Backbone — это нуарный детектив с элементами стелса, где игрок берёт на себя роль антропоморфного енота Говарда Лотора, частного детектива. Действие разворачивается в антиутопическом Ванкувере, населенном говорящими животными. Игрокам предстоит исследовать мрачные улицы, собирать улики, допрашивать подозреваемых и решать головоломки, чтобы раскрыть запутанные дела. Ключевой особенностью геймплея является сочетание диалогов, исследования окружения и стелс-механик. Говард Лотор должен умело перемещаться по локациям, избегая обнаружения, и использовать свои навыки детектива для поиска улик и получения информации. Выбор в диалогах влияет на развитие сюжета и отношения с другими персонажами, определяя исход расследования.
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Marvel's Wolverine | Critical consensus Critics agree that the characters of Marvel's Wolverine are its "stronget asset," but that doesn't outweigh issues with repetitive combat and dated gameplay mechanics Insomniac Games' take on Wolverine has had an eventful route to market. Announced in 2021, Marvel's Wolverine was among several Insomniac titles affected by a 2023 data breach involving 1.67 TB of internal information. Three years later, it launches as a first-party Playstation exclusive following a run of controversial decisions by the company, including the discontinuation of physical disc production in 2018 and the company's separation from Hideo Kojima and the Physint project. Stuart compared it unfavourably to Insomniac's Spider-Man games, noting that "the character's grace, his web-throwing, the three-dimensional nature of his movement, all encourage you to fight beautifully; here I was reminded of 80s beat-'em-ups, or PS3 brawlers – a bludgeoning production line of identical fights against increasingly over-familiar enemy types." Eurogamer's Chris Tapsell, who also rated the game 3/5, said the overall gameplay had "little to no invention throughout," but it was most noticeable in the combat, "which really has to be the backbone of a linear action game like this, let alone a Wolverine one." "There's all the inherent satisfaction of a good parry-counter, of leaping around fully in character as this unleashed beast, of enacting righteous vengeance on your foes.
EA's Saudi Arabian owners are reportedly considering forming an ubermegacorp by merging them with Savvy Games No decision's been made as of yet, report claims Just over a month on from a consortium led by the Saudi Arabian government's Public Investment Fund taking over EA, in a buyout worth $55 billion, said new owners are reportedly considering merging the publishers with their existing gaming firm Savvy Games Group. The result would be an ubermegacorp to serve as a vehicle for all of the Saudi wealth fund's future video game-related biz. The report notes that no decision has been made either way yet, with the fact that Savvy are currently in the process of buying Chinese mobile game developers and publishers Moonton for $6 billion meaning any EA/Savvy merger's not likely to happen right away. Read this next - EA's Saudi takeover wouldn't have happened if the company's culture "had any semblance of a moral backbone", say staff fearing layoffs and ownership meddling - EA have gone private, as Saudi Arabia and Jared Kushner's investment groups complete their $55 billion acquisition - EA, the big brains behind The Sims 2 H&M Fashion Stuff, announce they're "transforming how brands connect with audiences" – with in-game billboards
Chess.com has done one thing, and one thing very well, for almost 20 years, but now it’s going beyond its domain name. The biggest name in online chess quietly launched its first companion site in beta back in May: Gambit, a free online poker website where players can learn the game without risking any real money. Now Gambit’s ready to really get the ball rolling with its first livestreamed event and collaborations with content creators, and Chess.com is planning to branch out into even more games from here. On August 31st at 12PM ET / 9AM PT, Gambit’s livestreaming its Gambit Cup for the first time on Twitch and YouTube with Chess.com co-founder Danny Rensch and chess content creator Alexandra Botez.
Now the ink's starting to dry on the Saudi Arabian government and Jared Kushner-backed takeover of EA , which has seen the company go private, staff are getting to grips with what the ownership change might mean for them going forwards . Fears of layoffs and teams or game series being sold off following the leveraged buyout hang in the air alongside unease about the effect the Saudi state's values might have on what gets the green light in future, with staff suggesting EA haven't done a very good job of alleviating such concerns.
Look, it's no surprise to anyone for me to admit that I like South of Midnight . I've written about it being a love letter to the American Deep South , noted how it was one of the best Xbox games of 2025 , and talked about how much the game's story, characters, and setting have meant to me on video podcasts for both GameSpot and IGN . I want everyone to play this game, and there's never been a better time to do so on Steam . As noticed by Respec , Xbox is no longer listed as the publisher for South of Midnight on Steam.
Remedy reports revenue declines in Q2 and H1 as it prepares for Control Resonant launch CEO says "focus remains on bringing an outstanding game to the market and letting the results speak" Remedy reported revenue declines in the first half and second quarter of 2026 while increasing marketing efforts for Control Resonant. CEO Jean-Charles Gaudechon said these results were expected and expressed confidence in Resonant's early reception before its September 24 launch. The numbers Q2 2026: - Revenue: €10.2 million (down 40%) - Operating loss: €3.9 million (compared to €0.5 million loss in the same quarter last year) H1 2026: - Revenue: €23.3 million (down 23.1%) - Operating loss: €2.9 million (compared to €0.8 million profit in 2023) The highlights Remedy attributed its Q2 and H1 revenue declines to the prior launch of FBC: Firebreak during the comparison period and increased marketing for Resonant. Development fees from Resonant and the Max Payne 1 & 2 remake totaled €6.4 million, compared to €7.4 million in the previous period.
EA have gone private, as Saudi Arabia and Jared Kushner's investment groups complete their $55 billion acquisition The deal was announced last September Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, equity firm Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner's Affinity partners have completed their $55 billion acquisition of EA Sports FC, Battlefield, The Sims, Mass Effect and Dragon Age publisher EA. This comes following a filing from EA to the US Securities and Exchange Commission last week, and confirmation that the European Commission had no intention to stop the deal. A quote from Kushner himself, who it should be noted is the son-in-law of the currently sitting president Donald Trump, in a press release regarding the acquisition reads, "EA has created stories, characters, and communities that have become part of everyday life for hundreds of millions of people. When the deal was announced last year, it quickly caused concern for unionised workers at EA over potential layoffs, with a statement from the United Videogame Workers CWA saying at the time that "if jobs are lost or studios are closed due to this deal, that would be a choice, not a necessity, made to pad investors' pockets," and that they are "particularly worried about the future of our studios that are arbitrarily deemed 'less profitable' but whose contributions to the video game industry define EA's reputation." There have also been concerns from LGBTQIA+ players, given that some of the most beloved games EA have published include the likes of The Sims, Mass Effect, and Dragon Age, all popular amongst various queer communities.
FirstLook launches creator-first platform Creators.gg with launch partners IO Interactive and Brain Jar Games Described as a "battle pass for streaming," the platform rewards creators of any size for performance rather than follower count Player relationship and marketing platform FirstLook has launched Creators.gg to connect studios with creators of any size, rather than limiting opportunities to those with the largest audiences. The platform also provides creators with early access to playtests and unreleased content for multiplatform titles, including those from launch partners IO Interactive and Brain Jar Games. Over 10,000 creators signed up during the platform's beta testing, which rewards them for performance rather than the number of followers they have. Creators.gg describes the platform as a "battle pass for streaming", as creators post content, track views, and unlock rewards as they achieve viewership milestones.
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Remakes are the backbone to Capcom's success as they provide 'financial resources' for new Resident Evil games or standalone ideas like Pragmata "The team is giving everything it has right now." Capcom is on a roll. It had a successful year, what with the release of Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata, the latter of which sold 2.5 million copies in just three months. And part of this continued success is thanks to all the remakes Capcom has under its belt. And while that’s not necessarily bad in itself, you’re never really going to move forward that way." 2026 games: All the upcoming games Best PC games: Our all-time favorites Free PC games: Freebie fest Best FPS games: Finest gunplay Best RPGs: Grand adventures Best co-op games: Better together Elie is a news writer with an unhealthy love of horror games—even though their greatest fear is being chased.
For the quickest way to join, simply enter your email below and get access. We will send a confirmation and sign you up to our newsletter to keep you updated on all your gaming news. I'm still getting used to new games launching for £70/$70 (let alone 80 bucks), and by 'getting used to' I mean 'not buying'. Perusing the likes of CEX or other local shops formed the backbone of my own library when I was a cash-poor base Xbox 360 model owner, scooping up Devil May Cry 4, Fable 2, and Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts for one crisp twenty note (an unwise chunk of my bank balance at the time – I never said I had good priorities).
I miss boxing - not that I ever did it. It used to be a kind of combat-sport backbone running through the country. I remember sleeping at a friend's house when Frank Bruno was fighting Mike Tyson in 1989, and us kids were listening to the fight on a radio upstairs while our parents listened to it on a radio downstairs. Boxing matches were big deals, they were moments where everyone seemed to turn around, but where are they now?
My ongoing quest to turn my iPhone into one of my favorite consoles of all time has led me to a curiously named controller. GameSir’s Pocket Taco is only barely pocketable, and distinctly lacking in taco fillings, but for $35, it’s an excellent and easy way to turn your phone into a Game Boy-inspired handheld for playing retro games that don’t require a pair of thumbsticks. The Pocket Taco is the best way to turn your phone into a Game Boy The $35 controller clamps onto the bottom of your phone but can also be used as a standalone wireless gamepad. The $35 controller clamps onto the bottom of your phone but can also be used as a standalone wireless gamepad.
I'm certain the pirates in strategy game Menace are laughing at my mistakes How was I to know an APC could carry personnel... My Menace campaign hasn't been a rousing success. In my first mission, I failed a string of optional objectives and saw one of my squads gunned down by a group of heavily-armed, jetpack-wearing space pirates. Read this next - If you're struggling to play tactics sim Menace, it could be because your antivirus is randomly deleting files - Here's how the strategy layer works in Menace, the turn-based squad combat RPG from the Battle Brothers devs - Here's a new trailer for Menace, the turn-based mechwar RPG from the Battle Brothers devs