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Tekken director apparently keeps getting requests to add a Waffle House stage
Longtime Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada posted on X this weekend asking what the deal is with all the Waffle House requests he keeps getting from fans of the game. The 24/7 breakfast chain has become notorious for customer fights.
Watch Phil Spencer discuss the future of Xbox at 3PM ET
Three Microsoft Gaming executives are about to share details “about our vision for the future of Xbox” on the brand's official podcast. You can tune in and learn all the details here.
Ubisoft will reveal more Star Wars Outlaws and Assassin's Creed Red details in May
Ubisoft has a bunch of interesting games coming up, and we'll learn more details about some of them in May.
Cities: Skylines II toxicity and more layoffs | This week's gaming news
This week's headlines, now in video form!
Indie game champion Day of the Devs is now an independent non-profit
Indie game cheerleader Day of the Devs is now an independent non-profit organization. The team says this will open up more funding avenues and help it be more transparent about its fundraising efforts.
Indie platformer Celeste gets a short, free 3D spinoff for its sixth anniversary
The team behind Celeste has created a short 3D spinoff to mark the game's sixth anniversary. You can play Celeste 64: Fragments of the Mountain for free on Windows or Linux right now.
Narrative game Open Roads has been delayed by a month
Open Roads, a narrative adventure game from Annapurna Interactive and The Open Roads Team is being delayed a few weeks to “ensure the most polished experience for players.” It's now scheduled to be released on March 28 for PC and consoles.
Sins of the Flesh adds longevity (and sex) to Cult of the Lamb
On January 16, Massive Monster and Devolver Digital released Cult of the Lamb’s much hyped “Sins of the Flesh” update for consoles and PC. It's the sex update, bringing the ability for followers to mate. It also adds Sin as a form of spiritual currency, and new experiences.
Xbox 2023 year-in-review recap stacks you up against other players
Xbox's year-in-review recaps for 2023 are now available for viewing.
THQ Nordic says it's avoiding holiday crunch by delaying Alone in the Dark reboot to March
THQ Nordic has once again delayed its Alone in the Dark reboot. The publisher said it's changing the release date to prevent developers from working long hours over the holidays to ship the game in January.
Killer Instinct is going free-to-play on Xbox and Steam
Killer Instinct, the 2013 reboot of the fighting game series, is going free-to-play. However, you may need to buy a $30 Anniversary Edition to unlock all of the playable characters.
Stray is coming to macOS on December 5
Stray will arrive on Mac on December 5, though you'll need an Apple Silicon-powered system to play it.
Vampire Survivors will soon feature 'miniature story modes'
A new mini-story mode called Adventures is coming to Vampire Survivors soon as part of a free update. You'll have a limited set of characters, weapons and power ups at your disposal as you take on custom challenges.
Apple Arcade exclusive 'Japanese Rural Life Adventure' is a surprising story of rebirth
Apple Arcade exclusive ‘Japanese Rural Life Adventure’ may look like a simple ‘Stardew Valley’ clone, but it’s a game with a lot of heart and an important message about community.
Horror movie Barbarian is getting a video game adaptation
Barbarian, one of last year's most memorable horror movies, is getting a video game adaptation.
Microsoft officially owns Activision Blizzard, ending a 21-month battle with regulators
The biggest acquisition in gaming history and one of the largest in the tech industry is finally complete. A year and a half after the deal was announced, Microsoft has bought Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion.
Epic Games is laying off 16 percent of its workforce and selling Bandcamp
Fortnite maker Epic Games is laying off about 830 employees. Epic also said it is divesting Bandcamp, an online music platform it acquired in mid-2022.
'Everywhere' gameplay trailer shows off an ambitious sandbox with a Fortnite aesthetic
The first gameplay trailer for Everywhere, an ambitious game from former GTA producer Leslie Benzies, shows off a creative sandbox with a Fortnite aesthetic.
FTC starts claims process for Fortnite players tricked into making unwanted purchases
Epic Games will be forced to provide refunds to Fortnite players who were allegedly tricked into making unintended purchases on the platform. The FTC says this is one of the largest refunds in a gaming-related case to happen to date.
Steam is green again on its 20th anniversary
In the world of console video games, Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo stand as titans. For PC gamers, however, Steam reigns supreme. Valve's distribution platform may not be the only place to buy and play games on the PC, but it's easily among the largest, oldest and most iconic. Today, Valve is celebrating Steam's 20th anniversary.