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Microsoft appears poised to officially unveil an Xbox Partner Showcase, with the event reportedly scheduled for November 2025. Insider NateTheHate, responding to a question about the presentation, said an announcement is imminent — a timeline that matches earlier reports suggesting the company will host a third‑party studio‑focused event before the end of the month. Jez...
You won’t just admire the characters — you’ll be able to set up a full production operation. The team behind Arknights Endfield at Hypergryph recently revealed some technical details. The game is built on the Unity engine, which the developers have extensively customized. After adjustments, character models in Arknights Endfield use roughly 80,000–100,000 polygons. The...
Not everyone realized the significance of some choices. The Dispatch season finale was released recently, and players started sharing their reactions. Quite quickly, many noticed a common thread — an unsatisfying ending. So many people reported receiving that outcome that some began suggesting there might be a bug disrupting the in-game logic and “accidentally” producing...
The Atelier series has taken a short pause, but before the next entry, Atelier Yumia, arrives, Atelier Ryza is making a return to players. For years Gust has been nurturing the Atelier franchise, routinely releasing sequels and refreshed editions. A recent installment — Atelier Yumia — breathed new life into the series and modernized much...
Developing a title within such an iconic franchise places significant responsibility on the team. The creators of Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era recently spoke with PC Gamer, discussing their work on the game. Developer Katya Prikhodko said that Unfrozen treats “early access as a full release” — they don’t want to “miss their...
Kerbal Space Program 2 fell short of expectations, but an alternative project is in the works. An ambitious project that could serve as a successor to the Kerbal Space Program simulator has recently entered a new phase. The developers announced the release of a public pre-alpha build of the game. A great deal of effort...
Players were once again put through an emotional roller coaster. Windows Central editor Jez Corden is regarded within the gaming community as a fairly reliable source, so his recent comment drew heightened attention — especially since it touched on an atypical subject for him: Sony rather than Xbox and Microsoft. According to him, Sony may...
A creator noticed unsettlingly familiar elements in the game. Recently, Bungie reached a settlement with a writer. Earlier, Matthew Martino had accused the developers of Destiny 2 of plagiarism. The lawsuit was filed last year. Martino claimed that the Red Legion faction in Destiny 2, the Red War storyline, and certain plot details were derived...
Years may pass, but for many fans NFS: Most Wanted (2005) still stands as the finest entry in the franchise. In November 2025, racing enthusiasts celebrated the twentieth anniversary of Need for Speed: Most Wanted. The cult classic turned 20 and continues to draw players. A wide range of mods and visual remasters continue to...
Tech enthusiasts are steadily enhancing the software that enables PlayStation games to run on PC. The PlayStation 4 emulator “shadPS4” recently received an update to version 0.12.6. Shortly thereafter, online tests of a well-known FromSoftware title began to appear. The creator behind the ProteinGaming YouTube channel performed a side-by-side comparison of the new 0.12.6 release...
