In mid-July 2025, Steam and Itch.io cracked down on NSFW games, but this was no self-motivated policy change. We break down how an anti-pornography group forced their hand by pressuring payment processors, and what this financial deplatforming means for indie developers, creative freedom...
In a market-shattering development, Microsoft's Forza Horizon 5 became the PS5's best-selling new game of 2025. We analyze the "Trojan Horse" strategy that led to this success and what it means for the future of console exclusivity.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are making us work for our shinies. A new global event tasks players with defeating four legendary Pokémon one million times each. Here’s how it works and how to not be a liability in Tera Raids.
So you got a Switch 2? Don't throw out your old gear just yet. This guide breaks down which of your old Switch 1 accessories, like Joy-Cons and the Ring-Con, are still compatible with the new console (and the tea on what isn't).
The next Mafia game is almost here, but it's not what you expect. We break down how 'Mafia: The Old Country' is trading its slow-burn realism for fast-paced, Uncharted-style adventure and what this major shift means for the future of the series.
A single-player survival horror game based on the classic 80s film Hellraiser is on its way, with original Pinhead actor Doug Bradley returning. We delve into why Hellraiser: Revival has the potential to succeed where so many other movie-to-game adaptations have failed, thanks to its narrative...
Despite years of fan requests and some truly heroic mods, CD Projekt Red is doubling down on its first-person-only vision for Cyberpunk 2077. We break down the official reasons, from 'artistic integrity' to the massive technical mess it would create.
Sucker Punch is redefining narrative structure with Ghost of Yotei's "Vengeance" system. We take a deep dive into how the non-linear campaign allows you to hunt the six main targets in any order, shaping the world and story with every choice you make.
The Subnautica 2 development has been plunged into chaos by a massive lawsuit between its creators, Unknown Worlds, and parent company Krafton. At the heart of the dispute are allegations of corporate sabotage over a $250 million bonus, a conflict that could reshape developer-publisher relationships
The integration of AI in gaming promises a revolution in development efficiency and gameplay immersion, but it comes at a cost. This article explores the dual nature of AI, weighing its potential for innovation against the significant risks of job displacement for artists and developers...
After years of feeling like a perpetual tech demo, cloud gaming has finally matured into a viable platform. We take an in-depth look at the current services, performance, and value to determine if streaming is truly ready to compete with traditional consoles and PCs.
One of PC's grittiest shooters, Ready or Not, toned down its content for a console release, sparking a massive backlash from its original fanbase. We dive into the censorship, the "review bombing," and the financial reality that proves controversy doesn't always hurt the bottom line.