01 — Newsroom
Are the "challenges in the market" in the room with us right now?
When I founded WDR Studios with my colleagues, the goal was simple: make the kind of games that we’d want to play. I wanted to apply the lessons I’d learned from years of managing a successful YouTube channel to the medium of video games…
Get the patch notes here for 4.5GB update.Ubisoft has today deployed its final Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced content update, which weighs in at 4.5GB. It is available to download on your PS5 now. While there will be more quality-…
Take a look at the update notes.Ahoy me hearties! Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced final major update is live now, bringing New Game+, a new nightmare difficulty, and a bunch of other stuff to the open-sea RPG.Black Flag Resynced sa…
The Switch and Switch 2 are bringing some smaller games to their smaller screens
Nintendo has announced a new Indie World Showcase for October 28 at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET. The broadcast will run about 15 minutes and, like previous streams, will focus on a wide range of games from third-party Nintendo partners. This stor…
Voting for the Golden Joysticks is underway
The Wolf Among Us 2 is finally landing in 2027, and if you want to catch up on what many consider one of Telltale Games' best exports, you can grab The Wolf Among Us Remastered on October 29. It's the original game spruced up for new har…
A BioShock movie at Netflix remains in development, its director has confirmed, but that doesn't necessarily mean it'll ever be made. Francis Lawrence confirmed to The Direct that he hopes to make the BioShock movie, but "it's tricky on…
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The father of the god game weighs in on AI use in the gaming industry
Worth a test drive.Publisher Giants Software has made its sim racing game, Project Motor Racing, free to play on PS5, giving you the chance to try the full game for a limited time.The title typically costs $49.99/£44.99, but all this wee…
The studio had a notoriously tumultuous development streak before its closure
Liquid Death and Pop-Tarts are teaming up once again, this time introducing a limited-edition toaster pastry inspired by one of the beverage brand’s sparkling water flavors.
Valorant’s 13.09 patch notes have dropped, marking the arrival of Hush as the newest Agent. However, there are also changes to how buffs work, as well as an update for the Warden.
A South Korean politician has urged the country’s president to play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
Pre-loads are live for Phantom Blade Zero, the debut action game from Chinese developer S-Game. Alongside news of the pre-load, the studio revealed the final set of PC requirements, including how much space the game is going to take up o…
When we started working on Saros, we knew we had an interesting challenge ahead of us. We had established a very distinctive audio identity with Returnal, and Housemarque gave us a clear direction from the beginning: “Refinement, not Rei…
The Wolf Among Us is one of telltale's best games, and its remaster offers a simple package that doesn't mess too much with the original while offering a few cool bonus' for fans.
The final Magic: The Gathering expansion of 2026, Star Trek, is sending Wizards Of The Coast's card game to the final frontier. Along with the main set and pre-constructed Commander decks will be a full set of Star Trek themed Secret Lai…
What’s better than tucking into a scary game during Halloween? A horror game where you eventually overcome the fear factor to unleash a rain of bullets on the monsters that tormented you. Resident Evil 4’s remake balances sheer terror wi…
STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl has a new update out, 2.1, which builds on the excellent 2.0 patch by upgrading that most beloved and contentious of STALKER series features: the A-Life system that governs simulated NPC behavior. With the 2…
Just 8% of sales come from boxed units currently.As part of its latest financial report, Capcom has shared just 7.6% of its video game sales currently come from physical copies — and that figure is only expected to drop in the future.Its…
You're not playing GTA 6 are you?What are you up to, Xbox? Playing GTA 6 perhaps? Possibly!Xbox posted a picture last night that sent everyone into full detective mode. The picture in question depicts a lovely Halloween setup adorned wit…
All the GB and GBC games on NSO.Updated with Avenging Spirit, Mole Mania, and Pinball: Revenge of the 'Gator from the October 2026 update. Enjoy!Game Boy and GB Color titles first arrived on Nintendo Switch Online in February 2023, pleas…
The Call of Duty franchise has now exceeded $40 billion in lifetime franchise revenue, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has confirmed. She shared this milestone following the launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on October 23. "Congrats to the t…
Microsoft is adding Microsoft 365 billing controls to Windows 11 Settings, a feature some users will view as another built-in ad.
Warhorse Studios is investigating the extent of the damage
Nintendo could be working on a cheaper, handheld-only version of the Switch 2, and new rumors suggest it might use a more efficient Samsung chip to help keep costs down.
Runners in California were left fuming as their cars were towed while they were running an annual half-marathon, leading to them being charged “hundreds of dollars.”
Le Syndicat des Travailleureuses du Jeu Vidéo, a French game workers union, have released a statement detailing the current status of Don't Nod, the studio behind Life is Strange and Lost Records: Bloom and Rage. The studio's fate has be…
Nintendo has announced that Pokemon Unite, its Pokemon-themed MOBA for mobile devices and Switch consoles, will be shutting down on March 23, 2027. The game will go offline just days after the Aeos Crown 2027 tournament, and Nintendo has…
First numbers for Onimusha.Capcom has shared its latest financial report for Q2 FY2026, and what do you know, the studio's stream of quality releases so far this year continue to sell well.Onimusha: Way of the Sword was the big player th…
The Community Edition was created by fans and modders, with support from Ubisoft and Valve.
Mini LED is a new technology for Microsoft, and it's causing a bit of a stir on the new Surface Laptop Ultra. Here's what you need to know.
Pokimane has explained why she brought up Atrioc’s 2023 deepfake controversy again, prompting a response from the streamer.
The FTC and 20 states in the United States are suing Dollar General for “deceptive pricing practices” by allegedly charging customers more than the advertised price tag.
The MOBA will become unplayable in five months time
Get an early look at League of Legends Riftbound's upcoming Radiance expansion.
"One of the most celebrated Call of Duty games in its 24-year history".Xbox has enjoyed multiple successes when it comes to first-party releases in 2026, and one of those is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 - not just because it's a CoD ga…
"This is a serious incident for Warhorse Studios and for everyone affected."
Enter our Silver Pines giveaway to be in with a chance of getting the game on Nintendo Switch 2.
The Pokemon Company confirmed the decision on October 27, announcing that service will end on March 23, 2027 for both Nintendo Switch and mobile.
Even wearing a VR headset couldn't get anyone to talk to the bassist.
Warhorse Studios — the developer behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance, its sequel and an upcoming Lord of the Rings RPG — has been hit by a “serious” cyberattack.
Pokémon’s stylish MOBA for the Nintendo Switch and mobile introduced many to the genre, but now it’s time to say goodbye.
The Surface Laptop Ultra and the ASUS ProArt P16 are among the two initial NVIDIA RTX Spark laptops we've thoroughly tested. Wondering which one is right for you? This in-depth comparison I put together can help.
Just took launching a VR headset with eye tracking for Valve to add it.
Even with the importance of physical media ownership in the current era of digital product ephemera, it's often unlikely your PC will actually be able to play the CDs, DVDs or Blu-Rays you have around the house. Internal disc drives aren…
Elementary, my dear Ward.It's a brand new day, which brings with it a bunch of brand new games. Hooray!Today we've got a newbie for Xbox Game Pass subscribers: The Séance of Blake Manor. It's a sort of 'whodunit' with a bunch of eccentri…
This premium Xbox and PC controller absolutely demands your attention. If you're in the market for something as powerful as it is versatile, look no further.
Croft-repeated.Announced as a shadow-drop by Aspyr, Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition concludes the ports of the Survivor Trilogy on Switch 2 following the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot and Rise of the Tomb Raider, showing Lara Cro…
That's it for Pokémon Unite. Tencent's once-popular MOBA is being switched off in March 2027. The Pokémon Company announced the news today, saying: "We regret to inform you that service for Pokémon Unite will end on Tuesday, March 23, 20…
Here are the latest Roll the World codes for October 2026, including free spins, Growth Potions, and Luck boosts to help you grow faster and discover rarer objects.
Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai has torn into AI-generated games, saying they can’t match the “originality” of human developers as they lift systems from other titles.
Mass Effect: Universe looked great, and BioWare's closure means it's been taken away just when we needed it most.
The gradual drip of details about and glimpses at what BioWare were looking to cook up with the cancelled Mass Effect 5 continues, this time thanks to a composer who was in talks to come aboard to put together the RPG's soundtrack. Said…
The 1999 PS1 horror game is getting the Bloober treatment, and a new leak from MP1ST suggests work has been underway since 2022 and the game is targeting a 2027 launch.
A video game analyst believes that “not everyone” wants to play Grand Theft Auto 6 when it finally releases, and that the fear of releasing games near it has been “overblown.”
Not long after releasing boomer shooter Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun II and right before Warhammer Survivors launches in November, developers Auroch Digital have unfortunately given a public statement confirming that roughly a quarter of it…
Originally set to enter early access on October 27, action-adventure RPG Emberville has been delayed by over two months to January 7, 2027. The last-minute delay gives the team time to make "essential improvements" before Emberville reac…
Austin Wintory has shared twenty minutes of music they pitched to BioWare and EA in hopes of joining the Mass Effect 5 development team, following the tragic closure of BioWare last week.
Recently, I was writing a piece about Nighthawks and wanted to remind myself of some basic information about the companion characters. As I have a thousand times before, I put the question into Google and clicked the first result: the Ni…
Sony-owned studio Sucker Punch Productions is losing 24 employees in another round of layoffs in the games industry. The studio is behind Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Yotei, two first-party PlayStation titles that have been critical an…
Sales updates for RE Requiem, Pragmata, and Onimusha.Capcom has provided a sales update for all of its best-selling games, as part of its second-quarter results for fiscal year 2026. And it's business as usual for the publisher: its lega…
House House’s charming puzzle game has a lingering dread beneath the surface, as Big Walk reinforces the preciousness of friendship.
After a period of quiet and a few small updates, Ubisoft has unveiled a massive update coming today to Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. This is the game's last major patch and it includes some long-requested features.
Pokemon Unite will end service on March 23, 2027, following the game’s final competition, the Aeos Crown 2027, just two days prior in Tokyo.
New additions for UK, USA, and Japan out now.For any PS Plus Extra subscribers in the UK, USA, and Japan, today marks the final drop of PS5 titles for October 2026.Everyone else in the world received access to the games last week, but So…
Pokémon UNITE will end service on 23 March 2027, two days after the Aeos Crown 2027 finals in Tokyo. Regional qualifier registration is now open.
"Thank you for playing".There's been a lot of talk about the free-to-play MOBA Pokémon Unite potentially winding down since it was officially dropped from the World Championships in July, and The Pokémon Company has today announced it's…
Just in time for the OoT remake.Timed in with the launch of Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2 next week and Zelda's 40th anniversary celebrations, Japanese accessory maker HORI has announced a brand new line of Zelda-themed products.Read…
02 — Choose your arena
03 — What everyone's reading
04 — Competitive
Take a look at the update notes.Ahoy me hearties! Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced final major update is live now, bringing New Game+, a new nightmare difficulty, and a bunch of other stuff to the open-sea RPG.Black Flag Resynced sa…
Liquid Death and Pop-Tarts are teaming up once again, this time introducing a limited-edition toaster pastry inspired by one of the beverage brand’s sparkling water flavors.
Valorant’s 13.09 patch notes have dropped, marking the arrival of Hush as the newest Agent. However, there are also changes to how buffs work, as well as an update for the Warden.
A South Korean politician has urged the country’s president to play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
Runners in California were left fuming as their cars were towed while they were running an annual half-marathon, leading to them being charged “hundreds of dollars.”
Nintendo has announced that Pokemon Unite, its Pokemon-themed MOBA for mobile devices and Switch consoles, will be shutting down on March 23, 2027. The game will go offline just days after the Aeos Crown 2027 tournament, and Nintendo has…
Pokimane has explained why she brought up Atrioc’s 2023 deepfake controversy again, prompting a response from the streamer.
The FTC and 20 states in the United States are suing Dollar General for “deceptive pricing practices” by allegedly charging customers more than the advertised price tag.
05 — Worth your time?
This premium Xbox and PC controller absolutely demands your attention. If you're in the market for something as powerful as it is versatile, look no further.
Croft-repeated.Announced as a shadow-drop by Aspyr, Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition concludes the ports of the Survivor Trilogy on Switch 2 following the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot and Rise of the Tomb Raider, showing Lara Cro…
It hasn't been bragging about Modern Warfare 4 sales despite rave reviews
We reviewed and ranked 40+ different candies including Milky Way, KitKat, Tootsie Rolls, and Starbursts
Weaponised fun.The first batch of reviews have arrived for Phantom Blade Zero, the console-exclusive PS5 action game from developer S-GAME.This is one of those titles that has always impressed whenever it's shown up, with super-expressiv…
Part 13 - Unlucky for none.And we're back for the next instalment of our 'Games We Missed' series, where Nintendo Life readers nominate great Switch games we weren't able to cover with a review.For Part 13(!) of this twice-yearly series,…
Another day, another Minecraft port.Minecraft has received around 20 different ports and versions since 2011. It was only a matter of time before one would show up for Switch 2, and while there aren't any big new features, it's a solid u…
Reviews are in.This year's rendition of Call of Duty has arrived, and with it the first batch of reviews. It seems this might be one to pay attention to, as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is the highest-rated entry in the series in 15 ye…
I wasn't around to witness the golden age of Martial Arts cinema, but there are moments in Phantom Blade Zero that make me feel as though I've tumbled through a crack in time onto the set of a kung fu film. There's one particular encount…
Whenever I sit down to play Xbox, I now reach for the Ultimate 3E controller.8BitDo is one of those brands that has built a name for itself by shipping solid and reliable third-party peripherals for PC and console. In fact, I'm typing th…
06 — Who we are
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