Ghosts ‘n Goblins producer explains why ‘easy mode’ was added to one of gaming’s hardest series

The chief producer of the new Ghosts ‘n Goblins game has explained why he added more accessible difficulty modes to one of gaming’s most notoriously challenging series. Yoshiaki Hirabayashi led the development of Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection, which was released onSwitchin February and is coming toPS4,Xbox OneandPCon June 1. The Ghosts ‘n Goblins series is notable for being extremely difficult, but Resurrection includes four difficulty levels that can make things a bit easier for players, including the ability to take multiple hits, reduce the number of enemies or even respawn instantly upon death....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Zachary Jones

Guerrilla says Horizon Forbidden West will offer an ‘equally immersive’ experience on PS4 and PS5

Guerrilla Games has said Horizon Forbidden West players shouldn’t be worried that the PS4 version of the game has been compromised by the studio’s work on the PS5 one. PublisherSony Interactive EntertainmentannouncedHorizon: Forbidden West for PS5in June 2020 beforeconfirming a PS4 version last September. While the power of PS5 has enabledGuerrillato add extra levels of detail to the game on the newer console, lead character artist Bastien Ramisse told thePlayStation Blogthat the studio is aiming to deliver an equally engrossing experience on both platforms....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Isabel Campbell

Halo Infinite’s multiplayer lead has left 343 Industries

Andrew Witts, the multiplayer lead for Halo Infinite has left 343 Industries. In a tweet, the developer said: “Today was my last day at343 Industries. It’s been an honor leading the MP design team over these years. Thank you to all @Halofans for your feedback over the years. We made this game for you.” He continued: “Going to take some time off to relax and recharge but I’m excited what’s next!...

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Robert Harrington

Henry Cavill will step down as Geralt after The Witcher season 3

Henry Cavill will step down from his role as Geralt of Rivia following the end of Season 3 of Netflix’s The Witcher series. Netflixannounced that Liam Hemsworth, known for his role in The Hunger Games franchise, will take over the role for season 4. The show, based on the Andrzej Sapkowski’s best-selling book series, debuted in 2019 to positive reviews. It is largely based on the book series, rather than the games, however, it does include elements from the incredibly popularCD ProjektRPG franchise....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Natasha Williams

Hogwarts Legacy Astronomy Table Locations: Every Astronomy Table Location

Looking for every Hogwarts Legacy Astronomy Table Location? This map will show you where every Astronomy Table is in the game. While there aren’t nearly as manyHogwarts LegacyAstronomy Tableas there are Hogwarts Legacy Statues or Hogwarts Legacy Field Guide pages, there’s still a decent amount of them, so we’ve created this guide to help you find them all. But where is theHogwarts Legacy Astronomy Table?Keep reading on to find out....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 540 words · Savannah Skinner

Horizon Forbidden West tops UK boxed charts thanks to PS5 bundle

Horizon Forbidden West returned to the top of the UK boxed charts last week, thanks to anew PS5 bundlewhich included the game. According to GfK (posted byGamesIndustry.biz), Horizon managed a 94% week-on-week sales increase, mainly due to the new bundle. Nintendo Switch Sports, the previous week’s best-seller is down to number 2 after three weeks at the top of the charts. An increase in PS5 stock has also seemingly boosted the sales of other exclusives, includingGran Turismo 7(which re-entered the top 10) andRatchet & Clank: Rift Apart(which climbed back up to number 15)....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 215 words · Teresa Huerta

How to watch the Summer Game Fest 2025 live stream

The Summer Game Fest 2025 kick-off showcase is taking place on Friday and you’ll be able to watch it live here. Promising “spectacular new video game announcements, surprises, and reveals”, today’s two-hour event will begin at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm BST / 11pm CEST. Presented byGeoff Keighleyand Lucy James, it will take place in front of an audience at the YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, California....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 295 words · Stacy Reynolds

Internal Roblox documents have been stolen and posted online in an extortion effort

A hacker has seemingly published a cache of internal documents stolen from a Roblox employee. According toVice, 4GBs of data posted online appears to include information on some of theRoblox’s biggest games and creators, including email addresses, identification documents and spreadsheets related to multiple individuals. “Roblox has been actively investigating a phishing incident, which involved a Roblox employee being targeted by cyber criminals [through social engineering tactics/using highly personalized scare tactics],” Roblox told the site in a statement....

June 26, 2025 · 1 min · 211 words · Kathleen Love

It’s now been a full year since the last general Nintendo Direct

This week marks one year since the last general Nintendo Direct presentation on June 10, 2025. It’s the longest stretch by far the platform holder has gone without a fullNintendo Directbroadcast since the initiative started in 2011. For the purpose of this article, we’re defining full Nintendo Directs as broadcasts focused on multiple first-party games aired in multiple regions. The previous largest gap between general Directs (183 days between March and September 2016) was due toNintendo‘s decision not to hold a presentation at that year’s E3....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 548 words · Christine Hardy

Journey releasing on PC in early June

Celebrated indie adventure game Journey will be released on PC on June 6 through the Epic Games store, publisher Annapurna Interactive has announced. It’s available to pre-order now for $14.99/£11.99, although US customers can currently get it for $4.99 as part of theEpic Games store Mega Sale promotion. Following earlier releases Flow and Flower, Journey was the third and final title in a three-game exclusivity deal developerThatgamecompanysigned with publisherSony....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 234 words · Larry Baker

Last of Us Part 2 actor teases ‘epic’ new motion capture project

Derek Phillips, the actor who played Abby’s dad in The Last of Us Part 2, has announced he’s working on a new motion capture project. “Back in my sexy mocap tights,” he teased in an Instagram post on Tuesday. “Can’t wait to share what I’m working on with all of you! It’s gonna be epic!!!!” Phillips previously provided voice and motion capture for surgeon Jerry Anderson inThe Last of Us Part 2and more recently for Lieutenant Wade Jackson inCall of Duty Vanguard....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Frank Ortega

Lego Game Boy price, release date and piece count appear online

More details about the upcoming Lego Game Boy set have appeared online, including the price. The news comes from FalconBrick Studios, an Instagram account with a long track record of posting information about Lego sets before it is publically shared. The accountclaimsthat the set will be released on October 1, will cost $59.99 and will include 421 pieces. In comparison with other branded Lego, this is somewhat more expensive than is typical....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 222 words · Alice Chase

Little Nightmares 3 has been announced

The third game in the Little Nightmares series has been announced. A trailer for Little Nightmares 3 was shown during the Opening Night Live presentation atGamescom. “Are you ready to return to the Nowhere, little ones?” a blurb for the trailer reads. “This time, face your childhood fears together.” Unlike the first two games, however, Little Nightmares 3 will not be developed by Tarsier, and will instead be handled bySupermassive Games, the studio behind Until Dawn, The Dark Pictures Anthology and The Quarry....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 256 words · Paige Bartlett