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Fun Dog Studios has released a first look at gameplay for the upcoming extraction looter-shooter, The Forever Winter. The tactical shooter weaves together survival, horror, scavenging, and edge-of-your-seat combat. But be smart in your decision-making – you either fight the big guys or run like hell to avoid an untimely demise.

Now Starfield’s May update is out in the wild in beta form on Steam, players are getting to grips with all the new features, including the detailed maps, ship interior customization, and more. But there’s one change that flew under the radar when it was announced but is now picking up plaudits: the ability to toggle the default dialogue camera off.

Remember the times when playing Snake on your phone was the ultimate way to beat boredom? Pictoline Games has brought those memories back with a splash of mythology in their new game Quetzi. Yes, it’s the classic snake game but with an epic twist.

The early portion of the year is always slow for tabletop releases. The deluge begins in the summer once convention season kicks off and then carries on through the holidays. Despite the transition period we’re now in, there has been a small collection of exciting new games that have emerged. These six titles contain innovative ideas, creative adaptations, or clever twists on existing systems.

To be able to get your gaming fix while you’re on the go, you may want to check out the Razer Edge gaming tablet and Kishi V2 Pro controller. The bundle, originally priced at $380, is down to a more affordable price of $300 from Walmart following an $80 discount. It’s not going to stay this cheap for long though, so if you’re interested in this mobile gaming device, you’re going to have to push through with the transaction as soon as possible if you want to pocket the savings.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate has added Manor Lords to its thriving content library. This is the fifth day-one release on Microsoft's subscription service in April 2024, as well as the 56th title to reach Xbox Game Pass Ultimate since the turn of the year.

isn't content to just be an average, everyday city-builder, and the game's commitment to doing something unique goes beyond its central concept. The obvious thing that makes different from other games in the genre is its blend of tactical battles into the mix, which gives it an extra dose of appeal. This isn't the only feature that's hard to find elsewhere, however, and another fairly unique addition also contributes to making its medieval settlements feel more like real places with real people.

The latest Valheim trailer showcased the new biome and content in the Ashlands update. The developer, Iron Gate Studio, says that the Ashlands is the second-to-last biome in Valheimand is progressively more difficult than the previous ones. Because of that, the studio recommends that rusty players practice a bit before hopping into the Ashlands or even adjust the difficulty in the World Modifiers menu.

A couple of weeks ago we announced our nominees for our 11th Annual Board Game Awards. As always, it was rough even choosing which games to nominate. Since then, we’ve put our heads together, tested the games, and come up with a consensus.

Supergiant Games just treated Hades fans to an extensive look at the game's upcoming sequel. Seriously — the developer hosted a three-hour livestream that showed off Hades II's gameplay, new features and mechanics, as well as the new designs for its characters based on the gods of Greek mythology. Supergiant's Creative Director Greg Kasavin and Studio Director Amir Rao demonstrated the abilities of the game's new protagonist, Melinoë. While she's the sister of Zagreus, the first title's protagonist, and Hades II is a direct sequel to the original, Kasavin and Rao said players don't need to have prior knowledge of the first game and of Greek mythology to enjoy it. Old fans, however, will catch «delightful references» here and there.

Take-Two Interactive, publisher of the Grand Theft Auto franchise, has just reduced its workforce by laying off around 5% of its staff.

Take-Two Interactive, the publisher behind the Grand Theft Auto series, including the upcoming GTA 6, is enacting a cut to its workforce and canceling projects. This is just the latest in the slew of layoffs and restructurings in the gaming industry over the last couple years.