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.
Nintendo plans to release its in-house remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in November 2025, just two weeks after Nintendo Switch Sports Resort and in the same month as Grand Theft Auto 6. The release clash drew a Saturday Night Live parody sketch last weekend that framed the two games as a gaming "Barbenheimer" moment, contrasting Link's puzzles and fairies with GTA 6's guns and grit.
PlayStation Blog has highlighted community screenshots from Marvel's Wolverine Photo Mode featuring key allies and villains like Omega Red, Jean Grey, and Sabretooth. The next Share of the Week theme invites players to submit their favorite Wolverine suits by October 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT.
Phantom Blade Zero impressed at Gamescom with fluid Chinese martial arts combat and a standout Lion Dance boss fight. The action RPG from S-Game Studio features a unique 66-day lifespan mechanic and circuitous level design that rewards exploration. Early hands-on time suggests this could be one of 2025's most distinctive action games.
IGN's hands-on preview of Phantom Blade Zero reveals a 2026 action RPG from S-GAME that delivers the smoothest combat since Sekiro, complete with Donnie Yen as a playable character. After over six hours with the game's opening act, the preview highlights diverse weapons, memorable boss fights, and a Sha-Chi resource system that adds surprising RPG depth.
Paradox Interactive has confirmed Cities: Skylines 2 will launch on Nintendo's Switch 2, but the original game's long-promised PlayStation and Xbox ports are still nowhere to be found. The announcement creates an unusual situation where a sequel arrives on new Nintendo hardware before the first game fulfills its console commitments.
Square Enix has revealed a new hot springs feature for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation that grants permanent HP increases, unlockable bathing suit skins for party members, and a rubber Chocobo balancing mini-game. Director Naoki Hamaguchi shared the footage during SDCC Málaga, confirming the feature arrives alongside the game's April 8, 2027 launch on PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
BeamNG.drive, the soft-body physics sandbox that has sold an estimated 8 to 15 million copies on Steam, launches on PlayStation 5 on October 19. The game brings its unmatched crash simulation and 12 open-world environments to console after more than ten years in early access.
A newly released GTA 6 screenshot suggests Rockstar Games will lean heavily into cinematic references for its upcoming open-world crime saga. The image shows a scene that appears to directly evoke classic film aesthetics, signaling the studio's continued obsession with Hollywood homage. Fans are already dissecting the frame for hidden nods to specific movies and directors.
Rockstar Games is preparing to launch Grand Theft Auto 6 with a satirical lens focused sharply on the absurdities of contemporary life. The developer intends to amplify modern culture's most ridiculous elements to create a world that feels both familiar and hyperbolic. Players can expect the series' trademark blend of crime drama and social commentary when the game arrives.
