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Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time – Review

GamesHub @gameshub.bsky.social · May 26

REVIEW: Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is an incredible adventure.

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is an ambitious life simulator RPG that provides consistent surprises, and ever more reasons to forge on.

Ubisoft is working on a AAA Rayman game

GamesHub @gameshub.bsky.social · May 26

Ubisoft has confirmed it's working on a AAA Rayman game, and it's currently in the early stages of development.

Ubisoft is officially working on a AAA Rayman game, with new job listings revealing vast ambitions. Here's what to know.

Fantasy Life i has already sold 500,000 copies

GamesHub @gameshub.bsky.social · May 25

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is already a significant hit for Level-5.

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has already hit 500,000 copies sold. To celebrate, Level-5 has announced new DLC content for the future.

Elden Ring movie in the works at A24, with Alex Garland attached

GamesHub @gameshub.bsky.social · May 23

An Elden Ring movie is in the works at A24, with Alex Garland (Civil War) attached to write and direct.

An Elden Ring movie is reportedly in the works at A24, with Civil War director Alex Garland attached to direct. Here's what to know.

Pokemon TCG Pocket is getting Ultra Beasts in new expansion

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GamesHub @gameshub.bsky.social · May 23

It's time to go Plus Ultra, as Pokemon TCG Pocket gets a brand new expansion.

Pokemon TCG Pocket is set to get a brand new expansion, Extradimensional Crisis, on 28 May. Here's everything you should know.

Embracer Group spins off Coffee Stain, announces rebrand

GamesHub @gameshub.bsky.social · May 22

Embracer Group has announced plans for the spun-off Coffee Stain Group, as well as confirming an overall group rebrand to Fellowship Entertainment.

Embracer Group has confirmed Coffee Stain Group will become a standalone company. It's also announced a major group rebrand.

Lego shuts down Bionicle fan game after 8 years of work

GamesHub @gameshub.bsky.social · May 21

ICYMI – Lego has shut down a promising Bionicle fan game after eight years in development.

Lego has shut down work on Bionicle: Masks of Power, after eight years of development by a dedicated team. Here's what to know.

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time – Review Roundup

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GamesHub @gameshub.bsky.social · May 21

ICYMI – The first impressions of Fantasy Life i are in.

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has achieved strong player reviews, with plenty praising its large scope, gameplay variety, and more.

Stellar Blade sequel could launch by 2027

GamesHub @gameshub.bsky.social · May 21

Stellar Blade's Eve may return sooner than expected.

Stellar Blade developer Shift Up has confirmed it's working on a sequel, and that it's planned for launch by 2027. Here's what to know.

Lost in Cult launches new physical games label

GamesHub @gameshub.bsky.social · May 21

Lost in Cult has announced a new physical games label, which aims to preserve and elevate indie releases.

Publisher Lost in Cult has announced the launch of a new physical games label called Editions, with intention to boost game preservation efforts.

Nintendo DS classic Hotel Dusk could be returning

GamesHub @gameshub.bsky.social · May 21

A new trademark filing indicates Hotel Dusk: Room 215 could be returning.

Nintendo has filed a new trademark for Hotel Dusk: Room 215, suggesting the Nintendo DS classic could be returning in some form.

Fortnite has returned to Apple's App Store in the US

GamesHub @gameshub.bsky.social · May 20

Fortnite has returned to the Apple App Store in the US, after several years away.

Fortnite is officially back on Apple's App Store in the US, following a major dispute between Apple and Epic Games. Here's what to know.

Bungie confirms Marathon featured stolen artwork

GamesHub @gameshub.bsky.social · May 20

ICYMI – Bungie will review all assets in Marathon, after stolen artwork was found in the game.

Bungie has confirmed its upcoming extraction shooter Marathon featured stolen work from artist Antireal. Here's everything you need to know.

New look at Kingdom Hearts 4 suggests Mickey Mouse is playable

GamesHub @gameshub.bsky.social · May 20

ICYMI – Square Enix has revealed some rather interesting new screenshots for Kingdom Hearts 4.

Square Enix has released new screenshots of Kingdom Hearts 4, with one suggesting Mickey Mouse could be playable in some capacity.

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time – Review Roundup

GamesHub @gameshub.bsky.social · May 20

Here's how the Fantasy Life sequel is measuring up so far.

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has achieved strong player reviews, with plenty praising its large scope, gameplay variety, and more.

Lego shuts down Bionicle fan game after 8 years of work

GamesHub @gameshub.bsky.social · May 20

Bionicle: Masks of Power will no longer release, as Lego has issued a shut down order.

Lego has shut down work on Bionicle: Masks of Power, after eight years of development by a dedicated team. Here's what to know.

The latest Humble Choice bundle is great for goths

GamesHub @gameshub.bsky.social · May 20

From dark cowboy adventures to monster romps, this month's Humble Choice is a banger.

The latest Humble Choice features a mix of gothic adventures, from The Thaumaturge to Evil West, Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew, and more.

Kojima Productions' Physint is still 5-6 years away

GamesHub @gameshub.bsky.social · May 19

Hideo Kojima has said Kojima Productions' Physint could be 5-6 years away.

Hideo Kojima of Kojima Productions has confirmed upcoming game Physint, first revealed in January 2024, is likely still five or six years away.

SAG-AFTRA files unfair labour charge over Fortnite's AI Darth Vader

GamesHub @gameshub.bsky.social · May 19

Fortnite's AI Darth Vader is seemingly causing trouble on multiple fronts.

Actor's union SAG-AFTRA has filed an unfair labour practice charge against Epic Games for releasing an AI Darth Vader into Fortnite.

New Lego Animal Crossing sets include museum, houses, and more

GamesHub @gameshub.bsky.social · May 19

ICYMI – New Lego Animal Crossing sets have been announced!

Three new Lego Animal Crossing sets have been announced, introducing more cosy houses and Blathers' Museum, with additional accessories.

Persona 5: The Phantom X gets worldwide release in June 2025

GamesHub @gameshub.bsky.social · May 19

ICYMI – Persona 5: The Phantom X is finally getting a global launch.

Persona 5: The Phantom X is officially launching worldwide in June 2025. Here's what to know about the upcoming game.

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile is being sunsetted

GamesHub @gameshub.bsky.social · May 19

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile is being sunsetted.

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile is being sunsetted by Activision Blizzard, with the game pulled from stores, and its microtransactions halted.

Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDAs) 2025 now open for submissions

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GamesHub @gameshub.bsky.social · May 19

Submissions for the 2025 AGDAs are now open.

The Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDAs) 2025 are now open for submissions, with all eligible developers encouraged to submit their works.

Nintendo confirms select Switch games will get free Switch 2 upgrades

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GamesHub @gameshub.bsky.social · May 18

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are amongst the titles that will get a free Switch 2 upgrade.

Nintendo has confirmed select Nintendo Switch games will get free updates to enhance performance on Switch 2, including Pokemon Scarlet/Violet.