Games where players control characters that grow or evolve through quests, experience points, and narrative progression. Typically include character customization and inventory systems.
After an 8-year wait, the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch with a refined design, larger Joy-Con controllers, and a new Pro controller, while retaining the original’s interface, and offering exciting accessories like an HDMI 2.1 cable for 4K/120FPS, and a flagship launch title, Mario Kart World, promising wider tracks, an open world, and stunning visuals.
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.
Get ready to immerse yourself in the precise and challenging combat of Shinobi Art of Vengeance, a 2D reboot by SEGA and Lizardcube, launching August 29th on multiple platforms.
Get ready for a thrilling new chapter in James Bond’s history as IO Interactive announces “007 First Light”, an origin story game focusing on a young, green spy, set to unveil more details by the end of this week.
Get ready to dive into a thrilling prequel as IO Interactive unveils ‘007 First Light’, a game taking you on James Bond’s transformative journey from naval aircrew to MI6 agent, set for release in 2026.
CD Projekt Red is diving into pre-production for Cyberpunk 2, utilizing Unreal Engine 5 and shifting development to North America, all while the Phantom Liberty expansion of Cyberpunk 2077 continues to soar with over 10 million copies sold.
Despite The Order 1886’s financial setback leading to Ready at Dawn’s closure, creative director Ru Weerasuriya saw hope in supporting Atlantis, a new studio navigating the evolving gaming industry landscape.
At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Hideo Kojima envisioned a future where AI revolutionizes video game narratives, emphasizing the importance of player-driven storytelling in games like his upcoming Death Stranding 2.
Despite mixed reception on Steam with criticisms including ergonomic issues and PC optimization problems, Elden Ring Nightreign saw commercial success and continues to engage approximately 250,000 players simultaneously.
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.