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The Transference Traps Players In A Twisted Spanish Mystery
The Transference, a first-person narrative thriller and escape room game developed by Kuraishisama and published by JanduSoft, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £10.49. The game is set in 1990s northern Andalusia, Spain, and follows Marcos as he attempts to escape his home, which has been sealed from the inside. Puzzles are inspired by Spanish history, culture, and literature, requiring observation and logical thinking to uncover family secrets and betrayals.
Roll, Bet And Survive In The Zibbo Show
The Zibbo Show, a strategy-driven roguelike developed and published by Tessera Studios, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £17.99. The game features dice-based combat, strategic upgrades, and a game-show setting where players must survive 12 rounds.
Beyond The Evil Challenges You To Solve Its Darkest Secrets
Beyond The Evil, a mystery adventure game developed by BlackHawk Games and published by QUByte Interactive, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £10.74 on the Xbox Store. The game challenges players to solve puzzles and collect clues as Detective Gary Nephew at an isolated estate, with no combat involved.
Playstation Book Shows Brand New Prototype Console Images
A new commemorative book, "PlayStation: The First 30 Years," reveals previously unseen prototype console images and design concepts from Sony's archives. The publication features accounts from key figures like Ken Kutaragi and includes photographs of experimental hardware and scrapped ideas.
Phantom Blade Zero explodes on Steam, and its creator is "deeply grateful" to his team
Phantom Blade Zero has achieved significant success, becoming Steam's top seller globally and reaching the second-highest concurrent player count shortly after launch. Game Director Liang expressed deep gratitude to his team, highlighting their passion and dedication throughout development, which began from a smaller student project. The game aims to deliver a powerful and cool action RPG experience rooted in Chinese wuxia, with features like adjustable difficulty and extensive PC customization options.
Alien: Isolation 2 devs commit to a physical edition: "Staying true to the analogue nature of Alien is one of our pillars"
Developers at Creative Assembly have confirmed that Alien: Isolation 2 will receive a physical edition, emphasizing its commitment to the analogue nature of the Alien franchise. The sequel will feature a more intelligent Xenomorph and expanded level design, including new exterior hunting grounds. The announcement comes amidst Sony's plans to end new PlayStation disc production in 2028, raising concerns about future physical releases.
James Pond 2 (Recompile) - A platforming classic from the 90's goes ultrawide
Gary Riches has released a native C++ recompile of the 1991 Amiga game James Pond 2: Codename RoboCod, available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Steam Deck. This modern overhaul introduces widescreen support, smooth performance, controller rumble, and a save system, preserving the classic's legacy for contemporary hardware.
With No Man's Sky's fifth major update this year, Hello Games finally makes good on a pre-launch teaser: "Fly directly to neighboring stars for the first time"
Hello Games has released the Forsaken update for No Man's Sky, its fifth major update of 2026. This update allows players to fly directly to neighboring stars for the first time, fulfilling a pre-launch teaser. The update also introduces new traders, an immersive HUD mode, Halloween-themed content, and a mobile version of the game.
Underwear, Aliens And Rage Mode: Gennady Arrives On PC And Consoles
Gennady, a roguelike platformer developed by Feed 64 and published by Sobaka Studio LLP, is now available on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £16.74. The game features a unique hand-drawn visual style and brutal combat where players utilize fists, futuristic weapons, and a 'Rage Mode' to overcome grotesque alien creatures in procedurally generated environments.
Punch, Parry And Unleash RIOT Supers In Fallen City Brawl
Fallen City Brawl, a new pixel-art beat 'em up developed by Eastasiasoft and Fallen City Studio, is now available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £12.49. The game features four playable characters, seven stages of street combat inspired by classic arcade brawlers, and a combat system with combos, counters, and special RIOT Super attacks.
Gamescom Asia touts new records for international attendance and showfloor size
Gamescom Asia, in its sixth year, has set new records for international attendance and showfloor size, relocating to Bangkok and partnering with Thailand Game Show and Ace Bangkok. The event aims to fill a gap in the Asian market by uniting business and consumer audiences, attracting publishers and developers from across Asia, the US, Europe, and South America.
Don't hold your breath for a sequel to the Meta Quest 3 and 3S anytime soon, as Zuckerberg reiterates "we are…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has indicated that the company will not be releasing direct sequels to its Quest VR headsets, such as a Quest 4, anytime soon. The company is shifting its investment focus from consumer VR hardware to artificial intelligence, with its Reality Labs division expecting to reduce its operating loss to around $15 billion next year. This strategic pivot, coupled with the closure of Meta's game development studios and PlayStation selling its VR patents to Meta, suggests a reduced emphasis on VR gaming in favor of AI-driven wearables.
Tim Sweeney argues Steam has held gaming back, but Valve's tools tell a different story
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney claims Valve's Steamworks locks developers into a closed ecosystem, hindering cross-platform communication. While Valve's documentation indicates their Steam Datagram Relay service can be used across platforms if a game also launches on Steam, Sweeney and former Epic employee Kiaran Ritchie argue developers should pay for individual services rather than a 30% revenue cut. The discussion highlights ongoing rivalry and debate over digital distribution models.
32-year-old "ellipsoid" horror game Ecstatica gets a PC re-release today, showing us an alternative timeline in which polygonal 3D never became dominant
The 1994 horror game Ecstatica, known for its unique ellipsoid-based 3D graphics, has received a PC re-release on Steam and GOG. This re-release, handled by SNEG, includes both the original game and its sequel, featuring controller support and multiple graphics modes. The game is highlighted as an example of an alternative path in 3D graphics development.
Ghost of Yōtei Developer Sucker Punch Lays Off 26 Employees – Rumor
Sucker Punch Productions has reportedly laid off 26 employees following the launch of its Ghost of Yōtei expansion, Echoes of Sekigahara. An alleged internal email cited market challenges and future project needs as reasons for the reductions. Despite Ghost of Yōtei's strong sales, the studio is not providing the same long-term support as its predecessor, and its next project remains unannounced.
PlayStation Has “Exclusive of Sorts” Deal With AMD for RDNA5 Handheld Chips – Rumor
A rumor suggests Sony has an exclusive deal with AMD for RDNA5 GPU architecture in its upcoming handheld device, potentially leaving competitors like Xbox and Valve with older technology. This exclusivity is reportedly due to Sony being the only customer willing to fund the necessary chip fabrication. The RDNA5 architecture is expected to offer significant performance improvements with new features like Universal Compression and Neural Arrays, which AMD executives and PlayStation's lead architect have discussed.
Pick Your Clan And Sharpen Your Claws In Warrior Cats: Clans Of The Forest
Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest, an action-adventure game based on the popular book series, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Bamtang Games and published by Trailmark Games, the title features turn-based combat, exploration of the Lake Territories, and multiple game modes including Prophecy, Defender, and Skirmish.
Final Fantasy XIV re-opens PC logins after players form a ‘PHP Watering Service’ to keep crops alive
Final Fantasy XIV has restored PC logins after a PHP vulnerability caused temporary server maintenance. During the outage, players formed a community initiative called the 'PHP Watering Service' to help others maintain their in-game crops. Console players were unaffected by the login issues.
This retro Halo Xbox is already Amazon's best-selling holiday ornament in 2026
A retro translucent green OG Xbox console holiday ornament from Hallmark, featuring a Halo stamp, has become Amazon's best-selling item in the hanging ornaments category. The $27.99 ornament plays the original Xbox startup sound and a Halo 2 theme when its power button is pressed.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Tips For Multiplayer
This guide offers tips for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer, focusing on updated movement mechanics like mantling and climbing pipes, the effectiveness of hip-firing due to the removal of bloom, and recommended settings for improved visibility. It also covers customizing weapons with the Gunsmith and unique Apex attachments, navigating the modular Kill Block map, and the importance of communication and playing with friends.