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August 13, 2026 - 17:11

The upcoming isometric action RPG Lunarium has been turning heads with its distinct visual style, which looks like a living oil painting. Game director Jixiang recently broke down the studio`s...

August 11, 2026 - 12:47

Valve has issued a security alert for anyone who purchased a Steam Machine through its European distribution partner. The warning comes after a cyberattack exposed customer details, including names...

August 10, 2026 - 10:56

The video game industry is quietly shifting its focus from writing code to writing prompts. Developers are increasingly turning to generative AI to speed up asset creation, dialogue writing, and...

August 6, 2026 - 16:51

Walt Disney Co. has struck a new deal with TikTok that will bring a wave of creator-made vertical videos to the Disney+ streaming platform. The partnership marks a notable shift for Disney, which...

July 31, 2026 - 13:25

It is amazing how fast a business can move when you are the business. For years, the conversation around games journalism has been a funeral dirge. Layoffs, site closures, and a general sense of...

July 23, 2026 - 06:35

The Disney and Final Fantasy crossover does sound like a hard sell on paper. But apparently, the man who gave it the green light can`t recall doing so. Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner recently...

July 22, 2026 - 19:39

Fresh off its $19.1 million Series A funding round, Liquidnitro Games has appointed the former Global CTO of Tencent Games to spearhead its push into AI-driven game development. The move signals a...

July 16, 2026 - 11:08

The comic series `Final Boss` by Tyler Kirkham is getting adapted into a video game, bringing its unique blend of genres to interactive screens. The upcoming title is described as a co-op adventure...

July 15, 2026 - 15:32

FX`s upcoming television adaptation of the popular video game franchise Far Cry has added a major name to its cast. Steve Buscemi has signed on for a mystery role, though the network has not yet...

July 6, 2026 - 08:46

Sony is facing criticism from gamers after its PlayStation Network storefront began displaying standard editions of certain games at prices typically reserved for premium or deluxe versions. Users...

July 2, 2026 - 14:47

The Western genre has always had a strong presence in video games, but only a handful of titles manage to deliver a flawless experience from the opening scene to the final credits. These games...

July 1, 2026 - 08:39

For over two decades, the little plastic brick has dominated more than just toy shelves. LEGO video games have become a genre unto themselves, blending family-friendly humor with surprisingly deep...

June 30, 2026 - 21:06

The video game industry is bracing for what could be one of its worst waves of layoffs yet as July approaches. New reports suggest that Undead Labs, the developer behind the popular State of Decay...

June 30, 2026 - 11:51

The group stage is over, and the 2026 World Cup knockout rounds are set to deliver high-stakes drama from the opening whistle. While every game from here on out is a do-or-die affair, three...

June 29, 2026 - 17:48

If you ever spent hours clicking through the eerie island of Myst or arguing over who got to be Pablo Sanchez in Backyard Baseball, you already know the pull of these old titles. But some games...

June 25, 2026 - 11:06

Videos of World Cup fans crying, hugging strangers, and singing in the streets are flooding social media feeds. But these clips are not just about soccer. Northeastern University researchers say...

June 23, 2026 - 19:25

Amazon has dropped the prices on several major PlayStation 5 titles, just in time for Prime Day 2026. The deals include the critically acclaimed Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which took home the...

June 22, 2026 - 21:32

The NEX Playground is a compact and clever little console that has just launched in the UK and Ireland, and after spending time with it, I have to admit it delivered a harsh dose of reality. This...

June 20, 2026 - 06:11

The legendary game director behind Shadow of the Colossus and Ico has finally shared real details about his next project. Fumito Ueda, who left Team Ico years ago to form his own studio, recently...

June 19, 2026 - 00:26

After a four-decade absence, the National Veterans Wheelchair Games is making its return to Detroit. The event, which brings together some of the nation`s most accomplished disabled veterans for...

June 18, 2026 - 17:12

Summer Game Fest is always a whirlwind. For me, it was the busiest day of the year, packed with back-to-back appointments, crowded demo halls, and the constant pressure to see everything. I...

June 16, 2026 - 05:17

Getting behind the wheel in Stuntman Hollywood feels like stepping into a forgotten era of arcade racing, and that is a very good thing. The core driving mechanics are surprisingly precise,...

June 13, 2026 - 04:39

The third season of HBO`s hit series `The Last of Us` has added a major name to its cast. Peter Sarsgaard will appear in the upcoming season, but unlike many of the show`s characters, his role is...

June 11, 2026 - 09:57

Xbox is reportedly preparing for another round of significant job cuts, marking the fourth straight year of major workforce reductions at the gaming division. According to internal communications,...

June 10, 2026 - 12:21

The video game industry is bracing for one of the most crowded launch windows in recent memory. Publishers are rushing to get their biggest titles out the door before the inevitable arrival of...

June 9, 2026 - 18:13

The developer behind the upcoming Star Fox game has been identified as Velan Studios, an American studio based in Troy, New York. Known for its work on titles like Knockout City and the...

June 9, 2026 - 14:53

The next officially licensed NASCAR video game is real and moving forward. While a yearly release from the series has been widely expected, developer Motorsport Games has now confirmed that NASCAR...

June 8, 2026 - 06:35

The team behind the acclaimed sci-fi RPG Citizen Sleeper is trading the cold void of space for the grimy, rain-slicked alleys of a punk-infused city. Their upcoming project, still shrouded in...

June 7, 2026 - 22:24

Prepare to boldly go into horror and psychological thrills with Bloober Team`s `Star Trek: Shadow Frontier.` The Polish studio known for `The Medium` and the upcoming `Silent Hill 2` remake is...

June 7, 2026 - 12:31

Remedy Entertainment, the studio behind the upcoming action game Control Resonant, has openly acknowledged that its planned September release window is shaping up to be a crowded and difficult...