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UK Charts: Mario Wonder Storms Into The Top Ten Following Switch 2 ReleaseSuper Mario Bros. Wonder has re-entered the top ten of the UK physical sales charts, reaching number 8 following the release of the Nintendo Switch 2. The new console accounted for 63% of the game's sales split. EA SPORTS FC 26 remains the best-selling game, while Mario Kart World and Resident Evil Requiem also saw chart improvements.
Metacritic's 2025 Rankings Show A Major Shift In Top PublishersMetacritic's 2025 publisher rankings reveal significant shifts, with Square Enix topping the list followed by Gamirror Games and Capcom. Nintendo saw a notable rise, while Sony dropped from fourth to 21st place. The rankings are based on critical reviews, excluding sales and user scores, and consider factors like average Metascore and the percentage of good and bad reviews.
UK Charts: Pokémon Pokopia Continues To Slip, As A Newcomer Grabs The GoldCrimson Desert debuted at number one on the UK physical charts, pushing Pokémon Pokopia down to sixth place due to stock issues. EA SPORTS FC 26 and Mario Kart World secured second and third respectively, while Resident Evil Requiem fell to fourth.- Daily Video Game Deals Mar 23 – Turok Trilogy Bundle, Split Fiction, Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade, Iwakura Aria, Sea of Stars, Against The Storm & MoreDaily video game deals for March 23rd include the Turok Trilogy Bundle, Split Fiction, Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade, Iwakura Aria, Sea of Stars, and Against The Storm. These deals are available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
12 GameSpot Game Of The Year Winners Are Ridiculously Cheap Right NowNumerous GameSpot Game of the Year award winners are currently available at significant discounts during Steam's summer sale. Titles like Baldur's Gate 3, Red Dead Redemption II, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are featured with prices reduced by up to 90%.
13 GameSpot Game Of The Year Winners Are Ridiculously Cheap Right NowGameSpot's previous Game of the Year winners are currently available at significant discounts during Steam's spring sale. Titles like Baldur's Gate 3, Elden Ring, and Red Dead Redemption II are among the many games featured with prices reduced by up to 90%.- On SaleSeveral games are currently on sale on Steam, including Big Ambitions with a 33% discount, Split Fiction with a 30% discount, Citadelum with a 61% discount, and FBC: Firebreak with a 20% discount. Additionally, Checkmate! A Chess Games Collection is available on a pay-what-you-want basis.
I've played hundreds of PS5 games, and these are the 9 under AU$60 I'd buy during Amazon's Big Smile saleThis article highlights nine PlayStation 5 games available for under AU$60 during Amazon's Big Smile sale. The author, an experienced games journalist, selected titles based on personal enjoyment and price, including well-known games like Elden Ring and lesser-known titles.
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.
Silent Hill f Won Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards 2026Silent Hill f was awarded Game of the Year at the Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards 2026, also securing wins for Best Graphics and Best Voice Actor. Other notable winners included The Hundred Line, Ghost of Yotei, Pokemon Legends Z-A, and Urban Myth Dissolution Center, each taking home two awards. Silent Hill f is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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.
Expedition 33 Wins Yet Another GOTY--See All The Winners From The 2026 Game Dev AwardsClair Obscur: Expedition 33 was the big winner at the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards, taking home Game of the Year, Best Visual Art, Best Narrative, Best Audio, and Best Debut. Blue Prince also received multiple awards, including Best Design and Innovation. Don Daglow was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and Rebecca Ann Heineman received the Ambassador Award posthumously.
2026 Game Developers Choice Awards winners announcedThe winners for the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards have been announced. Several titles were recognized across various categories, including Best Audio, Best Debut, Best Design, Innovation Award, Best Narrative, Best Technology, Best Visual Art, Social Impact, and Audience Award. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Blue Prince were among the most nominated games.- Split Fiction's final level concept was originally meant for the whole gameThe final level of Split Fiction was initially conceived as a concept for the entire game, but its mind-bending and world-blending nature proved to be more effective as a concluding experience rather than a core gameplay mechanic throughout.
Split Fiction's final level concept was originally meant for the whole gameThe final level of Split Fiction was initially conceived as the core concept for the entire game. However, the developers ultimately decided that its unique mind-bending and world-blending mechanics were better suited as a climactic finale rather than a recurring element throughout the experience.
Full List Of 2026 BAFTA Game Awards NomineesThe nominations for the 2026 BAFTA Game Awards have been announced, recognizing 42 games across various categories. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads with 12 nominations, followed by Dispatch with nine and Ghost of Yōtei with eight. The awards ceremony will be streamed on the BAFTA YouTube channel on April 17th, 2026.
How Silent Hill f developers crafted tense melee-only combatThe developers of Silent Hill f focused on crafting tense melee-only combat for the game. The article also touches on other narrative-driven games from 2025, including Split Fiction, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Deltarune Chapters 3 & 4, highlighting their storytelling strengths.
BAFTA Games Awards 2026 Nominees Revealed with Clair Obscur Leading the PackBAFTA has revealed the nominees for the upcoming BAFTA Games Awards, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the pack with numerous nominations across various categories including Artistic Achievement, Debut Game, and Best Game. Other nominated titles include Dispatch, Ghost of Yotei, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The winners will be announced on April 17th.
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.
50 Video Game Movies In The Works: How Many Of Them Will Actually Come Out?Hollywood is actively developing over 50 film and television adaptations of video game properties, ranging from major franchises like Elden Ring and Call of Duty to indie titles such as The Mortuary Assistant. While some projects like Death Stranding and Mortal Kombat 2 are further along, many others are in early development or face potential delays, with varying degrees of success seen in past video game movies.