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2B Becomes a Boss: NieR: Automata Collaboration Launches in Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis
The heroines of NieR: Automata continue to appear across various franchises. Characters from NieR: Automata frequently turn up in a wide range of projects — recent appearances include titles from the Final Fantasy series, The First Descendant, Stellar Blade, Soulcalibur, Rainbow Six Siege, Guilty Gear, and many others. Now the crossover has arrived in the...
Atlus and Square Enix Remain Tose’s Biggest Clients for Second Year Running
The company has been involved in the development of hundreds of games, yet is seldom credited in the credits. Japanese firm Tose Co., Ltd — one of the longest-standing and most respected “ghost” contractors in the games industry — has published its financial report for the year ended August 2025. The filing illuminates the company’s...
Then don’t write the ingredients on the products,” a Valve artist tried to explain Steam’s AI rules “in simple terms
Steam’s rules have amused the head of Epic Games. Tim Sweeney quips that Valve could go even further and require developers to disclose which shampoo they use. Valve artist Ayi Sanchez used a simple, relatable example to explain why Steam introduced a rule requiring developers to state whether generative AI was used in a particular...
D&D’s Most Famous Vampire Is the Secret Behind the Game’s Success
Graphic: Polygon | Source images: Wizards of the Coast / Clyde Caldwell / Ben Oliver If you polled tabletop fans about Dungeons & Dragons’ most recognizable figure, the contest would likely come down to Drizzt Do’Urden — the drow ranger who dominated fantasy fiction — and Strahd von Zarovich, the brooding vampire sovereign of Barovia....
Krafton to Shut Down Abyss of Dungeons — the Mobile Version of Dark and Darker
The long-suffering mobile adaptation of Dark and Darker will not reach a global launch and is being discontinued. Publisher Krafton has announced the shutdown of the mobile title Abyss of Dungeons — a project created as a smartphone adaptation of Dark and Darker. The game had been available in early access under its new name...
Supercell Announces Upcoming Changes to Brawl Stars and New Buff System
Instead of adding a 12th power level for characters, the game will introduce a new enhancement system. Supercell has announced a substantial update for Brawl Stars — the most significant progression overhaul since the Hypercharge mechanic was introduced. “Buffs” are unique modifiers that strengthen brawlers’ abilities without introducing extra buttons or complicated mechanics. Developers say...
Horror ‘Layers of Fear’ Heads to Switch 2 in December as ‘The Final Masterpiece Edition’
The collection brings together both entries in the horror series, their expansions, and brand-new material. On December 19, Layers of Fear: The Final Masterpiece Edition will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2. The anthology bundles both Layers of Fear titles, every released expansion, and additional narrative chapters. The announcement comes from the developers at Bloober...
Japan’s Best-Selling Manga of 2025 Reveal Growing Interest in Romance
Image: Science Saru Oricon News — the Japanese company that tracks music, manga and book sales — has published its list of the year’s top-selling manga in Japan for 2025. Oricon compiles weekly and monthly tallies on its official Japanese site and those figures are aggregated into annual rankings (their reporting period runs roughly November...
There’s no such thing as too big a screen: Ayaneo NEXT 2 handheld to get a 9-inch OLED display
Developers at Ayaneo have revealed which display the portable flagship NEXT 2 will use, and said they will host a livestream about the device on November 29. Ayaneo is eager to share fresh details with gamers about the NEXT 2 — a next-generation portable flagship for AAA Windows titles powered by an AMD Ryzen AI...
Nominate RoboCop: Rogue City — Unfinished Business for the Steam Awards
Detroit Police Department headquarters issued a confidential communication regarding RoboCop. Reports show that RoboCop began a siege on the Omni-Tower in 2025. Because the Omni-Tower is outside DPD jurisdiction, RoboCop operates alone. Players can support the game in the Steam Awards. Fans can nominate RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business for Game of the Year...
Batman writer Scott Snyder would drop everything to adapt American Vampire for the screen
Image: Rafael Albuquerque / DC Comics Over a 15-year span at DC Comics, Scott Snyder has become one of the most influential modern voices in Batman lore. He co-created the chilling multiversal antagonist known as the Batman Who Laughs, reconceived elements of the Dark Knight’s beginnings in Absolute Batman, and — together with Greg Capullo...
Chinese Version of Where Winds Meet Adds Construction Mechanics Like Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Players on the global version are urging the feature be added to international servers — but it seems they’ll have to wait quite a while. The Chinese version of Where Winds Meet has received a major new feature — a machine-building system inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The update released...
MAPPA Reveals Premiere Date for Second Season of Anime “Hell’s Paradise” and Unveils New Visual
Gabimaru’s tale continues as it joins a packed winter lineup. Studio MAPPA has revealed the premiere date for the second season of the anime Hell’s Paradise — the new episodes are scheduled to debut on January 11, 2026. The first season, which aired in spring 2023, earned praise for its kinetic action, striking visuals, and...
Community Update — November
Hello, Space Marines 👋 With the year winding down, we’ve got a handful of Patch 12 teases for you — plus a concise recap of what’s arrived in Space Marine 2 recently. A Small Tease (Because Why Not?) As we move closer to the end of the year, the Techmarine draws near. Here’s a first...
Popular Tech Blogger Says Steam Machine Will Cost $700
Linus Sebastian had earlier proposed that Valve price the device at $500, but the suggestion was met with little enthusiasm within the company. Well-known tech creator Linus Sebastian (Linus Tech Tips) expects the Steam Machine to debut at around $699. Without access to Valve’s internal meetings it’s impossible to be certain. What they’ve told us...
Adventure Time Showrunner Explains What Fionna and Cake’s Shocking Death Means for the Lore
Image: WBD The latest episode of Fionna and Cake, “The Bird in the Clock,” propels viewers through a kaleidoscope of dreamscapes and concludes with a startling death that could profoundly affect the series’ mythology. When I spoke with Adam Muto — the veteran Adventure Time showrunner now at the helm of Fionna and Cake —...
2B Becomes a Boss: NieR: Automata Collaboration Launches in Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis
The heroines of NieR: Automata continue to appear across various franchises. Characters from NieR: Automata frequently turn up in a wide range of projects — recent appearances include titles from the Final Fantasy series, The First Descendant, Stellar Blade, Soulcalibur, Rainbow Six Siege, Guilty Gear, and many others. Now the crossover has arrived in the...
Atlus and Square Enix Remain Tose’s Biggest Clients for Second Year Running
The company has been involved in the development of hundreds of games, yet is seldom credited in the credits. Japanese firm Tose Co., Ltd — one of the longest-standing and most respected “ghost” contractors in the games industry — has published its financial report for the year ended August 2025. The filing illuminates the company’s...
Then don’t write the ingredients on the products,” a Valve artist tried to explain Steam’s AI rules “in simple terms
Steam’s rules have amused the head of Epic Games. Tim Sweeney quips that Valve could go even further and require developers to disclose which shampoo they use. Valve artist Ayi Sanchez used a simple, relatable example to explain why Steam introduced a rule requiring developers to state whether generative AI was used in a particular...
D&D’s Most Famous Vampire Is the Secret Behind the Game’s Success
Graphic: Polygon | Source images: Wizards of the Coast / Clyde Caldwell / Ben Oliver If you polled tabletop fans about Dungeons & Dragons’ most recognizable figure, the contest would likely come down to Drizzt Do’Urden — the drow ranger who dominated fantasy fiction — and Strahd von Zarovich, the brooding vampire sovereign of Barovia....
Krafton to Shut Down Abyss of Dungeons — the Mobile Version of Dark and Darker
The long-suffering mobile adaptation of Dark and Darker will not reach a global launch and is being discontinued. Publisher Krafton has announced the shutdown of the mobile title Abyss of Dungeons — a project created as a smartphone adaptation of Dark and Darker. The game had been available in early access under its new name...
Supercell Announces Upcoming Changes to Brawl Stars and New Buff System
Instead of adding a 12th power level for characters, the game will introduce a new enhancement system. Supercell has announced a substantial update for Brawl Stars — the most significant progression overhaul since the Hypercharge mechanic was introduced. “Buffs” are unique modifiers that strengthen brawlers’ abilities without introducing extra buttons or complicated mechanics. Developers say...
Horror ‘Layers of Fear’ Heads to Switch 2 in December as ‘The Final Masterpiece Edition’
The collection brings together both entries in the horror series, their expansions, and brand-new material. On December 19, Layers of Fear: The Final Masterpiece Edition will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2. The anthology bundles both Layers of Fear titles, every released expansion, and additional narrative chapters. The announcement comes from the developers at Bloober...
Japan’s Best-Selling Manga of 2025 Reveal Growing Interest in Romance
Image: Science Saru Oricon News — the Japanese company that tracks music, manga and book sales — has published its list of the year’s top-selling manga in Japan for 2025. Oricon compiles weekly and monthly tallies on its official Japanese site and those figures are aggregated into annual rankings (their reporting period runs roughly November...
There’s no such thing as too big a screen: Ayaneo NEXT 2 handheld to get a 9-inch OLED display
Developers at Ayaneo have revealed which display the portable flagship NEXT 2 will use, and said they will host a livestream about the device on November 29. Ayaneo is eager to share fresh details with gamers about the NEXT 2 — a next-generation portable flagship for AAA Windows titles powered by an AMD Ryzen AI...








