If you want to play drag wheelchair basketball on the Switch 2, maybe you should consider playing Drag x Drive for free. You do need to be a subscriber of the Nintendo Switch Online service to participate. It originally appeared in the big April Switch 2 showcase and attracted many eyes for its fresh idea and use of mouse mode on the Joy-Con 2.

Discord is launching "Checkpoint," its own end-of-year recap feature, similar to Spotify Wrapped. It offers users insights into their 2025 activity on the platform, from messages sent to hours spent in voice chat, and provides a limited-time reward.

Islanders: New Shores offers a tranquil city-building escape. This sequel refines its predecessor's Zen gameplay with new buildings and mechanics, making it an essential portable gaming companion.

World Labs launches Marble, a generative world model that transforms text, images, video, and 3D layouts into downloadable 3D environments. The platform aims to revolutionize content creation for gaming, VFX, and VR with its AI-native editing tools.

The date to launch Baldur's Gate 3 was rather out in the open from the start, with the top person at Larian Studios writing it down on a whiskey bottle five years back. One of the movers and shakers of 2023, Baldur's Gate 3 took its time coming out after the game's early play time in the year 2020. Yet the Larian Studios had set a date way before—and they stuck to it!

EN Publishing's "Pets & Sidekicks" Kickstarter offers comprehensive rules for integrating evolving animal companions and versatile NPCs into D&D 5th Edition. Explore growing companions, bard allies, and custom monster creations for deeper roleplaying and campaign customization.

Discord is integrating e-commerce for digital game items, simplifying purchases and gifting. This move aims to boost revenue for Discord and developers, starting with a partnership with Marvel Rivals.

Developed by Eleventh Hour Games, a U.S. indie team, Last Epoch made a big splash on the PC side with a big Steam launch in February 2024. This launch was a big move, ending its long beta time at its zenith with 264,000+ players simultaneously.

Brace yourself for relentless undead action with Zombies Overloaded, a top-down shooter from Branium Games. Featuring classic arcade thrills, a diverse arsenal, and an innovative pacifism mode, this game offers endless fun for solo players and friends alike.

AI startup Sett, developing AI agents for mobile game design and operation, has emerged from stealth with $27 million in funding. The company aims to revolutionize game marketing through AI-powered solutions.

Grand Theft Auto VI's release is now November 19, 2026, a six-month delay. Rockstar Games cites development time for quality, following immense fan anticipation.

New details have emerged about Obsidian Entertainment's Outer Worlds 2, specifically about a dozen of the different skills available to player characters.

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are confirmed for April 24th in the U.S., with the console price remaining at $449.99 and release date June 5th. However, accessories will see a $5 increase due to market conditions, while launch game prices remain stable.

Epic Games praises Google's antitrust settlement, calling it a comprehensive solution for Android's open platform. Key terms include reduced developer fees and user choice for payments, contrasting with Apple's stricter policies.

Get ready for a high-speed crossover! Magic: The Gathering is collaborating with Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog for a trio of limited-edition Secret Lair releases, featuring new character cards and reimagined artifacts with a vibrant, speed-infused aesthetic.

In a cool new video, NetEase Games said the phone game Destiny: Rising will come out for iOS and Android on August 28. Destiny fans on phones don't have to wait much longer. They can sign up now on the App Store or Google Play. The video shows many parts, foes, and what the heroes can do in the game, all while showing the cool stuff it has, like the solo mode where you go it alone.

What began as an improvised joke on Critical Role has officially become a reality. Written by Thea Guanzon, the fictional romance novel Tusk Love is now a published book, bringing the story of Oskar and Guinevere to life for both tabletop fans and romantic fantasy readers.

The gaming world mourns Vince Zampella, co-founder of Infinity Ward and Respawn Entertainment. Known for Call of Duty and Apex Legends, his visionary leadership shaped iconic titles. Zampella tragically passed away on December 21st following a car accident.

Magic: The Gathering blasts off into the Sothera system with Edge of Eternities, a sci-fi set fusing fantasy with space opera. As the Eldrazi return, new spoilers reveal fresh mechanics and powerful uncommons ahead of the upcoming summer release.

Prepare for an intergalactic adventure with Magic: The Gathering's "Edge of Eternities," launching August 1, 2025. This space opera set, the conclusion of the Metronome storyline, introduces new mechanics, alien civilizations, and a journey beyond the Multiverse.

Today, the ESRB put out the age rating for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. It got an M for mature, the same as past games. The rate's info gave hints about what Black Ops 7 will bring, like bad dreams, more executions, and other stuff.

Electronic Arts (EA) is reportedly in advanced talks for a massive, potentially record-breaking acquisition valued at around $50 billion.

FaZe Clan, a prominent e-sports and content creation organization, is facing significant upheaval. Five core e-sports competitors have departed, representing the majority of their competitive roster, leaving fans in shock. Co-founder Bank will address the situation soon.

Once a cause for celebration, the announcement of new Lord of the Rings video games now inspires dread. Plagued by recent failures like Gollum and Tales of the Shire, the franchise is suffering from a creative decline and mismanagement that threatens to overshadow its once-celebrated gaming legacy.

Fortnite may soon return to U.S. iPhones after a judge found Apple in "willful violation" of a previous order. This ruling could force Apple to allow external purchase links, potentially impacting other developers and marketplaces.

Arrowhead Game Studios has just dropped a new June 2025 patch in Helldivers 2, introducing several weapon buffs.

PlayStation's 2025 Wrap-Up is now live, offering players a personalized recap of their gaming year, including top games, playtime, and trophy milestones, plus new insights on hardware usage.

After No Man's Sky came out on the Switch 2, many players had trouble with the game's group play on Nintendo's new device.

Industry veteran Jess Lanzillo joins World of Darkness as Creative Director, signaling White Wolf's in-house expansion. Her expertise from Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering aims to evolve beloved horror RPGs like Vampire: The Masquerade.

Brynn Putnam, the visionary behind Mirror, returns to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 with a new venture focused on fostering in-person connection through consumer gaming hardware, building on her proven success in capitalizing on shifting consumer desires.

Exploring Old School Renaissance gaming through Dungeon Crawl Classics reveals a lethal, low-level philosophy that can reshape modern D&D campaigns.

A Dungeon Master reflects on moving beyond narrative-heavy, Critical Role-inspired campaigns to embrace D&D's full spectrum, finding longevity by blending storytelling with classic exploration and dungeon crawling.

Magic: The Gathering launches its space opera set "Edge of Eternities" on August 1st. Introducing spacecraft, planets, and the return of Eldrazi, this cosmic expansion features new mechanics like station and warp for an epic sci-fi adventure.

Suda51 is ready to give his next brand-new action game, as weird and clever as fans can expect.

Donkey Kong Bananza launches on Switch 2 to stellar reviews, positioning itself as a major Game of the Year contender and a defining hit for Nintendo's new console.

Edge of Eternities prerelease weekend is here. Early Sealed play reveals a fast-paced format where Lander tokens, Warp, and potent Void abilities demand strategic resource decisions.

Riot Games, a leader in online gaming, employs sophisticated anti-cheat measures like Vanguard. Their multi-faceted strategy combines technology, intelligence, and psychological tactics to combat cheating and protect competitive integrity.

Switch 2 users will have to pay premium prices for the new addition, as Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is not a free upgrade. The new addition comes out on June 5, the same day Switch 2 releases. Although there are no additional features, fans of the series who have plans of switching to the new console will appreciate the reduced load times with the upgrade.

Brawl Stars is transforming San Diego Bay into an immersive experience for San Diego Comic-Con! Join the Starr Rail, dive into Starr Park's chaos, and discover exclusive treats and challenges for an epic adventure.

Apple is introducing a new Games app at WWDC, a centralized hub designed to enhance and streamline the gaming experience for users across its devices, consolidating game launches, social features, and progress tracking.

Evelyn Mora's VLGE platform is revolutionizing brand engagement by enabling fashion brands to build shoppable virtual worlds for gaming platforms like Roblox, democratizing creation and offering an affordable, scalable alternative to traditional marketing.

Gamefound, known for its success in tabletop gaming crowdfunding, has acquired Indiegogo, a major player in the broader crowdfunding space. This move aims to combine Gamefound's technology with Indiegogo's reach, potentially reshaping the industry and benefiting creators and backers alike.

Immediately after the launch of Money Fronts, a big break came to the data miners. New game files indicate that the next big event in Grand Theft Auto Online is Mansions—a top player request. No information has come from Rockstar. Tez2, the leaker, has tweeted different parts of the update thus far. As Tez said, the Winter update's mansions will come like the Casino Penthouse. This means that players are able to host parties in huge homes and install game machines to play while they are inside.

D&D's Hexblade Warlock, once dominant, is being redesigned after core rule changes made it obsolete. Unearthed Arcana playtests are exploring new versions, but the search continues for a balanced, compelling melee spellcaster.

Krafton, creator of PUBG, launches a $669 million growth fund in India. Partnering with Naver and Mirae Asset, the "Unicorn Growth Fund" will invest in Indian tech startups over four years, expanding Krafton's significant commitment to the region beyond gaming.

Amazon Luna revamps its cloud gaming service with "GameNight," a new collection of over 25 local multiplayer games playable via smartphone. This feature, free for Prime members, aims to make gaming more accessible and social, alongside Luna's expanded library and Premium tier.

Embark on a fantasy role-playing adventure with the "Heroes of the Borderlands" starter set. This comprehensive Dungeons & Dragons package simplifies the learning curve for new players and Dungeon Masters, offering everything needed to dive into thrilling tales.

Overhauled glass and heat sights improved visuals alongside scope feel modifications and zoom adjustments, enhancing aesthetics. Many persistent Tarkov bugs are resolved, like seeing issues on Customs Reserve maps, moving glitches, sound timing discrepancies, and strange acts involving item storage fragmentation. This current build underwent multiple rounds, but it isn't finalized, so expect strange audio behavior in some locations.

Roblox is implementing mandatory facial verification and age-based communication restrictions, starting with voluntary age checks and a phased global rollout. These measures aim to enhance child safety, address legal concerns, and create age-appropriate online interactions.

Time Flies, a game about a fly's brief life, launches July 31. Your in-game time is based on a chosen country's life expectancy, prompting you to complete a bucket list or simply explore before time runs out.