Tomb Raider 1-3 remasters are coming to PC, free if you own the original ’90s versions

Arriving on Steam sometime this year Tomb Raidermay have had its ups and downs (and I’m talking across all media, including film), but the initial trilogy was fantastic.Tomb Raider IIwill always have a special place in my heart, but the strides the first made made ripples throughout the industry at the time, and the third in some ways feels like a culmination of what the team had learned the first two go-arounds....

June 11, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Lauren Obrien

Torchlight developers announce adventure game Hob

Torchlightdeveloper Runic Games has announced its newest project,Hob. Hobis a vibrant, suspenseful adventure game. As players delve into the mysteries around them, they discover a planet in peril. Can it be mended, or will the world fall further into chaos? Hobis presented without text or dialogue. Narrative is revealed as players explore and interact with their unfamiliar surroundings and the strange life forms that inhabit it. The third title from developer Runic Games, Hob is being developed for PC and console, featuring smooth controller gameplay, multi-layered puzzles, and striking visuals....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 230 words · Sarah Gomez

Voting for the the Independent Games Festival Audience Award has opened

The 2008 Independent Games Festival is set to kick off on February 20, with $50,000 in prizes going out to some truly deserving people who have created an astonishing amount of unbelievably cool games. Best of all, you can play them for free! Online voting for the Audience Award has opened up and can be seen onthis page right here. There are 11 finalists to choose from, and let me tell you, it’s not an easy decision....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 247 words · Michael Carter

Weaponized horse poop CONFIRMED for MGS V

This is next-gen gaming at its finest Poop is something frequently omitted in videogames. How many epic adventures have we all played without seeing our heroes take a quick trip to the water closet en route to saving the world? A lot, probably. Thankfully, that won’t be the case inMetal Gear Solid V. Snake’s trusty steed defecates like a champion inThe Phantom Pain, possessing the ability to subdue enemy Jeeps with its excrement....

June 11, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · Lauren Holt

What’s your favorite PS1 game?

Double Fine, BioWare, Guerilla, Naughty Dog devs and more weigh in The PlayStation 20th anniversary that spawned thislimited edition, PS1-themed PS4continues its nostalgia fest over at thePlayStation Blog, where developers like Tim Schafer (Double Fine), Neil Druckmann (Naughty Dog), and Keiji Inafune (Comcept) looking back at their favorite PS1 games. BlessOlliOlli‘s creative director John Ribbins andTowerfall‘s Matt Thorson for theBushido Bladeinclusion. One of the PS1 games I still play on occasion....

June 11, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Timothy Horne

When is the next Final Fantasy XIV Live Letter? Dawntrail updates, patch details

Everything coming toFinal Fantasy XIVtypically makes its debut inFFXIV’sLetter from the Producer LIVE streams, providing first looks atupcoming seasonal events, collaborations, or evenexpansion details. A Live Letter broadcast always precedes new patch launches, revealing dates and trailers, and they usually run for quite some time. If you keep an eye onFinal Fantasy XIV’sLodestone feed, you’re able to get the heads up for new streams scheduled. However, we’ve got the details below on whenFFXIVwill host its next Live Letter, resources for the last ones, and what you can expect....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 513 words · Jennifer Dawson

Where to find every Journal Entry in Palworld

The history of Palpagos, or at least some clues to it, are hidden across the Islands in the form of Journal Entries. These are multiple different types of Journal Entries, from Castaway Journals to entries byTower Bosses. Here’s our guide to finding all of them. For the purposes of ease and to keep this short, I’m using thePalworldcoordinates system to help you locate these Journal Entries. If you’re confused, don’t worry....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Betty Patrick

World War Z’s free Kill It With Fire update kicks off second season

Zombie armies not wiped out yet Saber Interactive continues to support its carnage-filled shooterWorld War Z,with a brand new update that kicks off the second season of free content for the zombie-wrecking multiplayer title. The “Kill It With Fire” update, which is live in-game right now, brings with it two brand new story chapters, which sees the undead continue their siege on capital cities New York (Dead in the Water) and Moscow (Resurrection)....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 234 words · Katie Huang

WWE 2K25 Deadman/Bloodline Edition Advanced Access not installing on Steam error fixes

The Advanced Access forWWE 2K25has run into a snag for PC users, as many members have been unable to download and install the latest wrestling game. If things work out as planned, the game should be available as of this writing if you have purchased either the Deadman or Bloodline Edition. The latter promises up to seven days of extra access starting March 7. However, many members have reported being unable to download the game....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 229 words · Jennifer Harris

Xenogears gets a new orchestral soundtrack release

Xenogearsis my favorite game. I realize I lost credibility with about half of you by saying that, but it still holds the spot at the top of my list after all these years. It just really speaks to me. The music inXenogearsis one of the things that speaks to me most. Yasunori Mitsuda’s score is hauntingly beautiful. It makes me want to be a better musician and composer. I remember reading somewhere that he passed out from exhaustion trying to make the best musical score for this game....

June 11, 2025 · 1 min · 192 words · Dr. Debra Mejia PhD

You can still get Splatfest currency in Splatoon even though the events are over

Talk to Judd Splatoon junkies know the value of Super Sea Snails. You can earn them by way of Splatfests, grinding away so that you can buff up your gear. But as most of you are aware,the final Splatfest(Callie vs. Marie) was held last week. Oh no! Wait, of course there’s still a way to earn them (outside of the existing buying them with gold from Spyke method). You just need to talk to Judd (the lazy cat) in Inkopolis, and exchange Ranked/Turf War wins for one snail....

June 11, 2025 · 1 min · 149 words · Patrick Gomez MD

(Update) A new Nintendo Indie World Showcase is coming tomorrow

Silksong fans, start arranging your salt circles accordingly [Update: The show’s about to start!] May is approaching and the summer months of games soon after, but before we get there, there’s always some time for indies. Nintendo announced today that it’s hosting another Indie World Showcase tomorrow, April 14, at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT. The live stream can be watched on Nintendo’s website or through streaming services like YouTube, embedded below:...

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 227 words · Christina Jones

AdverCity is the cyberpunk tycoon game I didn’t know I wanted

AdverCity… I see what you did there Whether it’s down to our ever growing dependency on technology or fears about our privacy, cyberpunk has never been as in vogue as it is now. Hence the recentCyberpunk Game Jamwhich resulted in some cool-looking games, one of which isAdverCityfrom UK indie studio Voxel Storm. It’s a tycoon game where players have to plaster a city with adverts to win influence and whilst it’s looking quite basic right now,AdverCityis nailing the neo-cyberpunk style that I’m a big fan of....

June 10, 2025 · 1 min · 173 words · Adam Black