Mass Effect 5 and BioWare's Future Uncertain Following Buyout, Former EA Manager Now Says
A former EA manager has cast doubt on whether Mass Effect 5 will survive the company's recent $55 billion takeover.
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Nobody understands gambling, especially in video games
What is gambling? Strategic deck-builders like Luck Be A Landlord and Balatro have both been hit with high age-ratings by app stores and ratings boards, because the games are associated with gambling. Both are one-time purchases with no microtransactions, and no ties to...
Read at PolygonYujiro Hanma in Tekken 8: How Do You Balance a Character Famous for Never Losing a Fight?
IGN interviews Tekken series chief producer, Naoya Yasuda, to find out more on Yujiro's upcoming addition to the Tekken 8 roster.
Read at IGNA brief history of Nintendo NOT letting you play as Zelda
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is a big deal for the franchise because it’s finally the first MAINLINE game where you get to play as Princess Zelda. But it’s actually not the first game where you can play as Zelda. Not by a slingshot. Polygon's Clayton Ashley walks...
Read at PolygonThe Duskbloods gameplay leaks ahead of tomorrow's closed beta, showing tense PvP battles with guns, wolves, and velociraptors
A snippet of gameplay from The Duskbloods - FromSoftware's Switch 2 PvPvE action game - has leaked online ahead of an upcoming closed beta test.
Read at EurogamerNew Naruto Anime Could Be Announced Soon: Here's Everything We Know
The long-awaited new Naruto anime could finally be announced at New York Comic Con this year.
Read at PolygonWhy are creepy games always set in Washington?
The Pacific Northwest in video games is pretty uniformly creepy, dark, and wet. But how did it get like that? Polygon's Simone de Rochefort traces the history of the Pacific Northwest in media, from Alan Wake 2 and Pacific Drive, all the way back to Twin Peaks — and the new...
Read at PolygonGames Done Quick is a beacon of hope for the gaming community
If you read a lot of gaming news - or work with it, like I do - you cannot help but become a little cynical sometimes. 2026 has been a brutal year for the industry, following an equally galling 2025. Beset by layoffs, harried by studio closures, and somehow staring down the...
Read at EurogamerResident Evil Requiem on PS5 Drops to a New Low Price at Amazon and Best Buy of $54
Resident Evil Requiem on PS5 has dropped to a new low price at Amazon and Best Buy of $53.99, beating out its Prime Day price.
Read at IGN"I don't know if they will keep funding that one" - Former EA manager doesn't believe the next Mass Effect will survive Saudi takeover
Inside and outside Electronic Arts, everyone is bracing for what's sure to be a very different company now that it's fully owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund . But the fate of one game in particular may be more perilous than any other: the next Mass Effect .
Read at EurogamerFormer Tekken 8 Director Kohei Ikeda Joins VS Studio, Re-Teams With Tekken Veteran Katsuhiro Harada
The news likely won’t come as a surprise to hardcore fighting game fans.
Read at IGNStunning Black Myth: Zhong Kui Gameplay Trailer Gives Us a Closer Look at the New Protagonist, Combat, and a Truly Impressive Parry
Game Science has released a 15-minute gameplay trailer for its Black Myth: Wukong follow-up, Black Myth: Zhong Kui. It gives us a close look at the new protagonist, combat, and the world.
Read at IGNThe Best LEGO Plants and Flowers for Building a Botanical Collection
LEGO has been making a big push into flower and plant sets in recent years, which is great because they make gorgeous decorations. Here are our favorites.
Read at IGNThe Coolest LEGO Technic Sets to Build and Play With in 2026
Whether you want to race, orbit the Earth, or rove around on Mars, here are the best LEGO Technic sets of 2026. Build the model vehicle – or astronomy model – of your dreams.
Read at IGNRuneScape: Dragonwilds is coming to XBOX Game Pass | 15 September
Xbox Wire published this gaming update. Open the original source for full details.
Read at Xbox WireRyan Reynolds Congratulates Christopher Nolan's the Odyssey for Surpassing Deadpool & Wolverine to Become Highest Grossing R-Rated Movie of All Time
The one thing Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of an ancient Greek epic and Reynold’s fourth wall-breaking Deadpool flick with Hugh Jackman have in common is that each of them has been the world’s highest grossing R-rated film at one point.
Read at IGN32 Years Later, The Best 'Calvin and Hobbes' Quote About Why Work Sucks Is Still Painfully Accurate
Calvin and Hobbes on working to live, vs. living to work
Read at PolygonThe Marvel Movie That Killed Sony's Spider-Man Universe Is Coming to Disney Plus
Sony's Spider-Man Universe is on hold, in part thanks to 2024's disastrous Kraven the Hunter, which is finally coming to Disney Plus.
Read at PolygonMail-Order Media Giant Columbia House Shutting Down After 71 Years
Mail-order music and movie club Columbia House is officially shutting down and ceasing new orders after 71 years of operation.
Read at IGNSteam Frame Seems to Be On the Horizon as Unboxing and Setup Videos Leak Online
After setup videos leaked online, Valve opted to push them out officially.
Read at IGNSteam Sale Includes Indie Horror Hit Carrion for 80% Off
The acclaimed reverse-horror game Carrion is just $3.99 during Devolver Digital’s latest Steam sale.
Read at PolygonLEGO Fans Are Closer Than Ever to Getting a Studio Ghibli Set
IGN published this company update. Open the original source for full details.
Read at IGNDirector of Marvel’s Wolverine Responds After Extended Gameplay Footage Sparks Backlash
The director of Marvel’s Wolverine, Mike Daly, opened up about the recent backlash toward the game after its extended gameplay showcase drew criticism online.
Read at IGNWhat to Expect at IFA 2026: AI Is the Name of the Game
Not just a trade show; more like a cultural playground.
Read at IGNModern Warfare 4 Beta Reveals Multiplayer Matchmaking Plans, Will Continue to Use Divisive New Matchmaking System
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's beta will utilize a divisive new matchmaking system in addition to the open matchmaking introduced last year.
Read at IGNGTA 6 Is Too Big For These Leaks To Hurt It
New GTA 6 leaks may be insulting to developer Rockstar Games, but the open-world crime epic is too big to field much damage.
Read at PolygonSave 60% Off the Razer Chroma Dock for Steam Deck, Xbox Ally X, and Other Handheld Gaming PCs
Features up to 100W of Power Delivery for even the most power hungry handhelds and tablets.
Read at IGNPokémon Halloween 2026 Merch Is Here So Ditch The 12-foot Home Depot Skeleton
The Pokémon Center just released its Halloween 2026 merchandise. It includes Pokémon yard statues, Gengar sleepwear, and more.
Read at PolygonThe Last of Us Online Was Not a 'Side Project,' Majority of Intergalactic's Team Came Over After Multiplayer Game Was Scrapped
Naughty Dog's The Last of Us Online was more than just a "side project" and is a big reason why the studio hasn't had a brand new game since 2020.
Read at IGN5 Short Games Under 20 Hours
If you don't have time for 80-plus-hour epics, these 5 games under 20 hours are perfect for you.
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