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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
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
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 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
Black Myth: Wukong is shattering records on Steam
Chinese game developer GameScience has released highly-anticipated action-RPG, Black Myth: Wukong on PC ($59.99) and PlayStation 5 ($69.99). And it’s doing absolutely gangbusters on Steam (where we conveniently have public...Read More
Dune: Awakening is an ambitious MMORPG coming next year
During Gamescom 2024, Funcom announced Dune: Awakening, an “open world survival MMO” inspired by the bestselling book series, and movies. It’s launching first on PC in early 2025, and later...Read More
Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 launching on PC and consoles in February 2025
During Gamescom, 2K and Firaxis Games announced that Civilization 7 will release on February 11, 2025. Civilization 7 is launching simultaneously on PC and consoles, including PlayStation 4 and 5,...Read More
Marvel Rivals launching this December with all Heroes free to play
After an impressive closed beta, Netease Games and Marvel have announced the release date for Marvel Rivals. And it’s this year! Marvel Rivals will release on December 6 on PC...Read More
The 3 best Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles games you can play on Switch
Many of my favorite toy brands as an 80s/90s kid have only grown more popular over time. Transformers. LEGO. And Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The Turtles are enjoying yet another...Read More
Indie studio cancels Magic School game with insightful update
New Zealand indie studio Dinosaur Polo Club (Mini Motorways) has made an unusual announcement: publicly canceling a game in development. The refreshingly honest update provides insightful details, and even screenshots...Read More
Last Time I Saw You is an indie narrative adventure set in 1980s Japan
Indie Japanese studio Maboroshi Artworks have announced a release date for their debut title. Last Time I Saw You will release on PC (Steam), PlayStation, Switch, and Xbox on October...Read More
