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How smaller cities are quietly powering India’s gaming surgeIndia’s online gaming market now depends on Tier-2 centers for significant growth. More than sixty percent of active players reside in these smaller urban areas. This shift has altered revenue streams across mobile, PC, and console platforms. Robust Internet Connectivity Government initiatives have delivered fiber broadband to many Tier-2 towns. Residents now enjoy reliable high-speed […]
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Jun 9
You Can Launch Steam Games From Xbox Ally’s Native Dashboard<p><img loading="lazy" src="https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/body_default/public/2025/06/08/997e42cf/xbox%20ally%20steam.jpg" width="800" height="450" alt="steam games on xbox ally" typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-body-default" /></p>
<p>Earlier today <em>Game Informer</em> visited an invite-only press event to play with the ROG Xbox Ally X, <a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/xbox-games-showcase/2025/06/08/microsoft-partners-with-asus-for-dedicated-handheld-xbox-device">one of two gaming handhelds</a> Microsoft is bringing to market this holiday. The handheld is weighty and ergonomically satisfying, but my favorite discovery is that players can launch Steam games natively from the Xbox dashboard.</p><p>The game library, which players may access at any time by pressing its dedicated button on the handheld, features all your titles regardless of which platform you own them on. A discrete label beneath the game’s title denotes which storefronts they belong to. Furthermore, you can quickly access third-party storefronts like Steam and Epic Games Store by pressing the Ally’s Xbox button, which launches the Windows Game Bar, and selecting the desired application just beneath your recently played games. </p><p>“Our new aggregated library lets you quickly access all of your games. Because this is Windows, you can launch and play natively, both your games from Xbox as well as other leading PC storefronts," Roanne Sones, head of Xbox devices, says. "You can also stream your console games through cloud gaming or remote play. So what this means is that your library, including hundreds of Game Pass games and all of your installed games from third-party storefronts, is all in one place for you, ready to play on your Xbox Ally through remote play gaming or natively on the device." </p><p>Many questions remain, including whether Microsoft tracks data to unlock Xbox achievements while playing a game from another storefront like Steam or Epic Games Store. We’ve reached out to an Xbox representative for comment. </p>
Jun 8
Obsidian Boss: The Outer Worlds 2 Is Better Because “We have more time and money” This Time
The Outer Worlds 2 returned with a bang during the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, showing off a stunning new trailer that teased its dark humor, player-driven chaos, and fresh setting. But it wasn’t just a stylish reintroduction; after the trailer, we spent a few minutes with the team behind the game. That’s where things got […]
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Jun 8
Clash of Clans: How to beat the Crowning Glory ChallengeClash of Clans has arrived with the Dark Days season this June 2025, and as per the events calendar, we see that there are a lot of things planned. As per the schedule, Challenge Level #2 in Clash of Clans has arrived with the Crowning Glory Challenge. With this base kicking off the month’s festivities, there …
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Jun 8
3v3 Invincible Fighting Game Revealed at Xbox Games Showcase 2025Skybound Entertainment's in-development Invincible fighting game was shown today at the Xbox Games Showcase 2025. It's called InvincibleVS, and it's a 3v3 tag fighting game featuring characters fans of the comics and animated series will be familiar with, including Mark Grayson (Invincible), Omni-Man, Thula, AtomEve, and Bulletproof.
Jun 8
Hands-On With Jurassic World Evolution 3 – Helping Life Find A WayThis October, fans of Jurassic Park and Jurassic World will get to re-immerse themselves in a world of dinosaurs that they get to build from the ground up in Jurassic World Evolution 3
Jun 8
Xbox Games Showcase is 2 Hours Long, Microsoft Exec Says Not to “Overhype Too Much”"We sort of burned the house down last year," says Microsoft VP of Games Marketing Aaron Greenberg ahead of today's Xbox Games Showcase.
Jun 8
Phil Spencer Teases Forza, Halo Remaster, Fable, Gears Of War: E-Day For 2026<p><img loading="lazy" src="https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/body_default/public/2025/06/08/f411af07/halo_header.jpg" width="800" height="450" alt="Halo Combat Evolved Remake Unreal Engine 5 " typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-body-default" /></p>
<p>Today's Xbox Games Showcase 2025 wrapped up after plenty of new announcements, including <a href="https://gameinformer.com/xbox-games-showcase/2025/06/08/the-persona-4-remake-is-real-and-its-called-revival">Persona 4 Revival</a>, <a href="https://gameinformer.com/xbox-games-showcase/2025/06/08/the-outer-worlds-2-targets-fall-release">an Outer Worlds 2 release date</a>, our first look at the <a href="https://gameinformer.com/xbox-games-showcase/2025/06/08/microsoft-partners-with-asus-for-dedicated-handheld-xbox-device">ROG Xbox Ally</a>, and more. But some might have noticed that while today's presentation focused a lot on 2025, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer teased some plans for Xbox's 25th anniversary next year; and it seemingly includes Playground Games' <a href="https://gameinformer.com/product/fable">Fable</a>, <a href="https://gameinformer.com/product/gears-of-war-e-day">Gears of War: E-Day</a>, an unannounced Forza game, and the<a href="https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/6/24172684/microsoft-xbox-showcase-2024"> Halo remaster reportedly in development, according to The Verge</a>. </p><p>During today's showcase, Spencer said the following around <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/_M3QwLBrg8g?si=QLN4P3r2hvXkLYPL">the stream's</a> two-hour mark (including the 30-minute countdown at the top of the stream), as spotted by <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ethangach.bsky.social/post/3lr4i6v7lmc2p"><em>Kotaku's</em> Ethan Gach</a>: "I'm excited to share that players will get to celebrate 25 years of Xbox with a new Fable, the next Forza, Gears of War: E-Day, and the return of a classic that's been with us since the beginning." </p><iframe width="560" height="315" frameBorder="0" width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FDgR1FRJnF8" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay" allowfullscreen="true"> </iframe><p>We already knew Fable was coming next year after <a href="https://gameinformer.com/xbox-showcase/2024/06/09/playground-games-fable-gets-2025-release-window-in-first-gameplay-trailer">a delay out of 2025</a> back in February. And though we knew about <a href="https://gameinformer.com/xbox-showcase/2024/06/09/gears-of-war-e-day-is-a-prequel-set-14-years-before-the-first-game">Gears of War: E-Day</a>, we didn't know it was set to launch in 2026 before Spencer's comments. We still don't know what the next Forza is – Horizon is up next in the franchise's traditional cadence – but it sounds like it's coming next year alongside <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/10/06/halo-studios-unreal-engine-interview/">Halo Studios' (formerly 343 Industries)</a> remaster of <a href="https://youtu.be/NagEESsI7uQ?si=ti8X5oJ6f55S9V0U">Halo: Combat Evolved</a>. </p><p><em><strong>Editor's Note: </strong>The text has been updated to reflect wording about the Halo remaster that's reportedly in development. </em></p>
Jun 8
Super Meat Boy 3D Places The Eponymous Meat Pile In A 3D Platformer<p><img loading="lazy" src="https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/body_default/public/2025/06/08/40d2bb82/supermeatboy_1.jpg" width="800" height="450" alt="" typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-body-default" /></p>
<p>Super Meat Boy was an early point of success for Xbox Live Arcade. The difficult 2D platformer was a popular game on the platform, and though it has never received a proper numbered sequel, it has been given a few spin-offs like Super Meat Boy Forever and Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine.</p><iframe width="560" height="315" frameBorder="0" width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MtXRCarKd9A" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay" allowfullscreen="true"> </iframe><p>Super Meat Boy 3D, however, looks to be its biggest follow-up yet. The game is fully 3D and looks every bit as challenging as the games that preceded it. It also features the ghosts of previous attempts, which is a staple for the series.</p><p>The game is apparently being developed by Sluggerfly (Hell Pie), Headup Games (Casual Loop), and Team Meat.</p><p>The game is coming coming Xbox Platforms early next year.</p>
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Jun 8
The Next Call Of Duty Is Black Ops 7, And It Features A Co-Op Campaign Set In 2035<p><img loading="lazy" src="https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/body_default/public/2025/06/08/30cb5ad4/call_of_duty_black_ops_7.jpg" width="800" height="450" alt="Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Teaser Trailer Cinematic Reveal Treyarch Activision Raven Software" typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-body-default" /></p>
<p>Developers Treyarch and Raven Software have revealed Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, this year's Call of Duty. Set in 2035, more than 40 years after last year's <a href="https://gameinformer.com/product/call-of-duty-black-ops-6">Call of Duty: Black Ops 6</a>, Black Ops 7 features a story campaign that can be played solo or in a squad with friends, reminiscent of 2015's <a href="https://gameinformer.com/games/call_of_duty_black_ops_iii/b/playstation4/archive/2015/11/05/call-of-duty-black-ops-iii-review-game-informer.aspx">Call of Duty: Black Ops 3</a>. Plus, it seemingly stars Milo Ventimiglia (<em>This Is Us, Heroes</em>) as the main protagonist. </p><p>Treyarch says Black Ops 7 is the "next evolution of Black Ops," and is the first-ever consecutive release within this subseries of Call of Duty. "The year is 2035 and the world is on the brink of chaos, ravaged by violent conflict and psychological warfare following the events of Black Ops 2 and Black Ops 6," a press release reads. "Wielding cutting-edge technology, David Mason and his team must fight back against a manipulative enemy who weaponized fear above all else." </p><p><strong>Check it out in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 reveal trailer for yourself below: </strong></p><iframe width="560" height="315" frameBorder="0" width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dZdRDyYGoQg" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay" allowfullscreen="true"> </iframe><p>Black Ops 7 will feature a "thrilling and innovative" co-op campaign, a multiplayer experience packed with near-future weaponry, new maps, and more, and of course, another chapter in the round-based Zombies mode (set in the Dark Aether storyline, no less). </p><p>Treyarch says today's cinematic teaser is "only the beginning," with a full reveal of Black Ops 7 later this summer. In the meantime, it says players should look out for teases, clues, and surprises for more about the gam. </p><p>Black Ops 7 is scheduled for release this year on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Xbox PC, Battle.net, and Steam. It will be available on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on day one. </p><p>In the meantime, read up on everything last year's <a href="https://gameinformer.com/product/call-of-duty-black-ops-6">Black Ops 6</a> offered Call of Duty players. </p><p><em>Are you going to hop into Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 this year? Let us know in the comments below!</em></p>
Jun 8
Grounded 2 Announced With July Game Preview Release Date<p><img loading="lazy" src="https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/body_default/public/2025/06/08/860f3055/grounded_3.jpg" width="800" height="450" alt="" typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-body-default" /></p>
<p>2020’s Grounded was a surprise success story for Obsidian Entertainment and Xbox, having brought in some 15 million players by the end of 2022. It’s clear that success was not lost on the game makers, as today brought the announcement of Grounded 2, a brand new game in the series. </p><p>Grounded 2 follows up on the premise of the original game, this time seeing the adventurous kids navigating a local park, riding ants, running along picnic tables and fallen popsicles, and battling a bevy of spiders and scorpions. </p><iframe width="560" height="315" frameBorder="0" width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jHJ1V4CePiI" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay" allowfullscreen="true"> </iframe><p>Grounded 2 is closer than you might expect for a newly announced project; expect it to arrive to Xbox Game Preview on July 29. </p><p>It’s great to see the early success of the franchise be rewarded with another entry, though we’re left to wonder how Obsidian is staying on top of so many projects. With <a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/review/avowed/high-fun-per-square-foot">Avowed earlier this year</a>, Grounded 2 in Game Preview this summer, and <a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/xbox-games-showcase/2025/06/08/the-outer-worlds-2-targets-fall-release">The Outer Worlds 2 now set for October</a>, that development house has had a very busy year. </p>
Jun 8
Bloober Team's Sci-Fi Horror, Cronos: The New Dawn, Launches This Fall<p><img loading="lazy" src="https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/body_default/public/2025/06/08/b2339e6b/cronos_the_new_dawn.jpg" width="800" height="450" alt="Cronos The New Dawn Bloober Team Fall 2025 Release Date Survival Horror Sci-Fi PlayStation 5 PS5 Xbox Series X/S PC" typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-body-default" /></p>
<p>Earlier this year, Silent Hill 2 Remake developer Bloober Team revealed <a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/product/cronos-the-new-dawn">Cronos: The New Dawn</a>, its sci-fi survival horror IP. Now, the team has revealed the game is launching this fall on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. </p><p>This release window was revealed in a new gameplay trailer during today's Xbox Games Showcase, where Cronos: The New Dawn looks terrifying. The trailer gives us another glimpse at the game's dual setting approach – a decrepit future and 1980s Poland – where the protagonist, known as a Traveler, must dive into the past to save people from supernatural horrors that once took over the world. </p><p><strong>Check it out for yourself in the Cronos: The New Dawn gameplay trailer below: </strong></p><iframe width="560" height="315" frameBorder="0" width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SpaO_ysRhS8" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay" allowfullscreen="true"> </iframe><p>As you explore this world on the brink of annihilation, Traveler, an agent of the mysterious Collective, will encounter grotesque enemies known as Orphans. This trailer specifically reveals a look at the Orphan's nest, highlighting these "twisted, body-horror monstrosities born from humanity's darkest nightmares," a press release reads. Players must prevent Orphans from merging – if you fail to burn enemies after taking them down, you risk them being absorbed by other foes, triggering a merging that makes the new enemy combo even stronger and faster. </p><p>The trailer also reveals some of the story behind the Predecessor – Traveler ND 3500 – and their travel log. "Players will journey through unsettling post-apocalyptic environments inspired by the existing Polish district, Nowa Huta, where decaying Brutalist architecture is warped and twisted by reality-bending anomalies," the press release continues. </p><p>Here are some new Cronos: The New Dawn screenshots: </p><p class="inline-rich-content-placeholder"> </p><p>Cronos: The New Dawn hits PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC this Fall. </p><p>For more, check out the <a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/2025/04/16/silent-hill-2-remake-developer-reveals-gameplay-for-cronos-the-new-dawn">Cronos: The New Dawn reveal trailer</a> from earlier this year. </p> <section class='type:slideshow'><figure><img src='https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/body_default/public/2025/06/08/70eb183f/cronos-gravityjump.jpg'></figure><figure><img src='https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/body_default/public/2025/06/08/b84e179a/cronos-corridor.jpg'></figure><figure><img src='https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/body_default/public/2025/06/08/95f51337/cronos-cantiwall.jpg'></figure></section>
Jun 8
The Persona 4 Remake Is Real And It's Called Revival<p><img loading="lazy" src="https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/body_default/public/2025/06/08/ed654546/p4_1.jpg" width="800" height="450" alt="Persona 4 Revival Remake Atlus Sega Xbox PS5 PC Real Teaser Trailer" typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-body-default" /></p>
<p>The heavily rumored Persona 4 remake is real, and it's called Persona 4 Revival. This highly requested remake was officially unveiled with a teaser trailer during today's Xbox Games Showcase 2025, and it's looking beautiful. </p>
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<p>However, the teaser trailer doesn't feature a release date or year, and it features a watermark that says it is "early development content," suggesting this remake could be quite a ways away from launch. Nonetheless, it's nice to know it's real, especially after <a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/2025/05/28/persona-4-remake-possibly-confirmed-by-voice-actor-from-original-game">a few voice actors from the original game seemingly revealed its existence</a> last month. </p><p><strong>Check out the Persona 4 Revival teaser trailer for yourself below: </strong></p><iframe width="560" height="315" frameBorder="0" width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y8wgp9eaQRM" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay" allowfullscreen="true"> </iframe><p>In the meantime, read <a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/games/persona_4_golden/b/playstation_vita/archive/2012/11/16/persona-4-golden-review.aspx#:~:text=Persona%204%20is%20bold%2C%20never,the%20player%20and%20the%20characters.">G<em>ame Informer’s</em> Persona 4 Golden review</a>, then check out <a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/review/persona-3-reload/into-the-light">our thoughts on Persona 3 Reload</a>. After that, find out <a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/01/07/what-id-like-to-see-in-persona-6">what we want in an eventual Persona 6</a>.</p>
Jun 8
The Outer Worlds 2 Targets Fall Release And $79.99 Price Point<p><img loading="lazy" src="https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/body_default/public/2025/06/08/9e412c36/tow2.jpg" width="800" height="450" alt="" typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-body-default" /></p>
<p>Today’s Xbox Games Showcase opened with an in-depth trailer featuring The Outer Worlds 2. Obsidian’s big sequel is looking quite strong in the new video, which features several new tools and twists we haven’t seen yet. We were also treated to a release date; The Outer Worlds 2 releases on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on October 29. </p><p>Over the course of the trailer we see the colony of Arcadia is undergoing an invasion, and it appears that the story will jump ahead from the beginning of that war to a point nearly three years in. Voiceover from villainous CEO Auntie Cleo leans hard into the dark satirical elements that the first game established around the nature of capitalism. </p><iframe width="560" height="315" frameBorder="0" width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NUDdFBFTYRI" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay" allowfullscreen="true"> </iframe><p>The gameplay that follows shows off some of what made the first game in the series entertaining, but seemingly amped up to a significant degree, from the use of freezing effects and shrink rays to all sorts of over-the-top explosions. </p><p>After the showcase, The Outer Worlds 2 saw an update to its <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1449110/The_Outer_Worlds_2/">Steam page</a> that confirmed that the game is set to release at a $79.99 price point.</p><p>This trailer is just the first look at The Outer Worlds 2 coming out of this weekend’s Xbox showings. A subsequent more in-depth look look at the game is expected later today.</p>
Jun 8
The Outer Worlds 2 Targets Fall Release<p><img loading="lazy" src="https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/body_default/public/2025/06/08/9e412c36/tow2.jpg" width="800" height="450" alt="" typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-body-default" /></p>
<p>Today’s Xbox Games Showcase opened with an in-depth trailer featuring The Outer Worlds 2. Obsidian’s big sequel is looking quite strong in the new video, which features several new tools and twists we haven’t seen yet. We were also treated to a release date; The Outer Worlds 2 releases on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on October 29. </p><p>Over the course of the trailer we see the colony of Arcadia is undergoing an invasion, and it appears that the story will jump ahead from the beginning of that war to a point nearly three years in. Voiceover from villainous CEO Auntie Cleo leans hard into the dark satirical elements that the first game established around the nature of capitalism. </p><iframe width="560" height="315" frameBorder="0" width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NUDdFBFTYRI" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay" allowfullscreen="true"> </iframe><p>The gameplay that follows shows off some of what made the first game in the series entertaining, but seemingly amped up to a significant degree, from the use of freezing effects and shrink rays to all sorts of over-the-top explosions. </p><p>This trailer is just the first look at The Outer Worlds 2 coming out of this weekend’s Xbox showings. A subsequent more in-depth look look at the game is expected later today.</p>
Jun 8
Vampire RPG The Blood Of Dawnwalker Gets First Gameplay Trailer And Release Window<p><img loading="lazy" src="https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/body_default/public/2025/06/08/0b88e948/dawnwalker_2.jpg" width="800" height="450" alt="The Blood of Dawnwalker Xbox Games Showcase" typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-body-default" /></p>
<p>The Blood of Dawnwalker, a new action RPG from Rebel Wolves (a studio founded by ex-Witcher developers), received its first gameplay trailer during today's Xbox Games Showcase. First <a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/2024/01/15/dawnwalker-is-the-name-of-an-upcoming-dark-fantasy-rpg-by-former-cd-projekt-red-devs">announced</a> last year, we also learned that the game will launch in 2026.</p><p>The dark fantasy single-player RPG unfolds in 14th-century Europe during the Black Death, as vampires terrorize the now vulnerable populace. Players control Coen, a man turned Dawnwalker, a type of vampire, who uses his powers to battle both humans and monsters. Check out the first gameplay trailer, which shows off Coen's vampiric abilities and the supernatural threats he'll take on. </p><iframe width="560" height="315" frameBorder="0" width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DhCuMS4JiKQ" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay" allowfullscreen="true"> </iframe><p>The Blood of Dawnwalker is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. </p>
Jun 8
Ninja Gaiden 4 Gets October Release Date In Bloody New Trailer<p><img loading="lazy" src="https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/body_default/public/2025/06/08/9a97a208/ng3.jpg" width="800" height="450" alt="Ninja Gaiden 4 Koei Tecmo Platinum Games 2025 October Release Date" typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-body-default" /></p>
<p>Publisher Koei Tecmo and developer PlatinumGames have released a new look at their upcoming character action game, Ninja Gaiden 4, and it ends with an October release date. More specifically, Ninja Gaiden 4 hits PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on October 21. </p><p>This news was revealed during today's Xbox Games Showcase 2025, where we received another bloody look at the game. Plus, if you pre-order the game, you'll receive the Dark Dragon Desendant Yakumo skin at launch later this year. </p><p><strong>Check it out for yourself in the Ninja Gaiden 4 Release Date trailer below: </strong></p><iframe width="560" height="315" frameBorder="0" width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GA70JV2dCMM" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay" allowfullscreen="true"> </iframe><p>"Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in a high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat," the game's description reads. </p><p>Ninja Gaiden 4 hits PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on October 21. In the meantime, read about <a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/2025/04/16/ninja-gaiden-ragebound-gameplay-trailer-reveals-new-playable-character-kumori">Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound</a>, the throwback dual-protagonist action game launching next month. </p>
Jun 8
Fantastic Four’s Sue Storm Reveal Hints Marvel Could Be Making a Huge Star Wars-like Marketing Mistake
Bang on! The Marvel Cinematic Universe is here with yet another news that has put it into the spotlight. Marvel’s decision to put Sue Storm as a leader of The Fantastic Four: First Steps has disrupted its established dynamic, where Reed Richards is the team’s intellectual leader. This has sparked a debate online on whether […]
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Jun 8
Twilight Wars – ReviewIn the crowded world of tactical RPGs, Twilight Wars makes a striking impression. Developed by Comrade Bear Games, it smartly fuses the stress-driven strategy of Darkest Dungeon with a mission flow and base-building, all while being wrapped in a dark, cyberpunk espionage world. It’s a tactical game where psychological endurance matters as much as your combat skills. All of this in a dystopian future where trust is a currency, and survival is never guaranteed. Story Set in a grim, technology-dominated future, Twilight Wars channels the mood and philosophy of Blade Runner, Shadowrun, and classic dystopian fiction. Mega Corporations have replaced governments, and shadow wars are fought through black ops, sabotage, and digital espionage. You lead a covert agency sponsored by a diminished United Nations, tasked with delicate and often morally grey operations like data theft and corporate infiltration. What makes the story stand out isn’t just the worldbuilding, but how it’s presented. Instead of traditional cutscenes or voiced dialogue, the narrative is told through interactive dossiers, mission briefings, and well-written text interactions during and between missions. Conversations unfold through branching dialogue trees, offering insight into your agents’ backstories, personal motives, and fractured trust dynamics. Story progression is nonlinear, with each operation revealing more of a slow-burning conspiracy that evolves with your choices. Trust between agents, shifting political alliances, and hidden motives influence how deep the “rabbit hole” goes. The lack of voice acting may initially seem like a limitation, but the sharp writing and immersive responses keep the narrative engaging. In many ways, this approach allows players to project their own interpretations onto the morally complex decisions they face. The story doesn’t fall into the trap of being background noise to the gameplay. Instead, it’s tightly knit into every system. From the procedural events in the field to interactions with agents creating tensions back at base and on missions, the storytelling remains consistent and purposeful. Each mission feels like a meaningful step deeper into a corrupt world that doesn’t care if you survive it, only what you’re worth while you’re useful. Graphics The visuals favor clarity and atmosphere over photorealism. Character art is sharp and stylized, with clean UI elements that make managing agents, stats, and resources simple to navigate. While the combat animations are somewhat stiff and minimalistic, they get the job done. Environments are moodily lit, using cool tones and neon accents that reflect the game’s cyberpunk aesthetic. While some assets could benefit from polish, the game’s visuals are cohesive and work well for its genre and tone. Sound The soundtrack complements the setting with synth-driven futuristic ambient tracks that evoke tension and a sense of urgency. Each mission has a distinct audio identity, from brooding silence during recon to pulsing beats during combat, enhancing the sense of dread and pressure. There’s no voice acting, but the text-based dialogue is immersive enough to carry the story. Agent chatter, mission updates, and briefings are delivered through sharp writing, making you feel like you’re deep in classified intel. The text-based interactions are enhanced via music and the atmospheric layering of ambient sounds, all of which reinforce the setting’s oppressive mood. Gameplay The game revolves around squad-based missions structured like dungeon crawlers, similar to Darkest Dungeon. Each room presents a new threat, random event, strategic choice, or item to aid in your next encounter. Combat is turn-based, and positional skills have slot-based requirements such as healing, hacking, attack, and defense. Shuffling your team’s formation can make or break a fight. Abilities include damage-dealing, drone control, debuffs, and healing. These are some of the slot-based mechanics you use while in battles. Each agent has their perks depending on their archetype. So, you’ll have to make sure before you set out on a mission to assemble your team wisely, as every agent offers something different and can lead to success or complicate the mission. The core system, “morale,” replaces traditional stress mechanics. It affects how agents react under pressure. Low morale can cause them to disobey orders, falter, or even crack, while high morale boosts effectiveness and unlocks positive traits. This adds emotional and psychological layers to combat, making each encounter feel weightier and more personal. Outside missions, your base serves as a planning hub. You’ll recruit and negotiate with agents, each with their own distinct personalities, traits, and emotional needs, and you get to construct facilities like infirmaries and comms centers, and manage resources between operations. Agent relationships evolve based on how you treat them, what decisions you make, and how well you lead. These dynamics not only enhance immersion but also influence gameplay performance and mission success. Missions feel gritty and grounded. You may think you’re saving the world, but here you’re surviving it. Dialogue and world events tease an expanding conspiracy, keeping each step forward in the campaign both risky and narratively satisfying, although some missions can come across as repetitive. Luckily, while the play style may or may not stay consistent depending on the agent you bring along, the story develops with each section, and new enemies appear from time to time. We suggest taking your time at the hub and preparing yourself. Conclusion Twilight Wars offers a compelling blend of tactical combat, agent management, and cyberpunk storytelling, weaving narrative into every gameplay system with choices that impact both team psyche and future missions. Its oppressive, atmospheric world is enhanced by mechanics and character depth, making it a standout for fans of gradual-paced, psychological strategy. However, its deliberate pacing, text-heavy narrative, and sometimes repetitive gameplay loop may not appeal to everyone. For those drawn to methodical tension and rich world-building, it offers a rewarding experience. Players seeking faster action or more dynamic storytelling, however, may find it less engaging.
Jun 8
Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Video ReviewNintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour reviewed by Tom Marks on Nintendo Switch 2.Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is a charming concept, mixing an interactive instruction manual with minigames and tech demos that show off the Switch 2’s coolest features in a hands-on way. The execution of that idea, however, is a somewhat muddled collection of quaint distractions and missed opportunities dressed up as a completionist checklist without much point. This digital showroom is littered with dry informational slideshows that only occasionally feel like they are actually allowed to share something interesting. And while the minigames can be briefly amusing, it was almost never in a way that made me excited to push my high scores or check every single box. Tie that up in a world that’s cute to look at but obnoxious to progress through, and you’ve got a Switch 2 showcase that I certainly had fun with at times, but left me wishing I had just been exploring my new console with an actual game instead. It’s not worth your money and, even if it were the free pack-in game it feels like it was always meant to be, it would only barely be worth your time.
Jun 8
ARK: Survival EvolvedArk: Survival Evolved is a action-adventure survival video game developed by Studio Wildcard.
