Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
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How Silent Hill f developers crafted tense melee-only combat
The 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.
Beloved PS5 RPG Expedition 33 Set to Steamroll Another Game Awards Ceremony
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has received 12 nominations for the upcoming BAFTA Games Awards, leading all other titles. The RPG from Sandfall Interactive is recognized in categories including Best Game, Game Design, and for its voice performances. Other notable nominees include Dispatch with nine nods and Ghost of Yotei with eight.
BAFTA Games Awards 2026 Nominees Revealed with Clair Obscur Leading the Pack
BAFTA 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 sweep
The 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.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch Lead BAFTA Game Awards 2026 Nominations - IGN
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads the BAFTA Games Awards 2026 nominations with 12 nods, including Best Game and Debut Game. Dispatch follows with nine nominations, while Ghost of Yōtei and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach also received multiple nominations. The awards ceremony will take place on April 17.
BAFTA Games Awards Nominees Announced, Clair Obscur Gets 12 Nominations
The nominees for the 22nd Annual BAFTA Games Awards have been announced, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the pack with 12 nominations across 10 categories. Other notable games receiving multiple nominations include Dispatch, Ghost of Yotei, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Arc Raiders. The awards ceremony will take place on April 17 as part of the London Games Festival.
50+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Mega March Sale
Sony's PlayStation Store is currently hosting its Mega March sale, featuring discounts on over 50 PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 games until March 25th. The sale includes titles like Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, with some games reaching their lowest prices ever.
50+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Mega March Sale (North America/Europe)
Sony's PlayStation Store is hosting its Mega March sale until March 25th, featuring discounts on over 50 PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 games. The sale includes titles like Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, with some games reaching their lowest prices ever.
Last Chance to Buy These 50+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Mega March Sale
Sony's PlayStation Store is holding a Mega March sale with over 50 discounted digital titles for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The sale ends on March 25th, featuring games like Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach at reduced prices.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins 2025 Game of the Year from NAVGTR
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won Game of the Year at the 25th annual NAVGTR Awards, also securing wins for Animation, Costume Design, Original Role Playing, Dramatic Score, Performance in a Drama, Use of Sound, and Writing. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and DOOM: The Dark Ages were also among the top contenders. Sandfall led as the most awarded developer, while Sony Interactive Entertainment was the top publisher.
New GeForce Driver
NVIDIA has released a new GeForce driver, version 595.79, for Windows. This update adds support for upcoming PC releases DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH and Crimson Desert.
RPG legend advises new devs to be like Hideo Kojima and create their own style – or if all else fails, "have…
Veteran game designer Don Daglow, known for early RPGs like Dungeon and MMOs like Neverwinter Nights, advises new developers to cultivate a unique personal style, comparing it to recognizable artists like Lady Gaga. He also emphasized the lasting impact games have on players' lives, encouraging developers to create meaningful experiences.
What Makes Crimson Desert a Strong Contender for Game of the Year
Crimson Desert is positioned as a strong contender for Game of the Year in 2026, aiming to make a significant cultural and critical impact as a new IP. The game emphasizes a traditional premium experience without microtransactions, focusing on cinematic action, large-scale battles, and emergent open-world gameplay inspired by titles like Elden Ring and Breath of the Wild. Its unique genre positioning as a single-player, open-world, action-heavy RPG with deep progression systems could attract a broad audience, differentiating it from other upcoming releases.
The Best Deals Today: Mario Switch Games, Splatoon 3, Mario Kart World, and More - IGN
This article highlights various video game deals available for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. Featured titles include discounts on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Splatoon 3, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, Fantasian Neo Dimension, Super Mario Party Jamboree, God of War Ragnarök, and Super Mario Odyssey.
The Best Deals Today: Mario Kart World, Splatoon 3, LEGO Super Mario, and More - IGN
Several video game deals are available this weekend, including Mario Kart World for Nintendo Switch 2 at $69.99 and Splatoon 3 for $39.88. PlayStation 5 owners can find Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater for $30 and Death Stranding 2: On The Beach for $49.99. Nintendo Switch and PS5 copies of Fantasian Neo Dimension are on sale for $24.99, and God of War Ragnarök for PS5 is available for $19.99.
Daily Video Game Deals Mar 7 – Darkest Dungeon II, Persona 3 Reload, Dead Island 2, Frostpunk 2: Ice Breaker, Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition, Daemon X Machina Titanic Scion, Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma & More
This article lists daily video game deals for March 7th, featuring discounts on numerous titles across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Notable games with price reductions include Darkest Dungeon II, Persona 3 Reload, Dead Island 2, and Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition.
Death Stranding 2 Almost Had Mech Suits, Spider-Nests, And One Seriously Cursed Cat
The art book for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach reveals several cut concepts, including mech suits for Fragile, different outfits for Sam, and a cat companion with demonic wings. Early designs also featured unique iterations for characters like Tomorrow, Dollman, and Die Hardman, alongside aquatic-inspired BTs and HR Giger-influenced mech designs. The game is set to release on PC on March 19.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Trailer Highlights VR Training Mode Ahead Of PC Launch
Kojima Productions has released a trailer highlighting the VR Training Mode for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, ahead of its PC launch on March 19th. The mode allows players to practice Sam's moves and unlock new missions. The PlayStation 5 version already features this mode, accessible from the Private Room.
Opinion: Sony's PC Pullback Is the Right Move for PS5
Sony is reportedly scaling back its PC publishing strategy, a move that this opinion piece argues is the correct decision for the PlayStation brand. While early ports performed well, recent titles have had a negligible impact on revenue, and the perceived value of PS5 exclusivity has diminished. The author suggests that focusing on console exclusives will strengthen the PlayStation ecosystem and drive hardware sales.
PlayStation Stops PC Releases For Single Player Titles, Starting With Ghost of Yōtei and SAROS
Sony appears to be shifting its strategy, making single-player titles like Ghost of Yōtei and SAROS exclusive to the PlayStation 5 and ceasing PC releases for them. While multiplayer titles will still launch on PC, this move signifies a return to stricter console exclusivity for Sony's first-party single-player games, potentially influenced by market trends and revenue considerations.
