According to a report published Thursday, the studio known for games like The Last of Us and Uncharted has been requiring employees to work extended hours to prepare a demo for review by its parent company.
As a gamer, I’ve been really missing action games that respect your time lately. It feels like every big new release has to have a massive open world, just to keep you playing forever. If you’re getting tired of those huge, sprawling games – and I am! – I think it’s a great idea to revisit some older, more focused titles. Whether it’s a fast-paced character action game, a shooter, or an action-platformer, you get a ton of fun, solid gameplay, and the best part is, you actually finish it feeling good! Unless you’re one of those people who has to collect everything, of course, but that’s a different story.
In just a few years, Solo Leveling has become a major anime hit. While the original web novel had a dedicated fanbase, the anime adaptation brought it to a much wider audience. The first season premiered in 2023, and after a two-year wait, the second season was released in 2025.
The popular Gears of War series, which began in 2006, continues to be a major Xbox franchise. Players take on the role of soldiers battling the Locust, a race of parasitic creatures, using guns and even chainsaws. With five main games and several spin-offs, Gears of War is a long-standing favorite. Although a direct sequel to 2019’s Gears 5 hasn’t been announced, a new prequel called Gears of War: E-Day, focusing on the characters Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago, is in development. Originally announced in 2024 with a planned 2026 release, the development team recently shared some updates on the highly anticipated game.
Capcom has been focusing more on the Mega Man series lately, and they revealed a new game, Mega Man: Dual Override, at the Game Awards. This got us thinking: what could a new Mega Man X game look like? Read More 2025-12-18 22:04
The Switch 2 continues to receive strong support from third-party game developers. While some games are released exclusively on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, many are launching simultaneously on the Switch 2. The number of third-party games may decrease when the PlayStation 6 and next Xbox are released, but Switch 2 owners can expect a good selection of games for the next few years.
To the dismay of the bulls, crypto markets continued with their whipsawing action again on Thursday, with large early gains being more than reversed over a very short time frame. Because nothing says “I’m a thrill-seeker” like a rollercoaster that’s going nowhere. 🎢
Since releasing Borderlands 4, Gearbox has been working to maintain player engagement with regular in-game events on the planet Kairos. However, the results have been uneven. While the game started strong, player numbers have decreased, leading some to wonder if Gearbox made the right choices with this installment. The Halloween event, in particular, received criticism, with many players finding it repetitive and the rewards unfulfilling. Gearbox is hoping the new holiday event will improve things by reducing the grind in a key part of Borderlands 4.
The anime has become popular for three key reasons: a captivating story, memorable characters, and stunning animation. Viewers especially loved the connection between the two lead characters. After the second season ended, fans eagerly awaited news about the future of Dandadan, and thankfully, they received an update quickly.
Since it launched, ARC Raiders has been updated several times, often with new outfits and gear. The recent ‘Cold Snap’ update added the ‘Goalie Deck’ and ‘Bonecrown’ set, which include a variety of new looks and accessories. While many of these items usually require players to purchase ‘Raider Tokens’, the developers at Embark Studios are giving players a chance to earn some of the most popular cosmetics for free during the holidays, so they don’t have to spend real money.