Infogrames may ditch name in favor of Atari brand

Speaking withgamesindustry.biz, Infrogames CEO David Gardner has said that he’d consider dropping the company’s name in favor of the Atari brand. Calling it the “final mark of the transformation from Infrogrames to Atari,” Gardner cites recent internal management changes as the catalyst. “We like to think of Infrogrames, instead of being the tired, old, company, we like to think of it as the best-funded, best-branded, most energetic start-ups in the history of computer gaming,” he Gardner says....

May 24, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · Eric Conway

Is Cyberpunk getting another anime?

The success of the animeCyberpunk: Edgerunnersand the reinvigoration ofCyberpunk 2077has many wondering if another anime is coming. While the show isn’t returning, it’s still up in the air whether other companies will take on Night City. New Moon Released in September 2022,Cyberpunk: Edgerunnerswas a collective effort between Japanese anime studio Studio Trigger (Kill la Kill,Gurren Lagann) and Polish game developer CD Projekt Red (The Witcherfranchise,Cyberpunk 2077). It takes place in the same universe as other Cyberpunk projects, mainlyCyberpunk 2077....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 295 words · Shannon Long

Is Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth coming to Game Pass?

Up until recently, Sega has frolicked arm-in-arm with Game Pass, bringing most games in theYakuza(now,Like a Dragon) series to the service. But, as the franchise has demonstrated, all things eventually change.Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealthis looking to break the Game Pass tradition. It hasn’t been so long since the last game in the franchise hit the streets to hurt thugs and feelings. The exhaustively namedLike a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Namearrived on Jun 23, 2025, for most platforms, as well asday one on Game Pass....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 340 words · Corey Gomez

Kingdom Come: Deliverance is ready to go to war tomorrow

The kingdom, the power, and the glory are all yours Remember two weeks agowhen we discussedKingdom Come: Deliveranceand the earmarks of an effective trailer? One day before release,Kingdom Come‘s back with a new approach and the same outcome. This time, it’s a monologue welcoming new inductees into the Community of the Monks of Saint Benedict. The urging to serve God is transposed against beatings, torture, and murder. It’s a stark contrast that maybe didn’t feel so stark back in the 1400s....

May 24, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · Heather Mcintosh

Legends ReWritten codes (August 2025)

Updated: Jul 13, 2025 We looked for new codes! SinceLegends Re:Writtenis all about magic, of course I’ll play it. This game takes you to medieval times, where you can explore an enchanting world, mine ores, and find artifacts. There are also many foes, but you have a trick up your sleeve—free codes! It’s fun to do raids and fight bosses, but you can also useLegends Re:Writtencodes to unlock useful goodies! By redeeming currently available codes, you can grab free Blessing Rolls, accessories, and other valuables!...

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Linda Harris

Lord British is taking Stephen Colbert’s DNA into space

Game designing nutcase Richard “Lord British” Garriott will betaking the DNAof satirical reporter Stephen Colbert into space. TheUltimacreator is due to visit the International Space Station in October, because he is eccentric and that’s what eccentric people do. “I am thrilled to have my DNA shot into space, as this brings me one step closer to my lifelong dream of being the baby at the end of 2001,” proudly states Colbert....

May 24, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · Melvin Mcmahon

Mass Effect 3 Earth multiplayer DLC available now

If you’re still taking the fight to the Reapers with your friends in the multiplayer forMass Effect 3, you’ll be happy to know that the new“Earth” downloadable contenthas been released today for PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 (Europeans with the PS3 version will get the update tomorrow, July 18; all other versions release worldwide today). The free update adds new characters, weapons and maps as well as the new “Platinum” difficulty setting....

May 24, 2025 · 1 min · 128 words · Tiffany Beck

More Wii U details will come in the Fall, not before

Ever since the Wii U was officially unveiled, fans have been clamoring for a price point and arelease dateabove all other details. Well, it looks like you’re going to have to wait a little bit longer, as all of that info is allegedly going to be released this Fall. Gematsu is reportingthat a reliable investor broke the ice, and stated that Nintendo will announce everything after a stockholder’s meeting later this year — game updates are also set to be included in this announcement....

May 24, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Andrea Taylor

New Sonic Forces trailer features Tag Team gameplay

Wow, it’s like I’m really playing Fire Emblem Awakening! Up until now, we’ve seen three different gameplay styles forSonic Forces, Sonic Team’s newest project. Modern Sonic plays similarly to how he did in recent years, a mix of 3D and 2D platforming with homing attacks and a boost gauge that allows you to move quickly while dealing damage around you. The cuter, rounder Classic Sonic is restricted to a 2D plane and has his new Drop Dash move fromSonic Mania....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 319 words · Philip Raymond

Newest Pokemon Movie looks like a return to the series’ Gen 1 roots

I have never been so triggered by a hat in my life Just before the 20th anniversary ofPokémoncomes to a close, The Pokémon Company left us with one last surprise: a teaser for the 20th animated movie titledPokémon: I Choose Youwhich will come to Japanese theaters on June 20, 2025. Not much is shown outside what appears to be Ash putting on his not-so-iconic hat in his home of Pallet Town....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Randall Jackson

Nintendo and The Pokemon Company sue Palworld developer

Just days after winning its $15 million dollar copyright lawsuit against a Chinese company behind a mobile game calledPocket Monster Reissuethat seemed to blatantly use Pokemon characters, The Pokemon Company and Nintendo havefiled a patent infringement lawsuitagainst Pocketpair Inc., the developer of hit gamePalworldthat released earlier this year. According to thepress release by Nintendo, the joint patent infringement lawsuit was filed today, June 27, 2025, and seeks an injunction against infringement and compensation for damages on the grounds thatPalworldinfringes multiple patent rights....

May 24, 2025 · 1 min · 188 words · Kristina Hunter

Oddworld: Soulstorm Enhanced Edition launches November 30

The adventure continues… Oddworld Inhabitants has announced that the next next-gen edition of its 2020 oddysee,Oddworld: Soulstormwill launch on November 30. The revamp of the revamp will be available to purchase on PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC via Epic Games Store priced at around $40 USD. PS4 and Xbox One Soulstorm owners can bag themselves a free upgrade. Yay. Oddworld: Soulstorm Enhanced Editionpromises “dramatically improved” gameplay, visuals, audio, and technical coding....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 272 words · Jennifer Davis

Persona 3 Reload’s full opening is here to burn your dread

Persona 3 Reload, a remake of 2006’sPersona 3, just released its animated opening ahead of its February release. Not only does it look fantastic, but it pays homage to the game’s original theme “Burn My Dread” in a pretty inventive way. Mixing in the blue/white palette of the original,Persona 3 Reload’s opening movie gives us a taste of what to expect come February 2nd. The two-minute animation introduces us fully to the new song “Full Moon Full Life” sung by Azumi Takahashi and Lotus Juice....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Robin Mcconnell