Game Industry News

From survival mechanics to guild-run spice wars, Funcom’s Dune: Awakening is more than just another licensed MMO. It’s an ambitious reinvention of Arrakis that we think would have even made Frank Herbert proud.

Set sail and unwind on peaceful waters in Cast n Chill, a beautifully crafted, low-pressure fishing adventure that carves out a serene niche with its gorgeous world, 50 varieties of fish and stress-free gameplay. It’s a perfect catch for casual gamers.

Step into a shifting mansion filled with secrets, strategy and just enough chaos to keep you guessing. Blue Prince blends mystery, exploration and puzzle-solving into an endlessly replayable experience where the walls themselves conspire to make you earn your crown.

The Wicked Isle Story Expansion Pack for Atomfall brings players across the leach-infested waters to its new location called Midsummer Isle with its dark secrets, new enemies and killer mead. In a lot of ways, it’s like Far Harbor was for Fallout 4.

Tense combat, haunting Arthurian myth and meaningful choices make Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon a must-play for fans of bleak fantasy and Elder Scrolls-style exploration. And yes, you can also turn your enemies into cheese.

In a world flooded with zombie games, this strategy-heavy survival sim stands out by trading twitch reflexes for job boards and resource juggling. Whether you’re fending off the undead on PC or mobile, Final Outpost: Definitive Edition challenges your wits more than your trigger finger.

Days Gone Remastered doesn’t reinvent the ride, but it makes it a lot smoother. With cranked-up visuals, tighter controls and a few gnarly new modes, this PS5 upgrade brings Deacon St. John’s undead road trip roaring back to life. And at just ten bucks, it’s a hell of a tune-up for your old hog.

With responsive TMR sticks, analog-digital trigger locks, a full suite of mappable buttons and a gyro that finally competes with the big names, the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless controller is a $60 powerhouse that more than earns its name.

From soaring off power lines to exploring a massive, collectible-filled land, Mario Kart World brings bold new ideas to the track. With inventive courses, a knockout new mode and an unforgettable soundtrack, this Switch 2 launch title isn’t just racing forward, it’s redefining the ride.

Dripping with steampunk aesthetics, Chocolate Factory Simulator offers players who love sims a real treat as they work to create the most delicious sweets. Armed with a pestle, mortar and a loyal robot, players will need to please a long list of highly discerning customers.

Beneath its somewhat familiar look, the Switch 2 packs a serious punch. It’s got a larger screen, vastly improved controllers and backwards compatibility with nearly every title from the original Switch, all of which run with increased framerates and performance.

It’s been a long time since we got to play anything new in the Commandos series. But now Commandos: Origins brings that classic World War II series back to life in 14 over the top, war-changing missions with all the modern bells and whistles found in top tier games.

Looking for a new kind of fireworks this July 4th weekend? Fresh Look columnist Neal Sayatovich this week explores the terrifying tension and early-access chaos of Bodycam’s new zombie mode.

Movie Monday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various movies. This week he covers the offbeat comedy Kung Pow: Enter The Fist.

GiN covered the Sekaicon 2025 inaugural show this year in all its glory. GiN reporter Neal Sayatovich snapped lots of photos at the event. Check them out.

This week, Save State’s Vincent Mahoney trades his retro reviews for a rescue mission: reviving a dead 3DS cartridge, diving into flash memory issues and discovering how fragile classic Nintendo 3DS cartridges really are.

Mr. Squirrel guest hosts on the podcast’s news segment.

Trekker’s Delight discusses the first two episodes in the fifth and final season of Star Trek: Lower Decks.

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. has announced the launch of its collaboration with the football comic series Captain Tsubasa.