Hobbits from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings universe, Middle-earth, have what could be the coziest lifestyle ever created, and Tales of the Shire attempts to bring that relaxation to the…
July 28, 2025 | 12:00 EDT
Thomas Mahler, the head of Ori and the Blind Forest and No Rest for the Wicked developer Moon Studios, has claimed that the latter being "review bombed" could mean his studio will "have to shut down…
May 12, 2025 | 08:55 EDT
Private Division and developer Wētā Workshop have announced that cozy hobbit life sim Tales of the Shire has once again been delayed, this time to summer. In a post on X, Wētā announces that the…
February 21, 2025 | 07:44 EST
A new report claims that an as-yet unnamed company comprising former Annapurna Interactive employees is set to take over publishing duties for franchises that would have been overseen by ex-Take-Two…
January 7, 2025 | 12:04 EST
Take-Two has sold off its indie label Private Division to an unknown buyer, citing a need to "focus [its] resources on growing [its] core and mobile businesses for the long-term". In a set of…
November 7, 2024 | 09:49 EST
Publisher Private Division and developer Wētā Workshop have revealed the Tales of the Shire release date, and the cozy hobbit game, which will let you live an idyllic life far from the likes of Ring-…
September 23, 2024 | 11:04 EDT
Frolicking through the Shire used to be a dream, but Tales of the Shire brings those dreams to reality. With an adorable art style, a world that feels alive, and excellent cooking mechanics, Tales of…
September 22, 2024 | 02:00 EDT
Developer Wētā Workshop and publisher Private Division have announced a Tales of the Shire delay, with the cozy hobbit game now set to launch sometime early next year. In a post on X (formerly…
September 13, 2024 | 08:24 EDT
Lord of the Rings is all about wizards, orcs, armies clashing, swords winging, bows a-shooting, right? Tales of the Shire is out to prove LOTR can be about good home cooking, fellowship, and just…
June 19, 2024 | 09:00 EDT
Silent Hill 2 remake developer Bloober Team has revealed that its partnership with Take-Two's Private Division label for an upcoming new horror IP has ended. That's according to a notice filed with…
May 30, 2024 | 10:25 EDT
My thoughts and feelings for No Rest for the Wicked are complicated, and I'm most certainly conflicted by it all. By all means, this is a game made for me: Dark fantasy? Check. Soulslike? Check.…
April 26, 2024 | 02:20 EDT
Thomas Mahler, the CEO of No Rest for the Wicked developer Moon Studios, has come out swinging in favor of Early Access, describing it as "one of the best decisions" his studio ever made. In a…
April 24, 2024 | 09:58 EDT
Have you ever wanted to live in Hobbiton, enjoying serene days full of fishing, farming, and pipeweed? If so, Tales of the Shire may just be the game you're looking for - as you create your own…
April 22, 2024 | 10:57 EDT
Private Division and Wētā Workshop have unveiled the first gameplay trailer for Tales of the Shire, as well as confirming that the game will officially arrive on PC and consoles later this year. The…
April 22, 2024 | 12:16 EDT
No Rest for The Wicked is an all-new Action RPG from Moon Studios, the creators of the Ori Series. Dive into a "Precision-Based" ARPG that incorporates aspects of games that soulslike games will…
April 6, 2024 | 12:01 EDT
Looking back on it now, Sonic Mania really was a minor modern miracle. Spearheaded by Christian Whitehead, it has revitalized a franchise that’s now seeing a more consistent graph of quality, and for…
March 1, 2024 | 10:30 EST
Last year Private Division announced that it was partnering with special effects masters Weta Workshop to create a new Lord of the Rings game, drawing on the studio's expertise with Middle-Earth from…
September 21, 2023 | 08:21 EDT
Today Take-Two's publishing line Private Division announced a rather peculiar partnership with Pokemon developer Game Freak to create a game code-named "Project Bloom." The game is a new action-…
May 9, 2023 | 04:50 EDT
Recently, Obsidian announced The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition, a revamped version of the original 2019 RPG that would contain visual improvements and also pack in both DLC expansions for the…
March 3, 2023 | 09:27 EST
Obsidian's 2019 RPG The Outer Worlds is getting a new "definitive edition"-style release. The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition packs in all of the game's DLC and makes a number of other…
February 27, 2023 | 10:22 EST
If you're eagerly waiting for the early access of Kerbal Space Program 2, developer Intercept Games released a new treat for your perusal. We get an ASMR-style video so that you can relax…
February 5, 2023 | 02:32 EST
Kerbal Space Program 2 is coming close to its launch in early access, and Intercept Games released a new trailer for the upcoming sequel. The trailer showcases a cute animation that is…
January 27, 2023 | 01:59 EST
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Kerbal Space Program 2 is coming close to its launch in early access, and Intercept Games released a bunch of new screenshots. The images from the beta version of the game were published…
January 8, 2023 | 10:42 EST
Private Division must really like the works of Bloober Team, because the publisher has signed an agreement to publish a new survival horror IP being worked on over at the Layers of Fear and The…
December 14, 2022 | 11:10 EST
For years, players have launched their Kerbals into space, but now, it's a different kind of Kerbal Space Program launcher that has drawn fans' attention. A new launcher has been added to the game in…
November 3, 2022 | 11:54 EDT
The Kerbal Space Program 2 Early Access release date has been revealed. You can look forward to getting your hands on this space sandbox sim when it launches on PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store,…
October 21, 2022 | 10:57 EDT
Effects studio Weta Workshop has announced that it is teaming up with Take-Two's publishing arm Private Division for a new Lord of the Rings game. We don't know too much about the game yet, but it's…
August 15, 2022 | 10:12 EDT
Night School Studio has announced that the long-awaited OlliOlli World Oxenfree crossover has arrived in the form of the OlliOlli World's new Void Riders DLC that released around a month ago. Turns…
July 21, 2022 | 10:34 EDT
The game OlliOlli World puts a colorful cartoon spin on skating and is only getting bigger. Announced previously, the expansion VOID Riders is now available for download. It adds a sci-fi theme to…
June 15, 2022 | 03:35 EDT
The Kerbal Space Program 2 release date window has been locked in for PC -- you'll be able to play this space simulation game in Early Access on PC early next year. Kerbal Space Program is…
May 16, 2022 | 03:23 EDT
Private Division, the indie publishing arm of gaming giant Take-Two Interactive, has announced that it will be publishing new games by four indie studios. These include studios staffed by Sonic Mania…
March 16, 2022 | 10:27 EDT
Ready for some rad skateboarding action? Then check out OlliOlli World, a new twist on the skateboarding genre from indie veterans Roll7. The third game in the OlliOlli series, OlliOlli World is an…
February 8, 2022 | 09:16 EST
Whether you're grinding a rail in real life or pulling off a 900 with a gamepad, skateboarding is all about vibes. Many of the best skating games dive into the devil may care attitude that defined…
February 3, 2022 | 09:00 EST
Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto has landed on his feet after the closure of Disintegration developer V1 Interactive -- he's going to be heading up a new EA Studio in Seattle. Lehto's last…
October 19, 2021 | 01:35 EDT
The pulp, retro aesthetic and themes of The Outer Worlds is a prime setting for a good ol' murder mystery, and what do you know? The second and final DLC for Obsidian's RPG, Murder on Eridanos,…
March 17, 2021 | 09:00 EDT
Disintegration developer V1 Interactive is closing its doors for good after only five years — and just two months after it posted an optimistic message looking forward to the prospects of a new year…
March 8, 2021 | 01:23 EST
The Kerbal Space Program 1.11 Update has arrived, delivering the brand-new EVA Construction Mode to aspiring astronauts along with changes to the game's inventory system and a boatload of other…
December 17, 2020 | 02:40 EST
Kerbal Space Program Update 1.11 is bringing a much-requested feature to the game with "Eva Construction Mode," finally giving players the ability to repair their vehicles in the field. If…
November 25, 2020 | 02:31 EST
Disintegration multiplayer is going to be gradually shut down in several phases over the next month. The first phase has already gone into effect with the removal of the in-game store. If…
September 17, 2020 | 01:42 EDT
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2019's The Outer Worlds wasn't a perfect game by any means, but it was a really fun and lighthearted romp in a unique sci-fi universe. Developer Obsidian Entertainment knocked it out of the park with…
September 9, 2020 | 12:00 EDT
Obsidian Entertainment took viewers by surprise at today's Xbox Series X game showcase by announcing new content for their sci-fi action-RPG, The Outer Worlds. The DLC is titled The Perils of Gorgon…
July 23, 2020 | 12:34 EDT
Jump onto a Gravcycle and take on the redeyes in Disintegration, a unique shooter that takes RTS-style squad combat and combines it with white knuckle FPS action. Guide Romer Shoal through twelve…
June 9, 2020 | 04:22 EDT
Private Division, Take-Two Interactive's prestige indie gaming label, was founded as a way to promote fresh ideas and original worlds. Disintegration, the innovative shooter from the mind of the ex-…
June 10, 2020 | 09:00 EDT
I was fortunate enough to play through The Outer Worlds twice in 2019. Both times, I sided with Dr. Phineas Welles, undermining the Board’s authority to restore some semblance of hope in Halcyon.…
June 4, 2020 | 08:00 EDT
Kerbal Space Program developer Squad and publisher Private Division have announced a new update coming to the game for free. The Shared Horizons update launches on PC in July and is intended to…
May 18, 2020 | 09:55 EDT
Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto's latest project is revving up for release. Disintegration is a sci-fi first-person shooter set to hit consoles and PC this June. If you're a Halo fan, this'll be one you…
May 7, 2020 | 09:03 EDT
The coronavirus outbreak currently ravaging mainland China has been having adverse effects on the video game market. Nintendo has reported production and shipment delays on the Nintendo Switch and…
February 7, 2020 | 09:30 EST
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Obsidian Entertainment, Virtuos Games, and Private Division announced in a press release today news of a port of The Outer Worlds to the Nintendo Switch. Expected to release March 6, 2020, the…
January 30, 2020 | 02:00 EST