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The Most Important Gaming Genres Of 2025

The gaming industry is set for another bumper year in 2025, with new and existing titles, and the improvement of software and hardware, all helping to create impressive gaming experiences for players. Developers are in a position to harness developing technology and high-speed internet connections across a variety of genres.

Retro Games Limited & Plaion Replai Announce ‘TheC64 Mini – Black Edition’ Amidst Retro Revival Fever

PLAION REPLAI, a leading global publisher and developer of retro video game software and hardware, and Retro Games Ltd. (RGL), creators of the acclaimed THEC64 range, are proud to announce THEC64 mini – Black Edition, launching globally on 25th October 2025. This stunning new Black Edition of the best-selling THEC64 Mini has been

Bloober Team & Bandai Namco Bring Cronos: The New Dawn Boxed Edition To Australia On September 5 On PlayStation 5 & Nintendo Switch 2

Bloober Team, the acclaimed horror studio behind award-winning SILENT HILL 2, has signed a distribution agreement with Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S. for the physical edition of Cronos: The New Dawn on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe, part of the global Bandai Namco Holdings Inc.,

Borderlands 4 Coming To Nintendo Switch 2 On October 3

Today, 2K and Gearbox Software announced that the Nintendo Switch™ 2 version of Borderlands® 4 is available for pre-order. The game will launch on October 3, 2025.  Borderlands 4 is the next instalment in the critically and commercially successful franchise, and the Nintendo Switch™ 2 System allows players to experience all the mayhem

NBA 2K26 Debuts New Gen 9 Gameplay Improvements Including An All-New Dynamic Motion Engine Powered By ProPLAY

Today, 2K announced new NBA 2K26 gameplay improvements and features underscoring a giant leap forward on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch™ 2. ProPLAY, 2K’s revolutionary technology that translates actual NBA footage into immersive gameplay and realistic animations, is evolving in NBA 2K26 further matching

Capcom Reveals Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection at Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase

During today’s Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase presentation, Capcom announced Monster Hunter Stories™ 3: Twisted Reflection. This all-new adventure is the latest instalment in the popular RPG series where Monster Riders embark on thrilling journeys across the vast world of Monster Hunter™. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection will soar onto

Battlefield 6’s Game-Changing Multiplayer & More Revealed During Blockbuster Global Event

Today, during a live global multiplayer reveal event, Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) and Battlefield Studios unveiled Battlefield 6™, the ultimate all-out warfare experience. Launching on October 10, Battlefield 6 is available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (Steam™, EA App, Epic Games Store). During the blockbuster event, Battlefield Studios provided a first look

Discover The Next Wave of Aussie Gaming Creativity With The PAX Aus 2025 Indie Showcase Winners

From plushie zodiac showdowns to mysterious alien ruins, tactical trivia roguelikes and spine-tingling deep-sea horror, the PAX Aus 2025 Indie Showcase is excited to spotlight twelve fantastic games from Australia’s indie gaming developer scene. This year’s lineup features six digital titles and six tabletop games, showcasing the incredible creativity and

Xbox At Gamescom 2025

Today, Xbox shared details on what we have planned for gamescom 2025. This year the Xbox booth will feature over 20 games from our first party studios and our amazing third-party partners – spread across more than 120 gaming stations – alongside photo opportunities and experiences. This includes the first ever public opportunity to go hands on with the ROG Xbox

Borderlands 4 Has Gone Gold

Today, the official Borderlands 4 channel announced on X that Borderlands 4 has Gone Gold! Borderlands 4 launches worldwide on September 12, 2025 via PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store, and is available for pre-order now. It will also be coming to

Tripwire Interactive Unleashes Next Chapter in Iconic Co-op Action/Horror Franchise, Killing Floor 3 – Now Available On PC & Consoles

Developer and publisher Tripwire Interactive announced the global release of the latest installment of their brutal co-op action/horror franchise, Killing Floor 3, on PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store), the PlayStation®5 system, and the Xbox Series X|S console system. Killing Floor 3 is now available digitally on all platforms

Dead Island 2: Ultimate Edition – Out Now On Mac

The blood-soaked streets of HELL-A are calling Mac gamers everywhere. Dead Island 2: Ultimate Edition has officially launched on Mac, delivering the complete, over-the-top zombie-slaying experience to Apple users for the first time. Dead Island 2: Ultimate Edition for Mac users includes everything players need to survive (and thrive) in style: Haus

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