Warhammer 40,000: Darktide The Miniatures Game prepares video gamers for the price of the hobby. I’m amazed it’s taken this long for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide to get a tabletop adaptation. However, Games Workshop have delivered the goods at the second-most opportune moment. Darktide (the video game) has just received a major update in Path of Redemption, and players jumping back into the digital battles of the 41st millennium will be tempted by its board game counterpart. But is it a good jumping-in point for fans of the universe to try tabletop gaming? And is it worth the ..read more

Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast will no doubt want to replicate the success of Larian’s masterpiece. Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast are reacting to the success of Baldur’s Gate 3 in the only way major corporations know how – by hurling money at this once-in-a-lifetime blockbuster with the hope it can be swiftly replicated. That will not happen. In an interview with Gamesindustry.biz, head of digital product development for Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: the Gathering publishers Wizards of the Coast Dan Ayoub claimed the company had already invested over $1 bil ..read more

Cozy Caravan and its many cutesy critters are arriving on PC in early access later this month. If you’re seeking a slice of paradise, then upcoming adventure-life-sim Cozy Caravan from Aussie developer 5 Lives Studios (Windbound) should be on your radar when it enters PC early access on 16 May 2024. Ahead of launch, a new trailer has shown off plenty of lovely vibes, adorable villagers to befriend, and a heap of neat-looking gameplay mechanics. In this tale, you are a tiny creature in charge of a big caravan, journeying to new realms with your best friend, Bubba (a giant be ..read more

THQ Nordic has announced a major showcase, three months out from air time. THQ Nordic has announced the return of its annual THQ Nordic Showcase, three whole months ahead of launch. It appears there’s plenty of excitement for the upcoming show, which will air on 2 August 2024. As detailed, it’ll feature a range of upcoming THQ Nordic titles, including Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, Gothic 1 Remake, and Titan Quest 2, as well as other surprises. The headliner of the pack appears to be Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, which is set for launch later in 2024. This is a remake of Epic ..read more

XDefiant has finally locked in a release date after several years in development. Ubisoft has confirmed its long-awaited free-to-play first-person shooter XDefiant will begin its pre-season launch on 21 May 2024, with all players soon able to jump in. As described, XDefiant appears to be Ubisoft’s answer to Call of Duty as a “love letter to fans of classic arena shooters.” The game has been in development at Ubisoft for several years, under the guidance of Mark Rubin, a former Call of Duty executive producer from Infinity Ward. While it’s been ..read more

The next Batman: Arkham game will be an exclusive VR experience. The Batman: Arkham series is getting yet another surprise sequel in 2024 – in the form of a Meta Quest 3-exclusive VR game titled Batman: Arkham Shadow. Warner Bros. and Meta surprise-announced the game with a teaser that more details will be revealed during Summer Game Fest in June 2024. So far, we’ve only seen a short trailer for the game, featuring a rat moving through Arkham, and a shot of Batman flying through the air. We’ve also got a vague tagline: “Evil stalks the streets. Gotham City is in danger. And you ..read more

Mass layoffs have reportedly hit Take-Two’s Private Division and its many subsidiaries. Take-Two Interactive is reportedly set to shut down Roll7 and Intercept Games, two acclaimed studios under the Private Division banner, as part of cost-cutting measures. The news arrives courtesy of Bloomberg, which reported plans aligned with Take-Two’s earlier announcement of impending layoffs and game cancellations impacting around 5% of company staff. As part of these plans, the majority of staff at Roll7 and Intercept Games will seemingly be laid off. Per an employment notice filed in Wa ..read more

Hasbro has confirmed a range of new video games in development, based on its most popular properties. Following the major success of Baldur’s Gate 3, Hasbro is turning its attention to new investments in the world of video games. Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz, Dan Ayoub, head of digital product development at Hasbro’s Wizards of the Coast recently confirmed the company has “over USD $1 billion in games right now being developed,” with high hopes for these projects. As noted, Hasbro currently owns four “AAA” studios, including Atomic Arcade (currently working on a Snake Eyes / G ..read more

Fortnite and Star Wars are crossing over again, but not in the same way as before! On May 3 with v29.40, galactic adventure comes to different parts of the Fortnite universe: LEGO® Fortnite, Battle Royale, Fortnite Festival, and Rocket Racing. There’s something for every Star Wars fan in this vast crossover. Head to LEGO Fortnite to unlock Star Wars Builds and Decor, or fight off enemies with a Wookiee Bowcaster by your side in Battle Royale. Rock out in a Mos Eisley Cantina-inspired area at the Festival Jam Stage, and unlock a Podracer and Darth Maul De ..read more

Life By You is officially launching in early access on PC in June 2024. After several delays, Paradox Interactive has confirmed its upcoming life simulator game Life by You is ready for its planned PC early access launch on 4 June 2024. While the release date was already outlined, Paradox seems keen to reassure players there will be no further delays, and the “finishing touches” have been completed. While work will likely continue, the version of the game that will be available to players via Steam and the Epic Games Store is now in ready-to-ship form, and in a position whe ..read more