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A Message from the Cities Team Eleven years of architectural mastery, boundless creativity, and a community that never stops dreaming bigger. What began with the placement of a single road has blossomed into a global phenomenon of sprawling metropolises, intricate transit networks, and vibrant neighborhoods. Cities: Skylines is celebrating its 11th anniversary this month. This...
According to a report by GameRant, the Nintendo Switch 2 has amassed more exclusive titles in less than a year on the market than the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X combined. As of February 26, the Switch 2 library features 11 platform-exclusive projects. In comparison, the PS5 has launched only 9 exclusives over a...
Scientists at Cortical Labs have achieved a remarkable feat in biological computing by training human brain cells integrated into a microchip to play the 1993 classic, Doom. This pioneering experiment stands as one of the most provocative developments in the field of synthetic biology. The Australian startup utilized its proprietary CL1 biocomputer, which houses approximately...
The Grand Theft Auto VI listing on the PlayStation Store was recently modified, sparking speculation that pre-orders may be launching imminently. While Take-Two has reaffirmed a late 2025 release window for GTA VI, official updates have been remarkably scarce in recent months. Rockstar Games is expected to launch its full-scale marketing blitz closer to the...
Image: Madhouse/ Mimei Amoume A major scandal is currently sending shockwaves through the manga industry, prompting several high-profile creators to pull their titles from Manga One, the digital platform owned by Shogakukan. The controversy erupted following revelations that the publishing giant, one of Japan’s most influential houses, covertly rehired a convicted sex offender to work...
An industry insider has revealed that the launch of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 was significantly pushed back because the development team pivoted to making the title a next-gen exclusive with a completely overhauled visual style. When Dragon Ball Project: Age 1000 was first unveiled a few weeks ago, the community immediately suspected it was a...
Lio Kaliski, the composer behind World of Warcraft: Midnight, considers himself fortunate that Blizzard Entertainment has eschewed generative AI. During a recent interview, he remarked that the creative team thrives on “simply composing what they find compelling,” enjoying the freedom of a human-led process. According to Kaliski, Blizzard remains steadfast in its commitment to traditional...
Cosplayers Olga “Frau_Haku” Haku, Kristin “McCoy” McCoy, and Yulia “CYXARIC” Ertel have masterfully transformed into striking female versions of iconic characters from the acclaimed RPG Baldur’s Gate 3, portraying Raphael, Enver Gortash, and Astarion. Renowned photographer Kira Mitenkova continues to captivate the Baldur’s Gate 3 community and Forgotten Realms enthusiasts with her latest series of...
This week, Warhammer 40,000 enthusiasts can expand their collections with the release of new Battle Patrols for the Eldar Corsairs, Red Corsairs, Kroot, and Night Lords. Additionally, individual miniatures such as Berek Stornbrow, the Tyranid Prime with lash whip, and Prince Yriel are now available. The Warhammer 40,000 development team has detailed the upcoming pre-order...
Wildlight Entertainment’s Highguard is facing a dramatic downturn, with its Steam peak plummeting to just over 500 players in the last 24 hours—a staggering fall from its all-time high of nearly 98,000. Garner suggests that the game’s steep learning curve and demanding mechanics for movement and gunplay have hindered its growth. Highguard features a dense...
