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Google has revealed the top 10 trending video games of 2025, which come with some surprising picks, especially the #1 spot, as it involves a latecomer to the gaming calendar. Many assumed that Grand Theft Auto 6 was going to be the biggest title of 2025, but it got delayed to 2026. This left a vacuum that was filled by some surprising titles, with indie games and AA titles stealing the spotlight, becoming some of the best-selling media of the year. Google’s Top 10 Trending

IO Interactive gives Hitman fans the update they have been waiting for by confirming the eventual release of a fourth video game in the series. CEO Hakan Abrak opened up about the company's work on the James Bond franchise, as well as what branching out to licensed games means in the long term. "We've created other original IPs from the ground up — Bond is actually the only external, licensed IP that we’re working on," Abrak noted. "And I would say that's probably the only

Few industries benefit from technical leaps as much as video games . Not only do games look better than ever, but it’s possible to make and publish titles on digital storefronts, allowing anyone to become a successful creator if they have the time and skills for the job. Graphics and performance aren’t everything, as the lower barrier to entry means that there’s also a ton of garbage on the market. Quality lasts forever, which is why games like Space Invaders and Pac-Man are

For nearly 40 years, Link has traversed the Kingdom of Hyrule to rescue Princess Zelda from the terrible power of Ganon. As the hero of Hyrule, Link was an inseparable staple of what made The Legend of Zelda series special, but that time has come to an end. With the release of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment , the latest canonical Zelda storyline, the series has passed a threshold there’s no going back from. 2024’s The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom was the first ma

Star Wars: Eclipse , the controversial video game that has been stuck in development since 2021, has received an official update from its studio. The action-adventure game is being handled by Quantic Dream, the studio behind Detroit: Become Human . In a press release shared on Quantic Dream's official blog, Founder David Cage gave fans an encouraging update on the Star Wars project in a short, but sweet message: "Of course, development of Star Wars: Eclipse continues, and w

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Netflix's complicated relationship with the Pokémon anime franchise continues as the platform's licensing curse appears to have struck...

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The Switch 2 ’s release has been a resounding success, and the system's only launch title, Mario Kart World, seemed to satiate fans....

Nintendo Switch 2 launched with Mario Kart World , an elevated version of the Switch's Mario Kart 8 Deluxe . It features plenty of new...

Lucasfilm has officially announced new DLC for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle . A release date and teaser trailer have also been...

After eight years, Nintendo has released the Nintendo Switch 2 to the public. It’s been a fascinating journey to witness as Nintendo...

It’s no exaggeration to say that one particular scene in A Minecraft Movie has gone completely viral since the Jared Hess-directed film...

The Last of Us Season 2 star Kaitlyn Dever opens up about nearly portraying Ellie in one planned adaptation of the video game that...

Dotemu and Tribute Games are bringing Marvel Comics ' Annihilation to gamers everywhere for the very first time. On March 27, the...

Bethesda Softworks' Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is officially coming to PS5 next month, after being an Xbox exclusive since its...

According to various Bloomberg analysts, the next Nintendo console will be more expensive and successful than the original Switch ....

It's one of the most surprising crossovers of the century — SpongeBob SquarePants is coming to Magic: The Gathering , a complex and...

Nintendo has announced that two classics from the original Game Boy will be available via the Nintendo Switch Online service. In...