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When we think about combat in Fable, we think about more than defeating enemies. We think about giving players the tools to approach encounters in their own way, experiment with different abilities and create a Hero that feels unique to them and their preferred playstyle. That’s why combat in Fable is built around what we […]
Read at PlayStation Blog"There's just one that I'm happy to avoid entirely."
Read at PC GamerLooking for a more affordable way to play GTA 6 this November? Here is why buying a certified refurbished PS5 is your best bet to save money on hardware right now.
Read at IGNThe most surprising thing about Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is how much DNA it shares with Big Walk. They both frequently involve traversing large expanses of terrain. They both have excellent maps. Most of all, they're both fundamentally games about communication. Each utilises...
Read at Eurogamer2026 has been full of big storylines in gaming, including Sony's announcement that it will end support for physical PlayStation game discs in 2028 and the trend of consoles getting increasingly expensive. Tim Willits, the chief creative officer at Saber Interactive, caught up...
Read at GameSpotWhat appears to be footage from EA Motive's long-in-development - and somewhat missing-in-development - Iron Man game has leaked.
Read at EurogamerAn industry analyst suggests that the massive launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 could revitalize the broader gaming sector. Following the release of a 27-minute extended trailer, the game's anticipated multi-billion-dollar success is viewed as a potential turning point that could attract fresh investment and solidify the cultural dominance of video games alongside traditional media.
Read on HavenDoes whatever a (legally distinct) Spider(-Man) can.
Read at PC GamerGears of War games have had some of the best multiplayer action around ever since the days of the first game, and for Gears of War: E-Day , developers at The Coalition are looking to give fans plenty of options for online fun. While the game's new take on Horde mode is...
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Read at IGNMagic, in most games, is treated like a key for a lock – a spell performs a set function. Ice getting in the way? Melt it with fire. Enemy covered in armor? Hit them with lightning. Warlock: Dungeons and Dragons, on the other hand, treats magic more like a painter’s palette. In a hands-off demo […] The post Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons – The Open World Adventure Making Magic More… Magical appeared first on XBOX Wire .
Read at Xbox WireWelcome to Next Week on XBOX! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, XBOX on PC, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in! The Blood of […] The post Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 31 to September 4 appeared first on XBOX Wire .
Read at Xbox WireReplaying the pioneering 2001 classic 25 years later and paying tribute to the game that didn’t just change the trajectory of the GTA series forever – it changed the business.
Read at IGN'I swear it came like that,' I say as I chew through half a mouse.
Read at PC Gamer"I make this joke that someone needs to come up with the 'Half-Life 2 of AI'."
Read at PC GamerUPDATE 3.30PM BST: Performance perfectionist Digital Foundry has scrutinised the latest GTA 6 trailer ( which can be downloaded for a closer, purer appraisal) and said that on this evidence it looks like GTA 6 is running at 1440p natively on PS5 and maintains "a relatively...
Read at EurogamerLooking at the PlayStation 5 capture, we're noodling on just what extra shinies Rockstar might add to the best gaming platform's version.
Read at PC GamerI suppose, in a way, I asked for this. Crouched and cowering behind a garden fence, inches away from the thrashing, cleaver-faced miscreation who’d quite comfortably win in a fight against my splintering plank of rotten wood, I can almost hear Silent Hill: Townfall whisper mocking in my ear: not too much combat now, eh?
Read at Rock Paper ShotgunOne of the biggest talking points in gaming today is the use of artificial intelligence, including generative AI. It's a hot-button issue, and few companies have faced the level of criticism about it as Saber has. The developer recently found itself in hot water after CEO...
Read at GameSpotOctober wouldn't feel right without a spooky game or two, and Hellraiser: Revival is shaping up to be a terrifying-- and horny --dive into the nightmarish fiction of author Clive Barker. So far, the game is looking like the kind of Hellraiser experience that defined the...
Read at GameSpotWhen Gears of War first debuted in the Xbox 360 generation, it introduced the world to the majesty of the Lancer weapon. A gun with a brutally effective chainsaw mounted to it, the Lancer has become the defining symbol of the franchise, and in Gears of War: E-Day , players...
Read at GameSpotAttention, dusty creeps who want to play poker with the Wickerman! I found one, a videogame you might enjoy. That game is Hillthorn, a spooky investigative cardgame from Fool Moon and Finnegan Motors - the latter also known for beaming corpo thriller Inhuman Resources: A Literary Machination . Hillthorn is the story of a detective hired to investigate a disappearance at a secluded mountain community. One of the first things you do, after hassling a worryingly stained forest ranger for directions, is cross a line of...
Read at Rock Paper ShotgunIn December 2025, German developer Limbic Entertainment was sold by Bandai Namco to a "private investor" . This news came just over three years after the Japanese giant acquired a majority stake in the studio for an undisclosed sum .
Read at GamesIndustry.bizInsomniac Games has revealed new details and a Features Trailer for Marvel's Wolverine, launching September 15, 2026, on PlayStation 5. Narrated by Liam McIntyre, the update highlights the game's aggressive combat mechanics, character customization, and extensive accessibility options.
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Read at PC GamerUpdate 28/8: Valve appear to have taken action, changing the game's rating - the storepage can now be accessed in the UK. "It looks like Steam re-reviewed Future? No Thanks! and removed the 'frequent nudity or adult content' reverting the Germany geo-ban and the age verification by credit card in the UK," Paolo Perdicini writes on Bluesky . "It officially has only 'some nudity or adult content' as every good game should."
Read at Rock Paper ShotgunCareful when you're in Leonida, it's on sight.
Read at PC GamerThe release of Star Citizen spin-off Squadron 42 has been postponed to Q2 2027 to avoid "launching into the attention buzz saw of Grand Theft Auto 6."
Read at GamesIndustry.bizSaber Interactive made headlines recently when its boss had an ugly spat with a former employee about the company's use of gen-AI in taxi game Rideshare Stimulator . Matthew Karch, Saber's co-founder and CEO, since apologised, and made sure Rideshare got proper AI disclosure...
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