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People Can Fly suspends two projects, announces layoffs
People Can Fly has suspended two of its projects, and announced further layoffs. Read more
Zynga shuts down Torchlight 3 developer four years after its acquisition
Echtra Games, the San Francisco-based studio behind Torchlight 3, will be shut down by its owner Zynga by the end of June. Read more
As fans reject Switch 2 game-key cards, former Nintendo marketing leads say it’s unlikely that physical games will ever “100% go away,” because “they realize the importance of that”
In the buildup to the launch of the Switch 2, not everyone has been filled with pure, unadulterated hype. A lot of people are seriously unhappy about the new game-key cards – a strange blend of physical and digital games that are being offered as the physical version of many (but not all) upcoming Switch…
The dark Pac-Man Metroidvania secretly has what I can only describe as Pac-Man Championship Edition 3 hidden inside of it
Bandai Namco’s bold new take on Pac-Man — the 2D action platformer known as Shadow Labyrinth — has a secret: Despite being a grim sci-fi, Metroid-inspired game that looks nothing like a traditional Pac-Man sequel, there’s actual real Pac-Man gameplay in here. A new trailer for Shadow Labyrinth reveals the Maze, a portion of the game that…
Tom Cruise’s most dangerous Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning moment involved being “trapped” by real torpedoes: “Tom does not want an audience disconnected”
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning featured a scene that involved real torpedoes being dropped on Tom Cruise. Speaking on The Empire Film Podcast, stunt coordinator Wade Eastwood recalled the thinking behind delivering authenticity throughout The Final Reckoning’s instantly-iconic submarine sequence, which saw Cruise’s Ethan Hunt traverse the watery remains of the Sevastopol in the…
Embracer intends to spin off Coffee Stain Group by the end of 2025, with remaining business rebranded as Fellowship Entertainment
Embracer intends to spin off its Coffee Stain Group into a “standalone group of community-driven game developers and publishers” by the end of 2025. Read more
Asia and MENA games market generates $86.6bn in 2024
The Asia, Middle East, and North Africa (MENA) games markets generated $86.6 billion from player spending on software and services in 2024, marking a 1.4% increase. Read more
Ultron announced alongside new team-up attacks as part of Marvel Rivals Season 2.5
Ultron has stolen Cerebro from the mutants of Krakoa in Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 story, and has now become a playable character, introducing a new map and a slew of new Team-Up changes. “Ultron is a strategist who can provide consistent healing to his allies,” according to Creative Director Guangguang. He attacks with energy beams…
A big Hollow Knight: Silksong Steam update has Metroidvania hopefuls daring to believe once again as Summer Game Fest and Xbox’s Summer Showcase nears: “Doubters in shambles”
I’ve probably written this a dozen times or more over the course of my career, but it might finally be time for some actual Hollow Knight: Silksong news. The Steam page has had its first meaningful update in years. The actual change is that the store or CD keys have been added, which could mean…
Official Fortnite Pro-Style Controllers For PC & Switch Drop To Best Prices Yet
CRKD’s Fortnite-themed Neo S Wireless Controllers for PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile are on sale for their lowest prices yet at Amazon. There are three Fortnite Edition models to choose from, each of which is on sale for $48 (was $60). The Peely- and Raven-themed models launched in April and come with matching charging docks…
