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Nightdive’s System Shock remake is coming to VR

• Nightdive's System Shock remake is heading to VR.
• No release date or platform details confirmed yet.
• Extends reach of the acclaimed 2023 remake.

Nightdive Studios has announced that its remake of System Shock will be released for virtual reality platforms, bringing the reimagined 1994 cyberpunk classic to VR headsets. The move extends the life of the acclaimed remake, which relaunched the original immersive sim with modernised graphics and gameplay, by adapting…

This spy game is a dream come true if you love spending time in character creators

• A spy puzzle game makes character creation its main attraction.
• Players build detailed identities to support espionage puzzles.
• It favours creative customisation over traditional spy action.

PC Gamer highlights a spy-themed puzzle game whose central appeal is creating and refining fictional identities. The article argues that this makes espionage feel less like conventional action and more like an exercise in imagination, observation and role-playing. Players are asked to build characters through a wide range…

Marvel Tokon sold 485,000 copies in a week but it could have been “closer to 1M” with a better PC port and Steam reviews, analyst says

• Marvel Tokon sold 485,000 copies in its first week.
• An analyst believes better PC performance could have lifted sales.
• The one-million estimate is speculative.

Marvel Tokon reportedly sold 485,000 copies in its first week, a strong opening for the fighting game. However, an analyst argued that sales might have approached one million if its PC version had performed better and received stronger Steam reviews. The 485,000 figure refers to first-week sales, while…

Netflix’s gaming branch ain’t doing so good as two more studios are getting shut down

• Netflix is closing Night School Studio and Moonloot.
• The cuts extend to other Netflix game studios.
• It follows previous studio closures and divestments.

Netflix is closing two of its game development studios, Night School Studio and Moonloot, in a further retrenchment of its gaming division. The decision affects the creators of Oxenfree and signals continued uncertainty over Netflix’s first-party games strategy, despite the company maintaining a catalogue that includes externally developed…

Best players for the FC 26 Two-Way Titan Evolution

• Premium Season 10 Evolution offers strong all-round player upgrades.
• Eligible cards must be outfield players rated 97 or lower.
• Several Icons, Heroes and special cards are recommended.

The FC 26 Two-Way Titan Evolution is available through the premium Season 10 pass and can be used up to five times. It provides major all-round improvements for eligible outfield players, making it useful for strengthening high-rated cards or extending existing Evolution chains. Eligible players must be rated…

If you’re not paying attention to retro game recompilations, you’re missing the most exciting thing in gaming right now

• Recompilation is creating enhanced native PC versions of classic console games.
• Fan projects offer modern features beyond traditional emulation.
• The movement raises preservation, legal and ownership questions.

The article argues that fan-led recompilations of older console games are becoming one of gaming’s most significant developments. By translating games into native PC code rather than relying on emulation, these projects can preserve ageing titles while enabling modern performance, controls and enhancements. The author highlights the growing…

Netflix shuts Night School and Moonloot game studios

• Netflix closes Night School and Moonloot Games
• Strategy shifts towards television-based party games
• Further games roles will also be cut

Netflix is closing Night School Studio and Moonloot Games as it shifts its games strategy towards party titles and games streamed to televisions. The decision affects the developer behind the Oxenfree series and further reduces Netflix’s earlier focus on mobile games and prestige independent releases. Netflix acquired Night…

Fields Of Mistria 1.0 – Secrets And Easter Eggs

Fields Of Mistria has plenty to keep you busy--from farming to friendship, mining to marriage--but it's also home to a few secrets and cheeky references. We've collated all the things you might have missed about the game, which features plenty of easily overlooked useful features, and options to…

The Thin and Light Gigabyte AERO X16 16″ Gaming Laptop Is Perfect for Students Heading Back to School

• Walmart cuts Gigabyte’s AERO X16 laptop by $600 to $1,099.
• It combines portable design with RTX 5060 gaming graphics.
• Demanding games may require lower settings at 1600p.

IGN highlights a Walmart discount on Gigabyte’s AERO X16 gaming laptop, presenting it as a portable, capable option for students who also want to play games. The deal matters because it reduces the price of a current-generation 16-inch laptop with dedicated Nvidia graphics by $600, though the article…

Blood of Dawnwalker dev says you can beat the final boss right after the prologue, but it “will be a feat worthy of legends”

• The final boss can reportedly be challenged soon after the prologue.
• Winning that early is expected to be extraordinarily difficult.
• The feature highlights the game’s player freedom.

The developers of The Blood of Dawnwalker say players may be able to confront and defeat the game’s final boss shortly after completing its prologue. The option is intended to support the role-playing game’s freedom of approach, while making an immediate victory an exceptionally difficult challenge. According to…