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DICE Awards 2025 Winners: The Full List

The 28th D.I.C.E. Awards have arrived and have celebrated the best of the best in the world of video games from 2024. While there were a lot of winners across 23 categories, Astro Bot won the night by taking home Game of the Year alongside Outstanding Achievement in Animation, Outstanding Technical Achievement, Family Game of the Year, and Outstanding Achievement in Game Design. There were a lot of other games that won multiple categories, and Helldivers 2 came in second with four wins for Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition, Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design, Action Game of the Year, and Online Game of the Year. Balatro and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle both brought home three wins. In addition to...

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PlayStation State of Play February 2025 Tier List

We just got our first PlayStation State of Play for 2025 with several big announcements from Metal Gear Solid Delta to a new game from developer Housemarque. While the best part of any new showcase is new game announcements, release dates, and trailers, we know some announcements are bigger than others. That’s why we’re giving you a chance to rank your favorite announcements from the recent PlayStation State of Play. Was it the first look at Saros? Or the new game from the lead designer of Grand Theft Auto? With over 20 announcements from yesterday’s showcase, look back at our Everything Announced post and decide which big reveal made the most impact on you. As for me, the Metal Gear Solid Delta release date was probably my most...

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Ubisoft Insists Assassin's Creed Shadows Preorders are 'Tracking Solidly,' In Line With Odyssey

Ubisoft has insisted that its upcoming open world adventure Assassin's Creed Shadows has a strong number of preorders despite its troubled development and promotional period. The struggling publisher said in its latest financial report that "preorders for the game are tracking solidly, in line with those of Assassin's Creed Odyssey, the second most successful entry of the franchise." Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot maintained this confidence, saying the company is currently "fully focused on the upcoming launch of Assassin’s Creed Shadows on March 20. "Early previews have been positive, praising its narrative and immersive experience, with both characters playing critical roles in the game’s storyline, as well as the quality and...

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Split Fiction: The Final Preview

In an era of live services, MMOs, and generally disconnected online experiences, the idea of local multiplayer is quickly becoming a rarity. And while we have seen a handful of great couch co-op experiences pop up here and there, such as TMNT Shredders Revenge, Overcooked, and Hazelight Studios’ very own It Takes Two, I can’t think of anything I’ve played recently that resonated with me quite like Split Fiction. From its plethora of varying gameplay types, such as a twin-stick shooter, a pinball inspired puzzle platformer, and in one instance, a hot dog simulator, to its dazzling graphics and believable character dialogue, Split Fiction is looking to not only be another standout title in a year full of promising releases, but something...

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Some Overwatch Fans Are Thrilled Loot Boxes Are Coming Back, Some Not So Much

Blizzard Entertainment laid out the roadmap for Overwatch 2's coming months yesterday, confirming a massive overhaul of the hero shooter. There was a lot to dig into, from perks and the incoming Stadium mode to plenty of cosmetics, but one notable piece of Overwatch history also returned: loot boxes. Loot boxes are returning to Overwatch 2 with Season 15, and it's spurred some interesting discussion around whether that's a good thing or not. For those unfamiliar, these boxes are drops you can accrue over time, which will randomly spit out an Overwatch cosmetic at random once you open them. Loot boxes were a core part of Overwatch 1's original monetization model and methods for doling out cosmetics, especially for those who would...

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OMEGA 6 Manga Coming to US in October 2025

If you have a soft spot for retro-style games, you might already be keeping an eye on Takaya Imamura's upcoming adventure game OMEGA 6: The Triangle Stars. That game is based on a manga series created by the former Nintendo art director, and now Dark Horse is bringing that manga to the US for the first time. Check out the cover art to OMEGA 6 below: OMEGA 6 is written and illustrated by Imamura, with an English translation by Zack Davisson (H.P. Lovecraft's The Colour Out of Space). Here's Dark Horse's official description of the book: After awakening from a rejuvenating months-long stasis, androids Thunder and Kyla are ready to spring back into bounty-hunting action! With the aid of some peculiar magic fruits, the pair enter a...

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HBO Working on Another Game of Thrones Spin-Off Based on the Targaryen Line

HBO is still working on several more Game of Thrones spin-offs including one "very promising" show focused on the Targaryen line, though nothing has been greenlit as of yet. Francesca Orsi, head of drama series and films at HBO, suggested to Deadline that, despite both current Game of Thrones spin-offs — House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms — focusing on Daenerys Targaryen's ancestors, the next furthest along show is too. "We have other spin-offs that we're working on right now, one of which — which I won't get into — is very promising, and is still the Targaryen line," Orsi said. "There's a number of other spin-offs. We can't really guarantee what's going to go forward, but we are very big budget on the other ones."...

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Avowed Review

On the heels of an insect-filled survival game and a 2D detective story straight out of the 16th century that were pleasantly surprising departures from what developer Obsidian does best, Avowed is a return to that traditional action RPG comfort food we know and love. Set in the fantasy universe of Pillars of Eternity, this is a game that’s filled with all my favorite RPG cliches, like standing around a campfire with my party members to exchange dark backstories and unresolved traumas, and looting every single slain enemy before their corpse has even begun to cool. Per Obsidian’s pedigree, the writing, world-building, and open-world maps are all quite good, and running around lobbing deadly spells at reanimated skeletons and violent...

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: The First Preview

Let's get the comparisons out of the way first; Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds feels closer to the Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed era of games as opposed to the more recent Team Sonic Racing, but has taken advantage of the enhancements that Team Sonic Racing brought to the table. While I've enjoyed both formats, the three-character mechanic of building a team to work together to coordinate racing and drift lines is gone. Instead, CrossWorlds goes back to Mario Kart’s everyone-for-themselves format. Like Mario Kart, it shares some similarities, from the items on the courses to the various shortcuts and cart customization. However, while it shares some DNA, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds evolves beyond what we've gotten from its now...

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The 25 Best FromSoftware Bosses

FromSoftware has become a leading developer of action RPGs, crafting a number of unforgettable journeys into grimdark lands filled with horrors and wonder in equal measure. But, despite its unrivaled approach to level and lore design, FromSoft’s lasting legacy will likely always be its bosses: deeply challenging, typically horrific foes that push your skills to the very limits. For its next game, Elden Ring Nightreign, FromSoftware is going all-in on the bosses. This roguelike-ish co-op game is fully combat focused, with each of Nightreign’s runs pitting players against an increasingly difficult set of bosses. And, as the first trailer revealed, some of those bosses are returning foes from the Dark Souls series, including the majestic...

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Civilization 7 Dev Firaxis Says 'There's Hope for Gandhi, Yet'

Civilization 7 is out in the wild, and veteran fans of the strategy series might be left wondering: where’s Gandhi? Indian leader Gandhi has been in every Civilization base game since the franchise’s first release in 1991. He is inexorably linked with Civilization, and spawned one of gaming’s most infamous bugs: Civilization's ‘Nuclear Gandhi’ — a bug that turned out to be a myth. But Gandhi is nowhere to be seen in Civilization 7. So what gives? That’s a question I put to Civilization 7 lead designer Ed Beach, who gave Gandhi fans a clear ray of hope that eventually he’ll make it in as DLC. “So I would say we haven't forgotten about anybody who's been in our game before,” Beach said. “Certainly civilizations, there's a lot of...

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Does the Business for Embracer as It Nears 2 Million Copies Sold

Embracer has hailed the success of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, confirming it is near the 2 million sold mark. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 sold 1 million copies just a day after launch, and has now nearly doubled that figure 10 days later. It's an incredible sales success for developer Warhorse Studios' medieval Europe action role playing game sequel, which launched on February 4 across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S. Embracer said Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 did particularly well on Steam, where it saw over 250,000 peak concurrent players. For context, the first Kingdom Come: Deliverance hit a peak Steam concurrent player count of 96,069 seven years ago. It’s worth noting that Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s actual peak...

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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Demo Available Today

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio is releasing a free demo for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC via Steam. The studio announced the demo on X/Twitter, saying it will be available to download at 7am Pacific / 10am Eastern / 3pm UK. The full game will be available February 21 also on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, but these platforms will not get the free demo. RGG Studio didn't say explicitly if progress from the demo will carry on to the full Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii but, based on its contents, that doesn't appear to be the case. The demo appears to let players essentially skip forward to certain freeroam and battle areas and therefore doesn't follow the natural story. Players can "freely...

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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Xbox Players Will Take on a Familiar Character in Snake vs. Monkey Minigame

Konami finally confirmed yesterday that Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will release on August 28, 2025, with the new teaser trailer also revealing the Snake vs. Monkey minigame is similarly making a comeback. Snake won't take on Pipo Monkeys in all editions of the game, however. While the teaser shown during yesterday's Sony's State of Play 2025 gave fans a glimpse of an Ape Escape monkey in the jungle wilds of Snake Eater on PlayStation 5 and PC, fitting neatly with the PS2 original, Xbox Series X and S players will take on a different threat. Although we've yet to see any in-game footage, Konami's Xbox teaser, below, closes not with Snake vs. Monkey but Snake vs Bomberman. Yes. Really. The original mode unlocked two items for...

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Boss of GTA 6 and Borderlands 4 Owner Take-Two Says It Will Time Its Releases ‘To Respect the Consumer's Need to Spend a Lot of Time Playing These Hit

Borderlands 4 now has a firm September 23, 2025 release date, as confirmed during Sony’s State of Play 2025 broadcast. But where does that leave Grand Theft Auto 6? Last week, Rockstar parent company Take-Two reiterated GTA 6’s fall 2025 release window, but now we know Borderlands 4 is out in September, there’s no chance GTA 6 will be out the same month. So when? October? November? December 2025? All seem up for grabs now for GTA 6. The risk of course is that Take-Two ends up cannibalizing its big 2025 games by releasing them too close together. And let’s not forget Mafia: The Old Country launches at some point summer 2025. Could Take-Two’s big games, and by that we really mean GTA 6, end up doing more harm to each other than good...

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AU Deals: Insane Price Chops on Monster Hunter, Hogwarts, Borderlands, Fatal Fury, and More!

Fellow bargain hunters, assemble! It’s time to seize some of the best gaming deals currently up for grabs across Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5. Whether you’re after a spellbinding Wizarding World adventure, a co-op masterpiece, or a pawn filled ARPG romp, there’s something here for everyone at a fantastic price. Enough premable, though, let's just dive into the best Aussie deals for Thursday, February 13, below: This Day in Gaming 🎂 In Underrated Series That Should Have Endured news, I’m using a Fire Doomstrike to light 21 candles on a cake baked for Maximo vs. Army of Zin. Technically a sequel that lacks a ‘2’ in its title, this hack ‘n’ slash 3D platformer was just good old-fashioned Ghosts ‘n Goblinsesque...

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Sony Announces PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for February 2025

Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for February 2025. Revealed during the State of Play 2025 broadcast, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, TopSpin 2K25, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage – Tape 1 and more hit the subscription service this month. Sony also confirmed a first look at games launching into Game Catalog and PlayStation Plus Premium in the coming months. This includes several games that launch day and date into the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog. It highlighted two new indie games set for Game Catalog: Blue Prince, launching day one into Game Catalog this spring; and Abiotic Factor, available in Game Catalog when it launches this summer. Blue Prince is a “genre-bending architectural adventure. Every door is a new decision...

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Single-Player Action Game Tides of Annihilation Revealed During Sony’s State of Play 2025

Announced during Sony’s State of Play 2025 with a debut trailer, below, Tides of Annihilation is a single-player, narrative driven action adventure game developed by Eclipse Glow Games. It said Tides of Annihilation blends “intense, breakneck combat, an immersive narrative, and an unforgettable setting.” It takes place in modern day London, which is ravaged by mystical otherworldly forces. You play as Gwendolyn and explore London’s iconic landmarks, calling in spectral Knights of the Round Table in combat, and fighting enemies inspired by the Arthurian mythos. You also get to battle gigantic bosses the size of skyscrapers. Eclipse Glow Games is a new studio based in Chengdu, China, supported by investment from Chinese megacorp...

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Lies of P: Overture Revealed During Sony State of Play 2025

Souls-like Lies of P is getting a prequel called Overture. Announced during Sony’s State of Play 2025 broadcast, the Lies of P: Overture DLC expansion launches summer 2025 across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. The gameplay trailer is below. Lies of P is a well-received single-player action RPG that reimagines the classic fairy tale of Pinocchio in Bloodborne-style gameplay. IGN’s Lies of P review returned an 8/10. We said: “Lies of P might not branch out particularly far from its soulslike inspiration, but it plays the part extremely well.” Lies of P: Overture takes players “back to the beginning of the Puppet Frenzy” and reveals the events leading up to the main game. The gameplay trailer features new environments, new bosses, and...

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New Look at GTA Lead Designer's Techno Spy Thriller, MindsEye

Leslie Benzies, the former lead game designer on Rockstar games like Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption, is getting ready to release his next game, MindsEye which got a new look in the PlayStation State of Play. In a new trailer for MindsEye, we got a look at this high-tech spy thriller that has more than a few passing similarities to Grand Theft Auto. There's third-person gunplay, high-end cinematics, and drive and gun shooting. You can check it out in the cinematic trailer below. According to an official press release, MindsEye follows Jacob Diaz who is equipped with a neural implant called the MindsEye. However, this implant has affected his memory, giving him disjointed flashbacks of his time in the army. He then...

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Stellar Blade Gets Nikke Crossover DLC and PC Port Release Window

One of the many announcements during the Febaruary 2025 PlayStation State of Play was a surprise collaboration between 2024's action hit Stellar Blade and mobile action-RPG Goddess of Victory: Nikke. This contains a Nikke-themed boss fight, a new outfit, and collecitble dolls and stickers. The DLC will be available sometime in June 2025. On top of the DLC, the PC version of Stellar Blade is also set to launch at the same time - the game initially launched as a PS5 exclusive back in April 2024. If you haven't jumped into the Souls-inspired action-adventure, check out our Stellar Blade review. Be sure to catch up on all the announcements with our roundup of everything revealed during the State of Play. Continue reading...

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PlayStation State of Play February 2025: Everything Announced

A brand-new State of Play has arrived and it gave us an exciting look at the future of PS5 with a ton of games. Alongside an exciting look at Saros, Housemarque's next game of Returnal, we also got new trailers and release dates for Borderlands 4, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, and much more. There were big reveals like Days Gone Remastered, a new look at Onimusha: Way of the Sword, a new Dynasty Warriors spin-off that's out today, a look at WWE 2K25's The Island, a new Shinobi game, and so much more. As we previously mentioned, there were a lot of reveals and this roundup has gathered every announcement to ensure you don't miss a thing! Which game are you most excited for? Let us know below! Saros Is Housemarque's Next Game...

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword New Trailer Shows Off New Gameplay, Protagonist

Capcom has shown off new gameplay of its upcoming 2026 action game, Onimusha: Way of the Sword. More than that, we finally know who's leading the next Onimusha and it's none other than historic swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. In a new trailer that premiered at the PlayStation State of Play, Capcom offered a new glimpse at the gameplay of the upcoming Onimusha: Way of the Sword. While the upcoming action game won't be out until 2026, it's looking quite good with sword-based action gameplay and big enemies. Onimusha: Way of the Sword will also star Miyamoto Musashi, a Japanese swordsman whose exploits with the blade are famous in history. His sword skills look unparalleled here as well, but we also got a look at his rogueish, and comedic...

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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Release Date Finally Confirmed — Officially This Time

As expected, the Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater release date was confirmed during Sony’s State of Play 2025 broadcast alongside a new trailer. The August 28, 2025 release date leaked last week via the PlayStation Store, which also made a new trailer available. Both were confirmed officially during State of Play. An Ape Escape collaboration was also teased, followed by a message that reads “And More,” which seemingly alludes to further crossovers coming to the game. This first one looks like a reference to the original Metal Gear Solid 3, which featured a monkey minigame in which Snake would attempt to neutralize the animals with stun grenades and his ‘Monkey Shaker’ gun. Beyond a new first-person perspective, Metal Gear Solid...

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Borderlands 4 Release Date Confirmed

Gearbox has officially confirmed the release date for Borderlands 4. At the new State of Play, Gearbox president Randy Pitchford announced that Borderlands 4 will be coming out on September 23, 2025. To commemorate the release date, Gearbox premiered a new Borderlands 4 trailer at the State of Play. In addition, Gearbox announced that a special Borderlands 4-themed State of Play will premiere this spring. The Borderlands 4 State of Play will show off new gameplay and tons of guns. Developing... Matt Kim is IGN's Senior Features Editor. Continue reading...

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Lost Soul Aside Finally Gets a Release Date, New Gameplay Trailer Reveals

During the Feburary 2025 State of Play stream, the stylish fast-action game Lost Soul Aside got a new gameplay and story trailer alongside a release date announcement. Lost Soul Aside will launch on May 30, 2025 for PlayStation 5 and PC. It was initially started as a solo project from developer Yang Bing with limisted resources and had been showcased as part of the PlayStation China Hero Project. Lost Soul Aside clearly chanels inspirations from Devil May Cry and other PlatinumGames-style action games, as well as Final Fantasy XV, which the developer has been upfront about. You can check out our roundup of the stream to catch up on everything we learned from this latest State of Play. This story is developing. Continue reading...

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WWE 2K25 Spotlights Its Social Multiplayer Wrestling Hub, The Island

2K is ramping up to the next installment in its wrestling lineup, WWE 2K25. While it's going to have all the tusslin' and scrappin' you would expect from a WWE title, 2K is also exploring the social aspects of it with a new online hub called The Island. Seen during today's Sony State of Play, The Island in WWE 2K25 is a multiplayer interactive world where players can take their custom wrestlers and explore, take on challenges, and develop storylines. It's similar to The City in the NBA 2K series, though you'll be dunking on other wrestlers instead of the net. There's customization and personalization, a neon-lit city to explore, a church for The Undertaker, and much more to discover on your quest for the top. While WWE 2K25 is...

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First Look at Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Gameplay at Sony State of Play 2025

Sega has revealed gameplay of Sonic Racing CrossWorlds at Sony’s State of Play 2025 broadcast. The internally developed racing game is set for launch across PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch. A closed network test is set for February 21. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds features iconic characters from the Sonic the Hedgehog universe and a distinct racing mechanic that promises to transport Sonic racing fans into a “new dimension." Be sure to check out IGN's round-up of everything announced at State of Play 2025 for more on what's coming to PlayStation 5 in the years ahead. Developing... Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at...

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Monster Hunter Wilds Gets Its First Free Title Update This Spring, Adding Mizutsune

Monster Hunter Wilds is still a few weeks out, but Capcom is already confirming post-launch support for its upcoming entry. The first free update will arrive this spring, adding a new monster and more to the Forbidden Lands. The first free title update for Monster Hunter Wilds arrives in the spring, adding the water monster Mizutsune. We got a brief glimpse of the monster in today's Sony State of Play, spotlighting its bubbly nature. Alongside Mizutsune, more Event Quests and unspecified additional updates are on the way. Then, in the summer, a second free title update will arrive, adding another monster and more Event Quests. See everything revealed during the course of today's Sony State of Play in our recap article here...

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Obsidian Confirms Avowed Early Access Global Release Times

Obsidian has confirmed the early access release times for its upcoming role-playing game Avowed. Early access, available to Avowed Premium Edition players, kicks off on February 13 at 10am PST across PC and Xbox Series X and S, Obsidian confirmed in a tweet. Avowed launches to those who pay the standard price on February 18. As a Microsoft first-party title, Avowed is an Xbox Game Pass day-one launch. Last week, Obsidian confirmed Avowed can hit 60 frames per second on Xbox Series X, having previously indicated it was aiming for 30fps. Though she offered no further insight, game director Carrie Patel told MinnMax that "you can get up to [60fps]" on Microsoft's more powerful console, though the Xbox Series S version will be limited to...

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