What is the Battlefield 6 release date? When Battlefield is firing on all cylinders, it's a thing to behold: tactical, dynamic, and immersive, there isn't much else like it out there. Some games have tried to emulate the feel of Battlefield, admittedly with mixed results, so a brand new, numbered entry in one of the best FPS series is something to get excited about. The last Battlefield game that graced our screens was 2042, and it left a bitter taste for some, having eschewed some of the core principles that made the multiplayer game great. Battlefield 6 looks to learn from those mistakes, hopefully capturing some of that early magic, gathering old players and, with any luck, a new audience in the process. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The new Battlefield game is getting revealed next week Battlefield 6 reveal may have been delayed Possible Battlefield 6 images leak, reveal may be imminent View the full article
Although it's been a modest success on Steam, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre deserves more attention. Mechanically, it puts a smart, sinister spin on Dead By Daylight, pitting multiple survivors (or, as the game refers to them, 'victims') against a trio of killers, each of them outfitted with unique, sometimes complementary abilities. More significantly, developer Gun goes to great lengths to capture the visuals and atmosphere of the original 1974 movie - if film-to-game adaptations have a reputation for being low-effort cash ins, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is up there with notable exceptions like Alien Isolation. Now, just shy of two years since it was released, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is finished. Developer Gun says the game has reached its "full potential." Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre's new game mode sees player count double on Steam DBD rival The Texas Chainsaw Massacre slashes price permanently The Texas Chain Saw Massacre adds canonical Leatherface origin story View the full article
Yet another leak has appeared that potentially reveals some of the core specs for the so far unannounced budget-friendly AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT. While the details aren't yet confirmed, this new leak suggests a gaming GPU that is likely to compete directly with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti. It's fair to say that this newest generation of best graphics cards has seen more competition than in previous years, but especially in the mid-to-lower tier of the market, even if Nvidia continues to hold most of the market share. AMD has had success with the RX 9070 XT, and it no doubt hopes to have more with the RX 9060 XT, although a recent RX 9060 XT price rumor suggests that it might not be as affordable as gamers hope. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: A new AMD Ryzen gaming CPU looks set to beat the 9800X3D If this AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT price leak is right, then Nvidia will be pleased Games on your old AMD Radeon GPU are about to look way better, according to leak View the full article
Doom: The Dark Agesfans will have to head to their nearest Prince St. Pizza shop if they want to pick up an exclusive skin for the mighty Doom Slayer. Developer id Software is taking the Slayer back in time before the events of the 2016 Doom reboot to seemingly explore the character's mysterious origins. With slower-paced but more powerful combat, Doom: The Dark Agesplayers can expect to feel more like a one-man tank as they're given tools like a mace, a Captain America-like shield saw, and the ability to parry enemy attacks and projectiles. View the full article
Capcom has revealed its latest franchise sales numbers, providing fans with some insight into how the legendary studio's games have fared over the past year. One of the biggest players in the industry, Capcom has seen some major success in 2025 already, with some potential big releases in the pipeline. View the full article
Valve has just announced that it's introducing another compatibility check system for gaming handhelds, this time to verify whether third-party machines running Steam Deck OS can still run certain games. The move comes as the Steam Deck compatibility system comes under fire for verifying games that barely run on the handheld, while new SteamOS handhelds, such as the Lenovo Legion Go S, are waiting in the wings. Despite hefty competition, the Steam Deck remains the best handheld you can buy for gaming right now, thanks to the smooth usability of SteamOS compared to the often clunky experience of using Windows on alternative devices. However, the current Valve certification system for games has come in for heavy criticism over the last few weeks, with games such as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Steam Deck getting full Verified status, despite rarely being able to hit 30fps on the Deck, and with extremely long loading times too. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: A new dual-GPU graphics card is reportedly coming, with more VRAM than RTX 5090 Nvidia GeForce gaming GPU prices are reportedly about to get even more expensive This AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT specs rumor sets up a battle with the RTX 5060 Ti View the full article
Friends, I have a disease. Not, uh, not one of the bad ones, I mean a disease of the mind. In any management-esque game—from Theme Hospital to Factorio—I am incapable of planning until it's too late, until I have layered one haphazard system on another to an extent that I can't easily go back to the drawing board... Read more.View the full article
It's been exactly one year since Marvel Rivals entered closed alpha on May 13, 2024, and to celebrate, the devs have unveiled a pretty massive change. The season zero battle pass is back for a limited time, and all other battle passes could now return, too. In the Dev Talk Vol. 14 blog, the Marvel Rivals team highlighted a few big features to celebrate the anniversary. The biggest one revolves around battle pass changes, with the season zero pass set to return from May 15 to 29, and all battle passes now potentially able to come back in the future. Screenshot by Destructoid The season zero battle pass will be discounted to 590 Lattice when it returns for the anniversary. This is a one-time deal, as the devs explained that all future battle passes that make a return will be upcharged to cost at least 20 percent more than the original. "Guess there's no such thing as exclusivity in this game," one fan said on X (formerly Twitter). This seems to be the general sentiment most players have, and it's understandable since battle passes were generally perceived to be exclusive before this change. There was never any official information about whether Marvel Rivals passes and items from them could return, but since they have only been available with the corresponding season so far, most players took this to mean they were one and done. This isn't the case, though, as it's now been confirmed that all passes can return at any point. [Hidden Content] Exclusivity is a tricky feature to balance. On the one hand, many players get excited by the prospect of having rare items that not everyone has access to. On the other hand, it can be frustrating to miss out on items if you weren't around when they were released. It's a problem other games deal with too, and one that comes up especially often in Fortnite. There's always going to be a lot of controversy with strong beliefs on either side, so this change is certainly a big one for Marvel Rivals and begs the question: Is it fair to longtime players? I get both sides of the argument, and that it's tough to get it right. After seeing similar issues arise in other games, I'm a fan of the Fortnite system for handling exclusivity issues, and I'm hoping that Marvel Rivals follows suit. Since many players believed the season zero battle pass was exclusive prior to the May 13 announcement, an easy fix to make this change go over better is to give OG pass owners some kind of variant. Even something as simple as an exclusive costume color variant for one of the battle pass skins would work. Screenshot by Destructoid There have been times when Fortnite has accidentally put items in the shop that were meant to be exclusive, and to fix this, they created a different variant for the OG owners. I like this fix because it feels like the perfect compromise. Everyone gets to enjoy the items while still keeping a bit of exclusivity intact, but not in a way that massively leaves out players. "You did everything right in this game until now. Why devalue your OG playerbase that's been there from the beginning by giving this to everyone now?" another fan said on X (formerly Twitter) following the announcement. I'm not strongly for or against exclusivity, but I do think the best way to handle it is simply allowing all players to get the base items and granting unique variants to OG players. Since there are lots of players who feel strongly on both sides, it's important to find a middle ground for this situation, and this seems like the best compromise for everyone involved. What do you think about the battle pass exclusivity changes, and are you hoping for any additional adjustments or fixes? The post Marvel Rivals’ latest update is giving fans second chance at exclusive skins. But is it fair to longtime players? appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
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Back in 2023, NetEase Games unveiled its ambitious urban open-world RPG, Project Mugen. Now reborn as Ananta, this visually stunning title promises a fusion of fantasy and cityscapes. From its rebranded identity to gameplay trailers, platform details, and a targeted release window, here's everything you need to know. Table of contentsWhen does Ananta come out?What platforms will Ananta be on?All Ananta trailersWhat is Ananta about?When does Ananta come out? Currently, Ananta doesn't have an official release date, but there's speculation it could arrive in late 2025 or early 2026. Given the lack of updates since early this year, a 2026 release seems more likely. With no beta tests conducted yet (only one technical test so far), it may still be a while before the full launch. Image via Naked Rain Although there's no official release date, pre-registrations are already open on the game's official website. Millions of users have signed up, which could potentially lead to beta testing in the near future. Hopefully, by then, we'll get a clearer picture of Ananta's debut. What platforms will Ananta be on? Ananta will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC. There's no confirmation yet on an Xbox release, but it's still a possibility, especially given NetEase Games' history with the platform. The game will also be free-to-play, making it accessible to a wide range of players. All Ananta trailers Ananta made its first debut as Project Mugen in the Tomorrow and Surprises Come Together trailer, which showcased an inside look at its gameplay. Various characters explore the city as they glide and wall-run with their Attack on Titan-like mobility gear. [Hidden Content] A few months later, we got a teaser trailer with the new Ananta moniker, as the character, Lykaia, ditched the Project Mugen codename. [Hidden Content] The announcement trailer is the latest one we've seen, offering a deeper look at the city and its vibrant world. Once the game goes live, players can expect a variety of activities like beach volleyball, mahjong, and basketball. Like any RPG, Ananta will feature plenty of combat. While it's often compared to HoYoverse titles, Ananta's combat mechanics stand out, allowing players to point and shoot with guns, as well as interact with the environment by throwing and using objects during battles. [Hidden Content] is Ananta about? In the universe of Ananta, you'll play as an Agent in the Anti-Chaos Directorate (A.C.D.). Your mission: manage the chaos that's erupted along the coast of Nova City. Paranormal activity has flooded the streets, and it's up to the A.C.D. to uncover the secrets behind it before humanity slips into destruction. Stay alert, follow orders, and report any misdeeds to the command. Image via Naked Rain A few characters have been revealed so far, including Alan, a master of the yo-yo; Lykaia, whose nature is wild and animalistic; and Aileen, a dedicated foodie with a serious appetite. Befriend your fellow agents and dive into the heart of a metropolis on the brink. More Ananta characters are sure to be revealed at launch, and if it follows in the footsteps of HoYoverse titles, you can expect to step into the shoes of each one, assembling your own elite team of Agents. Each brings its own style, skills, and secrets to uncover—choosing the right combo might just tip the scales in your fight against unknown enemies. The post Ananta release window, platforms, trailers, and more appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
With Doom: The Dark Ages having officially entered early access, developer id Software is celebrating the occasion with a special developer livestream to distribute free digital goodies for fans. Anyone with a Steam account can grab the rewards, even if they haven't purchased Doom: The Dark Ages. View the full article
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, an asymmetrical multiplayer horror game that first launched in 2023, is done releasing major updates after the May 2025 update drops. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre gives players the chance to play as Leatherface and his twisted family as well as the survivors that are attempting to escape their clutches. View the full article
GeoGuessr Steam Edition has quickly become one of the lowest-rated games in Steam history, receiving thousands of negative reviews less than a week after its May 8 release. The game was the long-awaited adaptation of the popular browser-basedGeoGuessr, in which players challenge themselves and others in a pursuit to guess real-world locations based on Google Street View coverage. View the full article
More than two years on from Microsoft's last mass round of layoffs, the company is laying off a huge amount of staff once again. As reported by CNBC, the tech giant is laying off 3% of employees across the entire company, meaning all levels, teams, and geographies. While nothing has been directly confirmed as of yet, this does include the possibility that some games studios it owns will be affected too - we'll provide an update if there is one. In a statement provided to CNBC, a Microsoft spokesperson said that the company will "continue to implement organizational changes necessary to best position the company for success in a dynamic marketplace." The spokesperson also said that one objective of the layoffs is to reduce layers of management. As always, a ridiculously heartless way to frame such a thing. Read more View the full article
If you are planning a PC build and have been waiting patiently to get ahold of one of the new Nvidia Blackwell graphics cards, here's an opportunity that's as good as you're going to get. Right now Amazon has Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Gaming graphics cards in stock starting at $899.99 shipped. Inventory is reserved for Amazon Prime members only. Also for a limited time, you'll get a free voucher for the upcoming Doom: The Dark Ages game with purchase. According to Nvidia, the version you'll receive is the Premium edition that retails for $99.99. "For a limited time, get the Premium Edition of DOOM: The Dark Ages (a $99.99 value) with the purchase of a qualifying NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, 5070 desktop system or graphics card, or laptop with a GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU, RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU, RTX 5070 Laptop GPU. Technology varies by GPU." [/url]Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU in Stock on Amazon Amazon Prime members only for some models Although the MSRP for these cards range from $899.99 to $999.99, a reference GeForce RTX 5070 Ti card is actually supposed to sell for $750. More advanced cooling designs, a more uncommon colorway, or overclocking out of the box add to the cost, but even then, admittedly, these cards are still priced higher than what Nvidia originally advertised. The reality is that even third party manufacturers like Gigabyte, MSI, Asus (and pretty much everyone else) are also taking advantage of the high demand by marking prices up from the get-go. Unfortunately, you'd be hard pressed to find another RTX 5070 Ti GPU for this price or less. RTX 5070 Ti GPUs are generally selling for over $1,000 on eBay. The RTX 5070 Ti GPU Has Excellent 4K Gaming Performance Of all the Blackwell cards released thus far, the RTX 5070 Ti offers the best bang for your buck, especially when pitted against the previous generation GPUs. It performs neck-and-neck with the RTX 4080 Super and already marginalizes the RTX 5080, which is only about 10%-15% faster but costs 33% more. This GPU is capable of high framerates in nearly all games, even at 4K resolution with ray tracing enabled. Heck, even if you plan on using this card for AI, the RTX 5070 Ti might be the better value than the RTX 50870 since both are equipped with the same 16GB of GDDR7 VRAM. Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU Review by Jacqueline Thomas "At $749, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the best 4K graphics card for most people, delivering much better value than either the RTX 5080 or 5090. Across my entire test suite, this GPU soared at 4K, coming within striking distance of much more expensive graphics cards, and that’s before taking multi frame generation into account, which will make the RTX 5070 Ti even better at hitting extremely high framerates, albeit with a hit to latency." [/url] Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time. View the full article
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New Minecraft updates vary in importance. Sometimes, Mojang releases a Snapshot and, while it makes a few nice, little adjustments, business in the blocky world continues basically as normal. Other times, everything changes. In recent weeks, the mechanics (and recipe) behind leashes have been overhauled and there have been significant alterations for ranged combat. Now, one of the rarest and most useful items in all of Minecraft, previously confined to Nether fortresses and desert pyramids is available for crafting. Thanks to Snapshot 25w20a, you can now make your own saddles. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Minecraft 1.21.6 update release date and details Minecraft snapshots - testing new features in 25w20a Where to watch A Minecraft Movie online View the full article
We’ve been waiting a long time to learn practically anything about Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, an action-adventure game showcasing a ... Read more View the full article
Gearbox head ****** Pitchford hyped up Borderlands 4 in a new Creator's Voice video from Nintendo, sharing what he thinks makes the Switch 2 version of the game so exciting. Pitchford stated that the Switch 2 port of the game actually helped with development, saying it's "astonishing" how good a fit Borderlands 4 is on the platform. Borderlands 4 was confirmed for the Nintendo Switch 2 earlier this year, with both the console and game being among some of the highest-profile releases of the year. View the full article
May 13, 2025: This piece was originally published August 18, 2016 as part of our 'most important PC games' series. We've republished it for Doom: The Dark Ages' launch. "The Citizen Kane of videogames" gets thrown around a lot in the modern 'games as art' discussion. And it's a term that can mean different things, depending on the commentator. Alex Steacy and Cameron Lauder put forward Half-Life as the Citizen Kane of videogames in their Twitch show, Talking Simulator, on the grounds that it had legitimized the medium, just as Citizen Kane had for film. Matt Kamen wrote for Empire that PS4 exclusive The Last of Us "may also prove to be gaming's Citizen Kane moment - a masterpiece that will be looked back upon favorably for decades." Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: This Doom PC controller is stunning, but only 1,000 are being made Oblivion remade as a slick and brutal Doom style boomer shooter Surprise Doom update adds brutally hard campaign built by John Romero himself View the full article
****** Mesa is an officially recognized fan remake of Half-Life, Valve's iconic first-person shooter, and it's currently on ***** for an exceptionally deep 90% discount. Crowbar Collective's remake was officially released in 2020, but is celebrating the 10th anniversary of it entering early access in 2015, and the game is now climbing Steam's purchase and player charts. View the full article
Marvel Rivals has announced that it will be celebrating the anniversary of its first Closed Alpha by releasing the Galacta's Gift event, which will also bring back the Season 0 battle pass for a limited time. NetEase Games recently released Season 2 of Marvel Rivals, which added Emma Frost to the hero shooter's ever-expanding roster. View the full article
Genshin Impact has officially unveiled Dahlia as a 4-star Hydro Sword, set to debut alongside Skirk in Version 5.7. Dahlia's journey to become a playable character in Genshin Impact has been longer than most. He was first mentioned during Rosaria's drip marketing in Version 1.3, but fans have been aware of his playable status since the initial wave of Fontaine leaks two years ago. While his design changed somewhat, it's fair to say that the community had high expectations for Dahlia as the second Mondstadt character since Version 1.5. View the full article
Gun Interactive is ending all future support for their The Texas Chain Saw Massacre game, clarifying there will be no future content ... Read more View the full article
Anyone that's played a FromSoftware Souls game knows how it tells its stories. You meet a wide range of characters, all of which mostly just talk at you in varyingly cryptic ways. There's also tiny bits of lore offered up from weapons and items too, all of which build up a messy picture. But in something like the upcoming Elden Ring Nightreign, where the main focus is gameplay that encourages you to constantly be on the move, I've been left wondering how its story will play out. As it turns out, it's quite different from the original Elden Ring. Read more View the full article
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What is the Battlefield 6 release date? When Battlefield is firing on all cylinders, it's a thing to behold: tactical, dynamic, and immersive, there isn't much else like it out there. Some games have tried to emulate the feel of Battlefield, admittedly with mixed results, so a brand new, numbered entry in one of the best FPS series is something to get excited about. The last Battlefield game that graced our screens was 2042, and it left a bitter taste for some, having eschewed some of the core principles that made the multiplayer game great. Battlefield 6 looks to learn from those mistakes, hopefully capturing some of that early magic, gathering old players and, with any luck, a new audience in the process. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The new Battlefield game is getting revealed next week Battlefield 6 reveal may have been delayed Possible Battlefield 6 images leak, reveal may be imminent View the full article