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Why Esports Games Depend Differently on Streamers

Different esports rely on streamers and casters in different ways, from creator-led Valorant to official-first mobile competitions and hybrid CS broad...

Kojima signs Xbox deal after PlayStation cancels PHYSINT. What now?

Heart Machine lays off nearly entire team after game is canceled

Hyper Light Drifter studio loses nearly all its employees after a publisher pulls funding for its next, still-unannounced game.

Generative AI use reaches 85,8% of Japan's game developers

CESA survey points to strong growth in generative AI use among Japanese developers in 2026.

GTA Online will remain active after GTA 6 launches

Take-Two confirms continued support for GTA Online after GTA 6 and reiterates that PC is becoming increasingly important to the company's strategy.

Gears of War: E-Day Goes Gold, Preloading Confirmed

Gears of War: E-Day has gone gold and will be available for preloading on September 29 ahead of early access.

Four Open-World Games That Changed What Freedom Means

Four landmark open-world games show how better maps, systems and environmental clues made virtual exploration feel genuinely free.

Buying Magic The Gathering Cards - A Quick Buyer's Guide

Learn how to buy Magic: The Gathering cards smartly. Understand card conditions, singles vs. boosters, and how to protect your MTG investment.

Mads Mikkelsen appears in Modern Warfare 4 trailer

A new campaign trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 reveals Mads Mikkelsen as a still-unnamed antagonist and brings John Price into the action.

Lollipop Chainsaw 2 brings Juliet to PS5 on skates

The sequel brings Juliet Starling back in 2027, now with skates, a new San Romero and movie-themed zombies.

Wo Long 2 Gets Surprise Demo Ahead of Game Pass Launch

Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember launches on Xbox Game Pass in March 2027, but a free demo is already available for a limited time.

13 Remakes and Remasters That Disappointed Everyone

Pretty graphics (and sometimes they’re worse than the originals!) can’t save a rushed game. We’ve rounded up some remakes and remasters that ruined cl...

Luck in the Game: These Games Invite You to the Casino

Discover how video games like GTA V, Fallout New Vegas, and Red Dead Redemption integrate casino mini-games, poker, and gambling.

Why Some Games Feel Better at Night: The Hidden Role of Time and Atmosphere in Gaming

Learn why late-night gaming feels sharper and more personal, with examples in horror, RPGs, sound design, fatigue, small rituals, and simple room setu...

Xbox Game Pass: See the September Wave 2 Games

Dune: Awakening, Minecraft Dungeons 2 and Gears of War: E-Day are among the new additions coming to Xbox Game Pass in September.

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Introduces Possible Successor to Piccolo

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 will take the series to the Year 1000, featuring new Namekians, playable Androids and Piccolo as a guide to the next generatio...

Why Empty Spaces Frighten Us More Than Monsters in Digital Horror

Discover why architectural isolation, sensory void, and empty spaces generate far deeper psychological terror in games than monsters.

Playing vs. Watching: A Look at Gameplay Culture

A long-running debate in the gaming community has resurfaced on social media following a statement from SEGA's president. Find out more about the deba...

Marathon delays permanent PvE mode and changes seasonal format

Bungie has delayed Marathon's permanent PvE mode until December and will move away from a rigid seasonal calendar as it reworks the pace of updates.

SEGA and Netflix announce three game adaptations

Crazy Taxi, Sonic and Stranger Than Heaven will receive adaptations now in development at SEGA and Netflix, with no release dates announced yet.