Author: Obsidian

The wait is over. After 18 years of exclusivity, Metal Gear Solid 4 is coming to modern consoles and PC. Plus: Peace Walker, Ghost Babel, and confirmation for the Nintendo Switch 2. For nearly two decades, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots has been the white whale of video game preservation. Trapped on the PlayStation 3 due to the Cell Processor’s complex architecture, fans believed it might never see a native port to other hardware. Today, Konami proved them wrong. During Sony Interactive’s State of Play showcase, Konami officially unveiled Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2. The…

The Baba Yaga is finally getting the digital adaptation he deserves. Keanu Reeves, AKA John Wick, returns to voice the legendary assassin in a prequel action game from the developers of ‘Space Marine 2’. For over a decade, action fans have watched Keanu Reeves tear through nightclubs, museums, and city streets with a fluidity that redefined cinema action. And for over a decade, gamers have asked the same question: “Where is the AAA John Wick game?” While we have had strategy titles (like John Wick Hex) and cameos in Fortnite and Payday, we have never had the true third-person, high-budget…

Out of the Maw, Into the Fire When Tarsier Studios announced they were leaving the Little Nightmares franchise behind, there was a collective gasp in the horror community. They had defined a sub-genre—the “tiny child in a big, scary world” platformer. But their latest creation, REANIMAL, proves that they didn’t leave the genre because they were out of ideas; they left because they wanted to go darker, weirder, and louder than their previous IP allowed. Released on February 13, 2026, REANIMAL is a spiritual successor that shares DNA with its predecessors but mutates it into something far more visceral. It…

The Lamb Returns to the Fold Since its release, Cult of the Lamb has occupied a unique niche in the gaming landscape: a perfect fusion of Animal Crossing cuteness and The Binding of Isaac brutality. Over the years, developer Massive Monster has supported the game with generous free updates, expanding the endgame and fleshing out the combat. However, Woolhaven marks a significant shift. As the first paid DLC expansion (priced at $16.99), expectations were high. Could the team justify the price tag in a game that has given away so much for free? The answer is a resounding yes. Woolhaven…

The Dream of the Open Sky There is a specific fantasy that gamers have been chasing since the days of Skies of Arcadia or the ill-fated Worlds Adrift: the dream of building a flying fortress, gathering a crew of friends, and sailing into an endless horizon of clouds and adventure. Echoes of Elysium, the debut title from Loric Games, attempts to capture that lightning in a bottle. Launched into Steam Early Access on January 27, 2026, this co-op survival RPG pitches itself as a procedural clockwork sandbox where the sky is not the limit—it’s the playground. With a price tag…

Your Claim Has Been Denied (With a Rocket Launcher) The “Survivor-like” or “Bullet Heaven” genre has arguably become the most saturated segment of the Steam marketplace over the last few years. Since Vampire Survivors opened the floodgates, we have seen every variation imaginable: fantasy wizards, sci-fi mechs, and cute animals. To stand out in 2026, a game needs more than just thousands of enemies on screen; it needs a hook. Enter R.I.P. – Reincarnation Insurance Program. Developed by WarmCore Studio and published by 2P Games, this title pitches itself as the unholy lovechild of Diablo and Vampire Survivors. It promises…