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Microsoft should exit the console business - Engadget. Thanks Neutronbeam.

A South Korean Rating Submission is online for a Beyond Good and Evil Remaster, showing Ubisoft submitted the game for classification yesterday (thanks DSOGaming). Leaks and rumors have swirled for a...

The Epic Games Store has updated its free games listing with a change of plans for next week. The store gives out one or more free games every Thursday at 11:00 am EST, and when this week's freebie...

AMD now offers new Adrenalin Edition 24.2.1 Windows drivers for AMD Radeon graphics cards (thanks VideoCardz.com). Word is these add addition support for HELLDIVERS 2 and Nightingale. Here's a bit: "N...

New version 31.0.101.5330 Windows drivers are now available from Intel for Intel Arc and Iris Xe Graphic. These add support for Nightingale and Pacific Drive along with performance improvements for...

Gears of War creator Cliffy B says woke' claims p*** me off." Is this a topic today? Also, "piss" needs censorship?

Save 40% on Neon White on Steam. Save 50% on Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector on Steam.

Report: Activision Blizzard is expected to cut 136 jobs from its Cork office.

HELLDIVERS 2 - PATCH 01.000.009. World of Warcraft Hotfixes: February 16, 2024. Official patches. Unofficial games, patches, and mods. Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition community patch...

A free weekend is underway on Steam for Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, the fighting game sequel for Windows. This includes a roster of familiar characters, giving you the chance to kick Spongebob...

Arrowhead Game Studios Twitter tweets plans to hand out extra XP all weekend in HELLDIVERS 2 while issues interfering with story rewards are being sorted. Here's what to expect: "Sagar here, Deputy...

A handful of reviews of Skull and Bones have floated out since Ubisoft's pirate game set sail at dawn. Here's a write-up roundup, ya scurvy seadogs: Skull and Bones Review In Progress - Better Than...

Disco Elysium is never getting a sequel or spin-off, says final original writer to be laid off at ZA/UM.

Wargaming Publisher Weekend on Steam. Save 30% on Car For Sale Simulator 2023 on Steam. Save 55% on Hubris on Steam. Steam -- Hunt- Showdown -- 6th Anniversary Steam Sale. Capcom Cup: Fighters &...

Embracer CEO says layoffs are "something that everyone needs to get through." What's Behind the Video-Game Layoffs? Players Sticking With Old Favorites - BNN Bloomberg. What? Elden Ring Trademark Is...

Official patches. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Season 2 Patch Notes.

Thanks Console General. Sources- Nintendo Switch 2 will now launch in 2025. Xbox Insider Release Notes - Alpha (2403.240215-0145). Xbox Insider Release Notes - Alpha Skip-Ahead (2408.240214-2200).

Ubisoft announces the full availability of Skull and Bones, launching the pirate adventure for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. This is a day some thought might never arrive after all the delays...

The Epic Games Store 2023 Year in Review is here with a retrospective on 2023. Word is the store now boasts over 270 million users, up 40M from the prior year. There are now over 804M epic cross-platf...

Remedy Entertainment reveals sales information for Alan Wake 2, the recently released psychological horror sequel. This is a good news/bad news situation, as word is it's the fastest selling game in...

Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences announces the winners of the 27th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards Winners. The ceremony was last night, and you can watch the whole two-plus hours of the show right...

A post on formerly Twitter discusses countermeasures against the cheating that has marred the otherwise extremely successful launch of Palworld. This confirms that some players are currently unable...

Recolit is now available for Windows and macOS on Steam, offering a sci-fi puzzle/adventure where you play as an astronaut trying to figure out the mysteries of the town where you crush- crash-landed...

EXCLUSIVE - Respawn is Developing a First-Person Star Wars Mandalorian Game.

Phil Spencer gets why Helldivers 2 isn't on Series X|S, but he doesn't see who benefits from it being PlayStation exclusive. Is Sony too obvious an answer? 'We don't have shareholders, but we also...

VGC digs into comments by Bandai Namco following the Japanese developer/publisher's most recent financial reporting. This details a "loss on disposal" that's the result of the cancellation of five...

Journey to the East is now available for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation, adding new DLC to Railroad Empire 2. This connects your routes in Western Europe to the Ottoman Empire, reminiscent of the...

Disco Elysium standalone expansion reportedly cancelled and quarter of staff facing redundancy at ZA/UM.

After 3 years of -a lot of painful work,- first-time dev had no idea his game was one of the best-reviewed Steam releases of the year. Thanks Neutronbeam.

Ubisoft Publisher Sale on Steam. Save 70% on Cities: Skylines on Steam. Save 30% on SYNTHETIK 2 on Steam. Save 25% on Hero's Adventure- Road to Passion on Steam. Save 50% on Parkitect on Steam.

Embracer Has Laid Off 8% of Its Employees and Isn't Done Yet With Layoffs Despite Record Quarter.

Microsoft Flight Simulator February 15th, 2024 - Development Update. No Man's Sky Omega Patch 4.51. SONIC SUPERSTARS - Free Shadow Costume for Sonic. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 - Update 02-15-2024....

Xbox's Promise to Bring More Games to More Players Around the World. Diablo IV coming to Game Pass on March 28th. Xbox Game Pass subscriptions have begun to taper off.

The Windows edition of Dakar Desert Rally is now available for free on the Epic Games Store as its latest weekly giveaway. This chance to take the wheel and participate in the famed off-road event is...

The No Man's Sky Website announces the launch of the Omega Update, a new major patch updating Hello Games' space exploration game to version 4.5. This includes a complete overhaul of expeditions...

Check out this Launch Trailer. Congratulations, you've been hawked, as the video signifies the release of HAWKED for Windows, which is out of Early Access on Steam and is also now available for Xbox...

4A Games notes that today is the fifth anniversary of the launch of Metro Exodus, the third installment in the first-person shooter series. The post teases future plans while also revealing the game...

Starbreeze announces Operation Medic Bag, a step in the promised effort to revive PAYDAY 3, an admission that the co-op shooter sequel has not lived up to expectations. This has a lot of details,...

Kube Games announces that Imperiums: Rise of Caesar has crossed the Rubicon, and this expansion for Imperiums: Greek Wars is now available on Steam. There's a playable demo for the base version of...

Smalland: Survive the Wilds is now officially available for PC and consoles, this action/adventure having survived the Early Access process. The Windows edition is found on the Epic Games Store and...

New T'au DLC is now available for Windows on GOG.com* and Steam, adding new content to the turn-based strategy of Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector. This post discusses the news and provides a launch...

Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics offer the launch of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft for PC on the Epic Games Store, GOG.com,* and Steam. This updated bundle of the action/adventure series...

Exile has apparently ended for Lords of Exile, as this crowdfunded 8-bit platformer is now available for PC, Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox. The launch trailer is here with a look at gameplay so retro...

Path of Exile 2 director says a huge endgame is mandatory" for ARPGs.

Capcom Cup: Fighters & Arcade Classics Pack (pay what you want and help charity).* Save 45% on Construction Simulator on Steam. Save 56% on LOVE FMV on Steam. *Blue's News may receive a commission...

Arrowhead is staffing up after Helldivers 2 success to beef up' its content plans. Overworld Raises $10M in Seed Funding to Develop Vibrant, Cross-Platform Online ARPG.

Official patches. THE FINALS - Update 1.8.0. Star Wars: The Old Republic - Game Update 7.4.1 Building a Foundation" Livestream recap. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League - PATCH NOTES - FEBRUARY...

Helldivers 2 is an important reminder that live service games aren't always the enemy. Thanks Neutronbeam.

Zuckerberg's Vision Pro video is 'his Steve Ballmer moment'.

The GOG.com Love at First Pixel 2024 Sale* is now underway, celebrating Valentine's Day with loveable bargains on a bunch of games. One of these bargains is a 100% discount, as the sale includes one...