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Fallout 5, Remasters and New Games Confirmed, But Can They Save Bethesda?

Fallout 5, Remasters and New Games Confirmed, But Can They Save Bethesda?

Bethesda invests in its biggest franchises more than ever before, even as titles like The Elder Scrolls 6 are nowhere to be seen.

Grand Theft Auto 6 Could Shatter Launch Week Sales Records

Grand Theft Auto 6 Could Shatter Launch Week Sales Records

With a reported $260 million in pre-order revenue within a week, Rockstar's sequel could have the most unbelievable launch in gaming.

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Makes Side Content Matter Again

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Makes Side Content Matter Again

We’ve seen a ton of open worlds in the many years since Black Flag first graced our screens, but it's quite interesting just how future-proof the game could be with just the right tweaks.

Resident Evil Is Reportedly Reinventing Side Stories Through DLC, And It Could Change the Series

Resident Evil Is Reportedly Reinventing Side Stories Through DLC, And It Could Change the Series

There’s talk of a novel approach to new ideas with regards to Resident Evil, and we could be seeing some very experimental expansions to the franchise’s existing and future lineup if things turn o...

EA Backed Down on College Football 27, But the Battle Isn’t Over

EA Backed Down on College Football 27, But the Battle Isn’t Over

It’s a victory for College Football players, to be sure, but is one that might be a tad too short-lived for comfort? Or is it the beginning of meaningful changes to paid progression in EA’s lineup...

Why Millions Can’t Stop Playing Meccha Chameleon

Why Millions Can’t Stop Playing Meccha Chameleon

It’s often the simplest of ideas that manage to shine the brightest when their execution is on point, and lemorion_1224’s take on a classic is a great example of that.

Palworld 1.0 Has Ensnared Millions – Here’s Why

Palworld 1.0 Has Ensnared Millions – Here’s Why

Finally free of early access, Pocketpair's survival crafting, creature-collecting title is experiencing a new wave of popularity.

Why Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is Better Than the Original in Almost Every Conceivable Way

Why Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is Better Than the Original in Almost Every Conceivable Way

After years of anticipation and sky-high expectations, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag’s remake has somehow managed to exceed them.

Call of Duty Black Ops 1 + 2 PS5 Are a Complete Mess

Call of Duty Black Ops 1 + 2 PS5 Are a Complete Mess

Activision seemingly assumes nostalgia will be enough to push players into buying the ports regardless of their shortcomings.

The Elder Scrolls 6 Is Looking More Troubled Than Ever

The Elder Scrolls 6 Is Looking More Troubled Than Ever

Following extensive layoffs of experienced developers, Bethesda's long-awaited sequel could end up mired in delays and crunch.

Why Is EA SPORTS College Football 27 Such a Mess Right Now?

Why Is EA SPORTS College Football 27 Such a Mess Right Now?

Has EA Sports finally dropped the ball after a successful couple of years since the franchise’s revival? Or are the game’s current woes just blips in an otherwise bright horizon? We’ve tried to ...

PlayStation’s Digital Future Is Turning Into a PR Disaster

PlayStation’s Digital Future Is Turning Into a PR Disaster

What might have been a questionable decision to reduce distribution costs is now a full-scale debate on ownership and preservation. The question we’re all asking is one that Sony might not have an a...

The Gaming Industry Is Eating Itself Alive

The Gaming Industry Is Eating Itself Alive

Mixed feelings abound after layoffs at Xbox, whose business is beyond floundering, and PlayStation's plan to kill physical media.

PlayStation’s Disc-Free Future Is Starting to Look Like a Walled Garden

PlayStation’s Disc-Free Future Is Starting to Look Like a Walled Garden

The end of physical discs for new titles may appeal to current market trends, but it also presents some disturbing possibilities.

PlayStation’s Plan to Kill Physical Games is as Confusing as It Is Insulting

PlayStation’s Plan to Kill Physical Games is as Confusing as It Is Insulting

The company's decision not to manufacture discs after January 2028 is contributing to a dangerous direction for the industry.

A $1,000 PS6 or Xbox Would Repeat Gaming’s Biggest Pricing Mistake

A $1,000 PS6 or Xbox Would Repeat Gaming’s Biggest Pricing Mistake

Well, the Steam Machine is here and seems like a competent open-ended alternative to traditional consoles. But has it created more problems that it has solved?

PlayStation – and The Gaming Industry – Just Doesn’t Learn With Live-Service

PlayStation – and The Gaming Industry – Just Doesn’t Learn With Live-Service

Even after the failure of Concord and so many cancellations, Sony is committed to live service, even if it ultimately leads nowhere.

GTA 6’s NPC AI Could Be Rockstar’s Next Big Open-World Breakthrough

GTA 6’s NPC AI Could Be Rockstar’s Next Big Open-World Breakthrough

Leonida’s looking like a place where anything can happen, and in a franchise like GTA, that’s always a good thing for an already unpredictable gameplay loop.

Resident Evil 5 and 6 Remakes Sound Easy – Until You Think About It

Resident Evil 5 and 6 Remakes Sound Easy – Until You Think About It

With Resident Evil’s remakes doing as well as they have alongside a new mainline entry in Requiem, you might think that remakes of the fifth and sixth titles are a given. But that might not be the c...

GTA 6 Is Turning Basic Game Ownership Into a Big Deal

GTA 6 Is Turning Basic Game Ownership Into a Big Deal

The physical and resale market for games has declined over the years. So why is GTA 6's lack of a disc causing such controversy?