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Xbox and Sony's games all looked the same this year. Here's why the PC Gaming Show won
While I was excited to learn more about the likes of Fable and Halo Campaign Evolved, Xbox’s 2026 showcase didn’t leave me all that excited.
Star Trek: Outposts Unknown's demo introduces an upbeat settlement builder, though my crew of clocking-out ship slackers wouldn't last a day in RimWorld
Offworld settlement builders delight in forcing their pebble-gathering, ore-hoarding colonists into a life of subsistence scrounging by way of disaster: a crashed spaceship or cryogenic malfunction leaving them no choice but to eke out an existence on a hostile rock. Star Trek: Outposts Unknown, announced yesterday and already bearing a demo, is different. Your team of explorers aren’t trapped; in fact, if they’re anything like mine, they’ll be knocking off and back on the mothership by dinnertime. Read more
Nintendo Fined €35 Million Over Widespread Joy-Con Defects
Was it worth it? Nintendo has been fined a whopping €35 million (just over $40 million) thanks to the widespread drifting defects that plagued the original Switch. As reported by Le Monde (thanks, Games Industry ), an investigation by France's General Directorate for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control ( DGCCRF ) found that Nintendo may have been aware of Joy-Con defects as early as 2018, but failed to properly notify consumers until 2020. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
How to rescue or pet John Wick's dog in Fortnite
There are two Fortnite John Wick's dog locations, so here's where to go to unlock his canine companion as a sidekick
Another Final Fantasy 14 Ultimate raid, another controversy – the MMO's fans once again allege world first winners are a "cheater team"
"They don't deserve this"
Control Resonant pre-orders come with a lavish SteelBook edition ahead of its September release
Control Resonant is gearing up for a September 24 release, and I'm hunting down all your different pre-order options.
New Halo: Campaign Evolved trailer uses PS5 Pro footage as Xbox cracks down on exclusives, leaving fans in disbelief: "Microsoft can't even console war correctly"
It's a strange, strange sign of the times
Halo: Campaign Evolved's digital game manual is exclusive to its Premium and Collector's Editions, making for a very expensive list of instructions
Some Halo fans "really dislike this"
Stellar Blade boss admits he "struggled" with its boring main character, but going into Blood Rain "realized that players can fully immerse themselves even in a character with a strong, distinct personality"
Evie will hopefully be more memorable than Eve
How to get Soulstone in Task Bar Hero
Here’s everything you need to know about Task Bar Hero Soulstone
Intel Nova Lake-S photo leak shows what the company's new gaming CPUs will look like
Following on from the Intel Core Ultra 200 lineup, Nova Lake-S is expected to have up to 52 cores and use a new LGA 1954 motherboard socket.
Halo: Campaign Evolved pre-orders have hit the shelves, but that Collector's Edition is difficult to catch
Master Chief is heading to PlayStation with Halo: Campaign Evolved pre-orders live across the shelves right now.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Collector's Edition Sells Out In Less Than 24 Hours
Campaign Evolved already has Halo fans chomping at the bit, and now that the details of the Collector's Edition bundle of the game have dropped, everyone's grabbing their credit cards and thinking about eating bread and jam for the rest of the month. 💌 Like retro
Monster Hunter Wilds fans collectively sigh as Ascendance expansion brings back hated elder dragon Kushala Daora: "I'm just really tired of seeing him"
"Kushala is more of an Elder that I want you to make tolerable rather than one I expect you to make enjoyable."
How to put a torch away in Gothic 1 Remake
To put away a torch away in Gothic 1 Remake, you need to wait for it to burn out.
3 years after releasing one of the best indie JRPGs, Sea of Stars devs roll out the "final update" and tease a new game
"We hope that you’re all looking forward to a new adventure."
Nintendo Direct This Week: What's Expected from the June 9th Stream?
DF Supporters chime in. Nintendo has announced a 50-minute Direct and 95-minute Treehouse: Live show to take place tomorrow, the 9th of June at 3PM UK time (7AM PT), thereby rounding out the quasi-E3 summer reveals season. We've already seen a PlayStation State of Play, Summer Game Fest and the Xbox Games Showcase, so what has Nintendo got in store? Rumours are flying quick and fast of course, with various sources including Eurogamer reporting on the possibility of a Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, a new Mario/Wario game or even footage of the upcoming live-action Zelda movie. A New Fire Emblem title, Fate's Weave, has also been announced and is set to release this year and would therefore make sense too - and the same reasoning can be applied to From Software's The Duskbloods. Read the full article on digitalfoundry.net
Gears of War: E-Day's PS5 port is reportedly mostly complete as Xbox only recently decided to U-turn on its console exclusivity plans
The prequel nearly joined Master Chief over the street
Company of Heroes Definitive Edition makes one of the best strategy games even better
With improved visuals, enhanced AI, and a bunch of technical modernization, Company of Heroes Definitive Edition is a very welcome sight.
Gothic remake lockpicking backlash raises the fascinating question of whether anybody really enjoys lockpicking in RPGs
Alkimia Interactive and THQ's Gothic remake launched over the weekend, and many are the complaints that the RPG's revised lockpicking system is far too hard. I know, right - tricky lockpicking in a game set in a giant prison! Please excuse me while I lift both hands from the keyboard and strenuously knead my face into a shocked expression. Read more
The best Amazon Prime Day 2026 gaming headset deals: I'm hunting down the best-sounding cans for the lowest prices
Treat yourself to a new pair of cans this Amazon Prime Day.
Talking Point: Nintendo Direct June 2026 Predictions - What Do You Hope To See?
Take the hype train. A Nintendo Direct? In June? Who could have possibly guessed!? Yes, Nintendo has announced its next presentation, promising 50-ish minutes of full-fat Direct goodness followed by an hour and a half of Nintendo Treehouse. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Plague Tale's prequel makes serious moves for the Uncharted and Tomb Raider crown – after one chapter of Resonance I'm eager for more adventuring
Summer Preview | One chapter into Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy this is shaping up to be a solid adventure
Review: Pixel FX Morph 2K - For $200, This Is Amazing Value For Money
Cheap but mighty scaling for your analogue systems. Lots of people still love to game on original hardware, and with good reason – if you're looking for the most authentic experience, returning to authentic consoles is arguably the best way to do it. You get to use the OG controllers and accessories, and it allows you to leverage your existing software collection. This is why, despite the rise in emulation ( both software and FPGA-based ), many gamers continue to fall back on their original machines to obtain their retro fix. Read the full article on timeextension.com