The Shrek DLC heading to PowerWash Simulator now has a release date: 10th October. Developer FuturLab announced the swamp-squirting DLC last month, with a broad release of autumn. Now we have a firm release date – across PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch – as well as details of which fairytale environments we’ll soon be spraying … Read more
Krafton’s acquisition of Hi-Fi Rush studio Tango Gameworks was motivated by the desire to maintain its legacy, rather than actually make money. Krafton boss Changhan ‘CH’ Kim spoke to Game Developer about the “last minute deal” after the studio was closed by Microsoft alongside Arkane Austin and Alpha Dog Games back in May. Tango was … Read more
The first pack of Pokémon cards I ever opened was from the original Base set, released in the UK during 1999. (You know the ones which now go for hundreds of pounds on eBay?) It was a gift from my Dad and fully defied my Mum’s ‘No Pokémon cards’ rule. While she had accepted my … Read more
Today sees God of War Ragnarök release on PC almost two years after its console launch and it brings a much-requested new option. Yes, finally players will be able to reduce the frequency of puzzle hints from companions, so talking head Mimir will finally shut up. Check the in-game “Gameplay Settings” tab to enable this … Read more
Kingdom Hearts 4 is being developed with the intention of the series “being a story that will be completed”. That’s according to series director Tetsuya Nomura, via a new interview with Japanese outlet YoungJump. Nomura was asked if he could foresee an end to the Kingdom Hearts series, especially considering its multiple sequels and spin-off … Read more
Palworld developer Pocketpair has responded to this morning’s dramatic decision by Nintendo to file a patent infringement lawsuit against the company. In a statement issued via social media and the company’s website, Pocketpair said it received notice of the legal proceedings yesterday but was still “unaware of the specific patents we are accused of infringing … Read more
A sequel that takes the thrilling cold-survival city-building heart of Frostpunk and evolves it in every way, while losing none of what made the series so special to begin with. Frostpunk remains one of the most thrilling city-building games I’ve ever played, a tense and hard-fought scramble for survival at the frozen end of the … Read more
UPDATE: A correction: Take-Two’s report detailed below that lists GTA 6‘s planned autumn 2025 launch date was in fact first published in July, pre-dating the more recent rumour of a delay. Our original story remains below: Take-Two Interactive, publisher of the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6, has recommited to the game’s planned autumn 2025 launch … Read more
A comment on a Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 video appearing to be from Saber CEO Matthew Karch has raised eyebrows for stating that games should be about “glory kills” instead of “imposing morals on gamers”. The comment, from an account named “MatthewKarch” purporting to be the Saber CEO, was made on a video by … Read more
UPDATE 11am UK: Palworld maker Pocketpair has now responded to Nintendo’s lawsuit, and vowed to fight back on behalf of fans and to ensure indie developers are “not hindered or discouraged from pursusing creative ideas”. Read our full coverage here. ORIGINAL STORY 2am UK: Nintendo is suing Pocketpair, developer of hit Pokémon-style game Palworld, over … Read more