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Saudi Arabia trims stake in Nintendo - GamesIndustry.biz. Following erroneous reports it would increase the investment.

Paradox must refocus to rebuild trust and survive, bosses say, after Life By You cancellation - Eurogamer.net. Cities: Skylines 2 launched too early, says Paradox deputy CEO, but early access wouldn'...

Rime developer Tequila Works lays off staff as part of studio restructure - Eurogamer.net.

The new Vessel of Hatred expansion for Diablo IV seems to be live, adding new content to Blizzard's action/RPG sequel. We say "seems" because this post reveals a "small delay" to its 7:00 pm EDT...

Steam now offers a playable Windows demo for Commandos: Origins, the upcoming return of the Commandos series of Word War II tactics games. This post discusses the news, saying the demo is also...

HypeTrain Digital and Ice-Pick Lodge announce Pathologic 3, saying the long-awaited new installment in the Pathologic series will arrive next year on Steam. Word is this "expands on the original...

Metaphor: ReFantazio is due Friday, but either the review embargo for Studio Zero's JRPG is up today, or we have a shocking coincidence, because every outlet in creation has an opinion online as of...

Anima Flux is now available with a 10% launch discount on Steam, launching an eponymous co-op metroidvania for Windows, Linux, and macOS from developer Anima Flux. The previous Release Date Official...

Double Stallion (air guitar!) announces Surfpunk, an upcoming extraction action/RPG that offers the first proper look at surfing in warfare since Colonel Kilgore hung up his board shorts. The...

Ubisoft acknowledges buyout reports- We regularly review options' - VGC.

The Ultimate 3D Sculpting & Character Mastery Bundle (pay what you want and help charity) - Humble.* Save 85% on Alien: Isolation on Steam. Save 70% on Lost Eidolons on Steam. Aerosoft Publisher...

A post called A New Dawn on the Halo Website discusses the future of the Halo Series from the studio formerly known as 343 Industries. This announces the developer is know called Halo Studios and...

A post on X celebrates the 10th anniversary of the release of Alien Isolation with news that a sequel is in the works for Creative Assembly's acclaimed survival/horror game. Word is that unlike Newt...

Today is launch day for Necro Story, and Rablo Games' death-defying necromancer RPG is now available for Windows, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch. The Windows version is on Steam, where it carries a 15%...

The news that Tavern Keeper would arrive next month is so August, as Greenheart Games announces this chance to set up shop will now set up shop next year. This new window is reflected on the Steam...

Early Access to Global Farmer is now underway on Steam, kicking off an agriculture simulation for Windows from Thera Bytes and Aerosoft. Eschewing the farm-to-table trend and other local eating...

Eastasiasoft announces Montezuma's Revenge - The 40th Anniversary Edition, an upcoming revival of the classic platformer, recalling a bygone era when you could name your game after diarrhea and call...

Animal Trainer Simulator is now available for Windows on Steam, offering another chance to pay money to work for a living from Games Incubator and PlayWay. Train your eyes on the Release Trailer to...

Usual June on Steam (Windows, macOS). "Hang out, fight monsters, and discover your town's darkest secrets in Usual June, a third person action game about summer break and the end of the world."

The Quake II PSX mod on ModDB brings the PSX edition of Quake II to PC, updated to work with the remastered PC version of Quake II (thanks jtucker). This has some extra bona fides, as it was created...

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake is Closer Than You Think - Insider Gaming.

Ubisoft Monetization Director "Ashamed" and "Sad" at Gamers and Devs Wishing Company to Fail - MP1st.

Save 40% on Escape From Mystwood Mansion on Steam. Save 60% on Demon Turf: Queens Edition on Steam.

Bloober Team on X: "We are absolutely thrilled about the scores SILENT HILL 2 has received from the global media! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! . No, you're not losing it, Silent Hill 2...

Silent Hill 2 Remake Wikipedia page locked after salty fans try to rewrite its critically-acclaimed reception - Eurogamer.net.

Blizzard Figurines - Toys and Vinyl Figures - Blizzard Gear Store. Filming on the Until Dawn movie has wrapped - Eurogamer.net. Drive the Fast & Furious Nissan Skyline in Fortnite (video).

Unofficial games, patches, and mods. Dino Crisis Unreal Engine 5 Remake Demo Available for Download - DSOGaming.

Dead Drop Studios announces October 25th is the release date for Outbreak: Shades of Horror Chromatic Split, a "first taste" of Outbreak: Shades of Horror coming to PC and consoles, with the Windows...

Gunsmith Simulator is out of Early Access and this sim with a self-explanatory title is officially available for Windows on Steam with a 35% launch discount. A post titled FULL RELEASE remind us of...

The Steam Listing for Killing Time: Resurrected now reflects an October 17th release date for this remastered first-person shooter that came to 3DO in 1995 (thanks Gematsu). A new Gameplay Trailer is...

Demon Crush on Steam (Windows). "Battle warriors, demons, and beasts in a pixel art Japanese fantasy world! Fast-paced 2D sidescrolling ninja action awaits as you avenge the fallen and defend your...

Save 50% on SOUTH PARK- SNOW DAY! on Steam. Save 50% on Dead Cells on Steam. Save 33% on Subterrain- Mines of Titan on Steam.

Payday 3 Now Has 'Mostly Positive' Reviews on Steam - GameRant.

Xbox Alpha Ring (2410.241001-2200) Update Preview Release Notes - Xbox Support. Thanks Console General. Xbox Alpha Skip-Ahead Ring (2410.241001-2200) Update Preview Release Notes - Xbox Support

Twitch Makes Change to Partner Stats Requirements - GameRant. AOL: 1.5 million people still pay for service - but not for dial-up internet - CNBC. Thanks Reddit via Ant.

343 Industries Xs about plans to add a third-person mode to Halo Infinite. There are no details, just an embedded video with some third-person shooting and word that this will arrive next month: "Expe...

It's time to recall the ambassadors, as Diplomacy is Not an Option is out of Early Access, and version 1.0 of the medieval strategy game is now available on the Epic Games Store, GOG.com,* Humble,...

Potion Tycoon is now officially available for Windows on GOG.com* and Steam, following a successful Early Access run for this management sim from Snowhound Games and Daedalic Entertainment. The...

Billy Goat Entertainment and Secret Mode have delivered Parcel Corps, and this bicycle messenger game is now available for Windows and Linux on Steam as well as for consoles. "Every day is leg day"...

Save 40% on Diablo(R) IV on Steam Save 50% on SOUTH PARK- SNOW DAY! on Steam Save 33% on Subterrain- Mines of Titan on Steam

Official patches. Antstream Arcade conducts 'small' layoffs in 'strategic shift in focus' - Game Developer. Starship Troopers VR Dev Suffers Layoffs Amid 'Challenging VR Gaming Market' - IGN.

Call of Duty - Secure the win, with a smile on your face . Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 - The Replacer "Clown." Official trailers. Content creator videos. Toxic psychological warfare - Viva La...

Is the Star Wars franchise in crisis? - Opinion - GamesIndustry.biz.

A post on X from BioWare announces development of Dragon Age: The Veilguard is complete, and the now-gold RPG action/RPG sequel is on track to launch on October 31st. The post suggests that we...

It's time to pull up your bikini bottom and head off to Bikini Bottom for the launch of SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game, the new game starring the Star who's not the star of the original...

SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream is now available for PC and consoles, launching a new multiplayer adventure in the SWORD ART ONLINE series. The Windows edition is on Steam where this post commits...

Ubisoft's Founding Guillemot Family and Tencent Reportedly Considering Taking the Company Private Amid High-Profile Flops and Share Price Collapse - IGN. You break it, you buy it.

Everything You Need To Know About Throne And Liberty - Kotaku.

The Trolling of the 'Minecraft Movie' Trailer Isn't Exactly What You Think - WIRED (may require registration or subscription).

DOOM + DOOM II Update 1 Release Notes. Thanks Frans. Omega Crafter - [v0.9.0] Samurai Update- Japanese-Style items, New mechanics, and more. World of Warcraft Hotfixes: October 3, 2024. Official...