Newzoo: PC and console gaming grew by 3% in 2023

If you’ve been following indie publisher Annapurna Interactive over the last two years, you might be familiar with Lorelei and the Laser Eyes. The new project from Sayonara Wild Hearts developer Simogo has gotten a spotlight at a handful of live-stream showcases since 2022, with trailers teasing its eerie tone and puzzling world. While we’ve known those details for a while, there’s still one burning question that remains: What the hell is it?

25 games are set to leave PlayStation Plus next month as part of one of the biggest clearouts of the subscription service.

In the fast-paced world of gaming, where new titles emerge regularly, one game continues to thrive even a decade after its first release. GTA 5 has once again asserted its dominance, securing a spot among the top 10 most downloaded games for both PS4 and PS5 consoles in the European Union last month, according to a recent PlayStation blog post (April 12, 2024).

Stardew Valley just received a big update about two weeks ago, bringing many new features and items to the game and it has had players enjoying themselves ever since. However, the update was only avaliable on PC and not to those on console and mobile. But, that is about to change.

Shift Up CEO has confirmed free updates and a new game plus mode will be coming to Stellar Blade.

Stellar Blade developer Shift Up has shared what the studio has planned in terms of post-launch support for its soon-to-be-released PS5 exclusive. In a recent interview with bbs.ruliweb.com, it revealed the title will receive free updates that bundle in new costumes for protagonist Eve to wear alongside a New Game+ option. It's also stated «DLC has not been determined» separately to the free content drops, which could suggest there'll be a larger Stellar Blade expansion in the future also.

Stellar Blade is only a few weeks away, which means developer Shift Up has started doing its best to convince people why they need to play it. Its excellent demo is definitely helping the team achieve that goal, but director Kim Hyung Tae has been doing the rounds to provide more enticing details about Stellar Blade, and they're not just about Eve's figure.

Five months ago, Rooms, a 3D design platform made by ex-Google employees, launched its beta version on the App Store. Today, the free iOS app is getting a big update that will bring a wave of new discovery-first features, including an activity feed, an explore page, the ability to browse by category, and more.

A SaGa Emerald Beyond playable demo is now available for download on PC and consoles, offering a different experience depending on the platform.

Atari, along with developer Headless Chicken Games, has unveiled a new single-screen racing game that harkens back to classic top-down racing games of the past. Titled NeoSprint, the game is set for release on PC and consoles, and will be out in Summer 2024. Check out the trailer below.

Rev your engines, as today Atari is delighted to announce that NeoSprint, the adrenaline-pumping multiplayer racing game, is preparing for a launch on PC and consoles in Summer 2024. With multiple game modes, custom racetracks, upgradable cars, and eight-player local multiplayer, NeoSprint reintroduces the fun of arcade-era single-screen racing

A new industry report has highlighted the growing influence a group of fewer, older video games have over consumers’ annual playtime.