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Dune Awakening officially arrives to console players today
Dune: Awakening has officially launched on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, making its survival MMO experience available to a wider audience. This console release follows a major update that introduced single-player mode, progression changes, and quest enhancements. The game also features optional DLC outfits inspired by the recent Dune films.
Saturday Morning Cartoon-Inspired Metroidvania Platformer Zozo and the Lost Dreams Announced
Zozo and the Lost Dreams, a 2D Metroidvania platformer inspired by Saturday morning cartoons, has been announced by developer Red Dunes Games and publisher Agate Studio. The game is set to release in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Players control Zozo, a boy trapped in his own dreams, who must navigate bizarre worlds and battle enemies.
PlayStation 5 Adventure Game Like Beloved Nintendo Exclusive Announced
Wired Productions and Glee-Cheese have announced Mr. Records, a new PlayStation 5 adventure game that blends rhythm gameplay with record shop management. The title, which draws comparisons to the Nintendo 3DS exclusive HarmoKnight, will feature over 40 levels and 49 original songs. A demo is planned for PC players ahead of Steam Next Fest, with the game also slated for release on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Raise The Dead – And The Profits – In Graveyard Keeper 2
Graveyard Keeper 2 has launched for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC, priced at £20.99. Developed by Lazy Bear Games and published by tinyBuild, the sequel expands on the original's management simulation formula with new features like zombie automation, town rebuilding, and undead warfare.
Artist who hand-paints some of gaming's best fantasy world maps brings them together in oversized and extremely lavish art book
Artist Francesca Baerald, known for her hand-painted maps in games like Dragon Age, Diablo IV, and Warcraft, is releasing a lavish art book titled 'Unbound - The Cartography Art Book'. The oversized book features over 250 maps from her work in video games and tabletop RPGs, and is currently being successfully crowdfunded on Kickstarter. Despite a high price point, the book emphasizes quality and detail in its prints and binding.
'We believe that this IP has a future' — Rayman Legends Retold brand producer wants to continue the series after the 3D remake 'if everything goes according to plan'
Ubisoft's Rayman Legends Retold brand producer, Loïc Gounon, expressed interest in continuing the Rayman series if the upcoming 3D remake is successful. The remake, powered by the Snowdrop engine, aims to restart the franchise with a new 3D side-scrolling approach. Gounon believes the IP has a future and that the development of 3D assets for the remake could benefit future projects.
Why Blizzard vet Rob Pardo is going all-in on Arkheron, the PvP dungeon crawler that's like dark-fantasy Backrooms:…
Bonfire Studios CEO Rob Pardo, a veteran of Blizzard Entertainment, discusses the nearly decade-long development of their PvP dungeon crawler, Arkheron. The game blends action-RPG combat with competitive knockout elements and is set to enter a crossplay beta on September 25 for PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5.
Rayman Legends Retold Feels Like A Remake That Didn’t Need To Happen
Rayman Legends Retold, a remake of the 2013 platformer, is deemed unnecessary by the reviewer as the original still holds up well. While the remake features updated visuals, new cutscenes, and an added antagonist, it largely retreads familiar ground and fails to evolve the platforming formula. The music levels are highlighted as the best part, but the reviewer questions if a remake was the best way to deliver more of them.
Rivage Review – A Challenging Sci-Fi Puzzle Game | Invision Game Community
Rivage is an atmospheric science-fiction puzzle game that challenges players with environmental storytelling and a unique time-loop mechanic. Players control Miranda aboard the A.R.E.S. space station, investigating clues to uncover the fate of the crew. While the game offers an immersive experience with rewarding puzzles, it can be frustrating at times due to difficulty and occasional technical issues.
Rivage Launches With a Time-Bending Sci-Fi Mystery | Invision Game Community
Raw Fury and Exnilo Studio have released Rivage, a sci-fi puzzle adventure game. Players control Miranda, who investigates a mysterious disappearance aboard the A.R.E.S. space station, becoming trapped in a time-bending phenomenon. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Modding GTA 6 sounds outright illegal under Rockstar's guidelines, but that's never stopped modders before
Rockstar Games has reiterated its strict modding guidelines and new monetization policy ahead of Grand Theft Auto 6's launch, which some players perceive as outright bans on custom content. While free mods are still permitted, monetized mods must be sold through approved storefronts like Cfx Marketplace, giving Rockstar a cut. This stance has drawn criticism from players and contrasts with other publishers who embrace modding communities.
Dune Awakening Launches on PS5 and Xbox With Major Update | Invision Game Community
Funcom has launched Dune Awakening on PlayStation 5 and Xbox, coinciding with a major update that brings over 15 months of PC content and improvements to consoles. The update includes a full single-player mode, expanded customization options, new story content, and optional PvP. A new DLC, the Filmic Archive, inspired by the Dune films, is also available.
Things Get Grim In Well Dweller – Now On Game Pass, Xbox And More
Well Dweller, a dark fairy-tale Metroidvania, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, launching day one on Game Pass. Players control Glimmer, a tiny bird on a quest to rescue his family from a wicked queen in a grim, hand-drawn world.
After Monster Hunter Wilds' PC woes, lead says "it just takes a lot of time and research" to make games "perform well," but Capcom hopes it's got things figured out for Ascendance
Capcom producer Ryozo Tsujimoto acknowledges the performance issues faced by Monster Hunter Wilds on PC, stating that optimizing for a wide range of hardware requires significant time and research. The company hopes to apply lessons learned from Wilds' launch to the upcoming expansion, Ascendance, to ensure better performance on PC and other platforms like PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
Dune Awakening is slick on PS5, but it's still a Paul of all trades rather than a survival messiah
Dune Awakening has arrived on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, offering a visually impressive survival experience on Arrakis. While the game excels in atmosphere and capturing the essence of the Dune universe, its core survival mechanics, combat, and user interface remain unpolished, particularly on consoles. The PS5 version suffers from a cumbersome UI and controls, detracting from the overall experience despite its graphical fidelity and 60fps option.
Xbox confirms 268 more layoffs, further studio closures, and Obsidian's shift to Bethesda as major restructuring continues
Xbox has confirmed 268 additional layoffs and further studio closures as part of its ongoing restructuring. This follows previous significant job cuts, with some studios facing proposed closure and others being reorganized under different leadership, including Bethesda overseeing Obsidian Entertainment.
GTA 6 Is Taking Over Miami, One Airlifted Letter At A Time
Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive are launching an extensive marketing campaign for Grand Theft Auto 6 in Miami, featuring large "Welcome to Vice City" letters installed at the Kaseya Center. The campaign includes a 34-song album and has generated some local criticism regarding its cost and perceived glorification of crime.
Outbound Gets A Wildlife Makeover With Free Photography Update
Outbound has received a free Wildlife and Photography update, adding 34 animal species and a new photography system to its peaceful road trip adventure. The update is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with Nintendo Switch support coming soon. This update also includes journal enhancements, upgraded binoculars, and new collectibles.
Ninja Theory Now Expected To Close As Deal Falls Apart
Xbox is reportedly moving forward with the proposed closure of acclaimed studio Ninja Theory after two separate deals fell through. The company stated that it will begin consultations with employees while exploring other options. This news follows a series of layoffs and changes within Xbox's gaming divisions.
Hellblade developer Ninja Theory to be shut down in new wave of Xbox cuts, as two separate agreements collapse
Ninja Theory, the developer behind the Hellblade series, is facing closure as part of new Xbox cuts. This follows the collapse of two separate business agreements, leading to a consultation process with employees. The studio was also working on a new entry in the Hellblade action-adventure series titled Senua.
