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Stranger Than Heaven is Dialing Down RGG’s Absurdity for A More “Serious” Take on Japan
Stranger Than Heaven director Mikinobu Abe discussed a tonal shift away from the absurdity often found in Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's Yakuza titles, aiming for a more serious take on Japan's history. The game will explore Makoto Daito's rags-to-riches story across nearly half a century, focusing on the social norms and values of past eras. The title is set to release on January 15th, 2027, for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 review in progress - the Price is right
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's campaign is a significant improvement over last year's entry, featuring a globe-trotting narrative that concludes the Modern Warfare saga with returning characters like Captain John Price and new protagonist Park Hyun Jun. The DMZ mode has also been refined and expanded, offering a compelling extraction shooter experience with a large map and engaging missions. While the campaign's ending feels rushed, the overall package is shaping up to be a strong addition to the series.
Half-Life 3 Speculation Rises Again as Valve Developer Accidentally Mentions its Codename – Rumor
Speculation surrounding Half-Life 3 has resurfaced after Valve developer Mike Morasky inadvertently mentioned the codename 'HLX' during a GameSoundCon panel. While the mention could be a slip-up for 'HLVR' (Half-Life: Alyx), the datamining community is investigating potential links to other Valve titles. Previous reports from late 2025 suggested the game was in final development stages.
Exodus Gets New Trailer Showcasing Improvements Made to Male Jun’s Character Model
Archetype Entertainment has released a new trailer for Exodus showcasing improvements made to the male protagonist Jun Aslan's character model, addressing recent player feedback. General manager Chad Robertson and narrative director Drew Karpyshyn discussed the importance of character expressiveness and evolving relationships within the sci-fi RPG, which is set to release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on April 7th, 2027.
3 Beloved PS4, PS5 Adventure Game Remasters Are 80% Off on PlayStation Store
The Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft collection is available for 80% off on the PlayStation Store, priced at $5.99 until November 5, 2026. This collection brings Lara Croft's first three adventures to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 with upgraded graphics and the option to switch to original visuals.
My GOTY is $7 and has 253 Steam reviews
Stuntboost, a $7 3D platformer with skateboarding and parkour elements, is highlighted as the author's favorite game of 2026 so far. Despite its modest Steam presence, the game offers thrilling movement mechanics, masterfully crafted levels, and robust features reminiscent of titles like Trackmania and Neon White.
VR MMO Zenith confirms its shutdown date of December 18 after over two years of maintenance mode
Ramen VR has announced that the virtual reality MMORPG Zenith will officially shut down on December 18th, after over two years in maintenance mode. Sales of the game and its premium currency have already ceased, though existing in-game currency can still be used. The developers cited financial unsustainability as the reason for the closure, stating they could no longer run the servers at a loss.
A Line Held Tight is a charcoal visual novel about a miner's strike in the 32nd century and choosing your relationships wisely
A Line Held Tight is a forthcoming visual novel from Humble Grove that centers on a sci-fi miner's strike in the 32nd century. Players will guide the protagonist, The Canary, through a branching narrative, with choices impacting relationships and loyalties. The game features a distinctive charcoal art style and folk soundtrack, and a demo is currently available.
Epic announces game jam where you have to use AI
Epic Games is hosting its AI MegaJam in November, challenging participants to create games using AI tools with thousands of dollars in prizes. The event, themed around AI-driven development, contrasts with other contests that ban AI, reflecting Epic's stance on embracing the technology. CEO Tim Sweeney expressed strong optimism about AI's role in accelerating game development and creative work.
Epic wants to pay you $50,000 to vibe code an AI slop game
Epic Games is hosting the 2026 AI MegaJam, challenging participants to create games using AI tools with Unreal Engine or UEFN. The event offers cash prizes and grants, including up to $50,000 for standout projects, aiming to encourage AI integration in game development. However, the initiative faces significant backlash from developers and the gaming community due to ongoing concerns about AI's impact on the industry.
Only one person on Earth can play this Steam game at a time: "When it is your turn, you control it for one…
Jono, a unique social game from developer Part Time Monkey, has launched on Steam. The pixel art platformer features deterministic physics and a 'massively singleplayer' design where only one player can control the game for one minute at a time, with others watching in a live stream overlay. The game is free-to-play and aims for players to collectively complete 1 million levels.
How to dual wield in Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077's Edgerunners 2.5 patch allows players to dual wield certain power category revolvers and pistols. To enable this feature, players must unlock the Double Trouble perk in the Cool tree and its subsidiary perks, which improve dual-wielding proficiency. While dual-wielding two weapons may reduce their individual power, it adds significant potential for combining effects and aggressive combat within Night City.
Vampir is Netmarble’s PC and mobile MMO of ‘blood, horror, and sexuality’ with an October 27 global launch
Netmarble has announced that its PC and mobile MMORPG, Vampir, will launch globally on October 27th. The game features a dark vampire motif with themes of blood, horror, and sexuality, offering players five DPS-only classes and a large-scale PvP battlefield. Players can pre-register for in-game rewards.
Survive, Evolve And Explore In Moadra
Moadra, a sci-fi action-adventure game developed and published by Gloomsoft, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game challenges players to survive on the hostile planet Protea VI by dodging alien life, scaling mountains, and uncovering the secrets of a lost civilization, featuring exploration, demanding combat, and a biological upgrade system.
Soccer Star Erling Haaland Is A Call Of Duty Camper, And I Really Hate It
The author expresses strong dislike for camping tactics in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, particularly after learning that soccer star Erling Haaland admits to being a lifelong camper. The article criticizes how camping detracts from the fast-paced nature of the game and leads to boring matches, despite Haaland's admission being part of an entertaining video.
Spray Trace Turns Graffiti Into A Clever Puzzle Challenge
Spray Trace, a colorful puzzle game developed and published by Afil Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC for £4.19. The game challenges players to guide a graffiti artist through tiled environments, painting precise routes with limited color supplies while adhering to specific tile counts for each color.
The best-selling game of 2026 so far has a 3.2 user score on Metacritic
NBA 2K27 has become the best-selling game of 2026 in the US despite a dismal user score of 3.2 on Metacritic, indicating player dissatisfaction with microtransactions and developer practices. In contrast, Insomniac's Wolverine achieved a strong launch for Sony, outperforming recent titles.
I've never seen a laptop cooler come with its own comic strip before, but it still hasn't convinced me this…
The Klim Everest laptop cooling pad, priced at $50, offers a unique comic strip with its packaging but fails to deliver significant cooling performance improvements for gaming laptops. While it managed to lower CPU temperatures by two degrees, it had minimal impact on gaming performance and generated an irritating amount of noise. The reviewer concludes that a simple laptop stand would be a more cost-effective and practical solution.
'We probably sold millions of boards because of that game, and it was magnificent': 3dfx cofounder gives Quake a 'great deal of credit for our overall success'
3dfx co-founder Ross Smith credits the game Quake with significantly contributing to the company's success, estimating millions of Voodoo graphics boards were sold due to the game's popularity. The article details how Quake's early adoption of 3D hardware acceleration via GLQuake and 3dfx's MiniGL API drove demand for their products, highlighting a unique developer-centric approach that benefited both companies.
Nacon goes full Spider-Man meme, launching a new Xbox controller with a design inspired by one of its own video games
Nacon has launched a new wireless Xbox Series X controller, the Revolution Pro X, featuring a design inspired by its best-selling game, Hell is Us. Priced at $109.99, it offers wireless play, a charging stand, and adjustable joystick tension with Hall effect sensors, positioning it as a more affordable alternative to premium controllers.
