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Creatures of Ava Review

Available on: PC (Steam), Xbox Played on: PC (Steam) Inspired by Avatar, animal conservation, and Pikmin, Creatures of Ava is a throwback to the 3D platforming era of the early...Read More

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions out now, free for PlayStation Plus

Warner Bros. Games and Unbroken Studios have released Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions on PC (Steam, Epic), PlayStation, and Xbox consoles. A Switch edition is launching later this holiday season. PlayStation...Read More

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Classic action-JRPG series releases first new game in 15 years

Square Enix has released the first new game in classic Mana RPG series in over a decade with Visions of Mana. Visions of Mana is available now on PC (Steam,...Read More

The first open world Star Wars game launches today, sans Jedi

Ubisoft and developer Massive Entertainment (The Division) have released one of the most anticipated games of the year, Star Wars Outlaws, on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox ($69.99). It’s billed as...Read More

Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland release date revealed

The MIX Games, Wallride, and Limited Run Games, in collaboration with Nickelodeon, have announced the release date for retro platformer Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland. The platformer will launch on PC...Read More

E is for Everyone music video celebrates ESRB’s 30th anniversary

The Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a fun, folksy, and educational music video inspired by Schoolhouse Rock. True to form, the ESRB music video...Read More

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Classic kid-friendly MMO Wizard101 summoning onto consoles

The decade-and-a-half old MMORPG Wizard101 is finally launching on consoles, though an official release date has not yet been announced. Wizard101 is coming soon to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 (via...Read More

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Hero shooters are roaring (and whimpering) back to the spotlight in 2024

Eight years after Battleborn and Overwatch battled over the newly coined multiplayer subgenre known as “hero shooter,” we are suddenly seeing a glut of new releases and major updates. We’ve...Read More

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After 2 years and millions sold, Terraria-like Core Keeper hits 1.0

Fireshine Games and developer Pugstorm have released Core Keeper on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The multiplayer crafting game has been available via Steam Early Access since...Read More

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Tiana brings her restaurant, and 1920s fashion, to Disney Dreamlight Valley

The free Dapper Delights update is officially live in Disney Dreamlight Valley, adding one of the most anticipated additions to the life sim: Tiana and her restaurant! In order to...Read More

We’re finally getting baby farm animals with Farming Simulator 25

I don’t know if Farming Simulator 25 will be the best in the long-running series, but it will probably be the cutest. At Gamescom 2024, GIANTS Software showcased new features...Read More

Concord launches with a premium price tag, and distressingly low players

PlayStation Publishing and Firewalk Studios have released hero shooter Concord on PC (Steam) and PlayStation 5 ($39.99). Unlike most hero shooters, Concord isn’t free to play — and that may...Read More

One of our favorite sci-fi adventures is getting a big sequel, with couch co-op

At Gamescom 2024, indie studio Racoon Logic announced Revenge of the Savage Planet. The sequel to humorous sci-fi shooter-adventure Journey to the Savage Planet will launch early(ish) 2025 on PC,...Read More

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp ending online service

After seven years Nintendo is ending online service for mobile game Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp this November. The game itself isn’t going away, but will transition from a live service,...Read More