The game awards begins roughly ~11 hours from now. what announcements are you hoping for?

todd, you've done it again

> The studio behind the Postal franchise just announced that it will be publishing a brand new Postal game, to be developed by Goonswarm Games. Unfortunately, it even more recently announced it would be cancelling said game, due to accusations that Goonswarm had used generative AI in its development.

> It took a while, but Nuclear Throne Update 100 is out now! (and 50% off on Steam) > > Update 100 adds: a new playable character, custom difficulty mode, c-skins for everybody, 60+fps, widescreen, 4 player co-op, and so much more!

Game Information -------------------- **Game Title**: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond **Platforms**: - Nintendo Switch (Dec 4, 2025) **Trailer**: - [Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Announcement Trailer – Nintendo Switch](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMAgmdR8jwU) **Developer**: Retro Studios **Publisher**: Nintendo **Review Aggregator**: **[OpenCritic - 83 average - 85% recommended - 33 reviews](https://opencritic.com/game/16868/metroid-prime-4-beyond)** Critic Reviews ------------- **[CGMagazine](https://opencritic.com/outlet/82/cgmagazine)** - [Jordan Biordi](https://opencritic.com/critic/378/jordan-biordi) - [8 / 10](https://www.cgmagonline.com/review/game/metroid-prime-4-beyond-switch-2/) >While Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is incredibly fun as a straightforward shooter, its more guided nature and excessive handholding may deter hardcore fans of the series and genre. ------------- **[CNET](https://opencritic.com/outlet/957/cnet)** - Scott Stein - [Unscored](https://www.cnet.com/news/metroid-prime-4-beyond-review-the-wait-was-worth-it/) >With Metroid Prime 4, it took me some time to get back into it. But now it's all I think about playing. My recommendation is to just go in for the experience. Go in knowing nothing, and maybe even skip everything in this review, or any other review. Mystery is Metroid's calling card. Your big adventure on the Switch is here. ------------- **[COGconnected](https://opencritic.com/outlet/94/cogconnected)** - [James Paley](https://opencritic.com/critic/2831/james-paley) - [80 / 100](https://cogconnected.com/review/metroid-prime-4-beyond-review/) >Quote not yet available ------------- **[Cerealkillerz](https://opencritic.com/outlet/465/cerealkillerz)** - [Gabriel Bogdan](https://opencritic.com/critic/3388/gabriel-bogdan) - *German* - [7.8 / 10](https://cerealkillerz.org/review-metroid-prime-4-beyond-die-rueckkehr-von-retro-studios-die-nicht-alle-fans-zufrieden-stellen-wird/) >Metroid Prime 4: Beyond plays fantastically, looks great, and delivers some of the best boss fights in the series. Unfortunately, needlessly generic companions, a weak soundtrack, and story-tied fetch quests drag the overall experience down a bit. Still, fans of the Prime entries will definitely have more than enough fun with this title. ------------- **[Console Creatures](https://opencritic.com/outlet/798/console-creatures)** - [Bobby Pashalidis](https://opencritic.com/critic/7698/bobby-pashalidis) - [9 / 10](https://www.consolecreatures.com/metroid-prime-4-beyond-review/) >Metroid Prime 4: Beyond might not be a total reinvention of the famed series, but it's refined and faster than ever. Despite the prolonged development period, the campaign comes together to deliver an excellent outing for Samus as she explores an expansive world with new psychic powers that imbue the core of the game in fun, innovative ways. ------------- **[Digitec Magazine](https://opencritic.com/outlet/887/digitec-magazine)** - [Domagoj Belancic](https://opencritic.com/critic/10266/domagoj-belancic) - *German* - [4 / 5 ](https://www.digitec.ch/de/page/40664) >The core of "Metroid Prime 4: Beyond" is impressive. It feels great to explore the maze-like levels, unlock upgrades, and slowly discover new areas of the world. The art design and soundtrack are awesome. The open desert area, which I explore on a motorcycle, is a perfect contrast to traditional "Metroid" gameplay. It's a shame that the game doesn't make more use of Samus' telekinetic abilities, though. >The new characters are disappointing. They annoy me with unnecessary explanations or corny Marvel-like banter. I would also have liked a higher level of difficulty. These criticisms are likely to bother veteran "Metroid" players in particular. >Despite its shortcomings, "Metroid Prime 4: Beyond" provides one of the best reasons to buy a Switch 2. The game ticks off virtually all of the console's technical features and delivers an extremely sharp (4K) or extremely smooth (120 FPS) gaming experience. The mouse control is particularly impressive – it fundamentally changes the way I interact with the game. ------------- **[Enternity.gr](https://opencritic.com/outlet/783/enternity-gr)** - [Hektor Apostolopoulos](https://opencritic.com/critic/1650/hektor-apostolopoulos) - *Greek* - [9 / 10](https://www.enternity.gr/Article/Games/Reviews/metroid-prime-4-beyond-review/98835.html) >Metroid Prime 4: Beyond offers a journey that will reward those who have been waiting for it for almost two decades and will intrigue those who happen to be unfamiliar with the legend of Samus Aran. ------------- **[Eurogamer](https://opencritic.com/outlet/114/eurogamer)** - [Alex Donaldson](https://opencritic.com/critic/1621/alex-donaldson) - [3 / 5](https://www.eurogamer.net/metroid-prime-4-beyond-review) >Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is enjoyable enough, and has glimpses of vintage Metroid shining through, but this game could and should have been so much more. ------------- **[Forbes](https://opencritic.com/outlet/290/forbes)** - [Ollie Barder](https://opencritic.com/critic/1769/ollie-barder) - [9 / 10](https://www.forbes.com/sites/games/2025/12/02/metroid-prime-4-beyond-switch-2-review-cest-vi-o-la/) >Overall, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is worth the wait. The new story characters are not in any way overly chatty, and this is still the mysterious and moody alien treasure hunt Metroid fans have come to love, but now with a funky alien bike. I still rate the original Prime trilogy over this, but those games were pretty much faultless, whereas this is just thoroughly excellent. ------------- **[GAMES.CH](https://opencritic.com/outlet/762/games-ch)** - [Benjamin Braun](https://opencritic.com/critic/4867/benjamin-braun) - *German* - [85%](https://www.games.ch/metroid-prime-4/test/review-mDq/) >Quote not yet available ------------- **[GamePro](https://opencritic.com/outlet/488/gamepro)** - [Dennis Müller](https://opencritic.com/critic/11585/dennis-m-ller) - *German* - [70 / 100](https://www.gamepro.de/artikel/metroid-prime-4-test,3444004.html) >The review of Metroid Prime 4 shows that the mix of sci-fi shooting and environmental puzzles still works well – but also that many things went wrong during the long development phase. ------------- **[GameSpot](https://opencritic.com/outlet/32/gamespot)** - [Steve Watts](https://opencritic.com/critic/276/steve-watts) - [8 / 10](https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/metroid-prime-4-beyond-review-prime-but-not-quite-prime-prime/1900-6418446/) >High highs and middling lows make Metroid Prime 4's return uneven. ------------- **[Gameblog](https://opencritic.com/outlet/450/gameblog)** - *French* - [7 / 10](https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-metroid-prime-4-beyond-nintendo-switch-2-706907) >Metroid Prime 4 has enough going for it to establish itself as a very good adventure game and certainly one of the most beautiful on the Nintendo Switch 2. You will be blown away by its sights and ears, with its masterful and haunting soundtrack. ------------- **[GamesRadar+](https://opencritic.com/outlet/91/gamesradar-)** - [Oscar Taylor-Kent](https://opencritic.com/critic/3963/oscar-taylor-kent) - [3.5 / 5 ](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/metroid/metroid-prime-4-beyond-review/) >Within its actual levels, Metroid Prime 4 is triumphant. ------------- **[Gfinity](https://opencritic.com/outlet/803/gfinity)** - [Alister Kennedy](https://opencritic.com/critic/10213/alister-kennedy) - [8 / 10](https://www.gfinityesports.com/article/metroid-prime-4-beyond-on-nintendo-switch-2-our-review) >Metroid Prime 4 Beyond plays it far too safe for a game with almost two decades of anticipation behind it. A beautiful-looking game and a run through of Metroid's greatest hits just isn’t quite enough for the hungry fan base that is here to devour everything on offer, and leaves you wanting more. ------------- **[Giant Bomb](https://opencritic.com/outlet/132/giant-bomb)** - [Dan Ryckert](https://opencritic.com/critic/661/dan-ryckert) - [5 / 5 ](https://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/metroid-prime-4-beyond-review/1900-805/) >After a rocky development history, Samus finally lands on the Switch 2 with one of her greatest adventures. ------------- **[IGN](https://opencritic.com/outlet/56/ign)** - [Logan Plant](https://opencritic.com/critic/6480/logan-plant) - [8 / 10](https://www.ign.com/articles/metroid-prime-4-beyond-review) >Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is an excellent, if relatively uneven, revival that reaches heights worthy of the Metroid name in its best moments. ------------- **[IGN Spain](https://opencritic.com/outlet/471/ign-spain)** - [Raquel Morales](https://opencritic.com/critic/10215/raquel-morales) - *Spanish* - [9 / 10](https://es.ign.com/metroid-prime-4/224170/review/analisis-de-metroid-prime-4-beyond-samus-aran-regresa-a-lo-grande-con-la-aventura-que-te-hara-compra) >Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is the best Switch 2 game to date and seems perfectly designed to take advantage of the console's features. It returns to its roots but takes things in a new direction. It's a visual spectacle with incredibly detailed and sharp graphics. ------------- **[Le Bêta-Testeur](https://opencritic.com/outlet/943/le-b-ta-testeur)** - [Patrick Tremblay](https://opencritic.com/critic/9708/patrick-tremblay) - *French* - [10 / 10](https://www.lebetatesteur.ca/test-metroid-prime-4-beyond) >Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is an absolute must-have! ------------- **[LevelUp](https://opencritic.com/outlet/454/levelup)** - *Spanish* - [9.5 / 10](https://www.levelup.com/reviews/metroid-prime-4-beyond/) >Metroid Prime 4: Beyond marks a triumphant return for Retro Studios delivering a masterfully crafted Metroidvania that captures the atmospheric tension and immersive world design that defined the original trilogy. With intelligent level design, fluid controls, striking art direction, and a strong sense of discovery, the game blends elements from past entries to produce a dynamic emotional experience. Although its slow opening and certain open-area sections slightly hold it back, Beyond ultimately proves that the long wait was worth it. ------------- **[Nintendo Life](https://opencritic.com/outlet/136/nintendo-life)** - [Oliver Reynolds](https://opencritic.com/critic/4681/oliver-reynolds) - [9 / 10](https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch-2/metroid-prime-4-beyond-nintendo-switch-2-edition) >After 18 years of waiting, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond manages to replicate that magical sense of discovery from the GameCube original while pushing the series in some incredible new directions. Separating the main biomes with a vast open world sounds ridiculous on paper, but the slick traversal provided by Vi-O-La makes exploration more satisfying than ever.Combine this with the stunning art direction, ferocious new boss characters, and a surprisingly endearing squad of Federation troopers, and Beyond is quite possibly the boldest, most well-realised Metroid game to date. Make no mistake, the long wait has been more than worth it. Welcome back, Samus. ------------- **[PPE.pl](https://opencritic.com/outlet/642/ppe-pl)** - [Wojciech Gruszczyk](https://opencritic.com/critic/5528/wojciech-gruszczyk) - *Polish* - [8.5 / 10](https://www.ppe.pl/recenzje/391069/metroid-prime-4-beyond-recenzja-gry-czy-warto-bylo-czekac.html) >A bit of classics. A bit of newness. And a whole lot of enjoyable gameplay. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is Nintendo's next strong offering in 2025 – a production that no fan of the universe or loyal supporter of the franchise will be able to ignore. Most importantly, even a younger, completely new audience has the chance to discover the distinctive Metroid magic that has built the legend of Samus Aran for two decades. ------------- **[SECTOR.sk](https://opencritic.com/outlet/615/sector-sk)** - [Matúš Štrba](https://opencritic.com/critic/5090/mat-trba) - *Slovak* - [9.5 / 10](https://www.sector.sk/recenzia/40336/metroid-prime-4-beyond.htm) >Metroid Prime 4: Beyond delivers the kind of return the series deserved. Retro Studios stays true to the original formula while adding fresh ideas, stronger storytelling, and a smarter world design. It's not a revolution and some technical limits show through, but in all essentials it excels ' it's tense, clever, atmospheric, and consistently fun. A confident proof that Metroid Prime still has plenty to say. ------------- **[Saudi Gamer](https://opencritic.com/outlet/455/saudi-gamer)** - *Arabic* - [9 / 10](https://www.saudigamer.com/review/metroid-prime-4-beyond/) >Metacritic: After a long wait this installment does not need to change much to remain relevant and much needed, and what it does add is enough to elevate it despite its best efforts to undermine itself at times with trite dialog and tired setpieces. ------------- **[Shacknews](https://opencritic.com/outlet/62/shacknews)** - [Donovan Erskine](https://opencritic.com/critic/4485/donovan-erskine) - [9 / 10](https://www.shacknews.com/article/147009/metroid-prime-4-beyond-review-score) >Quote not yet available ------------- **[Spaziogames](https://opencritic.com/outlet/502/spaziogames)** - *Italian* - [8.5 / 10](https://www.spaziogames.it/articoli/metroid-prime-4-beyond-e-solo-quello-che-i-fan-attendevano-recensione) >Metroid Prime 4: Beyond delivers exactly what it needed to: a strong and worthy sequel to a trilogy that ended eighteen years ago. Its gameplay innovations and dungeon-level design shine, but the open-map sections and some late-game pacing issues hold it back. Retro Studios' attempt to go beyond a 'safe' sequel leads to a game that's excellent, yet unlikely to astonish modern players the way the original did in 2002. ------------- **[Stevivor](https://opencritic.com/outlet/424/stevivor)** - [8.5 / 10](https://stevivor.com/reviews/metroid-prime-4-beyond-review/) >Metroid Prime 4 Beyond is a familiar return for the series and a soft reboot that introduces a new story and revisits the best parts of the original game that dazzled us two decades ago. ------------- **[TheGamer](https://opencritic.com/outlet/731/thegamer)** - [Jade King](https://opencritic.com/critic/5922/jade-king) - [4 / 5 ](https://www.thegamer.com/metroid-prime-4-review/) >Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Is Not Only A Worthy Successor, But An Exciting Sign Of Things To Come ------------- **[TheSixthAxis](https://opencritic.com/outlet/68/thesixthaxis)** - [Stefan L](https://opencritic.com/critic/313/stefan-l) - [8 / 10](https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/12/02/metroid-prime-4-beyond-review/) >Metroid Prime 4 is a great return and new beginning for this series, which has spent far too many years away. It's not the strongest Metroid Prime for narrative, but the new psychic powers add a refreshing layer alongside familiar abilities and the general feel and tone that makes this series so beloved. ------------- **[VGC](https://opencritic.com/outlet/821/vgc)** - [Andy Robinson](https://opencritic.com/critic/8594/andy-robinson) - [3 / 5 ](https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/metroid-prime-4-beyond-review/) >Metroid Prime 4: Beyond feels like a game stuck between two worlds. When it’s emulating the series’ past, Beyond is an entertaining, if overly conservative, sequel. However, as the shadowy corridors make way for open-world fetch quests, and Halo-style expeditions with AI companions, it’s left feeling like a diluted experience that doesn’t fully deliver on the spirit of earlier entries. ------------- **[Video Chums](https://opencritic.com/outlet/624/video-chums)** - [A.J. Maciejewski](https://opencritic.com/critic/5170/a-j-maciejewski) - [9.1 / 10](https://videochums.com/review/metroid-prime-4-beyond) >Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is an impressive experience that will stay with you for a very long time. As you gradually unwrap its intricate game world that's packed with some of the best stage designs ever, the sense of accomplishment is simply unmatched. 🪐 ------------- **[Wccftech](https://opencritic.com/outlet/304/wccftech)** - [Nathan Birch](https://opencritic.com/critic/4372/nathan-birch) - [8.5 / 10](https://wccftech.com/review/metroid-prime-4-beyond-scanning-wider-horizons/) >Metroid Prime 4: Beyond ascends to higher peaks than any previous Prime entry, delivering an impressive sense of scale, breathtaking visuals, and classic Metroid level design at its most immersive and riveting, but a few missteps, including an unengaging story and flat final act, may exclude it from best-of-series conversations. That said, those who have been waiting for this game for nearly two decades needn’t worry too much, as Metroid Prime 4 largely locks onto the core of what made this series great. ------------- **[WellPlayed](https://opencritic.com/outlet/382/wellplayed)** - [Kieron Verbrugge](https://opencritic.com/critic/4101/kieron-verbrugge) - [8.5 / 10](https://www.well-played.com.au/metroid-prime-4-review/) >Metroid Prime 4: Beyond risks missteps in its attempt to modernise a cherished formula, but for the most part it all coalesces into an entry more than worthy of the series. Even the most vocal diehard fans should be pleased by the fundamentals, and for those willing to accept them, the new wrinkles iron out nicely. -------------

honestly they should have just cancelled it rather than pass it around to different studios with shaky track records

Tencent are increasing their stake in Ubisoft, but the rumors of them buying the company outright seem to be false

This is the first time we have gotten actual uncut gameplay of Hytale, and it looks great. Some things I noticed * Each weapon type has a special skill that gets charged when dealing damage * Trees break instantly when breaking its trunk * You can hold a torch in your hand to light the area around you while moving * You can climb up blocks and roll when landing from a high place to avoid fall damage * There's a detailed map you can open at any time * The last few minutes tease mod development tools. You can edit assets, models, worldgen, create prefabs, spawn NPCs, etc from a dedicated menu in the game

> From next month it will start enforcing facial age estimation to allow children to chat with strangers only if they are in their broad age group. > > Roblox compared its new system to school cohorts such as elementary, middle school and high school. It will be introduced first in Australia, New Zealand and the Netherlands, where children will be blocked from privately chatting with adults they do not know in real life from next month, and in the rest of the world in early January. > > Users will be placed into the following groups: under nine, nine to 12, 13 to 15, 16 to 17, 18 to 20, or 21 and over. Children will be able to chat only with others in their age group and similar ones. For example, a child with an estimated age of 12 will be able to chat only with under-16s. Images and video used for the checks would not be stored, Roblox said.

> Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is up for 12 awards, making it the most nominated game in the awards’ history, followed by PlayStation titles Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and Ghost of Yotei with eight nominations each, and Hades 2 with six.

> After more than a decade of successful collaboration across numerous titles that we’re both immensely proud of, Paradox Interactive and Colossal Order have mutually decided to pursue independent paths. > Development of the Cities: Skylines franchise will move to a different studio under Paradox Interactive's leadership and Colossal Order looks forward to building on its experience across new projects and exploring new creative opportunities. > This means the Cities: Skylines franchise will move to a new developer, and we’re pleased to announce that Iceflake Studios will be taking the lead. Based in Tampere, Finland, Iceflake Studios is one of Paradox Interactive's internal management game studios and is hard at work getting into the nuts and bolts of Cities: Skylines II. It sounds like the original cities skylines devs have jumped ship. Doesn't sound good for the future of the game or the franchise

Sony is begging you: please forget about concord

trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACvCZNfg7F8 I tried the mod a while ago and it's great for those who want to replay Elden Ring but wanted more content and build variety. The 2.0 update just released with a big overhaul.

> This Tuesday, we’re bringing you a special episode of State of Play running for more than 40 minutes, focusing on games created in Japan and across Asia, alongside a few other exciting updates.

Game Information -------------------- **Game Title**: Europa Universalis V **Platforms**: - PC (Nov 4, 2025) **Review Aggregator**: **[OpenCritic - 87 average - 100% recommended - 20 reviews](https://opencritic.com/game/19179/europa-universalis-v)** Critic Reviews ------------- **[But Why Tho?](https://opencritic.com/outlet/722/but-why-tho-)** - [Matt Donahue](https://opencritic.com/critic/6627/matt-donahue) - [8 / 10](https://butwhytho.net/2025/10/europa-universalis-5-review-paradox/) >Europa Universalis 5 is a fantastic addition to the franchise that will likely only improve over time as bugs and UI issues are addressed. There are so many different possibilities for replayability, not only from the selection of nations, but even playing the same nation over again will result in a different game. ------------- **[CGMagazine](https://opencritic.com/outlet/82/cgmagazine)** - [Eduard Gafton](https://opencritic.com/critic/7449/eduard-gafton) - [8 / 10](https://www.cgmagonline.com/review/game/europa-universalis-v-pc-review/) >Europa Universalis V ushers in what will likely be a new golden age for this grand strategy franchise, even if it currently needs some fine-tuning. ------------- **[Digital Chumps](https://opencritic.com/outlet/96/digital-chumps)** - [Will Silberman](https://opencritic.com/critic/8342/will-silberman) - [9.5 / 10](https://digitalchumps.com/europa-universalis-v-pc-review/) >I want to live in a world where games retain their core gameplay all the while becoming more accessible to new players with minimal compromises. Paradox is making that true with Europa Universalis V. With its automation, friendlier UI, and fleshed out playstyles outside of expansion, it's a grand strategy game that is innately fun, endlessly engaging, and worth the decade's wait. ------------- **[Digitec Magazine](https://opencritic.com/outlet/887/digitec-magazine)** - [Simon Balissat](https://opencritic.com/critic/10265/simon-balissat) - *German* - [5 / 5 ](https://www.digitec.ch/de/page/40225) >Europa Universalis 5 is a dream come true for history buffs and strategy enthusiasts. The initial hurdle is enormous; I haven't even mastered a tenth of it myself. I've failed dozens of times due to minor oversights. If you need clear goals and predetermined challenges, then this game is not for you. If you like to be thrown in at the deep end and are keen to live out your medieval power fantasies behind complex mechanisms, then "Europa Universalis 5" is the strategy game for you. ------------- **[DualShockers](https://opencritic.com/outlet/285/dualshockers)** - [Maddie Fisher](https://opencritic.com/critic/11500/maddie-fisher) - [9.5 / 10](https://www.dualshockers.com/europa-universalis-v-review/) >Europa Universalis V is the thrilling next iteration of Paradox's long-running grand strategy series. If you're still playing EU IV and wondering whether the upgrade is worth it, I'm here to tell you that you absolutely need to play this game. It takes everything about the last entry from 2013 and improves on it. If you're a newcomer with an interest in complex, deeply involved grand strategy games, then now is the perfect time to jump in. ------------- **[Gameblog](https://opencritic.com/outlet/450/gameblog)** - *French* - [9 / 10](https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-europa-universalis-5-705034) >Europa Universalis 5 isn't just an evolution, it's a true rebirth. Paradox has modernized its classic without losing its soul, delivering a deeper and more dynamic historical simulation than ever before. The game feels more alive, clearer, and more coherent, with reworked systems for population, trade, and warfare that add incredible depth. Sure, it's still complex and can slow down in the late game, but the journey is worth it. Every decision matters, every century tells a new story, and when you finally close the map after dozens of hours, it truly feels like you've shaped history. ------------- **[IGN](https://opencritic.com/outlet/56/ign)** - [Leana Hafer](https://opencritic.com/critic/7792/leana-hafer) - [8 / 10](https://www.ign.com/articles/europa-universalis-5-review) >Europa Universalis 5 is definitely hurting for some balance tuning at the moment, but its depth of simulation and ultra detailed map might make it the most on-paper impressive historical strategy game of all time. ------------- **[NoobFeed](https://opencritic.com/outlet/616/noobfeed)** - [Mezbah Turzo](https://opencritic.com/critic/10620/mezbah-turzo) - [95 / 100](http://noobfeed.com/reviews/europa-universalis-5-review) >Europa Universalis V isn't perfect; AI quirks, balance tweaks, and the occasional micro-management tedium remain. But when it clicks, it's a deep, rewarding, and endlessly playable grand strategy experience that feels like a proper evolution, not just an expansion. ------------- **[PC Gamer](https://opencritic.com/outlet/162/pc-gamer)** - [Jonathan Bolding](https://opencritic.com/critic/623/jonathan-bolding) - [87 / 100](https://www.pcgamer.com/games/strategy/europa-universalis-5-review/) >A new bar for complexity in the historical grand strategy genre that sometimes buckles under the weight of its ambition. ------------- **[SECTOR.sk](https://opencritic.com/outlet/615/sector-sk)** - Darrian151 - *Slovak* - [8 / 10](https://www.sector.sk/recenzia/40289/europa-universalis-v.htm) >Europa Universalis V is another brilliant grand strategy game from Paradox. It is on par with its predecessors and takes the series forward. It is challenging and complex. However, it's best not to rely too heavily on the AI's assistance, as it tends to fail. ------------- **[Stevivor](https://opencritic.com/outlet/424/stevivor)** - [8 / 10](https://stevivor.com/reviews/europa-universalis-5-review/) >Issues aside, Europa Universalis 5 has been an utterly incredible introduction to a whole new gaming world for me. It’s wonderfully welcoming yet entrancingly absorbing, and I can’t recommend it enough to anyone interested in getting into the grand strategy genre. ------------- **[The Nerd Stash](https://opencritic.com/outlet/884/the-nerd-stash)** - [9 / 10](https://thenerdstash.com/europa-universalis-v-review-the-future-is-history/) >Europa Universalis V is a triumph of clever game design, carefully crafted interface, and best-in-class, engrossing strategy. ------------- **[TheGamer](https://opencritic.com/outlet/731/thegamer)** - [Ryan Thompson-Bamsey](https://opencritic.com/critic/8985/ryan-thompson-bamsey) - [4.5 / 5 ](https://www.thegamer.com/europa-universalis-5-eu5-review/) >[Europa Universalis V] is absorbing, seemingly infinitely replayable, deeper than the Mariana Trench, and sets a new standard for what grand strategy should mean. ------------- **[TheSixthAxis](https://opencritic.com/outlet/68/thesixthaxis)** - [Stefan L](https://opencritic.com/critic/313/stefan-l) - [9 / 10](https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/10/31/europa-universalis-v-review/) >Europa Universalis V marks the start of a bright new age for Paradox's Grand Strategy series, rebuilding the core, while retaining so much of the breadth, detail and regionality. There's some slight rough edges, which aren't surprising for a game of this scale, and room for expansion to better explore certain ideas and regions, but isn't there always? -------------

> Arc Raiders has only been out a day, but it has already surpassed a Steam concurrent peak player count of 264,673, making it one of the biggest extraction shooters ever on Valve's platform.

> Minecraft: Java Edition has been obfuscated since its release. This obfuscation meant that people couldn’t see our source code. Instead, everything was scrambled – and those who wanted to mod Java Edition had to try and piece together what every class and function in the code did. > > Modding is at the heart of Java Edition – and obfuscation makes modding harder. We're excited about this change to remove obfuscation, as it should make it quicker and easier for modders to create and improve mods. Now you won’t have to untangle tricky code or deal with unclear names. What’s more, de-bugging will become more straightforward, and crash logs will actually be readable! surprisingly fantastic and consumer friendly move from mojang, good on them

> The recently launched Season 10 and Nighthaven update will serve as the final content release for New World on PC and consoles. It is only after much consideration that we've reached this decision. To thank you, the New World community, for your support over the years, we have made the Nighthaven release available to you for free. To ensure all New World players can experience this content, we also made Rise of the Angry Earth free for all PC players. > > In the coming months, we will provide more details on what to expect and other essential information. Rest assured, our intention is to keep servers operating through 2026, allowing our community time to continue their adventures in Aeternum. Additionally, New World: Aeternum will still be downloadable for PlayStation Plus members (Extra and Premium).