Patient gamers unite, as 25% of you only buy your games during Steam sales
There was a time where I was a chronic pre-orderer. If a videogame was coming out, I would buy it months in advance. I eagerly awaited its release date—and back when I was a console gamer, I crossed my fingers and hoped that a physical copy would slide into my letterbox a couple days early….
Former BioWare producer says we could be saved from a world where there’s ‘no AAA games that aren’t live services’ by looking to movies
It’s no secret that the big-budget videogame industry is in a baffling state at the moment—despite games being a larger industry than movies and music combined, studios keep getting shut down, people keep getting laid off, projects keep getting cancelled. Games are both one of the most lucrative entertainment products out there and seemingly incapable…
Retro Review: Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer Review: A Sorry Spin-Off
There are plenty of spin-offs in gaming, but just like film and television, not all are instant hits. For every “Daxter,” there’s an “Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer.” Although it does a solid job of recreating the cute and charming world of the original series, the gameplay is lather, rinse, repeat and does nothing to…
EA Sports F1 25: Enhanced PSSR available alongside 2026 Season Pack
Find out how enhanced PSSR is powering the Ultimate Racing Experience in EA Sports F1 25: 2026 Season Pack, as Codemasters Technical Producer Si Lumb unpacks how the team has implemented the new system and the benefits to the on-track action. Has special work gone into creating this PS5 Pro version, or is this a…
How to earn a Link Skill in Forza Horizon 6
There are a few pesky challenges in Forza Horizon 6‘s Series 1 update, and Link Skiller isn’t going to be too popular. Why? Because you need to perform Link Skills, and that requires you to work with other players. The good news is that it’s actually easy enough to do without friends once you know…
Tekken’s game director follows in Harada’s footsteps by saying sayonara to Bandai Namco, causing fans to worry about the game’s future
After long-time Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada departed Bandai Namco last year—having now started up his own studio under SNK—the game director behind the last two entries is now following in his footsteps. Kohei “Nakatsu” Ikeda has been with the developer for 20 years, first joining the team behind Soulcalibur 4 before eventually becoming the game…
Where to find the Tokyo Tower in Forza Horizon 6
Each week in Forza Horizon 6‘s Series 1 update, you need to take a photo of a different location. The first week, Summer, started pretty simply in the Horizon Festival grounds, but now you’ve got to take a photo of the Tokyo Tower. It turns out that finding a massive red tower is actually quite…
Players’ Choice: Vote for May 2026’s best new game
Last month was filled with spies, detectives, and rebels! Some big new releases included 007 First Light, Directive 8020, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and Mina the Hollower. Which game was your favorite? How does it work? At the end of every month, PlayStation Blog will open a poll where you can vote…
How to Watch the XBOX Games Showcase and Gears of War: E-Day Direct on Sunday
Category: XBOX Games Showcase June 1, 2026 How to Watch the XBOX Games Showcase and Gears of War: E-Day Direct on Sunday Joe Skrebels, XBOX Wire Editor-in-Chief This Sunday, June 7, our yearly double feature returns, offering you a look at what’s next from XBOX and our incredible partners across the world. The XBOX Games…
Namco’s Time Crisis Once Took Place In New York, And Had A Plot Similar To A Famous Bruce Willis Film
Yipee Ki-Ay. This year marks the anniversaries of several classic Namco games, including Galaga (45th), The Adventures of Valkyrie (40th), Genpei Touma Den (40th), Family Stadium (40th), and Time Crisis (30th), so to celebrate, Namco has just revealed a new initiative which it is calling NAMCO LEGENDARY 2026. NAMCO LEGENDARY 2026, according to the announcement,…
