Games

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 —...

One of the defining traits of the Call of Duty franchise has long been its yearly release cycle. Multiple major studios work on the series simultaneously, which lets Activision maintain a strict timetable. Still, Treyarch’s developers have acknowledged they recognize players’ fatigue with that cadence. In 2025 a precedent will be set: for the first...

Forza Horizon 6 will officially take players to Japan, and the developers say they are building the largest map in the franchise’s history. According to art director Don Arseta, in an interview Japan in the new installment is not only the biggest setting but also the most densely packed with activities. He reminded listeners that...

After persistent requests and circulating rumors, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has officially confirmed development of Yakuza Kiwami 3. The remake will let players experience Kazuma Kiryu’s story anew and will introduce fresh elements sure to surprise even longtime fans of the series. The 2009 original has noticeably aged compared to the entries built on the...

Can games developed with budgets far smaller than those of major blockbusters sell at the same level? Jagex CEO John Bellamy says yes, and he cites figures that could reshape the market. In an interview with The Game Business he stressed that AA-tier projects have become a lifeline for an industry facing turbulence. He noted...

Microsoft has unveiled a significant advancement for PC game performance. The latest DirectX 12 AgilitySDK (1.618) adds a feature called Advanced Shader Delivery, designed to eliminate stutters and lengthy load times caused by shader compilation. The technology has finished testing and begins rolling out to players on October 16. One of the persistent issues in...

Firmware 13.00 — released as a routine security patch — produced an unexpected result: owners report noticeably smoother performance and snappier responsiveness from their consoles. Sony’s official note was brief: “improved messages and usability on certain screens.” That terseness is typical for many updates, but this time user feedback painted a very different picture. After...

The developers of Assetto Corsa EVO have released a substantial update. The project is currently at version 0.3 and is steadily progressing toward the end of its early access period. The headline feature is the first phase of the online mode rollout. At this stage, servers support races with up to 16 players. Update 0.3...

Hades 2 has climbed back up the Steam charts and sparked renewed interest. Earlier reports noted that Supergiant Games is celebrating the successful release of version 1.0. The title has exited early access and earned outstanding reviews. It holds an average score of 9.2 out of 10 on OpenCritic, and 96% of recent reviews on...

The game is scheduled to launch in February 2026 for PC and consoles. SEGA has released a gameplay trailer showcasing the combat mechanics in the Yakuza Kiwami 3 remake. The footage captures Kazuma Kiryu delivering injuries of varying severity to opponents who, for some reason, believed they could best him in hand-to-hand combat. Kazuma Kiryu’s...