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Escape the Backrooms Will Get Three New Levels in After Party Update

The themed update arrives in December with three new levels and new skins; free and paid cosmetics arrive earlier, in October.

Loot Boxes and Gacha in 2026: Where Gaming Ends and Gambling Begins

Explore the evolution of loot boxes and gacha mechanics, global regulations, and how they compare to traditional real-money casino gaming.

Tekken 8 reveals Baki's Yujiro and Roger Jr's debut date

A new trailer showcases Roger Jr's moves and offers a first look at Yujiro in the Baki the Grappler crossover.

Marvel Tōkon reveals full first-year DLC roster

Phoenix Cyclops leads the lineup of new fighters, alongside Thor (Jane Foster), Venom and Jubilee.

Arc Raiders hits seven-month high for concurrent players on Steam

The Frozen Trail update and a free weekend push Arc Raiders to 166,000 concurrent players on Steam.

Gods With Badges Blends Police Investigation With Turn-Based Strategy

Strange Scaffold announces a narrative-driven tactical game in which switching off your body camera can change the course of every confrontation.

Squadron 42 Unveils Trailer, Targets Q2 2027 Release

The Star Citizen spin-off is back with a cinematic trailer, a Steam wishlist and a confirmed cast including Mark Hamill and Gary Oldman.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Gets Cheaper and Adds DLC

SEGA has announced its second year of content, including new characters, a competitive mode and a permanent price cut for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.

Gears of War: E-Day sold around 230,000 copies

Estimates point to US$ 37 million in revenue and show how Game Pass changed the commercial performance of Gears of War: E-Day.

Resident Evil Requiem Was Almost an Online Game, Producer Says

Resident Evil Requiem began as an online project, but a survey prompted Capcom to refocus on horror.

The Escapists 3 announced for PC and consoles in 2027

The Escapists 3 was revealed by Team17, featuring 3D prisons, new weapons and more ways to plan creative escapes.

Google and Unity launch AI tools for game creation

Playground and Unity Spark use text prompts to create games, but take different approaches for people who want to develop experiences without coding.

10 Games Where You Can Interact With Dinosaurs—or Be One!

One thing that, surprisingly, much of the internet agrees on is that dinosaurs are really cool. So check out 10 games that feature these prehistoric b...

Mixtape Wins Game of the Year at the 2026 AGDAs

The musical adventure Mixtape took home three awards at the Australian Game Developer Awards, including Game of the Year, while also standing out for ...

Atmosfar Gets an Early Access Date and Aerial Trailer

Atmosfar will take players to floating islands with Wasps, Cloud Cruisers and co-op exploration on an alien planet.

Xbox Game Pass Adds Battlefield 6 and Brazilian Game in October

Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis and Deep Dish Dungeon are among the games coming to Xbox Game Pass throughout October.

Resident Evil Requiem will get DLC with more details about Spencer

Haris Orkin says the expansion will delve deeper into Oswell E. Spencer's arc, but admits he perhaps shouldn't have revealed the plans.

GTA 6 Won’t Offer PC Streaming Exclusively Through Xbox Cloud

Matthew Ball denied that GTA 6 will be available to stream on PC through Xbox Cloud at launch, while the PC version remains undated.

How Artificial Intelligence Changes Computer Controlled Poker Opponents

Discover how game theory and algorithms like CFR and Pluribus transformed computer poker opponents from scripted bots to unbeatable AI.

Project Helix will be a family of Xbox devices, says Asha Sharma

The Xbox CEO says the next generation will include a flagship console and other devices, but Microsoft has yet to detail the lineup.