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Valve has trademarked the term Steam Frame, lending fuel to rumors that the company is planning to release a console counterpart to its popular handheld Steam Deck. No matter what form the Steam Frame takes, it looks like Valve is planning to expand its gaming hardware offerings in the near future. Valve filed two separate trademarks for the Steam Frame on September 2, as spotted by a Reddit user, with each covering a different use. The first is listed for "computer game consoles for...
This month marks the fourth anniversary of the announcement for Marvel's Wolverine. Insomniac Games hasn't shared much beyond the game's initial teaser. But according to a new report, Wolverine will be featured at Sony's next State of Play event near the end of September. According to Insider Gaming, a new trailer for Wolverine has been finished for a potential debut at State of Play. Sony already had a State of Play this week for 007: First Light, and it hasn't yet announced plans for...
Prior to this year, the release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 console was the subject of numerous rumors and speculative reports. The wait for fans officially ended in early June, but a new report states that Nintendo pushed back the Switch 2 launch multiple times despite the frustration of third-party companies. According to Bloomberg, the reason Nintendo didn't rush Switch 2 to the market is because its designers requested extended deadlines for the launch titles in order to "perfect"...
After being announced six years ago, multiple delays, and years of anticipation, Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally releasing on September 4. Now, on Silksong eve, a resurfaced Reddit thread about the original Hollow Knight is a great reminder of just how far the franchise and developer Team Cherry have come in the past decade. The thread, posted by Reddit user crazy_loop 10 years ago, includes a trailer for the original Hollow Knight prior to its release in 2017 and features a heartfelt...
Pokemon Go's new Tales of Transformation season is officially underway, and the mobile game is kicking it off with a variety of events and Pokemon debuts in September. In keeping with the season's theme, numerous Mega Pokemon will appear in Mega raids this month, including the debuting Mega Sharpedo. That's certainly not the only new Pokemon coming to the game. A few other monsters are set to make their debut this month, such as the psychic Pokemon Indeedee and a special Psyduck wearing a...
Marvel Rivals Season 4 will upend the hero shooter's meta with a new hero and some major balance changes come September 12-- changes that include a long-awaited nerf to Luna Snow's ultimate ability. In the latest Dev Vision video, developer NetEase breaks down what's new and what's changing in Season 4 but doesn't dive into many nitty-gritty details. In addition to a new Vanguard hero, Angela, to help kick off the season, a number of heroes are seeing significant balance adjustments to make...
Preorders for 007 First Light are starting to go live following PlayStation's State of Play gameplay stream showcasing IO Interactive's espionage adventure. 007 First Light launches March 27, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Two physical editions are available to preorder at Amazon: The $70 base game for console players is called the Specialist Edition and comes with a handful of in-game bonuses. Big fans of the N64 classic GoldenEye 007 will likely be tempted by the...
As part of the PlayStation State of Play event today, Hitman developer IO Interactive showed off lots more of its upcoming James Bond game, 007 First Light, and confirmed the game's release date. 007 First Light will launch on March 27, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Switch 2--that's about two months before GTA 6 lands on May 26, 2026. Buy 007 First Light on Amazon Also during the State of Play, IO Interactive confirmed that Dexter: Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will play...
There are plenty of important resources you'll need to have in your inventory throughout a playthrough in Prologue: Go Wayback. From your basic Walkman to food and a way to cook it, your pack often fills up faster than you think. However, one resource that will always need an inventory spot regardless of your situation is water. Water is a non-negotiable in Prologue: Go Wayback, as you need to keep your character hydrated at all times once you leave the safety of your cabin. If you don't...
Prologue: Go Wayback isn't your run-of-the-mill survival game, as it features extremely harsh weather elements and a unique twist on the classic survival gameplay loop. Before you get started with your journey in one of the game's randomly-generated maps, you'll want to ensure you're using the optimal settings on PC. The video settings especially need to be tuned, as Prologue: Go Wayback's performance can be slightly dodgy unless you have a top-of-the-line machine. However, even the audio...
As part of the PlayStation State of Play today, IO Interactive showed a lot of footage from the James Bond game 007 First Light and confirmed that Patrick Gibson is playing the legendary British super-spy. Fans had theorized for months that it was Gibson playing James Bond, based on the character model's likeness bearing a resemblance, but now it's officially confirmed. Buy 007 First Light on Amazon "It's thrilling to be bringing this character to life in the gaming world," Gibson said...
NetEase has released the Season 4 trailer for Marvel Rivals, which confirms Daredevil and Angela as the two new playable characters confirmed for the game. The trailer also reveals Marvel Rivals is coming to PlayStation 4. Season 4: Heart of the Dragon arrives on September 12, and the new season will introduce the two new heroes. Daredevil, The Man Without Fear, is the most notable of the pair, but some players might also be familiar with Angela, who is a powerful Asgardian goddess and the...
The most recent update in GTA Online has introduced zombies into Los Santos. There's a new playlist available on the map called Cayo Perico Zombie Survival, and if you choose to boot up the playlist, you'll face hordes of the undead all across the map. There's a huge variety of different zombie enemies to mow your way through as you try and reach your final destination to safely extract from the now-overrun Los Santos. If you're interested in trying out the new Cayo Perico Zombie Survival...
Cronos: The New Dawn is a pretty difficult game, and it's made even harder by the fact that there's a finite amount of upgrade materials available to you in a single run. As such, you'll want to make informed decisions throughout your journey to ensure your health, inventory, and weapons are all able to withstand what the game throws at you. While you'll start to obtain more of both materials in the back half of the game, the opening hours can often feel restrictive, forcing you to make...
Path of Exile 2's massive The Third Edict update is getting even better, as a patch scheduled for later this week will bring improvements not only to the game's first seasonal league but also to new mechanics like sprint. The Third Edict launched August 29 and added Act IV of Path of Exile 2's campaign, two temporary "interlude" acts to help players reach the endgame, and the ARPG's first seasonal league, Rise of the Abyssal. Developer Grinding Gear Games says it's been keeping a close eye...
Microsoft has announced a new line of Xbox Wireless Controllers, dubbed the Breaker special edition series. These controllers will be released in three distinct colors--Heart Breaker, Ice Breaker, and Storm Breaker--and they'll be launching simultaneously on September 9, priced at $80 each. Xbox Breaker wireless controllers Aside from the bold colors for each variant and textured grips, these are your typical Xbox controllers in form and function. This has been the default design since the...
After years and years of development and fears that the it might never release, Hollow Knight: Silksong's release date is September 4. If you've been waiting for years and want to play the game the moment it unlocks, developer Team Cherry has published the exact launch times for the game. The long-awaited metroidvania game launches on September 4 at 7 AM PT. Below you can see more global unlock times. Hollow Knight: Silksong release times September 4 7 AM PT 10 AM ET 4 PM CEST 11 PM JST...
MachineGames, the developer of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, has discussed the play patterns of people who play the game via Xbox Game Pass. Speaking to The Game Business, design director Jens Andersson said the aim was to make The Great Circle "the most accessible MachineGames game so far," and it being on Game Pass meant that anyone with a membership could give it a shot. The data coming back to MachineGames showed that Game Pass players would "jump in for five minutes and they drop...
Ahead of the PlayStation State of Play event today that focuses on 007 First Light, people have spotted listings on Amazon that reveal the game's pricing structure, including a $300 collector's edition. To begin with, billbil-kun said the Amazon listings show that the standard edition of the IO Interactive-developed game could be $70. Price points are going up, but it appears 007 First Light is sticking with the $70 price that's been in place for years for AAA games. If you want to spend...
Call of Duty's midseason update arrives in both Black Ops 6 and Warzone this week, and here are all the major announcements for Season 5 Reloaded. The midseason update includes a DLC weapon, more multiplayer maps, a new scorestreak, and two seasonal events. Call of Duty Season 5 Reloaded start times Activision confirmed that Call of Duty Season 5 Reloaded arrives on September 4. The update will go live at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM BST across all platforms. What to expect from Season 5...