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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis isn't even out yet, but already it feels like an old relic - in all the wrong ways
Last year, on a bit of a whim, I ended up playing Tomb Raider 1's superb remaster and Crystal Dynamics' 2007 remake Tomb Raider: Anniversary . Both, it turns out, are enormously enjoyable - and very different - ways to play Lara Croft's trailblazing original platform adventure, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. So I can understand why the minds behind Tomb Raider: Legacy of…
Resident Evil 2's director believes Capcom has become 'completely numb to how scary' recent games have been and wants a 'non-horror mode'
Ok, so, the zombies don't want to eat you, they just want a hug—wait, that's still scary.
Amazon's Sophie Turner-led Tomb Raider series broke UK safety laws during production
The UK's Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has said the production of Tomb Raider, the Amazon MGM-produced TV series, has breached UK safety laws at Shinfield Studios. Read more
PlayStation Faces $7.85 Million Lawsuit for Allegedly Establishing Digital Game Monopoly on PlayStation
Sony is being sued for anticompetitive behavior due its problematic policies regarding digital PlayStation game sales.
Moon Studios delays No Rest for the Wicked to March 2027 – "We're holding our games to a standard we won't compromise on"
Ori and the Will of the Wisps developer Moon Studios has postponed the full release of its next title, No Rest for the Wicked, to March 2027. Read more
Here's The Blood of Dawnwalker release time for your region
Some of us will have to wait until the sun goes down.
Eight-Player Splitscreen Added to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Nintendo has conjured up an eight-player splitscreen mode for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, available now in a free update on Switch 2.
A behind-closed-doors demo of The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past has been a great reminder: CDPR's writing is some of gaming's very best
Last week, as Gamescom 2026 first began to open up to media and business visitors, I double-timed it to CD Projekt Red's booth. I had been promised the very first slot to see a blowout on Songs of the Past , an expansion coming 11 years after the launch of the base game. Rumours about this add-on have been swirling for the better part of a year now (though apparently the idea for Geralt's visit…
GTA 6 extended look reaches 31.1m views on Netflix in four days, making it the most-viewed title last week
The extended look of Grand Theft Auto 6 was the most-viewed title on Netflix last week, reaching 31.1 million views in four days. Read more
Former id Software producer says the team faced the 'worst crunch' in the series' history on Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations: 'There were days where I didn't see my son'
"There were two months where I was working something like at least 12 hours every day."
Good reviews are a 'great relief,' says Blood of Dawnwalker director, as former CD Projekt coworkers line up to offer congratulations
Rebel Wolves' vampire RPG is holding an aggregate 83 score on Metacritic.
The future of GTA roleplaying remains in GTA 5 for now, as Rockstar touts new invite-only Nopixel V RP server
Rockstar collaborated with Nopixel Studios for the latest version of its custom GTA 5 roleplaying experience, which includes 1,000 ownable properties.
"It's just such a huge galaxy to fill": Don't expect any Total War: Warhammer 40,000 sequels, but do expect lots of updates that builds upon its sandbox
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 feels like one of those games where you think to yourself, "wait, how doesn't this exist already?" There have been previous Total War: Warhammer games, three of them in fact, but all set in the original, fantasy setting, not the far flung futuristic sci-fi one. We still don't know when Creative Assembly's Total War: Warhammer 40,000 is coming out, though they have…
New Avengers: Secret Wars Casting Announcement Sparks Wild Fan Theories
Avengers: Secret Wars is adding a Quiet Place actor Noah Jupe to the Doomsday sequel, leading to speculation about new X-Men and time jumps.
New Transformers Film with Peter Cullen's Final Performance Announced
Transformers: The Movie's 40th anniversary rerelease will include a new short film, Optimus Prime: Awakening, Peter Cullen's final performance.
Orbitals Review
A co-op adventure that nails the feeling of a playable ‘90s anime.
Ken and Ryu work things out in a new trailer for Street Fighter
And Cody Rhodes isn't happy about what happened to his face.
'Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender' Breaks Free of Streaming With New Physical Release
'Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender' is getting a physical release on Blu-ray later this year.
Double Fine will finally make Brutal Legend 2, but only if its new Kickstarter campaign reaches an almost impossible $100m
Almost two decades on from its first heavy-metal-infused open-world game, Double Fine pinky promises it'll finally make Brutal Legend 2… if the developer's new Kickstarter campaign somehow manages to scrape together $100m (about £74m). Read more
PlayStation argues "reasonable consumers" already know they don't actually own their digital games
As PlayStation's plan to scrap the production of game discs inches closer, Sony's lawyers are arguing that "reasonable consumers" already know that they don't own digital games. Read more
Nvidia’s Hated AI Filter Will Also Officially Make Games Run Worse
Nvidia's controversial DLSS 5, which uses AI generated images, will also cause a 50-60% performance hit.
Life is Strange developer Don't Nod look primed for layoffs, as the studio announces a "transformation initiative"
It is unfortunately that time of day again (because this truly does seem to be a daily occurrence at this point). Back in June, things weren't looking so hot for Life is Strange studio Don't Nod, as it appeared that they'd be out of cash come this November . Now, it looks like the studio is preparing for layoffs. Read more
Brian Ward steps down as Savvy Games Group CEO
Brian Ward is stepping down as CEO of Savvy Games Group, according to a staff note obtained by Bloomberg . Read more
Onslaught review: The nastiest action thriller of 2026, and also the most important
Terminator meets Kill Bill in Adam Wingard's new grindhouse slasher. Read our Onslaught review.
Star Wars: Zero Company devs left without pay, report claims, with "most" staff furloughed prior to launch
Prior to releasing Star Wars Zero Company last week, developers Bit Reactor reportedly furloughed "most" of the team who made it, seemingly leaving said staff in limbo. Read more
Disney Scraps Live Action Reboot of the Cult Classic Fantasy Series Gargoyles
The Gargoyles are cursed to sleep once again as plans for a live-action Disney Plus reboot have been canceled.
As the legal hunt for the GTA 6 leaker continues, Take-Two reportedly tries another more secretive Discord subpoena, this time specifying individuals
Rockstar parent company Take-Two has escalated its hunt for the people behind the numerous Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks from two weeks ago . The publisher has filed a request for another subpoena, though this time it's asking the court to withhold the details from the public and keep it sealed. Read more
After the debacle of Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt says The Witcher 4 is already running on PC and consoles, promises 'it's going to run' on all target platforms
Sure, it's a low bar, but after the Cyberpunk 2077 fiasco you can understand why CD Projekt Red would want to make the point.
PlayStation Officially Launches New Free TV App on PS5 with 100 Channels
Step aside Tubi: Live TV on PS5 is now available for PlayStation 5 owners in the U.S., offering 100 channels of TV, anime, and on-demand movies.
Naughty Dog Confirms Major Intergalactic Milestone Ahead of Sony's State of Play
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet has wrapped filming on its cinematic content, Naughty Dog announced Monday ahead of September's Sony State of Play.
Playstation Studios Gets Another Big Shakeup as Studio Head Leaves
Housemarque's co-founder and managing director, Ilari Kuittinen, is leaving the company shortly after 'Saros' reportedly got off to a "slow" start.
Haunted Chocolatier's development has been 'very productive' in recent months, Eric Barone says: 'Working on Haunted Chocolatier is what I’m most eager and driven to do'
The Stardew developer says he's now "certain" he'll enjoy Haunted Chocolatier once it's finished.
LEGO Officially Reveals Wallace & Gromit-Themed Set
LEGO has officially revealed its first Wallace and Gromit-themed set, which depicts the iconic British duo in their vintage motorbike and sidecar.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review: Capcom’s Samurai Epic Overstays Its Welcome
Onimusha: Way of the Sword impresses with its thrilling duels, but it’s bogged down by a glut of recycled content.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Is the Most Freeing RPG I've Ever Played
After 30 hours of playtime, The Blood of Dawnwalker proves surprisingly innovative
Fable's story will be '15-20 hours' long, according to its game director, although the game's life systems are 'limitless'
"You can literally play it forever if that's what you want to do."
Sony Confirms 2 PlayStation State of Play Presentations for This Week
Sony has confirmed not one but two PlayStation State of Play presentations will air later this week.
Here's every announcement from Pokémon World Championships
The 2026 Pokémon World Championships wrapped up in San Francisco this weekend, marking the franchise's 30th anniversary alongside the inaugural PokémonXP fan event. Read more
New Pokémon Movie Announced After 7 years, and It Will Be the First of Its Kind
The new Pokémon movie, titled Pokémon, Wild Card, will mark a significant departure from the franchise's traditions.
Activision sends a legal rep to a Call of Duty cheat seller's front door, films the whole thing, posts it online
Activision has posted footage of one of its legal representatives turning up at the Ohio home of a notorious Call of Duty cheat seller and handing over a cease-and-desist order. Read more