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Shadow of Mordor’s innovative Nemesis system is locked behind a patent until 2036
This is despite Warner Bros Discovery recently shuttering developer Monolith.Warner Bros Discovery recently shut down a trio of game studios, including the well-regarded Monolith Productions. This has put one of the coolest game mechanics…
I’m writing about this cute cat plush so you play one of 2025’s best games
The Stray is just one of the many great things about Citizen Sleeper 2.Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector is one of my favorite games of the year, so you'll forgive me if I spend the next 300 words or so writing about a limited-edition…
Slice-of-life soccer game Despelote kicks off on May 1
The Panic-published indie title is heading to Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.jessica condittSenior EditorUpdated Mon, Feb 24, 2025, 5:42 PM·1 min read0Despelote is heading to Switch, PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC…
If you liked the Playdate game Root Bear, you should check out Pup Cup
A new genre is born.You’ve heard of roguelike, you’ve heard of Soulslike, but have you ever heard of Rootlike? Root Bear is one of those games that just perfectly encapsulates the spirit of Playdate; it’s silly as hell, uses the crank and…
The creator of My Friend Pedro has a new game on the way, and it looks amazingly weird
A demo of Shotgun Cop Man is available now on Steam.There’s a lot to take in in the announcement trailer for Shotgun Cop Man: the wide-bodied, thumb-headed protagonist; Satan in the style of Handsome Squidward; a demon boss with a lethal…
Fortnite’s new season leans heavily on heist mechanics
There’s also a giant pickle that raps.Fortnite just announced the availability of Chapter 6: Season 2, which has been dubbed Lawless. As the name suggests, this update is all about being a criminal and performing robberies. Fortnite hasn’t…
Cozy Lord of the Rings game Tales of the Shire is delayed to July
Sorry, little hobbitses.Samwise Gamgee said, "It's the job that's never started as takes longest to finish." But then, he hadn't been exposed to the world of video game development. Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game, a cozy…
Horror game Mouthwashing will land on consoles later this year
The indie hit is also getting a physical release and new merch.Indie horror game Mouthwashing is making the leap to consoles. Developer Wrong Organ shared today that its creepy creation will be available on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series…
How to watch Annapurna’s publisher showcase on February 24
This is the first event to be held after the entire staff resigned last year.Annapurna Interactive is holding a games showcase on February 24. It streams live at 12PM ET via the company’s YouTube page. The publisher has released a short…
Acclaimed designer Jeff Minter is back with a remake of the ’80s arcade curio I, Robot
The original cabinet was the first game to use real-time 3D polygons.Iconic game designer Jeff Minter is back with another modern take on a long-forgotten Atari title. Minter has turned his psychedelic eye toward the 1984 arcade cabinet I,…