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Helldivers 2 Developer Acknowledges the Need for More Challenging Encounters

Helldivers 2 Developer Acknowledges the Need for More Challenging Encounters

Community manager Katherine Baskin said the team is "looking for ways to provide more challenge," but couldn't go into specifics.

Borderlands 4 Creative Director Tells Build Planners That Skills are “Subject to Change”

Borderlands 4 Creative Director Tells Build Planners That Skills are “Subject to Change”

"We're still balancing and fine tuning all characters, so what you've played/seen in demos so far maybe different at launch."

Game Pass is Reportedly Profitable Even if Taking Costs for First-Party Games Into Account

Game Pass is Reportedly Profitable Even if Taking Costs for First-Party Games Into Account

This comes as a follow-up to a previous report that "lost" revenue from first-party titles on the service isn't considered.

Ghost of Yōtei Gameplay Deep Dive Set for July 10th

Ghost of Yōtei Gameplay Deep Dive Set for July 10th

Sucker Punch will showcase new weapons, "special modes, and ways to "personalize" one's journey in nearly 20 minutes of new gameplay.

Romero Games Confirms It’s Not Shutting Down in Light of Losing Project Funding

Romero Games Confirms It’s Not Shutting Down in Light of Losing Project Funding

While the studio is still alive and kicking for now, it is also talking to other publishers to continue work on its unannounced shooter.

Tokyo Game Show 2025 Will Feature Square Enix, Sega, Capcom, PlayStation, and More

Tokyo Game Show 2025 Will Feature Square Enix, Sega, Capcom, PlayStation, and More

The event will be open for business on September 25 and 26 before eventually opening up for the public on September 27 and 28.

Microsoft Doesn’t Factor Revenue Lost by First-Party Games in Game Pass Profitability

Microsoft Doesn’t Factor Revenue Lost by First-Party Games in Game Pass Profitability

With the money that is usually spent by Microsoft on third-party titles on Xbox Game Pass, the service has been profitable.

Nintendo is Investigating Shorter Game Development Cycles to Offset Rising Costs

Nintendo is Investigating Shorter Game Development Cycles to Offset Rising Costs

Company president Shuntaro Furukawa also noted that development teams are looking into how these costs can be brought down.

ILL Developers Were Inspired by Silent Hill, Half-Life 2 For Their “Alive and Dangerous” Worlds

ILL Developers Were Inspired by Silent Hill, Half-Life 2 For Their “Alive and Dangerous” Worlds

Two of the artists behind ILL also brought up how the creature design in the game was inspired by old horror movies from the 1970s.

007: First Light Kicks Off Wishlist Milestones Promotion With Bonus Rewards

007: First Light Kicks Off Wishlist Milestones Promotion With Bonus Rewards

If enough people add 007: First Light to their wishlists, players will get in-game rewards like bonus skins for Bond and his gadget.

Former Unknown Worlds Founder Shocked at Ousting, Says Subnautica 2 is “Ready for Early Access”

Former Unknown Worlds Founder Shocked at Ousting, Says Subnautica 2 is “Ready for Early Access”

While former leadership believed the early access date was its decision, "at least for now, that decision is in Krafton’s hands."

Monster Hunter Wilds Lecture on Game Optimisation at CEDEC 2025 Cancelled

Monster Hunter Wilds Lecture on Game Optimisation at CEDEC 2025 Cancelled

Capcom likely cancelled the lecture due to threats and targeted harassment faced by its employees over Wilds' performance issues.

Borderlands 4 is a “Turning Point” for Gearbox’s Universe; New Factions and Leaders Detailed

Borderlands 4 is a “Turning Point” for Gearbox’s Universe; New Factions and Leaders Detailed

Whether it's the Outbounders who fight alongside the Vault Hunters or the high-class Electi, many interesting characters await.

Xbox Series S Optimized Titles Can Be Easily Ported to Nintendo Switch 2, Says Virtuos

Xbox Series S Optimized Titles Can Be Easily Ported to Nintendo Switch 2, Says Virtuos

The technical director noted that while the Switch 2's CPU is closer in power to a PS4, DLSS makes its GPU closer to Xbox Series S.

GTA 7 Likely Less Expensive to Make Than GTA 6 Thanks to AI – Former Technical Lead

GTA 7 Likely Less Expensive to Make Than GTA 6 Thanks to AI – Former Technical Lead

Former Rockstar developer Obbe Vermiej talks about how it's already happening, with programmers making up "maybe 10, 15 percent" of teams.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Writer Wants “Character-Driven Stories” and to “Make the Whole World Sad”

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Writer Wants “Character-Driven Stories” and to “Make the Whole World Sad”

"When people are sad, I feel a bit happy," said writer Bartosz Sztybor regarding the upcoming Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime sequel.

The Last of Us Creator Praises Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

The Last of Us Creator Praises Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Neil Druckmann described Sandfall Interactive's RPG as "one of the most moving, creative stories I played in a long time."

Xbox Received Unrealistic Financial Requirements From Microsoft CFO – Rumor

Xbox Received Unrealistic Financial Requirements From Microsoft CFO – Rumor

These requirements will reportedly continue hurting the company's Gaming division, which recently faced extensive layoffs.

Mafia: The Old Country – Driving, Stealth and Shooting Revealed in Extensive New Gameplay

Mafia: The Old Country – Driving, Stealth and Shooting Revealed in Extensive New Gameplay

From driving through Sicily to infiltrating a villa and taking out its security, Hangar 13's latest is looking good ahead of launch.

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is Developed by Mario Party Studio

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is Developed by Mario Party Studio

Nintendo Cube is also known for hits like Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics and travesties like Everybody 1-2 Switch.