Author: Zach Barbieri

Nintendo released their latest Nintendo Direct, focusing on the Nintendo Switch 2 like they had promised it would earlier this year. While there are still some unknowns for the system, we now have a release date, some parts of the console’s launch line-up, and an answer to what purpose the new C button will serve. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrTVeYm4iIM The Nintendo Switch 2 will feature a bigger screen, upgrading from the 6.2 inches of the original launch Switch to 7.9 inches on the Switch 2. This gives the platform a larger pixel count while maintaining the same thickness of the original console. While…

Atomfall, the post-apocalyptic action game set amid the ruins of 1962 London, has proven successful as it reaches 1.5 million players. Developer Rebellion, best known for its Sniper Elite series as well as its Zombie Army spin-off series, has stated that this has been the most successful title for the studio in the compies 32 years in business. Jason Kingsley, the CBE and CEO and co-founder of Rebellion, stated: We are delighted that so many players are enjoying Atomfall. To have surpassed the 1 million players in such a short space of time speaks volumes for the creativity and dedication…

The developer behind games such as Deus Ex: Mankind Divided and Guardians of The Galaxy, Eidos-Montreal, has announced that they are laying off 75 employees. The Embracer Group-owned studio shared this news via Linkedin, where it was explained that these layoffs were made as one of the company’s “Mandates” comes to an end. It was additionally stated that these terminations were not a reflection of the “dedication or skills” of there workforce. It was stated in this release that: Unfortunately, we don’t have the capacity to entirely reallocate them to our other ongoing projects and services. These very talented, highly…

People Can Fly, the developer best known for their involvement with Bulletstorm as well as the upcoming Gears of War: E Day, have now signed a deal with Sony to develop a new game for PlayStation. This project, while still not known, will be based on an existing PlayStation IP. Details on the project remain scarce for the project thus far, only being known at this point as Project Delta. What we do know is that Sony holds the intellectual property to the IP, stoking some hopes that a long-dormant franchise such as Killzone or Resistance might be about to…

Saber Interactive, the studio behind games like Mudrunner and Warhammer 40k: Space Marines 2, has insisted that all its previously announced projects are still in development in some capacity. This includes the remake of Bioware’s classic RPG Star Wars: Knights of The Old Republic, the IP remaining quiet for some time. Saber Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits made this announcement via X (formerly Twitter), assuring fans that everything announced was still in the pipeline. He stated: Saber Interactive is one of the largest independent developers in the world. We are working on numerous games across many different genres. Everything that…

Konami held a Silent Hill Transmission event to showcase their upcoming new entry to the Silent Hill franchise, entitled Silent Hill f. During this, it was confirmed that claimed visual novelist Ryukisshi07, best known for Higurashi and Umineko, is the lead writer on the project. Silent Hill f was first announced three years ago during a similar Silent Hill Transmission where we were promised a major resurgence in Silent Hill, something we saw last year in full force with Silent Hill 2 Remake, helmed by Bloober Team. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-eMuy6UJ6U Silent Hill f will see some drastic changes from previous entries, seeing…

Publisher Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have announced that following the very successful launch of Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 last year, they have joined forces yet again for an official sequel, which is in development now. Space Marine 2 has already passed the 5 million sales mark since its release. In an official statement from Focus, it was said: We’re pleased to announce that the development for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 has officially begun at Focus Entertainment, Saber Interactive, and Games Workshop. We’ll share updates on this new title when the time is right. For now, our focus…

Mountaintop Studios has announced they are shutting down the studio just 6 months after launching their debut title Spectre Divide was released. The studio has explained that the tactical shooter, which was released as a free-to-play title, has not delivered the success that would be required to have it become sustainable. As a result of this, the game will be getting shut down and Mountaintop Studios will be closing its doors. CEO of Mountaintop Studios, Nate Mitchell, broke the news via a blog post, stating that following the release of Season 1 for Spectre Divide, interest in the game had…

The latest co-op action game from Hazelight Studios, Split Fiction, has officially passed the million-copies-sold mark in its first 48 hours on the market. This news was shared via BlueSky, with the official account stating: The love you all show for our game is overwhelming! 😍 Everyone here at Hazelight are beyond happy – and we can’t stop enjoying your amazing reactions! 🤩 It is important to note here that the official metric of one million copies specifically sold means that far more players could be enjoying it. This is thanks in part to the friends pass included with the…

Disco Elysium developer ZA/UM has given the first look at their, however tiny, upcoming title, which explores themes of espionage and goes by the codename “Project C4.” As part of this reveal, we received a short teaser trailer and were shown some of the themes that intertwine with the narrative. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz9apwrMKi8 While the game, at least from what has been shown, bears some striking similarities to Disco Elysium both in visuals as well as metaphysical exploration of its themes, it has been made clear this is not a sequel. It will take place in a completely new world, drawing inspiration…