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Zero Parades: Director's Cut will challenge you to drive a stolen truck through a busy roundabout while stoned out…
Studio ZA/UM has announced Zero Parades: Director's Cut, a major update adding new content and improvements to their espionage RPG. This definitive edition will be a free update for existing owners on October 1 and will also mark the game's launch on PlayStation 5 on November 3.
Escape a roundabout as a stoned tuk-tuk driver in Zero Parades' free Director’s Cut update, which will add about 40,000 new words to the RPG next month
ZA/UM is releasing a free Director's Cut update for its RPG Zero Parades on October 1st, adding approximately 40,000 words of new narrative content, including a new scene featuring the protagonist and an old friend in a stoned tuk-tuk. The update also includes completed English voice-overs, a new 'Backstage Mode' for a behind-the-scenes look at development, and various other quality-of-life improvements. This update coincides with the game's console release, following a period of studio drama and layoffs attributed to the game's commercial performance.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – September 12, 2026 – Metroid Dread makes a comeback
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of September 12, 2026, show a resurgence for Metroid Dread following the announcement of Metroid Ravenous. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream remains the top seller, while the new release Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko’s Mystery Dungeon – Classic HD also charted.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – September 5, 2026 – Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on a crazy run
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of September 5, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream continuing its strong performance with nearly eight million copies sold. The game remains at the top of the overall charts, followed by other popular titles like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Minecraft.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 4: Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest, the Epic Games Store's End of Summer Sale with discounts on various titles, and bundles from Humble Bundle. Notable deals include free games on Amazon Luna and significant discounts on popular titles across multiple storefronts.
Former PlayStation indie boss Shuhei Yoshida and the founder of TIGSource are throwing a Game Poem jam that "challenges traditional boundaries between art forms"
Former PlayStation indie boss Shuhei Yoshida and TIGSource founder Jordan Magnuson are judging a new game jam hosted by the National Film & Television School, focused on creating 'videogame poems.' The jam challenges participants to blend poetry and game design, with submissions needing to be playable in a browser.
Paradox Interactive's Afterworld wants to entice new players to grand strategy with tasty RPG hooks
Paradox Interactive's upcoming grand strategy game, Afterworld, aims to attract new players by incorporating strong role-playing game elements into its post-apocalyptic setting. Game director Dan Lind explained that the focus on discovery and cultural development, alongside RPG-like tribe origins, is intended to make the genre more accessible. The game builds upon Paradox's legacy of complex strategy titles like Crusader Kings III and Stellaris, but with a fresh approach to player onboarding.
Star Wars Zero Company's permadeath makes it a better RPG than most RPGs, even though it's not really an RPG
Star Wars: Dark Forces' permadeath system makes it a more impactful RPG than many traditional titles, despite its tactical game origins. The developer Bit Reactor has successfully integrated systemic and authored storytelling, creating a profound sense of consequence through permanently killable characters.
The Sunday Papers
This week's gaming news roundup highlights multiple laptop thefts at Gamescom 2026, impacting indie developers. Articles also explore the narrative depth of Grand Theft Auto 6's character dynamics, the evocative soundtrack of Disco Elysium, and a memorable performance in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3.
Ray Chase, the voice of Cyclops in X-Men '97, has '1,000 freaking hours' in Slay the Spire and is running a 'smell build' in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: ' I wear perfumes and walk into battle with my fancy boy outfit'
Voice actor Ray Chase, known for his roles in X-Men '97 and Final Fantasy 15, discusses his extensive playtime in Slay the Spire, accumulating over 1,000 hours. He also details a unique 'smell build' in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and his love for lightweight PC games like Brotato.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Aug. 21: The Humble Store Summer Sale continues
This article rounds up various PC game deals available from multiple digital storefronts, including Humble Store, Battle.net, GamesPlanet, Ubisoft Store, Green Man Gaming, Epic Games Store, Amazon Luna, Fanatical, Gamebillet, GOG.com, and Steam. Notable sales include Humble Store's Summer Sale, Battle.net's August Game Deals, and Ubisoft's Gamescom sale, featuring discounts on a wide range of titles.
Creative's new compact speakers are light enough to fit on my desk and loud enough to shake it
The Creative XF1 speakers offer a compelling balance of compact size, robust connectivity, and impressive sound quality for their mid-range price point. While not audiophile-grade, they deliver clear audio with good bass and treble, suitable for gaming, music, and movies, and include useful features like multiple input options and EQ presets.
Checkpoint’s Queer Game of the Month: August 2026 – Calamity Cait
Calamity Cait, developed by Xavier Bell, is a short visual novel exploring themes of sapphic yearning and workplace crushes. The game features strong writing, player choices that influence dialogue, and a striking black-and-white art style with colorful skies. It is available for free on Steam and Itch.io.
How I’m dealing with my video game backlog of 48 titles - Reader's Feature
A reader details their strategy for tackling a personal backlog of 48 video games, categorizing titles and discussing their purchasing habits. They highlight challenges with game length, difficulty, and digital ownership, while also reflecting on completed games and those they've abandoned.
Supermassive Games are the latest studio to announce layoff plans, with 75 jobs at risk just three months after Directive 8020 launch
Supermassive Games has announced that it is beginning redundancy consultations for up to 75 employees, marking the studio's third round of layoffs in two years. This decision comes just three months after the launch of their latest horror game, Directive 8020. The studio cited the need for sustainability as the reason for the difficult decision, a move that mirrors broader trends of job cuts within the gaming industry.
I desperately need this TTRPG to become a videogame—it's one of the coolest things I've ever seen
The author expresses a strong desire for the tabletop RPG "10,000 Swords Against Heaven" to be adapted into a video game. This "dark science fantasy cultivation RPG" by JK Saavedra is praised for its unique blend of revolutionary themes, mystical combat, and influences ranging from Southeast Asian culture to Bloodborne and Disco Elysium.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – August 1, 2026 – Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream still dominating
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for August 1, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, a recent release, has fallen to number 10. The charts detail the top 30 overall games and top 30 download-only titles.
'What is it?' We snooped around in our favorite gaming characters' inventories: can you identify the…
This article presents a quiz challenging readers to identify obscure items found in the inventories of various video game characters, drawing inspiration from the subreddit r/whatisit. It humorously contrasts the potential for finding benign items with the paranoia of snooping, suggesting communication over suspicion.
Adult-Mode Play: Gaming for Real Life | TAG
This article discusses the concept of 'adult-mode play,' which caters to gamers with limited time and finite budgets, contrasting it with the industry's focus on engagement metrics and extended play sessions. It highlights games that support shorter playtimes and suggests a mindset shift for adult gamers to enjoy their hobby without guilt or FOMO.
Vilka är det som jobbar med FZ?
This article introduces the staff behind the Swedish gaming website FZ, describing them as passionate gamers with diverse tastes and strong opinions. It highlights their backgrounds, favorite games, music, films, and books, aiming to connect them with the FZ community.