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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Outer Worlds 2 director Eric Barone addresses the recent Xbox layoffs, reassuring fans about the game's development status. He dispels misinformation circulating online, confirming the project's ongoing progress. The game remains on track despite the industry upheaval.
Get ready for a blast from the past as League of Legends Classic launches on July 29, offering a nostalgic throwback to the game's initial era. This release promises a unique twist with player-voted patches that may alter its evolution. Will it remain faithful to its roots or carve a new path?
Psyren, Toshiaki Iwashiro's underrated supernatural battle manga, is finally getting an anime adaptation 16 years after its completion. Slated for October 2026, the series follows high-schoolers Ageha Yoshina and Sakurako Amamiya as they navigate a monster-populated world. The adaptation promises to bring to life the manga's blend of mystery, action, and occult elements.
The Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA) in the UK has criticized Sony's plan to retire PlayStation game discs by 2028, citing a loss of consumer choice. ERA argues that physical games offer "true ownership" benefits, such as sharing, trading, and long-term preservation. The move affects major UK retailers like GAME and Amazon, with physical PS4 and PS5 games accounting for nearly half of the UK's physical game revenue last year.
Vampire Survivors fans are in for a surprise as Xbox Game Pass introduces a day-one title that inverts the popular game's formula. This new addition, [Game Name], challenges players in unexpected ways by [briefly mention the flipped formula]. Discover how this twist reinvigorates the genre for both newcomers and veterans.
The Elder Scrolls Online faces community fears of entering 'maintenance mode' after Xbox layoffs impacted developer ZeniMax Online. Despite assurances from the team, including Associate Design Director Jason Barnes and Community Manager ZOS_Kevin, that new content is still planned, uncertainties linger. The game's future remains uncertain, with a revised roadmap in the works.
Games Done Quick has cancelled a sponsored stream with SNK, developer of the Metal Slug series, following community backlash over SNK's 96% ownership by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. The move comes after viewers criticized the partnership due to Saudi Arabia's human rights record. GDQ apologised for the oversight, promising to review and strengthen their sponsorship process.
Steam has achieved its highest half-year revenue on record, generating $11.1 billion in H1, a 14.5% year-over-year increase. The surge is driven by back-catalogue sales, strategic promotions, and viral co-op games. Notable performers include Resident Evil Requiem and Forza Horizon 6, highlighting the platform's reliance on established franchises and discounted classics.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced suffered a critical failure of its Offline Mode when a 1-hour Ubisoft Connect outage rendered the game unplayable on PC, despite its advertised offline capability. Over 15,000 players upvoted complaints on Steam Forums and Reddit, decrying the issue and the game's costly cosmetic microtransactions. This debacle highlights persistent problems with Ubisoft's PC ports and DRM implementation.
A fan-made PC port of Silent Hill: Downpour is in development by Indie_RU, promising to restore cut content, including a boss battle against the "Monocle Man," and offer improved performance with uncapped framerate and higher resolutions. Expected to release in September/October, this port aims to breathe new life into a title often overshadowed by its attempts to echo Silent Hill 2. Fans can look forward to revisiting the game with restored weapons, cutscenes, notes, dialogue, and sidequests.
