Xbox Game Pass is currently boasting a short and sweet game you can beat in less than half an hour, but one playthrough won’t be enough. Some of the latest additions to Xbox Game Pass have been nothing short of exemplary as of late. The library consists of hidden indie gems, friend-slop games you…
We're not trying to wish our lives away, but it's time to look ahead at what's on the way in 2027. It's fair to say that 2026 is flying by in the blink of an eye, and when it comes to the world of gaming, that can be seen as a good or a bad thing. While we’re sure the big three of Microsoft,…
Last month, we passed along Modern Vintage Gamer’s (MVG) confident assertion that Doom is functionally impossible to run on the Neo Geo, owing to the console’s sprite-based display hardware and lack of a frame buffer. We all should have known better than to tell a dedicated group of hackers that…
If you’re looking for some fun free Steam games to play this week, including a “peak” RPG, then look no further than these four delights. The PC platform Steam is packed full of games to download and play that won’t cost you a penny, whether it’s a full indie game, a free-to-play shooter or a…
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced trophy and achievement hunters don’t want to miss this elusive reward if they’re aiming for 100% completion in the popular remake. Last week, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the beloved game from 2013, was finally released, and it’s already…
Nexpace has made a strategic change to how external developers will build inside its MapleStory Universe web3 ecosystem. The change was outlined in a new Leaders’ Note by Gi Hyuk Ryu, head of blockchain at MapleStory Universe, based on his NDC 2026 presentation. In the post, Ryu said the project…
A PlayStation 4 game first announced in 2016 has just been reaffirmed to still be in development and is “really starting to take shape”, marking an unexpected comeback. Raise your hand if you remember the untitled Project Awakening. For those whose minds are a little rusty, Project Awakening is an…
Last updated Jul 13, 2026 YGG’s new vibecode.game hub has launched its first VibeBlitz game jam, partnering with Minds by Animoca Brands for a four-week program that turns AI-assisted game creation into a community-driven competition. The building phase runs from Monday 13th July to 27th, after…
A previously console-exclusive Silent Hill game is now confirmed to be getting an unofficial PC release 14 years after launch. Russian developer Aleksey Shevchenko has released a trailer for his unofficial port of Silent Hill Downpour, which was released back in 2012 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.…
TechRadar Verdict The 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller is an excellent alternative to the official Switch 2 N64 pad. It's got a more contemporary controller silhouette, ditching the charming yet awkward trident-like design of Nintendo's own. You won't find much use for it with modern titles thanks to…
Last updated Jul 13, 2026 Nexpace and Verse8 are celebrating the successful conclusion of their first three-week MapleStory Vibe Camp, which resulted in; 693 games submitted, 435 games screened for content standards and brand safety and now playable, 29,015 players, 88,037 play sessions, and…
Marvel Rivals Season 9 is here, and there’s a mystery afoot. With the sudden and mysterious death of Apocalypse catching everyone off guard, it seems like he’s not the only one to meet their end, as Wolverine, Psylocke and Gambit have also been murdered. Now it’s about finding the killers and…
Stardew Valley is a game that players can get lost in for hours on end, but with this new game mode, you’d probably be advised to take a break every now and then… Games with beautiful, hand-made pixel-art graphics always go down a treat with most gamers and Stardew Valley’s artwork is no exception.…
Update [Sat 18th Jul 2026, 7am]: First 4 Figures has shared its first look at the Sonic Frontiers - Super Sonic statue. This will be available alongside the Sonic statue (and the exclusive edition) on 21st July 2026. Once again, if you sign up with your email on the F4F site, you'll get $10 off…
You can check out one of the PlayStation 5’s most underrated games of 2026 at no extra cost right now. As one Reddit user says, “you won’t be sorry”. The year 2026 has already blessed us with a plethora of bangers, with what is potentially shaping up to be one of the best years for video game…
Thus far, every such graphically unsupported Steam Deck game we’ve found on the Steam store is currently listed with an “Unknown” Steam Machine compatibility status. For all of these titles, Valve merely says it is “still learning about” the game and that “we do not currently have further…
Ubisoft is enjoying a successful launch of the highly anticipated Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake, but it hasn't prevented jobs from being lost at the company. Following months of rumours, Ubisoft officially confirmed the existence of the remake in April 2026, and it would carry a new name,…
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced players are being warned of a bug present in the game, which can apparently wipe out hours of progress. The Assassin’s Creed series features some of the biggest and most in-depth virtual worlds you’ll ever experience, but with that comes the caveat that you’ll…
PlayStation recently announced that it’ll be closing the PlayStation 3 digital store, meaning a lot of its contents are about to become lost media. It’s not the end of the world because most of the PlayStation 3 library was released on a physical disc, but it’s still a shame for anyone who still…
This free mod turns Fallout 4 into a terrifying Alien: Isolation-inspired horror experience that will have you shaking in your boots. While Bethesda’s post-apocalyptic Fallout series has some elements of horror, such as the fantastic expansion ‘Point Lookout’ for Fallout 4, it’s not really known…
Following the announcement of 35 job losses as its YGG Play game publishing platform is sunsetted, YGG has demonstrated its commitment to gaming with the launch of Vibecode.game, a new discovery and community platform designed to bring together builders, players and tools around AI-assisted browser…
If you’re a fan of Cyberpunk 2077 and Vampire Survivors, then this free taster for a new roguelike might be for you. We all know that maintaining our hobby of playing video games is not cheap, even if we try to shop on a strict budget, and there’s not many feelings worse than wasting our…
Grand Theft Auto VI will likely go on to become the most successful video game of all-time, demolishing existing sales records. After all, it’s already broken a number of records pertaining to trailer and tweet views. The hype surrounding the game is unlike anything the games industry has known…
Spanish studio Games for a Living has announced that its Diamond Jewels Match has passed 100,000 downloads on Google Play, giving the studio’s luxury match-3 game a useful marker of momentum as it continues to build out its seasonal live operations. The milestone is not the same as breakout scale…