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.
Mood Publishing brings Coffee Stain's factory-building hit to the tabletop with a competitive race for FICSIT points that captures the core loop of conveyor belts and optimization. The prototype delivers engaging bonus-chaining mechanics and distinct experiences across player counts, though its large footprint and dense iconography may overwhelm some tables.
A new Steam adventure game draws heavy visual inspiration from Tim Burton's distinctive gothic horror style. The title evokes the unsettling atmosphere of 2010s indie horror games with its stop-motion aesthetic and surreal environments. Players can expect a psychological journey through a world that feels both familiar and deeply wrong.
Perfect Garbage has confirmed March 9, 2027 as the new launch date for Grave Seasons, a horror-themed farm simulation that blends supernatural serial killer mysteries with cozy agricultural gameplay. The announcement arrived during the Cozy After Dark showcase alongside fresh autumn visuals, gothic customization options, and details on how farm progress carries between story-driven playthroughs.
VisionQuest delivers a mostly satisfying conclusion to Marvel's streaming era with standout performances from Paul Bettany and James Spader. The eight-episode series grapples with identity and legacy but stumbles with pacing issues and missed opportunities to address real-world AI concerns.
Pearl Abyss has acknowledged that reviewers evaluated a different build of Crimson Desert than the one players received at launch. The developer's rapid post-launch updates have added over 130 trading posts, house building, and numerous other features since the game's 80-score review.
Games Workshop's stock has fallen 13.76% over six months, wiping hundreds of millions in value, even as the company reports record profits. A mysterious Dragoneye report and negative retail growth per store have rattled investors, though upcoming video games and an Amazon series signal long-term confidence.
GTA 6 leaker Cyberleek has released an unauthorized gameplay video allegedly showing protagonist Lucia fully naked, tying the leak to a cryptocurrency market cap target of $4 million. The leaker continues to threaten daily leaks and a full story playthrough unless memecoin valuations hit $30 million, though the token has since crashed to $2.5 million. Rockstar previously called the leaks "heartbreaking" for developers and confirmed the November 19 launch date remains unchanged.
Riftbound's fifth set Radiance introduces three new mechanics that fundamentally change how players approach the battlefield. Executive producer Chengran Chai breaks down how Disarm, Show Off, and Deploy create new layers of strategic depth. Hands-on testing at a Pre-Rift tournament reveals which strategies click and which fall flat.
BAFTA has awarded over £270,000 in grants to 112 recipients across the UK and North America through its 2026 Prince William BAFTA Bursary and scholarship programmes. The funding supports emerging talent in games, film, and television with grants up to £2,000 for bursary recipients and up to $60,000 for US scholars. This year's bursary cohort grew by 40% compared to 2025.
Nintendo's addition of GameCube titles to Switch Online has sparked renewed calls for Wii games to join the service. A new retrospective highlights 12 overlooked classics — including Atlus's chaotic board game RPG Dokapon Kingdom — that deserve a second life on modern hardware.
