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Genshin Impact fan builds Plants vs. Zombies remake in miHoYo’s game editor
Players can now create their own content built on the Genshin framework. Recently, the developers of Genshin Impact rolled out a “custom gameplay” feature. With dedicated in-game tools from miHoYo (HoYoverse), users are able to assemble their own projects in a manner similar to how creators build on Roblox. Video clips showcasing the first titles...
Hollow Knight: Silksong Seemed Easy to a Modder, So He Disarmed Hornet — Now You Have to Fight with Only Kicks
Challenge-seekers keep discovering new ways to make their Silksong runs tougher. The Hollow Knight Silksong modding scene doesn’t only create tools to make the game easier — it also offers options specifically for hardcore players. A fight clip from Silksong by Kelocitta went viral in the community — he opted to play Hornet “naked” (no...
Grand Theft Auto Creator Dan Houser Releases His First Novel ‘The Best Paradise’
Dan Houser has added a new role to his repertoire — that of book author. The volume is a written adaptation of his audio podcast “A Better Paradise: Volume One (An Aftermath).” The publisher summarizes the premise as follows: “A Better Paradise takes place in the near future (2041) and revolves around Daisy’s Ark —...
Obsidian Adds Third-Person View to The Outer Worlds 2 Following Fan Requests
When The Outer Worlds launched in 2019, many fans of Fallout and The Elder Scrolls were left disappointed by the lack of a third-person perspective. For games of this kind, that view is often expected—especially since Obsidian Entertainment previously developed Fallout: New Vegas, which included it. But the situation has changed. The Outer Worlds 2,...
Borderlands 4’s Steam player count has dropped 85% since launch
A month has passed since Borderlands 4 reached its peak popularity, and the game has already lost a sizable portion of its audience. On September 14, 2025 — roughly a month ago — 304,398 players were concurrently active on Steam. That number has since dropped to about 44,000 (weekend peak), an approximate decline of 85%....
Banjo-Kazooie Director Leaves Rare After 36 Years
Gregg Mayles, the director behind Banjo-Kazooie and one of Rare’s most celebrated developers, has confirmed he has left the studio after 36 years. On October 14, 2025, Mayles wrote on social media that he had completed his final day at the company where he helped shape some of Rare’s most memorable titles. “Today was my...
Plants vs. Zombies Returns: A Look at Gameplay in the Improved “Replanted” Version
EA is gearing up for a major launch. Plants vs. Zombies Replanted is slated for late October, and recent footage offers a closer, more detailed look at the game. The Plants vs. Zombies franchise has long been beloved for blending accessible gameplay, sharp humor, and tactical depth as players fend off waves of the undead....
Nintendo’s New Hit: What Reviewers Are Saying About Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Nintendo is preparing a new release, and the title is once again earning strong reviews. Pokémon Legends: Z-A on Switch and Switch 2 holds an 82% positive score from 24 reviews, with several critics awarding it a 10/10 and calling it one of the best entries in the series. Key strengths highlighted by reviewers include...
Silent Hill Actress Admits She Lost Touch with Reality During Filming
Japanese actress Konatsu Kato has opened up about the psychological strain she endured while portraying Hinako Shimizu, the protagonist of Silent Hill f. The piece includes minor spoilers. Before the game’s launch, Kato admitted that she sometimes lost touch with reality during recording sessions. Later she revealed more details, explaining why the role proved so...
October PlayStation Plus Lineup Revealed — Insider
As is customary, a list of titles destined for PlayStation Plus subscribers surfaced online ahead of schedule. An insider writing under the handle billbil-kun continues to leak items from the PlayStation Plus catalog before Sony makes any announcements. Historically, his tips are later verified. If nothing changes, in October 2025 PlayStation Plus Extra members will...
Brutal Legend Once Looked Like Psychonauts — Developers Show Early Pitch of the Game’s Concept
The final release is markedly different from the early materials used to illustrate the concept. Double Fine Productions celebrated “Rocktober” with a dedicated video that unveils an early build of Brutal Legend. Studio founder Tim Schafer was quick to point out that they are not developing “Brutal Legend 2”. The game’s pitch video reveals that...
Dune: Awakening developers want to force players to change their combat style
Balance in Dune: Awakening has become a recurring point of contention. Early on, airborne vehicles were excessively powerful, allowing pilots to easily down opponents. Later, players complained that ground vehicles felt nearly redundant because ornithopters dominated playtime. When it comes to skills, a clear meta quickly emerged: some abilities were overlooked in favor of more...
Japanese Martial Arts Master Settles Debate Over Ghost of Yotei Animations — Atsu’s Moves Recreated in Real Life
Some people question not only the heroine’s appearance but also the way she moves. The protagonist of Ghost of Yotei performs a number of striking combat maneuvers, but it’s not just those that catch players’ attention. The motion of drawing and sheathing the long odachi sword is also a key element of the game’s atmosphere....
Battlefield Was Originally the Dungeons & Dragons of Shooters — DICE Producer
There’s ongoing debate about whether the Battlefield series can overtake Call of Duty this year, but Battlefield’s original intentions were quite different. In an interview, DICE senior producer David Sirland pointed out that Battlefield was initially envisioned as a niche shooter. “When I started, Battlefield was a niche within a niche — almost like Dungeons...
Two years later, Baldur’s Gate 3 players are still baffled by the dye system — the names cause confusion
Players want to see a refined version of the mechanic. In Baldur’s Gate 3, players can apply “Dyes” to change the color of clothing and equipment. The item-customization system, however, has a notable flaw. A user known as mugijiang recently flagged the issue again: dye names are confusing, and without a preview feature the final...
Walter Houser, Father of Rockstar Games Founders Dan and Sam Houser, Dies — He Appeared in the GTA Series
Walter Morris Houser, the father of Dan and Sam Houser, has died. The news was shared by the fan account The Absurd Report on X. “To my father, who died while I was finishing this book, and to my mother, who—together with him—taught me to love books.” Dan notes at the start of his book...
Genshin Impact fan builds Plants vs. Zombies remake in miHoYo’s game editor
Players can now create their own content built on the Genshin framework. Recently, the developers of Genshin Impact rolled out a “custom gameplay” feature. With dedicated in-game tools from miHoYo (HoYoverse), users are able to assemble their own projects in a manner similar to how creators build on Roblox. Video clips showcasing the first titles...
Hollow Knight: Silksong Seemed Easy to a Modder, So He Disarmed Hornet — Now You Have to Fight with Only Kicks
Challenge-seekers keep discovering new ways to make their Silksong runs tougher. The Hollow Knight Silksong modding scene doesn’t only create tools to make the game easier — it also offers options specifically for hardcore players. A fight clip from Silksong by Kelocitta went viral in the community — he opted to play Hornet “naked” (no...
Grand Theft Auto Creator Dan Houser Releases His First Novel ‘The Best Paradise’
Dan Houser has added a new role to his repertoire — that of book author. The volume is a written adaptation of his audio podcast “A Better Paradise: Volume One (An Aftermath).” The publisher summarizes the premise as follows: “A Better Paradise takes place in the near future (2041) and revolves around Daisy’s Ark —...
Obsidian Adds Third-Person View to The Outer Worlds 2 Following Fan Requests
When The Outer Worlds launched in 2019, many fans of Fallout and The Elder Scrolls were left disappointed by the lack of a third-person perspective. For games of this kind, that view is often expected—especially since Obsidian Entertainment previously developed Fallout: New Vegas, which included it. But the situation has changed. The Outer Worlds 2,...
Borderlands 4’s Steam player count has dropped 85% since launch
A month has passed since Borderlands 4 reached its peak popularity, and the game has already lost a sizable portion of its audience. On September 14, 2025 — roughly a month ago — 304,398 players were concurrently active on Steam. That number has since dropped to about 44,000 (weekend peak), an approximate decline of 85%....
Banjo-Kazooie Director Leaves Rare After 36 Years
Gregg Mayles, the director behind Banjo-Kazooie and one of Rare’s most celebrated developers, has confirmed he has left the studio after 36 years. On October 14, 2025, Mayles wrote on social media that he had completed his final day at the company where he helped shape some of Rare’s most memorable titles. “Today was my...
Plants vs. Zombies Returns: A Look at Gameplay in the Improved “Replanted” Version
EA is gearing up for a major launch. Plants vs. Zombies Replanted is slated for late October, and recent footage offers a closer, more detailed look at the game. The Plants vs. Zombies franchise has long been beloved for blending accessible gameplay, sharp humor, and tactical depth as players fend off waves of the undead....
Nintendo’s New Hit: What Reviewers Are Saying About Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Nintendo is preparing a new release, and the title is once again earning strong reviews. Pokémon Legends: Z-A on Switch and Switch 2 holds an 82% positive score from 24 reviews, with several critics awarding it a 10/10 and calling it one of the best entries in the series. Key strengths highlighted by reviewers include...
Silent Hill Actress Admits She Lost Touch with Reality During Filming
Japanese actress Konatsu Kato has opened up about the psychological strain she endured while portraying Hinako Shimizu, the protagonist of Silent Hill f. The piece includes minor spoilers. Before the game’s launch, Kato admitted that she sometimes lost touch with reality during recording sessions. Later she revealed more details, explaining why the role proved so...