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Prime Video's Life Is Strange TV Series Casts Its Leads
Prime Video's upcoming live-action TV series adaptation of Square Enix's Life Is Strange has cast its lead roles, with Tatum Grace Hopkins as Max Caulfield and Maisy Stella as Chloe Price. The series will follow the game's premise of Max's time-rewinding abilities and their consequences, with Charlie Covell serving as showrunner. The original game creators are not involved in the series production.
Warframe arrives for Nintendo Switch 2 later this month, alongside a host of new content
Warframe is launching on Nintendo Switch 2 on March 25, 2026, with a new update titled The Shadowgrapher. The Switch 2 version will feature 60fps at 1080p resolution, improved load times, and enhanced textures. The update includes new quests, a new 1v4 asymmetric multiplayer mode called Follie's Hunt, and the 64th Warframe, Follie. Details for TennoCon 2026, including ticket sales and event programming, were also announced.
How Arc Raiders and Marathon are making extraction shooters the next big thing
The extraction shooter genre, exemplified by games like Arc Raiders and the upcoming Marathon, is poised to become the next major trend in gaming. Despite its roots in older titles like Escape From Tarkov, recent successes and publisher commitments suggest a growing mainstream appeal for this PvPvE loot-focused shooter subgenre.
The Shore: Enhanced Edition Celebrates Five Years with a 2026 Xbox Series X|S Launch
Dragonis Games' Lovecraftian horror adventure The Shore is receiving an Enhanced Edition for Xbox Series X|S, launching in 2026. Originally released on PC in 2021, this optimized version will feature refined visuals and take full advantage of the console hardware. The game follows a father searching for his daughter on a remote island filled with cosmic dread and eldritch beings.
Daily Video Game Deals Mar 3 – BUBBLE BOBBLE Sugar Dungeons, Star Wars Outlaws Gold Edition, Far Cry New Dawn, Payday 3, Call of Duty: Vanguard, Iwakura Aria & More
Daily video game deals for March 3 include significant discounts on BUBBLE BOBBLE Sugar Dungeons, Star Wars Outlaws Gold Edition, Far Cry New Dawn, Payday 3, Call of Duty: Vanguard, and Iwakura Aria. These deals are available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Announced for 2026
Capcom announced Onimusha: Way of the Sword, scheduled for a 2026 launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The game is set in Edo-era Kyoto and features a samurai wielding the Oni Gauntlet to fight demonic Genma. The trailer showcased actual gameplay, suggesting the release window is achievable.
Rog Xbox Ally X dyrare i flera länder
The ASUS ROG Ally X handheld gaming PC has seen price increases in Japan and Australia, with the X model becoming more expensive while the base model remains unchanged. These price hikes are speculated to be due to rising costs of storage and memory components, potentially impacting other devices like the Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X.
Pass på! Läckor spoilar Resident Evil: Requiem-storyn
A warning has been issued regarding story spoilers for the upcoming game Resident Evil: Requiem, which is set to release on Friday, February 27th. Leaks have reportedly surfaced on Reddit from someone who obtained an early physical copy of the game. The game will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
FZ berättar historien om Resident Evil – från herrgård till Requiem
This article chronicles the 30-year history of Capcom's Resident Evil series, from its survival horror origins in 1996 to its future with Resident Evil Requiem in 2026. It details the evolution of the franchise through various installments, including remakes and spin-offs, highlighting its shifts between horror and action genres and its impact on the industry.
Recension – Resident Evil Requiem
Resident Evil Requiem successfully blends survival horror and action, offering distinct gameplay experiences for protagonists Leon and Grace. Leon's segments focus on fast-paced combat and humor reminiscent of Resident Evil 4, while Grace's sections emphasize vulnerability and stealth, drawing parallels to Resident Evil 7. The game is praised for its atmospheric storytelling and effective pacing, though it largely reuses established mechanics from previous titles.
Testa Marathon – server slam börjar torsdag kväll
Bungie is launching a four-day "server slam" test for its upcoming extraction shooter, Marathon, starting Thursday evening. The test, available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, will offer a limited preview of the game, including two maps and five of six factions. The full game is set to release on March 5th.
Resident Evil Requiem – Sweclockers prestandatestar mardrömmen
SweClockers has conducted a performance analysis of Resident Evil Village, testing various graphics cards with maximum settings and ray tracing enabled. The game runs well at 1080p and 1440p, with even high-end cards achieving over 60 FPS in 4K. However, achieving over 40 FPS with path tracing, native 4K, and DLAA remains a challenge for current hardware.
Quiz: Test your knowledge of the history of DiRT | Quiz
This quiz tests players' knowledge of the DiRT racing series' history, from its PlayStation 1 origins to the upcoming DiRT 5. Codemasters is offering copies of F1 2020 as prizes for top performers in the quiz, which also serves as an entry into a monthly draw for gaming credit.
Hands-on with Planet Coaster: Console Edition
Frontier's Planet Coaster: Console Edition offers a deep and flexible theme park simulation experience adapted for consoles. The game features robust building and management tools, a comprehensive tutorial, and a surprisingly intuitive interface, aiming to bring the PC version's depth to PlayStation and Xbox platforms. It will launch on November 10th for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions following on November 19th, and includes a free next-gen upgrade path.
State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition (XBox Series S)
State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition offers an enjoyable survival experience on Xbox Series S, focusing on loot gathering and base building with rudimentary character development. While the base building mechanics are limited, the interaction between various systems helps mitigate the tedium of supply runs. The game features a minimal story and graphics that appear dated at times, with occasional FPS drops below 60.
Complete Chapter-by-Chapter Guide (All 9 Chapters) – Expert Game Reviews
This comprehensive guide for REANIMAL, a horror adventure from Tarsier Studios, covers all 9 chapters, including puzzle solutions, enemy encounters, and essential tips for survival. The game, released on February 13, 2026, follows two orphaned siblings and can be completed in 3 to 6 hours. Key missable collectibles include 5 coffins and 5 hidden statues, crucial for unlocking the secret ending.
Donkey Crew’s survivalbox Bellwright heads to PS5, Last Oasis (finally) begins Season 6 next week
Donkey Crew announced that its survival RPG Bellwright will be released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series platforms. Additionally, the studio confirmed that Last Oasis' Season 6: Chapter 1 update will launch on March 6th, featuring a server wipe, PvP balance changes, and new map events. Both games remain in early access.
Marathon’s server slam weekend earns praise, gameplay complaints, and solid Steam numbers
Marathon's Server Slam weekend test garnered significant player numbers on Steam, reaching nearly 150,000 concurrent players, and also took place on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X with crossplay. Feedback was mixed, with praise for strategic gameplay but complaints regarding sparse ammo, PvP engagements, UI, and time-to-kill. Bungie actively addressed issues like mouse lag and crashes on PC, while acknowledging player feedback on movement, TTK, and lobby options.
What is The Future of Xbox Hardware - The Game Fanatics
Xbox announced three new SKUs for the Xbox Series X and S consoles, including a 1TB Robot White Xbox Series S and a 2TB Galaxy Black Xbox Series X. While a new handheld was not revealed, Xbox president Sarah Bond confirmed that future hardware is in development, and Phil Spencer expressed excitement about the possibility of a handheld device.
XDefiant Season 01 Is Here! - The Game Fanatics
Ubisoft has launched Season 1 for its free-to-play first-person shooter, XDefiant. The update introduces a new battle pass, maps, weapons, cosmetics, and game modes. XDefiant is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, with purchases limited to cosmetics and boosters.
