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Steam earned Valve $15 billion in revenue so far this year, with Crimson Desert alone topping $203 million according to analyst
That's an expensive desert
Guild Wars 3 wants to solve every MMO's biggest problem, and might actually pull it off: "No subscription fee helps there too"
Will we finally see the fabled approachable MMO?
Mousey city-builder Whiskerwood gets a bit wetter today with a hefty nautical update that lets your rodent kingdom venture out on the open seas
You like putting a bunch of mice on a boat, don't you? Of course you do, it's always enjoyable seeing semi-anthropomorphic mice do human things! Now that we're on the same page, this is a good time to let you know that the new update for Whiskerwood , a city-builder where the cities are filled with mice ruled by nasty, greedy cats, has received a new update today where the friendly rodents can venture out to sail the seven seas. Read more
Microsoft invents new level of 'own nothing and like it': 5 to 15 hours of playtime a month for Xbox cloud gaming, but you can "purchase additional cloud playtime"
We're bringing game rentals back with help from the monkey's paw
Neflix orders Dungeons and Dragons TV show based on Ravenloft from Children of Men director Alfonso Cuarón
Time to get spooky
No Man's Sky fan adds Nvidia's DLSS 5 to the game, Hello Games programmer worries the AI filter could ruin its "unique look and feel"
Not my No Man's Sky
Microsoft announces cap on Xbox Cloud Gaming hours for Game Pass subscribers, admits most aren't using it much anyway
Gotta find revenue wherever you can, I guess.
DLSS 5 can be jammed into almost any game now, so I've been playing FM26 with neural rendered little computer people because that's just what I do
And here's how I did it.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Trailer Will Give Veteran Fans Goosebumps
Bloody Tears... Need we say more? Konami has released a new trailer for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse , and it's a doozy. We see a load of gameplay, of course, but the coolest thing about this latest trailer is that it's got the iconic Bloody Tears track playing in the background – a really nice rendition of it, too. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Owner of nearly decade-old Dell laptop reportedly wore through the wrist rest and is 'being stabbed by carbon fibers'
Ouch.
Intel leak suggests Q1 2027 release for its next generation of gaming CPUs
A glimpse of a purported presentation on Intel Nova Lake-S processors, posted by prominent tech leaker wxnod on X, suggests the lineup of desktop processors are on track for an early 2027 launch.
Days before BlizzCon, Blizzard begins mysterious StarCraft teaser amid rumors of StarCraft 3
Hell, it's about time
A multi-month delay for Deus Ex turned into a huge payoff for one of its best characters, says designer Harvey Smith
Smith's story about the late stages of Deus Ex development takes some time to get to the point, but it's a fun ride.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's new gameplay showcase confirms cutscenes can be fast-forwarded, and JRPG fans are losing it: "games are truly dead"
There might be a tiny bit of overreacting happening in JRPG fandom
While us lot in the West might like Dragon's Dogma 2's friction, Japan doesn't quite agree, and its producers say balancing that has been a real challenge
Both the original and Dragon's Dogma 2 are not games for everyone. Not in the Dark Souls , uber challenging sort of way necessarily, just in that they do not hold your hand, right down to not even having a lock-on feature in combat. There's a long list of other aspects that provide friction, interesting friction, that make the games so beloved. At least, they're beloved in the West, because folks over in the RPG's home country of Japan have a different perspective, a difference its devs find difficult to balance. Read more
Nintendo Download: 3rd September (North America)
Orbitals! Onimusha! Valheim! The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch 2 eShop - Highlights Orbitals (Kepler Interactive, 3rd Sep, $39.99) - Blast off with Maki and Omura as they brave the deadly Storm Wall and the perils beyond to save their home. This intergalactic two-player co-op adventure set in a retro anime-inspired universe rewards smart teamwork and clear communication. - Read our Orbitals review Read the full article on nintendolife.com
The bizarre spirit of classic Elder Scrolls games is alive and well in little lo-fi RPG A Short Quest
A few hours with a recent playtest has me eager to play the full thing next year.
UK PS5 and Xbox sales tripled following GTA 6’s Netflix reveal
PS5 sales were up 33% on GTA 6's reveal week
Video: 13 Exciting New Games Coming To Switch 1 & 2 In September 2026
Not to be Sept on. In a desperate attempt to avoid the month of GTA VI , it seems that every game in the world is planning to release either this month or next. September is looking particularly jam-packed, so to help you pick out the very best of the bunch, our wonderful video team has put together the following list of games we are most excited to see come to Switch 1 & 2 in the coming weeks. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Stephen King recommends indie horror featuring Daredevil: Born Again actor Deborah Ann Woll: "I don't usually pump up horror movies...but this is special"
The Cycle hits Shudder next month
The 5 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Disney Plus, Apple TV, and more (September 4-6)
From Star Wars adventures to sports comedies, we've got you covered this weekend
Onimusha: Way of the Sword launch times and release date
Your countdown to some quality katana time.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger Is Getting A Major Expansion In 2027
With another 50+ Digimon to collect. Digimon Story: Time Stranger is getting a major DLC expansion in 2027 titled A Hero's Eternal Legacy , Bandai Namco has announced. The new trailer showcases some gorgeous gameplay set in a wide open space with lots of Digimon to take on. In fact, there are over 50 new Digimon to collect in what is being described as "an all-new adventure". Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Xbox is capping cloud gaming to 15 hours and charging for extra playtime
Microsoft says it's capping cloud gaming playtime due to increased costs