The Witcher 4's moody and opulent announcement trailer is an "adaptation" of a planned quest from the forthcoming RPG, CD Projekt have confirmed, designed to show off both the "tough choices" in store and, more specifically, set new lead Ciri apart from previous protagonist Geralt by having her "mirror" another female character. All that's from a new making-of video, which also dips into the design of the announcement trailer's monster, the Bauk - part goblin, part scorpion, part jaguar and part...
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Colourful story-driven adventure To a T is a new game from the studio of Katamari Damacy creator Keita Takahashi. You play as an eternally T-posing teenager who must learn how to get by performing the simple tasks of life despite the challenge of having their arms permanently outstretched. We first learned about the game back in 2023, when it was announced with a very sing-alongable trailer. Now, it has a release date, along with another cracking musical number. Come watch.
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Well, here we are again. A beloved studio closed. A mobile offshoot chucked on the fire. A scattered, opportunistic attempt at brand synergy binned off after one attempt. Hundreds of talented people - with their families and their mortgages and their institutional knowledge that can, in worker hours, be measured in centuries - all discarded as a result. And one, lone executive departs after a "remarkable chapter", presumably with a big fat golden handshake for his trouble.
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Valve have done a little adjustment to the display of Steam Daily Deals to show more games. They also now give developers some more stats, and gave us all a bit of an overview.
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The Pokémon Company's annual Pokémon Presents broadcast is set for today, at 2pm UK time - and you can watch it right here on Eurogamer just below.
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Give it a watch! With Pokémon Day in full swing, a brand new anime short from CoMix Wave Films has been uploaded on YouTube. Dubbed 'Dragonite and the Postman', there's sadly no English translation for this one just yet, so it might be a little bit difficult to understand exactly what's going on if you're not well-versed in Japanese. That said, we reckon it's still worth a watch if only for the absolutely stunning animation on display.
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Pokémon Go’s big Go Tour: Unova event takes place this weekend over the span of two days. If you’re worried about missing out on the powerful addition of Black and White Kyurem or just looking to know how to schedule your weekend, we got your back. Below we explain what time Go Tour: Unova starts,...
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Take one look at Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo and it's easy to see where many of its influences have come from. This is a papercraft version of the Latin American underworld - think Paper Mario by way of Guacamelee - and its emphasis on helping lost souls come to terms with traumatic events in their life (complete with big boss-style battles where kind words, not harmful attacks are your main ammunition) has glimmers of Chicory: A Colorful Tale about it.
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Apple will very likely launch an iPhone 17e next year around the same February window, claims a new consumer report, coinciding with a claim by a proven leaker that references to the device have already been spotted in the Chinese supply chain. According to a new report by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), Apple's iPhone 16e is just the first in an annual cycle of more affordable "e" models in Apple's flagship lineup, and Apple plans to follow it up in February 2026 with an iPhone ...
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The co-creator of the original Xbox console, Seamus Blackley, said VR still doesn't have a "killer app" yet and that's why the technology hasn't taken off.
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With the news that WB have closed up Monolith Productions and other studios, GOG have announced they're speeding up bringing F.E.A.R. to their Preservation Program. Additionally you can grab various games from Monolith cheap right now on GOG.
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Seriously tough times in the gaming industry, with even more publishers pulling back and closing studios. Now Warner Bros. have confirmed they've closed multiple studios.
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Plus: Doom: The Dark Ages, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Civ 7, Sniper Elite Resistance, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Gravelord, Total War: Warhammer III, an awesome RTX 5090 rig build, and much more!
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The release dates for an upcoming expansion pack for Sid Meier's Civilization VII have seemingly leaked via the Nintendo Store. The first part of the Crossroads Of The World collection, slated for "early March" in the official roadmap, is indeed listed on the leaked image as due on March 4th, 2025, with the second part due on March 25th - lining up with the roadmap's "late March". Specifically, March 4th brings three separate items: the Ada Lovelace, Carthage, and Great Britain packs. On the 25t...
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Meta has admitted to CNBC that Instagram is experiencing an error that's flooding users' accounts with Reels videos that aren't typically surfaced by its algorithms. "We are fixing an error that caused some users to see content in their Instagram Reels feed that should not have been recommended," the company told news organization. "We apologize for the mistake." Users have taken to social media platforms to ask other people whether they've also recently been flooded with Reels that contain viol...
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"Tetris Forever now includes 21 playable games!". If you're still not sure about Tetris Forever, now might be the time to reconsider with the game rolling out its "biggest-ever update" today with the addition of two new classic MS-DOS games. This includes the 1991 "cult classic" Super Tetris and the 1988 title Tetris (AcademySoft) v. 3.12. Here's the official description for both of these titles:
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In its announcement video for the iPhone 16e, Apple said the device features a new internal design that allowed for a larger battery. Apple does not publicly advertise mAh battery capacities for iPhones. In his iPhone 16e review video today, however, Dave Lee of the YouTube channel Dave2D said the device is equipped with a 3,961 mAh battery. That is more than a 10% increase in battery capacity compared to the regular iPhone 16 model's 3,561 mAh battery. iPhone 16 Pro Max: 4,685 mAh iPhone 16 Pro...
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Expect "all the latest news on Suikoden". Suikoden I & II HD Remaster arrives on the Nintendo Switch early next month and ahead of the official launch, Konami has announced it will be hosting a "special program" broadcast on 3rd March 2025.
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The official reveal takes place next month. Remember last year when The Pokémon Company teamed up with Japanese vehicle manufacturer Toyota to create a real-life Miraidon motorbike?
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Time to move on from "PCGamer456" I guess.
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Apple's entry-level iPhone 16e launches this Friday. Ahead of time, the first reviews of the device have been shared by select media outlets and YouTube channels. iPhone 16e features include a 6.1-inch OLED display with a notch, Face ID, an A18 chip, Apple Intelligence support, a USB-C port, an Action button, and a single 48-megapixel rear camera that offers 2x zoom with optical-like quality. The device is also equipped with the Apple-designed C1 modem for 5G and LTE connectivity. The power-effi...
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I’ve been traveling through time this week. Reviewing the iPhone 16e feels at once like I’m visiting my younger self and also forced to live in olden times, especially since I’ve been using an iPhone 16 Pro for months. No matter the device you’re currently using, getting the iPhone 16e necessitates embracing change. Sure, that’s part and parcel of getting any new phone (and any transition in life), but when it comes to the iPhone 16e, not all change is good. And when you consider the $599 starti...
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Could this be it? Switch 2 rumours have kind of slowed down since Nintendo aired the first look at the system in January, but there are still some floating about. Now, in an update, we've got a look at what's apparently a leaked model of the system's dock. While Nintendo has shown off the new system in its initial reveal trailer (along with a new set of Joy-Con controllers and their possible mouse-like capabilities), the dock remains a little more mysterious. There have been some supposed leaks ...
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Version 1.6.15.1 has arrived. Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone's farming and lifestyle simulation Stardew Valley is the game that keeps on giving and today marks the release of another free update for the Nintendo Switch. This week happens to mark the ninth anniversary of the game and Barone has released the latest update Version 1.6.15.1 on the Switch, containing performance optimisations, a lot of fixes and even some new Easter eggs.
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You can join a public playtest on Steam this week.
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Eternal Strands, the well-received action-RPG from Dragon Age boss Mike Laidlaw's Yellow Brick Games studio, has shared its latest roadmap, promising - among other things - free DLC created in collaboration with Final Fantasy concept artist Yusuki Mogi and, separately, No More Heroes studio Grasshopper Manufacture.
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Google today announced some changes to Google Search that will make it easier to remove unwanted personal information from the web. Clicking on the three dots next to a search result will provide an interface that lets you request its removal. There are three options to choose from, including "It shows my personal info," "I have a legal removal request," and "It's outdated and I want to request a refresh." The first option allows users to request the removal of information like phone number, ema...
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A new "behind the scenes" video explores the making of The Witcher 4 cinematic revealed at the 2024 Game Awards.
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You know a game is going to be good when the tutorial is shorter than the time it took to download it. Haste: Broken Worlds is the fastest game I’ve played this year, and the demo kicks off in less than 30 seconds. The premise is extremely simple: The world is falling apart, and the...
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Steam Next Fest, the demo-thon that runs from Feb. 24 to March 3, gives players a chance to check out dozens of upcoming new games for free. While some titles in Steam Next Fest don’t yet have release dates, plenty of them are right around the corner, and a handful feel just like playing a...
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It sometimes feels like everybody and their dog has a podcast. (Engadget does!) But why not jump on the trend when the interest in this type of content has grown for years? Video platform YouTube may not seem like the most obvious choice for tuning in to an audio-driven format, but the company has actually become a major player for podcast consumption. Today, YouTube announced that as of January 2025, it has surpassed 1 billion monthly active viewers of podcasts. People aren't just playing YouTu...
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Ah, the Epic Games Store. You come for the exclusive titles, but stay for the free games. Just like its desktop application, the Epic Games Store mobile app is a bit of a mess. However, it does offer a rotating catalog of free games for your phone if you need a reason to check it...
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ColorWare, known for its custom painted Apple devices and accessories, today added to its ColorWare Retro Collection with AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 options designed to look like classic Macs. The AirPods are available in Light Mode, a matte cream color, or Dark Mode, a matte black shade. Both models have the colorful rainbow accents that Apple used for some of its original Macs. ColorWare's Retro AirPods Pro 2 are priced at $499, while the AirPods 4 with ANC are priced at $439. ColorWare uses ...
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Joe Osugi is back after over 20 years away!
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