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Vampire Survivors Exits Early Access on October 20th

Vampire Survivors Exits Early Access on October 20th

Update v1.0 releases on the same day with balance changes and new content. The developer also promises "a lot more" surprises for post-launch.

Steelrising – New Game Plus is Now Live; Adds Tougher Enemies, New Weapons, and More

Steelrising – New Game Plus is Now Live; Adds Tougher Enemies, New Weapons, and More

Along with various fixes and issues, the update adjusts game balance. Bosses are tougher, and weapons like the Charybdis Fan deal less damage.

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Enhanced Edition is Out Now on Consoles and PC

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Enhanced Edition is Out Now on Consoles and PC

Available for Xbox One, PS4, and Nintendo Switch via the cloud, the update adds controller support on PC, an enhanced battle log, and more.

Splatoon 3 Tops Weekly Japanese Sales Charts Again, Selling Over 300,000 Units

Splatoon 3 Tops Weekly Japanese Sales Charts Again, Selling Over 300,000 Units

The shooter tops the charts once more, while Square Enix's real-time tactics RPG The DioField Chronicle sees a tepid debut.

The First Descendant’s Visual Style Aims for a “Convincing and Appealing Setting”, Unreal Engine 5 “Essential for Next-Gen Projects”

The First Descendant’s Visual Style Aims for a “Convincing and Appealing Setting”, Unreal Engine 5 “Essential for Next-Gen Projects”

Nexon talks about its looter shooter The First Descendant, its impressive visuals, and why its development was switched to Unreal Engine 5,

PlayStation Stars Loyalty Program’s Top Reward is Improved Customer Service, Angers Japanese Gamers

PlayStation Stars Loyalty Program’s Top Reward is Improved Customer Service, Angers Japanese Gamers

With the loyalty program's Japanese launch, gamers in the country are unhappy that customer service is a high-tiered reward rather than a baseline expectation.

Steam Deck Pre-Orders in Japan “Better Than Originally Expected” – Valve

Steam Deck Pre-Orders in Japan “Better Than Originally Expected” – Valve

Valve seems quite happy with the pre-order response to the Steam Deck in Japan, and states that the country is seeing the biggest growth in PC gaming.

Dead Island 2’s Weapons Will Degrade, but the Game Will be Generous with Equipment

Dead Island 2’s Weapons Will Degrade, but the Game Will be Generous with Equipment

Weapons in Dead Island 2 will break, but the design director defends it by saying that nothing is more satisfying than breaking a katana into a zombie's skull.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Get New Trailer Revealing Details About Wiglett

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Get New Trailer Revealing Details About Wiglett

More details about the recently-revealed Wiglett have been unveiled with a new trailer for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Airship Syndicate’s Fantasy Action Title is Codenamed Skylight After its Main City

Airship Syndicate’s Fantasy Action Title is Codenamed Skylight After its Main City

The city is the "last bastion of hope for humanity and a place you'll call home." A full reveal for the title is still coming at The Game Awards 2022.

World of Warcraft: Dragonflight Launches November 28

World of Warcraft: Dragonflight Launches November 28

The long-running MMORPG's newest expansion will take players to the Dragon Isles, introducing four new zones, a new playable class and race combo, and more.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Story Trailer Presents the Galaxy’s Greatest Heroes

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Story Trailer Presents the Galaxy’s Greatest Heroes

A new trailer for the upcoming turn-based tactics title sets up its story, introduces the primary threat, and shows off the central heroes.

The Callisto Protocol Trailer Hints at the Dark Secrets of Black Iron Prison

The Callisto Protocol Trailer Hints at the Dark Secrets of Black Iron Prison

The Callisto Protocol has received a new story trailer, setting up a story full of conspiracies, evolving monstrosities, buried secrets, and more.

Stadia is Shutting Down on January 18, 2023

Stadia is Shutting Down on January 18, 2023

Google confirms that its failed streaming platforming is shutting down. Refunds will be issued for all hardware, software, and DLC purchases.

Xbox Has Been in Acquisition Talks with “Major Japanese Publishers” – Rumour

Xbox Has Been in Acquisition Talks with “Major Japanese Publishers” – Rumour

Journalist Imran Khan says that Microsoft has been in talks with a number of Japanese companies for potential acquisition deals.

Valkyrie Elysium is Out Now on PS4 and PS5, Launch Trailer Released

Valkyrie Elysium is Out Now on PS4 and PS5, Launch Trailer Released

A free update goes live on November 8th, adding new difficulty options, time attack fights, and "Hilde's Vengeance" mode.

Gran Turismo 7 – Update 1.23 is Now Available, Adds Three New Cars and Two Scapes

Gran Turismo 7 – Update 1.23 is Now Available, Adds Three New Cars and Two Scapes

The Porsche Vision GT Spyder, Volkswagen ID.R, and Nissan Silvia K’s Type S (S14) ’94 are now available, while Japan and the USA are the new Scapes.

Scorn Release Date Pushed Forward, Now Out on October 14th

Scorn Release Date Pushed Forward, Now Out on October 14th

Ebb Software's squishy survival horror title is launching a week earlier for Xbox Series X/S and PC along with Xbox Game Pass.

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Anniversary Edition is Now Available on Nintendo Switch

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Anniversary Edition is Now Available on Nintendo Switch

The Anniversary Edition can be purchased as a bundle with the base experience, or as a cheaper upgrade for those who already own the game.

Age of Empires 4: Anniversary Edition Launches on October 25th for PC

Age of Empires 4: Anniversary Edition Launches on October 25th for PC

It includes the base game and all updates along with the new Anniversary Update, which adds two new civilizations, eight new maps, and more.