Originally launched in 2003, the MapleStory franchise has generated more than $4 billion from its over 250 million players. But publisher Nexon is always looking to future technologies to ensure that its key IP remains relevant and successful. That was the reason it backed its web3 division Nexpace…
TechRadar Verdict Having tried the Genki Attack Vector, I’ll struggle to play in handheld mode without it now, especially if I want to avoid craning my neck, since it offers tremendous support when holding the Switch 2 in a more upright position. The Joy-Con wobble caused by the larger grips is a…
Things had been very quiet when it came to blockchain announcements from AI-focused MMORPG Avalon. Would it still be using blockchain? But as it builds momentum towards its first open playable version in late 2026, more details have now been provided. Granted these mainly concern the game’s tech…
Nexpace has closed the first AI game jam for MapleStory Universe, with 693 games submitted, all built through purely via prompts using the Verse8 Ai game-making platform. The three-week event, called Vibe Camp, gave participants access to more than 74,000 MapleStory IP assets, with a prize pool…
TechRadar Verdict The Snakebyte Ergo Grip S2 is a simple but reasonably effective grip for the Joy-Con 2s. It holds them securely, and the pivoting body provides an easy way to attach and detach them. However, this mechanism is a little unnecessary and introduces a possible failure point where…
C:\ArsGames C:\ArsGames takes a look at the time Chris Roberts more or less made a whole movie. If I had to pick a chunk of the 1990s that feels the most 90s-ish to me, it’d be the two-year stretch between 1996 and 1997. 1996 saw me graduating from high school and starting college; 1997 saw me…
If you’re looking for something to while away a few hours over the coming weekend, then you might find what you’re looking for in WinBolo. Developed by solo indie developer John Morrison, this top-down multiplayer shooter allows you to engage in all-out pixel art tank warfare - and actually first…
Rumours are circulating on social media that raise concerns regarding the future of The Last of Us Part III and its creator, Neil Druckmann. Naughty Dog, the original creators of iconic franchises such as Crash Bandicoot, Jak and Daxter, Uncharted and The Last of Us, is one of Sony’s most important…
Some gamers are concerned about the future of game ownership after Sony’s announcement today that it won’t produce physical discs for PlayStation games as of January 2028. On that date, “new games will be available on PlayStation Store and at retailers in digital formats only,” Sony said in a blog…
A new rumour suggests the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to get an updated hardware design later this year. Following the news that the Switch 2 is set to get a price increase in South Korea in September, it seems the console is also set to get a revision to its LCD screen. The rumour comes from the…
Steam users can now pick up 12 new free games which have been made available on the platform. With the Steam Summer Sale currently ongoing, there are plenty of great deals available that’ll allow you to pick up thousands of new and old games at a discounted price. But you know what’s a better deal…
While there are continued complaints that the Marvel Cinematic Universe is trapped in a vicious cycle of franchise fatigue, there are high hopes that 2026's Avengers: Doomsday can prove that the world's highest-grossing franchise still has the box office might it once did. Even if you've had enough…
This is also informed by an awareness that scope, fidelity, and scale are differentiators for large studios and publishers, as the barrier to entry for making (albeit not necessarily making money on) smaller games keeps falling due to improved development tools and other factors. On one hand, you…
Grand Theft Auto VI customers have been warned of a new scam going around, which claims to offer "GTA 6 early access". A new scam has been spreading across the internet, which offers players a chance to play Grand Theft Auto VI earlier than its official release date of November 19, 2026. As…
Pray to RNG gods According to Valve, the worldwide shortage of memory and storage isn’t just a problem for prices. The company was, at times, unable to get the parts it needed to build Steam Machines at any price, which has impacted the number of machines it has available. That won’t be a surprise…
Gears of War: E-Day developer The Coalition has confirmed the return of a classic feature which may interest fans of the original series. In the small snippets of gameplay we've seen of Gears of War: E-Day so far, one thing that has shown time and time again is the Active Reload mechanic which…
Отдельные детали сюжета спрятаны под спойлеры Я опробовал новое творение Schisma Games ещё во время плейтеста в начале марта. Тогда он оставил после себя не лучшее впечатление - маленькая продолжительность, небольшое количество сколько-нибудь значимых выборов, общая невнятность, по сравнению с…
This is a huge year for the film industry, with the highest-grossing movies of 2026 at the worldwide box office reflecting the wide range of titles audiences are responding to. Heading into the year, everyone from Disney, Sony, Warner Bros., Universal, Paramount, A24, and more had hopes of being…
The Most Anticipated Games Of 2027, Ranked I know we're yet to clear our way through an unbelievably busy 2026, but because of Summer Game Fest, I'm already looking ahead to what looks like to be a bumper post-GTA6 world of video games in 2027. There are some mammoth releases, and although I'm…
Stardew Valley has just turned a decade old, and it seems bizarre to think we’ve all been chasing that farming dream for ten years now. We all remember the first time we set foot on that farm, tilled our first patch of soil, and grew our first crops. If you’re really into farming and life simulator…
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Gaming’s summer showcase season draws to a close today with the latest Nintendo Direct, that is until Gamescom’s Opening Night Live in late August. The event has delivered some fun reveals including the imminent arrival of a free update and paid expansion pass for 2026 hit Pokémon Pokopia, as well…
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Stardew Valley players can now download a massive expansion for the game, and it’s completely free to access. With over ten years of updates, mods, and fan-made content, Stardew Valley players have been eating well with plenty of new stuff to dig into. It looks like Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone isn’t…
Update [Fri 17th Jul 2026, 4:55am]: A new trailer for Hot Wheels Infinite Rush has revealed the open-world game has shifted its release date to 10th September 2026. At the Summer Games Fest this year, Mattel and Milestone lifted the lid on a brand new open-world Hot Wheels game. Hot Wheels Infinite…