Darwin’s Paradox! is the debut title from ZDT Studio, it’s published by Konami, and it’s out now on all major platforms (I played the PS5 version). It’s absolutely stunning to look at but it’s hard as nails. Luckily, it’s also got enough charm to keep you invested in its goofy sci-fi story, as Darwin gets …
Chances are Tombwater already caught your eye, especially if you paid attention to the most recent Steam Next Fest, where the demo gave people a taste of its horrorcentric Wild West Zelda vibe. Now, the full version is available on PC via Steam. It’s published by Midwest Games and developed by indie studio Moth Atlas. …
Stop Killing Games Makes Headway It’s been a good week for the Stop Killing Games initiative. The last main movement happened back in November, when the UK Parliament debated the matter. It’s still an ongoing concern in the UK (SKG has been advising that government’s Department for Culture, Media & Sport), while over in the …
KEY TAKEAWAYS It’s been a bumper week for Roblox as it’s announced tweaks to its age verification process, a new subscription tier, and that Experiences are now once again Games. Meanwhile, Chris Hansen continues a podcast tour to raise awareness of Roblox’ issues with predators. Roblox has been on the backfoot since last August, when …
KEY TAKEAWAYS Gunzilla, a studio and publisher co-founded by director Neill Blomkamp (District 9, Gran Turismo), hasn’t paid multiple developers for months. However, despite affected staff being vocal about this online, CEO Vlad Korolev has hit back against the “haters” spreading “FUD” (fear, uncertainty and doubt) about the company. Gunzilla’s main game is Off The …
The second week of April 2026 has arrived with an eclectic mix of titles that span the gaming spectrum. From high-profile platform migrations and massive live-service updates to gritty indie brawlers and experimental word-based roguelikes, this week’s lineup offers something for every type of player. Horror fans, strategy enthusiasts, and RPG lovers alike will find …
KEY TAKEAWAYS: No Man’s Sky Goes Full Pokémon as Nintendo’s Patent Dreams Stall Hello Games is at it again. In the new Xeno-Arena update, the studio behind the ultimate redemption story, No Man’s Sky, has introduced a creature-battling system. Players can now capture, train, and pit their procedurally generated alien fauna against each other in …
KEY TAKEAWAYS: It’s fair to say that Netflix’s move into video games has been less than smooth, given its lack of focus and losing several studios, but that hasn’t stopped it from branching out into TV show tie-ins and, now, an app focused on kids. While some child-friendly games already exist under the Netflix Games …
Weekly Roundup: Key Takeaways Lost GTA IV Content Found for $5 Car boots are a common thing in the UK, where anyone can set up a stall and sell whatever they want. It’s at one of these, in Edinborough, that a lucky individual known only as “janmatant” bought an Xbox 360 for the equivalent of …
Shift Up has confirmed the full acquisition of Unbound, the Tokyo-based studio led by Shinji Mikami. The deal includes full ownership and publishing rights, giving Shift Up direct control over the studio’s upcoming projects across console and PC. Shift Up first rose to popularity with Goddess of Victory: Nikke in 2022, before stepping into the …
The Arknights April 2026 update is set to introduce the return of the Icebreaker Games alongside the highly anticipated SilverAsh Alter banner, marking one of the most important content drops of the year so far. With a renewed focus on real-time cooperative gameplay and a limited operator expected to influence the meta, this update is …
Or maybe “AI-sores”, right? ANYWAY. It’s Friday once again, so here’s what video game industry news you need to know if you don’t know what news you need to know. Fortnite Loses Devs, Industry Responds The news has been dominated this week by Epic Games laying-off over 1,000 Fortnite devs, for two reasons: 1. This …
GRIDbeat! is the second original title from Ridiculous Games and part of the starting roster from resurrected publisher Acclaim. It’s a rhythm action game with a neon 90s aesthetic and pounding synthwave score, plus a decent variety of enemies and tricks up its digital sleeve. It’s also punishingly hard. It’s available now on Nintendo Switch …
After nearly a decade of living its best life on PC and mobile, Albion Online is finally making the jump to Xbox Series X and S on April 21. Developer Sandbox Interactive confirmed the long awaited console debut, bringing its sandbox MMORPG to a whole new audience without splitting the player base or watering anything …
Epic Games, the company founded and run by Tim Sweeney that’s behind the Epic Game Store, Unreal Engine, and Fortnite, announced today that it’s laying off over 1,000 staff. Sweeney posted a message on the Epic website citing the “downturn” in Fortnite since last year as being the primary reason. People have been quick to …
