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Grand Theft Auto VI Release Pushed to 2026: What This Means for Fans and Developers

Grand Theft Auto VI is officially being pushed back. Rockstar Games has announced that the highly anticipated open-world blockbuster will now release on May 26, 2026, a delay from its assumed Fall 2025 window. In a statement to fans, Rockstar expressed appreciation for the enthusiasm surrounding the game, while acknowledging the disappointment that may come with the delay. “We are very sorry that this is later than you expected,” the message reads. “The interest and excitement surrounding a new...
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New Elden Ring Nightreign Overview Trailer Preps Fans for May 30 Release

With Elden Ring Nightreign set to release on May 30, 2025, fans hungry for more details can finally feast. Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have dropped a brand-new gameplay trailer that offers an in-depth look at the systems and mechanics players will use to survive the punishing new chapter of the Lands Between. Check it out below. This trailer provides more information about gameplay and characters, but also showcases additional features such as character outfits, including a few that will look...
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Polygon’s Been Sold, People Are Out of Work—What the Hell Is Going On?

Have you ever heard the expression, “When it rains, it pours”? That’s exactly what today feels like, as the news broke that Vox Media has sold the popular gaming outlet Polygon to Valnet. The story was first reported by Kotaku, and honestly, I still can’t believe it. Sadly, along with the sale comes several layoffs. While the exact number isn’t confirmed, many former Polygon staff members have been announcing their departures across Twitter/X and BlueSky. One particularly heartbreaking post came...
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8BitDo Temporarily Halts U.S. Shipments Due to Trump Tariffs

A certain someone’s tariffs that were put into place have slowly been causing havoc in the gaming space, just as we predicted. But now, an industry darling—8BitDo—has announced that it will no longer ship its products to the United States due to President Trump’s tariffs. As initially reported by Polygon, 8BitDo stated that it has “temporarily” paused all shipments to the United States due to the tariffs, which currently sit at a massive 145% as a result of the ongoing trade war with China. As a...
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No, Oblivion Remastered Is Not a Remake—And Here’s Why That Matters

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has been a hit among gaming fans, both longtime players and newcomers like myself. But recently, I’ve noticed some people calling it a remake simply because it looks so good. That’s where I start scratching my head. The logic is flawed, and honestly, it gets under my skin. I’ve had more debates about this topic than I care to admit, and they usually end with me saying, “Just because a game looks modern thanks to graphical upgrades doesn’t make it a remak...
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Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker DLC Launches May 20

One of the most celebrated RPGs of the decade, Sea of Stars, is set to receive a substantial expansion in the form of a brand-new, free DLC adventure titled Throes of the Watchmaker. Releasing on May 20, this post-game content will be available for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One — completely free for existing Sea of Stars players. Throes of the Watchmaker picks up after the events of the main campaign, reuniting protagonists Zale and Valere for a...
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Overwatch 2 And Gundam Wing Suit For 30th Anniversary Collaboration Event

As part of the 30th anniversary celebration for Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. has joined forces with Blizzard Entertainment to bring an iconic anime-meets-gaming crossover to Overwatch 2. The event, titled “Operation Meteor”, delivers a quartet of legendary Gundam Wing Mobile Suits as premium skins (yes, you’ll have to pay for them) for the free-to-play team shooter. Longtime Gundam Wing fans will instantly recognize Operation Meteor as the codename for the ser...
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Elden Ring Surpasses 30 Million Copies Shipped

The official Elden Ring account on X (formerly Twitter) has announced that Elden Ring has officially shipped over 30 million copies worldwide as of April 2025. This is an incredible achievement — not just for Fromsoftware, but for the Soulslike genre as a whole. To put things into perspective, the entire Dark Souls trilogy — Dark Souls, Dark Souls II, and Dark Souls III — collectively sold just over 30 million copies as of May 2023. For a single Soulslike title to hit that milestone on its own...
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Could the Lack of Crossplay Could Hurt Elden Ring Nightreign?

With the release of Elden Ring Nightreign drawing ever closer — dropping on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on May 30th, 2025 — I’ve been growing more frustrated over a missing key component: the lack of crossplay. Yep, despite Elden Ring Nightreign being an online-only title — unlike the original Elden Ring — Nightreign doesn’t support crossplay, and I feel that’s going to hurt the game’s chances of being better than it could be. Now, you’re probably saying, “But Keith, th...
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Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream DLC 3 Now Available, Fourth Expansion Coming In September

Bandai Namco has announced that Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream DLC World Beyond III: Moonlit Night Fragment is now available. The third DLC for the title adds two beloved characters from the Online Hollow Fragment and Aincrad Arc, featured in two new trailers. This newly released update introduces an exciting new story arc. Also revealed, SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream will be getting its fourth DLC pack on September 30, 2025, adding additional story content and new characters. The tit...
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No Rest for the Wicked: The Breach Update Brings Massive Enhancements to Moon Studios’ Soulslike

Back on April 18th, 2024, Moon Studios—widely celebrated for its Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps titles—ventured into new territory with the release of No Rest For the Wicked, an isometric Soulslike. As a first attempt at the genre, the studio delivered a solid experience, and I played the hell out of it. Honestly, it was pretty damned good. However, the game launched as an early access title, which came with its mix of pros and cons. On the plus side, early access mea...
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Crusader Kings III Passes 4 Million Units Sold, New Asia Expansion In Development

Paradox Interactive has revealed that Crusader Kings III, its genre-defining medieval strategy RPG, has officially sold over four million copies across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The milestone was reached earlier this year and marks a major achievement for the franchise as it approaches its fifth anniversary. “Seeing Crusader Kings III succeed in both the computer and console spaces is such a treat for us!” said Game Director Alexander Oltner. “Millions of people are engaging with h...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Guide – Dates, Times & Retailers Revealed

Now that Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are back in North America, gamers everywhere are scrambling to find out when and where they can secure their pre-orders. Lucky for you, we’re gamers too, and we’re just as eager to get our hands on Nintendo’s upcoming console. As for successfully procuring one, well, that might come down to luck. Not only will you be up against genuine gamers eager to snag one to play Mario Kart World and the upcoming Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, but you’ll also be competing wit...
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Now Available

Damn the leaks. Damn the rumors. Perhaps the worst-kept secret, sure, but today, Bethesda and Virtuos (company that handled the remastering) officially revealed that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is not only legit but has been released for the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, as well as Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. Now with Unreal Engine 5 running on top of the original game, Oblivion has been updated with various quality-of-life improvements, not to mention several changes to gameplay...
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Can the ROG Ally X Handle Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves?

SNK’s latest fighter, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, is now out for those who pre-ordered the game. As such, I wondered if you could play the game on the go, using either the Steam Deck or ROG Ally X. But since my Son stole my Steam Deck, I’ve been playing Fatal Fury: City of Wolves away from my PC and on the ROG Ally X, and it handles the game like a champ. I shouldn’t be surprised, given that this mighty handheld does a great job of running 2D games, especially fighting games. I just didn’t e...
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Will Bethesda Announce The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remake Tomorrow

Despite the claims made by those who leaked information about the upcoming The Elder Scrolls VI: Oblivion remake, the game does not appear to be releasing this week. However, Bethesda does have something planned, as it posted an update on Twitter and BlueSky stating that something will be revealed on 4/22/2025 at 11am ET/8am PT—which is tomorrow. If you visit the Bethesda Softworks YouTube page, the title simply reads, “All will be revealed…” That’s it. No release date. No further info. Nothin...
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Can You Play Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves on the ROG Ally X?

SNK’s latest fighter, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, is now out for those who pre-ordered the game. As such, I wondered if you could play the game on the go, using either the Steam Deck or ROG Ally X. But since my Son stole my Steam Deck, I’ve been playing Fatal Fury: City of Wolves on the ROG Ally X, and it handles the game like a champ. Check it out for yourself in this video. I put the settings I used under the video. For those wondering about the settings, you can refer to these. It keeps...
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Star Wars Zero Company Announcement Trailer And New Info Revealed

Earlier this week, Star Wars Zero Company, an upcoming turn-based tactics game, was announced for the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Now, a trailer for the game has been released, providing us with more information about it. If I didn’t know any better, it feels like someone looked at XCOM and thought, “Let’s put a Star Wars spin on this.” Which makes sense, as several members of the developer, Bit Reactor, also worked on XCOM. And that’s not a bad thing, if you ask me. Check out the announcement...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Open April 24—No Price Hike Despite Delays

After being delayed by two weeks, Nintendo has revealed that it will start taking pre-orders for its upcoming next-generation console, the Nintendo Switch 2, on April 24, 2025. Much to my surprise, the console will not see any price hike and will still be priced at $449.99 for the Switch 2 and $499.99 for the Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle. The Nintendo Switch 2 will be available for sale via Nintendo’s online store and retailers such as Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, and Target, but Amazon ha...
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Spectator Mode Podcast Ep.185: Capcom’s Back, Forza’s on PS5, and Sony Wants More Money

In the latest episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast, the crew kicked things off by discussing the games they’ve been playing and the shows they’ve been watching. The crew then dove into their initial impressions of the highly anticipated Capcom Fighting Collection 2, exploring its gameplay mechanics and features, moving on to a lively debate about Forza Horizon 5 heading to the PS5 and how suddenly it’s a great game. Of course, we didn’t shy away from major headlines, covering Sony’s PS5 price h...
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