On Sunday, Star Wars Battlefront 2, a nearly eight-year-old game, hit a peak concurrent player count of more than 35,000 players on Steam. That’s just part of the story of renewed interest in Electronic Arts and DICE’s Star Wars shooter, which has become a must-play for fans of George Lucas’...
Wizard of Legend 2 is the co-op game of the year — even if it’s broken
Wizard of Legend 2 is about as good as roguelikes get. It’s a shame then that I’ve spent more time trying to play Wizard of Legend 2 than I’ve spent actually playing Wizard of Legend 2.The original Wizard of Legend, developed by Contingent99, quickly amassed a cult following, due to...
How to shoot better shots in Rematch
Among the tools you have to score goals in Rematch, shooting is the most basic and important one. To help get your shots in the goal, you need to target your aim — the two white brackets on the screen — in the same direction. Otherwise, you can make terrible...
Bungie delays Marathon indefinitely
The delay follows a series of setbacks, including a noticeable dip in marketing support from Sony, plagiarism allegations surrounding the project, and reports of low team morale, all of which signaled trouble long before the official announcement. But according to the note provided by Bungie, the delay mostly stems from...
Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake still theoretically on track for 2026, Ubisoft tells skeptics
“Yep, we’re still deep in the game — exploring, building, and ensuring the sands move with purpose,” the post reads. “This game is being crafted by a team that truly cares, and they’re pouring their hearts (and a lot of coffee) into every step. Thank you for sticking with us.”The...
Hell is Us terrifies in all the best ways
Hell is Us has been on my radar since it was first announced in April 2022, and I’ve finally been able to spend some time with it via its demo. The war-torn world of Hell is Us is immediately chilling and the demo’s brief glimpse of the gameplay, despite some...
Marathon isn’t going to be another Concord, Sony insists
Marathon isn’t going to be the next Concord, according to Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Studio Business Group CEO Hermen Hulst. In a recent “fireside chat” with investors, Hulst admitted that Concord fell short of Sony’s expectations, but added that the publisher had learned some valuable lessons in the wake of the...
How to watch Konami’s Press Start showcase for Naked Snake and Silent Hill news
In the wake of the Summer Game Fest frenzy, Konami still has games to show. On Thursday, Konami will stream a new showcase called Konami Press Start, an event which promises game news and updates on upcoming titles like the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake and the next original Silent...
Elden Ring Nightreign’s rarest item could be hiding the game’s biggest secret
The first time I saw the Cord End on the ground in Elden Ring Nightreign, I was vexed. The enigmatic item had a simple description: “Gain entry somewhere.”Where is somewhere, you might ask? Good question. I didn’t find out during that playthrough. Painfully, I relinquished the item on the floor...
Activision reveals Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, with Raven and Treyarch at the helm
Microsoft and Activision revealed Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 in a dramatic cinematic trailer during the 2025 Xbox Games Showcase. Having two Black Ops games release consecutively is a first for the franchise, and Activision’s Treyarch and Raven studios teamed up to make it happen following 2024’s Call of...