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After an early 2023 reveal , Professor Layton and the New World of Steam - the next entry in the long-running puzzle adventure series - hasn't been making much noise. Today's Level-5 showcase event has changed that with a new in-depth look at the game. Read more

So far there's only been hints that game-maker and Steam-owner Valve has been dabbling in generative AI use . But if recent findings are to be believed, it might be working on a "SteamGPT" AI feature to help tackle cheating on Steam and manage account restrictions. Read more

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time was one of last year's most pleasant surprises, successfully managing to suck up most of my summer with its brilliant mix of Animal Crossing-style life sim and swashbuckling RPG adventure. And now it's coming to iOS and Android with cross-save, meaning you can take your existing games with you on-the-go. Read more

When I tell people about Esoteric Ebb, I mostly say that I play an idiot, because there's something deeply comforting about being a waylaid government oaf. Sure, I've pledged allegiance to hierarchy and bureaucracy, but there's always the possibility of doing something naughty or exciting or even something unexpectedly brave . As an unassuming representative of the establishment, I dance on the k…

Wuxia-inspired action game Phantom Blade Zero is now in the final stages of development ahead of its launch later this year, and developer S-Game has released a statement about its stance regarding the use of generative AI in development. Read more

Dune: Awakening is shifting away from its PvP endgame, following on from major changes made in its recent chapter three update. In addition, private server hosting is coming, which should provide additional longevity and community hubs for the game in the hands of dedicated players. Read more

Crimson Desert is going to get significant updates soon that are bringing some big features to the game such as the ability to replay boss fights, new difficulty levels, respawning enemy outposts, and new outfits. Read more

Marathon reportedly had a development budget of over $200m, and likely over $250m, not including ongoing development costs post-launch on game maintenance and new updates. Read more

Serious talk of a Metal Gear Solid movie adaptation has been a thing for over a decade now, with Kong: Skull Island director Jordan Vogt-Roberts attached since 2014. But that iteration has seemingly gone nowhere as Sony Pictures has just closed a deal with two new directors half of Hollywood is currently chasing . Read more

Klei Entertainment has unveiled a brand-new multiplayer instalment of its gloomily amusing survival series, Don't Starve. As revealed during the latest Triple-i Initiative Showcase , it's called Don't Starve Elsewhere and it promises adventure in a "strange and unforgiving new world filled with magic, monsters and mystery" as players take on their greatest opponent yet: hills. Read more

It's the battle of the Pokémon-likes! Sort of. Developer Crema has unveiled Temtem : Pioneers, a new spin-off for its 2022 creature-collecting adventure Temtem that - based on the limited information revealed so far, at least - looks like it's aiming squarely for Palworld . Read more

Over the Hill, the off-roading exploration game from the studio behind Art of Rally , has received a new trailer during the latest indie-focused Triple-i Initiative showcase. Not only does it reveal a lovely looking new area to explore, it brings news of an upcoming alpha playtest you can sign up to now. Read more

Enormously promising pirate survival game Windrose finally has a release date, and - as announced during this year's indie-focused Triple-i Showcase - it's hoisting anchor and sailing into Steam early access next Tuesday, 14th April. Read more

The publishing arm of Frostpunk developer 11 Bit Studios, which has built a reputation for releasing interesting games - such as Indika , Thaumaturge , and Death Howl - has unveiled a new farming sim-slash-narrative thriller called Crop. It's being made by small Norwegian team Carbonara Games and aims to blend a Stardew Valley farming experience with the eeriness and mysteriousness of iconic Davi…

Perhaps you have fond memories of Deus Ex designer Warren Spector's legendary stealth game Thief: A Dark Project, or perhaps your sneaker of choice is Arkane Studios' more recent immersive sim Dishonored . Either way, you might be intrigued to hear Spector's latest effort, Thick as Thieves - which has been reimagined as solo and co-op game following its original PvPvE reveal - is launching on 20t…