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fromEngadget
1 day ago

Jason Blundell announces his new-new studio, Magic Fractal

Jason Blundell has launched a new studio, Magic Fractal Studios, following the closure of Dark Outlaw Games.
Board games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Puzzle Spy International Deserves To Be Played By Way More People

Puzzle Spy International offers a collection of 11 engaging puzzles with a light story, ideal for solo or cooperative play.
Games
fromGame Informer
4 days ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - April 3

Darth Clark returned to Game Informer, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was released, marking significant events in the gaming industry.
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in 3 weeks

Invincible VS Art Director Talks Creating The Game's Visual Style, Toughest Fighter To Design, And Working With The Series Creators

Whenever you're working with an existing IP, there's always the question of how you're going to translate and adapt, right? Because it's not a one-to-one sort of interpretation.
Graphic design
#state-of-decay-3
fromKotaku
1 day ago
Online Community Development

State Of Decay 3 Proves Its Not Dead With New Alpha Playtest

fromGameSpot
1 day ago
Video games

State of Decay 3 Is Back From The Dead, And You Might Be Able To Play It Soon

Online Community Development
fromKotaku
1 day ago

State Of Decay 3 Proves Its Not Dead With New Alpha Playtest

Alpha playtests for State of Decay 3 will begin next month, featuring 4-player co-op, new strategies, and combat during a zombie outbreak.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Much like the game's zombies, State of Decay 3 is somehow still alive

State of Decay 3 is still in development, with playtests starting in May and community input being crucial for its progress.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 day ago

State of Decay 3 Is Back From The Dead, And You Might Be Able To Play It Soon

State of Decay 3 will host an alpha test in May, featuring co-op gameplay, base-building, and combat.
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Sony's gaming division just bought an AI startup that turns photos into 3D volumes

Following the acquisition, the Cinemersive Labs team will join SIE's Visual Computing Group (VCG) and contribute to our broader efforts in advancing state of the art visual computing within games. This includes applying machine learning to enhance gameplay visuals, improve rendering techniques, and unlock new levels of visual fidelity for players.
Marketing tech
Tech industry
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Take-Two Reshuffles Its AI Team: 'It's Truly Disappointing'

Take-Two Interactive laid off its AI team despite CEO's commitment to generative AI in game development.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Life Is Strange: Reunion review a decade-long story comes to an impassioned close

In 2015, Life Is Strange stood out for its female protagonists and unique millennial cringe, capturing the essence of coming-of-age stories through character relationships.
Television
#eidos-montreal
Video games
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Deus Ex game studio Eidos Montreal cuts 124 jobs

Eidos Montreal is laying off 124 employees and parting ways with studio head David Anfossi due to changing project needs.
Video games
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Deus Ex game studio Eidos Montreal cuts 124 jobs

Eidos Montreal is laying off 124 employees and parting ways with studio head David Anfossi due to changing project needs.
fromDeadline
4 days ago

Blink49 Studios Expands Brand Studio With Pair Of Hires

Elizabeth brings exactly the kind of experience we need as we build Blink49's Brand Studio. She has a proven track record of creating smart partnerships, navigating the media landscape, and developing programs that connect brand ambition with culturally impactful, premium storytelling.
Marketing
Venture
fromSiliconANGLE
4 days ago

Sett raises $30M to grow agent-based AI platform for game studios - SiliconANGLE

Sett raised $30 million to enhance its AI platform for automating content creation in the gaming industry.
#indie-games
fromEngadget
10 hours ago
Video games

Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game showcases are thriving, with new games and updates announced regularly.
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago
Games

15 Incredible Indie Games Made Computer Worlds A Must-Watch

Computer Worlds is a new showcase celebrating innovative indie games, featuring 15 trailers and 16 released titles to highlight unique games struggling for visibility in a risk-averse market.
Video games
fromEngadget
10 hours ago

Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game showcases are thriving, with new games and updates announced regularly.
Games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

15 Incredible Indie Games Made Computer Worlds A Must-Watch

Computer Worlds is a new showcase celebrating innovative indie games, featuring 15 trailers and 16 released titles to highlight unique games struggling for visibility in a risk-averse market.
Games
fromThe Verge
9 hours ago

Super Meat Boy 3D makes suffering fun

Super Meat Boy 3D retains the series' challenging platforming while introducing new 3D movement dynamics.
fromwww.engadget.com
2 days ago

Apple Arcade just got two indie gems

Dredge+ is the complete edition of the game, with all released DLC content. This is pretty much a perfect video game that combines fishing with bone-chilling horror.
Board games
Venture
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Wanderstop Team Is The Latest Victim Of The Industry's Crash Out

Ivy Road is closing due to lack of funding despite positive reception of Wanderstop and an exciting new project, Engine Angel.
Games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

How To Finish Big Open World Games Like Crimson Desert

Focusing on one open-world game at a time enhances motivation and progress, making it easier to complete them.
Games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

GameStop Thought Buying Games Online Was A 'Passing Phase'

GameStop underestimated digital distribution, believing physical stores would remain dominant despite the rise of platforms like Steam.
#generative-ai
Artificial intelligence
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

VC Guy 'Shocked And Sad' About How Much Gamers Hate AI

Only 7 percent of game industry workers view generative AI positively, while executives struggle with widespread skepticism about AI's impact on gaming.
Artificial intelligence
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

VC Guy 'Shocked And Sad' About How Much Gamers Hate AI

Only 7 percent of game industry workers view generative AI positively, while executives struggle with widespread skepticism about AI's impact on gaming.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Is GTA 6's Long Development The Result Of A Complete Engine Rebuild? It's Probably More Complicated Than That

Grand Theft Auto 6's delay may be due to a complete rebuild of the Rage engine, according to a former Rockstar developer.
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Video Games

Nintendo was founded in 1889, the same year the Eiffel Tower opened in Paris, starting as a manufacturer of Japanese playing cards.
Games
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 day ago

GTA 6 Will Likely Borrow Ideas From Red Dead Redemption 2, Former Rockstar Dev Says

GTA 6 is expected to incorporate ideas from Red Dead Redemption 2, as previous Rockstar games have done.
#gaming
fromThe Verge
2 days ago
Games

Transfer Point is a modern adventure game made with 40-year-old software

Transfer Point is a game developed using World Builder, a classic tool from 1986, reflecting nostalgia for point-and-click adventures.
fromEngadget
4 days ago
Games

BOXROOM lets you build a cozy game room for your Steam library

Customize a virtual space to showcase your game library with personalized furniture and game displays.
Games
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Transfer Point is a modern adventure game made with 40-year-old software

Transfer Point is a game developed using World Builder, a classic tool from 1986, reflecting nostalgia for point-and-click adventures.
Games
fromEngadget
4 days ago

BOXROOM lets you build a cozy game room for your Steam library

Customize a virtual space to showcase your game library with personalized furniture and game displays.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Ghost Of Yotei Devs Used Coins From The Game's Collector's Edition To Test Zeni Hajiki Multiplayer

Ghost of Yotei's multiplayer mode includes a competitive coin-flicking game, Zeni Hajiki, inspired by fan feedback and prototyped using real coins.
Board games
fromMedium
2 weeks ago

Are games really "dumbing down"?

The Elder Scrolls evolved from a struggling franchise after failed games Battlespire and Redguard into one of gaming's most influential RPG series.
fromKotaku
3 days ago

How A One-Off Pokemon Anime Gag Led To One Of The Best Games Of The Year - Kotaku

Ditto's appearance as a protagonist of one of the best games of 2026 would likely never have happened had it not been for one episode of the original anime.
Games
#control-resonant
DC food
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Control Resonant Gameplay Preview: Doing The Unexpected With The Familiar

Control Resonant draws primary inspiration from its predecessor Control, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and InFamous: Second Son, following protagonist Dylan Faden as he navigates supernatural threats while searching for his sister Jesse.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Control 2 Devs Respond To 'Focus, M' Meme Comparisons

Remedy defends Control Resonant's dialogue quality, stating the State of Play footage showed isolated conversations and placeholder dialogue from a much longer game experience.
DC food
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Control Resonant Gameplay Preview: Doing The Unexpected With The Familiar

Control Resonant draws primary inspiration from its predecessor Control, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and InFamous: Second Son, following protagonist Dylan Faden as he navigates supernatural threats while searching for his sister Jesse.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Control 2 Devs Respond To 'Focus, M' Meme Comparisons

Remedy defends Control Resonant's dialogue quality, stating the State of Play footage showed isolated conversations and placeholder dialogue from a much longer game experience.
#game-development
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Peak Devs Call Out Entitled Gamers Who Want Endless Free Updates

Endless support for games is not guaranteed; updates are considered a bonus, not a right.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Remedy releases its final content update for FBC: Firebreak

Remedy ends new content development for FBC: Firebreak but commits to keeping servers online for years with engineering improvements to sustain operations at lower player volumes.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Why is gaming becoming so expensive? The answer is found in AI

PlayStation 5 prices have risen significantly due to increased demand for computing power driven by AI, alongside global economic disruptions.
#shinji-mikami
fromGadgets 360
3 days ago

Xbox Games Showcase Announced, Gears of War: E-Day to Get Deep Dive

Sunday, June 7 is locked in. Xbox Games Showcase will feature first gameplay looks and huge news on upcoming first-party Microsoft titles, along with updates from third-party developers.
Games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

13 Cool Games We Just Saw At PAX East That Should Be On Your Radar - Kotaku

Grave Seasons subverts the typical farming sim aesthetic by introducing a supernatural serial killer, offering mystery and scares in a genre often seen as cozy.
Games
Video games
fromGadgets 360
2 days ago

Three Classic Resident Evil Games Are Now Available on Steam

Resident Evil 1, 2, and 3 are now available on Steam with a 50% discount as part of Capcom's spring sale.
Games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Nier Cosmic Horror Teased On Worst Day Possible

April Fools' Day in Japan sees video game companies teasing projects, with Yoko Taro hinting at a new NieR project.
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Black Ops 3's Director Finally Discusses Its 'Impossible Easter Egg'

"I thought about two books that I'd read. The first book is by an author called Miyamoto Musashi, it's called The Book of Five Rings, and the other book I was thinking about was called Here Be Dragons, which is a physics book about wormholes, and advanced physics, and extraterrestrial life and so forth."
Video games
Video games
fromEngadget
3 days ago

MindsEye will litigate its own launch 'sabotage' controversy in DLC form

Build a Rocket Boy plans to reveal evidence of corporate sabotage in a new mission for MindsEye.
Games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Every Game Coming Out The Week Starting March 30, 2026

I Am Jesus Christ is an immersive sim depicting the life of Jesus from birth to crucifixion.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
3 days ago

Disney Reportedly Interested in Buying Fortnite Maker Epic Games

Disney is reportedly interested in acquiring Epic Games to deepen their existing relationship and integrate Disney IP into Fortnite.
Games
fromVG247
5 days ago

Love and Deepspace has kicked off a new event, squarely around Caleb's new Memory Pair.

A new event, Ghosts' Final March, introduces a 5-Star Memory Pair for Caleb and various rewards, available until April 11.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

MindsEye CEO Says Was The Worst Launch Ever But It's Fun Now

MindsEye's CEO claims the game has improved post-launch despite ongoing criticism and a mixed user rating.
fromGameSpot
4 days ago

New The Lord Of The Rings Game Coming From Tomb Raider Studio - Report

Crystal Dynamics is developing a new The Lord of the Rings game, which would be its third game now in development, joining Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Tomb Raider: Catalyst.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

I Can't Stop Playing This Terrible Game, So Maybe It's Good?

Timber Rush is about numbers going up in the crudest way imaginable, a clicker game that barely even features clicking, in which you move your woodcutter side to side as increasing numbers of increasingly silly logs fly around the screen.
Games
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Neil Druckman Won't Stop Teasing The Last Of Us Part 3

Naughty Dog is hinting at a potential third game in The Last of Us series, despite mixed signals from Neil Druckmann.
Software development
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Sony Shuts Down Studio Behind Acclaimed PlayStation Remakes

Bluepoint Games will close in March after cancellation of its multiplayer God of War spin-off; the studio was acquired by Sony in 2021.
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

150 million users later, Roblox competitor Rec Room is shutting down

"We never quite figured out how to make Rec Room a sustainably profitable business, and our costs always ended up overwhelming the revenue we brought in."
Video games
#ai-in-gaming
Games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Ex-Blizzard Boss Has The Worst Take On Crimson Desert GenAI

Pearl Abyss apologized for using AI-generated art in Crimson Desert without disclosure, while Mike Ybarra defended the use of AI in gaming.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Valve Writer Says Some At The Studio Are Testing Out AI Tools

Erik Wolpaw and a small team at Valve are exploring AI for enhancing game writing, but he believes AI won't replace creative writing soon.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Blumhouse's horror-centric cozy game Grave Seasons will be released on August 14

Grave Seasons combines farming and romance with horror elements in a Lovecraftian setting, releasing on August 14.
#ubisoft
#ubisoft-layoffs
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Capcom's next big game explores the horrors of AI

Pragmata is a sci-fi third-person action game where players control two characters—a suited man and an android child—to explore a lunar research station and combat robots through hacking mechanics.
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

IO Interactive splits with MindsEye developer and ends Hitman collab

IOI Partners' involvement with MindsEye comes to an end, except for any essential transitional functions required to transfer publisher-of-record status to Build A Rocket Boy. In light of this separation, the Hitman mission announced in June 2025, planned as a crossover event within MindsEye, will no longer be released.
Video games
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Alan Wake 2 Studio's Live Service Game Refuses To Die

FBC: Firebreak receives its final content update while remaining playable indefinitely, and IO Interactive ends its partnership with Build a Rocket Boy, canceling planned Hitman DLC.
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Pragmata Hands-On: A Game With Old-School Cool, Lots Of Heart

Some part of me feels that could just as easily be one of those mementos of Earth. That's because playing feels like stepping through time, which is neither a comment on the quality of its gameplay or its fidelity, both places in which it is no slouch. Rather, it's a comment on its essence.
Video games
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Marathon is a stylishly merciless video game built for cut-throat times

Marathon is an extraction shooter from Bungie featuring visually striking alien environments and brutal gameplay mechanics, arriving after delays and controversies to prove itself as Sony's major investment.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Panic's gaming ambitions hinge on the weird and whimsical

Panic's gaming strategy prioritizes innovation and unique experiences over obvious sequels, as demonstrated by creating Big Walk, a 12-player co-op adventure, instead of a direct Untitled Goose Game sequel.
Video games
fromMedium
3 weeks ago

The calm and charm of cosy games in a chaotic world

Cosy games have become a major cultural movement, with titles like Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley selling tens of millions of copies by offering players safe, peaceful worlds without failure states or time pressure.
Video games
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago

Video Game Publisher Panic Invites Players for a Big Walk in Downtown Portland

Big Walk is an open-world multiplayer game by House House featuring proximity chat, collaborative puzzles, vibrant visuals, and playful interactions with friends in an idealized natural setting.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

The Best Games Of 2026 (So Far)

GameSpot tracks 2026 games scoring 8 or higher, highlighting must-play titles like Cairn and Mewgenics while noting lower-scoring games can still provide entertainment value.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Resident Evil Requiem Is Capcom's Fastest-Selling Horror Hit Yet

Resident Evil Requiem is already a big hit for Capcom, as it reached 5 million sales in just five days. The company says that it achieved this sales milestone faster than its previous mainline release, Resident Evil Village, and it was quicker than the recent remakes of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4.
Video games
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Assassin's Creed Hexe Loses Lead As Clint Hocking Exits Ubisoft

Clint Hocking departs Ubisoft after 20 years; Jean Guesdon assumes creative director role for Assassin's Creed Hexe, scheduled for 2027 release.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
1 month ago

Multiple Assassin's Creed and Far Cry Games in the Works, Ubisoft Confirms

Vantage Studios is developing multiple Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six titles, including several Assassin's Creed games and two Far Cry projects.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Multiple New Far Cry and Assassin's Creed Games Are On The Way, Ubisoft Confirms

Multiple new Assassin's Creed and Far Cry titles are in development, including single-player and multiplayer Assassin's Creed projects and two promising Far Cry games.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Ubisoft Says Don't Worry About Splinter Cell Remake As It Lays Off More Developers

Ubisoft Toronto laid off 40 developers amid broader corporate restructuring and cost cuts; the Splinter Cell remake remains in development.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

See XCOM Director's New AI-Powered Game That May Never Release, With Studio Closing

Midsummer Studios is closing without releasing Burbank, a life‑sim inspired by The Truman Show, with pre‑alpha footage shown and AI used.
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Dev Doesn't Just Want To Be People-Pleaser With Next Game

Creatively, we've always let our North Star be our own personal taste in terms of what we think is cool--what it is we enjoy and want to see. I've seen too many TV shows and books be swayed trying to please a lot of people, and in the process you end up losing the heart of what's there,
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Remedy's New CEO Has Alan Wake 2 Fans Sounding The Alarm

He very much understands our wildly unique vision and the value of the Remedy Connected Universe.
Video games
Video games
fromGadgets 360
1 month ago

Konami Will Share an Update on Silent Hill: Townfall This Week

Silent Hill: Townfall updates will be revealed during a Silent Hill Transmission livestream on February 12 at 4:00 PM PT, likely including a release date.
fromInverse
2 months ago

The Best Character of 2026 Is Totally Unexpected

Trails Beyond the Horizon's new character, Ulrika, is like staring into the abyss of a broken TikTok algorithm, and while my knee-jerk reaction might have been shock and even a little disdain, over the next 100 hours, I grew to find the character's bit surprisingly genuine and, admittedly, hilarious. What first felt like a gimmick grew to become one of my absolute favorite parts of the game, enhancing the already distinct personality of the Trails games.
Video games
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

This Part Of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Really Surprised Sandfall Interactive

Clair Obscur's optional side content proved far more popular than expected, altering player pacing and revealing developer underestimation of endgame expectations.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

It's Not Too Late To Save Beloved Gaming Franchises

License dormant AAA franchises to proven mid-size AA teams and allow development without publisher interference to revive them affordably.
fromTheGamer
2 months ago

Ex-Killing Floor CEO Says Remote Work Is The Reason Why Games Take So Long To Develop

"The industry faced a 'video game apocalypse' in 2023 and 2024 as things collapsed following the pandemic boom. Games were not always of high quality or were taking much longer to develop. For instance, the sequel to Killing Floor 2 took five years to make. I believe part of the reason for these game delays is remote work," Gibson explained.
Video games
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Clair Obscur's Devs Aren't Interested In People Pleasing

Sandfall Interactive will prioritize its own creative vision over catering to fan expectations for its next project.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Reanimal wants to devour you

The woods in Reanimal are full of surprises. You will encounter human cadavers that slither like snakes, gigantic talking pigs, and, at one point, a forlorn, supersized whale who seems resigned to an agonizingly slow death. These variously monstrous beings inhabit a realm that, though it looks like our own, seems to defy spatial logic: the forest leads to an oceanic expanse, which segues into a decrepit, towering city. It's like Aesop's Fables meets the nightmare visions of both Lars von Trier and J.G. Ballard.
Video games
Video games
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Outside Parties is the creepiest Playdate game yet, and I'm kind of obsessed

Outside Parties is a Playdate horror scavenger-hunt that builds intense atmosphere using a massive gigapixel panoramic image and eerie audio-driven narrative.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Microsoft's Project Mara, An Experimental Game About Mental Terror, May No Longer Happen

Project Mara remains an experimental concept with no confirmed development while Ninja Theory's next game will be more combat-involved yet retain cinematic elements.
Video games
from48 hills
2 months ago

Cool plays: 5 video games that hooked us in 2025 - 48 hills

Selection of older and indie games highlights enduring classics, distinctive art styles, and outlandish puzzles that produce poetic, chaotic solutions.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Xbox is bringing Avowed to PS5

Avowed launches on PlayStation 5 on February 17 with a simultaneous anniversary update adding new game+, photo mode, a weapon type, and other features.
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