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Over 4,000 Cheaters Banned in Escape from Tarkov — Some Sent “Hello” to Nikita Buyanov
Not everyone plays the hardcore shooter Escape from Tarkov fairly. The crackdown on cheaters continues. The team behind Escape from Tarkov is continuing its campaign against players who rely on cheats. They recently reported another wave of bans. The developers revealed that since August 22 more than 4,700 cheaters have been suspended. The studio posted...
Hollow Knight: Silksong Completed in Under an Hour — Player Aims to Improve Time
Players have already learned to reach the finale with impressive speed. The retail release of Hollow Knight: Silksong proved a serious challenge for many, but over time players have adapted and begun tackling Team Cherry’s new title with speedruns. Speedrunners such as Nebula have already completed the game in under an hour — posting a...
Fourth-Stage Infected: Dark Horse Direct Opens Preorders for The Last of Us Bloater Statue
For fans of the action-adventure The Last of Us, Dark Horse Direct is preparing to release a Bloater statue in 2026 — the hulking infected known for throwing organic sacs of mycotoxin at unsuspecting passersby. The tide of infected from The Last of Us universe shows no signs of slowing. Dark Horse Direct, an arm...
Zenless Zone Zero developers reveal Lucia’s cleavage with a plunging neckline — leak
Update 2.3 hasn’t even launched yet, but it’s already brightened the mood for some players. While many players are still waiting for the 2.3 release of Zenless Zone Zero, a handful have already experienced the new content during beta tests. As is often the case, leaks have surfaced. Insiders say the devs have adjusted the...
Arcade Basketball for the Whole Family: NBA Bounce Released
Sports video games remain highly popular, but alongside realistic simulators there are often lighter, family-oriented alternatives. These titles prioritize straightforward mechanics, vibrant visuals, and approachable gameplay to appeal to younger players and those who don’t spend hours on traditional sports sims. Joining this trend is NBA Bounce. Its release is accompanied by a new trailer...
Developer Explains Why Some Switch 2 Games Are Released Only on Game-Key Cards
Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi addressed the performance trade-offs of using full-size cartridges for the Switch 2 and clarified the role of Game-key Cards. Developers point out that Switch 2 cartridges load more slowly than the console’s built-in SSD, which constrains what high-budget titles can achieve. Hamaguchi says Game-key Cards make it possible to bring...
The gaming industry is drowning in the sheer number of games — journalist Jason Schreier
Jason Schreier, a well-known Bloomberg reporter and respected voice in the gaming community, has highlighted an increasingly obvious problem: the industry is producing far too many games. The market is so saturated that even excellent games risk being overlooked. The statistics are striking: Schreier reports that 18,626 games were released on Steam in 2024 —...
Call of Duty creators acknowledge that annual releases are wearing players out
One of the defining traits of the Call of Duty franchise has long been its yearly release cycle. Multiple major studios work on the series simultaneously, which lets Activision maintain a strict timetable. Still, Treyarch’s developers have acknowledged they recognize players’ fatigue with that cadence. In 2025 a precedent will be set: for the first...
Forza Horizon 6 Has the Biggest Map in History — Developers Prioritize Size and Quality
Forza Horizon 6 will officially take players to Japan, and the developers say they are building the largest map in the franchise’s history. According to art director Don Arseta, in an interview Japan in the new installment is not only the biggest setting but also the most densely packed with activities. He reminded listeners that...
Dying Light: The Beast developers to fix zombie grabs and improve game performance
Players are dissatisfied with several of the game’s mechanics. The developers of Dying Light: The Beast have responded to community feedback and announced a new patch. Next week they plan to roll out an update that will include: Performance: improvements aimed at reducing stutters and FPS drops. PC — Frame generation: enhancements to ensure stability...
Silent Hill f buyers on Steam will soon have bonuses revoked — they were given to people who didn’t deserve the content
A number of players inadvertently gained access to additional content. The developers of SILENT HILL f have identified a problem in the PC version of the game. Due to a bug, some Steam users were able to reach content from the premium edition as well as pre-order bonuses, despite not being entitled to them. NeoBards...
Atomic Heart developers release guide after two years for players struggling with difficult puzzles
Some players voiced complaints about the puzzle design. The team behind Atomic Heart recently made themselves heard again. Several years after the game’s release, Mundfish published the first episode in a new guide series: “Stuck on a puzzle? We’ve got you covered! Our new ‘Puzzle Guide’ series provides short, spoiler-free tips to help you overcome...
Defying Expectations: Model Embodies Hinako Shimizu from the Horror “Silent Hill”
Cosplayer Meiko Inoe convincingly embodies Hinako Shimizu from the psychological horror Silent Hill f, a game in which the protagonist must survive in a town cloaked by a supernatural fog and face grotesque monsters. Not every fan of the Silent Hill franchise embraced Silent Hill f, yet the game still earned an 87 out of...
Terraria 1.4.5 Update Enters Final Stage — Developers Spoil Change to NPC Villager Mechanics
Re-Logic continues to expand gameplay systems and prepare new content. The Terraria team recently published a new developer log outlining their plans for the game’s future. The launch of the next so-called “final” 1.4.5 update is approaching, and the studio is laying the groundwork for what lies ahead next year — the project’s 15th anniversary....
Hearts of Iron IV Developers Update Japan, China, and the Philippines — Focus Trees, Doctrines, and Other New Features in Expansion Pass 2
Hearts of Iron IV is set to refresh several key Asian nations — and more — soon. The developers of the grand strategy Hearts of Iron IV have unveiled the seasonal Expansion Pass 2. It comprises five expansions that focus primarily on the Asian theatre. The first DLC, Seaplane Tenders, arrives on September 30 —...
Blogger Reveals Cyberpunk 2077’s Dark Side: How Night City’s Entertainment Industry Helps Control the Population
CD Projekt Red has sprinkled the game with countless small details that a number of observant players are carefully examining. The creator behind the YouTube channel bandercoot carried out an in-game investigation. He set out to examine Night City’s entertainment industry in Cyberpunk 2077. For example, local television airs a program called Safe and Sound...
Over 4,000 Cheaters Banned in Escape from Tarkov — Some Sent “Hello” to Nikita Buyanov
Not everyone plays the hardcore shooter Escape from Tarkov fairly. The crackdown on cheaters continues. The team behind Escape from Tarkov is continuing its campaign against players who rely on cheats. They recently reported another wave of bans. The developers revealed that since August 22 more than 4,700 cheaters have been suspended. The studio posted...
Hollow Knight: Silksong Completed in Under an Hour — Player Aims to Improve Time
Players have already learned to reach the finale with impressive speed. The retail release of Hollow Knight: Silksong proved a serious challenge for many, but over time players have adapted and begun tackling Team Cherry’s new title with speedruns. Speedrunners such as Nebula have already completed the game in under an hour — posting a...
Fourth-Stage Infected: Dark Horse Direct Opens Preorders for The Last of Us Bloater Statue
For fans of the action-adventure The Last of Us, Dark Horse Direct is preparing to release a Bloater statue in 2026 — the hulking infected known for throwing organic sacs of mycotoxin at unsuspecting passersby. The tide of infected from The Last of Us universe shows no signs of slowing. Dark Horse Direct, an arm...
Zenless Zone Zero developers reveal Lucia’s cleavage with a plunging neckline — leak
Update 2.3 hasn’t even launched yet, but it’s already brightened the mood for some players. While many players are still waiting for the 2.3 release of Zenless Zone Zero, a handful have already experienced the new content during beta tests. As is often the case, leaks have surfaced. Insiders say the devs have adjusted the...
Arcade Basketball for the Whole Family: NBA Bounce Released
Sports video games remain highly popular, but alongside realistic simulators there are often lighter, family-oriented alternatives. These titles prioritize straightforward mechanics, vibrant visuals, and approachable gameplay to appeal to younger players and those who don’t spend hours on traditional sports sims. Joining this trend is NBA Bounce. Its release is accompanied by a new trailer...
Developer Explains Why Some Switch 2 Games Are Released Only on Game-Key Cards
Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi addressed the performance trade-offs of using full-size cartridges for the Switch 2 and clarified the role of Game-key Cards. Developers point out that Switch 2 cartridges load more slowly than the console’s built-in SSD, which constrains what high-budget titles can achieve. Hamaguchi says Game-key Cards make it possible to bring...
The gaming industry is drowning in the sheer number of games — journalist Jason Schreier
Jason Schreier, a well-known Bloomberg reporter and respected voice in the gaming community, has highlighted an increasingly obvious problem: the industry is producing far too many games. The market is so saturated that even excellent games risk being overlooked. The statistics are striking: Schreier reports that 18,626 games were released on Steam in 2024 —...
Call of Duty creators acknowledge that annual releases are wearing players out
One of the defining traits of the Call of Duty franchise has long been its yearly release cycle. Multiple major studios work on the series simultaneously, which lets Activision maintain a strict timetable. Still, Treyarch’s developers have acknowledged they recognize players’ fatigue with that cadence. In 2025 a precedent will be set: for the first...
Forza Horizon 6 Has the Biggest Map in History — Developers Prioritize Size and Quality
Forza Horizon 6 will officially take players to Japan, and the developers say they are building the largest map in the franchise’s history. According to art director Don Arseta, in an interview Japan in the new installment is not only the biggest setting but also the most densely packed with activities. He reminded listeners that...








