Steam gives away a cooperative with 92% positive feedback for free
A free-to-play cooperative game that combines the atmosphere of classic 3D platformers with elements of science fiction has appeared on Steam.
Korean The Witcher? Woochi the Wayfarer — a mystical RPG with monsters, shamans, and rituals teaser released
Korean Nexon Games and LoreVault studio showed their new project — Woochi the Wayfarer, an adventure RPG that resembles The Witcher in its vibe.
Festival of 4X strategies continues on Steam — Stellaris, Age of Wonders, and others with discounts up to -90% off
4X Fest Steam Sale 2025, an annual sale dedicated to 4X (explore, expand, exploit, destroy) strategy games, is underway on Steam.
Steam randomly removes mods due to troll complaints
A new wave of chaotic decisions has begun in the Steam Workshop — trolls send fake complaints about mods that are eventually removed without verification.
10 best game prequels according to IGN — from Divinity to Metal Gear Solid
IGN has ranked the ten best prequels in video games. The list includes projects of various genres — from cult action games to role-playing games that expand the stories of famous series.
A bug in the British courts' IT system deleted important evidence for years — executives knew and kept quiet
For years, the British courts concealed the IT error, resulting in the disappearance of important evidence. Surprisingly, management did not correct the situation, but remained silent.
Hideo Kojima dreamed of involving David Lynch in the development of Death Stranding 2
Hideo Kojima gave an interview in which he shared details about Death Stranding 2 and his admiration for the legendary director David Lynch.
"I'm a disgrace to the profession and this planet": code with errors drives Gemini AI to hysteria in a "self-loop"
Even artificial intelligence cannot withstand the coding — the user accidentally pushed Gemini to the limit. The chatbot started endlessly humiliating itself after programming.
The showrunner of "Alien: Earth" is making a series based on Far Cry, — Ubisoft leak
Ubisoft inadvertently talked about the upcoming series based on the Far Cry franchise. The studio quickly deleted the post, but users Reddit managed to save the details — and we share them.
Battlefield 6 beta sets a series record on Steam with a peak of 520,000 players
The Battlefield 6 open beta has started with a real full house — almost 520,000 simultaneous players. This number is a new record for the series on Steam.
Next Xbox will be more powerful than PS6, — insider
Insiders say that the new Xbox will again be more powerful than the next PS6. According to KeplerL2The gap will be the same as between Xbox Series X and PS5.
iOS gadgets can now be controlled with your mind
Apple, together with Synchron, has shown how iOS gadgets can be controlled without hands, voice, or eyes – just with the power of thought.
Suddenly: classic shooters Heretic and Hexen received 4K remasters with mod support
The classic shooters Heretic and Hexen are back — Nightdive Studios and id Software have released a remastered collection for all platforms.
The first look at Nub Saibot in Mortal Kombat 2 — emotionless warrior with empty eyes
Mortal Kombat 2 will officially feature Nub Saibot, a dark version of Sub-Zero known from the classic games.
Digital Foundry has left the wings of IGN — the brand is now fully owned by the team
The Digital Foundry team has become completely independent of IGN. A separate website is planned to be launched in the near future.
Standard S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 can be upgraded to Deluxe and Ultimate versions on all platforms
GSC Game World has made it possible to upgrade the standard S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl to Deluxe or Ultimate versions — and it is available on all platforms at once.
Mafia: The Old Country received 76/100 on Metacritic — strong story, but "formulaic gameplay"
The new Mafia prequel launched on Metacritic with an average rating of 76/100. Critics praise the game for its story, characters, and atmosphere, but call the gameplay painfully familiar.
James Cameron considers AI to be one of the three existential threats: "The danger of a Terminator-style apocalypse is real"
Film director James Cameron considers artificial intelligence to be one of the main existential threats to humanity. He believes that the Terminator scenario may become close to reality.
In System Shock 2, the "sphincter door" is not just a metaphor — it was created from a real colonoscopy
Old school horror artist Nate Wells admitted that the name of the “sphincter door” textures is not just a metaphor — they were created from a real colonoscopy recording.
First Battlefield 6 beta launched, with — 295,000 players in the queue
The Battlefield 6 open beta is now available and has definitely caused a stir with more than 295,000 users queuing up for matches.
Distribution of Polish games — Dying Light, Ghostrunner, and others with up to 90% discounts has started on Steam
This week, Steam has turned into a showcase of Polish creativity: a themed sale has started “Games from Poland”.
Battlefield 2042 was bombarded with reviews on Steam due to the requirement to enable SecureBoot
In August, Battlefield 2042 received patch 8.8.0, which makes it impossible to launch the game without digging into the BIOS. As a result, there was a massive outcry and calls to remove the Secure Boot requirement.
"Add cocaine and diapers to the budget": Naked Gun remake approved after Liam Neeson's test with Paramount bosses
It turns out that Lima Neeson was one of the reasons for the remake of The Naked Gun. During a test scene, the actor said a bunch of nonsense to Paramount executives — and they asked for more.
August Game Pass catalog will be replenished with Assassin's Creed Mirage and 5+ games
Microsoft has announced the list of Game Pass games for August — seven games will be added to the catalog, including Assassin’s Creed Mirage. At the same time, one of the best titles of 2024 will disappear.
The trailer for Dying Light: The Beast shows three times as many kills — each as Mortal Kombat fatalities
Dying Light: The Beast received a gameplay trailer with ultra-violence — players asked for a “bloody” Kyle Crane, players got it.
This is the future: a US engineer restores old payphones for regions without mobile communication for free
In the rural part of the United States, there are problems with mobile communication often disappearing or not catching at all. An engineer from Vermont remembered an old solution to the problem — payphones.
The main contender for the Oscars: trailer for the tragicomedy "Jay Kelly" with George Clooney and Adam Sandler released
Netflix has released a trailer for the tragicomedy Jay Kelly, a new film by Noah Baumbach that is quickly gaining status as one of the main contenders for this season’s Oscars.
Battlefield 6 has gathered 9,000 online players on Steam before the beta test starts
Battlefield 6 pre-loading started a few days before the beta testing opened, and the servers have already been filled with players. There are almost as many people online as in Battlefield 2042.
Schedule of Steam festivals and sales for the first half of 2026 — monthly discounts
Steam has revealed the schedule of all festivals and themed sales for the first half of 2026. There will be at least two events per month.
With deep sadness, ChatGPT: funeral homes generate "lazy" obituaries with the help of AI
Cynicism is reaching a new level — funeral homes are now making obituaries (texts to say goodbye to the dead) using ChatGPT.
Baldur's Gate 3 players seduce Astarion more often than anyone else, — strange Larian statistics
To mark the second anniversary of Baldur’s Gate 3’s release, Larian Studios has shared some new statistics — some of them surprising. For example, Astarion has become the undisputed favorite of players.
New Stellar Blade patch breaks game launch on Steam — you will have to uninstall mods
Mod fans, today is not your day. The 1.3.0 patch for Stellar Blade on PC has broken the game’s launch on Steam and installed mods.
Elon Musk approves: Grok has learned to generate 18+ photos and videos
Elon Musk’s company xAI has officially launched Grok Imagine, an AI-based image and video generator. The main feature is the so-called 18+ mode.
Battlefield 6 beta pre-load up to 39.3 GB on various platforms has started
Along with the beta, EA confirmed that Battlefield 6 will allow you to selectively install parts of the game. And the preload has already started.
First reactions to Silent Hill f after 5 hours of play — decent graphics and plot, but a "strange" combat system
Behind closed doors, the first five hours of Silent Hill f — appeared and unexpectedly brought an atmosphere and plot depth similar to the Silent Hill 2 remake.
GTA 6 story will last 75 hours and end outside the US, — insider
Insiders have revealed key details of GTA 6 — how long the game will last and what its structure will be. The leak hints at 75 hours of story with a finale outside the US.
Gothic trilogy and 10+ announcements from THQ Nordic — the main thing from Digital Showcase 2025 presentation
THQ Nordic held its Digital Showcase 2025 presentation, where it traditionally presented a catalog of upcoming games. Titan Quest 2 and Gothic remake were among the most interesting.
Hideo Kojima has learned many tricks for "killing people" and criticizes developers who can't even "disassemble weapons"
Hideo Kojima, the creator of Death Stranding and the Metal Gear series, criticized modern war game developers. He believes that there are too many people in the gaming industry who approach the topic superficially.
Silent Hill f was supposed to be filmed in the real city of Silent Hill, but Mount Fuji prevented it
The developers of Silent Hill f wanted to continue the series in the real Silent Hill — with symbolism, environment, and references — but Mount Fuji ruined everything.
Expecting a million and getting $1000: Apple "modestly" thanked the developer who found a critical bug in iOS
Apple promises rewards of up to $2 million to those who find serious bugs. The developer was hoping to get rich, but received only $1000 for the critical vulnerability.
Epic Games Store gives away one of the highest rated games for free in 2025
Epic Games Store has updated its traditional giveaway — the platform is currently giving away two games. Among them is a project from the legendary studio that has been highly praised by users.
Gameplay of Cronos: The New Dawn — biopunk, time travel, and enemies that become one (+ release date)
Polish Bloober Team has announced the release date of its post-apocalyptic survival horror game Cronos: The New Dawn — the game will be released on September 5. But the most interesting thing is that they showed the extended gameplay.
Battlefield 6 multiplayer will get 9 maps, and pre-order costs from ₴1700 (+ trailer)
Electronic Arts has revealed the first details about multiplayer in Battlefield 6. The game will feature nine maps, a familiar class system, new and already known modes.
Ex-Bandai Namco employee stole so much money that they had to cut the salaries of their bosses
A former Bandai Namco employee framed his managers — he stole $3 million, and others paid the price with their salaries.
The first footage of the historical drama «Nuremberg» — Russell Crowe testifies in court as Hitler's closest ally
The first shots of «Nuremberg» show Russell Crowe on trial for the crimes of the Third Reich. He plays the role of one of Hitler’s closest associates — Hermann Goering.
Battlefield 6 will get two beta tests in August — the first one starts in a week
EA recently showed a story trailer for Battlefield 6, and now insiders have revealed the dates of beta tests. The game will have two stages of testing in August — closed and open.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 received patch 1.3.0 — button «repeat» battle similar to Metaphor appeared
Sandfall Interactive has released patch 1.3.0 for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The main feature is a new «retry» button that appears after a battle loss.
The average time spent playing Baldur's Gate 3 was «shocking» 62+ hours, but 75% did not complete it
Almost two years after its release, Baldur’s Gate 3 continues to successfully draw players in with an average playtime of over 60 hours.
Grounded 2 was released on Steam Early Access — «love letter» to the original with 78% positive reviews
Grounded 2 is officially in early access — and the bugs didn’t stop users from praising the project. On Steam 78% of players positively assessed the sequel as an improved version of the original.
Elden Ring Nightreign patch with two-player mode will not be released due to earthquakes in Kamchatka
FromSoftware had to postpone patch 1.02 for Elden Ring Nightreign, which was supposed to add the long-awaited mode for two. The reason is atypical — earthquakes near Kamchatka.
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