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This is an exciting prospect, no doubt. A current-gen Mass Effect trilogy with modern sensibilities, graphics, and performance options certainly sounds tantalizing, but it might not be the only path forward. Indeed, big blockbuster releases rake in cash, but they are also expensive, time-consuming, and often promise more than they can deliver (see: Cyberpunk 2077 and No Man’s Sky). As part of a broader and more diversified strategy, maybe it would be wise for EA and BioWare to branch out with Mass Effect in the wake of Mass Effect 4, dusting off underexplored story and gameplay concepts through spin-off games.

Amidst the losses, Kenny showed up as one of the worst players in the squad. He dropped a 0.3 KD series record against Toronto Ultra a few days back, prompting (more) fans to demand his cancellation from the roster.

One upcoming class that is getting a big change is the Artificer, which is currently going through player tests in Unearthed Arcana. Recently introduced to the Artificer is a new subclass, the Cartographer, which focuses on creating maps and navigation through teleportation. By combining the Artificer’s support spells such as Cure Wounds, Haste, and Revivify, with the Cartographer’s ability to teleport to party members in need, the Artificer has a unique role as a support subclass.

While there are undoubtedly more powerful handheld gaming PCs on the market, like the Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion GO, the Steam Deck is still widely reputed for its slick Linux-based user experience and wide compatibility with Steam games, allowing owners to take their existing libraries on the go. Still, many fans have voiced demand for a stronger Valve handheld, and in good news for them, the company confirmed some time ago that it’s working on a Steam Deck successor. However, Valve does have a caveat for the Steam Deck 2.

Even after the Nintendo Wii was discontinued in favor of the Wii U and later the Nintendo Switch, fans still play and look back fondly on Wii Sports, as many consider it to be the defining title of the Wii and one of the most influential Nintendo games ever made. Future minigame collections like the recent VR title Home Sports have taken influence from Wii Sports and its party-game feel, even as gamers continue to post videos of themselves trying the original in modern times.

In an interview with Jeff Gerstmann, conducted on Monday, Blundell revealed the official name of the studio.

We, medieval-loving gamers have been eating well these past couple of years: we had Field of Glory II: Medieval, Crusader Kings 3, Field of Glory II: Kingdoms, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Manor Lords, the up-and-coming Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition. And to a certain extent, even Assassin’s Creed: Mirage can enter this list. All excellent games in their own right. The main question here isn’t if Sword and Shield is a good game or not. It is. The question is: how well does it fare up against it’s main competitors?

I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream is based on a short story by acclaimed writer Harlan Ellison. In the book, a near-godlike computer named AM has wiped out all of humanity, save for five people, who are trapped under the ground and tortured for all eternity.

Currently boasting an OpenCritic score of 92, Balatro has found success with players and critics alike, with the indie title even snagging several awards at The Game Awards 2024, including Best Independent Game and Best Debut Indie Game. As of January 2025, the indie game had sold over five million copies, with around half of all sales coming after Balatro was released for mobile devices in September 2024. The game’s massive popularity has yet to fizzle out, inspiring several collaborations and merchandise drops, including a plush version of the title’s mascot, Jimbo. Now, a new piece of Balatro merch is being teased and is set to hit shelves soon.

Old School RuneScape players voted to add the first-ever new skill to the game in late 2022, and ever since, Jagex has been hard at work refining Sailing to make it fit into the game in the most natural way possible. For years, Old School RuneScape fans had resisted the idea of a new skill, so it’s a massive moment for the game that it’s finally happening. That only makes it even more essential that Jagex gets it right, hence the long development cycle.