Asobo Studio Shifts to Action Genre with Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
Asobo Studio confirms Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, a new AA action game, launches August 27, 2026. Learn about the developer's history with licensed titles.
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Star Wars: The Old Republic Enters a 'New Era' With Upcoming Release
Star Wars: The Old Republic is set to explore the Old Republic era once again. Learn what we know about the upcoming release and its focus on the franchise's history.
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Gets a Second Look After Launch Clash
Reflecting on The Lord of the Rings: War in the North release history, a former WB Games lead discusses how Skyrim eclipsed the 2011 action RPG launch.
Mistborn: Birthright History: What Happened to the Cancelled RPG
Explore the history of Mistborn: Birthright, the cancelled action RPG written by Brandon Sanderson and developed by Little Orbit before its 2017 cancellation.
Wardogs Developer Outlines Reasons to Skip Early Access Launch
Bulkhead is detailing exactly why players might want to wait on the Wardogs early access launch, citing content pacing and studio history.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic: Why BioWare's RPG Matters
Explore how Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic shaped original Xbox RPG history, featuring current digital availability, pricing, and platform details.
New Spider-Man Movie Sets Domestic Box Office Record
The new Spider-Man movie, titled Brand New Day, has officially secured the biggest domestic box office debut in history, earning $360 million.
EA SPORTS FC 27 Introduces FUT Gallery and Streamlined SBCs
EA SPORTS FC 27 adds a new FUT Gallery for tracking player history, introduces Holographic Items, and simplifies SBCs to reduce repetitive management tasks.
New Spider-Man Movie Hits $927 Million in Global Opening Weekend
Sony's latest Spider-Man film has earned $927 million globally in its opening weekend, marking the second-largest box office debut in history.
Game Of Thrones: Legacy Of Old Valyria Officially Announced
Game Of Thrones: Legacy Of Old Valyria has been officially announced, expanding the universe beyond recent Targaryen history and dragon-focused content.
A History of Grand Theft Auto: How Rockstar Defined Open-World Play
Explore the history of Grand Theft Auto from its 1997 top-down origins to the open-world standard set by Rockstar Games ahead of GTA 6.
Remembering Splatoon: Why the Wii U Original Was a Gamble
A retrospective look at the history of the original Splatoon game on Wii U and how Nintendo turned an unlikely multiplayer gamble into a success.
Stellar Blade Platform Availability and Release Details
Check the available platforms and release details for Stellar Blade, including its launch history across PC and PlayStation 5 systems.
Sony Forecasts Record-Breaking Fiscal Year for PlayStation 5
Sony has raised its fiscal year forecast to ¥660 billion, aiming for the highest operating income in gaming history despite current industry economic challenges.
Nintendo Switch 2 Price Hike: How It Compares to History
The Nintendo Switch 2 price is set to increase to $499.99 in September 2026. Here is how that compares to the inflation-adjusted cost of past Nintendo handhelds.
Rockstar Games Ranks the 11 Most Memorable Grand Theft Auto Missions
Rockstar Games has highlighted 11 standout missions from the history of the Grand Theft Auto series, spanning from GTA 3 to GTA 5.
New Footage Reveals the Disastrous E3 1998 Final Fantasy 8 Reveal
Newly surfaced video from the Video Game History Foundation details the awkward E3 1998 press conference where Square struggled to debut Final Fantasy 8.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 Confirms Biggest Unit in Series History
Creative Assembly details the Ork Stompa in Total War: Warhammer 40,000, confirming it as the largest unit ever built for a Total War game.
Gentle Mates Launches Tout Commence Ici Physical Trading Card Game
French esports org Gentle Mates opens pre-orders for Tout Commence Ici, a 120+ card physical trading card game detailing the club's history and players.
Video Game History Foundation Releases Massive E3 Archive
The Video Game History Foundation has published a new collection of E3 ephemera, including nearly 12 hours of footage and industry documents dating back to 1995.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Off to Strong Start With Critics
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game has launched to positive reviews, breaking the franchise's history of struggling in the video game space.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced: New Mod Adds Playable Blackbeard
A new mod for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced lets players control Blackbeard, though historical findings suggest his real-life medical history was grim.
Most Iconic Castles in Gaming: A 2026 Perspective
A look at the most iconic castles in gaming history, from the halls of Peach's Castle to the depths of Stormveil and the heights of Icecrown Citadel.
Tough Decisions in PC Gaming: A Look at the Industry's Hardest Choices
From Fallout 3 to The Witcher 3, we look at the most difficult moral dilemmas in PC gaming history and the consequences players face.
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The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Gets a Second Look After Launch Clash
Reflecting on The Lord of the Rings: War in the North release history, a former WB Games lead discusses how Skyrim eclipsed the 2011 action RPG launch.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 Confirms Biggest Unit in Series History
Creative Assembly details the Ork Stompa in Total War: Warhammer 40,000, confirming it as the largest unit ever built for a Total War game.
Why Warhammer 40,000's First Inquisitor Still Can't Be Retconned
Decades after his debut, the first Warhammer 40,000 Inquisitor, Obiwan Sherlock Clousseau, remains an untouchable piece of the franchise's history.