Mike Dailly, one of the designers for the original GTA and a co-founding member of Rockstar North, said Rockstar made the right decision to delay GTA 6 after seeing the upcoming game's most recent trailer. Dailly made the comments on Bluesky, where he also praised the development team for not giving into greed and releasing a game that the studio knew could be improved.Dailly said Rockstar undoubtedly knew GTA 6 would've sold exceptionally well even if it launched in a less-than-ideal state and called the studio's choice to delay it for extra polish "impressive.""Now that's more like it," Dailly said in his post. "That environment is lovely, and things are moving much better… Even if they'd released it broken, it'd still have sold hugely. So it's even more impressive they took the decision to delay it. Kudos."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

EA and developer DICE have been running playtests for the next Battlefield game for several months, but we still don't know much about what's to come. That will change soon, as EA has shared during its May 2025 earnings call that it will fully unveil the next Battlefield this summer.This announcement will come ahead of Battlefield's launch, which EA states will occur by the end of March 2026. CEO Andrew Wilson further shared that the development of Battlefield remains "on track," and that the company's changes in testing and iteration have allowed it to better prepare for a worldwide deployment.DICE has periodically shared updates about its areas of focus during Battlefield's development process, such as efforts to improve environment destructibility and weapons balancing. However, specific information about gameplay mechanics, changes from Battlefield 2042, and especially the single-player mode have been kept under wraps.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The next Battlefield game is currently in development, and developer DICE has shared that it will be expanding its playtesting program soon. Battlefield Labs, DICE's effort to include players at early stages of the game's multiplayer mode development, will be inviting more people to join testing throughout the month of May.DICE published an update on X detailing Battlefield Labs progress so far, highlighting that participants have already enabled the developer to increase stability and balance throughout many aspects of the game. Most notably, DICE will shortly be adding new waves of participants to the work in progress, starting with prospective players in North America and Europe and then expanding to Asia later. Battlefield Labs began public access back in March with a very small set of playtesters, so this will likely mark a significant increase in the number of people getting hands on with the game. The studio also noted that playtesting has helped achieve "smooth, low-latency gunplay," balancing movement speed across "crouch sprint, combat rolling, and vaulting," and improving the gameplay impact of environmental destruction. In the near future, DICE will be focusing on collecting feedback and iterating on weapon balance, as well as continuing to refine destructibility. Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Tomtoc Hardshell Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch 2 $33.30 (was $37) with coupon See at Amazon Tomtoc Crossbody Sling Bag for Nintendo Switch 2 $45 (was $50) with promo code See at Amazon Tomtoc Shoulder Bag for Nintendo Switch 2 & Steam Deck $50 (was $53) See at Amazon Carrying case and travel bag manufacturer Tomtoc has been a popular choice for Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck users for years. Now, like many other third-party companies, Tomtoc has launched its first options for Nintendo Switch 2. The manufacturer is known for its sleek, hardshell cases as well as its range of stylish shoulder bags, and the pair of Switch 2 Tomtoc products showcase exactly that. Tomtoc's Carrying Case and Crossbody Sling Bag are available to ship now from Amazon.Tomtoc's hardshell case has quickly vaulted to the top of Amazon's list of the best-selling Nintendo Switch cases, and is pretty high up on the bestsellers list for gaming in general (as of May 6). With preorders for Nintendo's official Switch 2 carrying cases currently sold out, Tomtoc's cases will likely continue to be popular as we inch closer to the Switch 2's June 5 launch. Tomtoc Hardshell Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch 2 $33.30 (was $37) with coupon The Switch 2 version of Tomtoc's signature design, this hardshell case offers a form-fitting, sleek design. Tomtoc used water-resistant felt materials to provide a soft feel on both the outside and inside of the case. While you'll still want to carry your Switch 2 around carefully, if Tomtoc's Switch and Steam Deck cases are any indication, this Switch 2 case should provide ample protection. The precision fit, shock-absorbing cushions, and materials, which Tomtoc claims are lighter and sturdier than EVA, should keep your console snug and safe, whether it's bouncing around inside your backpack or (hopefully not) tumbling toward cement.Other useful features include a sturdy buckle, an adjustable wrist-strap that can also double as a handle, and space to store up to 12 game cards.Normally $37, you can save 10% on the price by clicking the coupon box below the price. There are three color options: black, gray, and white. See at Amazon Tomtoc Crossbody Sling Bag for Nintendo Switch 2 $45 (was $50) with promo code Tomtoc's other option gives you enough space to carry your Switch 2 and several accessories. This crossbody bag is also constructed from lightweight materials, and inside you'll find a dedicated compartment for your Switch 2. This section is crafted with an EVA hard shell to help shield against collisions, and there's a soft lining to help protect the Switch screen from any scratches.You'll also find enough space here for a Switch 2 Pro Controller, up to eight game cards, a charger, and space for smaller accessories like additional cables and earphones.You can also get a 10% discount on this bag by clicking the coupon on the page listing. Three color options are available: black, two-tone gray, and a red and white edition. See at Amazon Tomtoc Shoulder Bag for Nintendo Switch 2 & Steam Deck $50 (was $53) If you have multiple large gaming handhelds, Tomtoc also offers a bag that is shaped to hold a Switch 2 or one of several mobile PC gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck or ROG Ally X. This plush shoulder bag has a removable EVA insert designed to protect your handheld from drops as well as plenty of space for accessories. Unlike the two options above, this Tomtoc bag isn't a brand-new release, but it's worth mentioning here because of its versatility and standing as one of Tomtoc's most popular travel bags. See at Amazon The three cases above are just the tip of the Switch 2 iceberg when it comes to third-party accessories for Nintendo Switch 2 at Amazon. Some of the highlights here include hardshell carrying cases designed to offer a more durable option at an attractive price, like Spigen's Rugged Armor Protective Case/Grip for $30 at Amazon. JSAUX, another popular manufacturer of Steam Deck and Switch accessories, also just released a range of Switch 2 accessories for budget-friendly prices.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Niantic Spacial laid off 68 employees after the sale of its games business to the Saudi investment company, Scopely, last month. While the layoffs were already announced, the specific number of employees has now been revealed.As spotted by Game Developer, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) report published in California shows that at least 68 people will be losing their jobs at Niantic Spatial. The layoffs were processed on March 20 and will be carried out on May 20.Last month, Niantic CEO John Hanke announced that the company would split into two separate companies--one now owned by Scopely and the other, Niantic Spatial, which is focusing on delivering "the promise of geospatial AI." Niantic has confirmed to Game Developer that Hanke's announcement was related to the WARN report, but had nothing else to say about the matter.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

CD Projekt Red has warned Witcher fans that scammers are trying to take advantage of their enthusiasm for the franchise by sending scam emails inviting them to a Witcher 4 beta that does not exist. "This is a scam!" the developer said.In a post on social media from the game's official account, the studio said it's taken steps to "take this fraudulent messaging down," but in case you still receive an email, be warned--it's a scam."If you receive any invites to or stumble upon news of one, we kindly ask you to report the scam using the tools available to you in your email client or the social media platform you are using," the developer said. "Remember: Professional monster slayers don't fall for scams; they see right through them and slay them!"Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

While everyone waits for the leaked The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered to officially get announced, Bethesda apparently has another storied RPG getting a similar treatment in the works: Fallout 3. A new report states the post-apocalyptic game is happening but won't arrive anytime soon.Industry insider NateTheHate2, who previously nailed aspects of the Switch 2 reveal, replied to a question on X about whether Fallout 3 Remastered was "still happening." The answer was that it's "planned but won't be for a while." There was no other info provided, such as what developer might be tackling the reported project. Fallout 3 originally came out in 2008 on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.Industry insider NateTheHate2 responds to a question about a possible Fallout 3 Remastered.Meanwhile, Bethesda Game Studios plans to make Fallout 5, though Todd Howard won't put "dates on anything." That's probably because the wait for more info on The Elder Scrolls VI has taken so long. Instead, for that fantasy-RPG franchise, players can look forward to the impending release of Oblivion Remastered, which has been heavily rumored and then appeared on the Virtuos website earlier this week. It's believed the game will launch next week, though no official confirmation has occurred yet.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Terminator 2D: No Fate Day One Edition $60 | Releases September 5 Preorder at Amazon Terminator 2D: No Fate Collector's Edition $120 | Releases September 5 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Bitmap Bureau Terminator 2D: No Fate, a new side-scrolling arcade game based on the beloved action film Terminator 2 and developed by Bitmap Bureau, the creators of the 2019 indie hit Xeno Crisis, launches on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on September 5. Players interested in picking up a physical copy of the game can preorder the limited $60 Day One Edition or the $120 Collector's Edition now on all three console platforms at Amazon. See all editions at Amazon Terminator 2D: No Fate Preorder BonusesWhile there are no preorder bonuses announced for Terminator 2D: No Fate, all physical versions of the game available at launch are limited-edition releases that include collectibles and other extras, so it's worth preordering the game to secure one of these special editions.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Ninja Gaiden has been on a long hiatus, and for fans of the classic 2D games on the NES, it's been even longer. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a classic throwback from publisher Dotemu (Streets of Rage 4, TMNT: Shredder's Revenge) and developer The Game Kitchen (Blasphemous series). But while Ragebound shows their respect for retro craftsmanship, it feels more like an evolution of the 8-bit originals than a broad reinvention. This is still an action-platformer at heart, serving as a respectful homage to Ninja Gaiden classics that picks up right where those left off.During an extended hands-on with Ragebound I was able to try a lengthy chunk from the early hours of the game: a playable story sequence, tutorial, and then a few stages full of tense combat and new mechanics that fit right into the classic feel of Ninja Gaiden. In Ragebound, you play primarily as Kenji Mozu, a protege of series protagonist Ryu Hayabusa who is left to defend their village when Ryu journeys to America. When a barrier between the human and demon realms tears apart, the village is beset by demons and Kenji steps up to be the new protector of the realm. But in the course of the story, the demo also introduced a secondary protagonist: the Black Spider ninja Kumori. The Black Spider Clan was a major antagonist in the later Team Ninja games, so in a way, this is bridging the gap between the two eras of the series.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

In 2022, Rockstar Games introduced GTA+, a subscription service that provides a variety of perks and bonuses in GTA Online. With GTA 5 Enhanced bringing GTA+ to PC for the first time recently and GTA 6's release coming up this year, we're running through everything you need to know about GTA +. Do you really need to sign up for yet another subscription service? Only you can answer that, but below you'll find a breakdown of the key facts about GTA+ to help you decide.Table of Contents [hide]What Is GTA+?Free Games And Other PerksWhat Is GTA+?GTA+ is a subscription service for GTA Online that originally debuted in March 2022 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The subscription offering came to PC for the first time with GTA 5 Enhanced's launch in March 2025. With GTA 5 Enhanced now available for PC Game Pass, you can subscribe to GTA+ from within Game Pass. That's right: a subscription within a subscription.Free Games And Other PerksTo begin with, every GTA+ subscriber gets 500,000 worth of GTA$ deposited automatically into their in-game accounts monthly based on their billing date. Members also get a 15% bonus in GTA$ for Shark Card purchases, while they also earn GTA$ multipliers for certain GTA Online missions and modes. Subscribers also get discounts on in-game items, with discounted wares varying month by month.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

We’re getting ever closer to the launch of Doom: The Dark Ages on May 13, and Xbox is celebrating its imminent arrival with a trio of limited-edition items, including an $80 Xbox Wireless Controller with an eye-catching design. Two of them are already available, while a third drops later this month. After checking out the new gear below, be sure to also read our Doom: The Dark Ages preorder guide--several editions are up for grabs, including a premium $200 bundle packed with exclusive goodies. Doom: The Dark Ages Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller $80 Featuring a gorgeous design inspired by the Doom Slayer’s armor, this standard Xbox controller features a rugged green, grey, and blood-red design. It’s also colored asymmetrically, with one analog stick red and the other grey, and one bumper orange while the other is grey. Toss in face buttons with letters from the Sentinel alphabet, a red mark of the Slayer on the right grip, and a battle-worn aesthetic, and you’ve got a brutal-looking controller that’s a perfect fit for Doom fans.The controller is available to ship now from the Microsoft Store and launches at major retailers this Friday, April 18. You can preorder the Doom Limited Edition Xbox Controller at Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop. See at Amazon See at Best Buy See at GameStop Doom: The Dark Ages Limited Edition Xbox Elite Series 2 $200 | Releases April 25 Doom: The Dark Ages Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller is a Microsoft Store exclusive. With a bold red design and a transparent red case, you can glimpse inside at the inner workings of this premium gamepad. Like the standard Elite Series 2 Controller, this one gets you customizable button profiles, interchangeable thumbsticks, back paddles, and trigger locks for faster actuation. Preorder at Microsoft Store Xbox Series X Wrap - Doom: The Dark Ages $55 Wrap your console in the loving embrace of this Hell-inspired tech fabric. It’ll put the mark of the Slayer front and center on your console, with the rest of the fabric offering a textured design. You’ll fasten it to your console using a Velcro enclosure, meaning you won’t need any additional tools, adhesives, or advanced DIY experience. The pricey Doom-inspired console wrap is also exclusive to the Microsoft Store. See at Microsoft Store Want to start ripping and tearing ahead of The Dark Ages release on May 13? Then check out the Doom Anthology. It’s seeing a nice discount right now, allowing you to get a 5-inch replica of the BFG with LED lights and a stand, plus six games in the storied franchise. It’s available on Switch, PS5, Xbox, and PC, though the best price cut is for Switch. More Gaming, Tech, and Entertainment Deals & Preorders Retro-Inspired Platformer Terminator 2D: No Fate Is Getting Two Cool Physical Editions 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller Is Now Available For Nintendo Switch Captain America: Brave New World 4K Blu-Ray Steelbook Is Up For Preorder + Show More More Gaming, Tech, and Entertainment Deals & Preorders Links (5) Transformers Optimus Prime Lego Set Restocked And 20% Off At Amazon Sonic Prime Complete Series Steelbook Edition Is Up For Preorder Woot Spring Gaming Sale - Save On Controllers, Headsets, And Other Gaming Hardware Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Is First Switch 2 Game You Can Preorder In The US Dune Lego Set Gets Rare Discount - Snag The Ornithopter For Its Best Price Yet Info from Gamespot.com

Last year, Bloober Team's remake of Silent Hill 2 recaptured the spirit of the classic survival-horror game. This year, Bloober Team is following that title with Cronos: The New Dawn, an original sci-fi/horror game. Now, Bloober Team has offered fans an advance look at Cronos' gameplay, which may remind some players of Dead Space. Cronos puts players in the role of a Traveler who has gone back in time to extract human survivors from the aftermath of an apocalypse. In this timeline, the end of the world happened in the 1980s, and mankind's survival depends on the Traveler's ability to rescue key individuals from the past.Unlike Silent Hill 2's James Sunderland, the Traveler is very well-armed. However, the monstrous creatures known as Orphans are also more formidable. Their bodies are made of human flesh, and the trailer warns players not to let the Orphans merge. When that inevitably happens, even the Traveler's arsenal may not be enough to put the merged creatures down.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Fallout: Season 1 Steelbook Edition (4K Blu-ray) $40 Preorder at Amazon After earning stellar reviews from both critics and viewers in 2024, Fallout: Season 1 is leaving the Vault and coming to Blu-ray later this year. There’s still no official release date--but preorders for the Fallout: Season 1 4K Steelbook are now open at Amazon. Best of all, this release comes with a premium steelbook case, giving you a cool way to display it in your collection. Fallout: Season 1 Steelbook Edition (4K Blu-ray) $40 There’s still a lot we don’t know about this upcoming 4K steelbook collection. We do, however, know that it’ll include both a 4K Blu-ray and standard Blu-ray version of the hit show’s first season. Beyond that, much is unknown--including the steelbook artwork. Preorder at Amazon Fallout: Season 1 4K Steelbook Bonus FeaturesBonus features are yet to be revealed for the Blu-ray release. We’d expect to see the usual assortment of interviews, commentaries, and behind-the-scenes featurettes. Expect to learn more once Fallout Season 1 has a firm release date.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Diddy Kong's Mine Cart Ride Lego Set $58 (was $110) See at Amazon See at Walmart Lego discontinued a bunch of Super Mario building sets late last year, including the playsets themed around Donkey Kong. If you still want to pick one or two of them up, Amazon has restocked multiple Donkey Kong Lego sets. Most notably, you can get Diddy Kong's Mine Cart Ride for $58. This deal is also available at Walmart, though it's going in and out of stock and may only be up for grabs in select regions of the US. Originally sold for $110, Diddy Kong's Mine Cart Ride is 1,157 pieces, which makes it the largest Donkey Kong-related Lego set by a wide margin and one of the most elaborate Super Mario expansion sets in general.Donkey Kong Lego Sets at AmazonDiddy Kong's Mine Cart Ride (1,157 pieces) -- $58 ($110) | Also at WalmartDixie Kong's Jungle Jam (174 pieces) -- $19 ($27)Rambi the Rhino Expansion Set (106 pieces) -- $11Mario Kart: Donkey Kong & DK Jumbo (387 pieces) -- $29.74 ($35)Donkey Kong's Tree House (555 pieces) -- sold outSave on Lego Super Mario Starter Sets - Mario, Luigi, and PeachDiddy Kong's Mine Cart Ride lets you recreate mine cart-riding, airplane-flying, and rock-exploding challenges. It comes with four Lego figures from the the series: Funky Kong, Diddy Kong, Snaggles, and a Mole Miner. Lego Mario, Luigi, and Peach figures from the Super Mario starter sets can interact with the figures and mine cart track. All three Super Mario Lego starter sets are discounted at Amazon.Lego Super Mario: Diddy Kong's Mine Cart RideAmazon also has two of the smaller-scale Donkey Kong Lego sets in stock right now: Dixie Kong's Jungle Jam is available for $19 (was $28) and the Rambi the Rhino figure set is $11. Just like the Diddy Kong set, these two restocked kits were retired last November alongside Donkey Kong's Tree House.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Bungie has revealed the closed alpha test requirements and PC specs for Marathon, its upcoming shooter game. The test will be conducted across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in North America from April 23 to May 4.In order to qualify for the alpha test, players will need to join the official Marathon Discord channel and Bungie will invite selected participants. The lucky winners need to be located in North America, be 18 years old or older, have access to a PS5, Xbox Series X|S, or PC, and have a Bungie.net account in good standing.The alpha test requires all players to have a Bungie.net account, and presumably the full release will, as well. A PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live account is not required to play the alpha test, but will be once Marathon officially launches. Friend invites are not supported during the alpha, although friends will be able to group up with each other if they were selected participants.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com