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Absolum: An Interview With The Founders of Guard Crush Games

06-01-2026 22:04 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Guard Crush Games are the premier brawler studio and they allowed Jeremy of Netto's Game Room to pick their brains about their critically acclaimed new game, Absolum.

Splitgate Studio Reacts To Player Numbers: "Steam Charts Don't Measure Fun"

06-01-2026 21:44

Splitgate developer 1047 Games has reacted to the online commentary regarding the recent re-launch of the shooter Splitgate: Arena Reloaded. The game arrived in mid-December 2025 and hasn't gotten close to the Steam numbers that Splitgate 2 or Splitgate 1 reached, prompting online commenters to wonder if the game will be able to stay online.The developer said in a statement, "Steam charts don't measure fun," adding that Steam player numbers only show "one number, on one platform, at one given mo

Balatro and Silksong "Don't Make Sense Financially" And Are "Deeply Loved," Says Analyst

06-01-2026 21:35

Balatro and Hollow Knight: Silksong "shouldn't exist," according to industry analyst Joost van Dreunen. He elaborated that, "They don't make rational sense financially, and yet somehow they are deeply loved." Their commercial viability is an undeniable fact. However, the scale of their success baffles industry conventional wisdom.Van Drunen is professor at the NYU Stern School of Business and a strategic advisor for the community development agency ELO. In an interview with GameIndustry.biz, van

PlayStation and Xbox's most-played games of 2025 were the same as 2024's in the US, data suggests

06-01-2026 21:31 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Another night of Fortnite with the boys then?

CoD: Black Ops 7 And Warzone Season 1 Reloaded Release Date And Details

06-01-2026 21:30

Season 1 Reloaded arrives in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone this week, and Activision has already revealed many details for this midseason update. Season 1 Reloaded includes more weapons to unlock, additional maps for multiplayer, and a crossover with the Fallout TV show.Call of Duty Season 1 Reloaded start timesThe Season 1 Reloaded update arrives to Black Ops 7 and Warzone on January 8. Call of Duty's updates usually go live at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM BST across all platforms.Season 1

We Interview Troy Baker. Could we see video game actors on Jimmy Fallon?

06-01-2026 21:24 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

The acting legend on making his own game, AI, working with indies, and replacing fear with trust

Razer Reveals AI Enhanced Products At CES

06-01-2026 21:21 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Razer has revealed a new line of AI enhanced products at CES.

Kirby Air Riders Review - Netto's Game Room

06-01-2026 20:58 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Ben reviews Kirby Air Riders, the long-awaited follow-up to the Nintendo GameCube classic.

Game of the Year 2025 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Console Creatures

06-01-2026 20:36 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Console Creatures writes, "This is it: Console Creatures' Game of the Year 2025 is... Clair Obscur: Expedition 33."

Game of the Year 2025 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

06-01-2026 20:36 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Console Creatures writes, "This is it: Console Creatures' Game of the Year 2025 is... Clair Obscur: Expedition 33."

Brandon Sanderson Teases Potential "AAA" Mistborn Video Game

06-01-2026 20:18

Mistborn fans may be able to take to the virtual streets of Luthadel eventually, but not for a while. As part of the yearly "State of the Sanderson" blog post, author Brandon Sanderson shared that he has been in conversations with multiple AAA developers about a potential Mistborn project. If the project does come to fruition, it will be years away.Sanderson seems to be optimistic about the project's chances. He wrote, "I feel I’m finally getting established enough that we can make a Mistb

Animal Crossing Island Transfer Tool: How To Move Your New Horizons Saves To Switch 2

06-01-2026 20:15

Animal Crossing: New Horizons made a huge impact on the world of cozy gaming back in 2020, and it's about to make a big resurgence. With the game now available on both the original Switch and the Switch 2 (with an even more upgraded Switch 2 Edition landing January 15), Nintendo's flagship cozy game is back. Whether you've been playing consistently since launch, or want to dive back in and see what your villagers have been up to over the past few years, you may be looking to make your grand entr

Recently Released 4K Blu-Rays Are 3 For $33 At Amazon

06-01-2026 20:02

Amazon 4K Blu-ray Sale: 3 Movies for $33Ends January 19 Browse sale at Amazon One of Amazon's best 4K Blu-ray promotions has returned. Over 100 popular 4K Blu-rays are available for $11 each when you buy three. This is Amazon's first 3 for $33 movie sale since last April, so physical media enthusiasts should take advantage of this awesome offer while they can. The catalog of eligible 4K Blu-rays features some of the most popular movies of 2025, including Weapons, F1 The Movie, Superman, Sinners

Amazon Prime Members Get These 23 Free Games This Month

06-01-2026 19:51

It's a new year, and that means more free games for Amazon Prime members. Amazon has now announced the 10 games that subscribers can grab on PC and 13 via the cloud for a total of 23 freebies.One of the biggest free games for January is EA's Madden NFL 26, which is the newest entry in the professional football series. It's coming to Luna for cloud streaming on January 10 just in time for the start of the NFL Playoffs, which begin with Wild Card matchups the same day. This is also the day that Pr

Rhythm Games Are Marching To The Beat Of Their Own Drum

06-01-2026 19:40

Unbeatable introduces itself with a simple, yet punchy premise: we find a group of teens in a band, on the run from and getting into fights with the local authority. The twist? Instead of playing out as a traditional story-driven game, the beating drum of the experience is structured around rhythm-based gameplay.Sequences such as dreams and combat encounters are all guided by Unbeatable's take on the classic Guitar Hero notes-on-a-fretboard style gameplay, in which prompts tell you which buttons

Arc Raiders Snap And Salvage Quest Guide

06-01-2026 19:40

If you're working your way through Stella Montis, Arc Raiders' first post-launch map, you may have the Snap and Salvage quest. This multi-step quest requires you to find multiple spots of interaction, as well as recover some specific pieces of loot. It can take some time to figure all of this out on your own, so we've put together a step-by-step process to get you through it.Note that each part of this quest can be completed across multiple runs, so there's no need to wrap it all up in a single

Troy Baker Says AI Revolution "Is A Good Thing," But Not For The Reason You Might Think

06-01-2026 19:39

Prolific video game voice actor Troy Baker said he believes the generative AI revolution is a "good thing," in that it will push people to seek out "authentic" experiences made by artists as opposed to AI "gruel."In an interview with The Game Business, Baker said there is no doubt "AI can make content way better than humans" and can "crank it out no problem." It is important to remember, however, that what AI makes is merely content, not art, Baker said."AI can create content but it cannot creat

Obsidian Was The Only Choice For Fallout: New Vegas, Says Todd Howard

06-01-2026 19:30

This year marks the 15th anniversary of Fallout: New Vegas, the beloved spin-off that was developed by Obsidian Entertainment. Bethesda hasn't entrusted the franchise to many other developers, and according to studio boss Todd Howard, Obsidian was the only choice to take on New Vegas."They were the only choice," Howard told Game Informer (via GamesRadar). "They had done something similar with [Star Wars] Knights of the Old Republic 2, and we knew them really well. We knew we were going onto Skyr

The Stranger Things Finale's Climactic Battle Was Inspired By Baldur's Gate 3

06-01-2026 19:07

Dungeons & Dragons is one of the main throughlines in the Netflix sci-fi hit Stranger Things, but the show's finale found inspiration from the acclaimed D&D game Baldur's Gate 3, according to one of the show's creators.Spoilers for the Stranger Things finale follow.Stranger Things co-creator Matt Duffer mentioned to Variety that he was playing the Larian Studios-developed title while working on the final season. Duffer implied that the climactic showdown with Vecna and the Mind Flayer sh

Vampire Survivors Remade In Hytale Shows Why So Many Players Are Hyped For The Minecraft Rival

06-01-2026 18:38 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Hypixel Studios, developer of the Minecraft-inspired survival game Hytale, has shown the sandbox games modding capabilities with a Vampire Survivors-like prototype that has fans excited ahead of the games Early Access launch later this month. In a social media post over the weekend, Hypixel co-founder Simon Collins-Laflamme shared a 40-second gameplay clip showcasing a character fending off voxel-based hordes of enemies in a top-down view arena.

2025's Top 5 Most-Played Games On PlayStation And Xbox Are The Same As 2024's In The US

06-01-2026 18:38

Highlighting an ongoing trend, the most popular games on PlayStation and Xbox are multiplayer, online, live-service titles that aren't necessarily "new," at least not in the traditional sense.Circana's Mat Piscatella revealed that 2025's top five most-played games for PlayStation and Xbox in the US were the same as 2024's, and in the case of PS5, the ranking was exactly the same.On PS5, the top five most-played games in the US were Fortnite, Call of Duty, GTA V, Roblox, and Minecraft, ranked in

Logan Paul Is Auctioning Off His Rare Pikachu Card And Wants A Lot Of Money For It

06-01-2026 18:27

There are few guarantees in life, such as death, taxes, and how rare Pokemon cards can be more valuable than any collectible out there. WWE performer and social media influencer Logan Paul is auctioning off his rare PSA 10 Pikachu artist edition. Paul took the card to Goldin Auctions and initially asked $1.3 million--the auction has already reached $1.45 million and still has 40 days to go."The Pokemon craze was in full swing in 1997. With the blockbuster Game Boy games, a primetime animated ser

Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition (Switch2) review | One More Level

06-01-2026 18:16 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition on Switch 2 is a good portable option, but it suffers from some downgraded visuals.

Razer's New Holographic AI Assistant Sits On Your Desk And Promises Help, Not Judgement

06-01-2026 17:55

A lot of interesting technology has been revealed at the Consumer Electronics Show 2026 this week, but one of the strangest might be Razer's Project Ava, an AI-powered desktop companion. Razer envisions the device as a "dynamic personality" that can interact with its owners as a 3D hologram, and it'll have several animated personalities to choose from, including one based on the prominent League of Legends esports player, Faker.Razer claims that Ava uses human-like vision and audio-sensing for f

South Park Is Coming To Fortnite This Week

06-01-2026 17:50

South Park is following in the tradition of The Simpsons yet again. Just a few months after the Simpsons-themed mini season in Fortnite, Epic Games is teasing the arrival of Comedy Central's South Park and its lineup of foul-mouthed kids.The initial teaser image was shared by the official Fortnite social media accounts, and it doesn't confirm anything except a vague warning--"Chaos, loading..."--and a date, January 9, when all will be revealed.Chaos, loading...
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Razer Reveals An AI-Powered Headset at CES 2026

06-01-2026 17:26

CES 2026 has officially begun, and Razer is using this year's showcase to reveal a slew of AI-powered gadgets. One of the most intriguing debuts is Project Motoko, an AI headset powered by Snapdragon. Equipped with a pair of cameras near each earcup, it's capable of analyzing your surroundings and giving you audio feedback on what it sees.Razer says Project Motoko can provide all sorts of feedback to users. For example, it can be used while gaming to get feedback about a boss fight, detecting wh

007: First Light PC Specs Revealed: See If Your Computer Can Run The James Bond Game

06-01-2026 17:26

Following the game's delay to May 2026, IO Interactive has announced the PC requirements for the upcoming James Bond game, 007: First Light.IO also mentioned that it worked "in close collaboration" with Nvidia for the game. 007 First Light uses DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation, which the developer says allows for an "even deeper sense of immersion and improved performance."The minimum specs are relatively low-end and don't call for an SSD; this is targeting 1080p/30fps. The recommended specs a

Tomb Raider TV Show: Who's Who In The Upcoming Series

06-01-2026 17:22

The Tomb Raider live-action TV series at Prime Video continues to come into focus. The streamer has now announced more cast members for the show, and confirmed other names previously reported in the press. Amazon also revealed the roles the actors are playing, including new characters created for the show."Tomb Raider boasts a plethora of iconic characters. I am thrilled to have been able to bring some personal and fan favorites to the screen while also introducing a few new rascals of our own t

Tomb Raider TV Show: Here's The Full Cast So Far

06-01-2026 17:22

The Tomb Raider live-action TV series at Prime Video continues to come into focus. The streamer has now announced more cast members for the show, and confirmed other names previously reported in the press.While 10 actors have been confirmed, most of the roles remain mysterious. We do know that Sophie Turner is playing Lara Croft and Sigourney Weaver is playing someone named Wallace. Weaver herself volunteered this information in a media interview, but Prime Video has not confirmed it. Wallace ma

HyperX Reveals "Non-Invasive" Neurotech Gaming Headset--Whatever That Means

06-01-2026 17:05

Neurable and HyperX are teaming up to develop a gaming headset designed to help you play better. How will it do this? With an "industry-first neurotechnology-powered" headset that can potentially improve focus and accuracy in competitive games. It's also designed to use "non-invasive" neurotechnology, so you don't have to worry about getting a few cybernetic upgrades to be compatible with the device.HyperX and Neurable's headset conceptGallery Neurable and HyperX claim that testing with the in-d

Lies Of P Publisher Is Excited About AI To "Maximize Player Engagement"

06-01-2026 16:52

Lies of P publisher Neowiz describes itself as a "forward-thinking technology company," and its co-CEO says that means the company is exploring how all manner of technology-based solutions can help the company's business in the future, including AI.Sean Kim told Game Informer that Korea, where Neowiz is based, is understood to be one of the countries where ChatGPT is "used most actively." He added, "It's hard to find a game company here today that isn’t using AI in some way. At the very le

Tomb Raider Starring Alicia Vikander Is A Huge Hit On Netflix

06-01-2026 16:51

2018's Tomb Raider movie starring Oscar-winner Alicia Vikander is surging up the popularity charts on Netflix. According to Netflix's global streaming data, the film was the No. 9 most-watched movie on Netflix globally for the week of December 22 through December 28.The two-hour movie tallied 4.2 million views and 8.2 million streaming hours. It's now had two weeks inside the top 10 on Netflix's global streaming charts.The success of the action movie during the Christmas week is notable, in part

Kirby Air Riders review - ChristCenteredGamer

06-01-2026 16:31 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

CCG writes - "Kirby Air Riders is a dream come true! I never expected a return to the hidden GameCube gem but we got one, and its almost perfect. Just about everything I wanted to see in a sequel is heremore players, more Machines, plenty of characters, and online support. The single-player content and vehicle customization are pleasant additions as well. However, it is a huge bummer that the matchmaking struggles to find players online. The Machine customization has also led to someunpleasant c

You Can Begin Your Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Adventure Early With Upcoming Demo

06-01-2026 16:22

Square Enix has announced that a demo for Dragon Quest VII Reimagined will become available tomorrow, January 7. On top of that, your save data can be transferred to the full game when it launches next month, meaning your lengthy adventure can start early for the RPG remake.It's unknown how much content is in the Dragon Quest VII Reimagined demo to check out. However, Square Enix is promising on X that players will receive Maribel's Day Off Dress as a reward in the full game.Play the free demo f

PlayStation AI Patent Could See Games Play Themselves When Players Get Stuck

06-01-2026 13:37

Sony has filed a patent document that could potentially allow AI to take over your game for you if you're struggling with it. The documents suggest that this "ghost assistance" can be activated at any time to either guide a player through progression or assume direct control of gameplay.As revealed in the patent documents first filed in September 2024 (via VGC), the AI assistance system could potentially play through a section of a game that a player is struggling with, completing it for them. S

Code Vein II Preview Anime Soulslike of Future Past | TheSixthAxis

06-01-2026 13:12 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

TSA go hands on with Code Vein 2, the anime soulslike sequel that's going all-in on character and build customisation.

14 NEW RPGs Coming In 2026 That Will Annihilate Your Free Time

06-01-2026 13:00 via youtube.com

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Battlefield 6 Is Bleeding Players, Can DICE Get It Back on Track?

06-01-2026 12:49 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Since launch, Battlefield 6 has seen its player count drop by more than 80%, and DICE seems to be too stubborn to make the necessary changes.

Asus ROG Enters Extended Reality With 240Hz Gaming Glasses

06-01-2026 12:20

Asus has hit the Consumer Electronics Show show floor with a brand-new set of Extended Reality glasses. Developed in partnership with Xreal, the Asus ROG Xreal R1 packs an impressive amount of technology into a slim frame for your face, allowing you to stream video directly to your eyes via a USB-C connection.Internally, the Asus ROG Xreal R1 features 240Hz micro-OLED 1080p lenses, and it comes with an ROG Control Dock for HDMI and DisplayPort connectivity. You can also connect it to an ROG Ally

These New Lego Star Wars Smart Play Sets Mix Bricks With Tech

06-01-2026 11:48

At CES 2026 this week, Lego introduced its brand-new Smart Play system--a series of high-tech Lego bricks, tiles, and minifigures equipped with sensors, accelerometers, light and sound sensors, a miniature speaker with an onboard synthesizer, and more. The company says these pieces can communicate to enhance interactivity. The system will launch in March with three Star Wars sets, available for preorder starting January 9.While this isn't the first time Lego has experimented with electronic comp

The Blood of Dawnwalker by Witcher Veterans Reveals Main Music Theme, Glimpse of the Story

06-01-2026 09:36 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Developer Rebel Wolves published a new video of its upcoming dark-fantasy action RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Review A Genre Defining Experience

06-01-2026 09:36 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

The Outerhaven writes: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is everything you could wish for from an action RPG, with a heavy focus on systems that lean in a support the way you want to play.

Arknights: Endfield Hands-On Preview Beta Test II The Full Experience | The Outerhaven

06-01-2026 08:13 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

The Outerhaven writes: With Arknights: Endfield Beta Test II now concluded, The Outerhaven walked away with a far stronger understanding of the games systems and direction

8BitDo Reveals Ultimate 3E Modular Controller For Xbox And PC

06-01-2026 07:44

8BitDo unveiled the next generation of its flagship Ultimate controller series at CES 2026--and it now makes sense why the manufacturer hasn't released an Xbox version of the Ultimate 2. Officially licensed by Xbox, the 8BitDo Ultimate 3E is a wireless modular controller for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Apple devices, and Android. A firm release date hasn't been set, but the Ultimate 3E is currently slated for Q2 2026 (April-June).If you're eager to get your hands on 8BitDo's first modular con

8BitDo All-Button Arcade Controller For Switch 1/2 Gets Massive Price Cut

06-01-2026 05:45

8BitDo All-Button Wireless Arcade Controller (Xbox/PC)$80 (was $100) | All-time low price See at Amazon 8BitDo All-Button Wireless Arcade Controller (Switch/Switch 2/PC)$63.61 (was $90) | All-time low price See at Amazon8BitDo's All-Button Arcade Controllers for Nintendo Switch 1/2, PC, and Xbox consoles are on sale for terrific prices at Amazon. The wireless retro-inspired edition for Switch 1/2 and PC is up for grabs for $63.61 (was $90), and the officially licensed Xbox and PC version is dis

Anthem Players Report Download Errors A Week Before Shutdown

06-01-2026 01:38 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

BioWare and EA had previously said the game would be accessible to those who owned it until it shuts down on January 12.

Shovel Knight Dig PS5 and Switch physical edition announced

06-01-2026 01:35 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Super Rare Games will distribute a physical edition of Yacht Club Games and Nitrome-developed roguelite game Shovel Knight Dig for PlayStation 5 and Switch, the company announced.

Hi-Fi RUSH physical edition pre-orders open January 16

06-01-2026 00:43 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Pre-orders for the long-awaited physical edition of Hi-Fi RUSH will go live via Limited Run Games from January 16 to March 1, the distributor announced.

Cooking Simulator VR: Enhanced Edition Coming Soon

06-01-2026 00:30 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Cooking Simulator VR: Enhanced Edition is coming soon to VR platforms, replacing 2021's hugely successful Cooking Simulator VR.