Assassin’s Creed Shadows greatly blends the classic Assassin’s Creed stealth with the RPG elements of recent entries. Its dynamic world, seasonal changes, and improved stealth mechanics make exploration a joy, but Yasuke’s restrictive gameplay, overall story, and a half-baked notoriety system hold it back.
Despite its aging personality, Two Point Museum is the strongest entry in the series yet. The improved gameplay flow, deeper simulation mechanics, and museum theme provide just the right level of creative freedom and challenge.
Guilty Gear Strive is not only a miraculous 60fps port that makes the most minimal of sacrifices, keeping the 2021 masterpiece’s crisp animated effects and characters, but they managed to bring over every one of the game’s features to the aging Nintendo Switch with minimal loading times.
I spoke with Xbox’s Jun Shen Chia about their growing support for Southeast Asian indie devs. From funding and marketing to developer showcases and Game Pass potential, here’s how Xbox is helping Philippine studios break into the global stage.
Fairplay Studios’ Nightmare Circus is a cute-yet-creepy action adventure where you use puppet strings to fight, explore, and escape a twisted world. Shown during a Southeast Asian Xbox developer session, the game is still early in development but is a promising title to keep an eye on.
A haunting 2D Soulslike with striking hand-drawn visuals, Vapor World: Over the Mind blends precise, parry-based combat with a grim steampunk world. Developed by Korea’s ALIVE Inc., the game stood out in Xbox’s Southeast Asia showcase and is heading to Steam Early Access soon.
Sony has revealed the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for May 2025: ARK: Survival Ascended, Balatro, and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. Here’s what subscribers need to know before the new titles go live on May 6.
Lost Soul Aside has been delayed from May 30 to August 29, 2025, as UltiZero Games takes more time to polish the action-adventure title.
Splitgate 2’s open beta launches May 22 with cross-play, 25+ weapons, 15+ maps, and fan-favorite modes like Takedown returning.
Borderlands 4 now launches on September 12, 2025. A State of Play is set for April 30
A new trailer for Doom: The Dark Ages dives into the Cosmic Realm, revealing brutal new enemies, and the Reaver Shot weapon. Launching May 15 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass, players can also check out the different editions and pre-order bonuses available now.
Soulslike RPG Wuchang: Fallen Feathers launches July 24 for PS5, PC, and Game Pass. Pre-order and deluxe edition bonuses include exclusive costumes, weapons, and upgrade items.
Sega shares new details on SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, revealing key characters like Joe Musashi and Lord Ruse, plus a first look at the tutorial stage and bonus level in this hand-drawn 2D action platformer.
Launching April 29, Infinity Nikki’s Bubble Season update brings real-time co-op, multiplayer social features, seasonal events, and the return of the Sea of Stars outfit. Explore Miraland with a friend, tackle bubble-themed challenges, and customize your look with the new Dyeing System. The game is also set to debut on Steam.
FBC: Firebreak, a new co-op FPS from the Control universe, launches June 17 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game will be available on day one via PS Plus (Extra/Premium) and Xbox Game Pass, with full crossplay support and a Deluxe Edition offering exclusive cosmetics.
A new batch of games is leaving the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog in May 2025. From GTA V and Infamous: Second Son to Resistance 2, here’s the full list of titles being removed—and when they might disappear.
Ubisoft has announced The Division 2: Battle for Brooklyn, launching May 27. This major DLC adds 8–10 hours of story, new enemies, Smart Cover skill variants, and exotic gear. It’s priced at $14.99 and includes a level 40 boost and stash upgrades. Here's everything you need to know.
Ghost of Yōtei, the follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima, launches on PS5 this October. Step into Atsu’s journey of revenge across the open world of Ezo. Details on gameplay, editions, and pre-order bonuses—including a Ghost mask replica—are now live.
