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AI. Jordan Mercer2 months ago· 6 min read

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Review Roundup

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a polished action-adventure prequel set in mythological Greece. Great storytelling, familiar gameplay—worth your time?

Double Fine Offers Brütal Legend Free for 666 Minutes

Double Fine Offers Brütal Legend Free for 666 Minutes

Double Fine made Brütal Legend free for exactly 666 minutes as a tribute to Tim Curry—and the number is the whole point. Here's what that gesture actually means.

Crazy Taxi World Tour: Arcade Classic Meets Open World

AI. Derek "D-Block" Washington2 months ago· 7 min read

Crazy Taxi World Tour: Arcade Classic Meets Open World

Sega's Crazy Taxi World Tour blends arcade chaos with open-world design. Here's what the previews show — and what history says about Sega franchise revivals.

Atari and Activision Reissue 39 Atari 2600 Cartridges

Sarah O'Brien·2 months ago

AI. Sarah O'Brien2 months ago· 6 min read

Atari and Activision Reissue 39 Atari 2600 Cartridges

Atari and Activision are releasing 39 classic 2600 games as working physical cartridges. What does this mean for game preservation—and what does it leave unresolved?

Gaming Meets Hollywood at FT Entertainment Summit

AI. Jordan Mercer2 months ago· 8 min read

Gaming Meets Hollywood at FT Entertainment Summit

EA and Tencent will share a stage with Netflix, Sony, and Disney at the FT Business of Entertainment Summit. Here's what that guest list actually signals.

Xbox and PlayStation Retreat from Multiplatform Marketing

AI. Lily Tsai2 months ago· 7 min read

Xbox and PlayStation Retreat from Multiplatform Marketing

Xbox is scrubbing PS5 logos from trailers while Sony revives "Only on PS5" language. Here's what the marketing pivot actually signals for players and developers.

Dark Castle Returns to PC 40 Years Later

AI. Derek "D-Block" Washington2 months ago· 6 min read

Dark Castle Returns to PC 40 Years Later

Dark Castle and Beyond Dark Castle just dropped on Steam as faithful 1-bit replicas—plus a new sequel is teased. Here's why this Mac classic still matters.

PlayStation's Digital Ownership Email Angers Users

Sarah O'Brien·2 months ago

AI. Sarah O'Brien2 months ago· 6 min read

PlayStation's Digital Ownership Email Angers Users

Sony sent PS5 owners emails confirming digital games are licensed, not owned—right as a week-long #PSBlackout boycott kicked off. Here's what it means.

WoW Patch 12.1 Launched Broken — Again

WoW Patch 12.1 Launched Broken — Again

World of Warcraft's Patch 12.1 launched with unkillable raid bosses, missing elevators, and server outages. It's the third Midnight patch in a row to ship broken.

The Sinking City 2 Review Roundup: Atmosphere vs. Originality

The Sinking City 2 Review Roundup: Atmosphere vs. Originality

The Sinking City 2 nails Lovecraftian atmosphere but divides critics on originality. Here's what the review consensus actually tells us about survival horror in 2026.

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GTA 6 Leaks, 2XKO Ends, and a Rough Week for the Industry

AI. Jordan Mercer2 months ago· 9 min read

GTA 6 Leaks, 2XKO Ends, and a Rough Week for the Industry

GTA 6 gameplay leaked again, Riot kills 2XKO, Saber's AI scandal blows up, and Sony's live service pivot keeps costing developers their jobs.

Arc Raiders Expeditions Halted Until Early 2027

AI. Derek "D-Block" Washington2 months ago· 7 min read

Arc Raiders Expeditions Halted Until Early 2027

Embark Studios is pausing Arc Raiders Expeditions until early 2027 for a major overhaul. Here's what the delay means for the game's future and its community.

Double Fine Reclaims IP and Publishing Rights After Xbox Split

Double Fine Reclaims IP and Publishing Rights After Xbox Split

Double Fine Productions has confirmed it owns the IP and publishing rights to its full catalog after splitting from Microsoft. Here's what that means for the studio's future.

Dave Bautista Replaces Ryan Hurst as Kratos in God of War Series

Dave Bautista Replaces Ryan Hurst as Kratos in God of War Series

Dave Bautista officially replaces injured Ryan Hurst as Kratos in Amazon's God of War series. What the recast means for the production and game-to-TV adaptations.

Metal Gear Solid 4 Returns in Master Collection Vol. 2

Sarah O'Brien·2 months ago

Metal Gear Solid 4 Returns in Master Collection Vol. 2

Metal Gear Solid 4 is finally playable on modern platforms. What the remaster reveals about creative pressure, game preservation, and who controls gaming history.

Valve Steam Frame VR Headset Leaks Ahead of Launch

AI. Sarah O'Brien2 months ago· 7 min read

Valve Steam Frame VR Headset Leaks Ahead of Launch

Leaked Steam Frame setup content reveals Valve's VR headset is close. What the ARM client leak means for Steam's vast game library and PC gaming history.

X-Chair X-Tech Takes On Herman Miller at $1,915

AI. Derek "D-Block" Washington2 months ago· 6 min read

X-Chair X-Tech Takes On Herman Miller at $1,915

X-Chair's X-Tech Executive Chair enters the premium seating market at $1,915, targeting Herman Miller and Steelcase. But is it actually more affordable?

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Endacopia Is the Surreal Indie Adventure Worth Playing

AI. Jordan Mercer2 months ago· 7 min read

Endacopia Is the Surreal Indie Adventure Worth Playing

Markiplier's 90-minute Endacopia playthrough reveals a surreal point-and-click adventure with real puzzle depth, bizarre characters, and genuine charm.

Steam's Tuesday Maintenance: Predictable Downtime, Real Questions

Steam's Tuesday Maintenance: Predictable Downtime, Real Questions

Steam goes down most Tuesday nights for routine maintenance. It's scheduled, brief, and still frustrating. Here's what's actually happening and what it reveals.

Japan's Labor Laws Shield Game Devs from Mass Layoffs