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Naturally, the last couple of weeks have been full of misty-eyed nostalgia for Oblivion Remastered. Those who spent dozens or even hundreds of hours wandering around the 2006 original are understandably gushing over it once more. Beloved characters, famous bugs, and secret easter eggs all remain, now with a lick of Unreal Engine 5 paint. But take off the rose-tinted glasses, and how does Oblivion's world stack up? That’s what I - a heathen whose Elder Scrolls credentials stretch to a handful of ...

The First Berserker Khazan is a brutally hard soulslike and a grimdark spinoff from Nexon's Dungeon and Fighter series. It's also a well-executed hybrid that snaps up and plays with the genre's strongest ideas and mechanics from the past decade.

Half-Life 3 is not just in development, but it's now "playable, end-to-end".

I thought I’d have run out of good things to say about Clair Obscur Expedition 33 by now, but it just keeps delivering. The spectacular turn-based RPG from French studio Sandfall Interactive has taken the world by storm, managing to outpace the early sales of similar games such as Metaphor Refantazio, and has even eclipsed Oblivion Remastered’s player count despite the Bethesda game’s bigger launch. Now, more than a week after it first released, Expedition 33 continues to grow, to the point that...

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Or 'Silverstorm', if you like. Hello folks, and welcome back to another edition of Box Art Brawl. Last week, we looked at Fire Emblem: Sacred Stones for the GBA in celebration of its addition to Nintendo Switch Online. Hoo boy, it was a close one too. In the end, North America and Europe triumphed over Japan with 51% of the vote, but really, this one could have gone either way.

At first blush, the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited might look like 'just' another pro-grade Xbox controller to rival Microsoft's oft-recommended Elite Series 2, but the inclusion of Hall Effect sticks, a screen and some unique PC features could help it become one best PC controllers we've tested. That said, it does have its weak points too - and an eye-watering asking price. Here's what I've discovered after a couple of weeks of testing versus the Elite Series 2 and Scuf Instinct Pro, a top third-...

Here's what you can expect. One of the many third-party games announced during the big Switch 2 reveal was the Monster Hunter-like game Wild Hearts S by Koei Tecmo. The original release was originally published on other platforms with the help of EA and now the publishing responsibilities are completely in the hands of Koei Temco.

Celebrating Star Wars Day. It's May the 4th and you know what that means - it's Star Wars Day! As part of this year's celebrations, developer Aspyr has released a new 'Grand Collection' on the Switch. The Star Wars: Grand Collection contains a total of nine games for $139.99 / £125.99. Right now though, it's available in select locations for half price ($69.99 / £62.99 or your regional equivalent). While not every Star Wars game on the Switch is featured in this bundle, it does include some of A...

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Rebecca Heineman, one of Interplay's founders, kept the receipts.

Do you ever think to yourself, "gee, I wish that LA Noire actually looked like a noir film and also everyone is a furry"? Then boy howdy do I have the game for you: The Shadow Syndicate. It just got announced yesterday at the Gamescom Latam showcase, and I should say it's not exactly like LA Noire in that you don't have to try and read the faces of motion capture actors overperforming their hearts out. What it does have is some detective work, gunplay, and even some Max Payneish bullet-time. How...

CCP is giving most of the fan blood to the Blood Bank of Iceland, while keeping some to write a calfskin illuminated manuscript about EVE Online.

Amazon this weekend has record low prices across the entire M4 MacBook Air lineup, with up to $165 off every model in every color. Amazon has record low prices on a few Apple products right now, all of which you can catch up with in our Best Apple Deals of the Week post. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Starting with the 13-inch models, Amazon has up...

Computex 2025 is approaching, and it’s sure to bring a ton of announcements about the latest chips, laptops, gaming devices and more from leading brands. The event in Taipei will kick off on Monday, May 19 with a keynote from NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang at the Taipei Music Center. There will be a livestream for anyone not attending in person, so you can watch along on the Computex website or YouTube channel. Huang’s keynote is scheduled for 11PM ET/ 8PM PT on May 18 (11AM on May 19 in Taiwan Time), ...

I'm not sure how they have time for it, but as part of a livestream held earlier today, HoYoVerse revealed yet another new game. This one isn't a completely new world, it's actually another Honkai game, though right now it doesn't have a name. A very short teaser was shared for it which literally just called it a "brand new Honkai game", but there were a couple of signs that it was one anyway. Namely, the presence of a couple of characters, Kiana and Blade.

If Half-Life 3 ever happens, what big innovation would justify it in Gabe Newell's eyes?

Spoilers for “Lucky Day.” When the writers for this season of Doctor Who were announced, one name in the roster put me instantly on edge. Pete McTighe may have a distinguished filmography but, in this house, he’s known as the person who wrote “Kerblam.” That’s the Chibnall-era episode summed up as “Space Amazon is great and the people protesting poor working conditions and mass-layoffs are the real villains.” Imagine then, my delighted surprise when “Lucky Day” doesn’t just get its politics righ...

Cue a new batch of “Half-Life 3 confirmed” memes. The latest rumor surrounding Valve’s long-awaited next installment in the Half-Life series claims that the game is currently “playable, end-to-end” and could even be announced in the summer, followed by a release in winter of this year. The speculation comes from Tyler McVicker, who’s known for reporting on Valve rumors, during his latest Q&A livestream. According to McVicker, the game is currently playable from beginning to end, which he guesses...

A patch disabled the gloves soon after word got out.

Genki "used Nintendo's trademarks... in violation of Nintendo's rights". Remember when Genki, the accessory maker behind products like the Shadowcast and Savepoint, showed off a mockup of the Switch 2 at CES earlier this year, stealing a march on Nintendo's official unveiling? Well, it turns out Nintendo itself wasn't too thrilled at the surprise being ruined, and is taking Genki to court. In documents spotted by Oatmeal Dome, Nintendo claims that Genki "demoed and promoted unauthorized purporte...

Well, this is all a bit awkward. Yesterday, you might have seen claims that Chrono Trigger writer Yuji Horii accidentally confirmed that a remake of the beloved JRPG is in the works. It all read a bit suspicious right off the bat, because it initially just came from a Reddit post from someone who attended a panel Horii was speaking at during Napoli Comicon without any video evidence. Then some other posts started cropping up, alongside commenters saying they were also there and that this was tru...

We're not too far off Elden Ring Nightreign now, with the spinoff game due out right at the end of the month. Some of you might have even played some of it already, unlike James, who struggled to play any of it at all when the test was held back in February. Considering how few of us have actually spent any time on it overall though, quite conveniently FromSoftware and Bandai Namco shared a little overview trailer yesterday that dove into what you'll be doing in the Fortniteish Souls game.

As fans come to terms with the GTA 6 delay - from creating countdowns "that are cheaper than therapy" to pleas to "calm ourselves" - at least one person is delighted by the news: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 actor, Luke Dale.

The latest Marvel Cinematic Universe offering, Thunderbolts*, takes a different path than the rest of the franchise, assembling a misfit team of villains and former villains from the MCU’s roster to fight against overwhelming odds to save the world. That may seem reminiscent of Suicide Squad (because it is), but superhero movies boast a long...

Google Gemini is adding nannying to its chatbot skillset. According to a New York Times report, Google will make Gemini available to users under 13, so long as they’re under a parent-managed Google account using Family Link. In an email sent to parents, Google said that kids will get access to Gemini to “ask questions, get homework help and make up stories.” This expanded availability will come with guardrails for its new user base, Google spokesperson Karl Ryan told NYTimes, adding that it woul...

Earlier this year, Apple released the iPhone 16e, a more affordable iPhone 16 model that starts at $599 in the United States. While the iPhone 16e effectively replaced the iPhone SE, it is also a first-of-its-kind device, so the release cadence for future models has yet to be established. In other words, it is unclear if Apple will release an iPhone 17e next year. Apple only updated the iPhone SE once every few years, and a new report suggests that trend might continue with the "e" model. The In...

Nintendo recently started taking pre-orders for Switch 2 games through its online store, coinciding with the opening of Switch 2 console pre-orders. Out of habit, I immediately scrolled to the “Game file size” section on each page to see how much storage each game will require. Some Switch 2 game file sizes are bigger than...

Thunderbolts*, the newest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has a lot of elements that align it with the Avengers movies. (That’s a good thing, in my opinion.) Some of them are broader strokes, like the kinds of storytelling beats that made the Avengers so appealing: It’s a team-up tale about heroes with different styles...

Apple's former design chief Jony Ive long dreamed of an iPhone with a truly all-screen design, and his wish might finally become reality in a few more years. The Information today cited multiple sources who said that at least one new iPhone model launching in 2027 will have a truly edge-to-edge display. The device's front camera and Face ID system would both be placed under the screen. 2027 will mark the 20th anniversary of the iPhone, so the all-screen design could arrive at a significant momen...

Apple's two-generations-away iPhone 18 Pro models will likely feature under-screen Face ID, according to The Information. The paywalled report today cited a source who said the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will have only a small hole in top-left corner of the screen, to accommodate the front-facing camera, with all Face ID hardware moved under the screen. With under-screen Face ID, the report said the iPhone 18 Pro models would no longer have a pill-shaped cutout at the top of the screen....

It seems like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is doing quite alright for itself, 'ey? The J'RPG was awarded Rock Paper Shotgun's coveted Bestest Bests badge by our own Nic in his review, and by all accounts it's been received well by most everyone else too. Not that sales matter much in terms of a game's quality, but the fact that it's done well there as well at minimum means the lights are staying on at Sandfall Interactive. In fact it seems things are going better than just keeping the lights on, ...

It’s the first Saturday of May, which means Free Comic Book Day is here, and this year, even Tamagotchi is getting in on the fun. Bandai has released a limited edition comic for the event, and it sports the new moniker that’s been fueling fan speculation for months: Tamagotchi Paradise. The comic will only be available in physical form, so if you want one, you’ll have to take a trip to your local comic store to pick it up. You can find participating shops using the FCBD store locator. Internet s...

Starting in 2026, Apple plans to change the release cycle for its flagship iPhone lineup, according to The Information. Apple will release the more expensive ‌iPhone‌ 18 Pro models in the fall, delaying the release of the standard ‌iPhone‌ 18 until the spring. The shift may be because Apple plans to debut a foldable ‌iPhone‌ in 2026, which will join the existing ‌iPhone‌ lineup. The fall release will include the ‌iPhone‌ 18 Pro, the ‌iPhone‌ 18 Pro Max, an ‌iPhone‌ 18 Air, and the new foldable ‌...