Balatro cracks 1 million sold copies
The indie hit continues to thrive.
Text:
Ben Lyons
A mobile version of Balatro is in development
RIP productivity.
Text:
Ben Lyons
Apex Legends Global Series Split 1 Playoffs set for Los Angeles
The event will be held in early May.
Text:
Ben Lyons
We're becoming gods and legends in Fortnite's latest season on today's GR Live
Join us as we check out Chapter 5 Season 2.
Text:
Ben Lyons
Sequel to 'boomer shooter' Ion Fury to be released in one month
It releases on the 23rd of April.
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is getting free DLC
The update Sacred Reunion launches next month with plenty of new content, including a versus mode.
Text:
Jonas Mäki
Planet of Lana arrives for Switch and PlayStation in April
Explore a planet invaded by hostile alien machines to rescue your abducted sister, and meet the wonderful and friendly creature Mui.
Text:
Jonas Mäki
Wild Bastards will also be coming to consoles later this year
Alongside PC, it's also arriving on Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series.
Text: Kieran Harris
Digimon celebrates 25th anniversary with revived Digivice
Walk around to evolve, train, and battle with your Digimon.
The cast of the animated Among Us series includes Randall Park and Elijah Woods
CBS Eye Animation Productions is working on the project along with developer InnerSloth.
Text: Kieran Harris
Respawn's Apex Legends team hit with layoffs
As part of wider cuts by EA, members of Respawn's team working on Apex Legends have been released.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes introduces a selection of the hundred heroes
It's time to meet our heroes ahead of the premiere next month.
Text:
Jonas Mäki
Sea of Stars hits five million players
And announces a new three player cooperative mode.
Text:
Ben Lyons
Crypt of the NecroDancer launches full Synchrony expansion on all platforms
More characters, crossplay and co-op challenges - keep up the pace!
Cloud9 returns to Apex Legends
After a couple of years away from the scene, the North American organisation is back.
Text:
Ben Lyons
There are no physical copies of Unicorn Overlord left in Japan
Atlus has even had to issue a statement apologising to players and promises to replace the game as soon as possible.
Story DLC, permadeath and more coming to Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Most of it will be free.
Grandia HD Collection is coming for PlayStation and Xbox this month
2024 is really shaping up to be the best year for J-RPGs for a very, very long time.
Text:
Jonas Mäki
Overwatch 2 joins the Esports World Cup
Yet another title has been confirmed for the major event.
Text:
Ben Lyons
We're playing Contra: Operation Galuga on today's GR Live
Join us as we dive into WayForward's reimagining of the classic action game.
Text:
Ben Lyons
Ori and the Blind Forest and Will of the Wisps sold around 10 million copies
"We sold around 10m copies of Ori so far, which probably makes it the most successful Metroidvania series ever made."
Text:
Jonas Mäki
Luigi's Mansion 2 will release 27th June 2024 on Nintendo Switch
The release date was announced in celebration of Mario Day.
Text: Kieran Harris
NBA 2K24 releases tomorrow on Xbox Game Pass
It will be available via console and cloud.
Text: Kieran Harris
Don't expect any major additions to Hogwarts Legacy this summer
Instead just expect a "small way" for the development team to show appreciation for the incredible reception of the game.
Text:
Jonas Mäki
Overwatch 2 reveals Cowboy Bebop crossover skins in new trailer
The skins will be available as part of the Season 9 cosmetics.
Natus Vincere is returning to Apex Legends
By signing the former Orgless and Hungry squad.
Text:
Ben Lyons
Fortnite will have you challenging Greek gods in the new season
After Peter Griffin, we guess the only natural way up is the path to Mount Olympus.
Contra: Operation Galuga characters introduced in new trailer
The action game makes its arrival next week.
Text:
Jonas Mäki
Vanillaware won't let Atlus release Unicorn Overlord for PC
"As a publisher, we would like to deliver it to PC users as well, but per our agreement with Vanillaware, we are only releasing on console."
Text:
Jonas Mäki
Balatro tops 500,000 sold units
The poker roguelike continues to thrive.
Text:
Ben Lyons
Play Mortal Kombat 1 and more for "free" with Game Pass Ultimate this weekend
The Microsoft programme Free Play Days is back with a scorcher of a line-up.
Text:
Jonas Mäki
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 now available in physical form on PS4
And it's an EMEA exclusive edition, so collectors have a head start here.
Pendulo Studios is not spared from cutbacks either: 43% of the staff are laid off
Problems in the production of Tintin Reporter - Cigars of the Pharaoh and with its publisher Microids have led to the dismissal of 33 workers.
Princess Peach: Showtime! gets new overview trailer ahead of demo release
Get started on taking down Grape and the Sour Bunch now.
We're playing Expeditions: A MudRunner Game on today's GR Live
Join us as we head into the wilderness in Saber's latest title.
Text:
Ben Lyons
Thunderful "were terrified of making the same type of game over and over"
"Who knows what the future of SteamWorld looks like? A robot dating sim? Or a racing game, or maybe a first-person shooter?"
Text:
Jonas Mäki
Monster Jam Showdown announced with a first trailer
The racing game will be debuting this year.
Text:
Jonas Mäki
Tales of Kenzera: Zau shown in new trailer
This seems to be a unique adventure.
Text:
Jonas Mäki
Rumour: Persona is coming to Fortnite
It looks like Epic Games and Sega are exploring a deep collaboration.
Text:
Jonas Mäki
Peacemaker gets his own Mortal Kombat 1 launch trailer
"I cherish peace with all my heart. I don't care how many men, women, and children I need to kill to get it."
Text:
Jonas Mäki
Hades is coming to Netflix in two weeks
Supergiant's massively acclaimed roguelike is coming to mobile devices exclusively through the streamer.
Text:
Ben Lyons
Don't expect Netflix to adapt Hades into a movie or TV series soon
Supergiant is very focussed on just developing games, particularly Hades titles, at the moment.
Text:
Ben Lyons
Temtem removes monetisation with the game's final updates
The servers for the game will remain online for the foreseeable future, with no offline mode planned.
Jack Black could have another iconic song in the Minecraft movie
Black has been nominated for multiple awards for Peaches in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Hogwarts Legacy 2 seems to be developed with Unreal Engine 5
Avalanche Software is looking for staff with knowledge of Epic Games' latest game engine.
Text:
Jonas Mäki
New roguelike sensation Balatro has rating changed from 3+ to 18+ over gambling fears
The game's publisher Playstack Games says the game is staunchly anti-gambling.
M80 announces Overwatch team, disbands team, and then signs a new team
All due to racist message allegations affecting the original team.
Text:
Ben Lyons
Dune seems to be coming to Minecraft
It looks like Arrakis is getting the blocky treatment.
Text:
Ben Lyons
Stumble Guys gets a visit from Masters of the Universe
And we have the trailer to prove it.
Text:
Jonas Mäki
Octopath Traveler goes mysteriously missing from the Nintendo Switch store
This is reportedly due to a change in the game's publisher.
Text: Kieran Harris