Most current best-selling mobile games break rules on disclosing loot boxes, BBC says
One researcher claims that 90% of games with loot boxes don't mention them in ads
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Microsoft Flight Sim 2024 studio says launch issues have now been resolved
Players were unable to start the game when it launched
8BitDo is releasing an official Xbox version of its Retro Keyboard
It's previously released NES, Famicom and C64 versions
Xbox says it’s still blocked from selling and launching games from its Android app, Google says it isn’t
Sarah Bond claims the company is still waiting for a court order to allow it
In Brief
Palworld’s next major update comes next month, adds a new DLC island six times larger than the last
The new area is said to be much larger than Sakurajima
Players are accusing Tencent’s latest game of copying Sony’s Horizon series
Light of Motiram bears more than a passing resemblance to Guerrilla's games
New PS5 Disc Drive stock is starting to arrive in the UK, with one retailer increasing its price
Currys is selling the £99 add-on for £109
Pokemon fans open 20,000 cards in 24 hours to break Guinness World Record
Over 1500 Pokemon card packs were opened to break the world record
VGC Editors' Picks
Lego Horizon Adventures Review: A charming, if simple, family adventure
The latest retelling of the Horizon story swaps photorealistic flair for bricks and hot dogs.
Interview: Why Sega is reviving classics like Shinobi and Jet Set Radio across games, film, and TV
Transmedia boss Justin Scarpone explains how the gaming giant is planning to become an entertainment juggernaut
Review: Right now, Nintendo’s Museum is mostly shallow fun – and that’s OK
The just-opened Kyoto museum offers nostalgic thrills, but teaches visitors little about how the magic was made
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28th Nov 2024
Nintendo is targeting members of a popular Switch piracy subreddit
Nintendo wants to subpeona the records of several domains, including Reddit.
Keiichiro Toyama says he considered a ‘AAA Siren successor’ while at PlayStation
Slitterhead was born from Toyama's ideas for Siren 3
27th Nov 2024
Devolver delays Baby Steps, Stick It To The Stickman and Skate Story
The release dates for three Devolver Digital games have slipped to 2025
Baldur’s Gate 3 will add cross-play, 12 subclasses and a photo mode next year
Larian has announced several new features coming in Baldur’s Gate 3's eighth major patch
Steam has launched its Autumn Sale, featuring ‘thousands of discounts’
Steam’s Autumn Sale is now live until December 4
December’s PlayStation Plus Essential and Classic games announced
Sony has confirmed December 2024’s first PlayStation Plus titles
19,000 Black Ops 6 Ranked Play cheaters banned as Activision ‘makes hourly sweeps’
Activision details Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Ranked Play ban wave
A black version of the PlayStation Portal is reportedly coming soon
Sony will release a new PlayStation Portal colourway, it’s claimed
Another former Mass Effect lead’s studio is facing funding issues as Worlds Untold ‘pauses operations’
Worlds Untold has stopped working on its debut game as it seeks new funding
Balatro has reportedly made over $4 million on mobile since release
Balatro saw a huge increase in sales following its Game Awards nominations
Mortal Kombat 1’s future DLC plans in doubt after poor reception to Khaos Reigns, it’s claimed
A third Kombat pack and a second story expansion have reportedly been cancelled
Three more Mega Drive / Genesis games have been added to Switch Online
There are now 47 Mega Drive / Genesis games available on the service in the west
VGC Reviews
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Review: The Spectrum is a brilliant way to relive or discover an icon of British gaming history
Retro Games' latest old-school offering is a fitting resurrection, rubber keys and all
Review: Stalker 2’s best ideas are undercut by a stale plot and constant performance problems
Countless bugs and massive tech issues take the shine off an excellent setting
Lego Horizon Adventures Review: A charming, if simple, family adventure
The latest retelling of the Horizon story swaps photorealistic flair for bricks and hot dogs.
Features & Interviews
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Hands-On: Avowed feels like Obsidian’s take on Elder Scrolls and we can’t wait to play more
Obisidian's next RPG borrows from plenty of big hitters, but we're very keen to get back to it
The 30 best Nintendo DS games you need to revisit
On its 20th anniversary, these are the best DS games you need to play
Interview: Why Sega is reviving classics like Shinobi and Jet Set Radio across games, film, and TV
Transmedia boss Justin Scarpone explains how the gaming giant is planning to become an entertainment juggernaut
Guides
No-nonsense tips for the big games you're playing
Fabled Legacy codes for UPD 10.9 (November 2024)
It's all about that burst
Fisch Keepers Altar location – How to find Relics and Enchant rods
Who knew fishing could be this magical?
All Star Tower Defense X codes for release (November 2024)
Big news meant likely starting from scratch in an ASTD sequel