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Promotional box art of Heroquest Jungles of Dethrak, showing an adventurer in a jungle being attacked by a snake.
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Heroquest Jungles of Dethrak Pre-Order Available in August

Avalon Hill has announced HeroQuest Jungles of Dethrak, the newest quest pack for the popular board game, will be available for pre-order this August.

May 31, 2024 | 03:17 EDT

Tribespeople in artwork for Soulmask
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Soulmask Provides Yet More Catnip for Survival-Crafter Lovers on Steam

Soulmask is another indie survival-crafter looking to wear the genre's increasingly contested crown, but its player numbers are no joke.

May 31, 2024 | 12:04 EDT

Neo Cortex brandishing his gun in Crash Bandicoot 4, a game developed by Toys for Bob (which is now partnering with Xbox)
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It's Official: Toys for Bob's Next Game Will Be Published by Xbox

Toys for Bob's next game will officially be published by Xbox, the Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon developer has announced.

May 31, 2024 | 11:30 EDT

The young princess running through a field in Princess Maker 2 Regeneration
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Princess Maker 2 Regeneration Delayed on PlayStation After Sony Demands Changes

Bliss Brain has announced that Princess Maker 2 Regeneration has been delayed on PlayStation owing to changes demanded by Sony.

May 31, 2024 | 10:51 EDT

Shots of Cyberpunk 2077, God of War Ragnarok, Kerbal Space Program 2, and Wildermyth, all of which figured into this week's gaming business news somehow
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This Week in Gaming Business - Sony's Future and More

In this week's gaming business roundup, we look at comments made by PlayStation's CEOs, CD Projekt's financials, and more.

May 31, 2024 | 10:13 EDT

Official Little Nightmares 3 artwork depicting the game's two playable characters
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Little Nightmares 3 Delayed to 2025, More Info Coming Later in Summer

Bandai Namco and Supermassive Games have announced that Little Nightmares 3 has been delayed to an unspecified point in 2025.

May 31, 2024 | 08:34 EDT

The sony playstation state of play 2024 splash screen with TechRaptor logo
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Every PlayStation State of Play SGF 2024 Announcement

Sony is starting off SGF with a PlayStation State of Play showing off 14 new titles across PlayStation 5 and PSVR2.

May 30, 2024 | 06:06 EDT

Promotional image of the Destiny 2: The Finale Shape D&D Crossover, showing a Warlock, Titan, and Hunter in monster-themed armor, an owlbear sparrow, and a Tiamat-themed ship.
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Destiny 2: The Final Shape D&D Crossover Cosmetics Announced

Bungie have collaborated with Wizards of the Coast to launch Destiny 2: The Final Shape D&D crossover cosmetics for their dedicated player base.

May 30, 2024 | 02:02 EDT

Four Sims lined up in artwork for The Sims 4
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(Updated) The Sims 4 Is About to Start Harassing You to Log In Daily

The Sims 4 is about to get a battle pass-style login rewards system, if an unlisted video and community datamining are to be believed.

May 30, 2024 | 11:29 EDT

A car driving up a rocky, treacherous-looking path in Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown
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Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Release Date Finally Revealed

After several years of delays, Nacon has finally announced the Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown release date, so let's hope this one sticks.

May 30, 2024 | 11:02 EDT

The Bloober Team and Private Division logos over shots of the Silent Hill 2 remake and No Rest for the Wicked
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Bloober Team and Take-Two's Private Division End Partnership for New IP

Bloober Team and Private Division have ended their partnership for upcoming survival horror game Project C, the Polish developer has announced.

May 30, 2024 | 10:25 EDT

Artwork for Minecraft next to a Netflix logo surrounded by Minecraft-style lava
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Minecraft Animated Series Coming to Netflix

Microsoft and Netflix have announced a Minecraft animated series as part of the franchise's 15th-anniversary celebrations.

May 30, 2024 | 09:40 EDT

Three Guardians standing atop a cliff in the Destiny 2 expansion The Final Shape
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Destiny 2: The Final Shape Expansion Leaks After Sony Streaming Slip-up

The entirety of the upcoming Destiny 2 expansion The Final Shape was leaked briefly last night, including info about Collections, the Season Pass, and more.

May 30, 2024 | 09:17 EDT

Promotional image of Pistols & Power, showing a cowboy holding two pistols. The pistols are crackling with electricity.
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Pistols & Powers One-Page TTRPG Now Available

Professional game master and independent game designer Steve Saylor has released Pistols & Powers, a one-page TTRPG about cowboys with superpowers.

May 29, 2024 | 03:30 EDT

An image of The Making of Original Dungeons & Dragons cover and an early character sheet
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Everything We Know About The Making Of Original Dungeons & Dragons 1970-1977

We got to hear about The Making of Original Dungeons & Dragons from D&D Historian Jon Peterson including how it was an open source environment and what's in the book!

May 29, 2024 | 12:00 EDT

A promo image of PaizoCon 2024 showing the Paizo Golem with a headset on.
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Everything New Announced at PaizoCon 2024

Over the weekend, Paizo Inc held its dedicated fan convention PaizoCon 2024. They announced new details and products for Pathfinder and Starfinder.

May 28, 2024 | 04:10 EDT

Saddam Hussein Holding a Lighter Call of Duty Black Ops 6
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Will Be On Game Pass Day 1

Microsoft has announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will indeed be on Xbox Game Pass on Day One, with a new trailer released today

May 28, 2024 | 10:10 EDT

A screenshot of a physical copy of Kids on Bikes Second Edition on a wooden background
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Kids On Bikes Second Edition Now Available

Renegade Game Studios and Hunters Entertainment have announced Kids on Bikes Second Edition is now available at retail and online storefronts.

May 24, 2024 | 04:12 EDT

A bulky Ultramarine, complete with helmet, in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2
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Praise the Emperor! Space Marine 2 Won't Have Microtransactions

Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have confirmed that Space Marine 2 won't feature any kind of microtransactions or cash shop.

May 24, 2024 | 11:39 EDT

The cast of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
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Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Roadmap Reveals DLC Release Windows

Rabbit and Bear has released a new Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes roadmap, revealing roughly when the game's additional DLC episodes are coming.

May 24, 2024 | 11:19 EDT

Key art for Genshin Impact version 4.7, which depicts the two Travelers on a hillside
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Genshin Impact Version 4.7 Release Date Set for Next Month

HoYoverse has revealed the Genshin Impact Version 4.7 release date, along with a host of new info about what you can expect from the update.

May 24, 2024 | 10:42 EDT

Shots of Alara Prime, Dauntless, some PlayStation London artwork, and Soulstice representing the week in gaming business
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This Week in Gaming Business - 10k Layoffs So Far This Year

In our roundup of this week's gaming business events, we take a look at layoffs aplenty, final studio farewells, and developments in publishing.

May 24, 2024 | 09:44 EDT

A group of Pokemon from Generation I
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Pokemon Franchise Nears 500 Million Software Sales in Latest Figures

The Pokemon Company has revealed some pretty impressive numbers for the Pokemon franchise, which is now nearing 500 million worldwide software sales.

May 24, 2024 | 08:52 EDT

A promotional image of Invincible: The Hero-Building Game, showing the game's box, cards, and tokens
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Invincible: The Hero-Building Game Available For Pre-Order

Skybound Entertainment and Dire Wolf have announced Invincible: The Hero-Building Game, based on the superhero series, is now available for pre-order.

May 23, 2024 | 03:26 EDT

An astronaut caught in some coral in Abiotic Factor
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Abiotic Factor Update Brings Dynamic Difficulty and Much More

A new Abiotic Factor update is here, and this one's all about introducing features and tweaks the community has been requesting.

May 23, 2024 | 11:35 EDT

A cat sitting on the counter in Strange Horticulture sequel Strange Antiquities
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Strange Horticulture Sequel Strange Antiquities Officially Announced

Strange Antiquities is a sequel to the wonderful 2022 puzzler Strange Horticulture, and it'll let you run your very own antiques shop in a spooky town.

May 23, 2024 | 10:38 EDT

The logo for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 along with the game's title
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Surprise, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is Xbox's Mystery Showcase Game

Activision has officially unveiled Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, alongside an enigmatic teaser involving Mount Rushmore and some blindfolds.

May 23, 2024 | 10:10 EDT

The Atari and Intellivision logos side by side
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Atari Acquires Intellivision, Burying a 45-Year-Old Hatchet

Atari has announced that it has acquired former retro rival Intellivision and many of the games from its library, although not the Amico.

May 23, 2024 | 09:54 EDT

A zoomed-out view of a city with lots of skyscrapers and houses in Cities: Skylines 2
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Cities: Skylines 2 Continues Renovations and Delays More Content

Paradox has promised that the Cities: Skylines 2 economy rework will arrive soon, but the game's Creator Packs have been delayed as a result.

May 23, 2024 | 09:25 EDT

The Embracer Group logo next to a shot of Lara kayaking over rapids in Tomb Raider I-III Remastered
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Embracer Group Has Over 70 Projects in the Works

Embracer Group has released its latest financial statements, and while sales are up, some of the group's games haven't performed so well.

May 23, 2024 | 08:48 EDT

A promo image of the Diana Jones Award for Excellence in Gaming, the text is in a formal red cursive on a yellowed parchment background.
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Diana Jones Award Emerging Designer Winners Announced

The Diana Jones Award Emerging Designer winners have been officially announced. These are awards known for recognizing tabletop design excellence.

May 22, 2024 | 04:22 EDT

The two main characters of Card-en-Ciel surrounded by the rest of the game's cast
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Card-en-Ciel Brings Mega Man Battle Network-Like Card Battling in October

Inti Creates has revealed the release date and showed off some gameplay for upcoming Mega Man Battle Network-inspired card battler Card-en-Ciel.

May 22, 2024 | 11:41 EDT

The Mattel logo next to the Outright Games logo
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Mattel Partners With Outright Games to Definitely Not Make Shovelware

Mattel, the company behind IPs like Barbie and Hot Wheels, has announced a new partnership with "top-tier" publisher Outright Games.

May 22, 2024 | 11:11 EDT

A group of Helldivers looking at the Galactic Map in the Arrowhead Game Studios game Helldivers 2
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Helldivers 2 Developer Arrowhead Appoints New CEO

Helldivers 2 studio Arrowhead has appointed a new CEO, leaving chief creative officer Johan Pilestedt free to work on the development side of things.

May 22, 2024 | 09:45 EDT

A promotional image of the Pokemon TCG Summer 2024 Collector's Chest, showing Tyranitar and Gallade on the front
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Pokemon TCG Summer 2024 Collector Chest Coming This July

The Pokemon Company announces the Pokemon TCG Summer 2024 Collector Chest, their upcoming Back-To-School product, is coming to retail this June.

May 21, 2024 | 05:23 EDT

Card Artwork of Ulalek Fused Atrocity from MTG Modern Horizons 3.
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Modern Horizons 3 Previewed By Wizards of the Coast

Wizards of the Coast has officially revealed new preview information on the upcoming Magic The Gathering set, Modern Horizons 3.

May 21, 2024 | 01:30 EDT

Valorant prototype replay system demonstrated opposite recorded gameplay, showing a door wildly out of place
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Valorant Replay Prototype Demonstrated But Don't Expect It Soon

Valorant Replays were demonstrated for the first time today in the latest Valorant Dev Update, which also shared new information about update 8.11

May 21, 2024 | 12:58 EDT

A group of Tarnished kneeling in front of a rune-like symbol in the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC trailer
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New Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Trailer Tells an Oblique, Beautiful Story

A new Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC trailer has been released, and it contains new details about Miquella, Messmer, and the Land of Shadow.

May 21, 2024 | 11:31 EDT

The logo for the new Amazon Games studio based in Bucharest alongside an image of a character from Tom Clancy's The Division
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Amazon Games Opens New Studio Headed by Ex-Ubisoft Exec

Amazon Games has announced the opening of a brand new studio in Bucharest, and it's headed up by an ex-Ubisoft executive.

May 21, 2024 | 10:40 EDT

The feline protagonist from Little Kitty, Big City wearing a cute ladybug hat
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Little Kitty, Big City Breaks Two Major Milestones in Less than Two Weeks

Double Dagger Studio has announced that Little Kitty, Big City has crossed a million players on Game Pass, and it's broken a big sales milestone too.

May 21, 2024 | 09:57 EDT

The Nintendo logo next to a shot of the Shiver-ported Hogwarts Legacy on Switch
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Nintendo Buys Hogwarts Legacy and Mortal Kombat Porting Studio Shiver

Nintendo has announced that it has purchased Hogwarts Legacy and Mortal Kombat 1 Switch porting studio Shiver Entertainment from Embracer Group.

May 21, 2024 | 08:25 EDT

Sora looking up in one of the Kingdom Hearts games, which are coming to Steam soon
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Kingdom Hearts Steam Releases Confirmed for Next Month

Square Enix has announced that the Kingdom Hearts series is heading to Steam soon, although Melody of Memory fans might be out of luck.

May 21, 2024 | 07:48 EDT

Life By You screenshot showing two characters having a discussion while a kid destroys their sandcastle
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Life By You Release Date Delayed Indefinitely

Paradox's Life By You has been delayed again, this time without any new release date or timeframe for the upcoming Sims-like game

May 20, 2024 | 07:33 EDT

Senua looking pained in Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2
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Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Accessibility Options Revealed Ahead of Launch

Ninja Theory has detailed some of the accessibility settings you can look forward to when Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 launches tomorrow.

May 20, 2024 | 11:36 EDT

Jason Voorhees and Agent Smith in MultiVersus
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MultiVersus Reveals Jason Voorhees and Agent Smith in New Trailer

Warner Bros has confirmed two further characters for the MultiVersus roster, and they're both pretty iconic and terrifying villains.

May 20, 2024 | 09:41 EDT

Fragile exhaling smoke and smiling slightly in Death Stranding 2
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Death Stranding 2 Filming and Recording Completed, Kojima Says

Hideo Kojima has revealed that the filming and recording process for upcoming open-world sequel Death Stranding 2 has been completed.

May 20, 2024 | 09:15 EDT

Greg Davies and Alex Horne standing on stage of the Taskmaster set in the VR game.
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Serve the Taskmaster at Home When Taskmaster VR Releases this June

Lord Greg Davies has generously bestowed upon us all the ability to serve him virtually at home. We all can be so lucky this June.

May 20, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

A vampiric monster lifting his arm up in V Rising
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V Rising PS5 Release Date Revealed for Next Month

Stunlock Studios has revealed the V Rising PS5 release date, and the vampiric open-world survival game is heading to PlayStation very soon indeed.

May 20, 2024 | 08:46 EDT

The Larian Studios logo next to a shot of Kar'niss the Drider from Baldur's Gate 3
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Baldur's Gate 3 Dev Larian Studios Opens New Location in Warsaw

Larian Studios, creator of Baldur's Gate 3, has opened a new studio in Poland to aid with production on "two very ambitious RPGs".

May 20, 2024 | 08:18 EDT

A screenshot of the box artwork of the Ito card game.
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Ito Card Game Getting Western Localization

Arcane Wonders and Arclight Games have announced an English-language localization of the Ito Card Game, one of Japan's most popular board games.

May 17, 2024 | 03:42 EDT

A creepy vampiric monster wrapped in tentacles in Redfall
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Final Redfall Update Will Grant Arkane's Shooter Offline Immortality

One final Redfall update is on the way after all, and it will bring features like an offline mode, single-player pausing, and revamped systems (ahem).

May 17, 2024 | 12:18 EDT