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Team Cherry Discusses Future of Hollow Knight Franchise

Team Cherry indicates that any future Hollow Knight games would be self-contained experiences, separate from one another.

Action

Helldivers 2 Players Adopt New York Supreme Name for City

In a quirky democratic vote, players of Helldivers 2 opted for the name 'New York Supreme' for a virtual city over the more traditional 'Bernard'.

Gaming

Five New Xbox Game Pass Titles Set for December 2025

Xbox Game Pass is gearing up for an exciting December with five confirmed game releases, with more surprises expected soon.

Gaming

Sega Confronts Growing Gap Between Game Sales and Review Scores

Sega's management has addressed concerns over the disparity between the critical success of its games and their actual sales performance, citing several contributing factors.

Gaming

The Witcher Franchise Eyes Ambitious Launch for Upcoming Titles

CD Projekt Red reaffirms its commitment to release The Witcher 4, 5, and 6 within a six-year timeline, following the studio's strategic shift towards efficient development.

Gaming News

New Insights into Why Rockstar Terminated Some GTA 6 Developers

A recent report exposes the controversial reasons behind the dismissal of several developers working on GTA 6 for alleged misconduct.

Gaming

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Director Discusses the Necessity of Yellow Markings

In an interview, director Naoki Hamaguchi addresses the contentious issue of yellow paint in games, particularly in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, highlighting its necessity in level design.

Politics

Homeland Security's Ongoing Use of Video Game Themes for Anti-Immigrant Messaging

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirms its plans to continue using video game imagery to push its anti-immigrant agenda.

Gaming

YouTube Revises Its Rules on Violent Video Game Content in Anticipation of GTA 6

YouTube is adjusting its policies regarding violent video game footage, especially in light of the expected influx of content related to GTA 6.

Gaming Industry

Halo Creators Condemn Government's Immigration Metaphor

Co-creators of Halo express outrage over the US government's analogy comparing immigrants to parasites.

Gaming

Issues with Arc Raiders Preload on Epic Games Store

The upcoming game Arc Raiders experiences preload issues on the Epic Games Store due to unforeseen circumstances, with players expressing frustration.

FPS

When Irrational Studios Discovered Their New BioShock Infinite Writer Was Just Next Door

A narrative designer shares an amusing story about joining the creative team behind BioShock Infinite.

Games

Hideo Kojima Learns about Konami's Refusal to Develop a Matrix Game 26 Years Ago

In a surprising revelation, Hideo Kojima discovered that Konami turned down an opportunity to create a Matrix video game nearly three decades ago.

Gaming Industry

As Amazon's Gaming Venture Fades, Public Shocked to Learn It Aimed to Rival Steam All Along

Amazon's ambitious gaming aspirations crumble, leaving many to question what went wrong and why they never realized the company sought to compete with Steam.

Gaming

Amazon Clarifies Future Plans for Crystal Dynamics' Tomb Raider Project

Despite recent layoffs at Amazon, the Tomb Raider game developed with Crystal Dynamics remains in progress, assuring fans about its future.

Games

TimeSplitters Rewind Set for November Launch After 13-Year Wait

The much-anticipated TimeSplitters Rewind, initially hailed as a mod for CryEngine, will finally launch this November.

Games

Major Update for The Sims 4: Over 150 Bugs to be Fixed

An important patch for The Sims 4 is set to address more than 150 of the most commonly reported bugs by players.

Education

Japanese High School Incorporates P.T. for English Lessons, Sparking Envy

A Japanese high school utilized the horror game P.T. as a unique resource for English language education, prompting reflections on unconventional teaching methods.