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Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers Release Date Revealed

Purple Moss Collectors and publisher Yogscast have revealed the Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers release date, which lands later this summer.

July 9, 2024 | 10:15 EDT

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Once Human FAQ Reveals One Character per Account Restriction

Starry Studio has taken to Steam to reveal more info about its New Weird-inspired open-world survival horror game Once Human, which launches today.

July 9, 2024 | 08:44 EDT

Promotional artwork of the D&D 2024 Monk, showing a silver dragonborn monk in a martial arts gi, wielding a quarterstaff.
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The D&D 2024 Monk Gets Major Buffs and Reworks

Wizards of the Coast has revealed the revamped D&D 2024 Monk class. It has received considerable buffs across the board and a completely reworked subclass.

July 8, 2024 | 04:33 EDT

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Elex and Gothic Developer Piranha Bytes Reportedly Shut Down

Piranha Bytes, the developer of janky but ambitious RPGs like Gothic and Elex, has reportedly been shut down by parent company THQ Nordic.

July 8, 2024 | 11:36 EDT

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Nintendo Switch Sports Basketball Update Lands Tomorrow

The Nintendo Switch Sports basketball update, which brings an eighth sport to the game, is launching tomorrow, Nintendo has announced.

July 8, 2024 | 10:40 EDT

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Cities: Skylines 2 PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Release Delayed Once Again

The Cities: Skylines 2 PS5 and Xbox Series X|S release has once again been postponed, and no new release date or window has been given.

July 8, 2024 | 10:11 EDT

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Summer Games Done Quick 2024 Raises $2.5 Million for Doctors Without Borders

Summer Games Done Quick 2024 is over, and there's a healthy amount of money waiting for Doctors Without Borders thanks to this year's event.

July 8, 2024 | 09:33 EDT

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Zenless Zone Zero Downloads Cross 50 Million Worldwide

HoYoverse has revealed that Zenless Zone Zero downloads have crossed the 50 million mark just a couple of days after the game's release.

July 8, 2024 | 09:02 EDT

Promotional artwork of Berserk with the swordsman Guts in profile.
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Official Berserk Board Game Announced, Set For Worldwide Release

French developer Monolith Board Games has partnered with Digital Catapult and Hakusensha to develop and distribute an official Berserk board game.

July 5, 2024 | 04:20 EDT

A character wearing a safety uniform and clutching their stomach in the Satisfactory 1.0 release date trailer
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Satisfactory 1.0 Release Date and, Uh, Flushable Toilets Revealed

Coffee Stain has revealed the Satisfactory 1.0 release date, with the first-person factory-building sim arriving on PC in September.

July 5, 2024 | 11:55 EDT

Images depicting Watch Dogs: Legion, Tales of Kenzera: Zau, David Hasselhoff, and Dying Light 2, all of which feature in this week's gaming business roundup
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This Week in Gaming Business - It's The Green You Need

Another roundup of the week's gaming business news is here, and we've got green initiatives, acquisitions, and more for you this week.

July 5, 2024 | 11:30 EDT

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Genshin Impact Version 4.8 Release Date and New Info Revealed

HoYoverse has revealed the Genshin Impact Version 4.8 release date, and the latest update for the free-to-play gacha RPG arrives later this month.

July 5, 2024 | 10:25 EDT

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Ys X: Nordics Release Date Set for Fall in the West

NIS America has announced the Western Ys X: Nordics release date, with the naval JRPG arriving on PC, PlayStation, and Switch in October.

July 5, 2024 | 09:45 EDT

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Factorio: Space Age Expansion Release Date Revealed for Fall

Wube Software has revealed the Factorio: Space Age expansion release date, and the long-awaited DLC pack is launching in fall.

July 5, 2024 | 09:21 EDT

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Exoprimal Will Get No New Content Going Forward, Capcom Confirms

Capcom's dino-hunting PvPvE game Exoprimal is to get no new content after its fourth season comes to an end, the publisher has confirmed.

July 5, 2024 | 08:40 EDT

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Applications for GAMA Horizons Fellowship Are Open, Organization Promotes Diverse Tabletop Creatives

Applications are now open for the 2024 GAMA Horizons Fellowship, a program providing grants to marginalized tabletop creators and retailers.

July 3, 2024 | 05:09 EDT

Warriors facing a dragon in artwork for Dungeonborne
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PvPvE Extraction RPG Dungeonborne Gets One Last Playtest Ahead of Launch

Dungeonborne, a gritty PvPvE extraction RPG, is holding one final playtest before its Early Access release, although we still don't have a release date.

July 3, 2024 | 12:00 EDT

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Nintendo Has No Plans to Use Generative AI in First-Party Games

Nintendo has revealed that it has no plans to use generative AI in gaming, suggesting that the tech has serious issues with intellectual property rights.

July 3, 2024 | 10:54 EDT

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Worlds of Aria Release Date Promises D&D-Inspired Madness This Fall

Ishtar Games and Ludogram have revealed the Worlds of Aria release date on PC, with the tabletop-inspired adventure launching in September.

July 3, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

Evocative-looking artwork of a woman with an eye in her forehead in Sukeban Games' new title .45 Parabellum Bloodhound
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VA-11 Hall-A Dev Sukeban Games Announces .45 Parabellum Bloodhound

Sukeban Games, the studio behind VA-11 Hall-A, has announced a new project by the eye-catching name of .45 Parabellum Bloodhound.

July 3, 2024 | 09:22 EDT

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Spy Drops Is Randomly-Generated Metal Gear Solid for the Modern Era

Rainy Frog has announced Spy Drops, a heavily Metal Gear Solid-inspired stealth-action game with randomly-generated levels.

July 3, 2024 | 08:34 EDT

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Ascension Legends Brings Back Beloved Deckbuilding Game

Stone Blade Entertainment has announced Ascension Legends, a new standalone expansion of the deckbuilding game designed for veterans and newcomers.

July 2, 2024 | 04:16 EDT

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Transformers: Galactic Trials Is an Action-Racing Roguelite Coming This Fall

Hasbro and publisher Outright Games have announced Transformers: Galactic Trials, an action-roguelite with racing elements coming in October.

July 2, 2024 | 09:54 EDT

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Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Release Date and Gameplay Info Revealed

Capcom has revealed the Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster release date, as well as what kind of gameplay improvements we can expect.

July 2, 2024 | 09:10 EDT

Two characters and a dog walking towards the screen in Palia, whose developer Singularity 6 has been acquired by Daybreak
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Palia Developer Singularity 6 Acquired by MMO Giant Daybreak

Palia developer and publisher Singularity 6 has been acquired by Lord of the Rings Online and DC Universe Online steward Daybreak.

July 2, 2024 | 08:47 EDT

A promotional image of Fablecraft, showing the game's title in front of a vast fantasy landscape. Glowing lines, creatures, ships, and adventurers can be seen.
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Developers of Digital TTRPG Fablecraft Announce Homebrew Tools

The developers of Fablecraft have announced that homebrew tools, including music and soundscapes, will be coming to their digital TTRPG.

July 1, 2024 | 04:34 EDT

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Everything You Need To Know About Quests From The Infinite Staircase, A D&D Adventure Anthology Blast From The Past

Last week we heard about adventures found within upcoming D&D anthology book Quests From The Infinite Staircase featuring remastered adventures from the original D&D and AD&D.

July 1, 2024 | 12:00 EDT

Artwork featuring characters and a castle from the RTS Cataclismo
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Manor Lords Publisher's RTS Cataclismo Delays Release, Adopts Early Access

Upcoming RTS Cataclismo, published by the folks behind Manor Lords, is being delayed by a few days to accommodate a new Early Access period.

July 1, 2024 | 11:36 EDT

Four players looking out over the Lands Between in the Elden Ring Seamless Co-op mod
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Elden Ring Seamless Co-op Mod Updated for Shadow of the Erdtree

An Elden Ring seamless co-op mod that allows players to journey through the Lands Between together has been updated for Shadow of the Erdtree.

July 1, 2024 | 11:09 EDT

The player sitting in a taxi in Sega's upcoming Crazy Taxi reboot
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Crazy Taxi Reboot Will Be an Open-World MMO, Sega Says

Sega's Crazy Taxi reboot will apparently take place in an open world and will be a massively multiplayer project as well, Sega has revealed.

July 1, 2024 | 10:47 EDT

A ship flying in space in Cloud Imperium Games' Star Citizen
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Star Citizen Studio Discriminated Against Disabled Worker, Tribunal Finds

Star Citizen studio Cloud Imperium has been ordered to pay compensation to a disabled worker after the company was found to have discriminated against him.

July 1, 2024 | 09:59 EDT

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Steam Nearly Breaks 37m Players as Summer Sale Heats Up

Steam has broken its concurrent player count again, with player numbers reaching almost 37 million over the weekend amid the summer sale.

July 1, 2024 | 09:31 EDT

Charlie Kraslavsky as The Keeper lighting a cigarette in The Keeper's Diary: A Biohazard Story, a Resident Evil fan film
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Resident Evil Fan Film Adapts Iconic "Itchy Tasty" Diary

A fan-made Resident Evil short film has been released, and it tells the story of one of the original game's most terrifying and iconic diary entries.

July 1, 2024 | 09:04 EDT

A promotional image of the Magic: The Gathering Foundations logo on a stylized background featurning pink and blue streaks.
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Magic: The Gathering Foundations Set Helps Bring New and Old Players Together

Wizards of the Coast has announced Magic: The Gathering Foundations, a brand new set designed to introduce new players to the game.

June 28, 2024 | 04:03 EDT

Characters from Second Wave, Tower of Fantasy, Steins;Gate, and Starfield, representing this week's gaming business news roundup
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This Week in Gaming Business: Change Is Everywhere

Our roundup of gaming business news this week includes more layoffs and closures (sigh), as well as a major acquisition and more.

June 28, 2024 | 10:33 EDT

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Life Is Strange Dev Don't Nod Announces Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Delay

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage has been delayed from late 2024 to early 2025, developer and publisher Don't Nod has announced.

June 28, 2024 | 09:04 EDT

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Duskmourn: House of Horror Details Revealed at MagicCon Amsterdam

Wizards of the Coast showed off their next two sets, revealing new details about Duskmourn: House of Horror, including the return of a fan-favorite format

June 28, 2024 | 08:39 EDT

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Zenless Zone Zero Devs Detail Epic Story, New Agents, and More Ahead of Launch

HoYoverse has revealed new information about upcoming stylish action RPG Zenless Zone Zero, including new areas, new Agents, and more.

June 28, 2024 | 08:17 EDT

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Star Wars: Bounty Hunter Remaster Brings Back Jango Fett in August

Aspyr has announced that a Star Wars: Bounty Hunter remaster is in the works, with the 2002 classic making an appearance on modern systems in August.

June 27, 2024 | 11:39 EDT

An NPC with the Land of Shadow in the background in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Sales Top 5 Million in Under a Week

Bandai Namco has announced that Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree sales have topped five million within a week of the DLC's release.

June 27, 2024 | 10:58 EDT

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You Can Try Out Steam's New Game Recording Tools Right Now

Valve has announced a new Steam Game Recording tool, allowing you to capture footage of your Steam games without third-party apps.

June 27, 2024 | 10:39 EDT

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Massive Palworld Update Brings New Island, New Pals, and Much More

A huge new Palworld update has arrived, bringing the island of Sakurajima, lots of new Pals to meet, and much more to the open-world survival game.

June 27, 2024 | 09:57 EDT

Four players in a promotional trailer for Football Manager 24, representing Football Manager 25 (which does not have a full official trailer yet)
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Football Manager 25 Will Lack Create-a-Club and Other Core Series Features

Sports Interactive has announced that a number of popular features will be cut from Football Manager 25, including Create-a-Club and more.

June 27, 2024 | 09:28 EDT

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Frostpunk 2 Delayed to September Following Beta Feedback

11 bit studios has announced that Frostpunk 2 has been delayed to September in order to provide time to implement more gameplay features.

June 27, 2024 | 08:38 EDT

Promotional image of Mattel's new colorblind accessible board games, showing Uno, Phase-10, Ker Plunk, Uno Quatro, Tumblin' Monkeys, Blokus, and Skip-Bo.
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Mattel Committing to Board Game Accessibility Going Forward

Mattel has announced a commitment to board game accessibility, pushing to make 80% of their catalog playable to colorblind players.

June 26, 2024 | 04:34 EDT

A promotional image of the Eldritch Automata TTRPG, showing a giant robot stabbing a giant dragon monster. A banner is visible saying the project was funded in 36 minutes.
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Eldritch Automata, The Cosmic Horror Mecha TTRPG, Blows Up On Backerkit

Gehenna Games has relaunched their crowdfunding campaign for Eldritch Automata, a cosmic horror mecha TTRPG. It was fully funded in 36 minutes.

June 26, 2024 | 03:12 EDT

Frank West leaning out of a helicopter in the newly-announced Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster
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Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Brings a Classic Back from the Dead

Capcom has announced Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, a new, updated version of the studio's 2006 zombie-slaying classic Dead Rising.

June 26, 2024 | 11:50 EDT

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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Price Sliced Permanently

Ubisoft has announced a permanent Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown price drop, so this phenomenal Metroidvania is now available at a steal.

June 26, 2024 | 11:29 EDT

A knight rearing up on a horse in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Update Makes the DLC Easier

A new Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree update is out there, and it's aiming to make the DLC a little easier for those who have been struggling.

June 26, 2024 | 10:53 EDT

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Forza Horizon 4 Delisting Announcement Prompts Huge Player Surge

Playground Games and publisher Microsoft have announced that Forza Horizon 4 will be delisted from digital storefronts soon, and player counts are surging.

June 26, 2024 | 10:03 EDT

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Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader Gets "Biggest Update So Far"

Owlcat has released a new Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader update, and it's the game's biggest yet, packing in more than 2500 changes.

June 26, 2024 | 09:32 EDT