DRM is something most gamers have learned to dislike with a passion, especially DRM that requires you to have a constant connection to the Internet even if you’re playing a single-player game. It’s becoming more and more common, so it wasn’t a surprise that developer GSC said in an interview it wouldconsider such DRMfor the upcomingS.T.A.L.K.E.R.sequel. After quite a bit of dismay at this announcement, GSC took toTwitter to clarify their earlier commentssaying that a permanent Internet connection DRM scheme was “a possibility” ofS....

The end of the current storyline is the end is nigh ArenaNet is paving the way for the end of the current main storyline. Origins of Madness is the first big event of the year forGuild Wars 2. It’s coming out on January 21 and this will see players fighting against Scarlet Briar once again. One of Scarlet’s big new monsters is the Twisted Marionette, a giant robot of mass destruction....

A 3D action romp With the rise of digital distribution, so too have single developer studios risen to the occasion. One such example is Bertil Hörberg, creator of theMega Man-likeGunman Cliveseries that last showed up in 2015. He’s been working on projects since then, but we haven’t really seen anything in action until now. Up on his YouTube channel is some footage of an unnamed game, which looks a lot likeDevil May Cry, giant sword and all, with that beautiful Clive art style and a killer framerate....

There are a few new free outfits Mafia IIIwasn’t the critical darling that 2K was surely hoping for,but itisselling, and that gives developer Hangar 13 more of a chance to tidy up and support the game with free content additions into the future. We’re getting a little of column A and a little of column B today on all platforms. The patch notes aren’t nearly as specific as I would’ve liked, but here go:...

With the proper build and playstyle, Hollows can be one of the strongest races in all ofType Soul. If you are looking for a challenging but rewarding progression path, consider starting as a Hollow and attempting to unlock Vastocar. This is the full Hollow Progression inType Soul. Hollow progression path inType Soul Creating a Hollow inType Soulwill start you off in the weak form of a Fishbone. Through a series of tasks and quests, you may eventually become a Vastocar, one of the strongest evolutions in all ofType Soul....

InNBA 2K25‘s MyTeam mode, an evolution player is one one of the best ways to improve your team. Unlike standard cards, evolution items can improve over time. While there’s a limit on how much they can grow, the improvements will dramatically change the look and feel of your cards. In fact, you can get up to five starter evolution players when beginning yourMyTeam journey in Season 1. Let’s take a look at how you can improve all five cards and take them all the way up from Emerald to Ruby....

As you progress throughInfinity Nikkiand unlock more Outfit Sketches, the resources you need to gather become more mysterious. This is especially true in Chapter 2, when you receive your first Miracle Outfit Sketch, which calls for something called Bedrock Crystals. Bedrock Crystals are a resource that cannot be discovered or farmed in the overworld of Miraland. Instead, you’ll need to go into another realm to gather this needed material. Here’s everything you need to know....

It’s just a shop purchase away I’m kind of shocked at how many cosmetic options are available inStar Wars Jedi: Survivor, and I’m not just talking about the pre-order DLC! You can come across all sorts of hairstyles and outfits in the game, including the headband. Thankfully, it’s super easy to get, and you can pick it up early if you want! The headband can be purchased from Doma’s shop in Rambler’s Reach All you need to do is open up Doma’s shop (which is done super early in the game) and head on in....

There’s no escaping now One of the most meta-changing weapons is now available inFortnite. While pistols may not be a useful weapon category, this latest addition is among the best handguns inFortnitehistory. The Lock On Smart Pistol is a powerful sidearm that has a unique new feature. Always on the move? Don’t let your aim slip with the new Lock On Pistol!pic.twitter.com/uQHUTxyiGr — Fortnite (@FortniteGame)August 08, 2025 FortniteLock On Smart Pistol, explained The Lock On Smart Pistol is capable of locking directly onto a target....

We were already WTFified by the recent announcement that former Sony bossPhil Harrison became the president of Infogrames, and now they follow up with another head scratcher. Infogrames is already Atari’s majority shareholder, but now they say they want to buy the rest of what they don’t own at the price of $1.68 a share. The business side of Atari has beenthe suckas of late, but Infogrames seems to have some kind of plan after appointing new CEO David Gardner and president Phil Harrison....

Please understand (why we’re making health products) A couple months ago, Nintendo announced it would still be making hardware, but would also start a concurrent,health and wellness business— their Quality of Life platform. Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata, in an interview withDiamond.jp, went on to explain how Nintendo was expanding into new business areas. “So even though we won’t chance the fact that our focus is on video games,” Iwata explained, “I felt the need to take that occasion to state that Nintendo is a company that can do whatever it wants....

Where did it all go wrong? In aone-two punchofKingdom Heartsnews, Square Enix has announced that mobile adventureKingdom Hearts: Dark Roadwill officially launch on iOS and Android devices on June 22, a little over a month after its unfortunate delay. As a reminder,Dark Roadis a prequel to much ofKingdom Hearts‘ mammoth timeline, and will tell the origin story of series antagonist Master Xenahort. Players will learn of the events that took this carefree young man and made him the Heartless master we know today....

You know what I never noticed? ThatLittleBigPlanetdidn’t have any water in it. Sharks, boats, boats that look like sharks… but no water. That’s about to change.MediaMolecule has revealedthat an upcoming downloadable add-on kit will add water to theLittleBigPlanetmix. The reveal trailer does a good job of convincing us that, yes,LittleBigPlanetneeds water. It features sad Sackboys in a waterless world, before dumping them into the drink. As usual, it’s absolutely adorable and ridiculous clever....