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Alan Wake is dancing on a stage alongside Mr Door and Sam Lake in Alan Wake 2.

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All Coming Together | Sam Lake says he finds Alan Wake 2 and Control's connected universe "really exciting", but he still wants to make sure every game is still "enjoyable on its own"

"I love making it deeper and expanding on the lore."

Dec. 29, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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Took Its Time | Almost a decade on from its release, No Man's Sky is finally at very positive on Steam, and the best part is one dev says they "aren’t even close" to being done

"Although 'very positive' might be just a few words, it means an awful lot."

Dec. 1, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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Pixel Monsters | Far from slowing down in the face of legal trouble, Palworld has announced a mystery collaboration with Terraria for 2025

There are no brakes on this train.

Nov. 28, 2024 Fran Ruiz

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Massively Effective | No Man's Sky brings back Mass Effect's Nomandy as a special N7 Day treat, alongside some handy cross-save support

To be fair, Commander Shepard's got experience with fish, so NMS' last big update should be up their alley.

Nov. 7, 2024 Mark Warren

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Oh Baby | Quick, grab your baby and walking boots, Death Stranding just dropped on Xbox Series X/S out of the blue

Right on the five year anniversary of the game originally arriving on PS4, too.

Nov. 7, 2024 Mark Warren

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Guide

Open Roads | The best open-world games to play in 2025

It feels good to take the path less travelled, sometimes.

Oct. 24, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

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Rock Hit Tree | The best survival games to play in 2025

It’s time to put your survival skills to the test with this list of the best survival games.

Oct. 24, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

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A character in a lift in FBC: Firebreak in between Xbox and PlayStation logos.

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FBC, You Get Along | Ooh, FBC: Firebreak, that new Control shooter, is set to hit PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass at the same time in its quest to not give you a second job

This is a rare trick, only FBC and one other game have pulled it in the past couple of years.

Oct. 18, 2024 Mark Warren

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Wucha-look at That! | Soulslike Wuchang: Fallen Feathers delivers on its promise, shows some hot boss fight action

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated Soulslike games, and it had one of its biggest moments today.

Oct. 17, 2024 Sherif Saed

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A player fishing in No Man's Sky's Aquarius update.

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Cosmic Catch | No Man’s Sky's Aquarius update brings a touch of Dredge to the cosmos by letting you become an interstellar fisherperson

You can hop on your own fishing platform to cast your line and start nabbing alien fish today.

Sept. 4, 2024 Mark Warren

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Al In This Together | Alan Wake and Control TV and movies look to be on the way from Annapurna, thanks to new partnership with Remedy over Control 2

Relinquishing some control in order to gain some, er, control over Control.

Aug. 30, 2024 Mark Warren

A player exploring one of new planet biomes from No Man's Sky's Worlds update part one.

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Science Fact | No Man's Sky's Worlds Update part one comes with a bunch of new uber-immersive planet biomes, and a flamethrower-toting mech suit

"It feels like we’re bringing technology back from the future!"

July 17, 2024 Mark Warren

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LONELY REALITY | No Man's Sky is about to live up to its namesake with the Adrift update

Have you ever wondered what No Man's Sky would feel like without a single other soul?

May 29, 2024 Sherif Saed

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The live action version of Alan Wake from Alan Wake 2.

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BITTER COFFEE | Alan Wake 2 creator, Remedy Entertainment, cancels multiplayer game in favour of existing IP

Codename Kestral has been killed, as the team behind Alan Wake 2 and Control focus on developing pre-existing brands.

May 7, 2024 Connor Makar

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GET PURR-PARED | Little Kitty, Big City swats its way to Game Pass alongside Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition and more new and returning titles

Your May Game Pass line-up just got legen -wait for it - dary! (Old meme, so what?)

April 30, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

A character in Elden Ring, one of the best PS5 games, looking at a shooting star

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PLAYSTATION ALLSTARS | The best PS5 Games to justify your next-gen PlayStation purchase in 2025

Sony's stellar lineup just keeps getting bigger.

April 11, 2024 James Billcliffe

A ship nearing one of the Orbital update's space stations in No Man's Sky.

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SATURN'S RIMS | No Man's Sky Orbital update drops today, will let you customise your ship and explore revamped space stations

Finally, intergalactic Pimp My Ride is a thing, and can be found in suitably swanky surroundings.

March 27, 2024 Mark Warren

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Collage of troops from Starship Troopers and Helldivers 2

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STARSHIP DUPER | Helldivers 2 isn't the only Unofficial Movie Adaptation in gaming, but it might be the best one

Stop pretending that Deadly Premonition is good on any level.

March 19, 2024 Jim Trinca

Payday 3 key art showing a group of criminals wearing clown masks on the roof of a building, skyscrapers looming behind them.

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2 PAY 2 DAY | As Payday 3 players flock to its predecessor, its latest patch promises over 300 fixes

Plus, a small look at what's next.

March 4, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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FBI agent Saga Anderson focuses her flashlight deep into the dark woods in a screenshot for Alan Wake 2

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IT'S UNDER CONTROL | Alan Wake 2 sales figures are letting Remedy feel confident about Control 2

Remedy's connected universe has a bright future.

Feb. 18, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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Three No Man's Sky player characters stood next to each other, a blue sky covering the horizon.

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AN OMEGA UPDATE | No Man's Sky's latest update will let anyone try it for free, but not for long

And as usual, plenty of additions, fixes, and tweaks.

Feb. 15, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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FRESH CHOOMS | Cyberpunk 2077 sequel's team looks to be nearly set, with ex-Remedy and BioWare writers coming on board

A pretty formidable squad of devs is properly kicking Project Orion into life.

Feb. 6, 2024 Mark Warren

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MAD FOR MADS | Sorry, Mads Mikkelsen fans, Kojima's best boy won't be in Death Stranding 2

"Mads' Cliff will remain in the story of Death Stranding and in your memories forever."

Feb. 5, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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The best VR games to play in 2025

There are some stellar experiences to be had in VR. Here's what you should check out.

Jan. 1, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

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TAKE A HIKE | Death Stranding on iPhone walks slowly out of 2023 into 2024

Another delay? Colour me surprised.

Dec. 20, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

Cyberpunk games podcast thumbnail reaction shot

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CHIPPIN' IN | The best cyberpunk games that aren't Cyberpunk 2077 to play in 2025

There's multiple, great big dystopian worlds out there for you to find.

Dec. 19, 2023 James Billcliffe

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COUNT ‘EM | Games you forgot came out in 2023

Yes, all of those games did come out in 2023. No, we don’t believe you when you say you remember that they all did.

Dec. 18, 2023 Sherif Saed

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FAMILY FEUD | Even Hideo Kojima's relatives didn't agree with him going independent after leaving Konami

"I was opposed by everyone."

Dec. 18, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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WEIRD AF | Expensive T-shirt seemingly confirms A24 and Hideo Kojima are joining forces for the Death Stranding movie

Now that's a twist.

Dec. 14, 2023 Fran Ruiz

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SOCIAL SPOOKS | OD might have some social horror-style elements to it, Kojima Productions trademarks seem to suggest

You mean like when I have to psyche myself up to order a takeaway?

Dec. 13, 2023 Mark Warren

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AN OLD JOURNEY | No Man's Sky is bringing back its 2023 expeditions for the holiday season

An opportunity to retread some familiar ground.

Dec. 11, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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TAKE A HIKE | Ever self-indulgent, Hideo Kojima confirms the documentary all about him is coming to Disney+ next year

The game director also officially revealed his latest project at The Game Awards.

Dec. 10, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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BRO BRO BRO | Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is getting a remake

Announced at The Game Awards, experience the sad journey of two

Dec. 8, 2023 Connor Makar

Some snowmen in Crime Boss: Rockay City.

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CRIMBO CRIME BOSS | The least festive game of all time, with a GTA-style cast list, bizarrely just got a Christmas update

Who’s down to spend the holidays with Michael Madsen and Chuck Norris?

Dec. 6, 2023 Mark Warren

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YET MORE LAYOFFS | Owner of Payday 2 and Control publisher announces layoff plans, will focus on established games going forwards

This is as part of an “organisational review” at game company Digital Bros

Nov. 15, 2023 Mark Warren

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HORROR KING | Five things Alan Wake 2 does better than every other horror game

The game Remedy has spent its entire existence building to could teach other studios a few things

Nov. 14, 2023 Jim Trinca

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ENTER KESTREL | Alan Wake 2 dev changes course on its free-to-play title, will now be a premium release

Plus a new codename for the myterious title.

Nov. 14, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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CONTROL YOURSELF | Alan Wake dev, Remedy, offers status updates on major sequel and anticipated remakes

Control 2 and the Max Payne remakes sound like they're making good progress.

Oct. 31, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

Michael Madsen in Crime Boss: Rockay City.

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MICHAEL MYERSEN | 2023's worst game has gotten a Halloween update, as if it wasn't scary enough already

No, not Gollum, the other one. No, not Kong, the other one…

Oct. 30, 2023 Mark Warren

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PLAYER NUMBER HEIST | If you can believe it, Payday 2 has over 10x more players than Payday 3 on Steam

Interest in Payday 3 has seemingly evaporated just one month after launch.

Oct. 25, 2023 Sherif Saed

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GOTTA RUN | Ghostrunner 2 review: an imperfect game that understands the rule of cool

It's not the game of the year, it's not big, and it's not that clever. It is – however – hilariously fun.

Oct. 23, 2023 Connor Makar

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A RECAP | State of Play September 2023: All the trailers and news you may have missed

Miss the presentation? We're here for you.

Sept. 15, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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STARFIELD EFFECT | Starfield hasn’t hurt No Man’s Sky’s popularity – it may have even helped it

No Man's Sky has had a great month, coincidentally around the launch of the other big space adventure of the day.

Sept. 13, 2023 Sherif Saed

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Take A Load Off | Need a break from Starfield? Xbox is offering free days on some great games... and Rockay City

At least Control is one of the games!

Sept. 7, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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A NEW ROBOTIC RACE | No Man's Sky Echoes update out now - discover the secrets of a long-hidden race

A new frontier of exploration.

Aug. 24, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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No Man's Sky Echoes teased as its 7 year anniversary soars past

In a short montage going through the game's history, a new update has been teased.

Aug. 18, 2023 Connor Makar

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MAN VS MACHINE | One key thing separates Star Wars Outlaws from Starfield and No Man’s Sky

There's a clear difference in the approach to level design between Starfield, No Man's Sky, and Star Wars Outlaws.

July 17, 2023 Sherif Saed

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Very Direct | Hideo Kojima isn't directing the Death Stranding movie, but he is "deeply involved" in it

Still no word on when we can hear something concrete, though.

June 19, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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BOUND FOR MAC | Death Stranding Director's Cut brings enhanced experience to Mac later this year

Mac users can soon step into the shoes of Sam Porter Bridges.

June 7, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

All Coming Together | Sam Lake says he finds Alan Wake 2 and Control's connected universe "really exciting", but he still wants to make sure every game is still "enjoyable on its own"

Took Its Time | Almost a decade on from its release, No Man's Sky is finally at very positive on Steam, and the best part is one dev says they "aren’t even close" to being done

Pixel Monsters | Far from slowing down in the face of legal trouble, Palworld has announced a mystery collaboration with Terraria for 2025

Massively Effective | No Man's Sky brings back Mass Effect's Nomandy as a special N7 Day treat, alongside some handy cross-save support

Oh Baby | Quick, grab your baby and walking boots, Death Stranding just dropped on Xbox Series X/S out of the blue

Open Roads | The best open-world games to play in 2025

Rock Hit Tree | The best survival games to play in 2025

FBC, You Get Along | Ooh, FBC: Firebreak, that new Control shooter, is set to hit PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass at the same time in its quest to not give you a second job

Wucha-look at That! | Soulslike Wuchang: Fallen Feathers delivers on its promise, shows some hot boss fight action

Cosmic Catch | No Man’s Sky's Aquarius update brings a touch of Dredge to the cosmos by letting you become an interstellar fisherperson

Al In This Together | Alan Wake and Control TV and movies look to be on the way from Annapurna, thanks to new partnership with Remedy over Control 2

Science Fact | No Man's Sky's Worlds Update part one comes with a bunch of new uber-immersive planet biomes, and a flamethrower-toting mech suit

LONELY REALITY | No Man's Sky is about to live up to its namesake with the Adrift update

BITTER COFFEE | Alan Wake 2 creator, Remedy Entertainment, cancels multiplayer game in favour of existing IP

GET PURR-PARED | Little Kitty, Big City swats its way to Game Pass alongside Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition and more new and returning titles

PLAYSTATION ALLSTARS | The best PS5 Games to justify your next-gen PlayStation purchase in 2025

SATURN'S RIMS | No Man's Sky Orbital update drops today, will let you customise your ship and explore revamped space stations

STARSHIP DUPER | Helldivers 2 isn't the only Unofficial Movie Adaptation in gaming, but it might be the best one

2 PAY 2 DAY | As Payday 3 players flock to its predecessor, its latest patch promises over 300 fixes

IT'S UNDER CONTROL | Alan Wake 2 sales figures are letting Remedy feel confident about Control 2

AN OMEGA UPDATE | No Man's Sky's latest update will let anyone try it for free, but not for long

FRESH CHOOMS | Cyberpunk 2077 sequel's team looks to be nearly set, with ex-Remedy and BioWare writers coming on board

MAD FOR MADS | Sorry, Mads Mikkelsen fans, Kojima's best boy won't be in Death Stranding 2

The best VR games to play in 2025

TAKE A HIKE | Death Stranding on iPhone walks slowly out of 2023 into 2024

CHIPPIN' IN | The best cyberpunk games that aren't Cyberpunk 2077 to play in 2025

COUNT ‘EM | Games you forgot came out in 2023

FAMILY FEUD | Even Hideo Kojima's relatives didn't agree with him going independent after leaving Konami

WEIRD AF | Expensive T-shirt seemingly confirms A24 and Hideo Kojima are joining forces for the Death Stranding movie

SOCIAL SPOOKS | OD might have some social horror-style elements to it, Kojima Productions trademarks seem to suggest

AN OLD JOURNEY | No Man's Sky is bringing back its 2023 expeditions for the holiday season

TAKE A HIKE | Ever self-indulgent, Hideo Kojima confirms the documentary all about him is coming to Disney+ next year

BRO BRO BRO | Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is getting a remake

CRIMBO CRIME BOSS | The least festive game of all time, with a GTA-style cast list, bizarrely just got a Christmas update

YET MORE LAYOFFS | Owner of Payday 2 and Control publisher announces layoff plans, will focus on established games going forwards

HORROR KING | Five things Alan Wake 2 does better than every other horror game

ENTER KESTREL | Alan Wake 2 dev changes course on its free-to-play title, will now be a premium release

CONTROL YOURSELF | Alan Wake dev, Remedy, offers status updates on major sequel and anticipated remakes

MICHAEL MYERSEN | 2023's worst game has gotten a Halloween update, as if it wasn't scary enough already

SPONSORED | Wanna raise your heart rate? Watch this Ghostrunner 2 playthrough

PLAYER NUMBER HEIST | If you can believe it, Payday 2 has over 10x more players than Payday 3 on Steam

GOTTA RUN | Ghostrunner 2 review: an imperfect game that understands the rule of cool

A RECAP | State of Play September 2023: All the trailers and news you may have missed

STARFIELD EFFECT | Starfield hasn’t hurt No Man’s Sky’s popularity – it may have even helped it

Take A Load Off | Need a break from Starfield? Xbox is offering free days on some great games... and Rockay City

A NEW ROBOTIC RACE | No Man's Sky Echoes update out now - discover the secrets of a long-hidden race

No Man's Sky Echoes teased as its 7 year anniversary soars past

MAN VS MACHINE | One key thing separates Star Wars Outlaws from Starfield and No Man’s Sky

Very Direct | Hideo Kojima isn't directing the Death Stranding movie, but he is "deeply involved" in it

BOUND FOR MAC | Death Stranding Director's Cut brings enhanced experience to Mac later this year