The upcoming eighth season of Torchlight: Infinite by XD Games is set to launch on April 17, 2025 and it will transform the game into a skyfaring empire simulator with city-building elements uncommon for the ARPG genre. Season 8: Sandlord puts a focus on economic expansion, strategic building, and high-stakes loot. Centered on a new …
ExoGenesis Studios has released Patch 1.0.2 for INAYAH – Life after Gods, introducing a sweeping set of enhancements that amplify the game’s storytelling, refine its combat systems, and respond directly to player feedback. This update continues to shape the mythic world of Inayah with a stronger cinematic identity. Players will now encounter newly animated scenes …
Night School, the indie game studio acquired by Netflix in September 2021, has released Thronglets via Netflix Games. A tie-in with a recent episode of dark sci-fi series Black Mirror, the game tasks players with caring for rapidly-multiplying little creatures who may have a sinister message for gamers. Referenced in season 7’s Plaything episode, Thronglets …
The popular Farming Simulator series of games, by GIANTS Software, is set to receive a surprising new version: a physical cartridge for the Sega Genesis (Mega Drive outside the US) with a full version of the game done in a retro 16-bit style. It’ll be available on May 14, 2025. Farming Simulator is a long-running …
King’s Field was FromSoftware’s first game, a dungeon crawler first released on PS1 in 1994 then ported to select brands of Japanese phones in 2004. This latter version was thought lost, but has now been found and preserved. Released for EZWeb and i-mode phones with rearranged content, this version of King’s Field is often referred …
Everstone Studio has officially confirmed that its much-anticipated open-world action-adventure RPG, Where Winds Meet, will launch globally in 2025. The announcement was made on April 14, 2025, from the studio’s base in Hangzhou, China. At the same time the studio greenlit a second closed beta test scheduled to begin on May 16. Players on PC …
The vibrant world of fantasy brawling just got a physical upgrade. Big Helmet Heroes: Exalted Edition is now available in physical format for both PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, bringing its colorful action-packed adventure to store shelves across Europe. Developed by Exalted Studio and published by Meridiem Games, this enhanced release is a celebration of …
The Triple I Initiative is a collection of indie studios and developers aiming to focus on players, by working together and revealing new game details with the minimum of fuss. In a lengthy video posted to YouTube recently, the Initiative revealed over 30 back-to-back game trailers for new titles. By focusing on independent game developers, …
The rhythm game genre just got a major upgrade with the release of BEATABLE, an innovative hand-tracking experience now available on Meta Quest. Developed by XR Games, BEATABLE offers a fresh take on interactive music games by transforming everyday surfaces into playable instruments. Its launch on April 10, 2025, marks a step forward for mixed …
Acer has kicked off 2025 with impressive momentum. The Taiwanese tech giant reported consolidated revenues of $892.7 million in March, marking an astounding 71.5% increase month over month and a 6.5% rise year over year. For the full first quarter, revenues reached $1.87 billion, reflecting a 4.4% year over year growth. While the PC market …
Riding on the success of GTFO, Swedish studio 10 Chambers will produce a docu-reality TV series that follows the creators behind the scenes when they work on their next highly anticipated title Den of Wolves. The series is called Do The Game and aims to capture the hardships, triumphs, and ambition it takes to succeed …
Gamers around the world are eagerly anticipating the release of the Switch 2 console set for June 5, 2025, and it’s expected to break sales records across all regions. However, as of this writing, a large majority of Nintendo Switch games are not fully compatible with the new console even though its predecessor has shipped …
Framework, the California-based company behind modular laptops and PCs, has revealed technical specifications for its Framework Laptop 12 and opened pre-orders. It launches in June, although the company has also acknowledged how recent issues with US tariffs can impact orders. The Framework Laptop 12 is an Intel-powered notebook with a 12.2” 1920×1200 touchscreen. It’s compatible …
The National Recording Registry has inducted the Minecraft soundtrack, first released in 2011, by C418 as a work of cultural importance worthy of preservation. It’s only the second video game soundtrack added to the Registry; the first was the Super Mario Bros theme in 2023. The National Recording Registry is part of the Library of …
The 2025 BAFTA Games Awards took place at the Queen Elisabeth Hall in London on April 8, 2025, with Astro Bot taking center stage, winning five major awards, including Best Game. Team Asobi’s vibrant platformer impressed with its flawless execution, from tight controls to clever level design, making it a standout title. With its win, …
