section
Gaming
Releases, platforms, and the people making the games.
3772 stories archived
Following Xbox split, South of Midnight devs Compulsion are looking for work as a co-development or support studio
Having recently parted ways with former owners Xbox as part of the console maker's mass cuts, South of Midnight and We Happy Few developers Compulsion Games have announced they're seeking opportunities to collaborate with other studios. Likely to help them keep the lights on until they've got a new game of their own well on its way, Compulsion look to have turned their focus towards landing a co-development or support gig on someone else's project. Read more
Kingdom Hearts will have a big presence at a Disney fan event next month, but you probably shouldn't get too excited about Kingdom Hearts 4
Kingdom Hearts will be making a big appearance at the upcoming D23 Disney fan event in California next month, though those holding out hope for a lengthy Kingdom Hearts 4 reveal or two should probably not hold their breath. Read more
Avengers Doomsday runtime reveals it's the second longest Avengers movie, and Marvel fans are seriously divided
Tickets are going on sale five months early
Dragon’s Dogma 2 producer says its Dark Arisen DLC will be more than 25 hours long
Naoto Oyama says players taking on both the base game and DLC "will get a substantial experience"
Krasivoe Reveals N64-Inspired Nintendo Switch Dock
🤝 Don't want to see ads? Become a premium member for $3 a month and support an independent publication today! Krasivoe have been making waves in the Nintendo Switch space recently, after creating an array of 3D printed docks inspired by some of the most popular retro consoles
"I have what it takes to continue this series' legacy" Hideaki Itsuno may have left Capcom, but Dragon's Dogma 2's new director reckons the RPG is still in good hands
In August 2024, Dragon's Dogma 2 director Hideaki Itsuno left Capcom after "30 years and five months" at the Japanese publisher. The legendary developer, responsible for creating Dragon's Dogma and championing the Devil May Cry franchise, is practically synonymous with the former. It's a well-known story that he originally conceived of the game around the time he was working on Devil May Cry in the early 2000s, and had to fight hard for time and budget when preparing the launch of the original Dragon's Dogma game in 2012. In many ways, the 2024 launch of Dragon's Dogma 2 felt like coming good on a promise nearly two decades in the making. Read more
Kingdom Hearts "Deep Dive" Event To Commemorate 25th Anniversary This August
Taking place at Disney's "ultimate" fan event. The Kingdom Hearts series will be getting a proper release on Nintendo platforms this October, with Kingdom Hearts 4 also confirmed to arrive on the Switch 2 in the future. As part of its fan event D23 this year, Disney announced a "Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts", taking place on 15th August 2026 . According to an official description, it will commemorate 25 years of the series. The first game debuted in March 2002. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Octopath Traveler 0 Update Adds New Town Resident And Foe Later This Year
A familiar face. As part of Octopath Traveler 's 8th anniversary celebrations, Square Enix has announced the latest entry Octopath Traveler 0 will be getting an update later this year. Full details haven't been shared just yet, but we do have some insight about what to expect via the official anniversary broadcast . As highlighted by Gematsu, players can expect a "new formidable foe" in the Monster Arena, and there'll also be a new resident arriving in town from a certain game... Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Rumour: Nintendo Is Reportedly Considering A Switch 2 OLED Model
Switch 2 launched with an LCD panel. Since the reveal of the Switch 2, there have been ongoing rumours about an updated model swapping the LCD screen for an OLED panel. Although it seems less likely in the immediate future after rising costs in the tech space and even a Switch 2 price hike , a new report by ZDNet Korea claims Nintendo is currently considering "applying" OLED technology to its latest product in a new revision. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
This is my 3rd time playing EVE Online's upcoming extraction shooter little brother, and it finally feels like it's coming together—all without the ambitious crossover features it was made for
EVE Online is for nerds, EVE Vanguard is for the jocks.
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Updated To Version 1.5.1
Following last month's major game update. Last month, Square Enix released a major patch for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles on the Switch 1 & 2. Now, it's released another update, bumping the game up to Version 1.5.1. This patch is much smaller update and contains some adjustments to the New Game + mode. A few other minor issues have also been resolved. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Stardew Valley was almost canceled after Eric Barone's PC died without backups: "It feels crazy that it all worked out"
The farming sim landscape almost looked very different
A Look At A Rare CRT + PC Engine Combo
Tito from Macho Nacho Productions recently posted a video showcasing his adventure of finding an NEC PC-KD863G – Basically a CRT with a PC Engine built in. I’m sharing this video, first cause it’s simply an awesome story: A CRT purchase requiring a trip around the globe, custom flight case and a lot of luck! But […] The post A Look At A Rare CRT + PC Engine Combo first appeared on RetroRGB .
"The conversation needs to shift to consumer rights": Amid PlayStation's physical shutdown, analyst clarifies viral remarks about nobody missing disc drives
"This isn't me saying 'Wow I love Sony and they are great for doing this'"
Ubisoft says it's going a little quiet after Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced ahead of "significantly bigger" years with more games
Ubisoft says its finances will see an "important rebound" following big releases from Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Ghost Recon
Ubisoft says "releasing a game too late" could "hinder its success" as Far Cry 7 wait settles into fifth year
Interesting concept
Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer reveals his optimal outcome for the Mojave Wasteland
Independence all the way.
Dev defends short games after criticizing Steam for making it easy to refund them: "I will never stretch out a game with more content just to avoid refunds"
Sub-two-hour games may face a bit of added risk
My Chemical Romance front man Gerard Way pauses concert to talk classic RPGs, admits he hasn't played Baldur's Gate 3 yet: 'The first one was a lot of fun, the closest thing at the time to playing D&D'
Somebody get this man a Steam Deck.
"Consumers would stop truly owning their video games": Death of PlayStation discs prompts lawmakers and consumer rights groups to push back
"The end of physical discs removes the last place where a PlayStation game could still be bought and sold at a competitive price"
Sick of holding F in Palworld? Change these two settings to make crafting and building less obnoxious
Your fingers will thank you—no keyboard weights necessary.
After laying off thousands, Ubisoft says losing "key talents and skills" is a big danger for the company
Wouldn't want that, would we?
After "incomprehensible" Xbox layoffs, id Software producer says worker-owned studios are "the only path forward"
Microsoft is planning 3,200 layoffs total
TRIMUI Brick Pro Handheld Review: A Remarkable Sub $100 Vertical
TRIMUI have made some great handhelds of the past, more specifically the creation of the Brick , their remarkable, portable, minimal vertical handheld that can fit in the palm of your hand, with the choice of both plastic and metal cases for those with different budgets and tastes. It was released