Supermassive is working on a game outside of its Dark Pictures anthology

Additional reporting byAndy Robinson. A new Supermassive games trademark has been discovered which indicates that the studio isn’t exclusively working on its Dark Pictures anthology. Named “The Quarry”, the trademark covers Supermassive to use the title across games software, entertainment services and computer programming services, all but confirming that Supermassive intends to use it for a new game. VGC’s own sources have been able to corroborate the listing and suggested that ‘The Quarry’ will be published by2K....

May 23, 2025 · 2 min · 290 words · Rebecca Le MD

The best Wuthering Waves Calcharo builds

Check out theseWuthering Waves Calcharo buildsif you’re looking to kit out the Electro-focused broadblade brandisher to power through the game. On a seemingly never-ending pursuit for revenge, this ruthless mercenary with an army of near do wells at his disposal knows how to pack a punch, bringing hard-hitting, thunderous swings down on his foes at a moment’s notice. The best build for Calcharo Here’s a brief look at how to build Calcharo as your main damage dealer:...

May 23, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Shawn Riddle

The best Wuthering Waves Jiyan builds

Follow along with theseWuthering Waves Jiyan buildsto have the big man’s broadblade carry you to great heights. Commander Jiyan has earned his title. Beyond ordering the Midnight Rangers, he can also seemingly bend the wind to his will, making him an especially powerful five-star Aero character. The best build for Jiyan Here’s a quick and concise look at how to build Jiyan as a main DPS: Stat priority for Jiyan Even with a focus on heavy attacks, Jiyan’s power still scales better with higher CRIT....

May 23, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Susan Mahoney

The first BioShock 4 image has reportedly appeared online

An early, mid-development image of BioShock 4 has reportedly been shared online, showing an early glimpse at the 2K sequel’s UI design. The image – published byMP1ST– is said to originate from a work reel belonging to a2Kvisual effects artist, which hasn’t been linked to protect their privacy. Notably, the image features the codename ‘Parkside’, which was referenced by journalist Colin Moriarty back in 2021, in which he revealedalleged details on the new BioShock game, including its setting....

May 23, 2025 · 2 min · 244 words · Sydney Gutierrez

The Game Awards 2023: All the major announcements rounded up

The Game Awards took place on Thursday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and delivered a host of exciting announcements. The tenth edition of the annual event was a major production featuring new game reveals, an awards show, musical performances and more. New games revealed includedCapcom’sMonster Hunter Wilds,ArkaneLyon’sMarvel’s Blade,Hello Games‘Light No Fire, andKemuri, the debut title from Unseen, which is formerGhostwire Tokyocreative directorIkumi Nakamura’s new studio. Hideo Kojimaand Jordan Peele officially introducednew Xbox game OD,Segaannounced thatreboots of five classic seriesare in development, andSonyrevealed freeGod of War RagnarokDLC expansion Valhalla....

May 23, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Patricia Higgins

The next Tomb Raider could have Lara Croft ‘leading a team of tomb raiders’

The next Tomb Raider game could feature an experienced Lara Croft leading a team of tomb raiders. That’s according to a script allegedly being used to cast the unrevealed game’s actors, which was obtained and shared bySacred Symbols(paywalled). According to the alleged script, the next Tomb Raider is internally known as ‘Project Jawbreaker’, and is described as “an action adventure game set in a modern-day world rocked by a mysterious cataclysm”....

May 23, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Melissa Higgins

This year’s Wholesome Direct showcased over 70 ‘cozy and uplifting’ indie games

This year’s Wholesome Direct has now ended. The light-hearted presentation showcase more than 70 indie games over the course of its hour-long duration. Every game during the Wholesome Direct was chosen for its gentle and happy nature, meaning a general lack of serious violence or upsetting topics. Set up by gaming community Wholesome Games, the Direct promised to show “the future of cozy and uplifting gaming with an hour of exclusive footage and announcements”....

May 23, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Anita Ryan

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 confirmed for Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S

Activision Blizzard has announced plans to release Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 for Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. While thePS5andXbox Series X/Sversions will arrive on March 26, theSwitchversion will be released later in 2021. The PS5 andXboxSeries X versions of the game will run native 4K at 60FPS, while the Xbox Series S version will render at 1440p and upscale to 4K. They will also support 120 FPS at 1080p....

May 23, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Sarah Dunn

Ubisoft has delayed Assassin’s Creed Shadows again ‘to incorporate player feedback’

Ubisoft has decided to delay Assassin’s Creed Shadows a further month, to incorporate more player feedback into the launch game, it’s announced. Shadows, which waspreviously delayed from last Novemberto February 2025, will now be released on Match 20. In a statement,Ubisoftsaid the additional development time would allow it to “better incorporate the player feedback gathered over the past three months and help create the best conditions for launch by continuing to engage closely with the increasingly positiveAssassin’s Creedcommunity”....

May 23, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Betty Brown

Xbox announces Beyond Xbox: Therapeutic Play, an initiative to aid recovery in children’s hospitals

Xbox and Gamers Outreach have announced Beyond Xbox: Therapeutic Play, an initiative that aims to promote the benefits of gaming as an aid to help facilitate recovery and connection for children in hospitals. The initiative aims to show how gaming can support children in hospitals, by providing them with a way to play and connect with friends and family. Xboxhas started the campaign with A Player Like Me, a short film that shares the story of 14-year-old Jordan from Michigan, who lives with a rare form of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome....

May 23, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Christopher Lewis

Xbox has confirmed plans to attend Gamescom 2022

Xbox has confirmed plans to participate at Gamescom 2022. “Following our recentXbox&BethesdaGames Showcase, we’re excited to confirm that Xbox will be back on the show floor atGamescom 2022in Cologne, Germany,” the company said in a message sent to press today. “Fans in Europe and around the world can expect updates on some announced games coming to Xbox in the next 12 months and a chance to hang out as a community again (in person)!...

May 23, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Brian Villanueva

Xbox’s April console update is rolling out to all players

The April 2024 Xbox console update is rolling out now to all users. The update adds new functionality to Discord, letting players disable certain effects using a toggle. It also adds a new notification that will let players know if their One Drive is running low on space due to a large number of game captures. A new restriction allows users to block which devices can be used to install or uninstall games too....

May 23, 2025 · 2 min · 216 words · Tina Case

Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s co-developer is continuing to expand

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild co-developer Monolith Soft is continuing to expand with a significant number of hires. In recent years,Nintendo-owned Monolith has contributed to the creation of not just Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but alsoSplatoon 2and Animal Crossing: New Leaf. Monolith is also known for its Xenoblade RPG series. On Wednesday the Japanese studioannounceda “large expansion” of staff at its Kyoto studio, alongside the publication of six new roles, including 3D and 2D graphic artists....

May 23, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Karen Stout