Zero Parades looks to be the new name of ZA/UM’s post-Disco Elysium spy cRPG, not that its reveal paraded that around Also, maybe not the folks to be mentioning the phrase “fake radicals” Image credit:ZA/UM Remember the spy-themed game ZA/UM have settled into making after all the Disco Elysium drama? Well, unless they’ve got another espionagey cRPG in the works, Project C4 has gotten a new name in a cameo at Gamescom Opening Night Live ....
“Nobody’s reinventing the wheel” with Marathon’s mechanics, says former art boss, so the visual design needed to take risks Shooter reboot’s simplified look discussed by departed franchise art director Image credit:Sony Marathon ’s franchise art director Joseph Cross left Bungie in December, shortly after the Destiny developers announced a March 2026 release window for the sci-fi shooter reboot. Now, he’s talking about what it was like to work on the game, which has a fair bit of lingering negative press to contend with – extended delays , mass studio layoffs and restructuring , repeated accusations of plagiarism , money troubles owing to Bungie’s ailing shooter Destiny 2, and apathy about blockbuster live service games at large, epitomised by the cancelling of Sony’s once-touted Concord....
All Black Myth: Wukong Chapter 1 bosses and where to find them How to find every secret boss in Chapter 1 of Black Myth: Wukong Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Game Science Looking for all the bosses in Chapter 1 of Black Myth: Wukong? The first chapter of Black Myth: Wukong , “Black Cloud, Red Fire”, introduces players to the two types of bosses: Yaoguai Chiefs, and Yaoguai Kings. As you might expect, Kings are typically tougher and more central to the overall story - sort of like Remembrance bosses in Elden Ring ....
An official Elder Scrolls Oblivion remake will release as soon as next month, claims report Skyblithereens <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/oblivion-pizza-mod.jpg?width=690&quality=85&format=jpg&dpr=3&auto=webp" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“An NPC in a pizza outfit in Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion says to the player, “Hello. I assume you are here to order some pizza?” - 1”> Image credit:Microsoft While never officially announced by Bethesda, rumours of an Unreal Engine 5 remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion have been circling the proverbial dialogue pie since 2023, surfacing first via an alleged developer , then leaked court documents....
Anime Eternal codes (February 2026) If you’re hurting for potions and avatar souls in Anime Eternal, use these codes! Image credit:New ProjectR Need some extra Anime Eternal codes? This anime-focused RPG tasks players with venturing across the realms of their favourite shows, battling iconic characters while maximising their build to deal huge damage and stack up towering piles of loot while doing it. And while that’s a pretty common set-up for a lot of Roblox’s most popular anime games, what makes Anime Eternal stand out from the pack is the sheer wealth of stuff there is to acquire or upgrade....
Arc Raiders and the Steam Deck make a good team, on the proviso of a Proton handshake Pack the right settings Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun Steam Deck Academy brings together all our guides and explainers on getting the most out of your Steam Deck, no student loans or sweaty dormitories required. RPS has received criticism recently for covering Arc Raiders , an extraction shooter, using writers who don’t normally like extraction shooters....
Archons doubles the chaos of Vampire Survivors by giving you two characters to control at once Brainpower Overwhelming! Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/BulletHell Studios Ever been in a position where two people are really going at each other, hurling pointed jabs and insults back and forth, and you’re stuck in the middle? Well then, perhaps you’ll empathise with the enemies in Archons , a twin-stick Vampire Survivors -like where you control two characters at once, and attacks bounce between them automatically as they move about the arena....
As Square Enix release Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles on PC, I renew my demand for my mate Richie to return the PSP copy I lent him 15 years ago THERE CAN BE NO FORGIVENESS, RICHARD Image credit:Square Enix cavernous, torturous, 20-second-long sucking-in of breath RICHAAAARRRRD. RICHAARD WAAAAALKER. RICHARD WALKER, DEPUTY EDITOR OF XBOX ACHIEVEMENTS. RETURN IT TO ME, RICHARD. RETURN WHAT IS OWED. YOU KNOW OF WHAT I SPEAK....
As Time Surrenders is a dirt-filtered stealth ’em up lurking in the shadows of Metal Gear Solid V Metal Near!? Image credit:Merlino Games There was a moment in gaming history when it looked like all games would succumb to the dullest colours imaginable: brown and grey. Resident Evil 4 , Fallout 3 , Gears Of War - all bleary examples of a grubby visual style. This peaked in Clive Barker’s Jericho , a shooter so desaturated it felt like the colour settings on your monitor were banjaxed....
Ascendant Infinity’s lunkhead tone belies an intelligent team shooter PlayFusion’s loudmouthed FPS lets you make the calls Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/PlayFusion I promise that I mean this as an actual compliment, but having played an early build of Ascendant Infinity – Cambridge-based PlayFusion’s debut FPS – the impression I keep coming back to is that it’s a lot smarter than it looks. Further clarification: by “it,” I mainly mean its characters....
At a largely humourless Gamescom, train kickflipper Denshattack was a golden streak of joy Rail of a time Image credit:Fireshine Games While not quite as rife with grumpy grey soulslikes as June’s Summer Game Fest , Gamescom 2025 primarily favoured moodiness over levity. Silent Hill f ? Hardly out to make jokes. Dawn of War 4 ? Pretty grim and a little dark, if you ask me. Hollow Knight: Silksong ?...
Atomfall review Northern powerhouse Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Rebellion Developer: Rebellion Publisher: Rebellion Release: March 27th, 2025 On: Windows From: Steam , Game Pass Price: £45/$50/€50 Reviewed on: Intel Core 19-10900K, 32GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090, Windows 10 The villagers of Wyndham are miserable. Stuck in a military cordon with little to do except look up at the exploded power plant that put them there, escape made even less feasible by the bandits and forest cultists on the other side, even the stiffest upper lips are starting to sag....
Baldur’s Gate 3 does what Elden Ring couldn’t, sweeps BAFTAs to become first game to win every big GOTY award I guess you could call it a CRITICAL HIT - aha, aha Image credit:Larian Studios As if you needed more proof that Baldur’s Gate 3 is, in fact, a pretty damn fine video game, Larian’s D&D RPG swept through the video game BAFTA awards yesterday, picking up five of the British entertainment org’s top trophies....
Battlefield 6 has finally been revealed, with a firmly anti-helicopter trailer and no release date Multiplayer reveal coming in a week’s time Image credit:EA Battlefield 6 has been revealed, all official-like, after months of leaks . And what a reveal it was, with a trailer featuring enough explosions to satisfy Michael Bay for at least two hours - though without a release date to accompany it. Yep, we’ll have to wait a bit longer to see if the October date recently cited by a prominent leaker is on target, as for now all we got was a tease of the campaign that ended in promo for a multiplayer reveal next week....
Battlefield 6 open beta maps and modes shared, as EA write an essay about tweaks based on Labs feedback In case you’ve got time to kill by reading about Time-to-Kill Image credit:EA Battlefield 6 ’s open beta kicks off later this week, and EA have now painted a picture of what you can expect maps/modes-wise, as well as in terms of the changes the devs have made based on Battlefield Labs playtest feedback....
Battlefield 6 reportedly has a 100 million player albatross around its neck, and its single-player is running “massively late” This Glacier with a massive budget sounds like it’s been melting Image credit:EA Battlefield 6 ’s many leaks have earned it a bit of Deadlock-style buzz , but it seems things haven’t been going well behind-the-scenes. A new report from Ars Technica based on conversations with current and former developers details a budget that’s beyond big, a campaign that’s running “massively late” following a studio closure, and an unrealistic-sounding executive goal of attracting 100 million players....
Best Battlefield 6 B36A4 loadout and build guide The B36A4 - aka the G36 - is an excellent rifle for your first 20 hours, provided you use the right attachments Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/EA Want the best B36A4 loadout in Battlefield 6? This versatile Assault Rifle, also known as the G36, is the first unlockable rifle: it’s easier to control than the starting M433, has higher Precision (less bullet “bloom”) and a higher Muzzle Velocity....
Best birthsign in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered All attribute bonuses and powers granted by Oblivion’s birthsigns Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bethesda Wondering what the best birthsign is in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered? Choosing your birthsign is a vital early game decision in Oblivion Remastered. From the Apprentice to the Warrior, each of these star combinations provides unique powers, and it pays to learn about which one will boost the right attributes for your character....
Best Curios in Black Myth Wukong These are the very best Curios in Black Myth: Wukong and how to get them Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Game Science Looking for the best Curios in Black Myth: Wukong? Equipping Curios is one of the best ways to get helpful buffs, such as outgoing damage bonuses, incoming damage reduction, faster Focus generation and better defense. Although you’ll have to pick the ones that suit your personal playstyle, the strongest Curios can truly enhance your loadout....
Best early weapons in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree Here are the best early weapons to pick up first in the new Elden Ring DLC Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco Looking for the best early weapons in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree? Even for seasoned Elden Ring players, Shadow Of The Erdtree will pose quite the challenge with its range of new enemies and threats. Luckily, the DLC comes with a large range of new weapons and weapon types to get stuck into....
