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The best 20 games of 2025, according to my sleep tracker, my coffee intake, and poor life choices
Alright, end-of-year rituals are a sacred thing, and mine is always the same. I boot up my console or PC, scroll through a backlog so bloated it could legally qualify…
007: First Light delayed to May 2026 as IO Interactive prioritizes polish
007: First Light has been delayed by two months and will now launch on May 27, 2026, according to an update from IO Interactive. The studio shared the news via social media,…
How Bigo Live is building the future of MENA’s creator-driven gaming universe
As the MENA region’s gaming scene explodes, the narrative is shifting from passive viewership to active creation. The days of simply watching a stream are being replaced by a vibrant,…
Cyberpunk 2077 closes out 2025 with a final official collaboration
More than five years after its original launch, Cyberpunk 2077 is closing out 2025 with what appears to be its final official release, underscoring the game’s unusually long post-launch life.…
Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight launches with early access deluxe edition
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is set to launch on May 29, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, marking the first new Lego Batman…
Indie Game Awards revoke Game of the Year win over AI usage
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has lost a recent Game of the Year honor after organizers determined that the title violated award rules related to generative artificial intelligence. The decision was announced…
Every major anime and manga announcement revealed during Jump Festa 2026
Jump Festa 2026 offered one of the most densely packed announcement slates the event has delivered in recent years, with a clear emphasis on scheduling transparency, production structure, and narrative…
Kim Kardashian leads Fortnite skin charts, somehow surprising no one
Against all expectations and arguably all logic, Kim Kardashian is now the most popular skin in Fortnite this season, and not by a slim margin. According to usage data, she…
Cyberpunk 2077 returns in 2026 through a tabletop adaptation
Despite its well-documented launch problems, Cyberpunk 2077 has gradually rebuilt its reputation through patches, system overhauls, and a more stable long-term player base. While the game’s initial release remains a…
Sektori review: when a twin-stick shooter becomes a test of nerves, skill, and obsession
TL;DR: Sektori is a brutally hard, visually stunning twin-stick shooter with incredible music and deep systems. It won’t hold your hand, but if you stick with it, it’s one of…
Steam Replay 2025 is live with a detailed look at your gaming year
Steam Replay 2025 is now live, offering players a detailed breakdown of how they spent their time on the platform over the past year. First introduced by Valve in late…
The 10 Worst Games of 2025 that somehow made it past QA, certification, and several meetings
Every year we do this little ritual where we celebrate the greats. The masterpieces. The games that remind us why we put up with day-one patches, storage management, and hardware…
Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension review: challenging combat and great mega designs undercut by repetition
TL;DR: Cool Megas, real challenge, too much grind. Mega Dimension is fine—but it should’ve been great. I went into Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension with that familiar mix of…
Hollow Knight Silksong expansion Sea of Sorrow announced as free update
Six years after its initial reveal, Hollow Knight: Silksong finally arrived earlier this year and quickly became one of the most closely watched releases in the Metroidvania space. The long…
Terminator 2D: No Fate review: a pixelated love letter to Judgment Day and 90s arcades
TL;DR: A fast, stylish, nostalgia-soaked Terminator tribute that nails the vibe, stumbles slightly on length, but absolutely earns a replay or two. No problemo. I booted up Terminator 2D: No…
PUBG Mobile confirms Ferrari partnership arriving in 2026
PUBG Mobile has confirmed a new global partnership with Scuderia Ferrari HP, set to roll out in-game content inspired by Ferrari’s automotive and racing heritage in 2026. The collaboration marks…
Here is the complete Sims 4 cheats guide for money, builds, and chaos
The Sims 4 is old enough to have its own lore, its own economy, and its own long-standing tradition of players immediately ignoring the intended rules. More than a decade…
Unbeatable review: a punk rock rhythm game that forgets to play music
TL;DR: Gorgeous punk rhythm game with a great arcade mode, but the story campaign is bloated, awkwardly written, and often forgets to be a rhythm game at all. I’ve been…