Key Takeaways: The End of an Era for Mortal Kombat’s Sound Genius Dan Forden, the man whose voice and sound design helped define the Mortal Kombat franchise, has officially retired after a remarkable 37-year career in the video game industry. Forden, affectionately known as the “Toasty!” guy, announced his retirement on October 1 via Instagram,…
Key Takeaways: A Relic of the Internet Before “Enshittification” If you’ve tried reading a gaming article lately, you’ve probably noticed it — the constant pop-ups, autoplay videos, and AI-written fluff burying real journalism. This phenomenon, dubbed “enshittification” by writer Cory Doctorow, describes how once-great digital spaces decay under monetization and algorithmic pressure. But amid this…
Key Takeaways: The Outer Worlds 2 Brings Third-Person Gameplay to the Series Fans of The Outer Worlds have long wanted to see their customized spacefaring hero in action — not just through a first-person lens. Obsidian Entertainment, best known for Fallout: New Vegas and The Outer Worlds, has listened. When The Outer Worlds 2 launches…
Key Takeaways: A Battle Royale Where Words Are Your Weapon Final Sentence is swapping trigger fingers for WPM with its unique twist on the battle royale formula — replacing bullets with words. Developed by indie studio Button Mash, the fast-paced multiplayer title challenges players to out-type opponents in tense, 100-player matches where every mistake could…
A group of former Polygon staffers has reunited to launch Rogue, a new independent video game outlet promising authentic, algorithm-free journalism. The seven founders — including Alice Jovanée, Cass Marshall, Jeffrey Parkin, Ryan Gilliam, Clayton Ashley, Pat Gill, and Toussaint Egan — established Rogue after mass layoffs followed Polygon’s acquisition by Valnet in May 2025….
New leaks suggest that Leon Kennedy may play a significant role in Resident Evil Requiem, with early footage allegedly revealing his presence. This insight comes from a known insider, sparking fresh speculation about the game’s campaign structure ahead of its February 27, 2026 release. Insider Reveals Leon’s Subtle Appearance in Trailer Dusk Golem, an industry…
Fans of the Halo franchise may soon experience Halo: Combat Evolved like never before. According to insider leaker Halo Leaks, the original 2001 Xbox classic is getting a full remake similar to CAPCOM’s acclaimed Resident Evil remakes. This new edition promises modern gameplay mechanics, including the long-awaited addition of sprint for Master Chief—a feature absent…
ARC Raiders is giving players an early shot at the action. From October 17 to 19, the upcoming sci-fi extraction shooter will be completely free to play during its limited-time server slam event. No codes are required—just download and join. In a blog post published on October 14, developer Embark Studios outlined exactly what players…
Battlefield 6, the latest installment in EA’s long-running shooter franchise, has made an explosive debut. Released on October 10, 2025, the game has already surpassed $350 million in gross revenue and sold more than 6.5 million units across all platforms, according to a report by Alinea Analytics. This makes Battlefield 6 not only a financial…
Mobile-first experience lets sports fans and gaming enthusiasts make real-time race predictions,earn rewards, and compete in a nonstop racing ecosystemEvery horse is one-of-a-kind, with traits and bloodlines that directly shape the outcome of each race NEW YORK – Today, Virtually Human Studio (VHS), a pioneer in emerging technologies that bridgethe physical and virtual worlds through gaming,…