These shooting games, for various reasons, largely faded from public memory. Although their creators haven’t officially ruled out future installments – like sequels or updated versions – a revival of these franchises seems unlikely. Still, there’s always a chance, and that’s what matters.
Okay, so this isn’t the first time I’ve seen stuff about Lords of the Fallen 2. CI Games actually showed it off at Gamescom’s Opening Night Live way back in August. They dropped this really intense cinematic trailer that definitely got my attention. A lot of us were hyped for a sequel, but honestly, we were all dying to see some actual gameplay. Good news is, it looks like the developers heard us, and they finally delivered! I’m really excited to see what this game is going to be like.
If you’re not familiar with Lumiose City, finding the right bench for this quest can take some searching, as the game doesn’t mark its location on the map. Here’s a guide to help you find it.
Those features weren’t always around; they took years of work to become what we know today. Many popular game mechanics started with a single, innovative idea – a game that dared to try something different and ultimately created a new standard for the entire industry.
Despite being released in 2008 and its sequel in 2009, Left 4 Dead remains a beloved game. It challenges players to work together as a team of four to survive through zombie-filled levels inspired by 28 Days Later. The game’s engaging mix of shooting action, teamwork, memorable characters, and a clever AI that throws enemies at you at the worst possible moments have kept it popular. As of early 2025, Left 4 Dead 2 still boasts an average of over 30,000 daily players.
Compulsion Games, the studio behind We Happy Few and Contrast, has released South of Midnight, a dark fantasy action adventure set in a Southern Gothic world. The game launched on April 8th for Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Xbox Game Pass, receiving mostly positive feedback. Critics gave it an average score of 77 on OpenCritic, and over two-thirds of the 157 reviewers recommend it.
From 1987 to 1996, the original Mega Man series released eight games, from Mega Man 1 to Mega Man 8. After that, Mega Man 9 didn’t appear until 2008 – a twelve-year wait! Then, another eight years passed between Mega Man 10 in 2010 and Mega Man 11 in 2018. The upcoming game, Mega Man: Dual Override, is taking even longer to release, but fans can finally be relieved knowing it’s on its way.
The action game Phantom Blade Zero is scheduled to launch on PlayStation 5 and PC on September 9, 2026. The cost of the digital edition hasn’t been announced yet.
As a huge Star Wars fan, I was so excited to see Star Wars Galactic Racer announced at The Game Awards! It’s been ages since we’ve had a new racing game set in that galaxy far, far away. Right now, all we know is it’s coming sometime in 2026, and details about how it will actually play are still pretty scarce. But from what I’ve seen, it’s going to look amazing – a big step up from the older games – and we’ll get to race in a ton of different vehicles. I can’t wait!
The Game Awards is a major event for the video game world, celebrating the best games and the people who create them. It’s also a place where exciting new game trailers are revealed, giving players a sneak peek at what’s coming next year. While many anticipated games were shown, the 2025 Game Awards also had a few unexpected announcements.