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Blade and Phoenix are joining the Marvel Rivals next week as part of Season 3: The Abyss. The multiplayer title's next big event kicks off next week on July 11.Season 3: The Abyss centers on the arrival of the symbiote god Knull (AKA the King in Black), who awakens within the core of Klyntar. The Phoenix arrives to put a stop to Knull’s plans, but will need the help of another warrior who feels right at home in the night: Blade. We don’t know what else Season 3 will entail, but additional information will likely be available in the coming days. […]

WWE 2K25 is heading to Switch 2 later this month. This marks the series' first appearance on a Nintendo platform since WWE 2K18 in 2017.2K states the Switch 2 version of WWE’s latest wrestling sim will feature all the same game modes as its PlayStation, Xbox, and PC brethren. WWE 2K25 centers on The Bloodline and features a new Showcase mode highlighting the prominent members of the Anoaʻi/Maivia wrestling dynasty, including The Rock, Roman Reigns, Yokozuna, and more. The game features a new mode called The Island, a new hub filled with quests and mini-games as players compete to earn a […]

Game Informer can exclusively reveal the latest Nickelodeon character joining the roster of Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny, and it's none other than Timmy Turner and his fairly odd (god)parents! Entering the fantasy fray as a Wizard-class character, Timmy (finally) has his own wand and will be slinging spells alongside Wanda and Cosmo in this real-time action-RPG that can be played solo or with up to three other players. Alongside the reveal of Timmy, Game Informer also has your first look at how he plays in Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny, with a new gameplay trailer that showcases his […]

Platform: Switch Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Nintendo Release: October 27, 2017 Rating: Everyone 10+ I already got my hands on Donkey Kong Bananza in New York back on the same day it was announced. Though I came away impressed by the level of destruction and exploration packed into the various areas, the short amount of time I played at the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal event was not nearly enough to fully understand why I should be excited about this game outside of it being the first 3D Donkey Kong platformer in more than a quarter-century. Last week, I was given the […]

Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC Publisher: 2K Games Developer: Gearbox Software Release: September 12, 2025 (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC), 2025 (Switch 2) The Borderlands franchise has always given players wide-open areas to traverse and explore, but with Borderlands 4, Gearbox is taking it to the next level. The latest game from the looter-shooter pioneers at Gearbox introduces a seamless, open world full of missions, NPCs, encounters, and side activities to take part in. Though Gearbox explained the difference between its past approach to crafting its worlds and what it accomplished in Borderlands 4, I didn't truly […]

EA Sports is teasing the announcement of a new college basketball game. This would mark the publisher’s first return to the the college side of the sport since 2009.In a cryptic tweet, the publisher posts a photo of an EA Sports-branded basketball (posted above) along with the message “Bring the Madness. Let’s run it back.” This would, of course, be a reference to March Madness, the NCAA's yearly college basketball tournament. NCAA March Madness was also the name of EA's defunct college basketball series, which was released annually from 1997 to 2009 and rebranded in 2008 to simply NCAA Basketball. The […]

Last week, it was discovered that The Alters, 11 Bit Studios’ sci-fi narrative management game, included undisclosed use of generative AI in its background flavor text, translations, and image assets. The ensuing anger from players has sullied the reputation of the otherwise well-received title, and the developer has issued a response.The Alters launched on June 13 to positive reviews, but the discourse began this past weekend when players began sharing their discoveries of AI prompts for background flavor text as well as translated subtitles. One Bluesky post showed a screenshot of a computer display with generic science text accompanied by […]

Bandai Namco is holding a Summer Showcase this week on Wednesday, July 2. The digital event will feature new information on upcoming games as well as a couple of exclusive reveals. The showcase begins at 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET. In terms of new announcements, a trailer teases the reveal of a new My Hero Academia game and an exclusive trailer reveal for Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree. The showcase will also feature a gameplay deep dive for Digimon Story Time Stranger. Furthermore, expect updates for the following titles:Code Vein IIThe Blood of DawnwalkerDeath Note Killer WithinEverybody’s Golf: Hot […]

In case you missed it, MythForce, the co-op action RPG inspired by ‘80s Saturday morning cartoons, got its biggest update since launching in September 2023. Update 1.2 arrived last Thursday and introduced a slew of additions to create what developer Beamdog describes as “the definitive version of the game.”Update 1.2 adds three classes to MythForce’s four playable heroes, and each features newly added skill trees to allow more flexible loadouts to play how you want. Progression has been updated to let players earn XP and level up after completing dungeon runs. New elemental combos let players combine fire, ice, and lightning […]

In this cover story feature, Game Informer learns exclusive details about the refined loot system in Borderlands 4 and how Gearbox designs billions of guns in the upcoming looter-shooter. Former Game Informer editor-in-chief and current Gearbox global creative executive officer, Andrew Reiner, briefly recalls the original pitch for Borderlands when the team visited our headquarters in 2009. Gearbox's president, Randy Pitchford, shares his memories working on the procedural weapon system before we dive into a conversation about the design philosophy behind Borderlands 4's weapon balance with creative director Graeme Timmins and associate creative director Grant Kao. How Gearbox Designs Weapons in […]

Arc System Works held a small showcase yesterday, announcing a handful of new titles and updates to its existing slate of upcoming games. While it didn't feature much in the way of fighting game announcements (sorry Guilty Gear/BlazBlue fans), it still had a couple of intriguing reveals of non-fighting projects. In case you missed it, we’ve rounded up the most noteworthy announcement from the roughly 25-minute showcase. Dear Me, I WasDear Me, I Was is a textless interactive adventure game coming exclusively to Switch 2 this summer. Featuring a rotoscoped watercolor art direction by art director Taisuke Kanasaki (Another Code: Recollection), […]

One of the best perks of owning a Switch 2 is its exclusive GameCube library on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. The service launched with three titles, and we’re getting our first new addition in the form of Super Mario Strikers next week.Super Mario Strikers originally launched on GameCube in 2005 (making 2025 its 20th anniversary), and is an extreme soccer game starring the cast of the Mushroom Kingdom. The arcade-style sports title sees players executing over-the-top special shots and maneuvers, and features various game modes such as Grudge Match, Cup Battles, and Custom Battles. Like Mario Kart, […]

Last night’s Capcom Spotlight kicked off with an extended gameplay breakdown of Pragmata. The upcoming sci-fi shooter was first announced five years ago, and the walkthrough gives curious players a more in-depth look at the game’s combat and mechanics.Although we played Pragmata during Summer Game Fest and wrote up our impressions, this presentation lets players witness the action we experienced for the first time. After astronaut Hugh Williams becomes stranded on an AI-controlled moon base following a lunar quake, he must rely on the help of the android Diana to survive a station overrun with hostile robots.As a machine, Diana […]

Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 2 will bring new creatures to hunt, new weapons to forge, and new ways to deck out your hunter on Monday, June 30. A presentation during Capcom Spotlight last night detailed what the update has in store, while also teasing what’s to come in the months after.Monster Hunter Wilds producer Ryozo Tsujimoto, director Yuya Tokuda, and art/executive director Kaname Fujioka revealed that Lagiacrus, a beast that debuted in Monster Hunter 3 Tri and last appeared in Monster Hunter Generations, will make its return in Wilds. You can watch the lengthy presentation at the 24:10 mark.  As […]

Coming off the popular Final Fantasy collaboration, Wizards of the Coast announced its next gaming collaboration. Sonic the Hedgehog is coming to the world of Magic: The Gathering with new Secret Lair drops inspired by Sega's enduring franchise. Game Informer can exclusively reveal the Secret Lair x Sonic: Chasing Adventure drop.Chasing Adventure reimagines seven Magic: The Gathering cards through the lens of Sonic. Sol Ring is reimagined with the art of Sonic, while Shadow appears on Deadly Dispute, Tails on Fabricate, Amy on Open the Armory, and Knuckles on Unexpected Windfall. You can see all seven cards from the Magic: […]

Resident Evil Requiem stars a new character in Grace Ashcroft, but fans have speculated that Leon S. Kennedy may play a role in the game, possibly as another playable character. Director Koshi Nakanishi seemingly silenced these rumors during last night’s Capcom Spotlight, where he revealed that Leon was initially considered for Requiem's starring role but was ultimately considered a bad fit for the game. Nakanishi states that while they considered including the popular hero of Resident Evil 2 and 4, Requiem’s core concept of “addictive fear,” an experience so oppressively terrifying that players enjoy overcoming their fear, didn’t fit with Leon’s […]

Last night’s Capcom Spotlight provided new information and snippets of gameplay for Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth mainline entry in the series. We learned the game's central theme and story setup, why Capcom chose Grace Ashcroft as its protagonist, and more.Director Koshi Nakanishi and producer Masachika Kawata explain that Requiem is a single-player offline adventure, and they dive into how the protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, represents a new type of lead for the franchise. Unlike previous stars like Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield, the FBI analyst is shy, timid, and not adept at fighting; she instead relies on her wits to […]

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, we celebrate the first return issue of Game Informer Magazine! Borderlands 4 is on the cover, and Brian Shea details traveling to Texas to get extended hands-on with the game and his experience in cryotherapy. After that, we dive into Kyle Hilliard's Death Stranding 2: On the Beach review, which you can read here. We also discuss our continuing Switch 2 adventures and check in with Marcus Stewart's time with Lost in Random: The Eternal Die.The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Thursday for chats […]

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the original Dying Light, developer Techland has rolled out a free graphical update to the 2015 title dubbed Dying Light: Retouched. While not billed as a full remaster or a total presentational overhaul, the city of Harran looks better than ever. The Retouched update introduces upscaled textures, ultra 8K shadow quality level, and improved physics rendering on water and metallic surfaces. The game’s Level of Detail (LOD) has also been raised, meaning Techland increased the distance that detailed assets are loaded in the game.  As Techland notes in its developer blog, Retouched is all about […]

For old-school JRPG fans, Chained Echoes was a pleasant surprise when it launched in December 2022, offering one of the better modernized homages to the 16-bit era.  Over two years later, fans can explore a new side of its fantastical world with the upcoming launch of its expansion, Ashes of Elrant.Releasing on August 7, Ashes of Elrant unfolds on the new landmass Elrant, and occurs right before the final battle of the base game. The Crimson Wings must answer a call for help, and a new playable character, The White Wolf, will join them. The expansion features new equipment and […]