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A helicopter flies over tanks in Battlefield 2042.

Battlefield 2042’s delay shows how much Cyberpunk 2077 scared publishers

If you're wondering why that game you were looking forward to was delayed, check if the company making it is publicly traded.
Specialist deploys their wing suit in Battlefield 2042.

Battlefield 2042 officially delayed following earlier rumors

Battlefield 2042 will now release on November 19, four weeks after its original release date.
Julianna pins Colt to the ground in Deathloop.

Arkane is looking into Deathloop’s PC performance issues

While Deathloop's performance issues are currently unexplained, many are pointing to Denuvo's antipiracy software as the culprit.
A bird on fire in Skatebird.

Skatebird review: It’s no Tony Hawk, but it features tiny hawks

Skatebird isn't the best skating game out there, but it's by far the funniest.
Nintendo Switch OLED.

The Nintendo Switch (finally) has Bluetooth support

Nintendo's implementation of Bluetooth audio seems to be geared toward people playing single-player games.
Sable watches the sunset from a perch.

Xbox Game Pass is adding a ton of indies this month

On this month's list of games for Game Pass are Sable, Superliminal, Skatebird, and more.
A sunset over the city in Dying Light 2.

Dying Light 2 delayed again, will release in 2022’s busiest month

Dying Light 2's latest delay comes just four months after its release date was announced.
Venom Spider-Man 2

Venom shouldn’t be Spider-Man 2’s villain, he should be a playable character

Venom makes a great antagonist, but the hulking symbiote could make an even better playable character in Spider-Man 2.
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

Uncharted 4 and Lost Legacy remasters are coming to PC

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection is set to release sometime in early 2022.
Kratos and his son sit by a fire in God of War Ragnarok.

God of War: Ragnarok trailer sets up war against the gods

God of War: Ragnarok will pit Kratos against ancient Nordic gods as he and his son try to prevent the apocalypse.
Aloy stands on a mountain in Horizon Forbidden West.

Watch now: PlayStation Showcase 2021 livestream

The PlayStation Showcase will be 40 minutes long and include games releasing this holiday season and beyond.
Aloy stands on a mountain in Horizon Forbidden West.

PlayStation Showcase 2021: When it airs, how to watch, what to expect

The PlayStation Showcase will be 40 minutes long and include games releasing this holiday season and beyond.
People watching a Games Done Quick event.

Awesome Games Done Quick 2022 will be online-only due to COVID-19

Awesome Games Done Quick 2022 is the fourth mainline Games Done Quick event in a row to be pushed online due to COVID-19.
Alex in Life is Strange: True Colors

Life is Strange: True Colors review: An emotional triumph

Life is Strange: True Colors is deeply emotional and relatable, despite its pacing issues and sometimes cringeworthy dialogue.
A monster in Firesprite's The Persistence

Sony acquires Firesprite, developer behind Playroom games, The Persistence

Firesprite marks the third acquisition by Sony this summer, following Housemarque and Nixxes Software purchases earlier this year.
A survivor in Dying Light 2

Some of Dying Light 2’s tools will be locked behind player choices

Skills will still be present in Dying Light 2, but they won't unlock some of the game's strongest tools for movement.
A decapitation in Chivalry 2.

Tripwire Interactive CEO steps down following controversial anti-abortion tweet

Tripwire Interactive CEO John Gibson stepped down a tweet voicing support for a controversial Texas law that bans most abortions.
Wolverine in the Marvel's Midnight Suns trailer.

Marvel’s Midnight Suns includes deck-building, XCOM influences

Marvel's Midnight Suns has XCOM bones but incorporates deck-building for some seemingly unique combat mechanics.
Holding a gun to an enemy in Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher 3 next-gen upgrades still on track for this year

Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 will still get next-gen upgrades this year, according to CD Projekt Red.
Even and Dicey walking in Lost in Random

Lost in Random preview: A Tim Burton-esque board game

Lost in Random has a wonderful combat system, combining gambling and deck-building, but the bloated story asks for a lot of attention.
Issac stands tall in the Dead Space remake.

Dead Space will have Doom Eternal-esque dismemberment

Today's stream gave viewers an early look at the Dead Space remaster, but didn't include a release date for the game.
Windows 11 Gaming Features

Windows 11 bringing new gaming features to PC players next month

Windows 11 will incorporate a number of features Microsoft first implemented in the Xbox Series X/S.
Isaac Clarke from the new Dead Space.

Dead Space Livestream: When it airs, how to watch, what to expect

The Dead Space livestream will include the reveal of the Dead Space Community Council, a group of fans EA has consulted for the reboot.
A character in Starfield.

Three new locations for Starfield revealed, including New Atlantis

One of the new Starfield locations revealed today asks what would happen if fishermen found a fish that got people stoned.
Players standing around a car in Saints Row.

New Saints Row trailer details the game’s new gang and setting

The latest trailer for the upcoming Saints Row game provides detail on the new gang members and the setting.
Jesse McCree in Overwatch

Blizzard is changing Overwatch character McCree’s name amid controversy

McCree was named after a World of Warcraft developer who was let go by Blizzard following a lawsuit filed against the company.
Buildings burning in Dying Light 2.

Latest Dying Light 2 presentation packed with combat and parkour

Much like the original, Dying Light 2 will tie its parkour and combat systems together.
Guests walk around an amusement park in Park Beyond

Park Beyond will let players shoot roller coaster cars out of cannons

In Park Beyond, impossification lets players create rides they won't see anywhere else.
Aloy swimming in horizon forbidden west

Horizon Forbidden West has been delayed to February

Horizon Forbidden West's release date has been delayed from the end of this year and is now set to launch on February 18.
Sifu's main character stares down a club full of enemies.

Kung-Fu fighting title Sifu gets 2022 release date and new trailer

Sifu will still be exclusive to PlayStation consoles and PC when it launches this upcoming February.
The crew of the Saints Row reboot stands against a wall.

Saints Row is getting a reboot set to release in February

In the new Saints Row game, players will have to grow the Saints all over again, this time by taking over a city in the American Southwest.
LEGO Star Wars Skywalker

Lego Star Wars: The Skyawlker Saga finally has a release window

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga will be open-world in some aspect, letting players explore the franchise's galaxy.
crusader kings 3 console release consoles

Crusader Kings 3 is coming to consoles in a first for the franchise

The version of Crusader Kings 3 coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S is an adaptation rather than a port.
skyrim lightsaber mod

Don’t buy Skyrim for a 5th time. Mod the copy you already own

Skyrim - Anniversary Edition will add 74 mods, but why wait when you can add them yourself?