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Not a Word About Xbox — Microsoft Chief on the Future of Gaming
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella outlined the company’s vision for the next generation of gaming — notably never once saying the word “Xbox.” That omission prompted a flood of questions from players: will Microsoft continue to develop its own console? In an interview with TBPN, Nadella discussed Microsoft’s gaming strategy and stressed the company’s ambition to...
Gamers Unhappy: Retroid Pocket 6 Handheld Console May Get a Redesign
A recent poll indicates users are dissatisfied with the current Retroid Pocket 6 design. They want the left analog stick placed above the D-pad and prefer not to have buttons and speakers located beneath the screen. Earlier this week Retroid revealed two handhelds: the Pocket 6 and the Pocket G2. Today the developers said they...
Microsoft Releases The Outer Worlds 2 Today as a New Xbox Game Pass Exclusive
Last week some players accessed The Outer Worlds 2 through early access; the game has now received its full release. Obsidian Entertainment and Microsoft invite you to set off on a new voyage across a galaxy overflowing with irreverent humor and surprising choices. The Outer Worlds 2 is available on Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and...
Players Give Cold Reception to Battlefield Redsec Battle Royale on Steam
Some players enjoyed Battlefield Redsec, yet DICE’s free-to-play Battle Royale mode failed to earn unanimous praise. Battlefield Redsec — DICE’s free Battle Royale mode — launched yesterday. The studio aimed to usher in a new chapter for the franchise and attract players seeking fast-paced, Warzone-style combat. Instead, the debut met with a chilly reaction from...
‘World of Warcraft’ Killer Dies; New World Support Cut After Amazon Layoffs
Amazon has officially halted development on New World. Four years after its release, the game once touted as a “World of Warcraft killer” will no longer receive updates or expansions. The company announced the decision on the fourth anniversary of New World’s PC launch. In an official statement, they described the period as “an incredible...
Secret Agent: Female Cosplayer Brings Classic Viper from the Street Fighter Series to Life
Cosplayer Inoe has embodied the character Crimson Viper — a covert operative in an unusual combat suit whom gamers first met in Street Fighter 4. Viper, also known by the name Maya, has since appeared in Street Fighter 6. To celebrate that return, model Inoe treated her cosplay fans to a set of new photographs....
Balatro Bursts into the Vampire Survivors Universe — Crossover Details
In 2024, Balatro emerged as one of the year’s standout hits—so much so that numerous developers sought to join its success and collaborate with its creator. Crossovers are not new for the title, but now it has been integrated into another widely played project. Balatro has been added to Vampire Survivors. The teams behind two...
Life Is Strange Creators Are Making a Game for Netflix
Dontnod — the studio responsible for Life is Strange — is developing a new title in collaboration with Netflix. The team is adapting one of the streaming giant’s well-known franchises, and the gameplay is said to evoke the narrative tone of Life is Strange and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. The company published its latest...
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Was Influenced by God of War and The Witcher 3
Naoki Hamaguchi, the game director behind Final Fantasy VII Remake and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, revealed that he drew inspiration from a variety of titles during development — ranging from God of War to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. In an interview he explained that Remake was envisioned as a more linear, story-driven experience, so...
Former Multiversus Executives Found Studio and Are Developing Horror Simulator “What the Stars Forgot”
Two of MultiVersus’s lead developers, Justin Fischer and Brock Feldman, have launched their own studio, Airlock Games. Previously serving as production director and technical director, they decided to start fresh following the closure of PlayerFirst Games. Fischer and Feldman are drawing on their work on large-scale projects such as Disney Infinity and Medal of Honor...
A Rat with Attitude: Apex-Toys to Open Preorders for New Jane Doe Statue from Zenless Zone Zero
Next year Apex-Toys will delight fans of the free-to-play gacha title Zenless Zone Zero with a new statue of Jane Doe, who’s eager to restore order across the metropolis of New Eridu. On October 31, 2025, Apex-Toys plans to open pre-orders for a new 1/7 scale Jane Doe statue based on the free-to-play action RPG...
Indie alternative to SnowRunner and Expeditions will not be PC-only — Over the Hill coming to consoles
The project is now officially slated for release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The developers released a new teaser to coincide with the announcement — until now the studio had only mentioned a PC version. It’s been confirmed that physical editions for PS5 and Switch 2 are planned; these will be...
Analysts: Battlefield 6 Will Crush Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 in Steam Sales
With only days left until the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, a new report indicates the game’s sales are trailing far behind Battlefield 6. The latest entry in one of the most recognizable shooter franchises is set to launch on November 14, 2025. Since the announcement it has stirred heated debate: some...
Emotions, Survival and an Icy Planet: Aphelion Trailer from the Creators of Life Is Strange
A trailer showcasing gameplay snippets from Aphelion has appeared online. The developers, known for their work on Life is Strange and Tell Me Why, are preparing another emotionally driven narrative. The story unfolds in 2060. Earth has been devastated, and humanity’s last hope is Persephone — a planet discovered on the outskirts of the Solar...
First Comparison of Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 Pro Surfaces
Nintendo and Ubisoft are gearing up for a major release — Assassin’s Creed Shadows is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. The first side-by-side comparison with the PlayStation 5 Pro version has surfaced online. This December, Ubisoft will transport players to feudal Japan. The game is already available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC,...
The Burnout revival didn’t happen: ‘Mixed’ reviews for Wreckreation on Steam and serious problems
The creators of the Burnout series sought to revive the thrill of chaotic crashes with their new title Wreckreation, but the release fell short. The Three Fields Entertainment project — envisioned as a spiritual successor to Burnout blended with Trackmania — met with a restrained reception. A game that banked on complete freedom and the...
Not a Word About Xbox — Microsoft Chief on the Future of Gaming
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella outlined the company’s vision for the next generation of gaming — notably never once saying the word “Xbox.” That omission prompted a flood of questions from players: will Microsoft continue to develop its own console? In an interview with TBPN, Nadella discussed Microsoft’s gaming strategy and stressed the company’s ambition to...
Gamers Unhappy: Retroid Pocket 6 Handheld Console May Get a Redesign
A recent poll indicates users are dissatisfied with the current Retroid Pocket 6 design. They want the left analog stick placed above the D-pad and prefer not to have buttons and speakers located beneath the screen. Earlier this week Retroid revealed two handhelds: the Pocket 6 and the Pocket G2. Today the developers said they...
Microsoft Releases The Outer Worlds 2 Today as a New Xbox Game Pass Exclusive
Last week some players accessed The Outer Worlds 2 through early access; the game has now received its full release. Obsidian Entertainment and Microsoft invite you to set off on a new voyage across a galaxy overflowing with irreverent humor and surprising choices. The Outer Worlds 2 is available on Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and...
Players Give Cold Reception to Battlefield Redsec Battle Royale on Steam
Some players enjoyed Battlefield Redsec, yet DICE’s free-to-play Battle Royale mode failed to earn unanimous praise. Battlefield Redsec — DICE’s free Battle Royale mode — launched yesterday. The studio aimed to usher in a new chapter for the franchise and attract players seeking fast-paced, Warzone-style combat. Instead, the debut met with a chilly reaction from...
‘World of Warcraft’ Killer Dies; New World Support Cut After Amazon Layoffs
Amazon has officially halted development on New World. Four years after its release, the game once touted as a “World of Warcraft killer” will no longer receive updates or expansions. The company announced the decision on the fourth anniversary of New World’s PC launch. In an official statement, they described the period as “an incredible...
Secret Agent: Female Cosplayer Brings Classic Viper from the Street Fighter Series to Life
Cosplayer Inoe has embodied the character Crimson Viper — a covert operative in an unusual combat suit whom gamers first met in Street Fighter 4. Viper, also known by the name Maya, has since appeared in Street Fighter 6. To celebrate that return, model Inoe treated her cosplay fans to a set of new photographs....
Balatro Bursts into the Vampire Survivors Universe — Crossover Details
In 2024, Balatro emerged as one of the year’s standout hits—so much so that numerous developers sought to join its success and collaborate with its creator. Crossovers are not new for the title, but now it has been integrated into another widely played project. Balatro has been added to Vampire Survivors. The teams behind two...
Life Is Strange Creators Are Making a Game for Netflix
Dontnod — the studio responsible for Life is Strange — is developing a new title in collaboration with Netflix. The team is adapting one of the streaming giant’s well-known franchises, and the gameplay is said to evoke the narrative tone of Life is Strange and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. The company published its latest...
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Was Influenced by God of War and The Witcher 3
Naoki Hamaguchi, the game director behind Final Fantasy VII Remake and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, revealed that he drew inspiration from a variety of titles during development — ranging from God of War to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. In an interview he explained that Remake was envisioned as a more linear, story-driven experience, so...








