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May 28, 2026 - 02:41

Square Enix has officially scrapped the original version of Dragon Quest 12 and will instead release the game under a new title: Dragon Quest 12 Beyond Dreams. The original Dragon Quest 12 was...

May 27, 2026 - 05:44

Capcom has quietly dropped a free playable demo for the next mainline entry in its survival horror franchise, titled Resident Evil Requiem. The demo is available starting today for PC, PlayStation...

May 26, 2026 - 17:58

Taking your gaming setup on the road no longer means settling for a laggy laptop or a cramped phone screen. With the right gear, you can turn any coffee shop, airport lounge, or hotel room into a...

May 26, 2026 - 00:07

Theuns Smit, licensing producer for the upcoming game 007 First Light, recently opened up about the immense pressure of creating a James Bond title that can stand apart from the legendary GoldenEye...

May 25, 2026 - 14:29

Recent price movements in the Global X Video Games & Esports ETF (HERO) are reshaping how institutional traders time their sector rotation strategies. The fund, which tracks companies involved in...

May 24, 2026 - 17:41

When Yacht Club Games announced Mina the Hollower would be delayed, it sent a ripple through the indie scene. But for one small studio, that delay turned into a blessing. The developers of Dark...

May 24, 2026 - 06:20

While the 1995 Mortal Kombat movie often gets overlooked in modern discussions, it still holds up as a surprisingly strong video game adaptation. The film succeeded where many others have failed by...

May 23, 2026 - 23:36

Atari might be planning to revive another piece of its retro hardware history. A recent trademark application suggests the company is looking at bringing back a machine from 1983: the Atari 800XL....

May 23, 2026 - 05:03

Nintendo has set an ambitious production goal for its upcoming Switch 2 console, aiming to manufacture 20 million units by the end of March 2027. This target marks a significant ramp-up from...

May 22, 2026 - 09:35

There is one hell of a driving game here to enjoy, so long as you are left in peace to enjoy it. The latest entry in the open-world racing series delivers the same polished, arcade-style handling...

May 21, 2026 - 17:40

Sony Interactive Entertainment has filed a trademark for the name `Break In,` sparking speculation among PlayStation fans just days before the company`s next State of Play showcase. The trademark,...

May 21, 2026 - 00:36

A classic piece of video game history is getting a modern revival. HAMSTER Co., a Japanese publisher known for preserving retro titles, is bringing back `Tag Team Wrestling` for a new generation of...

May 20, 2026 - 16:14

As a kid, I spent countless hours with a controller in my hands. Games like `Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition REMIX,` `Call of Duty 3,` and `Tom Clancy`s Ghost Recon` were my early favorites. They...

May 19, 2026 - 18:30

If you want to buy out every character, vehicle, and upgrade in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, you need a serious pile of studs. The game throws plenty of shiny coins at you during normal...

May 19, 2026 - 13:42

The Sega Genesis defined a generation of gaming, but not every classic that graced the console got its due. While Sonic and Mortal Kombat still get all the attention, these five hits have quietly...

May 18, 2026 - 23:21

Fans of the classic card game can now grab a significant deal on the Yu-Gi-Oh Early Days Collection for the Nintendo Switch. The bundle, which compiles 14 of the earliest video game titles from the...

May 18, 2026 - 02:50

One of the most iconic first-person shooters from 1993 is getting a full ground-up 3D remake this month, bringing its fast-paced action to a new generation of players. The original game, known for...

May 17, 2026 - 10:59

The year 1990 was a landmark time for video games. While the world watched Nelson Mandela walk free and NASA send the Hubble telescope into orbit, living rooms were filled with the glow of CRT...

May 16, 2026 - 23:09

Sam and Dan Houser, the brothers who co-founded Rockstar Games, have seen their personal fortunes grow significantly, even as the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 faces a delayed release. The...

May 15, 2026 - 17:35

In 2009, `Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2` sparked a firestorm that nearly got it banned in multiple countries. The controversy centered on a single mission: `No Russian,` where players participate...

May 15, 2026 - 01:11

A recent behind-the-scenes story from car photographer and Forza Horizon NPC Larry Chen has uncovered an unexpected link between the racing franchise and the classic skateboarding game Tony Hawk`s...

May 14, 2026 - 02:19

A new game called Motorslice has hit the market, and it is exactly as wild as it sounds. Described as a cross between the parkour rush of Mirror`s Edge and the giant-scale battles of Shadow of the...

May 13, 2026 - 00:55

`Mixtape` arrives with a promise of `90s nostalgia, wrapping itself in the aesthetics of cassette tapes, skate parks, and indie rock. But for a game that should hum with energy and heart, it plays...

May 12, 2026 - 03:00

A group of software crackers has managed to access and play Forza Horizon 6 nearly a full week before its official release date. The early breach stems from a brief window where unencrypted files...

May 11, 2026 - 01:10

Designing something new as a creator is incredibly exciting, but at the same time, it is an extremely challenging endeavor. That sentiment sits at the heart of a recent conversation with Yonghee...

May 9, 2026 - 22:27

Blind boxes, digital loot crates, and reward streaks are no longer just harmless fun. A growing body of research suggests these mechanics, common in mobile games and collectible toys, may be wiring...

May 9, 2026 - 16:27

In rooms filled with the rapid clicks of mice and the constant hum of communication, competitive esports players operate as a single unit. They work together in real time, relying on split-second...

May 8, 2026 - 22:49

It`s 2026, and the debate over adult men who play video games is far from settled. Is it now a perfectly acceptable hobby, as long as it`s done in moderation? Or does it still carry the stigma of...

May 8, 2026 - 04:34

Four titles that shaped gaming culture and the broader entertainment industry have earned their place in the 2026 World Video Game Hall of Fame. The inductees span decades and genres, each leaving...

May 7, 2026 - 14:10

Nintendo has confirmed that the upcoming Star Fox title for the Switch 2 is a full remake of the beloved 1997 classic, Star Fox 64. This marks the first new entry in the franchise in over ten years...