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Alan Wake 2 Developer Was “Much More Confident” in its Switch to Survival Horror After Resident Evil 2 Remake’s Success

Alan Wake 2 Developer Was “Much More Confident” in its Switch to Survival Horror After Resident Evil 2 Remake’s Success

"This game’s ability to modernise a 20-year-old classic and its amazing reception definitely made us more confident in our decision to switch the genre, for sure," says game director Kyle Rowley.

Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR – Parkour, Stealth, Combat, and More Detailed in New Overview Trailer

Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR – Parkour, Stealth, Combat, and More Detailed in New Overview Trailer

Learn more about the different movement techniques, how sprinting affects assassinations and various comfort features in the VR title.

Starfield is the Seventh Best-Selling Game of 2023 Year-to-Date in the US

Starfield is the Seventh Best-Selling Game of 2023 Year-to-Date in the US

Bethesda's sci-fi RPG was September's best-selling game in the region, with the majority of its sales for the PC version.

Alan Wake 2 Director Says Enemies Are “on Screen Longer”, “Harder to Kill” Compared to First Game

Alan Wake 2 Director Says Enemies Are “on Screen Longer”, “Harder to Kill” Compared to First Game

Remedy's Kyle Rowley says players must be "more tactful about how they use their bullets and resources" and be more efficient.

The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR – Free Horde Mode Update is Now Live

The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR – Free Horde Mode Update is Now Live

The new mode features faster rollercoaster speeds, encounters that escalate in difficulty and attacks that hit if you blink.

Forza Motorsport – Update 1.0 Fixes Crashes in Builder’s Cup, Free Play, and More

Forza Motorsport – Update 1.0 Fixes Crashes in Builder’s Cup, Free Play, and More

A bug causing visuals to look "washed out" on Xbox Series X/S is also gone, while car part unlocks in Builders Cup have been adjusted.

Phil Spencer Wants to Revisit Old Activision Blizzard Games “with the Respect They Deserve”

Phil Spencer Wants to Revisit Old Activision Blizzard Games “with the Respect They Deserve”

Microsoft Gaming CEO doesn't want to just create something "for financial gain" or for "a PR announcement and not deliver on the product."

Call of Duty Will Not Have Any Content Exclusive to Xbox, Phil Spencer Reiterates

Call of Duty Will Not Have Any Content Exclusive to Xbox, Phil Spencer Reiterates

According to Xbox boss Phil Spencer, Call of Duty will have 100 percent content parity on all platforms.

Alan Wake Story Refresher Now Available Through Fortnite

Alan Wake Story Refresher Now Available Through Fortnite

You can now get ready for Alan Wake 2 by playing Fortnite on just about any platform where Fortnite is available.

Diablo 4 is Out Now on Steam

Diablo 4 is Out Now on Steam

The Steam release of Diablo 4 is also currently available at a 25 percent discount, and is verified for Steam Deck.

Endless Dungeon is Now Available as Early Unlock for Last Wish Edition Owners

Endless Dungeon is Now Available as Early Unlock for Last Wish Edition Owners

Everyone else will be able to play Endless Dungeon when its standard edition is out tomorrow.

Tekken 8 – Tutorials, Customization, and Story Revealed in New Arcade Quest Gameplay

Tekken 8 – Tutorials, Customization, and Story Revealed in New Arcade Quest Gameplay

Check out the new single-player focused mode where players venture to arcades present in the world and battle AI opponents.

Activision Blizzard Games Won’t Come to Game Pass Before 2024 – Phil Spencer

Activision Blizzard Games Won’t Come to Game Pass Before 2024 – Phil Spencer

Xbox boss Phil Spencer says that work on bringing Activision Blizzard's back catalog to Game Pass started only recently, owing to how long the acquisition's approval process took.

Diablo 4: Season of Blood Trailer Showcases New Event, Fresh End-Game Bosses, and More

Diablo 4: Season of Blood Trailer Showcases New Event, Fresh End-Game Bosses, and More

After a brief delay, the action RPG looter's second season is finally live with new powers, enemies, activities and Unique items.

Paradox Interactive and Harebrained Schemes Are “Parting Ways” After The Lamplighters League’s Failed Launch

Paradox Interactive and Harebrained Schemes Are “Parting Ways” After The Lamplighters League’s Failed Launch

"Paradox has refocused its strategy towards its core niches within strategy and management games with endless qualities," says COO Charlotta Nilsson.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – Physical Version Players Should Download the Day One Patch, Insomniac Suggests

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – Physical Version Players Should Download the Day One Patch, Insomniac Suggests

"For the best experience, we highly encourage physical/disc-based players to download update Version 1.001.002 on launch day," the developer says.

Phasmophobia’s Console Launch Has Been Delayed Again

Phasmophobia’s Console Launch Has Been Delayed Again

Kinetic Games has delayed the horror title's console version past October, with no new release window confirmed yet.

Silent Hill: Ascension Receives New Premiere Trailer, Also Streaming for PS4, PS5, and Bravia TVs

Silent Hill: Ascension Receives New Premiere Trailer, Also Streaming for PS4, PS5, and Bravia TVs

Genvid's interactive streaming series begins airing on October 31st at 6 PM PT, and will change based on audience decisions.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Had an “Ample Budget” and No Development Deadline

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Had an “Ample Budget” and No Development Deadline

"Since we knew we had ample budget to develop the game, we didn't have to worry about the amount of resources we'd spend to craft even small details," says art director Masanobu Sato.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s Visuals Took No Inspiration from the Mario Movie

Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s Visuals Took No Inspiration from the Mario Movie

"We're often asked about the film's influence on the game, but we didn't hear anything about the film's content during development," says art director Masanobu Sato.