{"eurogamer":[{"title":"Little Nightmares 2 Enhanced Edition is finally available on Nintendo Switch 2","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/little-nightmares-2-enhanced-edition-switch-2","date":"Sun, 31 May 2026 13:07:51 +0000","desc":"
"},{"title":"Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve just popped up on PEGI's website","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/ace-combat-8-wings-of-theve-pegi-leak","date":"Sun, 31 May 2026 11:49:37 +0000","desc":"
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, has popped up on the PEGI website with a \"pre-release date\": 30th May, 2026.
"},{"title":"Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was April 2026's best-selling game in the US","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/tomodachi-life-best-seller-april-2026","date":"Sun, 31 May 2026 11:17:20 +0000","desc":"
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was the best-selling game in the US last month.
"},{"title":"Twitch's new Dual Format feature lets streamers broadcast horizontally and vertically at the same time","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/twitchcon-europe-gifs-dual-format","date":"Sun, 31 May 2026 10:31:07 +0000","desc":"
Twitch has announced it's launching dual-format streaming next month, a new system that lets creators stream in both horizontal and vertical formats at the same time.
"},{"title":"Warren Spector studio's cheap as chips co-op heist adventure Thick as Thieves is wonky, conspicuously incomplete, and a surprisingly good time","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/thick-as-thieves-janky-conspicuously-incomplete-surprisingly-good-time","date":"Sun, 31 May 2026 09:20:58 +0000","desc":"
Thick as Thieves feels like it has a story to tell. And not just the one about talking effigies and mysterious diamonds that plays out across its relatively brisk campaign. Rather, the story of its seemingly sudden lurch away from PvP, its truncated launch state, and its somewhat awkwardly papered cracks. But whatever that story may be, and whatever its resulting flaws, this odd little nubbin of a co-operative first-person stealth adventure is still a surprisingly fun time - and not just because of its killer eight-minute countdown.
"},{"title":"Stop Killing Games consumer protection bill passes floor vote in California","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/stop-killing-games-passes-floor-vote-california","date":"Sun, 31 May 2026 07:25:00 +0000","desc":"
The California State Assembly has passed the Protect Our Games Act, a bill centred on protecting consumer rights as detailed by the Stop Killing Games movement.
"},{"title":"\"The secret weapon of Star Wars\" and editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/secret-weapon-of-star-wars-editor-marcia-lucas-dies","date":"Sat, 30 May 2026 11:14:30 +0000","desc":"
Marcia Lucas, the Academy Award-winning editor and former wife of Star Wars creator George Lucas, has died aged 80.
"},{"title":"Diablo 4's next season is doing something bold with Mythical items that should pique the interest of casual players","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/diablo-4-patch-3-1-ptr-mythic-unique-major-change","date":"Sat, 30 May 2026 10:54:05 +0000","desc":"
Diablo 4 developer Blizzard is seemingly not done making big changes to loot and itemisation in the game. As an ARPG, the chase of ever more powerful loot is a core part of the experience, and the game's next season will deliver something of a shake-up to a particular tier of attainable loot.
"},{"title":"I'm a mega Batman nerd, so here's a selection of my favourite references in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/batman-nerds-favourite-references-in-lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight","date":"Sat, 30 May 2026 10:30:43 +0000","desc":"
I will hold my hands up and say I did not expect Lego Batman: The Legacy of the Dark Knight to be this good, or to throw so many references to the Caped Crusader's vast history into your adventure around Gotham.
"},{"title":"What we've been playing - \"The following day, I kid you not, our TV broke\"","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/what-weve-been-playing-our-tv-broke","date":"Sat, 30 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000","desc":"
Hello and welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little about the games we've been playing. This week, Marie pootles around Japan in whatever season it happens to be; Victoria suspects her husband of breaking their TV; Chris walks the one-way street of Warhammer 40K miniature addiction; and Bertie enjoys being a secret agent.
"},{"title":"\"This market is not behaving normally\" - analysts react to Valve's Steam Deck price increases, and what it means for the cost of the upcoming Steam Machine","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/valve-steam-deck-price-increase-steam-machine-future-analysts-reaction","date":"Fri, 29 May 2026 14:04:36 +0000","desc":"
Earlier this week, Valve announced a steep price increase for its Steam Deck OLED models. In the UK, would-be-buyers saw a rise of over £200 for the company's chunkier 1TB Steam Deck OLED model, which increased from £569 to £779. Its lower-tier 512GB Steam Deck OLED model, meanwhile, increased by £170. Its price rose from £479 to £649.
"},{"title":"After 007 First Light, IO Interactive's next game probably won't be another James Bond or a Hitman, but rather something else entirely","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/io-interactive-project-fantasy-rpg","date":"Fri, 29 May 2026 13:36:32 +0000","desc":"
The new James Bond game, 007 First Light, seems to be enjoying a very positive response. We were charmed in our 007 First Light review, and judging by the impressive 007 First Light launch sales, many of you were too. The chances of developer IO Interactive realising that James Bond trilogy dream one day seem strong. But even so, the next game from IO probably won't be a James Bond game at all, or a Hitman game - that other series the studio built its reputation on.
"},{"title":"\"We're determined to win justice for the 31 fired workers\" - Rockstar Games workers publicly launch union, as legal battle with the GTA 6 maker rages on","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/were-determined-to-win-justice-for-the-31-fired-workers-rockstar-games-workers-publicly-launch-union-as-legal-battle-with-the-gta-6-maker-rages-on","date":"Fri, 29 May 2026 11:57:29 +0000","desc":"
Developers at Rockstar Games have publicly announced a union known as the Rockstar Game Workers Union (RGWU), which is a subsidiary of the wider Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB). It comes as the IWGB is preparing to take the Grand Theft Auto 6 maker to court over the firing of staff members in a move seen by many as 'union busting' in October last year, which sparked protests as well as legal action.
"},{"title":"Crimson Desert's 1.09.00 patch adds another highly-requested player feature (as well as loads of new pets)","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/crimson-desert-patch-1-09-details","date":"Fri, 29 May 2026 10:35:30 +0000","desc":"
The 1.09.00 Patch for Crimson Desert has arrived, just one week after the last patch - proving that developer Pearl Abyss is moving at a rate of knots when it comes to fixing and updating its massively popular RPG.
"},{"title":"The Xbox Game Pass price cut is working, Asha Sharma reportedly tells staff, but \"we will not solve this in one moment or one launch\"","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-game-pass-price-cut-working-asha-sharma","date":"Fri, 29 May 2026 10:25:25 +0000","desc":"
Microsoft's recent decision to cut the price of Xbox Game Pass seems to have done what it was designed to do and increase Game Pass subscriber activity.
"},{"title":"Mina the Hollower review","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/mina-the-hollower-review","date":"Fri, 29 May 2026 09:10:57 +0000","desc":"
Here is a game that feels like an adventure. And it feels like it was an adventure to make, too. Mina the Hollower took six years to design and build, six years that took it from what sounds like a kind of coding doodle to a panoramic journey across a richly imagined island, taking in platforming and combat, puzzle-solving, and sheer immersion in the world building. It's Zelda and it's Bloodborne. It's smacking bosses and reading the in-game newspaper. All of which is to say that those six years of design work are apparent throughout, in the complexity of the landscapes you travel, in the density of the secrets and the lore.
"},{"title":"007 First Light truly 'earns the number', as critical acclaim leads to impressive sales milestone in just 24 hours","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/007-first-light-james-bond-sales-milestone-24-hours","date":"Fri, 29 May 2026 08:50:37 +0000","desc":"
IO Interactive's Bond origin game 007 First Light has already reached an impressive milestone.
"},{"title":"The Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past was once intended to launch this year, CD Projekt Red reveals, so the rumours were correct","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/witcher-3-expansion-songs-of-the-past-release-date-details","date":"Thu, 28 May 2026 18:17:02 +0000","desc":"
So the rumours were true: CD Projekt Red did originally plan to release Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past this year, but it changed its plan to 2027 to achieve \"the best possible result\".
"},{"title":"CD Projekt Red reveals huge The Witcher 3 sales milestone, which helps explain why a third expansion is in development 11 years later","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/witcher-3-sales-milestone-65-million","date":"Thu, 28 May 2026 16:33:39 +0000","desc":"
Why is CD Projekt Red making a third expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, more than a decade after the original game was released? A newly revealed sales milestone of 65 million units probably has something to do with it. That's a hell of an installed base to sell to.
"},{"title":"Unlike The Sims, early access hit Paralives will \"never\" have paid DLC and will stick to free updates, devs say","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/paralives-devs-say-no-paid-dlc-plans","date":"Thu, 28 May 2026 16:04:47 +0000","desc":"
Though we'd known about it for quite some time, breezy life simulator Paralives has managed to become one of this month's surprise hits. With over 250k copies sold in less than eight hours, it was off to a great start on Steam earlier this week, and now the developers are promising no paid DLC will be released.
"},{"title":"Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 finally revealed, and it's officially leaving last-generation consoles behind","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-reveal","date":"Thu, 28 May 2026 15:00:39 +0000","desc":"
Activision and Infinity Ward have revealed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. It's launching on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2 on the 23rd October, 2026.
"},{"title":"Call of Duty is in need of a big win, and Modern Warfare 4's multiplayer might be it","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-multiplayer-impressions","date":"Thu, 28 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000","desc":"
Call of Duty is in desperate need of a win. Black Ops 7 was the climax of rising displeasure in the established formula. It lacked that bite, amongst other things. It missed the mark for many, especially compared to older entries.
"},{"title":"\"We make an entertainment product\" - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 leads on their sure to be controversial North vs South Korea campaign","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-campaign-south-korea","date":"Thu, 28 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000","desc":"
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is taking the series to South Korea. The campaign starts with North Korean missiles reigning down on a densely packed urban environment, and puts you in the shoes of soldiers in the midst of this chaos.
"},{"title":"Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era reveals early access roadmap as publisher Hooded Horse celebrates 1m copies sold during its first month","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/heroes-of-might-and-magic-olden-era-roadmap","date":"Thu, 28 May 2026 14:33:42 +0000","desc":"
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, the latest entry in the iconic turn-based fantasy strategy series, has convinced most players so far, but it's got a long early access journey ahead. Today, publisher Hooded Horse and developer Unfrozen Studio have shared an extensive roadmap.
"},{"title":"IOI is 'keeping the British end up' in 007 First Light by switching out Americanisms to \"reinforce the immersion\"","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/007-first-light-americanism-parking-lot","date":"Thu, 28 May 2026 14:17:42 +0000","desc":"
Following earlier gameplay teaser trailers, developer IO Interactive has made some changes to the dialogue in 007 First Light.
"},{"title":"That sword Geralt unsheaths in The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past expansion artwork? We've seen it before","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/witcher-3-expansion-songs-of-past-sword","date":"Thu, 28 May 2026 13:27:30 +0000","desc":"
"},{"title":"Planet Zoo 2 finally revealed after much teasing, with an autumn release date, aquatic and flying species, and the ability to conserve outside of your zoo","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/planet-zoo-2-revealed","date":"Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:21 +0000","desc":"
Earlier this week, the park sim veterans at Frontier Developments began teasing Planet Zoo 2. Now, the sequel has been fully revealed, and it's coming later this year with a handful of huge additions.
"},{"title":"Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton now forced to pay $250m earnout to Unknown Worlds developers after more than 4m units sold","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/subnautica-2-krafton-unknown-worlds-earnout","date":"Thu, 28 May 2026 12:16:32 +0000","desc":"
"},{"title":"Donkey Kong 64 finally arrives on Nintendo Switch Online next month","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/donkey-kong-64-nintendo-switch-online","date":"Thu, 28 May 2026 11:37:06 +0000","desc":"
90s classic Donkey Kong 64 is finally coming to Nintendo Switch Online. It will be available for all those Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers from next month, on 4th June.
"},{"title":"A Pragmata sequel? Well, \"of course\" Capcom's game director would love one, but alas, he is \"not the only one who decides\"","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/pragmata-sequel-of-course-director-would-love-one","date":"Thu, 28 May 2026 11:04:49 +0000","desc":"
Pragmata's director would \"of course\" love to make a sequel to Capcom's space-based small girl and astronaut starring game, but he isn't the only person who needs to give it the green light.
"},{"title":"Fortnite's return to the Apple App Store and iOS has caused an eight-year record surge in downloads, with a spike in daily activity, too","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/fortnite-apple-app-store-ios-return","date":"Thu, 28 May 2026 10:28:07 +0000","desc":"
"},{"title":"Bungie details Marathon Season 2 and the new Sentinel class, with a free-to-play week and special sale planned, too","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/marathon-season-2-rundown","date":"Thu, 28 May 2026 09:21:17 +0000","desc":"
"},{"title":"Valve announces significant Steam Deck price rise of almost £200 in the UK, over 40% around the world","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/steam-deck-price-increase","date":"Thu, 28 May 2026 08:48:23 +0000","desc":"
Valve has announced a substantial price increase for its Steam Deck OLED models, citing \"rising memory and storage costs\" as the reason.
"},{"title":"Alan Wake and Control \"should have sold more\", says Remedy's newly-appointed CEO, who promises he's not the evil exec people expected","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/remedy-alan-wake-control","date":"Wed, 27 May 2026 16:17:24 +0000","desc":"
While both games were critically acclaimed, Remedy's newly-appointed CEO believes Alan Wake and Control \"should have sold more\" and been more commercially successful than they were. That being said, he has a remedy for Remedy's titles (thank you Matt, for pointing out this the perfect word play here), and believes film and TV adaptations will give the games a boost.
"},{"title":"IO Interactive has a plan to keep you playing 007: First Light long after the credits roll","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/007-first-light-replayability-tacsim-dlc","date":"Wed, 27 May 2026 16:05:07 +0000","desc":"
As a linear, scripted action game, the replayability of James Bond game 007: First Light has been called into question. It's something Rick brought up in Eurogamer's 007: First Light review, mostly because it jars with the sandbox approach IO Interactive used for Hitman, which is replayable by design.
"},{"title":"Dragon Quest 40th anniversary event reveals DQ12 restart with new title, DQ11 Switch 2 port, and the return of Dragon Quest Monsters series","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/dragon-quest-12-beyond-dreams-revealed","date":"Wed, 27 May 2026 15:49:30 +0000","desc":"
It's been a few years since Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate's announcement, so fans were logically expecting news during today's 40th-anniversary stream. An update has indeed been shared, but it's not what we were expecting.
"},{"title":"\"Hoping we'll be spared\" - The bowieknife99 saga in Forza Horizon 6 continues as the urban legend goes viral and Walmart bans the mysterious racer","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/forza-horizon-6-bowieknife99-viral","date":"Wed, 27 May 2026 15:10:10 +0000","desc":"
"},{"title":"Another live service game crashes as Sony switches off servers for PS5 exclusive Destruction AllStars","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/destruction-allstars-online-servers-shutdown","date":"Wed, 27 May 2026 14:34:36 +0000","desc":"
Sony has abruptly shut down multiplayer services for PlayStation 5 launch exclusive Destruction AllStars, and it doesn't sound like they're ever coming back.
"},{"title":"Hideo Kojima and Nicolas Winding Refn have teamed up for a Prada mode event teaser exploring \"new creative possibilities through AI technology\"","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/hideo-kojima-nicolas-winding-refn-ai-short","date":"Wed, 27 May 2026 14:11:00 +0000","desc":"
Hideo Kojima and filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn have teamed up again after Death Stranding 2, but they aren't working on a new game or movie. Instead, they've released a short made with the help of AI tools for Prada.
"},{"title":"No Man's Sky goes to war as Swarm update brings universe-ending threat, hundred-ship space battles, and a splash of… Splatoon?","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/no-mans-sky-swarm-update","date":"Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:05 +0000","desc":"
Even if you're not particularly up on your No Man's Sky lore, you'll likely have at least heard in-game mention of the World of Glass, a kind of archival afterlife linked to the exploratory sci-fi game's ill-fated simulation. And in its latest update, Swarm, something fearsome is breaking through from that other realm - so it's time to band together and fight back.
"},{"title":"Mina the Hollower is an 8-bit world of complex wonder","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/mina-the-hollower-impressions-wonder","date":"Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000","desc":"
My favourite moment in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening happens in a library. You're wandering between the stacks, trying to learn more about this strange island you've washed up on, when you spy a book that's hidden up high, stuck at the top of a book shelf, and well out of range of your grasping hands.
"},{"title":"Resident Evil Requiem finally has a free PC and console demo, three months after the full game released","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/resident-evil-requiem-finally-has-a-free-pc-and-console-demo-three-months-after-the-full-game-released","date":"Wed, 27 May 2026 12:40:16 +0000","desc":"
Three months after its full release, Capcom has announced a demo for Resident Evil Requiem.
"},{"title":"Pokémon game sales cross 515m units as The Pokémon Company looks to Winds and Waves next year, and TCG production is ramping up too","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-games-tcg-sales-2026","date":"Wed, 27 May 2026 11:43:08 +0000","desc":"
"},{"title":"The Witcher 3 minimum PC requirements rise significantly ahead of new expansion, forcing you to use Windows 11 and an SSD","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/the-witcher-3-minimum-pc-requirements-change","date":"Wed, 27 May 2026 10:56:56 +0000","desc":"
UPDATE 28th May: CD Projekt Red has responded to concerns about the changing Witcher 3 PC system requirements, particularly as they relate to Windows 10 no longer being supported.
"},{"title":"Another GTA 5 multiplayer mod service is shutting down as Take-Two and Rockstar push to consolidate modding around FiveM","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/gta-5-rage-mp-mod-service-shutting-down","date":"Wed, 27 May 2026 10:34:56 +0000","desc":"
"},{"title":"Marathon's Season 2 cinematic trailer promises things are about to get spookier on Tau Ceti IV: \"Moon's EXTRA haunted\"","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/marathon-season-2-cinematic-trailer","date":"Wed, 27 May 2026 09:34:27 +0000","desc":"
"},{"title":"The rumoured third Witcher 3 expansion has been announced by CD Projekt Red","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/rumoured-witcher-3-third-expansion-announced","date":"Wed, 27 May 2026 09:29:54 +0000","desc":"
"},{"title":"First Metal Gear Solid 4 port footage confirms Konami is keeping those real world iPod and Playboy cameos","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/metal-gear-solid-4-playboy-ipod","date":"Wed, 27 May 2026 09:07:30 +0000","desc":"
"},{"title":"\"He really defined and captured the essence of Batman\" - How Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight's Shai Matheson honours the legendary Kevin Conroy","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-shai-matheson-kevin-conroy","date":"Wed, 27 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000","desc":"
Batman, you've probably heard of him. This masked hero of the night has been protecting Gotham City across films, TV series, comic books and games for over 80 years. Many actors have portrayed Batman since his comic book-conception, with the likes of Christian Bale, Ben Affleck, Michael Keaton, and Robert Pattinson all taking on the role in films (and, who can forget George Clooney's nipple suit for his turn as Batman). In the games, meanwhile, we have seen names like Troy Baker and Will Arnett voicing the Caped Crusader. Of course, there is also late, great Kevin Conroy, who is seen by many as the definitive take on both Batman and Bruce Wayne.
"},{"title":"An unforgiving RPG I bet you've never heard of has sold more copies than some triple-A games","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/kenshi-sales-sandbox-survival-rpg","date":"Tue, 26 May 2026 16:45:25 +0000","desc":"
How many of you have heard of Kenshi? It's an obscure and unflinching sandbox survival role-playing game in which you wander a desert and can quite easily starve to death. It's hard, especially at the beginning, it's systemically dense, and it's also a best-selling role-playing game.
"},{"title":"Rocket League's Unreal Engine 6 makeover teased as Epic reveals a glimpse of the future","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/rocket-league-unreal-engine-6-tease","date":"Tue, 26 May 2026 16:03:07 +0000","desc":"
"},{"title":"Is Paradox making a Lego Skylines city-building game? That's what the latest Korean age ratings board update suggests","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/lego-skylines-city-building-paradox","date":"Tue, 26 May 2026 15:52:48 +0000","desc":"
City-building game Cities: Skylines 2 wasn't the sequel fans of the original were expecting, but more work is being done on them both as we speak. Meanwhile, it appears Paradox Interactive - known for strategy and management games - is betting on a Lego version of the series, or at least that's what the latest Korean age ratings tease.
"},{"title":"Take-Two boss refutes Red Dead Online \"missed opportunity\" allegations, as RDR2 passes a huge sales milestone","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/take-two-ceo-red-dead-online-success","date":"Tue, 26 May 2026 15:46:27 +0000","desc":"
Despite Red Dead Online not receiving updates for years and feeling abandoned in comparison to Grand Theft Auto Online, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick thinks Red Dead Redemption 2's multiplayer component has been a success by all accounts.
"},{"title":"Hundreds of Marvel Rivals cheats named and shamed in \"an immediate, targeted purge\"","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/marvel-rivals-exploiters-cheats-named-shamed","date":"Tue, 26 May 2026 13:08:33 +0000","desc":"
Nearly 500 Marvel Rivals players have been named, shamed and banned in \"a targeted purge\" by NetEase following their exploits after a recent game update.
"},{"title":"Here are our PS Plus monthly games for June, with an Xbox title headlining","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/here-are-our-ps-plus-monthly-games-for-june-with-an-xbox-title-headlining","date":"Tue, 26 May 2026 12:56:18 +0000","desc":"
We are on the cusp of yet another month, and that means another batch of games for PlayStation Plus, and today Sony revealed what's in store for all subscribers this June, with an Xbox-owned game headlining the lineup.
"},{"title":"New video from Elden Ring movie set seemingly confirms the presence of early game foes and a familiar castle","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/elden-ring-movie-set-video-conwy-castle","date":"Tue, 26 May 2026 12:06:14 +0000","desc":"
"},{"title":"007 First Light review","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/007-first-light-review","date":"Tue, 26 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000","desc":"
The magic of 007 First Light is in the bluff. When IO Interactive's young James Bond is caught out yet again trying to sneak through some restricted area, he has numerous ways to resolve the situation. Gadgets. Fists. Guns. Whatever's lying on the nearest surface. But the most novel, and in some ways most satisfying, is simply to blag it. Pressing Circle (on PlayStation) will cause Bond to blurt out some impeccably improvised lie, stunning guards into second-guessing their suspicions and opening a brief window for Bond to slip by.
"},{"title":"It looks like a Planet Zoo 2 reveal could be just around the corner","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/planet-zoo-2-reveal-tease-youtube","date":"Tue, 26 May 2026 11:13:57 +0000","desc":"
We already knew it was coming thanks to a brisk tease and subsequent announcement last year, but it looks like a proper Planet Zoo 2 unveiling could be imminent if an update to the series' official YouTube page is any indication.
"},{"title":"Forza Horizon 6 players are being tormented by 'drivatar' bowieknife99, but the real racer behind the bot remains a mystery","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/forza-horizon-6-drivatar-crisis","date":"Tue, 26 May 2026 10:25:46 +0000","desc":"
Forza Horizon 6 is a great time in an extremely detailed replica of Japan, but a single 'drivatar' is causing mayhem across the racing game, with the community now organising to end their reign of terror and learn more about their origins.
"},{"title":"A third Kingdom Come RPG may be released sooner than you think","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/kingdom-come-deliverance-3-release-window","date":"Tue, 26 May 2026 10:04:50 +0000","desc":"
The next game in the Kingdom Come: Deliverance role-playing series is - as plans stand - going to be released surprisingly soon. Developer Warhorse Studios said its current target is the next financial year.
"},{"title":"As an online petition for Destiny 3 gains traction, reports suggest Bungie staff didn't know about the end of Destiny 2 until the public announcement","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/destiny-3-online-petition","date":"Tue, 26 May 2026 09:53:36 +0000","desc":"
Last week's biggest shocker was the untimely death of Destiny 2, which will receive its last content update in early June before going into life support mode. Now, we're getting more details about how everything went down at Bungie and have learned fans are organising already to ask for Destiny 3.
"},{"title":"Dishonored dev Arkane Studios nearly made Thief 4 and a Blade Runner game","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/arkane-bladerunner-thief-4","date":"Mon, 25 May 2026 13:18:58 +0000","desc":"
"},{"title":"Paralives feels like the perfect tranquil tonic to the chaos of The Sims","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/paralives-perfect-tranquil-tonic-chaos-the-sims","date":"Mon, 25 May 2026 09:04:41 +0000","desc":"
Paralives gets off to a lovely start. We fade up to see the camera tracking a moving train as it winds serenely across a bucolic landscape. Slowly it moves in for an aerial view and the roof pops off, revealing the guard inside. And this is your movement tutorial; you'll guide the little fella into the next carriage, where a cluster of passengers leisurely watch the world go by. One handsome man slumps blissfully against his girlfriend; a group of friends laugh together across the aisle. Another man gazes dreamily into space, nodding along to something on his headphones, while a dad nearby keeps a watchful eye on his son. This household selection screen - which tells you so much about each group's dynamic just by looking at them - feels emblematic of a Sims-like full of warm little touches and distinctive ideas.
"},{"title":"Star Citizen tops $1 billion crowdfunding milestone as \"$5000 JPEG\" spaceship you cannot use yet goes on sale","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/star-citizen-tops-1-billion-sells-5000-unflyable-spaceship","date":"Sun, 24 May 2026 22:10:08 +0000","desc":"
It's official: Star Citizen, Cloud Imperium Games' multiplayer sci-fi sim, has now topped $1 billion in crowdfunding.
"},{"title":"One of horror's most iconic characters is finally coming to Dead by Daylight just in time for its tenth anniversary","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/dead-by-daylight-jason-friday-13th","date":"Sun, 24 May 2026 21:25:33 +0000","desc":"
Friday the 13th's Jason Voorhees is finally joining the ranks of Dead by Daylight.
"},{"title":"As 007 First Light's first 13 minutes leak online, IO Interactive drops official footage of the opening mission","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/007-first-light-leak","date":"Sun, 24 May 2026 20:47:07 +0000","desc":"
"},{"title":"Destiny 2 players share their memories and reviews - positive and negative - as Bungie calls time","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/destiny-2-cancelled-player-reviews","date":"Sat, 23 May 2026 19:16:04 +0000","desc":"
Bungie fans are battling it out on Destiny 2's Steam page, where unhappy fans are mounting a negative review campaign, and supporters are doing their best to mitigate it.
"},{"title":"Former CEO Bobby Kotick claims lawsuit against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision was only filed to help Embracer","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/kotick-activision-ap7-lawsuit-embracer","date":"Sat, 23 May 2026 12:14:26 +0000","desc":"
Ex-Activision Blizzard boss Bobby Kotick has claimed that a lawsuit opposing Microsoft's acquisition of the Call of Duty maker for $67.8bn was allegedly designed to \"help pave the way for Embracer to increase its foothold in the California market at the expense of Activision\".
"},{"title":"A bittersweet farewell to Destiny 2, one of the best - and worst - games I've ever played","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/bittersweet-farewell-destiny-2","date":"Sat, 23 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000","desc":"
"},{"title":"What we've been playing - \"I'd like to shout out a fun game you can only really do on the road\"","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/what-weve-been-playing-road-trip","date":"Sat, 23 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000","desc":"
Hello and welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little about the games we've been playing. This week, Bertie enjoys digital characters' musculature; Connor goes on a trip and discovers he's possibly the nosiest person around; and Kelsey goes diving.
"},{"title":"We know precious little about Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3, but the trilogy lead just confirmed one of the series' most controversial characters is coming back","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/final-fantasy-7-remake-part-3-chadley","date":"Fri, 22 May 2026 15:26:15 +0000","desc":"
We don't even have an official name for the third entry in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series yet, but already trilogy lead Naoki Hamaguchi is starting to tease what we're going to see in the game when it finally gets revealed.
"},{"title":"Call of Duty 2026 is a new Modern Warfare, and Infinity Ward promises it'll be a \"definitive\" entry","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/call-of-duty-2026-modern-warfare-definitive","date":"Fri, 22 May 2026 12:12:42 +0000","desc":"
We already know a few things about this year's Call of Duty game. Earlier this year, Activision confirmed that the game would skip PS4 and Xbox One (something that wasn't true for last year's Black Ops 7). There were also rumours that the game would return to the Modern Warfare series, though that was just a suggestion until last night. Now, as we approach the summer blow-out for all things video games, Infinity Ward has finally confirmed that, yes, it's making a new Modern Warfare.
"},{"title":"Price rises? What price rises? Nintendo reportedly ramping up Switch 2 production, aiming to produce 20 million consoles by March 2027","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/switch-2-production-ramps-up-march-2027","date":"Fri, 22 May 2026 10:11:46 +0000","desc":"
Nintendo is looking to produce a frankly eye-watering 20m Switch 2 units by the end of the current fiscal year (March 2027), per a report from Bloomberg.
"},{"title":"Don't worry, GTA 6 is still planned for November, marketing push will begin this summer","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/gta-6-release-date-reaffirmed","date":"Fri, 22 May 2026 09:28:21 +0000","desc":"
I know, I know, whenever you see a GTA headline at the moment, you're expecting a new trailer, right? There is currently a huge swathe of the internet obsessed with the idea we're going to get GTA 6 retail price and its third trailer any day now. And you know what? It seems, maybe, there's some fire behind all that smoke. Overnight, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick allayed fears that that Grand Theft Auto 6 may not launch in November after all, and reiterated that the game's marketing push will begin this summer.
"},{"title":"Bungie reportedly eyeing up \"significant\" layoffs, no plans for Destiny 3: what happens after Destiny 2's final update in June?","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/destiny-2-live-service-layoffs-destiny-3","date":"Fri, 22 May 2026 09:00:47 +0000","desc":"
Overnight, Halo and Destiny developer Bungie announced the end of content updates for live service shooter Destiny 2. Nearly nine years after launch, and after a myriad of content updates and monetisation changes, the developer has called a day on the storied MMOFPS, announcing that the final content drop for the game will land on 9th June, 2026. \r\n
"},{"title":"\"It emulates and it replicates, but it doesn't innovate\" - Troy Baker isn't afraid of 'AI art', because he doesn't believe it can ever actually exist","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/troy-baker-ai-art-doesnt-innovate-interview","date":"Fri, 22 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000","desc":"
Troy Baker is one of the most well known actors in video games, with credits ranging from Batman's Joker to The Last of Us' Joel, and many more in between. Along with starring roles in established franchises such as the lead in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Baker has also lent his talents to all-new indies, such as voicing the cigar-munching Jack Pepper in quirky black-and-white vintage Disney-styled shooter Mouse P.I. for Hire.
"},{"title":"Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War 4 gets a release date, as devs suggest we could get even more factions after launch","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/warhammer-40k-dawn-of-war-4-release-date-devs-tease-more-factions","date":"Thu, 21 May 2026 17:45:49 +0000","desc":"
Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War 4 has a release date, and happily for fellow DoW fans it's not too far away. The excellent-looking RTS sequel will launch on 17th September this year, with a fancier Commander Edition also getting you access a few days early, on 14th September, as well.
"},{"title":"PlayStation's dynamic pricing experiment, and Sony's lack of transparency about it, reportedly might violate European law","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/playstation-dynamic-pricing-sony-transparency-eu-law","date":"Thu, 21 May 2026 16:19:07 +0000","desc":"
"},{"title":"Black Flag Resynced is the shonkiest Assassin's Creed in years, but therein, I think, lies its charm","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/assassins-creed-black-flag-resycned-preview","date":"Thu, 21 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000","desc":"
\"I want food that don't make me sick, I want walls that hold back the wind. I want a good life.\" Edward Kenway's introduction to piracy isn't inspired by dreams of wealth or a longing for glory. He simply wants to live comfortably, out of poverty. The Welsh privateer-turned-pirate never meant to get embroiled in a conspiracy between Assassin buccaneers and Templar admiralty; he was simply a victim of fate. But being an instinctive survivalist, a canny opportunist, and a wanton gadabout, it turns out a life at sea suited him just fine. It's a tale as charmingly simple in 2026 as it was in 2013.
"},{"title":"Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced director has teased more on cut modern-day sections - and it got me thinking","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/black-flag-resynced-modern-day-tease-interview","date":"Thu, 21 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000","desc":"
"},{"title":"\"Honestly difficult to imagine a path forward with it\" - licensed Paranormal Activity horror game \"technically done for good\", says Mortuary Assistant creator","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/honestly-difficult-to-imagine-a-path-forward-with-it-licensed-paranormal-activity-horror-game-technically-done-for-good-says-mortuary-assistant-creator","date":"Thu, 21 May 2026 13:37:15 +0000","desc":"
The solo developer of horror hit The Mortuary Assistant has told Eurogamer that his officially licensed Paranormal Activity game, Paranormal Activity: Threshold, \"is technically done for good\".
"},{"title":"It's not just PS Plus Essential getting a price hike: Premium and Extra tiers are now more expensive too","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/playstation-plus-premium-extra-price-hike","date":"Thu, 21 May 2026 11:50:04 +0000","desc":"
Following Sony's carefully worded PlayStation Plus price increase announcement earlier this week, the company has confirmed what everybody already expected but what it hadn't yet said out loud: it's not just PS Plus Essential going up in price; Premium and Extra are now more expensive too.
"},{"title":"Xbox hires analyst who said games were losing the attention battle with gambling, crypto and porn as chief strategy officer in another leadership revamp","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-hires-analyst-asha-sharma","date":"Thu, 21 May 2026 11:28:11 +0000","desc":"
"},{"title":"Co-op is definitely the worst way to play Subnautica 2, but as a big old sea-wuss, I really don't care","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/co-op-is-definitely-the-worst-way-to-play-subnautica-2-but-as-a-big-old-sea-wuss-i-really-dont-care","date":"Thu, 21 May 2026 10:44:57 +0000","desc":"
Confession time: I never actually finished the original Subnautica. It's not that I didn't love its clever mix of sandbox survival and structured narrative; it's just that I'm a massive wuss when it comes to the sea. Or what lies beneath, at least. Subnautica's sun-kissed Safe Shallows? Fine, lovely. Kelp Forest's increasing murk? Nerves starting to tingle. The yawning abyss of oceanic horrors pretty much everywhere else on the map? Bollocks to that. Let's just say I played most of the original cresting gingerly along the surface trying not to think too much about what might be lurking below. So when I finally reached the point the only way left to go was down, well, that was me done. In other words, I could immediately see the appeal of Subnautica 2's co-op companionship, the reassuring sense of safety in numbers, the moment it was announced.
"},{"title":"Subnautica 2 dev apologises for telling combat-seeking players to \"go play Sons of the Forest or something\"","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/subnautica-2-combat-response-update","date":"Thu, 21 May 2026 09:36:40 +0000","desc":"
Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds has poured cold water on hopes it will add more ways to defend yourself in the popular underwater survival game and potentially fight off dangerous fish.
"},{"title":"Ubisoft confirms new Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Ghost Recon games are coming before April 2029","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/ubisoft-new-assassins-creed-far-cry-ghost-recon-ai-experience","date":"Wed, 20 May 2026 17:47:09 +0000","desc":"
Ubisoft has outlined its future slate of releases in its latest earnings report, confirming the next Assassin's Creed will launch before the end of its 2028-2029 financial year. That's in addition to new Ghost Recon and Far Cry games.
"},{"title":"Quantic Dream's multiplayer game Spellcasters Chronicles is being shut down and the studio reorganised, but Star Wars Eclipse is unaffected","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/quantic-dream-closing-spellcasters-chronicles","date":"Wed, 20 May 2026 16:48:57 +0000","desc":"
Quantic Dream, the developer of Detroit: Become Human and Heavy Rain, is closing down its MOBA-with-flying game Spellcasters Chronicles, which only launched in early access in February this year.
"},{"title":"\"Honestly? We botched it\" - Kickstarter apologises for its criticised adult content rules, and for betraying its \"f*ck the establishment spirit\"","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/kickstarter-adult-content-rules-censorship-apology","date":"Wed, 20 May 2026 16:40:07 +0000","desc":"
Crowdfunding website Kickstarter - a place many video game projects have originated - has issued an unflinching apology after 'botching' new guidelines it released last week. The changes had sought to tighten the rules around adult-oriented projects raising money there, resulting in a fierce backlash and calls of censorship.
"},{"title":"Surreal narrative match-3 game Titanium Court has sold over 25,000 copies, giving designer AP Thomson enough time to peacefully work on his next game","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/titanium-court-sells-25k-copies","date":"Wed, 20 May 2026 16:07:41 +0000","desc":"
Many indie games are finding success as larger publishers and studios try to navigate a difficult market, but Titanium Court stands out as a particularly special and unique one. After a relatively quiet launch a month ago, it's now sold over 25k copies.
"},{"title":"\"We overlooked the potential offense and harm\" - the studio behind popular multiplayer game Party Animals has now cancelled its AI video competition entirely","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/party-animals-ai-video-contest-cancelled","date":"Wed, 20 May 2026 14:36:24 +0000","desc":"
"},{"title":"\"Whoa what a wild reaction\" - Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi reacts to backlash after praising an AI-generated FF6 remake trailer","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/final-fantasy-creator-generative-ai-backlash","date":"Wed, 20 May 2026 13:53:50 +0000","desc":"
"},{"title":"PS6 delays, cross-gen blockbusters, more subscriptions? What PlayStation's financials really mean","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/sony-playstation-financial-report-what-it-means","date":"Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000","desc":"
Earlier in May, Sony released its fiscal year report for the past twelve months. Amongst the inevitable dryness of financial reporting it offered an intriguing look into the wider economic challenges the PlayStation platform-holder is facing, and the solutions it has in mind. And all that is framed, notably, in the run up to the inevitable next generation of consoles.
"},{"title":"PlayStation just announced a new State of Play, and it'll be over an hour long","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/playstation-just-announced-a-new-state-of-play-and-itll-be-over-an-hour-long","date":"Wed, 20 May 2026 12:19:49 +0000","desc":"
Sony has just announced its next State of Play, which will return on 2nd June - kicking off the Summer Games Fest week with an hour-long showcase that will reveal more information about Marvel's Wolverine, as well as \"news and updates on upcoming PS5 games\". The wording on the PlayStation Blog more specifically reveals \"updates, announcements, and gameplay reveals\" will follow \"a closer look at Marvel's Wolverine\".
"},{"title":"Months of work later, one Pokémon Pokopia player's recreation of the original Kanto region is almost complete","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-pokopia-kanto-build","date":"Wed, 20 May 2026 11:15:16 +0000","desc":"
Pokémon Pokopia has been a hit on Nintendo Switch 2, and its ongoing events are keeping players glued to it. One especially dedicated player has been working on a recreation of the first-generation Kanto map with Pokopia's Minecraft-like tools, and they're almost finished now.
"},{"title":"Returnal director and Housemarque veteran Harry Krueger launches Finland-based game studio Cosmic Division","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/returnal-director-launches-cosmic-division-studio","date":"Wed, 20 May 2026 10:36:39 +0000","desc":"
Housemarque is the talk of the town again following Saros' launch, and now another veteran from the Finnish studio, Returnal game director Harry Krueger, is aiming to deliver something that feels familiar with a new game studio.
"},{"title":"It's true: the Kingdom Come Deliverance studio is making a Lord of the Rings RPG","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/kingdom-come-deliverance-lotr-lord-of-the-rings-rpg","date":"Wed, 20 May 2026 10:04:51 +0000","desc":"
The rumours are true: Kingdom Come Deliverance studio Warhorse really is making a Lord of the Rings role-playing game. More specifically, it's making an open-world Middle-earth RPG.
"},{"title":"Star Wars Jedi director's single-player Dungeons & Dragons game cancelled less than a year after it was announced","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/star-wars-jedi-dungeons-dragons-game-cancelled","date":"Wed, 20 May 2026 10:01:36 +0000","desc":"
That was quick. Hasbro has reportedly cancelled the single-player Dungeons & Dragons action-adventure being made by Star Wars Jedi director Stig Asmussen, less than a year after it was announced.
"},{"title":"How sexy will James Bond game 007: First Light be? Hitman studio IO Interactive says the clues are already out there","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/io-interactive-james-bond-007-first-light-sexiness","date":"Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000","desc":"
"},{"title":"Classic series like Deux Ex, Legacy Kain, and Saints Row will be \"more actively\" explored following Embracer Group structure shift","link":"https://www.eurogamer.net/embracer-split-deux-ex-saints-row","date":"Wed, 20 May 2026 08:37:25 +0000","desc":"
Embracer Group is slicing itself in half, resulting in two legally distinct public companies. The split, which is set to take place next year, could potentially provide a lifeline for many of the intellectual properties currently in hibernation under Embracer's umbrella.
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This year’s annual Call of Duty release--Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4--is set to arrive in just a few months. But according to a new report, Modern Warfare 4 may give players the chance to start the campaign during an early-access release period.
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Well-known CoD leak and news site CharlieIntel shared a screenshot of a “Campaign Early Access” pass on Xbox, which appears to be one of several packs available for installation. However, there's no mention of that pass on Modern Warfare 4’s official store page on Xbox. Instead, the store states that players who preorder the digital version will get early access to the open beta. It wouldn't be the first time campaign early access has been available for a Call of Duty game, however--Modern Warfare 2 had a similar program back in 2022, for instance.
Some of the announced cast members for MW4 include Shrinking’s Luke Tennie and The Last of Us’ Young Mazino in leading roles as Lieutenant Wet and Private Park, respectively. The game will also feature supporting performances by Prisca Kim, Lanny Joon, William Lipton, and Barry Sloane, who will reprise his role as Price.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will be released on Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC on October 23. Preorders are already live, and unlike Black Ops 7, MW4 will not be a day-one release on Game Pass. Infinity Ward has also assured players that MW4 runs smoothly on Switch 2.
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James Bond has been a cultural staple for decades, and with his latest adventure--the 007 First Light game--the super-spy gets to wear a variety of suave and sophisticated outfits. Some of these are quite similar to the clothing Bond wears in the film series, dating back to his earliest appearances with Sean Connery, and GameSpot put together a compilation to show off a few examples.
As you would expect, the classic tuxedo, appropriately named \"Classic Tuxedo\" in-game, makes an appearance, and looks almost identical to the tuxedo Connery wore in the franchise's early days. The \"Day of the Dead\" outfit will be recognizable to anyone who saw Daniel Craig's Spectre.
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The \"Observant Spy\" outfit, meanwhile, bears a striking resemblance to a coat Roger Moore wore when he was on his very long run as James Bond, and the \"Espresso Command\" outfit closely matches a suit worn by Pierce Brosnan. Brosnan's legacy in video games perhaps stands above some of the other Bond actors, as it's his portrayal that was used for the N64's GoldenEye in 1997.
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Regardless of the outfit you choose to wear, 007 First Light is a fantastic super-spy simulator that blends Bond's signature charm and improvisation with the open-ended design of developer IO Interactive's Hitman games. In our 007 First Light review, Mark Delaney said, \"007 First Light wisely repurposes what works in both universes but isn't afraid to reimagine or ditch those parts that don't.\"
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Diablo 4 players looking for even more of a challenge will be able to create Solo-Self-Found characters starting in Season 14.
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Developer Blizzard revealed Diablo 4's Solo-Self-Found (or SSF) mode as part of its Season 14 public test realm patch notes, offering the first details on all the new seasonal mechanics, item reworks, and balance changes coming to the ARPG for its upcoming season.
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For those not in the know, SSF is a mode that's gained popularity over the years in the ARPG community across different games. It forces players to play solo, disabling the ability to team up with others to tackle more difficult challenges. More importantly, it also restricts players to only using gear they find themselves. That means no trading with other players or using an in-game auction house to buy better gear.
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In Diablo 4's case, SSF characters will be seasonal-only, and won't be able to join parties or trade with others. Stashes, currencies, and Paragon points will be shared only with other SSF characters on the same account. Additionally, SSF characters won't have access to the game's free trial, couch co-op on consoles, or multiplayer-focused Dark Citadel activity. SSF characters will be locked into the mode for the duration of the season. Once the season ends, they will revert into normal characters that can group and trade as usual.
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Those hoping for some kind of benefit to rolling a SSF character, such as increased rewards or better item drop rates (as is the case in some other ARPGs like Last Epoch) to make up for the fact that trading is disabled are out of luck. There will be no real benefit to playing Solo Self Found, other than access to SSF-only Tower leaderboards. And bragging rights, of course.
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SSF is just one major shakeup coming as part of Diablo 4 Season 14. In addition to the return of Riftwalkers as a seasonal mechanic and a new Lair Boss, Season 14 will also controversially overhaul how Diablo 4's Mythic Uniques work. Instead of Mythics being the best items in the game as they currently are, any Ancestral Unique item will instead have a chance to roll as Mythic quality, though this change also means Mythic Uniques will now have largely random affixes.
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Season 14 will bring major changes to some of Diablo 4's most powerful builds as well. One trick allowing players to become practically immortal is being nerfed, for example, while some popular builds, like Companion Druids, are also being brought down a peg.
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Diablo 4 Season 14's PTR will run June 2-9, allowing players to get a taste of the new season and all its changes (and offer feedback to Blizzard) before it officially kicks off June 30.
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Diablo 4 Season 14 will dramatically reimagine how Mythic Uniques work, and it's a change that doesn't seem to be sitting well with many in the game's community.
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Since Diablo 4's launch, a handful of Mythic Uniques have been the best, and rarest, items in the entire game, with nearly every maxed-out endgame build wanting to use at least one (or likely several) if possible. Not every Mythic Unique currently in Diablo 4 is a winner, but finding or crafting items like The Grandfather, Heir of Perdition, and Harlequin Crest have always been a surefire way to gain an incredible amount of power. That was, in part, because these items had guaranteed stats and affixes. In a game of random loot, Mythic Uniques were set in stone, letting players build around them with confidence.
\n\n\n\nA look at some of Diablo 4 Season 14's Unique items as Mythics.\n\n\n\n
That's changing in Diablo 4 Season 14. As revealed in the public test realm patch notes for Diablo 4's next season, Mythic Uniques will go from best items in the game to simply a \"modifiable item quality,\" according to Blizzard. Every Ancestral Unique item in the game (of which there are over 100) will have a chance to drop as a \"Mythic\" Unique. Existing Mythic Uniques are now becoming regular Uniques with drastically reduced power. On top of that, just like Uniques in the game's Lord of Hatred expansion, Mythic Uniques will have mostly random stats and affixes.
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In Season 14, a Mythic Unique simply means that a particular Unique item has rolled with max stat values and the potency of its special power increased by 30%. Regular Uniques can be crafted into Mythic Uniques using the Horadric Cube, though Blizzard notes players will only be able to equip one crafted Mythic Unique at a time. Players can additionally use the cube to re-roll affixes on Unique items before potentially turning them into Mythic Uniques, giving at least some control over the randomness.
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It's a massively controversial change, in more ways than one. Players have already voiced their displeasure with the RNG added to regular Unique items as part of Lord of Hatred, which once upon a time also had set stats. Now Uniques can roll with completely unwanted affixes, making the hunt for a usable one much more time-consuming. Blizzard appears to be doubling down on the already unpopular idea and proposing that exact change to Mythic Uniques too. Whereas before seeing a purple item drop on the ground would cause a rush of excitement, there will now be a good chance it will be practically worthless if it doesn't have the right stats.
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Players are already arguing about the pros and cons of the change on places like Diablo 4 subreddit. While there are some players who like the changes and argue Mythic Uniques will be even stronger with the addition of being able to re-roll affixes with the cube, many don't see the point and sound frustrated by yet another layer of RNG.
\"I'm not looking for constant RNG within my RNG,\" user VagueSomething writes. \"Uniques and especially Mythics need some consistency to stats or they're not worth mixing into your build. I'm already gambling if they'll drop and now I'm gambling if they will drop in a usable state.\"
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But not everyone agrees. User StrikingSpare100, in a post diving into the details of the changes and arguing why it's an improvement, is a fan of the changes. What were once Mythic Uniques will now drop far more frequently, with players having the option to craft them into even more powerful Mythic versions than existed previously.
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\"Personally I like this much more than [the] current situation of Mythic Unique,\" they write. \"70% of them are utter trash, and the rest are mandatory [items] that exist on every single build.\"
Blizzard hasn't yet fully explained its reasoning for the change or whether or not it will be a permanent addition to Diablo 4 or is just in place for Season 14. It's possible the developer thinks this change will increase build variety and give players more options--something the community is always wanting to see more of. But if a greater variety of builds comes with the cost of far more work and hours of slogging through bad drops, it might not be a good trade.
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The Diablo 4 Season 14 PTR will run from June 2-9, so perhaps player feedback will see Blizzard divert course on the Mythic Unique changes before the season's launch on June 30.
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Games Like Diablo To Loot Your Way Through In 2026
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During today's Minecraft Live broadcast, Mojang dropped some small teasers about a new biome coming to the blocky sandbox game this fall.
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While the next Minecraft update, Chaos Cubed, is officially set for release on June 16, this fall sees the arrival of the Dappled Forest--a cozy red, green, and yellow forest environment that houses some new structures, new Poplar trees, and by extension, the Poplar wood blocks to construct with.
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Those structures, known as Abandoned Camps, are, well, abandoned camps. When you stumble across one of these in the wild there'll be a handful of chests left behind by former explorers with some goodies inside.
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Mojang didn't mention what the rarity of those goodies might be, but with other forest structures, like the Woodland Mansions, you can often find diamond gear, rare music tracks, the Vex armor trim, and enchanted apples--all pretty sought-after stuff.
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The drop will be focused on playing with friends, and given that Mojang recently added a direct peer-to-peer connection to its Java Snapshots feature, before removing it a few short days later, it seems likely this feature will be implemented in the fall drop. Mojang also says that the drop will focus on exploration and adventure, although it didn't go into more detail on what that means.
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If you're already deep in the Minecraft, well, mines, check out our Minecraft guides hub for everything you need to know.
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Fable has officially been delayed to February 2027, Xbox has confirmed. Originally scheduled to release in late 2026, the next game from Forza Horizon 6 developer Playground Games has instead been shifted to Q1 2027. Talking about the delay, Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty explained that while Xbox is confident with how Fable is shaping up, it wants to give the game a \"window\" to shine all on its own.
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\"We're excited about where the game is. We want to make sure that the game has a window of its own, so we are going to move it from this fall to February,\" Booty said in the Xbox podcast.
\"In order to plan our game launches through the holidays, in a way that works best for players, we’re moving Fable to February 2027 so it can have the dedicated moment it deserves,\" Xbox added in a social media post.
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Fable steering clear of GTA 6--which Booty described as one of the \"biggest entertainment moments\" of the year--makes sense when you also factor in Xbox's tentpole game for the year, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
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Launching on October 22, Modern Warfare 4 should have enough breathing room to avoid direct competition with GTA 6, and the game is only coming to Xbox Game Pass a year after launch. Call of Duty games are usually one of the best sellers of the year, but last year's Black Ops 7 was the worst-performing Call of Duty game since 2008.
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Microsoft hasn't revealed concrete dates yet for Halo: Campaign Evolved and Gears of War: E-Day, but it's likely that more details on those games will be revealed at next month's Xbox June Showcase.
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Call of Duty's latest video \"From The Ward\" is a documentary showing a behind-the-scenes look at Infinity Ward's development of Modern Warfare 4, and one scene could be teasing a first look at the game's DMZ map.
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DMZ was originally introduced with the reboot of Modern Warfare 2, bringing the elements of an extraction shooter to Call of Duty as the game's third mode. DMZ also took place on the same maps used for Warzone, so it's possible the map image shown below will be used for both modes in Modern Warfare 4.
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Zooming in on the right side of the developer's monitor reveals a map highlighted with various levels of difficulty or \"heat zones,\" similar to what we've seen in the past with DMZ, MWZ, and even Black Ops 7's sandbox-style Endgame mode. The map is seemingly codenamed as \"Tumen.\" The design features way less water than Endgame's Avalon map, but it's hard to determine how big this map will be in comparison.
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We've learned about Modern Warfare 4's multiplayer and campaign, but Activision is saving DMZ's full reveal for June 7. So far, the publisher has described DMZ as having \"changing weather, dynamic military objectives, and hostile forces.\"
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches on October 23 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2. Unfortunately, this means the old generation of consoles are losing support, and Warzone will also no longer be playable on PS4 and Xbox One after the start of the game's first season.
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Call of Duty fans have the same several questions every time a new entry is revealed, and one fairly contentious one involves the inclusion of crossover skins that break away from the franchise’s milsim aesthetic. If we take the word of Modern Warfare 4 developer Infinity Ward, the upcoming game will commit to authenticity.
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Emphasizing that \"every aspect\" of Modern Warfare 4 is \"anchored in the game's narrative,\" an X post from Infinity Ward reads: \"Every feature, every decision needs to feel authentic to what Modern Warfare is, and that includes cosmetics and collabs. We're committed to keeping it grounded and transparent, and we want to hear from you on what you'd like to see in our game.\"
Of course, fans will recall that Activision made the same promise with last year’s Call of Duty entry, Black Ops 7. Developers Treyarch and Raven Software went back on their planned feature to carry over Black Ops 6 skins to 7, saying that \"Black Ops 7 needs to feel authentic to Call of Duty and its setting.\"
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It took only months for Black Ops 7 to incorporate a crossover severely out of place from the game’s futuristic battleground, with content based on the film Half-Baked and a skin modeled after noted transphobe Dave Chappelle. From what we’ve seen of Modern Warfare 4 so far, it certainly looks like a gritty, grounded milsim. The game, set to launch on October 23, could very well change with updates and post-release content, but it’ll at least sport several improvements to the Modern Warfare formula.
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Video game developers love to leave Easter eggs behind for longtime fans, and in 007 First Light, IO Interactive has resurrected one of its oldest jokes. Dating all the way back to 2006's Hitman: Blood Money, IO has regularly slipped in an inside joke revolving around Allan and his inability to add details to in-game assets. The tradition is alive and well in 007 First Light, cementing Allan's post-it note legacy.
During the 007 First Light campaign, you'll be tasked with searching through rogue MI6 agent 009's stash. Stare at the wall covered in post-it notes, and you'll see several pieces of paper with a polite reminder for Allan to add in some details. This joke and the line \"Allan please add details\" first surfaced in Blood Money, and could be found in a kitchen crate holding a lobster. In the HD version of Blood Money, the line was changed to \"Any details yet, Allan?\" and it would resurface in Hitman 2016.
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A note with the familiar message was stuck on a computer monitor, and the phrase was also seen briefly in a trailer for the game. The official Hitman website also referenced the joke, this time with a plea for Allan to add some placeholder text.
So who is Allan? That's one of the long-running mysteries in Hitman, with one of the theories revolving around two possible leads. As Reddit sleuths have discovered, Hitman: Blood Money lists two Allans, Hansen and Merrild. Merrild worked on Hitman: Blood Money and Absolution, while Hansen was an artist who worked on every Hitman game through 2012, with Absolution being his final job in the series. A poster for a street magician by the name of Allan Hansen could also be found in Hitman: Blood Money, possibly indicating that IO Interactive is continuing to honor the artist.
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In other 007 First Light news, the game is off to a strong start and is IO Interactive's fastest-selling game to date. The studio confirmed that it reached 1.5 million sales in just 24 hours, and 007 First Light reviews have been very positive so far.
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007 First Light: Meet The Celebrity Cast Of The New James Bond Game
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Grand Theft Auto 6 is still on-track to release in just under six months. And while it’s too soon to claim the title will receive the same critical acclaim that Grand Theft Auto 5 received in 2013, Strauss Zelnick--the CEO of Rockstar Games’ parent company, Take-Two Interactive--is confident the sequel will receive high reviews. He also believes the glowing response to Rockstar’s previous games reflects well on the company itself.
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“Rockstar’s scores are typically in the mid-90s, sometimes high 90s,” Zelnick said during an interview with The Game Business. “Not many games can say that. And that’s a reflection on Rockstar’s commitment to quality.”
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Zelnick also acknowledged that great reviews still matter for games like GTA 6, but his fellow guest, Future content director Dan Dawkins, suggested that the gaming media landscape has greatly changed in the 13 years since GTA 5 was released.
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“The media and cultural environment has completely transformed,” Dawkins said. “At that point in time ... it was easier--not easy, but easier--to handpick the journalists you wanted to review that game ahead of time. I was one of those journalists. Social media is so noisy. And someone has to be first to say the thing you like is rubbish. Someone will do that. All narratives are available at once now, about everything. Rockstar are going to get, from the gates, some dissenting voices.”
“If you give people what they want in the entertainment business, they will come out for it,” Zelnick told IGN earlier this week. He also hinted that GTA 6 will have a “reasonable price,” but has yet to specify what it will be.
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It's been a hot minute since we've heard anything from Atlus about Persona 6--or whatever it ends up being called--other than reassurances of, \"It's coming, guys, we swear!\" However, it seems now that fans who have been eagerly waiting for years might have a tiny little taste of what to expect when the upcoming RPG does get its full reveal.
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The leaks come in the form of screenshots that appear to have surfaced on Chinese forums, but may originally have come from Chinese social-media-sharing site RedNote, according to reposters on ResetEra.
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Among the images seen in the links are concept-art and graphic-design reference sheets of a blonde-haired character with a bowl cut, who is believed to be the game's protagonist. This character is pictured in another image staring wistfully out of a bus or train window in a rough sketch for either an animated sequence or promotional art. Another image shows a female character who has dark hair with red highlights at the tips next to the blonde-haired male. She also has a character sheet showing a variety of different expressions. Some fans are speculating that she may be an additional or selectable protagonist, while others think she might be the primary companion to the main character.
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There's also a screenshot of a list of file names that seem to be art assets, containing several potential character names in Japanese last-name-first order: Kujo Inko, Karaki Toma, Ogami Renji, Nishiura Akari, Engoku Hana, Sentaka Shino, Hiruma Yumi, and Satozaki Oguriri. There also appears to be a file for a mascot-type character (similar to Persona 4's Teddie and Persona 5's Morgana) named Nilfer. Finally, there's a concept drawing of a train station, which some online observers have said looks similar to the Sakuragicho station in Yokohama, Japan.
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So when will we be able to verify that this information is legit? 2026 is the Persona series' 30th anniversary, and Atlus has been promoting this fact with events across the globe. An announcement showcasing the first official P6 reveal would be a great way to cap off the celebrations. Of course, it's all speculation at this point, but if the leaks have any veracity to them, Persona fans can be comforted in knowing that at least development seems to be moving along.
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Fortnite is holding what Epic Games is calling a \"community day\" on Saturday, May 30, and that means there will be free cosmetics for everyone who logs in that day, more free stuff for anyone who earns a win in Battle Royale, and a bonus style for The Foundation (Reforged) for battle pass owners. There's a gameplay component to the event as well, as the community day will also add some interesting new one-day-only gameplay changes and our first teaser for the upcoming Chapter 7 Season 3.
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Free cosmetics for Fortnite community day
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Anyone who logs in to Fortnite between 9 AM ET on May 30 and 9 AM ET on May 31 will receive the Reflector weapon wrap and the Community Brella. The Reflector wrap is all silver and was added to the game files as part of the Silver Surfer's set in 2020, but it was never released. The Community Brella is an all-black umbrella glider that is very similar to the old One Shot John Wick umbrella, and it also comes with an additional style.
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And for those who have the battle pass, either by purchasing with V-Bucks or an active Fortnite Crew subscription, you'll also be awarded with the tie-wearing, office-ready variant of The Foundation (Reforged) when you log in.
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There's also another set of three items you can earn by winning a round of Battle Royale during the community day event: The Lemmie Axe pickaxe, the Space Blaster weapon wrap, and the Loons back bling. Like the Reflector wrap, these items were all originally added to the game files years ago but weren't released, and one of them is particularly interesting--The Loons back bling dates all the way back to 2019, and the skin it belongs to, Brilliant Bomber, still hasn't been released.
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Lastly, we've got a set of Twitch drops you can earn by watching Fortnite content creators on Twitch. These items are the accessories from the Metal Menace item shop bundle. If you get these drops, you'll be able to buy the bundle, with the Skulldroid skin, for 200 V-Bucks next time it rotates into the shop.
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Fortnite community day gameplay changes
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Battle Royale will be full of new wrinkles and loot for the community day event, with golden fireworks guns, finger guns, and supercharged pizza joining the loot pool, and the map being filled with blue chests.
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And Fortnite will hold a special new Power Hour in Battle Royale from 12:30 PM PT to 1:30 PM PT on May 30, with all players starting each match with a self-res, a Cube Rifle, and an Infinity Blade. The Power Hour will also start the final stretch of the season with some sort of in-game teaser for the Season 2 finale event next Friday. That teaser should also give us our first meaningful clues about Chapter 7 Season 3, which starts just a week after the community day event on June 6.
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Players who hated the omnimovement of Black Ops 6 and 7 can rejoice, as today's reveal of Modern Warfare 4 confirmed that player movement will be dialed back for this new year of Call of Duty.
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Introduced just two years ago, Treyarch's omnimovement allowed for player movement in any direction, and actions could be chained together to create some really fancy plays reminiscent of action movies. Players could dive backwards to avoid grenades or commit to a series of complicated wall jumps and slides. Omnimovement allowed the recent Black Ops games to cater to the \"sweaty\" movement kings of Call of Duty. While no one was required to perform these actions in game, there are likely players who will be happy to see the movement scaled back for Modern Warfare 4.
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Of course, this doesn't mean Modern Warfare 4's movement will feel clunky or stale. Developers at Infinity Ward told GameSpot the studio changed its approach to player movement, with a heavier emphasis placed on \"making Modern Warfare 4's movement as fast and fluid as possible.\" They said they felt that, with Modern Warfare 2, the team had made choices that restricted players, like slowing them down as they went through doors.
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Modern Warfare 4 does remove omnimovement and the wall-jump capability, so this is very much a boots-on-the-ground Call of Duty, but it will still feature refined parkour-style movement. Players will still be able to perform fluid mantling, sliding, and grabbing ledges, and the game adds the ability to climb up pipes for even more interesting engagement opportunities.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches on October 23 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2. Unfortunately, this means the old generation of consoles are losing support, and Warzone will also no longer be playable on PS4 and Xbox One after Season 1 of Modern Warfare 4. Like previous years, Modern Warfare 4 will feature an open beta ahead of launch, and more details on that hands-on opportunity will be revealed soon.
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007 First Light was already shaping up to be one of the biggest games of 2026, and its launch-day sales numbers indicate it could very well live up to that high standard.
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As shared by IO Interactive--who both developed and published the game--First Light managed to sell 1..5 million units in its first 24 hours. The game was initially available on May 26 for those who preordered it digitally, with the full launch following one day later.
\"Thank you for showing up to the launch of 007 First Light, for your overwhelming enthusiasm, and for sharing your experience with the game,\" IO said in the announcement post.
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It's certainly been a long time since we've gotten a new James Bond game, and even longer since we got one truly worthy of the 007 name. 007 First Light seems to fit fully into the \"truly worthy\" category, with a snappier combat system than we saw in the Hitman games but with a healthy dose of improvisation and creative stealth thrown in for good measure. In our 007 First Light review, Mark Delaney said it \"wisely repurposes what works in both [007 and Hitman] universes but isn't afraid to reimagine or ditch those parts that don't.\"
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007 First Light is available now for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version arriving at a later date. It just received a new patch, as well, aimed at fixing several pesky crashes.
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt hasn't just been one of CD Projekt's most critically acclaimed games in the years since it was first released, but also a consistent best-seller. The company has revealed that the game has reached a new sales milestone, selling 65 million units globally. To put this into perspective, that's another 5 million sales in just one year.
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While this figure is impressive, it won't budge The Witcher 3 out of its current eighth-place position on the list of best-selling video games. Terraria is still in seventh place with 70 million lifetime sales to date, and it's probably a safe bet that Geralt's adventure won't be unseating Tetris (520 million lifetime sales) or Grand Theft Auto V (230 million lifetime sales).
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Nevertheless, CDPR says that the game has built a massive network of players since its 2015 launch, and it expects to see more people return to the game when it releases the new expansion--don't call it DLC--Songs of the Past in 2027. Co-developed with Fool's Theory, the new expansion will continue the tale of Geralt. \"The return of Geralt after more than one decade will be an excellent adventure, and a trip down memory lane, before we pass the baton to Ciri in the upcoming The Witcher 4,\" CDPR Joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski said in a statement.
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The Witcher 3 built up those sales over a long period of time, with re-releases on multiple platforms and big discounts, not to mention the influence of The Witcher on Netflix. The game is usually available at a bargain price on sites like GOG whenever there's an annual sale, and with all of those factors added up, it's no wonder that it reached such high sales numbers.
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CDPR also provided an updated look at how its development teams are split across several projects. Development teams have increased slightly for games like The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2, with the only exceptions being Project Hadar's team shrinking by two people, and the unit dedicated to \"other\" projects at CDPR hasn't changed at all.
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As of April 30, 2026, here's what those numbers look like:
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The Witcher 4: 513 people
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Cyberpunk 2: 163 people
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Project Sirius (The Witcher multiplayer game): 83 people
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Project Hadar (original IP): 24 people
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Shared services: 173 people
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Several other projects are also in development currently. The first Witcher game is also getting a remake, and the first look at the second season of the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime series will be shown off at Anime Expo 2026 on July 3.
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Best-Selling Games Of Each Year Since 1998 In The US
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Ubisoft seems to have another leak problem, as what appears to be a remastered version of Rayman Origins has appeared on the Xbox Store – and it's only $2,000.
Nintendo Everything caught and shared a Microsoft listing for an unannounced game called Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition before it was pulled offline yesterday. Along with a few screenshots, the page revealed the promise of 4K resolution, 60fps, and modern enhancements.
Although there may be some fans willing to pay the $1,999 for Ubisoft's classic platformer, the price tag is almost certainly an error or placeholder number. Considering the page has been taken down, we'll probably see a corrected price when an official announcement eventually arrives.
Rayman Origins brought the floating mascot back to the world 2D gameplay when it launched in 2011 for the Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. Although PC, PlayStation Vita, and Nintendo 3DS versions rolled out in the years that followed, the title has remained a bit stuck when it comes to its presence on consoles.
Elsewhere in the leaked description for Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition is the mention of "60 hidden Relics," which were previously only available on the Vita version of the game. Potential platforms remain a mystery, but should Ubisoft announce Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition, there's a good chance players with modern hardware will get to relive the classic 15 years after its original release.
The Rayman Origins leak follows another slip-up for the character from that saw first details about the unannounced Rayman Legends Retold tumble onto the internet earlier this week. This title is said to be a remake of Ubisoft's 2013 video game and is expected to launch this October.
For now, we do not know how the publisher plans to address Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition or when it may release. With events like Summer Game Fest just around the corner and more leaks popping up every day, we can only hope to hear an update soon. In the meantime, you can read IGN's original 9.5/10 Rayman Origins review. You can also read about the Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition that may have leaked in January.
Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).
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The Stop Killing Games movement has reached yet another major milestone after a bill protecting games from being pulled offline passed a California State Assembly vote.
As announced in a video posted by California State Assembly Member Chris Ward on the Stop Killing Games YouTube channel, bill AB-1921, also known as the Protect Our Games Act, has officially passed with a vote of 43-16. A campaign volunteer shared the news in a Reddit post, confirming that it passed with "strong Democratic support and two Republican yes votes," with opposing votes breaking down with one Democrat and 15 Republican votes.
It marks an important moment for Stop Killing Games, which has backed the bill as part of its ongoing fight for video game preservation.
"It's over in the state senate now, and we're going to be able to debate that in committee in the month of June," Ward said. "The idea came to be from a constituent in San Diego who is tired of seeing their game shut down after recent purchases. So, if you live in California, be sure to contact your state senator and tell them as a gamer or developer why you care and this matters to you. We're fighting for your consumer protection and making sure that you have a full right and enjoyment to these games."
As detailed by Stop Killing Games, the bill AB-1921 would require game companies to provide 60 days' notice before shutting down support for server-dependent games and then either offer a method for owners to play affected games afterwards or provide refunds. The former could be achieved through community servers or offline access of some kind.
These ideas are nothing new for Stop Killing Games. YouTuber Ross Scott began the consumer movement in April 2024 in the wake of the news that Ubisoft would delist and pull its open-world racing game, The Crew, offline, leaving owners without access. The goal of the movement is to keep games, good and bad, alive in an industry that has signaled a trend toward keeping players from accessing experiences. Recent examples include Concord, Anthem, and Highguard.
As explained by Ward, there is much work to be done before Stop Killing Games achieves its goal to keep games running after a publisher tries to pull the plug. Meanwhile, Sony recently announced it would delist and shut down PlayStation 5 title Destruction AllStars. Publisher 2K announced it would delist and shut down online functionality for Lego 2K Drive a few weeks ago.
Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).
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Mojang Studios showed up for its Minecraft Live May 2026 presentation with reveals for A Minecraft Movie 2, Minecraft Dungeons 2, and more, and we were there to gather all of the highlights.
There was more to go over for Mojang than it originally teased. If you missed it, you can check out everything announced at the Minecraft Live May 2026 show below.
Chaos Cubed is Coming June 16
Mojang kicked off its Minecraft Live May 2026 show to talk about its next base game drop, Chaos Cubed, which now has a June 16 release date. This is the update that focuses on Sulfur and all that it changes for players who love to craft, fight off mobs, and everything in between. Today, we got a sneak peek at how physics will change forever when Chaos Cubed launches for Minecraft in a few weeks.
Speedrun Worlds Launch for Minecraft Bedrock Edition
Tubbo and MCSR Ranked have brought speedrunning to the world of Minecraft Bedrock Edition with the launch of two new worlds. The free Speedrun Practice World offers tutorials, time trials, and medals for players looking to flesh out their parkour skills. Those who have already sharpened their skills are encouraged to check out the standard Speedrun World. Both worlds can be accessed via the Minecraft Marketplace.
Mojang Reveals First Look at New Minecraft Dungeons 2 Mob
Mojang isn’t ready to reveal too much about Minecraft Dungeons 2, yet, with today’s show mostly serving to give players just a glimpse at its new story with concept art. With this new tale comes the Twisted Warden, a new mob for the Minecraft world that looks to present a scarier threat for fans of the dungeon crawler.
Lego Continues Its Minecraft Partnership
Lego and Minecraft have been working together for some time now, but it sounds like the two creativity-based entities still have more plans up their sleeves. A new add-on, called Lego Minecraft Chicken Mounts, turns chickens into ridable mounts that can be customized with special abilities and looks.
First Look at A Minecraft Movie 2 With Official Title Reveal
Minecraft Live 2026 took a trip over to the set of A Minecraft Movie 2 to talk to the cast - and reveal its official title. Mojang’s sequel will officially be called A Minecraft Movie Squared.
Returning actors Jack Black (Steve), Jason Momoa (Garrett), and Danielle Brooks (Dawn), as well as new star Kirsten Dunst (Alex), all showed up to reveal the title of the new movie. Matt Berry was also confirmed to return, though his part in the video suggested he may play a new role. Although shots of the set offered little for fans to pick apart, the title confirmation should help with the wait for its July 23, 2027, release date.
More Minecraft Drops in 2026
With Chaos Cubed now set with its June release date, Mojang is ready to tease what’s next. Today’s Minecraft Live showcase came with a tease for the next drop set to launch in fall 2026. Players were told to expect an update that focuses on exploration, adventure, and social interactions with friends, with the developers teasing the new rust-toned dappled forest biome, too.
Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).
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Developers at Activision and Infinity Ward have told fans to "keep the receipts" after promising to remain grounded regarding cosmetics in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
Confirmation to stay "grounded and transparent" when it comes to the 2026 Call of Duty installment originally arrived in the form of an X/Twitter post that arrived in the aftermath of the game's grand reveal earlier this week. It followed years of pleas from players hoping to see the long-running shooter stray from goofy skins and collaborations that don't fall in line with its usual gritty aesthetic.
"Every aspect of Modern Warfare 4 is anchored in the game's narrative," Infinity Ward's first post said. "Every feature, every decision needs to feel authentic to what Modern Warfare is, and that includes cosmetics and collabs. We're committed to keeping it grounded and transparent, and we want to hear from you on what you'd like to see in our game."
As Fortnite has thrived with out-there collaborations through the years, games like Call of Duty have followed suit. The Activision first-person shooter has been known to dip its toes into the realm of collaborations with celebrities in the past, but it wasn't until its infamous Nicki Minaj crossover with Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone that fans started to turn against the strategy.
After one fan replied to the studio's post promising to "throw it at their faces" in anticipation of plans to walk back its stance, the official Call of Duty Studio Community Teams account made a promise.
"No Lady Gaga. No Omni-Man. No Teletubbies. No SpongeBob. Keep the receipts," it said.
After years of cries from fans, this seems to be the most definitive stance the Call of Duty team has ever taken. Not all players are convinced we won't see collaborations start to creep their way into Modern Warfare 4 by the time it launches later this year, but for now, they can at least rest easy with receipts to pull out if they do.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has an October 23, 2026, release date for PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X | S. For more, you can check out our multiplayer first impressions, and you can see what the team had to say about its approach to skill-based matchmaking.
Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).
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If there was ever a consensus on Assassin’s Creed it’s this: Black Flag is the best one. It just is. Who doesn’t love swashing their buckle as a Caribbean pirate? This specific setting is key to the game’s mass appeal, one that allowed it to break containment from franchise fans and win over legions of filthy casuals determined to enjoy it as a straight up piracy simulator while begrudgingly sitting through all that dreary Templars and Assassins stuff. The ingrates.
Checkers pieces on the table: I love Assassin’s Creed religiously. Even the crap ones. And so while I’m excited about getting a new and updated version of a game so close to my heart, I’m almost nervous to even acknowledge it’s happening. It’s a daunting task to remake something so beloved, and by Ubisoft’s admission Black Flag hasn’t survived its 2026 modernisation without some pretty glaring alterations. So, based on everything we know from the recent showcase, the Reddit AMA and IGN’s own hands-on preview, here’s a bunch of stuff I’m excited about… and a few things I’m dreading like Queen Anne’s Revenge on the horizon.
Good: New Quests
You can never have too much of a good thing, right? The prospect of more Black Flag is a big draw here, with a slew of brand-spanking new quest content integrated into the original story that looks to be substantial and transformative. This isn’t an afterthought: these new sequences necessitated the return of Edward Kenway’s original actor Matt Ryan for voice and mocap duties. And frankly, any excuse to spend more time with the lovable Welsh rogue is a blessing.
The freshest of these new quests are tied to Resynced’s three original companion characters: Lucy Baldwin, “The Padre”, and Dead Man Smith, all of whom will provide certain buffs and bonuses during naval combat.
Which brings us to:
Good: More Jackdaw Upgrades
Kenway’s ride, The Jackdaw, is arguably the most important part of Black Flag. It is, after all, where you spend most of your time.
And so it’s good to see this iconic ship getting a lot of love in the remake. Not only does it look absolutely stunning with its new retina-searing textures and rigging, but its various upgrade paths have been expanded so you can spend more hours on one of Black Flag’s most compelling pastimes: putting in the work to make your ship the unsinkable, dirty-fighting beast that she’s supposed to be, ready to take on the Caribbean’s legendary boss-level ships which are confirmed to be present in the remake.
Also, you can have a cat now. Life is better with a cat.
Bad: An Incomplete Package
All this talk of a bigger ensemble with more and expanded stories to tell makes the omission of Black Flag’s original DLC expansion seem all the more glaring. Freedom Cry is a substantial six-hour spin-off that documents the further adventures of Kenway’s first mate Adéwalé, now a pirate captain in his own right, and his determination to end the slave trade in and around Haiti. It came with a new city to explore, Port-au-Prince, and though it released to mixed reviews it is an important part of the Colonial Brotherhood’s story and coda to the events of Black Flag.
The rationale given by Ubisoft is that they wanted to focus the remake entirely on Edward Kenway’s story, but the cynic in me (and probably you) fully expects Freedom Cry Resynced to pop up as paid DLC down the road. Even if it doesn’t, it means the only way to get the complete Black Flag experience is to own the original with DLC or buy Freedom Cry in its standalone form, adding another twelve quid to the cost of the total package.
Personally, I think this is bad form: there is an expectation with huge precedent in our industry that remasters, remakes, repackaged releases, GOTY editions, etcetera, tend to include single-player DLCs and expansions as an integrated part of the deal. Breaking from this convention for whatever reason rightfully invites criticism.
Good: Seamless Caribbean
Everyone hates loading screens, so it’s welcome news that Black Flag Resynced has been engineered to get rid of them, promising a seamless experience when transitioning from the vast open world into the intricately detailed cities and settlements where Black Flag becomes a traditional Assassin’s Creed of urban parkour and streetwise sneaking.
This also implies that all the land masses here might be fully explorable, as with Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’s expansive Aegean map where, for the most part, no piece of land is off limits for exploration. This stands in contrast with the original Black Flag, which was full of carefully cordoned-off areas that you could see but not touch.
Good: Faithful Art Direction
Hopefully we will be able to see more of the Caribbean because, from what we’ve seen so far, it is heartbreakingly gorgeous: a crisp and vibrant presentation that expertly updates Black Flag’s appearance without compromising the original’s look and feel. This is hugely important, because remakes and remasters in general have a reputation for tossing artistic intent out of the porthole in the pursuit of lighting and texture work that merely looks a bit more modern at a glance, or in some egregious cases, just plain looks worse than the original. Ubisoft themselves are repeat offenders in this regard.
All the best video game makeovers achieve one crucial thing: they match your memories of the original. Going back and playing an old game, even one that still holds up as well as Black Flag, can be jarring in how lo-fi it looks compared to how you remember it, because we are imperfect beings whose memories are more akin to re-enactments than recordings. Black Flag Resynced is, to my mind, an excellent example of a makeover done well, one that I believe will set a new high bar for this sort of thing going forward.
Bad: An Incomplete Story
Look, I get it: people complain bitterly about the modern day segments of all the Assassin’s Creed games, and Black Flag’s infamous Abstergo sections are often cited as among the worst ones. They’re incongruous first-person segments that mercilessly take you out of Edward Kenway’s story and force you to play a low-level office grunt in some sort of meta self-parody of Ubisoft Montreal itself.
But real ones know that the Abstergo segments are, firstly, a vanishingly small percentage of the total experience, and secondly, vitally important to the plot, and its wider connection to the rest of the Assassin’s Creed saga which is, let’s not forget, about an ideological battle that bestrides the entirely of human history like a four-dimensional Stretch Armstrong.
I won’t spoil the particulars here but quite how the developers plan to plug the big hole this blows in the story is a source of genuine bewilderment, and their vague explanation so far has been the opposite of illuminating.
Don’t get me wrong, of course it’s possible to replace these bits with some other means of narrative delivery, or perhaps relegate them to short cutscenes. The prevailing theory right now is that there’ll be a Final Fantasy 7 Remake style meta-layer to the story that makes it a quasi-sequel as well as a do-over, that we’ll be entering the animus as a yet another observer from even further in the future.
There’s lots of ways to cut out the modern-day element, and some of them might even be clever. But that’s not Black Flag. It’s a fundamental change that glosses over the significance of where Assassin’s Creed 4 sits in the timeline, both in-universe and out. This was the first Assassin’s Creed to take us beyond Desmond’s character arc and into the ongoing ramifications of his sacrifice, as well as exploring the world beyond his narrow perspective.
It’s good that there are no plans to make the original game unavailable, so it’s not like these segments will be lost to time, but I do think that their removal from the remake is a shame and frankly, pandering to a lot of voices that don’t really have much investment in this story in the first place.
Good: Kenway’s Fleet
One of the first questions I had when we first heard about Black Flag Resynced was whether it would still include the Kenway’s Fleet minigame. This moreish autobattler was originally a piece of the game you could take with you in the form of a smartphone app: this sort of interconnected experience was all the rage at the time, so much so that the South Park guys saw fit to mock the trend at E3 once upon a time.
Kenway’s Fleet stands out as a compelling example of smartphone integration that not only farmed out a fun piece of the game you could check in with on the go, but one whose ties to the base game didn’t feel like an afterthought or a silly decree from the c-suite. Building on the Assassin’s Recruits system from the Ezio trilogy, it allowed you to capture ships in the open world and send them on missions outside the Caribbean, as far away as Europe and Africa, to secure in-game resources, upgrade blueprints, and tonnes of cold hard doubloons. It was neat, it made the world beyond the game feel real, and I’m pleased to have it confirmed that it’s in there.
Good: Modernised Gameplay
The old-school AssCreed’s are often criticised for their simplistic combat. For a series ostensibly about sneaking around, it’s remarkably easy to just go around battering everyone. With a generous parry window and enough leeway in the system to let even the most artless button-mashers get through any fight, it’s safe to say that the fighting in Black Flag is one thing that doesn’t really hold up in a FromSoft ascendant world where even the most mainstream gamers crave a legitimate challenge.
So it’s good that Resynced’s combat is based on that of the recent Assassin’s Creed Shadows rather than sticking to the old system, providing for an expanded moveset you can adapt to your own individual style. It’s still going to be a piece of piss, this is Assassin’s Creed after all, but Kenway’s butt-kicking has never looked more fluid or fancy, and given that the combat in the original Black Flag has never been singled out as one of its standout features, this is one area I’m happy to see getting a total gutting.
The stealth mechanics are enjoying a similar overhaul: gone is the weird, unintuitive auto-sneaking that many found jarring in the original. Just like in the recent AssCreed’s, you now have total control over Kenway’s crouching, meaning he can sneak around anywhere, not just in thick vegetation, which opens up a lot more options for dealing with unsuspecting cleanshirts.
Another toggle Resynced gives you total control over is the HUD: yes, all that screen furniture can be flicked on and off at will without having to go into the pause menu, which is hugely welcome in a game as gorgeous as this where you want be able to take in its sheer sun-soaked beauty without having it spoiled by an annoying, mostly pointless quest tracker.
Bad: An Incomplete Challenge
In a crowd-pleasing move, Black Flag Resynced more or less makes it impossible to fail the game’s notorious eavesdropping missions. And while I’m going to be vastly in the minority on this one, it’s a hill I’ll happily die on: this is unnecessary.
Yes, those missions could be annoying. But that’s part of the challenge! Having to keep your wits about you, and use the geometry of the map in order to stay within hearing distance of a target without spooking them, is the entire point.
In a game so lacking in genuine skill challenges it’s sad to see one of its few examples of player friction nerfed so pathetically. Perhaps the margins could have been adjusted to ease the sense of frustration if, for example, you fail because Edward gets unintentionally stuck on a bit of scenery which admittedly does happen. But to remove the challenge altogether and make it possible to just kill your way through, apparently without any wider consequences, is a huge over-correction.
Good: The Possibilities
No amount of quibbling over artistic details and gameplay compromises can change the fact that Black Flag Resynced is a hugely exciting project for fans and newcomers alike. The original game is a great onramp for people unfamiliar with the series and this new version looks to smooth out any bumps in the road for modern audiences, all of this is a good thing for players and the longevity of the Assassin’s Creed Franchise.
As a devoted lover of the original, it’s a bittersweet prospect, but I also believe that there’s no point in remaking these things if you aren’t going to change them by bringing them up to date, continuing their ongoing conversation with their audience and the wider culture they belong to.
But most importantly, I can’t wait to see how they crowbar Kassandra into it.
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Rob Minkley, Crux magazine, here to interview Sir Nicholas Webb. Don't mind me as I rifle through your security office cupboards.
John Fisher, museum curator, checking a valuable artefact for damage. Fletcher, operations department, searching for a rogue employee. I'm a lab technician who lost his coat, a tourist who took a wrong turn, a concerned bystander who found this heavily armed man passed out on the floor, the poor sod – and no, that's not the outline of my fist imprinted on the side of his face. Honest.
In 007 First Light, James Bond's superpower is literally bullshit.
Unlike Hitman’s Agent 47, Bond doesn’t need a disguise: with a single button press he blurts a tale so brazen, so blatantly untrue that it bamboozles anyone in earshot, buying you 30 seconds of peace in any restricted area. Stroll to your objective uninterrupted or, as I often do, pick off your enemies under the cloud of confusion.
You can ignore this ability, called a bluff, and make it through the campaign just fine, but you really shouldn't. More than just a silly party trick, it exemplifies the tongue-in-cheek tone of the entire game. This is not Bond the veteran master manipulator, it's a younger, cockier Bond, one who knows he can get away with saying almost anything, no matter how outlandish, so long as he says it with confidence and a smile. You can really feel IO Interactive's writers enjoying themselves: "Wait a second, this isn't my apartment," he says with what is clearly mock confusion in his plum English accent, to a group of heavily armed thugs patrolling ramshackle plasterboard buildings in a makeshift desert city.
But the bluff’s joy is mechanical too. The way First Light handles the resource you need for them – instinct – builds tension, necessitates aggression, and gives every mission a bounding, see-saw pace as you bounce between takedowns and tall tales.
Each bluff consumes three instinct points and you can only hold six, so I often run low. Replenishment could've easily been boring. The chemical and electrical juice powering Bond's gadgets, for example, are simple pick-ups scattered around every level. Instead, the easiest way to recharge instinct is through aggression. Takedowns net one instinct point – using your gadgets does it too but that's louder and drains your other resources, whereas sneaking up to an enemy chopping them in the neck is silent and completely free.
I love the gameplay loop this creates.
First Light gives every mission a bounding, see-saw pace as you bounce between takedowns and tall tales.
Usually I enter stealth segments with a full instinct meter, and bluff my way through the first area. In the next room I go silent. I know that if I'm caught I have enough instinct to talk my way out of it, a get-out-of-jail-free card, but ideally I'm zipping between cover with a right bumper press, pulling enemies into the shadows one by one. If needed, I'll turn on a vacuum cleaner or sabotage an air-conditioning unit to lure an enemy, and smash their jaw as they investigate. It's these moments where First Light feels most like Hitman.
When my instinct meter is full again, I'll swagger up to the next group of enemies and spin another audacious story – "I need to fix a boat, just grabbing some bits on my way there!". Every quip feels like a concise, amusing reward after a stressful couple of minutes.
When you approach First Light's stealth sections in this mindset, enemies become Bond's playthings. They exist either to be tricked by your ridiculous stories or to be silently dispatched so you can fool their friends later.
The most satisfying segments let you do both: bluff, then eliminate. Bluffing enemies turns an area into a safe space you can walk around in full view. This opens up new lines of attack. If you dispatch those same enemies quickly you're earning back the instinct you just used – knock three out and you're effectively getting the bluff for free, moving to the next zone with a full meter. Bluffing those three thugs in the desert city, for example, let me climb a ladder and maneuver them with my gadgets from on high, finishing the last with a flying Superman punch.
Thinking about where you stand when you bluff pays off. You only fool enemies who can hear you, but if you walk around while yammering you can pull other enemies into your lie's orbit as you tell it. The more enemies you bluff, the freer you can move around. Trying to flummox as many enemies as I can in one go has become its own satisfying challenge (my record is five).
Watchers, denoted by a white circle above them, are special enemies who cannot be bluffed, and neither can any comrades nearby. They create a new type of puzzle, one where you need to properly plan your route and take them out first without alerting anyone.
In an early example, you enter the laundry room in the basement of a grand Slovakian hotel. A watcher and one regular enemy block your path – beyond, another group guards your objective. You can reach it in several ways including brawling, luring enemies to your location, or draining your gadgets to stun and blind them. Instead I kick a laundry cart towards the regular enemy, crushing him and panicking the watcher, who sets off to investigate. I creep around a pillar, choke him, and amble into the next room, where nobody is smart enough to stop my ruse. "Burton, hotel security. Any reports of pickpocketing in this area?"
Dispatching one watcher is usually simple: my tool of choice is the flash mine gadget, a one-hit knockout. I enjoy the absurdity of emerging behind cover the second it detonates and launching into a bluff. "I scared off the man that attacked him – a chap in a green beret!"
But multiple watchers loiter in some zones. These, not boss battles, feel like First Light's biggest test. You'll often need to skirt around the perimeter to find an approach that works and exhaust your full arsenal of gadgets to draw individual watchers away from their colleagues.
In the security office where I pretended to be a journalist, two pairs of watchers patrolled two areas. I failed a lot, triggering First Light's concussive fistfights. In a sense they're a reward in themselves – throwing a bottle at a watcher then slamming their head into a bookcase is just as powerful as a takedown – but I kept restarting instead, eager to hear what story Bond would've spun given the chance.
007 First Light presents plenty of bluffing opportunities, with multiple stealth sections in each chapter, but I wish it had more. Most missions contain firefights you can't sneak through. Guns feel fine but bullets rain on you from all sides, making the shooting galleries feel a bit shapeless. More than once, I've cleared an area only to find my path blocked because I haven't killed every single enemy, so I have to backtrack and find that one machine-gunner who's hiding behind a box in a far corner.
I would've liked less of marksman Bond and more sharp-talking, brash Bond. There are, after all, better third-person shooters than First Light – but I can't think of another game where you can waltz towards enemies dressed in a turtleneck and collared jacket and ask: "Oi, you lads got a faulty coffee machine?"
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Monument of Triumph will be Bungie's last major content update for Destiny 2, but that isn't stopping the studio from launching what some fans think will be its "best singular update in years."
The studio outlined the biggest changes for weapons, artifacts, and more in the upcoming update ahead of its June 9 release date in a Dev Insights blog post today. It followed an additional, well-received Dev Insights article published yesterday, which also confirmed a smorgasbord of other changes set to come to the game just as players prepare for the beginning of the end.
Before digging into one of the biggest updates players have received in years, Bungie opened its post with a message to the fans who have shown up for the team since it announced plans to discontinue support for Destiny 2 last week. It's a bittersweet letter to those who have played Destiny since its original launch in 2014, and a thank you to the players ready to jump into Monument of Triumph.
"Every memory and every moment you've shared with us over the years has fueled our future," Bungie said. "Every ounce of our June update is for you, and we hope you feel it as you continue to read through our insight articles and upcoming [This Week in Destiny articles], let alone when you're playing the update with us on June 9.
"Yeah, it's a bit sappy and sentimental... but that's how we're feeling while reading all of your stories over the last week. We hope to keep building worlds to inspire friendship for years to come and truly couldn't do it without you and your voices."
Come June 9, players can expect a host of changes ranging from small to large as Bungie aims to tackle what have been some of the most-requested tweaks. These include an increase from 360 to 400 RPM for auto rifles, seven returning Artifacts, and, as confirmed by Bungie principal comms manager Dylan 'dmg04' Gafner, Catalysts for every Exotic weapon. These aren't just system reworks and buffs – these are changes players have begged to see put into action for months if not years.
All of these changes and more will drop with Monument of Triumph in June, but players have already made a judgement call. Weeks before the final major patch for Destiny 2, players are calling this one of the best updates the game has received since the sequel originally launched in 2017.
"They’re actually giving us everything we could want. Oh my god bruh," one Reddit user reacted.
"This is going to be the best singular update in years," another said. "The devs were finally able to put on their chef hat and really cook after all this time."
"Hard to shake the 'YOU COULD HAVE DONE THIS THE WHOLE TIME???' feeling of every piece of news with this update but I'm not going to complain, community sentiment being at recent highs with this update is the only chance in hell we have of getting a D3," another fan said.
For now, it looks like Monument of Triumph will help Destiny 2 go out with a bang instead of giving it a second wind, but that isn't stopping players from trying to breathe new life into Bungie's sci-fi shooter franchise. A number of fan initiatives have emerged in the wake of the announcement that support would soon end, including a popular petition (which has reached more than 300,000 signatures at the time of this article's publication), as well as a community-driven server slam.
Bungie warned that next month's long-in-development update would focus on quality-of-life improvements back in February, but how long the changes detailed today have been in the cards is unclear. For now, a Bloomberg report has stated that Destiny 3 is not in active development.
Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).
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Xbox boss Asha Sharma has reacted to negative feedback at Microsoft’s decision to continue to show competing platform logos at its upcoming Xbox Games Showcase, suggesting it will stop doing so for future shows.
But yesterday, following the delay of Fable to early 2027, Microsoft confirmed it would "continue the precedent" by highlighting competing platforms during its 2026 Xbox Showcase on June 7. Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty set the stage during an appearance on the Official Xbox Podcast, telling fans to expect the company to be transparent about what platforms its games are coming to, meaning you'll probably see a PlayStation logo or two pop up.
"We'll be very clear about what platforms a game is coming to and want to continue the precedent," Booty said. "I think we've got a good system going, where we make it clear in Showcase."
Sony, however, does not return the favor and include Xbox logos in trailers for games shown during its showcases, such as State of Play. So, while you’ll see the PS5 logo on the Microsoft hosted trailers for the likes of Fable, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and even Halo: Campaign Evolved, you won’t see the Xbox Series X and S logo on the same trailers hosted by Sony.
The logo confirmation came amid much debate about the potential of Microsoft to return to exclusive games, although Sharma has given no indication so far that she plans to do so. Earlier this month, it was reported that Sharma was “treading carefully” as she worked out what to do with exclusive games, but Microsoft has said it will “reevaluate our approach to exclusivity,” a tantalizing tease particularly for core fans who feel Xbox consoles have been devalued amid the company’s multiplatform push in recent years. Indeed, a return to Xbox exclusives topped the recently launched ‘XBOX Player Voice’ platform.
So, by highlighting the fact most of the games we’ll see in the Xbox Game Showcase are also coming to PS5, Microsoft is hammering home the point that it has no actual exclusive games, unlike Sony, which is retreating further into console exclusivity having pulled back from PC. At least, that’s the narrative coming from some hardcore Xbox fans, and it should be noted that Gears of War: E-Day is so far not confirmed for PS5.
Sharma reacted to disappointment specifically expressed by hardcore Xbox fan X / Twitter account Klobrille, who had said: “I feel like the bare minimum expectation many had was for Xbox to really focus on their own platform at least for the time of the Showcase.”
Sharma tweeted: “Seeing the feedback on logos. It was a miss, and I own it. We are talking about how we adjust for future XBOX shows.”
That response in itself has sparked discussion, with IGN’s own Ryan McCaffrey wondering how exactly pretending a game doesn’t exist on other platforms during your showcase helps gamers. “Exclusives are another matter, but if it's multiplatform, why try to convince anyone otherwise?” he tweeted.
"IMHO the people that are upset about this are really just upset that those games aren't exclusive to Xbox. I don't think pretending something is exclusive during your Showcase when it's really not is particularly beneficial to anyone."
Others, though, are happy with the response. “XBOX Showcase needs to be for XBOX fans,” said one fan. “You can’t win over new fans or keep current fans when promoting you don’t need an XBOX at your biggest spotlight of the year.”
Clearly, Sharma faces a tough job turning Xbox around financially while keeping hardcore fans on-side. It seems unlikely that Microsoft will all of a sudden ditch its multiplatform push, especially when it sees so much success on PS5 with the likes of the Forza Horizon games. As it stands, the big picture remains the same, whatever the case with logos. Earlier this week, Sharma reportedly warned staff that “hard choices” are ahead for Xbox. Reversing a decision you just reaffirmed a day earlier is just the start.
Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.
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IGN Live 2026 is nearly here, and we’re so excited to present a two-day celebration of gaming and entertainment filled with celebrity panels, exclusive game reveals, trailers, live stage shows, hands-on demos, giveaways, and so much more.
We have so much planned for IGN Live, and we wanted to provide an easy place to keep track of what's going on and how to watch all the fun. While we’ll be hosting IGN Live in-person in downtown Los Angeles at MAGIC BOX @ THE REEF on June 6-7 (Tickets are still on sale!), we’ll also be livestreaming the biggest moments!
To ensure you don’t miss a thing, you can check out everything you need to know about IGN Live below, and we encourage you to keep checking back as we will add new things (like the full schedule!) when it is revealed closer to the event!
When Is IGN Live 2026?
IGN Live will take place in downtown Los Angeles at MAGIC BOX @ THE REEF on June 6-7, and the event will be livestreamed each day at the following times;
Saturday, June 6 at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm BST
Sunday, June 7 at 9:30am PT / 12:30pm ET / 5:30pm BST
How to Watch IGN Live 2026
Whether you join us in person at IGN Live or watch from the comfort of your own home, wherever in the world that may be, here are all the ways you can check out the livestream;
Jackass: Steve-O,Poopies, Jasper, and Wee Man will be live in person at IGN Live
Julie Chen Moonves will come by to celebrate the 1000th episode of Big Brother.
A special look at the new Jason Universe x Dead by Daylight collaboration.
WWE Superstar Bronson Reed will make a special appearance.
Plus, IGN Live will include exclusive looks and some major upcoming movies and TV shows including:
Supergirl
The Vampire Lestat
The Walking Dead: Dead City
We’ve also shared some of our partners that will be part of IGN Live, and you can check those out below;
Xbox will be on hand with multiple dev interviews and a showcase watch party
Webtoon will present a special panel where they design new characters LIVE
Poppy Playtime
Avatar: The Last Airbender: Series stars Gordon Cormier, Miyako stop by along with Executive Producers Christine Boylan, and Jabbar Raisani stop by to talk about Season 2 of the Netflix show.
Control Resonant: Creative Director Mikael Kasurinen will be on hand to share updates on one of this year’s most-anticipated games.
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed: Tatiana Maslany will be on hand to talk about her new show, premiering May 20 on Apple TV.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis: Alix Wilton Regan stops by to take us behind the scenes of her portrayal of Lara Croft in the upcoming game.
Rick and Morty: Ian Cardoni and Harry Belden will join us to talk about the newest season of the fan-favorite Adult Swim series.
WWE Superstar Kevin Owens will make a special appearance.
Magic: The Gathering: The team from Wizards of the Coast will break down a new series of cards.
A special Star Trek 60th Anniversary panel from IDW Comics.
Aniimo
Aether & Iron
Arknights: Endfield
Cronos: Lazarus
D-topia
Demi and the Fractured Dream
Diablo Immortal
Forever Ago
McFarlane Toys
Grave Seasons
Kick
Mexican Ninja
Miltisioner
My Adventures with Superman
New Rockstars vs. IGN -
OVER REQUIEMZ
Where Birds Sleep
Wilderlings: The Lost Spring
A Sea of Ashen Tulips
Alkahest
Astro Burn
Bellwright
Breathedge 2
Bus Simulator 27
Carnival Hunt
Cast Outs
Dogpile
Don't Kill Them All
Flock Off!
Frog Sqwad
Gate Guard Simulator
GNAW
Into the Dead: Crimson Heights
Leaf Blower Co.
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed
Poke a Nose
Rewilders: The Lost Spring
Shark Dentist
Smallands 2
Soul Walker
Tanuki
The Death of Robin Hood
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn
Trench Tales
Truck World: Australia
Under Canopies
Warframe - Jade Shadows: Constellations
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
Roger Craig Smith (Sonic the Hedgehog, Batman, and more) and Patricia Summersett (Princess Zelda, Zyssyk from Star Wars Outlaws, and others) Gothic Remake from THQ Nordic
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced from Ubisoft
The Legend of Vox Machina Season 4 from Critical Role, Titmouse, and Prime Video
PowerWash Simulator 2 from from FuturLab
Cape Fear from Apple TV
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity from Fathom and Viz Media
The Terror: Devil in Silver from AMC+ and Shudder
Sung Kang will be on hand to talk about his new movie Drifter
Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh from Hulu’s Deli Boys will stop by to talk about the show.
ID@Xbox will be on hand with multiple playable games.
2K
NVIDIA
The art director of Control Resonant and two guests from NVIDIA will be on stage at IGN Live for a discussion about the game and how it takes advantage of the full range of NVIDIA features, like DLSS 4.5, frame generation, ray reconstruction, path tracing, and more. We’ll chat about how the two sides work together to make games the best they can be, how technical limitations affect the dev process, and where the future of video game graphics is headed.
Presented by NVIDIA
Evil Dead Burn
The latest film in the Evil Dead franchise arrives this summer, and if you think your family reunions are horrific, just wait until you see Evil Dead Burn. From producer Sam Raimi, Evil Dead Burn unleashes the franchise’s most savage and terrifying ride to date, as one family comes together after the death of one of its members. It’s one hell of a family reunion.
Presented by Evil Dead Burn, only in theaters July 10.
What are you most excited about for IGN Live? Let us know below! Until the show kicks off, we’d love you to check out all the biggest moments from IGN Live 2025 to get an idea of what else to expect!
Oh, and we wanted to remind you once more that tickets are still on sale if you want to join us in-person at IGN Live!
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When HoYoverse drops a new game, players have come to expect sweeping, high-fantasy orchestral arrangements and space-opera symphonies. But Zenless Zone Zero completely shatters that playbook, swapping out concert halls for the gritty, high-energy pulse of underground club culture and vintage aesthetics. From the lo-fi chill of Sixth Street to the high-octane EDM pounding through the Hollows, New Eridu’s music rises above most video game soundtracks as the driving heartbeat of the entire experience.
Behind this pivot into funk, acid jazz, and electronic sub-genres is Yang Wutao and the tight-knit team of producers and composers known as Sān-Z Studio. Operating more like a collective of late-night crate-diggers than traditional gaming composers, Sān-Z Studio's philosophy is fiercely straightforward: prioritize raw emotion over industry trends. Whether collaborating with global electronic icons like Tiësto or capturing the quiet, solitary headspace of a single character, the team approaches every track as a standalone piece of art meant to exist outside the boundaries of the game.
With the game's highly anticipated physical soundtrack dropping on vinyl via Laced Records on April 29th, fans are getting a tactile, analog way to bring a piece of the game's world into their own living rooms. IGN sat down with Yang Wutao to discuss the creation of the music for Zenless Zone Zero.
IGN: One of the standout features of Zenless Zone Zero is how every Agent feels very unique. When you'ree developing the character EPs, what's the internal process for selecting a genre to match an Agent's DNA? For example, how did you land on EDM?\n
Yang Wutao: Music exists to express emotion — otherwise it's just sound. So we've never had a "genre selection" process when it comes to character EPs. There's only ever one question: who is this character, and what do they want to say?
The IP team gives us a foundation, but we'll continue to dig deeper from there. We'll figure out things that aren't written into the lore, but a real person would naturally have. For example, nobody told us what Yanagi thinks about on her commute home, but she's so busy, so used to taking care of everyone else, that I naturally found myself wondering: when she's walking home alone, what's going through her mind? That's the moment I wanted to capture. Caesar looks tough on the outside, but she's a Pisces, someone who's genuinely sensitive underneath. So we leaned into that side of her. Burnice is wild and full of energy, so EDM's explosive feel just made sense.
We don't really think along the lines of, "Oh, this genre is trending, let's use it." Emotion comes first, and the genre follows. Once we're clear on who the character really is, the sound will naturally find itself.
After hearing me say all this, maybe go back and give all the EPs another listen — you might even spot a few cases where we fell flat in terms of expression.
IGN: We've seen the game collaborate with massive names like Tiësto and partner with festivals like Creamfields. It's clear that club culture is baked into the game's soul. How does the energy of dance music influence the design aesthetic and music?
Yang Wutao: It's the other way around, actually. Electronic music didn't shape Zenless Zone Zero, but rather, it's more like a group of like-minded people came together, and what we made just naturally turned out this way. That's exactly why collaborating with DJs like Tiësto felt like a natural extension of what we were already doing.
EDM fits this game because it's inherently energetic. It has no lyrics, not a lot of melody, and is built on loops. But through verses, build-ups, drops, and other sorts of unconventional sound design, it affects us emotionally. You don't need to understand it, you just need to feel it. That's exactly the kind of experience Zenless Zone Zero wants to give players.
And honestly, a lot of games in the industry are going orchestral. We didn't want to go down that road — we wanted to be fundamentally different. The project team and our producers gave us the space to do that, and we ran with that direction.
The results proved it was the right call. Whether it was Creamfields in the UK, ZZZ FES here in China, or ZLive events in Japan, US, and other locations, we didn't have any flashy high-tech stage setups. We just played the music, and the crowd went wild. That's not us being impressive, it's just the energy that electronic music carries on its own. It has this thing where it puts you in the zone right then and there.
IGN:The character EPs often feel like they belong on a festival stage rather than a traditional game soundtrack. When you're in the studio, are you approaching these tracks as video game music or are you trying to write a standalone pop or rock song that could be a hit on the radio?
Yang Wutao: While in the studio, we've never once asked ourselves, "Is this game music or a pop single?" That framing just isn't part of our initial considerations at all.
We only ever start from one place: does this music have emotion, does it have energy, and is it well-made? When a piece of music really lands, it stops being purely functional — it becomes a song. The game has hundreds of tracks, and some of their respective scenes are short, so some tracks are more for utility. And that's fine. But character EPs are different — those are the ones where we hold ourselves to the highest standard.
Of course, we also recognize that the game and the music elevate and complement each other. The fact that ZZZ's music has reached so many people and resonated the way it has, that wouldn't have happened without the game as a platform, and we're genuinely grateful for that.
But we have a bigger goal in mind: if someday someone who doesn't play Zenless Zone Zero, or even someone who has no connection to this ACG world at all, hears the music and loves it purely on its own terms — that's the biggest sort of validation we can get. If we get there, great. If not, we keep working. Simple as that.
IGN:The Hyper Commission OSTs cover a massive amount of ground. How does the team divvy up the workload between composers and ensure the music feels cohesive? Specifically, how do you distinguish the vibe of daily life on Sixth Street from the high-stakes, chaotic energy of gameplay inside the Hollows?
Yang Wutao: The overall cohesion is honestly more of a natural byproduct than something we deliberately engineered.
ZZZ's art direction has a very strong sense of identity. From the moment I first saw it, the vibe hit me immediately, and I knew right away that electronic music had to be the foundation. But electronic music itself has a lot of branches. The chill daily life on Sixth Street and the pressure of combat inside the Hollows call for completely different sub-genres. Whatever feeling a scene gives you, that's the direction the music goes.
It was just me in the beginning, so I tried to cover as many styles as possible while staying within the category of electronic music — and that's probably how the "wide ranged but still cohesive" effect came about naturally. As the team grew, everyone who joined was a musician and understood the principles, and the foundation carried on. Even in later versions where we've explored some non-electronic directions, the core scenes and combat music have stayed true to what was set from the start — so it never drifts too far.
The workflow is pretty simple: when tasks come in, we split them up, everyone does their thing, and then we critique each other's work. We're direct with one another, and we trust one another. Sometimes the feedback is brutal, but that's exactly how you end up with music that actually has character.
IGN:New Eridu has such a distinct visual language, from the streetwear to the retro-tech. What kind of references is the development team handing the music department? Are you looking at fashion and street art just as much as you are looking at musical scores to find the right sound?
Yang Wutao: Honestly, there's no formal reference-sharing process. The art team just sends a few images our way, such as character designs or character/scenic drafts, and from those we pretty much get a feel of what to do.
But the deeper reason why that works is: that kind of understanding wasn't built overnight. It exists because we were already the same kind of people to begin with. The music team, the art team, the UI team — we're friends outside of work, gravitate toward the same things, and our tastes line up. Sometimes, even a look is all it takes.
We don't deliberately study or research street art or fashion trends. But we live pretty down-to-earth lives — and that life is part of street culture itself. We understand the atmosphere not because we consciously observe it from the outside, but because we're already inside it. So when New Eridu's visual language is sitting right in front of us, we don't need it explained — because that feeling is something carved into our bones.
You could almost think of it this way: we're New Eridu residents ourselves — just a group of close friends working different jobs.
IGN: Battle music in Zenless Zone Zero has a very specific sound to it. What was the core directive for the combat themes?
Yang Wutao: If I had to name one core principle, it's that the music has to be alive. The foundational style was established a long time ago, and as long as we're not straying wildly from it, we actually encourage everyone to make whatever they want to make. I'd much rather each musician bring their own personality, preferences, taste — even their life experiences — into the work. Because only then does the music actually come alive, instead of just being sound that sits underneath the action.
Take Hugo's combat track for example: it's very rock, very metal, totally different from the electronic feel of our main storyline. But it's alive and has a personality. The moment you hear it, you know who made it.
When each musician brings something that's genuinely theirs, the combat music will have a soul of its own. To us, that matters a whole lot more than stylistic consistency.
IGN:New Eridu is obsessed with "old tech" VHS tapes, CRT monitors, and of course, vinyl. Does this retro-future aesthetic influence your production techniques?
Yang Wutao: VHS tapes, CRTs, vinyl records — these are very specific visual symbols that are instantly recognizable. But music is abstract. You can't play a note that "draws out an image" of a CRT monitor. So rather than saying this aesthetic style influenced our production techniques, I'd say it triggered a kind of feeling in us — an impulse to go back and find the sounds we remember.
Our team spans different generations, so everyone's definition and relationship with "retro" is a little different. But that's actually a strength — it gives us a wider pool of memories to draw from. Someone might associate it with the grainy texture of lo-fi hip-hop; someone else might think of jazz or bossa nova; someone else could be hearing the musical quality of 90s anime. Put those things together and you get a kind of retro that feels layered and rich rather than flat.
So the aesthetic's influence on us is less about "technique" and more about "what feeling are we trying to express." Technique is in service of expression, and expression is our core. We hope to use the tools of today to bring back the sounds each of us heard growing up, and give them a home in New Eridu.
IGN: In-game, players spend a lot of time at Bardic Needle tuning Drive Discs. Music isn't just background noise in Zenless Zone Zero, it's a mechanic for character progression. Did the lore surrounding Elfy and her record store change how you viewed the soundtrack's role for the player?
Yang Wutao: I don't think it's the Bardic Needle's function that changed how we see music. If anything, it's the opposite — This design confirmed what we'd been doing all along.
The fact that the Bardic Needle works as a concept within the game's world says something: the citizens of New Eridu see music the same way we do. It's not just ambiance — it's tied to how a character grows.
That said, the worldbuilding doesn't really affect how we actually make the music on a technical level. We still approach things from the scene itself. The Bardic Needle as a space — all those plants, Elfy's whole aesthetic — naturally made me think of South American vibes. But she carries herself with such elegance, a little different from the passionate, high-energy feel of samba, so bossa nova was our choice. That's how the track "Tipsy Muse" came about.
The scene convinces us, not the lore or worldbuilding. They, however, did make us feel like the music matters to New Eridu, and that counts for something.
IGN: The genre transitions in Zenless Zone Zero are incredibly seamless. How did you compose the music in such a way that it could transition between very different atmospheres?
Yang Wutao: Honestly, we don't actually think the transitions are that seamless ourselves.
Zenless Zone Zero is a live-service game, and it can't have the kind of cohesion a standalone single-player game can. A standalone game has a whole experience based on a complete world from start to finish, so the style can stay consistent throughout. But we go lo-fi one moment, electronic the next, then rock after that — there's actually quite a bit of jumping between versions and modules. We're very aware of that.
But the reason players might still feel okay about it is probably this: every piece of music we write for a module is matched to that specific scene and those specific characters. It's not just sound we're creating to fill in a gap — it's the sound that belongs in that moment. As long as every piece lands where it should, even a big stylistic jump doesn't feel jarring, because every transition has a reason behind it.
So rather than saying we designed some kind of "seamless transition system," it's more that we just tried, in each individual moment, to get that scene's music right.
IGN: miHoYo is known for the orchestral sweeps of Genshin Impact and the space-opera feel of Honkai: Star Rail. Zenless feels like a sharp pivot toward Funk, Hip-Hop, and Acid Jazz. Were there specific artists or eras that helped define the game's musical identity?
Yang Wutao: Most games build their soundtracks around mainstream scoring, with standout moments in select individual tracks. ZZZ instead took a different approach: the overall tone is deliberately non-mainstream, and we've actually done some more "conventional" music in certain EPs as a kind of contrast — so people get to hear something that sounds a bit more "normal" too. So when people call it a bold pivot, we never really thought of it that way. We're just this group of people, and what we make naturally ends up sounding like this.
That's also why ZZZ's musical range is so broad. It wasn't a deliberate choice — it's just that each of us has completely different influences. Fortunately, our producer Zhenyu Li trusted us enough to give us the freedom to express ourselves, which is why all of this could be implemented. Even now, we're still exploring new directions — there's a lot we haven't gotten around to trying yet.
IGN: With the vinyl soundtrack dropping on April 29th, fans are getting a tactile way to experience the music. Are there any tracks on this record that you feel specifically benefit from the vinyl format?
Yang Wutao: With vinyl, it's really more about the collectibility and ritualization. The moment you hold it in your hands and put it on a turntable is a completely different experience from listening through earbuds while scrolling on your phone — it's not about audio quality, it's that the act itself carries a kind of weight. We're really stoked to be working with Laced Records to bring this to players.
As a vinyl record can only hold so much, our logic for the track selection was simple: this record is for the players, so we pick the songs that mean the most to them. Whatever tracks people have had on repeat, those are the ones we selected.
At the end of the day, it's something meant to be kept and collected. Music is abstract, it floats in the air — but this record makes it into something you can put on a shelf, give to a friend, pull out ten years from now and still remember exactly how you felt the first time. That in itself, we think, is worth something.
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StarCraft 2 players have lost their collective minds after Blizzard Entertainment announced major changes coming in a new update.
Fans of the 2010 real-time strategy sequel took to its website to see new gameplay adjustments for what was probably the first time in years today. Instead of only finding bug fixes or mentions of standard server maintenance, patch notes for public test realm (PTR) update 5.0.16 revealed a laundry list of balance changes that will fundamentally change how StarCraft 2 is played.
The impact of the update can be read in its first bullet point, which reduces the number of starting workers from 12 to eight. StarCraft 2 upped its starter worker count to 12 with the launch of Legacy of the Void in 2015 to speed up the pace earlier in matches. The years following the change have seen some players asking for an adjustment, and now, 11 years later, the change is here, and it's just one example in a page full of other tweaks.
"How is this real?" one Reddit user said regarding StarCraft 2 PTR update 5.0.16. "Some of these changes are wild, I am so curious how they will feel."
"Holy s**t they did it," another said in response to the change in starting workers.
StarCraft 2 received its final major content pack with Nova Covert Ops in 2016, and despite retaining a solid audience in the decade since, it has largely remained on the back burner for Blizzard since. Now, there are so many changes on the way that players aren't exactly sure if the patch will result in a better or worse experience.
We won't know how update 5.0.16 will be received until after it makes it out of its PTR build and into the public's hands at an unspecified point in the future. What players are focusing on now, though, is that the update serves as proof that Blizzard still cares about breathing life into its classic RTS…for some reason.
"Some absolutely bonkers changes to basic mechanics, especially for a game in maintenance mode with little to no ongoing development besides this," another Reddit user said. "Very excited to see how this plays out, and I hope that they maintain the scale of changes, even if they have to iterate on/change plenty.
"That is to say I hope they don't get discouraged by certain changes not panning out and end up walking most of this back. I love the potential for new strategies and interactions so far."
So, why is Blizzard making a splash in StarCraft 2 for the first time in years? Unfortunately, we really don't know. Some speculate the tweaks arrive as a result of the game developer's renewed interest in some of its existing titles. Others believe it could signal a specific interest in StarCraft, which is rumored to receive a first-person shooter spin-off sometime in the future.
We've tried to make this PTR focus on extending the early and mid-game experience, allowing players to remain competitive on one to three bases for longer periods. We’ve introduced changes to make non-warped Gateway play a more viable path, while also increasing overall strategic diversity across all three races.
In addition, a range of quality-of-life improvements has been implemented to enhance the overall player experience.
Economy
Starting workers reduced from 12 to 8.
Default Large Mineral patch resource count reduced from 1,800 to 1,600.
Default Small Mineral patch resource count increased from 900 to 1,200.
Total Default Minerals per base increased from 10,800 to 11,200.
Default Vespene Geysers' resource count increased from 2,250 to 2,500.
Total Default Gas per base increased from 4,500 to 5,000.
Rich Vespene Gas Geyser harvest return value decreased from 8 to 6.
Zerg
Hatchery, Lair and Hive
Supplies provided reduced from 6 to 4.
Creep
Spread/Recede rate slowed from 0.45 to 0.55.
Spore Crawler
Damage against Biological increased from 20 (+10 Biological) to 20 (+15 Biological).
Carapace Upgrades
Level 1 cost decreased from 150/150 to 100/100.
Level 2 cost decreased from 200/200 to 150/150.
Level 3 cost decreased from 250/250 to 200/200.
Infestor
Microbial Shroud range increased from 9 to 12.
Microbial Shroud can now be cast without requiring an upgrade from the Infestation Pit.
Neural Parasite on builder SCVs will only expire at structure completion.
Now has an auto-attack weapon.
Viper
Abduct now considers Sieged Tanks a valid target.
Overlord
Speed without Pneumatized Carapace decreased from 0.9 to 0.7.
Can now issue 'Load Nearby Units' commands.
Overseer
Changelings automatically inherit the current order queue of the casting Overseer.
Changelings’ deaths are contagious to other nearby Changelings.
Mutalisk
Mutalisk Glaives now prioritize targets.
Arc slop increased to 180.
Terran
Command Center
Supplies provided reduced from 15 to 13.
Ghost
Supply increased from 2 to 3.
Health reduced from 125 to 100.
Attack damage changed from 10 + 10 vs Light to 20.
Attack range increased from 6 to 7.
Steady Targeting:
Damage increased from 130 + 40 vs Psionic to 170.
Energy cost increased from 50 to 75.
No longer cancels upon taking damage.
Medivac
Can now issue 'Load Nearby Units' commands.
Subgroup Priority:
Priority order updated from (Raven, Ghost, Battlecruiser, Marine, Marauder, SiegeTank) to (Ghost, Marine+Marauder, Raven, Battlecruiser, Siegetank).
Protoss
Nexus
Supplies provided reduced from 15 to 13.
Warpgate
Warpgate Research moved to the Gateway from the Cybernetics Core.
Warpgate Research speeds up Gateway unit production time by 35%.
'Transform to Warpgate' cost increased from 0/(0) to 50/(50).
Warp-in Time is no longer determined by 'slow power fields'.
Warp-in Time decreased to 3s (from 3.6s and 11.4s).
Warpgate Cooldown Values:
Zealot: from 20 to 22.
Adept: from 20 to 22.
Stalker: from 23 to 22.
Sentry: from 23 to 22.
High Templar: from 32 to 35.
Dark Templar: from 32 to 35.
Gateway
Pre-Warpgate Production Time Values:
Zealot: from 27 to 28.
Adept: from 30 to 28.
Stalker: from 27 to 28.
Sentry: from 23 to 24.
High Templar: from 32 to 40.
Dark Templar: from 32 to 40.
Post-Warpgate Production Time Values:
Zealot: 18.
Adept: 18.
Stalker: 18.
Sentry: 16.
High Templar: 26.
Dark Templar: 26.
Sentry
Hallucinations automatically inherit the current order queue of the casting Sentry.
High Templar
Psi Storm total damage reduced from 110 to 100.
Disruptor
Now has a 'phantom attack' weapon.
Warp Prism
Can now issue 'Load Nearby Units' commands.
Bug Fixes & Quality of Life Updates
Fixed an issue where Carrier Interceptors owned due to a player casting Neural Parasite would not inherit the opponent's upgrades.
Fixed an issue where EMP visuals did not provide clear visual indication of effect radius/affected units.
Fixed an issue where Motherships would warp in adjacent to the Nexus rather than overtop.
Fixed an issue where Guardian Shield visuals would persist even after loaded into a transport.
Fixed an issue where melee units targeting builder SCVs would lose their attack order when the SCV moved through the structure.
Fixed an issue where SCVs could not have build orders queued sequentially onto structures already being constructed by another SCV.
Fixed an issue where Guardian Shield visuals would not update player color post-initialization.
Fixed an issue where the KD8 Charge could knock back immobile targets during Recall.
Fixed an issue where the KD8 Charge lacked a placement model and AOE effect radius cursor indicator.
Fixed an issue where the KD8 Charge would be thrown in front of a target unit rather than at the targeted cast point.
Fixed an issue where some units' spells would not trigger Protoss shield-damage graphics (Purification Nova, Corrosive Bile, KD8 Charge).
Fixed an issue where units with burrow move would lose their current orders when told to burrow.
Fixed an issue where 'Zerg Rocks' were lacking polish. (Now uses correct wireframe, has a Zerg building armour icon, and uses animation state to communicate health level).
Fixed an issue where a variation of large diagonal rocks still did not receive an attack command if certain portions of the rock were within vision but not others.
Fixed an issue where attack commands with Adept Shades in the selection behaved erratically (Example: finishing a shade caused the attack target to be lost if the command was not issued by smart command/right click, units could unexpectedly move command etc.)
Fixed an issue where the Nexus had no indication Nexus Recall nor Energy Recharge abilities' cooldowns were global. Command card now displays charge counters and minimap displays all Nexus range radius.
Fixed an issue where the Nexus Energy Recharge ability range radius actor would display permanently rather than when the ability was being targeted.
Fixed an issue where Lurker Attack Spike sounds could be heard through the Fog of War.
Fixed an issue where Lurker eggs lacked polish during creation/destruction. Eggs now take less time to appear due to faster birth animation and play a death cry to communicate when destroyed early.
Fixed an issue where the Warp Prism would not display an unload visual model indicator.
Fixed an issue where the Warp Prism would not display a load range radius actor when the ability was being targeted.
Fixed an issue where the Warp Prism movement was highly variant/ sluggish if ordered to queue pickup orders or pick up units slightly out of immediate range.
Fixed an issue where Banelings in splash range of enemy units but killed by enemy units would not spawn an audio cue indicating splash damage had been dealt.
Fixed an issue where non-disguised Changelings would not play their full birth animation.
Fixed an issue where commanding Oracles to build Stasis Wards in areas inside their range could result in slower execution than being commanded to build outside their range.
Fixed an issue where Oracles would teleport short distances if told to build a Stasis Ward while overlapping with other air units (such as other friendly oracles).
Fixed an issue where Stasis Wards lacked a distinct audio cue for their death.
Fixed an issue where players attempting to attack a Stasis Ward could easily accidentally move command underneath it instead.
Fixed an issue where Colossus could not be created/unloaded in space an air unit already was (this mostly affects the predictability of colossus drop positioning due to collision with the warp prism).
Fixed an issue where Voidray Prismatic Alignment lacked a termination audio cue.
Fixed an issue where Immortal Barrier lacked a termination audio cue.
Fixed an issue where beam attack visuals would not terminate if targets were picked up by transports or teleported away (Sentry, Void Ray).
Fixed an issue where the Sentry's beam attack visuals were misleading due to being significantly delayed during creation and termination. They should now feel much more responsive to control.
Fixed an issue where the Cyclone basic weapon was unable to damage friendly cloaked/buried units.
Fixed an issue where the High Templar's basic weapon's visuals and sounds were not proportionate in size/volume to its impact.
Fixed an issue where Vespene Geysers did not update their model to tolerate shaders if players' shader graphics settings changed mid-match, allowing for re-enabling of the higher graphics option.
Fixed an issue where Phoenix would not face their channeled Graviton target.
Fixed an issue where killing a Viper prior to its Abduct tongue connecting with a target would not cancel the abduct.
Fixed an issue where Nexus would still play Blinding Cloud visuals (despite no longer having Photon Overcharge).
Fixed an issue where Planetaries lacked or had misleading visual and audio indicators (splash damage impact visuals, sound).
Fixed an issue where Archons lacked several visual and audio indicators (birth sound, splash damage impact visuals, movement sound, attack physics).
Fixed an issue where Disruptor Purification Nova cooldown/firing status was difficult to discern. Ability status should now be much more obvious due to increased colour states.
Fixed an issue where friendly Disruptor Purification Nova range radius actors were displayed permanently, even if the unit was on cooldown, causing unnecessary clutter as unit count increased.
Fixed an issue where Swarm Host range radius actors were displayed permanently, even if the unit was on cooldown, causing unnecessary clutter as unit count increased.
Fixed an issue where Swarm Hosts lacked an equipment (weapon) display indicator for the Locust.
Fixed an issue where Microbial Shroud's appearance happened gradually and unnoticeably due to lacking a sufficient impact model for the cloud.
Fixed an issue where Hellbat walk animation speed was faster than expected.
Fixed an issue where casting Generate Creep would only affect a subselection of Overlords or Transport Overlords rather than both variations.
Fixed an issue where Creep Tumors lacked placement and placeholder models when spreading themselves.
Fixed an issue where it could be difficult to distinguish if a research structure was active (Twilight Council, Fleet Beacon, Armory, Evolution Chamber).
Improved an issue where injecting Queens 'shuffle'. Allowed re-issuing inject during ongoing cast so orders are not offloaded to others queen. Long-range orders are invalid if another queen is nearby the target hatchery.
Improved an issue where units with their primary attack order on a changeling would lose their order if the Changeling subsequently disguised itself.
Improved an issue where gather orders were clunky for workers. Workers adjacent and move commanding to a geyser now update their command to a gather order if a refinement structure gets built.
Xel'naga towers can now be selected through the Fog of War. Xel'naga Towers now show their vision range radius when selected.
Active Creep Tumors will now take selection precedence over Inactive Tumors.
Active Creep Tumors in a control group at the time of exhausting their charge will now transfer control group membership to the spread tumor.
Critters and destructible neutral objects have been standardized to share similar targeting/selection/collision values. They will no longer collide with/block player structures or units.
Larva/Eggs will no longer collide with/block player structures or units.
Locusts that were previously uncommandable during their swoop animation are now also unselectable (if already selected they will stay selected).
Neural Parasite will now add the target unit to the current selection if the selection only contains one infestor.
Protoss structures now generate additional 'damaged' graphical models.
As larva increases, they will now spread further upwards around the sides of the hatchery. Larva will still start from the bottom of the hatchery.
Music selection for spectator players has been adjusted to feature a greater pool of suitable tracks for spectating. Duplicate entries have also been removed.
Slightly polished Oracles' Revelation and Build animation transitions.
High Templar and Ravagers are now less likely to aggro towards faraway targets.
Adjusted Warp Prism and Raven visual fly height to minimize clipping inside other models and reduced Warp Prism shadow size on low graphics to minimize shadow-casting on unloaded units.
Commands to unsiege Warp Prisms will now be issued to all Warp Prisms in the selection.
Healing Shrine visuals/sounds have received a minor polish pass.
The Warp Prism will now attempt to immediately siege when instructed rather than prioritizing deceleration.
Mapmaker support tools now include proper Worker-Only-Path indicators, No-Resource footprints, air unit height modifier doodads, and variable rock reduction units.
Mule Repair is now set to auto-cast by default (Mules with a harvest order still do not attempt to repair units).
Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).
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Game of Thrones actress Emilia Clarke has discussed having no control over her character Daenerys Targaryen's storyline, dialogue or eventual fate — including in the series' polarizing finale.
Speaking to Variety, Clarke said she "didn't have any creative input" on her role, though hadn't sought out any either, believing she was "not qualified." Still, she noted that the series' showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss had been "fastidious" that actors stuck to their scripts, with retakes necessary for even small differences — such as if she said "it's" instead of "it is."
"Aside from what I brought as an actor, I didn't have any creative input, nor did I want any," Clarke said, answering again with a flat "no" when asked if she could have altered Daenerys' ultimate fate — an ending that many fans disliked.
Game of Thrones' final episodes see her character suddenly turn from a hero — who has just defeated an undead army and looks set to save the Seven Kingdoms from Lannister rule — to a city-burning conqueror. In a tragic twist, she is ultimately stopped by her lover Jon Snow. Her lifeless body is then carried away by her dragon — and that's that.
[Benioff and Weiss] were "fastidious about us saying the lines exactly as they’ve written them," Clarke continued. "I was given the seasons, and I, to the best of my ability, empathized and understood and tracked every choice she made so it felt like mine. I felt like that was what my job was."
Clarke's former Game of Thrones co-star Kit Harington previously said that mistakes were made in the show's controversial ending, but he was "not sure there was any alternative" as the series' cast and crew were exhausted following almost a decade of production. "I think if there was any fault with the end of Thrones, is that we were all so f***ing tired, we couldn't have gone on longer."
Ultimately, Clarke said that she was now "grateful" for the experience of playing Daenerys, which catapulted her to stardom and has since landed her roles in numerous other TV series and movies.
"I have gone through every circuitous route to get to the place that I am now, which is finally being able to be very grateful for everything that Game of Thrones did and has given me," Clarke concluded. "I no longer feel trapped in it, or trapped in the result of being in it. I feel just really lucky that it happened to me — even luckier that I've had time to understand what that was, and now I feel firmly on the other side."
In January, Clarke admitted feeling "really pissed" at the expert who developed Game of Thrones' fictional languages, after reading that he thought her Dothraki pronounciation "sucked." David J. Peterson, who HBO hired as a full-time linguist on its hit fantasy show, subsequently responded to Clarke's comments, saying that the actress had misunderstood what he meant, and that she "never had to be good at it," as his intention had never been that Daenerys Targaryen would speak Dothraki flawlessly.
Tom Phillips is IGN's News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social
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Xbox has announced a delay to its upcoming Fable reboot, which will now launch in February 2027.
The long-awaited RPG had been due to launch this fall on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, though Microsoft had not set a specific date for its arrival. Now, due to Xbox's busy release schedule (and a certain game named GTA 6), it's coming next year instead.
"This year is packed with incredible games for Xbox players to enjoy, from Halo: Campaign Evolved, Gears of War: E-Day and Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 to Control Resonant, Star Wars: Galactic Racer and Grand Theft Auto VI," Xbox wrote in a post on social media.
"In order to plan our game launches through the holidays, in a way that works best for players, we’re moving Fable to February 2027 so it can have the dedicated moment it deserves. We’re excited to be giving players a major new look at Fable, as well as our broader lineup, at Xbox Games Showcase on June 7."
The news follows speculation last month that Microsoft had delayed Fable internally — something that the official Fable social media account stepped in to deny, pointing instead to its previously announced fall launch window.
Giant Bomb’s Jeff Grubb reported last month that there had been concern at Microsoft about Fable potentially running up against the behemoth that is GTA 6, which now appears to be locked in to its November 19, 2026 release date.
"I'll say that I’ve heard that Fable has been pushed internally," Grubb said. "That doesn’t mean that it’s coming out next year. Apparently, they’re still trying to get it out this year, but they are worried about the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6. And so if it's getting delayed beyond the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, that could push it into December, which might make it a prime candidate to get delayed into 2027. So while Xbox will have a lot of games coming out this year, that’s one that there's still a big question mark around."
Microsoft still has many other release dates to solidify, such as for Halo: Campaign Evolved and Gears of War: E-Day. Fans will undoubtedly get a clearer idea of Microsoft's release plans during its Xbox Games Showcase. Fable and Gears of War: E-Day will definitely be there, and perhaps we'll see more of InXile's Clockwork Revolution, Undead Labs' State of Decay 3, and maybe even Hideo Kojima’s OD.
Tom Phillips is IGN's News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social
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As IGN celebrates its 30th anniversary, it’s my job to assemble a list of 30 racing games that can lay claim to being bona fide masterpieces.
It’s honestly a tricky sort of thing to curate. Racing games (and automotive cultures worldwide) are just too tribal for any one batch of racing games to be universally accepted as objectively the best of the best. When you’re dealing with a limited shortlist, you simply can’t inject someone’s favourite racing game without trimming a favourite of somebody else; any one entry will always come at the expense of another deserving candidate. The fact that the genre dates back over 50 years, all the way to the earliest origins of video games, only makes it more difficult. That is, for as long as we’ve had video games, we’ve had racing games.
And we’ve had a lot of really, really good ones.
In past racing retrospectives we’ve looked at things like overwhelming influence above all else – the racing games that literally wrote the rules of the road for others to follow. On other occasions we’ve restricted our round-ups to just a single game per series in an attempt to recognise a wider spectrum of greatness.
But the nature of a true masterpiece got me thinking about this in a slightly different way. In this instance, we’re not just talking about great racing games. We’re talking about the premier racing games that define entire developers to this day. We’re talking about the greatest works of the world’s most respected racing studios, from Papyrus Design Group to Polyphony Digital.
With that foundation in mind, here are IGN’s racing game masterpieces – 30 esteemed and extraordinary racing games that maintain a stranglehold on our imaginations and are regarded as high-water marks for the whole genre.
While we’ll tackle these in no particular numerical order, let’s start in the arcades, where the long legacy of racing games began.
The Autocrats of Arcade Racing
OutRun (1986)
I’ve said a lot of this before on IGN – and I’ll no doubt say it again – but the history of racing games is the history of video games. That’s how far the racing genre goes back. In 1974 Taito released Speed Race, widely considered to be the first vertically scrolling video game, ever. The first eight-player arcade game? Atari’s Indy 800, in 1975. The first-ever game to provoke the sort of media panics we’re still seeing 50 years down the track? Exidy’s Death Race in 1976. This is before Space Invaders. Before Pac-Man. Before Donkey Kong.
Trace back the tyre tracks and you’ll find all roads lead back to the arcade. It’s these legendary cabinets – wheels slick with palm sweat and seats sanded smooth by the sliding of several thousand butts – that forged the future and made the arcade the automotive cradle of our modern-day, high-speed civilization.
There are a number of arcade classics that are unmistakably masterpieces of the arcade era. Namco’s Pole Position from 1982 is without a doubt one of the most influential and important racing games of all time, establishing conventions for the genre still followed today. The 3D polygonal graphics of 1988’s Winning Run – also from Namco – was a first for the company and a stunning representation of the future of racing games.
However, if we’re talking about masterpieces it’s tough to ignore the likes of Sega’s highly innovative 1986 all-timer OutRun.
Following the strong success of motorcycle arcade hits Hang-On and Enduro Racer, Sega switched back to four wheels for OutRun. It was a sharp stylistic shift from Namco’s motorsports-oriented approach, eschewing F1-style open-wheelers for the raked gills of a fully licensed Ferrari Testarossa. It also opted for public roads with beautiful backdrops over bespoke and largely barren racetracks.
Creator Yu Suzuki regards 1986’s Out Run as a “driving game" rather than a “racing game,” and that’s a subtle but important distinction. That is, OutRun may still very much be a classic, race-against-the-clock arcade experience, but it’s also the common ancestor of Cruis’n USA, Test Drive, The Need for Speed, and more or less every modern racing game centred around planting your foot on the loud pedal in the kind of exotic cars you can only afford by being better than almost everyone else at a popular sport, or ripping off people’s pensions.
With undulating tracks, selectable “radio stations”, and a killer cockpit-style cabinet, the innovative and extraordinarily successful OutRun was unlike any racing game out there in 1986.
Daytona USA (1994)
No discussion of arcade racing masterpieces is complete without paying tribute to Sega’s Daytona USA.
After sneaking a few out to arcades in 1993, Daytona USA was widely released in 1994. Arguably the most recognisable arcade racing game of all time, Daytona USA is arcade racing perfection. There’s even more to this masterpiece than its cutting-edge, texture-mapped 3D graphics, its perfectly-honed, easy-to-play-tricky-to-master driving model, or its infectiously delightful theme song. As an arcade cabinet, Daytona USA is just as much a masterpiece in physical form and function – from its eye-catching yellow-and-orange colour scheme to its sturdy and famously judo-choppable gear stick.
Daytona USA went head-to-head with Namco’s similarly cutting-edge Ridge Racer in the mid-’90s. While Ridge Racer might have eventually enjoyed the better home release conversion, Daytona USA’s eight-player action rendered it untouchable amongst its peers.
Sega Rally Championship (1995)
While the legendary Sega Rally Championship is acclaimed for a lot of reasons, not least of all being the fact it was the first-ever racing game to simulate different levels of friction on distinct driving surfaces, Sega reportedly took some convincing to back the project. The company didn’t see rallying as an especially high profile motorsport category in Japan, which feels slightly odd considering three out of the four manufacturer teams in the WRC at the time (following the departure of Lancia) were Japanese. There was also a hesitancy to build a game around rally cars which, on account of their nature as regular street cars on off-road steroids, didn’t seem as aesthetically exciting to the suits as formula racers and exotic supercars.
Fortunately, the passionate team was able to persuade them of rallying’s merits and the rest is history. They were even able to convince both Toyota and Lancia to agree to license cars to the game: a Celica GT-Four as made famous by Didier Auriol, and the all-conquering Delta Integrale as made famous by Juha Kankkunen. They were two cars that actually never raced each other in the WRC (Lancia withdrew from the WRC at the end of 1992, and the ST205 Celica was campaigned in 1995 before… being spectacularly banned for an illegal turbocharger restrictor). However, both are now inextricably linked by their presence together in one of the most iconic arcade racing games ever made.
Sega Rally Championship’s slippery yet heavy handling model was an absolute hoot to wrestle with in the arcade, and hitting those jumps never, ever got old (and inspired the greatest Simpsons crossover meme ever, to boot).
R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 (1998)
The writing was certainly on the wall for arcades by the time Namco’s seminal arcade racing classic Ridge Racer found itself ported to Sony’s hot new home console in the mid-’90s. Gamers were shown a future where near-arcade quality 3D graphics could be transported into their own homes via a PlayStation, and race fans in particular found they could enjoy similarly speedy experiences without leaving the crevices they’d carved into their own couches.
Namco’s Ridge Racer series peaked in late 1998 with R4: Ridge Racer Type 4, which came as a franchise reinvention. Pushing what was possible for lighting and shading on hardware that had long since been eclipsed in terms of power and performance, Ridge Racer Type 4 made a strong case for being the most beautiful racing game on the original PlayStation – and it arrived with new cars, fresh and interesting tracks, and a light visual novel approach driving the campaigns. Perhaps best of all? It injected the whole thing with oodles of smooth Japanese acid jazz.
Hot Wheels Unleashed (2021)
Italian developer Milestone has been making racing games – primarily of the two-wheeled variety – for decades. Based on every established metric, it should be ludicrous to claim that Milestone’s masterpiece is an arcade-style racing game based on a popular toy license and unashamedly aimed at kids. Nothing about that makes sense.
However, regardless of what you call 2021’s Hot Wheels Unleashed – an anomaly, an exception, or otherwise – there’s no skirting the fact that it’s a remarkable racing game. Taking the toy-scale approach of Codemasters’ pioneering Micro Machines, Hot Wheels Unleashed is a blistering and imaginative racer with a sense of grand scale like few others as you race your tiny diecast cars through enormous, life-sized environments. With a dedication to detail that even places subtle fingerprints on the photorealistic car models – which also sport realistic injection mould lines left from the assembly process and authentic raised text on the chassis identifying their model names – Hot Wheels Unleashed still stops me in my tracks.
Highly approachable yet packed with advanced techniques, tempting shortcuts, and one of the best track creation suites in the business to master, Hot Wheels Unleashed remains one of the strongest arcade racers I’ve played in over a decade.
Burnout 3: Takedown (2004)
Over 20 years later, Burnout 3: Takedown remains the ultimate arcade racer. The fact that the Burnout series has been consigned to simply gather dust in the junk drawer of franchise custodians Criterion Games is a crime against car culture.
The racing is still pure and precise, its rampaging Crash Mode remains utterly addictive, and the aural embrace of its playlist of pop-punk bangers is a bittersweet reminder of the CD pouch that used to slide around the passenger footwell of your 1992 Ford Festiva. The one that smelled like wet socks and Lynx Africa. Maybe that was just my 1992 Ford Festiva.
Burnout 3 is at its most brilliant in Road Rage mode, where the goal is to execute the game’s titular takedowns. Various racing games since have tried to mirror the sensation of the bone-crunching impacts found in Burnout 3, but even veterans of its development have struggled to recreate its brilliance ever since.
Burnout Revenge was a high-quality follow-up, but the addition of "traffic-checking" – allowing players to simply punch through same-direction traffic – changed the formula. Watching NPC cars scatter like billiard balls slightly diluted the tension of skillfully weaving through traffic at breakneck speeds, losing some of that essential Burnout soul. Burnout Paradise later successfully transitioned the series into an open-world format and remains highly regarded, particularly following its 2018 remaster. Nevertheless, Burnout 3: Takedown stands alone. As one of the highest-rated racing games ever made, it isn't just a genre highlight; it is a genuine masterpiece of the medium.
The Sultans of Simulation
NASCAR Racing 2003 Season - 2003
Defunct PC racing simulation gurus Papyrus (the developers of the highly influential Indianapolis 500: The Simulation and historical racing darling Grand Prix Legends) probably painted their masterpiece with 2003’s fan-favourite NASCAR Racing 2003 Season.
The last Papyrus NASCAR sim before EA Sports scooped up the license exclusively for 2004 through to 2009, NASCAR Racing 2003 Season may seem like a bit of an oddball entry for a list like this – but don’t underestimate how highly regarded it is amongst the oval racing faithful.
NASCAR Racing 2003 Season – the code for which actually formed the original foundation of iRacing as we know it – wasn’t just an incredible racing simulation upon its release. It remains an incredible racing simulation today, and a barometer against which modern NASCAR sims are still judged over 20 years later.
F1 2020 (2020)
2002’s Grand Prix 4, from racing simulation legend Geoff Crammond and MicroProse, is a stone-cold Formula 1 masterpiece – despite the slightly iffy technical state it arrived in. MicroProse went belly-up right after its launch, leaving the game marooned without a developer to issue any further patches. It’s also a famously fickle thing to get running reliably on modern computers, but modders have kept this masterpiece alive to this day. A modern and non-F1 licenced re-release of it dubbed Geoff Crammond Racing 4 is even due to hit Steam this year, with workshop support no less.
But if you’re looking for a modern F1 masterpiece you can play with a lot less fuss, it’s hard to ignore the likes of Codemasters’ F1 2020 – a game many regard as the very best F1 game Codemasters has produced during its current, long-running stewardship of the series. With a terrific, grippy handling model, the debut of the excellent “My Team” career mode (that introduced an extremely engaging management angle to the series, casting players as team owners AND drivers), and the long-overdue reintroduction of two-player split-screen functionality, F1 2020 was a wonderfully complete package at the time. It was also the last time we’d see the series’ garage of legendary historical F1 cars, plucked from some of the sport’s most famous eras.
TOCA Race Driver 3 (2006)
TOCA Race Driver 3 may have had different names depending on where you played it (in Australia you’ll know it as V8 Supercars 3, and in Germany it was called DTM Race Driver 3). Regardless of what you called it, however, it was like no other racing game around.
Race Driver 3 was rammed with a ridiculous amount of championships (well over 100 championships across more than 35 different motorsports, featuring fully licensed series like V8 Supercars and DTM) and was overflowing with tracks (more than 80 ribbons on 37 real-world circuits, plus more than a dozen fictional ones).
As I’ve discussed in the past, I could spend a morning conquering Mount Panorama in a V8 Supercar, and the afternoon sliding a supertruck around Oran Park, and I’d have barely experienced a sliver of what Race Driver 3 had to offer. Racing at Bathurst and Oran Park I wouldn’t have even left my home state let alone the country, and there was a literal world of racing available elsewhere in Race Driver 3 – from muscle to monster trucks, and Formula Ford to IndyCar.
Seriously, you can say, “They don’t make them like this anymore” about a lot of things, but they truly broke the mould after this one. Not even Codemasters quite makes them like this anymore. This many official licenses living under the one roof – with all the correct cars and tracks – just doesn’t happen. It’s clearly too expensive to achieve in the modern era.
Now, to be fair, Race Driver 3’s simulation sensibilities were a little streamlined for console audiences at the time, and it wasn’t quite in the same wheelhouse as hardcore PC products like, say, Grand Prix 4 or NASCAR Racing 2003 Season. However, you can find the spirit of Race Driver 3 in many modern games. Series like Forza Motorsport have shipped with a similarly eclectic range of world-famous race cars dressed in the iconic, official liveries we recognise, and modders have shoehorned mountains of real-life race cars from current and historical seasons (most of which never appear in retail games) into Kunos Simulazioni’s Assetto Corsa. Codemasters’ own GRID Autosport and Slightly Mad Studios’ Project CARS 2 are also excellent and effective riffs on the Race Driver formula, but they don’t have quite the same magic.
Dirt Rally 2.0 - 2019
Warthog’s Richard Burns Rally is rightly regarded as an astonishingly accomplished rally game, but that’s on the back of a potent modding community that has kept the game alive for over two decades. On the other end of the timeline, Assetto Corsa Rally is currently taking shape in Steam Early Access as a rally game with the potential to redefine the genre.
However, this doesn’t detract from the fact that Dirt Rally 2.0 is Codemasters’ rallying masterpiece, and that makes it an integral part of the Codemasters rally story that began back in 1998 with the very first Colin McRae Rally.
Hardboiled and demanding, Dirt Rally 2.0 is Codemasters at the peak of its rallying prowess and pushing its in-house engine to the limit. The result was a gorgeous and challenging salvo of stages from a better variety of continents than the original Dirt Rally, superb sound design, and great loose surface handling.
After being merged into iRacing Studios mid-last year, Minnesota-based Monster Games are officially defunct. Monster Games, the developer of fan-favourite stock car racing classic NASCAR Dirt to Daytona, was never one of the 800-pound gorillas of racing development. While developers like Polyphony Digital and Black Box moved millions and millions of games, relishing the sort of success that made them household names in the business, Monster Games never built the same sort of profile. They were, however, the sort of racing studio with at least one absolute banger in their catalogue, which gave them the kind of if-you-know-you-know reputation enjoyed by teams like Sumo Digital (OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast), Genki (the Tokyo Xtreme Racer series), Rainbow Studios (Splashdown, the MX Unleashed series).
Test Drive: Eve of Destruction (or Driven to Destruction, as it was released as in PAL territories) might be one of the least-played games in this list – but anyone familiar with it ought to be able to vouch for its masterful approach to replicating the feeling of proper, grass-roots derby racing. The most memorable parts of Test Drive: Eve of Destruction are the race types it features that remain yet to be replicated elsewhere – even in the likes of the current pharaoh of fender-bending, Wreckfest. These include trailer races (where all cars are towing box trailers, boats, or campers), chain races (where pairs of cars must race around the ovals chained together), whip around races (where the entire field must race back and forth on the same stretch of track against oncoming traffic), and many, many more. An under-admired masterpiece.
Wreckfest (2018)
When the FlatOut series was yanked from Bugbear Entertainment after 2007’s eternally underappreciated FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage, it was hard to see what the future might hold for the Finnish demolition specialists. Just over 10 years later, it hit back with a mayhem-fueled masterpiece of metal-rending spectacle. Wreckfest didn’t just T-bone the destruction racing sub-genre; it pummeled it into the ground and drove a hastily-spray painted school bus over the smoking debris.
The menu presentation is a little vanilla but the elbows-out competition on track more than makes up for that. Wreckfest’s rusted-out rides ooze character from every dent and scrape, and tossing them into panel-punishing battle and pushing the damage model to the limit simply never gets old.
The Superstars of Style
Project Gotham Racing 2 (2003)
Back on the original Xbox, Bizarre Creations’ Project Gotham Racing franchise was one of four separate racing series backed by the first-party muscle of Microsoft. Four! That is, in addition to the first two PGR games, Microsoft also published Midtown Madness 3, the RalliSport Challenge series, and the original Forza Motorsport. It was a golden era, the likes of which are sadly long gone.
For clarity, one could easily make a strong case here for the likes of Project Gotham Racing 4 – which introduced bikes to the series before it sadly disappeared forever – but I recently told my son if he buys a motorcycle I’m backing over it. With that in mind, I nominate Project Gotham Racing 2 as one of the very best games that sadly defunct Bizarre Creations ever produced. PGR2 is a clinic in pick-up-and-play racing; sexy and slick on the surface, and surprisingly sophisticated beneath it. Packed full of all the hottest cars of the era and focused on tight racing through a range of real-world cities like Barcelona, Stockholm, Sydney, Edinburgh, Washington D.C. and many more, PGR2 rewarded quality racing and looking good while doing it. At least, it did between bouts of Geometry Wars.
Driveclub (2014)
Evolution Studios, which Sony unceremoniously shut down in 2016, boasted a strong catalogue of racing excellence. 2005’s WRC: Rally Evolved was a superb rally contender that boasts flourishes that still have never been replicated, and 2006’s MotorStorm (with its cutting-edge deformable tracks) introduced us all to the idea of a festival racer before we even knew what that was. However, it’s 2014’s Driveclub that has since emerged as Evolution’s magnum opus. Driveclub didn’t reinvent the wheel by any stretch; broadly speaking it offered a very familiar and an entirely conventional brand of racing. It had a disastrous start to life, too, and was immediately stricken by catastrophic server issues that crippled all of its social features. This was a big problem considering its single-player replay value was debatable.
However, shortly after its troubled release, Evolution augmented Driveclub with a set of genuinely astonishing weather effects. Alone, that doesn’t sound like a particularly interesting fact. What makes Driveclub a fascinating case is the fact that these wet weather effects have never been eclipsed. In the rain, Driveclub is an unprecedentedly stunning looking racing game. It looks so good to this day that gamers are constantly rediscovering it, floored by how good it still looks well over 10 years later. Just watch as the rain sloshes and moves with the wipers and cornering forces.
Long delisted thanks to the frustrating realities of expiring licenses that plague racing games with real cars, Driveclub has earned a robust reputation as a flawed masterpiece.
The Regents of Ruckus
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017)
Determining which of gaming most-loved kart racers wins the cup is a deeply subjective exercise. Some point to the original Super Mario Kart, the groundbreaking progenitor that established the genre’s enduring tropes, or Mario Kart 64 – a game which conquered every lounge room, bed room, and dorm room it ever entered. Of course, devoted fans of Rare's Diddy Kong Racing regularly argue it ran rings around Mario Kart 64 during the late '90s and, personally, I’m a ride-or-die proponent of Crash Team Racing’s tendency to reward those who can reach its high skill ceiling, rather than punishing them by putting a blue shell up their anus.
The definitive kart racing masterpiece, however, is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – which still stands as the final word on karting, even after the release of its Nintendo Switch 2 successor.
Representing the acme of 25 years of development, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is vibrant and delightful to look at, and it teems with content and personality. With piles of imaginative and meticulously designed tracks, responsive handling, a silky frame rate, and a ton of customisation options and racing assists, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe really is the premier family party racer.
Split/Second (2010)
Split/Second is a sidewinder missile of a racing game; fast, dangerous, and explosively destructive. The ability to weaponise the trackside environment as crushing traps for your opponents meant no two laps of a race typically played out the same way – before a collapsing building or crashing plane made a giant mess of the circuit.
With its fantastic circuit design, potent sense of speed, and multiple clever flourishes (including a clean HUD that moved all important information down to a small bar that trailed behind your car), Split/Second is a cracking arcade racer that never got its due.
Split/Second is proof nothing is fair in the video game business. When Split/Second emerged as a bona fide Burnout competitor back in 2010, the response from arcade racing connoisseurs was gushing. Perhaps if we’d know we were never going to get a sequel, we all might have been a bit more zealous about convincing more people to buy a copy. Unfortunately, Split/Second sold too poorly to kickstart the series a racing game of this quality deserved. While it was easily the best game Black Rock Studio (formerly Climax Racing) ever produced, it was also the last game it ever produced.
The fact that we also never got another proper Burnout game after Split/Second either is just salt in the wound.
Blur (2010)
2010 was a cursed year to release a killer new arcade racing game that dared to innovate and strike a claim as a fresh new force in the genre, because it was also the year Bizarre Creations released critically acclaimed cult-favourite Blur.
Turning the page from the much-loved Project Gotham Racing series, Bizarre reinvented its brand of arcade racing to include combat, resulting in a chaotic experience that blended PGR’s typical smorgasbord of real-life locations and recognisable, licensed cars with Mario Kart/WipeOut-inspired weapons and power-ups.
As fun as Blur’s high-speed spectacle was, it was enormously underappreciated at the time of its release. These days Blur is regarded as an unfairly forgotten arcade racing modern masterpiece, but unfortunately we never got to see an evolution of it as Bizarre Creations was shut down by Activision in early 2011 (less than four years after it acquired the studio in late 2007).
The Archdukes of Anti-gravity
F-Zero GX - 2003
If we’re talking about the origin of the species, the original F-Zero (released on SNES way back in 1990), was the first futuristic fish to flop out of the primordial racing soup and blast up the beach at 1000 kilometres per hour. The anti-gravity racing sub-genre as we know it was born in the cockpit with Captain Falcon.
However, it’s not particularly controversial to argue that it’s F-Zero GX, released in 2003 for the GameCube, that represents the peak of the series.
Characterised by its eye-melting speeds and unforgiving difficulty, F-Zero GX demands practice, persistence, and a high degree of track knowledge to perform well. However, its hectic 30-opponent grids, snappy controls, and silky smooth frame rate made committing to its brutal brand of racing a wholly rewarding experience.
WipEout 2097 (1996)
While F-Zero may have pioneered anti-gravity racing, it’s WipEout that made it mainstream. It can never be understated just how instrumental Sony’s original PlayStation was in making games cool, and the WipEout series (developed by esteemed British software house Psygnosis) was an extremely important chapter in that story.
However, while the original WipEout was a genuine smash hit – and a launch title for the PlayStation’s European debut – its immediate follow-up WipEout 2097 (or WipEout XL as it was known in Japan and North America) was where this anti-gravity icon hit top speed.
A perfectly timed blend of exciting and never-before-seen futuristic racing with a soundtrack sourced from the titans of ’90s rave culture (including Prodigy, Underworld, The Future Sound of London, and The Chemical Brothers), WipEout 2097 was the embodiment of cool.
Blasting through rollercoaster-style tracks to the pulsing energy of Prodigy’s Firestarter, WipEout 2097 was a glimpse of the future in more ways than one. The PlayStation wasn’t a toy; it was becoming modern culture.
The Captains of Car-PGs
Gran Turismo 2 (1999)
Few racing games are as important to the genre as the original Gran Turismo. First released in Japan in late 1997 and elsewhere around the world in May 1998, Gran Turismo went from zero-to-global phenomenon faster than a fully tuned twin turbo Mitsubishi GTO. It would go on to become not only the PlayStation’s best-selling game ever, but the grandfather of all modern console racing sims.
However, as unprecedentedly impressive as the original Gran Turismo was, there was nothing that could have prepared us for the leap that was Gran Turismo 2. To put it in perspective, EA’s Need for Speed II (which was released a little prior to the first GT, in early 1997) boasts nine licensed cars. Gran Turismo arrived with 140, all with their own tuning options, racing modifications, and nuanced handling. It was pure madness. Unheard of.
And yet, two years later, Gran Turismo 2 arrived with over 500. 500! On the same elderly console, crammed onto a pair of CDs, alongside over 20 tracks (including new dirt circuits).
Setting Gran Turismo 2’s intro to the driving beat of The Cardigan’s ‘My Favourite Game’ might have been a cheeky flex on Polyphony’s part, but I must’ve damn nearly burned a hole through GT2’s discs back when it was first released – so there was certainly a time around the turn of the century where they weren’t wrong.
Gran Turismo 4 (2004)
Sure, there are idiosyncrasies about Gran Turismo 4 that even back in 2004 I would’ve loved to have been able to change. The car list was inescapably lopsided and, while Japanese car culture was comprehensively covered, you couldn’t really say the same thing about the US or Europe – and the lack of Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Porsche was an admittedly big hole that RUF models alone couldn’t fill. Six cars on track? Well, that was low in contrast to, say, the Race Driver series – and bouncing off them with a harmless thud always made a mild mockery of its simulator positioning.
And yet, despite any of that, GT4 is the stuff of legend. Pushing the PS2 to the brink of what it was capable of, GT4 was a racing experience so overstuffed with content it was hard to know where to start, and possible you may not ever fully finish.
GT4 is special because there’ll never be another racing game exactly like it. Sure, there have been several subsequent GT games – and there have been later games cut from the GT cloth that have proven legendary in their own right, like Forza Motorsport 4. But the days of singular and complete car-PGs like GT4 are long over.
GT4 couldn’t be fixed with updates after the fact, and it couldn’t be augmented with add-ons or extras. It had to be complete from the moment it was stamped onto a disc. It was done. No DLC, no patches. It’s a different approach. It’s an approach that demands you aim for perfection so that, even if you miss, the end result is still good. And GT4 wasn’t just good, it was incredible.
Forza Motorsport 4 (2011)
It’s true that Forza Motorsport games throughout the Xbox One era – and all the way up to the most recent but divisive Forza Motorsport for Xbox Series X|S and PC – have maintained the series’ fabulous feel and expanded the garage. Indeed, in the absence of any backwards compatibility support for the Forza Motorsport series prior to Xbox One, I often find myself dipping back into Forza Motorsport 7 for hilariously mismatched splitscreen racing against my son.
The consensus amongst the Forza faithful, however, is that Forza Motorsport 4 is Turn 10’s true masterpiece.
Some backstory: the PS3 era was a notoriously tricky one for the Gran Turismo series – the grandaddy of car-PGs. Even series creator Kazunori Yamauchi has previously conceded the PS3 era was a “nightmare” for the Polyphony team. Not only were GT5 and GT6 oddly uneven in quality (stuffed full of hundreds and hundreds of cars that had been drawn from its PS2 predecessors), but they also had frustrating priorities. For instance, like Forza Motorsport 4, Gran Turismo 5 features the Top Gear Test Track – the BBC’s massively popular motoring show was everywhere in the late 2000s. However, GT5’s ‘Advanced Level’ challenge for the Top Gear Test Track was a race in a 1944 Volkswagen Kübelwagen – a vehicle whose history of moving fast is limited to unsuccessfully trying to outrun being strafed by Allied fighters in World War II. The approach of Forza Motorsport 4, however, made it feel like you were stepping onto the set of that show and directly into a reasonably-priced car.
With fully modelled interiors for every one of its cars and the ability to apply highly detailed liveries to them, Forza Motorsport 4 was the absolute king of the car-PG format at the time. The fact that it dropped just as seismic shifts in car culture were imminent only makes it more poignant. You don’t have to just take my word for it, either. Just listen to Jeremy Clarkson in the game’s intro.
“We are an endangered species, you and me,” he riffs. “We fear for our love of roaring V8s and the smell of burnt rubber. We’re told to think of economy and the environment, not excitement and enjoyment. In an age of hybrid this and lentil-matic that, we are the odd ones out.
“Yet, there is hope. There is a haven. A place that celebrates speed, grip, gears, and fun. And it’s all here, for you to explore.”
The Overlords of Open World
Test Drive: Unlimited (2006)
Few games arrive as stunningly ahead of their time as Eden’s Test Drive: Unlimited. Today there’s nothing especially novel about games like Forza Horizon or The Crew being MMO-inspired multiplayer racers where players can meet up, cruise, discover, and race around their large open worlds. However, in 2006 this concept was cutting edge.
That said, even though TDU’s multiplayer aspirations were what made it trendsetting, it still functioned as a single-player game if that’s all you were after – and its lack of any forced online component is why it still remains playable today.
Set on a 1:1 recreation of the Hawaiian island of Oahu, TDU’s vast road network dwarfed its limited competition at the time, and it was as fun to cruise around as it was to race across. A lot of this was thanks to the authentic sense of ownership it communicated when it came to its vehicles, which had to be discovered at specialist dealers spread all around the island, and purchased off the lot by visiting them. Cars also had to be physically stored at garages in your Hawaiian properties.
TDU was at its very best during its lengthy car delivery missions and its epic, full-island events, like The Millionaire’s Challenge – an entire lap of Oahu that had to be completed within 60 minutes. However, combine the Xbox 360’s custom soundtrack functionality with TDU’s ability to roll down the windows and this was also a game that was built for open-world vibe driving.
Test Drive: Unlimited has since been far eclipsed by the games it inspired but, at the time of its release, it was an open-world masterpiece like literally no other.
Burnout Paradise (2008)
A game so nice they released it twice, Burnout Paradise is the overwhelmingly acclaimed final core instalment of the legendary Burnout franchise – and the first (and last) time Criterion unleashed its slick, speedy, and savage series upon an open world.
Moving to an open world and prioritising total freedom above all else did mean Burnout Paradise’s racing lost a little something. After burning through bespoke tracks, grinding and pinballing off walls and into the opponents that were always nearby, the open-ended point-to-point races of Paradise were something altogether different (and sometimes a little frustrating). I don’t know what the common consensus is – or even if there is one – but I’ll maintain all day that Burnout Paradise isn’t actually the best Burnout game.
It’s hard to argue against the multi-award-winning critical darling being a racing masterpiece, though. Packed full of collectibles and smashables, Burnout Paradise is also brimming with one of the last truly great racing game soundtracks. Checks out for a city that’s literally named after a Guns N’ Roses song.
Driver: San Francisco (2011)
The original Driver, released in 1999, was nothing short of revolutionary. When it comes to open-world, 3D driving games, the history of this entire sub-genre explodes right here with Driver and Midtown Madness in the last gasp of the 20th century. However, as much as I adore the original Driver (and it’s one of my personal favourite games, in any genre, of all time), there’s simply no ignoring Driver: San Francisco’s status as one of the most unhinged and unique driving/racing games ever made.
It is absolutely true that placing the main character of your gritty car chase simulator in a coma – and setting the majority of the story in a bizarre dream-state where he has the ability to supernaturally possess any other driver on the road – sounds absurd. It’s honestly difficult to grasp how this concept made it through a single meeting without getting laughed out of the building. However, in practice, this entirely unique system is not just incredibly entertaining; it’s immensely refreshing in a genre where brand-new, never-before-seen ideas are sadly rare.
For instance, if you need to win a race in Driver: San Francisco, you can do so in the entirely typical way of simply trying to drive faster than everyone else, or you can teleport into oncoming traffic to smash into other racers and pummel them out of the competition. It’s the automotive equivalent of being able to leave the football pitch in EA FC and help your team score by shining a laser pointer in the goalkeeper’s eyes.
But Driver: San Francisco’s goofy hook is only part of the tapestry here. There’s its brilliantly assembled garage that smuggles in a host of the most famous movie and TV cars of all time, and its pitch-perfect playlist of funk, rock, and soul.
It’s also a powerhouse of technical engineering, maintaining a smooth 60 frames per second on top of the ability to shift around the map almost instantaneously. It even boasts a two-player split-screen multiplayer mode set within the full open world, where both participants retain the ability to teleport at will, which is a truly wild achievement.
Forza Horizon (2012)
2012’s Forza Horizon – from UK racing supergroup Playground Games – flipped the script for open-world racing games and set the tone for well over a decade of dominance of this entire subgenre. Established street racing series suddenly found themselves competing with the might of the Forza Motorsport machine – only now it had been set loose on the open road. That meant not only the fine-tuned feel of the Forza brand, but also the gorgeous graphics and monster-sized garage of car enthusiast favourites (all with fully modelled interiors).
The original Forza Horizon was a stunning debut for a new developer, albeit one staffed with experts drawn from specialist racing studios from all over the UK. It was a pumping and thriving, day-and-night celebration of the automobile where the competitors weren’t just a selection of the coolest cars the planet has ever produced, but also planes, helicopters, and… hot air balloons.
The Forza Horizon games have been the gold standard in modern open world racing for well over a decade, and that trend started right here with this modern masterpiece.
The Kings of Customisation
Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition (2005)
California’s Angel Studios (which became Rockstar San Diego in 2002) deserves a mountain of credit for being a pioneering force when it comes to the very concept of open-world racing. As the creators of the Midtown Madness, Smuggler's Run, and Midnight Club series, this team wasn’t just in on the ground floor – they poured the foundations.
However, it would be remiss of us not to recognise the sheer mastery of Rockstar San Diego’s Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition and its memorable take on customisation as a core component. On the back of a partnership with custom car culture magazine Dub, Midnight Club 3 introduced real, licensed cars to the series for the first time. The effect on Midnight Club 3’s credibility as a dedicated and blinged-out deep dive into urban custom car culture was immediate.
With a soundtrack as painstakingly curated as its garage and its violent and high-velocity take on powered-up street racing, Midnight Club 3 remains regarded as a racing masterpiece of the PS2 and original Xbox era – no small feat considering the quality and quantity of competition at that time.
If you like your house real big, your cars real big, your belly real big, and, indeed, everything real big, Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition is calling.
Need for Speed Underground 2 (2004)
The Need for Speed series may have slipped in popularity from its blockbuster era throughout the 2000s, but it remains one of the most successful video game franchises of all time. The monumental commercial success Need for Speed has enjoyed over its 30-year history is something other racing franchises would kill for.
Everyone with a history with the Need for Speed series will undoubtedly have their favourites, and they’re likely to be quite different in a series as storied as Need for Speed. Sentimentally I’ll always love 1999’s Need for Speed High Stakes and 2002’s Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2.
However, if we want look seriously at the NFS games that can lay claim to being masterpieces, that means returning to the absolute peak of the NFS series back in the mid-2000s and saluting the legacy of long-term Need for Speed developer Black Box (which EA ultimately closed, shipping the NFS franchise over the Atlantic to Burnout developer Criterion Games, then to Ghost Games, then back to Criterion Games again). It means 2003 and 2004’s Need for Speed Underground games, and 2005’s Need for Speed: Most Wanted – games even the developers themselves know and regard as the undisputed crown jewels of the series.
While the original Underground was a major hit, Underground 2 took its action to an open world, pumped up the variety of cars on offer, and significantly bolstered the amount of customisation players could do to them.
Oh, and it’s also home to a slapping Snoop Dogg-infused remix of Riders on the Storm we never even knew we needed.
Need for Speed Most Wanted (2005)
2005’s Need for Speed Most Wanted took the world of Underground – the tuner-focused soft-reboot of the series that reinvigorated it in the wake of spiking interest in JDM car culture – and blended it with the police pursuits the series was famed for before its Fast & Furious-inspired pivot.
In this instance, Most Wanted was a savvy fusion of the two worlds of Need for Speed, reintroducing exotic cars alongside its roster of popular tuner models – and bringing back cops without discarding its newly established customisation pillar. Its story may be hilariously cheesy by modern standards, but its mega success made it the bestselling game in the 30-year history of the series, and it set the tone for the next two decades of NFS games.
Overall Masterpiece
If you’ve been counting along, that’s 29 games, arranged in no particular rank and gathered into loose groups that at least made sense to me when I started this process. But 29 games does not a 30th birthday make, and my final instruction is to settle upon just one racing game to be my overall masterpiece.
That sounds like it ought to be difficult. After all, it was a struggle narrowing this list down to just 30 in the first place. I don’t think I’d find it much easier on IGN’s 100th birthday.
But picking just one masterpiece? Picking just one wasn’t hard at all.
Forza Horizon 3
It’s Forza Horizon 3. It’s the answer today, and it’s the answer tomorrow. Honestly? It might always be the answer.
There’s just no real way to overstate how successfully Forza Horizon 3 speaks to me as both a racing game fan and a car geek from the moment I was old enough to crack open a Hot Wheels blister. Forza Horizon 3 was more just the follow-up to a pair of games I already rated amongst the best in the business; it was a game I’d wanted someone to make since I was around 10 years old.
This isn’t just a game that unfolds in my own backyard. These are the cars I’ve wanted to see in a game forever. Forza Horizon 3 arrived with the greatest collection of Aussie cars I’d ever seen in a game. Nobody was giving us this many. Most other racing games these days don’t give us any. The cars I’ve watched race on local circuits. The cars my dad owned. The cars my nan owned. The kind of stuff I see on the roads every day. The fact that it arrived just as the curtain was coming down on Australia’s 90-year history of building its own domestic car models made it all the more poignant.
Hell, even the trailer is a masterpiece. I still get chills when the truck launches off the sand dune in slow motion just as the music begins to swell.
I haven’t even mentioned its two high-quality expansions: Blizzard Mountain, a terrific, snow-covered take on the Australian Alps, and the first Hot Wheels collaboration that gave us a stunt-filled Forza experience the likes of which we’d never seen.
Maybe Forza Horizon 3 isn’t your favourite Horizon game. Maybe the Horizon Festival visiting your own country makes another installment the nearest to your heart, or perhaps the siren call of the brand-new Forza Horizon 6 is too strong to ignore. I certainly couldn’t blame you; Japan is the greatest map Playground has ever produced.
But as far as I’m concerned, Forza Horizon 3 is the ultimate racing game masterpiece. Hang it in the Louvre.
Luke is a Senior Editor on the IGN reviews team. You can track him down on Bluesky @mrlukereilly to ask him things about stuff.
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Team Cherry has officially unveiled a slate of physical editions for Hollow Knight: Silksong, with Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox versions all now confirmed and preorders live ahead of a release later this year.
Alongside the game itself, players will also get reversible cover art, a 32-page game manual, and a mini folded poster that features a full map of Pharloom.
Priced at $45 for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and $40 for PS5 and Xbox, the physical edition is set to ship for October 16, 2026.
To avoid confusion, it is worth noting that the Switch 2 Edition includes the base Nintendo Switch version of the game alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade pack; therefore, Silksong can still be played on the original Switch hardware.
One caveat, however, is that the Sea of Sorrow DLC is not included in the box, though Team Cherry says it will be available as a separate free download.
Already teased for 2026, Sea of Sorrow promises new areas, bosses, and tools as "Hornet’s adventures continue in our nautically themed expansion, coming free for all players next year."
Also announced is Hollow Knight - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, which similarly bundles the Nintendo Switch release with the Switch 2 upgrade pack while remaining compatible with the original console.
That standard edition is priced at $40, also ships on October 16, 2026, alongside reversible cover artwork, a 28-page manual, and a mini folded poster. It's also releasing on PS5 as well for $35. Preorders for Hollow Knight are available now at both Fangamer and Best Buy in the U.S.
Hollow Knight: Silksong originally launched, as a digital only game, on September 4, 2026, and to critical acclaim. Team Cherry has since said that Silksong sold more than 7 million copies since release, and had millions more playing via Xbox Game Pass.
IGN's Tom Marks awarded the game a 9/10 in his review last year, stating: "Hollow Knight: Silksong is packed full of sharp platforming, enticing exploration, and nail-biting combat that's all unapologetically challenging in just the right way."
Robert Anderson is IGN's Senior Commerce Editor and resident deals expert on games, collectibles, trading card games, and more. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Bluesky.
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XBOX… no, sorry, Xbox (I’m not doing the all-caps thing) is gearing up for another Games Showcase this summer, with a good look at brand-new games, trailers, and reveals promised for Sunday June 7 at 10am PT/1pm ET/ 6pm BST. Followed by a dedicated deep dive into Gears of War E-Day, it's set to be a big day for all of those looking forward to seeing what this new era of Xbox has in store.
For context, last year’s event saw the reveal of Call of Duty Black Ops 7, Persona 4 Revival, Grounded 2, Beast of Reincarnation, Keeper, and Super Meat Boy 3D, as well as new looks at The Outer Worlds 2, Clockwork Revolution, and Ninja Gaiden 4. But what can we expect this year? Well, let’s dig into the games we think we’ll be seeing more of, some potential world premieres, and perhaps even more details on Microsoft’s new console, currently titled “Project Helix”.
Gears of War E-Day
Let’s start with the one game we know is definitely showing up: Gears of War E-Day. As noted on the Xbox website, the E-Day direct is set to “take players into the start of Emergence Day, offering new details, gameplay, and insights.” The prequel was first teased at last year’s showcase, but very little has been heard or seen since. We can expect a lengthy look following the main showcase this year, though, as well as presumably finding out its 2026 release date.
Xbox Game Studios
Playground Games may have just released the critically acclaimed Forza Horizon 6, but the British studio isn’t done by any means. That’s because its reboot of Fable, which was meant to hit in 2026, has just been delayed to February 2027, and I imagine it’s almost guaranteed to make an appearance here. Another look at it in action certainly wouldn’t go amiss, as we learn more about this new version of Albion.
The recently rebranded Halo Studios is due to release the remake of the original Master Chief story, Halo: Campaign Evolved, in 2026. We can likely expect to see more of this one in action, as well as find out when exactly we can expect to play this year. Maybe the game I’m most looking forward to seeing more of is inXile Entertainment’s Clockwork Revolution, which is looking like a fantastic blend of Dishonored and Bioshock. This one has popped up a couple of times at recent Xbox Summer Showcases, so hopefully that means we’re getting closer and closer to a release date. After a good look at gameplay in 2025, we’d love to know when it’s going to launch at this year’s show.
And what next for Rare? It had been working for many years on Everwild before it was cancelled last summer, leaving the legendary studio a mysterious proposition. Ongoing development will presumably continue on Sea of Thieves, but surely a new game is also in the works somewhere? The Killer Instinct, Viva Piñata, and Banjo Kazooie creators have as long a history as anyone at Microsoft when it comes to developing new series, but could we see it return to one of these? Another of its creations, Perfect Dark, seems even less likely, though, following the shutdown of The Initiative and cancellation of the reboot last year.
First revealed back in 2020, State of Decay 3 reemerged in 2024, but has been quieter than the dead since. Undead Labs has been working on this one for a while, and we might see it again on June 7 after skipping last summer’s showcase. Obsidian, meanwhile, has been far from quiet, and had a very busy 2025, launching Avowed, The Outer Worlds 2, and Grounded 2’s Early Access, so it’s safe to say that we aren’t necessarily expecting to see much from the RPG studio here. If it did want to spring a surprise Fallout New Vegas remake onto us, though, then we’d happily take it. Both Compulsion Games and Ninja Theory have released games in the past couple of years, so it may be a bit too soon to see what they’re working on next, but we certainly won’t rule it out. Especially the latter, who is reportedly working on a third Hellblade that is more of a ‘game’.
Activision, Blizzard, and Bethesda
Infinity Ward revealed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 last week, which will continue Captain Price and team’s story as they head to Korea this time around. Coming later in October 2026, it’s safe to say we’ll get a peek at it in action at the Showcase, with the new DMZ mode promised to be shown off. Call of Duty is where most of Activision’s resources find themselves going these days, but maybe a surprise second project will be sprung upon us. Though a long shot, a revival of one of the publisher’s dormant series, such as a new Tony Hawk, Guitar Hero, or Spyro, would certainly make people my age and older smile.
Blizzard can be expected to show off continued support for its live-service games, as Overwatch celebrates its 10th anniversary, Diablo 4 follows up on its just-released Lord of Hatred expansion, and World of Warcraft evolves further beyond its Midnight expansion, which arrived in March. While that’s all in the recent past, there are a couple of future possibilities. Although not expected this year, one of those is a look at WOW’s upcoming The Last Titan expansion, which will serve as the finale to the Worldsoul Saga trilogy. Another is a look at Overwatch Rush, the mobile version of the hero shooter — although we admit this may well not show up at an Xbox showcase.
When it comes to Bethesda, all eyes are on The Elder Scrolls 6. First revealed to be in development way back in 2018, Todd Howard has effectively said that it shouldn’t have been shown that early. But eight years later, is it finally time to learn more? We realise it’s likely still many years away, but perhaps a look at a long-rumoured Fallout 3 remake could serve as a welcome stopgap. Elsewhere under the larger Bethesda umbrella, Id Software will have moved onto its next project after 2025’s Doom: The Dark Ages. Will it be another Doom, a long-overdue Quake revival, or something new entirely? And will it even be shown at this year’s Showcase?
And then there’s MachineGames, who will be following up on the excellent Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. I’d love nothing more than a sequel to that adventure, but perhaps a return to Wolfenstein is more realistic right now. Reports of the final part of B.J. Blazkowicz's Nazi-killing trilogy being in production emerged early this year, so this could be the year we see the original FPS hero return. Finally, when it comes to Bethesda, surely we’re due for a look at Arkane’s Blade game. First teased back in 2023, the Lyon studio has been pretty silent since. It looks like we’re never getting that Mahershala Ali movie, so please at least give us this.
Third-Party
In regard to what other games we could see, well, that’s much more of a guessing game. Based on what’s been showcased at previous Xbox shows, though, we can at least take educated shots in the dark. I’d personally love to see Persona 4 Revival in action, as well as finding out when I can get my hands on the remake of Atlus’ classic JRPG. Staying in Japan, Gamefreak’s first game outside of the Pokémon universe, Beast of Reincarnation, was featured heavily during January’s developer direct, so it could well be here, too.
Action adventure spin-off Resonance: A Plague Tale could well be in line to make a reappearance, as could ex-Witcher 3 devs' studio Rebel Wolves’ vampire RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker. Stealth shooter Mudang: Two Hearts made a flashy debut this time last year, as did Aniimo, yet another contender for Pokémon’s monster-catching crown.
There may be no Hollow Knight Silksong to speculate about this year — unless its DLC makes a surprise appearance — so let’s throw some random guesses out there in its place. The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past Expansion was just officially announced by CD Projekt Red, and while it seems too early for gameplay, with more promised at gamescom in August, you just never know. Ubisoft could show up, either with a new look at Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, the in-development Assassin’s Creed Hexe, or perhaps even the rumoured next entry into the Far Cry series. But no, there won’t be any sign of GTA 6.
Project Helix
Xbox has been teasing its next-gen console, Project Helix, for months now, after formally announcing its existence in March. At GDC, Jason Ronald, Xbox’s VP of Next Generation, said, “Project Helix is designed to play your Xbox console and PC games, delivering high performance and providing the ultimate player-first experience. We're partnering closely with AMD to define the next generation of rendering and simulation.” We were hoping for some more news about it soon, but, Xbox has since let us now not to expect anything from Project Helix at the show.
What do you want to see most at Xbox’s Summer Showcase on June 7? Let us know in the comments below!
Simon Cardy is a Senior Editor at IGN who can mainly be found skulking around open world games, indulging in Korean cinema, or despairing at the state of Tottenham Hotspur and the New York Jets. Follow him on Bluesky at @cardy.bsky.social.
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We've spotted plenty of great game deals in PlayStation's Days of Play sale so far, but there are some that have really stood out as must-buys. Both Ghost of Yotei and Ghost of Tsushima fall in that camp right now, as each one is currently sitting at their lowest price so far at Amazon as part of the sale.
According to the Amazon price tracker camelcamelcamel, Ghost of Yotei has plummeted to a new all-time low price at the retailer of $49. This is roughly $20 away from its full price, which is a pretty excellent discount to jump on while it's still live.
Similarly, Ghost of Tsushima's Director's Cut is sitting at its lowest price right now at Amazon at just $29. Overall, this is a massive $40 price cut from its original price of $69.99. So, if you've been waiting for a solid discount to buy it, this is the time to do it.
Alongside the standard editions of these games, the Ghost of Yotei Collector’s Edition is also discounted as part of Days of Play, and it's no small price drop. It's currently enjoying $100 off its original price, marked down to $149.99, which is a pretty solid deal in my book.
This Collector's Edition is stacked with goodies, too. In terms of physical collectibles, it comes with a Ghost Mask, Sash, Tsuba, Papercraft Ginkgo Tree, art cards, and a Zeni Hajiki Coin Game and Pouch.
As for digital extras, you'll get the Snake Armor, Digital Deluxe Armor Dye, Digital Deluxe Horse and Saddle, a Sword Kit, Traveler’s Maps, and a Charm all alongside a digital copy of the full game. You can get a closer look at everything in the photo below.
Outside of these deals, if you're craving even more Ghost of Yotei items, there's also the vinyl soundtrack that's now available to preorder. While this isn't on sale as part of Days of Play, it's still in stock to preorder if you're interested, and releases very soon in June. Perfect timing to pick it up.
And if you're looking for even more great PS5 deals, make sure to check out our full breakdown of PlayStation's Days of Play sale this year. Alongside Ghost of Yotei and Ghost of Tsushima, there are plenty more video game deals to check out and even more discounts on hardware and accessories.
Hannah Hoolihan is a freelancer who writes with the guides and commerce teams here at IGN.
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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 publisher Focus Entertainment has teased new content coming to the game in its third year, including the promise of a new class in 2027.
The hugely successful third-person co-op action game has seen one new DLC class so far — the Techmarine — and fans had wondered if more were on the way. In a community post, Focus said the new class is planned for the first half of 2027, so we can expect it before the end of June.
But what is it? Focus wouldn’t say, but did stress it’s been “highly requested by the community.” There are a number of potentials, including the Apothecary, the Judiciar, or, at a push, the Chaplain. My money’s on the Apothecary as a heavy duty support class with a powerful healing ability, perhaps even with unique gameplay around harvesting Gene-seed.
“As we did with the Techmarine, this new Class will receive its own special Champion Skin after its release,” Focus added.
That’s exciting enough for fans, but throughout Year 3, Space Marine 2 will also receive five major updates (Patches 15-19). “Once again, there’ll be plenty of free content for everyone, including new weapons, missions, and more,” Focus said. “On top of that, there’ll be a Season Pass packed with Chapter cosmetics and Champion skins.”
“We’ll also continue placing a strong focus on improving the user experience and fixing bugs throughout Year 3, making the game smoother, more stable, and more enjoyable for everyone,” Focus continued.
The Year 3 roadmap will be revealed alongside the Second Anniversary Update, which is slated for this September.
The tease comes hot on the heels of the release of Patch 13, dubbed the Purgation Update. It added a new PvE mission, a major update to Siege Mode, a new weapon (the Bolt Carbine Sidearm), and the Iron Hands Chapter Pack. There’s also a new Practice Arena in the Battle-Barge.
Space Marine 2 continues to receive new content following its blockbuster sales success, with over 12 million players since its 2024 launch. The breakout success of Space Marine 2, set in the grimdark far future universe of Games Workshop’s tabletop war game, cannot be understated. Tim Willits, development chief of developer Saber Interactive, told IGN soon after the game came out that Space Marine 2 had changed everything for the studio as sales exploded — and they’ve increased at a steady pace since. Space Marine 2’s recent addition to subscription services PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass has only boosted player numbers further. It wasn’t long after Space Marine 2 came out that Space Marine 3 was announced, although we’ve yet to see or hear anything meaningful about it.
Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.
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The eBay-owned retailer is one you can trust, but for today only (Friday, May 29, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM ET), you can get 8% cashback on your purchases across Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon TCG, Disney Lorcana, and just about anything else.
Even better, TCGplayer subscribers get 10%, so you’re getting some change back for your card purchases.
With all that in mind, here are some cards I’d recommend checking out.
Edgar Markov
Look, Edgar Markov isn’t the most surprising card on this list (it remains one of Commander’s most popular cards to lead your deck), and he’s a no-brainer for the vast majority of Vampire decks.
Still, he’s not cheap (despite a reprint last year), which makes him an ideal pickup in this promotion. This Retro Frame version is $36.99 right now.
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
Sticking with Vampires, Bloodthirsty Conqueror is an awesome card that will also set you back around $36.
This Foundations printing is spiking in price, but given it’s a 5/5 with flying and deathtouch that means opponents’ life is essentially transferred to you when they lose it, it’s not coming down anytime soon.
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
This Mythic from Tarkir: Dragonstorm is a seven-cost, colorless Planeswalker that lets you exile a card that’s one or more colors when it enters, and when you cast another colorless spell.
Ugin, Eye of the Storms also triggers lifegain, adds three colorless mana, and lets you play colorless cards without paying their mana costs. Are you thinking what I’m thinking? That’s right, it slots nicely into an Eldrazi deck.
It’s around $40 at the moment, making this an ideal time to buy it and get some money back.
Icetill Explorer
Building a Landfall deck with access to green? You need Icetill Explorer. This Edge of Eternities card is a 2/4 that allows you to play an additional land on your turn, while also letting you grab lands from your graveyard.
It’s dropped a fair amount recently, and you can scoop it up for around $25 at the time of writing. This is one I’m definitely considering adding to my collection.
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
It’s not the priciest card on this list at just $7 or so, but Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer is that kind of card that, having picked it up, I’m desperate to squeeze into a deck.
Whether you’re into Marvel’s Spider-Man set or not, it operates in a cool design space because you get to bring something back from the graveyard, and turn attacks against it into +1/+1 counters. Given it’s already a 5/5, you can build something particularly powerful — especially if you equip it with something like Pariah or Pariah’s Shield.
Which cards are you thinking of picking up? Something from Secrets of Strixhaven or a Secret Lair perhaps? Let us know in the comments!
Lloyd Coombes is an experienced freelancer in tech, gaming and fitness seen at Polygon, Eurogamer, Macworld, TechRadar and many more. He's a big fan of Magic: The Gathering and other collectible card games, much to his wife's dismay. \n
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Whether your binder is missing a few cards or your competitive deck needs extra Fighting-type muscle, mark your stopwatch: popular third-party marketplace TCGplayer has kicked off its massive 2026 Mayhem summer promotion this Friday, May 29, but for a limited time only.
During the event, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM ET, you can earn 8% cashback (well, in-store credits) on everything across the marketplace, including popular TCGs like Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Disney Lorcana, and One Piece. Plus, if you’re a TCGPlayer subscriber, that rate jumps to 10%+, stacked on top of your standard loyalty bonuses. Neat!
Right now, with so many Pokémon cards out there and prices shifting by the hour due to the recent release of Chaos Rising, it can be tricky to figure out where to spend your cash. The right answer to ‘which Pokémon card should I buy’ is always ‘your favourite!’ But if you’re looking for a bargain or want to strengthen your deck ahead of the Chaos Rising meta, there are a few cards worth your attention.
Mega Greninja ex SIR (#114/083) - Chaos Rising
This is one of the top chase cards of Pokémon TCG’s latest set. It’s hard to recommend the all-gold Mega Greninja ex - 120/083 - it’s a gorgeous card, but the price is steep.
Meanwhile, this card from Chaos Rising still features fan-favourite Mega Greninja in an awesome upside-down ninja pose. It’s fallen 4.45% in price since launch on TCGPlayer, but is now steadily creeping back up. It’s still not a cheap card, selling for $304.17 at the time of writing; however, this promo can help offset that price tag if you want to add this Mega Evolution to your binder.
Special Red Card (UR #113)
While collectors fill binders with Special Illustration Rares, the competitive scene is eyeing up something more unassuming. The Special Red Card is a brand-new hand disruption card, similar to Iono from Paldea Evolved.
With the April rotation, players are looking to the Special Red Card to fill that gap. Since it’s a Trainer card, you can still use a Supporter card during your turn. It’s surprisingly affordable for now, but that may change as the Chaos Rising meta evolves, so bag it with this discount now.
Charizard ex - 151
But what about cards that are picking up steam? This cashback offer lets you undercut rising cards, and it wouldn’t be a Pokémon TCG list if I didn’t bring up the chase Charizard from 151.
This gorgeous card was spiking in popularity a few months back, from $275 up to $450. But recently, market watchers have seen this card steadily rise again over the past week. If you want it, now’s the time.
Karrablast - SV: Black Bolt, Illustration Rare
I don’t just want to call out cards that are triple-digits - that’s not accessible to a lot of Trainers right now.
If you’re on a budget, why not treat yourself to this adorable Karrablast card from Black Bolt, which is seeing a bit of a resurgence at the moment. It’s leapt from $10 to $18 in the past few days, so getting some store credit back is a win in my eyes.
Eevee - 173 - SV: Scarlet & Violet
Eevee is one of the most popular Pokémon of all time - and my personal favourite. If you’re looking for a gift for the Trainer in your life, or you’re a fellow Eevee Pokémaniac, this Eevee card from SV: Scarlet & Violet is one of my favourites. Fun fact - there was a version of this card that was a Pokémon Center Exclusive included in the Prismatic Evolutions Elite Trainer Box.
You can pick it up for $16.99 on TCGPlayer right now.
Lapras - Sword & Shield: Crown Zenith
Sword & Shield: Crown Zenith is often overlooked by collectors because it didn’t really have a singular chase card, like Umbreon VMAX from Evolving Skies, or a massive Charizard chase card, and it came out late in the Sword & Shield era when many collectors were already focused on 151.
But this expansion has some of my favourite full-art, holographic artworks ever, including this lovely Lapras, illustrated by Zig.
Pitch Black Booster Box - Pitch Black (ME05)
Another highlight of TCGPlayer’s Mayhem Summer Sale is that it applies to preorders as well. Pitch Black preorders are now live on TCGPlayer, and you can secure a Pitch Black Booster Box for $255.76. Though it’s pricey, with 36 packs (360 cards total) in the box, you’ll have plenty of chances to pull the elusive Mega Darkrai ex.
Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex, and Mega Excadrill ex are all joining the fray in this expansion and are expected to be popular once Pitch Black releases. Plus, earning up to 10% in store credits for your next purchase means you’ll get a good chunk of credits for future buys. Alongside up to 10% off, TCGPlayer is offering a chance to win $50 in store credit every day, until May 28. You only need to sign up once to be entered into all remaining drawings, so the sooner you do it, the more chances you’ll have to win!
All store credit earned during the sale will be deposited into your account 3-5 business days after the event ends, so don’t panic if it doesn’t appear immediately. If you’re a subscriber, don’t worry if your cart shows the standard 8% rate at checkout; your bonus credit is calculated and applied to your account 3-5 business days post-event.
Sara Heritage is a freelance journalist for IGN, specialising in Pokémon TCG. When she's not gaming, you’ll probably find her building yet another LEGO set she absolutely did not need, or chaining ranked matches in Pokémon Champions.
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Xbox Live is seemingly down worldwide with users unable to play games or play online due to an outage. According to Down Detector, this began at around 3:00pm AEST, and hasn’t been fixed at the time of writing. Xbox’s official server status website as well as the official Xbox Status twitter page both show no issues at all, which is odd given it’s been down for nearly an hour, but users all over Twitter are all reporting issues. Hopefully this […]
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Big W’s toy sale is back for yet another year, and with it comes a bunch of great deals on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles, games and accessories. All of the deals have already been revealed a few weeks in advance, except for the PlayStation first-party deals which will seemingly form part of a separate PlayStation sale with the price to be revealed on June 9th. The sale will begin on June 9th at 5am AEST […]
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Activision has today revealed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and it’s coming on October 23rd to Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 23rd, with the Nintendo Switch 2 version being a seemingly fully fledged version too. We’ve got extended previews for the single player and multiplayer portions of the game, but it will focus on campaign, multiplayer, and a DMZ mode with the game focusing on an escalating global conflict centered on the Korean […]
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When I hopped a flight to LA to get mitts-on with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, I expected the usual press briefing song and dance. Big explosions. Bigger promises. Maybe a bloke in a branded polo telling me this is “the most ambitious campaign yet” while a helicopter crashes through a building behind him on cue. Instead, what I got from Infinity Ward was something far more specific: reassurance. Because, let’s be blunt here, Modern Warfare III was a […]
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For years now, Call of Duty multiplayer has felt like an endless custody battle between two very different player types. On one side: tactical purists who want grounded gunfights, deliberate movement, and enough recoil to make every kill feel earned. On the other: caffeine-fuelled lunatics who think the ideal military operator has been greased with WD-40, covered in confetti, and shot out of a railgun. Somehow, Modern Warfare 4 looks determined to please both camps without turning the whole thing […]
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The first thing that struck me inside Infinity Ward’s LA studio wasn’t the ear-rattling explosions or the endorphin rush of becoming reacquainted with Captain Price’s exemplary mutton chops. It was the setting itself: the Korean Peninsula. A bold choice, given the war there technically never ended, and one the team was surprisingly candid about when I sat down with Narrative Director Jeff Negus and Associate Design Director Alex Norris. What quickly became clear is that Modern Warfare 4 isn’t chasing […]
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Nintendo has just announced that Donkey Kong 64 will, at last, arrive on Nintendo Switch Online next week. It’s expected to join the service on June 4, 2026. It’ll be available only to those who subscribe to the Expansion Pack tier of the service. Donkey Kong 64 is, for all intents and purposes, the game that popularised the modern collectathon when it was released in 1999. It was also responsible for giving us the DK Rap.
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Overnight, Valve announced a significant price increase for both OLED models globally, and Australia is very much feeling the pinch. Valve have cited rising storage and memory costs, which have also been to blame for many price hikes in the gaming world, including the PlayStation 5 earlier this year. If you’ve been holding off on picking up a Steam Deck OLED, hoping prices might come down, brace yourself for these price changes. The 512B and 1TB OLED mdoels have increased […]
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The unthinkable has happened in CD Projekt Red announcing a brand new expansion for The Witcher 3. It’s called The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past and it’s coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC in 2027. Medallion's humming… that can only mean one thing! It's time to announce The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past! ?? This brand new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will take you to the Path […]
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After years of anticipation, Yacht Club Games delivers a game that is both nostalgic and surprisingly fresh: Mina the Hollower. After hours of exploring its haunted world and getting humbled by monsters and platforming puzzles, this Game Boy Color-style game has quickly become far more ambitious than a simple retro throwback. What makes Mina so memorable is how confidently it blends old-school design with modern ideas. It draws inspiration from the classics and evolves the formula to create one of […]
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I’ve been a frequent shopper at Zara, but I’ve never really seen them delve too deeply into gaming items, but that has changed with the launch of a PlayStation range that has released in Australia. It includes a bunch of items, including crossbody bags with a see-through PSP bag, and PS5/PS2 controller bags in addition to some sneakers, wallets and more. You can find the full range below: PSP Crossbody Bag PS5 30th Anniversary Crossbody Bag PS2 Crossbody Bag PlayStation […]
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In this episode, we break down our official 9/10 score for 007 First Light, the highly anticipated James Bond action game developed by IO Interactive. We also discuss what’s next for Bungie amongst some troubling times, and share our predictions for next week’s PlayStation State of Play. THIS WEEK’S TOPICS 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:28 007 First Light Review 00:20:51 What’s Next for Bungie 00:30:33 PlayStation State of Play Predictions 00:43:23 Warhorse’s LOTR RPG 00:47:13 What The Wiki?! 01:00:10 Outro Listen […]
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PlayStation has revealed June’s PlayStation Plus Essential games, and there’s a genuinely fun mix of titles on offer that speak to all demographics. Grounded’s Fully Yoked Edition offers the complete suite of content from Obsidian’s ‘Honey, I Shrunk the Kids’ simulator, while Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 offers up big “we have Smash at home” energy. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is touted as one of the better Warhammer games out there, and with it receiving a new update this month, which adds […]
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During the Rocket League Paris Major, which I expect is like the Roland Garros for the long-enduring battle cars title, Epic debuted a first look at the next iteration of the proprietary game-building Unreal Engine through the lens of a long-overdue Rocket League revamp. The minute-long trailer, which was declared the “next era of Rocket League,” showed off Unreal Engine 6 running in real time and, unsurprisingly, looks as though it’s pushing the envelope. It might lack the sauce of […]
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In what could be the ultimate smokescreen for a bigger reveal, CD Projekt has announced that a special tenth anniversary live stream for their Blood and Wine expansion for The Witcher 3, amid rumours of a new expansion. If reports are accurate, the rumoured expansion, reportedly being developed by Fool’s Theory, the same studio hard at work remaking the first Witcher game, would serve to bridge the narrative gap between The Witcher 3 and its upcoming successor, The Witcher IV, […]
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As announced by PlayStation this morning via email, the 2021 PlayStation exclusive Destruction AllStars has been pulled from their online store, along with the game’s digital currencies, effective immediately. The game’s multiplayer servers have also been shuttered, while the game’s single-player modes will remain active until the end of November. Once gone, only the arcade mode’s single-player challenges will remain; however, the game may lose some functionality due to the server shutdown. “Due to ongoing technical issues, multiplayer services for Destruction […]
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“Bond, James Bond.” Of all of Bond’s iconic lines, this one tends to linger. It drips with the confidence of a man who knows his name precedes him. “You know my name,” a line raspily sung by the late-great Chris Cornell, spells out the reputation of the man and, like his cocksure introduction, hangs in the air like a warning to those he sits across from. That’s the James Bond we know. 007 First Light looks to explore the Bond […]
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After April and May delivered countless Game of the Year candidates, it’s looking like June might be a month where players can catch their breath, chew through the backlog, and enjoy the spectacle that once known as ‘E3 week,’ Summer Game Fest. And with Summer Game Fest, hosted by Geoff Keighley, right around the corner, we expect that parts of the June roster might fill in during the event, which is known for a stealth drop or two. Otherwise, it’s […]
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The cheapest Australian copy of 007 First Light, starting with local retailers and finishing off with digital-only prices. We will update with new & special prices if they emerge post-launch. Break out the tux for 007 First Light hittting shelves for PS5, Xbox Series X|S & PC on May 27th, 2026! EB Games has a trade deal available, pre-order DLC shown below. 007 FIRST LIGHT CHEAPEST AUSTRALIAN COPY TARGET will have the best launch price for $94 with free shipping […]
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At well under $1,000 (It’s actually already on sale for even less at the moment), if you’re after a 1440p OLED monitor, I’d absolutely recommend looking no further than the Gigabyte MO27Q28GR. OLED monitors are without doubt the easiest recommendation to make when telling someone how to improve their PC gaming experience, but they’ve been notoriously expensive, and the Gigabyte MO27Q28GR might just be the most affordable one yet. It has a 1440p resolution with a 280hz refresh rate, which […]
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Samsung is gearing up to launch its 2026 monitor range, and for those who register to receive more information once they launch, you’ll be able to get $100 off once they do become available to order. You’ve got until June 1st to get your details registered before the monitors launch and you can do that right HERE. $100 off 2026 Samsung monitors I recently got to see Samsung’s 2026 Odyssey monitors and they’re shaping up to the best gaming monitors […]
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We break down the massive review score split for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book on Nintendo Switch 2, our thoughts on LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and dive into the controversial gameplay changes in the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced. Plus, we debate the latest PlayStation Plus price increase, Sony’s shifting stance on PlayStation exclusivity, and why Bungie’s Marathon is reportedly struggling. Listen on LiSTNR Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube THIS WEEK’S TOPICS 00:00:00 […]
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How do you say goodbye to a game you’ve played for 10+ years of your life? It’s something I’m grappling with now after Bungie announced that Destiny 2’s next update, Monument of Triumph, will be its last. Live service games have come and gone over the years, but for me, this feels different. For the first time since Destiny launched in 2014, there’s no clear future for the shared-world shooter. Reporting from Bloomberg suggests imminent lay-offs at Bungie alongside Destiny […]
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After it was confirmed that former ZA/UM staff had banded together to form Longdue, a new development studio made up of some former Disco Elysium developers, a new trailer and Kickstarter campaign have been launched for their first title, Hopetown. The game, which has already well eclipsed its backing target, is a “journalistic CRPG” that is described as a heady “winding narrative with high moral complexities and reactive conversations.” It has also been confirmed that Olga Moskvina is a part […]
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The cheapest Australian copy of Forza Horizon 6, starting with local retailers and finishing off with digital-only prices. We will update with new & special prices if they emerge post-launch. Dust off your engines as Forza Horizon 6 finally hits shelves for Xbox Series & PC on May 19th, 2026! EB Games has a trade deal available, pre-order DLC shown below. It’s worth noting that, as with all Xbox first-party titles, the base game is included with Game Pass Ultimate/PC. […]
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The cheapest Australian copy of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, starting with local retailers and finishing off with digital-only prices. We will update with new & special prices as they come in up until launch day on May 21st. Fresh off his movie debut Yoshi and the Mysterious Book hits shelves for Switch 2 on May 21st, 2026! EB Games has a trade deal available. YOSHI AND THE MYSTERIOUS BOOK CHEAPEST AUSTRALIAN COPY TARGET will have the best launch price […]
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The cheapest Australian copy of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, starting with local retailers and finishing off with digital-only prices. We will update with new & special prices as they come in up until launch day on May 22nd. Dust off the cape as LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight hits shelves for PS5, Xbox Series & PC on May 22nd, 2026! EB Games has a trade deal available, editions/pre-order DLC shown below. Deluxe Edition also comes […]
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This morning, Bungie confirmed via an update on their website that their next content update for Destiny 2, set to release on June 9, would be the game’s last, as they end support to focus on new projects. The final update will deliver on several of the most common player requests from the game’s lifetime, including the return of the mission director, Sparrow League Racing, and a new Pantheon raid boss gauntlet for endgame players to sink their teeth into. […]
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It’s funny that Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced finds itself in a similar position to the original game did when it launched back in 2013. Prior entries in Assassin’s Creed III and Assassin’s Creed Shadows failed to live up to fan expectations, and the general future of the franchise feels somewhat unknown in terms of how far the Assassin’s Creed formula can go before it runs out of steam. The context is slightly different here for a few reasons, but […]
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Of all Assassin’s Creed games to remake, Black Flag is definitely one of the few that raises a lot of eyebrows. Not because it doesn’t deserve it or isn’t fitting for one, but more because it’s one of the most beloved. In a franchise with many great entries, few are held in a regard similar to that of the Ezio trilogy – and for good reason. It means there’s a lot of baggage coming with Ubisoft Singapore’s remaking of Black […]
There are entire generations of players who treat the wool-obsessed Bubsy like gaming roadkill. A cautionary yarn from the early ‘90s, when publishers saw Sonic print money and decided every animal with eyebrows deserved a mascot franchise. Even so, I’ve always had a weird soft spot for the bobcat. You see, the Flanders-like parents of my next-door neighbour had chugged the mainstream media Kool-Aid and were convinced that Hedgehog gave everybody light-induced seizures. So, while we totally spin-dashed at my […]
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A massive 60+ minute PlayStation State of Play has been announced and it will kick off with another look at Marvel’s Wolverine and a bunch of other upcoming PS5 games as well. This one has been announced a bit in advance, taking place on June 3rd at 7:00am AEST, and interestingly PlayStation is putting on a theatre showcase for it too which leads to speculation it will be a bigger one than usual. JUNE 2026 PLAYSTATION STATE OF PLAY TIMES […]
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There’s a very particular kind of panic that only Civilization players will understand. You bung on a campaign at 9 PM thinking you’ll “just test one mechanic”, then suddenly it’s 2 AM, Gandhi is talking trash, and you’re emotionally invested in a fictional empire that absolutely should not have survived the Medieval Age. That emotional attachment sits at the centre of Civilization VII’s biggest debate so far. Firaxis’ decision to let players evolve through different civilizations across Ages was bold, […]
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When it comes to Nintendo titles, Yoshi is something of a blind spot for me. While I’ve dabbled in the Yoshi’s Island games, the more recent entries have always managed to elude me. From the outside looking in, Yoshi has always seemed like something of a hotbed for experimentation for Nintendo, both in art style and gameplay. Woolly World and Crafted World, in particular, continue to maintain somewhat unique visual identities amongst Nintendo’s catalogue. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book feels […]
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Nintendo this morning stealth dropped an announcement of a new mobile game called Pictonico which is a mini game collection that lets you use your own photos. The game is free to start and will release on May 28th with two volumes of mini games able to be purchased with up to 80 mini games total. You can grab the game on iOS HERE and Android HERE. The game looks hilarious and here are just a few of the mini […]
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It’s been rumoured for quite a while, but Jason Schreier from Bloomberg has said that PlayStation Studio CEO Herman Hulst has told all staff that single-player games will no longer come to PC and instead remain PlayStation exclusive. This includes the recently released Ghost of Yotei and Saros and the upcoming Wolverine which will all remain console exclusive. Multiplayer games will continue to release on PC, but single-player PlayStation games will no longer make their way over. SCOOP: PlayStation studio […]
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PlayStation has announced that PlayStation Plus is getting a price increase for new customers starting May 20. The price will not change for current subscribers in Australia, unless their existing subscription changes or expires. The new pricing for new PlayStation Plus subscriptions are: $14.95 AUD for 1 month subscription $43.95 AUD for 3 month subscription $112.95 AUD for 12 month subscription In a statement to Press Start, PlayStation said: “Like many companies around the world, we continue to be impacted […]
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“Ladies, gentlemen. You have eaten well.” Although this iconic Year One line precedes a very direct, pointed threat from Batman to the corrupted elite who’ve feasted for too long on Gotham’s spirit, after the misfire that was Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, the famous line can once again apply to fans of the caped crusader’s video games. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is effectively baby’s first Arkham. Its combat, world activities, and even its open world feel […]
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In the lead-up to LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight’s launch, we got to have a chat with Matt Ellison of TT Games, who served as the game’s Executive Producer. On the call, we discussed the studio’s return to Batman, putting their own twist on the Arkham formula, collaborating with Warner Bros. on the game’s best Batman deep cuts, and how the game honours the late Kevin Conroy. Click here to read our review of LEGO Batman: Legacy of […]
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This week, during a live stream, YouTuber Frogboyx1Gaming received an email from a Best Buy-related affiliate program, which seemed to indicate that a pre-order campaign for Rockstar’s upcoming open-world magnum opus, Grand Theft Auto 6, would begin next week. Expected to take place between May 18th and May 21st, eligible affiliates would receive 5% for each sale generated from click-throughs on their accounts. This has also been corroborated by other Best Buy affiliates, which further confirms the retail chain is […]
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Disney Lorcana’s highly anticipated and latest set, Wilds Unknown, is now available across Australia – and with it not only comes new fan-favourite franchises, but we also finally get some exclusive accessories here down under. Wilds Unknown tells a tale of treacherous terrains and undiscovered landscapes that brave glimmers of all shapes and plastics must traverse together to uncover that latest mysterious within the Lorcana world. Like every new set, fans of the trading card game can dive in heads […]
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We dive into our review of Forza Horizon 6, breakdown the Nintendo Switch 2 price increase, discuss the new Xbox Game Pass Discord tier, and share our final impressions of Directive 8020. Listen on LiSTNR Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube THIS WEEK’S TOPICS 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:34 Forza Horizon 6 Review 00:11:35 Mortal Kombat II Review 00:21:06 Nintendo Switch 2 Price Increase 00:26:43 Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition 00:31:52 Directive 8020 Review 00:41:39 Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 Announced 00:44:59 […]
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Two new Xbox controllers have leaked this morning thanks to a Brazilian retailer with the Xbox Elite 3 controller and a new Xbox Cloud controller both seemingly set to release this year. The Xbox Elite 3 controller has an updated d-pad, two new scroll wheel buttons that could be used as a different control method for games such as Microsoft Flight Simulator, a smaller removable battery and the ability to go between connecting via Bluetooth and directly to Wi-Fi for […]
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The Mexico-set Forza Horizon 5 was such a moment for the franchise; it felt like an announcement from Playground Games that they were prepared to shoulder the burden and fill the hole that each of its contemporaries had fallen into in an attempt to reinvent themselves. It was them planting a flag in the ground and declaring themselves the stalwarts for slick open-world car racing, and my God, it was phenomenal—seemingly untouchable. But we’re five years further down the road […]
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Fortnite Zero Build launched four years ago and has been largely untouched, but Epic Games has announced that some fairly big changes are coming in today’s Showdown Act 3 update including. The big changes including new Pocket items that replace the built button with you starting every match with one, starting the match with a pistol, unlimited stamina when holding the pickaxe, over shield being replenished with eliminations and not dying from damage. FORTNITE ZERO BUILD CHANGES New ‘Pocket Items’ […]
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PlayStation has revealed May’s PlayStation Plus Extra/Deluxe games and it’s a great month with the headline games being Star Wars Outlaws and Red Dead Redemption 2. On the Deluxe side, you’ll be able to play Time Crisis, which will be interesting to play without a gun, but it’s a PlayStation classic no less. All of these games will be available to download on May 19th. May 2026 PlayStation Plus Extra Games Star Wars Outlaws – PS5 Red Dead Redemption 2 […]
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Scuf has today announced the Scuf Omega which is a new officially licensed PlayStation controller that offers an insane 28 inputs. This includes 11 additional customisable inputs to the standard PlayStation controller including 4 on the back, 2 on the side and 5 G-Keys. The controller can also be paired with the Scuf Mobile App to build multiple profiles and quickly change between presets as well. Another huge improvement that the Scuf Omega offers is TMR thumbsticks which will allow […]
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Indiana Jones And The Great Circle is finally rounding out its release schedule after starting on Xbox Series X|S, moving to PS5 and now it’s coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. This is one of the most graphically intensive games to come to the Switch 2 with intense lighting, a lot happening in certain parts of the game and ray-tracing and even pushed high-end graphics cards to the limit. The good news is that this is a one for one […]
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It was announced some time ago, and Nintendo has finally confirmed through its Nintendo Today app that the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Mineru’s Construct Amiibo will finally release on September 17th. This is a larger Amiibo that has arms that can be manipulated to be put in a number of different poses. As far as it’s in-game capability, it will give you items in-game to help on your adventure and it will also give you a special […]
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With Battlefield 6 preparing to launch Season 3, all eyes are on whether EA can maintain the momentum the game has steadily built since release. The upcoming season looks heavily focused on delivering the large-scale warfare and classic ‘Battlefield moments’ sandbox with a strong emphasis on nostalgia that reconnects the series with its roots. Between returning weapons, gameplay tweaks, and the introduction of a massive remade map, Season 3 might kick off the title’s road to redemption. Leading the charge […]
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After previewing Directive 8020 recently, I came away with considerable concerns regarding the characters, the setting, and the developers’ want to lean heavily on new stealth mechanics. Having now played through Supermassive’s latest interactive horror title, it’s a shame to have some, but not all, of these worries confirmed. Directive 8020 drifts too often from its strengths in telling a branching story, opting instead to gamble on the staying power of its shiny new, admittedly sound, systems that, like an […]
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MSI’s QD-OLED monitors have been the best value for money on the market for sometime now, and the MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 is no different, with a bunch of more subtle improvements that come together to position itself once again as the best QD-OLED monitor for most people with its 4K/240hz display that is extremely high-end and future proof. The big difference this time around is the DarkArmor Film that is said to boost black levels by 40% but also […]
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The original Ape Escape vinyl set is one of my favourite little pieces of gaming merch, as a massive Ape Escape fan. It sold out pretty quickly, but it’s been confirmed that a reprint is coming to Australia alongside a brand new set for Ape Escape 3, and both are being stocked at PixelCrib. The new Ape Escape 3 set will cost $199.95 when it releases in late May and it’s once again a 4 x LP box set with […]
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A Nintendo Switch 2 price increase was confirmed for the world, and Nintendo Australia have now confirmed it’s hitting Australia too. As of September 1st, the Nintendo Switch 2 will get a $70 price increase in Australia and will cost $769.95. This has been the price of the Switch 2 bundle that include a game (Mario Kart World, Pokemon Legends Z-A and the upcoming Pokopia bundle) historically, so it’s a pretty significant price increase. If you’re after a Nintendo Switch […]
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UPDATE: Nintendo Australia has confirmed that the price increase for the Nintendo Switch 2 will also be hitting Australia. As of September 1st, the Nintendo Switch 2 will get a $70 price increase in Australia and will cost $769.95. This has been the price of the Switch 2 bundles that include a game (Mario Kart World, Pokemon Legends Z-A and the upcoming Pokopia bundle). “Beginning on 1st September 2026, Nintendo Australia will revise the SRP of the Nintendo Switch 2 […]
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Capcom have just stealth dropped a new mode for Resident Evil Requiem called Leon Must Die Forever. It’s free to play, but locked behind finishing the game. You’ll fight your way though random areas from the game before defeating a final boss. There’s five difficulty ranks and you’ll fill your enhancement gauge by defeating enemies to unlock enhancer abilities. The update also fixed a number of other bugs and also added PC support for the DualSense wireless controller’s adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, […]
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Will: Follow the Light has so much more than just the promise of adventure. It has the promise of an authentic sailing game, a crash course in marine biology, and a moody voyage to the north to mend fences, so to speak. Sadly, despite this grand overpromise, Will: Follow the Light fumbles in piecing its experience together. With the protagonist being a second-generation lighthouse keeper, the game’s big ideas and themes of navigating the dark to, well, find the light […]
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Growing up, or coming of age, is one of life’s great journeys within what is a much grander adventure. Looking back, it’s easy to declare all of my younger self’s problems as frivolous, but in the moment, their enormity was felt. But in the calm moments in between, we’d fritter away the longer, welcome out of school hours—we’d run amok, we’d listen to music, we’d discover who we were daily. Beethoven and Dinosaur’s sophomore title, Mixtape, is all about these […]
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Nintendo announced Star Fox, a remake of Star Fox 64 releasing on the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25th, and as the second game to feature the new Nintendo dynamic pricing, it comes in at a cheaper price than other Nintendo Switch 2 games. EB Games currently have the game listed for $99.95 which we can assume is the physical RRP, whilst JB Hi-FI has already dropped that to $89. On the Nintendo Switch eShop, you can grab it for […]
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Riftbound: Unleashed is the third major instalment of the Riot Games’ League of Legends Trading Card Game, and with its release on May 8 comes all new mechanics, cards, iconic champions and new product line ups. Thanks to the Riftbound team and Riot Games we got our hands on some Riftbound: Unleashed goodies early, so let’s drop into Runeterra and see what Unleashed has in store for Riftbound fanatics. Riftbound players will be able to rip into a solid product […]
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It’s been rumoured and today Nintendo out of absolutely nowhere announced Star Fox, a brand new game coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25th that is a remake of Star Fox 64. The game obviously has brand new graphics, totally re-done cutscenes and voice acting and the characters were described as having a new design that is more animal-like. The core game itself is quite faithful to the original but there’s a bunch of new modes including a battle […]
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 24 today got an update that brings Australia to the forefront with a bunch of POI updates, new discovery flights that take place across Australia, new activities and a legendary Aussie aircraft in the CAC Boomerang. 30+ Hand-Crafted Points of Interest (POIs): Explore iconic landmarks and hidden gems, from the vibrant urban sprawl of Sydney to the vast landscapes of the Outback. Fly high over new BIG POI’s including The Big Koala, The Big Mango and The Big […]
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The first batch of Steam Controller units went online this morning in Australia and other parts of the world and whilst Australian pre-orders lasted a bit longer than they did in the US and UK, they’ve now sold out as well with no sign of when they’ll be back online for order. Naturally, the controllers are already being scalped on eBay with most listings being online for $300 or more which is double the retail price of the controller. The […]
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Nintendo has announced that a Nintendo Switch 2 console bundle featuring Pokemon Pokopia is launching in Australia on June 5th. Whilst a price isn’t listed, it’s presumed this will cost the same as the Mario Kart World and Pokemon Z-A bundles at $769 which is a nice saving from buying the console and the game separately. It’s also unclear if this will replace either of those bundles as well, with Nintendo saying it’ll be on sale on its website and […]
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The Steam Controller is available for pre-order here in Australia after selling multiple countries includeding the United States. Estimated delivery dates are already starting to blow out, so if you want one of these in the not-too-distant future, you better act quick! The Steam Contoller is Valve’s latest hardware launch featuring next-gen magnetic thumbsticks, high definition rumble, grip enabled gyro, two trackpads, motion controll, back buttons, a Steam Button and Quick Access menu button and can be used with anything […]
\n"},{"title":"A LEGO SEGA Mega Drive Has Been Revealed","link":"https://press-start.com.au/news/tech-news/2026/05/04/a-lego-sega-mega-drive-has-been-revealed/","date":"Sun, 03 May 2026 23:49:13 +0000","desc":"
LEGO has continued on with its console drops following on from the likes of the NES and the Gameboy by announcing the LEGO SEGA Mega Drive (or Genesis depending on the region). It’s a 479 piece set and it’s releasing on June 1st for $69.99 AUD and you can pre-order it HERE. The set includes a buildable console, with 2 different build options depending on which system you know (Mega Drive or Genesis), there’s two detachable controllers, a game card […]
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The Strixhaven: School of Mages set was what brought me back to Magic: The Gathering after many years away. Its magical school theme and stunning Japanese Mystical Archive cards immediately pulled me back into the game. Now, in 2026, we’ve returned and the magical school of Arcavios is back in session. Secrets of Strixhaven is the latest Magic: The Gathering set, and it’s probably the one I’m most excited about personally, as it returns to one of my favourite worlds. […]
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We take a look at the recent PS5 online game license checks and why this move is actually a win for digital security. We also discuss game development maybe need more contract work, more changes at Xbox and our preview of Directive 8020. THIS WEEK’S TOPICS 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:30 – PS5 Online Game Checks 00:06:49 – Contract Work in Video Games 00:18:12 – More Changes at Xbox 00:27:08 – Directive 8020 Preview 00:36:04 – Saros Tips 00:38:11 – What […]
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EB Games has announced their preorder exclusive deal for EB World Plus Members for the next Pokemon TCG set, Mega Evolution – Pitch Black. Launching on 17 July 2026, Pitch Black will have a slew of products for trainers to throw all their pokeballs full of cash at, and EB Games is donning a white coat and assuming the role of Professor Oak to help out. As of right now, here are the products available for preorder now for EB […]
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After being revealed late last year, it has now been con firmed that Star Wars: Galactic Racer will release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on October 6th. Alongside the release date announcement, three editions have also been announced including a Collector’s Edition that is now up for pre-order exclusively on JB Hi-FI for $269 AUD. Pre-order bonus (all editions) Free bonus livery (colour varies by platform) for landspeeders, speeder bikes, and skim speeders Free Player Banner background for […]
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The first teaser trailer for Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil adaptation, which debuted at Cinema Con last month, has been released online, and, while it doesn’t directly adapt any of the games, we think it looks pretty solid. The film is said to take place on the outskirts of Raccoon City, parallel to the events of Resident Evil 2, and follows a medical courier played by Austin Abrams, best known for his role in Cregger’s last film, Weapons. Although it had […]
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After launching last year in partnership with ASUS and AMD, the ROG Xbox Ally X has seen several updates tailored around improving the player experience. The ROG Xbox Ally X is the latest in the ASUS ROG line of handhelds, combining the power of the Xbox ecosystem and software catalogue with Windows 11. The latest update revolves around delivering an improved experience when the handheld is in docked mode, whether to an external TV or monitor. Here’s a rundown of […]
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The latest PS5 exclusive is out today in Saros, and it’s been a bit of a weird one on the retail market with Amazon not having stock for a decent period of time, but Target as it so often does has a great day one price. Either in store or with free delivery, you can grab Saros for $94 from the Target website or at your local. In comparison to EB Games, this is about $30 off, so obviously a […]
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PlayStation has revealed May’s PlayStation Plus Essential games and it’s a solid lineup depending on what type of gamer you are. For those that haven’t purchased FC 26, that’s now on the list and Wuchang: Fallen Feathres and Ninsols are both good gets too. MAY 2026 PLAYSTATION PLUS ESSENTIAL GAMES EA Sports FC 26 (PS5, PS4) Wuchang: Fallen Feathers (PS5) Nine Sols (PS5, PS4) These three games will be available to download on May 5th, and which means you’ve got […]
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UPDATE: PlayStation has finally commented on the new license check confirming what we expected in a statement to Gamespot: “Players can continue to access and play their purchased games as usual. A one-time online check is required to confirm the game’s license, after which no further check-ins are required.” This means that there is a new one time check but it is just that, a one time check that takes place following that 14 day period which then turns it […]
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The ROG Zephyrus Duo is the world’s first dual 16-inch OLED gaming laptop and is now available to order online via the ASUS Store for $12,999 AUD for the RTX 5090 Version with the 5070 Ti version arriving in June starting at $8,999 AUD. ASUS’ gaming brand ROG was born 20 years ago this year, and to celebrate my favourite innovative gaming brand when it comes to pushing the boundaries, I wanted to take a brief look back at the brand’s […]
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The cheapest Australian copy of Saros, starting with local retailers and finishing off with digital-only prices. We will update with new & special prices as they come in up until launch day on April 30th. Load up for bullet hell as Saros hits PS5 on April 30th, 2026. EB Games has a trade deal available, pre-order DLC shown below. SAROS CHEAPEST AUSTRALIAN COPY Target will have the best launch price for $94 with free shipping Physical: Target – $94 with […]
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It was last week discovered that any new digital PS5/PS4 games purchased now come with a 30 day validity that requires an online check in order to play it (on both the primary and secondary accounts) every 30 days, which reasonable sparked concern. Valid start & valid end date on a purchased game byu/Pandaboo22 inplaystation After a bunch of research from Aussie Lance McDonald, Doesitplay and a bunch of other online forumers, the reason now seems to be confirmed, and […]
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Whilst we’re still waiting for the long-awaited release date and price for the Steam Machine and Steam Frame, Valve has today confirmed that the Steam Controller will launch in Australia on May 5th for $149 AUD. The Steam Controller features next-gen magnetic thumbsticks, high definition rumble, grip enabled gyro, two trackpads, motion controll, back buttons, a Steam Button and Quick Access menu button and can be used with anything that runs Steam. One of the most innovative features of the […]
Although Supermassive was able to find success with their episodic Dark Pictures Anthology, with House of Ashes being regarded as far and away the best of the lot, their next title, Directive 8020, marks a shift away from their original plans. That’s despite the title beginning its development as the first in the anthology’s “second season.” Though they’ve kept busy, the break between following the first season’s conclusion has afforded the team time and distance from the last entry to […]
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It’s a big ‘B’ month as all of the heavy hitters arrive: Bluey, Bubsy, Batman, and Bond, James Bond. Of course, there’s plenty more coming out within the month, including Yoshi’s colourful, hand-sketched discovery-rich adventure, Beethoven & Dinosaur’s sophomore, coming-of-age indie gem, Mixtape, and the much-anticipated spiritual successor to Disco Elysium, Zero Parades. Forza’s big, expansive tour of Japan is sure to please the rev heads, while old heads will enjoy seeing Indy on Nintendo. There’s a little something for […]
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We discuss our 9.5 out of 10 review of Saros, the latest PlayStation masterpiece and new front-runner for Game of the Year 2026. Brodie also previews Yoshi and The Mysterious Book, we unpack the reveal of Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced and discuss Xbox Game Pass getting cheaper! Listen on LiSTNR Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube THIS WEEK’S TOPICS 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:30 Saros Review 00:16:00 Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced Revealed 00:25:13 Yoshi and The Mysterious Book Preview […]
Saros is, in more than one way, a surprise packet. On the heels of Returnal, which was touted as one of the generation’s most exciting new IPs, it would have seemed a no-brainer that Housemarque might return to the well of Atropos to build out that universe further. Instead, they pivoted to the untouched canvas of Carcosa. On this cursed planet, everything—the days, the people, their mania—is dictated by an ominous eclipse that hangs in the sky. This is the […]
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Ubisoft today revealed that Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resycned is coming on July 9th for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC with a bunch of story and graphical upgrades, and to celebrate the release a Deluxe Edition and Collector’s Edition have also been revealed. ASSASSIN’S CREED BLACK FLAG RESYNCED DELUXE EDITION Master Assassin Naval Pack Ship cosmetics (sails/figurehead/wheel) Companion cat Master Assassin Character Pack Outfit + weapons Gameplay perks Preorder Bonus – Blackbeard’s Crimson Pack Themed weapons/gear set ASSASSIN’S CREED […]
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Ubisoft has today lifted the lid on Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced and we now know that it’s coming on July 9th to PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. The game is totally remade, but it is super faithful to the original with the original voice actor playing Edward Kenway. The game will add new characters, new narrative content and it will go deeper into Kenway’s character and personal struggles. It’ll still have a huge focus on the naval gameplay, […]
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Earlier this year, I shared my experience with Diablo IV’s new Warlock class during a visit to Blizzard HQ. This was a fun early glimpse ahead of the class debut in Lord of Hatred, but at the time, the expansion remained largely under wraps. After spending the better part of a week with Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred, I’m keen for everyone else to experience what the game’s second major expansion has to offer when it launches on 28 April […]
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It was with enormous ease that we all fell in love with Yoshi during his Super Mario World debut. As far as dependable dino-steeds go, it doesn’t get much better than Mario’s other green bud. Unfortunately, my love affair with Yoshi was cut short—his solo games weren’t ones I’d generally gravitate to with Mario’s best on the shelf, which led to a lot of sideways looks when we’d all meet up to race karts. His latest spin-off, however, Yoshi and […]
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Xbox today announced a major change to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Starting with this years release, Call of Duty games won’t join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass Ultimate at launch (this won’t effect existing titles), which will instead join the service a year or so later. This means there will be a significant price drop for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate with it dropping from $35.95 AUD a month to $25.95 a month which results in a saving […]
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Nintendo has announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive Splatoon Raiders will release on July 23rd. Unlike other Splatoon games, Splatoon Raiders is primarily a single-player game, although you will be able to partake in raids both through local and online mutliplayer with the game scaling depending o nthe amount of players that you have. A new three minute trailer for the game was dropped and a new three pack of Amiibo lncluding Shiver, Big Man and Frye will release […]
Disney Lorcana’s 12th set release, Wilds Unknown, is just around the corner and with it comes a whole new slew of characters, franchises and mechanics to make TCG and Disney fans alike reach for the sky! Wilds Unknown introduces Pixar to the Disney Lorcana family in the way of Toy Story, Brave and The Incredibles, bringing with them new classifications such as Toy and Super. Alongside fan favourite mechanics and combos to play, these new franchises and classifications are sure […]
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Xbox has today revealed its two newest limited edition accessories and they’re both dedicated to the upcoming Forza Horizon 6. They’re both incredibly vibrant and page homage to Horizon Festival with a mix of transparent blue, vibrant green and hot pink designs that don’t necessarily scream Japan, but they’re absolutely gorgeous. Similarly for the headset, they have blue cups, pink on the inside and top and little punches of neon green as well. The controller will set you back $129.95 […]
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Disney has today announced that Disney Plus now has an ad-supported tier in Australia. It’s significantly cheaper at $9.99 a month (compared to $17.99 a month) and is exactly the same as the Standard tier in offering except that it has ads and you can’t download content to your device either. NEW DISNEY PLUS TIER LINE-UP Premium – $24.99 a month Standard – $17.99 a month Standard With Ads – $9.99 a month Just as a reminder, Premium lets you […]
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As we reported on late last week, EB Games will currently give you $750 for your PS5 Disc or PS5 Slim Disc edition if you’re an EB World Plus member, and even though the PS5 Pro got a price increase up to $1400, Target still has the PS5 Pro for $1,139 meaning you have to pay just $390 to upgrade which seems great given the pricing of PS5s at the moment. This won’t last long given the EB Games trade […]
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EB Games have a PS5 trade-in offer starting today that seems insane in the world of escalating console prices. The first 2,020 people to return their PS5 Disc (Original) or PS5 Disc (Slim) console will receive $749.95 cash or in-store credit. That’s what you’d have paid for a PS5 back when it launched. Not too shabby whatsoever. You can take advantage of the offer HERE. So you don’t then go home PlayStation-less, EB Game are offering those taking them up […]
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EB Games have a PS5 trade-in offer starting from this coming Monday, 20th April, that seems insane in the world of escalating console prices. The first 2,020 people to return their PS5 Disc (Original) or PS5 Disc (Slim) console will receive $749.95 cash or in-store credit. That’s what you’d have paid for a PS5 back when it launched. Not too shabby whatsoever! So you don’t then go home PlayStation-less, EB Game are offering those taking them up on the offer […]
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After what feels like an age of being in development, Replaced has launched and brings with it an oft-seen retrofuturist world teeming with life, all bound together by a jaw-dropping, 2.5D cinematic pixel-art presentation. Similar to other cyberpunk media, Replaced toys with weighty, emotional ideas like the ethics of artificial intelligence, socioeconomic divide, and, an old favourite, what it means to be human. The experience, although gorgeous and drenched in a tone that speaks to me, is short of perfect. […]
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Metro 2039 has been revealed by by developers 4A Games, describing how the game was shaped by the Ukrainian-developers experience of Russia’s invasion. The game was shown off with an eerie cinematic trailer and gameplay tease, and it scheduled to release this winter (or summer here in Australia) coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. With Ukrainian origin, and the dev team split between Kyiv and Malta, 4A Games have been developing the game admidst the Russian invasion. […]
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Developed in Tasmania, Nullstar: Solus has been an unexpected joy as someone prone to getting the most out of precision platformers. Being an indie title, it’s a smaller experience than some of its contemporaries; however, what it offers throughout its three hours before the credits roll is unique. And even then, there’ll be plenty left to do, which makes Nullstar: Solus a wonderful value proposition. It’s truly a game where you get back whatever you give. Although you’ll need to […]
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It’s no secret that Battlefield 6 has struggled to retain players since its live-service launch, and fans haven’t been quiet about voicing their frustration. In today’s first-person shooter landscape, consistent content is essential to keep players engaged. This means more maps, more weapons, and a steady drip feed of updates to keep the community excited which Battlefield 6 has missed its shots during the early stages However, in an early preview presentation, it looks like EA Studios is aiming to […]
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PlayStation has revealed April’s PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium games with the line-up headlined by The Crew Motorfest and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, as well as Wild Arms 4 on the Premium side. APRIL 2026 PLAYSTATION PLUS EXTRA GAMES The Crew Motorfest (PS5/PS4) Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered (PS5/PS4) Football Manager 26 Console (PS5) Warriors: Abyss (PS5/PS4) Squirrel with a Gun (PS5) The Casting of Frank Stone (PS5) Monster Train (PS5) APRIL 2026 PLAYSTATION PLUS DELUXE GAMES Wild Arms 4 (PS5/PS4) APRIL 2026 […]
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The cheapest Australian copy of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, starting with local retailers and finishing off with digital-only prices. We will update with new & special prices as they come in up until launch day on April 16th. Head off on yet another island adventure as Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream hits Nintendo Switch on April 16th, 2026. EB Games has a trade deal available. TOMODACHI LIFE LIVING THE DREAM CHEAPEST AUSTRALIAN COPY TARGET has the best launch price […]
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We kick things off with our review of the weird and wonderful Tomodachi Life Living the Dream before diving into the high-stakes release of Capcom’s Pragmata. This week we also dive deep into the internal turmoil at Microsoft as Pete Hines breaks his silence on the mismanagement of Bethesda and the shifting value of Xbox Game Pass. Join us for a heated breakdown of why Xbox exclusivity is being re-evaluated and whether Fable can survive a potential delay to avoid […]
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Generally speaking, social sims aren’t my choice of genre when it comes to games. While they aren’t at the bottom (sorry, sports games), I’ve never really considered investing loads of time into something like The Sims. I won’t pretend that Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has changed my mind in that regard, but I won’t deny that I had a good time with it. This is a ridiculous little game that’s unlike anything I’ve ever played – utterly absurd, totally […]
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Although I was enamoured by the game’s immaculate and true to its era presentation when I first went hands-on with Mouse: P.I. for Hire, I did harbour a few concerns that the game might ultimately be a case of style over substance and amount to little more than a standard run-of-the-mill boomer shooter. Thankfully, this hasn’t turned out to be the case as Jack Pepper, the game’s wisecracking, rodent private eye, had more than a trick or two up his […]
When I heard Double Fine was wheeling out a 4v4 multi-fest about pottery-on-pottery violence, it fired me up. It’s a personal imperative of mine to sample anything made by the team that gave me Psychonauts and also had the good sense to publish Gang Beasts. And so, in an afternoon of LAN-ing with other media, I got to see if Kiln was all it was cracked up to be. Despite what the screens and trailers may indicate, your avatar isn’t […]
It’s been a long five years since PRAGMATA’s original 2020 reveal. A game meant to launch only 2 years later would be subject to no less than three delays, and even one instance of the release date being moved forward. After all this time, PRAGMATA is finally here, and it’s perhaps one of CAPCOM’s most unique experiences yet. Its numerous complexities make it clear why its extended development timeline was necessary, and while it doesn’t deliver on all fronts, it […]
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Celebrating 20 years in gaming hardware, ASUS ROG is launching pre-order from their new 2026 lineup, including the world’s first dual 16-inch OLED gaming laptop. The flagship ROG Zephyrus DUO is an absolute powerhouse, boasting dual 3K, 120Hz ROG Nebula HDR OLED touchscreens with a 0.2ms response time. The extra screen real estate on offer is intended to support better multi-tasking for gamers, creators and streamers be it for creative applications, livestream monitoring, and the like. Powering it is a […]
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Despite releasing in Japanese theaters last year, Exit 8 just began its theatrical run in North America on April 10. With its new run comes a new wave of critical reviews, which has catapulted it into rather rarified air on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. The film, at the time of posting, is sitting at 95% based on 91 critical reviews. Although that’s an incredible rating by any metric, it places it far out in front in terms of video […]
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