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The Battle.net application has been experiencing intermittent stability issues. A recent update to Battle.net was rolled out, and shortly after, users began reporting problems. Players of World of Warcraft noticed that accounts were disappearing from their Battle.net account list: sometimes a single account goes missing, and other times several vanish at once. Blizzard Entertainment has...
Some players are hoping for an enhanced PC release of GTA IV. Recently, CD Projekt RED put Grand Theft Auto IV back in the spotlight. Fans have suggested the Rockstar Games title be offered on GOG — the DRM-free digital storefront. A GOG representative reached out to the community: “If you want to go bowling...
You can now build a city in the Dutch style. Recently the creators REV0, Gèze, Gruny and Feindbolt released a free Netherlands Region Pack for the city-builder Cities: Skylines 2. The developers offer a variety of service buildings and zoned areas inspired by Dutch architecture, including authentic windmills. Special emphasis was placed on the cemetery...
Baldur’s Gate 3 wasn’t assembled overnight; the development process involved a wide range of creative experiments. The developers of Baldur’s Gate 3 have been steadily revealing different aspects of the game’s production. Recently, a social media user going by cheersitskatie shared her thoughts on the game’s title screen: “One underrated thing in Baldur’s Gate 3...
Taylor Swift’s Limited Theatrical Event Opens at No. 1, Rolling in Tens of Millions Taylor Swift — Photo: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott Taylor Swift’s one-weekend-only film, The Official Release Party of a Showgirl, launched atop the domestic box office in a commanding debut. The limited theatrical event — a behind-the-scenes presentation tied to Swift’s...
Sucker Punch Productions has managed to delight a large number of players. Ghost of Yotei launched recently. PlayStation Store users have already begun rating the latest release from Sucker Punch Productions. The title debuted on the PS Store with an average score of 4.88 out of 5. There are nearly 14,000 ratings overall, with the...
Some Unreal fans are taking it upon themselves to refresh the classic. Recently, shooter fans have renewed their interest in the Unreal franchise. In early October, modder Krull0r — who previously revealed his remake — surfaced again. The creator has released a new trailer for the Unreal Redux project: “This remake is built on the...
You can now preview the game before its official release. Recently the developer FoxusSexus began playtesting Hmur. The project is billed as a fast-paced retro FPS set in a unique universe, fusing Soviet-era visuals with a dash of manic absurdity and the energy of iconic 1990s shooters. The story unfolds in an alternate 1990 Soviet...
The game’s release was far from smooth. The developers are steadily refining the cooperative shooter. Remedy Entertainment recently returned to FBC Firebreak and deployed a major update. The patch overhauls the in-game economy and adds new weapon models, attachments, equipment, and more. New adversaries now appear, including an “Outbreak” crisis that forces players to contend...
Future Ruins Festival — Curated by Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross — Canceled Published October 3, 2025 Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, California — August 9, 2024. Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images Future Ruins — the film-and-music festival created by Oscar-winning composers Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross —...
