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Recent headlines include EA confirming leaked Iron Man footage, Konami planning a steadier rhythm for Silent Hill, Riot Games ending active development of 2XKO and the retirement of Warren Spector. Rockstar fans can follow GTA VI coverage and new merchandise for GTA, Red Dead and Bully, while Black Myth: Zhong Kui shows off its sword combat.
The business side is covered too, with the potential effect of new US tariffs, record-low physical sales in July and the debate over discs, plus Meta’s mini-game feed and the link between gaming and NFL fan culture. Lighter stories include a Pokemon cartridge returned to its owner and a former Valve designer’s tale of a Half-Life 2 bug. Browse by studio or franchise for the clearest route through the archive.
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Helldivers 2 Fans Demand Immediate UI Overhaul as Director Admits “That’s Mean… and Also Sadly True” in Heated Debate
Helldivers 2 is addressing player feedback by overhauling its cumbersome user interface to enhance the gaming experience. The official Discord server plays a crucial role…
Capcom Sparks Outrage With $75 Monster Hunter Wilds Soundtrack on Steam That Critics Say Is “So Bad It Feels Like a Mistake”
Capcom‘s $75 digital soundtrack for Monster Hunter Wilds has sparked criticism for offering only MP3 files. Sales of the game have declined significantly, dropping to…
GOG’s Bold Move: “Censorship in Gaming” Sparks Fury as NSFW Games Become Free-to-Own, Challenging America’s Moral Compass
GOG is offering free downloads of NSFW games to combat censorship pressures from financial institutions and moral lobbyists. Financial institutions like Mastercard are accused of…
Elden Ring Nightreign’s New Boss Sparks Fury: “He Travels a Full Mile Away With Every Hit” and Fans Are Divided Over Whether It’s Genius or Game-breaking
FromSoftware’s Elden Ring Nightreign introduces the Everdark Augur, a boss fight that has divided the gaming community. Players face a massive, floating wisp with unpredictable…
Gamers Rage as “Darksiders 4” Finally Breaks the 15-Year PS3 Cliffhanger Curse with an M-Rated Zelda-like Adventure
Darksiders 4 has been confirmed, continuing the cliffhanger from the original 2010 game. The game will feature all four horsemen, each with a unique combat…
EA Exec Shocks Gamers: “The Sims 5 Is Not a Good Idea” Due to Over $500 in Sims 4 DLC Costs, Sparking Outrage
EA has decided not to develop The Sims 5, focusing instead on enhancing existing content for The Sims 4. The company sees Project Rene as…
Randy Pitchford Claims “It’s Worse Than Just a Download” as Furious Fans Slam the $60 Game-Key Card for Borderlands 4 on Switch 2
Gearbox has announced that Borderlands 4 for the Nintendo Switch 2 will be distributed using controversial game-key cards. These cards require a significant download, sparking…
“She Reminds Me of Gold Ship”: This Fan Took Obsession With Horse Girls to the Extreme by Buying a Racehorse for $7,500 a Year
A dedicated Umamusume: Pretty Derby player, known as Oxijinn, invested in a real racehorse, Jax Belle, blending gaming with real-life interests. The investment involves a…
Emma Frost Declares “This Tabletop RPG Will Change Everything” as Fans Clash Over Marvel Rivals Escaping the Collector in a 50-Million-Dollar Adventure
Marvel Rivals: Timestream Adventure offers a new tabletop RPG experience set in the Marvel Multiverse, where players escape the Collector’s cosmic museum. The game features…
Hideo Kojima Criticizes Game Devs: “Kind of Sad They Can’t Dismantle or Shoot a Gun” Despite Making Military Games
Hideo Kojima criticizes the lack of real-world firearm experience among military game developers, sparking a debate on authenticity. Kojima calls for greater innovation in the…
Japan’s “Legendary Horse Grandpa” Sparks Outrage: “40 Years of Horse Racing Experience” Ignites a New Fandom Over This Viral Game Phenomenon
Umamusume: Pretty Derby combines horse racing with anime elements, captivating a global audience. Matchan, a YouTuber with over 40 years of horse racing experience, connects…
This Indie Dev Profits From 500,000 Sales Yet Chooses a $1,000 PC: “We’ve Literally Done Nothing Else Differently”
Jordan Morris, creator of Rusty’s Retirement, prioritizes artistic passion over financial gain despite selling 550,000 copies. Success in indie gaming for Morris means using the…