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Rockstar co-founder admits failure with Max Payne 3
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser says he failed with Max Payne 3, and I'm sorry Danno but that's just plain wrong.
Pcgamer · 1m
What's the antidote to a summer of crappy boss fights?
Onimusha: Way Of The Sword offers dynamic boss fights that reset summer's stale video game battles.
AV Club · 1m
NieR Creator Yoko Taro on Dementia Fear
Yoko Taro says fear of dementia keeps him working despite wanting to retire.
IGN · 1m
Horror is big business in 2026
Horror has become a tentpole across gaming, film, and television, with cheap production costs and blockbuster returns.
The Verge · 3m
Games Stuck in Development Hell for Over a Decade
Five video games have been in development for more than 10 years without release.
Polygon · 1m
GTA 6 Sex Scenes Not Necessary
GTA 6's sex scenes risk normalizing harmful views on women.
Cosmopolitan · 1m
How Live-Service Turned Gaming Into a Bloody Battle Royale
Live-service games now face a brutal race for the top spot, with losing developers risking ruin.
IGN · 2m
Multi-Stage Boss Fights Are the Worst Video Game Mechanic
Boss fights that heal mid-fight frustrate players, especially in games like Control Resonant.
Polygon · 1m
Aion 2 Bust Size Slider Sparks Debate
Aion 2's character creator lets players adjust female characters' bust size, sparking claims of 'small chest erasure' and body image concerns.
IGN · 1m
Gears of War: E-Day launches amid Xbox upheaval
A confident new prequel arrives as Microsoft's gaming division undergoes dramatic restructuring and job cuts.
The Verge · 2m
Gears of War E-Day Returns
Xbox's blockbuster era returns with Gears of War: E-Day.
Maxim · 1m
Free GTA 6 for Xbox players using rewards
Xbox players are getting Grand Theft Auto 6 for free by cashing in Microsoft Rewards and credit card points before the November release.
Engadget · 1m
Fire Emblem Fans Need to Play 2017's Stellar Revenge-Saga RPG
Fire Emblem players should try Tales of Berseria's 2017 revenge saga for its unapologetic female leads.
Polygon · 1m
SNL's Zelda vs GTA 6 Debate
Link and Jason clash over video game flaws in SNL sketch.
Polygon · 1m
Control Resonant: Fun but Uninspired Sequel
Control Resonant offers cool combat but lacks the original game's charm.
Mashable · 1m
Control Resonant's hidden love story
Remedy's sequel hides a workplace romance in its enemy logs, rewarding players who read the optional documents.
The Verge · 2m
Spotify and Rockstar tease GTA 6 partnership
Spotify's cryptic billboards hint at a collaboration with Grand Theft Auto 6, but the details remain unclear.
TechRadar · 1m
September's five best games before GTA 6
Publishers rush five major releases before Grand Theft Auto 6 arrives in November, from horror to fantasy to action.
NPR · 2m
Bungie says it's not done with Destiny
After layoffs and player backlash, the studio promises to restore cut content and rebuild trust.
Engadget · 1m
GTA 6 Online could be years away, Take-Two confirms
Rockstar will keep supporting GTA Online long after GTA 6 launches, suggesting its online successor won't arrive anytime soon.
TechRadar · 1m
Microsoft patents ads that interrupt your games
A new Microsoft patent describes a system to insert paid ads into video games at strategic moments, potentially turning free-to-play titles into ad-filled experiences.
Futurism · 1m
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 pre-order bonuses
Nintendo is offering region-specific bonuses for the Ocarina of Time remake launching November 5, 2026.
Nintendo Everything · 2m
EA Sports FC 27 feels like soccer again
The rebranded FIFA game overhauls defending and attacking to make player skill matter more than ever.
Maxim · 1m
Anamanaguchi keeps too many tabs open
The chiptune rock band formed online in 2004 and remains terminally plugged into the internet.
The Verge · 3m · 5 views
Hyper Light Drifter studio faces closure after layoffs
Heart Machine laid off nearly its entire team after a publisher pulled funding for an unannounced game.
Engadget · 1m
Video games could level up your investment portfolio
The gaming industry is booming, with new revenue streams and crossover opportunities making it an attractive bet for investors.
MoneyWeek · 3m · 5 views
Save $10 on Ocarina of Time remake preorders
Amazon and Walmart are discounting physical copies of the upcoming Switch 2 game before its November release.
Mashable · 1m
StarCraft's new game mirrors today's real-world conflicts
Creative director Dan Hay says the sci-fi series' themes of faction conflict and betrayal feel remarkably current.
TechRadar · 1m
StarCraft returns as a first-person shooter in 2030
Blizzard abandons real-time strategy roots to transform the legendary sci-fi franchise into an open-world FPS.
Maxim · 1m
Netflix and Sega go all in on game movies
Crazy Taxi is getting a live-action comedy, and that is only the start of Netflix's game adaptation pile.
Engadget · 1m
Netflix is turning Crazy Taxi into a movie
Sega handed Netflix three very different games, and the 1999 arcade cabbie is getting a live-action comedy.
The Hollywood Reporter · 1m
Nintendo's tariff refund becomes your discount
Nintendo turned $300 million in tariff refunds into a sale on almost everything except the thing you probably want.
Mashable · 2m