A majority stake of the indie game publisher Playstack is being sold to an investment company called Integrated Media Company (IMG). As first reported by Game Developer, the owner of the publisher behind hits like Balatro and is selling an 84.5 percent stake to a subsidiary of IMG called VantageCo Limited for £112.4 million, or around $151 million. Playstack also released a brief and vague statement from its founder and CEO, Harvey Elliott, that said this step represented a change in ownership, rather than a change in who we are. IMG's portfolio didn't previously include video game publishers but the company also owns the Fandom umbrella of brands, which includes Fandom, GameSpot, metacritic and more. It's hard to say what this acquisition means for the deck-building roguelite that won the hearts of the Engadget squad after its release in 2024.

Plus, a whole bunch of games that'll give your brain a workout. Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. We're here to tell you about a bunch of new games you can dive into this weekend. Plus, we've got some announcements and updates for other games that are coming your way. Before we get started, a quick reminder that Summer Game Fest is next week.

Drone games put Ukraine's best military pilots to the test TRUSKAVETS, Ukraine - In the sky over western Ukraine, a bullet-shaped P1-SUN interceptor drone dived toward its target as dozens of soldiers looked on. A cheer went up as it cut through a tow line from another drone to a balloon, which drifted away. Ukraine's most skilled military drone pilots squared off this week not against Russia, but against each other in a competition to win bragging rights and state-of-the-art hardware for their units. Drone technology has transformed the war in Ukraine. Young men using video game consoles to operate strike drones packed with explosives -- sometimes from command centers far behind the front line -- are deeply feared by enemy soldiers.

Plus, a puzzle platformer inspired by mental health challenges and turning failures into progress. Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. As always, we've got some new games (as well as remakes) for you to check out this weekend if you're so inclined, along with news and updates for some upcoming projects. Given how many games arrive every single week, we can't possibly cover all of them (not to mention all of the trailers and announcements for upcoming titles). However, I'd like to highlight a couple that previously slipped below my radar before we get into the incredibly busy Summer Game Fest period.

PCWorld highlights that Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft is currently available for free on Epic Games Store instead of its usual $30 price. The collection includes all three classic Tomb Raider games plus expansions, featuring updated graphics, improved controls, and new challenge modes while maintaining original gameplay. This remaster scored 75 on Metacritic and offers both classic and enhanced visuals, making it appealing for new players and nostalgic fans alike. Few game series come close to matching the cultural impact of --and now is the perfect opportunity to experience Lara Croft's early days for yourself, except with updated graphics and controls that have been brought up to modern standards.

Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. It's been a pretty big week for new games with arriving (albeit only for those who stumped up for the premium version) and hitting early access. However, we're here to tell you about some fresh indies you might like to check out this weekend, as well as some news regarding upcoming games. Speaking of which, we'll have a very busy spell of game announcements coming up with events like Summer Game Fest, Day of the Devs and Wholesome Direct in just a few weeks. Before all of that, though, you can expect some other streams, such as the latest Six One Indie Showcase.

My Son's Math Homework Is Essentially Just Pokémon Education games are taking over American classrooms. One afternoon earlier this year, my 11-year-old son was sitting at his laptop and working quietly on his math homework. At least, that's what he was supposed to be doing. When I glanced at his screen, equations were nowhere to be seen. He was controlling a monster in the midst of battle, casting magic spells to outduel an opposing player.

The President swept off to Beijing to court Xi Jinping. Back Stateside, it was non-Presidential motorcades, video games, and a languid vibe at the White House. The endless motorcades and wail of sirens in Washington this week made it seem as if the President were travelling non-stop around the city, or receiving a bevy of foreign dignitaries. As it happened, it was National Police Week, and the ceremonial convoys were carrying the families of police officers who had been killed in the line of duty. Donald Trump was leaving for China.

We're going to be watching the Legend of Zelda movie sooner than expected We're going to be watching the Legend of Zelda movie sooner than expected Unless you've been staying off the internet and running past all theaters with a bag over your head for the past few years, you'll probably be aware that Nintendo is very much in the movie business these days. And while The Super Mario Galaxy Movie likely won't stop inhaling money for a while yet, the company's focus will be on generating hype for next year's live-action Zelda movie, which is now coming out a bit earlier than planned. Announced by Nintendo executive and Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto in his trademark social media style, 's worldwide theatrical release date has been brought forward to April 30, 2027, rescheduled from its previous May 7 spot in the release calendar. That means we have one week fewer to wait to see what exactly Nintendo and Sony Pictures have come up with for Link and Zelda's big-screen debut. In order to deliver it to everyone even one day sooner, the team is united in advancing production, Miyamoto wrote on X, in a post that has been translated from Japanese.

Why are World Cup tickets so expensive? Game Theory Why are World Cup tickets so expensive? The 2026 World Cup is not only the biggest World Cup in history. With dynamic pricing and rising travel costs, the game may be global, but access isn't to your average football fan. So who gets to be in the stands?