A decade after Dying Light came out in 2015, developer Techland is revisiting the zombie game with a major new update to refresh the game's visuals and other elements--just don't call it a remaster.

The "Retouched" update, as it's called, launches on June 26. This update is focused on "squeezing out even more" from Dying Light, the studio said. "It's not a complete overhaul or remaster," the developer clarified, adding that the team has found new ways to "squeeze more from the tech we already have."

"One day, someone just started applying those learnings to some old assets--and it just clicked that we could do that across the whole game," technical game director Grzegorz Świstowski said.

In 2020, the ArcForged team of fan developers released Sonic Smackdown, a fighting game featuring several characters from Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. Now, ArcForged has returned with an upgraded version of that game, Ultimate Sonic Smackdown. And as seen in the announcement video below, it's clearly inspired by Capcom's Marvel vs. Capcom games.

This project is not affiliated or endorsed by Sega itself. But it does look pretty polished for a fan-made creation.

Unlike its 1-vs-1 predecessor, Ultimate Sonic Smackdown has 3-vs-3 tag battles on tap. The roster isn't as deep as the 17 characters in the original Sonic Smackdown, but the primary characters are back including Sonic, Shadow, Knuckles, Mecha Sonic, and Doctor Eggman.

Dune: Awakening offers four starting classes for you to choose from after you've gone through the character creator. These classes are Bene Gesserit, Trooper, Swordmaster, and Mentat. Each of these classes has its own ability trees, starting abilities, and stats that you can use to get through the early portion of the game. However, seeing as you're not given a ton of information about any of them, it can be difficult to know which one is the best starting class.

Today, we'll be going over the best overall starting class in Dune: Awakening. This class is primarily aimed towards beginners who are looking to get their footing in Arrakis. We'll also explain what build you should go for in the early game so you know exactly which abilities to target as you level up.

If you're just looking for the best classes in the game, check out our class tier list for Dune: Awakening.

At the beginning of Dune: Awakening, you're able to select one of four classes for your character, with another being available later on in the game. Your class determines the ability trees you have access to, your stats, and certain playstyles that mesh better with specific classes. While you can make any class into what you want, it's most beneficial to choose a class that you can scale properly and efficiently as you advance in Dune: Awakening.

There are some classes that are best for beginners, but these classes won't benefit most players in the long run. If you're just looking for the best overall classes in Dune: Awakening, then you can check out the guide below to see a full class tier list and explanations for why each class is ranked where it is.

One of the most important aspects of the class system to remember is that you're not locked to your class's ability trees for the entire game. You can eventually interact with "trainers" in Dune: Awakening that allow you to unlock other classes' ability trees, giving you the chance to create a new build entirely or add some abilities you previously didn't have access to.

The Nintendo Switch 2 makes some big improvements over the first console, especially when comparing it to the first iteration that came out in 2017. A lot of that has to do with the significantly more powerful APU, but the larger, crisper screen is certainly the upgrade you'll notice first. It could also be the area where you might notice where the Switch 2 falls short of its predecessor.

Shortly after release, some discussions regarding how blurry the on-board display seemed to be started surfacing, prompting some hardware publications to take a closer look. Hardware Unboxed, known for detailed reviews of PC hardware and monitors, conducted a few tests on the Nintendo Switch 2 display, taking a closer look at the screen's response time. Running the display through 20 gray-to-gray transitions to measure response times, Hardware Unboxed determined that the Switch 2's LCD was one of the slowest it's ever tested, coming in at 33.3ms.

To put that into context, Hardware Unboxed compared this to an average LCD panel you'll find in entry-level displays today. These were tested in the same manner and averaged out to a response time of 6.3ms. Perhaps the most damning was the comparison to the original Switch's LCD, a display that is more than eight years old, that presented a response time nearly twice as fast a 21.3ms. Digital Foundry noted the same issues with the display in its extensive Nintendo Switch 2 review earlier this week, noting that, "The Switch 2 LCD has blurring characteristics that are easily worse than the 2017 Switch's display"

Few games pack the technical punch of Cyberpunk 2077, making it an interesting proposition for Nintendo's shiny new handheld. While the Switch 2 is a significant upgrade to the original, Cyberpunk 2077 is considered one of the most hardware-intensive games in recent years. Despite this, CD Projekt Red's ambitious Switch 2 port is a commendable one that makes the most of the console's power, but with some noticeable drawbacks.

Cyberpunk 2077 for the Switch 2 offers a performance mode and quality mode for both docked and handheld play, with the key difference between the two play styles being resolution. While docked, Cyberpunk 2077's resolution ranges between 540p and 1080p. In quality mode, it shouldn't fall below 720p. Handheld play, depending on the graphics mode, scales between 360p and 810p. This sounds rough, but given the screen size and DLSS, Cyberpunk 2077 looks pretty palatable on the Nintendo Switch 2. Post-processing effects help offset this low resolution and the Switch 2 screen boasts a clean image, especially at a standstill. The quality can vary depending on what's happening on screen, though. If you're speeding through Night City or in the heat of combat, the resolution may plummet, but most players probably won't be able to tell.

Quality mode targets 30 frames per second and performance mode targets 40. The caveat is that performance mode while docked only works with 120Hz TVs and monitors, meaning that not every display can utilize the frame rate boost. However, in my testing, the frame rate boost seemed pretty negligible when compared to quality mode. This is largely due to the fact that the Nintendo Switch 2 does not support variable refresh rate while docked, meaning the frame rate dips are noticeable. Fortunately, the quality setting appears to be more consistent. The frame rate can fluctuate depending on where you are in the world and what's happening. Thanks to the Switch 2's built-in VRR screen, performance mode feels pretty solid while playing handheld. That said, Dog Town--the new district added in the Phantom Liberty DLC--appears to be particularly taxing on the Switch 2. It's far from unplayable, but it does run slightly worse than other parts of the city. This shouldn't come as a surprise considering Phantom Liberty never made it to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One due to technical limitations. That makes its inclusion on the Switch 2 all the more noteworthy.

Nothing beats the thrill of completing a challenging platformer, and while we've been spoiled for choice lately, you can put your skills to the test with a real gem in this genre. Better yet, it's on sale for $5 and you'll get some other PC games included as well. As usual, each game here is provided as a key that can be redeemed on a Steam account.

Available through Fanatical's Nemesis Bundle, Bzzzt is the kind of game that platforming fans and speedrunners will get a kick out of. If you enjoyed games like the all-time classics Celeste and Super Meat Boy, then Bzzzt is very easy to recommend.

It has delightfully charming pixel art, each level is a masterpiece of design, and the controls are designed to keep the momentum going once you hit your stride. Overall, it's a showcase of precision-platforming and it's also Steam Deck Verified, so you can take it on the go with you.

Her Story is celebrating its 10-year anniversary today, June 24, 2025. Below, we speak with creator Sam Barlow about the central mysteries driving the game, its legacy, and his own autobiographical inspiration.

Spoilers for Her Story follow.

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Destiny 2's next expansion, The Edge of Fate, is headlined by the mysterious new Kepler destination, but developer Bungie is also adding a bunch of new Exotic gear. Specifically, three new Exotic armor pieces are coming--one for each class--and they boast new perks to change up gameplay.

In a developer livestream today, Bungie went into detail about what to expect from each new armor piece. First, Warlocks can acquire Eunoia, a Solar gauntlet that enhances the Hellion class ability. Specifically, Eunoia makes the Hellion mortar shatter upon impact into a bunch of smaller, enemy-seeking projectiles. It's also got some neat aesthetic stylings to go along with its Solar emphasis.

Second, Hunters get Moirai, a Strand gauntlet that enhances and combines the effect of the Threaded Spike melee and Tangles. After deploying a Tangle, Moirai allows Hunters to use the Threaded Spike melee to detonate the Tangle and then return it back to the player. As Bungie put it, the gauntlet allows for "yo-yoing" Tangles.

Whether it's a name that has carried with you for decades, or simply something fun and whimsical you came up with a week ago, your nickname is how people can identify you on your Nintendo Switch 2. So, if your friends want to play a game with you, or even just check out your play activity, they'll be looking for your nickname on their friend list. But what if you want to change your Switch 2 nickname?

Luckily, changing your nickname on Switch 2 is a quick and easy process--if you know where to look for the option. And even better, it won't have any major impact on your profile, meaning that your friends will still be able to find you the same way they always have. You'll just want to be sure to tell them your new name, of course.

There are a few ways you can change your nickname on Switch 2. Both of them first require you to click on your profile icon at the top left corner of the home screen.

The production company Tandem Pictures is expanding beyond film into video games with a new hybrid game-and-movie project.

The project is called Great Northern (not to be confused with the popular Australian beer), and Variety reported that it's being produced as a "live-action video game" starring Never Have I Ever's Megan Suri and an independent movie that uses "the same footage." Great Northern tells the story of a young woman who rides a motorcycle across the US to Alaska on a journey to scatter her father's ashes.

"With danger around every corner, players will make impactful decisions as a modern-day lone ranger facing the open road on the adventure of a lifetime," the game's description said.

Fast Fusion has the distinction of being one of the few Switch 2-exclusive games available now, and people seem to like it quite a bit so far. Not content to rest on its laurels after the game's release, developer Shin'en is releasing a free content update later this week for the game that includes three new racetracks.

As originally reported by Nintendo Life, Fast Fusion's update will launch on June 26 and will include three new tracks, significantly expanding the game's offerings. From screenshots, these tracks will explore both urban and more natural areas, and will feature various types of weather.

In addition to this content drop, the update will also bring some tweaks and changes to help improve the game's performance. Shin'en is adding a "Pure" graphics mode that turns off upscaling and renders the game at 1440p dynamic resolution while docked and 1080p while handheld, in an effort to reduce any graphical blurriness caused by DLSS. The studio is also fixing some bugs and making progression slightly easier. You can check out the full patch notes below.

Team Fortress 2's Mann vs. Machine PvE mode is getting a "much-needed" update, according to developer Valve, and the studio is asking the game's community to help make content for it.

The mode, first released as part of a major update in 2012, sees players team up to defeat hordes of robots attempting to carry a bomb. Destroyed robots drop cash that can be used to purchase class upgrades. According to the Team Fortress 2 wiki, there are currently 29 missions and five operations (groups of missions played in sequence) for Mann vs. Machine.

Now, 13-years-later, Valve is looking to update Mann vs. Machine with the community's help. Valve, in the signature comedic style it always uses when writing about Team Fortress 2, is asking players to submit Mann vs. Machine maps and missions by August 27 for possible inclusion in the update.

IO Interactive has partnered with Moon Publishing to create Hitman: The Board Game. In it, up to four players can try their luck at taking down contracts using a variety of items and weapons pulled directly from past Hitman games. Hits will take place across the globe, as the game's various boards allow for a number of familiar locations to make an appearance. However, traps, different entry and exit points, and other obstacles should keep infiltrations feeling fresh. It looks like it’ll be a ton of fun, if Moon’s upcoming Kickstarter is successful.

Moon Publishing is known for creating solid table top experiences, including one based on Ghost Ship Games’ Deep Rock Galactic. That game came with several mini-figs, dice, and more, and even got an expansion. Based on the trailer, Hitman: The Board Game will potentially be just as be involved.

Already Moon released a few weeks back showcased different characters and boards, and a successful Kickstarter could mean more of both; it would be cool to get additional packs of high-profile targets and/or expansions offering iconic environments from the games.

Epic Games and Netflix are teaming up for a huge Squid Game crossover in Fortnite. In addition to the Fortnite x Squid Game Reload game mode, several skins themed around the show will hit the in-game shop. Thanks to leaks, we now know the potential prices for each one.

Fortnite x Squid Game Reload arrives on June 27 with several skins and bundle options. The crossover skins won't feature Gi-Hun or the Frontman, but there are a lot of other familiar characters and outfits included.

SQUID GAME x FORTNITE PRICES — JUNE 26
• SKINS BUNDLE (3,000) & GEAR BUNDLE (700)
• GUARD & MANAGER — 1,500 Each
• MALE & FEMALE (5 Styles) — 1,200 Each
• BACKBLINGS (Dalgona, Ddakji) — 300 Each
• EMOTE & WRAP — 500 Each
• INFO VIA @NotPaloleaks pic.twitter.com/Buc4rrm1QV

According to leaks, the shop will include Fortnite default characters wearing contestant tracksuits for 1,200 V-Bucks each. Squid Game's Guard and Manager characters can be purchased for 1,500 V-Bucks each. Dalgona and Ddakji-themed back blings will be available for 300 V-Bucks each, and an emote and wrap are 500 each.

Hitman developer IO Interactive is currently putting Agent 47 on the backburner while focusing on the upcoming James Bond game, 007 First Light. However, the new Bond title may take some cues from Hitman: World of Assassination' live-service approach by adding new missions post-launch.

IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak hinted at the possibility of providing Bond with ongoing support during an extended interview with The Game Business.

"We obviously have tons of experience now from World of Assassination, and tons of experience on how to extend a single-player experience by giving desirable free content to players," said Abrak. "The first objective with 007 First light is to come out with the best possible, most impactful journey for gamers. Again, without giving too much detail, you could expect that we'll be applying some of our learnings from World of Assassination to Bond."

A new mystery game inspired by Disco Elysium, 12 Minutes, and The Outer Wilds has been revealed by Turkish game studio Elyzio. Called Pera Coda, the game is described as an adventure full of surreal mystery, and it takes place in a city seldom explored in video games: Istanbul.

In Pera Coda, players will take control of Deniz, an attorney trapped in a subconscious state between life and death. Forced to become the judge and defendant in an existential trial, Deniz must confront traumatic memories to uncover hidden truths and solve a growing mystery as he explores a surreal recreation of the Turkey's largest city.

Frontier Development will no longer be using generative AI to create scientist portraits in Jurassic World Evolution 3 following player backlash against a disclaimer revealing the use of AI.

Jurassic World Evolution 3 is a park management game based on the iconic dinosaur film franchise and was announced at Summer Game Fest 2025. Its announcement excited fans, with trailers for the game garnering over 1 million views. But fans quickly spotted an AI use disclaimer on its Steam page that explained generative AI would be used for scientist portraits. Players quickly took to its Steam forums to complain about the use of AI in Jurassic World Evolution 3. Some players went as far as to call the developers "lazy" and "pathetic" for using AI in their game instead of having artists design these portraits.

Eventually, Frontier Developments responded to one of these threads and revealed it has "opted to remove the use of generative AI for scientist portraits within Jurassic World Evolution 3." The studio reaffirmed this in a statement to Game Watcher, where it's confirmed that Generative AI was removed "following some initial feedback" and that the game will still make its announced release following this change. The AI disclaimer is also no longer on its Steam page.

MSI is no stranger to collaborations--Gundam and Neon Genesis Evangelion-branded parts have been released by it in the past--but for its next team-up, the company is celebrating 30 years of Toy Story with an interesting gaming PC design.

Paying homage to Pixar's first big feature film, the company has gone all out to celebrate the film's legacy with an officially licensed PC case, motherboard, CPU cooler, and graphics card. It's exclusive to the GQ Shop in Taiwan, which might be a good thing in case you aren't a fan of gaming PCs with a garish color scheme.

The ATX case is the main draw here, as it's inspired by the Pizza Planet restaurant chain. The colors are a nod to the fictional brand, and another nice little touch here is that there's a joystick mounted on it. It won't summon "the Claaaaaw" but it does look neat. Internally, there's a Z890 motherboard you can install, and several components on it feature the same cowboy flannel design worn by Woody.

Following the news that Elden Ring Nightreign would be seeing the addition of "stronger and more challenging" versions of its Nightlords, the arrival date and time for Fulghor, Champion of Nightglow, also known as the Darkdrift Knight, has been announced.

Each week a new Everdark Sovereign arrives in Limveld, and anyone who has defeated the original version of that Nightlord will be able to face its Everdark Sovereign form. It's available in online mode only, and for a limited time. They're described as "extremely challenging" and pose a huge threat to Nightfarers, with new moves and increased damage.

The Elden Ring Nightreign Everdark Sovereign Darkdrift Knight will be available from June 26 at 7AM PT / 10AM ET / 3PM GMT / 11PM JST and will leave on June 19 at the same time.