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Sony removes PlayStation account requirement from 4 single-player Steam games

In-game goodies still provide incentives even though the requirement is gone. Glinthawks fly above Aloy in Horizon: Zero Dawn. Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment Sony's game publishing arm has done a 180-degree turn on...

Doom: The Dark Ages wants to be more like the original Doom

Preview: A more grounded game than Doom Eternal in more ways than one. Who's ready to rip...

Heroes, villains, and childhood trauma in the MCEU and DCU

"This study somewhat refutes the idea that villains are a product of their experiences."...

Check out this awesome Street Fighter II car dashboard mod

The classic arcade fighter takes over your gauges with this mod. Forget skeuomorphic design. Credit: Gasketfuka The...

Marvel Rivals lifts 100-year “cheating” bans on Mac and Steam Deck players

Players using Proton, CrossOver, or other tools earned "Penalty Issued" screens. Officially, only Windows and...

Diablo II streamer finds 1-in-3-million item drop, instantly sells it for laughs

Many players have never even seen a Zod rune drop over decades of play. The Zod rune has a mythical place in Diablo II lore. The incredibly...

Palworld surpasses Pokémon Go, drives demand for hosting

A multiplayer game released just over two weeks ago has already surpassed games such as Minecraft, GTA V, and Counter-Strike 2 in popularity. Palworld, an...

What would an Xbox without console exclusives even look like?

Rumors of more Microsoft games on PS5 could feel like a bait-and-switch to Xbox owners. It's been a busy time in the Xbox rumor mill...

‘Helldivers 2’ Breaks PlayStation’s PC Launch Record On Day One

Sony has been toying with different ways to expand its gaming reach past the PlayStation itself, and while that does not involve handing off...

Microsoft denies it went back on its word on Activision job cuts

Microsoft has denied claims by US regulators that it went back on its word by cutting jobs after its purchase of Activision Blizzard - the...

The video game industry has laid off thousands this year. Here’s what that means for you

Layoffs have unfortunately become a nearly nonstop occurrence in the video game industry over the past year. In 2023, over 10,000 workers at game...

From Lara Croft to Bayonetta, these are our favorite Tekken 8 custom characters

The Tekken series isn’t just known for its slick 3D fighting. Like the Soul Calibur series, Tekken has become just as celebrated for its excellent...

Convicted console hacker says he paid Nintendo $25 a month from prison

As Gary Bowser rebuilds his life, fellow Team Xecuter indictees have yet to face trial. When 54-year-old Gary Bowser pleaded guilty to his role in helping Team...

Report: Deus Ex title killed after Embracer Group’s cuts at Eidos

Swedish firm's acquisitions continue trend of layoffs and canceled games. Embracer Group, the Swedish firm that bought up a number of known talents and gaming...

Major mod site says to keep your Pokémon content far away from Palworld

"A very cool idea" that would "almost certainly... put us at risk of legal action." Palworld's viral success has already drawn a lot of obvious "Pokémon...

Analyst: Switch 2 will have a massive 8-inch LCD screen

Larger screen size could lead to a larger device footprint than the current Switch. Nintendo's follow-up to the aging Switch—which is widely rumored to be aiming for release later this...

Resident Evil Kart’s fixed camera angles make for a charmingly frustrating classic

"WELCOME TO THE WORST THING I HAVE EVER CREATED!" Here at Ars, we're big fans of emulators and ROM hacks that actually improve on the limitations of classic games in some way or...

Microsoft cancels Blizzard survival game, lays off 1,900

Job cuts hit Xbox, ZeniMax businesses, too, reports say. The survival game that Blizzard announced it was working on in January 2022 has reportedly been...

“Pokémon with guns”: Palworld’s runaway Steam success should be a lesson for Game Freak

Op-ed: Dark comedy is part of the draw, but many want a game with bigger ideas. I'm whacking at a rock as the sun sets....
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