When I load up Europa Universalis 5, Paradox's latest and most ambitious grand strategy game, I am reminded of a news report I once saw about a man who grew up in a tribal village seeing an airplane for the first time. This can't possibly be real, right? This giant piece of metal can't fly through the sky at hundreds of miles an hour? Attempting to conquer the 500-year period from 1337 to 1837 CE while modeling every single individual person in the world – yes, you heard that right – at a level of detail that's completely unprecedented, seems unbelievable. But it really does all of that. And it's generally quite engaging and enjoyable for a genre veteran like me. As for whether it can soar? Only just. There is a lot of turbulence, and I...
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Every now and then, some suit at a publisher looks at a beloved series they own, realizes they could make it into a live service co-op game, and says, out loud, “I know this has never worked for anyone else, but it might work for us.” It never does, of course; it makes the original fanbase angry, and oftentimes the franchise is old enough that new players don’t even know what it is. The result is a game for no one, a whole lot of nothing driven by market forces and the deluded belief that somehow, some way, this time the idea is just better than all of the previous times it’s been tried. This time, they, chosen by God, will be immune from whatever effects have frustrated lesser mortals. The latest game in this doomed genre is...
With all the indie titles being released on Steam every week, it can be hard to make your game stand out. Italian developer Fix-a-Bug accidentally gave its 2D dungeon crawler a big prelaunch popularity boost in Japan by accidentally naming the game “Shitty Dungeon” in Japanese.
Although the game’s English title is The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles, its Japanese language Steam Store page ended up displaying the title as Kuso Danjon. This means “Shitty Dungeon” or “Crap Dungeon,” if you want to be slightly more polite.
In a recent interview with Game*Spark spotted by Automaton, developer Paolo Nicoletti explained that the ‘shitty dungeon incident’ occurred back in August this year, when the team was releasing a demo version of the game...
Arc Raiders has only been out a day, but it has already surpassed a Steam concurrent peak player count of 264,673, making it one of the biggest extraction shooters ever on Valve's platform.
Given Arc Raiders ended its recent 'Server Slam' playtest with big player numbers on Steam, developer Embark Studio was likely braced for a bumper launch day. Which is just as well, as it's currently one of the biggest games on Steam; just Battlefield 6, Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, PUBG, and viral hit Escape from Duckov clocked up bigger 24-hour peaks.
This means more people played Arc Raiders on Steam in the last 24-hours than even free-to-play titles like Apex Legends and Marvel Rivals.
The true number of players Arc Raiders has will of course be...
We have good news for patient Silent Hill fans who have been waiting for a chance to play Silent Hill 2 Remake on an Xbox console — a new rating listing has popped up on the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).
While the ESRB already had the horror game listed, of course, it previously only provided a rating for the game on PlayStation 5 and PC, giving a 17+ rating on account of its blood, gore, sexual themes, strong language, and violence. And now, a similar rating has been added to the site specifically for the "Xbox Series" platform.
It's unlikely to be a surprise to most — we already knew that the remake of the horror game was a year-long console exclusive for PS5, and that expired last month — but it's good news...
We’re edging ever closer to Christmas now, but that doesn’t seem to be slowing down the flood of new game releases. If anything, things are busier than ever – especially for indie games. We’ve rounded up the best indie titles launching in November, so you’ll know exactly what to keep an eye on. It’s a packed month with all kinds of genres on show, so let’s dive in.
Tavern Keeper – 3rd November
Tavern Keeper takes the classic management sim and drops it into a high-fantasy world. The result looks delightfully charming, with players juggling everything from hungry patrons to the occasional fire – because dragons and orcs aren’t exactly predictable guests. There’s even a full campaign if you’re in it for the story, but we reckon plenty...
This Halloween, the monsters aren’t just coming out to play – they’re here to stay. The Halloween Horrors Bundle unites six unforgettable titles that explore fear, tension, and the twisted beauty of the unknown. From supernatural thrillers to haunting psychological journeys, this is the ultimate collection for players who dare to face the dark.
Even better, every purchase supports Safe In Our World, the video games mental health charity helping to raise awareness, provide support, and foster wellbeing across the gaming community. With this bundle, you’ll experience horror that stays with you, for all the right reasons.
Six Terrifying Worlds Await
Control Ultimate Edition: Unravel the mysteries of the Federal Bureau of Control in...
Fortnite's Sidekicks, the adorable little pets that accompany you on your Fortnite adventures, have caused quite a stir with Fortnite fans — and not necessarily for all the right reasons.
As described by Epic Games, Sidekicks are new pals in Fortnite that join your adventures in Battle Royale, Fortnite Save the World, Fortnite Festival (your Sidekick will stay backstage), LEGO Fortnite, and developer-made experiences (Sidekicks can only tag along with you if the Island Developer has enabled Sidekicks in their island). They let you "enjoy their company as they react to the world around you." You can design them yourself, including their personality and physical traits, all of which will be locked in as "permanent" details, but you'll be...
Battlefield 6 players are trading theories about Easter Eggs and future updates after one fan discovered a mysterious hidden room in the firing range.
Speculation about EA and Battlefield Studios’ secret room began after Reddit user Mobile_Cyberdemon_as shared footage of their character clipping into a previously undiscovered, hidden area. The unlit space is tucked behind the cramped weapon testing room, with only a sealed door — which features a red “keep door closed” sign — hinting at its existence.
After a few minutes of trying (and lots of awkward crouching) on PlayStation 5, we were able to recreate the moment seen in the clip and confirm the hidden Battlefield 6 room exists. We can also confirm this mysterious hiding spot is...
Sometimes the smartest way to spend is on games that just keep giving. Today's lineup is stacked with titles that offer serious mileage for your money, whether you’re craving long-haul RPGs, roguelike reruns, or cinematic campaigns that beg for a second playthrough. From modern masterpieces to hidden-gem indies, every pick below packs hours of entertainment (and in a few cases, for the cost of a coffee).
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In retro news, I'm using the sparks from an unexplained Canyonero fire to light a 22-candle cake for The Simpsons Hit and Run. I have vivid memories of booting this Springfield sandboxer at launch and feeling my justified scepticism fall away (because I'd already...
USB Type-C has become the standard for charging and data cables alike, so it's good to have extra on hand. Here's a great back to school deal where you can get some quality cables at a throwaway price. Amazon is offering a four-pack of Lisen 6.6ft 240W USB Type-C cables for just $11.99 after you apply coupon code "J5Y7AG39". That averages out to $3 per cable. USB Type-C cables typically go for about $10 per cable or more at your local big box store. These can charge nearly any device with a USB-C port, including your Nintendo Switch 2, iPhone 16, or even the new M4 MacBook.
4-Pack of Lisen 6.6ft 240W USB Type-C Cables for $11.99
Keep your cable collection simple. These cables measure 6.6 feet in length, which is a great general...
Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings MMO appears to have been canceled as part of sweeping layoffs that hit the company’s gaming business hard.
This week, Amazon confirmed it was walking away from making new content for its MMO, New World, amid huge layoffs affecting 14,000 roles at the company. According to a report by Bloomberg, these layoffs included “significant” cuts to Amazon’s video game operation, which will reduce development work and layoff staff mainly in its Irvine and San Diego offices. Bloomberg said Amazon was cutting back especially on MMOs.
That sparked concern for The Lord of the Rings MMO. Now, one former Amazon Games developer hit by the cuts has indicated the game has indeed fallen by the wayside.
“This morning I was...
Resident Evil Requiem is set to release for PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, and PC on February 27. It puts you in the shoes of Grace Ashcroft, an FBI intelligence analyst who, unlike most Resident Evil protagonists, is not used to fighting horrific enemies. It will also let you switch between first- and third-person perspectives at any time.
RE Requiem is available to preorder now (see it at Amazon). It’s coming out in a number of editions, with some neat extras to go along with it, so read on for a breakdown of what comes in each one.
Resident Evil Requiem - Standard Edition
PS5
Get it at Amazon - $69.99 - free poster
Get it at Best Buy - $69.99
Get it at GameStop - $69.99
Get it at PS Store (digital) - $69.99
Switch 2 (Game-Key Card)...
Nintendo has run into another issue during its ongoing legal battle against Pocketpair’s open-world survival game Palworld. As reported by GamesFray, one of the Nintendo patents related to the case has been rejected by the Japan Patent Office (JPO) for lacking originality.
Back in September 2024, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company officially announced they were filing a patent infringement lawsuit in Japan against Pocketpair’s open-world survival game Palworld. The case involves three main patents granted by the JPO: two related to monster capture and release, and one related to riding characters.
These patents were all filed and approved in 2024, but are derived from earlier Nintendo patents dating from 2021. It seems that Nintendo...
Resident Evil Requiem is getting its very own Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, which will release alongside the game on February 27, 2026, and is now up for preorder at Best Buy, costing $99.99.
It's the first Switch 2 game to get its own Pro Controller, and, at $10 more than the standard Switch 2 Pro Controller ($89), likely sets the pricing precedent for these special edition gamepads.
The controller keeps the same black-gray color scheme as the standard model, but stands out with an RE-themed front faceplate that looks like a newspaper clipping from Raccoon City.
The words "Resident Evil" appear prominently at the top, with "Requiem" just beneath it, while the rest of the design features snippets of in-universe articles and...
Even 33 years after its debut, the Mortal Kombat series can still shock and impress with its over-the-top violence and gory spectacle. That feels especially true with the latest game compilation and documentary release from developer Digital Eclipse, which not only brings the earliest Mortal Kombat games back for another round but also offers deeper insight into their history and how this brutal fighting series was brought to life. Though the collection falls just a bit short of executing a proper Fatality due to a few unfortunate omissions and some uneven balance and polish for the games that are here, it still offers enough of a comprehensive and engaging dive into the genre’s most infamous franchise to make for a killer package...
Capcom is throwing the full force of Resident Evil Requiem at the Nintendo Switch 2 with a number of exclusive announcements for the console.
First up is the Resident Evil Requiem-themed Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, which Nintendo will release alongside the game on February 27, 2026.
Next is the Resident Evil Generation Pack, due out for Nintendo Switch 2, which contains:
Resident Evil Requiem
Resident Evil 7 biohazard Gold Edition
Resident Evil Village Gold Edition
And finally, the first ever Resident Evil amiibo is on its way in the form of Grace Ashcroft, the game’s playable character. It’s due out summer 2026. Of course, given the speculation around Leon also being a playable character in Resident Evil Requiem, fans are...
Capcom has opened preorders for Resident Evil Requiem and in doing so confirmed the various editions of the game and their bonuses.
Preorders come with the Apocalypse costume for playable character Grace. It rekindles memories of 2004 movie Resident Evil: Apocalypse, starring Milla Jovovich as Alice.
The deluxe edition, meanwhile, includes five costumes, one of which is Lady Dimitrescu for Grace, and two screen filters, one of which is Apocalypse. You also get four weapon skins, two charms, a custom sound pack (Raccoon City Classic), and additional in-game files (Letters from 1998).
Lady Dimitrescu is of course the star of 2021's Resident Evil Village, a character who broke out from the confines of the franchise to become a genuine...
Battlefield 6 Season 1 is here, and players have already turned their attention to one major issue: Blackwell Fields.
The California sun-soaked fields of EA and Battlefield Studios’ first new post-launch map are home to an army of oil pumpjacks, smoky hills, and an orange tint that blankets every scrap of metal and radio tower. It also happens to be what some believe is “hands down the worst map in the game” if not “the worst map in BF history.”
This week's Season 1 launch was meant to be the first in a long line of exciting moments for Battlefield players. Instead, it’s kicked off seasonal updates on a sour note, as fans flock to criticize Blackwell Fields as a wasteland that suffers from a lack of cover for infantry and vehicles...
Sometimes I look at my games library and wonder if I’ve accidentally started a museum of not-gonna-replay-that masterpieces. But here I am again, staring at some irresistible price tags to expand the haul even further. The latest round of sales spans everything from haunting detective stories to chaotic co-op mayhem, and these are the highlights worth clicking "add to cart" on.
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In retro news, I'm using a ninja grenade to light a 27-candle cake baked for Tenchu: Stealth Assassins, the rooftop-skulking stealthfest where patience was paramount. I was hooked on this from day one, squinting at my CRT through the darkness, convinced I was the deadliest shadow since...
After a few long sessions since yesterday’s surprise launch of Battlefield REDSEC, the free-to-play battle royale spin-off of Battlefield 6, it’s clearly coming after other grounded-ish military battle royales like PUBG and Call of Duty: Warzone. Hiding a fun mission structure within its streamlined familiarity — as well as an entire non-BR game mode — I’ve had the most fun when its map, called Fort Lyndon, is used to push the boundary beyond the requisite ever-shrinking storm. I still need some more time in the fray to nail down a final opinion, especially since most of the random squadmates I’ve matched up with in the main BR modes haven’t exactly been playing as a team. But for now, the squad-based, elimination-driven, free-for-all...
Humble Choice is always a good deal for PC gamers who like a variety of game types. But the online storefront just launched a promo code that gets you October’s Humble Choice games for just $10, rather than the usual $14.99. All you have to do is enter promo code SPOOKY25 at checkout, and you’ll save $5. This month’s eight-game lineup is pretty great, with Atomic Hearts, V Rising, System Shock, Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town, and more. Read on for the details.
Humble Choice - October 2025
Here’s the full list of PC games included in this months’ Humble Choice:
Atomic Heart
V Rising
System Shock
Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town
Cryptmaster
Shogun Showdown
Hotel Renovator
Caravan SandWitch
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Remedy Entertainment's CEO has resigned, leaving the new CEO of the developer of Control and Alan Wake to reassure investors after weak sales of FBC: Firebreak left the company significantly lowering its revenue expectations for the year and writing off the game's development costs.
In its quarterly earnings report issued today, Remedy revealed that it recognized a €14.9 million ($17.4 million) impairment charge representing most of the development costs as well as purchased publishing and distribution rights for FBC: Firebreak.
In total, Remedy's revenue decreased 32% year-over-year, to €12.2 million ($14.2 million). Remedy says this was largely driven by lower development fees coming in than last year at this time, during which it...
EA just introduced its new, destructive take on battle royale with Battlefield REDSEC, and Battlefield 6 base game players are already slamming it with “Mostly Negative” Steam reviews.
PC users who head to Steam to check out the standalone Battlefield experience, which launched across PC and consoles for free yesterday, will be met with a flood of negative Steam reviews across the board. At the time of this piece’s publication, just 35% of REDSEC Steam user reviews were positive, with positive reviews in all languages fairing just slightly better at 39%. Both measurements result in a dark red, Mostly Negative label.
A wave of negativity for Battlefield’s latest crack at battle royale arrives as Battlefield 6 players continue to...
Sony has confirmed the PlayStation Plus monthly games for November 2025, confirming a prior leak.
Dealabs' ever-reliable billbil-kun had reported that Stray would be the main title for the PlayStation Plus Essential selection for November 2025, and would be available from November 4, 2025 on PS5 and PS4 for Essential, Extra, and Premium subscribers. And so it has proved.
In a post on the PlayStation Blog, Sony confirmed Stray, EA Sports WRC 24, and Totally Accurate Battle Simulator as the three games for November. All three are available to PlayStation Plus members from Tuesday November 4 until Monday December 1.
Stray is French studio BlueTwelve’s third-person cat adventure game set in the neon-lit alleys of a decaying cybercity and...
Play as a space merchant selling and trading your wares across the galaxy in Stellar Trader, a new 4X space-trading sci-fi sim in development for PC. You'll build space stations, negotiate prices, avoid pirates, work the black market, tilt the scales in wars with your economic prowess, and so much more.
Developer ParaVerseLab says you'll "shape economies, form alliances, and influence the systems that control trade, tech, and politics" in Stellar Trader, which doesn't have an announced release date as of yet. Watch the announcement trailer below for your first look at it.
You'll earn and customize new ships as you go, from clunkers all the way up to top-of-the-line megaships. You'll also get to build your own space stations...
Key members of the original Halo development team have hit out at the Department of Homeland Security’s use of Microsoft's first-person shooter to promote ICE, with one saying: “it makes me sick.”
This week, IGN reported on how the White House had waded into the console wars with an AI image of Donald Trump saluting as Master Chief in front of an American flag with only 40 stars. It has been viewed 43.2 million times so far.
It followed Microsoft’s announcement of Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the campaign of 2001’s Halo: Combat Evolved, which is due out on Xbox Series X and S, PC, and PlayStation 5 at some point in 2026. It is the first Halo game ever to launch on a PlayStation console, and cements Microsoft’s position as a...
During New York Comic Con, Hasbro announced a handful of new Star Wars action figures in The Black Series and Vintage Collection. All of them are now available for preorder, with release dates in March or April of next year. We have the full rundown on these figures below, so keep on reading.
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You can scroll the through catalog above to see all of the new Star Wars action figures up for preorder, or you can keep scrolling for write-ups on each one.
Darth Vader (Duel’s End) - Obi-Wan Kenobi (Black Series)
This battle-damaged Darth Vader 6” action figure depicts our boy as he’s getting his ass handed to him in the final confrontation with his mentor Obi-Wan Kenobi in the series that bears the elder Jedi...
EA is taking steps to ease tensions in the Battlefield 6 community, as the new Season 1 update seems to have toned down the bright green highlights of one controversial infantry skin.
Along with a new map, new weapons, gameplay tweaks, and the announcement of battle royale with REDSEC, today’s Battlefield 6 Season 1 update brings darkened colors for the System Override cosmetic. The changes may go unnoticed for many of those who have played EA and Battlefield Studios’ latest since its October 10 launch, but for those campaigning against goofy skins online, it’s exactly what they wanted to see.
Although some have argued the outfit, which was made available as part of a collaboration with gaming tech company Razer, wasn’t actually...
With last year’s Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, Square Enix managed to successfully tow the line between recreating that authentic, old-school RPG experience while still offering plenty of modern adjustments so it didn’t feel outdated. Now it’s rounding out the original Dragon Quest trilogy with Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, and it’s every bit as impressive as its predecessor. Individually, both games in this package still stand on their own, and Square Enix has added exciting new content in a way that feels natural. Their combat systems and stories are a product of their time, with simple mechanics and very black and white motivations – but that’s part of the charm, as this approach oozes confidence in keeping things classic. And...