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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Trailer Showcases Neo City Stage

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Trailer Showcases Neo City Stage

A new gameplay trailer for LizardCube and Sega's upcoming action-platformer showcases the futuristic and neon-lit streets of Neo City.

Helldivers 2 Has About 2.5 Million Weekly Players, Says Arrowhead CCO

Helldivers 2 Has About 2.5 Million Weekly Players, Says Arrowhead CCO

The co-op shooter recently received the Heart of Democracy update, where players fight the invading Illuminate on Super Earth.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Reaches 3 Million Players, Biggest Launch in id Software’s History

DOOM: The Dark Ages Reaches 3 Million Players, Biggest Launch in id Software’s History

The critically acclaimed first-person shooter has reached this milestone seven times faster than its predecessor, DOOM Eternal.

Stellar Blade Sequel Confirmed by Shift Up, Targeting Launch in 2026

Stellar Blade Sequel Confirmed by Shift Up, Targeting Launch in 2026

No further details have been revealed, though the developer seemingly moved up the release of Project Witches, its next new IP.

Avowed Director Leaves Obsidian, Joins Oxenfree Studio

Avowed Director Leaves Obsidian, Joins Oxenfree Studio

Carrie Patel leaves Obsidian after 12 years to join Night School Studio as a game director, though its next project remains a mystery.

Revenge of the Savage Planet Reaches 1 Million Players

Revenge of the Savage Planet Reaches 1 Million Players

Developer Raccoon Logic thanked players for their support and is working on a roadmap outlining upcoming updates and new features.

Saros Developer Housemarque is “Fully Focused on Single Player and Premium” Titles

Saros Developer Housemarque is “Fully Focused on Single Player and Premium” Titles

"You don't need to spend the rest of your free time on our games," says studio head Ilari Kuittinen, likening them to "movies or TV series."

Expeditions: Rome Developer Confirms New Game Has Entered Full Production

Expeditions: Rome Developer Confirms New Game Has Entered Full Production

The studio is well known for its take on tactical turn-based RPGs that make use of historic settings like ancient Rome in its last game.

Dungeons of Hinterberg Publisher Acquired by Nazara Technologies for $29 Million

Dungeons of Hinterberg Publisher Acquired by Nazara Technologies for $29 Million

As part of the acquisition, Nazara Technologies don't seem to plan on making any personnel changes in at Curve Games or its studios.

Elden Ring Nightreign Trailer Showcases the Wylder, aka John Nightreign

Elden Ring Nightreign Trailer Showcases the Wylder, aka John Nightreign

A wrist-mounted crossbow, a grappling hook, a two-handed sword, and a buckler are all it takes to go one-on-one with the Nightlords.

Bethesda Can’t Suddenly Leave Creation Engine and Move to Unreal Engine – Former Studio Lead

Bethesda Can’t Suddenly Leave Creation Engine and Move to Unreal Engine – Former Studio Lead

Dan Nanni spoke about how a studio creates its own engine and iteratively works on it over time, and why it's such a big investment.

Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel Has a New City That Feels Like “Chicago Gone Wrong,” Says Creator

Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel Has a New City That Feels Like “Chicago Gone Wrong,” Says Creator

"I remember looking at it and going, 'Yeah, I understand the feel that you're going for, and this really does work,'" said Mike Pondsmith.

The Witcher 4 Will Present Players With Tough Choices, Player Agency is a Priority

The Witcher 4 Will Present Players With Tough Choices, Player Agency is a Priority

Game director Sebastian Kalemba said that players will get to feel plenty of emotions depending on the consequences of their choices.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Features “Many Secrets,” More Enemies Than Ever

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Features “Many Secrets,” More Enemies Than Ever

Higher frame rates for the Musou-style action game are possible compared to the Switch 2, says AAA Games studio head Yosuke Hayashi.

MindsEye Gets Third Teaser Showcasing Weapons and On-Foot Combat

MindsEye Gets Third Teaser Showcasing Weapons and On-Foot Combat

The teaser also showed off a new energy-type weapon that was able to destroy an enemy vehicle in just a matter of a few shots.

Nintendo Switch 2’s GameChat Will Include Text-to-Speech, Live Transcription Features

Nintendo Switch 2’s GameChat Will Include Text-to-Speech, Live Transcription Features

These features for GameChat on the Switch 2 will be welcomed by players that are unable to actively take part in voice chat sessions.

PC Gaming Show 2025 Features Over 70 Titles

PC Gaming Show 2025 Features Over 70 Titles

Saber Interactive, Aspyr, People Can Fly, Krafton, 11 bit studios, and more have also joined the lineup of developers and publishers.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Will Have Themes of Fatherhood – Hideo Kojima

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Will Have Themes of Fatherhood – Hideo Kojima

Kojima also explained that the Metal Gear franchise explored themes of parenthood, stemming from the loss of his own father.

Helldivers 2 Takes the Fight to Super Earth in New Heart of Democracy Update

Helldivers 2 Takes the Fight to Super Earth in New Heart of Democracy Update

Battle through the streets of the Helldivers' home planet, teaming with SEAF troops and protecting citizens from the Illuminate.

Borderlands 4 Developer CEO Says “Real Fans” Would Buy the Game Even at $80

Borderlands 4 Developer CEO Says “Real Fans” Would Buy the Game Even at $80

Randy Pitchford also brought up an anecdote from 1991 about having to save up money to buy Starflight for the Sega Gensis.