Gaming

Fallout co-creator says turn-based and real-time RPGs both have “loud vocal advocates” who won’t play anything else, so devs can’t please everyone

• Fallout co-creator says turn-based and real-time RPG fans are equally passionate.
• Both fanbases include people who won't play the other style.
• Developers can't please both audiences with one combat system.

A co-creator of the original Fallout has weighed in on the long-running debate between turn-based and real-time combat in role-playing games, arguing that both camps include committed fans who refuse to play games using the other system. The comment highlights a persistent tension in RPG design, where developers…

‘Marvel Tokon’ Has Allegedly Been Cracked And Runs Better Than Official Release

• Marvel Tokon's PC version suffers stutters, crashes and poor performance
• A cracked, DRM-free version reportedly runs far better, at 60fps
• DRM was bypassed in just 11 days, seemingly failing to stop piracy

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, a fighting game published by Sony, has been struggling on PC due to performance problems widely blamed on its digital rights management (DRM) software. This matters because a cracked, DRM-free version has reportedly been circulating and running far more smoothly than the official release,…

How To Upgrade Cargo Elevators In Arc Raiders

Arc Raiders' newest event, Phantom Targets, has quite a few steps for you to complete, with many of them requiring you to dish out substantial damage to ARC foes using some unexpected equipment. Before you get to any of that, though, you'll need to upgrade three cargo elevators.…

Battlefield 6 Free Trial Overlaps With Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta This Weekend

Battlefield and Call of Duty are overlapping this weekend, as the latest entries in both franchises have exciting opportunities on tap for fans. Battlefield 6 is free now through August 25 to celebrate the launch of the game's big new update, including the return of the fan-favorite Wake…

PlayStation’s Official Desktop Speakers Arrive in November for $220

• Sony's Pulse Elevate desktop speakers launch 12th November 2026 for £199.99
• Pre-orders open 1st September via PlayStation Direct and retailers
• Wireless speakers use PlayStation Link tech, work across PS5, PC and mobile

Sony has confirmed pricing and release details for Pulse Elevate, its first official PlayStation-branded desktop speakers. The wireless speakers will launch on 12th November 2026, with pre-orders opening on 1st September, expanding Sony's growing family of official PS5 accessories alongside its existing headphones and controllers. The Pulse Elevate…

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Focus Meter and Skill Tree Leaves Fans Conflicted

• New Tomb Raider remake trailer reveals Focus meter, skill tree, crafting systems.
• Skill tree and crafting mechanics have sparked strong fan backlash online.
• Game releases 12 February 2027 on PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and PC.

Amazon Game Studios has released the sixth developer diary for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a remake of the 1996 original, revealing new gameplay systems including a "Focus" meter, a skill tree, and herb-based crafting. The reveal has divided fans, with the skill tree and crafting mechanics drawing…

Sony’s Oasis-Loving CEO Thinks We’re Going To Crave Human-Made Art In The Age Of AI

The use of AI in creative fields has been a thorny issue, and analysts predict that the growing presence of AI-generated content will drive people to seek more authentic, human-made content. Sony CEO and Oasis superfan Hiroki Totoki is one such person, as he believes that while AI…

Crazy Taxi’s Gena Now Looks Like a Life Is Strange NPC on PS5

• Push Square critiques Gena's tamer, more generic redesign in Crazy Taxi: World Tour.
• Comparison made to original 90s concept art versus new PS5 model.
• Comes after developer's AI-use admission and criticism of Axel's redesign.

A Push Square editor has raised concerns about the art direction of Crazy Taxi: World Tour after seeing the redesigned character Gena, arguing she has lost the attitude and edge of her original Dreamcast-era look in favour of a more generic, "Life Is Strange NPC" appearance. The piece…

TMNT: Splintered Fate Ver. 2.0 Update Caps Off The Main Story With A New Final Boss

• Splintered Fate's free 2.0 update finishes its main story with a Rat King boss fight
• Paid DLC adds playable character Slash and a Samurai Armour Pack
• New Platinum Edition bundles content; Switch 2 Edition arrives in October

Super Evil Megacorp has released 'The King's Gambit', a free Version 2.0 update for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, which concludes the game's main story with a new final chapter and a boss fight against The Rat King. The update marks a significant milestone for the game,…

Star Wars: Galactic Racer has some of the best crashes I’ve seen in a long time, but with custom builds that incentivize checking yourself before you wreck yourself

• Star Wars: Galactic Racer features standout, dramatic crash physics
• Custom vehicle builds encourage cautious rather than reckless driving
• Preview piece from GamesRadar+ on the upcoming racer

A preview of Star Wars: Galactic Racer highlights the game's crash physics as a standout feature, with the writer describing them as some of the best they have seen in racing games for some time. The article frames these dramatic wrecks as part of a wider design choice:…