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Rust Developers Break the Meta — Forcing Players to Abandon Bases and Return to the Wild
It’s time to change some entrenched gaming habits. The creators of the popular survival game Rust have released a new development diary and outlined their intent to rethink the established meta. The team aims to pull players back into the open world, where authentic competition can arise. Facepunch Studios rolled out an update for Rust...
Watch Emma Stone’s New Sci‑Fi Movie “Bugonia” Early — Free Screening
Photo: Focus Features Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos — one of contemporary cinema’s most distinctive actor-director duos — have reunited for a new film, and Polygon is offering readers an early chance to see it. We’re presenting a free advance screening of Bugonia on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 7:00 p.m. (AMC Lincoln Square, Manhattan). New...
Nintendo Quickly Denies Rumors That It’s Lobbying Against AI Use in Game Development
The rumours began after a Japanese politician claimed that Nintendo was allegedly coordinating with government officials. Nintendo has formally denied reports that it lobbied against generative artificial intelligence. Contrary to recent online discussion, Nintendo has had no contact with the Japanese government regarding generative AI. Nintendo. The company stressed it will continue to take necessary...
Taylor Swift Calls Claim She’ll Quit Music After Marrying Travis Kelce “Shockingly Offensive”
Taylor Swift Says Marriage Won’t Halt Her Music — “I’ll Keep Making Art” October 6, 2025 — Interview on BBC Radio 2, The Scott Mills Breakfast Show Taylor Swift celebrates with Travis Kelce after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills, 32–29, in the AFC Championship at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January...
Matthew Mercer’s New Critical Role Character Is a Total Menace
Image: Critical Role I was hooked by Campaign 4 of Critical Role after only the first episode. It delivers everything I enjoy: layered lore I’m still unpacking, a Dungeon Master who clearly reveres the setting, and a cast of characters I already feel invested in. Among them, surprisingly and delightfully, is the wild card of...
Dreams on Paper: Little Nightmares 3 Gets New Trailer
The game is set to launch on October 10 for PC and consoles across two generations. Supermassive Games and Bandai Namco Entertainment have unveiled a new trailer for their dark fable, Little Nightmares III. The footage depicts the protagonists using a simple drawing to hold back the creeping terror. In Little Nightmares III, you’ll guide...
60-Year-Old Gamer Grandpa from Elektrostal Becomes an Internet Sensation for Keeping a Notebook of Games
Although he doesn’t use the internet, an elderly man still makes an effort to keep up with new releases. A touching story about a longtime customer of the Tetris store has been circulating online. Staff members say a 60-year-old man has been stopping by regularly for more than ten years to pick up the latest...
[Video] The End of Game Pass
The takeaway is simple: Microsoft Gaming appears to be in serious decline. Xbox’s decline hasn’t just continued — it’s picked up speed. The company has been raising prices across the board: consoles, games, and subscription plans. Microsoft now asks $360 per year for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, framing the increase as a result of “new...
ANANTA: It’s GTA as an Anime — It Looks Seriously Fun and Well-Made
Ananta — un nom qui est passé du silence à l’omniprésence en quelques jours. Le titre, anciennement connu sous le nom de Project Mugen, a littéralement enflammé le Tokyo Game Show 2025 : files d’attente interminables, démo prise d’assaut et distribution massive de goodies ont fait du stand NetEase/Naked Rain l’un des plus visités du...
Assassin’s Creed Mirage to Receive Free “Valley of Memory” DLC — Ubisoft Shows Gameplay and Announces Release Date
The developers have prepared a wealth of new content. Ubisoft will soon roll out fresh content and a range of improvements for Assassin’s Creed Mirage. During a recent presentation the team showcased gameplay footage and outlined what players should anticipate. The game will receive the Valley of Memory expansion, which is said to provide roughly...
Hollow Knight: Silksong Fan Used Math to Determine the Strongest Silk Skill
Players are still hunting for the most effective ways to tackle Team Cherry’s latest release. In Hollow Knight: Silksong, players have access to a wide range of tools they combine into builds. Some choose by feel, while others rely on mathematics. The creator of the YouTube channel “Rusty.” ran an analysis to determine the most...
Painkiller creators have their own “Tarkov” — evacuation shooter Lost Rift launches on Steam
Escape from Tarkov continues to inspire other developers. A new Tarkov-like title has recently appeared on Steam. This entry comes from People Can Fly, the studio known for Painkiller and Bulletstorm. The project, called Lost Rift, adopts familiar genre staples — extraction mechanics and the permanent loss of carried loot upon death. The game is...
Owlcat Reveals Necrons in Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader — Teaser for Third Story DLC
The developers will continue to deliver new content for the cRPG next year. Owlcat Games recently reminded players that the third story expansion for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader — titled “The Infinite Museion” — is in development. The studio released a brief teaser showcasing Necron models, including units and architectural designs. Story premise: “Venture into...
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2 Being Canceled Over an “Agenda” — Some Gamers Worried About Female Necrons
Trying the demo left some players with decidedly negative reactions. The team behind Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2 recently released a tactical demo. Players were given a chance to try out playable representatives of the Adeptus Mechanicus and the Necrons. Shortly afterward, a number of players voiced complaints about Mechanicus 2. EvilNando started a thread on...
Marvel’s Wolverine Not for Everyone — Sony Changed the Game’s Title in Some Regions
When launching projects across different regions, it’s essential to account for local cultural nuances. Western players recently noticed that Marvel’s Wolverine isn’t being promoted under the same title in every region. In a recent PlayStation blog post written in Spanish, the game is referred to as “Marvel: Lobezno” (which corresponds to “Marvel’s Wolverine” in English...
GTA 6 Fans Spot New Achievement in Second Trailer
Waiting for new promo material, fans are tallying views of the earlier trailers. Rockstar Games rarely releases new trailers for Grand Theft Auto 6, so enthusiastic gamers keep replaying the ones already available. View counts are steadily rising. Recently, a user known as Western_Heat_4457 noted another milestone for the second trailer: in October it gathered...
Rust Developers Break the Meta — Forcing Players to Abandon Bases and Return to the Wild
It’s time to change some entrenched gaming habits. The creators of the popular survival game Rust have released a new development diary and outlined their intent to rethink the established meta. The team aims to pull players back into the open world, where authentic competition can arise. Facepunch Studios rolled out an update for Rust...
Watch Emma Stone’s New Sci‑Fi Movie “Bugonia” Early — Free Screening
Photo: Focus Features Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos — one of contemporary cinema’s most distinctive actor-director duos — have reunited for a new film, and Polygon is offering readers an early chance to see it. We’re presenting a free advance screening of Bugonia on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 7:00 p.m. (AMC Lincoln Square, Manhattan). New...
Nintendo Quickly Denies Rumors That It’s Lobbying Against AI Use in Game Development
The rumours began after a Japanese politician claimed that Nintendo was allegedly coordinating with government officials. Nintendo has formally denied reports that it lobbied against generative artificial intelligence. Contrary to recent online discussion, Nintendo has had no contact with the Japanese government regarding generative AI. Nintendo. The company stressed it will continue to take necessary...
Taylor Swift Calls Claim She’ll Quit Music After Marrying Travis Kelce “Shockingly Offensive”
Taylor Swift Says Marriage Won’t Halt Her Music — “I’ll Keep Making Art” October 6, 2025 — Interview on BBC Radio 2, The Scott Mills Breakfast Show Taylor Swift celebrates with Travis Kelce after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills, 32–29, in the AFC Championship at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January...
Matthew Mercer’s New Critical Role Character Is a Total Menace
Image: Critical Role I was hooked by Campaign 4 of Critical Role after only the first episode. It delivers everything I enjoy: layered lore I’m still unpacking, a Dungeon Master who clearly reveres the setting, and a cast of characters I already feel invested in. Among them, surprisingly and delightfully, is the wild card of...
Dreams on Paper: Little Nightmares 3 Gets New Trailer
The game is set to launch on October 10 for PC and consoles across two generations. Supermassive Games and Bandai Namco Entertainment have unveiled a new trailer for their dark fable, Little Nightmares III. The footage depicts the protagonists using a simple drawing to hold back the creeping terror. In Little Nightmares III, you’ll guide...
60-Year-Old Gamer Grandpa from Elektrostal Becomes an Internet Sensation for Keeping a Notebook of Games
Although he doesn’t use the internet, an elderly man still makes an effort to keep up with new releases. A touching story about a longtime customer of the Tetris store has been circulating online. Staff members say a 60-year-old man has been stopping by regularly for more than ten years to pick up the latest...
[Video] The End of Game Pass
The takeaway is simple: Microsoft Gaming appears to be in serious decline. Xbox’s decline hasn’t just continued — it’s picked up speed. The company has been raising prices across the board: consoles, games, and subscription plans. Microsoft now asks $360 per year for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, framing the increase as a result of “new...
ANANTA: It’s GTA as an Anime — It Looks Seriously Fun and Well-Made
Ananta — un nom qui est passé du silence à l’omniprésence en quelques jours. Le titre, anciennement connu sous le nom de Project Mugen, a littéralement enflammé le Tokyo Game Show 2025 : files d’attente interminables, démo prise d’assaut et distribution massive de goodies ont fait du stand NetEase/Naked Rain l’un des plus visités du...








