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Perfect Dark canceled, studio shut down amid thousands of layoffs at Microsoft

Perfect Dark canceled, studio shut down amid thousands of layoffs at Microsoft

Approximately 9,000 employees have been laid off today at Microsoft, including within the gaming division. Perfect Dark and other games have been canceled.

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Matt Buckley

July 2, 2025

Perfect Dark canceled, studio shut down amid thousands of layoffs at Microsoft
It’s easy to spend over 100 hours in Dune Awakening, and here’s why the game just works so well

It’s easy to spend over 100 hours in Dune Awakening, and here’s why the game just works so well

Love sandbox survival games? Dune Awakening delivers some incredibly addictive gameplay.

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Olga Racinowska

July 2, 2025

It’s easy to spend over 100 hours in Dune Awakening, and here’s why the game just works so well
Season 9 of Diablo 4 surprised players with a small change. Fans of cosmetic items appreciated it

Season 9 of Diablo 4 surprised players with a small change. Fans of cosmetic items appreciated it

Sins of the Horadrim has brought quite a few improvements to Diablo 4, including one inconspicuous but clearly appreciated by players.

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Jacob Blazewicz

July 2, 2025

Season 9 of Diablo 4 surprised players with a small change. Fans of cosmetic items appreciated it
inZOI creators have fixed two mysterious problems

inZOI creators have fixed two mysterious problems

The developers responsible for the realistic life simulator have managed to solve the mystery of disappearing newborns and Zois abandoning their chores.

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Peter Doron

July 2, 2025

inZOI creators have fixed two mysterious problems
GTA 6 fans are convinced that Rockstar's latest actions are a sign that the game's release is safe and sound

GTA 6 fans are convinced that Rockstar's latest actions are a sign that the game's release is safe and sound

The marketing machine for Grand Theft Auto 6 should soon be in full swing. This is the conclusion that can be drawn after reading the new job advertisements published by Rockstar Games studio.

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Adrian Werner

July 2, 2025

GTA 6 fans are convinced that Rockstar's latest actions are a sign that the game's release is safe and sound
„First in almost four years.” Red Dead Redemption devs speak out after update, sparking player theories

„First in almost four years.” Red Dead Redemption devs speak out after update, sparking player theories

Something has changed in terms of Red Dead Online - or at least that's what players are hoping for after the first trailer for a new update in years.

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Jacob Blazewicz

July 2, 2025

„First in almost four years.” Red Dead Redemption devs speak out after update, sparking player theories

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Elden Ring will get a small DLC with new content. Unfortunately, you will have to pay for them

Elden Ring will get a small DLC with new content. Unfortunately, you will have to pay for them

Elden Ring will get a small DLC with new content. Unfortunately, you will have to pay for them
Entire Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy could arrive on Switch 2

Entire Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy could arrive on Switch 2

Entire Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy could arrive on Switch 2
GTA 6 gets a release date! Unfortunately, the game won't launch this year

GTA 6 gets a release date! Unfortunately, the game won't launch this year

GTA 6 gets a release date! Unfortunately, the game won't launch this year
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 „is to jRPGs what Baldur's Gate 3 is to cRPGs,” says Dragon Age trilogy and Baldur's Gate 2 co-creator

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 „is to jRPGs what Baldur's Gate 3 is to cRPGs,” says Dragon Age trilogy and Baldur's Gate 2 co-creator

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 „is to jRPGs what Baldur's Gate 3 is to cRPGs,” says Dragon Age trilogy and Baldur's Gate 2 co-creator
Elden Ring reaches big milestone. Nightreign's system requirements aren't much higher than those of FromSoftware's major hit

Elden Ring reaches big milestone. Nightreign's system requirements aren't much higher than those of FromSoftware's major hit

Elden Ring reaches big milestone. Nightreign's system requirements aren't much higher than those of FromSoftware's major hit
Battlefield 7 is taking shape. Leaks showing a new map and the moment when a helicopter was shot down look impressive

Battlefield 7 is taking shape. Leaks showing a new map and the moment when a helicopter was shot down look impressive

Battlefield 7 is taking shape. Leaks showing a new map and the moment when a helicopter was shot down look impressive
Ghost of Yotei received official release date. Ghost of Tsushima sequel will launch in October

Ghost of Yotei received official release date. Ghost of Tsushima sequel will launch in October

Ghost of Yotei received official release date. Ghost of Tsushima sequel will launch in October
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is out now

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is out now

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is out now
Blizzard announces a Diablo crossover with cult Berserk manga

Blizzard announces a Diablo crossover with cult Berserk manga

Blizzard announces a Diablo crossover with cult Berserk manga
New game from Silent Hill 2 Remake devs brings to mind Dead Space. Check out the gameplay trailer for Cronos: The New Dawn

New game from Silent Hill 2 Remake devs brings to mind Dead Space. Check out the gameplay trailer for Cronos: The New Dawn

New game from Silent Hill 2 Remake devs brings to mind Dead Space. Check out the gameplay trailer for Cronos: The New Dawn
War in Anno 117: Pax Romana will eat up our economy in no time, especially since it will be necessary to efficiently combine sea and land battles

War in Anno 117: Pax Romana will eat up our economy in no time, especially since it will be necessary to efficiently combine sea and land battles

In Anno 117: Pax Romana, synergy between naval and land units will be key. Maintaining an army is expected to be a challenge even for a stable economy.

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Krzysztof Kaluzinski

July 2, 2025

War in Anno 117: Pax Romana will eat up our economy in no time, especially since it will be necessary to efficiently combine sea and land battles
The ultimate John Wick simulator is here, and it’s just under 9 dollars on Steam

The ultimate John Wick simulator is here, and it’s just under 9 dollars on Steam

Indie gem Suit for Hire just got its 1.0 update and is the real John Wick game all fans have been waiting for. It’s a great mix of fast combat and cinematic action.

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Olga Racinowska

July 2, 2025

The ultimate John Wick simulator is here, and it’s just under 9 dollars on Steam
Hideo Kojima encourages fans to fight evil after Death Stranding 2's success. Despite his age, the director still dreams of making a game in space

Hideo Kojima encourages fans to fight evil after Death Stranding 2's success. Despite his age, the director still dreams of making a game in space

Hideo Kojima, creator of the highly acclaimed Death Stranding 2, among others, talked about his dreams of space flight and commented on the challenges we face as humanity.

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Maciej Gaffke

July 2, 2025

Hideo Kojima encourages fans to fight evil after Death Stranding 2's success. Despite his age, the director still dreams of making a game in space
Dying Light: The Beast outlines the future of Techland's zombie series. For this to happen, devs had to get rid of an important element of the sequel

Dying Light: The Beast outlines the future of Techland's zombie series. For this to happen, devs had to get rid of an important element of the sequel

Dying Light: The Beast is set to outline the future of the entire series, developed by Techland. The developers explain why they dropped the choices.

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Maciej Gaffke

July 2, 2025

Dying Light: The Beast outlines the future of Techland's zombie series. For this to happen, devs had to get rid of an important element of the sequel

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Steam is dealing with spam. Valve’s platform has been flooded with games stolen from itch.io

Steam is dealing with spam. Valve’s platform has been flooded with games stolen from itch.io

Steam is dealing with spam. Valve’s platform has been flooded with games stolen from itch.io
Your games could disappear overnight. The campaign to prevent this is failing

Your games could disappear overnight. The campaign to prevent this is failing

Your games could disappear overnight. The campaign to prevent this is failing
Persona 5 Royal - Triple 7 barcode answers

Persona 5 Royal - Triple 7 barcode answers

Persona 5 Royal - Triple 7 barcode answers
Steam makes it easier to check your PC's performance in games. For Valve, this is just the beginning of similar changes

Steam is making it easier to see how your computer performs in games. For Valve, this is just the beginning of performance monitor changes

Steam makes it easier to check your PC's performance in games. For Valve, this is just the beginning of similar changes
New on Steam. Return of cyberpunk classics and a feast for Warhammer 40,000 fans

News on Steam. The return of cyberpunk classics and a feast for Warhammer 40,000 fans.

New on Steam. Return of cyberpunk classics and a feast for Warhammer 40,000 fans
Persona 5 Royal - Beef bowl taking orders answers

Persona 5 Royal - Beef bowl taking orders answers

Persona 5 Royal - Beef bowl taking orders answers
New update for Cyberpunk 2077 delayed. CD Projekt Red wants to make sure they're truly satisfied with it

A new update for Cyberpunk 2077 has been delayed. CD Projekt Red wants to make sure it's happy with it

New update for Cyberpunk 2077 delayed. CD Projekt Red wants to make sure they're truly satisfied with it
Five recent games run faster on SteamOS than Windows 11 in new test

Five recent games run faster on SteamOS than Windows 11 in new test

Five recent games run faster on SteamOS than Windows 11 in new test
Inside the Stop Killing Games debate, Pirate Software apologizes to Ross Scott but Penguinz0 calls out the hypocrisy

Inside the Stop Killing Games debate, Pirate Software apologizes to Ross Scott but Penguinz0 calls out the hypocrisy

Inside the Stop Killing Games debate, Pirate Software apologizes to Ross Scott but Penguinz0 calls out the hypocrisy
Check out The Blood of Dawnwalker gameplay trailer. A new dark RPG from The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 co-creators

Check out the long gameplay trailer from The Blood of Dawnwalker, the new dark RPG from the co-creators of The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077

Check out The Blood of Dawnwalker gameplay trailer. A new dark RPG from The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 co-creators
Steam makes it easier to check your PC's performance in games. For Valve, this is just the beginning of similar changes

Steam makes it easier to check your PC's performance in games. For Valve, this is just the beginning of similar changes

Valve is launching the first version of a new tool for Steam to measure performance in games. The first, as the company plans further improvements to the feature.

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Jacob Blazewicz

July 1, 2025

Steam makes it easier to check your PC's performance in games. For Valve, this is just the beginning of similar changes
Nintendo Switch 2 sells 5 million units in first month becoming the fastest-selling console of all time

Nintendo Switch 2 sells 5 million units in first month becoming the fastest-selling console of all time

The Nintendo Switch 2 appears to have sold 5 million units, according to a now-removed post from Nintendo. This would easily set a record for a console launch.

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Matt Buckley

July 1, 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 sells 5 million units in first month becoming the fastest-selling console of all time
He did it on the anniversary of Diablo 2, and that wasn't accident. PoE co-creator is longing for the old days

He did it on the anniversary of Diablo 2, and that wasn't accident. PoE co-creator is longing for the old days

The father of the first Path of Exile has founded a new studio and is developing a yet unannounced RPG. A deep knowledge of Diablo 2 is required to make it.

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Martin Bukowski

July 1, 2025

He did it on the anniversary of Diablo 2, and that wasn't accident. PoE co-creator is longing for the old days
Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding 2 cameo appears as a constellation while you take a bath

Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding 2 cameo appears as a constellation while you take a bath

One player shared their discovery of a unique easter egg in Death Stranding 2. While taking a bath, Hideo Kojima appears as a constellation in the night sky.

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Matt Buckley

July 1, 2025

Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding 2 cameo appears as a constellation while you take a bath
Fallout veteran Tim Cain on why companies need to take responsibility for game preservation

Fallout veteran Tim Cain on why companies need to take responsibility for game preservation

Tim Cain uploaded a new video exploring the struggles of game preservation throughout his career and why companies need to take more responsibility for it.

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Matt Buckley

July 1, 2025

Fallout veteran Tim Cain on why companies need to take responsibility for game preservation
Lost military tech brought back to life in a tank sim. Even the Bundeswehr archives had nothing to say about it

Lost military tech brought back to life in a tank sim. Even the Bundeswehr archives had nothing to say about it

GHPC just resurrected a forgotten piece of Cold War tech. The new update unveils the rare Mader A1 + thermal pointer sight in stunning detail.

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Olga Racinowska

July 1, 2025

Lost military tech brought back to life in a tank sim. Even the Bundeswehr archives had nothing to say about it
„Mentally, I'm here.” Ubisoft continues to torment Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag fans with teasers

„Mentally, I'm here.” Ubisoft continues to torment Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag fans with teasers

Assassin's Creed fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the Black Flag remake, but Ubisoft is showing them no mercy with another „teaser”.

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Jacob Blazewicz

July 1, 2025

„Mentally, I'm here.” Ubisoft continues to torment Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag fans with teasers
First PS Plus, now this. PlayStation Store prices are going up in these countries

First PS Plus, now this. PlayStation Store prices are going up in these countries

Sony Interactive Entertainment has begun raising the price of games and expansions on the PlayStation Store in select regions, explaining the decision by difficult market conditions.

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Peter Doron

July 1, 2025

First PS Plus, now this. PlayStation Store prices are going up in these countries
Space Marine 2's big anniversary update brings something all Chaos fans have been waiting for

Space Marine 2's big anniversary update brings something all Chaos fans have been waiting for

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 will be developed for another year. This will be initiated by a September update with a new PvP mode.

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Adrian Werner

July 1, 2025

Space Marine 2's big anniversary update brings something all Chaos fans have been waiting for
One of the two canceled People Can Fly games is to be the sequel to Outriders

One of the two canceled People Can Fly games is to be the sequel to Outriders

People Can Fly recently canceled two major games, one of which is supposed to be Outriders 2. The title was allegedly „almost finished”.

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Martin Bukowski

July 1, 2025

One of the two canceled People Can Fly games is to be the sequel to Outriders
Ubisoft's flagship shooter series is set to return no time soon. There are fresh reports about the new Ghost Recon

Ubisoft's flagship shooter series is set to return no time soon. There are fresh reports about the new Ghost Recon

A new installment in the Ghost Recon series is set to launch in the fall of 2026. Acclaimed insider Tom Henderson provided the first information, led by the game's working title.

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Maciej Gaffke

July 1, 2025

Ubisoft's flagship shooter series is set to return no time soon. There are fresh reports about the new Ghost Recon
Post-apocalyptic game throws new challenge at players, extending uneasy fight for survival in Project Zomboid

Post-apocalyptic game throws new challenge at players, extending uneasy fight for survival in Project Zomboid

The next update to the „unstable” version of Project Zomboid brings quite a few improvements to the zombie spawning system, animations, and visual effects. Moreover, the possibility of extending the day has been introduced, which comes with additional chances, but also makes survival more difficult.

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Danuta Repelowicz

July 1, 2025

Post-apocalyptic game throws new challenge at players, extending uneasy fight for survival in Project Zomboid
Here is proof that Resident Evil 9 is going in the right direction. Capcom leaves behind what players didn't want

Here is proof that Resident Evil 9 is going in the right direction. Capcom leaves behind what players didn't want

Support for the online game Resident Evil RE:Verse has finally ended. Starting with Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom will focus on creating single-player titles.

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Maciej Gaffke

July 1, 2025

Here is proof that Resident Evil 9 is going in the right direction. Capcom leaves behind what players didn't want
One of the best games of 2025 finally gets a minimap. All thanks to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 fan

One of the best games of 2025 finally gets a minimap. All thanks to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 fan

The modder helped fans of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, who were not convinced by the creators' explanation about the lack of a minimap.

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Jacob Blazewicz

July 1, 2025

One of the best games of 2025 finally gets a minimap. All thanks to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 fan
New on Steam. Shooter awaited by millions takes center stage this week

New on Steam. Shooter awaited by millions takes center stage this week

This week, games such as Mecha Break, Bloodrush: Undying Wish, Primordialis, Radiant: Guardians of Light, and Rekindled Trails will be released on Steam.

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Adrian Werner

June 30, 2025

New on Steam. Shooter awaited by millions takes center stage this week
PS Plus essential games for July includes three free games you won't want to miss

PS Plus essential games for July includes three free games you won't want to miss

Starting on July 1st, PS Plus subscribers at all levels will be able to claim three games for free, including Blizzard's action RPG hit Diablo IV.

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Matt Buckley

June 30, 2025

PS Plus essential games for July includes three free games you won't want to miss
The Alters developers admit to undisclosed use of generative AI for translations and background text

The Alters developers admit to undisclosed use of generative AI for translations and background text

Following a few screenshots that stirred up a debate about The Alters' undisclosed use of generative AI this weekend, the studio has finally issued a statement.

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Matt Buckley

June 30, 2025

The Alters developers admit to undisclosed use of generative AI for translations and background text
30 years ago, consoles welcomed a series that PC players longed for. Ace Combat 8 is ready to soar higher

30 years ago, consoles welcomed a series that PC players longed for. Ace Combat 8 is ready to soar higher

To mark the 30th anniversary of the Ace Combat series, publisher Bandai Namco released a commemorative video, and the series' director, Kazutoki Kono, made an important announcement.

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Peter Doron

June 30, 2025

30 years ago, consoles welcomed a series that PC players longed for. Ace Combat 8 is ready to soar higher
Open world games are not about scale. Dying Light: The Beast creator explains what he thinks is most important

Open world games are not about scale. Dying Light: The Beast creator explains what he thinks is most important

The director of the Dying Light series believes that the scale of the world is less important than its proper density. The developer wants players to be constantly occupied with something.

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Martin Bukowski

June 30, 2025

Open world games are not about scale. Dying Light: The Beast creator explains what he thinks is most important
Console censorship impacts PC version of realistic SWAT-style shooter. Ready or Not players responded with review bombing

Console censorship impacts PC version of realistic SWAT-style shooter. Ready or Not players responded with review bombing

Ready or Not is expected to retain its existing style when it is released on consoles, but fans are not thrilled with the concessions the developers have made.

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Jacob Blazewicz

June 30, 2025

Console censorship impacts PC version of realistic SWAT-style shooter. Ready or Not players responded with review bombing
Fan-favorite mode returns in Battlefield 6, as shown in new gameplay. One feature hits a little too close to Call of Duty, though

Fan-favorite mode returns in Battlefield 6, as shown in new gameplay. One feature hits a little too close to Call of Duty, though

Another leak from Battlefield Labs has convinced players that the sixth installment in the series is to draw inspiration from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. The alpha version reveals the return of Rush mode.

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Krzysztof Kaluzinski

June 30, 2025

Fan-favorite mode returns in Battlefield 6, as shown in new gameplay. One feature hits a little too close to Call of Duty, though
Before The Witcher 3, adult games were „mostly associated with two things.” Pawel Sasko says the RPG is „part of a broader process”

Before The Witcher 3, adult games were „mostly associated with two things.” Pawel Sasko says the RPG is „part of a broader process”

Pawel Sasko believes that The Witcher 3 has had an impact on how adult games are now. Before, they were associated with only two things.

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Martin Bukowski

June 30, 2025

Before The Witcher 3, adult games were „mostly associated with two things.” Pawel Sasko says the RPG is „part of a broader process”
Terraria 1.4.5 gets a surprising feature. „We are working in secret to bring some of your favorite Pals to life”

Terraria 1.4.5 gets a surprising feature. „We are working in secret to bring some of your favorite Pals to life”

Studio Re-Logic published information on the next new features coming to Terraria with the 1.4.5 update. This time we learned that we will get Palworld-inspired content.

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Agnes Adamus

June 30, 2025

Terraria 1.4.5 gets a surprising feature. „We are working in secret to bring some of your favorite Pals to life”
New game with 38 endings just hit Steam, but 99% of you will probably never play it

New game with 38 endings just hit Steam, but 99% of you will probably never play it

The FMV adventure with a multitude of endings has conquered Steam, receiving overwhelmingly positive reviews and achieving impressive activity results.

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Adrian Werner

June 30, 2025

New game with 38 endings just hit Steam, but 99% of you will probably never play it
Mix of Assassin's Creed, God of War and Uncharted. This is what the „Redemption” of Prince of Persia might have looked like

Mix of Assassin's Creed, God of War and Uncharted. This is what the „Redemption” of Prince of Persia might have looked like

After The Forgotten Sands, the Prince of Persia series didn't have to fall into oblivion. Ubisoft Montreal studio tried to bring to life another high-budget project set in this universe - PoP: Redemption.

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Christian Pieniazek

June 29, 2025

Mix of Assassin's Creed, God of War and Uncharted. This is what the „Redemption” of Prince of Persia might have looked like
Steam is dealing with spam. Valve’s platform has been flooded with games stolen from itch.io

Steam is dealing with spam. Valve’s platform has been flooded with games stolen from itch.io

It’s not just the PlayStation or Nintendo, Steam’s dealing with its own spam problem too. There’s a chance the indie game you love has been ripped off and re-uploaded elsewhere.

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Olga Racinowska

June 27, 2025

Steam is dealing with spam. Valve’s platform has been flooded with games stolen from itch.io
Inside the Stop Killing Games debate, Pirate Software apologizes to Ross Scott but Penguinz0 calls out the hypocrisy

Inside the Stop Killing Games debate, Pirate Software apologizes to Ross Scott but Penguinz0 calls out the hypocrisy

The Crew is dead, but the debate isn’t. Stop Killing Games vs. Pirate Software drama is far from over.

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Olga Racinowska

June 27, 2025

Inside the Stop Killing Games debate, Pirate Software apologizes to Ross Scott but Penguinz0 calls out the hypocrisy
Dying Light was great, but with the sequel studio „made some missteps.” Techland frankly about Dying Light 2

Dying Light was great, but with the sequel studio „made some missteps.” Techland frankly about Dying Light 2

Dying Light: The Beast is expected to avoid the mistakes of Stay Human, preserving the DNA of the first installment of Techland's undead series.

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Jacob Blazewicz

June 27, 2025

Dying Light was great, but with the sequel studio „made some missteps.” Techland frankly about Dying Light 2
STALKER 2 modkit requires 700 GB of free space. Despite everything, this is good news for modders

STALKER 2 modkit requires 700 GB of free space. Despite everything, this is good news for modders

STALKER 2 got a modkit that is 30 times bigger than the one for Starfield. Its size probably broke all records.

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Adrian Werner

June 27, 2025

STALKER 2 modkit requires 700 GB of free space. Despite everything, this is good news for modders
Microsoft is planning more layoffs in its Xbox division. They may affect whole development teams

Microsoft is planning more layoffs in its Xbox division. They may affect whole development teams

The recent massive layoffs weren't enough for Microsoft. The Redmond giant is expected to announce another large reduction in its Xbox division soon.

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Adrian Werner

June 26, 2025

Microsoft is planning more layoffs in its Xbox division. They may affect whole development teams
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