In what's turning out to be yet another rough start to the year for gaming industry workers, Reflector Entertainment has announced they're pulling the plug on their next project and laying off more staff after their debut game Unknown 9: Awakening failed to make an impact (SPOILER ALERT: THE GAME WAS MORE "UNKNOWN" THAN THEY HOPED).

A now-deleted article from French gaming website Gamekult has apparently spilled the unholy beans about DOOM: The Dark Ages' release date, claiming our medieval demon-slaying adventure will kick off on May 15th, 2025.

Ever wondered what would happen if someone took the essence of idle games, removed the idle part, but somehow still made it addictively fun? Click Mage answers that question with its charming pixel art world and a gameplay loop that will have you saying "just one more upgrade" until 3 AM (MY SLEEP SCHEDULE DIDN'T STAND A CHANCE).

Ever wondered what would happen if a beloved MMO decided to lock basic security features behind a paywall? Well, RuneScape just answered that question with their new membership structure, and it's about as popular as a poison chalice at a king's feast.

The FTC has finally caught up with HoYoverse's gacha shenanigans, slapping the Genshin Impact developer with a hefty $20 million fine for allegedly tricking kids into gambling their parents' credit cards away on virtual lottery tickets (LOOK MA, MY GAMBLING ADDICTION HAS ANIME GRAPHICS!).

Ever wondered what would happen if Nintendo decided to throw every third-party publisher into a room and said "Hey, want to port literally everything you've got?" (SPOILER ALERT: APPARENTLY THEY DID EXACTLY THAT)

Ever wondered what would happen if Teamfight Tactics and Slay the Spire had a baby while Dungeons & Dragons watched from the corner? The Last Flame answers that question with a complexity that would make a quantum physicist cry.

Ever wondered what would happen if Diablo and Rogue Legacy had a baby, then raised it on a strict diet of pixel art and masochism? Well, Heroes of Hammerwatch II is here to answer that question with a resounding "Get ready to die... a lot."

Ever wondered what would happen if a mobile gacha game had an identity crisis and decided to become a proper PC autobattler? Magicbook Autobattler answers that question with surprisingly addictive results, serving up a cocktail of strategy and masochism that'll keep you up way too late muttering "just one more run."

Ever wondered what would happen if IKEA made a car and gave you the instructions in Finnish? My Summer Car answers that question with a resounding "Perkele!" while throwing a wrench at your head and then making you walk 10 kilometers to retrieve it.

Ever wondered what would happen if Diablo and Vampire Survivors had a pixel art baby that was raised by a solo developer with an unhealthy obsession with permadeath, then sent that baby to the School of Roguelike Hard Knocks? Well, The Rangers in the South answers that question, and the result is a beautiful mess of ambition, charm, and just enough jank to keep you on your toes.

Ever wondered what happens when an unstoppable Chinese tech giant meets an immovable French gaming dynasty? Well, according to a fresh report from Insider Gaming, we're watching that exact corporate telenovela unfold with Ubisoft and Tencent's stalled buyout talks.

Ever wondered what would happen if Nintendo decided to let their family-friendly console throw hands with the big boys? Well, a recent leak suggests we might find out sooner rather than later, and it's got more potential than a plumber with a power-up.

Ever wondered what would happen if the Wolfenstein devs decided to ditch Nazi-punching for some good old-fashioned competitive shooting? Well, according to gaming industry veteran Jeff Gerstmann, that's exactly what's cooking in Machine Games' kitchen.

Ever wondered what would happen if someone took the first Unrailed game, injected it with steroids, and gave it a degree in civil engineering? Well, grab your pickaxe and kiss your friendships goodbye, because Unrailed 2 is here to make you question every life choice that led you to becoming an amateur railroad constructor.

Ever since I first laid eyes on those Price is Right Plinko episodes, I've dreamed of mastering the art of watching things fall down a board covered in pegs. Now, after spending way too many hours with Ballionaire, I can confidently say that dream was a mistake - because I can't stop playing this damn game.

Ever wondered what would happen if someone took Goblin Slayer, mixed it with a budget SRPG from 1995, and then forgot to add half the basic features we've come to expect from modern games? Well, grab your dice and lower your expectations, because GOBLIN SLAYER -ANOTHER ADVENTURER- NIGHTMARE FEAST (CHRIST THAT’S A LONG NAME, from now on we will just call it ehm… GSAANF) is here to show us exactly that.

Ever wondered what would happen if Lego games had a baby with a toy store's clearance bin? Well, polish your oversized bobbleheads because Funko Fusion is here to answer that question, for better or worse, and honestly, it's a bit of both.

Ever wondered what would happen if someone finally made an SCP game that didn't just throw 173 and 096 at you while you run around like a headless chicken? Well, grab your camera and put on your psychological armor, because Go Home Annie is here to show us that the SCP universe is way more than just neck-snapping statues and shy guys with anger issues.

Remember Dealer's Life 1 and 2? Those oddly addictive pawn shop simulators where you could spend hours haggling over questionably obtained items while building your retail empire? Well, if you enjoyed those, you're in for a treat, because Legend is shaping up to be everything we loved about the originals and then some.