace the life of a rugged frontiersman and carve out a legacy in the wilderness, The Legend of California is designed to fulfill that fantasy. This upcoming indie title is a multiplayer action-survival FPS developed by Kintsugiyama and published by Dreamhaven—the gaming venture established by former Blizzard CEO Mike...

The LEGO Group is slated to debut the first-ever official Mario minifigure in 2027. While it is currently unknown which specific sets will feature the iconic moustachioed plumber, it is highly anticipated that other beloved characters from the franchise will follow suit in this classic format. On the heels of announcing the “Luigi and Mach...

David Tremblay, a titan of the trophy-hunting world and a former PlayStation Network record-breaker, has been slapped with a permanent ban from PSN. Renowned for his staggering collection of Platinum trophies and historic milestones, his sudden exile has sent shockwaves throughout the global gaming community. Tremblay attributes this catastrophic loss to a security breach that...

The developers behind Nakwon: Last Paradise have officially invited players to join their latest testing phase. A newly released trailer captures the game’s haunting vision, depicting a desolate Seoul where the remnants of humanity engage in a relentless daily struggle for dwindling resources. This third-person online survival title pits players against the undead in a...

The Epic Games Store is currently offering “Turnip Boy Robs a Bank” for free, with the promotion lasting until 18:00 MSK today. This whimsical action-roguelite follows a vegetable outlaw who joins forces with the notorious Pickled Gang to orchestrate the most absurd and high-stakes heist in history. The game has enjoyed a stellar reception on...

Starting today, Hollow Knight: Silksong is officially available to Xbox Game Pass Premium subscribers, granting even more players access to one of 2025’s defining titles. Previously reserved for those with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, the game has now expanded its reach to members of the more accessible service tier. Team Cherry’s 2025 release...

Microsoft and AMD have officially cemented their extensive partnership for “Xbox Project Helix,” the next-generation gaming console. This upcoming flagship will leverage the power of the RDNA 5 architecture and will be fully optimized for AMD’s proprietary FSR Diamond technology. FSR Diamond is positioned as the foundation for a sophisticated neural rendering pipeline, merging machine...

Set for release in April 2026, Mario Kart enthusiasts will be able to get their hands on a sophisticated new build from the LEGO Group. This 2,234-piece kit allows fans to reconstruct Luigi along with his iconic Mach 8 kart. The LEGO Group is far from finished with the world of everyone’s favorite mustachioed plumber....

Crimson Desert stands as one of the most anticipated titles in the gaming world, and early impressions are already fueling intense debate. Spanish YouTuber Revenant, who boasts over 700,000 subscribers, briefly published a review that was quickly retracted, but not before the community archived its most striking revelations. According to the leak, Crimson Desert deviates...

During the Game Developers Conference, Microsoft pulled back the curtain on the inaugural official specifications for Xbox Project Helix, its ambitious next-generation platform. Jason Ronald, Vice President of Xbox Next Generation, spearheaded the keynote, providing the first concrete insights into the hardware the tech giant is currently engineering. Ronald highlighted Microsoft’s commitment to establishing a...

Shane MacGowan of The Pogues performing at Terminal 5 in New York City. (Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images) The spirit of Shane MacGowan remains a vital force in the musical landscape. To honor his enduring heritage, a prestigious ensemble of artists has announced a new tribute collection titled 20th Century Paddy – The Songs of Shane...