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New Pokemon Legends: Z-A gameplay shows off how the RPG's trainer stealth attacks work, and they look so brutal that we're going to feel like we're part of Team Rocket
news Watch your back
Obsidian's Fallout: New Vegas probably has one of the lowest NPC unemployment rates among all RPGs, gaming scientist finds, but yeah, it still "sucks s***" to live there
new A job doesn't necessarily mean happiness
Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford admits Borderlands has gone "too far" in the past, but promises Borderlands 4 has hit the sweet spot
news We're in the Goldilocks zone now
Battlefield 6 developer explains there's no visual filter, every level in the new FPS simply has "the actual atmospheric vibe of each particular location"
News Ironically, what fans are asking for is a filter
One of the worst Battlefield games has more players on Steam than the two most recent Call of Duty games, and it's all because of some Battlefield 6 freebies
News A masterful gambit from EA
Baldur's Gate 3 dev says AAA is "perversely fascinated" by indie games, because those devs still understand how to make good ideas that aren't reliant on data
news The best ideas come from the heart
CD Projekt Red veteran behind The Blood of Dawnwalker says time isn't just a "resource" in the RPG but a currency, which players are in control of "fully" as they contend with the vampire game's unique 30 day limit
news Your time is limited, spend it wisely
As Microsoft gets set to launch the Xbox ROG Ally, former PlayStation boss says one of the biggest mistakes they made with the PS Vita was trying to bring the console experience to handheld
news "Don't try to make that big thing fit in that space"
Dune: Awakening dev says "when we do bring stuff like sandworm riding into the game, it'll feel like an epic moment like in the movies," but you can't "trivialize the sandworm" because that breaks Dune
news You shall respect The Maker
EA has had enough of the Battlefield 6 beta memes: welcome to the FPS's largest map in Battlefield Labs, which really is that big
news Size matters in Battlefield 6
"We want to stay true to Dune": After the dragon flamethrower ruffled some feathers, Dune: Awakening producer promises fans "you won't be running around in pink pool floaties"
news Just like Battlefield 6, there will be no silly skins here
Battlefield 6 lead assures fans that upcoming movement and sliding changes "are far from drastic" as the FPS aims to be less Call of Duty and more of a "traditional Battlefield experience"
News Honestly, it was a little much in the beta
Battlefield 6 beta changes are a mixed bag: Movement and shotgun nerfs are welcome, but Rush is staying small and open weapons remain the default
News You win some, you lose some
"For five months there was one programmer fixing bugs": Valheim devs were not prepared for their Viking survival game's explosive success
News Got to make it playable before you can add more
Dune: Awakening dev says the survival MMO's goofy new dragon flamethrower makes sense if you play the game, actually: "You'll (potentially) be more understanding of its place once you see the context"
news This is a universe with much, much stranger things
Pokemon Legends Z-A's latest Mega evolution revealed in the most kid-friendly found-footage horror way imaginable, just pretend you didn't see that leak earlier
news I wonder if it will scream as much as it did in the anime
The Battlefield 6 beta may be over, but EA is still testing new customization options, weapons, and gadgets in Battlefield Labs ahead of October's launch
News Things are looking good
If you're wondering how Call of Duty's Black Ops 7 trailer is going down, the top comment on YouTube by some way is "this actually made me pre-order Battlefield 6"
news People are not impressed
Hollow Knight: Silksong's Nintendo Switch 2 performance is staggering, with a 120Hz TV Mode that lets you carve your way through Hollownest like a hot knife through butter
news Now that's smooth
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 dev doesn't care about former Blizzard president calling the series "lazy" or saying it'll get "boot stomped" by Battlefield 6: "You just don't worry about it, right?"
News "Let's all have fun"
As Battlefield 6 keeps skins grounded, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 goes the other way by carrying over all of Black Ops 6's goofy skins as devs are still "figuring out" how to keep everyone happy
News Is it possible to please all players?
Dune: Awakening devs apologize for a lack of communication and say it's due to "state mandated" vacations, but now we have a new roadmap and 10-months worth of updates to look forward to
news I can't wait for the Water Wars
Cult of the Lamb's new DLC is cooling us down in the snowy mountains after the roguelike's steamy "sex update" from last year
News Woolhaven will be here early 2026
