ZDT Studio, a new developer formed by veterans of Arkane Lyon, will launch its first game, Darwin’s Paradox, in February 2025, as revealed at the Sony State of Play. In this game, players control Darwin, an octopus lost in a concrete city, and must use his unique abilities to navigate 2.5D levels and find his way back to the ocean while avoiding being caught.
Looking back, the GameCube didn’t have the biggest library or the most complex games of its time, but it was amazing at letting you just play. Seriously, I could pick up a game and jump right in without tons of tutorials, long cutscenes explaining everything, or messing around in menus. That’s honestly how I fell in love with gaming – the GameCube knew how to give me that instant fun, which then got me interested in more complicated games as I got older.
Recent news about the PS6 comes at a tricky time for PlayStation. Due to ongoing issues with RAM prices impacting the global economy, the price of all PS5 models will increase starting Thursday, April 2nd. The standard PS5 with a disc drive will now cost $649.99, up from $549, and the digital-only version will rise from $499 to $599. The biggest price increase will be for the PS5 Pro, jumping from $749 to $899 – a $150 increase. Therefore, if you’re planning to buy a PS5, you should do so before April 2nd to avoid the higher prices.
Crimson Desert is packed with quests, side missions, and collectibles, offering a massive experience that will likely take over 300 hours to finish. If you’re up for a long and immersive adventure, you’ll find everything you need to know right here.
Spring always feels like a fresh start and a time for renewal, and I’m excited to share some JRPGs that capture that feeling. Even though I’m in the Southern Hemisphere and spring doesn’t arrive until September, the sense of possibility is the same. Here’s a list of games that evoke that springtime feeling through their stories, gameplay, or overall atmosphere.
Many open-world games are called ‘never-ending,’ but they achieve this in different ways. Some keep expanding with updates, always offering new things to do. Others let you continue exploring and enjoying the world even after finishing the main story. And a few truly have no set end – you simply continue playing as long as you want.
Super Saiyan 3 is one of the most iconic and powerful forms in the Dragon Ball series, achieved only by Goku, Vegeta, and Gotenks. However, a few other transformations come close to matching its strength, so let’s explore those now.
I was initially a bit doubtful about Raccoin. Coin-pushing games usually lack complexity – you just put coins in and hope they knock others forward to win points or money. Unlike games like Balatro which use many card combinations and rules for interesting gameplay, coin-pushing is typically very straightforward. However, I was quickly proven wrong. Raccoin cleverly uses this simplicity to create surprisingly well-developed and subtle game mechanics.
If you want to obtain the Electro-Mecha Longsword, head to the easternmost part of Deleysia and locate Marni’s Outpost. Be warned, this area is full of dangerous robots and a particularly powerful boss called the Machina Knight. You can find details on the location and how to defeat the boss below.
At the start of the year, Embark shared its plans for ARC Raiders with a roadmap for 2026, detailing four big content updates: Headwinds, Shrouded Sky, Flashpoint, and Riven Tides. The Headwinds update introduced a new, and somewhat debated, 1v3 matchmaking mode, along with a unique map challenge in the Buried City. Last month, the Shrouded Sky update added a dangerous Hurricane map condition and two powerful new enemies. While Riven Tides, which will include a new map and a massive ARC enemy, isn’t due for another month, the Flashpoint update is launching this week, and players have a lot to anticipate.