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The action RPG Mistfall Hunter from Bellring Games has attracted more than 1 million players, and the developers will add a solo mode and new Normal and Cataclysm difficulty levels in the first season. The new extraction action role-playing game Mistfall Hunter has drawn over 1 million players, according to developer Bellring Games. The developers...
Rockstar Games has launched a collector’s month in Red Dead Online, giving players triple the payout in cash and XP for collections, assignments, and shootout modes. Players have plenty of activities to pursue in Red Dead Online throughout August. Rockstar Games has kicked off the collector’s month by increasing rewards for participating in this role....
Refactor Games, the studio behind the official FIFA game for Netflix, has laid off its entire staff just two months after release. FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition was released on June 11, 2026, exclusively on Netflix Games and was available to all service subscribers. However, the situation surrounding the developers indicates that the project did...
The traditional gaming industry “dead season” will not happen in 2026. Owners of PS5 and other platforms face a three-month stretch with a record number of releases, as such a dense schedule has not been seen in a long time. Dozens of AAA projects and indie games will launch over the coming months. The release...
Electronics repair shop TronicsFix warned about PS5 overheating issues several years ago, and those findings have now been confirmed. According to TronicsFix, the liquid metal in early PS5 models can shift away from the APU cooling system over time, especially if the console is kept in a vertical position for long periods. Inadequate power supply...
Big Walk, the cooperative game from the creators of Untitled Goose Game, has become a PS Plus hit with a Metacritic score of 94 and the number two spot on the Steam sales chart. Added to the August PS Plus lineup, the cooperative game Big Walk has turned into a summer hit. The title from...
Halo Studios has not yet officially commented on the scale of the new wave of layoffs or disclosed the number of employees affected. Several Halo Studios employees reported cutbacks at the company. Among those laid off was producer Nick Treitman, who worked on the Halo franchise for six and a half years. He stated that...
The company previously made it clear that it completely ignores the opinions of those who are dissatisfied. Sony is continuing preparations to phase out physical game copies for PlayStation, confirming that it does not intend to change its previously announced plans. Users discovered a special warning regarding the upcoming transition to a digital game distribution...
Some players find the current achievement system lacking. Microsoft appears to be preparing an expansion for its Xbox achievement system by adding a reward reminiscent of PlayStation’s platinum trophies. Xbox General Manager Asha Sharma hinted at this change when answering user questions on social media. Console achievement history began with the Xbox 360, where Microsoft...
Owners of the original Switch game will have access to the new version through an upgrade program. Mojang Studios officially announced that the Minecraft version for the Nintendo Switch 2 will become available on October 27. Owners of the game for the original Switch will be able to transition to the new edition through a...
