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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 —...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 —...

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 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...

After persistent requests and circulating rumors, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has officially confirmed development of Yakuza Kiwami 3. The remake will let players experience Kazuma Kiryu’s story anew and will introduce fresh elements sure to surprise even longtime fans of the series. The 2009 original has noticeably aged compared to the entries built on the...

A new video gives retro gamers — and others — a chance to see what’s inside the box of the clamshell, dual-screen portable AYN Thor, and how well it handles games from Android, 3DS, Wii U, and DS platforms. AYN’s team continues to share material about the portable clamshell console featuring two AMOLED screens —...

Can games developed with budgets far smaller than those of major blockbusters sell at the same level? Jagex CEO John Bellamy says yes, and he cites figures that could reshape the market. In an interview with The Game Business he stressed that AA-tier projects have become a lifeline for an industry facing turbulence. He noted...

Microsoft has unveiled a significant advancement for PC game performance. The latest DirectX 12 AgilitySDK (1.618) adds a feature called Advanced Shader Delivery, designed to eliminate stutters and lengthy load times caused by shader compilation. The technology has finished testing and begins rolling out to players on October 16. One of the persistent issues in...

Firmware 13.00 — released as a routine security patch — produced an unexpected result: owners report noticeably smoother performance and snappier responsiveness from their consoles. Sony’s official note was brief: “improved messages and usability on certain screens.” That terseness is typical for many updates, but this time user feedback painted a very different picture. After...