Stadia died like Hemingway went bankrupt: gradually, then suddenly.
Hit Points: Where did it go wrong? In every single way apart from the tech, as far as I can tell
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30th Sep 2022
Microsoft files its case for Activision acquisition with EU competition regulator
The European Commission has set a provisional deadline of November 8 to rule on the deal
Today’s physical release of Bayonetta for Switch has been delayed in Europe
The My Nintendo Store exclusive release is now targeting the first half of October
Overwatch 2’s mobile phone verification system isn’t working for some players
The new security measure has been brought in to combat cheating and disruptive behaviour
Ubisoft announces playtest for new session-based co-op shooter ‘Project U’
The game sees “players unite to prevail against an overwhelming threat”
The Epic Games Store has confirmed its next free titles
Rising Hell and Slain: Back From Hell will be free in early October
Phil Spencer says Xbox will look at letting players disable Quick Resume
The feature can cause issues with online games
VGC Editors' Picks
Stadia died like Hemingway went bankrupt: gradually, then suddenly.
Hit Points: Where did it go wrong? In every single way apart from the tech, as far as I can tell
Interview: Team Ninja on Wo Long, Ninja Gaiden’s future and more
The Japanese studio discusses the 'Masocore' genre and balancing original and classic franchises
Interview: The man behind SNK's revival
Yasuyuki Oda discusses bringing back Fatal Fury, The King of Fighters, Samurai Shodown and more
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30th Sep 2022
God of War’s PC port studio says it’s working with Sony on a ‘flagship’ live service game
Jetpack Interactive is also still working on the God of War franchise
A ‘Lunar Shift’ Xbox Series X/S controller has seemingly leaked
It's the second new Xbox controller to be leaked this week
29th Sep 2022
World of Warcraft: Dragonflight releases this November
The expansion will introduce the game's first-ever race and class combination.
Ed Sheeran’s new Pokémon inspired song will feature in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
The Grammy award-winning singer claims to be a lifelong Pokémon fan
Google confirms it will shut down Stadia
The game streaming service will be discontinued in January
Saudi Arabia says it will spend $13bn to acquire ‘a leading game publisher’
The country’s Savvy Games Group claims it will invest a further $37.8 billion in the games industry
NetEase hires Watch Dogs lead for new Montreal studio
Watch Dogs 1 and 2 creative director Jonathan Morin will create a new IP
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet introduces Wiglett
Wiglett is not related to Diglett, despite appearances
October’s Xbox Live Games with Gold titles have been announced
Including Windbound and Bomber Crew Deluxe Edition
Scorn’s release date has been moved forward
The first-person horror adventure game is coming to Game Pass on day one
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Review: FIFA 23 is a last-minute winner as the final whistle blows on EA’s partnership
But we wonder if some things are being held back for EA Sports FC 24
Review: NBA 2K23’s microtransaction obsession spoils an otherwise great game
2K's latest sports game is at once exceptional and utterly insidious
Review: GoldenEye 007 HD is the greatest remaster you’ll likely never play
Rare's cancelled Xbox remaster is the stuff of legend, but now it's finally Surfaced we can see what a Dam good port it was
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Interview: Team Ninja on Wo Long, Ninja Gaiden’s future and more
The Japanese studio discusses the 'Masocore' genre and balancing original and classic franchises
Physical events are bringing excitement back to the games industry
As a journalist and a fan of games, I'm delighted Gamescom and Tokyo Game Show are back
Interview: Games and Metal meet in surprise hit Hellsinger
We sat down with David Goldfarb and Trivium's Matt Heafy to chat about the intersection between video games and metal music