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September 24, 2025
A Modern Twist on a Classic Tactics Tale This remaster keeps the sharp, politics-driven story and the tense strategy battles. It also adds smart tweaks that refresh the whole package. Final Fantasy Tactics remains a spin-off from the core series. It was steered by Yasumi Matsuno, who later led other prized games. The world of …
September 23, 2025
Have you ever wished for a real-life take on Death Stranding? The answer could be closer than you think. At Kojima Productions’s 10th anniversary event, Beyond the Strand, Hideo Kojima revealed a joint effort with Niantic, the studio behind Pokémon Go, for a mystery AR project. A teaser labeled New Dawn showed a person strolling …
September 23, 2025
Kojima Reveals OD Teaser at the 10th Anniversary Event The first OD teaser for Xbox surfaced during Kojima Productions’ 10th anniversary celebration. The short clip builds mood with a tense scene. Sophia Lillis, known for her work in It, plays a young woman lighting candles in a bare room. A mysterious figure knocks, steps inside, …
September 23, 2025
Play Station’s September State of Play: What to Expect Play Station has set a State of Play for this week. The show takes place on Wednesday, September 24, at 5 p. m. ET / 2 p. m. PT. The stream runs a little over 35 minutes. It will feature fresh looks from both Sony’s studios and outside partners. A …
September 11, 2025
Xbox Cloud Gaming Begins a Quiet Quality Upgrade Microsoft is lifting the lid on new options for its cloud service. The company hinted at stronger streaming quality for Xbox Cloud Gaming. A well known third‑party modder, @Red Phx, who runs the Better XCloud tool, spotted new tiers labeled 720 HQ, 1080 HQ, and 1440p. These sit alongside the …
September 4, 2025
Canadians Rally Against Censorship by Payment Gateways A growing debate is playing out in Canada’s gaming scene. A government petition asks Parliament to curb how payment processors police the kinds of games people can buy online. The push is led by local voices who fear money companies are quietly shaping what creators may release. Who …
September 3, 2025
A Free Learning Tool Tied to Assassin’s Creed Mirage Ubisoft released a free education app for mobile devices. It builds around the hit game Assassin’s Creed Mirage. The app is called Discovery Tour: Medieval Baghdad. It allows players to learn about 9th-century Baghdad using Mirage’s historical scenes. A Mirage copy is not needed to use …
September 2, 2025
Canadian Game Art Takes Center Stage at the AGO The Art Gallery of Ontario is hosting a one-night event that spotlights beloved Canadian games. The focus is art, not just code or score sheets. The venue wants fans to see how games look and feel, from the first sketch to the final frame. What to …
September 2, 2025
One Year On: Star Wars Outlaws Reflections from the Front Lines Star Wars Outlaws turned a year old with plenty to say for its age. It stood out as the first truly open-world Star Wars adventure. The game follows Kay Vess, a tough outlaw trying to get by in the dark corners of the Empire. …
August 30, 2025
Hitman World of Assassination Comes to i OS, With Solid Touch Warts and All Hitman World of Assassination packs the whole trilogy’s worth of missions into one slick bundle and now lands on i OS. The port looks sharp and plays well for a mobile take on a AAA stealth game, but it isn’t flawless. I tested …
August 29, 2025
From Vancouver Roots to a Global Stage Frankie Kevich grew up in Vancouver and later moved to Southern California during high school. She voices Conduit in Apex Legends, a role that ties her to a game with a massive fan base. Her screen work spans TV and video games, with credits like Rainbow High, Suits …
August 29, 2025
Gamescom 2025: Highlights from Cologne’s loud, lively show floor Last week, the world’s biggest gaming event returned to Cologne, Germany. The five days drew over 370,000 people and more than 1,500 exhibitors. It was a steady stream of big names and bold ideas, with Xbox, Nintendo, Capcom and Ubisoft all making a strong showing. I …
August 29, 2025
First Impressions: Pragmata’s Quiet Confidence at Gamescom When Pragmata appeared at Summer Game Fest, I walked away curious. Capcom’s new sci‑fi IP drew eyes, thanks to its odd mix of hacking and third‑person action. The early demo ended before a big boss, which left room for doubt. A longer look at Gamescom last week changed …
August 27, 2025
Xbox Cloud Gaming Opens Up to More Members Microsoft is expanding access to its cloud game service. Starting today, Xbox Cloud Gaming can be used by Game Pass Core and Game Pass Standard members. Core costs 11. 99 per month, Standard 16. 99 per month. The only plan before this that offered cloud gaming was Game Pass …
August 27, 2025
Kirby Gets a Bright 4 K Boost on Switch 2 Kirby and the Forgotten Land is back in the spotlight with a polished Switch 2 edition. The upgrade lands on August 28 as Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World. It also brings a 4 K/60fps bump, but it carries a …
August 26, 2025
Skate’s Comeback: Early Access Arrives September 16 EA has set a date for its big skate comeback. The Skate reboot will slip into Early Access on September 16. The title is led by Full Circle, a Vancouver-based team that works remotely. This marks a fresh start for the long-running series after more than a decade. …
August 25, 2025
Fresh Fear, New Hero: Resident Evil Requiem Makes Its Move My top moment from Summer Game Fest this June was Resident Evil Requiem. Capcom’s famous horror series returns with its first true mainline game since Village. A hands-off demo at SGF teased how far the scare factor can go this time. Grace Ashcroft: A Relatable …
August 25, 2025
A Handheld Dream That Fits My Life It’s no secret I’m not a PC gamer. The money, time, and know‑how just aren’t worth the hassle. That’s truer as I get busier and older. A portable PC that plays like a console but with real PC power feels ideal. Think of it as the best of …
August 25, 2025
Canada’s July Best-Selling Games: A Fresh Look at the Top 10 New data from ESAC and Circana shows Canada’s July scene was led by a familiar blue mascot. Donkey Kong Bananza claimed the number one spot, moving more copies than any other title that month. The country’s top ten list is a mix of friendly …
August 24, 2025
Hidden Gems: Canada’s Indigenous Game Makers Need a Bigger Spotlight As a gamer with a massive Steam shelf, I treasure homegrown titles from Canada. Some are rare notes in the noise, made by Indigenous creators who bring local flavor alive. They feel parked in the shadows, not in the main chat of the big game …
August 24, 2025
The Cube, Save Us: A Modern Post-Apocalyptic Extraction Shooter Unfolds XLGAMES has revealed THE CUBE, SAVE US, a bold take on survival shooters built with Unreal Engine 5. The team will show it off during Steam Next Fest, running October 14–21, 2025 (KST). Players around the world can grab a free demo and try a …
August 22, 2025
Canada’s Hidden Gem: Indigenous Games in the Spotlight As a gamer with a sprawling Steam library, I take pride in Canadian-made titles. Local creators bring a distinct voice to the screen. Yet in Canada, these games often stay out of the mainstream chatter. Indigenous-led projects, in particular, are easy to miss. Canada rarely grabs the …
August 20, 2025
Introducing World of Tanks: HEAT – A Fresh Take on Vehicle Combat August 20, 2025, marks an exciting milestone as Wargaming reveals World of Tanks: HEAT. This new standalone experience invites players into a thrilling, free-to-play vehicle shooter set in an imaginative post-World War II universe. Engage in exhilarating 10v10 skirmishes on PS5, Xbox Series, …
August 20, 2025
Exciting Update: NCSoft Reveals Project LLL’s New Name On August 19, 2025, NCSoft delighted fans with a long-awaited announcement. The project previously known as LLL has officially been named CINDER CITY. This exciting news was accompanied by the launch of a fresh website, offering gamers an early look at what this new title has in …