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A masked character holding up a light in Funcom's Dune: Awakening
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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

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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

A banner for the new Amazon Luna rework, which shows the service's logo and several of the available games
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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

The game box for Don't Starve: The Board Game with a dark spooky forest in the background.
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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

A character poking their head out of a tent while another person looks on in The Game Bakers' Cairn
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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

A close-up of Rico in the Avalanche Studios game Just Cause 4
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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

A close-up of Yoshitaka Mine in Yakuza Kiwami 3's Dark Ties addon
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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 smiling
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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

A group of horned fey bundled around an open book, they are surrounded by overgrown fields and floating rocks.
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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

Komano Manato posing in Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.3
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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

A close-up of Hinako Shimizu in Silent Hill f
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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

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[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

Four different colored hard-cover books with "Designers & Dragons: Origins" as the title. Text on the right reads, "Are You Ready To Delve Deep into TTRPG History?"
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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

Snake aiming his gun forward in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, part of the first Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection
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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

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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

Recette talking to a silver-haired character in Recettear, which Andrew Dice and Carpe Fulgur localized
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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

A 1950s portrait of a family surrounding an aquarium. The text, "Aquaria" is in the corner in fancy light blue text.
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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

Three characters standing underneath showers in FBC: Firebreak
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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

The logo for Forza Horizon 6 against the backdrop of what is probably Mount Fuji
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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

Three cute-looking anthropomorphic animal characters lined up in HoYoverse's Petit Planet
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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

A Pikachu ex card from the new Pokemon TCG Pocket Deluxe Pack ex set
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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

Artwork of Wolverine, a game that was shown off during the PlayStation State of Play in September 2025
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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

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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

The silhouette of a city in the middle of the night surrounded by a tall steel wall. The neon sign outside reads, "Welcome to New Vegas"
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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

A close-up of Yasuo in 2XKO
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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

A close-up of a character's face and upper body in Nioh 3
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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

Amon holding his axes in Borderlands 4
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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

A close-up of Kazuma Kiryu in Yakuza Kiwami 3
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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

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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

A group of youth in a city block at sunset. The title, "Cyberpunk Legends" is in the lower right corner in white text.
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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

A Na'vi and a purple-haired human looking at the player in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
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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

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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

A mysterious-looking man with a gun in the Housemarque game Saros, which will be shown during tomorrow's PlayStation State of Play
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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

Two cuddly-looking creatures in artwork for the HoYoverse game Petit Planet
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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

Lord Shimura with his hand on a young Jin Sakai's shoulder in Ghost of Tsushima, the first game in Sony's new Franchise Rewards program
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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

A character striking a match to light a candle in the Kojima Productions game OD
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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

Cattiva looking at the camera in Palfarm, a Palworld spinoff
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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

A game box featuring multiple blue-armored Space Marines holding shields and battle standards.
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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

A spaceman shooting some kind of lobster enemy in BlockBlasters, which turned out to be a cryptodrain scam that robbed a cancer-stricken streamer of $30,000
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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

Daft Punk in artwork for the new Fortnite collab
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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

The Xbox Game Pass logo against a backdrop of some of the games available on the subscription service, including Grounded 2 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
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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

Moxxi looking at the camera in a Borderlands 4 trailer
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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

Joanna looking off into the distance in the Xbox Perfect Dark reboot
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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

A human wizard surrounded by swirling purple energy, several animated skeletons surround her.
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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

Three characters in suits and strange headsets in Bomb Rush Cyberfunk successor Hyperfunk
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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

Akihiko summoning his Persona in Persona 3 Reload
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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

A profile image of a blindfolded orc, a city forming out of the top of his head. The Critical Role logo is visible to the right with text "Campaign 4 Official Trailer" in white letters.
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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

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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

The four playable characters in Borderlands 4
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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

Text reading "Discover Two Gems" and the characters from Mr. Driller 2 and Klonoa: Empire of Dreams, both of which are being added to Nintendo Switch Online
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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