AI failure: the company fired the support team, but then programmers had to answer calls
The company decided to replace customer support with AI, but the plan quickly got out of hand. In the end, programmers were forced to “change their shoes” into call center operators.
A veteran of the gaming industry: GTA 6 is the first "AAAAA game"
We’ve reached the point where GTA 6 opens the portal to hell — Rockstar’s upcoming hit has been called the first AAAAAA game.
IO Interactive "bolted" Daniel Craig's head onto the body of the Hitman to create 007 First Light
IO Interactive took a creative approach to presenting the concept of 007 First Light — they used Daniel Craig’s face to do so.
Epic Games gives away an atmospheric puzzle-adventure with a 98% rating
Epic Games has launched a new free giveaway, and this time it’s an atmospheric puzzle-adventure with an almost perfect rating.
Mark Zuckerberg has filed a lawsuit against Mark Zuckerberg
And Mark Zuckerberg will go after Mark Zuckerberg — the Indiana court will have to consider a rather unusual case.
"A true masterpiece": Hollow Knight Silksong has "put" 500 thousand online players on Steam and collected 90% of positive reviews
Fans have been waiting for Hollow Knight Silksong for so long that they “banned” Steam and other stores in the first minutes after the release. It was not in vain — the game has 90% positive reviews.
The creators of The Witcher 4 will connect the plot with Sapkowski's new novel
The Witcher 4 will unexpectedly return to the time of Geralt’s youth, which is described in Andrzej Sapkowski’s new book Crossroads of Ravens. Most likely, the topic will be about mutations.
New console or VR? Valve has registered an "intriguing" Steam Frame trademark
Valve intrigues gamers with its new trademark called Steam Frame. The documents hint at some kind of gaming hardware.
More realistic than ever: for the first time since Hardline, Battlefield 6 has been rated "for adults only"
Battlefield 6 has been rated “adults only” for the first time in a decade due to bloody scenes, brutal violence, and swearing.
New game by Silent Hill 2 authors "stands alongside horror legends", but won't surpass them — 79/100 on Opencritic
The new game by the developers of the Silent Hill 2 remake pleased critics — 79/100 on OpenCritic and MetaCritic. The game will not surpass its predecessors, but it will stand alongside them.
Sony will release a "new" PS5 Digital for Europe: 825 GB instead of a terabyte, but same price
Sony is preparing a “new” PS5 Slim for the European market that will not bring any improvements. On the contrary, the company will take away 175 GB, but the price will not be lower.
Hitman meets Uncharted? First full gameplay of 007: First Light and release date
IO Interactive finally showed a big chunk of 007: First Light gameplay during the PlayStation State of Play presentation. And it resembles a mix of Hitman and Uncharted.
Patch 1.6 for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 will add a quest with an old character from the trilogy, — insiders
Patch 1.6 for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl brings a bunch of interesting changes — insiders point out three new features.
Women gamers are ashamed of their hobby: one third feel guilty, another 16% hide their games
Women gamers are more likely to feel guilty about their hobby — one third of them feel embarrassed when they spend their time playing games.
A mix of Doom and Ghostrunner: a new Sci-Fi shooter with a 95% rating on Steam is out on PC and consoles
The game was released on PC and consoles and was called a mix of Doom and Ghostrunner. After its release, the Polish shooter quickly collected 95% of positive reviews on Steam.
"The worst interface" in Anno 117: Pax Romana botched the demo launch — only 45% positive feedback
Strategy Anno 117: Pax Romana received a temporary demo on PC, but its launch was clearly not successful. Steam users massively hated the game.
Hollow Knight Silksong on release day and more: September Game Pass catalog revealed
In September, Xbox Game Pass will get a “big player” — Hollow Knight will be released on the day of its release: Silksong. The library will receive six games in total.
GOG released S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Anomaly — mod inside 32 maps from all parts of the series
The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Anomaly — mod has officially appeared on GOG, and it’s available for free download, but there’s a catch.
A YouTuber earns $9,000 a month by creating "trashy" AI videos about a red kitten
A 21-year-old student from the Philippines earns about $9,000 a month from AI videos that many consider “trashy.” His most recognizable character is a ginger cat.
Red Dead Redemption 2 reveals an unusual way of aiming that has been "hiding" from gamers for 7 years
In Red Dead Redemption 2, a player found a detail that could have passed most people by. Fans found another trick of Arthur Morgan.
Following the example of Netflix: YouTube started blocking "family" Premium for subscribers who do not live together
YouTube is tightening the screws on Premium family subscription subscribers. The platform has figured out how to get people to sign up for their own subscriptions.
The first expansion pack of Warhammer 40 000: Dawn of War gets full Ukrainian localization
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Winter Assault has received a full Ukrainianization — now you can play the campaign with Ukrainian voice acting.
35-year-old Indian IT worker dies in Microsoft office, suspected of "work overload"
A 35-year-old Indian Microsoft engineer was found dead in a California office. The family believes that the cause of death was exhaustion at work.
9 minutes of Battlefield 6 "battle royale" gameplay leaked — swimming, underwater shooting and building destruction
9 minutes of gameplay in the “battle royale” mode for Battlefield 6 have been leaked online. It’s especially interesting to see how walls are smashed with a sledgehammer.
Mistaken for a terrorist: police detain 16-year-old Resident Evil fan who created "too realistic" cosplay
A 16-year-old boy made a really realistic Resident Evil cosplay — but instead of likes, he received unwanted police attention. He also got a ride to the police station in handcuffs.
The first 15 minutes of Skyblivion's gameplay: "Better than a remaster"
Modders have finally shown the first 15 minutes of Skyblivion — in some places, the remake looks better than the official Oblivion remaster, fans say.
"Dark Horse of the Year": Hell is Us was rated 83/100 on OpenCritic for its deep lore and challenging combat
The adventure Hell Is Us was critically acclaimed for its gloomy atmosphere, deep lore, and unusual approach to world exploration.
A player accidentally completed Cyberpunk 2077 without cyberimplant upgrades
The guy accidentally found out that Cyberpunk 2077 can be completed without any implant enhancements.
Kids vs: Roblox surpasses Steam with a record online of 45 million players
Brainrot helped Roblox set a personal record with 45 million players simultaneously on the platform on August 23. This is 5 million more than the peak of Steam on its best days.
Hollow Knight: Silksong will cost only $20, but will be released later
Hollow Knight: Silksong will cost only $20, but you’ll have to wait a little longer — the release will take place at midnight on September 4.
Epic Games gives away a quest adventure with a 95% rating for free
Epic Games Store has launched a new weekly giveaway with two games, one of which is well known to questing fans — it has 95% positive reviews on Steam.
CD Projekt increases The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2 team to 560 developers
CD Projekt RED scales up development of The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2 — development teams have exceeded 560 people. And this is not the end.
Ukrainian Games Festival on Steam: a record 2.4 million visitors, 23 announcements, and over 30 thousand whistleblowers for one game
The Ukrainian Games Festival on Steam broke its own records — this year’s page was visited by 1 million more users than last year. But the statistics can be even higher.
New Microsoft Word documents will be automatically saved to the cloud
Microsoft Word has decided to change the rules of the game — now documents will automatically “fly” to the cloud.
Epic Games boss blames developers for Unreal Engine 5 problems: "Optimization is left to the last"
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has found the culprits behind the complaints about Unreal Engine 5 problems — and it’s the developers themselves.
GSC teases The Arc as a key DLC location for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
GSC Game World has hinted that the Duga radar station will become an important location in the upcoming DLC for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
Steam gives away the hit "magic RPG" with a record -80% discount
Steam has announced a record-breaking promotion: The “magical RPG” is being given away at a -80% discount, which is the lowest price for it.
Resident Evil 9 will feature a third-person camera because Resident Evil 7 was too scary
Resident Evil 9 will feature a third-person camera, and the reason is simple — Resident Evil 7. It turns out that the Redneck family was not a joke to many players.
"This is not the end": Clair Obscur Expedition 33 boss hints at sequel or DLC
Clair Obscur Expedition 33 doesn’t put an end to Mael and Gustave’s story – it’s just one of its chapters. The Sandfall boss begins to hint at a sequel.
In China, children are forced to play 15 hours a day to get rid of gambling addiction
Know-how or “wedge out” — in China, children have been treated for gambling addiction with games. Yes, it sounds strange, but it makes sense.
"Ready, Set, Go!" sale continues in PS Store! — TEKKEN 7, Dead Island 2 and others with discounts up to -90% off
The last summer sale of 2025 has started in the PS Store “Ready, set, go, let’s play!”. You can find 2+ thousand games, add-ons, or skins on it.
GSC is already actively developing two DLCs for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
GSC Game World has confirmed that two storyline add-ons are already being developed for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
A detective, a monastery and medieval COVID: details of the new storyline DLC for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 reveals the third storyline DLC — 15th-century Bohemia will plunge into the “medieval COVID-19” with elements of a detective story and a closed monastery.
Steam gives away a cult horror thriller with a 93% rating for only ₴19
Steam is giving away the cult horror-thriller for a mere penny. The basic version of the hit costs about the same as a bus ride.
Battlefield 6's weapon camouflage is not impressive: it's as simple and outdated as possible, — leak
The camouflages from Battlefield 6 have been leaked online — to be honest, the set is as simple and even a bit old-fashioned as possible.
Resident Evil fans find the model that became the prototype of Grace Ashcroft in Requiem
Fans have found a model that probably became the prototype of the face of the main character of Resident Evil Requiem — Grace Ashcroft.
"Messy bugs". Gears of War: Reloaded launched on Steam with a "modest" rating of 50%
The release of Gears of War: Reloaded release has disappointed players “extremely”. On Steam, people are complaining that they did not receive skins for pre-orders and the title constantly crashes.
Everyone is afraid of Hollow Knight Silksong: Team Cherry's sequel has delayed the release of at least 8 games
The announcement of Hollow Knight Silksong’s release date was a hit with fans, but not with other developers. The news forced at least eight games to postpone their release dates.
Resident Evil 2 actor strangled himself for Leon's death scene — and almost died
The “voice” of Leon Kennedy in Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4 almost shared the fate of a bunch of his character’s enemies. Nick Apostolides was a few steps away from strangling himself for the sake of realism.
Rockstar spent $300 million to create a "realistic" ocean in GTA 6, — rumors
It was reported that Rockstar wanted to make a truly realistic ocean in GTA 6. According to rumors, the cost of this feature alone reached $300 million.
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