Covers general video game news, including recent developments, official announcements, and updates related to gameplay, graphics, mechanics, or other core features.
Despite a passionate love for video games since childhood, Thomas Jolly’s appointment as head of the Video Game Aid Fund commission has raised eyebrows due to his lack of direct industry experience, sparking debates about political appointments in cultural institutions.
Embarking on the Death Stranding journey commits players to a substantial 45-50 hours, immersed in Sam Porter Bridges’ tale of exploration, deliveries, and cinematics, with optional content extending playtime to 90-100 hours for Platinum Trophy achievement.
In a heartwarming revelation at a convention panel, Charlie Cox, known as MCU’s Daredevil, expressed joy over Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s acclaim, despite not having played the game he voiced lead for.
Despite facing unparalleled hurdles due to Covid-19, including remote development and setbacks in Los Angeles, Hideo Kojima persevered with Death Stranding 2 for PlayStation 5, transforming a professional obligation into a deeply personal mission.
During a hands-on demo at Summer Game Fest, PlayersForLife’s writer experienced Crimson Desert’s expansive world, detailed visuals, and diverse combat mechanics, all powered by Pearl Abyss’ BlackSpace Engine, hinting at an immersive gameplay experience despite potential initial complexity.
Bungie’s “Marathon” faces an indefinite delay, addressing criticisms of repetitive gameplay, poor AI, and a plagiarism scandal, focusing on refining survival elements, enriching lore, and boosting social features for players.
Immerse yourself in Resident Evil Requiem as you follow Grace Ashcroft, an FBI analyst, navigating Raccoon City’s chilling environments nine years post-bombing, using objects for survival and switching between first and third-person perspectives to face a terrifying new creature, all aimed at delivering heightened visual realism upon its release in February 2026.
Experience the unprecedented fusion of Western and Eastern gaming cultures with Marvel Tōkon Fighting Souls, a 4v4 team fighting game featuring iconic Marvel characters reimagined for strategic, accessible gameplay, set to release in 2026 on PS5, Steam, and Epic Games Store.
At State of Unreal 2025, CD Projekt RED captivated audiences with a technical demo for The Witcher 4 using Unreal Engine 5, highlighting Ciri’s immersive transformation into a witcher in the uncharted Kovir region, complete with advanced Nanite Foliage and crowd management technologies.
Build.MindsEye and Play.MindsEye, once part of Everywhere’s ambitious Arcadia tool, are now the primary focus as Build a Rocket Boy studio pivots from their open-world metaverse project, slated for release on June 10, 2025, for major consoles and PC.