Another month, another Assassin's Creed Shadows update, again one that comes with a list of quality of life changes, but also one that comes with another surprising collaboration. Let's start with that one, which is, weirdly, a new story pack made in collaboration with Critical Role, the wildly popular actual play series. For some context, Critical Role did an official Assassin's Creed themed oneshot a little while back. In said oneshot, Hi-Fi Rush's Robbie Daymond played a character called Rufino, who's being added into the game through this new mission in update 1.0.6. Read more View the full article
Frontier Developments is walking back the use of generative AI in Jurassic World Evolution 3 following backlash from fans. Jurassic World Evolution 3 finally sprouted legs when its official reveal trailer was published as part of Summer Game Fest 2025 earlier this month. Its existence marked the end of a four-year wait for a third game in the dinosaur strategy simulation franchise, but much of the excitement was quickly soured when fans discovered that Frontier had used controversial generative AI technology to create certain scientist portraits in-game. Shortly after this realization, fans gathered to campaign against the use of AI in Jurassic World Evolution 3 in hopes that Frontier would reverse its decision in favor of content created by actual human beings. It’s a movement that seems to have achieved the desired results, as the team behind the Jurassic Park video game now replied to a popular Steam post to confirm that generative AI portraits will be removed. “Thanks for your feedback on this topic,” the post says. “We have opted to remove the use of generative AI for scientist portraits within Jurassic World Evolution 3.” Those who visit the Jurassic World Evolution 3 Steam page will now find that Steam’s AI Generated Content Disclosure can no longer be found above the list of its system requirements. It’s a move that’s already being celebrated by the Jurassic World Evolution 3 community as they look forward to seeing art that wasn’t created by artificial intelligence. “Thank you. As a dev myself, this was wholly unnecessary from the start and such an own goal that I'm happy to see the pivot, and to be able to wish the team the best for a successful launch,” one Steam user said. “Been such a fan of JWE1+2 (and PC/PZ), so this change takes me from a never-buy to a buy-at-launch!” Frontier W Jurassic World Evolution 3 will not use any generative AI! I repeat: Jurassic World Evolution 3 will NOT USE ANY GENERATIVE AI! [Hidden Content] — Evolution Square (@EvoSquareYT) June 24, 2025 Well, it looks like it's the perfect frontier game now. They removed the Generative AI from #jurassicworld evolution 3. [Hidden Content] — Herald Of Geese (Stealer of geese) (@GeeseHerald) June 24, 2025 Thank you Frontier byu/HeavyGold8 injurassicworldevo .reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; } Frontier confirmed in a statement to GameWatcher that Jurassic World Evolution 3 still has a release date of October 21, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S. In the meantime, you can read up on how other companies, such as Epic Games, Microsoft, and Capcom, are using AI in their video games. Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe). View the full article
Sony has given PlayStation VR2 (PSVR 2) owners some much-needed love by showing off four new VR games coming to fans within the next year. The company detailed some of the PSVR 2 games players can look forward to in a PlayStation Blog post. The four titles are Dreams of Another, Grit and Valor – 1949, Hotel Infinity, and Meteora, with each offering a completely different virtual-reality experience from the last. Dreams of Another Topping the list of new PSVR 2 games is Q-Games’ latest entry in the PixelJunk series, Dreams of Another. This is one VR game that players already knew about, but its appearance today still comes with a new look at its mesmerizing gameplay and how virtual reality will allow players to thoroughly explore dreamlike worlds in both first- and third-person. It’s currently set to come to PC, PlayStation 5, and PSVR 2 later this year. Grit and Valor – 1949 If you’re looking for something less serene and more action-y, then Milky Tea Studios’ Grit and Valor – 1949 might be for you. This is a real-time tactics rogue-lite from earlier this year that will soon allow PSVR 2 players to control alternate history battlefields in World War II. That means navigating through menus with the tips of your fingers and even picking up and placing units as if they’re real-life models when it launches August 21, 2025. Hotel Infinity Manifold Garden developer Studio Chyr is bringing its puzzle expertise to PSVR 2 with Hotel Infinity, a mind-bending experience that looks to twist player perspectives in more ways than one. Its gameplay trailer shows the slightly creepy hotel — and puzzles — VR fans can get lost in when it arrives later this year. Meteora Rounding out the list of Sony’s new PSVR 2 games is Meteora, a space racing game where players step into the rocky shoes of a flaming meteor in what is described as a “combat racing” game. This one is about rising to the top of leaderboards in what looks like a colorful and explosive experience, and it’s coming to PSVR 2 in 2026. Sony unleashed the PSVR 2 as its VR peripheral sequel device in February 2023. Despite introducing a slew of new features and upgraded tech, reports signaled PSVR 2 suffered from an underwhelming launch. It was mostly doom and gloom for the headset until Sony eventually revealed that the PSVR 2 had actually managed to outperform the launch of the original PSVR, coming in at just below 600,000 units sold six weeks post-launch. However, one year later, in March 2024, Bloomberg reported that Sony would be pausing PSVR 2 production in order to ensure its backlog of unsold units would be sold. Just last week, it was announced that action-rhythm mega-hit Beat Saber would be ending support for VR devices on PS4 and PS5 starting immediately. Although four games are now on the way, many have wondered if Sony still actually cares about PSVR 2 for quite some time. Today’s announcements at least show that Sony has a bit more gas in the tank when it comes to PSVR 2. For more, you can check out our original PSVR 2 review, where we gave the device a 9/10. Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe). View the full article
A film adaptation of the classic British comic Rogue Trooper is on the way — and the first look images for the film have officially arrived, featuring What We Do in the Shadows stars Jemaine Clement and Matt Berry. Rogue Trooper is written, directed, and produced by Duncan Jones, whose last movie, Mute, came out in 2018. Jones also directed the 2016 Warcraft movie, 2011's Source Code, and 2009's Moon. The batch of images gives fans a nice glimpse into the world of the animated film, which used facial capture tech to bring some characters to life. Dunkirk star Aneurin Barnard debuts as the Rogue Trooper, while Clement and Berry can be seen as Mr. Brass and Mr. Bland, two battleground looters who will undoubtedly be a big dose of comic relief. Fans also get to see a large war vehicle traveling across Nu Earth, the planet where the brutal war between the Norts and Southers, two different societies, takes place. The final first look image shows two Souther soldiers lost on the battlefield. “We are so excited to share a first look of the film and show the amazing fidelity with which the team have used our actors on set performances to drive the animated characters,” producer Stuart Fenegan said in a statement. “That level of detail and nuance was a priority from day one.” Director Duncan Jones’ comments were simple: “AHHHHHHHHHHHH! WE’RE ALMOST FINISHED! SEE YOU AT SDCC!!” The director will appear at the festival on July 25. Rogue Trooper “tells the story of 19, a ‘Genetic Infantryman,’ who finds himself the sole-survivor of an invasion force. Desperate to track down the traitor who sold him and his comrades out, the super soldier is accompanied by three killed-in-action squad mates, whose personalities have been stored in his gun, helmet and backpack.” Alongside Barnard, Clement, and Berry, the movie boasts an awesome ensemble cast that includes Hayley Atwell, Jack Lowden, Daryl McCormack, Reece Shearsmith, Diane Morgan, Alice Lowe, Asa Butterfield, and Sean Bean. Despite getting closer to release with these first look images, the film has yet to set a release date. Lex Briscuso is a film and television critic and a freelance entertainment writer for IGN. You can follow her on Twitter at @nikonamerica. View the full article
Following its announcement during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct in April, Drag x Drive now has a public release date scheduled for later this year. Drag x Drive will officially arrive on August 14 on the Nintendo Switch 2 for $20. This announcement originated from Nintendo's official social media platforms, revealing that Drag x Drive will launch as a Switch 2 exclusive. It's available for pre-order now, with the title releasing at $19.99, $16.99, or your regional equivalent. Drag x Drive will be available as a digital-only title through Nintendo's eShop. No physical copies will be available. [Hidden Content] Drag x Drive is a multiplayer sports game developed and published by Nintendo where you play as a robotic basketball player in a wheelchair. It takes advantage of the Switch 2's dual Joy-**** mouse hybrid by allowing you to control each wheel individually, letting you experience pushing the wheels, turning, and trying out some trick shots once you become familiar with its mechanics. You'll also be able to use motion controls to shoot hoops by flicking your Joy-Cons upward, raising your arms to send signals to your teammates, and clapping if you want to show good sportsmanship. With it being a multiplayer sports game, you can experience it with up to two other teammates during 3v3 matches. That way, if you want to give someone a high five or find creative ways to show off against the other team, you have free rein to do so, knowing you'll be up against other people. Drag x Drive arrives a few months after the Switch 2's original release on June 5. With the Switch 2's launch came releases like Mario Kart World, the console's Welcome Tour, and upgrades for both Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild. We're also getting Donkey Kong Bananza on July 17, with games like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment having unknown release dates. Do you plan on picking up Drag X Drive when it launches in August? Let us know in the comments below! The post Drag x Drive hits the court on Switch 2 in August as a digital-only title appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Two years ago, Palworld answered the question, "What if Pokémon had base building and multiplayer?" Never Grave: The Witch and the Curse, Pocketpair's next game, developed by a new internal team, is giving the same treatment to Hollow Knight... Read more.View the full article
In the ten years since Techland released the original Dying Light, it's cemented itself as one of the pillars of the zombie genre, rivaling icons like Dead Rising and Left 4 Dead. As of the time of writing, it sits at a 95% Steam rating from a frankly absurd 340,000 user reviews, with at least 10,000 people playing it on the storefront every day. I'd wager that these numbers are about to grow, too, because Techland has just revealed a major upgrade, which is entirely free if you already own the game. With Dying Light The Beast around the corner, now's the time for zombie-slaying action. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Dying Light turns 10 and celebrates by reviving some of its best in-game events The original Dying Light is more popular on Steam right now than Dying Light 2 Top tier zombie game enjoys big Steam resurgence thanks to steep ***** View the full article
Gorgeous cyberpunk city-builder Dystopika just got a huge new update to celebrate its one year anniversary. Wanting to do "something special," developer Voids Within promises that it "really went to town on this one" - and go to town it did. The update (titled 'Meditations') adds two new districts, a megastructure, weather effects, volumetric lighting, lighting props, and an improved photo mode, to name just a few of the additions. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Dystopika is 2024's most underrated city builder, and it just got a huge update Get some of 2024's coziest city builders for 17% off Cyberpunk city builder Dystopika unveils custom billboard feature View the full article
What are the Rematch ranks? While jumping into a match of Quick Play is fun, there's nothing like truly testing your skills in ranked mode. With Rematch ranks on the line, most of your teammates should take this game mode seriously... hopefully. As with most multiplayer game ranked modes, you gain RP (reputation points) when you win matches in Rematch. When you earn enough, you'll progress through the ranks and tiers, encountering stronger opponents along the way. However, Rematch doesn't show what all the ranks in the game are, leaving you to figure it out for yourself. With no Rematch crossplay features just yet, the competition is fierce on all platforms. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The cheapest way to grab a Rematch Steam key right now Soccer sim Rematch launches with over 90k players, races past EA Sports FC 25 Rematch tips and tricks - how to win matches View the full article
I love a good theme park sim, but there are only so many rollercoasters and hot dog stands you can build before you want something a bit more... dangerous. That's always been the beauty of the Jurassic World Evolution series, which has had me screaming in terror on several occasions as I watch my loyal customers get mauled to death by some Houdini-esque velociraptors. The recently revealed threequal, Jurassic World Evolution 3, drops later this year, promising loads of improvements and new features. But it's already received some heat from fans after Frontier Developments confirmed it was using generative AI for character portraits. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: After a year of silence, Jurassic World Evolution 3 finally has a release date View the full article
Developed and published by 11 bit studios, The Alters is a sci-fi survival game unlike any other. While balancing the classic genre expectations of players, The Alters manages to find a sweet spot between traditional survival gameplay and an emotional, thought-provoking story that brings this unique game to life. As the sole survivor of a crashed expedition, Jan is placed into the impossible situation of figuring out a way to save himself before the sun burns up the hostile planet he’s now stranded on. View the full article
Overwatch 2 Season 17 has officially arrived, along with extensive patch notes detailing new gameplay features like the Aatlis map, additions to Stadium, and buffs for over a dozen heroes. Though some have reported difficulty logging in or patching their game, all of this new content is live in Overwatch 2 right now. View the full article
I'm not entirely sure of the cultural relevancy of Chicken Run, even if it did get one of those trendy legacy sequels back in 2023, and yet here we are with the reveal of an entire video game. The name of said game is Chicken Run: Eggstraction, and quite fittingly it is an action stealth game, one that might even look quite good? Read more View the full article
The Sideline Superstar Evolution is now available in EA FC 25, and you can complete the upgrades to improve a lower-rated item of your choice. To unlock the evolution, you'll have to spend 50,000 coins, which isn't very high in the current stage of the game. The upgrades are perfect for CM cards, so let's take a look at the best possible candidates to upgrade. Table of contentsEA FC 25 Sideline Superstar Evolution requirementsEA FC 25 Sideline Superstar Evolution upgradesBest players to use in EA FC 25 Sideline Superstar EvolutionEA FC 25 Sideline Superstar Evolution requirements Here are the requirements of the Sideline Superstar Evolution in EA FC 25. Max Pos. 2Overall Max. 92Position CMMax PS 10Max PS+ 3Passing Max. 98Dribbling Max. 98EA FC 25 Sideline Superstar Evolution upgrades There are five levels of upgrades, and here are the requirements. Level 1 upgrades Rarity In-Progress EvolutionNew Pos. LWRole++ LW Inside Forward++Overall +15 (^96)Shooting +15 (^91)Agility +20 (^93)Balance +20 (^93) Level 2 upgrades New Pos. RWRole++ RW Inside Forward++PlayStyle+ Quick Step (^3)PlayStyle Incisive Pass (^9)Pace +20 (^95)Reactions +20 (^95) Level 3 upgrades WF +2 ★PlayStyle+ Pinged Pass (^3)PlayStyle Trivela (^9)Jumping +20 (^90)Stamina +20 (^92)Strength +20 (^90) Level 4 upgrades Role++ RW Winger++Role++ LW Winger++PlayStyle Tiki Taka (^9)Passing +15 (^93)Ball Control +20Dribbling (attr.) +20 (^96) Level 5 upgrades Rarity Shapeshifters EvolutionSM +2 ★ (^4)Role++ RW Wide Playmaker++Role++ LW Wide Playmaker++PlayStyle+ Technical (^3)Composure +20 (^93) Level 1 upgrade conditions Play 1 match in any mode using your active EVO player. Level 2 upgrade conditions Play two matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player. Level 3 upgrade conditions Win one match in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player. Level 4 upgrade conditions Win one match in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player. Level 5 upgrade conditions Play two matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player.Best players to use in EA FC 25 Sideline Superstar Evolution Here are some of the best players to use in this evolution. Patrick Vieira Thunderstruck IconN'Golo Kante Grassroot GreatsJohnny Cardoso RTTFMartin Zubimendi FUT BirthdayRodri CenturionsKobie Mainoo RTTFJude Bellingham TOTWZico Immortals IconBruno Fernandes Grassroot Greats Your club’s evo chain candidates can provide unique solutions exclusive to your Ultimate Team squad. The post Best players to use in EA FC 25 Sideline Superstar Evolution appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Sometimes things in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 get lost in translation or completely misunderstood, and fans aren't always sure if what they're hearing is accurate or if they've simply missed a crucial detail. This is especially the case if you aren't using subtitles during the game, as much of the dialogue can be hard to discern over the background music, atmospheric sounds, etc. But it's not every day that these misunderstandings result in a hilarious meme-worthy moment that has fans in stitches. View the full article
NBA 2K25 has just released a new update for June 2025, bringing many small improvements across different game modes. With Season 8 about to start, NBA 2K25 players can look forward to a smoother and more polished gameplay experience. View the full article
Quite a few heads have been turned by The Blood of the Dawnwalker's development, especially as more has been shown off by the project. A big reason for the initial interest is the studio behind it, Rebel Wolves, being made up of ex-CD Projekt Red developers, who had previously worked on the legendary Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Now is the time for Rebel Wolves to show that it isn't just riding the coat tails of CD Projekt Red and the greatness of a project that was made over a decade ago, and recent showcases look promising. View the full article
Board game publishing and distribution giant Asmodee has published its annual report for the 2024-25 financial year, the first since it left its erstwhile parent company Embracer Group, and it has turned a profit - barely. The firm's net profit for the year was $5.46 (€4.69) million on paper, dropping to $1.33 (€1.14) million after accounting for exchange rate fluctuations with its various international subsidiaries. That's still a lot of money - but in 2023-24 tabletop titan Games Workshop realised a $204 (£150) million profit, despite having a far lower turnover. What gives? Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Board game fans just want publishers to be nice, says Wingspan studio survey This special edition Lord of the Rings board game comes with its own damn table Stylish new Kickstarter board game pits saboteurs against occupiers in WW2 Paris View the full article
It's a day ending in "y" so you know what that means: as per tradition, military documentation not cleared for public release has once more been posted on the War Thunder forums in order to win an argument about a piece of hardware. If this sounds familiar, maybe it's because you've previously read about leaks involving the Eurofighter Typhoon and F117 Nighthawk, or the M2A2 Bradley... Read more.View the full article
FromSoftware has announced the next Everdark Sovereign Nightlord boss in Elden Ring Nightreign, and it’s a powerful foe not to be faced lightly. Elden Ring’s base game was released back in 2022, introducing soulslike fans to the Lands Between and pitting them against some of the most punishing bosses in video game history. The torment continued during the title’s massive Shadow of the Erdtree expansion in 2024, and Elden Ring Nightreign is continuing the IP’s notorious difficulty. View the full article
The Smiths once asked "Does the body rule the mind? Or does the mind rule the body?" The answer was "I dunno", so not a particularly helpful song overall. Even so, it's one of those eternal philosophical questions that's great for navel-gazing but utterly impractical otherwise, the kind of thing late-teen/early-twenties think is deep before getting over it. The answer, of course, is that the mind is part of the body so it's a false dichotomy, unless you're a specific necromancer to whom it's become a very real concern. View the full article
The Dynasty and Team-Builder Deep Dive for College Football 26 had some interesting moments for the series' fans to observe. Most of the features revealed today are also present in College Football 25. However, EA Sports has considered community feedback to fine-tune the changes. Some of them are much more subtle, while others are dramatic, to say the least. At its core is your greater freedom over coaching and building your program. All College Football 26 Dynasty Deep Dive highlights The core of the Dynasty mode will revolve around three key factors. Building your coachBuilding your programEnjoy the authentic college football experience. Let's take deeper dives into what you can expect from each area. [Hidden Content] College Football 26 Coach features in Dynasty mode Here's what you can do with your coach in the upcoming game. Create your coach, and customize him as much as you want.Coach progression has been strengthened, and you can grow your level to 100. Progress will be based on your selected archetypes.Updates on how Archetypes work include making detailed tweaks to make leveling up more challenging.Better Coach Carousel and coordinators will have traits that determine their loyalty to your program.New Trophy Showcase Room. Most of these features are also available in College Football 25 but have been refined. We will cover the Archetypes in detail in a future article. All College Football 26 Program features in Dynasty mode Like last year, you'll have plenty of control over what you want to do with your college program. At its core, you'll need to master the transfer portal. The transfer portal will be far more consistent.A prospective recruit's star rating will be based on factors such as their overall ratings, position, batch year, and more.All players have a dealbreaker, which determines your chances of signing them into your program.Playing time will be a major decision-making factor when recruiting an athlete, and it can even bypass a dealbreaker.Dealbreakers will have a dynamic system with athletes evolving and changing their expectations. This will make adjusting to their demands harder for you and other teams.Get additional chances of retaining players based on your Program Builder archetype.Full control over how the Transfer portal will work. Recruiting will also involve plenty of other factors. For starters, the prestige of your program will determine how likely you are to recruit an athlete. Your school's region will also influence recruiting, as some pipelines are strong in one area and weak in the rest. The full set of changes includes many more details about all the tweaks, so make sure to check it out before diving deep into Dynasty a month from now. The post College Football 26 Dynasty features – Dynamic Dealbreakers, better coach control, and more appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
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Another month, another Assassin's Creed Shadows update, again one that comes with a list of quality of life changes, but also one that comes with another surprising collaboration. Let's start with that one, which is, weirdly, a new story pack made in collaboration with Critical Role, the wildly popular actual play series. For some context, Critical Role did an official Assassin's Creed themed oneshot a little while back. In said oneshot, Hi-Fi Rush's Robbie Daymond played a character called Rufino, who's being added into the game through this new mission in update 1.0.6. Read more View the full article