Gaming News

The Sims 1 and 2 are coming back to PC this week with all original expansion packs, says report

The Sims and The Sims 2 are getting digital PC versions with all their original expansion packs included, and should be released by the end of the week, say Kotaku. The report follows teases made by the official Sims account on X as part of a 25th anniversary celebrations roadmap, ...
/ Rock, Paper, Shotgun

Helldivers 2 Creative Director Goes on Sabbatical After 11 Years ‘Working Around the Clock’ on the Same IP, Will Return to Work on Arrowhead’s Next Game

Helldivers 2 creative director Johan Pilestedt has announced he has gone on sabbatical leave and, when he returns, will start work on developer Arrowhead’s next game.In a tweet, Pilestedt said he’s spent 11 years working “around the clock” on the Helldivers intellectual property, starting with the first Helldivers game in ...
/ IGN

Xbox Games Series Tier List

After a strong Xbox Developer Direct to kick 2025 off, things are looking good for Microsoft and its strong stable of first-party studios. But, which Xbox game series get you most excited? Which gave you more enjoyment than any other in the glory days of the 360? Or if you’ve ...
/ IGN

New Pokémon HOME Distribution Dishes Out Rare Shinies For Completing Select Pokédexes

Man(aphy), what an Enamorus opportunity.The latest distribution event is underway in Pokémon HOME, and this one is a prime opportunity to nab some extremely rare shinies — if you've completed the necessary Pokédexes.All those who have completed the Sinnoh Pokédex from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl can head to the ...
/ Nintendo

Outside The Blocks is a gorgeous diorama sculptor that had its developer travel Europe for architectural references

Outside The Blocks is a diorama building game so beautiful I was initially distrustful of it, as if it was some sort of dazzling carnivorous plant trying to lure me in to munch on my hands. I've had a play of the Steam demo now, and am happy to report ...
/ Rock, Paper, Shotgun

Conspiracy was briefly afoot in the Marvel Rivals community following NetEase hero plant rumours

The Marvel Rivals community was briefly awash with rumours than publisher NetEase were playing 4D chess with their hero-loving hearts last week, according to a new report by Michael Cripe for Ian Games The rumours began in a Discord for the team shooter named Marvel Rivals Leaks, where user Keone ...
/ Rock, Paper, Shotgun

Level-5’s Long-Awaited Fantasy Life Sequel Seems To No Longer Be A Switch Exclusive

The more the merrier.After ongoing delays, we've got another update about the long-awaited Switch release Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, and it might not be what you expect...As highlighted by Gematsu, it seems the sequel may no longer be a Nintendo-only release, with a listing popping up ...
/ Nintendo

New-Look Donkey Kong Items Now Available On The My Nintendo Store

"You'll go bananas for this".In case you somehow missed it, Donkey Kong seems to be getting a makeover in the upcoming Mario Kart title. His redesign has led to all sorts of conversation within the DK and Nintendo community, and now, some new themed items have been spotted on the ...
/ Nintendo

PSA: ‘Nintendo Switch 2 Experience’ Invites Are Now Being Sent Out

Did you get yours?Alongside the Switch 2 reveal earlier this month, Nintendo announced a "series of hands-on events" would be taking place around the world. Now that registrations have been live for a few weeks, it seems Nintendo is now sending out emails to let them know if they've been ...
/ Nintendo

(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Power Up Deals in the Philippines

Hi everyone! We are happy to share our Power Up Deals in the Philippines and it will feature discounts on PlayStation 5, PS VR2, DualSense wireless controllers and PlayStation gaming audio peripherals. Power Up Deals promotion starts from February 1st till February 14th, in participating retailers in the Philippines: https://www.playstation.com/en-ph/local/retailers/.  ...
/ PlayStation