Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s first demo reminded us to expect the unexpected

If Final Fantasy 7 Remake was shrouded in mystery, its sequel, and the second in the trilogy of remakes, might be even more so. Where the previous, literal ‘Remake’ reimagined the iconic game using modern-day tech, only exploring the first portion of the game set in the slums of Midgar and making only a few delicate yet significant tweaks to the well-known plot, now, the second instalment will see us venture further into the world – and with it, explore more of a story which may be the one we know....

June 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1182 words · Austin Carpenter

Final Fantasy 7 Remake concert ends with no major announcements

A Japanese Final Fantasy 7 Remake concert ended with no major announcements on Saturday, despite some translations suggesting that news related to the game would be shared. FF7R co-directorMotomu Toriyamahad appeared in a video published on aSquare EnixTwitter account earlier this week, in which he was quoted as saying that there would be“a few things about FF7R” revealedduring the pay-per-view online concert. However, the event ended on Saturday with no such news having been shared, despite expectation having built to the point where the concert was briefly trending on Twitter....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Douglas Hanna

Following StarCraft reports, Blizzard is hiring for an ‘open-world shooter game’

Blizzard is advertising job roles for an “upcoming open-world shooter game”. The job roles have been published following a report earlier this year that Blizzard was once again working on a StarCraft shooter. Multiple rolesincluding associate design director, senior designer, and principal designer for an unannounced game are being advertised. Several of the job listings reference an “open-world shooter game”. No further details of the game are included in the job descriptions....

June 30, 2025 · 1 min · 209 words · Stephanie Daniel

Gabe Newell says Valve has multiple games in development and ‘wants to do more single-player’

Valve co-founder and CEO Gabe Newell has confirmed that the Half-Life firm has multiple games in development and that it is keen to make more single-player experiences. Newell, who has been living and working in New Zealand since early 2020, suggested the Washington, US-based company had been energised by its experience making VR title Half-Life Alyx, which released last March. “We definitely have games in development that we’re going to be announcing — it’s fun to ship games,” he told1 NEWS....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Denise Kim

Google Stadia review round-up: Critics say platform ‘feels rushed to market’

Google Stadia reviews have gone live to coincide with the cloud gaming platform’s launch today. Stadia is available in 14 marketsat launch and users will be able to begin buying and playing theStadia launch gamesbeginning at 9am PST/5pm BST/6pm CET. To access Stadia this year, users need to have purchased the now sold out Founder’s Edition or buy the£119 Premiere Edition. A free version of the service,Stadia Base, will launch in 2020....

June 30, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Bryan Kennedy

Hades 2 announced at The Game Awards

Hades 2, the sequel to Supergiant’s Hades, has been announced. “Meet the Princess of the Underworld in Hades 2, the bewitching sequel to our award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler. Details about Early Access coming in 2023,” reads a press release for the game. Hades was the winner of multiple game of the year awards and was originally announced atThe Game Awards2018. In a blog on Supergiant’s website, the developer stated: “In Hades II, you’ll battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery as you take on the sinister Titan of Time in an all-new, action-packed, endlessly replayable experience rooted in the Underworld of Greek myth and its deep connections to the dawn of witchcraft....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Nina Holmes

Halo 2: Anniversary hits PC on May 12

Microsoft will release Halo 2: Anniversary for PC on May 12. The game will be available through theMicrosoftStore,SteamandXboxGame Pass forPC. It’s part of theHalo: The Master Chief Collection($40/£30) but is also expected to be released standalone likeHaloReach in December 2019 and Halo: Combat Evolved in March 2020, which cost $10/£7 each. Following Halo 2, the rest of the games included in The Master Chief Collection will continue to get staggered releases for PC in chronological order (Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST and Halo 4)....

June 30, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Jennifer Hall

Halo Infinite’s developer has denied claims TV show contributed to its delay

Halo Infinite’s developer has refuted claims that distractions caused by an in-development TV show contributed to the game’s delay. The allegations were made in a report fromThurrottthis week, which pointed to the production ofthe Halo TV series for ShowTimeas “a significant distraction” for 343’s management. In a statement provided toIGN, a343 Industriesspokesperson described Infinite and the TV show as “completely independent projects” whose development did not impact one another....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 259 words · Sarah Holder

Hazelight debuts gameplay for ‘genre-bending’ co-op game It Takes Two

Hazelight’s latest co-op adventure game, It Takes Two, will release for consoles and PC on Jun 05, 2025. The A Way Out studio confirmed the news duringThe Game Awardson Thursday, where it debuted a brand new trailer and revealed that the game would include a Friend’s Pass, allowing players to invite another player for free, without them purchasing the game. “WithIt Takes Two, you never know what you’re up against next,” reads the official blurb....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 248 words · Jason Williams

Helldivers 2 already ranks 7th in lifetime US dollar sales for Sony published games

Helldivers 2 ranks 7th in lifetime US dollar sales for Sony published games after just two months of availability. That’s according to research firm Circana, which published its US games industry sales report for March on Wednesday. Helldivers 2,which topped February’s sales chartand placed at No.2 on March’s, is the best-selling premium game of the year so far based on dollar sales. PChas been a huge part of the success of Helldivers II in the US....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 265 words · Jonathan Jefferson

Hideo Kojima says he’s worried about a future without physical media

Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding director Hideo Kojima says he’s afraid of a future without physical media. Writing on Twitter, the designer committed to purchasing physical movies, books and music due to his concerns over digital rights, and whether consumers could suddenly lose access to their digital libraries in the future due to some unforeseen event. “CDs will be gone soon. When I think about it, I still buy them....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 536 words · Lynn Sanford

How to catch fish in Fisch

Not surehow to catch fish in Fisch? Can’t figure out how to cast your rod, snag a critter, or reel in a big one? Here’show fishing works in Fisch. Catching fish in Fischis easy once you get the hang on it. In the moment, though, the simple interface and the sheer thrill of the moment you’ve been waiting for cause you to panic. How to fish in Fisch Fisch fishing is essentially a three-step process: casting, snagging, and reeling....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 566 words · Kelly Mcguire

How to reroll in Wuthering Waves

Betting big with your time by following theWuthering Waves rerollsteps to reset your account is one of the best ways to secure top-tier Resonators without spending a buck. With launch rewards detailed ahead of release, knowing how to put them to the best use is key. you may burn through them and make your way through a good chunk of the game with whoever you manage to pull, or you can take the time to reroll and potentially avoid any late-game hurdles....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Hunter Caldwell