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Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Epic Is Reportedly Making A Disney-Themed Extraction Shooter

Epic is developing an extraction shooter featuring Disney characters, expected to launch in November.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Epic Is Reportedly Making A Disney-Themed Extraction Shooter

Epic is developing an extraction shooter featuring Disney characters, expected to launch in November.
#metro-2039
Games
fromEngadget
10 hours ago

A first look at Metro 2039 shows how its Ukrainian developer turned the darkness up to 11

Metro 2039, developed by 4A Games, is inspired by real-world turmoil and presents a darker narrative set in a post-apocalyptic Moscow.
Video games
fromArs Technica
9 hours ago

Making games in a war zone: Metro 2039's Ukrainian developers speak out

Metro 2039's development has been profoundly influenced by the ongoing war, shaping its narrative around choices, consequences, and the struggle for a future.
Games
fromGadgets 360
3 days ago

Next Metro Game Will Reportedly Be Revealed at an Xbox Show This Week

A new Metro game titled Metro 2039 is expected to be revealed at an Xbox event this week.
Games
fromEngadget
10 hours ago

A first look at Metro 2039 shows how its Ukrainian developer turned the darkness up to 11

Metro 2039, developed by 4A Games, is inspired by real-world turmoil and presents a darker narrative set in a post-apocalyptic Moscow.
Video games
fromArs Technica
9 hours ago

Making games in a war zone: Metro 2039's Ukrainian developers speak out

Metro 2039's development has been profoundly influenced by the ongoing war, shaping its narrative around choices, consequences, and the struggle for a future.
Games
fromGadgets 360
3 days ago

Next Metro Game Will Reportedly Be Revealed at an Xbox Show This Week

A new Metro game titled Metro 2039 is expected to be revealed at an Xbox event this week.
Python
fromRealpython
15 hours ago

Python Game Development (Learning Path) - Real Python

Python game development offers a comprehensive learning path from command-line games to full 2D graphical games.
fromThe Verge
13 hours ago

Character.AI's new Books mode turns reading into roleplay

Character.AI's new 'Books' mode allows users to engage with over 20 classic public domain titles, offering a structured roleplaying experience that aims to broaden perceptions of AI interactions.
Books
Music
fromPitchfork
11 hours ago

Listen to Lana Del Rey's Theme for the New James Bond... Video Game

Lana Del Rey collaborated with David Arnold on a new theme for the 007 video game First Light.
Graphic design
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Nvidia Says Pragmata Looks 'Improved' With Path Tracing, Is Wrong

Big tech's attempts to enhance art often result in visuals lacking depth and artistic intent, leading to poor comparisons and washed-out images.
#marathon
Running
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Marathon's Biggest Update Yet Wants You To Be Less Mean

Marathon's update 1.0.5.2 introduces new social dynamics and rewards for cooperative gameplay, enhancing player interactions and experience.
Video games
fromWGB
6 days ago

Marathon Cost $250+ Million To Make

Marathon's development budget exceeds $200 million, with sales at 1.2 million copies, indicating a struggle to recoup costs.
Running
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Marathon's Biggest Update Yet Wants You To Be Less Mean

Marathon's update 1.0.5.2 introduces new social dynamics and rewards for cooperative gameplay, enhancing player interactions and experience.
Video games
fromWGB
6 days ago

Marathon Cost $250+ Million To Make

Marathon's development budget exceeds $200 million, with sales at 1.2 million copies, indicating a struggle to recoup costs.
Independent films
fromInverse
2 days ago

Fast And Furious' Best Director Is Adapting A Beloved Sci-Fi Shooter

Dark sci-fi explores dystopian futures, with adaptations like Helldivers highlighting themes of satire and humanity.
#crimson-desert
Pets
fromWIRED
5 days ago

'Crimson Desert' Is a Cat Dad Simulator

Crimson Desert allows players to adopt and interact with pets, enhancing gameplay through cute animal interactions and character customization.
Pets
fromWIRED
5 days ago

'Crimson Desert' Is a Cat Dad Simulator

Crimson Desert allows players to adopt and interact with pets, enhancing gameplay through cute animal interactions and character customization.
Board games
fromWGB
6 days ago

Darwin's Paradox Review - Tentacles, Trouble, and Trial-and-Error

Darwin's Paradox is an inventive indie game featuring an octopus escaping a food processing plant while unintentionally thwarting a global conspiracy.
#xbox
Games
fromThe Verge
11 hours ago

Microsoft's new Xbox chief starts making her mark

Asha Sharma is reevaluating Game Pass pricing to enhance value for players on Xbox.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Project Helix Swag Has Already Begun Circulating With Influencers

Xbox is struggling with sales and leadership changes, launching Project Helix merchandise despite the console's release being years away.
Books
fromGameSpot
2 days ago

This First Look At Diablo 4: Lord Of Hatred Prequel The Lost Horadrim Has Us Eager For More

Diablo IV's expansion, Lord of Hatred, concludes the Hatred Saga and explores Sanctuary's past through the novel The Lost Horadrim.
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

"Exit 8" Is a Video-Game Adaptation That Ingeniously Subverts Its Source

The player ambles through an eerily underpopulated subway station, which gradually comes to resemble a metro-themed infinity loop—a maddeningly repetitive circle of mid-transit hell.
Film
#arc-raiders
fromKotaku
6 hours ago
Video games

Arc Raiders Death Spiral Is A Problem Other Games Would Kill For

Arc Raiders has seen a significant decline in player numbers, while the Call of Duty movie is set for release on June 30, 2028.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
Video games

Seeking connection': the video game where players stopped shooting and started talking

Many players of Arc Raiders engage in non-violent gameplay, surprising developers and raising questions about human behavior in competitive environments.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 hours ago

Arc Raiders Death Spiral Is A Problem Other Games Would Kill For

Arc Raiders has seen a significant decline in player numbers, while the Call of Duty movie is set for release on June 30, 2028.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Seeking connection': the video game where players stopped shooting and started talking

Many players of Arc Raiders engage in non-violent gameplay, surprising developers and raising questions about human behavior in competitive environments.
Games
fromEngadget
9 hours ago

Playdate Season 3 is coming later this year

Playdate's third season of curated games is confirmed for release in time for the holidays this year.
#exit-8
Independent films
fromInverse
6 days ago

How An Eerie New Thriller Revolutionizes The Video Game Movie

The film Exit 8 adapts a video game premise into an emotional narrative about isolation and personal struggle in a liminal space.
Games
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

The Exit 8 movie is even better if you play the game first

Exit 8 is a new horror film adaptation of an indie game, enhancing the surreal experience for viewers who play the game first.
Independent films
fromInverse
6 days ago

How An Eerie New Thriller Revolutionizes The Video Game Movie

The film Exit 8 adapts a video game premise into an emotional narrative about isolation and personal struggle in a liminal space.
Games
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

The Exit 8 movie is even better if you play the game first

Exit 8 is a new horror film adaptation of an indie game, enhancing the surreal experience for viewers who play the game first.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago

Recently Published Book Spotlight: Aesthetics and Video Games

Video games possess unique aesthetic value that challenges traditional philosophical frameworks of games and fiction.
#naughty-dog
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Last Of Us Team Believed Crunch Necessary For Games At Its 'Level'

Naughty Dog continues to experience crunch during game development, particularly with its upcoming title Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Last Of Us Team Believed Crunch Necessary For Games At Its 'Level'

Naughty Dog continues to experience crunch during game development, particularly with its upcoming title Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks 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.
#video-games
Games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

The Week In Game Releases: Pragmata, Windrose, And More

Two lesser-known game releases this week are Regions of Ruin: Runegate and Windrose, both generating interest among gamers.
Video games
fromMail Online
6 days ago

The open-world simulator game where you play as JESUS

A Polish game studio has released 'I Am Jesus Christ', an immersive game allowing players to experience the life of Jesus in an open-world format.
Games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

The Week In Game Releases: Pragmata, Windrose, And More

Two lesser-known game releases this week are Regions of Ruin: Runegate and Windrose, both generating interest among gamers.
Video games
fromMail Online
6 days ago

The open-world simulator game where you play as JESUS

A Polish game studio has released 'I Am Jesus Christ', an immersive game allowing players to experience the life of Jesus in an open-world format.
Video games
fromKotaku
8 hours ago

The Division Was Originally A World Of Warcraft Clone, Says Ubisoft

The Division was originally conceived as a World of Warcraft-like MMORPG before evolving into a third-person looter shooter.
#god-of-war
fromGadgets 360
1 day ago
Games

God of War Spinoff Will Reportedly Feature Tyr, Explore Several Mythologies

A God of War spinoff featuring Faye and Tyr as protagonists is in development, exploring multiple mythologies including Mayan and East-Asian themes.
fromKotaku
1 month ago
Video games

Former God Of War Writer Says Sex Mini-Games Were 'Worked On By Women' And Should Return In Remake

God of War's sex mini-games were developed largely by women and should return in remakes; a former writer defends them as character-defining and respectful, while a PlayStation-themed Lego set leaks and AI-generated guides face criticism.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Former God Of War Writer Says Sex Mini-Games Were 'Worked On By Women' And Should Return In Remake

God of War's sex mini-games were developed largely by women and should return in remakes; a former writer defends them as character-defining and respectful, while a PlayStation-themed Lego set leaks and AI-generated guides face criticism.
Video games
fromKotaku
12 hours ago

Ex-PlayStation Exec Calls The Outlook For Xbox Game Pass 'Grim'

Game Pass faces scrutiny over its sustainability and pricing amid mixed industry opinions on its impact on game development.
Video games
fromKotaku
9 hours ago

Fairgames Has An Extraction Shooter Mode As Marathon Struggles

Fairgames features a new mode called 'Cargo Heist' that involves completing objectives and extracting loot in a multiplayer heist shooter format.
Video games
fromTechCrunch
11 hours ago

Roblox's AI assistant gets new agentic tools to plan, build, and test games | TechCrunch

Roblox is enhancing its AI tools to assist developers in planning, building, and testing games more effectively.
#game-development
Games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Game Devs Explain The Tricks Involved With Letting You Pause

Pausing a game involves various techniques, including manipulating time and adjusting game speed, depending on the game engine used.
Video games
fromApp Developer Magazine
2 days ago

Ludo.ai Unveils API and MCP Beta to Power AI Game Asset Pipelines

Ludo.ai's new API and Model Context Protocol streamline game asset creation, enhancing workflow efficiency for developers and studios.
Games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Game Devs Explain The Tricks Involved With Letting You Pause

Pausing a game involves various techniques, including manipulating time and adjusting game speed, depending on the game engine used.
Video games
fromApp Developer Magazine
2 days ago

Ludo.ai Unveils API and MCP Beta to Power AI Game Asset Pipelines

Ludo.ai's new API and Model Context Protocol streamline game asset creation, enhancing workflow efficiency for developers and studios.
Video games
fromWGB
2 days ago

Starfield Sales On PS5 Don't Look Great

Starfield sold 140k copies on PlayStation, generating $7.7 million, but overall sales are underwhelming compared to expectations for a major title.
Board games
fromMedium
1 month 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.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

The Biggest New Game Releases Of April 2026

April 2026 features highly anticipated game releases including Starfield, Darwin's Paradox, and Pokemon Champions.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Starfield Leaks For Switch 2 As The Flood Of Ports Ramps Up

The Switch 2 is beginning to see more current-gen game ports, including a rumored version of Starfield and upcoming titles from Bethesda.
fromKotaku
1 day ago

A PS5 Exclusive Is Finally Coming Back To PS Plus 2 Years Later

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered makes a number of visual overhauls to the sci-fi epic that border on artistic reinterpretations. It also comes with more NPCs and other improvements that make the open world feel more detailed and lived-in.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

You Could Be In A PlayStation Game If You Write Well, Love PlayStation, Play And Own A Lot, Have Anecdotes, And More

PlayStation has announced a new contest called The Playerbase, allowing winners to have their likenesses scanned to appear in PlayStation games, starting with Gran Turismo 7.
Games
#gaming
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
Video games

Why I'm embracing the latest uncool thing in gaming

Marathon offers a welcoming community for feminine-presenting players, contrasting with typical multiplayer experiences in gaming.
fromThedrum
1 day ago
Video games

Why Brands Need To Pick Up The Controller And Level Up In The Gaming World

The pandemic significantly increased gaming engagement, with mobile gaming becoming a key focus for brands and content creators.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Why I'm embracing the latest uncool thing in gaming

Marathon offers a welcoming community for feminine-presenting players, contrasting with typical multiplayer experiences in gaming.
Video games
fromThedrum
1 day ago

Why Brands Need To Pick Up The Controller And Level Up In The Gaming World

The pandemic significantly increased gaming engagement, with mobile gaming becoming a key focus for brands and content creators.
#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.
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.
#fable
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Xbox Tries To Shut Down Rumors Of A GTA 6-Fueled Fable Delay

Fable's release may be delayed to early 2027 due to concerns about competition with GTA 6.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
3 days ago

Fable Could Reportedly Be Delayed to Avoid Clashing With GTA 6 Release

Fable's release may be delayed to avoid clashing with Grand Theft Auto 6, currently set for November 19, 2026.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 days ago

Fable Reboot Could Be Delayed To 2027 Amid Concern About GTA 6 - Report

Microsoft's Fable reboot may be delayed to 2027 due to concerns about launching near GTA 6.
Games
fromKotaku
2 weeks 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.
#capcom
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Capcom's Killing It Right Now With Pragmata And Resident Evil

Capcom has transformed from a struggling company to a leading game developer with successful titles like Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Pragmata is just OK, but it could've been great

Capcom's Pragmata merges Resident Evil's action with sci-fi elements, featuring unique combat but relying on familiar structures and tropes.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Gorgeous Pixel Art Indie Game Arrives Busted On Xbox Series S

Replaced, a 2.5D platformer, launched with significant issues on Xbox Series S, affecting gameplay and ending cinematics.
fromGadgets 360
2 days ago

Major Story Spoilers, Ending and Footage From 007 First Light Have Leaked

Over an hour of footage, including the apparent ending of the game, has leaked due to a security flaw with the Indonesian Game Rating System (IGRS). Fans eager to experience the game without spoilers should be wary of major story revelations from the game now circulating online, six weeks ahead of First Light's May 27 launch.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks 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
3 days ago

Pragmata Review: A Heartwarming Sci-Fi Puzzle Shooter

Capcom's sci-fi puzzle shooter offers a refreshing take on parenthood themes, featuring a positive father-daughter dynamic in a unique gaming experience.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Bloodborne is being turned into an R-rated animated film

Sony is adapting Bloodborne into an R-rated animated feature with producer Seán McLoughlin.
Games
fromKotaku
3 weeks 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
2 days ago

Slay The Spire 2, One Month Later

Slay the Spire 2 launched in early access on March 5, 2023, facing both immense popularity and significant challenges since its release.
Video games
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Epic is reportedly building an extraction shooter for Disney

Disney's $1.5 billion investment in Epic aims to create an entertainment universe, with a Disney-themed extraction shooter set for release in November.
Video games
fromGame Informer
8 months ago

Deadzone: Rogue Review - Rewarding Repetition - Game Informer

Deadzone: Rogue offers engaging gunplay and a rewarding roguelite experience, making it a standout in the first-person shooter genre.
Video games
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Marauding minotaurs, more CloverPit and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game space features new releases and upcoming titles, including updates on various games and showcases.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Ex-Bethesda Exec Says The Elder Scrolls 6 Maker Isn't Part Of Something 'Genuine' Or 'Authentic' At Microsoft - Kotaku

Pete Hines retired from Bethesda after 24 years, feeling powerless under Microsoft’s ownership to protect the studio's legacy and efficiency.
Video games
fromInverse
1 week ago

'Project Hail Mary's' Newest Chapter Is Coming From An Unexpected Source

VR gaming offers immersive experiences that transform the player's environment, exemplified by upcoming titles like Project Hail Mary.
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Canceled Game 'Would Have Been Crimson Desert' Says Avalanche Head

I haven't played Crimson Desert enough, but we had everything that I've seen from Crimson Desert in the plans for that game. It was signed with a big publisher that has a lot of famous IPs...And then they just changed business direction again and wanted to focus on their existing IPs instead of new ones. They broke up with us on a text message, which I will never forgive them for.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Uncharted Fans Think A New One May Be On The Way After Instagram Post

A six-week-old Instagram post from Shaun Escayg, featuring a cannon and the word 'Research,' has sparked speculation about a return to the Uncharted series. The post's vibe reminds fans of the Panama segments in Uncharted 4, leading to excitement about a potential new game.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
2 weeks ago

Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann Seemingly Teases the Last of Us Part 3

"Cleaning out the garage today and stumbled on my original sketches from 2003 for a game pitch about a man, his surrogate daughter, and a trek across a broken America. Been a wild journey. Grateful for every part of it, especially the few stops that remain on the road ahead."
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Jak And Daxter Fans, Prepare To Have Your Heart Broken

A while back, a team was assembled to pitch a remaster of Jak & Daxter. I was asked to animate an IGC shot-for-shot, to show what this updated version would look like.
Video games
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Ex-Call Of Duty Dev Talks About Sony Closing Dark Outlaw Games

Sony closed Dark Outlaw Games, a studio led by Jason Blundell, due to a shift in strategy despite the team's promising project.
Video games
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

There's a new Payday game, this time in VR

Payday: Aces High is a co-op heist game for VR, allowing four players to engage in immersive heists.
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.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Here Are The Best Detective Games To Check Out

Industry layoffs and studio closures coincide with major game updates, gameplay impressions, character trailers, and recommendations including Steam Detective Fest deals and free PC games.
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