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The first season brought players back to Tarkov. Arc Raiders from Embark Studios had a strong launch. At one point, the game’s peak concurrent players on Steam exceeded 480,000, but it gradually lost its audience. Players criticized the developers for technical issues and a lack of new content. This past weekend, the peak stood at...

The developers of BR1: Infinite have decided to target players who are ready to risk their own money. Various Escape from Tarkov alternatives are appearing on the market. Both multiplayer extraction shooters and single-player games exist, and they frequently use the genre’s classic rule where dying in a raid means losing your gear and loot....

Some features were present in the game but went unused due to bugs or flawed code. An updated version of “SilentPatch” was released this summer for the PC versions of the Grand Theft Auto 3D trilogy. This fan-made patch not only fixes numerous technical issues, but also restores the functionality of certain mechanics and brings...

By taking this approach, he aims to draw attention to the issue and prompt changes within the industry. Gamers have recently taken note of a specific lawsuit in China. The father of a gamer suffering from gaming addiction has filed a lawsuit against several Chinese gaming companies, demanding a symbolic compensation of 10 yuan (about...

Sony and Microsoft are moving away from discs not out of greed, as a single Blu-ray is expensive for a publisher, and physical versions of games end up costing more than the 30% commission charged by digital storefronts once retailer markups and logistics are factored in. Producing physical copies of games is genuinely expensive for...

The second season of the anime adaptation of the manga by writer Joumyaku and artist Mizuki Yoda remains scheduled for the winter 2027 season. Bones President and Producer Masahiko Minami discussed why the studio decided to adapt the manga “Marrietoxin”. During a panel at Otakon 2026, he highlighted the work’s unusual approach to action and...

Microsoft has released a list of more than twenty games coming to Xbox next week, ranging from the major release EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 to dozens of smaller indie projects, including simulators, shooters, and horror games. The year is entering an increasingly busy phase, with nearly every week bringing new releases. Major publishers are...

Splatoon Raiders for Nintendo Switch 2 has topped the Famitsu sales chart again, selling nearly 74,000 more copies and surpassing the 500,000 sales milestone since its release. High demand for Nintendo games continues in Japan. According to the latest Famitsu sales ranking for the week of July 27 to August 2, Splatoon Raiders for Nintendo...

Almost everyone knows the Moomins. Once part of the childhood of an entire generation, the brand is now attempting a return to the top, and players can expect a new adventure this fall. Moomin: Midsummer Madness is a point-and-click adventure game based on the works of Tove Jansson. Players take control of Moomintroll and Little...

Morning light illuminates the Manhattan skyline and Central Park landscape Spencer Platt/Getty Images We Belong Here Reveals Star-Studded Lineup for Central Park Return The acclaimed electronic music festival We Belong Here has officially unveiled its highly anticipated headliners for the third annual Central Park showcase, slated for early October. Kicking off the weekend on Friday,...

Pentatonix Founding Member Scott Hoying and Husband Mark Release Family-Inspired Children’s Album Featuring Newborn Daughter Scott and Mark Hoying alongside their infant daughter, Birdie. Photo: Courtesy of Jenny Quicksall/Mayers Consulting Few recording artists can claim to have launched their professional discography before completing their first full day of life, but Birdie James Hoying has set...

Following Microsoft’s July layoffs, id Software’s staff is now smaller than it was during the development of Doom (2016), according to programmer Chris Hayes. Microsoft carried out layoffs at id Software in July, and the consequences of the decision continue to cause discontent within the studio. Doom programmer Chris Hayes harshly criticized the Xbox owners,...

Netflix has staked a lot on an adaptation costing over $300 million and decided not to take any risks following initial test screenings. Greta Gerwig’s film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew is facing additional reshoots. According to insider Jeff Sneider, the decision was made by Netflix executives after test screenings yielded results that...

Backstreet Boys Expand Las Vegas Sphere Residency With New Year’s Extravaganza The Backstreet Boys captivate the audience at The Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rich Fury/Sphere Entertainment The legendary Backstreet Boys are preparing to ring in the arrival of 2027 by adding three exclusive performance dates to their critically acclaimed Las Vegas concert series. Announced...

Sony has officially set a date for its transition to a digital-only format, stating that starting in January 2028, new PlayStation games will be sold exclusively in digital form. Sony is preparing for a digital future. Starting in January 2028, new PlayStation games will be sold exclusively in digital format through the PlayStation Store and...

A cute little creature is climbing to the top of the Japanese box office. Chiikawa The Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island has become a massive hit, grossing 6.77 billion yen (roughly $43 million) in just 17 days. That makes it the fourth highest-grossing movie of the year in Japan, behind only Michael, Toy Story...