Farming and life simulatorStarsand Islandcenters around a philosophy of total player freedom and relaxation. There are no deadlines or stress, and players can design and customize their island home any way they like. To facilitate this,Starsand IslanddeveloperSeed Labimplemented an extensive customization and DIY system that allows players to customize everything “down to the magnets on the refrigerator.” At a press event attended by Game Rant,Starsand Islandtechnical director Golton Gao and creative director Richardo Wang spoke (via translator) about the development of this system....

The Altershas captured the attention of indie game fans around the world, and for good reason. Its unique survival-management-social-sim gameplay combination makes it especially alluring, leveraging many of the same strengths asFrostpunkandThis War of Mine, 11 Bit Studios' earlier projects. That said,The Alters' narrativeshouldn’t be overlooked in light of these mechanical and structural advantages. Indeed,The Alterspresents players with an exceptionally nuanced, emotional, and thought-provoking story about the nature of choice, regret, and identity, making it ripe for analysis and interpretation....

Summary The Finalshas introduced a new limited-time game mode called Heavy Hitters, which transforms the first-person shooter into something much more akin to aSuper Smash Bros.style of gameplay. Available inThe Finals' 6.9.0 patch, Heavy Hitters eschews gunpowder and lead for a melee-focused team approach to combat, with the goal of knocking all opponents over the edge of a building’s roof. Thebig Season 6 update forThe Finals, titled Rising Stars, was released on March 20 and has already introduced a lot of new content to the game....

This list contains spoilers! Summary While being focused on Tanjiro and Nezuko,Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaibais also the story of several other brave characters who have suffered immensely in their lives. While being different in every conceivable way imaginable, these individuals are brought together by a shared sense of purpose. Their inspiring journey, filled with suffering and triumph, has carved a place in the hearts of countless fans all over the world....

Summary The Sandmanis returning to its nightmarish dreamworld in the summer of 2025 for what will sadly be the final season of the fantasy series. As with all good dreams, the journey of Morpheus and the Endless will come to an end this year, and with it, bring the epic fantasyNetflixseries to a close after only two seasons. Now, the series' showrunner, Allan Heinberg, has finally cleared up the rumors that the show ending after only 2 seasons was a direct result of the allegations made against co-creator Neil Gaiman....

Quick Links With weapons and gear to upgrade, food recipes to cook, and all manner of gifts to give,Rune Factory: Guardians of Azumahas a ton of different crafting materials and items that players can find around its world. Few are quite as confusing as mystery mushrooms, though. These fungi’s in-game description doesn’t really explain what they’re used for, and they stack in a very odd way within the inventory. As such, players are likely wondering whether they’re safe to eat or sell these mystery mushrooms, or if they have another purpose....

Summer Game Fest is approaching on June 30, 2025, and Geoff Keighley’s latest event has announced its longest list of industry partners yet. Including surprise appearances like the return of Nintendo, the SGF kickoff should reach plenty of gaming communities with over 60 developers and publishers in attendance, not the least of which is Square Enix. Holding the reins ofFinal Fantasy,Dragon Quest, and plenty of other storied franchises, Square Enix would normally be an expected sight at an industry show like this....

It’s been a little over three months sinceSid Meier’s Civilization 7hit the shelves to lukewarm reviews from critics and the public. While players appreciated the game’s new Ages mechanic, some were not pleased by the game’s lackluster Legacy Paths victories. Fortunately, developer Firaxis Games keeps its ear to the ground and promises updates to continuously improve the game. On top of that,Civilization 7has various downloadable content (DLC) planned for release in the coming months, like the Right to Rule Collection....

Despite some of the criticism that has been levied at the game,Monster Hunter Wildshas been a massive success for Capcom. Although it hasn’t received as much love from fans asMonster Hunter: Worldhas, it’s still the best-selling video game of 2025 in the United States so far, and it’s among the top five highest-rated titles of the year.Monster Hunter Wildshas earned the honor of being one of Steam’s most concurrently played games of all time, and it reached a million more players at launch than any of its predecessors....

Quick Links The Suitcase of Patience is a new secret found in theChapter 6 Season 3map forFortniteBattle Royale, and its name is no lie. Players will need to be extremely patient if they want to try and open the Suitcase of Patience, but where is it, how long does ittake to open, and what’s inside? The Suitcase of Patience is an interesting loot chest forFortniteplayers to unlock, but players are going to need patience, safety, and time on their side if they want to dare attempt to open this oddity....

BeforeUnchartedandThe Last of Us, Naughty Dog was best known for a very different sort of game, exemplified by theJak and Daxterfranchise, andCrash Bandicootbefore it. It’s somewhat surprising that the studio behind a game as sober, brutal, and disturbing asThe Last of Us 2was once responsible for some of Sony’s most family-friendly IP, and while something likeJak and Daxtermight feel a bit outdated by today’s standards, no one should rule out the possibility of it coming back....

Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers for Yellowjackets season 1-3.Ever since the dark and stunning season 3 finale, fans have been curious about whether the harsh and complex characters ofYellowjacketsare coming back to the small screen. Now, viewers can cheer knowing thatShowtime has renewedYellowjacketsfor season 4. Yellowjacketspremiered in 2021 andtells the grim tale of a girls' soccer team who end up in the Canadian woods after their plane crashes. With a nod to the famous bookLord of the Flies, the series examines how far each girl will go to feel powerful and to ensure their survival as the characters get hungrier and more afraid....

Summary Playtonic, the UK-based studio behind theYooka-Layleeplatformer series, has reportedly laid off multiple staff members across various departments, according to posts shared by current and former employees. Currently,Playtonicis finishing its remaster of the originalYooka-Layleetitle that is expected to hit the stores in 2025. The company also has a publishing division, Playtonic Friends, which has helped independent developers since 2021. Playtonic was founded in 2014 by ex-Rare developers and made its name withYooka-Laylee, a 3D platformer created as a spiritual successor to theBanjo-Kazooieseries....