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The ever-expanding PUBG franchise has taken an audacious, high-octane detour with the unveiling of DED.NET. Making a riotous premiere at Gamescom Opening Night Live, the newly announced project trades tactical sobriety for unapologetic, frenetic mayhem in an online first-person shooter format. Set within an alternate, stylized 1990s Pacific Northwest setting known as Cascadia, the initial...

During the Gamescom Opening Night Live showcase, publisher NetEase and developer Naked Rain pulled back the curtain on Ananta, their stylish urban open-world sandbox. The presentation treated fans to an extensive look at its high-octane gameplay and eccentric story, culminating in the official announcement of its launch date. Affectionately nicknamed “anime Grand Theft Auto” by...

The upcoming prequel shooter Gears of War: E-Day, slated for launch on October 6, took center stage during Opening Night Live with a gritty, narrative-focused campaign trailer. In a rare break from sanitized showcase reels, the footage embraced an uncensored, visceral tone, highlighting the raw desperation of its characters with multiple unfiltered expletives. The intense...

During this year’s Gamescom Opening Night Live showcase, Ubisoft unveiled an unexpected evolution for its premier tactical franchise: Rainbow Six Tactics. Translating the intense, high-stakes tactical philosophy of Rainbow Six Siege into an isometric, turn-based single-player campaign, the spin-off integrates the destructible environments, calculated breaches, and specialized gadgets that defined its competitive predecessor. In Rainbow...

Polish indie developer has released the dark role-playing game Ashes of Kardoria on PC via Steam, featuring authentic Polish voice acting. Ahead of release, several players drew comparisons between the project and the cult classic Gothic. The story takes place on a “cruel island” gripped by plague, famine, and an encroaching orc threat. Players must...

HoYoverse Takes a Gritty Turn With Dark Fantasy Action Project Nodusfall Gamescom Opening Night Live delivered a striking curveball courtesy of HoYoverse. Best recognized for crafting vibrant, globally acclaimed juggernauts such as Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero, the powerhouse developer formally revealed an ambitious departure from its established portfolio: Nodusfall. Stepping...

Aniimo, the anticipated free-to-play creature-taming adventure, is arriving much sooner than expected. Revealed during the Gamescom Opening Night Live pre-show, the vibrant open-world title will officially arrive on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S on September 16, followed by an iOS and Android debut just a week later on September 23. Drawing clear inspiration...

Early reactions to Ridley Scott’s apocalyptic feature The Dog Stars have split critics and audiences. Some early viewers praise the movie for its striking visuals, emotional depth, and unusually human perspective on societal collapse. Others point to slow pacing, predictable plot points, and an underdeveloped script, suggesting Scott’s direction surpasses the underlying material. Supporters view...

Following the success of their 2021 ethereal rogue-lite Dreamscaper, Afterburner Studios has partnered with publisher Focus Entertainment to unveil their next endeavor: Elta: Defy All Gods. Premiered during Gamescom Opening Night Live, this sci-fi action-platformer chronicles an unorthodox alliance between an armored monastic warrior and a miniature dragon striving to pull their universe back from...

While The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt remains widely celebrated as a pinnacle of modern role-playing games, its moment-to-moment mechanics have long drawn critique. CD Projekt Red is setting out to address those mechanical shortcomings while delivering a comprehensive visual overhaul with the newly announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered. Best of all, existing...

Rebel Wolves has confirmed that The Blood of Dawnwalker will feature a 60 FPS performance mode on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and Xbox Series X at launch, adding the option through a day-one patch. In August, the studio showcased console gameplay for The Blood of Dawnwalker across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and Xbox...

As we approach the one-year milestone for Dispatch, we are launching our anniversary festivities early with an exclusive lineup crafted specifically for collectors. Starting today, physical pre-orders are officially live for the Dispatch Deluxe Edition, offered in both a standard physical case and a bespoke SteelBook® tailored for Mecha Man himself. Alongside our physical game...

Greetings, Champions! Today’s hotfix resolves a critical issue that prevented some players from loading their save files following our recent update. Alongside this resolution, we have eliminated several lingering bugs and polished template balance across the board. Changelog — v.0.80.47 Save File Recovery: Resolved a critical bug that prevented specific save files from loading correctly...

Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky attending the SNL 50th Anniversary Special in New York City. (Photo: John Nacion/Variety) Having transformed Haus Labs from a nascent kitchen-floor concept into an international beauty powerhouse, Lady Gaga is now venturing into cellular biotechnology. Alongside her fiancé, tech entrepreneur and investor Michael Polansky, the multi-hyphenate artist is fusing computational...

Developers working on the upcoming remaster of Thief: The Dark Project have uncovered bizarre developer notes and temporary workarounds preserved inside the original engine code. Digital Foundry recently released a new episode of its DF Retro Super Show podcast featuring the team at Nightdive Studios, which is currently developing Thief: The Dark Project Remastered. During...