July 22, 2025 • By Liam Dawe

The article discusses PEAK, a new online co-op climbing game with silly physics. Players work together to climb and recover luggage after a plane crash, using items found in the luggage to aid their progress. The game features a stamina bar that combines health and stamina, which can be filled up with items found in the game. The game is suitable for a younger audience (teens+) and is great for playing with friends, although it can also be played solo. The game has a simple yet effective mechanic, and the developers continue to expand it with new content. The article concludes that PEAK is a highly entertaining game and one of the easiest recommendations to make.

July 22, 2025 • By Jake Green

The Pokémon Presents event took place on July 22, 2025, and focused on updates to existing games rather than new mainline titles. Announcements included: * Pokémon Champions, a battle-focused game with a release date expected in 2026 * Pokémon Legends Z-A, with a release date of October 16, 2025, and a new Switch 2 bundle * Pokémon Friends, a new puzzle game available on iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch * Updates to Pokémon GO, Pokémon Unite, and Pokémon Sleep * A new Pokémon theme park, Poképark Kanto, opening in 2026 * A collaboration between Pokémon and Aardman, the studio behind Wallace and Gromit, for a new show called Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd and Pichu, coming in 2027. The event also included announcements about the Pokémon World Championships, Pokémon Concierge, and new cards for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Overall, the event provided updates on various Pokémon games and projects, but did not include any major announcements about new mainline titles.

July 22, 2025 • By eternalrhage@gmail.com (Cole Martin) , Cole Martin

The ESRB has rated Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 as M for Mature due to its content, including blood and gore, intense violence, strong language, and use of drugs. The rating summary mentions marijuana and drug paraphernalia, such as a rifle with a bong attachment and players smoking joints. This has been a point of frustration for some in the Call of Duty community, who feel that the game's developers have been incorporating too much weed-themed content in recent years. Despite promises to focus on the Black Ops franchise's story, the game's 90s-themed aesthetic gave way to weed-themed content, including a "Blaze of Glory" event and operator bundles. The ESRB's rating summary may indicate that the game will include content from previous titles, such as Modern Warfare 2 and 3, or that the developers will revive the Carry Forward policy, allowing players to transfer operator bundles and weapon skins between games.

July 22, 2025

The article discusses the game Abiotic Factor, a sci-fi first-person action-adventure game developed by Deep Field Games and published by Playstack. The game supports multiplayer for up to six players and takes place in a secret subterranean complex where players must survive and escape after a catastrophic containment breach. Players must use their wits to survive, scavenge for supplies, and craft tools while managing human needs like hunger and sleepiness. The game features customizable scientists with unique stats determined by their background and traits. Abiotic Factor was released on PC as an Early Access title on May 2, 2024.

July 22, 2025 • By Sal Romano

Square Enix and Tactic Studios are running a closed beta test for the multiplayer murder mystery action game "KILLER INN" from July 25 to July 28. The test aims to evaluate the game's network and servers. Users can request access via the game's Steam page. The game is still in development, and players may experience issues during the test. Tutorials are being worked on but won't be included in the beta. "KILLER INN" will be available on PC via Steam, with no release date announced yet.

July 22, 2025 • By RichardL

Here is a concise summary of the news article: Nintendo is releasing free updates for select Nintendo Switch games to enhance gameplay on the Nintendo Switch 2 system. These updates may improve graphics or add features like GameShare. The updates are available for download by connecting the Switch 2 to the internet and performing a system update. However, some users are questioning the value of these updates, as they are a standard industry practice and not a unique deal. Additionally, some users are criticizing Nintendo for charging for upgrades to certain games, such as the Zelda series, while offering free updates for other games.

July 22, 2025 • By shaun.prescott@futurenet.com (Shaun Prescott) , Shaun Prescott

Descenders Next, the sequel to 2018's best cycling game Descenders, has been released on Steam. The game features snowboarding and mountainboarding, with two sports and four biomes available in its early access version. The early access period will last two years, with new sports, biomes, multiplayer modes, and modding support to be added. The game has a "blissed-out arcade feel" and is available with a 10% launch discount. Additionally, the original Descenders game has received a new race mode as a free update, and Descenders Next is Steam Deck verified.

July 22, 2025 • By Gavin Sheehan

Indie game developer Strange Scaffold and co-publisher Frosty Pop are releasing "Co-Op Kaiju Horror Cooking" on July 29, 2025. In this absurd co-op horror game, players take on the role of medieval monks who must cook food for kaiju monsters to appease them and prevent the apocalypse. The game features online multiplayer for 2-4 players, where they must gather ingredients, evade enemies, and navigate a labyrinth to feed the kaiju within a 10-minute time limit. A public playtest is available on Steam for those who want to try the game early.

July 22, 2025 • By Ajay Rag

Here is a concise summary of the news article: India's gaming industry is experiencing a surge in demand for specialized talent as studios shift focus to high-end titles with bigger budgets and complex gameplay. The industry has 50,000-60,000 open positions, with roles like gameplay engineers, backend developers, and 3D artists in high demand. Studios are hiring internationally and bringing back experienced Indian professionals to build homegrown IPs. The industry now employs around 130,000 people, up from 50,000 in 2022. Artificial intelligence is also playing a key role in reducing development timelines and production costs, but studios caution that creativity and collaboration of skilled developers are still essential for making great games.

July 21, 2025 • By Gavin Sheehan

Posted in: Games, Microïds, Video Games | Tagged: Eden Games, Garfield Kart 2 All You Can Drift After briefly being teased last month, Garfield Kart 2 All You Can Drift finally got a trailer with so…

July 21, 2025 • By Dominic Allen

Here's a concise summary of the news article: Call of Duty: WW2 was added to Xbox Game Pass on June 30, but its PC version has been plagued by security exploits, including Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerabilities. Despite initial optimism, Microsoft shut down the servers and delisted the Xbox PC version, removing it from PC Game Pass. This decision has rendered 55 of the game's 90 achievements unobtainable and locked solo Zombies mode. The situation raises concerns about the future of classic Call of Duty games on Xbox PC, with potential implications for upcoming titles like Black Ops 3. As a result, fans are advised to play classic Call of Duty games on Xbox consoles instead of PC due to the security exploits.

July 21, 2025 • By Chris Reed

Stonemaier Games has an all-star lineup, including titles such as Wingspan , Scythe , and Viticulture. Vantage is the publishers latest hotly anticipated release, and its the culmination of eight y…

July 21, 2025 • By Shahmeer Shahzad

The article discusses the best and worst video game adaptations, highlighting the improvement in storytelling in recent adaptations. It mentions "Arcane" and "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners" as examples of well-done adaptations, while "Assassin's Creed" and "Tekken: Bloodline" are cited as poor examples. The article also praises "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" for its faithfulness to the source material and entertainment value. Other adaptations, such as "Castlevania" and "Devil May Cry" (2025), are also commended for their high-quality storytelling and faithfulness to the games. In contrast, adaptations like "Persona 5: The Animation" and "Bayonetta: Bloody Fate" are criticized for their poor pacing, lack of substance, and failure to capture the essence of the games. Overall, the article suggests that video game adaptations have improved in recent years, with some notable exceptions.

July 21, 2025 • By Rahim Amir Noorali

Turtle Rock Studios, acquired by Tencent in 2021, is working on a Back 4 Blood sequel. However, 2K Games still owns the Evolve IP, making a revival unlikely. Only concept art remains of the canceled Evolve 2, showing what could have been.

July 21, 2025 • By Gavin Lane

The article discusses the Virtual Boy, a console released by Nintendo 30 years ago, which is considered one of the company's biggest failures. The console had a small library of 22 games, and the article ranks all of them based on user reviews. The top-ranked game is Virtual Boy Wario Land, followed by Mario Tennis, Jack Bros., and Red Alarm. The article also mentions that the Virtual Boy was known for causing eye strain and headaches due to its red monochrome display and bulky design. Despite its poor reception, the Virtual Boy has become a nostalgic item for some gamers, and there are calls for Nintendo to re-release its games on modern consoles, such as the Switch or 3DS, with improved graphics and controls.

July 21, 2025 • By austin.wood@futurenet.com (Austin Wood) , Austin Wood

A group of devoted Hollow Knight fans has created a convincing fan game called Godgrounds, an unofficial fighting game set in the Hollow Knight universe. The game, which started with just two people in 2023, has grown to a team of around 20, including programmers, artists, and composers. Godgrounds aims to combine elements of traditional fighting games and platformer fighting games, with a focus on local multiplayer and a combat system. The team is hoping to release the game's first version or demo in 2025, with updates to follow. All assets in the game are original, created from scratch to imitate the original art style of Hollow Knight while avoiding any potential copyright issues. The game's lead developer, Rockm, is confident that the project is fine as long as it remains free and non-monetized, but may consider reaching out to Team Cherry, the developers of Hollow Knight, for potential collaboration or approval in the future.

July 21, 2025 • By Alessio Palumbo

Sucker Punch revealed that Ghost of Yotei will have a similar length to its predecessor, Ghost of Tsushima, with around 25-62 hours of content. The game will feature more varied and open-world exploration, allowing players to discover new things on their own. The developers aim to create a sense of freedom, where players can choose their own path and objectives. The game is set to launch on October 2 for PlayStation 5, with a potential PC launch in the future.

July 21, 2025 • By Gavin Sheehan

Descenders Next, an extreme sports title, has been released on PC, Xbox, and Game Pass. Developed by RageSquid and published by No More Robots, the game is the natural evolution of the original Descenders experience. It features snowboarding and mountainboarding with a focus on fluidity and different handling for each sport. The game includes online multiplayer, tricks, grinds, and huge biomes to explore, as well as a customization system and procedurally-generated tracks. A banging soundtrack from Monstercat is also included.