Category: Gaming

The upcoming game Silent Hill f has been “Refused Classification” by Australia’s ratings board, which effectively bans it in the country. Australia has become infamous in recent years for its draconian censorship policies which have led to de facto bans of video…

Japanese developer Voltage has announced a release date for The Red Bell’s Lament, their new dark fantasy vampire otome visual novel game. The Red Bell’s Lament is launching globally on June 5th for Nintendo Switch and will support both Japanese and English languages.…

Publisher Firesquid and developer Irregular Shapes announced a release date for City Tales: Medieval Era, their new colorful yet relaxed medieval city builder game. City Tales: Medieval Era is launching via early access on May 22nd for Windows PC (via Steam). A playable…

Indie developer PikPok has announced am early access release date for Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days, their ambitious 2.5D zombie survival game. Their long-awaited zombie survival game is set to launch in early access for Windows PC (via Steam) on April 9th.…

Independent developer TaleWorlds Entertainment has announced a new Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord expansion “War Sails,” and its all about the vikings. The new Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord expansion “War Sails” is set to launch for all platforms on June 17th, adding a…

Today we are looking at the HE68, the magnetic keyboard with hall effect switches and a sleek 65% layout by Epomaker. The HE68 is part of Epomaker’s recent entry into the world of magnetic keyboards, offering both premium and affordable products in…

Publisher Tencent Games and developer TiMi Studio shared a new trailer for Honor of Kings: World, their multi-platform, open world AAA game. The new trailer gives us a fresh look at the 2021-announced game, which is based on their popular mobile game…

Indie developer Far From Home has announced Forever Skies is leaving early access next month alongside its console debut. Forever Skies is leaving early access on April 14th on Windows PC (via Steam) alongside its PlayStation 5 debut. The airship survival game was originally…

Kirby series creator and Super Smash Bros series creator/director Masahiro Sakurai recently talked up games made in Japan and the importance of making uniquely Japanese games. Recently, Mr. Sakurai was awarded as a recipient of the Art Encouragement Prize for New Artists…

Reignbreaker is the latest (and last) game from Studio Fizbin which announced its closure earlier this year before the game had a chance to come out. Styling itself as a “medievalpunk” roguelite, perhaps Reignbreaker had the opportunity to be what Fizbin needed, an…

When you think of games involving cars, what do you think of? Do you think of racing games like Need for Speed, Forza, Gran Turismo, The Crew, F1, or Burnout? What about games where cars are in it but are not the primary…

The Criterion Collection has announced its June lineup of releases and it includes a first 4K remaster for none other than Terry Gilliam’s Brazil, the legendary dystopian film from the 1980s. Released back in 1985 and directed by Terry Gilliam and co-written…

Deck13 Spotlight has picked up publishing for Pocket Wheels, a new racing/platforming game by solo developer Florian Wolf. Pocket Wheels is in development for Windows PC (via Steam and GOG), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PS4, and PS5 and will launch…

As someone who owns a Personal Computer™ (a.k.a. PC, for those not in the know), and uses it often, I was always impressed by the uniqueness and modularity that surrounds it. Every PlayStation and Xbox out there look exactly the same, but…

Over the last five years, the wrestling landscape has changed drastically. Gone are the days when liking wrestling was ridiculed and mocked; instead, wrestling has become a hot ticket item similar to how it was in the late 90s and early 2000s.…

Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Sony Santa Monica announced a new update for God of War Ragnarok coming this month. The new “Dark Odyssey Collection” update is launching this month in celebration of the series’ 20th anniversary, on March 20th. Here’s a…

It may be hard to believe now, but there was a time a few years back when Sony had been planning to build their entire business model around NFT’s. While the public never much liked NFT’s, in its newness, many tech bros…

Publisher Untold Tales and developer Mooneaters have announced Everdream Village, a cozy new farming simulation game. Everdream Village is in development for Windows PC (via Steam) and will launch first in early access later in 2025. A full release across PC, Xbox…

Publisher Kepler Interactive and developer Sandfall Interactive shared a character trailer for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 introducing on of its protagonists, Gustave. Here’s a rundown on the character, plus the new trailer: “For those who come after.” Meet Gustave, the resourceful and dedicated engineer…

Publisher Humble Games and developer Riyo Games shared a new trailer for Threads of Time introducing Barza, a sky pirate in their time-traveling turn-based RPG. Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus the new trailer: Threads of Time features gorgeous 2.5D pixel…

Indie developer Sverun Games has released a playable demo for Crowned in Steel, their ambitious action-adventure game inspired by heroic fantasy classics. Crowned in Steel now has a playable demo available for Windows PC, via its Steam page. Here’s a rundown on the…

Japanese developer Inti Creates has announced Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced, a new upgraded re-release of all three Azure Striker Gunvolt games. Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced is set to launch on July 24th for Switch and PS5 and includes upgraded versions of all three…

Port developer Flat2VR Studios has announced Postal 2: VR, a new virtual reality version of the 2003 shooter by Running With Scissors. Postal 2: VR is in development for SteamVR, Meta Quest, and PlayStation VR2, though a release date wasn’t announced. Here’s…

Bandai Namco has announced Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE, a new smartphone spinoff based on their iconic Katamari Damacy franchise. Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE is in development for Apple Arcade and is set to launch on April 3rd, exclusively via the App Store. Here’s…

Users on social media platform X have noticed that McDonald’s Japan’s famous anime ads are no longer visible to people outside of Japan. The McDonald’s X account for Japan is region-locking these ads so they are only visible if the user is…

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Tamsoft shared the opening movie for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, which features a theme song “Die For Love” by popular Jrock musician MIYAVI. Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus the opening movie: Awaken the blade within…

Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Kojima Productions have announced a release date for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. The hotly-anticipated sequel is set to launch on June 26th, 2025 for PlayStation 5 and is likely a timed exclusive to the…

Today we are taking a look at Koei Tecmo’s latest release, the 19th-century Japan open-world RPG Rise of the Ronin. In Rise of the Ronin, players are put in the shoes of the Veiled Blade twins, orphans of war trained as samurai…

It’s not often that we revisit a game steeped in drama because, more often than not, the drama surrounding a game is far more interesting than the game itself ever was. Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is a game that unfortunately found itself…

Rockstar Games has announced they’re set to acquire Australian developer Video Games Deluxe after years of collaboration. After the developer is acquired by Rockstar, they’ll be renamed to Rockstar Australia, though a date for the deal’s closing wasn’t confirmed. Video Games Deluxe…

We’ve learned Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum, the new spinoff film directed and starring Andy Serkis as the titular creature, has been delayed to 2027. Serkis made an appearance at Fan Expo Vancouver 2025 and was naturally asked for an…

When you think of survival games, what games come to mind? Resident Evil, Ark: Survival, Fallout New Vegas, State of Decay, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Day Z, Palworld, or Minecraft might be some of the games that come to mind. Survival games and…

Nintendo announced Nintendo Switch Online has added more classic games from the Game Boy era this week. Nintendo Switch Online has added Donkey Kong (also known as Donkey Kong ’94) and Mario’s Picross, released for the original Game Boy back in 1994…

Indie developer Casual Brothers announced a release date for Hot Rod Mayhem, their new fast-paced arcade-style racing game. Hot Rod Mayhem is set to launch on April 15th for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PS4, and PS5. Here’s…

Japanese developer BeXide has announced Fruit Mountain Party, a new multiplayer focused entry in their fruit puzzle series. Fruit Mountain Party is in development for Windows PC (via Steam) and will launch in early access, though a release date wasn’t announced. Here’s…

Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars is a long-awaited remaster from a different era of JRPGS. These date back to the 90s to what I like to call the genre’s golden age. Fantastic staple RPGs such as Wild…

Publisher Activision and developer Iron Galaxy Studios have officially announced Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, a new HD remaster of the latter two games in the skating franchise. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is set to launch on July…

Microsoft has announced a new lineup of games coming to Xbox Game Pass, free games for subscribers of the platform for this month in March 2025. Available Today on Xbox Game Pass Monster Train (Cloud, Console, and PC)Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game…

Konami has announced Suikoden STAR LEAP, the first smartphone spinoff in the beloved Japanese RPG franchise. Suikoden STAR LEAP is in development for both iOS and Android as a free-to-play game and will feature 108 recruitable characters. A release date wasn’t announced.…

Publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Team Ninja shared a new trailer and details for Venus Vacation PRISM: Dead or Alive Xtreme.  The new details show off the game’s main story, visual and gameplay enhancements like the girls getting dirty skin, and even…

Japanese developer PiXEL has announced Uta to Mori no Youkai Yashiki, a new anime-themed block breaker game they have in development. Uta to Mori no Youkai Yashiki (Song and Forest Yokai Mansion) is in development for Nintendo Switch and will launch on July…

Nightdive Studios has announced a surprise release for the original Turok remaster on next-gen consoles alongside a host of improvements. Turok: Dinosaur Hunter is now available natively on Xbox Series X|S and PS5 alongside a number of quality-of-life improvements and support for higher…

SNK Corporation has announced the release of ACA2 NEOGEO The King of Fighters ’98, the first in their new upgraded ACA2 NEOGEO The new ACA2 NEOGEO series brings new features like time attack and online multiplayer to classic games. The first release, The…

Digital Eclipse have released the biggest free update for Tetris Forever yet, adding numerous new versions of the game and more. The new free update adds major updates to Tetris Time Warp and introduces two new classic MS-DOS games, including the 1991 cult…

Publisher Critical Reflex and indie developer Mike Klubnika have announced a console port for Buckshot Roulette, their shotgun-themed Russian roulette game. Buckshot Roulette is coming to Xbox Series X|S sometime later in 2025 and will be on Game Pass for both Xbox and…

Monster Hunter Wilds, has reached over 1 million concurrent players on Steam after releasing only a few hours ago at the time of writing. According to Steam Charts, Wilds launched and over 800,000 players immediately hopped on. Now that people in the west…

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson went out of his way to attack male gamers on CNN this morning while defending plans to cut Medicaid funding. The criticism came on the heels of the US House of Representatives voting to advance a bill…

The Pokemon Company has announced a new battle-oriented game Pokemon Champions for both mobile and the Nintendo Switch. Pokemon Champions appears to focus more on quick VGC format battles, making competitive Pokemon play more accessible to casual players. Given the success of “battle…

Konami has announced a Suikoden special broadcast for next month where the publisher will announce things related to the beloved RPG franchise. While details are scant, the publisher said the new broadcast will “bring you all the latest news on Suikoden.”  Fans…

Disclosure: This article contains an affiliate link to our friends at Play-Asia. Yostuba& and Azumanga Daioh take place in the same canon if a leak from a Korean blog is legitimate. Both series were created by artist and writer Kiyohiko Azuma. In 1999…

Publisher Game Source Entertainment and co-developers TVT and Ratata Arts shared new gameplay for RATATAN, their new Patapon successor. Here’s a rundown on the game, plus the new gameplay: RATATAN is a game that combines rhythm and side-scroller action, supporting up to 4 players in online…

Created by solo developer VidyGames, Plastomorphosis is a throwback to classic survival horror titles, down to the clunky combat, fixed camera angles and complex puzzles. In Plastomorphosis, players must escape from a futuristic city that has been taken over by murderous mannequins…

It’s that time of the year again! The latest edition of the Steam Next Fest is finally here, bringing many demos for exciting upcoming games. It’s easy to get lost when the are so many games currently available, especially considering how some…

Over a quarter century has passed since the original release of Yu-Gi-Oh! In 2002, Yu-Gi-Oh! came to North America and was an immediate success with the card game and anime surpassing its rival, Pokemon. At that point, Pokemon was starting to decline…

Relic Entertainment has announced Earth vs Mars, a new shlocky turn-based strategy game they now have in development. Earth vs Mars is in development for Windows PC (via Steam) with a release set for sometime this summer. Relic Entertainment was keen to…

Baladins developer Seed by Seed announced Jump the Track, a new game that blends comedy, pachinko, and adventure. Jump the Track is in development for Windows PC (via Steam) with a release set for sometime later in 2025. Here’s a rundown on the game, plus its…

Looking for something interesting to check out this weekend? You’ve got less than a week left to challenge the Forgotten Knight in Infinity Knights: Xross, as this demo ends on February 27th. In this three player co-op action RPG, you can team…

Publisher Serenity Forge and developer Freebird Games have released To the Moon downloadable content Sigmund Minisodes 1 and 2 on consoles. While both downloadable content packs were released free on PC, they’re being sold as paid and separate DLC packs now on Xbox,…

Indie developer Lioncode Games has announced a release date for Wildkeepers Rising, their new bullet heaven-ish game set in a fantasy world. Wildkeepers Rising is set to launch on March 31st for Windows PC (via Steam), and a new demo is available as…

The latest entry in Koei’s Warriors series is here, and it’s… a roguelike? Revealed as a surprise drop during Sony’s State of Play 2025 presentation, Warriors: Abyss is a new take on the popular Musou franchise, giving players meta upgrades, structured runs,…

The standard Xbox Series X|S controller is reliable but fairly standard. Its sturdy build and no-nonsense design make it a very efficient controller that won’t fail you under duress. Yet, it has always felt cheap and runs batteries dry despite lacking the…

Whether you are playing Call of Duty Black Ops 6 during its development life cycle or revisiting the game afterward, guides can be your best friend. Below we are linking all the guides that we have done for Call of Duty Black…

Within the next few weeks, Treyarch and Activision will be releasing a new update to Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and will be introducing the Directed Mode for The Tomb. Before the Direct Mode for the Tomb is released, we thought…

Independent developer Mountaintop Studios has announced Spectre Divide, their competitive 3v3 tactical FPS, is coming to consoles this month. Spectre Divide is coming to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 this month alongside the game’s first season, “Flashpoint,” though a release date wasn’t announced. It’s…

Upcoming “medievalpunk” hack-and-slash Reignbreaker brings defiance to the roguelike genre, and we got to take an early look at it. In Reignbreaker, players are put in the shoes of Clef, an ex-soldier who now seeks to take down the queen’s private regiment.…

Publisher Cygames and developer Arc System Works announced Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising more DLC characters for its Character Pass 2. Here’s the newly confirmed characters: Galleon – Spring 2025 Wilnas – Summer 2025 Meg – Fall 2025 Ilsa – Early 2026 As we…

Kaizen Game Works has released a demo for Promise Mascot Agency, their “open world mascot management crime drama” for PC and consoles. “Promise Mascot Agency rocks ass,” said game director Oli Clarke Smith in a press release. “You should try the demo. I love…

Remedy Entertainment announced they’ve managed to sell more than two million copies of Alan Wake 2 and the game has started earning royalties. This makes Alan Wake 2 one of the ten most successful major-studio games in recent years in total profits, and…

Publisher Ubisoft and developer Ubisoft Montreal have announced Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege X, what they’re describing as a “new era” for the tactical shooter. While details are scant, Rainbow Six Siege X was announced with a mere teaser – a full reveal is planned…

Publisher Fellow Traveller had a fantastic 2024 filled with critically-acclaimed releases and impressive titles, so it’s time to celebrate! The Hits You Missed Megabundle features the publisher’s best 2024 releases, all discounted! The Megabundle is structured as a “Complete the Set” deal,…

Publisher Phoenixx and developer PEPOSOFT have announced FUBUKI ～zero in on Holoearth～ HOLOLIVE ALTERNATIVE, a new pixelated action game starring VTuber Shirakami Fubuki. FUBUKI ～zero in on Holoearth～ HOLOLIVE ALTERNATIVE is in development for Windows PC (via Steam) and will launch sometime this…

Publisher and developer miHoYo has announced Honkai: Star Rail update 3.1 is launching this month, bringing with it a new map and more. The new “Light Slips the Gate, Shadow Greets the Throne” will launch on February 26th for all support platforms. Fans…

Popular visual novel Needy Streamer Overload is a jaded look into the world of niche e-celebrities and a chronically online generation who grew up with unrestricted internet access. The series centers around the messy protagonist Ame and her online streaming persona, OMGkawaiiAngel,…

Publisher Assemble Entertainment and developer Tainted Pact have announced Flesh Made Fear, a new yet retro survival horror game. Flesh Made Fear is in development for Windows PC (via Steam) with a release set for Q4 2025, and a Kickstarter campaign planned for…

We are a little over three months away from Universal Studios Epic Universe’s grand opening in Orlando. While construction is reaching its final stages within the coming weeks, new information about the park continues to be unveiled. Although many are excited about…

Publisher Deep Silver and developer Reikon Games have announced a release date for METAL EDEN, their 2021-announced sci-fi FPS. METAL EDEN (formerly known as Final Form) is set to launch on May 6th for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation…

Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Housemarque have announced Saros, a new third-person sci-fi action game. Saros is in development for PlayStation 5 with PlayStation 5 Pro support and will launch sometime in 2026. Here’s a brief blurb on the game, plus its…

Publisher MY.GAMES and developer Pixonic announced War Robots: Frontiers is leaving early access next month alongside its console ports. Their multiplayer third-person mech shooter will hit full release on March 4th across PC (via Steam and its official site) and Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4,…

Publisher Ubisoft and developer Ubisoft Quebec have announced Assassin’s Creed Shadows is getting a prequel manga ahead of the game’s big worldwide debut. The new manga is titled Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Iga no Monogatari (Tale of Iga) and will be released in Japanese…

Idea Factory International have announced a PC port for Touhou Spell Carnival, the new will bullet hell / strategy RPG hybrid. Touhou Spell Carnival is coming to Windows PC (via Steam) sometime later this year.  The bullet hell SRPG hybrid was originally released for Nintendo…

Valve has released a new rule for Steam which bans all games which compel players to watch advertisements. In particular, these new rules appear to be targeted at potential PC ports of mobile games which regularly rely on advertisements for monetization. Developers…

Dragami Games has released a free update for Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP adding a Photo Mode and more to the new remaster. Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP has released the new update adding a Photo Mode alongside a new Goth Outfit for protagonist Juliet Starling…

Publisher Taito and developer M2 have announced more games and ports for Operation Night Strikers, their classic arcade action collection. Operation Night Strikers is coming to Switch alongside its previously announced PC (via Steam) version sometime later in 2025. The collection has…

Publisher Akupara Games and developer Party for Introverts have announced a release date for Cabernet, their 2D narrative vampire RPG set in 19th century Europe. is launching on February 20th across Windows PC (via Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, and the Humble…

Krispy Kreme is reportedly offering free donuts to gamers who are sick of waiting for the PlayStation Network (PSN) to come back up. At the time of writing, the PlayStation Network has been down for nearly 24 hours, making it difficult for…

I love these goofy Bullet Heaven survivors-style games. Since playing Vampire Survivors and feeling that moment where this genre clicked for me, I can’t get enough of them. When a new one is offered to me, I can’t help but check them…

Publisher Megabit and developer Milky Tea announced a release date for Grit & Valor: 1949, their alt-history WW2 dieselpunk strategy game. Grit & Valor: 1949 is set to launch for Windows PC (via Steam) on March 26th, and a new playable demo is now…

Indie developer Fabraz has announced a playable demo for Demon Tides, their new open-world 3D platforming game. Demon Tides is getting a limited time, playable demo as part of the latest Steam Next Fest, on February 24th. The demo will give players a…

World of Warcraft recently released more information about their upcoming player housing which was announced last year. The new information includes things to expect, but also things not to expect from them when compared to the competition. The highlights of the post,…

Publisher SUCCESS Corporation and developer Hamster Corporation shared the first trailer for Sonic Wings Reunion alongside new details for the long-awaited shmup sequel. Sonic Wings Reunion is in development for Windows PC (via Steam), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Japanese arcades, and now…

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Tamsoft shared a new character trailer for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, their new fighting game based on the popular series. Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus the new trailer: Awaken the blade within you and reverse your fate…

Guide your friends through hostile planets and save the day in this retro space adventure. Moons of Darsalon is a charming “save them all” retro platformer, where players guide teams of astronauts through dangerous planets filled with threats and platforming challenges. The…

Capcom has shared a new message from key staff on Onimusha: Way of the Sword, their new entry in their beloved action series. Here’s the video message from both producer Akihito Kadowaki and director Satoru Nihei:  Onimusha: Way of the Sword…

Not long after launching Pocketpair Publishing, the new publishing arm of Pocketpair has already received tons of inquiries from developers. Within a week of launching their new publisher, Pocketpair Publishing received overwhelming inquiries from prospective game developers, including: 400 emails, 150 pitches,…

Face your worst fears in Edge of Sanity, a Lovecraftian 2D survival horror game. Edge of Sanity puts players in the shoes of Carter, a supply runner who finds himself stranded in the frigid lands of Alaska without any recollection of how…

In strange yet unfortunately news, Sony has issued a DMCA takedown against one of the most popular Bloodborne fan-patches. The patch is known as Bloodborne 60 FPS patch, named due to its being able to run the game at a framerate of…

For anime fans wondering why they think newer anime with 20 words in its’ name seems boring or soulless, it’s time to dive into the roots of the medium. Let me convince you why these ten anime classics, spanning a variety of…

Now that we’re firmly in 2025, the month of February will continue to set the tone of what we can expect from the rest of this year with some of the biggest titles coming out in this coming month. There’s a wide…

Changes are coming to the orcs in Dungeons & Dragons. Or, to put it more succinctly, changes are being confirmed once more – because these changes have been around for a few years. What began with Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything in 2020,and…

The pillows, the Japanese band popular for providing their unique lyrical style and catchy melodies to FLCL has officially disbanded. In a sudden announcement on social media, the pillows announced their disbandment. They added that while they felt “disbandment” was a strong…

In Japan, Ninja Gaiden was called Legend of the Ninja Dragon Sword until localizers settled on Ninja Gaiden because it sounded cool. The name stuck and spawned an awesome series of brutal action games across multiple generations. It is the father franchise…

Netflix has revealed the opening credits and a premiere date for their Devil May Cry animated series. The new animated series is based on the popular video game series by Capcom, and is directed by Adi Shankar with animation by Korean team…

The Wacom One 13 Touch is one of the finest drawing tablets I ever had the pleasure to work with. Having used various tablets from manufacturers such as Xp-pen and GAOMON, Wacom has consistently managed to blow expectations right out of the…

Metro Awakening is a VR Survival horror game on the PSVR2 and Meta Quest. Beneath the fallout of the motherland, deep in the metro underbelly, humanity continues to thrive in this post-nuclear setting. Dr. Serdar must travel through the radioactive depths in…

Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced they’ve appointed Hideaki Nishino as their new president and CEO. Nishino will be appointed the new president and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment this year on April 1st, succeeding interim president Hiroki Totoki who took the role…

Upcoming boss rush looter-shooter Unyielder just released a combat demo, featuring a couple of bosses and weapons for players to try out. Unyielder describes itself as a title that “ingeniously merges the best elements of Looter-Shooters, Movement FPS, and Character Action Games…

We reviewed the original PC release for Cuisineeer back in 2023 and found it fun yet challenging. Now, the game has been ported to consoles and we decided to take a look at how its console versions fared. Sometimes a guy just…

Assassin’s Creed: Shadows will be releasing in Japan with censored graphics in order to appease the country’s CERO ratings board. To their credit, the company announced the changes in order to inform players ahead of the game’s release. The announcement was made…

SNK Corporation has announced a Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves open beta for next month, giving players the first chance at playing the fighting game. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is running an open beta from February 20th through the 24th across…

Kaizen Game Works has announced the main voice cast for Promise Mascot Agency, their “open world mascot management crime drama” for PC and consoles. Here’s the confirmed voice cast thus far: Takaya Kuroda (Yakuza: Like a Dragon) as main protagonist Michi Ayano Shibuya…

Arc System Works has announced Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics, a new collection of rare Technos Japan games. Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics is set to launch on April 24th worldwide for Windows PC (via…

Publisher Playism and developer Adventurer’s Tavern have released a major update for Maid Cafe on Electric Street, their maid cafe adventure game. Here’s a rundown on the update: Major Update Out Now! In this update, we’ve added the new side story “Rin and…

Insomniac Games founder, president, and CEO Ted Price has announced his imminent retirement from the games industry. Price announced his retirement from the company he founded and has led for three decades. Longtime studio veterans Chad Dezern, Ryan Schneider and Jen Huang…

The Pokemon Company has announced Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket is adding a new “Space-Time Smackdown” expansion and more this month. Here’s a rundown on the new expansion and feature, plus a trailer: New Trade Feature Releasing on Jan. 29, 2025, the…

Nintendo has announced Nintendo Switch Online has added more classic games to its roster of Super Nintendo / Super Famicom titles. The new additions to Nintendo Switch Online include: FATAL FURY 2, Sutte Hakkun, and last but not least Super Ninja Boy. Here’s…

Upcoming souls-like Metroidvania Crowsworn released a demo showcasing some of its gameplay and bosses, which we were able to try out. The demo gives us a glimpse into how the game’s exploration and combat will work out, featuring three different areas for…

As kids, we all dream of what we could be or what we could have been. As we grow up, we are introduced to new things and those dreams evolve, grow, and even change. At a a certain point, those aspiring dreams…

Developer S-GAME has released a new gameplay trailer for Phantom Blade Zero, celebrating the new Lunar Year and the Year of the Snake with their forthcoming action RPG. Here’s a rundown on the game, plus the new trailer: New Boss Fight Phase…

Newly sworn in President Trump has announced a full pardon for Ross Ulbricht, founder of the ill-fated Silk Road online marketplace. Trump announced the “full and unconditional pardon” for Ulbricht on his Truth Social account, nearly a decade to the day since…

Publisher Konami has announced a release date for their re-release of Ninja Five-O, one of the most sought-after games from the Game Boy Advance era. Ninja Five-O is getting re-released on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 on February 25th. Digital preorders are…

Publisher Clouded Leopard Entertainment has announced a release date for The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell, O Zemuria on PC. Their 20th anniversary release in the Trails franchise is launching for PC (via Steam) on January 23rd, though it will only support…

Publisher Cygames and developer Arc System Works announced a release date for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising DLC character Sandalphon. The first release for Character Pass 2, Sandalphon will launch on February 26th across all platforms. More characters are planned for throughout the year. Here’s…

If you don’t know about Dungeon Fighter Online, don’t worry. The First Berserker: Khazan feels like it will be a self-contained experience that won’t require players to do homework. The premise introduces a captured general in a dark fantasy setting who is…

Code Violet announced that the Dino Crisis inspired survival horror game won’t be coming to PC for a very specific reason, “vulgar mods”. In a post on the official X account for TeamKill Media, the developer announced in no uncertain terms their…

Publisher Playtonic Friends and developer MegaWobble have announced Lil Gator Game DLC “In the Dark”, a “huge expansion” for the game. A release date for the new Lil Gator Game expansion wasn’t announced though it will launch alongside a “Gator of the Year Edition” planned for Xbox, PlayStation,…

Wanna grab a few games for cheap and help charity? Well, look no further, Humble has you covered with three ongoing bundles! From games that teach you programming to Capcom’s iconic Monster Hunter series, Humble offers a pretty varied selection of games…

Publisher Binary Haze Interactive and co-developers Adglobe and Live Wire shared a new trailer for ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist, their sequel to Ender Lilies, ahead of its full release. Here’s a rundown on the game, plus the new trailer: ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom…

Publisher Bushiroad Games and developer HAKAMA shared the opening movie for PROGRESS ORDERS, their new guild management fantasy RPG. PROGRESS ORDERS is in development for Windows PC (via Steam) and Nintendo Switch, with a release set for April 10th, 2025 in Japan. The…

SNK Corporation has launched preorders for a physical edition they have planned for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Here’s a rundown on the different versions of the game, as well as its preorder bonus: FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves SPECIAL EDITION…

Battle your way through a psychedelic afterlife in Magenta Horizon, a brutally difficult 2D spectacle fighter. Solo-developer Maddison Baek has created one of the most in-depth spectacle fighters currently available, featuring a very unique and complex combat system with a huge emphasis…

Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup for January 2025, free games coming to PlayStation Plus subscribers. Here’s a rundown on the new PlayStation Plus lineup, all of which will be available from January 21st onwards: PlayStation Plus Extra and…

Publisher Sega and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio shared a new trailer for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii showing off its combat mechanics. Here’s a rundown on the game, plus the new trailer: A new legend begins as you step…

Indie Japanese developer PiXEL has announced a PC port for Angelian Trigger, their anime girl on-rails shoot ’em up game. Angelian Trigger is coming to Windows PC (via Steam) sometime in 2025 and will support Japanese and English languages. The game was originally launched for…

Foreign Gnomes has announced a release date for Everhood 2, their 2023-announced technicolor RPG sequel. Everhood 2 is launching on March 4th for Windows PC (via Steam) and Nintendo Switch with English, French, Japanese, and Chinese language support. Here’s a rundown on the…

Publisher NetEase Games and developer NITRO PLUS have announced a release date for Rusty Rabbit, their 2.5D action-adventure game. Rusty Rabbit will launch on April 17th Windows PC (via Steam), Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5 on April 17th. Here’s a rundown on the…

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Tamsoft shared a new character trailer for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, their new fighting game based on the popular series. Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus the new trailer: Awaken the blade within you and reverse your fate…

Nosferatu is Robert Eggers’ latest film – a somber, macabre story about the mysterious Count Orlok who has gained a rather nasty appetite for blood. Throughout the years of filmmaking, the tale of Nosferatu has been told many times over. The most…

One Final Fantasy XIV player has unleashed a plugin (mod) for the game that while well intentioned allows for stalking of players across characters. The mod “PlayerScope” scrapes the game for character Account IDs which then records the identifier and cross-references with other characters…

Publisher Square Enix Collective and developer FuturLab announced PowerWash Simulator DLC inspired by the classic British claymation franchise. The new PowerWash Simulator Wallace & Gromit downloadable content is now in development, though a release date wasn’t announced. Here’s a brief blurb on the…

Idea Factory International has announced a delay for the western release for Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights, a new otome visual novel. Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights will forgo its 2025 release for one sometime in…

VLC Media Player developer VideoLAN announced an upcoming feature that will allow users to receive translated subtitles in real-time through AI. This is particularly noteworthy for anime fans, as it will allow users who don’t speak Japanese to watch titles which may…

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer FromSoftware have launched signups for the network test planned for Elden Ring: Nightreign, their new standalone expansion to Elden Ring featuring co-op. The network test will allow up to three players to team up and take their preferred Nightfarers to…

The Rangers in the South is a roguelike ARPG in which multiple generations of adventurers try to defeat a demon lord causing chaos in the world. The game features permadeath, meaning that once you die everything on your character is lost, but…

Nintendo and the LEGO company have announced an official LEGO Game Boy, the latest in their classic game to LEGO adaptations. The new LEGO Game Boy was revealed in a clever teaser video, though a full reveal is likely planned sometime soon.…

Ever since Hironobu Sakaguchi left Squaresoft and it became Square Enix, the company has never been the same. The most notable changes were felt in the company’s flagship JRPG series, Final Fantasy. Moving forward since Sakaguchi’s departure, every entry lacked his guiding…

Publisher Super Rare Originals and developer snekflat have announced console ports for Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip, their goofy adventure game. The silly adventure game is coming to Switch and PlayStation 5 on February 13th, via digital storefronts. Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip was…

If you are a Call of Duty Black Ops Zombies fan, you are most likely playing through the different maps in Call of Duty Black Ops 6. Last month, Treyarch released the first DLC map for Black Ops 6 called Citadelle Des…

Microsoft has announced the latest Xbox Game Pass lineup – free games and content coming to Xbox Game Pass subscribers on PC, mobile, and Xbox consoles. Here’s the full lineup of games and content planned for Xbox Game Pass this month in…

Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana is a humble action RPG, created and brought to us by Falcom and XSEED Games. As mentioned in our preview, the experience of platforming, slaying monsters, platforming, and building combos while discovering many magical secrets in…

NetEase Games has announced new characters for Marvel Rivals with the addition of the Fantastic Four, all of which are coming this month. Marvel Rivals is adding the Fantastic Four as part of Season 1: Eternal Night Falls this month, on January 10th for all platforms. Here’s…

A Florida judge has seemingly made history with the first use of virtual reality in examining an alleged crime scene. Broward County Judge Andrew Siegel agreed to wearing a Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headset per request of the defense, who also…

It’s not uncommon for a popular game to get mods, though a Donald Trump-themed mod for the recently-launched Marvel Rivals has been seemingly banned. The new mod turned Captain America, one of the characters in the new 6v6 Marvel super hero-themed PVP shooter, into…

Original Minecraft creator Markus “Notch” Persson has announced his next project will be a spiritual successor to Minecraft, going as far as saying he “basically announced Minecraft 2.” Just after the New Year, the Minecraft creator ran a poll asking for honest feedback on…

An ongoing joke in Hollywood is when actors say they’ll retire but don’t – Jim Carrey is one such actor. Despite saying he’ll retire soon, the beloved actor said he’s “open” to returning for a Sonic 4 movie. When asked if he was…

Gather your limited-edition foil jokers and reach high scores in Balatro, 2024’s most popular indie game. Balatro is a roguelike card game in which players try to reach an increasingly higher score requirement by playing different poker hands with the help of…

The mobile game Azur Lane announced that multiple outfits will no longer be available for sale “due to unforeseen circumstances related to the Google Play Store policy”. According to the post, five character outfits will be removed from the pool of available cosmetics. A…

Animation studio Elias has shared the first trailer for their Yandere Dark Elf anime adaptation, a first look at the anime with its premiere and more. The new trailer gives a first look at the upcoming Yandere Dark Elf: She Chased Me All the…

DEI initiatives have come under increased scrutiny in the wake of commercial flops like Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and Concord. In addition, fans are concerned about the impact narrative consultants like Sweet Baby Inc. may have in chilling the free expression of…

It’s hard to believe how quick 2024 went by now that we’ve finally entered in the new year of 2025. Not to mention, we’re also halfway through this decade. The first half of the 20s had some great titles, but was also…

McDonald’s Japan has announced yet another collaboration with Evangelion, complete with new sandwiches and EVA-themed toys. The new Evangelion-themed burgers are all assembled in buns that are made to look like an A.T. Field like from the anime. Featured above, the three…

Not long after returning from a previous hiatus, we’ve learned popular manga Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is going on hiatus again. Fans eagerly waiting for the latest chapter of the Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End manga, chapter 140, had the new release come this…

You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain. These words from The Dark Knight have become truer than any of us may have originally thought, with corporations focusing more on the bottom line and profit…

Publisher Studio Wildcard and developer Snail Games announced ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition has topped a million downloads within a day of release. The new milestone for ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition was reached within 24 hours of the mobile spinoff launching for iOS (via the…

Publisher 505 Games and developer KUNOS Simulazioni shared a new keynote overview video for Assetto Corsa EVO, the latest in their car racing simulation series. “Assetto Corsa EVO is primarily a love letter to the automotive world and the petrolheads’ lifestyle,” said…

Roughly a month since delisting lots of classic games, we’ve learned Sega is considering their own Netflix-like game subscription service. While nothing is officially announced, Sega is apparently seriously considering their own games subscription service, though it may be a ways off.…

Not long after the premiere of Sega’s Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie, its star has hinted he wants a big Super Smash Bros. styled spinoff movie of sorts. While Sega’s breakout hit film franchise has proven wildly popular, Nintendo has yet to…

Put on your cutest dress and hop on Infinity Nikki, the open-world game that is all about fashion and exciting exploration. The game puts players in the shoes of Nikki and her furry companion Momo, who are in search of different outfits…

Publisher Alliance Arts and co-developer Unknown X have released a demo for Marisa of Liartop Mountain, their new adventure game set in Touhou Project. “Marisa of Liartop Mountain hearkens to a simpler time. Books and tabletop games have a special way of sparking…

The Steam Winter Sale is finally here, and with it come many discounts, but it can be difficult to filter some of the lesser-known games because of just how big the platform is, which is why we decided to showcase some hidden…

TOHO has announced a new live-action film based on indie developer KOTAKE CREATE’s surprise hit thriller game The Exit 8. While details on the new live-action film for The Exit 8 are scant, it will premiere sometime next year – in 2025. Here’s a…

Publisher Annapurna Interactive and developer Steph Thirion have announced FARAWAY, a procedurally generated audiovisual experience where you’re a shooting star that is constantly in the process of vanishing. FARAWAY is in development for Windows PC (via Steam) with a launch set for sometime in…

Publisher Panic has announced Blippo+, a mysterious new full-motion video (FMV) game they have in development. Blippo+ is in development for Windows PC (via Steam) and unconfirmed platforms, with a release date also not confirmed. “What is Blippo+? Is it another streaming service? Who…

Publisher Mooneye Studios and indie developer Kyle Banks have released Farewell North on PS5, bringing their painterly and emotional adventure game to consoles. Farewell North is now available for PlayStation 5 via the PlayStation Store, for $23.99. The emotional adventure game was originally…

Publisher AMATA Games and developer yondray announced the World According to Girl is coming to PlayStation consoles. the World According to Girl is now available for PS4 and PS5, just in time for Christmas. The roguelike deckbuilder has been available for PC (via Steam)…

Japanese indie developer Surume Koubou revealed new info for PROJECT SIX, their ambitious new mecha action game. The new game, formerly known as PROJECT SIX, is now titled OMEGA PHENEX COMMENCED PROJECT SIX and is in development for PC (via Steam). While a release date…

The Steam Winter Sale is finally here, and with it come many discounts, some going up to even 90% off, which we compiled into a handy sales guide. Interested gamers can find in-depth RPGs, action-filled first-person shooters, visceral hack-and slash titles and…

Before Final Fantasy VII came out and completely shifted Squaresoft’s paradigm, they were already a rising powerhouse in the JRPG genre. In the West, they dominated with critical darlings like Secret of Mana and the enduring Final Fantasy VI, while Japan got…

Maximum Entertainment has announced Center Mass: Streets of Ramadi, a new realistic sniper sim inspired by real events and built in collaboration with former Navy SEAL and bestselling author Brandon Webb. Center Mass: Streets of Ramadi is in development for Windows PC (via Steam), though…

Indie developer Fiveamp has announced NIMRODS: GunCraft Survivor already topped 50,000 players, not long after its launch. The roguelite survival shooter topped NIMRODS: GunCraft Survivor shortly after its fall release on PC (via Steam). To celebrate, the game is currently 15% off. Here’s some…

SNK Corporation has announced another character for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves with Gato, who will be part of the game’s main roster at launch.  Gato will be voiced by Cory Yee in English and Yuma Yamaguchi in Japanese. Here’s a brief…

Italian indie developer Michele Pirovano has announced new content for dotAGE, his micro city builder roguelike game. dotAGE is getting its first downloadable content “Folkways” sometime in early 2025, adding new Pipfolks, new mechanics, new buildings, and more. To celebrate, a new 1.5…

Publisher Fangamer and developer Mortis Ghost have announced an enhanced release for OFF, the a cult classic game made in RPG Maker 2003. OFF is getting an enhanced release on Switch and PC (via Steam) bringing with it: an all-new battle system and…

The final issue of the Team Fortress 2 comic is out now, concluding the story of The Administrator, Miss Pauling, and the rest of the Team Fortress mercenaries. Team Fortress 2 has been chugging along since 2007 and has been one of Valve’s…

Bokeh Game Studio has released a playable demo for Slitterhead, their recently released survival horror game. The new playable demo for Slitterhead is now available on all platforms and the PC versions of the game are currently running a 30% discount. Slitterhead has been…

The upcoming release Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos will be censored on the Nintendo Switch after Idea Factory showed that only the PS4 and PS5 will receive it. The store page for the game shows that the Swimsuit Costume DLC won’t be available…

A World of Warcraft YouTuber announced he would cease all activities related to “bot killing” after receiving graphic death threats from Taiwanese and Russian gold sellers. YouTuber Madskillzzhc has become popular over the past year for his YouTube series where he methodically kills…

Developer miHoYo has released Zenless Zone Zero update 1.4 though a change in the update has already been walked back after it upset fans of the game. The new update apparently implemented a filter that totally faded out character models when you…

When you look at a photo you’ve taken, can you remember how you felt when you took the photo? Can you remember where you were standing or what was going on around you? Do you look at that photo and wonder, “What…

John Woo has been out of Hollywood since 2003’s Paycheck. He had a very brief stint where he produced the video game Stranglehold in 2007, and he even dabbled in CGI anime when he produced Appleseed: Ex Machina. Throughout the 2010s, he…

Developer miHoYo has announced Zenless Zone Zero is getting update 1.4 this month, bringing with it new characters, PS5 Pro support, and more. The new 1.4 update “A Storm of Falling Stars” will launch on December 18th across all supported platforms, continuing the…

Publisher and developer miHoYo has announced Honkai: Star Rail is getting a physical release next month. The new Honkai: Star Rail Trailblazer Edition is launching on January 15th in the following countries: Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, and Taiwan Region, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Phillipines, Singapore,…

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Rebel Wolves announced a big reveal event for The Blood of Dawnwalker, their new dark fantasy ARPG. The new game, which is being produced by ex-CD Projekt RED developers, will get a full reveal on January 13th,…