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Developers are preparing a major technical update. Starbreeze Studios currently focuses on Payday 3. They have handed over support for the second game to the developers at Sidetrack Games, who recently announced a substantial technical overhaul. Payday 2 will upgrade its Diesel 3.0 engine. The team plans the following improvements: Transition to a 64-bit version...
Bloober Team is starting to see a return on its investment. The Polish studio reports that its horror title Cronos: The New Dawn broke even nine months after its release. CEO Piotr Babieno stated that the team remained confident in the game throughout development because of positive feedback from critics and players. Reaching this milestone...
The French retailer LDLC introduced a compact gaming PC that serves as a high-performance alternative to the new Valve Steam Machine. The company originally named the device Stim Machine but later adopted the simpler, neutral name PC Box. This system shares many specifications with the Steam Machine, yet it replaces the semi-custom RDNA 3 graphics...
This headcount reduction applies only to the main office. Bungie recently carried out its largest wave of layoffs in years. Official documents confirm that 292 employees at the studio’s Bellevue, Washington headquarters lost their jobs effective July 9. This figure excludes staff members based outside of the state. Sony previously announced significant job cuts without...
Starting next week, the Made to Order series brings back classic miniatures for Warhammer: The Old World. You can purchase dragon hatchlings, mercenary ogres, raider orcs, and supply wagons. Games Workshop opens orders for these miniatures on July 4, 2026. The sale runs for one week. The dragon hatchling set features five miniatures at various...
A high school student ported Half-Life 2 to the browser over the course of three months. Players can now run the Valve shooter for free directly on a website without any installation. The developer, known as slqnt, spent three months building the browser version. Users simply open the site, wait for the files to load,...
Prime 1 Studio will open pre-orders for a new Atreus statue in the third quarter of 2026. This release joins the premium Real Elite Masterline series inspired by God of War: Ragnarok. Staff at the Next Level Showcase XVIII revealed the 1/3 scale figure during their presentation. The statue includes several interchangeable parts. Collectors can...
Bungie underwent a leadership change following major restructuring and layoffs within its Destiny 2 and Marathon teams. Poria Torkan, formerly a producer for Killzone at Guerrilla Games, has taken over as the head of the studio. Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier reported that Justin Truman, who replaced Pete Parsons last year, is now resigning. Forbes contributor...
The developers of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 outlined their support plans for the game’s third year, alongside details on patch 14, modding tools, and a release for the Nintendo Switch 2. Year three introduces the Absolvor Bolt pistol for a new class and a one-handed Thunder Hammer. Players can also expect two additional bosses...
What to Play This Weekend: June 26, 2026 Star Fox has returned! And by that, I mean the legendary 1997 Nintendo 64 classic has been resurrected. While we are still left waiting for a truly original entry in the franchise, this recent remake—fittingly titled Star Fox—is surprisingly impressive. It turns out that a meticulous, respectful...
