A newly published excerpt from an upcoming book has described how IO Interactive initially wanted Hitman’s Agent 47 to be the “Coca-Cola” of games. The History of the Stealth Gameby games journalist Kirk McKeand is dedicated to the stealth genre, and one chapter focused on the Hitman series discusses IO’s design philosophy behind Agent 47. McKeand explains that the team’s main goal was to create a brand that could stand the test of time, like Coca-Cola....

Squanch Games’ High on Life looks like it’s making its way to PlayStation consoles. As spotted by Twitter userKnoebel, a PS4 version of the game has been uncovered in thePlayStationbackend. The unannounced version was found byOrbis Patches, a site which tracksPlayStation 4game updates. The update in question included general bug fixes and improvements, according to the patch notes. High on Life was released forXbox One,Xbox Series X/SandPCin December 2022, and was available on Game Pass for consoles and PC on day one....

Remedy will launch the first of two premium Control expansions, The Foundation, on March 26. The launch date was confirmed in a teaser trailer which you can view via the tweet embedded below. The Foundation was originallyannounced as a PS4 timed exclusive, although it’s unclear if that’s still the case. The announcement makes no mention of the exclusivity arrangement and Finnish studioRemedywouldn’t comment when approached by VGC. The expansion will include new story missions, enemies and game mechanics....

Kirby has never been more popular than right now. Last year’sKirby and the Forgotten Landis already the pink blob’s best-selling game ever, but as enjoyable as that 3D adventure was, Kirby fans knew in their heart that Kirby’s true home is side-scrolling 2D platforming, and this ‘latest’ offering is further evidence why that’s the case. We say ‘latest’ in inverted commas because Return to Dream Land Deluxe isn’t a completely new game – it’s a significant remaster of a somewhat underrated Wii title released back in 2011....

Lies of P’s director has said that comparisons to FromSoftware games like Bloodborne are “an honor” and “motivation” for his team. Lies of Pis a Soulslike game set in a fantasy Victorian setting, released in 2023. When the game was first revealed, many players compared it toFromSoftware‘s Bloodborne, which features aesthetic similarities. While these specific Bloodborne comparisons waned somewhat when Lies of P was fully released, the game has routinely been compared to FromSoftware’s suite of beloved action games....

Lifetime PS4 hardware shipments (consoles sold in to retailers) have reportedly topped 100 million units worldwide. The latest shipment figures were released as part ofSony‘s first quarter financial results, which cover the three months ended June 25, 2025, according toDaniel Ahmad, senior analyst at Niko Partners. The company shipped 3.2 millionPS4units to retailers in its first quarter, matching the total from the first quarter of the previous financial year....

A live-action version of Like a Dragon: Yazkua is set to come to Amazon Prime Video. As reported byVariety, the live-action series will consist of six episodes, with the first three releasing on October 25 and the final three releasing on November 1. The show, which is produced in Japan, will be available in its original Japanese language with subtitles, or with a dubbed voiceover. It will take place over two time periods – 1995 and 2005 – and follows “the life, childhood friends and the repercussions of the decisions of a fearsome and peerlessYakuzawarrior with a strong sense of justice, duty, and humanity”....

Microsoft has announced the ROG Xbox Ally, an Xbox handheld developed by Asus. Announce during theXboxGames Showcase, the handheld can play games natively, and stream via the cloud. The Xbox Ally X and a lower-spec Xbox Ally are set to release this holiday season,Microsoftsaid, but no pricing details have been shared. The devices are able to run Windows games purchased via PC through Xbox, or from Battle.net, GoG,UbisoftConnect, andSteam.The Xbox Ally is designed to display games from all of those marketplaces, Microsoft toldGame File....

More information has been shared about Ubisoft’s cancelled sequel to open-world adventure game Immortals Fenyx Rising. Asrevealed by VGC last month, a follow-up game was in early development atUbisoft Quebec, but company leadership ultimately decided to cancel it earlier this month due to perceived challenges around establishing the IP. NowAxioshas spoken to two sources familiar with the game’s development, who have shed more light on the project. According to Axios’s report, the sequel – codenamed Oxygen – was going to be set in a fictionalised interpretation of the Polynesian archipelago, covering such locations as New Zealand, Tahiti, Easter Island and Hawai’i....

Saturday morning cartoon themed roguelite MythForce has received a free update which makes it the “definitive version” of the game, according to developer Beamdog. The version 1.2 update has rolled out on all formats and offers a wide range of new features designed to completely change the way the game is played. These include full character customisation, a revamped encounter system and elemental combat. According to Beamdog, version 1.2 contains the following new features: “MythForce 1....

Epic has announced a new Fortnite and Star Wars crossover event. “On May 3 with v29.40, galactic adventure comes to different parts of theFortniteuniverse: Lego Fortnite, Battle Royale, Fortnite Festival, and Rocket Racing,” it said. “There’s something for every Star Wars fan in this vast crossover. Head to Lego Fortnite to unlock Star Wars Builds and Decor, or fight off enemies with a Wookiee Bowcaster by your side in Battle Royale....

Nintendo has confirmed that as many as 160,000 user accounts may have been illegally accessed. The figure comes from the company’sJapanese website, where it states that names, dates of birth, addresses and emails may have been obtained via the unauthorised logins. The company added that individual credit card information has not been accessed. However, many affected users have reported having their accounts used to purchase in-game content such asFortniteV-Bucks....

Despite initially announcing the feature, Nintendo has confirmed that Switch 2 will not support variable refresh rate (VRR) when played in docked television mode. VRR, inNintendo’s words, helps games move seamlessly “by preventing frame skips and flickering”. FollowingSwitch2’s full reveal in April, Nintendo’s official websites had advertised VRR support for the console in both handheld and docked mode. However, some weeks later, it was noticedthat references to VRR had been quietly removedin relation to docked play....