Yet another big release this year has been delayed until 2026; this time, it’s Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, the World War II-era action game co-starring Captain America and Black Panther. Developer Skydance Games explained the delay in a statement posted to X, noting that the development team wants to add some polish to its product: We have an important update: Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra will now be launching...

Half a faction no more. Helldivers 2’s newest threat, the Illuminate, just got a big upgrade. Developer Arrowhead Game Studios added three new Illuminate enemy types on Tuesday, alongside a major new weapon customization update and sweeping balance changes. In addition to the existing Voteless, Overseers, and Harvesters, Helldivers will now face a more diverse lineup of Illuminate enemies, including the: Stingray, jet fighters that provide Illuminate support from above...

Pocketpair has announced that the next major update for its hit creature-collection game Palworld will be a crossover event with Terraria — which, apropos of nothing, is something Nintendo would never do with the legally distinct (or is it?) creature-collection game Pokémon. The update, titled “Tides of Terraria,” will be released this summer. Pocketpair didn’t reveal much about its collab with Re-Logic’s 2011 indie smash in its press release. Instead,...

Remedy Entertainment, the developer behind the upcoming Control spinoff FBC: Firebreak, is holding a closed technical test scheduled from May 15-19 for the multiplayer game. FBC: Firebreak will be released on June 17 for PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X. Accordingly, Remedy Entertainment is sending out a closed technical test call to players on each platform, reaffirming that crossplay is supported. Sign-ups for the FBC: Firebreak closed technical...

Whether you’re a longtime fan eager to return to Baldur’s Gate 3 or someone who’s been waiting for the right moment to dive in, now’s the perfect time. The final patch of Larian’s magnum opus has finally been released on all platforms, and the recent hotfix #30 is finally fixed on the Mac. Baldur’s Gate 3 is one of the most acclaimed games of the decade, but it also demands...

Fighting game pro Victor Woodley, better known as Punk, says he lost a match at fighting game event Evo Japan this weekend not because of a skill issue, but because of a PlayStation 5 “malfunction” that’s plagued previous tournaments. Punk blasted Evo organizers for not addressing the issue, and said he won’t compete in future tournaments if the problem persists. “PS5 is so ass,” Punk posted on X (formerly Twitter),...

Doom: The Dark Ages, a prequel to id Software’s 2016 revitalization of the Doom series, is out this week on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X. Hell yeah. The Dark Ages takes somewhat of a different approach to combat than its two predecessors, Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal. In The Dark Ages, there’s a heavy emphasis on melee attacks; you get a shield, and parrying is a huge...

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the breakout hit of 2025; the turn-based RPG has fantastic combat design and great writing for its ensemble cast. But one member of that ensemble cast has stood out for a specific reason: Lune, the dark-haired sorceress of the group, is barefoot for the entire game. Now, there are some collectible outfits you can find that will put Lune in a pair of shoes. So...