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3 Xbox Game Pass Games to Make Your Subscription Worth It This Weekend

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The Xbox Game Pass library has expanded to include nearly 900 titles at its Ultimate tier, featuring heavy hitters like Cyberpunk 2077 and the charming Planet of Lana 2. Much like the overwhelming catalogs of Netflix or Max, this wealth of content can lead to serious “choice paralysis.” To help you bypass the endless scrolling,...

Beyond the Hive: Darktide Update to Take Players Outside the Hive City

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The Beyond the Hive expansion is slated for arrival before the end of March. On March 17, the cooperative shooter Warhammer 40,000: Darktide will undergo a massive transformation with the Beyond the Hive update. This milestone allows players to step beyond the oppressive confines of Tertium Hive for the first time, venturing into the desolate...

Study shows players love generative AI-based characters

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Independent studio Meaning Machine is currently highlighting the character-driven mechanics of its upcoming title, Dead Meat. Meaning Machine is developing an innovative project titled Dead Meat—a detective experience where players engage with non-player characters (NPCs) powered by generative artificial intelligence. Moving away from rigid, traditional dialogue trees, these characters are designed to provide dynamic and...

Someone tried to release a leaked console version of Minecraft on Steam

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The gaming community has long held out hope for an official Steam debut of Minecraft. Following a significant leak of Minecraft’s source code for PC, PlayStation, and various other consoles, opportunistic individuals have attempted to exploit the situation. A mysterious listing titled “Kogama” recently surfaced on Steam, but eagle-eyed players were quick to identify the...

Arc Raiders Developers Spent Three Years Debating the Concept — Slowing Down the Game Became a Key Development Milestone

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Success wasn’t instantaneous. For a long time, Embark Studios struggled to nail down a cohesive vision for their project. The extraction-based adventure Arc Raiders eventually emerged as a major hit, but the game’s initial form was worlds apart from what was released. The development team spent three years debating the project’s core concept. During the...

Crimson Desert discs leaked a week before release, but the Resident Evil Requiem “mistake” wasn’t repeated—some players are unhappy with the DRM system

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The studio anticipated that some players might receive physical copies of Crimson Desert well ahead of the official launch. While Crimson Desert isn’t officially scheduled for release until March 20, physical discs have already begun appearing in the hands of some consumers. However, unlike the leak-heavy situation surrounding Resident Evil Requiem, spoilers have not flooded...

Valve abandons new Counter-Strike 2 cases due to loot box lawsuit — dataminer

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It appears that Valve is pivoting its strategy regarding item distribution within Counter-Strike 2. Following recent litigation against Valve concerning loot boxes, a well-known Counter-Strike 2 dataminer going by the handle Thour has shared his latest findings and predictions. He suggests that Valve has decided to phase out traditional cases in CS2, transitioning instead to...

FFXIV Patch 7.5 Series Introduces Major Quality-of-Life Improvements

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The latest Final Fantasy XIV 7.5 Live Letter offered a comprehensive look at the upcoming patch cycle. While the broadcast covered standard additions—such as new dungeons, the conclusion of the Hildebrand saga, and fresh scenario quests—it also unveiled significant long-term updates, most notably the debut of the Beastmaster limited job and a long-awaited overhaul to...

Escape from Tarkov Fans Can Get “Smoked Chimney” — New In-Game Survey Released

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Developers are seeking player feedback regarding narrative-driven quests. The team behind Escape from Tarkov recently introduced a fresh in-game survey designed to collect community insights on story missions. These responses will guide Battlestate Games in determining the future evolution of story tasks and enhancing the overall gameplay loop. To encourage participation, EFT fans are being...

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