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2025 PS5 Shooter Shutting Down Multiplayer AlreadyRebellion has announced that the multiplayer services for Zombie Army VR, released in June last year for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR2, will be shut down within the next week. The developer cited Unity's phased exit from its Multiplay Game Server Hosting Service as the reason for the closure. The game's single-player campaign and trophies will remain unaffected.
How useful is AI for coding?This article explores the utility of AI in game development coding, presenting both the advantages and disadvantages cited by industry professionals. While some developers find AI tools transformative for tasks like code navigation, summarization, and rapid prototyping, others express concerns about accuracy, understanding, and the potential for increased technical debt. The consensus suggests AI is a powerful supporting tool rather than a replacement for human programmers.
Clair Obscur and Dispatch lead BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominationsClair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch lead the BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations with 12 and nine nods respectively. A total of 42 titles received nominations across various categories, with Ghost of Yotei, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Arc Raiders also securing multiple nominations. The awards ceremony is scheduled for April 17, 2026, in London.
22 Of The Best Stealth Games To Sneak Around In Right NowThis article highlights 22 of the best stealth games available, showcasing a diverse range of titles that blend stealth mechanics with other genres like action, puzzle, and RPG. The list includes classics and modern titles, emphasizing games that offer unique approaches to stealth gameplay, from direct combat avoidance to intricate puzzle-solving and cooperative heists.
BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations revealed, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads in nine categoriesThe nominations for the 2026 BAFTA Game Awards have been revealed, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading with 12 nominations, including Best Game. Other notable nominees for Best Game include Dispatch and Ghost of Yōtei. The awards ceremony will take place on April 17, 2026, in London.
Bafta Games 2026 nominees announced and it’s another Clair Obscur sweepThe nominations for the Bafta Games Awards 2026 have been announced, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the pack with 12 nominations, matching its record at The Game Awards. Dispatch and Arc Raiders also received multiple nominations, including for Best Game. The awards ceremony is scheduled for April 17.
Battlefield 6 takes home Game of the Year at UKIE Video Game Awards 2026Battlefield 6 was named UK Game of the Year at the UKIE Game Awards 2026, also taking home best PC game. The ceremony also saw four industry veterans inducted into the UK Games Industry Hall of Fame, including Debbie Bestwick and Jon Ingold. Other winners included Atomfall for best console game and PowerWash Simulator for best mobile game.
Speedball Review | TheXboxHubThis review discusses the modern reboot of Speedball, a futuristic sports combat game. While it captures the fast-paced, brutal feel of the original Speedball 2 on Amiga, it doesn't quite replicate its magic. The game features engaging single-player leagues, team management, and varied arenas, but suffers from a sparsely populated online multiplayer. Despite its flaws, the core gameplay remains strong and respectful of the classic.
Sniper Elite: Resistance Sets Sights for January 2025 LaunchRebellion has announced that Sniper Elite: Resistance will launch on January 30, 2025, for PC and consoles, with a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass. The game introduces SOE agent Harry Hawker as the protagonist, taking place in occupied France with a parallel story to Sniper Elite 5. It features enhanced sniping mechanics, stealth, tactical combat, and returning modes like X-ray kill cam and Axis Invasion.
Rebellion’s Atomfall Gets March 2025 Release Date - Gaming on PCRebellion has announced that its survival action game, Atomfall, will be released on March 27, 2025, for PC. The game is set in Northern England five years after the Windscale nuclear disaster and features scavenging, crafting, and combat. Preorders are available on Steam, with a Deluxe Edition offering early access and a story expansion.
Speedball review – Couch Classic Comes Back to ConsoleThe rebooted Speedball offers a high-octane arcade brawler experience, blending elements of handball, ice hockey, and brawling with a futuristic, dystopian aesthetic. Developed by Rebellion, the game captures the frantic essence of the original while featuring slick visuals and satisfying gameplay, though its online and single-player modes are noted as somewhat underdeveloped.