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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

A new HeroQuest quest pack is now available for pre-order. The recently revived board game has received new updates and expansions before, including the recent Rise of the Dread Moon. This new…

May 31, 2024 | 03:17 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

Crash Bandicoot 4 and Spyro Reignited Trilogy developer Toys for Bob has officially confirmed that it will partner with Xbox for its next game. In a message on X (formerly Twitter), Toys for Bob…

May 31, 2024 | 11:30 EDT

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Every PlayStation State of Play SGF 2024 Announcement

Today the PlayStation State of Play is launching giving us 30+ minutes of news and previews of games coming to the Sony PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR 2. While it was only announced yesterday there…

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's space opera live service shooter is crossing over with the world's most popular fantasy TTRPG. Thanks to a collaboration with Wizards of the Coast, players can enjoy Destiny 2: The Final…

May 30, 2024 | 02:02 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

Nacon and KT Racing have announced the Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown release date, which means the years of delays might finally be coming to an end. According to a brand new trailer released…

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

Silent Hill 2 remake developer Bloober Team has revealed that its partnership with Take-Two's Private Division label for an upcoming new horror IP has ended. That's according to a notice filed with…

May 30, 2024 | 10:25 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

The bar for indie TTRPG development is considerably lower in the internet age. It has seen the release of quirky projects like Hit The Road, Jack, The Haunting of Abimond Manor, and I Have The High…

May 29, 2024 | 03:30 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

This past weekend, Paizo Inc. held PaizoCon 2024. This online convention is dedicated to beloved fans of the Pathfinder and Starfinder series, featuring developers discussing upcoming products and…

May 28, 2024 | 04:10 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

Space Marine 2 publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive have confirmed that the upcoming shooter won't feature any kind of microtransactions or cash shop. In the first post of a…

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, and it reveals the release months for the JRPG's three additional character-focused DLC chapters. In a post on the…

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 announced the Genshin Impact Version 4.7 release date, with a new Challenge Domain, new playable characters, and much more arriving in June. Otherwise known as "An Everlasting Dream…

May 24, 2024 | 10:42 EDT

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Pokemon Franchise Nears 500 Million Software Sales in Latest Figures

The Pokemon Company has released some new figures for the Pokemon franchise, showing just how popular and enduring the series' legacy truly is. According to a new set of numbers on the company's…

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

For superhero fans, Robert Kirkman's Invincible is a breath of fresh air. What started as a 2003 comic series has spawned into a multimedia series, covering an animated series and videogame DLC. Now…

May 23, 2024 | 03:26 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 Blizzard and Xbox have officially revealed Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and we'll get to learn more about the game during Xbox's showcase next month. When Xbox announced its June showcase…

May 23, 2024 | 10:10 EDT

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Atari Acquires Intellivision, Burying a 45-Year-Old Hatchet

Atari has announced that it has acquired the Intellivision brand and game library, putting to rest a 45-year-old rivalry between the two classic gaming companies. In a post on the official Atari…

May 23, 2024 | 09:54 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 for Excellence in Gaming is coveted in the tabletop industry. Founded in 2001, the award is gifted to people, products, concepts, or groups that have demonstrated spectacular…

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 for upcoming card battler Card-en-Ciel, which essentially looks like a less RPG-ified version of Mega Man Battle Network. The game is launching in October…

May 22, 2024 | 11:41 EDT

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Mattel Partners With Outright Games to Definitely Not Make Shovelware

Barbie and Matchbox company Mattel has announced a partnership with Outright Games, which is apparently a "leading publisher" of family-friendly games. According to a press release, Mattel is…

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 developer Arrowhead Game Studios has appointed a new CEO, but don't worry; former CEO Johan Pilestedt isn't going anywhere. Per GamesIndustry.biz, ex-Paradox and Hooded Horse exec Shams…

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 has begun rolling out its annual Back-To-School product line for the Pokemon TCG. This product line aptly provides merchandise and exclusive cards alongside school aids. Their…

May 21, 2024 | 05:23 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 that it's opening a new studio in Bucharest, Romania, representing the studio's fifth development location and its first in Europe. Per an announcement post on the…

May 21, 2024 | 10:40 EDT

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Nintendo Buys Hogwarts Legacy and Mortal Kombat Porting Studio Shiver

Nintendo has announced that it is to purchase Hogwarts Legacy and Mortal Kombat 1 porting studio Shiver Entertainment from former owner Embracer Group. In a notice announcing the acquisition,…

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 revealed that the Kingdom Hearts series is making its way to Steam next month, marking the first time it's been available outside of the Epic Games Store on PC. In a blog post…

May 21, 2024 | 07:48 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 released new material on Modern Horizons 3. This official preview of the upcoming Magic: The Gathering set provides fans a glimpse at what cards and mechanics will return,…

May 21, 2024 | 01:30 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 revealed what kind of accessibility options you can expect from Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 when the long-awaited action-adventure sequel launches tomorrow. The seven-year wait for …

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' crossover platform fighter MultiVersus has gained two more characters, and they're both iconic movie villains who should send a shiver up the spine of even the most stalwart hero. In a…

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

Death Stranding 2 mastermind and legendary auteur Hideo Kojima has revealed that the filming and recording process for the upcoming sequel is complete. In a recent radio interview (via Famitsu, with…

May 20, 2024 | 09:15 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 announced the V Rising PS5 release date, with the much-feted vampiric survival game landing on Sony's console next month. After launching in Early Access all the way back in May…

May 20, 2024 | 08:46 EDT

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Baldur's Gate 3 Dev Larian Studios Opens New Location in Warsaw

Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin 2 developer Larian Studios has opened a new studio location in Warsaw, and the studio is also beginning development on two new projects. Per a post on X (…

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

A new beloved board game from Japan is coming overseas. Not a localization of a popular TTRPG like Bouken, or a translated licensed work like the Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne TTRPG. It is an official…

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

Arkane Austin's ill-fated vampiric shooter Redfall is just about still alive, it seems, as the devs have announced the game is to receive one final update before being laid to rest for good. In a…

May 17, 2024 | 12:18 EDT

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EA Sports College Football 25 Gameplay Reveal Shows Attention to Detail

EA has revealed the first gameplay footage for EA Sports College Football 25, and it looks like exactly the kind of thing you'd want if you've been waiting for this revival since 2013. Full…

May 17, 2024 | 11:49 EDT

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

The EA Sports College Football 25 logo next to some of the players appearing in the game
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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

A shot of Yasuke in samurai armor in Assassin's Creed Shadows
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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

Artwork for Core Keeper depicting several characters in a cave complex
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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

The Thunderful logo next to a shot of the game Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom, developed by Stage Clear Studios
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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

The Game Boy next to a shot of Super Mario Land, representing the latest Nintendo Switch Online haul
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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

Three characters standing in front of a purple background in Nexon's The Finals
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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

Characters getting ready to take on a monster in artwork for the Monster Hunter series
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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