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A preview build of the first major post-release patch for Hades 2 has appeared on Steam. The update centers on the ending, which has been a point of contention within the community. It’s been a month since Supergiant Games released their first-ever sequel, and the studio has rolled out a substantial update (following a minor...
Over the past year, Xbox playtime in Japan has risen by 20%, Microsoft chief Phil Spencer reported. The increase was observed across consoles, PC and cloud gaming. Spencer stressed that the platform’s development is being balanced, while PC gaming is gradually gaining popularity among Japanese players. Xbox aims to draw new users with major releases:...
After the Server Slam concluded, Embark Studios shared the test findings and confirmed plans to launch ARC Raiders on October 30, 2025 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The studio highlighted four main areas for improvement: overall stability, airborne ARC, the Dam Tower, and visual settings. Players helped surface stability issues that are now...
It appears Netflix has once again parted ways with a Texas studio — this time Boss Fight Entertainment, which the company acquired just three years ago. Founded in 2013, Boss Fight had expanded to three offices, but evidence now suggests those operations have come to an abrupt end. Netflix purchased the studio to strengthen its...
Following the successful release of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Sonic Team leader Takashi Iizuka discussed the studio’s plans for future games. He explained that the studio first prepares a roadmap of potential projects, then selects which title to develop in the coming year and allocates the necessary resources. For CrossWorlds, the team concentrated on revitalizing the...
Sucker Punch described how Ghost of Yōtei presents vast, richly detailed landscapes without sacrificing performance. The team extended the draw distance, shifted object management to the GPU, and aggressively culls unseen elements before G-buffer processing. Distant mountain ranges are baked into textures, and GPU-driven rendering allows them to double the density of grass and objects:...
The Epic Games Store continues its tradition of weekly giveaways — now extending to mobile platforms. From October 23 to October 30, the Epic Games Store mobile app is offering Doodle Farm: Breeds and Beasts as a free download — a new puzzle title from the creators of Doodle God. Like other JoyBits releases, the...
Double Dragon Revive has launched on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch. To mark the release, developer Arc System Works unveiled a trailer showcasing the game’s opening cinematic. The trailer sets a classic beat ’em-up tone: it follows the heroes as they clash with a range of foes and flashes...
The developers of Pokémon Legends: Z-A have confirmed the results achieved by the new adventure starring the little creatures. The title has enjoyed considerable success, but it remains some distance from the all-time record. The Pokémon Company published preliminary sales figures for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, suggesting the franchise still commands strong player loyalty. The new...
Xbox released an unconventional ad aimed at players who are tired of waiting. Microsoft’s gaming division illustrated that Xbox Game Pass lets you access the biggest new releases immediately. Years ago, publishers proudly shared photos and videos from launch events where fans queued for hours outside stores. In the era of boxed releases, those gatherings...
