The team behind the visual novel Steins;Gate, MAGES/5pb-affiliated developers, are reportedly working on a new first-person shooter that has been built almost entirely using AI "vibe coding" tools rather than traditional hand-written development. The news has drawn attention because Steins;Gate is a beloved, meticulously written game, making the…
CD Projekt Red will let PAX Australia attendees preview "Songs of the Past," an upcoming DLC for The Witcher 3, in a closed-door demo session rather than on the public show floor. This gives a select group of fans and press early hands-on access to new content for…
Polygon has published its 2026 guide to the best games available on Xbox Game Pass, aiming to help subscribers navigate the service's enormous library across its various tiers. The list comes as the value of Game Pass has become harder to judge following a price increase and tier…
Deadline spoke with Saber Interactive's Antony De Fault and Emil Esov, respectively narrative director and game director on Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, about bringing the horror franchise into video games for the first time. Set more than 20 years after the original film, the standalone game follows Aiden,…
New details have emerged confirming that Steam has begun enforcing a stricter payment requirement for Australian users seeking to buy R18+-rated games, with reports clarifying that standard bank debit cards are explicitly rejected even when linked to a valid, funded account. Only genuine credit cards are being accepted,…
Nintendo's September 2026 Direct ran for 45 minutes and delivered several confirmed titles, including a new 2D Metroid game, a 3D Kirby instalment due in 2027, and a fresh update for Mario Kart World. Despite this, the presentation left many fans disappointed, as several long-anticipated games and franchises…
Nintendo has confirmed that its Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will include a dedicated jump button, a change unveiled during a 40th-anniversary Zelda stream. The article argues this is a needless addition, since the original 1998 Nintendo 64 game handled jumping automatically…
Milki Delivery is an upcoming cozy game, out in November, in which players guide a young girl named Neha as she rides a red bike delivering milk across a Studio Ghibli-inspired rural landscape. Despite its cheerful, gentle presentation, the game quietly explores a darker undercurrent: her pet cow,…
A report from PC Gamer states that Call of Duty has introduced a weapon skin visible only to players on Xbox consoles, meaning the same cosmetic item appears differently or not at all depending on which platform a player uses. This stands out because Call of Duty is…
FC 26's "The Last Spark Evolution" has gone live as a free upgrade, allowing players to enhance up to five cards of their choosing. The event offers strong value for a no-cost evolution, and choosing the right cards to apply it to can significantly boost a squad's effectiveness,…
Nintendo's September Direct focused mainly on third-party ports for Switch 2, but it also confirmed several first-party titles set for 2027, giving a clearer picture of what could be a strong year for the console. Among the newly revealed games are Metroid Ravenous and Kirby and the World…
Nintendo's September Direct broadcast leaned heavily on ports and remasters of previously released third-party games rather than fresh first-party surprises, prompting commentators to describe the 45-minute showcase as feeling more like a "Partner Direct" than a traditional Nintendo-led event. The stream opened with Monster Hunter Wilds rather than…
Walmart is offering physical preorders of the remastered The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2 at a discount, pricing the game at $59.88, which is $10 cheaper than the physical edition elsewhere and matches the digital price. The remake, announced during Nintendo's September livestream,…
Nintendo held its second Direct presentation of the week, following a Zelda-focused showcase, this time revealing a broad slate of games arriving on Switch 2 and the original Switch. The stream focused heavily on titles landing this winter, alongside several announcements for games due much further out, reinforcing…
Microsoft is rolling out a batch of new Xbox console features to Insider testers, including custom boot animations drawn from the console's history, a local search tool, and improved Remote Play and voice chat quality. The update reflects Microsoft's ongoing effort to refine the Xbox software experience with…
Ahead of a Nintendo Direct on Wednesday, rumours had circulated that Nintendo would unveil a new Super Smash Bros. game, the first since Smash Bros. Ultimate in 2018. Despite scepticism, fans held onto hope throughout the 45-minute showcase, only to be met with a stream of ports, remakes…
Nintendo is releasing a free update for Mario Kart World that introduces ten retro courses adapted from the original Super Mario Kart on the SNES, including favourites such as Choco Island, Mario Circuit and Ghost Valley. These tracks had already existed within the game's open world but were…
Capcom will bring three of its acclaimed Resident Evil remakes to the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop on 16 October, comprising the 2019 remake of Resident Evil 2, the 2020 remake of Resident Evil 3 and the 2023 remake of Resident Evil 4. The release follows a strong year…
Nintendo has announced Metroid Ravenous, a new 2D entry in its long-running sci-fi action series, during a recent Nintendo Direct presentation. The game arrives just under two years after Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, marking a rapid follow-up for the franchise, and will launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2…
Persona 4 Revival has been officially confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, and Atlus has also revealed that the forthcoming Persona 6 will come to the console, giving fans confirmation that both the remake and the franchise's next mainline entry will be playable on Nintendo's new hardware. The news…