gamesannouncement 3 sources · May 21
Starpath is a passion project Smårs developed during nights and weekends over several years, and its announcement at BitSummit marks the first public reveal of a game from a key figure behind one of the most successful survival games of the past decade.
Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
games 1 sources · May 21
The case tests whether randomized in-game purchases can be regulated as gambling under New York law, with Valve drawing a line between its own marketplace and external sites.
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games 1 sources · May 21
Ingrid's kit, with a throw-catching parry and a teleport, introduces unusual defensive tools to Street Fighter 6's roster, while the new avatar modes expand the single-player and casual match offerings.
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gamesannouncement 4 sources · May 21
EMPULSE marks 1047 Games' return to the movement shooter genre after reviving Splitgate, and its mech-piloting and parkour systems directly target the audience left wanting by the dormant Titanfall franchise.
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gamesrelease 2 sources · May 21
The preview stream gives potential players their first extended look at the game's systems ahead of its early access launch.
4Gamer.net
gamesrelease 1 sources · May 21
The demo gives an early look at a tactical RPG that combines board game-style dice combat with open-world exploration, a formula the developer says is directly influenced by the excitement and strategy of Yu-Gi-Oh! card battles.
Denfaminicogamer
games 1 sources · May 21
The developer is publicly recalibrating Subnautica 2's creature design philosophy after early access feedback, treating the period as a community collaboration rather than a bug-finding phase.
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gamesrelease 1 sources · May 21
The update introduces a unit modeled after a real-world naval upgrade, while the France DLC completes the Season Pass lineup and adds historical battle maps, marking the end of the game's planned DLC rollout.
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games 1 sources · May 21
Capcom is publicly committing to a specific, non-generative use of AI in game development, prioritizing efficiency in testing and coordination over replacing artistic roles.
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games 1 sources · May 21
Ingrid closes out Year 3 with a unique resource mechanic that rewards patient, long-range play, a departure from the rushdown norm.
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gamesannouncement 1 sources · May 21
Soulbound's transition from a Web3 browser game to a conventional Steam release, explicitly dropping blockchain features, marks a notable retreat from the crypto-gaming model that defined its early life.
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games 1 sources · May 21
The coordinated all-caps posts by multiple official game accounts suggest a deliberate, playful marketing campaign rather than spontaneous imitation, reviving a 2019 trend.
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gamesrelease 1 sources · May 20
The release date announcement confirms that the 90s-inspired falling simulator, which earned positive early reception from its demo, will launch on Steam in under two weeks.
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gamesrelease 2 sources · May 20
The six-year development cycle, marked by repeated suspensions and a switch from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5, makes the early access launch a milestone for a project that was uncertain for years.
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games 4 sources · May 20
The shutdown of a major studio's live-service game less than four months after launch signals a rare public failure for Quantic Dream, which built its reputation on single-player narrative titles, and raises questions about how the studio will balance its traditional strengths with its pivot to multiplayer and service-based games.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
gamesrelease 3 sources · May 20
This spin-off transplants the established 'Deep Rock Galactic' cooperative FPS formula into a roguelite structure, a genre shift that tests whether the franchise's core audience will follow it into procedurally generated, single-session runs.
Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
gamesrelease 1 sources · May 20
The update marks a decade of support for the party platformer and adds new content alongside the developer's current distribution of a new series title, Ultimate Sheep Raccoon.
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gamesrelease 3 sources · May 20
The Switch 2 launch gives the 2021 RPG a second life on Nintendo's new hardware with all its post-launch content included, making it the definitive version for players who skipped the original release.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, ASCII.jp
gamesrelease 2 sources · May 20
This is the first full remake of a Jaleco classic in years, and the collaboration with Granzella and the inclusion of an R-Type crossover vehicle signal City Connection's strategy of leveraging retro IP with modern production partners.
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games 1 sources · May 20
The game repurposes the fast-paced, arbitrary challenge of WarioWare-style mini-games into a horror mechanic, making obedience and failure the core tension rather than jump scares or exploration.
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games 2 sources · May 20
This patch represents a deliberate attempt to rebalance the bot lane by making tank supports more viable, potentially disrupting the current enchanter-heavy meta that has dominated recent competitive play.
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gamesrelease 1 sources · May 20
The delay is notable because the solo developer behind the game is using the extra time to add an unannounced feature, and the praise from the Palworld CEO signals the game has caught attention from a major indie figure.
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games 5 sources · May 20
This State of Play marks the first extended look at Marvel's Wolverine since its initial reveal, and the September 15 release date gives the presentation concrete stakes for the game's launch window.
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gamesannouncement 1 sources · May 20
The DX model's Winning Mode and linearity adjustment are unusual features for a licensed racing wheel, suggesting Hori is targeting casual players who want easier control rather than pure simulation.
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