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There is no stopping Sony's all-digital future for video games. I don't mean to sound pessimistic, but the company's decision to kill off physical game discs in 2028 and effectively turn the PlayStation Store into the only place in town where you can grab a new PS5 title…
Santa Barbara Games, a new developer comprised of former Bethesda, Riot, EA, and other talent, has announced its first game: Voidwood, a 1-4-player fantasy co-op survival horror game with a decidedly Studio Ghibli-esque art style. In it, you and your friends play as children lost in a cursed…
Leaked images show a Zelda-themed Switch 2 console and Pro Controller.
Design features Triforce and Royal Crest motifs marking Zelda's 40th anniversary.
Official Nintendo confirmation is still pending.
Leaked product box images suggest Nintendo is preparing a limited-edition Legend of Zelda-themed Switch 2 console and Pro Controller to mark the series' 40th anniversary. The images, shared online and reported via Nintendo Everything, appear to confirm earlier rumours and closely match the packaging style Nintendo typically uses,…
Wardogs launches into Steam early access on 10th September
Closed beta runs 21st-23rd August; refunds offered if unsatisfied
Costs $40 in early access, rising to $60 at full release
Bulkhead, the studio behind Battalion 1944 and The Turing Test, has confirmed that its ambitious 100-player shooter Wardogs will launch into Steam early access on 10th September, following months of invite-only testing. The announcement comes as the game has built substantial momentum, amassing over 800,000 Steam wishlists, and…
Big Walk has seven advanced "purple gourd" puzzles in its southern map area.
They're tougher versions of standard puzzles, like longer timers and further walks.
Guide recommends solving easier versions first before attempting these.
This guide from Polygon explains how to find and complete all seven "purple gourd" puzzles in the video game Big Walk, which are harder versions of standard "red gourd" puzzles used to unlock towers on the map. Players may stumble across these purple gourds unintentionally once they unlock…
Panache Digital admits it still uses AI tools, but less often
Follows backlash over AI-generated art in the game's prologue
Désilets says AI won't feature in the final release
Panache Digital, the Canadian studio behind witchy action game 1666: Amsterdam, has confirmed it is still using AI tools in development, though "less and less", following a backlash earlier this year over generative AI use spotted in the game's playable prologue and marketing materials. Co-founder Patrice Désilets, best…
Commodore plans to revive the classic TAC-2 joystick.
The controller was popular with 1980s home-computer players.
It broadens Commodore’s retro hardware ambitions.
Commodore has announced a revival of the TAC-2 joystick, a well-known controller from the 1980s. The move matters because it expands the revived brand’s retro range beyond recreated microcomputers, offering a period-appropriate controller for enthusiasts and new players. The TAC-2 was originally made by Suncom and became associated…
Best for space-constrained desktop-replacement laptop buyers.
Desktop PCs remain better value and more upgradeable.
GamesRadar+ finds that Asus’s ROG NUC is a powerful but expensive alternative to a large gaming laptop or desktop tower. Its compact design, extensive ports and solid 1440p gaming performance make it attractive for buyers with limited desk space, but it lacks a laptop’s portability and offers poorer…
First 4 Figures teases new 9-inch Metroid PVC statue
Pre-orders open 20th August 2026, with $10 sign-up discount
Exact pricing not yet confirmed, but likely costly
First 4 Figures has given fans a sneak peek at its next collectible from the Metroid line-up: a PVC statue of the titular Metroid creature itself. The reveal comes ahead of pre-orders, giving Metroid collectors advance notice of a new item to add to their wishlists, though pricing…
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