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The UK physical game sales charts for the week ending May 10, 2025, are in, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has claimed the top spot in impressive fashion. Published by Kepler Interactive, the game continues to ride a strong wave of critical and fan momentum, now occupying the number one position across all formats. Just below it, Minecraft for Nintendo Switch has retained a solid presence in second place, showcasing the enduring popularity of Mojang’s sandbox phenomenon. Meanwhile, Astro Bot from Sony has managed to hold onto the third position, continuing its strong run following widespread acclaim as one of…

Introduction CS2 gambling has grown rapidly over the past few years and is now a big part of the gaming industry. 2025 is seeing new technologies, innovations and trends changing how we interact with our favourite gambling sites. From new game modes to the latest tech integration, platforms are finding new ways to hook us in.  As the competition heats up, the need for a seamless, immersive and personal experience has never been more important. And the demand for user friendly platforms with safe betting options has never been higher so the overall gambling experience is getting more polished. If…

Naughty Dog may have had up to three single-player games in development last year, according to new rumors that shed light on the studio’s direction after canceling The Last of Us Online. Reputable leaker DanielRPK claims one of these projects was canceled about three months ago. The scrapped game was reportedly led by Vinit Agarwal, who quietly left Naughty Dog in January. Development had apparently lasted over a year, beginning only after the studio abandoned its multiplayer project. No details about the canceled game’s concept have surfaced. The same source previously revealed another unannounced single-player title still in development at Naughty…

New images have surfaced online revealing an upcoming LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart gift-with-purchase set, showcasing the iconic and fearsome Spiny Shell, better known to fans as the Blue Shell. Leaked by multiple sources, including Brick Built Blogs and the LEGO leaks community on Reddit, the set reportedly consists of 234 pieces and is expected to release in May 2025. However, this date has yet to be officially confirmed. It is currently labeled as a gift-with-purchase (GWP), potentially requiring a specific spending threshold or purchase of other LEGO Mario Kart sets to qualify. The Spiny Shell, a notorious item in…

Bandai Namco Entertainment and FromSoftware have unveiled a new gameplay overview trailer for Elden Ring: Nightreign, the upcoming standalone multiplayer action survival game set within the acclaimed Elden Ring universe. The trailer offers a deeper look at the game’s evolving mechanics, cooperative systems, and environmental dynamics as players prepare to enter the dangerous new realm of Limveld. Building on the intrigue sparked during the recent network test, Nightreign emphasizes adaptability, as its world is designed to shift and reshape with every new run. Players will need to navigate ever-changing biomes, confront randomized enemy types, and select from a wide range…

Kojima Productions has hosted a media preview event in Japan for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, offering select press and industry insiders their first in-depth look at the highly anticipated sequel. While full impressions remain under embargo, previews are set to go live globally on May 8, giving fans and curious newcomers alike a clearer idea of what to expect when the game launches on June 26, 2025, exclusively for the PlayStation 5. Directed, produced, and written by Hideo Kojima, Death Stranding 2 continues the creative vision first introduced in 2019’s Death Stranding. As the second title developed by…

With only days remaining before the official launch of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, anticipation is steadily growing. Developed by Sandfall Interactive and published by Kepler Interactive, this debut title arrives on April 24, 2025, and aims to blend turn-based RPG mechanics with real-time combat features. Reviews are scheduled to drop on April 23, giving players a clearer picture of what to expect from this ambitious release. Set in a visually rich world inspired by Belle Époque France, Expedition 33 places players in the roles of Gustave, Maelle, and other members of a doomed mission—known as Expedition 33—tasked with ending the…

Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny Remastered, offering a deeper look at the gameplay and updated features fans can expect when it launches later this year. The title is set to arrive on May 22, 2025, for both Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, and pre-orders are now officially open for the Switch version. Set in the universe of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, the remastered version invites players to step into the cockpit of a Mobile Suit as they take on the role of a pilot…

Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé has weighed in—albeit subtly—on the growing debate surrounding Nintendo’s decision to sell Switch 2: Welcome Tour as a standalone title rather than bundling it with the upcoming console. Drawing attention to his long-held stance on the importance of pack-in software, Reggie contrasted Nintendo’s current approach with his own successful push to include Wii Sports free with every Wii console. This reflection arrives as fans question the $10 price tag attached to Welcome Tour, a demo-like title meant to highlight the Switch 2’s features. In response to criticism, Nintendo’s Bill Trinen defended the pricing…

Rumors about a Metroid Prime Trilogy remaster for Nintendo Switch continue to swirl, but insider NateTheHate now suggests Metroid Prime 2: Echoes and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption may not appear in the upcoming Nintendo Direct. This contradicts earlier speculation that Nintendo planned HD remasters of all three games, especially after the well-received Metroid Prime Remastered launched in February 2023. For years, leakers like Jeff Grubb and NateTheHate have claimed Nintendo has a finished or near-finished trilogy remaster waiting in the wings. Many assumed the company was holding it back to build hype before Metroid Prime 4, which was rebooted in 2019 under Retro Studios and still has no release…