Top 20 Defining Games of 2025’s First Half
These absolute gems each bring something new to the table while remaining highly entertaining in their own right.
Death Stranding 2 Vs Metal Gear Solid 5 Comparison – Which Kojima Epic Left a Bigger Impact?
With two radically different gameplay philosophies, we examine how both titles handle their narratives, mechanics, and legacy.
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Guide – How To Unlock All Vehicles And All Component Parts
Learn how to unlock every vehicle and all their component parts in Death Stranding 2: On The Beach with this guide.
Elden Ring Nightreign’s Sentient Pest is the Newest Everdark Sovereign
Gnoster, Wisdom of Night, is the latest Nightlord to receive the enhanced treatment, awarding special rewards upon slaying it.
Mecha BREAK Peaks at Nearly 133,000 Concurrent Players on Steam at Launch
The free-to-play mecha shooter is playable on Xbox Series X/S and PC with the PlayStation 5 version launching at a later date.
The Initiative Has Shut Down, Xbox Has Over 40 Projects in “Active Development” – Rumor
In an internal email, Xbox's Matt Booty said the layoffs and project cancellations represent "a broader effort to adjust priorities."
Forza Motorsport Developer’s Staff Cut by Almost 50 Percent – Rumor
Raven Software and Sledgehammer Games, known for their work on the Call of Duty series, have also reportedly faced layoffs.
WWE 2K25 is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on July 23, Pre-Orders Are Now Live
Players that pre-order the Switch 2 version of WWE 2K25 before July 22 will also get the Wyatt Sicks Pack DLC for free when it's out.
State of Decay 3 Studio Undead Labs Faces Layoffs – Rumor
The extent of the layoffs is unknown, but meetings for the studio's employees are allegedly showing up "on a rolling basis."
Gothic Remake’s Third “Making Of” Video Focuses on Art Vision, Out Next Week
In the trailer, developers from Alkimia spoke about how they didn't want to simply remaster the classic RPG with high-res textures.
The Initiative’s Perfect Dark Cancelled – Rumor
Joanna Dark's long-awaited return may have been canned as part of Microsoft's recent wave of layoffs and project cancellations.
Borderlands 4 Developer is Keeping Many Things Secret Until Launch, Says CEO
In a post on social media, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford wrote about keeping "So. Many. Things." still a secret to encourage discovery.
Nintendo Switch 2’s Reported 5 Million Sales Was Leaked Test Data That Was “Not Accurate”
Nintendo confirmed through a statement that the 5 million sell through figure was merely test data that was made public accidentally.
Everwild Cancelled, Rare Will Face Broader Restructuring – Rumor
The project has reportedly been in development for almost a decade with Phil Spencer even recently claiming that it was progressing.
Once Human – Version 2.0: Dreamveil Out Now With New PvE Scenario, Class System
Once Human is getting a major new update with a public test for its new class system, a new PvE scenario, and much more.
Microsoft Initiates Mass Layoffs, About 9100 Employees Affected – Rumor
King and ZeniMax Media will reportedly face cuts, but the full extent of the damage to Microsoft Gaming as a whole is unknown.
Horizon Call of the Mountain Studio is Working on a New AAA Game, per Job Listing
Firesprite is seemingly looking to hire a Lead Cinematic Producer who will work on a narrative game with "ground-breaking" tech.
15 Infuriating Times Developers Changed Their Games for the Worse
Whether through misguided updates, poor balancing, or baffling design shifts, these develoeprs made bold moves, in the wrong direction
Batman: Arkham Knight is Absolutely Worth Playing in 2025
The weakest title in Rocksteady's legendary trilogy remains one of its best games ever made and holds up amazingly well.
Mecha BREAK Review – Metal Madness
Amazing Seasun's multiplayer shooter offers sleek combat and mecha designs, though it still needs a fair bit more fine-tuning.