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European game sales remained strong in the first half of 2024 despite fewer AAA video games being released compared to last year. That’s according to GSD data published byGI.biz, which suggests that just under 80 millionPCand console games were sold across Europe for the first six months of 2024. That represents a drop of 1.6% in terms of unit sales, which is a strong performance considering the first half of 2023 saw the release of major titles such asHogwarts Legacy,The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Diablo IV andStar Wars Jedi: Survivor....

Plunging players into a world of espionage and adventure in World War II Nazi-occupied Paris, Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is shaping up to be an epic experience. A story trailer shows Steve Rogers as Captain America going shield-to-claw with Azzuri, the 1940s Black Panther and king of Wakanda, while taking on Hydra’s nastiest and bopping baddies upside the head in appropriate fashion. He can do this all day, you know....

A commemorative plaque given to developers to celebrate the release of Concord is currently up for auction at a Goodwill store in the US. The plaque, which will have been given to members of the game’s development team to mark its full release, contains the game artwork, a game disc and the name of the developer. The plaque being auctionedcontains the name Chelsea Grace on it, and says “Founding Freegunner, Northstar Crew, WorldwideConcordLaunch, August 04, 2025″....

Latest update23rd Oct 2024 / 9:00 am We’ve put UPD 1’s Exclusive units in a higher tier as a preliminary step while we evaluate new mechanics like weaknesses. Blossom has been moved into S tier to account for her more potent support abilities. TheAnimeVanguards tier listcontinues to see its top contenders move up and down the list big patches like UPD 1 tweak key abilities, traits, and combat mechanics. Withnew Anime Vanguards unitsset to usurp older ones with each update, it’s important to know which are worth investing in long-term....

The latest Astro Bot DLC has added a character from a beloved gaming franchise to its cameo list that was entirely missing from the base game. Astro Bot‘s new DLC, which is available now, includes six new challenge levels. Each of the new levels also include a cameo bot, a collectible Astro Bot character dressed as aPlayStationcharacter. WhileTeam Asobihad previoulsy revealed that aGhost of Yotei-themed cameo would be included in the DLC, the biggest surprise appearance has now been revealed....

A new state law in California will force digital storefronts to admit to players that they are simply buying a license for a digital product, rather than owning the product. As reported byThe Verge, California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new bill that will forbid digital storefronts from using terms like “buy,” unless customers are explicitly warned that they are paying for a license to a game which may expire at any time....

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a “reactive turn-based RPG inspired by the lavish art and culture of France’s Belle Époque”, has been revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase at Summer Game Fest 2024. It tells the story of Gustave and his expedition that sets out to defeat the Paintress: an unknown enemy threatening to wipe out humanity. It’s the debut title ofSandfall Interactive, a studio founded in France in 2020. Set to be published byKepler Interactive, it’s slated to release in 2025 onXbox Series X/SandPCviaSteam....

When you first start the game,Dragon’s Dogma 2 classeswill be your first major choice in the Capcom RPG, as you’re faced with picking a starting Vocation. The Dragon’s Dogma 2 best class tier list we’ve published below is subject to change as we better discover the game, but there are already some key learnings to help you pick. By visiting a Vocation Guild, players can freely switch to the best Vocations inDragon’s Dogma 2....

Electronic Arts has announced a restructuring plan that will see it lay off approximately 5% of its global workforce. The company employed 13,400 staff as of March 2023, according to its most recent annual filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, meaning it could be cutting about 670 jobs. EACEOAndrew Wilsonsaid in a letter to employees: “Given how and where we are working, we are continuing to optimize our global real estate footprint to best support our business....

Work-in-progress footage of Battlefield 6’s single-player campaign has appeared online, via a datamine of the game’s latest closed test. The footage, which was posted by dataminer Temporyal on X, shows the conclusion of a mission involving the destruction of a dam in Tajikistan. The footage was likely not intended to be seen by the public, and features plenty of unfinished visuals. According to Temporyal,Battlefield 6’s single-player campaign will likely be made up of a prologue and eight missions set in various locations, including Egypt, Tajikistan, the USA, and Gibraltar....

From Software president Hidetaka Miyazaki has said “there’s interest” in an Elden Ring adaptation. The fantasy RPG is set in a world called The Lands Between, which was created incollaboration with Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin. It sees players take on the role of one of the Tarnished, individuals whose ancestors were exiled from The Lands Between many years ago. But when theElden Ringis shattered, they get the chance to return and conquer the land they were once banished from....

Gears of War: Reloaded is officially coming this August to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Microsofthas announced that theGears of Warfranchise will debut onPlayStationthis August, almost 20 years after it was first released onXbox. Gears of War: Reloaded is a modernised version of the original Gears of War game, and features all the improvements from Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, plus some modern performance boosts. Gears of War: Reloaded will be released on August 26, costing $39....

Latest update27th Dec 2024 / 6:00 pm We have some new GPO codes for the holidays. GPO codescan be a great way to boost an existing character or avoid the early grind of training up a new one. Grand Piece Onlineis aRobloxexperience wholly (and entirely unofficially) based on the One Piece anime. It’s another that’s been sending us on high-seas adventures for years now.New codes for Grand Piece Onlinegive free race rerolls, 2x drop rates, and more....