Issue #259
NEWS Link to heading
Apple Arcade is gearing up for the holidays with a myriad of new games
New AMD Ryzen gaming CPU smashes Intel and could make monster gaming handhelds
Ubisoft’s Splinter Cell movie cancelled after producer admits they “just couldn’t get it right”
Valve accused of hosting millions of ‘extremist and hateful’ posts on Steam
Big Star Wars The Old Republic update breathes new life into the 2011 MMORPG
Roblox adds further changes to safety systems and parental controls
Game Pass Losing These Nine Games Soon, Including Rollerdrome
The Game Awards announces Game of the Year 2024 nominees
Rockstar isn’t done updating the GTA Trilogy after its recent big patch, with another now on the way
Minecraft enters real world with $110m global theme park deal
Niantic Used Pokemon Go Players To Create Real-World AI Navigation Model
PS Portal Will Allow Cloud Streaming in New Beta Update
Buckle Up the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Launch Was Disastrous
CD Projekt says “no plans” for Cyberpunk 2077 upgrade on PS5 Pro
Fortnite Just Raised Its Battle Pass Price for the First Time Ever
FromSoftware’s parent company confirms that Sony is looking to buy it out
RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic is coming to Nintendo Switch in December
Here are all the Golden Joystick Awards 2024 winners
Here’s everything available in Path of Exile 2 early access at launch
Donkey Kong Land available for Switch Online members
REVIEWS Link to heading
FEATURES Link to heading
Microsoft’s Xbox transition moves into high gear | Opinion
I love World of Warcraft, but I wish Blizzard would stop looking backwards
I played Half-Life 2 for the first time this year—here’s how it went
These are the lasting things that Half-Life 2 gave us, besides headcrabs and crowbars
UFO 50 changed the way I think about my backlog
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is Going to be a Very Different Kind of Open World Game, and That’s Exciting
Remembering 20 years of World of Warcraft
Please Don’t Go Into Stalker 2 Expecting A New Fallout Game
In a tough year for video games, the Game Awards nominations give some cause for hope
20 years ago, Nintendo changed how I thought about games forever with just two screens
Dynasty Warriors: Origins – The First Preview
What have they done to my beautiful boy
DISCUSSIONS Link to heading
Turned 50 - what do I play to keep entertained?
Most badass/creative video game levels/sections you’ve ever played?
VIDEOS Link to heading
Half-Life 2: 20th Anniversary Documentary
Corepunk: Official Early Access Trailer
Enjoy a selection of classic Pokémon games and more! (Nintendo Switch)
Rainbow Six Siege: Collision Point Operator Gameplay Gadget & Starter Tips
A Minecraft Movie | Official Trailer
FINAL FANTASY XIV MOBILE – Reveal Trailer
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl — Launch Trailer
Path of Exile 2: Opening Cinematic
Path of Exile 2: Early Access Gameplay Trailer
FUNNY Link to heading
I modded RDR2 so that thousands of strangers can voice the NPCs in my game in real-time. Mistake.
Clueless Gamer: “Death Stranding Director’s Cut” | Team Coco
DEV / DESIGN Link to heading
I designed economies for $150M games—here’s my ultimate handbook
The art of game balance: evolution
Valve updates guidelines for season passes on Steam
Itch wants asset creators to disclose when they’ve used generative AI