XDefiant producer says players ‘can move on’ if they’re struggling with bugs

An executive producer of XDefiant has said that it’s okay for players to move on if they can’t put up with ongoing in-game bugs. Speaking on social media,Mark Rubinexplained that Xdefiant is built on an MMO engine, and as such there have been teething problems as the free-to-play shooter has been released to the public. Responding on X to a user who said he felt the game had been rushed, Rubin said: “What we have is an engine that has only ever been an MMO....

June 4, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Justin Lopez

Yooka-Replaylee is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S and ‘Nintendo platforms’

Yooka-Replaylee will be coming to consoles as well as its previously confirmed PC version, developer Playtonic says. According to the studio, the game will be released onPlayStation 5,Xbox Series X/Sand “Nintendoplatforms”, implying a version will be coming to both theSwitchand its as-yet unannounced successor. Playtonicis not yet ready to announce the game’s release date, however, saying: “Experience the definitive version of Yooka and Laylee’s very first adventure on a platform of your choice when the game launches on… wait, too soon for that....

June 4, 2025 · 2 min · 231 words · Taylor Smith

Zelda Giant White Stallion – How to tame solution

Where is the Giant White Stallion in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and how do you tame it? The Giant White Stallion is a mysterious new breed of horse in the game, which Phanna tells you about. It isn’t just a myth, though – the Giant White Stallion is indeed in the game, and you can find it, tame it and ride it. This guide will tell you where to find the Giant White Stallion in Tears of the Kingdom....

June 4, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Nicole Conner DDS

‘Essential’ features missing from the Battlefield 2042 beta are in the full game, DICE says

Electronic Arts has reassured Battlefield players that a number of features missing from the Battlefield 2042 beta will be present in the final game. Reiterating thatthe beta was based on an older version of the game, the company’sDICEstudio explained its numerous findings from the beta ina lengthy blog posttoday. It also sought to dispel fears that a number of the series’ trademark features, which were missing from the beta, would also be missing from the main game....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 515 words · Thomas Perez

‘We fill a gap for PlayStation Studios’ – Behind the scenes at Astro Bot’s Team Asobi

On the 15thfloor of Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Tokyo building, we follow a trail of gold PlayStation coins to the entrance of Team Asobi, the unconventional studio behind PS5’s most brilliant platformer. Stepping inside the open plan development floor, which is strewn with colourful mementos ofPlayStation’s past and present, we’re initially struck by how spacious the room is for a first-party studio – especially in Tokyo, where floor space comes at a premium....

June 4, 2025 · 17 min · 3497 words · Emily Smith

2024 Preview: Can Alone in the Dark kill the series’ demons?

The Alone in the Dark series has seen more reboots than a broken PC, but there’s something about this latest offering that has us intrigued. On paper, it sounds like there should be cause for concern. The game has been public knowledge for just over six months and has already suffered two delays, each of which has been given for contradicting reasons. It was originally due for release in October until, one month before it was due,publisher THQ Nordic announced that it had slipped back until January....

June 3, 2025 · 4 min · 847 words · Jennifer Brock

A non-VR version of C-Smash VRS is coming to PS5 this summer

The critically acclaimed VR game C-Smash VRS is getting a non-VR release on PlayStation 5. C-Smash VRSwas released forPlayStationVR2 on June 23, and is released today onMeta Quest 2, 3 and Pro. To celebrate the launch of the game on the Quest, publisherRapidEyeMovershas announced that a non-VR version will be coming to thePS5in late summer 2024. The PS5 version will be called C-Smash VRS: New Dimension, and is available for pre-order on the PlayStation Store starting today....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 241 words · David Watkins

All FFXIV Dawntrail Kozama’uka Aether Current locations

You need to unlock flying by visiting theKozama’uka Aether Currents locationsbefore you can ride your favourite flying mounts through the skies of one of the first zones in Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail. Though you can collect a good portion of the Aether Currents in Kozama’uka as you work through the story, you’ll need to complete specific main quests and side quests to get the lot. Do this as you wrap up the zone, or once you’re done with the MSQ as a whole for some easy XP on a second class....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 333 words · Laura Davis

Amazon Prime Gaming gets six bonus ‘free’ games today, including Tomb Raider I-III Remastered

Prime Gaming, which is included as part of an Amazon Prime subscription, lets members claim a selection ofPC gamesevery month, to claim and keep. June’s gameswere already confirmed earlier this month, but now Amazon has announced that a further six will be made available to celebrate the upcoming Prime Day. All six games are available today (June 17) at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST, and can be claimed on the Amazon Prime Gaming page when they’re available....

June 3, 2025 · 1 min · 202 words · Mr. Thomas Leonard

Banjo-Kazooie launches new merchandise range

Merchandise company Fangamer has launcheda new range of Banjo-Kazooie products, including a vinyl collection including over 6 hours of music. ComposerGrant Kirkhopetold fans on Twitterthat the new vinyl collection contains “four times the tracks” of any previously releasedBanjo-Kazooiesoundtrack. Anyone who purchases the vinyl will receive an instant digital download of the complete soundtrack, which totals more than 160 tracks. UPDATE:Nintendohas officially announcedBanjo-Kazooie Nintendo Switchfor itsSwitchOnline subscription service. ”update” Fangamer have also launched a Banjo-Kazooie plush toy, plush Jiggy, scarf, tshirts and more....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 330 words · Christopher Berry

Battlefield 6 open beta maps and modes detailed, trailer released

Electronic Arts has revealed what players can expect from the upcoming Battlefield 6 beta. Alongside theBattlefield 6 reveal last week, the publisher confirmed that an open beta will be held this month onPS5,Xbox Series X/S, andPCviaSteam,Epic Games Storeand theEAapp. The beta will be open to everyone over two weekends, from August 9-10 and August 14-17, and pre-loading is available now. A new trailer for the beta, which is viewable above, was released on Monday....

June 3, 2025 · 1 min · 165 words · Matthew Munoz

Blizzard confirms Diablo 4 cannot be played offline

Blizzard has confirmed that Diablo 4 will not be playable offline. The news was confirmed during a BlizzCon 2019 panel on Saturday, where lead designer Angela Del Priore was asked whether the game would support “a full offline mode.” “We are not going to support an offline mode,” Del Priore said. “But as I said before, nothing inDiablo 4is going to require partying up. you’re able to play solo and dungeons are private....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 269 words · Melissa Mills

Borderlands 4 will cut back on the toilet humour and meme references says narrative director

Borderlands 4’s narrative director has said the game plans to cut back on toilet humour and overreliance on meme culture. Borderlands4 is planned for release next year. The game’s latest trailer was shown off duringThe Game Awardslast week. “Borderlands 4 is our most ambitious game yet,” said Sam Winkler, Borderlands 4’s narrative director. “In service of that, I’m happy to say I’ve gotten to work with some of the funniest people I know as contract writers....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 303 words · George Odonnell