Rebellion Unplugged's flagship (or, flag-car, I guess) racing board game Joyride is still young - the original 'Survival of the Fastest' version crowdfunded in late 2023, and only reached local game store shelves in February 2025. But it must be doing pretty damn well, because not only has Rebellion already given the original two spin-offs and four expansions in the past couple of years, it's just launched a full-on 'expand-alone' follow-up game on Gamefound. At press time, it's already racked up nearly $90,000 from backers. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Our favorite new board games, as of October 2025 Gore soaked DOOM board game hits Kickstarter, promising "Heavy Metal Chess" One of the scariest videogames ever made is becoming a board game - but not 'til next year View the full article
Humble Choice is always a good deal for PC gamers who like a variety of game types. But the online storefront just launched a promo code that gets you October’s Humble Choice games for just $10, rather than the usual $14.99. All you have to do is enter promo code SPOOKY25 at checkout, and you’ll save $5. This month’s eight-game lineup is pretty great, with Atomic Hearts, V Rising, System Shock, Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town, and more. Read on for the details. Humble Choice - October 2025 Here’s the full list of PC games included in this months’ Humble Choice: Atomic HeartV RisingSystem ShockStory of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive TownCryptmasterShogun ShowdownHotel RenovatorCaravan SandWitchOne Month of IGN Plus All of the games are delivered in the form of Steam codes. Most of the games are excellent as well. Our critics gave V Rising and System Shock a 9/10, while Atomic Hearts got an 8/10. From our Atomic Heart review: "This is a lengthy, tough, and terrific-looking shooter that has us bathing in the blood and gears of elaborately designed enemies both biological and robotic and dispatching them with an impressive set of combat options." Humble Choice is a gaming subscription that gets you a new bundle of PC games each month. So if you don’t want to continue getting a new bundle each month, you’ll have to cancel your subscription, which is easy enough to do (I’ve done it myself). Anytime a bundle I want is on offer, I sign back up and then cancel after I’ve gotten my games, just to ward off future unwanted auto-payments as I have enough subscriptions in my life. Members also get a few other benefits from a Humble Choice subscription. You save up to 20% off other games on Humble Store, depending on how long your subscription has been active (it starts at 10% off with one month). You also get access to more than 50 classic DRM-free games in the Humble app (the current lineup includes A Short Hike, Getting Over It, and more. Finally, 5% of your membership fee is donated to a worthy cause each month. This month’s charitable organization is Whale and Dolphin Conservation. While we’re on the subject of game deals at Humble, the PC game storefront is also running the Humble Halloween Mega *****, with big savings on tons of games, including Alan Wake 2 for $14.99, Silent Hill 2 for $45.49, and many more. Disclosure: Humble Bundle is owned by Ziff Davis, the parent company of IGN. Humble Bundle and IGN operate completely independently, and no special consideration is given to Humble Bundle announcements or promotions for coverage. Chris Reed is a commerce editor and deals expert for IGN. He also runs IGN's board game and LEGO coverage. You can follow him on Bluesky. View the full article
Remedy Entertainment's CEO has resigned, leaving the new CEO of the developer of Control and Alan Wake to reassure investors after weak sales of FBC: Firebreak left the company significantly lowering its revenue expectations for the year and writing off the game's development costs. In its quarterly earnings report issued today, Remedy revealed that it recognized a €14.9 million ($17.4 million) impairment charge representing most of the development costs as well as purchased publishing and distribution rights for FBC: Firebreak. In total, Remedy's revenue decreased 32% year-over-year, to €12.2 million ($14.2 million). Remedy says this was largely driven by lower development fees coming in than last year at this time, during which it received revenue from Annapurna related to development work it did on Control 2. Remedy also revealed that it was revising its revenue expectations for the year: while previously Remedy expected revenue and operating profit to increase year-over-year and be positive, it now expects revenue to increase, but its operating profit to decrease and be negative. No exact numbers were shared. Alongside this, CEO Tero Virtala has stepped down after nine years in the position. He is succeeded in the interim by board chairman Markus Mäki, who has stepped down from his chairman role and been replaced by Henri Österlund. In comments by Mäki shared with investors, he stated that while Remedy would continue "working on features which enhance player value" and would keep true to its shared roadmap for Firebreak, the studio has moved development resources elsewhere going forward. Mäki also attempted to reassure investors that Firebreak was not a total loss: "We have also found positive sides from FBC: Firebreak," he said. "Our first multiplayer product launch was technically successful in a cross-platform environment, and our publishing team has built capabilities which support the releases of our future self-published titles." FBC: Firebreak was Remedy's first ever self-published game, and while the studio claims it technically succeeded, it also admitted last quarter that it "underperformed" on Steam and that the company was "unsatisfied" with its commercial reception. In today's earnings, Remedy stated that Breakpoint improved the game's sales only "marginally." We gave FBC: Firebreak a 6/10, saying that it was a "compelling co-op shooter that, despite its good looks, doesn't have the depth to keep things interesting long-term." Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. You can find her posting on BlueSky @duckvalentine.bsky.social. Got a story tip? Send it to [email protected]. View the full article
According to a splash screen found on the World of Warcraft test servers, the Midnight Pre-Patch will launch before January 27. This means World of Warcraft fans will likely be able to enjoy features like Housing Neighborhoods and the Devourer ****** Hunter as early as January 20. View the full article
Making decisions in The Outer Worlds 2 isn't always cut and dry, but occasionally you'll come across a quest where the decisions actually are about as straightforward as they appear. One example is when you reach Fort Endurance in the Golden Ridge area and realize what's going on with their "top-ranking officer." View the full article
If you fancy yourself something of a vampire, then you can probably relate with the premise of Dark Moon. One of the most intriguing survival strategy games I've seen in a while, your overarching goal is simple - stay out of sunlight, or face dire consequences. For an Earthling, that's pretty easy - buy some curtains for the day time, and don't be late home from your nighttime escapades. But when you're stranded on the barren surface of the Moon, you're going to struggle. However, by building a roaming base atop a massive, spider-like mech, you might have a chance. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Dark Moon is a dynamic lunar RTS game that you can playtest right now View the full article
Look at Battlefield Redsec on Steam right now and you might be quick to assume it's an abject failure, yet the reviews might obscure the reality of the situation. Not content with dropping one of the best multiplayer games of the year on us in BF6, EA's Battlefield Studios has now unleashed its free-to-play counterpart. Redsec includes a battle royale format as well as an elimination gauntlet, complete with explosive destruction that allows you to open up new paths through the map. So why is it already falling foul of the court of public opinion? Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Best Battlefield Redsec KTS100 MK8 loadout All Battlefield Redsec missions explained How to get your custom loadout in Battlefield Redsec View the full article
Want to use The Outer Worlds 2 console commands? No matter how good the RPG is, there comes a point where you'll feel the urge to use console commands to aid you in some way. The console can be used to get out of tricky situations, fix game-breaking problems, and, for most people, gain access to anything in the game at the press of a button. The only issue is that The Outer Worlds 2 console has been locked by the developers. Fortunately, using our handy best Outer Worlds 2 mods guide, you don't have to worry about anything restricting your access. Once you have the correct mod installed, you can use all the Outer Worlds 2 console commands you can come up with, helping you breeze through the quest list without ever skipping a beat. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Best Outer Worlds 2 mods The Outer Worlds 2 The Saga of Malfunctioning Mechanicals quest guide The Outer Worlds 2 Observatory puzzle solution View the full article
Asus is no stranger to dabbling in cutesy gaming gear, but its latest additions to the PC peripheral market are on another level. Meet the Asus Marshmallow Keyboard and Asus Fragrance Mouse. While these aren't strictly contenders for our best gaming mouse and best gaming keyboard guides - they're not really gaming peripherals at all - they still have me super intrigued as to what on earth they're all about. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: At $89.99, this 144Hz Asus gaming monitor is an absolute steal The Asus Xbox Ally X has just been tested with Bazzite, and it basically turns it into a supercharged Steam Deck Save a huge $250 on an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 in this extremely limited Amazon graphics card deal View the full article
Corsair just added two new Gen 5 drives to its SSD line-up, offering up fast speeds for PC desktop and portable gaming fans alike.View the full article
Ah microtransactions, the age-old debate. 'MTX are terrible!,' says one camp, the other retorting 'if you don't like it, don't buy it.' It's the 'blue or white' dress situation all over again. What most people agree on, however, is that 'pay to win' is bad - anything that you can purchase with real money that actively improves your experience in-game is a no-go. Whether it's gacha banners or rapid XP gains, pretty much everyone hates P2W systems. It's a label that's been hurled at Jagex several times over the past few years, especially when it comes to Runescape's Treasure Hunter system. A daily activity that allows you to win prizes, it's much-maligned by players, but it may not be for much longer. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: One of OSRS's best events is coming to Runescape, and it's going to cause chaos Runescape system requirements Runescape monetization is changing as Jagex admits it has "lost players" View the full article
Mojang announced a big change is coming to Minecraft: Java Edition, one that could make it a whole lot easier to make mods and perhaps make them more exciting. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
Dispatch has peaked at 54,619 concurrent players on 29 October 2025 within the release week. View charts and more statistics on our website.View the full article
Obsidian Entertainment’s The Outer Worlds 2 has joined the lineup of titles available to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. The highly anticipated sequel launched on October 29 and became available for Xbox Game Pass members of the highest tier to enjoy from day one. View the full article
Nvidia has just announced an incredible opportunity for you to win an RTX 5090 Founders Edition graphics card, worth $2,000. In celebration of the launch of Battlefield 6, and the game's support for Nvidia DLSS upscaling and multi-frame gen tech, the company is giving away a special Battlefield 6 edition of its flagship gaming GPU. This Nvidia giveaway is the perfect opportunity to not only bag yourself the best graphics card on the planet right now, but also to show off your Battlefield 6 skills, which will have to be considerable to win this competition. With only two days before the competition closes, though, you'll have to be quick. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: All Battlefield 6 battle pass rewards Best Battlefield 6 settings for optimized PC performance Battlefield 6 system requirements View the full article
Take-Two CEO, Strauss Zelnick, says the impact of artificial intelligence on the development of games like Grand Theft Auto remains limited, because such models inherently lack creativity. Speaking at CNBC’s Technology Executive Council Summit on Tuesday, the exec was asked about the impact AI has had on game development, and if there were any signs it could help improve the speed of production. Zelnick, whose company is also responsible for Borderlands, NBA 2K, and BioShock, said that while he’s not a “naysayer”, he believes AI’s impact on production remains “limited”. Read More... View the full article
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