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fromKotaku
1 hour ago

Pragmata Guide: 7 Tips To Know Before You Start Playing

Combining gunplay and hacking creates a complex gameplay experience that requires strategic resource management and multitasking.
Video games
fromKotaku
19 hours ago

Fairgames Has An Extraction Shooter Mode As Marathon Struggles

Fairgames features a new mode called 'Cargo Heist' that involves completing objectives and extracting loot in a multiplayer heist shooter format.
#street-fighter
Independent films
fromVulture
20 hours ago

Wait, the Street Fighter Movie Looks Awesome

The Street Fighter film trailer promises a vibrant, fun experience, contrasting with typical dark reboots, featuring notable actors and a comedic tone.
Independent films
fromConsequence
21 hours ago

New Street Fighter Trailer Is Packed With Action, Heartfelt Karaoke, and All Your Video Game Favs

The new Street Fighter movie features real street fighting and an eclectic cast, set in 1993 with a focus on a World Warrior Tournament.
Independent films
fromVulture
20 hours ago

Wait, the Street Fighter Movie Looks Awesome

The Street Fighter film trailer promises a vibrant, fun experience, contrasting with typical dark reboots, featuring notable actors and a comedic tone.
Independent films
fromConsequence
21 hours ago

New Street Fighter Trailer Is Packed With Action, Heartfelt Karaoke, and All Your Video Game Favs

The new Street Fighter movie features real street fighting and an eclectic cast, set in 1993 with a focus on a World Warrior Tournament.
Games
fromEngadget
19 hours ago

Playdate Season 3 is coming later this year

Playdate's third season of curated games is confirmed for release in time for the holidays this year.
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Retro handheld maker Anbernic's latest device has a swiveling display

The RG Rotate will run on Android, feature an aluminum alloy frame and come in Polar Black and Aurora Silver. Anbernic's video detailed that the handheld will have a 'proprietary ultra-thin alloy hinge' that went through 'high-durability testing.'
Wearables
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Replaced review nostalgic cyberpunk tribute has few ideas of its own

Replaced offers a unique visual style in cyberpunk, blending warm colors with a sentimental story about a scientist merging with AI.
Games
fromWGB
2 days ago

Awesome He-Man Retro Brawler Just Got Delayed Two Weeks Before Release

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction has been delayed to summer for additional development time.
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Cult Game Sequel Scrambles After Crowdfunder Misplaces Cash

Ubgoe withheld the funds raised in the campaign, which were supposed to be delivered by September of 2025. When they inquired, Ubgoe only fulfilled half of the money.
Fundraising
#arc-raiders
fromKotaku
16 hours ago
Video games

Arc Raiders Death Spiral Is A Problem Other Games Would Kill For

Arc Raiders has seen a significant decline in player numbers, while the Call of Duty movie is set for release on June 30, 2028.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
Video games

Seeking connection': the video game where players stopped shooting and started talking

Many players of Arc Raiders engage in non-violent gameplay, surprising developers and raising questions about human behavior in competitive environments.
Video games
fromKotaku
16 hours ago

Arc Raiders Death Spiral Is A Problem Other Games Would Kill For

Arc Raiders has seen a significant decline in player numbers, while the Call of Duty movie is set for release on June 30, 2028.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Seeking connection': the video game where players stopped shooting and started talking

Many players of Arc Raiders engage in non-violent gameplay, surprising developers and raising questions about human behavior in competitive environments.
#video-games
Games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

The Week In Game Releases: Pragmata, Windrose, And More

Two lesser-known game releases this week are Regions of Ruin: Runegate and Windrose, both generating interest among gamers.
Games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Mouse PI For Hire Review: New Classic Cartoon FPS Is Very Good

Mouse: PI For Hire features a noir story with anthropomorphic characters, blending classic animation with engaging gameplay.
#evercade
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Evercade's new handheld has a larger screen and dual thumbsticks for 3D games

Evercade's new Nexus handheld features a 5.89-inch screen, enhanced specs, and supports over 700 retro games through proprietary cartridges.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Evercade's new handheld has a larger screen and dual thumbsticks for 3D games

Evercade's new Nexus handheld features a 5.89-inch screen, enhanced specs, and supports over 700 retro games through proprietary cartridges.
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Street Fighter 6's Alex Incest Patch Is Here And Does Nothing

Capcom's patch notes state that the text of Alex's World Story segments has been 'adjusted,' but the actual change is minimal and does not address the incest issue.
Video games
fromwww.engadget.com
2 weeks ago

Apple Arcade just got two indie gems

Dredge+ is the complete edition of the game, with all released DLC content. This is pretty much a perfect video game that combines fishing with bone-chilling horror.
Board games
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Gorgeous Pixel Art Indie Game Arrives Busted On Xbox Series S

Replaced, a 2.5D platformer, launched with significant issues on Xbox Series S, affecting gameplay and ending cinematics.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Super Mario what?! The seven best obscure Mario games

The latest Super Mario movie is breaking box office records despite mixed reviews, showcasing the enduring popularity of the franchise.
#slay-the-spire-2
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Slay The Spire 2, One Month Later

Slay the Spire 2 launched in early access on March 5, 2023, facing both immense popularity and significant challenges since its release.
Board games
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Slay the Spire 2 is a bit too familiar for its own good

Slay the Spire 2 introduces new characters and mechanics during Early Access, but the core gameplay feels familiar to veterans of the original game.
Games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Slay the Spire 2 Gets Review Bombed Over Balance Patch

Slay the Spire 2's Steam rating dropped from 97% to 83% due to a controversial balance patch causing 11,000 negative reviews.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Pragmata Review: A Heartwarming Sci-Fi Puzzle Shooter

Capcom's sci-fi puzzle shooter offers a refreshing take on parenthood themes, featuring a positive father-daughter dynamic in a unique gaming experience.
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

A New Borderlands Game Just Launched Out Of Nowhere For Mobile

Borderlands Mobile promises four classes: The Summoner, Exo-Tank, Outrider, and Assassin. However, only The Summoner is available now; the rest are listed as 'coming soon.'
Games
#indie-games
fromEngadget
6 days ago
Video games

Marauding minotaurs, more CloverPit and other new indie games worth checking out

fromEngadget
1 week ago
Video games

Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out

fromEngadget
2 weeks ago
Video games

Beat-based dungeon crawlers, card-battling soccer sims and other new indie games worth checking out

Video games
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

A retro Starship Troopers shooter, a video store sim and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game releases include unique titles like Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! and a new falling-block game prototype by Freya Holmér.
Games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Ball x Pit on mobile, Piece by Piece x2 and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie games this week feature diverse genres including a roguelike shooter with tether mechanics, a cooperative environmental cleanup game with real-world donations, and a minesweeper-style card game.
Games
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Hotline Miami meets football, the power of video editing and other new indie games worth checking out

A satirical text-based genAI horror game and a tactical, one-hit top-down football action game are among new indie releases to try.
Video games
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Marauding minotaurs, more CloverPit and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game space features new releases and upcoming titles, including updates on various games and showcases.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game showcases are thriving, with new games and updates announced regularly.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Beat-based dungeon crawlers, card-battling soccer sims and other new indie games worth checking out

Albatross Interactive is developing Terminal War, a 4v4 shooter inspired by the canceled Factions mode from The Last of Us.
Video games
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

A retro Starship Troopers shooter, a video store sim and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game releases include unique titles like Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! and a new falling-block game prototype by Freya Holmér.
Games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Ball x Pit on mobile, Piece by Piece x2 and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie games this week feature diverse genres including a roguelike shooter with tether mechanics, a cooperative environmental cleanup game with real-world donations, and a minesweeper-style card game.
fromEngadget
2 months ago
Games

Hotline Miami meets football, the power of video editing and other new indie games worth checking out

Games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Double Dragon Creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto Passes Away At 64

Yoshihisa Kishimoto, influential game developer, passed away at 64, known for creating Nekketsu Kōha Kunio-kun and shaping the beat-em-up genre.
Video games
fromGame Informer
8 months ago

Deadzone: Rogue Review - Rewarding Repetition - Game Informer

Deadzone: Rogue offers engaging gunplay and a rewarding roguelite experience, making it a standout in the first-person shooter genre.
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Devils on the Moon brings the score-chasing of pinball to the Playdate

"I think one of my most-played games is Pokemon Pinball, but the idea to make a pinball game came from Mario... he came to me and say 'JP, I want to make a custom engine for Playdate and we should make a pinball game.'"
Games
Games
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Super Meat Boy 3D makes suffering fun

Super Meat Boy 3D retains the series' challenging platforming while introducing new 3D movement dynamics.
Video games
fromWGB
2 weeks ago

Devil Jam Review - Hades Survivors?

Devil Jam combines Hades' art style with Vampire Survivors' gameplay, offering a unique experience at a low price, despite lacking depth and storytelling.
Independent films
fromInverse
1 month ago

'Street Fighter ' Just Leveled Up With A Crucial Collaboration

Street Fighter's film and television adaptations have consistently failed despite the franchise's dominance in gaming, but a new theatrical reboot directed by Kitao Sakurai shows promise by prioritizing source material fidelity and kinetic maximalism, with support from Street Fighter 6 director Takayuki Nakayama.
Music production
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Indie rhythm game Beat Weaver looks like a mix of Amplitude and Thumper

Beat Weaver is a rhythm game requiring players to switch between instrument tracks and complete note sequences to maintain an active song mix across up to 16 tracks.
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Mr. Resident Evil signs a deal with Mr. Stellar Blade

We believe we can respect each other as creators and make games together. And I think with Hyung-Tae, we can even enjoy the hard parts.... Seeing my own vision and ideals come into focus like this, and finding someone whose direction aligns so closely is something I've rarely experienced before in my career.
Video games
Games
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Oeuf is a punishing platformer in a cozy shell

Oeuf is a physics platformer where players control an egg navigating a whimsical world with unique movement mechanics.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

SlashZero Looks Like An Anime-Style Dead Cells (In A Good Way)

SlashZero is a stylish roguelike with anime-inspired visuals and unique gameplay mechanics, focusing on fun combat and procedural generation.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

The original Hollow Knight just got an update to fix a glitch with a final boss

Team Cherry fixed a long-standing bug in Hollow Knight, enhancing gameplay for new players after nine years since the game's release.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This charming pixel art game solves one of AI coding's most annoying UX problems

Pixel Agents is a Visual Studio Code extension that transforms Claude Code AI agent monitoring into an intuitive 8-bit video game interface, solving the usability problem of tracking multiple concurrent AI coding sessions.
#helldivers-2
Photography
fromdesignyoutrust.com
2 months ago

Artist Creates Nostalgic Pixel Tributes That Capture Gaming's Golden Age

A wide-ranging showcase of visual creativity, highlighting photography, illustration, sculpture, design, and inventive art projects from global contemporary artists and cultural oddities.
Games
fromEngadget
4 weeks ago

Vampire Survivors spinoff Vampire Crawlers is coming to PC and consoles on April 21

Vampire Crawlers, a dungeon-crawling deckbuilder spinoff of Vampire Survivors, launches April 21 on PC, consoles, and later on mobile platforms for $10.
Video games
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Splitgate's 1047 Games is starting work on a Titanfall-style movement shooter

1047 Games is developing a new movement shooter inspired by Titanfall and Black Ops 3 while continuing to support Splitgate: Arena Reloaded.
Gadgets
fromInverse
2 months ago

Steam Just Quietly Added The Most Hardcore 2D Game That Shows A Little Restraint Can Go A Long Way

Velaster adapts Soulslike stamina-based combat into a precise, readable 2D Metroidvania, emphasizing timing, positioning, and punishing encounters.
fromKotaku
1 month ago

The 15 Best Steam Deck Games

Four years after its release, Valve's Steam Deck is still the most popular handheld PC around and for good reason. The portable gaming device is easy to use, can play most 2D games you install on it with ease, handles 3D games fairly well, and can even be modded and tweaked if you so desire. It's a marvelous machine, and if you are here, you likely own one or are about to buy one and want some video game recommendations.
Gadgets
#scott-pilgrim
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Video games

Scott Pilgrim returns to brawl on the digital streets of Toronto in new video game | CBC News

Scott Pilgrim EX is a new video game sequel featuring an original storyline where an evil robot clone kidnaps band members, allowing the development team to explore previously unfinished ideas from the original 2011 game.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago
Video games

Scott Pilgrim creator Bryan Lee O'Malley on taking 'another run' with new game

Scott Pilgrim EX, a new beat-'em-up game, continues the series' recent resurgence following the Netflix anime and rerelease of the original game on modern consoles.
Video games
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Scott Pilgrim returns to brawl on the digital streets of Toronto in new video game | CBC News

Scott Pilgrim EX is a new video game sequel featuring an original storyline where an evil robot clone kidnaps band members, allowing the development team to explore previously unfinished ideas from the original 2011 game.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Scott Pilgrim creator Bryan Lee O'Malley on taking 'another run' with new game

Scott Pilgrim EX, a new beat-'em-up game, continues the series' recent resurgence following the Netflix anime and rerelease of the original game on modern consoles.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

I Miss When Multiplayer Games Weren't Changing All The Time - Kotaku

A patch increasing gunshot volume in Marathon created a more aggressive multiplayer environment, prompting nostalgia for older games that remained static after release rather than undergoing constant balance changes.
Video games
fromVG247
1 month ago

Stupid Never Dies, a blazing fast action game from devs behind Devil May Cry and Resident Evil, is funky, spunky and even "slightly spooky"

Stupid Never Dies is a fast-paced action RPG from veteran Capcom developers that prioritizes accessibility and strategic gameplay over pure technical difficulty.
#scott-pilgrim-ex
Video games
fromWGB
1 month ago

Scott Pilgrim EX Review - The Sequel We've Been Waiting For

Scott Pilgrim EX is a spiritual successor to the original 2008 game, developed by Tribute Games with improved mechanics and design that builds on the beloved formula while introducing new time-travel and alternate dimension storylines.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

With its fluorescent characters and ASCII text, Marathon is a masterclass in 90s nostalgia

It's now an online sci-fi extraction shooter in which players beam down to the planet Tau Ceti IV to scavenge for loot, carry out missions and potentially blast each other in the process. Its closest rival is Arc Raiders, which makes a similar use of stylised retro-futurism.
Video games
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

All Slay The Spire 2 Bosses

Slay The Spire 2 features new bosses with unique tactics across multiple acts, requiring strategic card, class, and perk selection to overcome challenging encounters.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Marathon Has Replaced Nightreign As My Multiplayer Obsession

Marathon functions as an action roguelike disguised as an extraction shooter, combining procedural RNG, run-based gameplay, and permanent gear loss with the liberating design philosophy of traditional roguelikes.
#retro-gaming-handheld
Games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Banjo-Kazooie Gets A Dedicated Retro Handheld That Looks Rad

The Rare Edition Super Pocket is a $70 retro gaming handheld launching June 2026 with 14 pre-loaded Rare classics including Banjo-Kazooie, offering an official portable way to play classic N64 games.
Games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

This retro-inspired handheld comes with Banjo-Kazooie and Battletoads built in

HyperMegaTech! releases Super Pocket Rare Edition handheld with 14 Rare Ltd. games including Banjo-Kazooie, compatible with Evercade cartridges for expanded retro gaming library.
Games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Banjo-Kazooie Gets A Dedicated Retro Handheld That Looks Rad

The Rare Edition Super Pocket is a $70 retro gaming handheld launching June 2026 with 14 pre-loaded Rare classics including Banjo-Kazooie, offering an official portable way to play classic N64 games.
Games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

This retro-inspired handheld comes with Banjo-Kazooie and Battletoads built in

HyperMegaTech! releases Super Pocket Rare Edition handheld with 14 Rare Ltd. games including Banjo-Kazooie, compatible with Evercade cartridges for expanded retro gaming library.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Indie games are turning the act of looking into an art

Hidden Folks pioneered a 'searching' game genre that emphasizes curiosity and exploration within detailed worlds, distinguishing itself from traditional hidden object games through interactive storytelling and playful discovery.
Games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

A New Castlevania Is Finally Coming From The Dead Cells Devs

Konami is releasing Castlevania: Belmont's Curse in 2026, developed by Evil Empire and Motion Twin, set 23 years after Castlevania: Dracula's Curse.
Games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

MeowGun Review: A Cute Indie FPS That Plays Like Quake

MeowGun: Hell Denizen is a polished retro FPS with snappy weapons, fast controlled movement, and enjoyable combat built on the FTEQW Quake engine.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Scott Pilgrim EX Is Beat 'Em Up Cotton Candy I Can't Stop Eating

Scott Pilgrim EX is a nostalgic side-scrolling beat 'em up that captures youthful energy through retro gameplay, pixel art, and an open-world map structure across Toronto.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

An old-school Zelda-like, Skate Bums and other new indie games worth checking out

There were lots of good stuff in this week's Convergence Showcase too, including another peek at Mouse: P.I. for Hire as we get to see one of the game's bosses for the first time. This first-person shooter with rubber-hose animation is set to arrive on March 19. There were other welcome announcements for me in this showcase. First, there was a release date for the Zelda-inspired adventure Gecko Gods.
Video games
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Demon Tides Has The Makings Of An Old PlayStation Classic

Demon Tides features exceptional movement design that seamlessly blends mechanics from multiple platformers, allowing fluid transitions between animal transformations and diverse traversal methods.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A beginner's guide to Arc Raiders: what it is and how you start playing

Created by Swedish developer Embark Studios, Arc Raiders is an extraction shooter: an online multiplayer game that drops you into a world with other people to search for valuable weapons and items before attempting to escape with all your spoils. You can play alone or with up to two friends in a squad. Most extraction shooters feature two types of gameplay: Player vs Environment (PvE), which means exploring the world and fighting computer controlled enemies,
Video games
Video games
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Highguard, a hyperpop arena shooter and other new indie games worth checking out

The Switch version of Dispatch censors explicit genitalia and sexual noises by default using black rectangles and toned-down sounds, unlike other platforms' optional censoring.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Papers Please but with zombies, a farming-based shoot-'em-up and other new indie games worth checking out

A Valentine's Day-themed Steam festival will run Feb 13–20 featuring over 100 love-themed indie games, while several new indie releases like Quarantine Zone arrive now.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

A cute frog game that remixes Nintendo's best

In Big Hops, you play as a frog named Hop. Early on, Hop is taken away from his home, and he works to get back by collecting airship parts from a few different areas, each with its own cute animal characters and storylines. Because he's a frog, the primary way you interact with things is by slinging his tongue. You can use it to grab pots to toss and break them for coins, as a grappling hook to reach new areas,
Video games
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Diablo Meets Stardew Valley In This Neat Life Sim Action-RPG

Emberville blends farming-sim town rebuilding with action-RPG dungeon crawling, featuring notable voice talent, dynamic combat, bosses, and an inheritable skill tree.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

What Games Are Forever Stuck In Your Backlog?

Players often keep one game perpetually unfinished due to boredom, unengaging worlds, outdated mechanics, or design barriers that block continued play.
Video games
fromGame Informer
2 months ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - January 16

A rare lull before big releases lets players focus on live-service updates, classics, demos, and finishing 2025 games while offering weekend recommendations and a weekly recap.
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Every Old Game Deserves A 60FPS Update

Returning to old games isn't always easy. Depending on how old the game is, you might run into various problems, including unusual controls or compatibility issues. Another common point of friction you might encounter is an older game running poorly. This can make it a slog to replay some of the modern classics, even if they're just a decade or so old. So I'm happy to see Ubisoft going back and updating performance in games like Far Cry Primal and Assassin's Creed Unity.
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#co-op-games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

A Stealth Action Ninja Co-op Game? Alright, I'm In - Kotaku

As I bookmark games from PlayStation's State of Play to try later, one game that immediately shot to the top of my wishlist was Yakoh Shinobi Ops.
Video games
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The Switch 2's GameShare multiplayer turns this horror game into an unexpected comedy

Switch 2’s GameShare turns Tokyo Scramble’s survival-horror into a chaotic, comedic multiplayer experience by streaming one game copy to multiple consoles for shared, inventive play.
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