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Castlevania's Simon Belmont in V Rising.

V Rising – Legacy of Castlevania crossover will let you fight Simon Belmont

V Rising will launch with Castlevania crossover content that lets players' vampires fight Simon Belmont.
A character with a bow and arrow in Dragon's Dogma 2.

Dragon’s Dogma 2’s first updates will tackle its PC performance issues

Capcom revealed the fixes coming to Dragon's Dogma 2 in its first few updates, including the ability to set a frame rate limit on console.
Eve kneeling with her sword.

PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade is getting a free demo later this week

You can check out the opening of Stellar Blade for free after its demo hits the PlayStation Store later this week.
Key art for the Valorant agent Clove.

Valorant’s next agent can use some of their abilities after dying

Valorant's newest agent, Clove, has multiple abilities that can be used after they die.
A red and blue PS5 stands on a table with matching controllers.

3 realistic improvements we want to see with PS5 Pro games

Although leaks suggest the PS5 Pro won't be a massive upgrade, there are several improvements we can expect from games running on the enhanced console.
Shadowheart post-launch outfit in Baldur's Gate 3.

Baldur’s Gate 3 isn’t getting DLC or a sequel from Larian, and that’s OK

Games like Baldur's Gate 3 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom aren't getting expansions or direct sequels anytime soon, but I'm content with that.
A giant turret in set up in Gothenburg in Overwatch 2's story missions.

Overwatch 2’s story-driven PvE missions are being abandoned by Blizzard

Overwatch 2 will not be getting any more story-driven PvE missions, even though that was a major aspect of the original pitch for the sequel.
A beastren in Dragon's Dogma 2.

Capcom responds to negative reception of Dragon’s Dogma 2’s PC port

The PC port of Dragon's Dogma 2 is a mess, so Capcom responded to the negative criticism and outlined what it plans to fix.
Key art for Indika

One of the weirdest games of the year will launch this May

INDIKA is already shaping up to be one of the weirdest games ever made, and it finally has a release date.
Atom Eve flies in Invincible Presents: Atom Eve.

Watching Invincible Season 2? Pick up this free game on the Epic Games Store

Fill the void between the weekly release of Invincible Season 2 episodes by snagging Invincible Presents: Atom Eve for free on the Epic Games Store.
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Epic still plans to bring its Games Store to iOS and Android this year

Epic Games is committing to getting the Epic Games Store on both iOS and Android by the end of 2024.
Captain America and Black Panther clash in Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra footage.

Amy Hennig’s Captain America and Black Panther video game finally has a title

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is the name of the Captain America and Black Panther video game from former Uncharted creative director Amy Hennig.
A boss-like encounter in Dragon's Dogma 2.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 review: Capcom’s latest RPG doesn’t hold your hand

Dragon's Dogma 2 is a RPG full of exhilarating emergent moments, but that comes at the cost of polish and approachability.
A screenshot from the Riven remake

Don’t worry, the Riven remake won’t feature any AI-assisted content

Cyan confirmed its upcoming Riven remake will not feature any AI-assisted content, unlike the studio's 2023 game Firmament.
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Xbox Game Pass gets its first Activision Blizzard game very soon

An Activision Blizzard title is finally coming to Xbox Game Pass this month, opening the floodgates for more to come.
Someone plays a game using Irdeto's TraceMark techonlogy.

Denuvo maker Irdeto targets the video game industry’s leak problem with new tech

The company behind Denuvo is introducing a new technology called TraceMark that will combat leaks that come from prelaunch game playtests.
PlayStation VR2 headset on blue background.

PlayStation VR2 production reportedly paused by Sony

A new report claims that Sony is pausing production on new units of its PlayStation VR2 headset.
Key art for the Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection.

You don’t need the messy Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection to enjoy these classics

The Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection is a mess at launch, but you don't need to buy it right now to experience the classic games it features.
One character points a gun at others while gambling in a bar in the trailer for Star Wars Outlaws.

Star Wars Outlaws will support DLSS 3 when it launches this year

Nvidia has confirmed that Star Wars Outlaws is still slated for a 2024 release and will be on GeForce Now with DLSS 3 support when it does come out.
Key art for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 featuring Titus holding a sword and ready for battle in blue armor.

Embracer Group just sold Saber Interactive. Here’s who still owns what

Saber Interactive was sold by Embracer Group to Saber Interactive, but which studios actually changed owners? Let's break it all down.
A lycan enemy in Vindictus: Defying Fate.

Vindictus: Defying Fate is worth trying for free even if you never played the MMO

We checked out the free playtest for Vindictus: Defying Fate early, and can confirm that no prior knowledge of the MMO is required to enjoy this action game.
Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier Key art

PlayStation acknowledges Jak and Daxter fans with March’s PS Plus game lineup

A Jak and Daxter game that has never been re-eleased is one of PlayStation Plus' new library additions this month.
The logo for Summer Game Fest 2024.

Summer Game Fest will hold its fifth annual showcase this June

The fifth edition of Summer Game Fest will take place at the YouTube Theater on June 7.
A The Finals Season 2 skin.

The Finals Season 2 offers up plenty of reasons for players to come back

The Finals Season 2 impresses with new weapons, gadgets, cosmetics, and a bombastic new 5v5 Power Shift mode.
A DualSense and DualSense Edge sit on a table together.

New PS5 update makes the DualSense’s mic and speaker even better

The latest PS5 update makes both the DualSense and Share Screen viewer experience better.
Baba Is You game on Android.

One of my favorite puzzles games just turned 5, and it’s still outstanding

If you've never played Baba is You before, its fifth anniversary gives you a reason to try out this outstanding puzzle game.
The Skull from Giant Skull's logo.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor director Stig Asmussen starts new studio, Giant Skull

We spoke to Stig Asmussen, the game director behind the Star Wars Jedi series and God of War 3, about forming his new studio, Giant Skull.
Key art for the relaunch of MultiVersus in 2024.

MultiVersus returns in May with a new mode, Unreal 5 tweaks, and more

WB Games' crossover fighting game MultiVersus is relaunching this May following a move to Unreal Engine 5 and other improvements.
Dragon's Dogma player fighting an enemy.

Ahead of Dragon’s Dogma 2, you can get the first game for $5 right now

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is heavily discounted across all platforms just ahead of the launch of Dragon's Dogma 2.
The mayor of Under Junon in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

Like the best RPGs, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth gets sidequests right

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth proves that memorable sidequests can elevate an RPG to greatness.
Populous gameplay on Steam.

EA just brought PC gaming classics like Populous and Dungeon Keeper to Steam

You can now play a variety of EA's PC game classics like Command & Conquer, Populous, and Dungeon Keeper on Steam.
Cassidy's Spike skin in Overwatch 2.

Overwatch 2’s collaboration with Cowboy Bebop works surprisingly well

Overwatch 2 is getting an in-game collaboration with Cowboy Bebop, and it will bring skins based on Spike, Faye, Jet, Ed, and Ein to the competitive shooter.
A frozen man with Liar written on his chest sits in front of oil rigs in Frostpunk 2.

Frostpunk 2 will bring snow to a sunny July when it launches on PC

11 bit Studios finally revealed the PC release date for Frostpunk 2, and it's right in the middle of summer.
Two warriors in Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess.

Everything announced at the March 2024 Xbox Partner Preview

Xbox hosted a Partner Showcase, highlighting some exciting games from third-party studios and revealing a few release dates too.