8 Star Wars Games That Told Its Darkest Stories
DualShockers highlights eight Star Wars video games that venture into the franchise’s darkest narratives, from Jedi Academy’s option to murder a friend and become a Sith, to Knights of the Old Republic II’s bleak post‑war world. The list showcases titles that let players explore moral ambiguity, such as The Force Unleashed II’s clone identity crisis and Battlefront II’s perspective on Imperial atrocities. By emphasizing player choice and grim storytelling, these games expand Star Wars lore beyond the movies’ family‑friendly tone. The article underscores how darker themes resonate with gamers seeking deeper, more mature experiences.
The French Hammer of Justice Falls on Nintendo Over Drifting Switch Joycons
France’s consumer watchdog DGCCRF has fined Nintendo of Europe €35 million (about $38 million) for allegedly concealing Joy‑Con drift defects on the original Switch. The regulator claims Nintendo knew of the issue as early as 2018 but delayed corrective action until 2020,...
10 Best Puzzle Games With High Replay Value
DualShockers writer Đorđe Ivanović lists ten puzzle titles noted for high replay value. The selection spans indie gems like Patrick’s Parabox and mainstream hits such as Portal 2, covering releases from 2016 to 2022 across PC and consoles. Each game is...
The Wolf Among Us 2 Took So Long Because of Unreal Engine 5
Telltale Games announced that The Wolf Among Us 2 will launch in 2027 after a new trailer debuted at Summer Game Fest 2026. Development stalled for years due to an unworkable Unreal Engine 4 build and pandemic‑induced communication breakdowns. The studio migrated...
VTM's Disco Elysium-Inspired CRPG Seeks Redemption From Bloodlines 2 Fans
Vampire: The Masquerade – Eternal Whispers, a new CRPG from Kwalee, aims to restore the franchise after the poorly received Bloodlines 2. Set in modern Montreal, the game follows newly awakened vampire Gabe and his thin‑blood guide Sam, featuring dialogue‑heavy, choice‑driven...
Planet Zoo 2 Preview: It's Time to Monkey Around
Frontier Developments announced Planet Zoo 2, the sequel to its acclaimed zoo‑management simulation, slated for release on October 13 2026 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The preview showcases dramatically improved animal animation, realistic pathing, and a new safari mode that lets...
Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent Review: An RPG That Streamlines Combat
Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent attempts to translate the Descent board game into a bite‑sized RPG, but its design leans heavily on streamlined combat at the expense of depth. The turn‑based system grants three Action Points per turn, delivering satisfying tactical...
Persona 6 Reveal Disappoints With Off-Brand Miniscule Announcement
Atlus unveiled Persona 6 at the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 with a brief trailer. The clip featured a graveyard, static‑filled audio and a green color scheme, lacking the series’ trademark anime‑style school setting. Fans and analysts criticized the reveal as a...
Gears of War: E-Day Is an Xbox Console Exlcusive, Won't Come to PS5
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced that Gears of War: E‑Day will launch as an Xbox‑only title on October 6, 2026, marking a return to console exclusives after several cross‑platform releases. The move is part of a broader strategy to revive first‑party offerings,...
7 RPG Studios Hasbro Should Learn From if They Want Their $1B Investment Into D&D to Work
Hasbro announced a $1 billion investment to develop single‑player Dungeons & Dragons video games. The move follows a resurgence driven by pop‑culture hits like Critical Role, Stranger Things, and the blockbuster Baldur’s Gate 3. In a Game Business podcast, Hasbro outlined the plan and...
Halo: Campaign Evolved Jumpstarts Xbox Showcase, and Fans Are Pleased
A Microsoft Store page for Halo: Campaign Evolved was unintentionally published during the Summer Games Fest, revealing extensive new content two days before the Xbox Games Showcase. The leak showcased three brand‑new pre‑quel missions featuring third‑person space combat, a Ghost‑hijack...
IO Interactive Is Not Done yet as They Just Announced the Remaster of a Classic Trilogy
IO Interactive and Saber Interactive unveiled the Hitman Classic Trilogy Remastered at Summer Game Fest, targeting a 2027 launch on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam. The collection rebuilds Hitman: Codename 47, Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, and Hitman: Contracts with...
Why Minecraft Never Dies: A Closer Look From TwitchCon Europe 2026
Minecraft, launched in 2011, has sold over 350 million copies and now supports more than 200 million monthly active players. A 2025 film adaptation grossed nearly $1 billion, elevating the brand to franchise status. At TwitchCon Europe 2026, creators highlighted how the game’s...
007 First Light: All Safe and Door Codes
The guide lists every safe and door code in Ubisoft’s 007 First Light, covering chapters 8, 11, 12, 15 and 16. Each entry includes location, exact combination and the in‑game reward unlocked by the code. The codes are derived from...
10 Greatest Indie Games of the 2010s
The 2010s saw independent video games surge from niche experiments to industry mainstays, with many titles rivaling AAA quality. A new wave of studios, publishers, and investors poured resources into the indie space, fostering higher production values and broader distribution....