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Universal Pictures has just released the teaser for the popular horror franchise Five Night's at Freddy's movie adaptation. Read on to learn more about when the movie will premier, who the actors and actresses are, and more!

Steam Visual Novel Fest is in full swing, featuring some of the best written entirely story-driven games in the market. Read on to learn about some of our recommendations that can be purchased at amazing discounts.

Curious about which games are going to snatch those sought-after awards this year? A lot of good games came out in Q1 2023 alone, so read on to see which of these games could take home awards for Best Art Direction, Best Music, Game of the Year, and more!

Interested to see which were the most popular mobile games of June? Read on to see if your favorite game made it to the list - or if you just want to see what's popular right now.

SimplyMiiPrii, a Minecraft content creator on YouTube, joins us today to talk about her favorite games! Read on to learn more about her, the games she likes, and why you should play them too.

Dragon Dude, a YouTube content creator, joins us today to talk about his top 5 favorite games of all time. Read on to learn more about him, his favorite games, and why you should play them as well.

Ubisoft, Sega and Tencent decide not to attend E3 2023. Learn more about Ubisoft's Forward Live, speculations about which companies are attending, and game8's predictions for the event.

Paramount Global announced that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will get a new video game. Learn more about its inspiration, how they plan to develop the game, and more!

E3 2023 gets canceled. Learn more about why E3 2023 gets canceled and major publishers' digital events in replacement for E3 2023.

Steam offers 66% off for Midnight Ghost Hunt! Learn more about Midnight Ghost Hunt, its Anniversary Sale deals, and its Early Backer Bundle.

On March 22, 2023, Sonic Frontiers will be having content update and will be released on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Learn more about its Photo Mode, New Challenge Mode and Jukebox tracks.

Hogwarts Legacy delayed the release for PS4 and Xbox One to May 5, 2023. Learn more about the new release date and if it's worth buying!

The developer of the Aragami series, Lince Works, announced that it would be shutting down in April. Learn more about the reason why the studio is closing and if the Aragami series will still be available!

Despite being widely popular among gamers, there are concerns about the financial performance of Hi-Fi Rush. Find out more the game's sales figures as we explore potential reasons for its underperformance.

Circana (NPD Group) reveals US March sales chart for 2023. Learn more about the top 20 premium games included in the charts and overall game sales for the year.

Brian Holinka, the designer of World of Warcraft, leaves Blizzard Entertainment. Find out more about Holinka's professional achievements and his prospects for the future.

There are rumors that Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is under development. Learn more about the purported development studio and why fans look forward to the speculations.

Players of War Thunder are dissatistied with Gaijin Entertainment's article regarding the economy and progress. Continue reading to learn about the viewpoint of a Gaijin and what War Thunder users have to say about it.

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum's creator, Daedalic Entertainment, discusses how they incorporated Middle-earth into their immersive gaming experience. Read on to find out where the game's aesthetics got their inspiration.

Xbox offers 50-80% off of their selected titles. Learn more about the titles included in the sale and when the sale will last.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is adding in more games in its game library. Learn more on how to get Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, the added games and their trailers.

EA CEO Andrew P Wilson is confident about EA's standing with Microsoft amidst the Microsoft-Activision deal. Learn more about EA's thoughts about industry consolidation and achievements for Q4 2023.

Destiny 2 developer, Bungie wins legal battle against Destiny 2 cheat companies. Learn more about the legal process that happened, how much was awarded to Bungie, and what other actions is Bungie doing to ensure fair play in Destiny 2.

On his 100th episode, Masahiro Sakurai reveals Kirby's origin documents. Discover Kirby on 2MB, which development tool was used to create him, and the features from the Kirby game that were incorporated to Smash Bros.

Nintendo released the official artwork for some characters in Tears of the Kingdom. Discover their relations to Breath of the Wild and speculated roles they have for Tears of the Kingdom.

Get up to 85% off on select games with the Nintendo eShop Spring Sale 2023. Check out our picks for the top 10 deals before the sale ends on March 30, 2023.

Atelier Ryza is getting an anime adaptation this Summer! Learn more about the announced release date, the staff involved in making the anime, the voice actors, and the game overview.

Cities Skylines gets to have a new update on March 22, 2023, to celebrate their 8th Anniversary! Learn more about their content creator packs, radio stations, and free Hubs and Transport Content Updates.

Street Fighter's official Twitter account has announced that a live-action movie is currently in the works. Learn more about Legendary Entertainment's collaboration with Capcom, its track record, and Street Fighter's previous live-action movies.

Indie Fighting Games Fest 2023 will be held April 13-17, 2023. Learn more about what to expect in the event, including the discounts, demos, free games, fighting indie game categories, and the schedule of the livestreams in the event.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is an upcoming online co-op multiplayer game releasing on May 26, 2023. Learn about its Co-Op multiplayer gameplay, crossplay, four playable characters, story details, and more!

Resident Evil 4 Remake showcases a new gameplay trailer during the PlayStation Play of State 2023 broadcast. Learn more about the improved enemies, new parry mechanic, the Demo, and the return of the mercenaries mode.

Humanity is a puzzle platformer game that will debut on PS4, PS5, PC, and PS VR2 in May 2023. Learn about its Story Mode Puzzles, Stage Creation, and Limited Time Demo!

Celebrate Pokemon Day this February 27, 2023! Learn about Pokemon Presents, speculated announcements they will make in the livestream, and Pokemon events for Pokemon Day from Pokemon games!

The Windblume's Breath Version 3.5 Update for Genshin Impact is now accessible starting today, March 1, 2023! Get familiar with the latest playable characters, weapons, enemies, and predictions for the Archon quest, as well as highly anticipated events.

Luminous Production will be merging with Square Enix on May 1, 2023. Learn about Square Enix's plans for Luminous Productions and Fans' reception towards the merge.

The DioField Chronicle will be getting a major update on March 5, 2023! Learn more about the included story, weapon, skills and additional challenges!

Join the Imperial Guard Collection event on March 7, 2023! Learn more about Mixtape Rotation modes, Hope's Dawn Heirloom, and other limited-time bundles!

The Olympics added Just Dance into their roster for Esports Series 2023. Learn more about Olympic Esports Series, Just Dance's qualifications to be part of the competition, and other Virtual Sports included in the Olympics Esports Series.

Valorant reveals the newest initiator agent, Gekko as part of Episode 6 Act II which starts on March 7, 2023. Learn more about Gekko’s Abilities and Official Trailer!

Playground Games revealed the Forza Horizon map for the upcoming DLC expansion, Rally Adventure coming March 29, 2023. Learn about the map of Sierra Nueva and New Areas!

Epic Games has released new free games, including a demo and discounted version of Rainbow Six Siege, Call of the Sea, and a discount for Warhammer 40,000: Gladius.

The Level5 Vision 2023 Livestream revealed a new teaser trailer for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam. Discover the game's premise and watch the new teaser trailer here!

Blizzard Entertainment confirmed that Diablo 4 will not launch on Xbox Game Pass. Discover the possible reason behind Blizzard's statement!

Music Producer Bloodpop announced the launch of Genpop. Learn more about Genpop and the effects of celebrities entering the game development industry.

Valheim developer Iron Gate Studios revealed in an interview that it currently has no plans to release the survival game on Playstation and Nintendo Switch. Learn more details about the Xbox Expansion Pass Interview featuring Valheim's senior developer!

Get your Persona fix with up to 35% discount off on Persona 3, 4, and 5! Learn about retailers that offer discounts and which platforms they cater to.

Try out Anno 1800 for free with your friends from March 16 to 23, 2023! Build massive cities and explore new territories in this City-building RTS game with stunning graphics.

Waves 2, 3, and 4 of Fire Emblem Engage's Expansion Pass have been announced via Nintendo Direct. Read on to learn about the content of the DLC and if it's worth buying.

Gameboy and Gameboy Advanced games finally make their debut on the Nintendo Switch. Read on to learn what games are available and whether you need the NSO Expansion to play these titles.

Metroid Prime Remastered is now available digitally, and will be available physically on February 22. Learn more about Metroid Prime Remastered's features, including dual stick controls, HD visuals, and how faithful the gameplay is to the original.

Loverwatch is the official (but non-canon) dating sim for Overwatch 2! Learn about how to play Loverwatch, who you can date, and the Overwatch 2 rewards it gives after you finish the game!

Hogwarts Legacy's first major Patch was released on February 14, 2023. Learn more about some major bug fixes for the game, and the players' reception towards the first patch.

Shadow Warrior is back with a Remake! Learn more about its available platforms, retailers, and learn what new features are included in the Definitive Edition!

Nintendo reveals which team won the latest Splatfest Event in Splatoon 3. Read on to know the results and which team won!

Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is a rhythm-action RPG released for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 on February 16, 2023. Learn more about its rythm-based gameplay, unlockable characters, featured Final Fantasy songs, and the multiplayer.

Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is now available on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. Read on to learn about the difference between the Standard, Digital Deluxe, and Premium Digital Deluxe editions, where to buy, and which edition we recommend!

No Man’s Sky 4.1 Fractal Update will be the first major update of 2023, released on February 23, 2022. Learn more about the brand-new Utopia Speeder starship, available Utopia expedition, and PlayStation VR2 Support!

We've compared the original Super Mario RPG trailer to that of the remake, and we've noticed some tantalizing details! Read on to find out what they are.

BlizzCon is back with their in-person event this year! Learn more about what to expect, and hotel availability.

Ever wondered how Game8 News reviews your favorite games? Read on to learn more about our Review Scoring System, criteria, and how we handle game reviews in general.

While Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom have largely strayed away from The Legend of Zelda series' old formula, there are so many cool items we hope we'll see again. Here's ten items that we hope make their way back into the next Zelda game!

HoYo FEST is coming to Southeast Asia! Read on for more details about the lineup of games on showcase, the merchandise on sale, and their opening schedule!

Eternal Return, an anime-style MOBA Battle Royale, holds a massive raffle to celebrate their upcoming official launch. Read on to learn more about how to participate and what you can win.

Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon, the remake of TYPE-MOON's visual novel Tsukihime, will get an official English localization. Learn about the details of Tsukihime, TYPE-MOON's localization history, and what other works may be localized next.

Sony announces new handheld device and accessory for this year. Learn more about Project Q's trailer, available features, and PlayStation earbuds.

With Super Mario Bros. Movie's success, Nintendo's Representative, Shigeru Miyamoto is optimistic about more Nintendo game adaptation. Learn more about Miyamoto's interview with Nikkei Asia.

Did you know your Netflix subscription gives you access to an extensive mobile games library? Learn more about the top-rated games from Netflix that we recommend playing!

Netflix is known for their TV and Movie subscription service and now they are trying their hand at publishing Mobile Games. Learn more about Netflix's Gaming History, Top Game Titles, and Game8's take on Netflix's game journey!

Fan support helped guide Tears of the Kingdom development! Learn more about the team's response to player feedback, the game's customization process, and the details they added for a better exploration experience.

2K Games cancels Midnight Sun's Switch port entirely. Learn more about speculations for the cancellation, other ports' release date, and Blood Storm DLC inclusion.

The Steam version of Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 gets mixed reviews after several players found that the game was available to play, but its servers wouldn't be live until next week. Read on to find out more!

Continuing with the "My Time" series, Project ME aims to deliver another relaxing experience to players. Read on to learn more.

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is speculated to be getting an anime adaptation. Read on to know everything we know so far and when to expect an adaptation.

Take-Two Interactive's Earnings Conference call showcased progress from their current pipeline. Read about the following years' plans, upcoming projects, and game-related collaborations.

Amazon Games partners with Middle-earth Enterprise to bring a new Lord of the Rings MMO. Learn more about the upcoming MMO game, its platforms, and other Lord of the Rings-related projects from Amazon.

An interesting Zelda promotion is happening in Brazil! Learn more about the life-sized Hylia goddess statues and how fans are reacting.

Jack Black with his band, Tenacious D, created a catchy anthem about video games! Learn more about the games he referenced and the themes he incorporated in his music video.

Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma and director Hidemaro Fujibayashi are both interested in making a movie adaptation Learn more about a possible Zelda movie, including why the team is interested and how fans are helping to support an adaptation.

Xbox CEO Phil Spencer apologizes for Redfall's poor performance. Find out what Spencer thought of Redfall's release, what its flaws were, and whether he still has Arkane Studios Austin's back.

Major retailers like Amazon are giving discounts for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor almost a week after its release! Learn more about the discounts available and possible reasons for the early sale.

Get three Sims 4 Packs for free! Learn everything you need to know about the Daring Lifestyle Bundle including all packs, where to get it, and how long it's available.

Lawson collaborates with Legend of Zelda to showcase the flavors of Hyrule! Learn more about the limited-edition menu and the exclusive Zelda merchandise you get when you buy certain products from Lawson.

Sonic Frontiers have claimed the title of best-selling 3D Sonic game. Learn more about Sonic Frontier's sales numbers and what attributed to Sonic Frontier's success.

Konami's legendary titles may be PS5 exclusives. Read on to learn more about these rumors how fans are reacting.

After nine years, Sony-owned PixelOpus, which made Concrete Genie, has closed its doors. Learn more about Sony's decision to shut down the studio and how the PixelOpus team and fans reacted.

Timothy Cain, the original Fallout creator, applauded Bethesda for continuing the legacy of Fallout. Read on to learn more about the his opinion on the Bethesda Fallout games and his advice about the upcoming Fallout 5.

Blizzard has upset its fans with how they're handling connection issues in Overwatch 2. Find out more about Blizzard's approach to the problem and how the fans felt about it.

System Shock clarifies an AI art tweet after receiving backlash. Learn more about System Shock's intention for its AI art stunt, and their fans' concerns over the use of AI.

The director behind the Titanfall series is at the helm of a new IP for Respawn Entertainment. Read on to learn what the project could be, and what this could spell for the Titanfall franchise.

PlayStation has acquired Bungie, Haven Studios, and Firewalk Studios as live-service game development studios. Read on to learn more about PlayStation's acquisition strategy, intentions for these studios, and their planned live service games.

According to Ed Boon, Mortal Kombat's chief creative officer, Netherrealm Studios has started working on Mortal Kombat 12. Learn more about the latest teaser, the reactions of fans, and the theories regarding the plot and leading characters of the game.

May gives us 3 new games in the PlayStation Plus game library. Discover the offered games for May and the features of each game.

Diablo 4 introduces the Skip Campaign button! Learn more about when the feature is available, the final beta date, the release date, and the platforms.

God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn to have their own TV adaptations! Learn more about Sony's TV and Film adaptation, partnerships, and future projects.

Paramount and Sega announced the start of production for Knuckles. Learn more about the series cast, production team, and when it will be released.

Final Fantasy fans from Europe and US are going loco over Final Fantasy XVI Collector's Edition. Learn more about the Collector's Edition original price, inclusions, and which countries would invest in this special edition.