Kojima Productions has showcased a new trailer for its horror game 'OD - Knock', a poster and preliminary cast for its PlayStation stealth game 'Physint', as well as announcing an augmented reality project with Niantic Spatial. Also, a credit card...? thisweekinvideogames.com/news/kojima-...

Why do indie developers want to delay their game when a bigger one appears, even if it's not in the same genre? What’s the thought process? What are they so afraid of?? @victoriatran.bsky.social explains all the reasons why in her new column. thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/indi... [PAYWALLED]

Why do indie developers want to delay their game when a bigger one appears, even if it's not in the same genre? What’s the thought process? What are they so afraid of?? @victoriatran.bsky.social explains all the reasons why in her new column. thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/indi... [PAYWALLED]

They got their start with a crowdfunded indie, now they're an Apple Arcade mainstay. But Danish studio Triband (@whatthegames.bsky.social) keeps challenging itself because the team knows comedy videogames can still go so far.

Microsoft has announced a second price hike for Xbox Series consoles, specifically for the US and beginning in October. Xbox Series X consoles will further increase by US $50, and Series S by US $20, due to “changes in the macroeconomic environment." thisweekinvideogames.com/news/microso...

Do you believe in ghosts? New indie studio @i-knew-it-games.bsky.social talks about going for goosebumps, not scares, in the upcoming undead comedy Greta Sees Ghosts. thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/gret...

Microsoft has announced a second price hike for Xbox Series consoles, specifically for the US and beginning in October. Xbox Series X consoles will further increase by US $50, and Series S by US $20, due to “changes in the macroeconomic environment." thisweekinvideogames.com/news/microso...

They got their start with a crowdfunded indie, now they're an Apple Arcade mainstay. But Danish studio Triband (@whatthegames.bsky.social) keeps challenging itself because the team knows comedy videogames can still go so far.

In a newly published interview from Australian screen museum ACMI, Ari Gibson and William Pellen of Team Cherry shared that a greater degree of freedom, a more open world, and a highly capable protagonist informed the higher degree of challenge in Silksong. thisweekinvideogames.com/news/hollow-...

Blizzard's former Chief Creative Officer is back with a new game, a mix of Diablo-style ARPG and team battle royale with some cool ideas. But at a time when even the most promising new multiplayer games struggle to maintain an audience, will it be enough? thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/arkh...

'The Lift' is a spooky, cosy, 'new weird' immersive sim about being a mechanic in a Soviet sci-fi world – and no that's not just a bunch of random words we pulled out of a hat, we promise. thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/the-...

A forensic inspection reportedly requested by Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton has been blocked in court. It follows a lawsuit that suggested the game's former leadership team downloaded confidential files ahead of being ousted. thisweekinvideogames.com/news/subnaut...

Blizzard's former Chief Creative Officer is back with a new game, a mix of Diablo-style ARPG and team battle royale with some cool ideas. But at a time when even the most promising new multiplayer games struggle to maintain an audience, will it be enough? thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/arkh...

EA’s free-to-play, always-online, live-service reboot of its cult-favourite Skate series has released in Early Access. It's been met with both overwhelming demand, resulting in long server queues, and broadly negative sentiment over its new form and tone. thisweekinvideogames.com/news/skate-l...

'The Lift' is a spooky, cosy, 'new weird' immersive sim about being a mechanic in a Soviet sci-fi world – and no that's not just a bunch of random words we pulled out of a hat, we promise. thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/the-...

The sentiment around the PC version of Borderlands 4 is slowly improving, with technical problems now seemingly less widespread. However, the abrasive social media reactions of Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford are keeping things firmly centred on the negative. thisweekinvideogames.com/news/borderl...

Is it still worth attending IRL game events in 2025, if you want to promote your game (or discover games as a player)? Simon Carless of @gamediscoverco.bsky.social reasons it out in his latest column. thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/game... [PAYWALLED]

The creative director of Hell Is Us has spoken about releasing on the same day as Hollow Knight: Silksong, and the studio's reaction to the date announcement. “As the ‘GTA 6 of indie’… to shadow drop something like this is a little callous,” he said. thisweekinvideogames.com/news/hell-is...

The creative director of Hell Is Us has spoken about releasing on the same day as Hollow Knight: Silksong, and the studio's reaction to the date announcement. “As the ‘GTA 6 of indie’… to shadow drop something like this is a little callous,” he said. thisweekinvideogames.com/news/hell-is...

Samus on a motorcycle, a new Fire Emblem game, a Pokémon-themed life sim, several Super Mario-related announcements and... Virtual Boy? Here's a bullet point list of everything that got a trailer at the latest Nintendo Direct. thisweekinvideogames.com/news/nintend...

Samus on a motorcycle, a new Fire Emblem game, a Pokémon-themed life sim, several Super Mario-related announcements and... Virtual Boy? Here's a bullet point list of everything that got a trailer at the latest Nintendo Direct. thisweekinvideogames.com/news/nintend...

Japanese indie devs want to spread their games worldwide. The first step? Turning up to international conventions, and seeing what the audience is like. "It's quite different. Especially with the people… they are very kind and they react to anything.” thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/room...

Given that they share the same developer, you'd think that 007 First Light would basically just be Hitman with hair. But the big thing @superdonk.bsky.social took away from this first glimpse: IO Interactive know Bond needs friends. (Sorry, 47) thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/007-...

Two RPG developers, whose games feature adult content, have flagged potential changes with Valve's Steam Early Access policy, suggesting games with "mature themes" may no longer be eligible. thisweekinvideogames.com/news/valve-s...

Nintendo has settled a lawsuit it filed against accessory manufacturer Genki. Genki showed off a 3D-printed model at CES in January, allegedly based on a real Switch 2 console it had seen and used. The Switch 2 had not been announced at that time. thisweekinvideogames.com/news/nintend...

Hollow Knight: Silksong has seen 5 million players in its first three days, according to estimates from market data firm Alinea Analytics. It's suggested that Silksong has sold 3 million copies on Steam, and seen "over a million" players on Xbox Game Pass. thisweekinvideogames.com/news/hollow-...

Although there was a great narrative behind its development, a loyal fanbase from its earliest days, and a lot of promising ingredients, Lost Soul Aside is a harsh reminder that sometimes, things just don't work out. thisweekinvideogames.com/review/lost-...

Several Japanese games were among the biggest at Gamescom 2025, showing that the region is very healthy, writes @nomoredaniels.bsky.social. But they were far from the only titles from Asia occupying the minds (and hearts) of attendees. thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/para... [PAYWALLED]

In a new (and rare) interview with Australian museum ACMI, Team Cherry shared some of its intentions behind Hollow Knight: Silksong, like avoiding linear Metroidvania progression. “...we try to submerge that element in favour of a more naturalistic world.” thisweekinvideogames.com/news/hollow-...

What do you think was the best reveal at Gamescom this year? If you said "that random American trucking simulator," you'd be right – and it just so happens to be set exactly where @maddie-b-a.bsky.social grew up. Thankfully, she got a chance to play it.

In a new (and rare) interview with Australian museum ACMI, Team Cherry shared some of its intentions behind Hollow Knight: Silksong, like avoiding linear Metroidvania progression. “...we try to submerge that element in favour of a more naturalistic world.” thisweekinvideogames.com/news/hollow-...

What do you think was the best reveal at Gamescom this year? If you said "that random American trucking simulator," you'd be right – and it just so happens to be set exactly where @maddie-b-a.bsky.social grew up. Thankfully, she got a chance to play it.

Dreamhaven, the publisher started by Blizzard co-founder Mike Morhaime, has announced an undisclosed number of layoffs. A Bloomberg report suggests that its shooter Wildgate only sold 130,000 units in its first month, while RPG Sunderfolk sold just 62,000. thisweekinvideogames.com/news/dreamha...

Our resident cool guy @superdonk.bsky.social has spent a good amount of time in EA's live-service Skate reboot. Sounds like it's in top shape mechanically, but the weirdly soulless wrapper sits at odds with the traditional vibes of the series (and culture). thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/ea-s...

In a discussion about religion, the pressure of legacy and the underutilization of time in games, @maddie-b-a.bsky.social asks Blood of Dawnwalker creative director @mtomaszkiewicz.bsky.social the most important question of all: Are vampires real? thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/bloo... [PAYWALL]

As someone who didn't quite latch onto Hollow Knight despite multiple attempts, Nathan Brown of @hitpoints.bsky.social is a bit sad all these Silksong-induced indie game delays are going to make the coming month a little less interesting. thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/bonu... [PAYWALLED]

Goichi Suda and Grasshopper Manufacture have long been known for their off-kilter games, and the latest is no different. Suda says it's if "the story of Romeo and Juliet was based on a bunch of weird ass space time travel and stuff like that." thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/suda... [PAYWALLED]

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So what's up with all those clone games on the App Stores and eShops and Robloxes of the world? Just how big of a problem are they? Innersloth's @victoriatran.bsky.social gives us the lowdown in her new regular column, Indie Insight. thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/indi... [PAYWALLED]

Atari has acquired the IP rights to five legacy Ubisoft games, including Child of Eden, the spiritual successor to Tetsuya Mizuguchi's Rez. Others include climbing game Grow Home, arctic third-person shooter Cold Fear, and survival adventure I Am Alive. thisweekinvideogames.com/news/atari-a...

Producer Naoki Yoshida has suggested to Slovakian publication Sector that FF14's time on PS4 might soon be up. "I do want to provide support for platforms as long as possible. However, there will eventually come a time when the hardware is at its limits." thisweekinvideogames.com/news/final-f...

A new report speaking to PlayStation leaders highlights the company's attempts to balance creativity and control in the wake of failed projects. “The advantage of every failure . . . is that people now understand how necessary that [oversight] is." thisweekinvideogames.com/news/playsta...

The developers of The Blood of Dawnwalker tell us that Fallout 1 and 2 were key inspirations for the RPG’s timed narrative sandbox design. "If you know where to go, you can just go and finish it super fast. It is difficult, but you can do it." thisweekinvideogames.com/news/blood-o...

Why aren't there more first-person Soulslikes? Well, depth perception, hit boxes, attack telegraphing - they're big challenges. Valor Mortis, the new one from the Ghostrunner devs, still has some way to go in solving these issues, but it's pretty appealing. thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/valo...

Hollow Knight: Silksong's devs have spoken about their silence in a new Bloomberg interview. "We’re a small team, and games take a lot of time. There wasn’t any big controversial moment behind it.” “All we could really say is, ‘We’re still working on it.’” thisweekinvideogames.com/news/hollow-...

Hollow Knight: Silksong's devs have spoken about their silence in a new Bloomberg interview. "We’re a small team, and games take a lot of time. There wasn’t any big controversial moment behind it.” “All we could really say is, ‘We’re still working on it.’” thisweekinvideogames.com/news/hollow-...

Bungie CEO Pete Parsons, who oversaw the studio's Sony acquisition and numerous subsequent layoffs, has stepped down from his role. Chief Development Officer Justin Truman is now Studio Head, and he acknowledged the studio's troubles in his opening message. thisweekinvideogames.com/news/bungie-...

Double Fine says the creation of the surreal 'Keeper' was prompted by its Xbox acquisition, and the desire to "make something really weird" that "could never get signed with a publisher" had it stayed independent. thisweekinvideogames.com/news/keeper-...

Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced a price increase for PlayStation 5 consoles in the US – the first time the region has seen a hike since the PS5 launched in 2020. "We continue to navigate a challenging economic environment,” the company said. thisweekinvideogames.com/news/playsta...

Don't let the Dark Souls-like UI elements fool you, Onimusha: Way of the Sword still carries the spirit of the original game, with a protagonist that oozes with charisma and swagger. thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/onim...