Final Fantasy 14: All Patch 7.51 Mounts & Minions
Square Enix released Final Fantasy XIV’s Patch 7.51, the penultimate update for the Dawntrail expansion. The patch introduces the Dancing Mad Ultimate raid, a new Cosmic Exploration star called Auxesia, and a Custom Deliveries vendor in Tuliyollal. It also adds a suite of mounts, minions, emotes and glamour items tied to the new side content. The update arrives ahead of the Evcold expansion slated for January 2027.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Release Date and All Aircraft Confirmed So Far
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is slated for release on October 2, 2026 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game will debut the franchise’s first on‑screen atomic bomb, pushing its rating to the series’ most mature level yet. A pre‑order bundle...
Until Dawn 2 Makes Up for Bland Title with Mysterious Island Setting
Sony’s original horror hit Until Dawn is returning with a sequel developed by Firesprite, not Supermassive Games. The new title, Until Dawn 2, moves the narrative from a snowy cabin to a tropical island, offering a fresh horror backdrop. A teaser...
New God of War Announced
Sony’s June 2026 State of Play unveiled *God of War Laufey*, a new entry starring Faye, Kratos’ deceased wife, as the primary protagonist. The trailer also introduced Phranque, a sentient gelatinous cube that appears on the game’s cover and quickly...
Crimson Desert's Story Is Getting Upgrades Soon to 'Make It More Engaging'
Pearl Abyss announced a series of updates for its open‑world title Crimson Desert, targeting the game’s most‑cited weakness—its narrative. Starting in June and running through September, the roadmap includes story refinements, deeper integration of playable characters Damiane and Oongka, and...
Theos: Cities of Myth Preview: A City Builder Fit For the Gods
Dotemu and Triskell Interactive are teaming up to launch Theos: Cities of Myth, a spiritual successor to the 1999 classic Pharaoh and its 2023 remake. The preview showcased a solid city‑building foundation, snappy placement mechanics, and impressive PC performance. Artistic...
10 Fallout 4 Characters Who Are More Morally Complicated Than You Might Have Thought
The DualShockers feature spotlights ten Fallout 4 characters whose moral shades run deeper than the game’s surface. It revisits synth Shaun, the Institute’s Father, Far Harbor’s DiMa, Conrad Kellogg, Robert Macready, Nick Valentine, Paladin Danse, John Hancock, Porter Gage, and the...
Baldur's Gate 2 Remake Rumored To Be On The Way
Rumors indicate Wizards of the Coast is developing a remake of Baldur’s Gate 2: Shadows of Amn, with original co‑lead designer Kevin Martens attached. The project follows the massive success of Baldur’s Gate 3, which revitalized the franchise and demonstrated strong demand...
007 First Light Development Cost More Than Casino Royale's Budget
IO Interactive’s new James Bond title *007 First Light* cost roughly $200 million over a seven‑year development cycle, making it the most expensive Bond game to date. The game earned an 88 aggregate on OpenCritic, landing it among the top‑10 best‑reviewed releases of 2026....
10 Video Games that Marked the End of an Era Years After
The article surveys ten video games that became turning points, each signaling the end of a dominant era for its franchise or the industry at large. From Final Fantasy X’s PS2‑era storytelling to Animal Crossing: New Leaf’s mayoral customization, Sonic Frontiers’...
Helldivers 2 Revamped Upscalers Are Causing Major Issues
Arrowhead Game Studios released the Machinery of Oppression 6.2.5 patch for Helldivers 2, adding DLSS 4.5, FSR 3.1.5, XeSS 3.0 and other latency‑reduction tools. Within days, PC players reported that the new upscalers produce blurry or pixelated images and trigger crashes, causing FPS drops. The...
Paralives Is a Solid Start for a New Life Sim
Paralives entered Early Access on May 25, 2026, positioning itself as a fan‑driven alternative to mainstream life‑simulation titles. The game’s core loop echoes The Sims 2, offering need‑based management and a nascent personality‑leveling system that promises deeper character development. Visually, it strikes a...
After Nearly 3 Years, Baldur's Gate 3 Remains the Most Authentic Role-Playing Game
Nearly three years after its August 2023 launch, Baldur's Gate 3 remains the gold standard for authentic role‑playing games. Larian Studios’ deep character creator, dice‑roll‑influenced dialogue, and hidden approval systems give players unprecedented narrative agency. The Dark Urge origin and branching questlines...
Dragon Quest 12 Development Restarted From Scratch, Now Named Beyond Dreams
Square Enix announced that development of Dragon Quest 12 has been restarted from scratch, changing its subtitle to "Beyond Dreams" and pushing the expected launch beyond 2028. The decision follows a team reshuffle and unresolved hurdles with the original "Flames of...
How to Care for Babies and Toddlers in Paralives
Paralives entered Early Access on May 25 2026, offering a life‑simulation sandbox where players can care for virtual babies and toddlers. The game provides a range of interactions—feeding, cuddling, rocking, and diaper changes—but sleep and hygiene require extra steps, such as holding...
10 Games with the Best-Looking 3D Sprites Ever
An article ranks ten classic games that showcase the finest 3D‑digitized sprites from the 1990s, a technique that transformed high‑end 3D models or live‑action footage into 2D assets for limited hardware. Highlights include Rare’s Donkey Kong Country, Midway’s WWF WrestleMania,...
Beginner's Guide to Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core
Ghost Ship Games released Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core on May 20, 2026, turning the beloved co‑op mining shooter into a roguelike. Players now dive through procedurally generated caves with random weapon loads and must manage eight‑slot enhancement trees instead...
10 Adventure Games Where the World Feels Bigger the More You Learn About It
The article highlights ten adventure titles whose worlds expand dramatically as players uncover deeper lore, from CrossCode’s AI‑driven narrative to Death Stranding’s post‑apocalyptic network. Each game blends physical exploration with metaphorical depth, turning maps into living ecosystems rich with story,...
Dead by Daylight: Jason Voorhees Officially Joins the Killer Lineup After Years of Waiting
Behaviour Interactive announced that Jason Voorhees, the iconic slasher from the Friday the 13th franchise, will join Dead by Daylight as a new Killer. The addition arrives as part of the game’s 10th‑anniversary celebration, ending a ten‑year fan campaign for...
Broken Arrow Risks Splintering the Player Base After a Divisive Playtest
Broken Arrow’s June 2025 public test environment (PTE) was marketed as a modest tank‑balance tweak, but it quickly spiraled into a contentious overhaul that alienated players. Within a month, the game faced a cheating scandal that pitted Chinese users against...
ARC Raiders: Prescriptions of the Past Quest Guide
ARC Raiders, released in October 2025 by Embark Studios, adds the "Prescriptions of the Past" quest through trader Lance in Speranza. Players must navigate to the Departure Building in Spaceport, locate the Medical Exam Room, and retrieve records to finish the...
Battlespace Command Is Everything RTS Players Have Been Begging For
MicroProse unveiled Battlespace Command, a realistic military real‑time strategy game that lets players command operations across battlefields as large as 6.25 million square kilometers. The title will launch with 50 playable nations and more than 250 distinct unit types, ranging from...
The Nightsong Is Technically More than an Aasimar in Baldur's Gate 3
The Nightsong, or Dame Aylin, straddles the line between a classic D&D Aasimar and a demigod, as she is born from the moon goddess Selûne rather than being a mortal blessed by a celestial. This nuance reshapes player perception of...
ARC Raiders: Water Troubles Quest Guide
ARC Raiders’ "Water Troubles" quest tasks players with retrieving a hidden water sample from the expansive Dam Battlegrounds map. The guide pinpoints the Flood Access Tunnel east of the Control Tower and explains that the sample lies in a small...
ARC Raiders Is Introducing A Controversial Feature To Combat Cheaters
Embark Studios announced that ARC Raiders will receive Denuvo Anti‑Cheat in the upcoming 1.29.0 patch, initially rolled out to a limited player pool. The move follows years of battling cheaters with kernel‑level detection tools. Embark stresses the anti‑cheat will operate without...
10 Games That Make Exploration Feel More Like Survival Than Adventure
The DualShockers feature highlights ten open‑world titles where exploration is inseparable from survival, ranging from early hits like Minecraft to recent blockbusters such as Elden Ring. Each game forces players to balance curiosity with threats—cannibals in The Forest, predators in Red Dead Redemption 2,...
All Barn Find Locations in Forza Horizon 6
Forza Horizon 6 introduces 15 hidden barn finds across its Japan map, each granting a rare legendary car. Access to each barn is gated by specific Discover Japan stamps, requiring players to progress through the mode’s seven stamp challenges. The article...
10 Obscure Horror Games that Should Be Remade or Remastered
The gaming industry has turned remakes into a reliable revenue stream, with titles like Resident Evil 2 and Silent Hill 2 proving that updated graphics and controls can attract both nostalgic fans and new players. Yet the current wave focuses on high‑profile...
Hidden Nintendo DS JRPGs From Famous Developers You Probably Missed
An article from DualShockers spotlights ten overlooked Nintendo DS role‑playing games created by high‑profile developers such as CyberConnect2, Intelligent Systems, BioWare, and Tose. Each entry details release dates, unique gameplay mechanics that exploit the DS’s touchscreen and microphone, and the...
MelGeek Centauri80 Hall Effect Gaming Keyboard Review: It's (Inter)Stellar
MelGeek’s flagship Centauri80 Hall‑effect gaming keyboard launches at $359, positioning itself as a premium alternative to mainstream mechanical boards. The keyboard combines an aluminum alloy chassis, an OLED touchscreen, and a highly customizable Hive app for lighting and key mapping....
Annapurna Interactive: Mixtape Won't Be Delisted Due To Music Lisences Expiring
Annapurna Interactive confirmed that its narrative‑driven game Mixtape will not be delisted because the publisher paid for perpetual music licenses. Creative director Johnny Galvatron told Kotaku the soundtrack rights have no expiration, avoiding the fate of titles like Rock Band...
Far Far West: Tips and Tricks for Beginners
Far Far West, an online co‑op FPS with a western twist, launched on April 28, 2026, from developer Evil Raptor and publisher Fireshine Games. The game mixes extraction‑shooter mechanics with magic, offering five spell categories and a diverse arsenal of...
Best Elden Ring DLC Weapons in Shadow of the Erdtree
The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC adds over 100 new weapons to Elden Ring, with ten standout choices highlighted for their damage, unique weapon arts, and scaling. Items like the Backhand Blade, Dragon‑Hunter's Great Katana, and Rellana's Twin Blades offer...
Mixtape: Hardest Achievements/Trophies and How to Get Them
Mixtape, the recent indie action‑adventure, packs a dense set of trophies and achievements that range from straightforward challenges to deliberately missable tasks. Notable examples include the Grunge Metal Alchemist trophy, which requires a recipe only revealed in a later chapter,...
Forget the Delayed Game Quote, Miyamoto Shortens Zelda Movie Release
Shigeru Miyamoto announced that the live‑action *Legend of Zelda* film will debut a week earlier than previously slated, moving the release to April 30, 2027. The movie, directed by Wes Ball and written by Derek Connolly, has completed production, signaling confidence in...
Sam Lake Writes Exclusive Manuscript Pages For New Phasmophobia Event
Kinetic Games has launched a limited‑time "Phasmophobia by Alan Wake" event, teaming the popular co‑op horror title with Remedy Entertainment’s Alan Wake franchise. The collaboration introduces a new "Dark Place" mode where players hunt ghosts while searching for manuscript pages...
The Jedi Knight Series Deserves a Reboot
The Jedi Knight video‑game series, starring Kyle Katarn, ran from 1995 to 2003 and carved a distinct niche within the Star Wars universe. Its blend of first‑ and third‑person combat, lightsaber mechanics, and the groundbreaking Sith Engine set a technical benchmark...
How to Get the Slumbering by Blossoms Legendary Outfit in Infinity Nikki
Infinity Nikki’s latest Where All Souls Return (2.5) season introduces Legendary Outfits, with Slumber by Blossoms as the inaugural 5‑star look. Players must progress through chapters 6‑9, unlock Heart of Infinity Grid nodes, and then craft the outfit using a...
Interview: TinyBuild CEO Alex Nichiporchik Talks Past Successes, Lessons Learned, and Future Plans
tinyBuild celebrated its 15th anniversary as CEO Alex Nichiporchik outlined the publisher’s data‑driven, collaborative approach to indie games. He highlighted a core success metric—doubling the investment within the first launch month—and cited the free giveaway of the original *Graveyard Keeper* that...
Nintendo's Switch 2 Price Jump Hits Shares Like The Wii U Debacle
Nintendo announced a price increase for the Switch 2, sending its shares down 7%, a drop that mirrors the Wii U’s market fallout. The console’s strong 2025 launch is now clouded by rising component costs and a thin 2026 game lineup. Flagship...
10 Little-Known PS2 JRPGs From Big Developers
The article spotlights ten obscure PlayStation 2 JRPGs released by well‑known developers, from Flight‑Plan’s dark tactical Eternal Poison to Capcom’s mature Breath of Fire V. Each title pushed genre conventions—introducing monster‑capture mechanics, early open‑world design, roguelike death loops, or experimental combat systems. Although...
10 Reasons Why Starsand Island Is the Escape We All Need
Starsand Island, developed and published by Seed Lab, launched in early access on February 11, 2026 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, offering cross‑platform play and online co‑op. The game distinguishes itself with a 20‑minute in‑game day, an intuitive crafting...
10 Job Simulators That Don't Feel Like Work
Job simulation games have evolved into a niche that blends everyday work tasks with relaxing gameplay. Titles such as PowerWash Simulator, Supermarket Simulator, and Farming Simulator 22 offer dozens to hundreds of hours of low‑stress content, while newer entries like Crime...
Best PS2 JRPG Villains that Are More Interesting Than the Hero
The DualShockers feature highlights ten PlayStation 2‑era JRPG antagonists whose tragic backstories and nuanced motivations outshine many protagonists. Characters like Xehanort, Seymour Guado, and Tohru Adachi are praised for seeking balance, personal revenge, or existential validation rather than simple world‑domination. The...
Incredible Games Turning 10 This Summer: A Look Back at Some of 2016's Best
DualShockers highlights nine games that turn ten during the 2026 summer season, all originally released in 2016 (with The Witcher 3 from 2015 included for its impact). The list spans indie hits like Inside to blockbuster franchises such as Pokémon Go, Overwatch,...
10 Greatest 90s FPS Campaigns
The DualShockers feature ranks the ten most memorable 1990s first‑person shooter campaigns, from Duke Nukem 3D to Half‑Life. It highlights each title’s release date, platform reach, and distinctive design choices that pushed narrative, interactivity, and atmosphere forward. The list underscores how games...
10 Underrated Action-Adventure Games that Were Badly Reviewed
DualShockers’ Ronald Goncalves spotlights ten action‑adventure games that were panned by critics yet have earned fan admiration. The list spans titles from Crytek’s visually striking Ryse: Son of Rome to Square Enix’s cult classic Nier, each offering strong narrative, aesthetics, or...
Final Chance to Join GGMods Modathon and Earn Big Bucks
The GGMods Spring Madness Modathon enters its final week, inviting creators to submit folklore‑inspired mods for five flagship titles. Participants tag their entries “Spring Modathon 2026” on GGMods to compete for cash prizes of $5,000, $2,500 and $1,000 plus merchandise. The...
Sekiro: No Defeat Is Hitting Japanese Theaters
FromSoftware’s first screen adaptation, *Sekiro: No Defeat*, will debut in Japanese cinemas on September 4, 2026, with a three‑week theatrical run. Outside Japan the title will be distributed by Crunchyroll, though the service will exclude Japan, China, Korea, Russia and Belarus. The...
10 Games that Embody the Spirit of the 90s
The article lists ten modern games deliberately designed to capture the look, feel, and cultural touchstones of the 1990s, even though none were released during that decade. Titles like Gone Home, Kathy Rain, Grounded, Hypnospace Outlaw and Shredder’s Revenge each use specific...