Sony has announced a limited edition classic-coloured console range for its 30th anniversary, with versions of both the newly-announced PlayStation 5 Pro and the PS5 Digital Edition, both sporting a retro grey finish. As you’d expect, there’s a matching grey-coloured DualSense controller to go with the consoles. There’s also a grey PlayStation Portal – remember … Read more
Two Point Studios has announced the release date of its next game, Two Point Museum, as pre-orders are now open. Two Point Museum will launch on 4th March 2025 across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. An Explorer Edition of the game will include five days advanced access (on the digital version only), along … Read more
BioWare was suspiciously coy when asked whether it was considering releasing a standalone character creator for Dragon Age: The Veilguard before the game’s full release on 31st October. When asked at a preview event whether it was under consideration, the game’s co-director Corinne Busche replied, “It’s a much requested feature; we’re TBD on that but … Read more
There’s a BioWare game I keep coming back to when I think about the several hours I spent playing Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and it’s probably not the game you’re expecting me to say. It’s not Dragon Age: Inquisition and it’s not Dragon Age: Origins, or Dragon Age 2, as if I’d have the stones … Read more
I was fortunate enough to play Dragon Age: The Veilguard for several hours recently, exploring multiple missions and trying multiple characters at multiple levels and using differing builds, and it was good, I really liked it. You can read my much lengthier preview impressions of Dragon Age: The Veilguard elsewhere on the site. But here … Read more
The new owners of mobile game revival Flappy Bird have released a statement to “clear the air” on their intentions, but are yet to acknowledge claims it’s based on cryptocurrency. If you missed it, last week the Flappy Bird Foundation announced the game’s return as it had newly acquired the official rights. Afterwards, original creator … Read more
The Shrek DLC heading to PowerWash Simulator now has a release date: 10th October. Developer FuturLab announced the swamp-squirting DLC last month, with a broad release of autumn. Now we have a firm release date – across PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch – as well as details of which fairytale environments we’ll soon be spraying … Read more
Krafton’s acquisition of Hi-Fi Rush studio Tango Gameworks was motivated by the desire to maintain its legacy, rather than actually make money. Krafton boss Changhan ‘CH’ Kim spoke to Game Developer about the “last minute deal” after the studio was closed by Microsoft alongside Arkane Austin and Alpha Dog Games back in May. Tango was … Read more
The first pack of Pokémon cards I ever opened was from the original Base set, released in the UK during 1999. (You know the ones which now go for hundreds of pounds on eBay?) It was a gift from my Dad and fully defied my Mum’s ‘No Pokémon cards’ rule. While she had accepted my … Read more
Today sees God of War Ragnarök release on PC almost two years after its console launch and it brings a much-requested new option. Yes, finally players will be able to reduce the frequency of puzzle hints from companions, so talking head Mimir will finally shut up. Check the in-game “Gameplay Settings” tab to enable this … Read more
Kingdom Hearts 4 is being developed with the intention of the series “being a story that will be completed”. That’s according to series director Tetsuya Nomura, via a new interview with Japanese outlet YoungJump. Nomura was asked if he could foresee an end to the Kingdom Hearts series, especially considering its multiple sequels and spin-off … Read more
Palworld developer Pocketpair has responded to this morning’s dramatic decision by Nintendo to file a patent infringement lawsuit against the company. In a statement issued via social media and the company’s website, Pocketpair said it received notice of the legal proceedings yesterday but was still “unaware of the specific patents we are accused of infringing … Read more