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.
Splitgate 2's developers have revealed a new project on Steam, showcasing a game with unmistakable Titanfall-style gameplay elements. This unexpected appearance has sparked interest among fans of the mech-infused FPS genre. The game's sudden Steam listing hints at a potential new direction for the studio.
Xbox has appointed Matthew Ball, renowned for his gaming trend analyses, as its new Chief Strategy Officer to rejuvenate its stagnating console business ahead of Project Helix's launch. Ball brings a unique blend of gaming and tech insight, having warned about console stagnation in his recent reports. His hiring is part of a broader leadership overhaul aimed at competing with Sony and Nintendo.
GrammaCrackers, an 81-year-old Minecraft streamer, was swatted during a livestream aimed at raising money for her 17-year-old grandson's cancer treatment. The incident, which involved 5 SWAT cars, 20 police cars, drones, and armed officers, occurred on May 19. Despite the ordeal, GrammaCrackers described the experience as "kinda fun."
Splitgate's studio has inadvertently revealed a Titanfall spiritual successor on Steam before any official announcement. The game's Steam page, though sparse, hints at a significant project. Fans of Titanfall are eagerly anticipating more news on this unannounced title.
Outward 2, the RPG that eschews power fantasy for survival as a regular adventurer, is set to release on July 7th for PC. Ahead of its launch, a closed beta runs from May 26th to June 8th. Remarkably, the game's system requirements are lenient, ensuring even less powerful PCs can run it smoothly.
Hasbro has cancelled the single-player Dungeons & Dragons action-adventure game being developed by Star Wars Jedi director Stig Asmussen's studio, Giant Skull, less than a year after its announcement. The project, promising "immersive storytelling" and "heroic combat," was halted despite Asmussen's team being open to further collaborations with Wizards of the Coast. This cancellation is part of Hasbro's broader, billion-dollar push into the video game market with D&D titles.
EMPULSE, the latest from Splitgate developer 1047 Games, unexpectedly surfaces on Steam as a Titanfall-inspired, fast-paced 6v6 movement shooter. Featuring wallrun, grapple, Holojump, and mech piloting, it promises a strong emphasis on vertical movement. Fans of Titanfall may find a spiritual successor, but 1047 Games' past failures cast a shadow over its potential.
GrammaCrackers, an 81-year-old Minecraft streamer, was swatted while raising funds for her grandson's cancer treatment, leading to a large police response at her home. Despite the ordeal, she remained remarkably positive, finding humor in the unexpected attention. Her stream continues, undeterred by the incident.
Fortnite has made a global return to the Apple App Store, excluding Australia, as Epic Games gears up for the "final battle" in its ongoing legal feud with Apple over the 30% transaction fee. This move signals a pivotal moment in the battle against what Epic terms the "Apple Tax". The game's return follows a significant court defeat for Apple last year, which paved the way for its reinstatement in the US, Europe, and now worldwide, minus Australia where legal issues persist.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream surged to the top of the U.S. gaming charts in April, raking in over $41 million in combined physical and projected digital sales. This success was facilitated by Circana's new sales reporting methodology, which now includes projected digital sales for non-participating publishers like Nintendo. The game's impressive debut also catapulted it to the 9th best-selling game of the year so far.
