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Xbox PC app tests up to 60% faster startup

An update being tested with Xbox Insiders speeds up app startup and reorganizes the library, search and social features.

Documentary on BioWare’s final years to premiere in 2027

Massive Effect: The BioWare Story uses behind-the-scenes footage and interviews to chronicle the studio’s recent history.

Short Brain Breaks: Browser Puzzle Games to Play Between Long Gaming Sessions

Short, finishable browser puzzles to play between long gaming sessions: block puzzles, nonograms, number hunt and classics.

GTA 6: 38 new images reveal Vice City, Jason and Lucia

Rockstar has released a gallery of 38 GTA 6 screenshots showing characters, locations and scenes from the city ahead of launch.

The melancholy of a canceled game: when years of work vanish

A wave of cancellations and layoffs points to a worrying trend in the industry, one we should all reflect on.

Union says closing Arkane Lyon would cost more than finishing Blade

The union says Marvel's Blade is progressing well and calls for employees to be included in talks about Arkane Lyon's future.

GTA VI: Who Were Bonnie and Clyde, the Inspiration for Jason and Lucia?

Find out who Bonnie and Clyde were, how they became pop culture icons, and what their story has to do with Jason and Lucia in GTA VI.

Valve delays Steam game approvals, introduces checklist

Reviews that usually take three to five business days can now take up to 12; developers say the delays are affecting launches.

GTA 6 preload begins November 10 and requires 212 GB of free space

Rockstar has announced when GTA 6 preloading begins on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S; players will need to clear plenty of console storage.

itch.io to let users filter out generative AI games from search results

The platform is preparing a filter for games that disclose the use of generative AI and expanding its disclosure requirement to other types of content...

Control Resonant drives Remedy revenue up 226%

Following the release of Control Resonant, Remedy reported € 39.6 million in third-quarter revenue and returned to operating profit.

Alien: Isolation 2 at BGS 2026: The return of a survival horror giant

The highly anticipated Alien: Isolation was at BGS26. In this article, we review the demo, share what it was like meeting the developers, and look bac...

Eternal Hunters: The Branford Legacy seeks backing for SNES release

The cooperative SNES action RPG has raised 22,676 euros; the campaign offers physical editions and runs through December 29.

Borderlands tops 100 million copies sold, Gearbox says

The franchise has reached the milestone across all its games, while Gearbox prepares more Borderlands 4 content for next year.

Yakuza creator's studio shuts down, leaving Gang of Dragon's future uncertain

Nagoshi Studio's closure was confirmed after NetEase cut funding; the fate of its first game remains uncertain.

10 Best IO Games to Play When You're Bored

Need something to do and relax? Read this list of the 10 best IO games․ You can play them online and for free in a web browser almost immediately․

What World of Warcraft: Forever adds to the original game

World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4, 2026. Discover new level 60 zones, dungeons, Skyborne race, camping systems, and raid schedules.

From Pinball Machines to Digital Reels: How Games Have Turned Chance into Entertainment

Discover how pinball machines and digital reels transformed random chance into modern interactive gaming entertainment.

Arc Raiders Developer Acknowledges Criticism Over AI Use

Embark Studios acknowledged the negative reaction from players and explained why it used artificial intelligence for the voices in Arc Raiders.

Review: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse — Innovation and Nostalgia in One

What happens when the creators of Dead Cells take on gaming’s biggest vampire-hunting franchise? We review Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and explore al...