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Publisher Strategy First is bringing back the classic shooter You Are Empty with an updated PC release titled You Are Empty: Absolute Edition. The updated release is adapted for modern systems and will be available on Steam and the ZOOM Platform. The game takes place in an alternate 1950s timeline: “Most of the city’s population...
Solo developer Frosty Wren Studios is shutting down and pulling its fantasy tower defense roguelike Defense of Kyrath from Steam following low player engagement. The one-person studio launched Defense of Kyrath on PC via Steam this past summer. The game challenges players to position various guardians across enchanted forests, peaceful meadows, and volcanic wastelands. These...
An enthusiast has updated a classic gaming experience using modern technology. An early PC build of Gamma Emerald was recently released. The fan-made project serves as an unofficial remake of one of the Pokemon franchise’s classic entries. Built on a modern game engine, this new version of Pokemon Emerald retains the original plot, characters, and...
Following an extensive delay to address performance concerns, FromSoftware’s critically acclaimed open-world epic, Elden Ring, is finally slated to arrive on the Nintendo Switch 2 later this month. Originally targeted for a 2025 launch, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition was granted extra development time by publisher Bandai Namco after preliminary demonstrations exhibited significant technical friction on...
Studio Portable Moose has officially announced Sally Face 2, revealing a debut trailer and opening the sequel’s Steam page as the original dark narrative adventure celebrates its anniversary this year. The project will launch in Early Access, with the developer planning an episodic rollout. The initial release will feature Episode 6, picking up the storyline...
In the Animal Crossing franchise, cultivating a thriving island or tranquil town has always revolved around the eclectic cast of animal neighbors who move in. With hundreds of potential residents across the series, whether a newcomer becomes an instant favorite or an unwelcome resident often comes down to pure chance. The perennial debate over which...
The landmark 2003 action-adventure title Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time has officially entered the GOG Preservation Program. Established in 2024, this initiative is dedicated to maintaining the accessibility, stability, and compatibility of vintage PC masterpieces on contemporary hardware. Rather than a simple digital re-release, the game has undergone substantial technical refinement to ensure...
Rockstar Games producer Leslie Benzies initially wanted Grand Theft Auto IV to feature a full-scale daily life simulation for its non-playable characters, but technical hurdles and design doubts cut the feature short. Former Rockstar North technical director Obbe Vermeij continues to reveal behind-the-scenes stories from the development of the Grand Theft Auto series. Recently, he...
Sebastian Stan appears to have revealed his role in Matt Reeves’ upcoming film The Batman Part 2. Speaking to French publication Le Journal du Dimanche, Stan stated that he will portray Harvey Dent, the character better known as the villain Two-Face. The actor mentioned the casting while discussing Marvel’s secrecy around Avengers: Doomsday, in which...
The combat mechanics of Spider-Man: Web of Shadows are drawing praise from players years after the game’s release, prompted by a new community mod for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Modder ButtersTM is working on a combat overhaul for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 that allows the hero to fight while standing on walls, directly inspired by the 2008...
