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DOOM: The Dark Ages Will Have Agadon Hunter as its Marauder Equivalent

DOOM: The Dark Ages Will Have Agadon Hunter as its Marauder Equivalent

Director Hugo Martin spoke about how the Agadon Hunter will act as a test to see how well players have mastered the game's mechanics.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach – Digital Deluxe and Collector’s Editions Detailed

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach – Digital Deluxe and Collector’s Editions Detailed

Pre-orders go live on March 17th, with all editions receiving three different in-game Skeletons and a custom Quokka hologram.

DOOM: The Dark Ages’ Skullcrusher Highlights id Software’s Industry-Leading Gore System

DOOM: The Dark Ages’ Skullcrusher Highlights id Software’s Industry-Leading Gore System

Director Hugo Martin explains how the new close-range minigun works, going from heavy to allowing players to "zip it around the arena."

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Launches on June 26th

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Launches on June 26th

New 10+ minute trailer debuts, featuring new weather conditions, massive B.T.s, and more, with pre-orders starting on March 17th.

The Witcher 4’s Ciri is “Like Liquid” Compared to Geralt’s Blockiness, Says CD Projekt RED

The Witcher 4’s Ciri is “Like Liquid” Compared to Geralt’s Blockiness, Says CD Projekt RED

CD Projekt RED's Pawel Burza says, "You don’t see Geralt doing these things. He’s nimble but feels like a block in some sense."

God of War 20th Anniversary Panel Won’t Have Any Announcements

God of War 20th Anniversary Panel Won’t Have Any Announcements

Gallery Nucleus has confirmed another panel for March 22nd, but Sony Santa Monica dashes any hopes for potential new games.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Director Wants to Give Players “New Tools to Master”

DOOM: The Dark Ages Director Wants to Give Players “New Tools to Master”

"I think only the shotguns are the same. The Plasma is so different, so the rest are brand new," says id Software's Martin Stratton.

Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 Requires a Microsoft Account

Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 Requires a Microsoft Account

PS5 players must link their PlayStation Network account to a Microsoft account to play the open-world racing sim next month.

Split Fiction Crosses 250,000 Concurrent Players on Steam

Split Fiction Crosses 250,000 Concurrent Players on Steam

The critically acclaimed co-op action adventure has the second-highest player count for an Electronic Arts title on Steam.

Styx: Blades of Greed Features 3 “Massive Playgrounds,” New Abilities Like Mind Control

Styx: Blades of Greed Features 3 “Massive Playgrounds,” New Abilities Like Mind Control

Styx leads a group of bandits to steal all the Quartz in the latest title in Cyanide's stealth-action franchise, out this Fall.

Blades of Fire Offers Between 60 to 80 Hours of Gameplay, Blacksmithing Process Detailed

Blades of Fire Offers Between 60 to 80 Hours of Gameplay, Blacksmithing Process Detailed

"We wanted the player to feel the strength, heat, and intensity of the forge," says MercurySteam CEO and director Enric Álvarez.

Killing Floor 3 Delayed to “Later in 2025”

Killing Floor 3 Delayed to “Later in 2025”

Developer Tripwire Interactive says the recently-released closed beta "missed the mark", prompting the decision to delay the zombie-slaying shooter.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Pre-Orders Will Kick off This Month – Rumour

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Pre-Orders Will Kick off This Month – Rumour

Sony will also sell a $229.99 Collector's Edition of the title in North America and Europe, a prominent leaker claims.

It Takes Two Has Sold 23 Million Units, A Way Out at 11 Million

It Takes Two Has Sold 23 Million Units, A Way Out at 11 Million

Hazelight Studios' previous co-op titles continue to enjoy steady sales years on from their respective releases.

Split Fiction Surpasses 197,000 Peak Concurrent Players on Steam

Split Fiction Surpasses 197,000 Peak Concurrent Players on Steam

Hazelight Studios' co-op action-adventure game has more than doubled It Takes Two's all-time peak CCU numbers on Steam.

Battlefield Labs’ First Playtest Will Revolve Around Combat and Movement

Battlefield Labs’ First Playtest Will Revolve Around Combat and Movement

Classic movement options like crouch sprint, combat dive, and landing rolls are also making a comeback in the Battlefield Labs playtests.

The Forever Winter March Update Brings Revamp to Water Mechanic, Gunplay, and New Region

The Forever Winter March Update Brings Revamp to Water Mechanic, Gunplay, and New Region

With the latest update, the water in Forever Winter is no longer a resource that drains constantly even when you don't play.

Split Fiction Director Talks About Negative Impact of Microtransactions on Game Design

Split Fiction Director Talks About Negative Impact of Microtransactions on Game Design

Fares has long been a proponent of not including any microtransactions and battle passes in games developed at Hazelight.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is Changing Pro Skater 4’s Free-Roaming Career Mode

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is Changing Pro Skater 4’s Free-Roaming Career Mode

The Career Mode will now consist of traditional levels, with a list of challenges and two-minute time limits like the other games.

Respawn Entertainment Has Cancelled Another Unannounced Project

Respawn Entertainment Has Cancelled Another Unannounced Project

Emilee Evans, former executive assistant and production coordinator, confirmed the cancellation and is now seeking a new role.