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The consumer rights group Stop Killing Games has addressed this week's Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, urging people not to support the hackers claiming responsibility for leaking footage of the game ahead of its November release. The group released several minutes of what appears to be GTA 6 gameplay, and…
It's been 30 years. Super Nintendo’s Terranigma has never officially released in the United States, due to various issues involving its licensing rights. The 16-bit real-time RPG first released in Japan back in 1995, and was published by Nintendo in Europe a year later. Read the full article…
Update: Strip club scene now doing the rounds. Multiple videos of what appear to be legitimate GTA 6 gameplay are currently being posted to the Internet by a leaker. I've seen two clips so far: the first depicts Jason at his house from the trailer playing some basketball,…
Over £130million spent on animal crossings using taxpayer funds
£12million "fish motorway" crossing has gone unmonitored
Raises questions over oversight of wildlife infrastructure spending
More than £130million of taxpayers' money has reportedly been spent on animal crossings across the UK, according to figures highlighted in this report. Among the schemes singled out is a £12million "fish motorway" structure that has not been monitored to check whether it is actually being used by…
Ex-PlayStation boss is all-digital these days. In case you've somehow missed the news, Sony announced its intention to cease producing game discs for PlayStation consoles starting in 2028, meaning the platform will be digital-only going forward. It's a decision that has caused a lot of upset and raised…
Bamco: First Blood. On Friday, FromSoftware fans with a Switch 2 get their first chance to go hands-on with a brand new game from the makers of Dark Souls and Elden Ring. Or more accurately, some FromSoft fans get the chance - specifically the ones that successfully applied…
Binding of Isaac: Repentance + Online releases 19th November on consoles.
That's the same day as Grand Theft Auto 6.
Bundles all DLC plus online multiplayer for PS5, Xbox, Switch 2.
The Binding of Isaac: Repentance + Online has been given a console release date of 19th November, placing it on the exact same day as Grand Theft Auto 6. This is notable because most major publishers have gone out of their way to avoid clashing with GTA 6,…
Destructoid ranks all 16 Mortal Shell 2 weapons into three tiers
Axe and Dagger, Black Needle and Axatana top the S-tier list
Two weapons remain unrated pending further testing
This Destructoid guide ranks all 16 weapons in Mortal Shell 2, split across two categories, to help players identify the most effective options against the game's bosses and enemies. The author groups weapons into S-tier, A-tier and B-tier bands based on damage, versatility across different shells and overall…
Big publishers retreat as costs rise and layoffs hit EA, Microsoft, Ubisoft
Boutique indie publishers like Kepler and Outersloth are filling the gap
Digital distribution and cheap marketing help, but discoverability remains tough
As major games publishers such as Electronic Arts, Microsoft and Ubisoft pull back amid rising costs, redundancies and ownership changes, a wave of smaller, independent publishers is emerging to back grassroots studios with more experimental ideas. The Guardian's Pushing Buttons column draws a parallel with 1990s independent cinema,…
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