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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is Not Hiding Loading Times with Hold-to-Confirm Fast Travel Prompt

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is Not Hiding Loading Times with Hold-to-Confirm Fast Travel Prompt

Instead of hiding loading times, Insomniac Games' Mike Fitzgerald said the feature was "important for player usability."

Overwatch 2 – LE SSERAFIM Collaboration Announced for November 1st

Overwatch 2 – LE SSERAFIM Collaboration Announced for November 1st

The collaboration includes a mode and in-game items inspired by the K-pop group, with more details coming on October 30th.

Alan Wake 2 Gets New Recap Trailer Showcasing Alan Wake’s Story

Alan Wake 2 Gets New Recap Trailer Showcasing Alan Wake’s Story

The new video offers a third way for players to refresh themselves on the story of the original Alan Wake in preparation for Alan Wake 2.

The Outlast Trials is Getting a New Trial, More Content on October 26

The Outlast Trials is Getting a New Trial, More Content on October 26

The Outlast Trials will also be getting a new limited-time Halloween-themed event, along with the Courthouse map.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2’s Neo-Noir Art Style Explained in Latest Dev Diary

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2’s Neo-Noir Art Style Explained in Latest Dev Diary

Associate art director Ben Matthews elaborates on using the contrast between light and shadows in Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2’s Latest Update on Steam Allows Steam Deck Players to Play Offline

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2’s Latest Update on Steam Allows Steam Deck Players to Play Offline

The update revolves entirely around making Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 better to play on the Steam Deck.

PS5 Tops Console Sales Charts in US for September

PS5 Tops Console Sales Charts in US for September

Sony's current-gen console dominated unit and dollar sales for the month, while hardware spending year-to-date hit $3.7 billion.

Hogwarts Legacy Screenshots Offer First Look at Upcoming Switch Port

Hogwarts Legacy Screenshots Offer First Look at Upcoming Switch Port

WB Games and Avalanche Software's Harry Potter action RPG is set to launch for the Nintendo Switch on November 14.

Exoprimal – Title Update 2 is Live, Adds Street Fighter 6 Collab and New Map

Exoprimal – Title Update 2 is Live, Adds Street Fighter 6 Collab and New Map

A new final mission, Rigs, Modules and more are also available, while Durban has been added to Savage Gauntlet as a boss.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Devs on How it Took Inspiration from 3D Mario Games

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Devs on How it Took Inspiration from 3D Mario Games

Wonder's development team decided to "use 3D Mario platformers as a reference point, since their gameplay is designed for players to reach the end."

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Review Round-up – One of 2023’s Highest-Rated Games

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Review Round-up – One of 2023’s Highest-Rated Games

Reviews have gone live for the 2D platformer ahead of its imminent launch, and paint a glowing picture of Nintendo's newest release.

Alan Wake 2 Director Says Silent Hill Was “a Key Point of Reference” for Atmosphere Building

Alan Wake 2 Director Says Silent Hill Was “a Key Point of Reference” for Atmosphere Building

"One of the bullet points on our core game pillars is 'atmosphere over jump scares' – which says a lot," says game director Kyle Rowley.

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.