Video game giant Electronic Arts has been acquired by an investor group for $55bn which equals £40.83bn or €44.89bn. The group consists of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners. The transaction is expected to be completed in Q1 FY27, which will end on June 30, '26.

Submissions are open for the 41st DOK.fest München (May 6-17, 2026, @ home May 11-24, 2026) @dokfest.bsky.social www.dokfest-muenchen.de/Submission?l... Our 2025 coverage (DE): www.xtgamer.de/2025/05/18/d... We first covered the event in 2024 (DE): www.xtgamer.de/2024/05/20/d...

Wood Cabin Games aims to deliver a Valiant Hearts-like experience with Letters of War, but the small indie studio can’t meet this ambitious goal. www.xtgamer.net/2025/09/26/r...

Wood Cabin Games will mit Letters of War ein ähnliches Erlebnis wie Valiant Hearts bieten. Dieses ambitionierte Ziel kann das kleine Indie-Studio nicht erreichen. www.xtgamer.de/2025/09/26/i...

Subscribe to our Gaming Events calendar not to miss any of today's showcases, ranging from the Annapurna Interactive Direct at 2 AM CEST (in 10 minutes), RGG Summit + Direct from 5 AM CEST to PlayStation's State of Play at 23:00 CEST among many more. www.xtgamer.net/events

In this suspenseful coming-of-age drama, we try to save our friend Pedro and realize the LAN party we’ve always dreamed of. www.xtgamer.net/2025/09/21/r...

In LAN Party Adventures drehen wir die Uhr um 25 Jahre zurück, versuchen unseren Freund Pedro zu retten und stellen die LAN-Party unserer Träume auf die Beine. www.xtgamer.de/2025/09/21/i...

We'll be streaming NHL 26, EA Sports FC 26 and the SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed Public Playtest today from 17:00 CEST / 4 PM BST / 11 AM EDT / 8 AM PDT: youtube.com/live/nVidaid...

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Entalto Publishing and indie developer GGTech are happy to present Out of Bounds, a showcase of games all playable at BCN Game Fest in Barcelona (October 10th to 12th). The showcase will go live on October 7th at 16:00 CEST / 3 PM BST / 10 AM EDT / 7 AM PDT. www.youtube.com/live/c3LSQIz...

The Indie Fan Fest by The MIX and Digital Bandidos will go live on Twitch and YouTube next Wednesday, September 24th from 18:00 CEST / 5 PM BST / noon EDT / 9 AM PDT. Some titles included in the showcase will get demos in Oct. www.twitch.tv/indiefanfest youtu.be/IOO8iLGmwoQ 📆 www.xtgamer.net/events

A new Annapurna Interactive Direct's slated for September 24th at 2 AM CEST / 1 AM BST / September 23rd 8 PM EDT. 📆 www.xtgamer.net/events www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4yW...

The Six One Indie Showcase will feature 40 upcoming games and 7 hidden gems when it airs this Thursday, September 18th from 17:50 CEST / 4:50 PM BST / 8:50 AM PDT / 11:50 AM EDT. www.twitch.tv/sixoneindie youtu.be/QncfsZr_fxQ?... www.xtgamer.net/events

DK Island & Emerald Rush is the first DLC for the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive 3D platformer Donkey Kong Bananza and available today for €19.99 / £16.99 / $19.99. A free demo can also be downloaded on the Nintendo eShop.

On September 25th, Hades II will exit PC Early Access after 508 days and launch into version 1.0 on Steam, Epic Games Store and for both Nintendo Switches. Owners of the Switch version will be able to upgrade to the Switch 2 version for free.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade will be available for Nintendo Switch 2 as well as Xbox Series X|S and Xbox for PC via Xbox Play Anywhere on January 22nd, 2026 - 2,113 days since the game originally launched on PS4 in April 2020.

Tomadachi Life: Living the Dream will also launch this Spring for Nintendo Switch.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park might be one of the lengthiest titles of this Direct. This bundle of the original and a multiplayer focused expansion will be released in Spring. Here's our Super Mario Bros. Wonder review: www.xtgamer.net/2023/10/27/r...

Mario Tennis Fever will be available for Nintendo Switch 2 on February 12th, 2026.

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.

Resident Evil 7 Biohazard and Resident Evil Village will launch in their Gold Editions on the same day as Resident Evil Requiem for Nintendo Switch 2 - February 27th, 2026.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam on March 16th, 2026.

Danganronpa 2x2, an expanded version of the original, will be released next year for both Switches.

Pokopia, a new Pokémon game, will launch next year for Nintendo Switch 2.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will be released for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on December 4th.

Virtual Boy: Nintendo Classics will be available to Nintendo Switch Online+ Expansion Pack subscribers from February 17th, 2026. Pre-orders for the accessory start today for NSO subscribers. There'll also be a cardboard variant.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined will launch on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on February 5th, 2026.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment will be released on November 6th for Nintendo Switch 2.

Remasters of Super Mario Galaxy 1+2 will be available on October 2nd on Nintendo Switch, individually via eShop or as a retail bundle. They'll be playable on Switch 2, but a dedicated version or unique features on Switch 2 haven't been announced. 2 new amiibos are set to launch on April 2nd, 2026.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will be in cinemas April 2026.

Links for the #NintendoDirect today from 15:00 CEST/2 PM BST/9 AM EDT/10 PM JST: UK: www.youtube.com/live/tpso9Kk... FR: www.youtube.com/live/05p-mtr... IT: www.youtube.com/live/VXiwpIa... DE: www.youtube.com/live/3gpJMuD... ES: www.youtube.com/live/YCYUxh5... PT: www.youtube.com/live/8QdB161...

Tech Check: KARMA: The Dark World on Xbox Series X and PS5 Pro @wiredproductions.com www.xtgamer.net/2025/09/10/t...

Tech Check: KARMA: The Dark World auf Xbox Series X und PS5 Pro @wiredproductions.com www.xtgamer.de/2025/09/10/t...

Acclaim's first Play Acclaim showcase will be broadcast tomorrow on September 10th at 2:30PM ET/11:30AM PT/ 20:30 CEST. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bckT... Add our Digital Gaming Events calendar: www.xtgamer.net/events/

KARMA: The Dark Worlds lands on Xbox Series X|S this Wed. We're going to have a look at how it fares against PS5 Pro. Get yourself a cookie at the Thought Bureau's cookie jar (please don't mind the black goo) if you know which legendary FBI agent is referenced here. www.xtgamer.net/2025/03/28/r...

Julian Crowhurst's Perennial Order Suite for Orchestra performed by J. Aaron Hardwick and the Munich Radio Orchestra is now streaming. The game also turned 1 year old and is currently 50% off on Steam. More on the concert: www.xtgamer.de/2025/02/21/l... Video: youtu.be/TcXOOTxwpdA?...

gamescom-Vorschau: Directive 8020 Auf der #gamescom haben wir den Prolog des fünften Teils der Survival-Horror-Franchise The Dark Picture Anthology mit dem Titel Directive 8020 gespielt. www.xtgamer.de/2025/09/07/g...

gamescom-Vorschau: Ostwind: Die Legende von Khiimori Ostwind: Die Legende von Khiimori (auch: Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori) verschlägt uns als Kurier-Reiterin Nara in die Mongolei des 13. Jahrhunderts. Auf der #gamescom konnten wir das Spiel erstmals ausprobieren. www.xtgamer.de/2025/09/07/g...

gamescom-Vorschau: Winter Resort Simulator 3 Der Berg ruft im Winter Resort Simulator 3, der dank Unreal Engine 5 ein massives Update erhalten soll. Auf der #gamescom haben wir davon einen kleinen Einblick erhalten. www.xtgamer.de/2025/09/07/g...

gamescom-Vorschau: Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator In Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator sorgen wir mit dem Faremont Park Service dafür, dass ein Nationalpark besucherfreundlich bleibt. #gamescom www.xtgamer.de/2025/09/07/g...

gamescom-Vorschau: Landwirtschafts-Simulator 25 - Highlands Fishing GIANTS Software zeigte uns auf der #gamescom die erste Erweiterung für den Landwirtschafts-Simulator 25: Highlands Fishing. www.xtgamer.de/2025/09/07/g...

gamescom-Vorschau: Project Motor Racing Straight4 Studios wird mit Project Motor Racing im November eine authentische Rennsimulation an den Start bringen und wir haben uns das Spiel auf der #gamescom ansehen können. www.xtgamer.de/2025/09/07/g...

gamescom-Vorschau: Bus Bound Auf der #gamescom hatten wir die Möglichkeit, das neue Spiel der Bus Simulator-Entwickler stillalive Studios namens Bus Bound anzuspielen. www.xtgamer.de/2025/09/07/g...

gamescom-Vorschau: Seafarer: The Ship Sim Seafarer: The Ship Sim startet in einem Monat in den Early Access und wir haben die Schiffssimulation auf der #gamescom angespielt. www.xtgamer.de/2025/09/07/g...

Shuten Order is available now for Nintendo Switch and PC. Find out all about the five available routes, what it does well and what gripes we've got with it in our review: www.xtgamer.net/2025/08/29/r...

The day has finally come: Hollow Knight: Silksong is now available for PS5 & PS4, Xbox Series & Xbox One & Xbox for PC (Play Anywhere), Switch & Switch 2 (free upgrade) and PC (Steam). It's included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (Console, Cloud, PC) and PC Game Pass.

Review: Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate – KAHO DLC A giant gorilla is causing chaos and as Kaho you’re tasked with saving Anime Expo in Los Angeles. www.xtgamer.net/2025/09/04/r...

Im Test: Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate – KAHO DLC Ein riesiger Gorilla stiftet Chaos und in der Rolle von Kaho ist es eure Aufgabe, die Anime Expo in Los Angeles zu retten. www.xtgamer.de/2025/09/04/i...

007 First Light will be released on March 27th, 2026 on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 (retail version will be a Game-Key Card). 30 min of new gameplay: www.youtube.com/live/pwRpK8e...

Midnight Murder Club in Cross-Platform Play & Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' Open Network Test Gameplay 🔦💀🦔🏁 youtube.com/live/iT-CYeC...