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Re-Logic continues to expand gameplay systems and prepare new content. The Terraria team recently published a new developer log outlining their plans for the game’s future. The launch of the next so-called “final” 1.4.5 update is approaching, and the studio is laying the groundwork for what lies ahead next year — the project’s 15th anniversary....

Hearts of Iron IV is set to refresh several key Asian nations — and more — soon. The developers of the grand strategy Hearts of Iron IV have unveiled the seasonal Expansion Pass 2. It comprises five expansions that focus primarily on the Asian theatre. The first DLC, Seaplane Tenders, arrives on September 30 —...

CD Projekt Red has sprinkled the game with countless small details that a number of observant players are carefully examining. The creator behind the YouTube channel bandercoot carried out an in-game investigation. He set out to examine Night City’s entertainment industry in Cyberpunk 2077. For example, local television airs a program called Safe and Sound...

Not everyone plays the hardcore shooter Escape from Tarkov fairly. The crackdown on cheaters continues. The team behind Escape from Tarkov is continuing its campaign against players who rely on cheats. They recently reported another wave of bans. The developers revealed that since August 22 more than 4,700 cheaters have been suspended. The studio posted...

Players have already learned to reach the finale with impressive speed. The retail release of Hollow Knight: Silksong proved a serious challenge for many, but over time players have adapted and begun tackling Team Cherry’s new title with speedruns. Speedrunners such as Nebula have already completed the game in under an hour — posting a...

For fans of the action-adventure The Last of Us, Dark Horse Direct is preparing to release a Bloater statue in 2026 — the hulking infected known for throwing organic sacs of mycotoxin at unsuspecting passersby. The tide of infected from The Last of Us universe shows no signs of slowing. Dark Horse Direct, an arm...

Update 2.3 hasn’t even launched yet, but it’s already brightened the mood for some players. While many players are still waiting for the 2.3 release of Zenless Zone Zero, a handful have already experienced the new content during beta tests. As is often the case, leaks have surfaced. Insiders say the devs have adjusted the...

Sports video games remain highly popular, but alongside realistic simulators there are often lighter, family-oriented alternatives. These titles prioritize straightforward mechanics, vibrant visuals, and approachable gameplay to appeal to younger players and those who don’t spend hours on traditional sports sims. Joining this trend is NBA Bounce. Its release is accompanied by a new trailer...

Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi addressed the performance trade-offs of using full-size cartridges for the Switch 2 and clarified the role of Game-key Cards. Developers point out that Switch 2 cartridges load more slowly than the console’s built-in SSD, which constrains what high-budget titles can achieve. Hamaguchi says Game-key Cards make it possible to bring...

Jason Schreier, a well-known Bloomberg reporter and respected voice in the gaming community, has highlighted an increasingly obvious problem: the industry is producing far too many games. The market is so saturated that even excellent games risk being overlooked. The statistics are striking: Schreier reports that 18,626 games were released on Steam in 2024 —...