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Chai in Hi-Fi Rush.

Hi-Fi Rush 2 is still in development under new owner

A Krafton executive revealed that Hi-Fi Rush 2 was already in development when it bought Tango, and that work on it will continue.
John Wick pointing a blocky looking gun at the screen. He's bathed in green.

Devolver has a new licensed game label, and Disney is onboard

Devolver Digital has launched a new publishing arm set to bring IP from Disney, HBO, and more to indie studios.
Sifu's main character at age 70 in Sifu.

2 critically acclaimed indies are coming to Game Pass this month

Xbox Game Pass is getting one great Halloween indie and another action masterclass in the first leg of October.
An Xbox controller sits on a floor next to a stack on Xbox One games.

We’re now one step closer to Xbox One emulation on PC

XWine1 is a translation layer that can help solve a lot of issues developers have had with Xbox One emulation.
A woman standing on a soccer field in a parka.

Football Manager 25 bringing women’s soccer, visual updates in November

Football Manager has finally gotten a release date. The next game in the long-running sports series is hitting platforms in November.
Aloy standing in front of the Hollywood sign in Horizon Forbidden West.

A Horizon online game is reportedly in the works ahead of Forbidden West follow-up

A new report says that a Horizon online game is set to debut ahead of a potential Horizon 3.
Dollman hanging from a ceiling and talking to Norman Reedus in Death Stranding 2.

New Death Stranding 2 clips reveal dynamic Photo Mode, dancing dolls, and more

Kojima Productions revealed new details about Death Stranding 2 this weekend, including a talking doll, a dynamic photo mode, and a dance.
A close-up of a green frog sitting on a green leaf.

Valve’s Deadlock is turning cheaters into frogs

Valve has implemented a new way to deal with Deadlock cheaters: turn them into frogs.
A ship flies through space in Star Wars Outlaws.

Star Wars Outlaws gets new road map following promised Ubisoft changes

Ubisoft announced that it would be implementing changes to Star Wars Outlaws following its softer than expected launch, and it has a new road map to prove it.
A scene from Blasphemous on a fake mobile screen floating in a brown void.

Fan-favorite Metroidvania Blasphemous is coming to mobile

Blasphemous, the cult classic Gothic Metroidvania, is coming to Android and iOS in 2025.
The Zotac Zone handheld gaming console running Steam.

Surprise Steam agreement update says you can now sue Valve directly

Valve used to have a forced arbitration clause in its subscriber agreement, but that's no longer the case.
Aloy aiming an arrow into the wilderness at a robot.

PlayStation has quietly doubled the price of Horizon Zero Dawn on PS4

If you wanted to get Horizon Zero Dawn for PS4, you'll have to pay double the price for it starting today thanks to a surprise PlayStation price hike.
Pixelated heroes on the right up against four black nights on the left. Below is the Final Fantasy turn-based control screen in blue.

Xbox has added the first six Final Fantasy games to Xbox, PC

Xbox is expanding its JRPG catalog with eight new additions that dropped on the Xbox consoles and PC today.
An animation of the Jackbox Survey Scramble screen, with somebody holding a phone on the right with Hilo on it, and a TV with a game interface.

Jackbox is going all in on survey games with next release

Instead of another Jackbox Party Pack, the party game developer is releasing another spinoff this year with the Survey Scramble.
An alien in armor with a light sword standing in front of a space ship window with a planet in the background.

Xbox Game Pass’ next Blizzard additions are StarCraft’s single-player campaigns

Xbox announced at the Tokyo Game Show that StarCraft and StarCraft 2's solo campaigns are the next Blizzard games for Game Pass.
A PS5 Pro that's floating in front of a gray background. It's turned to the side.

Sony explains why the PS5 Pro is so expensive and doesn’t come with disc drive

In response to concerns about the PS5 Pro's high $700 price tag, a Sony representative explained why it's just right.
Batman stands in front of a bat shadow in Batman: Arkham Shadow.

Batman: Arkham Shadow will come bundled with Quest 3 and 3S headsets

If you buy any Meta Quest 3 or 3S headset from now until April 25, you'll get a copy of the newest Batman: Arkham game for no extra charge.
The Xbox Game Pass app on a phone that's displayed on a hardwood floor next to an Xbox controller.

Xbox is getting rid of its standalone Game Pass app

Xbox is moving features from the Game Pass app into the regular one, meaning you'll no longer have to open both to find the feature you want.
Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows fighting an enemy. He's dressed in his samurai armor.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows delayed into 2025 as Ubisoft overhauls launch plans

Ubisoft has revealed a last-minute Assassin's Creed Shadows delay to next year after Star Wars Outlaws failed to meet expectations.
Aloy in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered.

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is real, and it’s coming to PC too

After leaking last week, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered has been officially announced for PlayStation 5 and PC.
A Helldivers bot flossing next to a Stellar Blade bot on a beach.

Helldivers 2, Stellar Blade, and more will cameo in free Astro Bot DLC

Astro Bot just graced our PS5s on September 6, but PlayStation announced that 10 new bots will be coming to the game for free.
Link stuck on a big black and purple crack in a dungeon floor in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

Nintendo reveals why Link isn’t the hero in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is the first game to star Princess Zelda herself. The developers explain how they got to that decision.
A white and transparent Xbox wireless controller on a black background.

Revisit the days of translucent gaming gear with these new Xbox controllers

Xbox is following up on its Sky Cipher limited-edition controller by bringing new transparent color options to the Design Lab.
EVE stares at an enemy in Stellar Blade.

Stellar Blade developer being sued over… the name Stellar Blade

Sony and Shift Up are being sued by a film production company over the use of the name "Stellar Blade."
A person plays Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on a Nintendo Switch in handheld mode.

Tech analysts say that major Switch 2 leak is ‘genuine’

The Nintendo Switch 2's design appeared to leak last week, and Digital Foundry can confirm that a lot of it is accurate.
Key art for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

Echoes of Wisdom actually started out as a dungeon editor

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is centered around a new feature called echoes, which began as a dungeon editor concept.
A player character looking at a new chicken coop with one chicken on their farm in Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley mobile and console players are finally getting update 1.6

After months of delays, the massive Stardew Valley 1.6 update is on the way for mobile and console.
Final Fantasy 16's cover showcasing its protagonist infront of two demon summons.

Sony fixes PS5 bug that was breaking Final Fantasy 16

Square Enix announced that Sony has released a fix that caused Final Fantasy 16 players to experience intense visual glitches.
A character wields a rocket launcher in Concord.

Concord lead reportedly steps down in wake of launch disaster

Reports say that Concord game director Ryan Ellis has stepped down from the role, and that the studio is waiting to hear about its fate.
A pal aiming a gun in Palworld.

Analyst believes Nintendo can succeed in Palworld lawsuit

An analyst believes that Nintendo is trying to "financially damage" Palworld developer Pocketpair as much as it can in the announced lawsuit.
A giant gun in the middle of a fiery battlefield

Netflix’s Rebel Moon mobile game looks a lot like Diablo 4

Netflix announced its Rebel Moon series is getting an action mobile game tie-in.
Trevor, Michael, and Franklin are all holding guns in GTA 5 promotional art.

Grand Theft Auto 5 is no longer supported on Steam Deck

Thanks to a recent update, Grand Theft Auto 5 and Grand Theft Auto Online can't be played on the Steam Deck.
Chai points a finger gun at a robot in Hi-Fi Rush.

Krafton CEO reveals one reason it bought Hi-Fi Rush studio

Most business deals like this are about money to some extent, but Krafton's CEO said the deal to buy Tango Gameworks was more about preserving creativity.
A rainbow colored hot air balloon in the sky.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 won’t be as taxing on your PC

Microsoft Flight Simulator is one of the largest, most performance-heavy games around, but the developers say its sequel might be a bit less taxing to play.