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Path of Exile Creator Exposes Dark Tricks of Live-Service Games, Calls Them Pure Manipulation
Chris Wilson, co‑founder of Grinding Gear Games and one of the creators of Path of Exile, released a video dissecting so‑called “dark patterns.” He argues that contemporary games increasingly rely on behavioral tricks rather than straightforward game design. I despise all of this. When I was growing up, games were made to be enjoyable, not...
What Would Red Dead Redemption’s Ending Be Like If It Were Made by Bethesda or Other Studios?
The YouTube channel Gu1maz has uploaded another gaming parody. The creator demonstrates how Red Dead Redemption might have concluded if it had been handled by other major publishers instead of Rockstar. In the video, Gu1maz satirizes three well-known companies, carefully highlighting details only true gamers will catch. The parody centers on the game’s finale, so...
No Compromise, No Surrender — Patch Notes, Livestream & Mods
Generals! We are launching No Compromise, No Surrender today at 18:00 CET (it may be tomorrow in your local time zone). Below are the full Patch Notes. Checksum: df93.(Standard disclaimer: this list is intended to be comprehensive but may not be exhaustive — any additions will be posted in a separate spoiler below.) PATCH NOTES...
Final season of “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures” gets new trailer
The animated series aimed at young Star Wars fans returns for a third and final season. Disney has released the trailer for the third season of the animated series “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.” Set during the High Republic era — roughly two centuries before the events of the prequel films — the story follows...
Google Play Releases List of the Best Games of 2025
Google has wrapped up the year on Google Play, spotlighting the platform’s most notable and successful projects. Google announced the winners of the annual Google Play’s Best Games 2025 awards. The top prize was awarded to Pokemon TCG Pocket — a mobile card game inspired by the beloved Pokémon franchise. Alongside Pokemon TCG Pocket, eight...
Combat RPG with ‘The Witcher’-Like Atmosphere — Gameplay Trailer for The Vernyhorn Debuts
Polish studio Interstudio has released new footage for The Vernyhorn. The title is a cinematic, third-person action RPG set in an open world, drawing inspiration from Baldur’s Gate, The Witcher, and Icewind Dale. The developers of The Vernyhorn stress that they don’t need an enormous map. At the core lies a powerful narrative, a dense...
Steam Machine “Will Become Xbox’s Worst Nightmare” and Threaten Microsoft’s Strategy — Analyst
Analyst Joost van Drönen argues that the Steam Machine could become a serious threat to Microsoft, despite the company’s conciliatory response. Valve’s new console will directly challenge Xbox’s recent strategy of “it’s Xbox, everything on Xbox.” The Steam Machine turns Microsoft’s worst nightmare into a concrete product. It drives Microsoft further down a path where...
“Stargate” to Get a New TV Series
Новости «Звездные врата» получат новый сериал Добавить в закладки Научно-фантастическая вселенная «Звездных врат» разбогатеет на еще один сериал. Шоураннером нового проекта станет Мартин Джеро, который ранее работал над «Звездными вратами: Атлантида». Подробности нового сериала пока не раскрываются. Известно лишь, что за его производство возьмется Amazon MGM Studios. Новые «Звездные врата» будут транслироваться на Amazon Prime. Дата релиза неизвестна....
Mystical Quest “Slender Threads” Released on iOS and Android
Slender Threads is also available on Steam, where it holds a 91% positive rating. Independent studio Blyts has launched a mobile edition of the atmospheric mystery Slender Threads — the title is now available on Google Play and the App Store. Slender Threads blends classic point-and-click mechanics with psychological thriller elements. The protagonist, traveling salesman...
The Legend of Vox Machina Spin-off “The Mighty Nine” Debuts with a Perfect Score on Rotten Tomatoes
A new animated series brings Critical Role’s second Dungeons & Dragons campaign to the screen. On November 19, Prime Video premiered the animated series “The Mighty Nein,” an adaptation of the second campaign from the popular Critical Role Dungeons & Dragons show. Set two decades after The Legend of Vox Machina, the story follows a...
First Still from the Third ‘Jumanji’ Film Released
Новости Вышел первый кадр триквела «Джуманджи» Добавить в закладки Студия Sony поделилась первым кадром гядущей третьей части «Джуманджи» — фантастической комедии о группе друзей, оказавшихся внутри весьма опасной виртуальной реальности. Судя по кадру, в новой части главные герои в исполнении Карен Гиллан, Дуэйна Джонсона, Джека Блэка и Кевина Харта окажутся в нашем мире, а «Джуманджи» впервые станет настолкой...
Cooperative Indie Hit Chained Together to Get a Film Adaptation
The viral title in which players, linked by chains, struggle to escape Hell will serve as the foundation for a film from the creators of Greenland. Anton — the company behind Greenland, starring Gerard Butler, and Bomb, featuring Aaron Taylor‑Johnson — has announced it is developing a screen adaptation of the indie hit Chained Together,...
Fight with the “Killer Bee”: Fitness Influencer Shows Off Cammy Cosplay from the Street Fighter Universe
Fans of the Street Fighter franchise were treated to another sighting of Cammy White when fitness influencer Leanbeefpatty stepped into the role of the character, known for her impressive combat abilities and iconic look. Fitness influencer and athlete Leanbeefpatty — who regularly shares training tips, motivation, and her personal approach to nutrition — put together...
Daniel Radcliffe Reveals He Wrote a Letter to the New Actor Playing Harry Potter in the HBO Series
Daniel Radcliffe has passed the torch to the actor set to play Harry Potter. Daniel Radcliffe told Good Morning America that he reached out to Dominic McLoughlin — who will portray the young Harry Potter in HBO’s forthcoming series. According to Radcliffe, he contacted McLoughlin because he knows several people on the production team. He...
Lily Allen Extends Comeback with ‘West End Girl’ Arena Dates — Here’s Where She’ll Play
Lily Allen Adds Arena Dates to Her West End Girl U.K. and Ireland Run Photo: Charlie Denis Lily Allen — Photo by Charlie Denis Lily Allen has expanded her West End Girl campaign with a new string of arena performances across the U.K. and Ireland. The arena shows join the previously announced theater dates scheduled...
Activision Unveils DMZ Recon Extraction Mode for Call of Duty: Mobile and Releases Trailer with Launch Date
Activision continues to expand Call of Duty: Mobile and is preparing an alternative to the discontinued Warzone Mobile. Activision has announced a new extraction mode, DMZ Recon, coming to Call of Duty: Mobile. Its gameplay draws from the DMZ in Modern Warfare III but is reworked for mobile devices. In DMZ Recon, players will scavenge...
Path of Exile Creator Exposes Dark Tricks of Live-Service Games, Calls Them Pure Manipulation
Chris Wilson, co‑founder of Grinding Gear Games and one of the creators of Path of Exile, released a video dissecting so‑called “dark patterns.” He argues that contemporary games increasingly rely on behavioral tricks rather than straightforward game design. I despise all of this. When I was growing up, games were made to be enjoyable, not...
What Would Red Dead Redemption’s Ending Be Like If It Were Made by Bethesda or Other Studios?
The YouTube channel Gu1maz has uploaded another gaming parody. The creator demonstrates how Red Dead Redemption might have concluded if it had been handled by other major publishers instead of Rockstar. In the video, Gu1maz satirizes three well-known companies, carefully highlighting details only true gamers will catch. The parody centers on the game’s finale, so...
No Compromise, No Surrender — Patch Notes, Livestream & Mods
Generals! We are launching No Compromise, No Surrender today at 18:00 CET (it may be tomorrow in your local time zone). Below are the full Patch Notes. Checksum: df93.(Standard disclaimer: this list is intended to be comprehensive but may not be exhaustive — any additions will be posted in a separate spoiler below.) PATCH NOTES...
Final season of “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures” gets new trailer
The animated series aimed at young Star Wars fans returns for a third and final season. Disney has released the trailer for the third season of the animated series “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.” Set during the High Republic era — roughly two centuries before the events of the prequel films — the story follows...
Google Play Releases List of the Best Games of 2025
Google has wrapped up the year on Google Play, spotlighting the platform’s most notable and successful projects. Google announced the winners of the annual Google Play’s Best Games 2025 awards. The top prize was awarded to Pokemon TCG Pocket — a mobile card game inspired by the beloved Pokémon franchise. Alongside Pokemon TCG Pocket, eight...
Combat RPG with ‘The Witcher’-Like Atmosphere — Gameplay Trailer for The Vernyhorn Debuts
Polish studio Interstudio has released new footage for The Vernyhorn. The title is a cinematic, third-person action RPG set in an open world, drawing inspiration from Baldur’s Gate, The Witcher, and Icewind Dale. The developers of The Vernyhorn stress that they don’t need an enormous map. At the core lies a powerful narrative, a dense...
Steam Machine “Will Become Xbox’s Worst Nightmare” and Threaten Microsoft’s Strategy — Analyst
Analyst Joost van Drönen argues that the Steam Machine could become a serious threat to Microsoft, despite the company’s conciliatory response. Valve’s new console will directly challenge Xbox’s recent strategy of “it’s Xbox, everything on Xbox.” The Steam Machine turns Microsoft’s worst nightmare into a concrete product. It drives Microsoft further down a path where...
“Stargate” to Get a New TV Series
Новости «Звездные врата» получат новый сериал Добавить в закладки Научно-фантастическая вселенная «Звездных врат» разбогатеет на еще один сериал. Шоураннером нового проекта станет Мартин Джеро, который ранее работал над «Звездными вратами: Атлантида». Подробности нового сериала пока не раскрываются. Известно лишь, что за его производство возьмется Amazon MGM Studios. Новые «Звездные врата» будут транслироваться на Amazon Prime. Дата релиза неизвестна....
Mystical Quest “Slender Threads” Released on iOS and Android
Slender Threads is also available on Steam, where it holds a 91% positive rating. Independent studio Blyts has launched a mobile edition of the atmospheric mystery Slender Threads — the title is now available on Google Play and the App Store. Slender Threads blends classic point-and-click mechanics with psychological thriller elements. The protagonist, traveling salesman...