So, you know how everyone was asking for a Sniper Elite battle royale? No? Well, neither was anyone else, and now we'll never have to find out if it would've worked. (Via InsideGamer)

In a move that's about as shocking as finding out games need to actually work before release, Valve has decided to crack down on the wild west of season passes. Who could have guessed that promising infinite content for finite money might need some regulation?

The studio behind Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is facing a bloodbath of layoffs, and surprise surprise, it's all thanks to their latest game bombing harder than the Joker's worst jokes.

Looks like our dreams of ruling our own private slice of Arrakis are going up in sand. Dune Awakening, Funcom's upcoming survival MMO, is launching with all the flexibility of a dead sandworm.

Remedy Entertainment and Annapurna have announced a partnership that's more exciting than finding an extra chicken nugget in your 10-piece meal. The Finnish game dev powerhouse and the indie film darling are teaming up to bring us more Control, more Alan Wake, and enough crossmedia content to make even the MCU jealous.

Well, well, well. It looks like the mad bastards at Larian Studios are finally ready to put Baldur's Gate 3 to bed. After countless patches, bear-fucking incidents, and enough sass from Shadowheart to fill a small ocean, the devs are gearing up for one last hurrah before they ride off into the sunset.

Synergy is here to make city building sexy again. This early access gem is like if Moebius and SimCity had a lovechild, then raised it on a strict diet of environmental awareness and chill vibes. But does it have the gameplay chops to match its drop-dead gorgeous looks? Let's dive into this terraforming wonderland and find out!

The latest buzz in the gaming world is all about Black Ops 6, which has just been officially unveiled by Activision. After months of speculation and anticipation, we finally have some concrete details about the next installment in the Call of Duty franchise. But the real kicker? An insider from Treyarch claims that Black Ops 6 has been in a playable state for the past two years. That’s right—this game has been brewing for a while, and according to the developers, we’re in for a treat.

It's never a good sign when a game that thrived on its punishing realism decides to slap a hefty price tag on survival. This week, Escape From Tarkov’s developers, BattleState Games, introduced a $250 "Unheard Edition" of their gritty survival shooter. This isn't just an expensive edition; it fundamentally changes how the game is played, offering a full PvE version, more storage in those digital pockets, and a shiny item that turns aggressive NPCs into passive scenery. Fans? Not happy.

Alright, picture this: Amazon Prime Gaming, in their infinite wisdom, decides to give us all a surprise with their latest "hush-hush" GoG release. Except, oopsie daisy, it looks like someone hit the "announce" button a tad too early on Fallout 76 being one of the big reveals. That's right, folks, the cat's out of the bag, and it's wearing power armor.

In what can be seen as a power play in the gaming industry, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), a titan in the realm of interactive entertainment, has announced its plans to acquire The Gearbox Entertainment Company. The price tag? A hefty $460 million, paid entirely in newly issued Take-Two common stock. Gearbox, the brains behind hits like "Borderlands" and "Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands," is about to enter a new chapter under Take-Two's vast umbrella.

If your spidey-senses were tingling this morning, here’s why: Marvel Games just dropped a tweet that’s about to make tomorrow’s breakfast taste like victory. An “evil experiment” is messing with the timestream, and guess what? It's showtime at the Marvel HQ, and everyone's invited to watch.

Gather ‘round because Uncle Phil Spencer, the grand wizard of Microsoft Gaming, is cooking up something that might just redefine your cozy Xbox ecosystem. Picture this: kicking back on your couch, controller in hand, ready to dive into the Epic Games Store or Itch.io without ever leaving the comforting glow of your Xbox console. Sounds like a fever dream? Well, buckle up, buttercup, because we’re on Mr. Spencer’s wild ride now.

Alright, strap in and grab your tissues, 'cause I'm about to take you on a trip down Heartbreak Lane with a pit stop at Disappointmentville. Our beloved Blizzard, the masterminds behind the clickety-clack addiction machine known as Overwatch, have gone and gutted the PvE dreams for Overwatch 2 faster than you can say "nerf Bastion." That's right, chuckleheads, the PvE content we've been salivating over since 2019 just got Thanos-snapped out of existence.

Blizzard Entertainment's recent maneuver around Overwatch 2 has the gaming community's eyebrows raised higher than the final level of a particularly tricky platformer. In a move as bold as a McCree ult at high noon, they've untethered the game's heroes from the clutches of the paid battle pass. But amidst the flurry of changes, a storm brews over the sequel's future.

In the latest episode of "Tech World Dramas You Can't Make Up," Sony's found itself in a pickle that's sourer than a lemon sucking on a lime. The big S has kicked off an internal witch hunt faster than you can say "Who spilled the beans?" after a heap of documents about the so-called PS5 Pro, affectionately dubbed "Trinity," got leaked during what was supposed to be a tight-lipped third-party rollout.

In a surprising turn of events, the gaming world bids farewell to one of its creative studios, Deviation Games. The announcement came through a heartfelt LinkedIn post by the company's leadership, marking the end of a journey filled with dedication, hard work, and a shared passion for creating unique gaming experiences. As we navigate through this transition, let's explore the impact of Deviation Games, their commitment to their team, and the upcoming networking event aimed at opening new doors for the talented Deviators.

Just when you thought the digital battlegrounds were reserved for the likes of Mario and Link, a real-world showdown was brewing, one that has now culminated in a jaw-dropping finale. The brains behind Yuzu, a Nintendo Switch emulator that let gamers play Switch games without the actual console, have just waved the white flag in a legal tussle with none other than Nintendo itself, forking over a cool $2.4 million. Talk about a costly game over.

Hold onto your helmets and prep your Titans, because the gaming grapevine is buzzing with some electrifying news from the frontlines of Respawn Entertainment. This isn't about Titanfall 3 (cue the collective sigh), but something potentially just as exhilarating. Let's dive into the latest scoop served up by Jeff Grubb on Game Mess Mornings, shedding light on the secretive project brewing in the labs of Respawn, under the guidance of none other than Steve Fukuda, the maestro behind Titanfall and its stellar sequel.

In a world where technology leaps feel like daily occurrences, AMD's latest announcement has the gaming community perched on the edge of their seats. Mark Papermaster, AMD's Chief Technology Officer, recently dropped what can only be described as a tech bombshell in a YouTube interview with Sarah Guo. The conversation, aimed at uncovering AMD's focus areas in 2024, unveiled plans that could redefine gaming as we know it.