Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge It’s time for another PlayStation State of Play livestream where Sony showcases its next big game and hardware announcements. Sony has promised we’ll see “more than 20 upcoming PS5 and PS VR2 games from studios around the world” during the 30-minute-plus presentation. Sony announced Astro **** during its May State of Play stream, and the game racked up “Game of the Year” nominations once it launched earlier this month. Now, September’s showcase will try to present strong follow-ups that keep the momentum going. The new State of Play comes just two weeks after the company announced a new beefed-up PS5 “Pro” model, which will be open for preorder on September 26th. The new system’s larger GPU and support for PlayStation Spectral Super... Continue reading… View the full article
Tekken 8 confirmed that Heihachi Mishima, the iconic villain of the series, will be playable starting on October 1 for those who purchased the Player Character Year 1 Pass. Tekken 8 players looking to play as Heihachi separately from the character pass will have to wait until October 4 Eastern time to take up the mantle of the Mishima Clan patriarch. View the full article
Polish developer 11 Bit Studios' Frostpunk 2 is so successful that it has already managed to recoup its production and marketing costs through sales alone. Frostpunk 2 fully launched on PC and Mac on September 20, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S ports set to release in 2025. View the full article
Unity, the maker of one of the most popular game development engines in the world, has just released a new demo showcasing the capabilities of its latest Unity 6 engine. Called Time Ghost, the new video shows the stunning visuals that can be achieved with the engine's tech while running on an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 and it looks amazing. Previous Unity engines have been used to power some of the best PC games around, including Cuphead, and Hollow Knight. Unity 6 is still in the preview stage at the moment, but is already available for game developers to try out. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: This new Intel CPU just changed the thin and light gaming laptop game Razer just rolled out Snap Tap on most of its keyboards and laptops You might need a new PSU for the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 View the full article
Combining the magic of Star Wars, the quirkiness of Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and the combat style of classic games like Final Fantasy into one incredibly ambitious and engaging RPG is no mean feat, but it looks like Beyond Galaxyland has achieved just that. The new game is finally here, and there's a lot to love about this epic passion project. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Final Fantasy and classic sci-fi meets in new RPG with free Steam demo View the full article
If you thought the vast world of Crusader Kings 3 was already big enough, think again. The new Roads to Power expansion just arrived, and it's packed full of new strategies, events, and customizable features that take the game way beyond what was previously possible. Make no mistake, this is not simply DLC for the sake of it, this is a game-changing twist on the original format of the game, with new ways to grow and rule your empire. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Best medieval games on PC 2024 The best grand strategy games on PC 2024 Best strategy games on PC 2024 View the full article
Developer Level-5 has announced that its upcoming RPG detective game Decapolice has been delayed to 2026. Level-5 had previously pushed back a planned launch for the action mystery title from 2023 to 2024, and fans have been shocked to hear that yet another massive delay has hit Decapolice. View the full article
Fans can now see what Peacemakers Animality finisher looks like in Mortal Kombat 1s DLC, and it is just as wild and patriotically themed as one would expect from DCs freedom-loving antihero. Animalities were first introduced as an alternative to Fatalities in 1995s Mortal Kombat 3, allowing players to transform into different animals and brutally ******** their enemies. After being absent from the series since 1996s Mortal Kombat Trilogy, Animalities are finally coming back to Mortal Kombat 1 in a free update coinciding with todays Khaos Reigns DLC. View the full article
Baldurs Gate 3 players on Honour Mode are running into a frustrating glitch that can easily end the permadeath run. During the finale of Act 2, the boss ****** against Ketheric Throm has seen the villain randomly duplicating himself, with another version of him getting full health after the Apostle of Myrkul takes a turn. This has been a bug plaguing the game for months with no end in sight, nor any record of direct causation. While some players speculate this glitch comes from Tactician difficulty, others have recalled this same thing happening regardless of difficulty level. View the full article
Psychopaths are human bosses you can find and beat in ***** Rising Deluxe Remaster to progress cases and get powerful new gear. These opponents are people who've gone insane from the stress of the zombie outbreak, attacking you and sometimes keeping other survivors ********. You need to take down some Psychopaths to move the story forward, but some can only be encountered at specific times. View the full article
After Baldur's Gate 3 finally reclaimed the CRPG throne last year, Spiders' Greedfall 2 is poised to enter a very different landscape than its predecessor half a decade ago. Larian's critical darling is a colossus that looms large, but it proves there's an audience with a hearty appetite for this niche. It's also the poster child for the benefits of early access: another success story to add to the pile. The truth is, an early access launch is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get... and sometimes, it's better to wait. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Upcoming colonial RPG Greedfall 2 details early access roadmap Greedfall 2 is a beautiful fantasy RPG reminiscent of BioWare's heyday Greedfall 2 studio Spiders increasing dev pay following strike action View the full article
Who are the best FC 25 wonderkids? Depending on who you choose to helm in Fc25's career mode, it might not always be feasible to be able to buy a finished product. If you take over from Pep, then sure, you can go into the transfer market with a wad of cash and acquire whoever you like. For other clubs, however, it is more realistic to buy prospects and develop them over time. Career mode in EA Sports FC 25 has undergone a bit of an overhaul, with new streamlined menus and a vastly improved suite of customizations available when beginning your manager journey. One thing that hasn't changed in the soccer game, thankfully, is talent and potential. With that, here is our list of the best FC 25 wonderkids you should pick up in career mode. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: EA FC 25 custom tactics codes FC 25 early access launch hit with controller issues and poor reviews Is EA Sports FC 25 Steam Deck compatible? View the full article
Franchise developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has confirmed that Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will be larger than last year's Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. A spinoff side story featuring the beloved character Goro Majima, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii was recently unveiled by RGG Studio. The new game takes place one year after the events of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and will take Goro Majima on an unexpected swashbuckling journey. View the full article
The Dab 1a electric motorcycle was inspired by the atomic purple Game Boy ******. | Image: Dab Motors Dab Motors has announced a new finish for its Dab 1a electric motorcycle that’s inspired by Nintendo’s atomic purple Game Boy ******. Customers who preorder the bike, which starts at €14,900 (over $16,500 USD), can opt for a transparent purple body that will look familiar to those who remember playing the handheld. Created by Dab Motors’ “bespoke service branch,” the atomic purple version of the Dab 1a also includes custom handlebars with controls made to look like the Game Boy ******’s D-pad and action buttons. Between them, the bike’s screen features an overlay with a red status light on one side mimicking the Game Boy display many of us spent too much of our childhood staring at. Image: Dab Motors The Dab 1a’s GBC... Continue reading… View the full article
The official Yugioh TCG YouTube channel has revealed the new archetypes coming in Rage of the Abyss, the next core booster set. The brand new Primite archetype looks particularly fun, built around a deliciously powerful effect monster called Primite Imperial Dragon. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Yugioh banlist 2024 The 25 most expensive Yugioh cards and prices Talented Yugioh alter artist brings cards to life with 3D craft skills View the full article
***** has announced that Sonic Rumble is coming to PC as well as mobile when it’s released this winter. The multiplayer party game, which sees players take control of toy versions of Sonic characters, was originally revealed in May for iOS and Android. But during the fourth annual Sonic Central presentation on Tuesday (which can be rewatched in full below), ***** said Sonic Rumble is also coming to PC. Read More... View the full article
Riot Games has unveiled the 2024 League of Legends World Championship Anthem, a new track from Linkin Park called Heavy is the Crown, with a brand new music video that debuted today on YouTube... Read more.View the full article
As the platform continues its decades-long run at the top of the PC market, Steam has once again broken its concurrent online player record, and it’s only been a month since the previous one. Fueled initially by the massive popularity of ****** Myth: Wukong, especially in the east and China, Steam previously rose to over 37,200,000 concurrently online users, and has now soared even past that to the incredible figure of 38,367,277 users, according to SteamDB. That is over a million users more than in August, which might still have to do with ****** Myth: Wukong and the continuous rise of Steam in China and other countries of the far east. View the full article
A champion will be crowned at the League of Legends Worlds 2024 finals in November, but for now, Faker is the king. At least, that’s according to the music video for this years Worlds anthem. The video for “Heavy is The Crown” by Linkin Park released this morning, and it’s a sight to behold. With an incredible animation style reminiscent of Arcane, the video casts the band as performers in a throne room where Faker and T1 reside. View the full article
The festivities for Fortnite’s seventh birthday are in full swing with lots of special items available to collect around the map and through completing quests. One of these special event items is the Firework Flare ****. This explosive ******* is both festive and highly dangerous, which makes it a valuable tool to have in combat. If you’re hoping to try it out for yourself, you need to know how to get and use the Firework Flare **** in Fortnite. View the full article
The Glorious Series 2 Pro is the latest addition to the company's roster of gaming mice, and it packs in loads of the latest top-tier gaming features, including a wireless and wired polling rate of up to 8kHz, optical switches, and a 26K DPI sensor. It's a very small and light mouse, with a plain design that's entirely focused on peak performance, so it should be an ideal choice for competitive PC gamers. With specs clearly worthy of a spot on our best gaming mouse guide, this new Glorious mouse is up against stiff competition, but a reasonably competitive launch price helps it considerably. Read on to find out all the juicy details. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Glorious GMMK 3 Pro HE review: The custom keyboard to rule them all Save 40% on this amazing wireless gaming mouse from Glorious Save $150 on this stunning gaming keyboard from Glorious View the full article
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***** By Daylight developers Behaviour Interactive have announced that they're acquiring Red *****, the creators of Darkest Dungeon. This is the same Behaviour Interactive who recently ***** off a bunch of people, cancelled a game and closed a studio, Midwinter Entertainment, after snapping up a bunch of developers (the others are SockMonkey, Codeglue and Fly Studio) over the past two years. Darkest Dungeon is a horror game like DBD, so I guess the acquisition chimes from that perspective. All the same, my snap judgement is "yikes". Read more View the full article
The Vanguard is an offensive class you can play in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 in both PvE and PvP modes, but only its best builds will make you dangerous on the battlefield. This archetype uses a signature grappling ***** to dash into enemies. Becoming a whirlwind of ******, Vanguards can become even stronger with the right perks to support how the class plays. View the full article
Have you ever played Counter Strike Global Offensive and thought it could do with a bit more ****** and glitter? Well, you're in luck, because the new game from Funny Fintan Softworks, Incolatus, looks set to deliver all the bullets, blasts, and build mechanics of the best arena shooters out there, while harnessing the energy of early 2000s pop music, pink accessories, and bubblegum aesthetics. Read the rest of the story... View the full article
While the notes for Helldivers 2's most recent patch were longer than some books, it seems there were a few changes that flew under the radar and didn't quite get a mention, for various reasons. Read more View the full article
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Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge It’s time for another PlayStation State of Play livestream where Sony showcases its next big game and hardware announcements. Sony has promised we’ll see “more than 20 upcoming PS5 and PS VR2 games from studios around the world” during the 30-minute-plus presentation. Sony announced Astro **** during its May State of Play stream, and the game racked up “Game of the Year” nominations once it launched earlier this month. Now, September’s showcase will try to present strong follow-ups that keep the momentum going. The new State of Play comes just two weeks after the company announced a new beefed-up PS5 “Pro” model, which will be open for preorder on September 26th. The new system’s larger GPU and support for PlayStation Spectral Super... Continue reading… View the full article