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Even as studios like Bluepoint Games and Dark Outlaw Games are closed down, Sony Interactive Entertainment continues to make acquisitions. Recently, it announced that it had acquired the UK-based Cinemersive Labs, which will join the Visual Computing Group. The company is touted for its “deep expertise in computer vision and machine learning” and will apply the latter to “enhance gameplay visuals, improve rendering techniques, and unlock new levels of visual fidelity for pla

Mass Effect can seemingly never escape meddling from higher-ups, be it in video game form or with the upcoming TV series from Amazon. Announced in 2024, it’s been in the works for a while, but the new head of global TV at Amazon MGM Studios, Peter Friedlander, has reportedly asked for a rewrite. This is according to The Ankler, which noted Mass Effect’s TV series is allegedly “on the verge” of being ordered. But what kind of rewrites is Friedlander looking at? Apparent

If you’ve been out of the loop with ARC Raiders and recently returned with the Flashpoint update, you may have been pleasantly surprised to see that crafting is a lot more streamlined. This is thanks to the new Acquire Resources button, which now lists all the places you can obtain the necessary materials. As to the reason behind its implementation, Embark Studios said, “A lot of you pointed out that gathering missing materials for a craft was more work than it should be. You alre

Out of all the games in Microsoft’s 2026 line-up, it’s curious that Halo: Campaign Evolved has received the fewest number of updates. Granted, Halo Studios recently announced a partnership with Fanta for a custom skin, but it only spurred more questions about customization. Rebs Gaming has a few potential answers on how it could work. Apparently, Campaign Evolved has a skin system. There won’t be an in-game shop, as recently confirmed by community director Brian Jarrard. How

Ghost of Yōtei: Legends players received fantastic news last week when Sucker Punch Productions confirmed an April 10th date for its first raid. After weeks of smacking the rest of the Yōtei Six around, you can finally take the first to Lord Saito, but if you don’t have a pre-made team, the wait may be even longer. Sucker Punch recently clarified that raid matchmaking won’t be available at launch. Instead, it will become available “in a couple of weeks.” Players are en

While Crimson Desert was arguably more anticipated in March, Slay the Spire 2 seemingly stole its thunder, at least when it comes to Steam sales. Alinea Analytics’ Rhy Elliott estimates that it sold 5.3 million copies, generating $108 million in revenue and becoming the top-selling game on the platform for the month. It’s even more ridiculous when you consider its predecessor hit 1.5 million sales about two months after release (that too after spending nearly two years in early ac

New patches have become something to look forward to in Crimson Desert, especially since Pearl Abyss has quickly added features such as a storage chest, five permanent mounts, and much more. Patch 1.02.000 is no different, once again addressing fan feedback and adding more slots to the storage chest. Previously, it offered 240 slots, but this wasn’t sufficient, especially as players’ stock of materials and weapons piled up. The latest patch increases the maximum to 1,000, though i

Say what you will about The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and its quality (currently at a 36 Metascore), the overall reception around Star Fox’s Fox McCloud seems positive enough. Before the film’s release, insider NateTheHate reported that a new “classic style” game is in the works and launching this Summer, which is fantastic news for a franchise that remained dormant since 2016. While details are sparse, it seems Nintendo may be leaning more into humor for the writing. I

There’s a powerful trio of enemies heading to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, and the chances are you’re probably familiar with them already. The Sega Villains Stage DLC is bringing Yakuza’s Goro Majima, Sonic’s Dr. Eggman, and Death Adder from Golden Axe to the game’s world via mysterious rifts that Joe Musashi is trying to close by the most obvious method: Defeating the source of their power. That’s going to lead to some memorable showdowns with the aforementione

Dying Light: The Beast’s Restored Land just received a hotfix that’s addressing a bunch of issues that could be interfering with your time in Castor Woods. Whether you’re new to Kyle Crane’s explosive return to the franchise’s center stage or learning to master the game’s unique parkour system, this is an update you want to pay a little attention to. That’s because it’s bringing a long list of balancing changes to systems governing your hunger (lik

Battlefield 6 is bringing a slew of changes to the game, alongside the retention of some popular additions from Nightfall that’s been live since last month. Although Nightfall is coming to an end, paving the way for the Hunter/Prey update, the developers have decided to retain the VL-7 Smoke and Night Mode (with a rotation of limited-time options being considered for future updates). There are also further refinements to progression systems that are set to expand into other areas, includin

It’s been quite a long wait, but Morbid Metal is finally close to being in our hands, with an early access build dropping for the PC on April 8, 2026. The release trailer for its early access debut is definitely metal enough, and doubles down on a combat system that’s looking stylish but with enough substance to make us want to see what it feels like in action. We’ve been excited about this one ever since we had that sit-down with developer Felix Schade back in 2022, and are it

While Bethesda has discussed and outlined all of this before, that doesn’t mean it can’t put out yet another new trailer for Starfield on PS5. After yesterday’s overview of the upcoming Free Lanes update, it outlines all the features that PlayStation fans can expect. These include support for the DualSense’s adaptive triggers, which offer different resistances depending on the weaponry (even those on starships). The in-built speaker will play audio logs and intercoms b

Recent rumors indicating that Sony will make an official announcement about ending its trend of bringing single-player PlayStation Studios titles to PC might be enough to make one wonder just how much money the company made with its ports of games like God of War Ragnarök or Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. While far from an official confirmation, a former employee’s LinkedIn profile may provide some answers. Former PC Planner and Insights Manager at PlayStation, Jerry Liu, who worked at the company betwe

While February’s report that the production team behind the upcoming live-action film adaptation of Resident Evil had basically been given carte blanche to tell the story they wanted may have caused some to worry, a new report has indicated that this may have been a wise decision. According to industry insider Daniel Richtman, a test screening for Zach Cregger’s take on Resident Evil went quite well. “There was a test screening for Resident Evil. I hear it’s great,” he wrote on social medi

There have been many reports of Sony seemingly pushing its next-generation console releases to beyond its originally-planned 2027 release window, a new report by Moore’s Law is Dead has once more indicated that the company is sticking to its guns. Along with this, thanks to a new set of leaks, the YouTuber has again shone a spotlight on how Sony is using the PS5’s Power Saver mode as a “Trojan horse” to ensure game compatibility with the rumored PS6 handheld. In a recreation of a diagram based o

With the use of AI continuing to be a hot-button subject in the gaming industry, Nexon—parent company of ARC Raiders developer Embark Studio—has offered some thoughts on the matter. In its latest Capital Markets Briefing, the executive chairman and Embark Studio head, Patrick Söderlund, along with Nexon CEO Junghun Lee, spoke about how the company is using generative AI on its projects. Söderlund has noted that the presence of generative AI presents a unique challenge to the gaming industry. Whi

Blizzard might have just given all of us Starcraft fans out there a reason to celebrate, although we’d still advise optimistic caution. A new job posting for a Lead Designer, Innovation has gone up on the studio’s careers page, sparking speculation that it might finally be taking its rumored Starcraft project into development. The posting lists several important details, including the fact that the project is a “AAA shooter” and that the job requires expertise working wit

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is doubling down on its unique black-and-white, noir-themed visuals and music, and the renowned French electroswing band Caravan Palace is a perfect showcase of its campy yet gritty world. They nailed down the game’s vibe pretty well – check it out below. The music video takes us to El Paradiso, a casino where there’s a lot of fun to be had, although that entertainment might come at a price that’s too high for some unfortunate souls. While Jack Pepper

After remaining radio silent for nearly two years, Undead Labs has resurfaced to announce alpha playtests for State of Decay 3. Franchise co-creator Brant Fitzgerald said in a new video that they would begin next month with sign-ups currently available. “Listen, I’m not going to spoil the surprise for you, but I can say that it will feature 4-player co-op, some new base building and resource strategies, and a whole lot of combat.” You’ll need to register your Discord a