Game Design stories

GTA 6's switch away from Nintendo Switch 2 at launch underlines a wider shift as studios rethink portable play, exclusives and hybrid gaming.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach lands on PC with ultrawide support, unlocked framerates and slick visuals, but remains an odd, divisive journey.

Nintendo's Switch 2 re-release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder adds Bellabel Park, tougher boss fights and slick 4K visuals for fans.

Wizards of the Coast and Invoke Studios announce WARLOCK, a dark fantasy Dungeons & Dragons action-adventure for PC, PS5 and Xbox due in 2027.

MLB The Show 26 delivers polished baseball action, but stale visuals, missing March to October and a thin World Baseball Classic rollout disappoint.

Resident Evil Requiem expertly fuses classic survival horror with modern action flourishes, delivering a gripping, gore-soaked return to form.

Mario Tennis Fever serves up fast, over-the-top rallies and a surprisingly deep Adventure mode, making Switch 2's best family tennis game yet.

Pinterest links moodboards to World of Warcraft housing, letting players design Azeroth homes and pin in-game creations directly.

Fighting Force Collection on Switch 2 revives 32-bit brawling nostalgia, but clunky controls and dated design keep it firmly in the past.

Asus ROG teams with Kojima Productions on a Ludens-themed Flow Z13-KJP gaming tablet and peripherals, debuting the range at CES.

Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return on PS5 adds welcome modern tweaks, but clunky 3D, weak audio and fussy bosses dull the retro charm.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a stunning return, marrying slick combat and 4K performance with some irksome backtracking and Amiibo-gated music.

KAKU: Ancient Seal is a charming open-world action RPG for PS5, featuring cartoonish graphics, unique abilities, and enjoyable combat in a vast prehistoric world.

Autodesk now offers free professional software to over 150 million students worldwide, boosting skills in design, engineering, and AI to tackle talent shortages.

Drag x Drive for Switch 2 innovatively captures wheelchair basketball using new Joy-Con mouse controls but lacks variety and vibrant characters.

Cyber Clutch: Hot Import Nights on Xbox Series X combines neon-lit racing with combat, but limited tracks and gameplay issues hold it back.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 remakes iconic games with sharp visuals and smooth gameplay, but cuts to content and soundtrack disappoint longtime fans.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for PS5 greatly improves on its predecessor with enhanced gameplay, new enemies, fast travel, and stunning photorealistic graphics.

Assassin's Creed Shadows, set in stunning Feudal Japan, offers dual protagonists and action RPG elements, blending nostalgia with fresh gameplay mechanics.

After a nearly decade-long wait, Civilization VII has finally launched, offering new challenges and mechanics in a visually stunning strategy game.