GameRiot - Gaming News in 5 Minutes

Next Edition

Today's briefing is locked—13 stories, 3 running hot.

GTA 6Rockstar GamesGaming Controversy

Rockstar Addresses GTA 6's Trump & COVID Stance as Fans Debate Trailer Visuals

Rockstar Games has officially weighed in on one of the more curious questions surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6, confirming that the game will not directly acknowledge Donald Trump or the COVID-19 pandemic, despite the story being set in a version of modern-day America. The developer has long leaned into satirizing real-world culture and politics through fictional stand-ins, and it appears that tradition will continue in GTA 6, with the studio opting to sidestep explicit references to two of the most defining events of recent American life. The decision is likely to fuel debate among fans who have come to expect the series to hold a sharp, often unforgiving mirror up to contemporary society.

16h ago

Trending

WardogsEarly AccessLive Service

Wardogs Season 2 Stumbles Out of the Gate With Balance Blunders and a Quick Mea Culpa

Wardogs developer Bulkhead had a rough first day of Season 2, and the studio is not mincing words about it. In a candid statement addressed to the game's community, Bulkhead admitted "We f***ed up," acknowledging that two significant missteps had already disrupted the multiplayer sandbox FPS just hours after the season's launch. The problems centered on a newly introduced Blue team bribery bonus and an XP exploit tied to the Driver progression path, both of which combined to throw the game's balance into disarray.

16h ago

Trending

The Legend of ZeldaNintendoRemake

Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Reveals Dark Link, New Sidequests, and Record Pre-Orders

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake had a massive Friday, with Nintendo dropping two new trailers and a wave of fresh details that have fans buzzing. The most eye-catching reveal came in one of the trailers, which gave players their first official look at Dark Link, the iconic shadow doppelganger boss. TheGamer and Polygon both noted that the reimagined Dark Link looks more imposing than ever, with the marketing leaning hard into his brooding, aura-heavy presence.

16h ago

Trending

Call of DutyCampaignInfinity Ward

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Launches to Strong Campaign Reviews

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is officially out, and its campaign is drawing some of the warmest critical reception the series has seen in years. Infinity Ward's conclusion to the rebooted Modern Warfare arc, which kicked off in 2019 with Captain Price and the assembly of a new task force, has impressed reviewers across the board for going back to basics and delivering a satisfying, fun experience from start to finish. Destructoid called it "CoD's best in recent years, and arguably one of its better entries overall," praising the return of a genuine fun factor, while PC Gamer described it as "a fractured, fun campaign that benefits from looking backward." GameSpot echoed the sentiment, saying the game "sticks to the basics" and delivers satisfaction throughout, and IGN noted that while it may not quite crack the all-time CoD greats, it serves as a strong potential close to this particular chapter of the franchise. Activision has confirmed as much, stating the game will "close this chapter and launch a new one" for the series.

16h ago

Cult of the LambNintendo Switch 2Free Upgrade

Cult of the Lamb Comes to Switch 2 With Free Upgrade for Existing Owners

Cult of the Lamb is making its way to the Nintendo Switch 2, and existing owners of the original Switch version won't need to spend a single extra cent to get in on the action. Massive Monster's beloved roguelite cult-builder will receive a Switch 2 version delivered through a free Upgrade Pack update, making the transition to Nintendo's newer hardware as painless as possible for the game's dedicated fanbase.

16h ago

See all stories today