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Book “Player Hunt: Marketing Basics for Developers” Sent to Typesetting
Game designers from indie studios and small teams, as well as anyone interested in the gaming industry, should prepare for the release of the book “Player Hunting: Marketing Basics for Developers,” which teaches readers how to make a game stand out to the right audience. Bombora publishing announced that the book “Player Hunting: Marketing Basics...
The Librarians: The Next Chapter Season 2 Has Concluded
The season two finale of The Librarians: The Next Chapter—the latest expansion of the beloved fantasy-adventure franchise—is now streaming on the viju platform. While the original series captivated audiences from 2014 to 2018, this spin-off breathes new life into the established universe, transporting the mythos into the modern day with a fresh ensemble of protagonists....
BLACKPINK’s JISOO to star as four different cinematic characters in conceptual fashion campaign
JISOO in self-portrait’s “The Enigma” film. Courtesy of self-portrait BLACKPINK member JISOO is starring as a quartet of cinematic characters in a series of short films for fashion house Self-Portrait, as exclusively announced by Billboard. The campaign opens with “The Enigma,” the first of four videos featuring JISOO, who became the London fashion house’s first...
PlayStation Announces Top PS5 Games of the Week
The PlayStation Access channel has highlighted NHL 27, Halloween: The Game, and MewGenics as the major game releases of the week for PS5. The UK division of PlayStation Access has published its lineup of the top upcoming releases for the coming days, which includes NHL 27, Halloween: The Game, and MewGenics. MewGenics stands out in...
Neil Newbon Returns as Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3 Prequel Excerpt
Larian Studios sparked excitement among fantasy fans when Baldur’s Gate 3 launched out of early access on Aug. 23, 2023. It delivered everything players could want in a role-playing video game: an engaging premise, deep character customization, an incredible setting within the Forgotten Realms of Dungeons & Dragons, and an enigmatic cast of companions. While...
“The Mummy 4” filming has begun
Actor Brendan Fraser has confirmed that production for the fourth installment of The Mummy franchise is officially underway. Fraser is set to reprise his iconic role as adventurer Rick O’Connell. The star-studded cast will also feature Rachel Weisz, *Obsession* breakout Michael Johnston, John Hannah, Kevin J. O’Connor, and Oded Fehr, among others. The Mummy 4...
Russian Developer to Release Full Version of Text-Based RPG Effulgence in September
Effulgence RPG, a turn-based party role-playing game featuring 3D graphics built entirely from text characters, will leave Steam Early Access on September 10. Following two years of development, Effulgence RPG will exit early access on September 10 at 8:00 PM Moscow time. The game combines party-based turn combat with 3D graphics rendered from text characters....
UNICON and Game Expo 2026 to Take Place in Minsk This Weekend
The UNICON & GAME EXPO 2026 exhibition will take place from September 11 to 13 at the Football Manege in Minsk, featuring 35 themed booths dedicated to popular games and TV series, an Indie Hub with over 30 developers, and a packed program. The UNICON & GAME EXPO 2026 exhibition will run from September 11...
Rings of Power Season 3 to Feature Elros
Elrond holds one of the most remarkable family trees in all of J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium, even if The Lord of the Rings barely scratches the surface of that lore. Not only did his mother transform into a great white bird, but his twin brother Elros founded Númenor, beginning a royal bloodline of men that would...
Zelda’s Official Ocarina of Time Remake is a Disaster
Our initial glimpse at the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake has finally arrived, and Link has never looked quite so glossy. Nintendo’s latest nostalgic showcase has sparked intense debate regarding the game’s distinctive art direction—balancing somewhere between whimsical charm and unsettling uncanny valley. While environments like The Great Deku Tree and...
Sony Prepares Major PS5 Update With New Features
Sony is preparing a major system update, version 14.0, for the PS5. The update will improve console stability, and on the PS5 Pro, the PSSR 2.0 technology will be enabled by default. Sony has published the patch notes for the upcoming system update for PS5 beta program participants. PS5 firmware 14.0 is already undergoing testing,...
Hearts of Iron IV Dev Diary | Industrial Might & Military Production
Greetings, Commanders! Welcome to another edition of the Hearts of Iron Dev Corner, where we dive deeper into military production. I am Zwirbaum, a Game Designer for Hearts of Iron. This update serves as a direct follow-up to our previous Military Production Dev Corner, following the incredible amount of constructive feedback you shared with us....
Valheim 1.0 Is Finally The Game It Was Always Meant To Be
Following nearly six years of development, Valheim has officially emerged from early access alongside its massive 1.0 update. I vividly remember Iron Gate’s breakthrough survival game as a defining phenomenon of the COVID-19 pandemic era. Back in early 2021, Valheim was inescapable, capturing the attention of nearly everyone in my social circle. Its lasting influence...
John Legend Announces Pharrell-Produced Album Muse Led by New Song Daylight
John Legend performs onstage during the 2026 Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Summer Gala at David Geffen Hall on June 1, 2026 in New York City. Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts John Legend and Pharrell Williams recorded an album in Paris last year titled Muse, which is scheduled for...
Silent Hill: Townfall File Size Revealed
Silent Hill: Townfall will take up 51.172 GB on the PS5, making it slightly larger than the Silent Hill 2 Remake and notably bigger than Silent Hill f. Silent Hill: Townfall serves as the next full story in Konami’s universe. Ever since the initial announcements, fans have discussed the scale of the project, and a...
Orc Incremental launches on Steam with Dark Rebirth progression
Orc Incremental launched on Steam on September 8, 2026. The incremental auto battler was developed by Nice Ride and published by Playsaurus. Players begin with a single orc and gradually assemble a warband. Units and totems are drawn as cards, while formation choices determine how the army handles successive enemy waves. Spells can be used...
Book “Player Hunt: Marketing Basics for Developers” Sent to Typesetting
Game designers from indie studios and small teams, as well as anyone interested in the gaming industry, should prepare for the release of the book “Player Hunting: Marketing Basics for Developers,” which teaches readers how to make a game stand out to the right audience. Bombora publishing announced that the book “Player Hunting: Marketing Basics...
The Librarians: The Next Chapter Season 2 Has Concluded
The season two finale of The Librarians: The Next Chapter—the latest expansion of the beloved fantasy-adventure franchise—is now streaming on the viju platform. While the original series captivated audiences from 2014 to 2018, this spin-off breathes new life into the established universe, transporting the mythos into the modern day with a fresh ensemble of protagonists....
BLACKPINK’s JISOO to star as four different cinematic characters in conceptual fashion campaign
JISOO in self-portrait’s “The Enigma” film. Courtesy of self-portrait BLACKPINK member JISOO is starring as a quartet of cinematic characters in a series of short films for fashion house Self-Portrait, as exclusively announced by Billboard. The campaign opens with “The Enigma,” the first of four videos featuring JISOO, who became the London fashion house’s first...
PlayStation Announces Top PS5 Games of the Week
The PlayStation Access channel has highlighted NHL 27, Halloween: The Game, and MewGenics as the major game releases of the week for PS5. The UK division of PlayStation Access has published its lineup of the top upcoming releases for the coming days, which includes NHL 27, Halloween: The Game, and MewGenics. MewGenics stands out in...
Neil Newbon Returns as Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3 Prequel Excerpt
Larian Studios sparked excitement among fantasy fans when Baldur’s Gate 3 launched out of early access on Aug. 23, 2023. It delivered everything players could want in a role-playing video game: an engaging premise, deep character customization, an incredible setting within the Forgotten Realms of Dungeons & Dragons, and an enigmatic cast of companions. While...
“The Mummy 4” filming has begun
Actor Brendan Fraser has confirmed that production for the fourth installment of The Mummy franchise is officially underway. Fraser is set to reprise his iconic role as adventurer Rick O’Connell. The star-studded cast will also feature Rachel Weisz, *Obsession* breakout Michael Johnston, John Hannah, Kevin J. O’Connor, and Oded Fehr, among others. The Mummy 4...
Russian Developer to Release Full Version of Text-Based RPG Effulgence in September
Effulgence RPG, a turn-based party role-playing game featuring 3D graphics built entirely from text characters, will leave Steam Early Access on September 10. Following two years of development, Effulgence RPG will exit early access on September 10 at 8:00 PM Moscow time. The game combines party-based turn combat with 3D graphics rendered from text characters....
UNICON and Game Expo 2026 to Take Place in Minsk This Weekend
The UNICON & GAME EXPO 2026 exhibition will take place from September 11 to 13 at the Football Manege in Minsk, featuring 35 themed booths dedicated to popular games and TV series, an Indie Hub with over 30 developers, and a packed program. The UNICON & GAME EXPO 2026 exhibition will run from September 11...
Rings of Power Season 3 to Feature Elros
Elrond holds one of the most remarkable family trees in all of J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium, even if The Lord of the Rings barely scratches the surface of that lore. Not only did his mother transform into a great white bird, but his twin brother Elros founded Númenor, beginning a royal bloodline of men that would...