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The medieval strategy Norland continues to contend with persistent bugs that the developers have not been able to fully eliminate. Two factors are responsible: the inherent complexity of its systems and Long Jaunt studio’s particular development philosophy. The author of Norland published a detailed post on Reddit explaining why the game contains so many bugs....
The indie horror Sasaeng offers a glimpse into the life of a K-pop idol — with all the glitter, luxury, and intrusive fans. The game was released by South Korean developer Jayhyeon Studio on August 29 and has earned a “Very Positive” rating on Steam. Following the example of indie teams like Chilla’s Art and...
Fans of the Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar universes will have plenty to read soon — titles such as Krakenblood, Abraxia: Spear of the Everchosen, Anvils of the Heldenhammer: The Ancients, and more are on the way. Black Library announced today which books will be available for preorder beginning October 18, 2025. You’ll...
The Binding of Isaac became one of the most acclaimed roguelike games, and its creator, Edmund McMillen, recently revealed that the project started as a warm-up for a far larger venture — Mewgenics. In 2010, after the release of Super Meat Boy, McMillen and Tommy Refenes’ team began planning a new title. Mew-Genics was announced...
After 11 years in development, the long-awaited fantasy strategy has finally received a release date. Independent studio Greenheart Games announced that Tavern Keeper is ready for Early Access, allowing players to run their own taverns. The project became a prolonged undertaking, but the developers believe the game is prepared for a broad audience. Early Access...
X‑Men ’97’s second season is slated for summer 2026 — and the saga won’t stop there. Previously, Marvel’s head of streaming, Brad Winderbaum, indicated the studio aims to release titles like Daredevil, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider‑Man, and X‑Men ’97 on an annual basis as long as audience interest endures. Marvel, however, follows strict internal processes,...
Square Enix is preparing to bring Dissidia Final Fantasy back to smartphones nearly two years after Opera Omnia’s closure. Square Enix has announced a new Dissidia Final Fantasy title in development for iOS and Android. For now the project is represented only by an official website, which describes the game as “team battles against bosses...
Rumors have been circulating online about the “end of Xbox” and an alleged large-scale removal of Microsoft consoles and games from store shelves. Claims suggested that major retailers like Costco, Target and Walmart were clearing out Xbox items, leaving only PlayStation and Nintendo products. Many players took this as an indication that the “traditional Xbox”...
A budget-friendly, portable retro console — the MagicX One 35 — is slated to launch in late November. It can be used in both landscape and portrait orientations and features a 3.5‑inch IPS display, a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, and dual directional pads. MagicX representatives say pre-orders have begun for the handheld One 35, which...
The Counter-Strike 2 skins market has reached a new all-time high, topping $5.8 billion. Only a few months ago the market cap hovered around $5 billion, and the latest figures set a new record, reflecting substantial growth in recent months. CS2 has long enjoyed a large, devoted audience, and its skins economy continues to expand....
