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Steam has long been a popular starting point for independent game developers looking to release their first game, often getting titles published within a month through SteamDirect. Getting games onto consoles like PlayStation and Nintendo can be more challenging, but Microsoft has historically been the most difficult. While Microsoft’s ID@Xbox program exists, many indie developers haven’t released their games on Xbox, often due to a complicated process. Now, inspired by the success of Steam, Microsoft is making its submission guidelines public, aiming to simplify the process for indie developers.

Valve released the original Half-Life in 1998, and it fundamentally changed the first-person shooter genre. It moved beyond simple action to deliver a game with a compelling story, inspiring many shooters that came after. Both Half-Life and its sequel have built a dedicated fanbase, and people are still hoping for a third installment. While Valve hasn’t announced anything official, recent reports suggest fans might finally get a surprise.

Looking to become a master of Dragon-type Pokémon in Legends Z-A? This guide covers the very best Dragon Pokémon in the game, with tips on how to train them and build powerful movesets for both player-versus-player (PvP) and player-versus-environment (PvE) battles.

It’s been a while since the last full Splinter Cell game, Blacklist, came out in 2013. Since then, fans have only seen glimpses of the series’ main character, Sam Fisher, in other games like Ghost Recon: Wildlands and Rainbow Six: Siege, and an animated series on Netflix. Ubisoft has often been asked about a new Splinter Cell game at gaming events, but a proper sequel hadn’t been announced until a remake of the original Splinter Cell was revealed in 2021. Now, it appears fans were actually closer to getting a completely new game in the stealth series than they thought.

I’m pleased to share that, despite initially regretting my purchase of the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, many of the biggest problems have been fixed. Most of my favorite apps now work great, and the frustrating lag I experienced at first is mostly gone. The game Destiny: Rising – which was completely unplayable when the Pixel 10 launched – now runs perfectly. It’s a huge improvement over how poorly the phone performed initially, and for a while, I was really happy with it. However, things have started to worsen since the update last month.

PlayStation announced the PS5 is expected to last several more years. Meanwhile, the UFL is considering creating its own official football video game. In other gaming news, Sony Santa Monica, the studio behind God of War, had a new game project canceled after investing over $25 million in development.

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While many expected popular shows like Dandadan or The Apothecary Diaries to be Japan’s best anime of 2025, the title actually went to a lesser-known series: MAKEINE: Too Many Losing Heroines! Surprisingly, this anime isn’t action-packed. Instead, it focuses on romance and comedy, with a slow pace that allows viewers to really connect with the characters and their everyday experiences.

Concord was a team-based shooter unveiled in 2023, and it was the first game from Firewalk Studios. Inspired by space operas like Star Wars, it received a generally positive response. Unfortunately, despite this, Sony shut it down after just two weeks because it didn’t meet their high expectations, and Firewalk Studios followed suit. Luckily, dedicated fans have managed to bring the game back online.