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What Makes a Game Worth Playing Again?

Discover what makes video games worth playing again, from satisfying gameplay loops and progression systems to variety and casual slots.

Opinion: BGS 2026 Reflects a New Era, But Not Just for Gaming

An edition in which international attractions drew little interest while influencers rallied huge crowds shows how the idea of idols in the public ima...

EA Sports FC 27 rated PEGI 16 over loot boxes

European age rating cites player packs, limited-time purchases and recurring rewards in EA Sports FC 27.

Helldivers 2 to replace GameGuard with Easy Anti-Cheat

Arrowhead admits GameGuard did not protect Helldivers 2 as expected and warns the anti-cheat switch could affect mods.

Cyberpunk 2077 to get free update inspired by Edgerunners 2

Content inspired by the series arrives in the game on October 22 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S; the Switch 2 version will follow later.

PEGI raises age rating for games with loot boxes to 16

The change affects digital-only games with paid random items; Zenless Zone Zero has already had its age rating raised.

The Capcom case: What does working with generative AI in games mean?

There’s a clear difference between using generative AI and creating content with AI.

Hideo Kojima returns to Cyberpunk in Edgerunners 2

The director reprises his role as Hideyoshi Oshima, a character from Cyberpunk 2077, in the anime, which premieres October 20 with ten episodes.

Red Dead Redemption 2 mod creates rivalries between NPCs

enRage gives NPCs in Red Dead Redemption 2 names, relationships and rivalries through a system inspired by Shadow of War.

Google AI agents defeat the Ender Dragon in Minecraft

Four Gemini agents took more than 27 hours to defeat the final boss, with no human help during the run.

Preview: Persona 4 Revival demo leans into nostalgia but adds little innovation

For those who played the previous releases, Persona 4 Revival offers improved visuals and menus, but the Brasil Game Show 2026 demo reveals a remake t...

Drunken Goddess Reflux Cancels Public Demo Over Fear of AI Copies

The Russian roulette game involving drinks and demons replaced its open demo with closed-door sessions ahead of its Steam launch.

Samson developer declared bankrupt months after game's release

Liquid Swords, the Swedish studio behind Samson, has been declared bankrupt after employees said they had gone at least two months without pay.

Sega pulls Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from stores

Sega and Creative Assembly halt sales following criticism of the Complete Edition; the companies are investigating the issues but have not detailed th...

The Witch's Bakery Review: A cozy game with little baking, but plenty of empathy and magic

The Witch's Bakery is about more than running a bakery: it's a journey through mental health, magic and empathy. Read our review below!

Funcom announces more layoffs as CEO Rui Casais departs

The studio behind Dune: Awakening will focus on supporting its existing games and cut staff after wrapping up the main phase of production.

Cyberpunk 2077 film will tell a different story from the game

CD Projekt wants to tell a new story set in the Cyberpunk universe, ruling out a direct film adaptation of V's story.

Steam tests achievement sets with separate progress tracking

Steam's beta lets achievements be grouped by game modes and expansions, with separate progress bars and trophies for completed sets.

Control Resonant sells 1 million, breaks Remedy record

The game reached the milestone in three weeks, selling faster than Alan Wake 2 even after pirated copies began circulating.

Activision confirms new Call of Duty subseries is in development

An Activision studio is working on a new Call of Duty series, but the company has yet to reveal who is leading the project or when it will launch.