The Last Caretaker’s New Major Update, Curiosity Wakes, Adds Sharks with Laser Beams on Their Heads
The Last Caretaker’s third major update, Curiosity Wakes, is now live on Steam and the Epic Games Store. It introduces a space‑contact Council of Humanity, new enemy types such as Ram Sharks, Laser Sharks and ArchAngels, and cooperative tools like the Sweetheart grenade. Performance‑focused CPU/GPU optimisations address stability across saves, modules, and swarms. The update follows strong early‑access feedback, with the game holding an 84% positive rating on Steam.
Human Fall Flat Is Coming to Switch 2 Today
Human Fall Flat arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 today, priced at $19.99, marking the game’s 10th‑anniversary push onto the new console. Existing Switch owners can upgrade for $4.99, gaining five previously unavailable stages and full access to future updates. The Switch 2...
Shenmue 3 Enhanced Gets Its First Trailer and Collector’s Edition Information
The first trailer for Shenmue 3 Enhanced has dropped, confirming a Q4 2026 launch on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC. A physical Switch 2 cartridge will ship alongside three editions – Standard, Special and a fully loaded Collector’s Edition. The Enhanced version adds...
Ubisoft ‘Ends Game Development’ at Tom Clancy Studio, Red Storm, Resulting in 105 Job Losses
Ubisoft announced it will cease all game development at its historic Tom Clancy studio Red Storm Entertainment, eliminating 105 development positions. The North Carolina studio will remain operational only for global IT services and Snowdrop engine support. Red Storm, once the birthplace of...
Sony Is Quietly Shutting Down One of the Two PlayStation VR2 Exclusives It Published
Sony announced that its PlayStation VR2 exclusive Firewall Ultra will cease online services on September 17, 2026, effectively ending the game’s playability. The shutdown was communicated by updating the original launch‑day blog post rather than issuing a fresh announcement. Firewall Ultra, released in August 2023, was...
Wizards of the Coast Shows ‘First Look’ Exodus Combat and Exploration Gameplay
Wizards of the Coast released the first gameplay footage of its upcoming sci‑fi RPG *Exodus*, slated for early 2027. Developed by Archetype Entertainment—a studio founded by former BioWare talent including Mass Effect writer Drew Karpyshyn—the clips showcase combat, traversal, and exploration...
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness Is Available Now on Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo Switch 2 now offers the 2005 GameCube title Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness through the Expansion Pack add‑on. The spin‑off RPG, set in Orre, becomes the first Pokémon game in Nintendo’s retro GameCube lineup. While players can capture and purify 83 Shadow Pokémon, the title does...
Take-Two CEO Says It’s ‘Laughable’ to Say AI Like Google Project Genie Can Create Hit Games at the Press of...
Take‑Two CEO Strauss Zelnick dismissed the idea that AI tools such as Google’s Project Genie can produce hit video games at the press of a button, calling the notion laughable. He emphasized that while development tools proliferate, blockbuster titles remain...
Xbox Reveals the Rest of March’s Game Pass Titles, Including Disco Elysium, Resi 7, Absolum and Final Fantasy 4
Microsoft announced the final batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for March, adding twelve games across console, PC, cloud, and handheld platforms. High‑profile releases include the critically acclaimed RPG Disco Elysium and the horror classic Resident Evil 7, while indie titles South of...
Death Stranding 2 PC and PS5 Major Update Details Revealed Including New Difficulty Mode, Live-Action Cutscenes and More
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will launch on PC on March 19, bringing unlocked frame rates, ultra‑wide support and DualSense compatibility. Kojima Productions also announced that both PC and PS5 will receive a suite of new features, including a tougher “To...
Video: How Well Does WWE 2K26 Run on Switch 2? Watch Our Comparison Video
WWE 2K26 launched today across all major platforms, including a day‑and‑date release for Nintendo Switch 2. The Switch 2 version retains most of the visual fidelity seen on Xbox Series X, delivering a solid performance despite the console’s lower power. Minor visual compromises, such as...
Amazon Prime’s 13 ‘Free’ Games for March Include Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon’s Keep and Two Total War Games
Amazon has integrated its Prime Gaming free‑game program into the Luna streaming platform for March 2026, offering a roster that includes Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon’s Keep and two Total War titles. Each game is delivered as a redeemable code...
Silent Hill and Slitterhead Creator Makes a Recruitment Call for His ‘New Large-Scale Project’
Veteran game designer Keiichiro Toyama, known for Silent Hill and Slitherhead, announced that Bokeh Game Studio is recruiting developers for a new large‑scale project. The studio’s debut, Slitherhead, launched in November 2024, earning praise for its originality but drawing criticism...
Konami Marks 5 Million Sales of Silent Hill 2 Remake by Selling It and Silent Hill F for Half Price...
Konami announced that its Silent Hill 2 remake has reached 5 million copies sold worldwide across digital, physical, and subscription channels. To celebrate, the publisher launched a Spring Sale on the PlayStation Store, offering the Deluxe Editions of Silent Hill 2 and Silent...
Acclaimed RPG Chained Echoes’ Creator Is Suing Its Publisher because Its Physical Edition Still Isn’t Here Two Years Later
The creator of the critically acclaimed RPG *Chained Echoes* announced he is suing publisher First Press Games over the failure to deliver promised physical editions. The 2019 Kickstarter raised €130,409 from over 4,500 backers, and while the digital version launched...
A Lego PlayStation Is Reportedly Coming Later This Year
Lego is set to launch a PlayStation‑1 replica in December, priced at $159.99 and comprising 1,911 pieces. The set targets adult collectors, mirroring the company’s recent Atari 2600 and NES console kits. It joins a growing lineup of video‑game‑themed builds,...
Classic PS1 Shoot ’Em up Sonic Wings Special Is Getting Re-Released on PS5 and Switch 2 This Week
Retro specialist Hamster Corporation is re‑releasing the 1996 PlayStation shooter Sonic Wings Special on modern platforms. The title will launch on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 on March 12 for $11.99, based on the original PS1 version that was a limited European...
Dragon Quest Creator Yuji Horii: English Translations of Japanese Games Lose ‘Flavour’ because It’s ‘a Simple Language’
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii told Famitsu that English translations often strip away the nuanced flavour of Japanese games, citing the language’s simplicity as a core issue. He illustrated this with Japanese first‑person pronouns, which convey gender, age and formality,...
A Decade After It Was Announced, the Jay and Silent Bob Beat ’Em up Is Finally Coming Next Month
Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch, a beat‑em‑up game, finally announced for release on April 20, 2024 after a decade‑long development. The title, originally crowdfunded in 2016, hit its $400,000 goal on Fig and later saw a retro spin‑off,...
Bloober Team Says It Will Reveal Several New Projects This Year, Including the ‘Ambitious’ Project H
Bloober Team announced a highly active communication year, promising to unveil several in‑development projects at upcoming industry events. The studio’s two internal teams are currently in pre‑production on a new original title, codenamed Project H, which the CEO describes as...
Shinji Mikami’s New Studio, ‘Unbound’, Is Building a ‘AAA Original IP’ for Consoles and PC
Shinji Mikami’s newly founded Unbound Games is quietly assembling a high‑end original IP for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and PC, powered by Unreal Engine 5. The studio, which launched in May 2023, currently employs about 50 developers and plans to triple its headcount...
The Artist Whose Work Was Used in Marathon without Permission Has Been Credited as Visual Design Consultant
Scottish artist Fern "4nt1r34l" Hook discovered Bungie used her artwork in the Marathon alpha without permission, prompting an investigation that confirmed the claim. Bungie identified a former staff member as the source of the breach and subsequently removed the infringing...
Call of Duty Co-Founder Alleges Activision Pressured Infinity Ward to Make Game About Iran Invading Israel
Co‑founder Chance Glasco claims Activision pressured Infinity Ward to craft a Call of Duty campaign depicting Iran invading Israel, a proposal the development team rejected. The allegation resurfaced after the White House shared a parody video overlaying real‑time Iran strike footage...
Pokémon Pokopia Guides: Important Request Walkthroughs, Complete PokeDex and More
Pokémon Pokopia, billed as the biggest Pokémon game yet, launched with an expansive open‑world and numerous quests. Videogameschronicle has compiled a comprehensive hub that links walkthroughs for Important Requests, rare‑item locations, Ditto transformations, and full Pokedex information. The guide is...
Suda and Swery’s Hotel Barcelona Has Received a Free ‘Major Overhaul’ with Under New Management Update
The free "Under New Management" update delivers a major overhaul of Hotel Barcelona, addressing the game’s initial criticisms with faster movement, reworked combat mechanics, and extensive system refinements. New content includes five indie‑crossover skins and expanded multiplayer features, while performance...
Female Players Are an Overlooked Opportunity for Growth in the Industry, Research Firm Says
Research firm Ampere Analysis reports that female gamers constitute 48% of the global gaming population, roughly 922 million players across 21 markets. Despite near parity, women are underrepresented on consoles and PC, favoring narrative‑driven, single‑player and mobile experiences. The study identifies...
Now Xbox Has Also Patented ‘Help Sessions’ that Play Your Game for You when You’re Stuck
Microsoft has been granted a set of patents describing AI‑driven “help sessions” that can take over a player’s controls when they become stuck. The system uses machine‑learning to detect difficulty, prompts the user, and then hands control to either a...
‘A Serenity Soon to Be Disturbed’: Bandai Namco Will Reveal ‘a New RPG’ This Week
Bandai Namco announced it will unveil an unnamed new role‑playing game on Friday, March 5, at 3 p.m. PST. A teaser clip shows an anime‑style character wielding a sword and shield, accompanied by the tagline “A serenity soon to be disturbed.” This marks...
Blue Prince Comes to Switch 2 Today as Nintendo Indie World Presentation Highlights 18 Games
Nintendo announced that the acclaimed puzzle‑adventure Blue Prince arrives on Switch 2 today, following its successful launch on PS5, Xbox and PC earlier this year. The Indie World presentation introduced 18 indie titles, with several games such as Minishoot Adventures and...
Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch Lets Players Claim Previously Event-Only Items
Nintendo has released Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on the Switch, unlocking the once‑event‑only Mystic Ticket and Aurora Ticket after players defeat the Elite Four and enter the Hall of Fame. These tickets grant access to the legendary Lugia, Ho‑Oh, and...
Pokémon XP Detailed: Tickets Go on Sale Soon
The Pokémon XP interest list opens April 2‑23, letting fans apply for attendance at the August 28‑30 event in San Francisco’s Moscone Center. Single‑day tickets are priced at $120 for adults and $70 for children, while a multi‑day pass required for Championship Sunday costs...
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness Comes to Nintendo Switch 2’s GameCube Library Next Month
Nintendo announced that Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness will join the Switch 2 GameCube library next month as part of the Switch Online + Expansion Pack. The title becomes the ninth GameCube game available through the service, following a lineup that already includes classics like The Legend of Zelda:...
Sony Confirms a Major PS5 Pro Upgrade Is Rolling Out Today with Resident Evil Requiem
Sony announced that the PlayStation 5 Pro is receiving an upgraded PSSR upscaling engine, built on AMD’s FSR 4, starting with the launch of Resident Evil Requiem. The new PSSR promises 4K resolution at 60 fps without sacrificing frame rate, addressing earlier complaints about image...
Guitar Hero Studio RedOctane Returns with Spiritual Successor Stage Tour
RedOctane Games, the revived studio behind the original Guitar Hero franchise, announced Stage Tour, a spiritual successor slated for a holiday 2026 release. The title is positioned as a long‑term, community‑driven platform that will evolve after launch. It will support...
Amazon Continues Its Games Cull, Dropping Driving Game From Forza Horizon Devs
Amazon Games has terminated its publishing agreement with Maverick Games, the UK studio founded by former Forza Horizon developers, leaving the open‑world driving title without a backer. Maverick will now seek a new publisher to bring its narrative‑driven driving experience...
PlayStation Finally Confirms Marvel’s Wolverine Release Date – and It’s Coming Before GTA6
PlayStation and Insomniac Games have set a release date of September 15, 2026 for the highly anticipated Marvel’s Wolverine on PS5. The launch lands two months before Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto 6, which is slated for November 19, 2026. Wolverine represents...
Ubisoft Is Making Anno 117: Pax Romana Free to Play This Weekend
Ubisoft will make Anno 117: Pax Romana free to download and play from February 26 to March 2 on Ubisoft Connect, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The promotion includes Twitch drops that reward viewers with exclusive in‑game logos for watching streams. Simultaneously, Ubisoft released a live‑action...
Clair Obscur Cinematic Animator Joins The Witcher 4 Studio CD Projekt Red
Lucie Hennet, a cinematic animator known for polishing motion‑capture on the award‑winning *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33*, has joined CD Projekt Red’s Warsaw studio. At Sandfall Interactive she refined body and facial animation pipelines, turning raw Xsens data into cinematic‑grade performances. Hennet’s move coincides with...
Kingdom Come: Deliverance Director Daniel Vávra Is Stepping Away From Game Development
Warhorse Studios announced that Kingdom Come: Deliverance director Daniel Vávra is leaving day‑to‑day game development to lead the creation of a Kingdom Come feature film. While he will no longer work in the office, Vávra remains attached to Warhorse as a...
‘No Second Chances’: Anyone Who Cheats in Marathon Will Be Banned Forever, Bungie Says
Gaming studio Bungie announced a strict anti‑cheat policy for its upcoming extraction shooter Marathon, stating that any player caught cheating will receive a permanent ban. The policy also covers individuals who develop cheating tools, emphasizing a zero‑tolerance approach. Bungie acknowledged...
Simpsons Hit & Run and Prototype Studio Radical Entertainment Is Back as New Radical Games
Radical Entertainment, famed for The Simpsons: Hit & Run and Prototype, has resurfaced under the name New Radical Games, merging with the recently bankrupt Hothead Games. The new venture is led by co‑founder Ian Wilkinson as CEO and former Hothead president Tim Bennison...
Summer Game Fest Shares 2026 Play Days and Game Business Live Details
Summer Game Fest announced its 2026 in‑person schedule, with the invite‑only Play Days running June 6‑8 and a live kickoff show on June 5 at 2 PT, streamed globally. The event will feature hands‑on demos for media and creators, while public tickets will go...
Video: Watch 40 Minutes of WWE 2K26 Gameplay Showcasing Its New Features
WWE 2K26 is set to launch on March 13, with early access starting March 6 for premium edition owners. A 40‑minute hands‑on preview released by VGC showcases a new shared stamina‑reversal meter, the first season of the Ringside Pass featuring AAA...
One of March’s PlayStation Plus ‘Free’ Essential Monthly Games Has Been Leaked
A Dealabs insider leaked that PGA Tour 2K25 will be the headline title for PlayStation Plus Essential in March, ahead of Sony's official announcement. The golf simulation launched in February 2025 and holds an 80 Metacritic score on PS5. The title will be...
Nintendo Announces 80-Minute Treehouse Stream Showcasing Mario Wonder Switch 2 and Pokémon Pokopia
Nintendo announced an 80‑minute Treehouse: Live stream for Tuesday, Feb 24, focusing on hands‑on gameplay of Super Mario Bros Wonder Switch 2 Edition and the new Pokémon Pokopia title. The Mario showcase highlights added multiplayer modes and Rosalina as a playable character, with a March 26 release,...
Ubisoft’s CEO Breaks Silence, Says the Company Has ‘Multiple’ Far Cry and Assassin’s Creed Games Coming
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot announced that the studio is actively developing several new Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry titles, covering both single‑player and multiplayer experiences. The projects will be overseen by the Tencent‑backed Vantage Studios, which now serves as the...
‘I Think the Franchise Is Dead’: Saints Row Design Director Says IP Owner ‘Ghosted’ His Prequel Pitch
Design director Chris Stockman, who led the original 2006 *Saints Row*, disclosed that he was asked to pitch a 1970s‑set pre‑quel but Embracer Group has not responded. The 2022 reboot of the franchise received lukewarm reception, scoring 61‑65 on Metacritic,...
Capcom Says It Will Act on Resident Evil Requiem Footage Being Shared Early Online, Asks Players Not to Watch or...
Capcom has publicly asked fans to refrain from posting or viewing early gameplay footage of the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem, which is slated for release on February 27. The publisher identified multiple videos that appear to have been obtained through...
Sony Is Shutting Down Bluepoint, Developer of Demon’s Souls Remake
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced it will shut down Bluepoint Games, the studio behind the acclaimed Demon's Souls remake, effective March 2026. The closure will affect roughly 70 employees, marking the fifth PlayStation studio closure in recent years. Sony cited an...
Ubisoft Confirms Layoffs at Toronto Studio, but Insists Splinter Cell’s Remake Is Still Coming
Ubisoft confirmed it is laying off roughly 40 employees, about 8% of its Toronto studio, one of the company’s largest development hubs. The cuts come as part of a broader restructuring that introduces autonomous "creative houses" and aims to trim...