In 2025, the gaming landscape is dominated by remasters and retro revivals. We explore why developers are looking to the past, what makes a successful re-release, and whether this trend stifles innovation or celebrates timeless design.
Electronic Arts is set to shut down the online servers for four games in October 2025, including the fan-favorite racer "Need for Speed Rivals." Learn which games are affected and why the Rivals shutdown marks the end of an era.
STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl is finally breaking free from its Xbox timed-exclusive prison and is confirmed for a PS5 release in late 2025. While Sony fans get to experience DualSense gimmicks, the real, superior version continues to thrive on the open platforms of PC and Linux.
Subnautica 2 has been officially delayed to 2026. While the developer cites the need for more polish, reports suggest the delay conveniently avoids a massive $250 million bonus payout from publisher Krafton, sparking controversy and concern among fans.
Volatile world of live-service games. We break down why so many titles crash and burn shortly after launch, while others build lasting empires, and what developers can learn from the graveyard of good intentions.
Cloud gaming on Linux handhelds is not just a trend; it's the future. It's the ultimate expression of gaming freedom. We're witnessing a REVOLUTION here: cloud gaming crashing head-first into our beloved Linux handhelds! This isn't just some fancy tech demo...
Just when you thought Capcom had wrung every last drop of blood, sweat, and tears (mostly our tears) from the Resident Evil franchise, they pull a move so utterly baffling, so mind-numbingly Capcom, that it makes Nemesis chasing Jill look like a pleasant stroll through a park.
Get ready, because the gaming world is about to go absolutely bananas! We're talking about a game so anticipated, it's practically a system seller. Mark your calendars for July 17, 2025, because that's when Donkey Kong Bananza bursts onto the scene, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2.
okay, so, Manor Lords has been giving us the silent treatment for a minute now, right? like, everyone was wondering if the dev just, like, vanished into the ether. but apparently, they weren't just AFK; they were busy overhauling the entire game. not me actually being impressed (ish).
okay, so, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (DS2 for the cool kids) dropped on PS5
Now, when you first step out of that hab and into the vastness, you'll find a modest 20,000 aUEC in your account. It's a start, sure, enough for a few snacks and maybe a new flight suit, but it won't buy you anything fancy. Not even a decent fighter, let alone a heavy hauler. That's the first lesson
Sony just dropped a bombshell: Helldivers 2, that super-popular co-op shooter, is officially landing on Xbox Series X|S on August 26, 2025. This isn't just a game release; it's like two rival kingdoms suddenly deciding to share their favorite toys.