Gaming NewsEarly reviews of Path of Exile 2 have sparked controversy in the ARPG community. Here's what happened with the leaked review, what GGG says about it, and why some players are concerned about pre-launch access.
Gaming GuidesEver been in a game chat and seen 'meta build' or 'not meta' pop up? You're not alone. After years of rage-quitting matches trying to follow the meta, I finally get it. Here's the simple version of what everyone's talking about.
Gaming Industry AnalysisWhen Ubisoft announced XDefiant, they promised a game that would shake up the shooter genre. Fast forward to today: empty servers, broken promises, and another free-to-play dream bites the dust. By June 2025, it'll join the growing list of games that aimed for the stars but barely left the ground.
Gaming Industry AnalysisStudios are crumbling. Since last year, over 23,000 lost their jobs. Not just junior devs - entire teams vanished. Veterans with decades of experience found themselves stranded. January 2024 hit particularly hard: 6,000 jobs gone in a single month.
Gaming NewsIn a twist of gaming history, Blizzard Entertainment had the chance to become what Steam is now, but a decision changed everything. This is the story of how Battle.net could have transformed PC gaming before Valve's Steam took the throne.
Gaming NewsWith GTA 6 on the horizon, gamers are piecing together clues from leaks and official teasers. Here's what we know so far about Rockstar Games' next big venture into Vice City, with new gameplay mechanics and the introduction of a female protagonist.
Gaming NewsPokémon Go announces new "Dual Destiny" season launching December 3rd, featuring Black and White themes, debut of Sinistea Pokémon, and new Shiny Basculin forms. Season runs through March 4th, likely leading into Go Tour Unova event.
Gaming NewsTencent announces the shutdown of Nintendo Switch Online services in China throughout 2026, affecting millions of gamers. The shutdown begins March 31, 2026 with the closure of the Chinese eShop, followed by complete service termination by May 15, 2026.
Gaming NewsA Dota 2 update accidentally revealed Valve's ambitious plans for Half-Life 3, including revolutionary physics systems and AI borrowed from a mysterious canceled project called ARTY.
Gaming NewsUkrainian game studio GSC Game World overcame war, relocation, and developer conscription to finally release S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, though technical issues overshadow its launch.