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A mysterious hooded figure standing amidst smoky ruins in the Warhammer 40k: Darktide Secrets of the Machine God update
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Warhammer 40k: Darktide Secrets of the Machine God Update Brings New Mission and More

Fatshark has released the Warhammer 40k: Darktide Secrets of the Machine God update, and it contains a new mission for you to try out, plus new weapons and more. The patch is live on Steam right now…

June 25, 2024 | 11:22 EDT

Mickey looking curious and holding a paintbrush in Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
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Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Release Date Revealed for September

THQ Nordic and developer Purple Lamp have announced the Epic Mickey: Rebrushed release date, and the reworked 3D platformer is on its way to modern systems this fall. The game, which was originally…

June 25, 2024 | 10:50 EDT

A farmer riding a machine in Farming Simulator 25
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Farming Simulator 25 Comes to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S in November

Giants Software has announced Farming Simulator 25, the latest iteration of the hugely popular Farming Simulator franchise, and it's coming in fall. Launching on November 12th on PC and current-gen…

June 25, 2024 | 10:10 EDT

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SteamWorld Heist II Preview - Time to Plunder

SteamWorld is host to a myriad of titles spanning across multiple genres. You have the base-building sim SteamWorld Build, or even the turn-based RPG SteamWorld Quest. As a tactics fan, my personal…

June 26, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

The real-life Aetheryte Crystal in London, celebrating Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail's release
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Real-Life Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Aetheryte Appears in London

Square Enix has unveiled a real-life Aetheryte Crystal landmark at London's King's Cross St. Pancras train station to celebrate the upcoming launch of Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail. The newest…

June 24, 2024 | 10:56 EDT

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War Thunder Devs Apologize for Using Challenger Explosion in Key Art

War Thunder developer Gaijin Entertainment has apologized after players spotted that the studio had used a shot of the explosion from the Challenger disaster in a piece of artwork for the free-to-…

June 24, 2024 | 09:33 EDT

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The First Descendant Preview - Nexon's Answer to Destiny

I'm always on the search for the next "podcast game," as I like to call them. You know the type of game you can just have going on one screen, with videos, music, or podcasts rolling in the…

June 26, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

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VALORANT Console Preview - One Tap, B Plant, No Cap

In the wake of eSports becoming a growing mine of financial prosperity and career opportunities, it makes sense that console players tend to be on the outside looking in. A keyboard being the optimal…

June 24, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

A skeletal figure wielding a scythe in Shadow of the Erdtree, the DLC for which Elden Ring patch 1.12 is preparing
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Elden Ring Patch 1.12 Arrives Ahead of Hugely Anticipated DLC

Bandai Namco and From Software have released Elden Ring patch 1.12, and while the update is paving the way for tomorrow's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, that's far from all it's doing. As well as adding…

June 20, 2024 | 10:31 EDT

The player character hugging an animal in Creatures of Ava
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Creatures of Ava Wants You to Save Its Many Adorable Animals in August

11 bit studios and developer Inverge have announced the Creatures of Ava release date, and the adorable-looking creature-saving action-adventure game (that's a lot of hyphens) is launching very soon…

June 19, 2024 | 11:59 EDT

A ginger cat looking into the camera in Nacon's Cat Rescue Story
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Cat Rescue Story Lets You Run Your Very Own Cat Shelter in September

Nacon and Tivola have announced Cat Rescue Story, a cat shelter sim that lets you start and run your very own center for adorable stray kitties. Launching on September 26th, Cat Rescue Story …

June 19, 2024 | 09:55 EDT

A Power Ranger posing in the jungle in the Ark: Survival Ascended Power Rangers mod
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Ark: Survival Ascended Gets Official Power Rangers Mod for Some Reason

Modding platform CurseForge has teamed up with Hasbro - yes, actual Hasbro - for an official Ark: Survival Ascended Power Rangers mod. I promise I'm not making this up. The mod brings the original …

June 18, 2024 | 08:48 EDT

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Tales of the Shire Preview - The Hobbit Simulator We've Always Wanted

Lord of the Rings is all about wizards, orcs, armies clashing, swords winging, bows a-shooting, right? Tales of the Shire is out to prove LOTR can be about good home cooking, fellowship, and just…

June 19, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Review - Best of the Bosses

Our Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree review is here and it’s been one hell of an undertaking. Read on to discover our thoughts on what must be the most highly-anticipated DLC release of this year…

June 18, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

A character in very Bloodborne-esque clothing in Lords of the Fallen
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Lords of the Fallen 2 Coming in 2026 as an Epic Exclusive

CI Games has revealed that Lords of the Fallen 2 is due sometime in 2026, and not only that - it'll be an Epic Games Store exclusive when it launches on PC. According to a binding term sheet signed…

June 17, 2024 | 10:55 EDT

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A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead Pits You Against the Movies' Monsters This Year

Saber Interactive and developer Stormind have announced A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, a game based on the popular movie franchise. It's launching later this year. As you can probably imagine if you…

June 17, 2024 | 09:53 EDT

Emily Hartwood looking shocked in the Alone in the Dark reboot, developed by Pieces Interactive
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Alone in the Dark Developer Pieces Interactive Shut Down

Alone in the Dark developer Pieces Interactive has seemingly been closed down by its parent company Embracer Group. Heading over to the official Pieces Interactive website, at time of writing,…

June 17, 2024 | 08:14 EDT

The protagonist looks at a supernatural anomaly in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl
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Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl Preview – Get in the Zone

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl has had a long journey to get to where it is today. It’s a project that’s been in limbo for over a decade since it was originally announced in 2010. It’s been canceled…

June 17, 2024 | 10:05 EDT

Varric with his arms outstretched in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
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Dragon Age Creator Not a Fan of How The Veilguard Handles Romance

Dragon Age creator David Gaider has weighed in on the romance system that will be featured in the forthcoming Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and it sounds like he's not a fan of the way the game will…

June 14, 2024 | 10:23 EDT

Juliet Starling with her chainsaw in Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP
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Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Release Date and Zombie-Slaying Trailer Revealed

Dragami Games has revealed the Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP release date, and the remake, which Dragami promises will be faithful to the original, has also received its first major gameplay trailer. Per…

June 14, 2024 | 08:01 EDT

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Marvel Rivals

Featuring an all-star cast of characters from the Marvel universe, Marvel Rivals is a third-person hero shooter developed and published by Netease Games. This online third-person shooter pits two…

June 14, 2024 | 08:03 EDT

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Flock Preview - Wholesome, Wonderful, Whimsy

Sometimes we all need an injection of pure happiness in our lives, and Flock is here to envelope us all in its wholesome embrace. It's a simple, low-stakes game about cruising through the sky…

June 13, 2024 | 08:30 EDT

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Avowed

Avowed is a first-person action RPG developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Xbox Game Studios. Players are taken to the Living Lands, a strange island that's seemingly beset by a…

June 12, 2024 | 01:17 EDT

A soldier enemy with golden vine-like tentacles growing out of his back in Elden Ring
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Elden Ring Sales Hit 25 Million Ahead of DLC's Release

Bandai Namco and From Software have announced that Elden Ring sales have reached another impressive milestone just over a week before a major DLC expansion arrives. In a message posted on X (…

June 12, 2024 | 10:58 EDT

Val and his friend in Visions of Mana
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Visions of Mana Release Date Brings New Mana Adventures in August

Square Enix has revealed the Visions of Mana release date, and the latest adventure in the long-running Mana series is coming pretty soon. Per a new release date trailer, Visions of Mana launches…

June 12, 2024 | 07:55 EDT

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Destiny 2: The Final Shape – The End To Light and Darkness

In 2014, the launch of Destiny promised the start of an epic ten-year story. It was a promise echoed by other live-service games that rose (and fell) in its wake.  With Destiny 2: The Final Shape,…

June 12, 2024 | 08:30 EDT

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Marvel Rivals Preview - Out for Overwatch's Crown

Marvel Rivals is a fitting name for the upcoming hero shooter by Netease, because I daresay this game will rival Overwatch 2.  During Summer Game Fest, we got a chance to play a few rounds of Marvel…

June 12, 2024 | 08:00 EDT

Varric looking roguish in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
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Dragon Age: The Veilguard Gameplay Sails Far From the Series’ Origins

BioWare has released the first Dragon Age: The Veilguard gameplay trailer, and we're a long way from the careful, considered CRPG approach of 2009's Dragon Age: Origins. Last week, BioWare revealed…

June 11, 2024 | 11:49 EDT

A soldier in a gas mask aiming a gun in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Isn't Actually 300GB, Don't Worry

Activision has taken to social media to clarify that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 won't actually take up an eye-watering 300GB of space on your storage drive. When Black Ops 6's pre-order pages began…

June 11, 2024 | 10:58 EDT

A World War I-era soldier with a gas mask in Conscript
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Conscript Release Date Brings World War I Survival Horror in July

Team17 and developer Catchweight Studio have announced the release date for Conscript, a World War I-era survival horror game that's also Catchweight's first foray into development. Conscript is…

June 11, 2024 | 10:21 EDT

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Resident Evil Village Sales Top 10 Million Around the World

Capcom has announced that Resident Evil Village sales have passed a major milestone in the three years since the game was originally released. In a press release, Capcom says that sales of the game…

June 11, 2024 | 08:03 EDT

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Metaphor: ReFantazio Preview - Worthy of Atlus' 35th Anniversary

When a new Persona game releases, it feels like a cultural moment within gaming. Though it might not be Persona in name, Metaphor: ReFantazio is about as close as it gets, which means this very well…

June 11, 2024 | 08:00 EDT

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FABLE (2025)

21 years after the release of the original Fable Game (and 11 after Fable Anniversary) we're returning to the world of Albion. Once again, you'll take on the role of a Hero, with choices set in front…

June 10, 2024 | 08:16 EDT

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard Preview - Epic Fantasy Action at its Peak

After a decade, Dragon Age is finally back. With a name change to Dragon Age: The Veilguard, I had the chance to see the first hour of gameplay in a hands-off presentation at Summer Game Fest Play…

June 11, 2024 | 11:00 EDT

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Goal! Football Manager Finally Scores Premier League Licensing Deal

Football Manager developer Sports Interactive has announced that it's secured a four-year licensing deal with the Premier League, the biggest league in English football. According to a press release…

June 10, 2024 | 09:52 EDT

Four characters readying their guns in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Is Always-Online, Including Campaign

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will require an internet connection at all times, even if you're just playing the game's single-player campaign, Activision has revealed. On the official support page for…

June 10, 2024 | 08:50 EDT

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Avowed Release Date Leaked by Obsidian Following Xbox Showcase

Obsidian has accidentally leaked the Avowed release date, and the studio's latest RPG, which is set in the Pillars of Eternity universe, is heading to PC and Xbox in November. In a news post…

June 10, 2024 | 08:14 EDT

The player character leaps at an enemy in Enotria: The Last Song
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Enotria: The Last Song Preview – Put It on Repeat

Last time I checked out Enotria: The Last Song at PAX West, the preview demo showed off verdant, lush fields and bright, carnival colors reminiscent of Italy. There was a simple pleasure in exploring…

June 11, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

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Assassin’s Creed Shadow’s Dual Protagonists Open Up a World of Possibilities

With over a dozen Assassin's Creed games released, it's crazy to think we're just now getting to see Ubisoft's take on the Land of the Rising Sun. It's fitting, then, that Assassin's Creed Shadows, …

June 10, 2024 | 04:05 EDT

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Star Wars Outlaws Preview - Finally a Galaxy Full of Scum and Villainy

One of the least explored in visual media, yet most yearned for among many Star Wars fans, is a story focused on those with no connection to the force, jedi, or lightsabers. Star Wars Outlaws is…

June 10, 2024 | 04:00 EDT

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Grit and Valor - 1949 is a Strategy Gamer's Delight

Take the positional tactics of Into the Breach, the weapon triangle system of Fire Emblem, and some roguelite elements for good measure, and you'll find that the concoction brewed from this unlikely…

June 10, 2024 | 08:00 EDT

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Diablo's 100m Players Can't Get Close to Minecraft or GTA V's Sales

Blizzard has revealed a new and rather impressive player count milestone for the Diablo franchise as a whole, but it still pales in comparison to the sales figures for a single Grand Theft Auto game…

June 7, 2024 | 12:10 EDT

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Slitterhead Release Date Accidentally Leaked by Developer

The Slitterhead release date appears to have been leaked ahead of the long-awaited horror project's gameplay reveal during the Summer Game Fest showcase later today. Earlier this week, SGF host…

June 7, 2024 | 10:54 EDT

Faye, the main character of Demonschool, in close-up
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Demonschool Release Date Brings Devil Survivor-Style RPG Goodness in September

Ysbryd Games and developer Necrosoft have announced the Demonschool release date, so if you're hankering for some Devil Survivor-style tactical RPG action, you won't have much longer to wait. As…

June 9, 2024 | 06:30 EDT

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Hogwarts Legacy: Director's Cut Apparently In the Works

A new report has emerged that claims a "director's cut" version of Hogwarts Legacy is in the works, and that none other than Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League developer Rocksteady is helping out…

June 6, 2024 | 12:01 EDT

The new logo for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the new name for Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, alongside a landscape shot from the game
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Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Unveils New Name, Gameplay Coming Next Week

BioWare has announced that Dragon Age: Dreadwolf has a new name, and that it won't be long before we finally get to see some gameplay for the long-awaited RPG. In a blog post, BioWare outlines the…

June 6, 2024 | 11:27 EDT

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All Confirmed Xbox Game Pass June 2024 Games

It's time to take a look at the Xbox Game Pass June 2024 lineup, and with a packed-looking Xbox showcase airing this month, there's plenty to look forward to if you're an Xbox fan. This month, Game…

June 18, 2024 | 09:32 EDT

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Multiplayer Mech Game Mecha Break Reveals Iconic Mecha Artists and Beta Window

Mecha Break developer Amazing Seasun has announced that some truly iconic mech designers have contributed designs to its game, and if you want to try out that game, you'll soon get a chance to do so…

June 7, 2024 | 05:40 EDT