Here's the Phantom Blade Zero release time for your region
Phantom Blade Zero launches globally on October 28 or 29 with simultaneous release times varying by region, following positive early reviews.
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Rockstar will hold union vote right on top of Grand Theft Auto 6 release
Rockstar employees will vote on union recognition from November 12–26, coinciding with the console launch of Grand Theft Auto 6, potentially making the IWGB the largest UK game industry union.
Former Halo boss is now in charge of Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro Digital Games
Dan Ayoub, former Halo studio head, has been promoted to lead Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro Digital Games, succeeding John Hight after his departure in July.
The 50 most-played Steam Next Fest demos include 7 incremental games, 4 AI disclosures, and only one instance of haystack slop
Valve released the 50 most-played Steam Next Fest demos, highlighting casual co-op and incremental games while noting minimal AI use and limited blockbuster publisher entries.
Walter Koenig, Star Trek's Pavel Chekhov, has died
Actor Walter Koenig, best known as Star Trek’s Pavel Chekhov, has died at 90, Variety reports.
Steam Week in Review: AI disclosures enter the discourse again, as Epic CEO calls them 'just as partisan as mandatory political essays'
Valve’s AI disclosure policy reignited debate after Epic CEO Tim Sweeney called it politically motivated, while Steam’s vast release volume contrasted with Epic Games Store’s smaller output.
Commander Shepard actors Jennifer Hale & Mark Meer mourn BioWare: 'It was in the hands of ownership that may not have understood what BioWare fully is''
Actors Jennifer Hale and Mark Meer reflect on BioWare’s closure, mourning its impact on Edmonton and the gaming industry while expressing cautious hope for the future of its franchises.
Riot resurrected 3 of its biggest League of Legends pop groups, but only one emerged victorious
Riot Games revived three League of Legends pop groups ahead of Worlds 2023, but only K/DA delivered a full return with a new EP and chart-topping single Firestarter.
Civilization 7's game changing update was 'personally challenging' for its creative director, as being able to play as a single faction 'wasn't part of the orig
Firaxis’ Civilization 7 update restored traditional single-civilization play after fan backlash, a shift creative director Ed Beach called personally challenging.
Top Xbox exec promoted in brand 'reset' leaves after 3 months in role
Xbox Chief Operating Officer Helen Chiang has left the company after just three months in a newly created role as part of a brand reset led by CEO Asha Sharma.
BioWare's incredible legacy will continue as long as there are RPGs
BioWare’s closure marks the end of an era, but its legacy endures through the RPGs it inspired, from Baldur’s Gate to Mass Effect and beyond.
After 14 years of development, Factorio's final major update is out now
Factorio’s final major update, Patch 2.1, concludes 14 years of development with quality-of-life improvements and space logistics refinements, marking the end of active updates.
Why private equity acquisitions like the one that just claimed BioWare are so dreaded
Private equity acquisitions often saddle game studios with unsustainable debt, leading to layoffs and closures like BioWare’s, as seen in recent EA cuts and Gamepires’ shutdown.
'I'm forever grateful to BioWare': 16 game developers share the moment a BioWare game inspired them to join the industry
Sixteen developers recount how BioWare games sparked their careers, sharing pivotal moments that inspired them to enter the games industry.
In a rare instance of good news, Philips has announced the world's first 36-inch, 260 Hz gaming monitor. So that's nice
Philips unveils the world’s first 36-inch, 260 Hz gaming monitor, offering a 3440 x 1440 VA panel with Display HDR400 and dual HDMI 2.1 inputs.
Asus ROG Rapture GT-BN98 router review
Asus launches the ROG Rapture GT-BN98, its first Wi-Fi 8 router, offering improved reliability and range over long distances compared to Wi-Fi 7 models, despite lower peak speeds.
My GOTY is $7 and has 253 Steam reviews
A $7 skateboarding game with first-person movement and 253 Steam reviews has become the author’s unexpected Game of the Year contender for 2026.
'No other studio in the world did it better' than BioWare at its peak, says former Dragon Age lead writer David Gaider
Former BioWare lead writer David Gaider reflects on the studio’s closure, calling it a loss for RPG development and recalling its peak influence.
Capcom confirms a data breach has affected over 11 million people, with emails, IP addresses, and birthdays caught up in the mix
Capcom disclosed a data breach affecting over 11 million users of its CAPCOM ID service, exposing emails, IP addresses, and limited personal details, with no confirmed password leaks.
Best Black Friday controller deals
Black Friday discounts on PC gaming controllers, mice, and headsets bring advanced features like Hall effect sticks and high polling rates to budget tiers, with notable deals under $70.
The next Mass Effect would have had 'a level of autonomy and choice that no other game has been able to match', according to BioWare veteran
A BioWare veteran reveals canceled Mass Effect 4 aimed for unprecedented player autonomy and choice, drawing inspiration from Larian and CD Projekt.
Machinarium AI tribute cops a flogging from studio: 'This looks disgusting and has nothing to do with us or our craft'
Amanita Design criticized Nura Studios for an AI-generated Machinarium tribute, calling it disrespectful to their craft, while Nura apologized for the post.
With BioWare dead, EA lays out its 'next chapter,' and it's pretty much as predicted: Guns and football are fine, and everything else is under the microscope
Electronic Arts outlines cuts and focus on core franchises after BioWare closure, signaling broader workforce reductions following Saudi acquisition.
Chinese repair centre has received 7 melted 12+4-pin Nvidia GPUs in just the past two days alone
A repair shop in China has received seven Nvidia GPUs with melted 12+4-pin power connectors in two days, raising concerns over power delivery issues across multiple manufacturers.
In this age of pervasive slop maybe we should be grateful for Shrek 2 Remastered
A remastered version of the 2004 *Shrek 2* video game is scheduled for release on November 10, offering updated visuals and multiplayer features.
EA Sports FC 27 gets a PEGI 16 rating in Europe because of loot boxes
EA Sports FC 27 receives a PEGI 16 rating in Europe due to loot boxes, while ESRB maintains an E rating for the same game.
Founder of bankrupt Samson studio mulls how to use AI for his next attempt: 'Cutting corners in game development has a habit of coming back to bite you in the a
Samson developer Liquid Swords founder Christopher Sundberg reflects on the studio’s bankruptcy and outlines plans for a new studio, aiming to avoid past mistakes while cautiously exploring AI tools.
Of course a new Edgerunners series means a new Cyberpunk 2077 patch
CD Projekt Red announced a Cyberpunk 2077 patch coinciding with the Netflix release of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, introducing cyberware customisation and a dual-wielding playstyle.
Intel bringing faster upscaler to Valve's Proton
Intel has submitted code to add XeSS upscaling support to Valve’s Proton, enabling Intel Arc GPUs to run Windows games on Linux with improved performance.
Moonlighter studio won't host a public playtest of its next game due to rampant AI-led cloning: 'We know we're not the only developers feeling this way'
Moonlighter studio Digital Sun Games canceled a public playtest for its upcoming roguelike ReVamp, citing risks of AI-driven cloning before launch.