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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
Here’s everything Konami announced in its latest showcase
Castlevania, Silent Hill, and more featured in Konami Press Start
Hidetaka Miyazaki says he has no idea why people think "I have a bit of a thing for feet," apparently forgetting all the barefoot women in FromSoftware games
I'm just saying, I can imagine why
Experiencing some day one Blood of Dawnwalker issues? Its devs know, and have some temporary solutions to help get you bloodsucking
It's The Blood of Dawnwalker release day! The debut game of Rebel Wolves and the first new game from director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz since The Witcher 3. A day of what should be celebrations for many, I'm sure, instead a day of "oh, huh, this isn't running so well on PC, is it?" This is fairly common for big releases these days, but the devs do come with some temporary suggestions for the variety of issues they're aware of. Read more
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is best when it's silly, and despite some gloomy open world slogging, sometimes even remembers it
The opening minutes of Onimusha: Way of the Sword are glorious, in the sense that they’re utterly shambolic. Wandering ronin Musashi wakes up under a bridge, belts a wrong-footingly British "WOT?!" at some starving urchins eyeing up his rice ball, then proceeds to be chased around a muddy village by what feels like two thousand martial arts students, only occasionally stopping to boot a wooden plank into their faces or scoop up an imperilled dog. It’s goofy and brash and genuinely funny, in a way that immediately looks to elevate it among the field of po-faced fantasy slashers as effectively as any well-honed parry mechanic. Why in the following hours, then, does Way of the Sword make only occasional attempts to match this intro’s energy? Read more
Japanese Charts: Elden Ring Puts Up A Good Fight, But It's Felled By The Reigning Champ
Frisbee Dog, The Fell Omen. We have another look at the latest numbers for physical game sales in Japan, courtesy of Famitsu , and Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition has put up a pretty good fight in its debut week. The Switch 2 release dodge rolled onto the podium right from the jump, shifting 27,604 copies. It wasn't quite enough to get that 'Great Enemy Felled' message, though, as the reigning champ, Rhythm Heaven Groove , snatched up another victory. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
I installed a mod that adds building interiors to GTA 5, at the low cost of deleting most of the map's exterior
You win some, you lose some.
This Tiny Game Boy Clone Plays Physical Cartridges
From the team at FunnyPlaying. Nintendo's iconic Game Boy system has proven a valuable source of inspiration for many companies in the modern retro space, with Analogue's Pocket handheld perhaps the most notable clone. FunnyPlaying , a company which produces aftermarket Game Boy modifications and the tiny Retro Pixel Pocket device, has just teased a new handheld which is compatible with original Game Boy cartridges (thanks, Retro Dodo ). Read the full article on timeextension.com
Crimson Desert is getting its first story DLC next month, featuring ship exploration
Charting the Unknown will be available to purchase next month
With wall-running and surprisingly weighty combat, Guild Wars 3 is aiming high: "If we hadn't been making MMOs for 26 years I don't think we could have built this"
ArenaNet takes us through its groundbreaking momentum system, plans for console, and solving one of the biggest problems that MMOs face
Voting extended for special categories in the Best Places To Work Awards
Now that Gamescom is firmly behind us, the GamesIndustry.biz team is busy judging the entries for this year's Best Places To Work Awards. Entries have closed for our headline awards, which are judged based on anonymous employee feedback - but we have extended the deadline for nominations for our Special Awards, which reward excellence in specific fields. Read more