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007 First Light Delivers The Stealth-Driven Bond Game We Always Wanted

007 First Light Delivers The Stealth-Driven Bond Game We Always Wanted

Even if it doesn't break the mold, IOI's stealth pedigree really makes you feel like a young James Bond, improvising at every turn.

Crimson Desert May Be The First Real Test For The Elder Scrolls 6

Crimson Desert May Be The First Real Test For The Elder Scrolls 6

Crimson Desert has given Bethesda a challenge that the studio must now navigate ahead of Elder Scrolls 6’s final release, but the good news is that it only stands to gain from the exercise.

10 Big Games Launching in June 2026

10 Big Games Launching in June 2026

It may be one of the more low-key Junes in recent years, but there are still plenty of high-profile launches and must-play titles.

007 First Light’s Melee Combat Might Be Its Biggest Surprise

007 First Light’s Melee Combat Might Be Its Biggest Surprise

IO Interactive has taken inspiration from some of the all-time greats, but it's what it has done with it that gives First Light’s combat its unique flavor.

15 Major Game Reveals We Could See At The Next State of Play

15 Major Game Reveals We Could See At The Next State of Play

Before the Summer of Gaming kicks off, Sony has over 60 minutes of announcements and reveals. Here's what could possibly appear.

Forza Horizon 6 Has Moved Beyond The Game Pass Argument

Forza Horizon 6 Has Moved Beyond The Game Pass Argument

Reports indicate that Playground's latest could have performed better without Game Pass, but it may instead have found a good balance.

Forza Horizon 6 Has Mastered the Art of “One More Race”

Forza Horizon 6 Has Mastered the Art of “One More Race”

Playground Games clearly knew what it was doing with a painstakingly crafted take on Japan for the latest Horizon title, and the result is a game that’s quite hard to put down for all the right reas...

Why Crimson Desert Was Worth Restarting After Nearly 200 Hours

Why Crimson Desert Was Worth Restarting After Nearly 200 Hours

Could I have waited for New Game Plus? Probably. But I can't get enough of Pywel, and this time, I engage with it on my own terms.

Mina the Hollower Review – Don’t Dig Straight Down

Mina the Hollower Review – Don’t Dig Straight Down

Mina may not be the mouse with the most, but her first adventure is one that modern and retro fans alike may want to dive into.

Samson Post-Launch Interview – Player Feedback, Console Performance Targets, The Road Ahead, And More

Samson Post-Launch Interview – Player Feedback, Console Performance Targets, The Road Ahead, And More

Liquid Swords founder and CCO Christofer Sundebrg was kind enough to answer some of our questions about the studio's first outing: Samson.

Where Winds Meet Imperial Palace Expansion – Everything You Need to Know

Where Winds Meet Imperial Palace Expansion – Everything You Need to Know

A massive new adventure awaits when Everstone Studio's latest expansion drops on May 27th. Here's what you need to know beforehand.

Thick as Thieves Review – A Return to the Metal Ages

Thick as Thieves Review – A Return to the Metal Ages

Thick of Thieves is a brand new stealth game with elements of immersive sim, and even involves Warren Spector in development.

Bubsy 4D Review – Don’t Call It A Comeback

Bubsy 4D Review – Don’t Call It A Comeback

The death of the infamous Bobcat was greatly exaggerated, but while Fabraz's 3D platformer has some good ideas, it still comes up short.

Forza Horizon 6 Is The Most RPG-Like The Series Has Ever Been

Forza Horizon 6 Is The Most RPG-Like The Series Has Ever Been

Beyond the skill points, the XP, the progression gates, and whatnot, Playground embraces a newfound sense of player agency.

007 First Light Guide – 20 Tips And Tricks You Need To Know

007 First Light Guide – 20 Tips And Tricks You Need To Know

If you’re looking to get a solid head start in IO Interactive’s insightful look into Bond’s rise to fame, we’ve got a few pointers to help you out.

007 First Light Review – Licenced Troubleshooter

007 First Light Review – Licenced Troubleshooter

James Bond is back, bringing all his signature style, spy skills, and one-liners to the table. It goes without saying that we love this new outing for the super spy.

Why James Bond 007 Everything or Nothing Was So Damn Good

Why James Bond 007 Everything or Nothing Was So Damn Good

With First Light shaping up to be quite an outing for the suave super spy, we go back to another one of his adventures that continues to stand out.

007 First Light – Every Known Gadget Explained

007 First Light – Every Known Gadget Explained

What is Bond without tricks up his sleeve? Here, we detail all First Light’s revealed gadgets and how they’ll encourage emergent gameplay and creative problem-solving.

007 First Light Could Turn Summer 2026 Into Bond Season

007 First Light Could Turn Summer 2026 Into Bond Season

More than simply releasing in the most opportune window, IO Interactive’s upcoming Bond adventure embraces its abrasive potential to define its future.

007 First Light Could Deliver The Uncharted Fix Fans Want

007 First Light Could Deliver The Uncharted Fix Fans Want

Through choreographed set-pieces, cinematic action, and equally charming protagonists, 007 First Light appears to be picking up where Uncharted left off.