Valve's MOBA hero shooter Deadlock is still in an invite-only testing phase, as the company continues to develop and iterate. But a recent livestream mix-up looks like it revealed the existence of a second, even more exclusive playtest with some unseen characters and redesigns.
Leaks have swirled from a livestream hosted by a top Deadlock player, who reportedly appeared to open the wrong Deadlock build on stream. (Thanks, Eurogamer.)
The roster, as shown on-stream and captured by viewers, shows several new faces like the old-school Doorman, bespectacled Bookworm, and gothic Vampirebat, as well as visual alterations for characters like Ivy. Though the streamer quickly closed out after realizing their error, you can't really un-spill...
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Stellaris and Crusader Kings 3 developer Paradox Interactive has something "ambitious" to show us next week.
While the team stopped short of showing any concrete details at all, it did remind us that Paradox has been developing and publishing strategy games over the last 25 years "that have taken you from the Roman Empire to the stars," and teased it was now "preparing to announce the next major title in the genre."
The mysterious new game — known only by its codename, Caesar — has been openly discussed on the studio's forum in a number of "Tinto Talks" developer diaries. Over this time, it has been welcoming community feedback on its feature ideas, key game systems, and historical research, but "now the time has come to reveal Ceasar...
Last Epoch sports a whopping 15 Mastery classes. Masteries are essentially a subclass that allows you to lean in on one aspect of your build. They range from traditional roles like Sorcerer to more out-there options like Falconer (which sees you flying around the map using your bird friend for damage). It can be difficult to choose which ones to focus on with so many options, but this Last Epoch Mastery tier list will help.
You’re not locked into one mastery — it’s very common to dip into one or more masteries in any min-maxed build. You can put points into the first half of the passive tree of any other mastery. You can change your mastery at the Respec NPC in the End of Time.
How We Ranked the Best and Worst Masteries in Last Epoch...
The release date for Elden Ring Nightreign is closing in fast. Ahead of launch day, FromSoftware and Bandai Namco have released an overview trailer, detailing just what's in store for the co-op survival action game.
Today's overview trailer went over what's in store, highlighting the basic set-up and what players will be doing, run after run, in Elden Ring Nightreign. Players drop into a shifting version of Limveld that changes with each attempt, working with players to take down enemies, acquire items, and gain power to help them take down one the Nightlords as a ring of fire encroaches on them.
Working together is a crucial part of Elden Ring Nightreign. The trailer showed how players can pick each other back up after falling, and...
Microsoft has revealed which games will be leaving its Xbox Game Pass subscription service on May 15, 2025. In all, eight games are set to depart, including Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Jurassic World Evolution 2, and Little Kitty, Big City.
Xbox Game Pass is an online gaming service for Xbox and PC game platforms where subscribers can stream directly on smart devices and consoles, play new games on day one, depending upon their subscription tier, and access a catalog of hundreds of high-quality games with friends on console, PC, or cloud. It's from the latter that the following eight games are being removed.
Games leaving Xbox Game Pass in May are:
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
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Dune: Spice Wars
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If you’ve played The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion or its recently released Oblivion Remastered, you’ll know the opening tutorial section and its iconic 'leaving the Imperial sewers' moment well. You’ll also know all about that shocking death that arrives just before you make your final escape and, blinking, emerge into the beautiful open world of Cyrodiil.
Warning! Spoilers for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered follow.
The shocking death I’m talking about here is of course the assassination of Emperor Uriel Septim, an assassination he knows is coming and has come to terms with. Veteran fans have replayed Oblivion enough at this point to know it’s coming, too. But back in 2006 when Oblivion first came out, it became a rite of...
Yesterday, IGN revealed Hollow Knight: Silksong will be playable in an Australian museum in September 2025, and shared a sprite sheet taken from the highly anticipated game. And then… Well. The internet internet-ed.
"In what situation [is] making a sprite of naked Hornet necessary?" asked one commenter on a Reddit thread dissecting the exclusive sheet.
Within the dozens of images of Silksong star Hornet, most of which show her in a range of battle-ready and relaxed poses, there is one that shows Hornet casually carrying her cloak under one arm. (We've included a close-up below, but you can also see it on the original sheet on the right-hand side of the image, immediately under the uppermost ring):
"What kind of situation in-game...
When Bethesda shadow-dropped The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered amid the launch of fellow role-playing game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, most thought there could be only one winner. But, according to the publisher of Clair Obscur, not only did Oblivion not harm Clair Obscur, Clair Obscur actually benefitted from Oblivion’s release because it boosted excitement for the RPG genre.
So says Kepler Interactive’s senior portfolio manager Matt Handrahan, who told The Game Business all about Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s launch success against the odds.
First, some background. RPG fans were faced with the difficult choice between spending hundreds of hours in Oblivion’s Cyrodiil, or embarking on an expedition to take down the Paintress...
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developer Sandfall Interactive must be used to compliments by now — its RPG released a little over a week ago and is already universally acclaimed by players and critics alike — but I don't think anyone had "a hat tip from French President Emmanuel Macron" on their bingo card this week.
That's exactly what happened, though. Taking to Instagram, Macron congratulated the team on its success, writing: "A million copies and to date, one of the best-rated games in history: and yes, it's French!"
"Congratulations to Sandfall Interactive and all the creators of Expedition 33. You are a shining example of French audacity and creativity," Macron added, as translated by Google and spotted by PC Gamer.
We already...
It’s fair to say the recent announcement of a The Wheel of Time video game being in the works caught fans by surprise — and sparked a healthy dose of skepticism online.
The announcement, reported first by Hollywood trade publication Variety, described an upcoming “AAA open-world role-playing game” for PC and consoles based on Robert Jordan’s much-loved 14-book series The Wheel of Time. A three-year development period was also mentioned.
It’s in development at iwot Studios’ new Montreal-based game developer, which is led by former Warner Bros. Games executive Craig Alexander. Alexander oversaw development for all Turbine (now WB Games Boston) franchises, including The Lord of the Rings Online, Dungeons & Dragons Online, and Asheron's...
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 modders have been doing fantastic work with the game ever since its record-breaking release last year. But their latest breakthrough is perhaps the greatest yet.
Tom, aka Warhammer Workshop, the modder behind Space Marine 2’s excellent Astartes Overhaul, signaled the release of 12-player co-op this week and it looks fantastic. Gameplay footage shows multiple players taking on a Tyranid Trygon Prime in a battle reminiscent of an MMO boss fight.
This is not something players thought possible, given vanilla Space Marine 2 supports up to three-player co-op only. But the modding team has not only broken through that barrier to hit 12-player co-op — with the support of developer Saber Interactive itself —...
Thank your own personal deity--possibly Bhunivelze--it's Friday! Whether you’re trying to stash cash ahead of tax time or just looking for an excuse to finally dive into that game your mates won’t shut up about, a ton of today’s gaming deals are worth making room for. Stop reading and get scrolling to save a bundle.
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In retro news, I've cracked some kwama eggs to bake a 23-shaped cake for The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. My core launch memory of this seminal RPG was one of awe and s'wit questions. Like, by the Nine, does this horizon stretch out forever beyond the starter port of Seyda Neen?! And what madness is this level of freedom where I can grind into being a magic-bow-packing, flying wizard demigod? Oh, how...
Among the biggest franchises in gaming, Minecraft surprisingly goes hand in hand with Nerf blasters. With Hasbro adapting Mojang Studios’ most iconic weapons and creatures, these are some of the wildest guns you can take into a Nerf battle.
Now that the Minecraft movie is becoming bigger than ever — with screenings of a Block Party Edition announced following the film hitting $700 million at the box office — there’s never been a better time to show your appreciation for the legendary 3D world with a good blaster. We've gathered all of the Nerf Minecraft collaborations you can buy right now below to help get you started.
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Inspired by the bow used in Minecraft, this Bow Dart Blaster comes with authentic string-priming...
Blizzard Entertainment has unveiled its Overwatch 2 Stadium roadmap for 2025, teasing some of the heroes and features it plans to add in Season 17, Season 18, Season 19, and beyond.
The team behind the pioneering hero shooter dived into the details of its new mode’s past, present, and future with a Director’s Take blog post from game director Aaron Keller. It comes with a surprise summer roadmap now that the mode has been available for a little longer than a week, while also clarifying how the mode got its start and how it’s performed so far.
Stadium Gets 7 New Heroes This Summer
The Stadium rollout will press forward when new Damage hero Freja joins its limited roster with a mid-season patch for Season 16, but it’s Season 17 in June...
The official LEGO Batman Forever Batmobile set is up for preorder directly through LEGO's website. This 909 piece set costs $99.99 and release August 1st, 2025. This set is an intricate recreation of the Batmobile from the 1995 film Batman Forever, starring Val Kilmer as Batman/ Bruce Wayne, Tommy Lee Jones as Two-Face, and Jim Carrey famously (infamously?) as the Riddler.
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The set itself is a faithful to-scale model of the on-screen Batmobile, complete with the blue neon lights and rims and other features. The sleek shape and design is very reminscent of the time, making this the perfect shelf filler for fans of the Schumacher/ Burton-era Batman films. It also includes a Batman Forever...
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The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct finally revealed exactly what the Nintendo Switch 2 can do and what it costs. But alongside the hype came the burden of realization: Consoles are getting expensive.
Nintendo Switch 2’s price has breached into the realm of what I’d expect from handheld gaming PCs, which cost anywhere from $400 to $900. But it’s not just the hardware that’s more expensive – the games are getting more expensive too, making the affordability of the original Switch a distant dream.
Compared to the Steam Deck, which was once far more expensive than the Switch, Valve’s handheld gaming PC and the Nintendo Switch 2 are in a similar lane. So if you’re looking to get into the handheld gaming scene, which is better? Nintendo Switch 2...
I've put way too many hours into Stardew Valley building my own cozy little farm. And although taking care of a farm is its own full-time job, I always try to find time to make every character's favorite foods. The recipes in Stardew Valley can be pretty simple but the final pixelated result always looks appetizing to me. I've definitely imagined what each dish tastes like as I whip it up in the game, but I never really thought about making the recipes in real life until I came across the Stardew Valley cookbook.
The official cookbook for the game was written in collaboration with the game's creator ConcernedApe (Eric Barone). As someone who loves Stardew Valley and cooking, I've put this video game cookbook at the top of my gift...
Helldivers 2 is gearing up for some news, and developer Arrowhead Game Studios seems confident it will impress. Or, as Arrowhead's CEO is framing it, you might want to prepare yourself.
As spotted by VideoGamer, Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani was discussing Helldivers 2 in the game's Discord when a user asked him if he could "offer up anything, however small, of what's coming down the pipe." His response?
"You'll shit your pants."
While not specific about what's in store, it does at least give us an idea of the impact of what's in store. And the possible consequences to our britches, too.
Jorjani took a few other questions, with some notable mentions of wanting to add more bladed weapons and some thoughtful responses to worries about...
IGN can reveal the Hollow Knight: Silksong will be playable in an Australian museum in September 2025.
Team Cherry’s long in development game is one of the most anticipated in the world, and has topped the Steam wishlist chart for years. The studio, which is based in Adelaide, South Australia, has yet to say when Silksong will be released beyond a vague 2025 window, but we at least know it will be playable for those who can be at Australia’s national museum of screen culture, ACMI, from September 18.
Silksong will be playable at the Melbourne museum as part of a video game exhibition called Game Worlds, which will also include displays that delve into the game’s design and artistic direction.
ACMI co-curators Bethan Johnson and Jini...
Bethesda games are known for their sometimes lengthy loading screens. At a time when developers are aiming for as little loading as possible, it remains a big part of the Bethesda game experience. Just look at Starfield, Bethesda’s first brand new IP in years, and of course the recently released The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, which is going down very well with fans.
With the advent of SSDs and improvements in technology, spending a lot of time waiting for a loading screen to do its business in a video game can feel archaic in 2025. But one former Bethesda developer has cautioned that they will probably always be a part of Bethesda games because of the way Bethesda games are designed.
As fans of the studio’s work will know...
It’s rare that a developer becomes synonymous with a single genre, but Bethesda has its signature style so locked down it’s a wonder we don’t just call the entire field of first-person open-world Western RPGs “Skyrimlikes” or “Oblivionvanias.” In the three decades since The Elder Scrolls: Arena debuted, Bethesda Game Studios has emerged as a juggernaut in the triple-A space, earning a rabid fanbase, massive sales, and a $7.5 billion acquisition from Microsoft, solely on the strength of its tried and true design principles.
Bethesda’s been responsible for some big hits and even bigger misses over the years, and since the shocking (but not really) release of The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion Remaster has us all rethinking our long-calcified...
Italian studio 3DClouds has revealed Formula Legends, an Art of Rally-inspired take on arcade-style, open-wheel racing that pays (unlicensed) tribute to over 50 years of Formula 1 racing.
3DClouds gave IGN an early look at how the game is shaping up and, while elements like AI behaviour are still being honed, the level of commitment to recreating a variety of eras of F1 is already very impressive.
Formula Legends will feature 16 car models, each with seven different liveries. The cars may be chunky, toy-style caricatures of the real things but, clad in their off-brand odes to some of the most iconic racecar designs in history, the inspiration behind each one is very clear. Sound has been a big focus for the team, which is good to...
Fortnite will return to the U.S. iOS App Store and iPhones next week after a significant court ruling, Epic boss Tim Sweeney has said.
Yesterday, April 30, a U.S. Federal District Court in California found that Apple wilfully violated a court order in the Epic Games v. Apple case that required Apple to enable developers to offer their customers alternative ways to make purchases outside apps.
In a tweet, Sweeney put forward a “peace proposal” to Apple, which Epic has battled against in the courts for years now. “If Apple extends the court's friction-free, Apple-tax-free framework worldwide, we'll return Fortnite to the App Store worldwide and drop current and future litigation on the topic,” Sweeney said.
In January, IGN reported on...
Evil Dead: The Game is no longer available to buy after its publisher began pulling it from digital storefronts.
The asymmetric multiplayer game based on the much-loved action horror franchise launched in 2022 across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. IGN’s Evil Dead: The Game review returned an 8/10. We said: “Evil Dead: The Game is an asymmetric multiplayer game of cat and mouse that’s compelling and exhilarating, despite being rough around the edges - much like the horror/comedies that inspired it.”
A Game of the Year Edition launched a year later, but clearly failed to have the desired impact on player numbers. In September 2023 the Nintendo Switch version was canceled and content development was halted.
Now, three years after launch...
Codemasters has confirmed that no further expansions will be released for 2023’s EA Sports WRC, and that the team has “reached the end of the road” working on the game. Unfortunately, alongside this news comes the additional confirmation that Codemasters is also “pausing development plans on future rally titles.”
The veteran UK racing studio published the announcement via EA.com.
“Our WRC partnership was a culmination of sorts for our Codemasters journey with off-road racing, spanning decades through titles like Colin McRae Rally, and Dirt,” reads the studio’s statement. “We’ve provided a home for every rally enthusiast, striving tirelessly to push the boundaries and deliver the exhilarating thrill of driving on the ragged edge. We’ve...
Gaming deals are dropping faster than a Blue Shell on your head in Mario Kart, and my roundup for today has something for every platform. Whether you’re looking to burn rubber in a racing sim, cast spells in a wizarding world, or just roll crap up into a giant ball of joy, a bargain exists for you here. With discounts slashing up to 83% off, now’s the perfect time to plug in, power up, and grab some polygon-or pixel-packed treasures before they vanish.
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In retro news, I'm celebrating the 28th birthday of Soul Blade, a PS1 fighter I adored back in the day. Forbearer of Namco's SoulCalibur series, 'Soul Edge,' as it was called in NTSC regions, wowed us early with its absolutely phenomenal pre-rendered intro movie...
Editor's note: La Quimera was originally set to fully release on April 25, but it was unexpectedly delayed that same day. A developer update on April 29 didn't provide a new release date, but did say La Quimera would now be launching in Early Access whenever it did arrive. This announcement came well after our review of what we were initially told would be the full game was largely complete – however, the update post indicates that the content at its new launch will be the same as what we played, so we have decided to publish this as a review of the Early Access version.
I have to admit, I’m a sucker for direct-to-video sequels. There’s something about being five Tremors movies deep where all pretense is abandoned, and we all know...
Gearbox Software just wrapped up its Borderlands 4 State of Play, revealing 20 minutes of new gameplay and details from its highly anticipated looter shooter.
The presentation hops right into the action with the promise that the 2025 Borderlands entry is the studio’s best and most grounded outing yet, promising major gameplay changes that range from new traversal abilities to loot drop formula changes. Gearbox managed to fill the 20-minute showcase with reveals about how Borderlands 4 ups the ante with new mechanics and refreshed existing features, and we’ve got all the highlights right here.
Movement Abilities
Every Borderlands title updates its traversal mechanics in new ways, and Borderlands 4 looks to be no different. We’ve seen...