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PvP multiplayer will return in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 in addition to a brand-new co-op mode.

It's time for another round of Nintendo Switch 2 speculation, as one of the latest Switch games, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, reportedly has support for 4K resolution in its codebase.

Greetings, Polygon readers! Each week, we round up the most notable new releases to streaming and VOD, highlighting the biggest and best new movies for you to watch at home.

In addition to its campaign, which can be played both solo and co-op, the upcoming Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is also going to have a couple of additional multiplayer modes on offer in the form of the recently unveiled PvP mode Eternal War and PvE mode Operations– and regardless of which mode you find yourself in, you can rest assured that you won’t have to deal with any microtransactions.

Do you like incremental RPGs? Then you must have played Magic Research, which dropped in 2023 and turned out to be a hit. Well, the indie developer of that game, Maticolotto, is back with its sequel, Magic Research 2, on Android, Steam and iOS.

In a recent interview at MCM London Comic Con that Screen Rant attended, the cast behind revealed they'd be enthusiastically on board with acting in another entry. The game marked many milestones for the long-running franchise, introducing both its first open world and the new character Sage, an artificial intelligence created by Dr. Eggman. Since its release in 2022, there has been DLC for the title, but no official sequel has been formally announced just yet.

Production on The Last of Us’ second season on HBO is underway, and new details on it continue to arrive at a steady clip. After recently showing off a first glimpse at Ella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal’s Ellie and Joel in season 2 with new images, HBO has now made another casting announcement for the show.

is explaining why the original script to was thrown out.

Less than two years since Westworld ended its four-season run, Oscar nominee Jeffrey Wright is officially returning to HBO for Season 2.

2011’s original Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine is the definition of a cult classic, and though the wait for a sequel has been a long one, with that road now finally approaching its end, developer Saber Interactive has started its rollout of new details on Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. Fans of the original have been excited to see the sequel looking as good as it has each time it has shown off, and its developers, too, seem to be more than a little hyped about how it’s shaping up.

I’ve found a renewed love for Overwatch 2 this week, and as such I’ve been spending more time than is healthy in competitive matchmaking. What it has taught me is that if someone else plays as Moira I don’t really know how to play any other support characters. Then everything goes to hell. Still, I’ve mostly been having fun. Other than that, I’ve been playing Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II for review, and dipping into Monster Hunter Stories 1+2 as well.

EA has formed a new internal team dedicated to improving The Sims 4's "core game experience" after years of players reporting various technical issues.

The director of Helldivers 2 has confirmed that the community's answer to the question 'Are we the baddies?' is probably a resounding 'yes', as the original pitch for the game was shaped in no small part by Star Wars stormtroopers.

Ninja Theory’s 2017 game Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice is famous for exploring the experiences of people with psychosis through the medium of a vision quest undertaken by Senua, a Celtic warrior in the early Middle Ages. It earned acclaim for its sensitive, thoroughly researched, and audio-visually immersive portrayal of Senua’s condition — something the Ninja Theory team had arrived at through close collaboration with Paul Fletcher, a professor of psychology at the University of Cambridge.

New leaked information about the rumored March 7th form update in 2.4 has been shared and, if the news is to be believed, she may not be exactly what players were expecting when the first mentions of her alternate form arose. March 7th is one of the first characters players get to control, as she and Dan Heng rescue the Trailblazer in Herta Space Station after Kafka and Silver Wolf’s infiltration mission. The character has a secret past that has yet to unfold, but it may be accompanied by a total shift in her gameplay kit.

Will there be a Ghost of Tsushima 2? It’s a valid question, especially when you hear that the first game in the series sold almost 10 million copies after it was released in July 2020 on both the PS4 and PS5.

After “The Truth Lies” teaser website went live and fans immediately discovered the logo and official title, Activision officially confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is in development. It will be revealed after the Xbox Games Showcase on June 9th during the previously announced [REDACTED] showcase. While the reveal is sudden, Black Ops 6 has been in the works for quite some time.

Rocksteady’s second “Episode” for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’s Season of the Joker is now available. Titled “Duality,” it adds the Two-Face Infamy Set, new Notorious gear from Black Manta, Firefly and Reverse-Flash, and some “new missions.”

The ASUS Vivobook S 15 will be one of the several notebooks shipping with the Snapdragon X Elite, delivering an incredible OLED panel with a crisp resolution and a decent build. An early specifications look of the machine revealed that it would feature 32GB LPDDR5X RAM, hinting that the memory would be soldered to the motherboard.

Disney and Pixar’s is currently tracking to have one of the biggest box office openings of 2024.

OnePlus had a major success with its first generation of foldable smartphones with one of the best display technology and slim design. In 2024, the company is expected to launch the OnePlus Open 2 in the second half of the year. However, it was reported that OnePlus is running behind the schedule. Now, a new report has come forward that claims that the OnePlus Open 2 will be unveiled in early 2025 with an improved display crease. Know what OnePlus has in store for the next generation of foldable smartphones.

The much-anticipated remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is here, and much like the Gamecube original, the game is bursting with puzzles, secrets, and some quirky mechanics that new players may find slightly perplexing. Don’t worry though, we’re here to cut The Thousand-Year Door’s more confusing aspects down to size.

A new behind-the-scenes video from the second season of has revealed that the AMC series is returning in 2025. Filming for Season 2 is currently underway. 

Helldivers 2 players have their next Major Order, which will bring in some heavy firepower in the form of a new mech that is armed with autocannons.

We’ve known for a while that Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 would feature campaign co-op, but today during the Warhammer Skulls showcase, a number of other multiplayer modes were revealed. These include the new “Operations” mode, a 3-player session-based co-op experience, and “Eternal War” a 6v6 PvP throwdown. These extra multiplayer modes will feature six classes, which you can upgrade and customize. Check out the new Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 trailer, below.

Excitement surrounding Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has been high since the game was first announced, and as we approach its September release, developer Saber Interactive and publisher Focus Entertainment are revealing new details on the game. Recently, we got our first look at the shooter’s PvP and co-op offerings, and to go along with that, Focus Entertainment has also revealed all of the editions that the game will have available as options for those looking to purchase it.

Bungie has given fans their first listen of Keith David as Commander Zavala in Destiny 2 following the passing of his original actor, Lance Reddick, last March.

The heavily rumored PVP mode for upcoming Warhammer 40,000 game Space Marine 2 is finally confirmed alongside a new teaser trailer released during the Warhammer Skulls showcase.

Along with showcasing more co-op gameplay for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Saber Interactive officially confirmed the inclusion of PvP multiplayer. Called Eternal War, the mode sees two teams of six Space Marines battling it out for glory (or competitive spirit). Check it out below.

One Path in may be seeing a major and secret buff with the arrival of Version 2.3 if new leaks are to be believed. Version 2.3 is the next patch set up for release for HoYoverse’s popular turn-based RPG. Most of its contents are still a mystery, especially when it comes to narrative since the main Penacony storyline came to a conclusion with Version 2.2. Nevertheless, the next update should continue giving players content to explore, and a portion of that has already been confirmed through the reveal of the new characters in 2.3.

The Nintendo Switch 2 late launch may have brought some sort of hardware redesign that may impact the console's performance.

The Warhammer Skulls 2024 showcase is ongoing, and Saber Interactive has revealed some new gameplay for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. It’s focused on the co-op aspect, with up to three players teaming together in the campaign and separate Operations to wreak havoc. Check it out below.

Patch 29.4.2, launching today, brings the following balance changes, Weekly Quest updates, and more!

To obtain the Tales of Midgard achievement in players must find and interact with all 18 Lorestangir and hear the story of Grettir. These special storytelling collectibles are hidden across the first five chapters of and Senua may need to journey off the beaten path to find them out in the wilderness of Viking Iceland.

The Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake's code features something quite interesting, which may have revealed new details on the yet-to-be-revealed Nintendo Switch 2.

In its fourth quarter and full-year fiscal report for 2024, The Embracer Group announced that Dead Island 2 has sold over three million units. It launched last year on April 21st, 2023, with over two million sales by May. This was after nearly a decade of delays, multiple developers and at least one major reboot.

Your horse in is your primary way of getting around the massive open world, so you'll want to improve your steed whenever you can by using the best Saddles to improve its stats. Horses transport you across the environment and participate in intense chases against other mounted enemies. Having a better Saddle than someone else may help you win future gunfights on horseback.

Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Game Studios has released the biggest hit of 2024 (alongside Palworld), surpassing everyone's expectations with 12 million units sold in 12 weeks, which makes the game the fastest-selling Sony exclusive ever.

AMD has relaunched its latency reduction technology in the form of Radeon Anti-Lag 2 which is now available as a technical preview.

This latest special edition Xbox Series X is a Hellblade 2-themed console that — you guessed it — cannot be bought. Instead, you'll need to try your luck in Xbox's sweepstakes for the console that might just be one of its most bizarre designs yet.

Blizzard Entertainment is removing Overwatch 2’s Hero Mastery Gauntlet PvE mode as it felt it “hasn’t resonated” with players.

Blizzard has released a Hotfix and a small Patch for Diablo 4 which fixes time-out issues as well as an issue that players experienced when entering The Gauntlet from the Pit.

Helldivers 2 boss Johan Pilestedt has implied that all the game's balancing issues, which have been a key source of frustration for a while, are due to the developers not playing their own game enough.

As the potential release date of the long-awaited Switch 2 inches ever-closer, every move Nintendo makes has started new rumors for what the upcoming console could feature. The President of Nintendo, Shuntaro Furukawa, confirmed consumers will hear news of this next-gen console before the end of the current fiscal year, meaning the console is expected to be unveiled before the end of March 2025.

In light of Johann Pilestedt recently stepping down as the CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios in favour of a role as the studio’s chief creative officer, Pilestedt, along with new CEO Shams Jorjani, spoke about their plans for the studio going forward in an interview with GamesIndustry.biz.

Developer Arrowhead Game Studios will be slowing down updates for Helldivers 2 moving forward. As caught by PC Gamer, Thomas Peterson—community manager for the game—revealed on the official Helldivers 2 Discord server that both the studio as well as the players will “benefit” from a slower cadence of updates.

Paramount announced the 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD release date, revealing when fans can get a physical version of the recently released season, packed with special features.

The launch trailer for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2's upcoming Future Saga has revealed that the final new character included in the DLC is a new version of Broly who can finally use transformations.

NVIDIA's Blackwell GB200 AI servers are anticipated to see major traction, reaching 2 million units shipped in 2025 & utilizing new packaging tech.

Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Game Studios has a new CEO. Shams Jorjani, a former Paradox Interactive executive, will be stepping into the role, while former CEO Johan Pilestedt will focus more on developing the company’s flagship title Helldivers 2.

We already know that a full-blown sequel to swampy extraction shooter Hunt: Showdown probably isn’t on the cards right now, but developers Crytek appear to be lining up the next major update for the 2019 PvPvE cryptid-slayer as almost a whole new game regardless.

Alongside the previous entries in the series, Kingdom Hearts 4 may release on Nintendo Switch 2, according to rumors circulating online.

Yesterday, ArenaNet released The Midnight King, the third and final free content update for Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure. The story continues right after the events narrated in the previous update, The Realm of Dreams, but there's much more.

The official trailer for the Brown Dust 2 X Mushoku Tensei Season 2 Collaboration dropped this week. The collaboration is about to begin on Thursday, May 23rd, 2024. We also just got a Roxy Migurdia PV! We see Roxy unleashing powerful attacks in a white shirt, brown overcoat, and witch hat, looking every bit the confident mage. The PV hints at a second, more playful side with a surprising costume change. Could this be a glimpse of Roxy’s mischievous streak?

With over 12 million units sold and as the fastest-selling PlayStation title of all time, Helldivers 2 has enjoyed far more success than anyone could have anticipated- and that includes even Arrowhead Game Studios, the development team that built the game and continues to support it excellently with its post-launch efforts. With the game’s sudden and explosive success, however, the studio is also making some significant changes at the very top to be able to put itself in a position to leverage that better.

Helldivers 2 is a smash hit for developer Arrowhead and publisher Sony, but its huge success has caused a problem for the studio: there’s more community toxicity that it's ever had to deal with before.

Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has a new CEO after its previous boss stepped down to take on a new role focused on the studio’s games and community.

A brand new Street Fighter 6 update is available to download and install right now.

Helldivers 2‘s updates may take a little longer to arrive going forwards, according to a member of the development team.

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 downloadable content “Future Saga Chapter 1” will launch on May 24 alongside the game’s 18th free update, publisher Bandai Namco and developer Dimps announced.

Familiars in are allies that Melinoe can bring along her runs throughout the Underworld. Much like crafting Incantations, Arcana Cards, or other upgrades to the Princess’s kit, familiars require reagents. To both acquire and upgrade familiars in, players need to find an abundance of Witch’s Delight.

To no one’s surprise, Resident Evil remains a money-making machine for Capcom. The Japanese publisher has once again updated its Platinum Titles page, as it does every quarter, provided updated sales figures on every single one of its games that has sold over a million units to date. As has become customary, multiple Resident Evil titles have seen their numbers increasing, courtesy of strong, prolonged sales for previously released titles.

Arrowhead Games Studios has named Shams Jorjani as its new CEO, replacing company founder Johan Pilestedt in the role.

Greek gods were known for their debauchery and antics, which is exactly why we have Hades 2 romance explained for you, lest you miss out on mythological mirth.

India's wearable device market saw a 2.1 percent year-over-year growth in the first quarter of 2024, reaching 25.6 million units, according to IDC's India Monthly Wearable Device Tracker. This growth was influenced by high inventory levels from the festive quarters of 2023. The average selling price (ASP) for wearables decreased by 17.8 percent, dropping from $22.62 to $18.59, the lowest recorded.

Destiny 2's patch notes for The Final Shape's abilities and armor tuning would have been so huge that, at over 9,000 words, it would have been one of the biggest articles Bungie's ever published. Thankfully, that means it's being split up.

Some new 2.3 character leaks have emerged ahead of the patch’s release later in June if there are no delays to the game’s regular schedule. Every six weeks, the turn-based RPG by HoYoverse gets a new update that adds new playable content to the title, either in the form of new characters or quests and various other activities. Version 2.3 is the next update lined up for release, following the release of the successful 2.2, which brought an end to the main Penacony campaign quests and introduced Robin and Boothill as playable units.

Helldivers 2 deployed back in February and hasn't slowed down since planting its Starship Troopers-sized boots in the ground.

The developer of Helldivers 2, Arrowhead Game Studios, has said that it wants to have a slightly slower pace when it comes to updates.

With an update to increasing the level cap post-launch, many new titles were also added for Helldivers to unlock. continues its dominance in the gaming scene with its engaging combat and amicable monetization system. Consistent small updates have kept the game fresh while building up to large content drops. The two most predicated ones are the return of the Terminid Hive Lords and the arrival of the terrifying Illuminate faction.

The jury trial between Destiny 2 developer Bungie and cheating software creator and distributor AimJunkies began Monday, nearly three years after the lawsuit was filed by Bungie lead attorney Jacob Dini in a Seattle court. It’s been a long, complicated journey to this point: AimJunkies, owned by Phoenix Digital Group, countersued Bungie in 2022 claiming the Sony-owned company illegally accessed James May’s computer and accessed his copyrighted material. Then, in 2023, parts of the lawsuit — anti-circumvention and trafficking violations — were resolved in arbitration, with Bungie winning $4.3 million. Months later, AimJunkies filed to appeal the decision, arguing that the arbitrator “blatantly disregarded some rules in making his decision.” That appeal is ongoing. This week, Bungie and AimJunkies are in court to settle the claim that AimJunkies violated Bungie’s copyright.

Xbox is celebrating the release of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 with a specially-designed custom Xbox Series X console. The Xbox Series X is available through a sweepstakes contest, which can be entered through Xbox’s X (formerly Twitter) account.

The various layers of the Underworld in contain many reagents used for Incantations, weapon upgrades, Arcana Cards, and much more. Deathcaps, although still somewhat common, are only accessible under specific map conditions. To get this useful mushroom, players need to know where and when to find it.

Ever since the Xbox 360 introduced the idea of Achievements, every game on the platform has included them. These tasks help show off how many games you play, but also your commitment to do and see everything in a specific game. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2has quite a short list of Achievements compared to many other big-budget titles, but the focus of the game is more on the story and characters. Most Achievements will unlock through natural progression, but there are some that require extra work like hunting down collectibles or experimenting with different mechanics. If you want a full 1,000 Achievement points from Hellblade 2, these are all the things you need to do.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 is finally here, giving Xbox Series X owners the system’s most impressive technical feat to date. The dark sequel is getting some mixed reviews due to its limited gameplay, but most reviewers seem to agree that its visuals are astonishing. It’s biggest highlight, though, is its audio — which should come as no surprise if you’re familiar with the first game. When the makers of Hellblade 2 recommend you put on some headphones to play it, that’s not something to be taken lightly. You’re going to want a great audio solution for this one.

is an emotional rollercoaster filled with ups and downs. Because Senua is such an unreliable narrator in some ways, the story can sometimes be difficult to keep up with, especially without the prerequisite knowledge of Nordic folklore or Icelandic history. These issues become even more compounded without knowledge or playtime in the first game, as Senua's story in the original ties into the events of the second.

The Nintendo Switch 2 may be able to deliver only 4K resolution, 30 frames per second gameplay with NVIDIA DLSS, but we are unlikely to see this scenario much, as it would be a "misuse" of the upscaler.

AMD has launched its EPYC 4004 CPUs for the AM5 platform, offering big gains in performance and efficiency versus past EPYC & Intel Xeon chips.

Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has indicated it will slow down the release of patches in order to take more time to get them right.

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 day is finally upon which means if you have bought the sequel or you have a Game Pass subscription, you can now play the game that was used to demonstrate the visual prowess of the Series X before the console had even launched. The reviews are in and if Hellblade 2 is the game that has finally convinced you to grab a current-gen Xbox, you've got the chance to get a very special one without spending a single penny thanks to Xbox's latest sweepstake.