Xbox’s rumored handheld console isreportedly on hold, asMicrosoftfocuses on making improvements to Windows 11 and supporting Project Kennan, a similar device on which it has partnered with ASUS. That doesn’t mean that the Xbox handheld has been cancelled, but itlikely won’t launch in 2025 as originally rumored. If it’s true that the handheld has been pushed back, it looks like Xbox could have two console launch years in a row, with the handheld arriving in 2026 and itsnext-gen home console coming in 2027....

Battlefield 6has officially been unveiled,and its multiplayer has been shown off for the world to see, with streamers and content creators all jumping into matches for first-hand demonstrations throughout the whole week.It looks like a pretty realistic return to form, especially since developer DICE has already stated thatit’s going to shy away from the goofy skin crossoversthat have infested modern shooters like Call of Duty these days. Unfortunately, there is still one aspect of Battlefield 6 that fans don’t think is realistic enough, and that’s the game’s movement system....

A reliableValveinsider has detailed the latest batch ofHalf-Life 3(also known as HLX) leaks and doubled down on the claims that it’s in the “final” stages of development. The past year and a bit has been a total rollercoaster for Half-Life fans. Thelong-awaited third game has seemed like it would never happen for a while now, but there’s been more and more evidence that it’sactually nearing the end of its development, which keeps beingcemented as more and more leaks and teases have come out....

The Callisto Protocolmight be Glen Schofield’s last game, as he is openly toying with the idea of retiring after a storied 34-year career, spanning from his work on Barbie: Game Girl in 1991 to the creation of the iconic survival horror seriesDead Space. “Game industry,it’s tough out there,” Schofield wrote onLinkedIn(as reported byVGC). “Over the past eight months, I’ve been quietly working with my daughter, Nicole, on a new game idea....

Virtuos Games has been behind some of everyone’s favorite ports and remasters of great games, and withOblivion Remastered, it’s finally getting the attention it deserves. Over the years, the studio has helped give new life to games that either deserved a second chance or just needed a little polish and touch-up to shine on newer systems. For some projects, it did a lot of heavy lifting, and for others, it just helped smooth the edges, but either way, the studio has had its hands on some real fan favorites over the years....

Quick Links 11 Bit Studios' games are known for having tough decisions and nail-biting resource management, andThe Altersis no exception. you may never quite do everything that you want to in the time that you have, mistakes pile up, and just when you think you have a handle on the situation, the game throws a curveball at you. The best thing you can do is be ready for anything - preparation is key....

Getting into research and its Idea Tree inFrostpunk 2should be one of your first priorities when starting a new game. However, with dozens of options to choose from right at the starting gate, it can be overwhelming to narrow down just what your city needs to survive before all else. Thankfully, no matter what city you have, there are always a select few research options and ideas that you can invest in during the early game to set you off on a strong start....

Summary Arc Raidersis launching on July 17, 2025. This was just confirmed atSummer Game Fest, with a new trailer finally giving us a release date for the long-awaited PvPvE extraction shooter. It may not bethe shadowdrop that some people were hoping for, given that the Xbox page for Arc Raiders was updated recently, but at least we now know when we’ll finally get our hands on the game. The trailer also gives us another look at Arc Raiders' gameplay ahead of its October release....

The Adamantine Golem, a.k.a. Grym, is one of the toughest early bosses you’ll face in Baldur’s Gate 3. Found in theGrymforge, this metallic mechanism barely takes any damage from melee attacks, and is only susceptible to them once covered in magma. If you don’tdrop the hammer on him, ordrop an Owlbear from up top, you’re probably going to struggle with the fight. However, one player wasn’t having any of it and decided that they’ll take every NPC from act one into the fight....

Summary One-shots can be some of the most fun you’ll ever have as a Dungeon Master or a player in aDungeons & Dragonsgame. These one-off adventures that span only the length of a single game are a great way to introduce newbies to the world of tabletop roleplaying games, or they can prove to be a great setting for experimentation for veteran players. Using a one-shot to try out different gameplay mechanics, unique challenges, or homebrew content can be a great way to entice expert DND players into trying out a one-shot idea....

Quick Links Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaoscombines Diablo’s loot heavy system with the auto-combat and upgrades of Vampire Survivors. Your character attacks automatically while you focus on dodging enemies and collecting green, glowing XP crystals. As you level up during a run, you’ll choose between random upgrades like new skills, stat boosts, or enhancements to your current abilities. With each wave, more enemies spawn as your build grows stronger....

Summary A former lead designer atBethesda Game Studioshas explained that the team is aware of how many loading screens its games have, but that their inclusion is a “necessary evil” due to how big the open worlds are. Ever since it truly made a name for itself withThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivionin 2006 and set the bar for open-world RPGs, Bethesda has become known for a few things that all of its games have....

Summary To those of us who knewClair Obscur: Expedition 33was set to besomething special, there was a worry the sudden release ofOblivion Remasteredcould overshadow the release of Sandfall’s debut role-playing game. However, these fears were ultimately unfounded because, even though Oblivion Remastered is super popular, so is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Perhaps we needn’t have worried at all, as a new interview fromThe Game Businesswith Kepler Interactive’s senior portfolio manager, Matt Handrahan, suggests the publisher wasn’t too concerned with the surprise release of Oblivion Remastered....