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Promotional artwork of Blade Runner Replicant Rebellion, featuring several replicants in hoods walking through a rain-drenched alleyway at night.
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Blade Runner RPG Expansion Replicant Rebellion Coming to Kickstarter

Free League Publishing has announced a new expansion is coming to their official Blade Runner TTRPG. This licensed game, based on Ridley Scott's critically acclaimed sci-fi film, will explore a…

May 16, 2024 | 03:32 EDT

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Activision Announces New Polish Studio Elsewhere Entertainment

Activision has announced a brand new studio called Elsewhere Entertainment. Based in Poland, the studio consists of industry vets who've worked on games like The Last of Us and The Witcher. In a…

May 16, 2024 | 11:55 EDT

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EA Sports College Football 25 Release Date Announced, Full Reveal Coming Tomorrow

EA has revealed the EA Sports College Football 25 release date, and it won't be long before you can enjoy the first game in the EA Sports College Football series since 2013. The official website for…

May 16, 2024 | 11:30 EDT

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Won’t Be Always Online After All

Ubisoft has clarified that Assassin's Creed Shadows won't require an online connection to play, although you won't technically be able to play the game without being online at least once. In a post…

May 16, 2024 | 10:35 EDT

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Core Keeper Release Date Set for August

Sandbox survival adventure Core Keeper finally has a release date, with the game's 1.0 update and console version emerging from the caves in summer. Per a post on the Core Keeper Steam page, the top…

May 16, 2024 | 07:50 EDT

A promotional image of the Neopets Tabletop RPG, showing several Neopets dressed up and sitting at a table covered with maps and miniatures.
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Neopets Tabletop RPG Announced by Geekify

For Millennials, the Neopets franchise is one drenched in nostalgia. The novelty virtual pet game let players adopt, customize, and interact with the titular creatures in an online virtual world. In…

May 15, 2024 | 03:01 EDT

Assassin's Creed Shadows' main characters Naoe and Yasuke
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Assassin's Creed Shadows Officially Revealed, Launches In November

Ubisoft has officially unveiled Assassin's Creed Shadows, the latest game in the long-running Assassin's Creed series, and it's got a release date already as well. Assassin's Creed Shadows will…

May 15, 2024 | 12:34 EDT

Artwork of the mercenary Grendel in Wayfinder
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Wayfinder Echoes Update Brings Offline Play, Drops Free-to-Play In June

Airship Syndicate has announced a massive overhaul for its online action-RPG Wayfinder, and it's bringing sweeping changes including an offline mode, a premium model, and more. In an announcement on…

May 15, 2024 | 10:22 EDT

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Thunderful Games Closes Studio as Revenue Falls

SteamWorld publisher Thunderful Games has announced it will close one of its studios as part of an ongoing restructuring effort. In its financial presentation for 2024's first quarter, Thunderful…

May 15, 2024 | 09:47 EDT

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Nintendo Switch Online Celebrates the Game Boy's 35th Anniversary

Nintendo has released three new Game Boy titles for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, and they're all part of the console's original launch lineup from way back in 1989. Since Game Boy games first…

May 15, 2024 | 08:56 EDT

Senua facing off against an enemy in combat in Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2
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Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Global Launch Timings Revealed

Ninja Theory has revealed the global release timings for upcoming narrative-based action-adventure game Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, and every region is getting the game on the same day. Rejoice!…

May 15, 2024 | 08:32 EDT

Official book artwork of Flee, Mortals!, showcasing a giant monster with multiple eyes terrorizing an adventuring party.
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Flee, Mortals! Now Available On D&D Beyond

The go-to platform for Dungeons & Dragons content has received another third-party supplement. The new content is Flee, Mortals!, a monster-focused supplement developed by TTRPG personality and…

May 14, 2024 | 03:29 EDT

Jin looking out over a red flower field in Ghost of Tsushima
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Ghost of Tsushima Is Unsupported on Steam Deck Due to PSN

Ghost of Tsushima's multiplayer mode won't be playable on Steam Deck, Sony and porting studio Nixxes have announced, and the reason once again involves PSN. In a post on X outlining the game's…

May 14, 2024 | 12:02 EDT

Lara Croft pointing a gun off-screen in Shadow of the Tomb Raider, representing the Tomb Raider live-action series
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Tomb Raider Live-Action Series In the Works, Phoebe Waller-Bridge On Board

Prime Video and Crystal Dynamics have announced a Tomb Raider live-action series, and a very well-respected writer is on board to both write and executive produce the project. Per an announcement on…

May 14, 2024 | 11:03 EDT

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The Finals Underperforms for Nexon in Q1 2024

Nexon has released its financial report for the first quarter of 2024 (since the studio operates on a January to January basis in fiscal year terms), and apparently, The Finals isn't performing as…

May 14, 2024 | 10:49 EDT

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Monster Hunter Series Sales Top 100 Million on Franchise's 20th Birthday

Capcom has announced a major sales milestone for the Monster Hunter series as a whole, which feels like a fitting birthday present for the franchise's 20th anniversary. In a press release, Capcom…

May 14, 2024 | 10:19 EDT

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Helldivers 2 Sales Cross 12 Million Copies Driving Strong PlayStation Year

Sony has released its financials for the 2023-24 fiscal year, and the PlayStation division of the business has had a pretty strong twelve months, driving over a third of the company's overall sales…

May 14, 2024 | 09:11 EDT

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One More Multiverse VTT Platform Announces Closure

Sad news for online tabletop gaming fans. The virtual tabletop platform One More Multiverse has announced that it will be closing the platform. Thankfully, it has provided users a grace period to…

May 13, 2024 | 04:13 EDT

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Prison Architect 2 Developer Double Eleven Leaves Franchise

Paradox has announced that Double Eleven, longtime steward of the Prison Architect franchise and developer on Prison Architect 2, is parting ways with the simulation series. In a post on its…

May 13, 2024 | 11:53 EDT

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New The Rogue Prince of Persia Release Date Revealed

Evil Empire and Ubisoft have announced the new The Rogue Prince of Persia release date, and the roguelite platformer is landing at the end of this month. Last week, the two studios delayed the…

May 13, 2024 | 10:50 EDT

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Square Enix Profits Plummet by 70% After Multiple Cancellations

Square Enix has released its financial results for the 2023-24 fiscal year, and things are looking a little grim for the company in profit terms. According to its results presentation, Square Enix's…

May 13, 2024 | 08:47 EDT

A close-up of Vecna in the Dead by Daylight eighth anniversary Dungeons & Dragons crossover
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Dead by Daylight Eighth Anniversary Plans Include Vecna, Spinoffs, and More

Dead by Daylight is eight years old this year, and developer Behaviour Interactive is celebrating with a slew of new announcements surrounding the game. During an anniversary celebration stream…

May 14, 2024 | 12:50 EDT

A promotional image of the Cohors Cthulhu: Tactics quickstart rules, showing a group of miniatures on a battlefield.
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Modiphius Announces Cohors Cthulhu: Tactics Quickstart Rules

Back in 2022, Modiphius Entertainment announced Cohors Cthulhu. According to the studio this world of cosmic horror, set during the days of the Roman Empire, would be part of a major transmedia…

May 10, 2024 | 03:22 EDT

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Weep, Modders, for a New Fallout 4 Update Is Coming Next Week

Bethesda has announced a new Fallout 4 update for next week, so get ready to batten down the hatches and brace yourself, especially if you're a modder or you play a lot of Fallout 4 mods. The update…

May 10, 2024 | 11:52 EDT

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Sega's Profits Are Up, But It's Mostly Down To Pachislots

Sega has released its financial information for the fiscal year ending in March 2024, and while profits are up, the in-depth picture is a bit more complicated than that might suggest. According to…

May 10, 2024 | 08:51 EDT

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Critical Role Beacon Membership Service Announced

If you are involved in tabletop gaming, you are aware of Critical Role. The company started with a popular actual play series before becoming a multimedia empire. They have created third-party D…

May 9, 2024 | 02:41 EDT

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Dead by Daylight Dungeons & Dragons Crossover Revealed

Behaviour Interactive has announced a Dead by Daylight Dungeons & Dragons crossover, with the hugely popular tabletop franchise seemingly making its way to the multiplayer horror game sometime…

May 9, 2024 | 12:22 EDT

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American Truck Simulator Nebraska DLC Release Date Revealed

SCS Software has announced the American Truck Simulator Nebraska DLC release date, and the major expansion is due to land very soon indeed. Nebraska will launch on May 16th (that's next Thursday).…

May 9, 2024 | 11:47 EDT

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World Video Game Hall of Fame Inductees for 2024 Include Myst, Asteroids, and More

The five inductees for the World Video Game Hall of Fame in 2024 have been revealed, and it's pretty hard to argue that they're all incredibly influential classics. Back in March, the Strong…

May 9, 2024 | 11:26 EDT

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From Software Parent Company's Profits Drop, but Armored Core Surprises

Kadokawa, the parent company of Elden Ring developer From Software, has released its financial results for the 2023-24 fiscal year, and sales and profits are both down in the gaming sphere. Since…

May 9, 2024 | 10:46 EDT

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Konami Marks New Record With 70% Profit Increase Driven by Games

Konami has announced its financial results for the 2023-24 fiscal year, and it looks like it's been a year of record profits for the Metal Gear Solid and Silent Hill publisher. Per Konami's official…

May 9, 2024 | 09:41 EDT

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Capcom Announces Seventh Straight Year of Record Profits

Capcom has released its financial statement for the 2023-24 fiscal year, and the company says it's enjoyed a seventh straight year of record profits, driven largely by the release of two major…

May 9, 2024 | 08:59 EDT

Promotional artwork of the Wonders of the First backer box, featuring a woman in armor with a dragon in the background.
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Wonders of the First CCG To Be Removed From Kickstarter

A new chapter has opened regarding a controversial card game Kickstarter. The CCG project, Wonders of the First, is being removed from the platform, despite raising $1.4 million during its campaign.…

May 8, 2024 | 05:36 EDT

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Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Harks Back to a Retro Classic

Nintendo has officially announced Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, a NES Remix-style collection of challenges based on games from the NES library. The game was first spotted via the ESRB…

May 8, 2024 | 10:54 EDT

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Free League Announces Updated Dragonbane Path of Glory Adventure

A classic Dragonbane adventure is returning. Free League's Swedish fantasy TTRPG has gained new fans thanks to its recent localized edition. Now with Dragonbane Path of Glory, those new fans can…

May 7, 2024 | 04:00 EDT

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V Rising 1.0 Global Launch Timings Revealed Ahead of Tomorrow's Release

Stunlock Studios has announced the global launch timings for the upcoming V Rising 1.0 update, and it looks like no regions will be waiting until May 9th to play. Back in March, it was revealed that…

May 7, 2024 | 11:15 EDT

A golem-like creature covered in masks in the Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous DLC A Dance of Masks
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Final Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous DLC Parties Hard In June

Owlcat Games has announced the release date for the final piece of Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous DLC, titled A Dance of Masks. The DLC launches on June 13th and will take your party back to…

May 7, 2024 | 10:41 EDT

Artwork of the Arkane Austin game Redfall and the Tango Gameworks game Hi-Fi Rush (whose studios are both being shut down by Microsoft) next to each other
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Microsoft Shuts Down Redfall and Hi-Fi Rush Creators

Microsoft has closed four of its internal studios, including Redfall and Prey developer Arkane Austin and Hi-Fi Rush studio Tango Gameworks. In an internal email seen by IGN, Xbox Game Studios head…

May 7, 2024 | 09:52 EDT

Artwork of the new Tempest class in Diablo Immortal
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Diablo Immortal Reveals New Dual Blade-Wielding Tempest Class

Blizzard has announced the second new class to be added to Diablo Immortal: the Tempest, a class that uses dual blades and calls upon the fury of the storm to smite their enemies. Per an…

May 7, 2024 | 10:05 EDT

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The Witcher 3 Mod Editor REDkit Set for Release Later This Month

CD Projekt Red has announced that The Witcher 3 REDkit, a modding tool for critically-acclaimed open-world RPG The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, is launching later this month. According to a post on the…

May 7, 2024 | 08:53 EDT

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Alan Wake 2 Dev Remedy Cancels Tencent Collab Codename Kestrel

Remedy Entertainment, the studio behind Alan Wake 2 and Control, has announced that it's canceled the secretive Codename Kestrel, a multiplayer game being worked on in conjunction with Tencent. In…

May 7, 2024 | 08:39 EDT

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Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement Coming Before April 2025

Nintendo has confirmed that it will make an announcement regarding the Switch 2 (name not official) sometime before the end of this fiscal year. Speaking on the official Nintendo X (formerly Twitter…

May 7, 2024 | 08:21 EDT

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Dungeons & Dragons 2024 SRD Announced

With the latest iteration of Dungeons & Dragons a few months away, Wizards of the Coast has released new material. Not new playtest material or glimpses at cover art. They have announced the…

May 6, 2024 | 03:53 EDT

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Hades 2 Is Out Now on Steam Early Access

Supergiant Games has surprise-released Hades 2 via Steam Early Access. That's right - the game is out right now. Hades 2 was first announced back in 2022, and an Early Access release window for the…

May 6, 2024 | 01:20 EDT

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Tokyo Cooking Will Let You Run an Anime Sushi Restaurant on Switch Next Week

There are plenty of cozy cooking sims out there, but very few, if any, of them allow you to run your own anime sushi restaurant. Thankfully, there's Tokyo Cooking, a new game heading to Switch next…

May 6, 2024 | 12:23 EDT

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Helldivers 2 PC Players Won't Need a PlayStation Account After Sony Walkback

Sony has walked back its decision to require Helldivers 2 PC players to link PlayStation accounts to their Steam profiles in order to continue playing. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Sony says…

May 6, 2024 | 08:24 EDT

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Lord of the Rings Duel For Middle-earth Announced by Repos

Last week, the France-based Repos Production teased they were working on a new Lord of the Rings board game. Now, the Asmodee Group subsidiary has officially announced Lord of the Rings Duel for…

May 3, 2024 | 03:34 EDT

Senua looking at the camera in Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2
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Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 PC System Requirements Revealed

Ninja Theory has announced the Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 PC requirements, so we now know what kind of a machine you'll need to run the game. As you can probably imagine if you've seen any of the…

May 3, 2024 | 11:25 EDT