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Valheim 1.0's Steam player count soars to a huge 5-year high, but it's not enough to beat the viral survival game's early access peak
The five-year wait for Valheim 1.0 doesn't seem to have hurt the survival game behemoth's popularity all that much. After leaving early access, the crafty viking sim is enjoying a huge resurgence in Steam player numbers. Read more
ASUS ROG gaming laptops show a computer is more than its components
The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 feeds potent components with ample power into a brilliant display for a next-level gaming experience on the go.
New mod brings Nvidia's Multi Frame Generation to RTX 30 graphics cards
Officially, support for Multi Frame Generation within Nvidia’s DLSS technology pack is limited to its RTX 50 series GPUs, but modders have now brought the frame rate-boosting technology to older RTX 30 cards.
Neo Geo AES+ Delayed One Year Till September 2027
Plaion has just announced that they’re delaying the Neo Geo AES+ project for an entire year, to September 16th 2027. This was supposedly announced back in July, but then they said it was for a different console and “confirmed” it would be shipping this year – Odd. They’re keeping pre-orders open, but you can attempt […] The post Neo Geo AES+ Delayed One Year Till September 2027 first appeared on RetroRGB .
Lovely anime Sherlock series The Apothecary Diaries is getting a PC game spin-off, with Maomao chasing down another court conspiracy
Terrible news, folks, it's time for another episode of "Edwin secretly watches a lot of anime and has bad anime opinions". Although I don't know how anybody could reasonably disagree with my affection for The Apothecary Diaries. It's kind of a Sherlock Holmes story, if Sherlock Holmes were a young female alchemist in a world broadly inspired by Tang Dynasty-era China. Read more
Epic Games Store to introduce age checks for R18+ games in Australia
Epic Games will require Australian players to confirm they're 18 or older before downloading or buying R18+ rated titles on the Epic Games Store, starting September 9. Read more
Almost 1,900 Blizzard workers vote through a "historic" union contract securing protections against layoffs and gen-AI
Around 1,900 unionised workers at Blizzard Entertainment have voted to ratify their first contract with the World of Warcraft publisher after years of negotiations. The union contract means Blizzard now has to bargain with staff over the use of generative-AI in game development, and workers also have better protection against any potential layoffs. Read more
After 33 years, Japan's most beloved Dragon Quest spin-off and the progenitor of the entire roguelike Mystery Dungeon series is out in English for the first time
Torneko's Mystery Dungeon is out today
Pretend to be shocked: scalpers are already reselling the Zelda Ocarina of Time Switch 2 for over $850 as demand immediately outstrips supply
Don't indulge, however large your FOMO is
'Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain' Is Real, And It's Coming To Switch 2
Hello, old friend. Level-5 is really bringing out the throwbacks these days, huh? After years of waiting, the studio today unveiled a first look at Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain , confirming that it'll be coming to Switch 2. We still know very little about this one at the time of writing, but the brief teaser trailer showed us a brief look at protagonist Nate and a couple of his Yo-kai pals. It's a remake of Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits & Fleshy Souls , which launched in Japan in 2014 before coming West two years later. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Legend of Zelda Master Sword replica by Hasbro goes up for pre-order, and it's cheaper than I thought it'd be
You can now pre-order the replica Master Sword by Hasbro from a variety of retailers - here's where
Blood of Dawnwalker's troubled power fantasy has me yearning for a more desperate, systemic vampire survival sim
Being a vampire is a pretty raw deal... or so the vamps inform us when they are not having freaky gothic sex, shapeshifting into wolves, enjoying the slimming effects of a uniquely low-carb diet, or enduring through marvellous future epochs we foolish cattle can only dream of. I find most stories about vampirism tend to do a poor job of convincing me that vampirism is to be avoided. "Immortality is no gift, but a curse," breathe the bloodsuckers, like parents telling kids that staying up late only makes you tired in the morning, and I think: OK, so you're definitely going to outlive everybody you've ever loved, but also, 1) you've got marble hard abs, and 2) you're going to be knocking around when generations to come finally put a stake through capitalism and roll out UBI. Read more
Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis pre-orders have arrived on the Switch 2, and I want that carnivorous collector's edition
Nintendo unveiled that Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis is coming to Switch 2, and I've gathered the best US and UK links to secure your copy.
WWE 2K26 Ringside Pass Season 5 is out now, adds four new superstars including Danhausen
Bam Bam Bigelow, Brie Bella and Pagano are also added to the game
Duel of Meloch is a bold experiment that blends two beloved strategy board games together, but newcomers may get left behind
We've been hands on with Duel of Meloch, a game that blends Scythe with Expeditions, so here's what we think about the combo.
The Original Tomb Raider Game Gets Reimagined In Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis
🤝 Don't want to see ads? Become a premium member for $3 a month and support an independent publication today! We all know how influential the original Tomb Raider game was. It's one of the best games on the PS1 , and now it's been
New Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Trailer Showcases Some Wuhu Island Exploration
Return of the Matt. We don't have all that long to wait before Nintendo Switch Sports Resort launches on Switch 2 on 22nd October , and today, Nintendo has shared a few more details of what we can expect. Chief among the newly revealed features is free island exploration. As showcased in the new trailer, you'll be able to make your way around Wuhu Island by skateboard, jet ski, or plane, and there are even collectible hibiscus flowers and Spocco Photos to collect while you're at it. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
How to throw a LAN party in 2026
FOV 90: What are your best LAN party memories?
'What if you could own a space station?' asks No Man's Sky's Sean Murray, as he lets you own a space station
The Cosmos update is live now, and free for all players.
Microsoft's AI vulnerability detection results in record-breaking Patch Tuesday, addressing 974 security flaws
Both source and solution?
Despite Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaking box office records, Sony boss says he doesn't know when Spider-Man 5 will release: "We don’t have a date for it yet"
The next Tom Holland Spider-Man movie is still undated
Professor Layton And The New World Of Steam Finally Has A Release Date
It's been 84 years. After years of waiting and a fair few delays, Professor Layton and The New World of Steam finally has a Switch 1 & 2 release date: 10th December 2026 . The first mainline game in over a decade, The New World of Steam sees Layton and Luke team up in the land of Steam Bison — a hop across the pond from the pair's previous escapades — to solve the mystery of a phantom gunslinger terrorising the town. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
No Man's Sky's 10th anniversary update will let you rule space stations, built floating orbital bases and go on holiday to the sun
No Man's Sky is a decade old . Let that sink in. No, seriously, you'll need plenty of water to survive the trips that the massive space game's 10th anniversary update allows you to embark on. It's now possible to get up close and personal with the stars that serve as suns in each system. Or, if the risk of fiery death's not your cup of tea, you can establish a new home by taking over as director of a space station or building an orbital base that floats among the stars. Read more
Xenoblade Chronicles 3's Switch 2 edition puts an end to years of Mythra kid theories, and fans can't decide if they're relieved or if "it's so over"
Sorry, Dirk truthers