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The retro-futuristic shooter ExeKiller—billed as a cyber-western—has a new publisher. After Null Games exited the publishing business, 505 Games took over the project. Paradark Studio announced the deal on the ExeKiller Steam page. The game was previously slated for release under Null Games before the company abandoned its game publishing operations. The studio noted that...

We are pleased to announce the arrival of our latest update, featuring a variety of refinements and balance adjustments designed to improve your gameplay experience: General Fixes: Addressed several minor bugs to ensure smoother performance. Minigame Balancing: We have lowered the difficulty threshold for both Forever – Rank 1 and Forever – Rank 2 in...

Epic Games released Unreal Engine 5.8, describing it as the most efficient version of the engine to date. This update builds on the performance gains seen in version 5.7, which improved GPU performance by 25% and CPU performance by 35%. The Lumen global illumination system now includes a mode called Lumen Lite. Developers optimized this...

The collector’s edition of the new Fable sold out months before its release. Resellers are now listing the sets on eBay for $800. Pre-orders for the new Fable began following the Xbox showcase in June. Alongside the standard version, players could purchase a $199.99 collector’s edition containing a Jack figurine, a steelbook, and additional bonuses....

Image: Marvel Studios After a two-year hiatus, the highly anticipated second season of X-Men ’97 is finally upon us. Following the runaway success of its 2024 debut and that jaw-dropping finale, the series returns on July 1 with a three-episode premiere. Having caught an early glimpse of the first four installments, we can confirm the...

Former Halo Studios art director Glenn Israel is one of the employees who says they were targeted by management. Ahead of another wave of layoffs at Xbox, former employees warn that managers may use staff cuts to retaliate against those who reported toxic behavior. Four former staff members spoke to Game Developer and described a...

The Palworld + Windrose Steam bundle launched with a 10% Complete the Set discount. Learn what existing owners pay for, what remains separate and why checkout savings vary.

Buyers of the PlayStation 5 version receive one free month of GTA+. Rockstar Games and Sony Interactive Entertainment expanded their partnership ahead of the Grand Theft Auto VI launch. Both companies described the PlayStation 5 as the preferred platform for the new action game. Rockstar has yet to detail the PS5 Pro version, but they...

The Ultimate Edition for Grand Theft Auto VI offers more than just cosmetic items. It includes exclusive missions and gameplay features for an additional cost. Beyond outfits for Jason and Lucia, this version unlocks five specialized in-game shops. Players are discussing this decision because it restricts specific content to the premium edition. These exclusive locations...

SoftLab-NSK developed the truck driving simulator Hard Truck 2, which first launched in 2001. The game—a cult classic combining driving simulation with economic strategy—is now available on Steam. The creators emphasize that this release is not a remaster or a content overhaul. Steam offers the original version, updated only with the patches necessary for stability...