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Fortnite Turns into a Full-Blown Horror: New Map and Cult-Favorite Characters
Fortnite’s Halloween season is underway. Fortnitemares 2025 brings a truly chilling vibe and large-scale crossovers. The island now features Jason Voorhees, Ghostface, Wednesday Addams, and the Scooby-Doo gang. Headlining the event is Mother of Thorns — a demonic alter ego of Doja Cat who serves as the event’s centerpiece. The “Reload” mode introduces the “Nightmare...
Medieval Strategy Norland Is Drowning in Bugs — Developers Explain Why the Problem Is Endless
The medieval strategy Norland continues to contend with persistent bugs that the developers have not been able to fully eliminate. Two factors are responsible: the inherent complexity of its systems and Long Jaunt studio’s particular development philosophy. The author of Norland published a detailed post on Reddit explaining why the game contains so many bugs....
Wife of Indie-Horror “Sasaeng” Developer Helped Bring a K-pop Idol’s Worst Nightmare to Life
The indie horror Sasaeng offers a glimpse into the life of a K-pop idol — with all the glitter, luxury, and intrusive fans. The game was released by South Korean developer Jayhyeon Studio on August 29 and has earned a “Very Positive” rating on Steam. Following the example of indie teams like Chilla’s Art and...
Black Library to Open Pre-Orders for “Blood of the Kraken” and Other Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar Books
Fans of the Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar universes will have plenty to read soon — titles such as Krakenblood, Abraxia: Spear of the Everchosen, Anvils of the Heldenhammer: The Ancients, and more are on the way. Black Library announced today which books will be available for preorder beginning October 18, 2025. You’ll...
The Binding of Isaac Was Just a Warm-Up for the Big Mewgenics Project: A Developer’s Revelation
The Binding of Isaac became one of the most acclaimed roguelike games, and its creator, Edmund McMillen, recently revealed that the project started as a warm-up for a far larger venture — Mewgenics. In 2010, after the release of Super Meat Boy, McMillen and Tommy Refenes’ team began planning a new title. Mew-Genics was announced...
Tavern Keeper to Launch in Early Access After 11 Years — Manage a Fantasy Tavern!
After 11 years in development, the long-awaited fantasy strategy has finally received a release date. Independent studio Greenheart Games announced that Tavern Keeper is ready for Early Access, allowing players to run their own taverns. The project became a prolonged undertaking, but the developers believe the game is prepared for a broad audience. Early Access...
Marvel Officially Renews Animated Series “X‑Men ’97” for a Third Season and Reveals Season Two Release Date
X‑Men ’97’s second season is slated for summer 2026 — and the saga won’t stop there. Previously, Marvel’s head of streaming, Brad Winderbaum, indicated the studio aims to release titles like Daredevil, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider‑Man, and X‑Men ’97 on an annual basis as long as audience interest endures. Marvel, however, follows strict internal processes,...
Square Enix Announces New Dissidia Final Fantasy for Mobile Devices
Square Enix is preparing to bring Dissidia Final Fantasy back to smartphones nearly two years after Opera Omnia’s closure. Square Enix has announced a new Dissidia Final Fantasy title in development for iOS and Android. For now the project is represented only by an official website, which describes the game as “team battles against bosses...
What’s Really Happening with Xbox in Major Retailers: Microsoft’s Comment
Rumors have been circulating online about the “end of Xbox” and an alleged large-scale removal of Microsoft consoles and games from store shelves. Claims suggested that major retailers like Costco, Target and Walmart were clearing out Xbox items, leaving only PlayStation and Nintendo products. Many players took this as an indication that the “traditional Xbox”...
PureArts and Riot Games Open Pre-Orders for Jinx, Warwick, Ahri and Ekko Statues from Fighting Game 2XKO
Thanks to PureArts, collectors of the 2XKO fighting game and the League of Legends MOBA will have the opportunity in 2026 to acquire 1/10-scale statues of “Jinx & Warwick” and “Ahri & Ekko” for their collections. Riot Games and PureArts have unveiled statues of “Jinx & Warwick” and “Ahri & Ekko”, inspired by the 2XKO...
R.E.P.O. Update Turns Game into a True Horror — Developers Promise Fresh Blood and Scarier Monsters
The creators of the cooperative action game R.E.P.O. have unveiled a substantial “monster update” intended to radically shift the tone and turn the title into a genuine horror experience. In a developer diary the team revealed their process for crafting new creatures. The developers say these entities will be the primary focus of the update,...
‘Tron: Ares’ Opens Weakly at the Box Office and Could Lead to Losses for Disney
Despite an expansive marketing push, the return of the Tron franchise failed to capture a wide audience. Disney’s film “Tron: Ares” opened well below expectations, taking in $33.5 million in the U.S. and $60.5 million worldwide. Forecasters had predicted a North American debut of $45–$50 million and expected the global opening weekend to exceed $90...
Kyle Crane from Dying Light: The Beast Drops Into PUBG Mobile in Crossover Event
KRAFTON continues to bring well-known franchises into PUBG Mobile. A teaser for the upcoming collaboration with PUBG Mobile has appeared on Dying Light’s official YouTube channel. In the clip, Dying Light: The Beast’s protagonist, Kyle Crane, finds himself in a room with the PUBG mascot shortly before a zombie assault. Beginning October 16, a limited-time...
Pre-orders for the budget handheld Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini open October 14
This week, retro-gaming fans—and anyone interested in compact gaming hardware—will have a chance to pick up the Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini, a handheld that sports a 4.2-inch LCD, a MediaTek Helio G90T chipset, and 2–3 GB of RAM. Ayaneo has announced that a pre-sale for the Pocket Air Mini will launch on the crowdfunding platform...
Microsoft Reveals November Game Pass Additions — Four Potentially Interesting Releases
In the coming days subscribers can expect three high-profile releases: Keeper from Double Fine Productions, Ninja Gaiden 4, and The Outer Worlds 2, which promises a broader, more intricately realized world. Four additional titles are also slated to arrive in the first half of November. On November 4, Football Manager 26 will launch — the...
“Mortal Kombat 2” Delayed After the Film Became a Victim of Its Own Success
Director Simon McQuoid has, for the first time, explained why the sequel’s release was moved to spring 2026. The release of Mortal Kombat 2 was pushed back from October 24, 2025 to May 15, 2026. Until now the studio hadn’t given an official reason, though industry whispers suggested Warner Bros. didn’t need additional box-office income...
Fortnite Turns into a Full-Blown Horror: New Map and Cult-Favorite Characters
Fortnite’s Halloween season is underway. Fortnitemares 2025 brings a truly chilling vibe and large-scale crossovers. The island now features Jason Voorhees, Ghostface, Wednesday Addams, and the Scooby-Doo gang. Headlining the event is Mother of Thorns — a demonic alter ego of Doja Cat who serves as the event’s centerpiece. The “Reload” mode introduces the “Nightmare...
Medieval Strategy Norland Is Drowning in Bugs — Developers Explain Why the Problem Is Endless
The medieval strategy Norland continues to contend with persistent bugs that the developers have not been able to fully eliminate. Two factors are responsible: the inherent complexity of its systems and Long Jaunt studio’s particular development philosophy. The author of Norland published a detailed post on Reddit explaining why the game contains so many bugs....
Wife of Indie-Horror “Sasaeng” Developer Helped Bring a K-pop Idol’s Worst Nightmare to Life
The indie horror Sasaeng offers a glimpse into the life of a K-pop idol — with all the glitter, luxury, and intrusive fans. The game was released by South Korean developer Jayhyeon Studio on August 29 and has earned a “Very Positive” rating on Steam. Following the example of indie teams like Chilla’s Art and...
Black Library to Open Pre-Orders for “Blood of the Kraken” and Other Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar Books
Fans of the Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar universes will have plenty to read soon — titles such as Krakenblood, Abraxia: Spear of the Everchosen, Anvils of the Heldenhammer: The Ancients, and more are on the way. Black Library announced today which books will be available for preorder beginning October 18, 2025. You’ll...
The Binding of Isaac Was Just a Warm-Up for the Big Mewgenics Project: A Developer’s Revelation
The Binding of Isaac became one of the most acclaimed roguelike games, and its creator, Edmund McMillen, recently revealed that the project started as a warm-up for a far larger venture — Mewgenics. In 2010, after the release of Super Meat Boy, McMillen and Tommy Refenes’ team began planning a new title. Mew-Genics was announced...
Tavern Keeper to Launch in Early Access After 11 Years — Manage a Fantasy Tavern!
After 11 years in development, the long-awaited fantasy strategy has finally received a release date. Independent studio Greenheart Games announced that Tavern Keeper is ready for Early Access, allowing players to run their own taverns. The project became a prolonged undertaking, but the developers believe the game is prepared for a broad audience. Early Access...
Marvel Officially Renews Animated Series “X‑Men ’97” for a Third Season and Reveals Season Two Release Date
X‑Men ’97’s second season is slated for summer 2026 — and the saga won’t stop there. Previously, Marvel’s head of streaming, Brad Winderbaum, indicated the studio aims to release titles like Daredevil, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider‑Man, and X‑Men ’97 on an annual basis as long as audience interest endures. Marvel, however, follows strict internal processes,...
Square Enix Announces New Dissidia Final Fantasy for Mobile Devices
Square Enix is preparing to bring Dissidia Final Fantasy back to smartphones nearly two years after Opera Omnia’s closure. Square Enix has announced a new Dissidia Final Fantasy title in development for iOS and Android. For now the project is represented only by an official website, which describes the game as “team battles against bosses...
What’s Really Happening with Xbox in Major Retailers: Microsoft’s Comment
Rumors have been circulating online about the “end of Xbox” and an alleged large-scale removal of Microsoft consoles and games from store shelves. Claims suggested that major retailers like Costco, Target and Walmart were clearing out Xbox items, leaving only PlayStation and Nintendo products. Many players took this as an indication that the “traditional Xbox”...








