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A look back at the past week — highlights and commentary on everything that made headlines in the gaming industry. Netflix has effectively buried The Witcher so deeply it may be all but impossible to revive — disappointing, considering the series’ immense potential. ARC Raiders turned into a breakout success, drawing several hundred thousand concurrent...

Pushes the game’s realism to the limit. Experienced modder and streamer Blurbs has released a modification for Grand Theft Auto V that introduces staged car-accident scams. Pedestrians will deliberately throw themselves under vehicles, then attempt to take legal action against the player for causing the collision. The mod’s humor stems from the fact that the...

The cast haven’t forgotten BioWare’s franchise celebration. N7 Day, the Mass Effect fan holiday, is fast approaching. While BioWare’s plans for the day remain unclear, several performers who worked on the franchise have already shared their own activities. On November 7 a livestream is scheduled, hosted by Jennifer Hale (the voice of female Shepard). Streamily...

Rockstar Games — employees and offices reported in recent coverage. The Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has accused Rockstar Games — developer of Grand Theft Auto VI — of engaging in union-busting after the studio dismissed roughly 30 to 40 staff across its U.K. and Canadian offices last week, according to reporting from...

The PS5’s fifth anniversary is coming soon. PlayStation 5’s fifth anniversary is approaching, and Sony has rolled out a new advertising campaign. It centers on the experiences players have had on the company’s consoles: Over the past five years, our players have shared moments of exhilaration, wonder, and surprise as they experienced extraordinary events on...

Jeezy Sets Guinness Record After Performing with 101-Orchestra Ensemble in Las Vegas Photo: Radis Denphutaraphrechar — Las Vegas, November 1, 2025 Jeezy onstage with the Color of Noize Orchestra, composed by Derrick Hodge and musically directed by Adam Blackstone. Jeezy elevated his Las Vegas residency into history, earning a Guinness World Record after sharing the...

While you were asleep, Phil Spencer rolled out a new strategy to revive the Xbox brand. Microsoft’s senior strategists have put together an impressive three-point plan to restore Xbox. After years of struggling to keep the Xbox brand afloat, the company abandoned strict exclusives and is now shifting away from the pure console model toward...

RTX Remix от NVIDIA открывает новые горизонты для классических игр на DirectX 8 и 9, внедряя трассировку лучей. Модификация GTA 4 от xoxor4d — автора аналогичных проектов для Call of Duty 4, Left 4 Dead 2 и Portal 2 — демонстрирует весь потенциал этой технологии и предоставляет игрокам расширенные параметры настройки освещения. Проект привлёк внимание...

Fans haven’t forgotten the classics and are keeping them alive through their own efforts. Not all followers of the ARPG franchise are happy with Diablo IV, but they do have an alternative. Enthusiasts are actively developing their own version of the second installment. The creators of Project Diablo 2 recently outlined their plans for Season...

Fans of the franchise are concerned about EA’s impending deal. Electronic Arts’ agreement with Saudi Arabia has unsettled the The Sims community. Some fear the developers might drop certain “diverse” elements from the game as a consequence. A Sims designer spoke with FRVR and shared his perspective. Charles London regards “diversity” as essential to the...

Gavin Adcock Falls Off Stage During Canadian Show, Later Shares Photo of Bruise Gavin Adcock onstage at Country Thunder Wisconsin, July 17, 2025. Joshua Applegate/Getty Images Rising country singer Gavin Adcock took a tumble during a recent Canadian performance of his song “Deep End,” slipping off the edge of the stage and landing among fans...

The developers unexpectedly returned to the game. Recently, a hacker known as voices38 managed to bypass Denuvo in Total War: Three Kingdoms. Shortly afterward, the developers made an unexpected comeback and issued a patch. The previous update for Total War: Three Kingdoms was released several years ago. The developers said they “resolved a hardware compatibility...

An ambitious developer set out to tell a tale of vengeance against a medieval backdrop. The medieval role-playing game Tales of Old Dominus has been released recently. The project is largely the work of a single creator, with “some components programmed and written with help from friends.” He presents the story of Erik, who embarks...

New Fortnite seasons usually open with intense play as seasoned competitors return to test the changes. Yet many players seeking a lighter moment have been gravitating to Evergreen Terrace — the western neighborhood that houses The Simpsons’ home. The location is painstakingly faithful, right down to the well-worn brown couch in the foyer of the...

Dodgers Mock Drake With Kendrick Lamar Lyrics After World Series Win Published November 3, 2025 Drake leaves the court following the NBA game between the Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors at Scotiabank Arena on January 13, 2025 in Toronto, Canada. Cole Burston/Getty Images Drake is likely regrouping after the 2025 World Series concluded...