Steve Michaels

Sony is celebrating PlayStation by running a fan poll and bracket, but some gamers have noticed that Bloodborne was left off the list. FromSoftware's action RPG launched back in 2015, bringing the Dark Souls style of brutal combat to a new setting, and blowing away fans. Since then, the developer has released several more titles that have also won acclaim from gamers and critics, but Bloodborne still holds a special place in the hearts of lots of players.

Valve just released a list of the top 100 games played on the Steam Deck over the last 12 months and few will likely be surprised that Baldur's Gate 3 tops the list. Valve's handheld device launched back in 2022, promising fans a chance to play some of their favorite Steam titles while on the go. Now, the developer is offering a glimpse of which games have attracted the most attention on the Steam Deck over the last year, and Larian Studios' hit RPG Baldur's Gate 3 came in at number one.

Some Palworld players now have a chance to try out new features before they're officially rolled out for everyone else. Pocketpair's new game of battling and collecting creatures, exploring, and building has become a hit since it launched back in January as an early access title. Lots of fans are already having a blast with all the Palworld content and are eagerly waiting for more as new features get rolled out.

In a series of announcements, Embracer Group has hinted that gamers shouldn't expect to get their hands on the upcoming Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake this year. BioWare's classic action RPG released back in 2003, but it's still remembered fondly by fans. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic was part of what many gamers refer to as the developer's «golden age,» and more than a few players have been eager to see it updated for modern consoles.

In the violent future of Helldivers 2, the United Kingdom no longer exists on Super Earth, it would seem. The co-op shooter from Arrowhead Game Studios has become a smash hit thanks to its gameplay and sci-fi story that blends classic tropes and dark, cynical humor. Lots of gamers love Helldivers 2 and are always eager to learn more about its world and backstory.

Diablo 4 just got a new update that brings lots of fixes and improvements for players. Blizzard's latest entry in its action RPG series continues to roll on since its launch last year. Diablo 4 is still getting regular updates and new content, and fans are now enjoying the third season of the game. While the title has arguably experienced its ups and downs since release, Blizzard is plainly working to improve it over time and give gamers a reason to keep coming back.

A bipartisan effort in the U.S. House of Representatives is pushing to pass a bill that could potentially lead to a ban of the social media app TikTok. The platform, which allows users to post and view short videos, launched back in 2016 and has significantly grown its base of fans since then. As TikTok has seen its popularity soar, however, it's also become the target of increased scrutiny from many.

A new report claims that Microsoft has ended development on Halo: The Master Chief Collection. The remastered collection of classic entries in the beloved shooter series initially released back in 2014, but it's received numerous updates and multiplayer seasons since then, continuing to delight gamers for nearly a decade. While it faced issues at launch, especially regarding bugs and the multiplayer experience, developer 343 built Halo: The Master Chief Collection into a hit that still draws in fans today.

Some Fortnite players are struggling to enjoy the Points of Interest in Chapter 5 Season 2, and they're making their displeasure known online. The iconic battle royale from Epic Games has been going strong since its launch in 2017 and continues to draw fans back in with new content and new competitive seasons. March 2024 marks the rollout of a new season for Fortnite along with new content and a new map layout.

Fans looking forward to Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile are finally getting a detailed look at the three main ways they'll be able to play the game when it launches later this month. Activision's mobile version of its battle royale entry in the Call of Duty franchise is due to release on March 21 and plenty of gamers are already getting ready for a new way to head into combat. Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile offers the excitement of Warzone for those on the go or otherwise without access to a console and could potentially shake up the franchise significantly.

A truly committed Palworld player invested over 800 in-game days in order to collect a set of Legendary Pals with their ideal skills. The new open-world adventure game of battling and catching creatures, exploring, and base-building, is continuing to roll through early access, and is showing no signs of losing momentum. Palworld quickly attracted players on launch and has continued to build a passionate community of fans since.

Weeks after its release, Helldivers 2 has achieved the rare honor of seeing its sales continue to increase over time. The co-op action game set in a sci-fi universe of alien bugs and robots has taken the industry by storm and continues to grow its fan base. It's still early in the year, but Helldivers 2 has the potential to be one of the best games of 2024, and with ongoing support from developer Arrowhead Games, could become even bigger and better.

Insomniac Games, the developer of the Marvel's Spider-Man series, has issued a statement regarding recent layoffs at the studio. It's no secret that the gaming industry is going through tough times at the moment. Numerous companies, both large and small, have been experiencing cuts, and lots of talented people have lost their jobs this year. Back in January, for example, Riot Games announced layoffs, which continued a worrying trend from last year.

Meta Platforms, the maker of the Oculus Quest and its successors, has added a new feature to its Meta Quest+ subscription service: a rotating games catalog like Xbox Game Pass. The company formerly known as Facebook introduced its first generation of VR headsets back in 2019 and, since then, it's sought to build on the technology. The Oculus Quest was followed by the Meta Quest 2 and then the Meta Quest 3, and the library for all the headsets has grown over time.

After years of anticipation, Grand Theft Auto 6 is entering the last stages of development and Rockstar Games' leadership is preparing for the final push. It's been just over a decade since fans of GTA got a new entry in the series and two years since Rockstar confirmed Grand Theft Auto 6 was in development. Over that time, gamers have grown more excited and hungry for any news about how the sequel is shaping up.

A theory circulating among Elden Ring fans argues that the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion will be taking players underground and could even be bringing back a favorite boss. Since its release in 2022, Elden Ring has continued to hold the attention of gamers who enjoy testing different builds and strategies while they wait for new content. Those waiting for something new in the Lands Between will soon be getting their wish when a new expansion releases this summer.

Sega executives have suggested that competition with Super Mario Bros. Wonder hurt the sales of Sonic Superstars when it was first released. The latest 2D iteration of the classic franchise, featuring a speedy hedgehog, was launched last year to average reviews and notably poor sales. Sonic Superstars managed to replicate much of the old-school gameplay of the series but seemingly failed to wow critics or fans, and this translated to a disappointing launch.

Overwatch 2 briefly experienced a DDoS attack which caused problems for players, according to an official announcement from Blizzard. The followup to Blizzard's first PvP hero shooter officially left early access last year and it's built a strong and passionate fanbase since. Despite some criticism regarding ways in which it departed from the original, Overwatch 2 managed to draw more players than its predecessor on release and continues to see success.

As the gaming industry continues to struggle with a bad year of layoffs and cutbacks, publisher EA has canceled a Star Wars FPS that was in the works at Respawn Entertainment. It's no secret that many publishers and developers are struggling at the moment and this is harming both employees and gamers as devs lose their jobs and games face delays or cancelation. Now this worrying trend is impacting fans of shooters and the Star Wars setting.

An Animal Crossing: New Horizons player is showing off their bread-selling operation in the game and fellow fans are impressed. The latest entry in Nintendo's charming social simulation series was released back in 2020 and quickly became a hit with gamers looking for a relaxing experience of designing quaint villages. Part of what made Animal Crossing: New Horizons so successful was the sheer amount of things it allowed players to do. From befriending villagers and designing their own island to building their dream house and decorating it for every season, fans can sink hundreds of hours into the game.

New research by academics based in Norway has found evidence that children and teens can face bullying from their peers if they refrain from buying skins, gear, and other items in free-to-play games like Fortnite. As the gaming industry has evolved, free-to-play games and microtransactions have become a bigger part of the experience for many players. This has prompted debate among gamers and industry observers about the ethics of these business practices and their impact on children who play games like Fortnite.

An in-progress version of the next entry in The Sims series has just been leaked online, and some fans are rushing to get a peek at what developer Maxis has been up to recently. The last entry in the long-running series from Maxis and EA first launched back in 2014 and, while it has received lots of expansions and updates over the years, many fans would argue the franchise is long overdue for a sequel. While the next title in The Sims franchise is currently in the works, there has been little in the way of concrete details for some time.

A major mod for Morrowind, known as Morrowind Rebirth, has just been released, and it's bringing loads of fixes and even some new content to gamers. Morrowind is the third entry in Bethesda's classic Elder Scrolls series, and it's still beloved by many fans of the franchise and action RPGs in general. The love and passion many players have for the title, which was originally released back in 2002, is evident in the support it continues to receive from the modding community.

Some Helldivers 2 players are confronting the possibility of being kicked from games for not using certain loadouts during matches. The new sci-fi shooter from Arrowhead Game Studios launched earlier this month, and it's already become a massive hit among fans of co-op combat. Helldivers 2 gives gamers a chance to team up to complete exciting missions while blasting alien bugs and robots, and this formula is proving quite popular so far.

According to Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki, developer FromSoftware is not planning a sequel at this time. The latest fantasy action game from the team that brought fans Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series was released in 2022 and became an instant hit. Elden Ring lived up to its predecessors in terms of its gameplay, its dark and mysterious story, and the level of difficulty that has become a signature of FromSoftware and Miyazaki.

The head of Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Game Studios is responding to calls for increased server capacity in the wake of the new game's launch. The sci-fi shooter just released, but it's already made a big impact on the gaming scene. Helldivers 2 is drawing players in droves and winning praise from fans and critics. Of course, this large influx of players is having an impact on the title's servers.

A Disney Dreamlight Valley player has used the game's extensive design tools to create a house that honors the story of the first Chronicles of Narnia book, The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. The life simulation and adventure game from Gameloft finally saw its official release at the end of last year after a period in early access. Since then, news fans, as well as those who joined while the title was still under construction, have been exploring the expanded world and checking out all the possibilities of Disney Dreamlight Valley.

The popularity of Helldivers 2 appears to be drumming up interest in the film Starship Troopers, the '90s sci-fi film about soldiers taking on giant bugs in space. Arrowhead Game Studios' new shooter has quickly become a major hit since its launch earlier this month, drawing in fans and rasing the bar for co-op combat. Despite seeing server issues and bugs at release, Helldivers 2 has gamers queuing up to take on aliens and robots in intense combat across deadly worlds.

Diablo 4 players are getting access to another mount this week, but it comes as part of a bundle with a price tag of $65. Blizzard's latest installment in the long-running action RPG series launched last year and, since then, it's had its ups and downs. Diablo 4 received solid reviews and attracted large numbers of players, but it has also faced criticism at times for performance issues, the roll-out of new content, and its use of microtransactions.

Developer Arrowhead Game Studios has announced that the recent PC update for Helldivers 2is being rolled back due to performance issues. The sci-fi shooter just released last week and, so far, has already experienced its share of ups and downs. While hitting some significant positive milestones, Helldivers 2 has also had a somewhat rocky launch.

A Palworld player made the mistake of building their base while holding a rocket launcher and the results were explosive. Pocket Pair's open-world adventure game of exploration, combat, and catching battling creatures, is moving through early access and steadily building a following of fans. Palworld has drawn comparisons to Pokemon for its monster capturing mechanics and other features but, in important ways, it's managed to distinguish itself from the classic franchise. Notably, Palworld has added base-building to the mix.

A Baldur's Gate 3 player has used the game's character creator to design human versions of Karlach and Lae'zel, and the results are getting lots of responses online. Larian Studios' RPG was released last year, but gamers are still raving about it and experimenting with different builds, strategies, and choices during playthroughs. The scope of Baldur's Gate 3, along with all the different paths one can take, is certainly bringing fans back for more.

Shadowheart just got a new kiss animation in Baldur's Gate 3 and lots of fans are likely planning a new romance with her as a result. Larian Studio's latest RPG released last year, but it's still drawing fans back for more playthroughs, and gamers are still raving about it. Baldur's Gate 3 was one of the biggest hits of 2023, and it looks like players could make it a major part of 2024 as well.

The head of Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Game Studios has addressed the issue of microtransactions in the game amidst ongoing controversy regarding their use. The new sci-fi shooter just launched, but it's already got lots of gamers talking. Now, many are looking to the future of Helldivers 2 and how players will experience the title as they unlock more content.

A Palworld player has managed to breed a Jetragon with incredible speed and is sharing evidence of its abilities online. Developer Pocket Pair just launched its new open-world adventure game in early access, and it's already drawing loads of fans and making waves in the industry. Palworld is winning over lots of gamers and impressing critics by combining a mix of monster-catching, battling, exploration, and building into a single, massive experience.

A Palworld player has created a base in the game that looks like a huge medieval castle. The new title that blends monster-catching, battling, exploration, and building has just entered early access, and it's already inspiring gamers to do and craft amazing things. Palworld may still be under construction, but it's clearly giving fans lots of tools and options in its unfinished condition.

A Palworld player has taken on the immense task of recreating Attack on Titan's Shiganshina District in the game. The adventure game that blends monster-catching, combat, exploration, and building has just entered early access, but it's already attracted scores of players and is building a passionate community. These fans have begun sharing tips with one another as well as bragging about their various Palworld accomplishments.

Season 3 of Diablo 4 introduced a new type of dungeon known as vaults, and lots of gamers are angry about them. The latest season of Blizzard's action RPG, dubbed the Season of the Construct, launched on January 23, bringing plenty of new content to fans. Diablo 4 has seen lots of patches and updates since releasing last year, and this new season was anticipated to shake up the title in significant ways.

A Minecraft player is showing off their new castle online, and fans are blown away by the results. The sandbox building game from developer Mojang Studios has been delighting gamers and inspiring lovers of design and architecture for over a decade with no sign of losing its popularity. Minecraft developed a passionate community by offering an incredible degree of freedom, and players have continued to take advantage of this to build astounding creations.

Striking Distance Studios, the developer that brought the world The Callisto Protocol, appears to be working on a new Unreal Engine 5 game and is currently hiring for its team. The developer behind the horror game formed in 2019, and The Callisto Protocol was its inaugural release. Though highly anticipated, the spiritual successor to Dead Space launched to mixed reviews and a generally poor reception, leaving the future of the studio in question.

In addition to letting players capture the adorable creatures known as Pals, Palworld allows gamers to nab human NPCs as well. The new open-world adventure game from developer Pocketpair has only just launched in early access, but its already drawing plenty of attention and developing a considerable fan base. Within days of its premiere, Palworld marked a notable Steam concurrent player milestone, and it seems to be continuing to build momentum.

Xbox gamers seem to be growing increasingly upset about the appearance of ads on the Xbox dashboard, and they’re making their feelings known online. The dashboard of the Microsoft console has certainly changed a lot over the years. Last year, a nostalgic image that shows how the Xbox home screen has evolved was making the rounds online, and the interface has only undergone more updates since.

According to new leaks, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 originally had several symbiote bosses and even some plot points that were cut from the game before its release last year. The sequel to Insomniac Games’ hit superhero game launched to rave reviews and massive support from fans in October and players are still enjoying the title and discussing the franchise. Observers are already speculating about possible Peter Parker storylines for Spider-Man 3, and plenty of gamers are already waiting for DLC for the current entry.

Some unpleasant members of the gaming community are ruining the fun for others by screwing up contracts in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Zombies matches. Since launching last November, the latest iteration of the long running shooter series has received a lukewarm response from fans and critics. Despite this disappointing reception, however, the game's zombies mode has arguably stood out as a bright spot with a Call of Duty exec claiming Modern Warfare 3’s Zombies is the highest rated “third mode” in years.