The latest news from games, film, technology and digital culture. The stories that matter, without the noise.
As is customary, a list of titles destined for PlayStation Plus subscribers surfaced online ahead of schedule. An insider writing under the handle billbil-kun continues to leak items from the PlayStation Plus catalog before Sony makes any announcements. Historically, his tips are later verified. If nothing changes, in October 2025 PlayStation Plus Extra members will...
The final release is markedly different from the early materials used to illustrate the concept. Double Fine Productions celebrated “Rocktober” with a dedicated video that unveils an early build of Brutal Legend. Studio founder Tim Schafer was quick to point out that they are not developing “Brutal Legend 2”. The game’s pitch video reveals that...
Balance in Dune: Awakening has become a recurring point of contention. Early on, airborne vehicles were excessively powerful, allowing pilots to easily down opponents. Later, players complained that ground vehicles felt nearly redundant because ornithopters dominated playtime. When it comes to skills, a clear meta quickly emerged: some abilities were overlooked in favor of more...
Some people question not only the heroine’s appearance but also the way she moves. The protagonist of Ghost of Yotei performs a number of striking combat maneuvers, but it’s not just those that catch players’ attention. The motion of drawing and sheathing the long odachi sword is also a key element of the game’s atmosphere....
There’s ongoing debate about whether the Battlefield series can overtake Call of Duty this year, but Battlefield’s original intentions were quite different. In an interview, DICE senior producer David Sirland pointed out that Battlefield was initially envisioned as a niche shooter. “When I started, Battlefield was a niche within a niche — almost like Dungeons...
Players want to see a refined version of the mechanic. In Baldur’s Gate 3, players can apply “Dyes” to change the color of clothing and equipment. The item-customization system, however, has a notable flaw. A user known as mugijiang recently flagged the issue again: dye names are confusing, and without a preview feature the final...
Walter Morris Houser, the father of Dan and Sam Houser, has died. The news was shared by the fan account The Absurd Report on X. “To my father, who died while I was finishing this book, and to my mother, who—together with him—taught me to love books.” Dan notes at the start of his book...
Players can now create their own content built on the Genshin framework. Recently, the developers of Genshin Impact rolled out a “custom gameplay” feature. With dedicated in-game tools from miHoYo (HoYoverse), users are able to assemble their own projects in a manner similar to how creators build on Roblox. Video clips showcasing the first titles...
Challenge-seekers keep discovering new ways to make their Silksong runs tougher. The Hollow Knight Silksong modding scene doesn’t only create tools to make the game easier — it also offers options specifically for hardcore players. A fight clip from Silksong by Kelocitta went viral in the community — he opted to play Hornet “naked” (no...
Dan Houser has added a new role to his repertoire — that of book author. The volume is a written adaptation of his audio podcast “A Better Paradise: Volume One (An Aftermath).” The publisher summarizes the premise as follows: “A Better Paradise takes place in the near future (2041) and revolves around Daisy’s Ark —...
