While promoting his new novel, A Better Paradise, on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch, Dan Houser – who left Rockstar Games in 2020 and now runs Absurd Ventures – shared his thoughts on the future of video games.
We’ve all experienced those unforgettable moments in games when a friend says something unbelievably funny or strange, creating an instant classic. These shared phrases are what often bond gaming groups together – the inside jokes, accidental team mottos, and perfectly timed quips that lighten the mood during intense matches. They’re more than just random comments; they’re a key part of gaming, turning defeats into laughs and making ordinary sessions truly memorable.
Just so you know, Cherish will eventually be added to the main character selection available through the gacha system. However, Sega and Atlus plan to release her in the West six months after she appears in East Asian versions, with another chance to get her planned for about three months after that initial release.
Welcome to Derry expands on the world of Stephen King’s ‘It’, acting as a backstory to the two ‘It’ movies directed by Andy Muschietti, while also introducing its own original story and characters.
We recently got our hands on Elden Ring: Nightreign, which showed the studio is very capable in this area. Early details about their next project suggest it will be highly refined and potentially even grander in scope than expected.
Nintendo is working to ensure that Switch games will play properly on the new Switch 2. They’re doing this through both game updates from developers and system updates from Nintendo itself. Recently, a Switch 2 system update fixed issues with the game NieR: Automata, and the game’s status page now confirms the problems have been resolved. Thanks to Nintendo Life and My Nintendo News for bringing this to our attention! A screenshot of the updated status page for NieR: Automata is available below.
As a long-time racing fan, I remember after Need for Speed: Shift took things down a notch, we got the Project CARS games, which were a nice blend of simulation and arcade fun – still really solid titles. But then the third Project CARS game went way too arcade-y and honestly, it didn’t do well at all. It felt like the series needed a fresh start. Now, with the new game, Project Motor Racing from Bella – Straight4, it feels like they’re acknowledging the past, but it’s really more of a spiritual successor to the original GTR – FIA GT Racing Game – a game I absolutely loved! It’s great to see them going back to those roots.
Jake Paul’s boxing has generated a lot of discussion lately. After winning fights against YouTubers and some former MMA fighters, many boxing experts have called for him to face more established, professional boxers.
Let’s face it: most people don’t have time to wade through lengthy guides when they’d rather be playing Diablo 4. With constant updates, online discussions, and detailed strategy articles, keeping up with the game can feel overwhelming. That’s where text summarizers come in handy. They’re like an AI assistant that quickly gives you the essential information from all that text, saving you time and effort.
Ubisoft has confirmed the show will continue a key tradition of the Far Cry games: constantly changing things up. Each season of the series will take place in a brand new location, which is fitting for a franchise that’s never revisited the same setting. Noah Hawley noted this approach aligns with his work on Fargo, as Far Cry regularly explores different themes and environments.