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What's the best specialization class for Hawks in Star Wars Zero Company?
This guide for Star Wars: Zero Company recommends the Medic, Gunslinger, and Scout specializations for the player character, Hawks, due to their versatility and unique team contributions. It also details how to change specializations and unlock a second one later in the campaign, listing all available classes and their abilities.
European games industry revenue reached €30bn in 2025
The European games industry generated €30 billion in 2025, with digital purchases making up 91% of revenue. While the original five major markets saw a slight decline, the overall revenue figure is bolstered by the inclusion of 11 new countries in the report. Mobile and tablets were the leading platforms for both usage and revenue generation.
Games Inbox: What will be in the Netflix GTA 6 show?
Readers speculate about the content of a rumored Grand Theft Auto 6 Netflix show, with some anticipating a short gameplay reveal padded with interviews. The discussion also touches on disappointing game leaks, the difficulty of modern Mega Man titles, and the current state of the Star Wars and Xbox franchises.
All The Goth Girlies Who Loved American McGee’s Alice Need To See This Game
Cutout, a 2D side-scrolling action game developed by 906 Games, has been revealed, drawing comparisons to American McGee's Alice. Players control Lena, a paper doll who can steal enemy limbs for powers, in a grimdark fairytale world. The game is available to wishlist on Steam and is listed as 'coming soon'.
Tim Curry, Red Alert 3 star and camp icon of stage and screen, dies aged 80
English actor Tim Curry, known for his iconic roles in film, stage, and television, has died at the age of 80. Curry also lent his talents to video games, notably voicing Premier Anatoly Cherdenko in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 and starring in the Gabriel Knight series.
Recension – Star Wars Zero Company
Star Wars Zero Company, developed by Bit Reactor in collaboration with Electronic Arts, offers a compelling tactical Star Wars adventure that blends elements from XCOM and Marvel's Midnight Suns. The game features classic turn-based combat reminiscent of XCOM, a strong narrative focus, and character relationship mechanics inspired by Midnight Suns, creating a deep and engaging experience for fans of both franchises.
Star Wars Zero Company Review – The Tactics Federation
Star Wars: Zero Company is a highly praised tactics game developed by Bit Reactor, featuring a compelling narrative and deep tactical gameplay reminiscent of XCOM. The game excels with its diverse cast of characters, sharp writing, and smart mechanical adjustments, though it suffers from limited enemy variety and performance issues on PC. Despite its flaws, it offers an exceptional tactical sandbox and a worthy Star Wars experience.
Zero Company is a new all-time great Star Wars game
Star Wars Zero Company is a new all-time great Star Wars game and a stunning debut for developer Bit Reactor. The game blends XCOM-like squad tactics with lavish production values, action game-style exploration, and a compelling narrative set during the High Republic era. It offers deep RPG buildcrafting and challenging missions, though it is not currently playable on Steam Deck.
Star Wars Zero Company review: The spaceship of misfit toys
Star Wars Zero Company is a strategy RPG that promises a gritty, authentic story but ultimately falls short due to uninspired writing and a weak villain. While the tactical combat mechanics are fun and reminiscent of XCOM, the narrative fails to deliver on its potential, leaning into generic Star Wars tropes. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Star Wars Zero Company review: "XCOM with lightsabers is a sweet deal for a tactics diehard like me"
Star Wars Zero Company offers a high-production value take on the tactics genre, blending XCOM-like gameplay with a Star Wars theme. While it doesn't significantly innovate on the formula, its presentation, characters, and the persistent threat of permadeath create a compelling experience, despite some lingering bugs.
The Biggest Gaming Stories That Happened Since GTA 5 Came Out 13 Years Ago
Since Grand Theft Auto 5's release in September 2013, the gaming landscape has seen significant shifts, including the rise of live-service games like Fortnite and the eventual decline of E3. Major events include numerous Skyrim ports, the expansion of the Watch Dogs franchise, Halo appearing on PlayStation, and Grand Theft Auto 5 itself releasing on multiple new platforms. The period also saw the rise of Andrew Wilson at EA, the entire Phil Spencer era at Xbox, the successful launch and dominance of the Nintendo Switch, and a significant increase in console prices.
Executives from EA and Tencent to speak alongside Netflix, Sony, and Disney at FT Business of Entertainment summit
The Financial Times Business of Entertainment Summit in Los Angeles will feature executives from Electronic Arts and Tencent Games alongside leaders from Netflix, Sony Pictures, Disney, and TKO Group. The event in September will focus on the forces reshaping the entertainment industry, including media dealmaking, franchise ecosystems, AI, and content monetization.
Mass Effect successor Exodus announces 2027 release date at Gamescom
Archetype Entertainment announced that its original sci-fi RPG, Exodus, will launch on April 7, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The game, developed by former Mass Effect staff, features a new trailer showcasing companion characters and has surpassed 500,000 wishlists. Exodus is published by Wizards of the Coast.
Exodus release date confirmed for April 2027, a spiritual successor to Mass Effect
Archetype Entertainment has confirmed that the sci-fi RPG Exodus will be released on April 7, 2027, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game features choice-based mechanics and a time dilation feature, positioning it as a spiritual successor to Mass Effect. New gameplay footage was also revealed at Gamescom, showcasing companions Salt and Emrys.
Nvidia brings ray-traced Nanite, native anti-cheat, and DLSS 4.5 to Gamescom 2026 lineup
Nvidia announced several new technologies at Gamescom, including DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction, RTX Spark support from major publishers like Electronic Arts and Ubisoft, and RTX Mega Geometry for Unreal Engine 5's Nanite system. Gears of War: E-Day will be the first title to feature RTX Mega Geometry, enabling full-detail ray tracing for Nanite. The company also detailed updates for its GeForce Now cloud platform and RTX Remix modding toolkit.
Leading Publishers Bring Blockbuster PC Games and Technology to NVIDIA RTX Spark
NVIDIA is launching its RTX Spark platform this fall, bringing enhanced RTX gaming features to PCs. Publishers like Electronic Arts, Embark, and Ubisoft are supporting the platform with titles such as EA SPORTS F1 25, Apex Legends, Anno 117: Pax Romana, ARC Raiders, and THE FINALS. RTX Spark will integrate NVIDIA's DLSS and Reflex technologies, along with native EA Javelin Anticheat support.
Early Build Footage of Avalanche Studios’ Canceled Iron Man Game Spotted – Rumor
Footage from Avalanche Studios' canceled Iron Man game, developed in the early 2010s, has surfaced online. The leaked videos showcase early builds and gameplay demos like "Kinetic Combat" and "Freestyle Flight," suggesting a design influenced by the Marvel Cinematic Universe and planned for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The project was reportedly canceled due to company politics and tight deadlines, though a new Iron Man game is confirmed to be in development at EA Motive.
Maria Redin of mobile giant MTG on rebranding, buying Raid: Shadow Legends, and plans to double the company's size
MTG CEO Maria Redin outlines ambitious plans to double the company's size within three to five years, primarily through acquisitions, following the $620 million purchase of Raid: Shadow Legends developer Plarium. The company is rebranding its studio districts to Playsimple and Playamp, focusing on employee retention and integrating technology across its portfolio. Redin also highlights the crucial role of embracing generative AI to maintain competitiveness and enhance game development workflows in the maturing mobile gaming market.
UK software sales chart for the week ending August 22, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia, Tomodachi Life, and Mario Kart in the top 5
The UK software sales chart for the week ending August 22, 2026, shows EA Sports FC 26 reclaiming the top spot. Nintendo titles remain strong, with Pokemon Pokopia and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream at #2 and #3, and Mario Kart World at #5. Mortal Shell II entered the top 5 at #4.
Gamescom 2026 is "proof that the game industry is working towards a better tomorrow"
Despite widespread layoffs and studio closures in the game industry during 2026, Gamescom Director Tim Endres and Stefan Heikhaus, Head of Gamescom at Game, express optimism. They believe the event's full capacity and focus on networking, fan engagement, and future technologies demonstrate the industry's resilience and drive towards a better tomorrow.
