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Five endings and a setting in Scotland define the latest entry in the Silent Hill series, generating high anticipation for its subversion of genre tropes.
Xbox has confirmed its Gamescom 2026 appearance, featuring a playable lineup that includes Fable, Gears of War: E-Day, Metro 2039, and Minecraft Dungeons 2.
Sega has initiated sign-ups for a closed network test of the upcoming game Crazy Taxi: World Tour, scheduled to take place this September.
Myst fans are getting a rare glimpse into an abandoned sequel as developer Cyan Worlds showcases footage from the cancelled Project Anglerfish.
Ubisoft and Xbox are expanding game accessibility by offering free PC versions of select titles to Xbox owners.
A fan‑crafted Portal remake is complete, but Valve’s silence leaves it stranded in limbo.
Director Naoki Hamaguchi details the ambitious scope and mechanical refinements planned for Final Fantasy VII Revelation.
Palworld is seeing a massive resurgence in players and revenue following the launch of its 1.0 update.
Amazon's gaming lead suggests that rising hardware costs may push players away from traditional consoles toward cloud streaming.
007: First Light has launched its first major content update, featuring new missions and the removal of Denuvo anti-tamper DRM.
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner has publicly stated he has no recollection of the decision-making process behind greenlighting the Kingdom Hearts franchise.
Pre-order data from the PlayStation Store indicates that consumers are increasingly prioritizing premium, higher-priced digital game editions.
Darkest Dungeon returns to the spotlight as developers announce the 'Fire's Edge' expansion, marking the RPG's first new content in six years.
Hasbro is facing a $56 million impairment as its strategic shift in the video game market struggles to deliver results.
Xbox Game Pass will remove eight titles from its library on July 31, 2026, prompting some subscribers to consider canceling.
IO Interactive reveals that 007 First Light was originally envisioned as an ensemble piece rather than a traditional James Bond focus.
Nintendo creator Shigeru Miyamoto identifies the specific titles he considers the most impressive entries in the Mario series.
Electronic Arts is redefining its approach to in-game advertising, integrating ad placements directly into the development stage of its major franchises.
ZA/UM is laying off staff after its latest release, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, failed to meet commercial targets despite critical acclaim.
Konami confirms that Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will arrive on the Nintendo Switch on October 15, matching the release date for other platforms.
Players of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have a limited window to acquire a rare Pokémon before a time-sensitive event concludes.
D23 Expo 2026 will feature a dedicated showcase titled 'Deep Dive Into Kingdom Hearts' scheduled for next month.
A UK retail association and Mexican lawmakers are challenging Sony's move to phase out physical PlayStation discs, citing concerns over consumer choice.
Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced faces a complex launch marked by connectivity issues, staff layoffs, and upcoming feature updates.
Developers of Spyro: A Realm Beyond are clarifying the game's design philosophy and why it is not being branded as Spyro 4.
Crimson Desert has reached an all-time low price on Amazon for PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles.
The video game Palworld is seeing a surge in popularity, with both the base game and its 1.0 update landing on Steam's all-time concurrent player list.
Cyberpunk 2077 has reached a milestone of 40 million copies sold alongside a three-year peak in Steam player counts.
New research suggests that compulsive gaming habits, rather than the total time spent playing, are the primary factor linked to cognitive difficulties in teens.
GTA Online expands with The Kortz Center Heist, marking a significant update as players transition toward the next installment in the series.
Nintendo has confirmed that the mobile title Mario Kart Tour will cease operations on September 30, 2026, following seven years of service.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader receives a significant performance update and free DLC distribution on Nintendo Switch 2 following a challenging launch.
Early hands-on previews for the medieval vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker are generating industry attention.
An indie developer is urging Valve to revise Steam’s two-hour refund policy after reporting 55,000 game returns despite positive user reviews.
An indie game developer is petitioning for Steam policy changes after players exploited a refund loophole by completing short games in under two hours.
Nintendo has issued a formal thank-you to fans after being voted the top developer in Famitsu's 40th anniversary survey.
Gaming hardware costs are soaring, with some next-generation consoles projected to reach $1,000.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced achieves record-breaking Steam sales while simultaneously triggering layoffs at Ubisoft Barcelona.
Kepler, the studio behind SOMA and Amnesia, has postponed the release of its upcoming thriller ONTOS to 2027.
Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition has officially launched for the Nintendo Switch 2, available now in both digital and physical formats.
SEGA celebrates 35 years of Sonic the Hedgehog with a birthday livestream, new merchandise, and themed music.