Gaming

Roblox clones of Meccha Chameleon have more players than the original Steam sensation after just 3 weeks

• Roblox clones of indie hit Meccha Chameleon now attract more daily players (150,000–200,000+) than the original Steam version (~55,000) just three weeks after launch.
• Free access and Roblox's massive user base outpaced the original game's peak of 340,000 players, exposing challenges indie developers face against rapid cloning on larger platforms.

The free copies are seeing over 200,000 active users still

This $1,000 Street Fighter Cammy Figure Is Impressive, But We Know Who’s Buying It

• Premium Cammy figure costs $1,070.
• It stands over 25 inches tall.
• It targets specialist Street Fighter collectors.

Infinity Studio has unveiled a premium Cammy collectible based on Street Fighter, priced at $1,070. The large, highly detailed figure reflects the continuing market for expensive character merchandise aimed at specialist collectors. The 1/3-scale figure stands more than 25 inches tall and uses medical-grade silicone over a metal-alloy…

Arc Raiders is fixing a bug that would sign players up to be shipped off to the apocalyptic wasteland without telling them

• Arc Raiders had a bug automatically enrolling players in the fourth Expedition after completing a 100K damage challenge without their consent
• Developer Embark is reverting unwanted sign-ups in waves beginning July 17, advising players to verify their Expedition status

“We’re grateful Capcom gave us that chance”: Securing classic Resident Evil and Dino Crisis “did more for GOG’s visibility than almost anything else in recent years”

• GOG secured classic Resident Evil and Dino Crisis games from Capcom.
• GOG says the deal greatly boosted its recent visibility.
• Team expressed gratitude to Capcom for the opportunity.

GOG, the DRM-free games platform owned by CD Projekt, has spoken about the significance of securing classic Resident Evil and Dino Crisis titles from Capcom for release on its storefront. A representative said the deal did more for GOG's visibility than almost anything else in recent years, underlining…

Roguelike bullet heaven Divine Comedy but with anime girls Hell Maiden is out today in early access

• Hell Maiden launches in early access today on Steam.
• Reimagines Dante's Divine Comedy with anime girl characters.
• Mixes Vampire Survivors and Hades mechanics; more content coming in 2026.

Hell Maiden, a "bullet heaven" roguelike that reimagines Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy with an all-anime-girl cast, has launched into early access today on Steam. The game casts Dante as an amnesiac heroine who must fight her way back up through Hell towards Paradiso, encountering the poets of limbo…

The Legend of Zelda Toys on the Way from Hasbro as Live-Action Movie Looms

• Nintendo and Hasbro announce Zelda toy line launching in 2027
• Three six-inch figures to be revealed at Comic-Con 2026
• Live-action Zelda film releases 30 April 2027

Nintendo and Hasbro have announced a multi-year toy partnership tied to The Legend of Zelda franchise, with the range set to launch in 2027 alongside the live-action film adaptation. No specific characters or locations have been confirmed yet, but the collaboration will kick off with three six-inch scale…

‘The Game Doesn’t End When You Run Out of Time’ – How The Blood of Dawnwalker’s 30 Day Countdown Works

• Dawnwalker's 30-day timer doesn't end the game if missed
• Time only advances via quest actions, not free exploration
• Ignoring the deadline unlocks more content but costs Coen's family

Rebel Wolves has clarified how the much-discussed 30-day time limit works in its upcoming RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker, aiming to correct widespread misunderstanding of the mechanic. Creative director Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz explained that the countdown does not end the game; it only governs whether protagonist Coen manages to…

HD-2D PS5 RPG Final Fantasy Resonance Is Looking Great in This New Gameplay Trailer

• Square Enix unveils new trailer for HD-2D RPG Final Fantasy Resonance
• Reimagines mobile gacha game Brave Exvius without microtransactions
• Releases on PS5 on 22nd October 2026

Square Enix has released a new gameplay trailer for Final Fantasy Resonance, a turn-based RPG that reimagines the mobile game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius as a traditional, premium title without gacha mechanics or microtransactions. The reveal has generated significant excitement among fans, particularly for its use of the…

First Impressions: Nintendo’s Latest ‘Switch 2 Edition’ Is Here, And It’ll Really Make You Sweat

• Fitness Boxing 3's Switch 2 Edition is now available on the eShop
• New camera support and tempo-ramping "Boost Up" workout mode added
• Costs £49.99 standalone or £7.99 as an upgrade from Switch 1

Nintendo has released Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, the latest game to receive the console's "Switch 2 Edition" upgrade treatment. Developed by Imagineer and published by Nintendo, the update adds new features on top of the expected visual improvements, aiming to make…

EA sees big potential in in-game advertising if handled carefully

• EA sees "huge opportunity" in in-game ads but wants them handled carefully
• Exec Alexander Dao says sports games are the clearest fit for brand tie-ins
• Sims 4's free Coach collaboration cited as a successful non-sports example

EA has said it sees a "huge opportunity" in in-game advertising but insists any brand tie-ins must feel natural to the game rather than jarring or forced. Speaking to The Game Business, EA advertising executive Alexander Dao said deals need to "make sense for the game", ruling out…