Industry insiders and Tokyo gossip suggest Kojima is getting less money from Xbox than original PlayStation budget for Physint

9 Classic 'Far Side' Comics About Cats Being the Worst

In many of Gary Larson's Far Side comics, cats are depicted as the villains. Did he have something against cats?

The Witcher 3 Remastered a 45GB PS5 Patch, Release Times Revealed

An update to current PS5 version. As a quick reminder, the newly remastered version of The Witcher 3 is an update to the current Complete Edition for the RPG, and that patch will be around 45GB in size. CD Projekt Red executive Marcin Momot revealed the download size of the update across all platforms in time for the weekend just gone, confirming PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players will have the same amount of data to download. It's a bit bigger on Nintendo Switch 2 (50GB), but the same on PC. Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Former Dragon Age executive producer Mark Darrah explains what he'd change about each game: 'It's kind of filler'

A candid look at what one of the series' creators would like to have done differently.

Jason Statham’s 113-Minute Action Thriller Blasts Back Onto Streaming

The Meg, starring Jason Statham, is an over-the-top action movie about a giant, thought-to-be-extinct shark causing all kinds of trouble

'Sony's Hearing a Lot of the Feedback from Customers': NIS America Boss Weighs in on PS5 Disc Debate

"We'll have to see what happens". Behemoth publishers like SEGA and Capcom have indicated they’re not particularly fussed about Sony’s decision to cease manufacturing physical media in 2028. But it’s interesting to hear from companies like NIS America, who have built elaborate collector’s editions into their business model. Read the full article on pushsquare.com

The Most Original Strategy Hit of 2026 Reveals Its Plans for the Future

Task Force Admiral releases its biggest dev update since launch.

10 Fastest RPGs to 100%

If you're looking for concrete role-playing experiences, I recommend these ten fastest RPGs to 100%.

Choreographer Shows Acrobatics Behind Resident Evil Film’s Weirdest Monster

While the practical effect didn’t pan out for Zach Cregger’s final product, there were humans behind the 'human tumbleweed' seen rolling through the movie

Minecraft Dungeons 2 release countdown: Exact date and time

A new dungeon opens! The post Minecraft Dungeons 2 release countdown: Exact date and time appeared first on Destructoid.

TGS 2026 Preview: Crazy Taxi: World Tour Is a Delightful Return to Weird

Sega showed off a new demo for Crazy Taxi: World Tour at Tokyo Game Show, letting players drift through Germany and Japan.

Slay the Spire 2: 10 Secrets and Easter Eggs

This list covers some of the more obscure secrets and easter eggs present in Slay the Spire 2.

The Best Deals Today: Super Mario RPG, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Corsair K70 Keyboard, and More

Famed Rock Producer Blames Video Games For Giving Us Taylor Swift

In a new pot stirring interview, rock n roll crank Todd Rundgren says men would have continued dominating the radio charts had they put down the controller

'It Was Really Great and Really Emotional' — Anthony Mackie Remembers Chris Evans Showing Him the Avengers: Endgame Script Early to Reveal How He'd Become Captain America

Anthony Mackie said Chris Evans told him how he'd become Captain America by showing him the Avengers: Endgame script early.

Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD Towers tier list

Towers of destruction! The post Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD Towers tier list appeared first on Destructoid.

7 Soulslikes Where Your Actions Change the Story

As if Soulslikes weren't difficult enough, these ones also have narratives directly affected by how you interact with the world.

TGS 2026 Preview: Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Kicked My Butt and I Thanked Them For It

Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance was shown off at Tokyo Game Show last week, boasting tough new hunts and inspired changes to weapons.

10 The Witcher 3 Characters Who Deserved More Screen Time

This list highlights some of the best Witcher 3 characters who deserved more spotlight.

Fans React To The Sift, Minecraft’s First New Dimension In Over A Decade

Far fuzzier and friendlier than its predecessors, Minecraft players are hoping to extrapolate what kind of biomes and features the future dimension will offer, beyond sickening cuteness

10 Strategy Games That Quietly Reinvented the Genre Without Getting Enough Credit

A list of ten games that have contributed something to the strategy genre without getting due credit.

Remember that time Namco deliberately made Ace Combat suck in the US?

Top Fail The post Remember that time Namco deliberately made Ace Combat suck in the US? appeared first on Destructoid.

After 12 years, Dark Souls 2 is finally playable in co-op without interruptions

Community maestro Yui made similar mods for Elden Ring and the original Dark Souls.

Minecraft is getting its first new dimension in nearly a decade and a half—and the portal better be made of glowstones and water

15 years later, Minecraft has a new dimension. The post Minecraft is getting its first new dimension in nearly a decade and a half—and the portal better be made of glowstones and water appeared first on Destructoid.

13 Years Ago, One Dark JRPG Proved Atlus Could Still Be Hardcore

Atlus might have gone a few directions after the Persona 3's breakout success, and chose to double down on the dark territory that made it great.

Avengers: Endgame Encore Collects $86 Million in Theaters as New Scenes Help MCU Fans Prep for Doomsday

Avengers: Endgame Encore dusted off an estimated $86 million at the box office as new scenes helped bring MCU fans back to theaters to prep for Doomsday.

MindsEye Developer Goes Into Administration as Bizarre Saga Nears Its End

Build a Rocket Boy, developers behind the most lambasted game of 2025, face closure or acquisition.

Demon’s Souls Remake achieves remarkable framerate on PS5 emulator as progress continues at the speed of light

We're on the cusp of greatness. The post Demon’s Souls Remake achieves remarkable framerate on PS5 emulator as progress continues at the speed of light appeared first on Destructoid.

10 Vita Games That Would Be Right at Home on Switch 2

Join us as we imagine some Vita games from a variety of different genres that would fit right in on the Switch 2 console.

Philips Multigroom 7000 Series Is Nearly Half Price at Amazon UK Ahead of Prime Big Deal Days

Score early Amazon Prime Big Deal Days savings on top-rated grooming essentials in the UK, including nearly half price off the Philips Multigroom 7000 Series and great deals on the OneBlade.

Gears of War story director laid off mere days after E-Day went gold

Microsoft's layoffs continue to hit accomplished teams.

How to get and use Looter Keys in Graveyard Keeper 2

Seekers keepers! The post How to get and use Looter Keys in Graveyard Keeper 2 appeared first on Destructoid.

Total War: Warhammer 3 player base increases fivefold as the End Times hit the Old World

No reason not to play the full campaign anymore. The post Total War: Warhammer 3 player base increases fivefold as the End Times hit the Old World appeared first on Destructoid.

'Forgotten Island's Stars Explain "Tayo Na!", the Movie's Biggest Shifting In-Joke

Actor Liza Soberano and music star H.E.R. on their Filipino heritage and a complicated phrase that means many things in many contexts.

Overwatch wants players to "relearn the game" when new heroes drop

As Overwatch continues to expand, we caught up with Game Director Aaron Keller at BlizzCon to ask the inevitable balance question.

FC 27 Destined for Glory Challenge 1 SBC solutions and rewards

First step to glory! The post FC 27 Destined for Glory Challenge 1 SBC solutions and rewards appeared first on Destructoid.

Kojima’s PHYSINT won’t cost $400 million to develop, but it won’t be cheap either

Not as expensive as before, but still quite costly. The post Kojima’s PHYSINT won’t cost $400 million to develop, but it won’t be cheap either appeared first on Destructoid.

Netflix Tried to Bring Obsession Straight to Streaming Before It Exploded in Theaters

Director Curry Barker said Netflix bid to put Obsession straight to streaming before Focus Features helped it become the biggest box office success story of 2026.

Control Resonant's Completely Ignores The Most Interesting Character

Control Resonant takes the next big step in the series, but it leaves the Oldest House behind — and along with it, the first game's scary aura.

King Of Dragon Pass Creator Wants You To Get The Crew Together

In Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists, breaking into a world of ever shifting nightmares is only half of challenge, the other is getting out alive

I'm loving WoW: Forever, but I can't help but miss the music of my other beloved MMO

My brain requires musical stimulation.

Shadow the Hedgehog is supposed to be dead

It all starts with this: a jewel containing the ultimate power.

Witcher Dev Reveals Why CD Projekt Red Doesn't Do Crossovers In Its Own Games

A CD Projekt Red dev told Polygon that while a Geralt-inspired skin is coming to Diablo 4, don't expect Diablo characters in The Witcher 3 Remastered

Latest Xbox layoffs reportedly devastated Age of Empires developer and canceled its next game

Microsoft continues to slash and burn the legacies under its banner.

Xbox Almost Spoiled the Best Time of Year for Games

The Xbox layoffs and Halo move to Activision sounded a bum note, but fall game season always brings joy

Abby And Lev’s Voice Actors Join John Goodman In HBO’s Third Season Of The Last Of Us

While they won’t be reprising their characters from the game, Laura Bailey and Ian Alexander join the rapidly growing cast for the award winning television adaptation

William Pugh, co-designer of The Stanley Parable, has over 1,600 hours in Dota 2: 'It's not a game made of love. It's a game fuelled by hate and a desire to conquer'

The founder of Crows Crows Crows guides us through the games on his PC.

All’s Justice Is a Sharp Upgrade for My Hero Academia Fans

All's Justice is a sharper tag-team fighter on Switch 2, but its thin content and anime-heavy story make it best for existing fans, not newcomers. The post All’s Justice Is a Sharp Upgrade for My Hero Academia Fans appeared first on The Escapist.

Lego Skylines is a cozy, welcoming city builder that doesn't abandon the series' depth

We went hands-on with Lego Skylines at Gamescom to see how the iconic city builder worked when combined with the whimsical world of Lego.

Don't Breathe 3 in the Works With Stephen Lang and Jane Levy, Fede Álvarez Says

Director Fede Álvarez has confirmed Don't Breathe 3 is in the works, with some of the cast from previous films expected to reprise their roles.

Avengers: Endgame Encore's Success Sets The Stage For Doomsday

Avengers: Endgame Encore beat Resident Evil, Primetime, and Heart of the Beast in theaters this weekend

Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD Heroes tier list

All are not the same! The post Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD Heroes tier list appeared first on Destructoid.

Five Nights at Freddy's is coming to Fortnite for Fortnitemares

Epic has confirmed that Five Nights at Freddy's is joining Fortnite for this year's Fortnitemares event. Read more

It's somehow possible to beat Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave while ignoring the entire point

No Flame Lords here

Lords of the End Times' greatest fantasy is letting us rewrite the most hated lore in Warhammer's history

The end of The End Times.

Opinion: I Played Mario Kart Tour Every Day For Seven Years, And What Am I Left With?

Chequered flag. On 24th September 2019, Nintendo launched Mario Kart Tour for mobile devices. This was Mario’s second outing in mobile gaming, following 2016’s Super Mario Run, which had an impressive initial reception but seemingly failed to generate much revenue (compared with other big mobile games, including Nintendo’s own Fire Emblem Heroes). Mario Kart Tour aimed to change that, built with mobile player expectations in mind, and ultimately proved more successful than Super Mario Run at the time. So it's ironic then that Mario Run is still getting updates while Tour will end service on Wednesday 30th September 2026. Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Two Xbox Games Are Shutting Down Their Servers Across October & November 2026

1 of them for ALL Xbox consoles, and 1 just for the Xbox One. As we rapidly approach the month of October, we've got some server shutdowns on Xbox to talk about! Fortunately though, it's a very small list as things stand, with just two games set to be affected across October and November. The big one for all Xbox consoles here is Rocket Racing, which is a game that's available to play inside of Fortnite. This combination of Rocket League and a traditional racing game officially goes offline on October 1st of 2026, and soon as the server shutdown happens, you won't be able to play it in any form. Boo! Read the full article on purexbox.com

The Real Budget Of Hideo Kojima's Physint Remains A Mystery

It's unlikely that Kojima Productions' Physint has a budget of $400 million after Xbox decided to publsih it

Xbox is reportedly paying a "fraction" of the $400 million Kojima quoted Sony for Physint

A reported $400 million budget for Hideo Kojima's Physint has already been walked back over the weekend, with multiple outlets now saying Xbox is paying nowhere near that figure for Hideo Kojima's stealth game. Read more

Flying a Helicopter Is 2026’s Most Stressful Gaming Experience

Being a helicopter pilot in Wardogs is ridiculously anxiety-inducing, and here's why.

Gabe Newell had a "room full of knives and blades and swords," says Counter-Strike co-creator

"He became this collector of bladed weapons."

This ambitious Half-Life 2 mod asks: what if Iron Lung had a submarine and an airship?

Oh, and a space shuttle.

Corsair Gaming Headsets See Early Prime Big Deal Days Discounts on Amazon UK

Save early on Corsair gaming headsets at Amazon UK ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, featuring wireless VOID v2 and wired HS65 SURROUND models.

Uncharted 2's brilliance isn't just about guns and trains, it's about people

Although the trains are pretty awesome too

Guide: Gears Of War E-Day Release Date, Release Times & Everything You Need To Know On Xbox & PC

The first mainline Gears release in seven years! It's been a long time coming, but we're finally about to get a brand-new Gears of War game on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with PC) in a few days' time, with Gears of War: E-Day serving as a prequel to Gears 1. With this massive Xbox release just around the corner, we're going to highlight all the key things you need to know about Gears of War: E-Day ahead of launch, including the release date, release times, download sizes, how to get early access, and various other bits and pieces. Read the full article on purexbox.com

Nikita Buyanov's next game, Fragmentary Order, is "ten Tarkovs." EFT was "just a test."

Battlestate Games COO Nikita Buyanov is looking to the future, with his new 'Escape from Tarkov in space' project, Fragmentary Order.

The spiritual successor to classic JRPG Wild Arms has seemingly been cancelled, four years after its Kickstarter raised nearly $3 million

The developers of Armed Fantasia had completed a vertical slice as of March this year.

CD Projekt Red worked backwards from Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty's brutal final choice

"I hope that, in your eyes, Cyberpunk 2077 has earned its place."

Review: Voidjoy GA-10 Elite Extender For Switch Pro Controller - The Pros Don't Outweigh The (Mod) Cons

Voidco. With the price of consoles, controllers, games, groceries — everything — shooting up over the last few years, you're likely keen to save pennies where you can. It's one thing to push the boat out for a new Switch 2, but add-ons and accessories can stretch budgets to breaking point. Is a $90 / £75 Pro Controller 2 really an essential purchase when your old Switch 1 Pro Controller is working just fine? Justifying that sort of money (or more if you want that fancy new Zelda one) might be tough, but what if you could upgrade your old Pro Controller with back buttons and broader functionality, and throw some analogue triggers into the bargain? That's what JSAUX is proposing with the Voidjoy Elite Extender, an add-on which attempts to give your old Pro a glow-up into something resembling other premium pads. Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Roblox Ski codes (September 2026)

Earn loads of free coins without risking your limbs on the downright dangerous snow slopes when you redeem these new Ski codes on Roblox.

My Anime Farm codes (September 2026)

Grab free enchanted dice, summon scrolls, and even some rare mutation luck potions when you redeem these new My Anime Mine codes on Roblox.

Minecraft is getting its first new dimension in 14 years, and it's called The Sift

Minecraft maker Mojang has announced The Sift, a new Minecraft dimension that will join the Overworld, the Nether, and The End when it launches on Java and Bedrock in 2027. It's the first new dimension added to the game since The End arrived in 2011. Read more

The Sunday Papers

Sundays are for recovering from the friend-of-a-spouse’s wedding you attended on Saturday while suffering from an acute case of Old Person’s Back. Unfortunately, the time for recovery has in fact passed, as you have already moved to the more immediately satisfying phase of assigning blame. Possible suspects: your swivel chair, your mattress, the PC monitor you had to laboriously re-box for transit, your sofa, and that most connviving, spine-bending bastard of all, light walking. Spoiled for choice, you sit down in your untrustworthy chair and begin to read some of the week’s writing highlights instead. Read more

Feature: 25+ Of The Best Discounted Games From Xbox's Open World Sale

Big worlds, small prices. Sales, sales, sales. We're back with another set of massively discounted games for you to rummage through! We adore a good and proper sale, and right now, there's plenty of bangers on offer. As usual, we've been busy browsing through Xbox's current sales to find you the best deals worth nabbing. Currently, Xbox's Open World sale is packed full of big RPGs like Starfield and Assassin's Creed Shadows, but there's also a handful of highly rated Game Pass titles with hefty discounts. Not to mention the Ubisoft sale, which slaps a whopping 85-90% discount on loads of games. Read the full article on purexbox.com

Hellraiser Revival wants you to feel "uncomfortable." After 30 minutes playing, it does all that and more

Hellraiser Revival was my favorite Gamescom demo, and I’m in awe at how Saber balances its heavy themes with nuanced storytelling.

Final Fantasy 7 director says Revelation's Platinum trophy will be "easier to get"

While Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth was "difficult" to Platinum by "design", sequel Revelation's Platinum trophy will be "easier to get". Read more

Minecraft is getting its first new dimension in 15 years, and it is riotously pink

Prepare to enter the Sift.

Diablo 4's most hidden secret yet has finally been uncovered after a three-year search

A secret that’s been gradually teased over the course of years, the Lucky Coin quest appears to have reached its end in Diablo 4 Season 15.

Minecraft sells over 425 million copies and gets its first new dimension in 14 years

Plus, a Switch 2 port is coming next month

World of Warcraft Forever's new race is Blizzard's commitment to "not play it safe" with the reborn MMORPG

World of Warcraft Forever developers discuss Blizzard’s plans to take risks with the new version of its MMORPG, instead of playing the hits.

Minecraft still gains around 300,000 new players a day, Xbox boss reveals

More than 300,000 try Minecraft for the first time every single day. Read more

Feature: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Dragon Quest II (NES)

The quest continues. Strap in, because it's time for another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last time, we put the GameCube curio Cubivore: Survival of the Fittest into the ring, with a 1v1 match-up between North America and Japan. While the latter put up a pretty good fight, it was NA that walked away with 63% of the vote and the win. Read the full article on nintendolife.com

PS5 and Xbox Join Mr. Records’ 2027 Platform Lineup

The Mr. Records demo is playable on Steam, with PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions joining Nintendo Switch 2 in the game's 2027 release lineup. The post PS5 and Xbox Join Mr. Records’ 2027 Platform Lineup appeared first on The Escapist.

All achievements in Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD and how to unlock them

Lot to unpack. The post All achievements in Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD and how to unlock them appeared first on Destructoid.

Poll: So, How Many Hours Have You Spent In Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave?

Only a handful of players have shared their completion times. RPGs often require players to invest a lot of their time, and the Switch 2 exclusive Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is no different. In fact, the newest chapter in Intelligent Systems' tactical turn-based series is apparently so big that even a week after this title's release, the website 'How Long To Beat' still has little to no playtime data about the title. Read the full article on nintendolife.com

The next retro games coming to Steam are a pair of extremely 1990s run-and-gunners where Spanish Goku fights mutants

Thunder Hoop and its sequel sure are something.

Star Wars Nabs Spider-Man Director Jon Watts for First Movie in Disney's New Skywalker Saga Trilogy

Disney has reportedly picked Spider-Man director Jon Watts to helm the first movie in Simon Kinberg's new Star Wars trilogy as it plots out the next chapter in the Skywalker Saga.

Tom Holland's 133-Minute Action Movie Masterpiece Is About to Leave Netflix

Homecoming is still the perfect place to start with Tom Holland’s Spider-Man.

ICYMI: Here's A Look At Rayman's Legends Retold Launch Edition

Just don't expect a proper game card. Rayman is back this December in Rayman Legends Retold, and in case you missed it, the launch edition includes some extra goodies. Read the full article on nintendolife.com

ICYMI: Here's A Look At The Rayman Legends Retold Launch Edition

Just don't expect a proper game card. Rayman is back this December in Rayman Legends Retold, and in case you missed it, the launch edition includes some extra goodies. Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Between 70 and 80% of Blood Bowl 3 games were solo

Improving the new version's AI is a priority.

Godzilla Minus Zero Review

Review: Godzilla Minus Zero doesn’t disappoint in the slightest on the kaiju front, but does lack the same level of emotional resonance that its predecessor held.

'Godzilla Minus Zero' Review: The Best Godzilla Movie of All Time — Until Takashi Yamazaki's Next Sequel

The director of Godzilla Minus One doubles down with his follow-up film in the best ways possible. Read Polygon's review of Godzilla Minus Zero.

Godzilla Minus Zero review: "Easily one of the best films of the year"

Godzilla Minus Zero review: "Easily one of the best films of the year"

5 Classic Star Trek Episodes That Have Aged Like Milk

Star Trek was groundbreaking television, but these five classic episodes prove not every trip aboard the Enterprise has aged well.

8 Reasons Why You Should Play Aniimo Even if You Hate MMOs

Aniimo is a wonderful creature collector with a lot going for it, and one of the best things about it is how it's possible to play in different ways.

Every Star Wars Movie and TV Show Officially in Development

What's next for Star Wars? Here's the latest release schedule for every Star Wars TV show, movie, and anniversary rerelease coming in 2027 and beyond.

This 35-Year-Old Video Game Is Somehow More Fun Than Ever

A lot of 35-year-old games didn't age well, but one Super Nintendo classic remains every bit as much fun to play as it was at launch.

Surprise! Minecraft Is Getting Its First New Dimension In Over 14 Years

Introducing The Sift! The Minecraft Live - September 2026 show just wrapped, and it's been revealed the "first new dimension in over 14 years" is joining the Overworld, the Nether, and the End as the fourth dimension in the game. The Sift was previously revealed for Minecraft Dungeons II, and Mojang has now confirmed it will be coming to Minecraft Bedrock (and the Java Edition) next year. Read the full article on nintendolife.com

10 Action Games Where the User Score is Higher Than the Critic Score

10 action games that gamers have ranked higher than critics over the years and why.

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