Dune: Awakening Studio Funcom Hit by Layoffs Despite Major Success
Funcom, the studio behind Conan Exiles and recent success story Dune: Awakening, has announced that it will lay off an undisclosed number of employees.
October 1, 2025 | 12:10 EDT
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Rock Band 4 Delisting Coming in Just a Couple of Days
Rock Band 4's development team has announced that the game will be delisted in just a few days, so pick it up now if you haven't already.
October 1, 2025 | 10:49 EDT
Xbox Game Pass Tiers Rejigged Yet Again, Ultimate Now Costs $30 a Month
Another Xbox Game Pass overhaul has been announced, and this one is hiking the price of the Ultimate tier to a pretty eye-watering $30 per month.
October 1, 2025 | 10:36 EDT
Amazon Luna Streaming Service to Get Major Overhaul Later This Year
The Amazon Luna streaming service will be getting a major overhaul that focuses more on family gaming later this year, the company has announced.
October 1, 2025 | 09:00 EDT
Don't Starve: The Board Game is Fully Funded in 5 Minutes on Kickstarter, Raising More Than $500k
Today, the Kickstarter campaign for Don't Starve: The Board Game went live, developed by Glass Cannon Unplugged. The campaign was fully funded in 5 minutes.
September 30, 2025 | 01:57 EDT
Furi and Haven Developer Delays Climbing Sim Cairn to Q1 2026
Cairn, the climbing sim from Furi and Haven developer The Game Bakers, has been pushed back to the first quarter of next year.
September 30, 2025 | 11:52 EDT
Just Cause Developer Avalanche Studios Hit by Layoffs, UK Location to Close
Avalanche Studios, the developer behind the likes of Just Cause and Rage 2, has been hit by layoffs, and its UK location is set to close.
September 30, 2025 | 10:48 EDT
Yakuza Kiwami 3's Dark Ties Addon was Originally Just a Movie
The Dark Ties addon for the upcoming Yakuza Kiwami 3 was originally just intended as a video project, according to developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio.
September 30, 2025 | 09:54 EDT
Cygames Co-Founder Yuito Kimura Steps Down Due to Health Issues
Yuito Kimura, the founder of Granblue and Umamusume: Pretty Derby developer Cygames, has stepped down from the studio due to health issues.
September 30, 2025 | 08:32 EDT
D&D Beyond Digital Supplement, Lorwyn: First Light, Brings Fey Mischief
Wizards of the Coast has revealed new details on their D&D Beyond-exclusive supplement, Lorwyn: First Light, bringing the Fey-themed Magic setting to D&D.
September 29, 2025 | 12:59 EDT
Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.3 Brings Spooky Delights Next Month
HoYoverse has revealed the release date for Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.3, and the latest update arrives shortly before the spookiest day of the year.
September 29, 2025 | 09:31 EDT
Silent Hill f Sales Top 1m, Outpacing Silent Hill 2 Remake
Konami has revealed that Silent Hill f sales have hit a major milestone, and they've done so more quickly than the Silent Hill 2 remake managed.
September 29, 2025 | 09:01 EDT
[Updated] EA Going Private in $55 Billion Buyout From Saudi Arabia and Private Equity
(Updated) Electronic Arts is going private in a deal powered by Saudi Arabia, Jared Kushner, and Private Equity in a huge $55 Billion deal.
September 26, 2025 | 05:48 EDT
Designers & Dragons: Origins Dives Deep into Dungeons & Dragons History
Evil Hat Productions has announced a crowdfunding campaign for Designers & Dragons: Origins, a 4-book dive into the early years of Dungeons & Dragons.
September 26, 2025 | 12:09 EDT
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Still "Moving Forward", Konami Says
Konami has provided an update on how development on Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is going, and things are progressing smoothly, apparently.
September 26, 2025 | 10:52 EDT
Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser Stepping Down in December
Doug Bowser is stepping down from his role as president of Nintendo of America at the end of the year, and his replacement has already been named.
September 26, 2025 | 09:31 EDT
Recettear and Trails Localizer Andrew Dice Passes Away
Andrew Dice, one of the driving forces behind the localization of several niche Japanese cult classics, has sadly passed away.
September 26, 2025 | 08:59 EDT
Aquaria Board Game, a Game About Making an Aquarium, is Available for Pre-Order
Capstone Games has announced that its Aquaria board game, a tabletop experience about building and maintaining an aquarium, is available now for pre-order.
September 25, 2025 | 04:14 EDT
FBC: Firebreak Breakpoint Update Hopes to Turn the Game's Fortunes Around Next Week
Remedy has fully unveiled the first major FBC: Firebreak update, and it's bringing a ton of system and gameplay overhauls next week.
September 25, 2025 | 11:08 EDT
Forza Horizon 6 Officially Revealed, and It's Coming to PS5 Too
Xbox has officially announced Forza Horizon 6, the next installment in the simcade racing sub-series, and it's coming to PS5 as well as PC and Xbox.
September 25, 2025 | 10:51 EDT
HoYoverse Officially Reveals "Cosmic" Life Sim Petit Planet, Closed Beta Signups Now Open
After releasing the first teaser earlier this week, HoYoverse has officially unveiled Petit Planet, and closed beta sign-ups are available now.
September 25, 2025 | 10:26 EDT
Pokemon TCG Pocket Deluxe Pack ex Set Brings a New Shine to Old Cards
The next Pokemon TCG Pocket expansion set has been revealed, but this one will work a little differently to its predecessors.
September 25, 2025 | 09:50 EDT
PlayStation State of Play September 2025 - All the News and Announcements
Here's everything that was announced or revealed during this month's PlayStation State of Play showcase, including Wolverine and more!
September 25, 2025 | 09:32 EDT
Nintendo "Shadowdrops" New Mobile Title Fire Emblem Shadows
A new Fire Emblem game has been revealed: Fire Emblem Shadows for mobile is out today.
September 24, 2025 | 07:35 EDT
Fallout: Royal Flush, the TTRPG Adventure Set in New Vegas, is Now Available for Pre-Order
Modiphius Entertainment has announced Fallout: Royal Flush, a new pre-written adventure for the Fallout TTRPG, set in the Mojave Wasteland.
September 24, 2025 | 01:32 EDT
League of Legends Fighter 2XKO Gets October Early Access Release Date
Riot Games has revealed the Early Access release date for 2XKO on PC, but the console versions aren't coming out at the same time, unfortunately.
September 24, 2025 | 11:01 EDT
Nioh 3 Release Date Seemingly Leaked Via Japanese Amazon Listing
The release date for upcoming hack-and-slash Soulslike Nioh 3 may have inadvertently been revealed by an Amazon Japan listing.
September 24, 2025 | 10:45 EDT
Borderlands 4 Switch 2 Port Delayed Indefinitely, Pre-Orders Will Be Canceled
2K and Gearbox have indefinitely delayed the Switch 2 port of Borderlands 4, and pre-orders for the game on Nintendo's console are being canceled as well.
September 24, 2025 | 09:20 EDT
Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Bonus Spinoff Dark Ties Revealed During RGG Summit
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and Sega have officially announced Yakuza Kiwami 3, along with a bonus spinoff that tells the story of antagonist Yoshitaka Mine.
September 24, 2025 | 08:49 EDT
Annapurna Interactive Announces D-topia, People of Note, and Demi and the Fractured Dream at Tokyo Game Show
Annapurna Interactive has announced several titles for 2026 including D-topia, People of Note, and Demi and the Fractured Dream as part of their debut Tokyo Game Show showcase.
September 23, 2025 | 08:00 EDT
Cyberpunk Legends Kickstarter Fully Funded in Under an Hour
The Cyberpunk Legends Kickstarter project has gone live, bringing an officially licensed co-op card game developed by Night Crew Games.
September 23, 2025 | 12:29 EDT
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora From the Ashes Expansion Revealed for December
Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment have announced a new Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora DLC pack, and it's set to coincide with the launch of the third movie.
September 23, 2025 | 11:28 EDT
Department of Homeland Security Posts Bizarre Pokemon-Themed ICE Raid Video
The US Department of Homeland Security has posted a frankly bizarre video splicing footage of immigration raids with, uh, Pokemon clips.
September 23, 2025 | 11:13 EDT
PlayStation State of Play Confirmed for Tomorrow
A new State of Play show has been confirmed for tomorrow, and it'll feature a deep(ish) dive into Housemarque's upcoming game Saros, plus more.
September 23, 2025 | 10:48 EDT
HoYoverse Reveals First Teaser for Mysterious New Game Petit Planet
HoYoverse has revealed a new teaser and new artwork for the mysterious Petit Planet, which may well be the studio's first real foray into cozy gaming.
September 23, 2025 | 10:15 EDT
Sony's New Franchise Rewards Program Isn't Quite What It Sounds Like
Sony has announced a new Franchise Rewards program, although the word "rewards" appears to be doing quite a lot of heavy lifting.
September 23, 2025 | 09:42 EDT
New OD Trailer, New Physint Info and More Revealed for Kojima Productions' 10th Anniversary
Kojima Productions is celebrating its tenth anniversary, and the studio has released lots of new info about its upcoming projects to mark the occasion.
September 23, 2025 | 09:22 EDT
Palworld Spinoff Palfarm Aims to Provide a "More Relaxing and Cozy Adventure"
Pocketpair has announced Palfarm, a Palworld spinoff intended to show a more "peaceful and cozy" side to the creature-collecting survival game.
September 23, 2025 | 08:57 EDT
New Warhammer 40,000 Crux Terminatus Battleforce Box Brings New Assault Terminators
Games Workshop has announced a new Warhammer 40,000 Crux Terminatus Battleforce box. The box contains new units for the Space Marine army.
September 22, 2025 | 01:34 EDT
Cancer-Stricken Streamer Scammed for $30k by Malware-Riddled Steam Game
A Steam game riddled with malware has managed to trick a streamer battling stage 4 cancer out of around $30,000 in donations.
September 22, 2025 | 11:47 EDT
Fortnite Daft Punk Collab Confirmed, Launches Later This Week
Epic has announced that the latest band to be immortalized in a Fortnite "experience" is none other than French house duo Daft Punk.
September 22, 2025 | 11:11 EDT
Xbox Makes "Largest Investment" in Game Pass to Date This Year
Xbox has revealed that it's made its largest investment in Game Pass to date this year, with over 150 studios lining up to bolster the service's catalog.
September 22, 2025 | 10:46 EDT
Borderlands 4 Sales Reach 2.5m as Revenue Climbs
New data from an analytics firm reveals that Borderlands 4 has sold pretty well since launching earlier this month, despite the ongoing performance debate.
September 22, 2025 | 08:59 EDT
New Info About Canceled Perfect Dark Reboot Surfaces, Including Images and More
More info has surfaced about the canceled Perfect Dark reboot, including some of the locations it would have taken you to, its gameplay systems, and more.
September 22, 2025 | 08:41 EDT
New Unearthed Arcana Update Refines New Dungeons & Dragons Arcane Subclasses
Wizards of the Coast has listened to player feedback and has released an Unearthed Arcana update for several Dungeons & Dragons player options.
September 19, 2025 | 03:25 EDT
Hyperfunk Is Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Dev Team Reptile's Next Game
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk developer Team Reptile has announced its new game Hyperfunk, and it's very much continuing its predecessor's work.
September 19, 2025 | 11:10 EDT
Iconic Persona 3 Reload Song Gets Franchise's First Ever Music Video
The Persona series has received its first ever music video, and it's for one of Persona 3 Reload's most iconic (and ubiquitous) battle themes.
September 19, 2025 | 09:05 EDT
Critical Role Campaign 4 Trailer Introduces Us to the Land of Araman
The newest trailer for Critical Role Campaign 4 has dropped, providing fans a glimpse into the game's new setting created by Brennan Lee Mulligan.
September 18, 2025 | 04:24 EDT
Steam Will Soon Lose Support for Around 0.01% of Its Install Base
Valve has revealed that Steam will soon lose support for systems running 32-bit instances of Windows 10, but don't worry: that's probably not you.
September 18, 2025 | 11:33 EDT
Borderlands 4 PC Performance is Gearbox's "Top Priority" as More Updates Promised
2K and Gearbox have announced that more updates to address Borderlands 4's PC performance are on the way, calling the issue their "top priority".
September 18, 2025 | 10:36 EDT
Two Charming New GBA Classics Are Coming to Nintendo Switch Online
Two new GBA classics, Klonoa: Empire of Dreams and Mr. Driller 2, are being added to the Nintendo Switch Online catalog next week.
September 18, 2025 | 10:24 EDT