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To achieve QUOD’s remarkably small footprint, the developer had to engineer an entirely new programming language. Developer daivuk recently unveiled QUOD, a project that might have been dismissed as just another Quake-inspired “boomer shooter” if not for its impressive technical foundation. Despite being only 64 kilobytes in size, QUOD delivers a complete 3D gaming experience....
Image: Studio Khara Certain narratives are characterized by an inherent quality of recurrence. In early 2007, Neon Genesis Evangelion mastermind Hideaki Anno issued a public statement just months prior to the debut of Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone, the opening chapter of his ambitious Rebuild of Evangelion tetralogy. Anno observed that “Eva is a...
The Discord management team has officially announced a halt to its controversial age verification program following a period of intense criticism from its global user base. The decision to step back from mandatory identity checks marks a significant moment for the platform as it attempts to balance the need for user safety with the fundamental...
The visionary creator is embarking on a new professional chapter. In the wake of the massive anticipation surrounding Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, many fans expected Daniel Vávra to immediately pivot to another gaming project. However, the lead developer’s focus has shifted toward a different medium. During a conversation with CzechCrunch, Warhorse Studios CEO Martin Frývaldský...
The ongoing crusade against Denuvo’s digital stronghold continues. Hacker 0xZeOn recently made waves by announcing a bypass for DOOM: The Dark Ages, which arrived on the scene last May. The PC iteration of the title was fortified with the notorious Denuvo anti-tamper technology, a suite long despised by many in the gaming community. This is...
The studio continues to bolster its ranks by recruiting high-tier specialists from across the industry. CD Projekt RED has recently expanded its creative team once again. Joining the developers behind the next Witcher installment and the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel is a cinematic artist recognized for her work on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Lucie Hennet has...
Konami’s foundational pillar of psychological horror, Silent Hill, celebrated its 27th anniversary this week. Despite its indelible mark on the genre and the countless titles it inspired, the 1999 masterpiece remains trapped on legacy hardware, never having received a functional modern port or a faithful high-definition remaster. However, GOG.com, the digital storefront synonymous with classic...
I have a profound affection for the “trash” Pokémon. I’m not referring to the vacuous, smiling ice cream cones or the whimsical pastry dogs of recent generations. I mean the literal manifestations of refuse—the creatures forged from industrial sludge, discarded waste, and civic neglect. These entities fascinated me upon our first encounter and remain a...
Dedicated fans are clamoring for fresh updates to their favorite title. Blizzard recently made waves with a new announcement, unveiling Overwatch Rush, a top-down shooter designed specifically for iOS and Android platforms. This reveal triggered a sharp reaction from the Heroes of the Storm community; players are expressing deep frustration that the company is diverting...
The anticipation has finally reached its peak. After conspicuously missing from the latest State of Play presentation, Sony and Marvel Entertainment have officially confirmed the launch window for Marvel’s Wolverine. The highly anticipated title from Insomniac Games, centered on the iconic adamantium-clawed mutant, is set to arrive exclusively on the PlayStation 5 on September 15....
