Vishal Kamal has been covering video games for 7 years, writing about everything from hardware deals and new releases to esports and the business
side of the industry. He runs TheBadGamer, focused on gaming news worth your time.
Minecraft's upcoming major update is set to launch in September, promising significant enhancements. This release is poised to excite both new and veteran players with its expansive new features. Details on what to expect are emerging, and here's what we know so far.
Get your first glimpse into Alien: Isolation 2 with its inaugural trailer, promising a chilling horror experience on the colony world of Kurosaki Station. This sequel shifts from claustrophobic ships to a vast, stormy planet, with an underpowered protagonist relying on wits and flares to evade the xenomorph. Will this new setting reignite the fear?
The Gothic 1 Remake has faced criticism for its subpar performance on the Steam Deck, leaving players wondering about its viability on other portable devices. This article delves into the game's compatibility and playability on the ROG Ally, comparing it directly to the Steam Deck experience. Find out if the ROG Ally offers a better gaming experience for this highly anticipated remake.
Paramount Games Studio, a new gaming development and publishing entity, emerges from the merger of Skydance's gaming arms with Paramount's vast IP library. Led by Creative Director Amy Hennig, the studio promises exceptional games across all player types, with its first title set to debut at Summer Games Fest. This move cements video games as a 'core pillar' of Paramount Skydance's strategy, leveraging iconic IPs like DC Universe, Star Trek, and more.
Discover how Hark the Ghoul combines the dark, gothic elements of Bloodborne with the immersive dungeon crawling of King's Field, all in a first-person Action RPG. With its unique character background system and satisfying quick melee mechanics, this indie title is making waves. Play the demo now on Steam and experience the blend of Lunacid's depth with a twist of Dark Messiah's infamous kick.
Swords of Legends, the fourth installment in the acclaimed 'Gujian' series, dazzles with a new trailer showcasing epic boss battles and innovative gameplay mechanics. With its Spirit Companion system and deep roots in Chinese literature, it aims to surpass the success of Black Myth: Wukong and Wuchang: Fallen Feather. Can it become the pinnacle of Chinese RPGs, as hinted by comparisons to Final Fantasy?
The animated Among Us series on Paramount Plus disappoints, failing to capture the urgency and camaraderie of its video game counterpart. With a star-studded cast, including Elijah Wood and Patton Oswalt, the show's grating character personalities and nonsensical B-plots overshadow its few redeeming qualities. It's a worse version of the game, lacking the social deduction thrill that made Among Us a hit.
ArenaNet has officially announced Guild Wars 3, set over 1000 years before the original, with a unique movement system and a Seeker Spirit Companion. The game will launch on both PC and PS5, marking the series' first console release. A beta is planned for Fall 2027.
Square Enix reveals Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the conclusive chapter of the FF7 Remake series, set to launch simultaneously on PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2 in Spring 2027. This action RPG promises a boundless world to explore, strategic and dynamic combat, and the final showdown against Sephiroth. With the fate of the planet hanging in the balance, Cloud and his fully assembled party must stand against impending annihilation.
