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Microsoft won't like this open source project to get Game Pass working on SteamOS and Linux, but I think it's pretty neat
If it doesn't exist, build it yourself.
Games with loot boxes and other "paid random items" re-rated PEGI 16 as new rules come into force, hopefully cutting down on kids gambling somewhat
I'm strongly of the opinion that loot boxes , gacha mechanics and whatever other form of gambling remains present in games is a scourge that ought to be wiped out. Absolutely no game is better for having gacha mechanics in it, only worse. The normalisation of gambling through alternative, softer names, cool cosmetics, and in many cases, cute anime girls is honestly abhorrent. European ratings board PEGI doesn't seem keen on it either, as they've begun enacting recent rule changes bring the default age rating of games that contain these mechanics up to a minimum of PEGI 16. Read more
Modern Warfare 4 campaign launches to 94% positive Steam reviews, way ahead of Black Ops 7
Infinity Ward seems to be onto a winner
Former MotoGP Rider Sells Sega Shadow the Hedgehog 'Dark Rider' Bike, Raises $279,000 for Charity
'Hmph... It's the coolest'. Former MotoGP-turned-World Endurance Championship (EWC) rider Sylvain Guintoli has parted with his one-of-a-kind, Sega-designed, Shadow The Hedgehog -themed motorbike. The "Dark Rider - Year of the Shadow" bike was auctioned earlier this month, selling for a staggering price far surpassing its evaluation. Guintoli is renowned for his recent charity work as much as his racing record. In recent years, Sylvain has raised considerable money for various children's charities, including the Luca Guintoli Foundation , a benefit founded by Sylvain and his wife, Caroline, after the passing of their son, Luca, in 2025. Read the full article on timeextension.com
Clayface director says he "didn't have to worry about any concerns for a greater universe"
Exclusive: Clayface director James Watkins says there were no rules for fitting the horror movie into the DCU
Apple's new Pokemon edition Beats Pill has reignited my appreciation of wireless Bluetooth speakers
Apple's new Pokemon Special Edition Beats Pill has got me choosing a standalone speaker over my phone for music on the go.
Retroid Announces Linux Support For Pocket 6, Nova and Duo Handhelds
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We're giving away a limited edition Dead by Daylight 10th Anniversary Collector's Set
To celebrate Dead by Daylight's tenth anniversary, we're giving away a sold out Collector's Set worth $250. Not going to lie, I'm jealous.
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival is one for the Warhammer 40K sickos – especially Slaanesh fans
Saber Interactive's first-person horror title explores the pursuit of overwhelming sensation in the name of pleasure, and that's so Emperor's Children
Palworld: Side by Side is the survival game's next big update, and it releases in Winter 2026
Pocketpair has also announced the results of a fan poll that should bring no surprises
Report finds that 94% of studios use AI, but more than half say it isn’t deeply embedded into production
A research firm held 101 confidential interviews with senior studio leaders
I'm not sure if the Steam Frame hits any corners in this bouncing screensaver, but maybe if I watch long enough the headset will come down in price
Jump around!
SiN: Reloaded Is Getting a Physical Edition on PS5 from Limited Run Games
Pre-orders open October 22. Boutique outlet Limited Run Games, in conjunction with publisher Atari, has announced that SiN: Reloaded is to receive a physical edition on PS5. Nightdive Studios' remaster, which launched just last month, is an upgraded and overhauled version of the first-person shooter classic, which hit the PC scene in 1998. Originally developed by Ritual Entertainment and somewhat buried on release by its unenviable launch slot alongside Valve's Half-Life (1998), SiN is a cyberpunk adventure which sees a private-sector mercenary, Col. Blade, investigating a series of street crimes in the future city of Freeport, with a trailer that ultimately leads to the powerful SinTEK corporation and its comically sexualised CEO, Elexis Sinclaire. Read the full article on timeextension.com
The GMKTec K8 Plus holds its own on the mini PC price battlefield, but I'd add a WiFi card to that cart as well
The GMKTec K8 Plus can get you into PC gaming for far less than its competitors, but it comes with one connection caveat.
Helldivers 2 swaps over to Easy anti-cheat, with developers admitting Gameguard "wasn't as effective as it could have been"
Helldivers will be switching up its anti-cheat, as developer Arrowhead Game Studios has admitted that its Gameguard cheat policy "wasn't as effective as it could have been." Read more
Wardogs CEO claims Dice and Respawn are working on Star Wars Battlefront 3
Star Wars Battlefront 3 could be helmed by Destiny developer Bungie as a potential developer candidate, alongside EA Dice and Respawn.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort review
One of my very favourite things to do in Switch Sports Resort isn't, technically, a sport at all. I can't get enough of firing up Prop Plane's free-play mode, taking to the skies, and watching Wuhu Island do its thing below. Swing past the art museum or the shopping precinct and you'll see all sorts of little people milling around; take a wrong-way dive into a tunnel and here come the cars whizzing on by. Out on the water, racers whip and twirl; on the archipelago's sandiest beaches, holidayers recline in the tropical sun. Fly over the stadiums and sports arenas and you'll see matches in progress - furious bouts of tennis, concentrated swings on golfing greens, or the pin-toppling bustle of bowling - crowds going wild in tandem. And if it's quieter contemplation I want, I can explore the subterranean depths of a volcano, or chart a gently winding path along the river banks, or admire the lighthouse perched on the hill. Read more
Griffin Gaming Partners and Entertainment 360 launch new company to support video game adaptations for film and TV
Griffin Gaming Partners has launched a new company to support game adaptations for film and television in partnership with talent management and production firm Entertainment 360. Read more
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort review: The most feature-packed Nintendo sports game yet
Nintendo's fifth sports game has plenty to offer, whether you care more about solo or multiplayer
Final Fantasy Resonance review
I think the most memorable bit of brilliance in the otherwise flawed diamond that is Final Fantasy 16 is the way it handles legacy. There are moments where Clive and his recalcitrant band of revolutionaries rage against the way of the world: they burn down cities, depose oligarchs, shatter crystals. It's a none-too-subtle rallying cry against the binding nature of tradition: a radical plea to tear down the structures of the past in order to sow the seeds of the future. Read more
Final Fantasy Resonance Review: A nostalgic JRPG limited by its mobile origins
Alongside Square Enix's Pixel Remasters and other HD-2D games, Resonance isn't an essential experience
Final Fantasy Resonance review: "A breezy nostalgia-laced JRPG that gives the HD-2D style a shot in the arm"
A defunct gacha mobile game is reborn into a classic but modern adventure
Final Fantasy Resonance review - a HD2D comfort blanket
Final Fantasy Resonance is a wonderful HD2D entry into the storied series, bringing fresh ideas and a beautiful throwback aesthetic to the table.
People who've finished Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on the new YOLO, single-life difficulty share experiences and tips for doing so
The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 campaign is currently available in early access , and if you're among the many who pre-ordered a copy in order to play it before launch, you've likely noticed a locked difficulty setting that's harder, even, than Realism. Read more