The video game industry has faced a growing cultural divide as developers attempt to modernize beloved franchises for contemporary audiences. This shift has frequently resulted in significant backlash ...

The history of the gaming industry is filled with legendary franchises that defined entire genres. However some series have suffered from sequels that deviated too far from their successful formulas.

We’ve seen some terrible downgrades from gameplay trailers to actual launches. Remember when Assassin’s Creed Unity or Cyberpunk dropped? Disaster days for most fans, right? Let’s look at 10 titles ...

Bandai Namco's April 2026 Tekken 8 update, Patch 3.00.02, reduces the effectiveness of Heat mechanics after criticism over overly aggressive gameplay in Season 3. The changes increase Heat State move ...

Ubisoft’s long-anticipated Skull and Bones has faced significant challenges, from repeated delays to lukewarm reception, despite its massive budget and years of development. In stark contrast, the ...

Sam Smith is a List Writer at DualShockers and an experienced NCTJ-accredited journalist who has been writing professionally since 2012 and covering games since 2018. He currently writes lists for ...

An HR advisor with a background in recruitment and HRIS functions, with a passion for video games and writing. Oliver grew up playing Call of Duty with his siblings and has garnered 1000s of hours ...

An HR advisor with a background in recruitment and HRIS functions, with a passion for video games and writing. Oliver grew up playing Call of Duty with his siblings and has garnered 1000s of hours ...

In 2025, the gaming industry witnessed a series of high-profile flops, but none were as swift and spectacularly disastrous as Concord, a hero shooter developed by Firewalk Studios and published by ...