Issue #285

NEWS Link to heading

They’re still trying to make a Gears of War movie and now David Leitch is involved

Next-gen AMD Ryzen CPUs will reportedly have a “3D core” and it looks amazing

Fortnite’s AI Darth Vader Has Only Been Live For An Hour And Already Epic Has Patched Out Him Saying ‘F**k’

Warzone Mobile is officially a flop, getting shut down a little over a year after launch

After a rough reception and evidence of art theft in Marathon, morale is reportedly in “free-fall” at Bungie

Microsoft Store Reportedly Testing Steam Integration

Ubisoft Details What Players Can Expect From Rainbow Six Siege X’s Launch And Beyond

Here’s how US tariffs have affected PC gaming hardware, from paused shipments to new investments

Naughty Dog Confirms ‘Secret Game’ is In Development

SAG-AFTRA files unfair labour practice charge against Fortnite maker Epic, following AI-generated Darth Vader voice lines

Borderlands 4 Developer CEO Says “Real Fans” Would Buy the Game Even at $80

Infinity Nikki Team Offers Apologies And Compensation After Unpopular Update

Clash of Clans is coming to Netflix as new animated series ordered

Former Sony president blames the games industry implosion on ‘stupid money’ spent during COVID

Atomfall ‘Immediately Profitable’ at Launch Despite Countless Players Coming From Game Pass, Developer Discussing Sequel Plans

Cyberpunk 2077’s sequel features a second city that ‘feels like Chicago gone wrong’, reveals creator

1741 days after being kicked off iPhones, Fortnite is back on the US App Store

AMD announces the long-awaited RX 9060 XT in 8 GB and 16 GB flavors, starting at $349

Asus and Noctua team up once more, this time creating a hulking three-fan, four-slot RTX 5080 chonk of a graphics card

Coming to Game Pass: Metaphor ReFantazio, The Division 2, Tales of Kenzera: Zau, and More

Xbox Game Pass Adds Over 50 Classic Activision Games

The Last of Us star confirms Kaitlyn Dever’s Abby will be the focus in season 3

Sony Is Discontinuing PlayStation Stars Rewards Program

Here’re the games leaving PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in June

Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat requires a phone number to protect players

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War Returns, Space Marine Master Crafted Edition, and More: All the Announcements and Trailers From Warhammer Skulls 2025

It’s real: A live-action Elden Ring movie from A24 and Alex Garland is in the works

REVIEWS Link to heading

The Precinct

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy – Enhanced Edition

Roadcraft

Deliver At All Costs

Blades of Fire

Palia: Elderwood

Logitech G522 Headset

Monster Train 2

JDM: Japanese Drift Master

Hisense C2 Ultra

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown

FEATURES Link to heading

Unmuted #007 - George Interview

World of Warcraft’s Player Housing Is Deeper Than I Imagined — Hands-On Impressions

Publisher financials sound a warning for industry growth | Opinion

The first ever third-party game to come to Steam probably doesn’t get the respect it deserves—mostly because no one remembers it

Little Kitty, Big City Is Ideal When You Want A Bite-Sized Adventure

I can’t stop talking to Fortnite’s AI Darth Vader—and it’s the most fun I’ve had all season

Red Dead Redemption Turns 15: There Will Never Be Another Spaghetti Western Like It

Star Wars Outlaws is better than you think it is

Balatro and beyond: behind Playstack’s run of indie game hits

Meet the Man Who Designed Pokémon’s Iconic Logo

The 14 most underappreciated games of the last year that you shouldn’t have ignored

Dune: Awakening Interview: How The Art Team Approached Designing The Look And Feel Of Arrakis

How Elden Ring Nightreign’s Combat Designer Aimed to Speed Up the Action – IGN First

Live service games are ‘innovating’ all the way back around to what worked 20 years ago, except way worse

World of Warcraft game director details which combat add-ons are safe and which will be eliminated in the coming purge

Video games’ soaring prices have a cost beyond your wallet - the concept of ownership itself

What Elden Ring Nightreign’s First-Time Director Learned from Miyazaki – IGN First

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Developer Saber Interactive Answers IGN’s Burning Questions on Siege Mode, Dreadnoughts, and Future Seasons

I miss the fun and excitement of midnight release parties, but I also don’t miss them at all

DISCUSSIONS Link to heading

Gamers 30+ what has changed in your gaming habits as compared to when you were younger?

What are the most batshit insane weapons in the entire history of videogames?

VIDEOS Link to heading

New Anno 117: Pax Romana Gameplay Trailer

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — 10th Anniversary Trailer

Syberia – Reveal Teaser

RoadCraft - Launch Trailer

Beyond the Legend – Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment – Creator’s Voice | Nintendo Switch 2

Military Incremental Complex - Announce Trailer

Mukti - Gameplay Reveal Trailer

Marvel Rivals : Ultron A New Age Begins Official Character Reveal Trailer

I bet you haven’t seen a first-person shooter quite like this

Albion Online | Abyssal Depths Update Introduction

FUNNY Link to heading

Come on, healer! You gotta feel me here.

The struggle is real.