Gaming

DICE bounced back from Battlefield 2042's disastrous launch to release Battlefield 6, says GM Rebecka Coutaz, who joined two weeks after 2042 shipped.

Some Soulslikes reward choice: 7 Soulslikes where actions change the story, from Sekiro to Elden Ring, with branching endings and replay value.

The Sunday Papers rounds up the week's writing highlights, covering Final Fantasy XVI's Dhalmekia, Armored Core 6's violence, AI research and Microsoft layoffs.

Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen at TGS 2026 left our writer puzzled but eager, with new bosses and a darker tone ahead for October 9.

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi wants players to experience Remake and Rebirth first, clarifying his earlier standalone comments.

Obsidian retains creative identity under Bethesda, per a Jill Braff memo, though the studio now reports to her and leads Fallout work.

Hideo Kojima praised Backrooms director Kane Parsons in a Famitsu interview, linking the film's liminal horror to P.T. and his upcoming game OD.

PM Studios CEO Michael Yum calls Sony's PlayStation disc production ending in January 2028 'sad and devastating' as the publisher pivots to AA games.

Escape From Playtime release date lands October 21 on Steam early access, letting four players team up as Smiling Critters in Playtime Co.'s factory.

Aniimo is a strong monster-catching game, but these 8 creature taming games — from Palworld to Digimon Story Time Stranger — surpass it.

Get ready for Hollow Knight: Silksong Sea of Sorrow with ten endgame tasks, from Steel Soul Mode to the secret Cursed Child ending.

Saber Interactive Tim Willits says North American studios should look beyond their own geography and embrace smaller projects and global co-development.