Despite ongoing challenges, BioWare assures no layoffs as they prepare to permanently shut down Anthem on January 12, 2026, following the cancellation of Anthem Next and persistent community dissatisfaction.
After seven years, Saudi Arabia is set to lift its ban on Grand Theft Auto 5, granting access with an age restriction of 21+, hinting at a growing acceptance for mature content games in the region.
Despite criticism and personal costs, Ross Scott’s Stop Killing Games movement, gathering over a million signatures, strives to ensure game publishers maintain functionality or offer refunds when they disable servers, needing 400,000 more signatures by July 31st for the European Commission’s response.
Despite Halley Gross’s resignation and Neil Druckmann stepping back, Craig Mazin remains committed to adapting The Last of Us Part II’s story in the upcoming third season, expected in 2027, with a focus on Abby’s journey.
The Nintendo Switch 2 has made a remarkable splash in Japan, outpacing competitors with over 161,000 consoles sold in its first three weeks, while Mario Kart World leads physical game sales at nearly 1.2 million units.
Despite skepticism from industry experts and past performance, the new Battlefield aims to shatter its record with an ambitious target of 100 million players, integrating a battle royale mode, though internal data suggests this goal might be challenging.
Every Thursday, starting from an unspecified date in 2025, Epic Games Store will offer two free games – Backpack Hero and Figment – so don’t miss out on these fantastic weekly deals!
Get ready to dive into a visually stunning, cooperative adventure with Donkey Kong Bananza on Nintendo Switch, where environmental destruction, animal transformations, and Pauline’s enchanting songs await!
In June, Sony unveiled that PlayStation 5 gamers across the US, Canada, and Europe were most captivated by soccer titles like Death Stranding 2 and Rematch, alongside enduring favorites such as Elden Ring: Nightfall and Minecraft.
Within its first six days, ‘Death Stranding 2: On the Beach’ sold over 1.4 million units worldwide, with digital sales outpacing physical copies in Europe, though official player numbers remain undisclosed by Kojima Productions or Sony.