I've been eagerly awaiting the Splitgate 2 open beta for a while. Set to stay live until it fully launches in the summer, it's an endless opportunity to play my most anticipated new FPS game, and now it's finally here. Imagine my disappointment, then, when I awoke this morning to find its servers offline - and they've remained that way the entire day. While some players have had a fairly smooth experience, there've been some widespread issues with cosmetic items not showing and general server instability. After hours of downtime, 1047 Game's CEO has apologized for the bumpy start to the open beta, promising that the studio is "working around the clock" to get things up and running again. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Huge Splitgate 2 open beta arrives with a Halo Forge style map editor Splitgate 2 release date window, trailer, gameplay, and more Splitgate 2 open beta release date revealed, dev teases "infinite maps" View the full article
Hot off the heels of Palia, a great life sim that just consumed dozens of hours of my life, I actually can’t believe I’ve been sucked into yet another one only a few days later. With its witty writing and seemingly endless supply of charm, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has already stolen plenty of mine. The characters and story so far are both wonderfully goofy and much more substantial than I’m used to seeing in this genre, the RPG-like Life system of leveling up various jobs is really easy to get lost in, and it seems to have nailed the balance between day-in-the-life cozy activities and more action-packed exploration to the point where it’s really hard to predict what might happen next. I’m still pretty early on in what’s starting to look like quite a lengthy adventure, but I’m already head over heels for this delightfully light-hearted romp filled with talking birds and time-traveling dragons. There go my weekend plans. Fantasy Life i is an interesting hodgepodge of chill game mechanics lovingly arranged into one killer mixtape that’s repeatedly surprised me thus far. One moment I’ll be mining for ore with a pickaxe to craft an iron ingot and think, “ah, okay. I get what this game is” – only to find myself walking through a time vortex moments later that leads to a prolonged open-world trek filled with combat against brightly colored monsters. Though that can be a little jarring at first, after a few hours I started to appreciate the way it keeps things fresh by enticing you to jump between its various attractions. If I’m ever feeling a bit bored by helping villagers with their random requests, I can go run around a desert on the back of a camel in search of hidden treasure chests and fire-breathing lizards for a bit, or get myself chewed out by an entitled mimic. The thing that brings these disparate activities together is that they all have a low-impact vibe to them, one where I never felt the need to lean forward in my chair or worry about min-maxing my character’s loadout. It’s part life sim, part action-adventure RPG, all unified by its universally mellow tone. I’m especially surprised by how quickly I started to care about its cast of characters, too. That could be Edward, the adventure-seeking archaeologist, Trip, the talking bird who loves to sass humans, or Rem, the musically-inclined princess who seems to enjoy slumming it up with us common folk. The humorous dialogue and larger-than-life personalities have made me chuckle a lot more than I usually do from life sims, and I am quite interested to learn more about the time-skipping plot I’ve found myself in the middle of. It’s impressive just how much this goofy life sim does. It’s both surprising and impressive just how much this goofy life sim does, and how much of that is almost immediately super engaging. Of course, it’s totally possible that some of that charm will wear off as I become more familiar with its system and get further into the grind. It could be that Fantasy Life i just has an incredibly strong opening, but even if that does turn out to be the case, I’ve really been enjoying my time so far and am feeling pretty good at its chances of holding my attention. I’m still early on in my adventure, and have yet to try out the multiplayer features (which include both online and local co-op for up to four people), get into the later stages with any of the job paths, or finish more than a few chapters in the story. After what will almost definitely be a sleepless weekend dominated by shanking wolves and helping a merchant bear heal his bee wounds, I’ll have much more to say – but for now I’ve gotta go help this cat with his personal problems. View the full article
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2017's Star Wars Battlefront 2 is getting another chance in the limelight, with players flocking back to the first-person shooter after this year's Star Wars Day celebrations and the success of Andor season two. The game's resurgence has led to yet another demand that Battlefront 3 be developed, and fans have now organized a petition that's gaining traction. View the full article
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has not slowed down since its launch last year, and yet another major patch is bringing a brand-new game mode: Siege. This horde mode is the highlight of Patch 8, but it's not the only new content coming to the game. Space Marine 2 is continuing its gradual spotlighting of each Adeptus Astartes chapter, with cosmetics for two more coming to the game alongside Siege Mode. View the full article
Ayaneo just teased a revised version of its Flip gaming handheld. You know the one; it looks suspiciously like a Nintendo DS. Well, the likeness comparisons won't be going away anytime soon, as the Ayaneo Flip 1S DS adds a second, smaller display, which is exactly where the stylus touchscreen on Nintendo's handheld is placed. The Ayaneo Flip 1S DS has a good shot at being one of the best gaming handhelds, at least on paper, largely down to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 powering it. We've tested this CPU in our Ayaneo 3 review, and are currently putting it through its paces once again in the AOKZOE A1X. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: This Steam Deck rival just got better thanks to a huge software update Ayaneo 3 review - powerful performance and great design let down by Windows This new Steam Deck killer has a feature no other handheld gaming PC can match View the full article
The damage system. The weapon ballistics. The dynamic weather and environment. Escape From Tarkov has earned its reputation as one of the most realistic, toughest FPS games on PC. But with EFT 1.0 in the pipeline, as well as the eventual Steam launch, Battlestate is still in the process of making its flagship shooter more grounded and true to reality. Most recently, the developer introduced a welcome new rotation system, whereby selected bosses would spawn with 100% certainty on specific weekends. Now, BSG has again responded to player feedback by altering movement noise, to give Tarkov that extra bit of realism. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Escape From Tarkov bosses have just been transformed, as BSG drops major update The Escape From Tarkov PvE wipe is a good thing, and it will make 1.0 way better Escape From Tarkov Steam edition is coming, as BSG sets launch window for 1.0 View the full article
Oblivion Remastered was a warm reminder of the magic that Bethesda's open-world RPGs can inspire, yet The Elder Scrolls 6 is still a faint speck on the horizon. Worry not, however, as dark fantasy tale Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is here to answer the call. A sprawling first-person RPG that feels very much a love letter to the Skyrim style, but inspired by the tales of Arthurian legend, it's finally stepped out of early access after more than two years, and a demo means you can try it for free on Steam before you buy. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Skyrim style RPG Tainted Grail is finally coming to Steam 1.0 with a big feature Ambitious fantasy RPG Tainted Grail makes its final big step towards 1.0 launch Skyrim style Steam RPG gets huge update with 20 hours of new material View the full article
"They're very determined suddenly to see your game fail as a sort of a lesson to others who would make games of the same type," says David GaiderView the full article
Zenless Zone Zero's Xbox debut will also be on June 6 for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming with pre-orders now live for a special pack. View the full article
There was a brief surge of excitement a couple days ago when Larian Studios temporarily changed its handle on X from @larianstudios to @divinity. This was a big deal (or at least it appeared to be) because prior to hitting the big big time with Baldur's Gate 3, Larian was known as the studio behind the very long-running Divinity series of mostly-RPGs—and the name change had an awful lot of fans thinking that maybe the studio was going back to its roots for its next big game... Read more.View the full article
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New Genshin Impact 5.7 leaks about Skirk have emerged, and considering the footage that was shown, I’m even less excited about her release than I already was. HoYoverse has teased Skirk as one of the new playable characters in Version 5.7, alongside Dahlia. The developer has only revealed that Skirk is a Cryo character, while Dahlia is a Hydro unit. However, the Version 5.7 beta tests are revealing a lot of information about the update. So far, for example, the leaks have detailed Skirk’s materials in Genshin Impact 5.7, allowing eager players to pre-farm to fully Ascend and upgrade her. View the full article
Several Honkai: Star Rail 3.4 leaks have started to emerge with the start of the update’s beta tests, and while some of the information has already been leaked before, the new batch of rumors is providing more accurate and reliable details about what players can expect from the next patch. The turn-based RPG is currently at the start of Version 3.3, a big patch that expands the Amphoreus story arc, taking players to face Aquila as more political developments occur in The Eternal Land. With the new weekly boss, players can effectively start pre-farming Phainon’s materials in Honkai: Star Rail. View the full article
The ***** time continues at Warhammer 40,000 maker Games Workshop, which has announced it’s handing out £20 million (approx. $27 million) to its staff as a bonus. The Nottingham, *** company behind the Warhammer tabletop games and their expansive settings, said that for the 52 weeks ending June 1, 2025, core revenue was £560 million, up from the £494.7 million in the previous *******. Licensing revenue was £50 million, up from £31 million. Core profit is £210 million, up from £174.8 million, and licensing profit is £45 million, up from £27 million. That amounts to profit before tax of £255 million, up from £203 million. Off the back of those huge profits, and “in recognition of our staff’s contribution to these results,” Games Workshop is giving employees £20 million, up from the £18 million it handed out last year. The money will be paid on an equal basis to each member of staff. Games Workshop is estimated to have around 1,500 staff. If that’s accurate, it means each employee is set for a £13,333 (approx $18,000) bonus. Games Workshop’s main business is the ***** of miniatures fans assemble and paint for use in tabletop wargames, such as Warhammer 40,000. But it is increasingly an IP business, with huge revenue from smash hit video games such as last year’s Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, and animations, such as Amazon’s Warhammer 40,000 Secret Level episode. Last year, Games Workshop and Amazon finalized a deal for Henry Cavill's Warhammer 40,000 Cinematic Universe, which will involve the creation of films and television series. Space Marine 3 is also in development. Where does Games Workshop go from here? The company pointed out that licensing revenue in the ******* is at a record level and it does not expect this to be repeated in 2025/26, although it remains a core focus. Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer generally is ******* than it’s ever been, and based on these results, it’s not slowing down any time soon. Games Workshop recently held its annual Warhammer Skulls showcase, and we’ve got all the announcements and trailers right here. Highlights include a Definitive Edition of Dawn of War and Siege mode for Space Marine 2. Photo by Uli Deck/picture alliance via Getty Images. Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at [email protected] or confidentially at *****@*****.tld. View the full article
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The moratorium applies not only to AI models but also to any products or services integrating AI, effectively banning and overriding state regulations in those areas. The restriction affects several critical sectors, including automotive, consumer IoT, social media, medical equipment, and more. Read Entire Article View the full article
Zenless Zone Zero has officially revealed the full character banners for Version 2.0, which will add three new Agents to the playable roster. Zenless Zone Zero's ambitious Season 2 is scheduled for June 6 with a ton of content and rewards. View the full article
Even if you aren't feeling Cities Skylines 2 right now, there are plenty of options available in the city-building space. Captain of Industry has a big overhaul with trains and space travel. City Tales puts a medieval spin on proceedings. Transport Fever 3 is on the way. And now, 20th-century city builder Workers and Resources: Soviet Republic is winding back the clock with its new Early Start DLC, which lets you approach your construction from an all-new era. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Soviet city builder Workers and Resources steps back in time with next DLC Soviet city builder Workers and Resources adds North Korea and more in map DLC After five years, huge 92% rated Soviet city builder finally hits 1.0 View the full article
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When is Elden Ring Nightreign coming out? It's almost time to return to the Lands Between, but now you can bring a couple of pals along for the ride. Elden Ring Nightreign is putting a co-op, roguelike twist on one of the greatest RPGs ever made, and its debut is just around the corner. I'm sure there are quite a few of you out there eager to jump in at the earliest possible moment, and now Bandai Namco and Fromsoftware have revealed the exact Elden Ring Nightreign release times for every region around the world. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Elden Ring Nightreign release date and time, preload, and latest news Is Elden Ring Nightreign on Game Pass? How to revive party members in Elden Ring Nightreign View the full article
Between Civilization 7, Manor Lords, Tempest Rising, and so many more, if you're a developer, the world of strategy games is a tough one to inhabit right now. Standards are high. Competition is extensive. If players don't like your new update or latest DLC, they have plenty of other places to go. Crusader Kings 3 Khans of the Steppe, which introduces new governments and regions to the grand strategy game, has struggled somewhat on Steam so far. A month after it was released, the expansion has a 'mixed' rating from players, who cite some performance problems and balancing issues. But Paradox has a recovery plan. The developer explains how it manages feedback, and which changes it now will - and won't - be making to CK3. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Before Europa Universalis 5, get Paradox's finest grand strategy games cheap New Crusader Kings 3 DLC Khans of the Steppe is all about ruling on the move Best strategy games on PC 2025 View the full article
Fallout 76 has announced the launch date for its Season 21 content will be June 3. Cleverly titled Gone Fission, the additions in Fallout 76 Season 21 will focus heavily on the game's newly introduced fishing mechanics, offering the ability to fish in any deep body of water and bringing a lot of related gear and decorations. View the full article
On Thursday, May 29, Xbox Game Pass will be adding Game of the Year nominee Metaphor: ReFantazio to its library alongside the brand-new day one co-op game Spray Paint Simulator. Xbox Game Pass subscribers have been eating good as of late, with a steady stream of brand-new, day one games added to the Ultimate tier of the service since January. View the full article
If you're looking for the next great RPG to dive into after The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, one has just seen its full release today, May 23. Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon has just left early access, has great reviews on Steam (and from our review-in-progress), and is getting a lot of endearing Elder Scrolls comparisons. View the full article
Even though S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy - Enhanced Edition released on May 20 offering free "fully remastered and optimized" upgrades for all owners of the original trilogy, developer GSC Game World has been under siege by a review bomb campaign after players discovered the Russian voice acting and "Soviet-era" landmarks had been quietly removed. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy - Enhanced Edition includes remastered versions of Shadow of Chornobyl (2007), Clear Sky (2008), and Call of Prypiat (2009) with upgraded visuals, next-gen console optimizations, and expanded mod support. However, shortly after release, all games plummeted to a "mostly negative" rating on Steam as players flooded the review section to complain about blurry visuals and register their dismay that the games were now "blurry, censored, and revised, [with] added advertisements." "So I own the originals and played them to death. If I get an enhanced edition I want to be excited when I boot it up, to see something different that makes we want to re-engage with the game. This isn't it," explained one player. "The graphics aren't upgraded enough to get excited about, I have mixed feelings about stripping out the Russian references - honestly I see the original games as products of their history and although I understand the sensitivities of the developers I'm not sure whats to be gained by retconning them. "So it's free so I've nothing to complain about, but it's not a huge step up from the original and to be honest, if you want an enhanced edition you can just mod the thing to your hearts content or play anomaly. GSC needed to do much more here and some cosmetic tweaking doesn't really cut it." GSC Game World is a Ukrainian video game studio based in Kyiv, although some staff are currently working out of Prague after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, temporarily halting the development of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 as a result. At least one former GSC developer, Volodymyr Yezhov, has been killed in action. While not formally acknowledging the negative reviews, GSC has today posted an update and a patch that it says will fix crashes on unsupported PC hardware and some consoles, address save issues, and repair "missing geometry on several levels." "Stalkers, we care about your feedback and are working on fixing the most critical issues," the team said. "We really want to make your comeback to the Zone special." It then said it would "continue to work on improving the trilogy." The "missing geometry," players believe, refers to the missing Soviet relics found across all three games. It's not clear if GSC chose or was compelled to revise Soviet iconography, but PC Gamer was able to confirm that the monument/sign outside Chornobyl itself, which reads "ChAES in the name of VI Lenin," had at least been deleted. All that was left was "the two concrete blocks it used to stand on." The update made no explicit mention of the missing audio or the blurry textures. "THEY LISTENED! THEY LISTENED! THEY LISTENED!" cried one delighted player on Reddit. "EE still has some issues but ******** it, so glad they actually work on fixing the game and do not ignore the feedback." One player said: "That's a million time better solution than just removing it without a trace. That's both applauding the current decommunization efforts while not censoring anything that existed before it." "This is a good first step. Hopefully we see some other fixes to notable things like the popular blur issue and items not appearing in marked stashes," added another. Read more on how S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has changed everything for the studio amid the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world's biggest gaming sites and publications. She's also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky. View the full article
Square Enix has recently released a new update for the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, which fixes a few problems and adds some quality-of-life features to the role-playing game. The update is great news for gamers who still play the Dragon Quest 3 Remake, and it shows that the developers are dedicated to continuing to improve the title. View the full article
Dungeons and Dragons just released its first Ravenloft novel in 17 years, luring Strahd superfans everywhere back to their favorite Domain of Dread. As a die-harder currently running a Curse of Strahd campaign, I was stoked to get my hands on an early copy. My high hopes pined for more material to enrich my portrayal of the vampire lord and his land. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: All DnD races and species explained DnD stats explained DnD Rogue 5e class guide View the full article
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I've been eagerly awaiting the Splitgate 2 open beta for a while. Set to stay live until it fully launches in the summer, it's an endless opportunity to play my most anticipated new FPS game, and now it's finally here. Imagine my disappointment, then, when I awoke this morning to find its servers offline - and they've remained that way the entire day. While some players have had a fairly smooth experience, there've been some widespread issues with cosmetic items not showing and general server instability. After hours of downtime, 1047 Game's CEO has apologized for the bumpy start to the open beta, promising that the studio is "working around the clock" to get things up and running again. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Huge Splitgate 2 open beta arrives with a Halo Forge style map editor Splitgate 2 release date window, trailer, gameplay, and more Splitgate 2 open beta release date revealed, dev teases "infinite maps" View the full article