False Hero review: the indie soulslike making waves
Our False Hero review: stealing enemy abilities carries the whole game, while its gated progression frustrates. Verdict: Excellent.
WoW Forever beta bans hit offensive surnames
WoW Forever testers lost beta access over banned character names, and senior producer Tom Ellis stands by the decision.
Halo reboot claim says the story starts over
The TechnicalHalo account says the next Halo is a reboot and that the existing continuity stops here. Nothing official so far.
PS5 discs: Sony sends players a new survey
A PlayStation questionnaire is going round and players are using it to defend PS5 discs, with production ending in January 2028.
Age of Empires loses its next game at World’s Edge
The next Age of Empires studio project has been scrapped and World’s Edge has lost close to half its team in the move under Activision.
Valheim 1.0: how to beat Fader and Kall Fimbulbringer
Valheim 1.0: summons, immunities and fight phases for the last two bosses, Fader in the Ashlands and Kall Fimbulbringer in the Deep North.
Castlevania is free on mobile for its 40th birthday
Castlevania, the 1986 original, is free on iOS and Android until 24 October, alongside discounts of up to 80% on Konami’s compilations.
Control Resonant’s launch hotfix softens the early game
Control Resonant got a hotfix an hour before release: lower enemy health, faster stuns, and a full 92 GB re-download for PC players who pre-loaded.
Valorant: the Balenciaga rumour around Viper
Valorant and Balenciaga have reportedly built an activation in Shanghai with Viper as digital ambassador. Here is the source, and what is missing.
EA Sports FC 27: getting started in The Grounds
EA Sports FC 27 guide: the three districts of The Grounds, Street Football, Archetypes, AXP and Amps, straight from the Electronic Arts help pages.