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Gabe Newell Created Steam Out of Frustration with Publishers, Says Counter-Strike Co-Creator
Minh Le, co-creator of Counter-Strike, says Gabe Newell's bad experience with publisher Sierra led him to create Steam. Le recalls early skepticism at Valve about digital distribution.
Gears of War: E-Day Story Director Laid Off Days After Game Goes Gold
Juan Vaca, story director on Gears of War: E-Day, was laid off just days after announcing the game went gold. The Coalition saw a small number of cuts amid wider Xbox layoffs.
Lego Fan Builds Slowpoke from Toy Story Lotso Set
A Lego fan created a Slowpoke model using only pieces from the Toy Story 3 Lotso Huggin' Bear set, continuing a trend of building Pokemon from unlikely Lego kits.
Metroid Prime 4 Hits Record Low Price: Just £20!
Metroid Prime 4 Beyond drops to just £19.97 at Amazon UK, a massive saving of £36.02. It's also discounted in the US. Is it worth grabbing?
Alienware AW2726DM Review: $349 QD-OLED Steal
Alienware's new 27-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor delivers 1440p 240Hz visuals for just $349, undercutting rivals and redefining value in the mid-range market.
FF7 Remake Split Into 3 Was a Huge Risk, Director Admits
Final Fantasy 7 Remake director Naoki Hamaguchi says splitting the game into three parts wasn't a business decision but a massive creative risk that few would take.
PS6 Controller Could Take Contactless Payments, New Patent Suggests
A new Sony patent hints that a future PlayStation controller, possibly for PS6, might use NFC for contactless payments and easy data transfers. But don't get too excited yet.
Warhammer 3's New Update Makes Immortal Empires Essential
A veteran with 1007 hours in Total War: Warhammer 3 says the new Lords of the End Times DLC and update 9.0 transform Immortal Empires, especially with Nagash. The End Times crisis and post-apocalyptic race to resettle make the campaign the
Resident Evil Movie's AI Accusations Shut Down by Storyboard Artist
Storyboard artist Simeon Wilkins confirms his work on Zach Cregger's Resident Evil was hand-drawn, not AI, after online rumors. The film is a hit with 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and $100M opening weekend.
Wardogs Boss: 'We're Failing on Infantry Servers'
Bulkhead CEO Joe Brammers admits the studio is struggling to provide infantry-only servers in Wardogs, but promises improvements in future seasons.
CS2 Rush Hour Update Adds 3v3 Mode and Chicken Eggs, But Anti-Cheat Demands Persist
Valve's new CS2 update introduces a 3v3 Rush mode, Premier changes, and mysterious chicken eggs, but players are still clamoring for better anti-cheat.
CRKD Atom+ Finally Ships After Delays, Brings Thumbsticks to Tiny Controller
The CRKD Atom+ mini controller is now shipping globally after multiple delays. Priced at $29.99, it adds thumbsticks, TMR sticks, and motion controls to the beloved tiny retro pad.
Steam Flooded with Needle in a Haystack Clones, Dev Apologizes
The creator of viral co-op game Needle In A Haystack Simulator jokingly apologizes as copycats flood Steam, sparking talk of 'the Robloxification of Steam'.
FusionXpark M Series Debuts With AMD Ryzen AI Max Power
xFusion unveils the FusionXpark M495 Pro and M395, packing AMD Ryzen AI Max platforms for local AI and on-device inference. The flagship supports up to 300B-parameter models with 192GB unified memory.
Final Fantasy Resonance Trailer Showcases FF10 Hero Tidus
Square Enix's new crossover fighter Final Fantasy Resonance just dropped a character trailer for Tidus, the beloved star of Final Fantasy 10. Here's what he brings to the arena.
Nintendo PAX Aus 2026 Lineup Revealed: Switch 2 Games Galore
Nintendo has unveiled its booth lineup for PAX Aus 2026, featuring Australian-first hands-on demos of Switch 2 titles like Nintendo Switch Sports Resort and more.
FF7 Remake Trilogy Director Says Its Scale May Never Be Matched
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi says the remake trilogy's massive scale makes it an industry anomaly that's unlikely to be repeated.
Marvel's Gwen Stacy Race: Mbappé's Girlfriend Among 4 Rumored Picks
Marvel is reportedly eyeing four actresses for Gwen Stacy — including Ester Expósito, girlfriend of football star Kylian Mbappé. Nothing's official yet.
Rumor: Nintendo May Hold October Partner Direct
A new rumor suggests Nintendo could host a third-party Partner Direct in October, with insiders hinting that third-party studios are eager to reveal more Switch 2 titles.
Gabe Newell's Mongolian Throat Singing Phase at Valve Revealed
Counter-Strike co-creator Minh "Gooseman" Le says Gabe Newell spent months throat singing in the Valve office, annoying coworkers and closing doors.
Sonic Boss: Franchise Is Like My Own Son
Takashi Iizuka reflects on 35 years of Sonic, calling the franchise his 'son' and highlighting Sonic Adventure and the 2020 movie as key moments.
Rockstar's GTA 6 Modding Rules: What You Need to Know
Rockstar reiterates strict modding guidelines ahead of GTA 6, banning story/character mods and requiring approved storefronts for monetized mods. Free mods are still okay, but the community is worried.
Helldivers 2 Disables Team-Killing DSS Eagle Storm
Arrowhead Game Studios has temporarily deactivated the DSS Eagle Storm buff after months of friendly fire complaints, promising a rework.
Cozy Dressmaking Sim Outranks Diablo 4 on Steam Top Sellers
Dressmaker, a cozy indie sim from Cozy Lives, launched yesterday, hit 96% Overwhelmingly Positive reviews, and climbed to ninth on Steam's global top sellers, beating Diablo 4.