Xbox could’ve had the next Baldur’s Gate 3, but just killed its best shot

This week, Xbox announced a sweeping overhaul of its business that will see the company cutting 3,200 total jobs by next summer. That decision has already led to catastrophic results for studios under Xbox that have reportedly been gutted, including Doom developer Id Software. Obsidian Entertainment especially took a hit as part of the first…

Best Nintendo Switch Music And Rhythm Games

Whether you’re a rhythm-gaming master or just enjoy getting down to the funky beat, there are a wealth of games available on Switch that cater to the musically inclined. From games that give you a full body workout to titles that test the timing of a single digit, we were surprised to see just how…

Roughly 192 Subnautica 2 players have drowned every minute since launch

It’s been just shy of two months since Subnautica 2 splashed into early access, and developer Unknown Worlds is celebrating its success on X by sharing some official statistics on what players have achieved during their over 58,000,000 hours of combined playtime. According to the studio’s data, those achievements include a spectacular number of drownings….

Beloved PS5 Action Adventure Remake Out Today on PS Store

Another day, another video game is released. This time around, it’s a remake, which are a dime a dozen nowadays. However, this one is a bit more exciting than some of the other rehashes releasing this year. Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is finally available for PS5 today on the PlayStation Store. What is Assassin’s…

Report: Obsidian Cancels Avowed Sequel To Begin Work On A New Fallout Game

Obsidian Entertainment is developing a new Fallout game, according to a report by Bloomberg. The report also states that the studio has canceled several in-development projects, including a planned sequel to its 2025 RPG, Avowed. The ongoing layoffs across Xbox’s gaming division have reportedly impacted roughly 25% of Obsidian’s staff, including long-time art director Daniel…

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Guide: 17 Tips For Playing

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is now out on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC. And it is a very good remake of one of the best Assassin’s Creed games ever made. But before you hop into this revamped pirate adventure, I’ve got some tips, tricks, and bits of advice to share with you that I…

Masters at work: how Riot grew Valorant into its second global esport

Lauren spends most of her time dead in League of Legends, or equally as dead in Valorant. Don’t ask her about Vampire: The Masquerade. Published: July 9, 2026 The energy at Valorant Masters London is electric. Everywhere I look, there are people. They’re dressed as their favorite Agents – there’s many a Jett, Gekko, and…

The Elder Scrolls 6 Devs Fear “More Delays” After Layoffs Have “Crushing Effect On Morale”

The Elder Scrolls 6 is one of the biggest upcoming games in the works at the Xbox-owned Bethesda Game Studios. But after Microsoft’s sweeping layoffs, which also impacted BGS, developers there have expressed concerns about the impact on The Elder Scrolls 6 and the possibility of a delay. A source at BGS told IGN that…

Deltarune Chapter 5 Update Arrives On Switch 1 & 2 Soon, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

Image: 8-4 Deltarune Chapter 5 finally launched on Switch 1 & 2 late last month, and Toby Fox & co. have been tweaking it ever since. The ver. 0.0.241 patch arrived on the Nintendo hybrid systems shortly after launch, and the dev has another update in store, too — though it’ll take a little longer…

A Pirates Of The Caribbean Animatronic Got Updated And Fans Hate It

Last month, Disneyland unveiled a fancy new audio-animatronic in the original Pirates of the Caribbean attraction, and not everybody is impressed. Todd Martens of the Los Angeles Times calls it “misplaced” and “distracting.”  Bloggers say it has “muddled” and even “gutted” the original ride. The Instagram post that announced the new addition has attracted almost…