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Dog poo, anti-social behaviour, and Jason: Our latest look at GTA 6 gameplay comes from an episode of South Park
So we know that GTA 6 has a marketing deal with Sony and the PlayStation 5 , and that Rockstar has been engaging with real-world locations to get the word about its latest sandbox game out into the world ahead of its 19th November launch. But it seems the reach of Rockstar's marketing arm has no limit, as brand new gameplay footage cropped up in a quite unexpected place last night: the latest episode of South Park. Read more
More Chinese success as Phantom Blade Zero enjoys a big launch and becomes one of Steam's most played games
Phantom Blade Zero has been officially released, and just as everyone expected, it's popular. The wuxia action game from S-Game debuted to a massive 431,541 concurrent players on Steam (via SteamDB ) at its peak just hours ago. Read more
The five golden rules of external development
We created Code Wizards 24 years ago, and as an external development partner, we work with a mix of small and large companies on backend engineering, live operations, IT and more. Over the years we've learnt from our mistakes, and CEOs of new studios and service providers often ask me how they can best work together for success. Here, I'll share the top five simple rules that you can incorporate into your own playbook to help minimise the stress and maximise the fun of working together. Read more
No Man's Sky Unveils Forsaken Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Featuring "spooky new gameplay". Hello Games has announced another major update for its ever-expanding space exploration title No Man's Sky . The update 7.10 "Forsaken" comes loaded with new ships, new cockpits, minimal HUD mode, seamless warping, new spooky gameplay and much more. Here are the full patch notes from the official game website: Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Palworld Dev Open To Switch 2 Release, If There's Ever An "Opportunity"
The Pocketpair team thinks it's a "really amazing platform". Despite Pocketpair's ongoing legal battle with Nintendo, the developer is apparently open to bringing its monster-taming survival game Palworld to Switch 2 one day. In a new interview with VGC recently, Pocketpair CEO Takuru Mizobe has praised the Switch 2, calling it a "really amazing platform", and says the team would love to get Palworld on the new hybrid system, if there's a "future" that presents this kind of opportunity. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Taito Milestones 5 Announced For Switch, Here Are The Games Included
Developed in collaboration with Hamster Corp. Taito is back with another retro collection of games! Taito Milestones 5 for the Switch will be launching in Japan on 28th January 2027 for 5,720 yen. "Featuring 10 diverse titles from Taito's rich catalog spanning 1978–1990, including the social phenomenon "Space Invaders" and the legendary three-screen version "Sagaia"! Physical package reservations start today!" Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Phantom Blade Zero New Game Plus explained
Here's whether Phantom Blade Zero has New Game Plus (spoiler, it does), and what that new game mode actually entails and changes for you.
Phantom Blade Zero Gentle Thief quiz answers
We have all the answers to the Gentle Thief's questions in Phantom Blade Zero, so you can get on with your day, and collect the reward.
How to unseal the Village Lu well in Phantom Blade Zero
To progress from the Village of Lu to Pangzeng, you'll need to remove the thread from the well in Phantom Blade Zero, so here's how to so that.
Where to find all Yu'er herbs in Phantom Blade Zero
One of the first side quests you're given in Phantom Blade Zero asks you to find three herbs for Yu'er, so here's where you need to go to get them.
How to get a bow in Phantom Blade Zero
You'll need a bow to shoot things down from tree in Phantom Blade Zero, but the Feather Bow also happens to be the first Phantom Edge in the game.
Phantom Blade Zero quest list - all main and side quests
We have every quest in Phantom Blade Zero, indluing main story quests, side quests, and a full list of every collectible quest in the action game.
All Phantom Blade Zero bosses in order
Here is a list of every Phantom Blade Zero boss, in order of when you'll meet them, and some tips on how to beat them quickly and easily.
Where to find The Banyan's Heart in Phantom Blade Zero
Acquire this special material to unlock new skills.
How to beat Hua, Deadly Betrothed in Phantom Blade Zero
Defeat this phantom bride below the Valley Sha-Chi tower.
How to beat The Gold-Masked One in Phantom Blade Zero
Complete the Long Pillar challenge.
Where to find the Flesh Lily in Phantom Blade Zero
Track down this rare flower to help Yu'er's father.
All Quickhand's Request treasure locations in Phantom Blade Zero
Plus where to find Zhang's hideouts for The Wily Hare's Three Dens quest.
How to complete Four Fierce Axes in Phantom Blade Zero
Gather evidence of the conspiracy against the Four Axes.
How to beat the Aberrant Three-Faced Puppet in Phantom Blade Zero
Defeat this tricky boss in the Triple-Threat quest.
How to enter the Crimson Manor in Phantom Blade Zero
Find a way into this mysterious red house below the Sha-Chi tower.
All Honor Among Thieves answers in Phantom Blade Zero
Describe the brother's letter to The Gentle Thief.
Phantom Blade Zero's best weapon might just be the first one you get
Bleed's back on the menu, boys.
How to complete Whence the Weeping in Phantom Blade Zero
Find the source of the weeping and discover its mysteries.