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Beat-‘Em-Up Roguelike Absolum Gets Mystical Trials Mode With Adjustable Difficulty
Absolum continues to gain momentum. In its first week the game sold more than 200,000 copies and earned high marks from critics. Dotemu and Guard Crush Games thanked players for their support and announced they’re preparing a content update centered on a new Mystic Ordeals system. The new trials will let players fine-tune difficulty settings....
Palworld Launches Halloween Update Featuring Zoe and Depresso
Pocketpair is preparing a Halloween-themed update for Palworld, set to arrive on October 23, 2025. The patch will introduce limited-time events focused on the characters Zoe and Depresso. According to the developers, the Rayne Syndicate leader—now an ally of the player—will appear in an unusual new costume. At the same time, something odd is happening...
No Need for Choice for the Sake of Choice: Ghost of Yotei’s Creators Explain Why They Scrapped Multiple Endings
After completing work on Ghost of Yotei, Sucker Punch revealed additional plot details. In an interview with Game Informer, lead writer Ian Ryan explained how the game’s finale differs from Ghost of Tsushima. Spoilers follow. According to Ryan, the team explored numerous possibilities, including multiple endings similar to Tsushima. In the end, the developers settled...
Creator of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Says Game Will Spark a New Wave of Ambitious Indie Projects
Guillaume Brosh, the head of Sandfall, said in an interview that the studio doesn’t plan to expand its headcount. He explained that modern development tools are both more accessible and more powerful, enabling small teams to produce experiences on par with large-scale blockbusters while preserving flexibility and a singular creative voice. He expects more studios...
Thousands of games in 2025 sold so poorly they didn’t even recoup the cost of being added to Steam
Launching a game on Steam remains a priority for many developers, but simply appearing on Valve’s storefront does not guarantee success. According to research from Gamalytic, several thousand games released in 2025 sold so poorly that they didn’t even recoup the fee required to list them on Steam. Polish indie developer Artur Smiarovski, creator of...
Microsoft Raises Price of Xbox Development Kits Due to Tariffs and Manufacturing
Microsoft has announced a price increase for its Xbox development kits. Where these devkits previously sold for $1,500, the cost has now risen to $2,000. The company attributed the hike to global economic pressures — including import tariffs on goods from China, currency volatility, and higher manufacturing expenses. The development kits, referred to as XDKs,...
John Williamson Says Anti-Immigration Protesters ‘Hijacked’ His Song — Not ‘True Blue’
John Williamson Condemns Unauthorised Use of “True Blue” at Anti-Immigration Rallies By Anna Warr Posted: Oct. 19 John Williamson — photo credit: Anna Warr Australian country music icon John Williamson has publicly criticised the use of his signature song “True Blue” at recent anti-immigration demonstrations, saying the track was played without his permission and should...
Warner Bros. Discovery Puts Itself Up for Sale
Warner Bros. Discovery has announced plans to explore a sale after reviewing “strategic options to enhance shareholder value.” The move follows reports that management received unexpected interest from multiple parties considering bids for either the entire company or individual units, including Warner Bros. While potential buyers are being sought, Warner Bros. Discovery will continue the...
New Painkiller — Surprisingly Short: The Entire Adventure Can Be Completed in One Evening
The game has launched, and early players have plunged into brutal clashes across the bleak vistas of Purgatory. Yet the experience proves markedly shorter than many expected. Gameplay walkthroughs have begun circulating online. YouTube clips suggest the main campaign runs only about 3.5–4 hours — a letdown for those hoping for a sprawling story. Still,...
Defenders of Fontaine: Female Cosplayers Bring Genshin Impact’s Furina and Neuvillette to Life
Alexandra “Yuna Lex” Leksina and Tatyana “Sonri” Bazarova assumed the personas of Furina and Neuvillette from Genshin Impact to protect the people of Fontaine from a host of dangers. Photographer Sofia Chatskaya returned to the universe of the free-to-play gacha action RPG Genshin Impact to take a closer look at the inhabitants of the region...
Scarface: The World Is Yours (PS2) Spotted on the Epic Games Store
The PlayStation 2 classic Scarface: The World Is Yours may be returning to PC. The title has appeared on the Epic Games Store, hinting at an impending release, though no official announcement has been issued yet. According to the listing, development is credited to Radical Entertainment and the publisher is EC Digital — different from...
New Halo will release on PS5 but not on Nintendo Switch 2 — leak
Rumors about the next Halo title indicate a significant widening of platform support. A new leak claims that Halo: Combat Evolved Remake will arrive on PS5 rather than on the Nintendo Switch 2. According to Grunt.api — an insider and dataminer who previously predicted Halo Infinite’s multiplayer release date accurately — one of Halo Studios’...
Warhammer Quest: Darkwater Developers Reveal Drolf Ironhead Miniature
It’s time to examine the duardin miniature Drolf Ironhead from the board game Warhammer Quest: Darkwater — he can hardly wait to rend Gelgus Pust, the Prince of Sores, with his axes. Games Workshop staff revealed the Drolf Ironhead miniature today — one of the four principal heroes in the Warhammer Quest: Darkwater board game....
ROG Xbox Ally X Much Faster Without Windows 11
YouTuber and tech enthusiast Cyber Dopamine showcased a custom Linux distribution called Bazzite running on the ROG Xbox Ally X. Like SteamOS, Bazzite is tuned for gamers and controller input while providing access to the Steam library. Even with the Proton compatibility layer in use, in-game performance can increase by up to 30% compared to...
Grim Dawn 2 Officially Confirmed — Release Will Be a Long Wait
Crate Entertainment has confirmed that Grim Dawn 2 is in development; however, the project is still in pre-planning and is not expected to launch before 2031 — roughly six years from now. The sequel is being built on a new proprietary engine designed to enhance visuals, overhaul gameplay systems, and broaden the class roster, promising...
The Chainsaw Man Movie Is Perfect for Newcomers — but May Leave Fans Frustrated
Image: Sony Two teenagers steal a private moment beneath the stars at a shuttered high-school pool. They float together in the hush of night — an intimate, weightless instant that captures the intoxicating urgency and obliviousness of young love. About thirty minutes into Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, it becomes obvious that this...
Beat-‘Em-Up Roguelike Absolum Gets Mystical Trials Mode With Adjustable Difficulty
Absolum continues to gain momentum. In its first week the game sold more than 200,000 copies and earned high marks from critics. Dotemu and Guard Crush Games thanked players for their support and announced they’re preparing a content update centered on a new Mystic Ordeals system. The new trials will let players fine-tune difficulty settings....
Palworld Launches Halloween Update Featuring Zoe and Depresso
Pocketpair is preparing a Halloween-themed update for Palworld, set to arrive on October 23, 2025. The patch will introduce limited-time events focused on the characters Zoe and Depresso. According to the developers, the Rayne Syndicate leader—now an ally of the player—will appear in an unusual new costume. At the same time, something odd is happening...
No Need for Choice for the Sake of Choice: Ghost of Yotei’s Creators Explain Why They Scrapped Multiple Endings
After completing work on Ghost of Yotei, Sucker Punch revealed additional plot details. In an interview with Game Informer, lead writer Ian Ryan explained how the game’s finale differs from Ghost of Tsushima. Spoilers follow. According to Ryan, the team explored numerous possibilities, including multiple endings similar to Tsushima. In the end, the developers settled...
Creator of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Says Game Will Spark a New Wave of Ambitious Indie Projects
Guillaume Brosh, the head of Sandfall, said in an interview that the studio doesn’t plan to expand its headcount. He explained that modern development tools are both more accessible and more powerful, enabling small teams to produce experiences on par with large-scale blockbusters while preserving flexibility and a singular creative voice. He expects more studios...
Thousands of games in 2025 sold so poorly they didn’t even recoup the cost of being added to Steam
Launching a game on Steam remains a priority for many developers, but simply appearing on Valve’s storefront does not guarantee success. According to research from Gamalytic, several thousand games released in 2025 sold so poorly that they didn’t even recoup the fee required to list them on Steam. Polish indie developer Artur Smiarovski, creator of...
Microsoft Raises Price of Xbox Development Kits Due to Tariffs and Manufacturing
Microsoft has announced a price increase for its Xbox development kits. Where these devkits previously sold for $1,500, the cost has now risen to $2,000. The company attributed the hike to global economic pressures — including import tariffs on goods from China, currency volatility, and higher manufacturing expenses. The development kits, referred to as XDKs,...
John Williamson Says Anti-Immigration Protesters ‘Hijacked’ His Song — Not ‘True Blue’
John Williamson Condemns Unauthorised Use of “True Blue” at Anti-Immigration Rallies By Anna Warr Posted: Oct. 19 John Williamson — photo credit: Anna Warr Australian country music icon John Williamson has publicly criticised the use of his signature song “True Blue” at recent anti-immigration demonstrations, saying the track was played without his permission and should...
Warner Bros. Discovery Puts Itself Up for Sale
Warner Bros. Discovery has announced plans to explore a sale after reviewing “strategic options to enhance shareholder value.” The move follows reports that management received unexpected interest from multiple parties considering bids for either the entire company or individual units, including Warner Bros. While potential buyers are being sought, Warner Bros. Discovery will continue the...
New Painkiller — Surprisingly Short: The Entire Adventure Can Be Completed in One Evening
The game has launched, and early players have plunged into brutal clashes across the bleak vistas of Purgatory. Yet the experience proves markedly shorter than many expected. Gameplay walkthroughs have begun circulating online. YouTube clips suggest the main campaign runs only about 3.5–4 hours — a letdown for those hoping for a sprawling story. Still,...








