Microsoft’s multiplatform strategy continues as the well-reviewed action-adventure game South of Midnight is set to launch on rival consoles. This follows a pattern of high-profile Xbox games expanding to PlayStation and Nintendo platforms.
The Game Awards 2025 is set to feature the first reveal of a new project from Bruce Straley, the former Naughty Dog director behind Uncharted 4 and The Last of Us. His studio, Wildflower Interactive, has been quiet since 2021, but the show starts tonight just after midnight UK time.
Bethesda’s Matt Carofano, creative director for the new Switch 2 version, told Nintendo Life that the frequent re-releases of Skyrim have become “a bit of a joke.” The new edition launched on December 9 but is already facing reports of input delay and performance problems.
A new Postal game was announced and then canceled in the same week. The publisher axed it after fans accused the developer of using AI, leading the studio to shut down entirely.
CD Projekt’s CEO says the company still aims to launch the entire new Ciri-fronted Witcher trilogy within a six-year window. This would mean releasing three massive AAA RPGs by 2033, a pace the studio has never achieved before.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has called Steam’s mandatory AI disclosure requirements for games “nonsense.” He believes AI will be involved in nearly all future game production, making such labels irrelevant for game stores.
Paradox Interactive is writing down SEK 355 million ($37 million) in development costs for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 after disappointing sales. The publisher admits the game was outside its core expertise, making it difficult to gauge commercial potential accurately.
Xbox has rolled out Default Game Profiles for the ROG Ally handheld that automatically balance performance and battery life. The feature works across about 40 games including major titles like Call of Duty and Forza Horizon. This represents a significant quality-of-life improvement for handheld gami
The extraction shooter Arc Raiders just made major balance changes that have divided its player base. While many are furious about slowed progression and weapon nerfs, these changes might actually save the game from burning out too quickly.
Nvidia and Google are teaming up to make Chromebooks legitimate gaming devices through GeForce Now Fast Pass. The new service tier offers ad-free streaming with instant access to over 2,000 games. Every new Chromebook purchase now includes a free one-year membership.
