Thick as Thieves is a first-person PvPvE stealth-action game from Warren Spector and Paul Neurath, creators of Thief and Deus Ex. Set in an alternate 1910s with advanced tech and magic, it adds multiplayer to the immersive stealth genre amid wealth disparities. Interesting.

Slay the Spire 2 is officially on its way! Watch the gameplay reveal trailer for the sequel to the beloved roguelite card battler. Entering early access in 2025.

Steam’s 2024 Awards are here, with voting open until December 4th during the Autumn Sale. There are 11 categories like Game of the Year and Most Innovative Gameplay. Winners will be revealed on December 31st, so hop over and getcha votes in.

Shuhei Yoshida, a beloved PlayStation icon, will depart Sony on January 15, 2025, after nearly 32 years. Known for championing indie games, Yoshida reflected, “when I hit 30 years, I was thinking, hmm, it may be about time for me to move on.” He also quietly supported Australia’s dev scene throughout his tenure, and leaves a legacy unmatched.

Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth took four wins, including Best Storytelling and Best Soundtrack. HELLDIVERS 2 secured Critics’ Choice and Console Game of the Year. Black Myth: Wukong claimed Ultimate Game of the Year, but really, the headline is Balatro winning two major prizes (Best Indie Game and the Breakthrough Award)! See the full roundup here.

Sony is reportedly in talks to acquire Kadokawa Corp., a major Japanese publisher known for its manga, anime, and gaming IP, including a majority shareholding in developer FromSoftware. The deal could close in weeks, per Reuters. Sony declined to comment, while Kadokawa say “nothing has been decided at this moment.” Bandai Namco shares fell sharply amid speculation.

The Game Awards 2024 nominees are up. Balatro picked up five nominations, while Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth also dominate across categories. Other standouts include Black Myth: Wukong and, controversially, the Elden Ring DLC. Getcha votes in before December 11, with winners revealed during the ceremony on December 12.

Valve is celebrating Half-Life 2’s 20th anniversary with updates including bug fixes, restored content, improved graphics, and Steam Workshop support. Episodes One and Two are now bundled, and it’s all free on Steam until November 18. There’s also a feature length documentary exploring its iconic development. Legendary.

Bungie Creative Studios is moving to PlayStation Studios to support Sony’s live service games while continuing work on Destiny and Marathon. The transition follows layoffs at Bungie and integrates the team’s expertise into PlayStation, helping accelerate development of future live service titles.

Subnautica 2 has been announced and is set to enter early access in 2025. It introduces genetic modification for players to adapt alien DNA, new environments and creatures. This time around it’ll have 4-player online co-op, a feature which was cut from the original game. Check out the teaser.