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LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Really Does Have Just 7 Playable Characters — and It's Dividing Fan Opinion

In a shake-up for TT Games' LEGO series, the newly-announced LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight features just a handful of playable heroes, even if many more DC Comics characters will appear in the game as enemies or NPCs — something that is prompting plenty of fan debate. Typically, TT Games' LEGO adventures include hundreds of characters to unlock and play as, with character collection a fun part of fully completing a LEGO game. TT Games' previous project LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga offered one of the biggest rosters yet — with around 400 characters depending on whether you owned the base game or all of its DLC. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is taking a different approach, however, with an official Q&A page for...

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Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Has Two Clans Locked Behind DLC Because of 'Business'

The decision to lock two of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2’s six clans behind a DLC add-on pack is a “business” informed choice, publisher Paradox has said. Bloodlines 2’s clans have been boiling the blood of fans for a little while now. It all started with the reveal that the game would feature four clans: Brujah; Tremere; Banu Haqim; and Ventrue. While this selection provides four different starting options for how you build your protagonist, it’s a more limited offering compared to the cult classic original Bloodlines, which featured seven clans. Reacting to fan feedback, developer The Chinese Room has added a further two clans to Bloodlines 2 (Lasombra and Toreador), but these are only available as part of the Shadows and...

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Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Final Lineup Confirmed, Includes Version of Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 That Has Not Been Playable Anywhere Since 1997

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection now has its final lineup of games and confirmation of a number of new features. Publisher Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and developer Digital Eclipse announced Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero and Mortal Kombat Special Forces, two rare PlayStation-era titles that have been unavailable for decades, are in Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection. Also revealed today is the Kollection's inclusion of an Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 version that has not been playable anywhere since 1997. The WaveNet edition of Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 was originally developed to support Midway's WaveNet online matchmaking service for arcade machines, Warner Bros. explained. "This unique edition was the only arcade release...

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Team Cherry Says It Has Plans for More Silksong Content for Months and Years to Come

The wait for Hollow Knight: Silksong is almost over, with Team Cherry announcing today that the game will finally release on September 4, 2025, over six years after it was first announced. But it sounds like Hollow Knight lovers won't be done obsessing over Silksong news even then, because Team Cherry is apparently working on even more Silksong content for months, or even years down the road. This comes from a Bloomberg interview with Team Cherry co-founders Ari Gibson and William Pellen, which ends with the pair confirming they're already planning extra content for Silksong. “Launching it is obviously quite exciting,” Pellen said. “What comes after for us is equally as exciting.” “The most interesting thing now is what can we add...

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At Long Last, Hollow Knight: Silksong Has a Release Date

Team Cherry has finally reemerged with a release date for the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong. It's coming out on September 4, 2025. We learned this today via a nearly-two-minute new trailer dropped by Team Cherry, which showed a ton of new footage from the game. We see Horney exploring, loads of new insectoid NPCs, dreary graveyards, swamps, a bustling city, new enemies (over 200, per the trailer!), new bosses (over 40!) an Ori-style escape sequence, and more. First announced in 2019, the release date for the long awaited sequel was finally shared more than six years after Silksong was announced. Originally confirmed for just Nintendo Switch and PC, but eventually Xbox (and Game Pass) and later PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5...

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Forza Horizon 6 Location Leaked by Car Import Company, Fans Believe

Fans believe they've worked out the setting of Forza Horizon 6, based on a teasing social media post from a car import company connected to the game. In a now-deleted Instagram post, vehicle import firm Cult and Classic shared an image purporting to show a Forza Horizon staff member digitally scanning a car made by Japanese manufacturer Kei for use in the series' next game. The post went on to state that the staff member had travelled to its premises in Australia to scan a series of Kei models, which are unusual to find outside of Japan. And it's because of this (as well as the post's subsequent removal) that fans now believe Japan is Forza Horizon 6's setting. "Exciting news!" the post read. "We have Cody here, from...

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He Is Coming Mini-Review: The Pringles Of Roguelikes

Sometimes a game just lingers in your head, practically trying to pilot you like a mech suit while you’re busy working, taking care of your kids, or trying to sleep. He is Coming could be that game for you. It’s a roguelike auto-battler where your main goal is to optimise your inventory. You can grab all sorts of items, combine two of the same to create something better, randomly transform gear, and even cook food. A lot of these actions are semi-randomised, since you need to locate the spots where you can actually perform them. The main goal, though, is to defeat three bosses in an area. It sounds simple – and in theory, it is – but in practice, it’s anything but. The objective is straightforward, but accomplishing it is...

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Borderlands Series Timeline: Every Game & Story in Order

The Borderlands series has evolved dramatically since its debut, transforming from a gritty looter-shooter defined by its endless arsenal of weapons into a full-blown, TTRPG-inspired, tongue-in-cheek adventure. Through it all, the franchise has never lost its trademark sense of humour. While some entries have proven more divisive than others, fans continue to return for the blend of chaotic gunplay, quirky storytelling, and larger-than-life characters that define the series. Whether you’re a long-time Vault Hunter looking for a refresher or a newcomer eager to dive into the mayhem for the first time, it’s always useful to revisit how the Borderlands timeline fits together. You can certainly play the games in release order and have a...

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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Aims to Revitalize Sega’s Forgotten Ninja Legend

When a seven-year-old me spent what seemed like countless hours sitting cross-legged in front of his trusty Sega Master System, the one title which reliably ensnared my attention was Sega’s Shinobi. A pitch-perfect blend of Japanese folklore sensibilities, compelling platforming and oddly cool side-scrolling shooting on account of the infinite shuriken projectiles it granted players, Shinobi just didn’t look or play like anything else, and was a key milestone in Sega’s storied history. In 2025, Sega brought back its infamous acrobatic assassin for another shot at glory with Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, and wouldn’t you know that not only does this latest instalment do justice to this often forgotten Sega franchise, but it also looks set...

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gamescom 2025: All the Biggest Reveals So Far

gamescom 2025 is fully underway and there have already been a ton of huge reveals that have given a glimpse at the future of video games. We've already had Opening Night Live and a full day of previews and interviews and news, and we've decided to gather all the biggest moments right here to ensure you don't miss a thing. So, check out everything below and continue to check back throughout gamescom to see what other surprises have been revealed. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 New Trailer Reveals Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies Details, Release Date, and Much More Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 had a big night at gamescom's Opening Night Live, as we got a first-look at its campaign, learned new details on multiplayer and zombies, got a...

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AU Deals: Massive Gamescom Inspired Price Slashes Across All Platforms Today

There’s something about a stacked digital sale that makes me cave, even when my backlog is immense. This idle Thursday's crop had me dusting off wishlists, rediscovering old gems, and even contemplating LEGO shelf space I simply do not have. From reimagined fighters and RPG epics to nostalgic throwbacks and indie brilliance, here’s the gear I’d happily obliterate my piggy bank (or yours) to own. Contents Retro Nintendo Xbox PlayStation PC LEGO This Day in Gaming 🎂 In retro news, I’m celebrating the 16th birthday of Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again, one of the best DSi downloads I ever nabbed. Minis March Again bolstered the original formula with four more game worlds of 10 stages apiece. Along with the brilliant DIY level...

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Hollow Knight: Silksong Demo at Gamescom 2025 Is a Shinier, Silkier Version of the Same Demo From E3 2019

There's been lots of excitement over the presence of a Hollow Knight: Silksong game demo on the show floor at Gamescom this year, in both the Xbox and Nintendo booths. And by all accounts, the demo seems pretty great. Our own previewer said it's "a piece of playable art that is as fun to wield as it is to watch." But some Silksong superfans hoping for new story, new bosses, or new content to reveal themselves in this demo might be a little disappointed, because the Gamescom demo is the same demo from six years ago at E3 2019. But shinier. We first noticed this when reading through our previews of the demo from today alongside our preview from 2019. It's more discernable when looking at 2019's video footage, but both demos cover the...

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Anno 117: Pax Romana – The Final Preview

My first hands-on with Anno 117: Pax Romana left me excited for Ubisoft Mainz' latest take on the city-builder, which tasks players with founding a thriving metropolis within the Roman Empire. But I wouldn't necessarily say I was intrigued by it. The studio made significant strides in its game design with 2018's industrial revolution-focussed Anno 1800, and 117 felt wary of rocking the boat in the wake of 1800’s success. While Pax Romana demonstrated some interesting ideas, like enabling production buildings to affect the mood and prosperity of nearby structures, forcing you to think more carefully about your city's layout, it otherwise felt a little safe, a little familiar. That isn't necessarily a huge problem—getting to build Roman...

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Triangle Strategy Shadow Drops for PS5 and Xbox With Limited-Time Discount

Square Enix is shadow dropping Triangle Strategy for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X | S today. The surprise launch finally brings the tactical RPG to other platforms following its original launch on Nintendo Switch back in early 2022. Better yet, the announcement arrives alongside a new launch trailer for the PS5 and Xbox versions of Triangle Strategy, with PC players now also able to pick up a copy on the Microsoft Store. PlayStation and Xbox players have waited years to see Triangle Strategy make the jump to their preferred platforms, so Square Enix is commemorating the moment with a limited-time offer. Those who purchase the game on either platform before September 4, 2025, can take advantage of a 30% launch discount. That...

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High on Life 2 Release Date Reveals Delay to February 2026

Developer Squanch Games has announced a release date for High on Life 2 that will see its first-person shooter comedy sequel launch February 13, 2026. Updated plans for the sci-fi follow-up were announced in an Xbox Wire post that also includes new details about its cast, gameplay, and more. It’s an early 2026 release date that doubles as a small delay for High on Life 2, which was previously announced to come to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S and Game Pass before winter 2025 came to a close. The small shift comes with the news that Final Fantasy 16 and The Fantastic Four: First Steps actor Ralph Ineson has officially joined the cast. Players who pick up High on Life 2 in February will hear him as Sheath, a new character...

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Infinity Nikki Is Getting a Stardew Valley Collab in September, But Not Everyone Is Happy About It

Infinity Nikki is getting some sort of crossover collaboration with Stardew Valley beginning September 1, and though we really have no idea what all it involves, there are already some surprisingly mixed reactions coming from the community in the wake of the announcement. But it's not Stardew Valley's fault - it's the result of five months of increasing community frustration directed at Infinity Nikki's developer, Infold. This comes from a video posted to the official Infinity Nikki Twitter/X account, that shows Stardew Valley's Junimos entering the world of Infinity Nikki. "Cozy surprises await you, and adventure is in the air," reads the post. "Prepare your senses for a harvest of wonders." While it's fairly likely this means new...

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IGN x gamescom 2025 Humble Bundle Announced With Homeworld 3, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, and More

IGN is partnering with gamescom to present a brand-new Humble Bundle that, for at least $18, will get you a collection of seven games worth $214, including Homeworld 3, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, and more. Furthermore, your purchase will go a long way in helping DonorsChoose, a charity that helps teachers get the supplies they need to help their students succeed. The IGN x gamescom 2025 Humble Bundle is available now right here and will be available for purchase until September 10 at 6pm PT/9pm ET. The full bundle, which once again can be yours for at least $18, includes Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, Homeworld 3, Antonblast, Victory Heat Rally, Lost Eidolons, Pyrene, and The Expanse: A Telltale Series. While $18 will get you all of these games, $12...

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Hollow Knight Interactive Map is Now Available

IGN's Hollow Knight map is here! Our interactive map tracks essential locations across Hallownest, including Grubs, Soul Totems, and Benches, so you always know where to go on your journey throughout the game's various tunnels and caverns. Hollow Knight Interactive Map You can track your exact progress toward collecting everything by using our checklists! You can also use the filters in the left-hand sidebar to track specific markers. The available map filters for our Hollow Knight interactive map include: Points of Interest, including Soul Totems, Lifeblood Cocoons, and Whispering Roots. Locations, such as Benches, Hot Springs, Stag Stations, and Vendors. Collectibles, including Grubs, Charm Notches, Hallownest Seals, and Mask...

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The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Shows New Trailer at gamescom, Sign-Ups for Closed Beta Test Begin

Open-world action RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin released a new trailer as part of gamescom’s Opening Night Live on Tuesday and also announced that sign-ups are open now for an upcoming closed beta test. Presented by Netmarble, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin tells an original story set in Britannia, the same world as the globally popular The Seven Deadly Sins anime and manga series. The art style is also inspired by those series, and the game’s multiverse narrative will transcend timelines and dimensions to combine brand-new characters with established heroes from throughout the series. The latest trailer continues a trend of releasing new footage at major game shows this year. Two new trailers released back-to-back at Summer Game...

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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 – First Impressions From a Series Veteran

The thunder of bolters repelling an Ork incursion and the distinctive red and white ceramite armor of the Blood Ravens bring me right back to the moment the trailer for the original Dawn of War made me an instant Warhammer 40K fan more than 20 years ago. And it's that first game in the series that serves as the jumping off point for the upcoming Dawn of War 4. A lot has changed, but a lot remains the same, bringing bigger battles and snazzier graphics to a classic take-and-hold RTS that is equal parts spectacle and tactics. I played through the 1-2 hour demo a few times and it felt like Dark Crusade never left. The last we heard of this franchise was in 2018 when Relic ended support for the divisive Dawn of War 3, and this next chapter...

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Peak Sells 10 Million Copies

Indie climbing hit Peak has officially sold 10 million copies according to Aliena Analytics analyst Rhys Elliott and Gamescom Opening Night Live host Geoff Keighley. Elliott first reported the sales figure on Monday in his newsletter, saying it had sold 1.7 million copies last week and was expected to pass 10 million at some point on Tuesday. Keighley then confirmed the 10 million figure onstage at Opening Night Live. It's the second indie game released in 2025 to pass this milestone, following R.E.P.O., which has sold 16.8 million. Peak has seen significant success on Steam since its launch in June, and has been consistently listed as one of the most-played games on the platform. At the time this piece was written, it was sitting at...

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Final Fantasy 14's Yoshi-P Says There May Be 'Good News' in the Future About FF14 on Nintendo Switch 2

Have you played the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy 14? With an expanded free trial which you can play through the entirety of A Realm Reborn and the award-winning Heavensward AND Stormblood expansions now up to level 70 for free with no restrictions on playtime? What's that, you haven't? You only have Nintendo platforms and nothing else? Well, never fear, because Final Fantasy 14 producer Naoki 'Yoshi-P' Yoshida is thinking of you. In an interview with VGC at Gamescom this week, Yoshi-P answered some questions about the potential to bring FF14 to Nintendo Switch 2, and the news seems promising. “For me, it’s just my aim to provide Final Fantasy 14 and 16 to as many players as possible, and I hope that as many players as...

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Legacy of the Forge DLC Trailer Reveals September Release Date and Henry's New Home

Deep Silver and Warhorse Studios showed up for gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 to show off a first-look trailer for the next Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 story DLC, Legacy of the Forge, as well as a release date of September 9, 2025. The new footage arrived as one of many trailers that premiered throughout the two-hour show, updating players on the next chapter in Henry’s journey. It’s a 30-second video that mostly serves to whet the appetite for players ahead of its September release date for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S. “Returning to Kuttenberg, Henry puts his blacksmithing skills to the test to acquire and repair a legendary burnt-down forge, where his father, Martin, spent his youth as an apprentice,” an official...

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LEGO Voyagers Might Already Be My Favorite LEGO Game Ever

My 14-year-old daughter and I have played through all of Hazelight’s games in recent months. We thoroughly enjoyed It Takes Two, had a blast with A Way Out, and were absolutely smitten with Split Fiction. I’m just so thrilled that Hazelight has almost single-handedly turned the “mandatory-two-player co-op” subgenre into a viable segment of the gaming market. I previewed Out of Words last month, and that one is definitely going to be on my daughter and I’s must-play list for next year. But in the meantime – in less than a month from now, in fact – we’ve got LEGO Voyagers to look forward to. As soon as I saw the reveal trailer for it back in June, I was instantly drawn to it. And now that my daughter and I have played the first 30 minutes...

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Hollow Knight: Silksong - We Played It! | gamescom 2025

I finally played Hollow Knight: Silksong. No, I don’t mean to brag, but instead find myself having to type it out just to convince my eyes that it actually happened. Yes, it may have only been for around 20 minutes, but the long-awaited sequel shows little sign of disappointing. During my demo at gamescom 2025, I was faced with a choice of two areas to play in: Moss Grotto or Deep Docks. Of course, I was going to try both, but first went for Moss Grotto — based on nothing apart from green being my favourite colour — which turned out to be the right decision. This sunlit grassy zone appears to be the very beginning of Silksong, as I fell into it following a brief cutscene in which a caged Hornet (the playable princess-protector...

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The Blood of Dawnwalker Offers 2 Very Different RPG Playstyles

The Witcher series really did well to capture that sense of exploring a brutal fantasy world as a protagonist who knew how to get their hands dirty. But in the upcoming dark fantasy RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker, a new game from a team of former creatives behind The Witcher 3, it leans further into a morally ambiguous setting as you decide which path its protagonist will take – one that maintains his human form and ideals, or one that embraces newfound powers as a half-vampire. Just ahead of Gamescom 2025, we got an extended walkthrough of The Blood of Dawnwalker from the devs at Rebel Wolves that put a spotlight on the parallel playstyles of human and vampire action-RPG gameplay. So far, The Blood of Dawnwalker is putting forth some...

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Pragmata Aims to Break the Rules of Third-Person Shooters | gamescom 2025

After a period of time, video game genres tend to calcify. They establish firm rulesets that are difficult to break. This leads to familiarity and, eventually, repetition. How many third-person shooters have you played that all kind of felt the same? Capcom is trying to break the rules with Pragmata, a sci-fi shooter in which you have to hack every enemy before you can do any damage to them. It’s a smart idea – one we first got to grips with at this year’s Summer Game Fest, and have now had a chance to explore further at gamescom 2025. But while it produces a combat experience quite different to anything I’ve played before, I’m left wondering if that same level of ingenuity will be felt in Pragmata’s exploration and level design, too...

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Skilfully Sharpens a PS2 Classic for a New Generation | Gamescom 2025

It’s safe to say we’re currently living through a golden age for swordplay games. Sekiro and Ghost of Tsushima lead a pack of accomplished duelers where every strike, lunge, and parry feels supremely satisfying. Hoping to find a place among them is Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Capcom’s long-awaited return to a series slumbering since the PS2 days. And, based on a small sample I’ve been able to play at gamescom 2025, I’d say its chances are looking very good indeed. Set in a dark fantasy reimagining of Kyoto during the Edo period of Japan, Onimusha: Way of the Sword has you take up the sharpened blades of Miyamoto Musashi, a swordsman sporting both the face of the late legendary actor Toshiro Mifune and a talking gauntlet that eats the...

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Project Spectrum Is Looking Extremely Weird and More Than a Little Creepy

As a general rule, any first-person game where you’re walking around derelict areas and pointing a camera at things is probably going to be super creepy, and upcoming asymmetrical shooter Project Spectrum certainly seems like it will reinforce this tried-and-true guideline. The brief eight-minute hands-off demo of this suspenseful shooter left me with as many questions as I got answers, with lots left unexplained about how exactly this weird idea will work, but it also showed signs of a fairly new take on the asymmetrical multiplayer genre that’s become one of my favorite pastimes in recent years. Taking a page out of fellow supernaturally inclined monster slaying game Hunt: Showdown 1896, you and your friends explore the map and take...

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Retro-Inspired Action RPG Shrine’s Legacy Gets Official Release Date

Developer Positive Concept Games and game management platform indie.io announced at gamescom Wednesday that 16-bit action RPG Shrine’s Legacy will release October 7 on Steam. If you’re not already familiar with Shrine’s Legacy, it’s inspired by classic RPGs of the SNES era and blends that retro look with more modern real-time combat and puzzle solving. The story takes place in a land called Ardemia, a magical world threatened by a returning evil. It can only be saved by uniting the Sword of the Shrine and the eight elements of magic scattered across the world. You play as two young heroes, Rio and Reima. Rio is heir to the Sword and a descendant of the last hero to banish the ancient evil, while Reima is a mage who’s been desperately...

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