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Hidden Gem 2023 PS5 Adventure Game 80% Off on PS Store, Lowest PriceThe PlayStation 5 action-adventure game After Us is currently available for $5.99, an 80% discount from its original $29.99 price. Developed by Piccolo Studio and published by Private Division and Untold Tales, the game follows the spirit Gaia on a dystopian Earth and is on sale until June 11, 2026.
Xbox Series S is still a problem for devs, No Rest for the Wicked boss says it's the reason the PS5 version is out first: "Series S and mobile specs aren't too far apart at this point"The upcoming console release of No Rest for the Wicked is reportedly delayed on Xbox platforms due to the technical limitations of the Xbox Series S. Moon Studios CEO Thomas Mahler stated that the Series S requires significant optimization, comparing its specs to mobile devices. The game is set to launch on PlayStation 5 and PC in October, with Xbox and Nintendo Switch versions to follow.
No Rest for the Wicked 1.0 launches on PS5 and PC in October – Xbox and Switch 2 are still to comeMoon Studios announced that No Rest for the Wicked will launch its 1.0 version in October for PC and PlayStation 5, with Xbox and Nintendo Switch 2 versions to follow. The full release will add over 60 hours of new content, including new areas, bosses, enemies, a horde mode, and a revamped class system. Founders who purchase before July 10th on PC or pre-order on PS5 will receive exclusive in-game items and a custom tag.
The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition continues to cause headaches as Obsidian somehow botches free upgrade deployment on consolesObsidian Entertainment is facing criticism for issues with the free upgrade to The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition on consoles, more than three years after the original game's launch. Players who owned the base game digitally on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One are experiencing problems with the upgrade path, with some requiring the expansion pass, negating the 'free' aspect. Obsidian has apologized and is offering support to affected players.
Amazon Cancels Lord of the Rings MMORPG - GameHauntAmazon Games has canceled its Lord of the Rings MMORPG, which was in development since 2023 with Embracer Group. The company cited economic and technical challenges, opting instead to pursue a smaller, single-player or co-op experience in Tolkien's universe. This marks the second time Amazon has failed to launch a Lord of the Rings MMO, with a previous attempt canceled in 2021 due to disputes with Tencent.
There's no memory crisis in space, as astronauts on the ISS are getting new laptops with 128 GB of RAM and a…Astronauts on the International Space Station are set to receive new HP ZBook G9 Fury laptops equipped with Intel Core Ultra 9 processors, Nvidia RTX Pro Blackwell mobile GPUs, and 128 GB of DDR5 ECC RAM. These custom machines have undergone extensive testing, including radiation bombardment, to ensure reliability in the space environment. The new laptops are expected to come online soon.
The Outer Worlds and Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag share an unlikely lesson: we make our own piratesThis article draws a parallel between the fictional pirates in The Outer Worlds and historical pirates from Assassin's Creed: Black Flag, highlighting how mass layoffs and lack of economic opportunities can lead to individuals turning to piracy. It discusses how corporate practices, such as non-compete clauses and the refusal to rehire laid-off employees, can force individuals into desperate situations, mirroring historical patterns of privateers becoming pirates after conflicts ended.
Bloober CEO says relying on one title creates 'too much risk' in today's marketBloober Team CEO Piotr Babieno emphasizes the importance of operating with at least two concurrent major projects to mitigate risk in the current market. The studio is focusing on sustainable development, talent retention, and a balanced approach to production, currently working on original IPs, franchise expansions, and co-development titles.
Kerbal Space Program rockets to its highest concurrent player count on Steam in more than 10 yearsKerbal Space Program has reached its highest concurrent player count on Steam in over a decade, coinciding with renewed public interest in NASA's Artemis 2 mission. The space simulation game, originally released in 2015, has seen a significant surge in players, with many citing the Artemis mission as their reason for returning or trying the game. Kerbal Space Program 2 also experienced a smaller increase in player numbers.
No Rest For The Wicked Launch Trailer - The Game FanaticsMoon Studios, known for the Ori series, is releasing their new action RPG, No Rest For The Wicked, in Early Access on April 18th. Published by Private Division, the game is set in the year 841 and features a holy warrior tasked with defeating a returning plague. It will be available on PC via Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and GeForce Now.
Still Wakes The Deep dev The Chinese Room signs with Lyrical Publishing for new titleBAFTA-winning studio The Chinese Room has partnered with new publisher Lyrical Games for its first new intellectual property since separating from Sumo Group. Lyrical Games will provide full financing and strategic support while ensuring the studio retains IP ownership. This collaboration marks a significant step for The Chinese Room, known for titles like Still Wakes the Deep and Everybody's Gone to the Rapture.
Jobs Roundup: February 2026 | UK games publisher PQube appoints Dominic Wheatley as chairmanSeveral key appointments and leadership transitions have occurred across the games industry. Dominic Wheatley has been named chairman of PQube, Ricardo Briceno is the new CEO of Gamefam, and Craig Cincotta has returned to Xbox. Additionally, Christie Golden joins IO Interactive as principal writer, and Joshua Mills takes over as creative director for Rainbow Six Siege at Ubisoft Montréal.