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Greetings everyone, Following last Friday’s “Fundamentals First & 2026 Roadmap” announcement, I realized I didn’t explicitly state that the update would be delivered in two distinct installments. The second part will explore our mid-to-long-term trajectory, detailing features currently undergoing rigorous R&D and validation. This includes major milestones like modding support, multiplayer functionality, AI-driven NPCs, and...
Renowned Japanese game designer Hideki Kamiya, the creative mind behind *Okami*, *Devil May Cry*, and *Bayonetta*, recently shared his thoughts on the Switch 2 in a new interview. During the discussion, he articulated his frustration regarding the hardware’s lack of a traditional D-pad. “For some reason, in an era defined by diversity and choice, the...
Crate Entertainment is moving forward with the development of Fangs of Asterkarn, the third major expansion for Grim Dawn. Prior to its debut, players will experience a modernized main menu and comprehensive inventory system refinements arriving with Update 1.3.0. These quality-of-life improvements will be available to all players, including those with existing expansions. The main...
Everstone Studio has unveiled a comprehensive content roadmap for Where Winds Meet throughout January 2026. This staggered rollout promises a steady stream of narrative expansions, new territories, and fresh gameplay mechanics arriving weekly, headlined by the major Version 1.2 update scheduled for January 8. The month begins on January 4 with the introduction of Solo...
The legendary PlayStation 1 emulator, ePSXe, has surprised the retro gaming community by releasing version 2.0.18—its first major update in nearly a decade. A standout addition in this release is native support for .CHD disk images. This format offers a more efficient alternative to standard .ISO files, providing lossless compression that significantly reduces file sizes...
Sony has officially confirmed that the PlayStation Stars loyalty program will be discontinued in its current form. Players who have spent years accumulating virtual points are advised to redeem them before they lose all value. The service is scheduled to cease operations on November 2, 2026. New users will be barred from joining starting in...
Riot Games has delivered exciting news for console-based fighting game enthusiasts. In just a matter of weeks, 2XKO—the highly anticipated project set within the League of Legends universe—will arrive on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The studio had previously indicated that the title would hit consoles during the first month of 2026. However, the...
The most incisive jab ever leveled at visionary auteur Charlie Kaufman occurred precisely during a fallow period in his career. By 2010, Kaufman hadn’t released a feature since his directorial debut, Synecdoche, New York, failed to find an audience. It would be another half-decade before his next project surfaced. In the interim, Community creator Dan...
CD Projekt recently announced the divestment of its GOG.com platform, handing over the reins to the company’s original co-founder, Michał Kiciński. Reports circulating within the industry indicate that the transaction was valued at approximately 90.7 million PLN, which translates to roughly $25 million. This valuation has drawn considerable attention, particularly given GOG’s reputation as a...
Two months following the debut of The Outer Worlds 2, community discourse has crystallized around the game’s triumphs and one specific design choice that is proving to be a major bone of contention. Obsidian’s latest effort has been widely lauded as a sophisticated, old-school first-person RPG. However, players have voiced a singular, echoing frustration: the...
