Vishal Kamal has been covering video games for 7 years, writing about everything from hardware deals and new releases to esports and the business
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Seven multiplayer games on Steam cost less than a movie ticket and deliver hours of co-op or competitive fun with friends. From the newly released physics puzzler An Eggstremely Hard Game to the viral hide-and-seek hit Meccha Chameleon, these titles prove you don't need a big budget for a great multiplayer night.
Did You Know Gaming has published a detailed investigation arguing that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Metacritic score of 99 is mathematically flawed due to missing reviews and questionable inclusions. Their recalculation suggests the 1998 classic should sit at 98, tying it with Grand Theft Auto IV, Super Mario Galaxy 2, and Soulcalibur for the top spot.
FromSoftware shared a cryptic 12-second video of Siofra River on X with the caption "Even the perilous hunt for the demigods holds moments of quiet wonder," sending Elden Ring fans into a frenzy of speculation about a potential Godwyn DLC. The post has amassed 4.3 million views and 16K likes, though the studio has not confirmed a second major expansion and the tease may simply promote the upcoming Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2.
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is available for pre-order at $39.88 on Amazon ahead of its 2025 PS5 launch. The sequel reportedly addresses every major criticism of the original while delivering over 100 hours of content from Hideo Kojima's studio.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi has confirmed the remake trilogy's story will conclude within the main game when it launches in spring 2027. While DLC is not currently planned, Hamaguchi acknowledged immense fan expectations and left the door open for character-focused spin-off content similar to Yuffie's Episode Intermission.
Game Freak's upcoming action RPG Beast of Reincarnation has reportedly leaked online three days before its scheduled August 4 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and Steam. Pirates are already sharing performance impressions from early copies on Discord and Reddit, while the developer and publisher Fictions have not yet commented on the breach.
Julian Gollop and Isaac Childres argue that video game and tabletop partnerships provide crucial financial stability amid widespread layoffs and tariff pressures. Frosthaven Digital launches fully on October 15 after early access, while Cephalofair Games pivots to smaller projects and avoids crowdfunding thanks to digital royalties.
Actress Inde Navarrette confirmed she met with X-Men director Jake Schreier and expressed strong interest in playing Mystique in the MCU. The Obsession star praised Schreier's character-driven approach to Thunderbolts* while acknowledging no official casting has been announced.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day wraps Peter Parker's latest chapter but leaves a trail of dangling plot threads — from Jean Grey's bus ride toward an X-Men future to the Punisher's inexplicable hospital visit. We break down the biggest questions the movie refuses to answer and what they mean for the MCU's mutant saga.
Sony's upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day is projected to hit VOD in October or early November 2026 based on historical release patterns. Physical media and Netflix streaming are expected before year-end 2026 and early 2027 respectively, with Disney Plus arrival slated for summer 2028.
