Games

Assassin's Creed Codename Jade closed beta begins in August 2023
Assassin's Creed Codename Jade is an upcoming mobile adventure game set in third century China.

Microsoft and UK CMA extend Activision Blizzard merger negotiations
The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal has agreed to pause proceedings between Microsoft and the CMA.

Xbox Live Gold set to be replaced by 'Xbox Game Pass Core'
Xbox Live Gold will be discontinued and replaced with a new service in September 2023.

Doinksoft's Gunbrella was inspired by Kirby and Batman
From these unique inspirations, the grim and gritty world of Gunbrella was formed.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Is Still Legendary, 20 Years Later
Star Wars: KOTOR was one of the biggest and most melodramatic games in the early 2000s, with the game paving…

Orchestra Victoria to host Indie Symphony game celebration
Orchestra Victoria is hosting a major celebration of independently-developed games and their music in September 2023.

Pokemon Sleep launches for iOS and Android in Australia, other regions
The gamified mobile sleep app Pokemon Sleep is now available in Australia and other select regions.

Cyberpunk 2077 finally achieves 'Very Positive' Steam user rating
Three years on from launch, Cyberpunk 2077 has achieved a major rating milestone.

Patapon successor 'Ratatan' announced at BitSummit 2023
Ratatan is coming from Patapon creator Hiroyuki Kotani, and composer Kemmei Adachi.

Fable narrative lead announces project departure
Anna Megill will no longer serve as the narrative lead on the upcoming Fable reboot.