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.
"Echoes of Eridu", the highly anticipated open-world game, has debuted to overwhelming positivity, garnering over 1000 mostly positive reviews on Steam within its first week. Players and critics alike praise its immersive world, complex characters, and innovative gameplay mechanics. With a near-perfect community score, "Echoes of Eridu" sets a new benchmark for the genre.
Xbox Game Pass has revealed its first wave of June 2026 additions, featuring a mix of indie gems and anticipated titles. However, the update is met with a tinge of disappointment due to the absence of a highly anticipated game previously hinted for this month. Subscribers can still look forward to enhancing their gaming library with fresh content.
Fallout 76 is set to launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, bringing with it significant graphical and performance upgrades. Players can expect better frame rates and resolutions of up to 4K. This next-gen leap is poised to revitalize the gaming experience for fans of the Action RPG.
According to recent data, PlayStation's first-party game sales have been on a decline since 2020. This trend is observed across various titles, sparking interest in the gaming community. The Bad Gamer explores the implications of this shift.
Discover the crème de la crème of Valorant's knife skins, ranked based on design, animation, and sound. From the luxurious Waveform to the uniquely animated Soulstrife Scythe, we dive into what makes each skin stand out. Whether you're an RGB enthusiast or a fan of minimalistic designs, this list has you covered.
PlayStation's State of Play for June 2026 is set to reveal upcoming game titles and updates for the PlayStation ecosystem. The event, scheduled for [insert time from source, e.g., "Thursday, June 15th, at 4:00 PM PT"], will be streamed live on PlayStation's YouTube and Twitch channels. Expect announcements on highly anticipated titles, potential new IP reveals, and deeper dives into previously announced games.
Escape the Backrooms, a chilling horror game with multiplayer co-op, has quietly launched on Xbox Game Pass and consoles, marking its exit from a four-year early access period on Steam. Coinciding with A24's film release, the game promises intense escapes from eerie "Back Rooms" with friends. With features like Sanity and Vital Management, and a plethora of jump scares, it's set to thrill both new and veteran players.
Valve's CEO Gabe Newell allegedly yelled at the company's general counsel during a debate over Steam's porn content policy. This incident, revealed in a Bloomberg report tied to an ongoing antitrust lawsuit, highlights Valve's stance on content moderation. Newell recently testified in the lawsuit, denying Steam's monopoly over the PC gaming space.
Get ready for a blast from the past with the Star Fox 64 remake, coming to Switch 2 on June 25th. Early previews praise its HD graphics, animated cutscenes, and improved voice acting, while staying true to the original's formula. The game's new 4v4 battle mode and detailed Arwing designs are highlights, though some secrets are now more straightforward.
A new antitrust lawsuit accuses Valve of abusing its market dominance by enforcing price parity on Steam, impacting developers like Ubisoft and Warner Bros. Emails reveal Valve threatened to delist games for cheaper alternatives elsewhere. The lawsuit sheds light on Valve's aggressive tactics to maintain pricing control.
