Spider-Man Noir series’ new co-showrunner might be a perfect fit The upcoming show seems to be shaping up well. Sony’s live-action Spider-Man Noir series has taken on Steve Lightfoot as co-showrunner, a name that might be familiar to Marvel fans. If you didn’t know a Spider-Man Noir series was in development, the show was first reported back in February, and is set to follow an older, more grizzly superhero in 1930s New York....
Square Enix shows off Final Fantasy 16’s big and beautiful world The latest trailer goes all in on the land of Valisthea. Square Enix has released a new Final Fantasy 16 trailer focused on showing off its incredibly gorgeous looking landscapes and locales. Final Fantasy 16 is obviously leaning more into its fantasy elements compared to the last few numbered entries, but that hasn’t hurt how it’s looking. Square Enix gave us a new look at the game yesterday (March 25) during its PAX East panel, offering a brief tour of some of the different locations we’ll be visiting throughout our time spent with it....
Star Ocean: The Second Story R is a Remake with a capital R with a plan to please three decades’ worth of fans Star Ocean: The Second Story R buries the lede, but once you dig into it, there’s something very appealing to long-time series fans. Image credit:Square Enix As product names go, Star Ocean: The Second Story R buries the lede. That ‘R’ stands for ‘Remake’ - and if I were behind the marketing of this title, I’d really want to emphasize that this is a full-blown, ground-up do-over....
Starfield quest designer highlights an unfortunate reality of game development It’s not the state of play we’d all ideally want, but unfortunately it is the state of play. Image credit:VG247/Bethesda Warning: Spoilers for Starfield lie ahead. Ok, you’ve gotten past the headline, here we go. So, at a recent GDC talk, former Starfield lead quest designer Will Shen has discussed how the game’s final quest came together, with the answer being in fashion that was a bit last minute....
Starfield quite literally saved one player and their family’s lives Turns out staying up late playing video games is good, actually. Image credit:Bethesda One player that stayed up late playing Starfield managed to save both their own and their family’s life from doing so. People often talk about video games saving their lives in different ways, but for the most part they’re speaking in more emotional ways; it’s more about their mental health than saving them from any physical danger....
Starfield won’t let you explore planets freely, but there’s already mods for that But use them at your own risk. The game isn’t even officially out yet, but modders have already found a way to let you explore planets freely in Starfield . It would be fair at first glance to think that Starfield might play somewhat similarly to No Man’s Sky . In Hello Games’ take on space exploration, you can land on any planet from any position you like, and you can freely wander across the entire planet, with absolutely zero invisible walls to be found....
Starfield: Should PS5 owners be jealous it’s Xbox exclusive? This game might just be what Xbox fans have been waiting for. Starfield reviews are out at last. The Bethesda RPG has been highly anticipated ever since it was announced all the way back in 2018. Not only is it the first new IP from Bethesda in ages, it’s taking the company’s trademark style to the stars. Check out our discussion on Starfield here!...
Starfield’s latest update draws player ire by sticking a bounty hunting quest behind the Creation Club paywall “$7 is too much for a quest.” Image credit:Bethesda As part of yesterday’s Xbox Showcase - which also offered us a first proper look at the Shattered Space expansion - Starfield also got a pretty substantial update right away. While the fact it’s come with the release of the game’s long-awaited Creation Kit for modders has gone down well, one thing that’s drawn a bit of a mixed reaction from players is the decision to make one of the Trackers Alliance quests paid Creation Club content....
Starting to regret picking up an Xbox Series X? This new controller will at least let you pretend you’re using a PS5 DualSense The Competitor enters the arena. Image credit:Hyperkin/ Microsoft As Microsoft brings more and more of its games to other platforms, you might be feeling some buyers remorse, but a new third-party Xbox Series X controller could help. Last November, Xbox launched a new campaign under the slogan " This Is an Xbox “, talking about an actual Xbox, your TV, your phone, your laptop....
Steam’s next big hit is yet another survival game, but with ARPG combat Enshrouded is the biggest winner coming out of the recent Steam Next Fest. Image credit:Keen Games. Steam Next Fest is one of the best ways for game developers to expand the potential audience of their games before they’re even out. The point of the fest, of course, is all the free demos, and the most recent (October) edition had over 900 of them....
Super Mario Bros. Movie’s Chris Pratt defends voice-casting decisions The Marvel superhero, now cast as everyone’s favourite plumber, insists we give the movie a chance. In an interview with Extra TV , both Charlie Day and Chris Pratt talk about the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Movie , and ongoing criticism it has received for its choice of cast (thanks, NintendoLife ). Namely, Chris Pratt. That said, you’re probably also well aware of the backlash that the voice cast for the Super Mario Bros....
Tekken 8’s ending was 25 years in the making, and most players haven’t even seen it If you’re a fan of the series, you’ll get a real kick out of this cliffhanger. Image credit:VG247 According to Tekken 8 director Katsuhiro Harada, most players haven’t seen the ending of Tekken 8. This narrative conclusion was apparently 25 years in the making. This news came - as most Tekken-related news does - from Harada’s Twitter account ....
That TikTok ban might have been annoying for Marvel Snap players, but Second Dinner is making up for it with a whole lot of free stuff And it’s not just for US players either. Image credit:Second Dinner/ Marvel Marvel Snap was down for a little while unexpectedly in the US due to the TikTok ban, so to make up for it, Second Dinner is giving everybody free stuff. Remember how TikTok got banned for a bit, but came back on the same day anyway?...
The best Genshin Impact Cyno build - Cyno weapons, artifacts, and F2P options Inside of him is one wolf The best Genshin Impact Cyno build basically gives your team Razer 2.0, but that’s not a bad thing. Cyno is a bit more multi-faceted than he initially appears, equally suitable for Dendro teams with an elemental mastery focus and for more traditional parties who just need a hard-hitting 5-star Electro DPS in Genshin Impact 3....
The best open world games to play in 2025 It feels good to take the path less travelled, sometimes. Update: We’ve updated this list with some new additions, so there are more of the best open world games for you to choose from. There’s no greater fantasy in all of gaming than the best open-world games . Leading your character on an intrepid adventure that’s wholly your own, exploring where you want to explore and making a memorable journey of the things you find is one of the most satisfying experiences you can have....
The designer of Dead Cells is back with Tenjutsu, a killer new rogue-lite brawler Tenjutsu asks the question: what if Dead Cells but rogue-lite kung fu action? Image credit:Deepnight Games, Devolver Digital Tenjutsu is one of the more impressive reveals at Summer Game Fest this year, and certainly the highlight of the Devolver Direct. Tenjutsu is the new game from Sebastien Benard, the former designer and director of Dead Cells ....
The Forge Best Races Tier List As you craft, mine and maraud you way through The Forge you can play as any one of 13 fantasy races, each with their own unique strengths and weaknesses! Image credit:Roblox/VG247 This tier list of every currently available race in The Forge lists all of the stats, strengths and weaknesses of each race so you can make the tough decision of where to spend your limited rerolls....
The Last of Us season 2 has found its Abby and Jesse, more casting news expected soon The much larger second chapter will start production in February. Image credit:20th Century Studios As the production start looms near, HBO and PlayStation Productions’ The Last of Us season 2 has begun locking down new key roles. The long-awaited casting news have arrived via the official Max account on Twitter/X, first confirming Kaitlyn Dever (No One Will Save You) as Abby Anderson and then Young Mazino (Beef) as Jesse ....
The next “fresh” James Bond film has begun filming in London, all while the identity of Mr Bond remains a tightly held secret Image credit:Amazon MGM Studios We still know very little about this next James Bond film though, including the big question of who the next James Bond will actually be. Rumours abound, they’ve been circulating ever since Daniel Craig stepped aside after No Time to Die, but it seems with production beginning on the next blockbuster we should know relatively soon....
The studio behind one of the best-looking ARPGs, which you probably forgot about, is back with a game that blends Diablo with Tarkov For the last five or so years, Wolcen Studio has been cooking, and it’s finally ready to unveil a fresh take on the action RPG genre. Image credit:Wolcen Studio Do you remember Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem ? It’s a Diablo-like ARPG from a small indie team that came out in the D3-to-D4 drought....
