Steam has just dropped a new beta update for all users to opt into, bringing a bunch of new changes to the platform. The latest beta update to Steam includes changes to the UI, structure, and functions of the Steam client, as well as a few improvements to SteamOS. As the number of SteamOS users…
Pokémon cards will likely be used as currency following a global apocalypse, one venture capitalist has suggested. Pete Levin, founder of VC firm Griffin Gaming Partners, said that the "global phenomenon" of Pokémontrading cards was perfect for use as a new form of currency, should the world's…
Fans still have a few months to wait until the release of Grand Theft Auto VI, but it’s already considered the biggest release of the year. Estimates say that the game has already racked up over 5 million preorders, a number that’s hard to even fathom for even the best-known gaming franchises. The…
Editor's Note: This article is sponsored by Minecraft. The release date of Minecraft Dungeons 2 is right around the corner on September 29. But if you don't want to wait until then to buy it, the good news is preorders for it are already live (check it our here at Minecraft.net). Plus, there's even…
Wardogs, a new all-out warfare FPS game that has been blowing up on Steam, is officially coming to consoles... but it'll be a while. As part of its launch, the team behind Wardogs, Bulkhead, confirmed that it will bring the massive shooter to consoles. The game is slated to arrive on Xbox and PS5…
Connecting the dots Ubisoft are planning to start testing a new tool that'll allow Prince of Persia The Lost Crown Steam players to access features only usually available via the publishers' Connect launcher without actually having to have said launcher installed. That's according to a Steam…
"We want to make [Total War: Warhammer 40,000] as approachable and accessible as possible" I remember once when I was a child, my uncle was visiting and completely unprompted (and kindly) he gave me a copy of one of the Total War games, I think the Rome one, you'll have to forgive my memory. I'd…
James Veysey/ShutterstockMike Flanagan loves a repertory cast. You can track the same actors throughout his television and film work, whether it's his wife, Kate Siegel, or actors he’s familiar with, like Henry Thomas and Carla Gugino. That loyalty isn’t limited to the front of the camera: you’ll…
Docked VRR finally arrives more than a year after Nintendo announced and then unannounced it Requires a system update to both console and Dock It seems to work on a title-by-title basis and will require games to update to use it Nintendo's latest system update for the Switch 2 is here and delivers…
Fortnite played a huge role in inspiring one of the key mechanics in Final Fantasy 7 Revelation: parachuting. The developers have finally announced a release date for the highly anticipated finale of their remake series: April 8, 2027. Ahead of launch, players still have plenty of questions about…
The Epic Games Store has updated its weekly free game line-up, and it’s a very strong offering this time around. PC users can secure themselves two free games this week, both of which boast ratings of over 90% and will save you around $35 in total. As always, any free games from the Epic Games…
(Image credit: Independent Workers of Great Britain union) The Independent Workers of Great Britain union held a rally today in Glasgow, Scotland to mark the beginning of the final workplace tribunal hearing that will resolve the case of 31 former Rockstar employees who were fired by the company in…
One of the most hyped-up games of 2026, Marvel's Wolverine, is almost here, but what have the critics said? It's got a lot to live up to, following up on the incredible Spider-Man games from developer Insomniac Games. Read our review of Marvel's Wolverine Without the benefit of web slinging to…
The Netflix approach for Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) was a win-win for all parties involved. The GTA 6 Extended Look not only drew over 31 million views and was the top-watched video in 87 of 93 countries, but it also drove thousands of signups to the video streaming platform. In a new report from…
A new LEGO leak has surfaced, showcasing the gift-with-purchase Astro Bot set that will be available with the new PlayStation set. We received an announcement earlier this month during the State of Play event that LEGO will release a PlayStation 1 set in December 2026. The new set definitely…
The senior director of Call of Duty's anti-cheat system has explained why Activision shadow bans players instead of outright permanently banning them from the game. For years, there has been a lot of friction regarding cheating and the implementation of anti-cheat in major games like Call of Duty.…
Reviews for Marvel’s Wolverine have come in ahead of its September 15th release date, and it seems that Insomniac Games has nailed yet another of Marvel’s greatest heroes. The game had been rumored and leaked before its official release, and fans have had a mixed reception to the game, especially…
“I’m not the guy that saves cities,” Wolverine grumbles in his shiny new video game, and that line cuts like a claw right to the heart of the experience. The developers at Insomniac Games are the best at what they do, and what they do is cinematic action-adventure games with great combat. If that's…
Marvel’s Wolverine is a brutal hack-and-slash adventure that plays it safe Marvel’s Wolverine delivers brutal, satisfying hack-and-slash combat, but Insomniac’s highly anticipated Marvel adventure plays it too safe. Follow us on Google Discover Featured Image Credit: Sony Interactive…
TechRadar Verdict Sporting a level of polish that could put the sheen on Wolverine's adamantium death-dealers to shame, Sony and Insomniac's latest is another exceedingly pretty, single-player, story-driven epic that doesn't skimp on the production values. Supported by visceral, varied, and…
I’ve just spilled enough blood to fill four Olympic-sized swimming pools. Thousands are now dead thanks to the adamantium claws given to me by Insomniac Games. Marvel’s Wolverine certainly doesn’t skimp when it comes to violence, and gives you plenty of opportunities to enact it with style. But it…
The Pokémon Trading Card Game 30th Celebration expansion is nearly here, releasing on September 16, 2026. This is the first time a set has released simultaneously worldwide, with all major regions - including North America, Europe, Japan, Oceania, and Latin America - all getting the set on the same…
Courtesy of The Game Kitchen The Metroidvania genre has been going through a renaissance as of late, with new games like Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse truly calling back to the genre’s origins while adapting modern sensibilities. However, when a player thinks of a Metroidvania’s pinnacle, they often…
For the past decade, arguably no studio has been on a greater hot streak than Insomniac Games. Between its various releases in its Ratchet & Clank and Marvel’s Spider-Man franchises, virtually everything the studio has worked on has ended up being a critical and commercial hit. These past…