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Warhorse Co-Founder: From Overthrowing Communism to Kingdom Come
Martin Klíma reflects on 15 years of Warhorse Studios, his role in the Velvet Revolution, and why 'grown-up' RPGs matter.
This Space Station Shop Sim Feels Like Papers, Please Meets Cyberpunk 2077
A new shopkeeping sim on a cyberpunk space station blends elements from Papers, Please, Dredd, Strange Horticulture, Fallout, Recettear, and Cyberpunk 2077, offering a unique mix of moral choices and trading.
Halo Studios Was Working on Halo 7, Remakes Before Shakeup
New reports reveal Halo Studios was developing Halo 7, Halo 2 and 3 remakes, and spinoffs before Microsoft cut the team to a skeleton crew and handed the series to Activision.
Cyberpunk 2077's Chimera Tank Boss Took 2 Years to Perfect
CD Projekt Red spent two years iterating on Phantom Liberty's Chimera Tank boss fight, balancing gameplay, narrative, and art. The result is one of the expansion's most memorable moments.
Dressmaker Review: A Cozy Yet Hardcore Seamstress Sim That Respects the Craft
Dressmaker is a charming seamstress simulator that balances technical sewing mechanics with accessible shortcuts, making it perfect for curious beginners and seasoned crafters alike.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Calls Xbox Layoffs 'Great to See'
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella praises Xbox's 'streamlining' after 268 more layoffs, calling it 'great to see' as the company restructures under new CEO Asha Sharma.
Warcraft 3's New Campaign Sparks Call for More RTS DLC
Warcraft 3's first new campaign in 23 years has reignited hopes for belated expansions in classic RTS games, following successes like Age of Empires 2 and Dawn of War.
ESO Devs Open Up: Layoffs, Delays, and Why They Won't Rush
After losing 60% of its team in a year, Zenimax Online is pushing forward with new ESO content and a simple promise: no rushed updates, no matter the pressure.
What's Your Favorite ARPG Series? Let's Talk Loot
A discussion on action RPGs, sparked by a return to Diablo III and its satisfying loop of big numbers and exploding loot.
WRUP: A Tribute to Mr. Beepy, Plus What You're Playing This Weekend
This week's WRUP honors Beepalus Slimon, aka 'Mr. Beepy,' and asks readers about their weekend MMO plans and scary monsters in non-horror films.
Warzone Adds Option to Hide Goofy Skins
Call of Duty: Warzone is introducing a toggle to turn off everyone's wacky character skins, letting players enjoy a more grounded look.
Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Console Looks Like a Work of Art
New real-world photos show off the Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2, featuring gold Triforce motifs and metallic green Joy-Con. It's a gorgeous piece of kit.
PS Plus Users Spot Free Premium Upgrade—But There's a Catch
A PlayStation player discovered a $0 upgrade to PS Plus Premium with 29 days left on their subscription, sparking debate about auto-renewal traps.
WoW: Forever Dev Bans Offensive Beta Names, Shows No Sympathy
A WoW: Forever developer has no sympathy for players banned from the beta for offensive character names, reminding them that Blizzard can see every character they've created.
78-Year-Old Gran Becomes Oldest Female Fortnite Streamer
Cath Bowie, a 78-year-old Scottish grandmother, is now the world's oldest female Fortnite streamer, with over 24,000 followers and a love for eliminating opponents.
Flash Classic Hits Steam: Dev Nervous About 750K Wishlists
A classic Flash game is now on Steam for $5, and the developer is feeling the pressure with 750,000 wishlists. Will nostalgia bring players back?
Deadlock's Glowing Portrait Signals a Major Update Is Coming
Valve's mysterious Deadlock portrait is glowing again, hinting at a big content update arriving early next week. A developer confirmed the news on Discord.
Microsoft Patents In-Game Ads That Pause Your Game
Microsoft's new patent describes a system that pauses gameplay to show ads, with a credit system to earn ad-free time. It also monitors gameplay to avoid interrupting climactic moments.
FlyKnight's Free Enhanced Edition Is a Beastmode Update for a $6 RPG
FlyKnight, the $6 first-person RPG, just got a massive free Enhanced Edition update with new difficulties, randomization, weapons, and performance boosts. It's on sale for $4 until September 30.
Silent Hill: Townfall Part 6 Auxiliary Lines Puzzle Solved
Stuck on the auxiliary lines puzzle at the end of Part 6 in Silent Hill: Townfall? Here's how to find the key, grab the floppy disk, and flip every lever correctly.
Wardogs XP Grind: 13 Hours for One Medic Item?
A player's math reveals the brutal XP climb in Wardogs: reaching Medic level 24 for a coveted medical bag takes 13 more hours of playtime.
AI Leaders Keep Moving the Goalposts on AGI
AI executives have spent years predicting AGI is just around the corner, and a new running log tracks their most absurd, contradictory quotes and trendy buzzwords.
Majuular's 4.5-Hour Ultima Online Doc Drops
YouTube essayist Majuular releases a 4.5-hour documentary on Ultima Online, the penultimate video in his Ultima series. The game is still playable on official and fan servers.
Starfield 2? Ex-Bethesda Dev Says Don't Hold Your Breath
A former Starfield systems designer doubts Bethesda will ever make a sequel, saying the original wasn't "anywhere near successful enough" despite an estimated $300M in revenue.