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Release Date Revealed for New “Vampires of the Heartland”
Новости Стала известна дата выхода новых «Вампиров средней полосы» Добавить в закладки Онлайн-сервис START назвал дату премьеры третьего сезона мистического сериала «Вампиры средней полосы». Финал шоу выйдет 1 ноября. Ожидается, что в новых эпизодах состоится битва между уральскими и смоленскими вампирами. Кроме того, герои столкнулись с новыми семейными проблемами. Юрий Стоянов, Артем Ткаченко, Тимофей Кочнев, Дмитрий Чеботарев,...
Pre-orders Open for the “Prussian Assault Squad” Set for Trench Crusade
In the near future, fans of the tabletop game Trench Crusade will be able to bolster their forces with the “Prussian Stosstruppen” assault squad set, which contains eight plastic miniatures. Archon has announced that pre-orders are now open for the Prussian Stosstruppen warband for the tabletop game Trench Crusade. The set is currently priced at...
Fateful Encounter: Models Showcase Cosplay of Xal’atath and Priestesses from World of Warcraft
Cosplayer Svetlana “ritsured” Yuryeva and model-photographer Alleria “Tanuki” Hegel stepped into the World of Warcraft universe to embody Xal’atath and the Priestess. Not all players are satisfied with the current state of World of Warcraft, yet the game still has a large community of fans who log in every day (and almost certainly hope for...
Steam Next Fest 2025 Reveals How Generative AI Has Transformed Indie Games — Used in Over 500 Projects
The much-anticipated Steam Next Fest — a showcase for independent developers — revealed a striking trend: generative artificial intelligence was used in more than 500 demos across the event. According to TechRaptor, 504 demos — roughly 17% of all titles at the festival — incorporated AI. Valve has mandated transparency, requiring creators to disclose where...
1,200 Game Journalists Lost in Two Years — Google and AI “Finish Off” Gaming Media
According to the Press Engine platform, the number of journalists covering video games worldwide has dropped by 25% over the past two years. The service that publishers and developers use to distribute press releases and media keys reported that more than 600 journalists who regularly covered the games industry have been removed from its database...
Developers explain why Gothic Remake won’t be released on Nintendo Switch 2
Alkimia Interactive has confirmed that the Gothic Remake will not be released on the Switch 2. The explanation is simple — the console’s hardware does not align with the studio’s ambitions. In an interview, studio head Reinhard Pollis cleared up any doubts: “The Switch 2 is a solid console, but I think we need to...
Helldivers 2 Is a Hit on Xbox — What Does That Mean for PlayStation?
Helldivers 2 has emerged as a major success on Xbox. According to NPD Group analyst Mat Piscatella, the title was the third highest-grossing game on Xbox in August and slipped to fourth in September. Those rankings are based on revenue, even though Helldivers 2 isn’t a full-scale AAA release. Across all platforms the game placed...
Sequel to Surprise Hit Impresses Media: PowerWash Simulator 2 Earns High Scores
Players can now put their cleaning skills to the test across a variety of environments — PowerWash Simulator 2 has launched, and early impressions are very positive. The original endeared itself to players with its minimalist charm, calming atmosphere, and unexpectedly engrossing gameplay. The developers kept interest alive with numerous expansions — from collaborations with...
Pikmin 4 Gets Free Update With Photo Mode, Difficulty Levels and Other New Features
Nintendo has unexpectedly announced a substantial free update for Pikmin 4, arriving in November on Nintendo Switch. The trailer revealed several new features that enrich the gameplay experience, and a free demo will be released on the eShop alongside the update. The headline addition is a photo mode, accessed via a new “Field Camera” gadget...
After 19 Years, Strategy Game “Wars of Antiquity: Sparta” Gets HD Remaster — Free Version Released on Steam
The original Ancient Wars: Sparta is back. The full release of the strategy title Ancient Wars: Sparta — Definitive Edition is steadily approaching. Yet some fans asked for the classic version to return. The developer listened to players requesting “that very” edition of Ancient Wars: Sparta — and, after two and a half years of...
Genshin Impact 6.2 Character Banners: Five-Star Flagship Heroes Revealed — Insider
Genshin Impact is set to receive new playable characters soon, and details about the 6.2 update are gradually coming to light. Various Genshin Impact insiders have started sharing information about the character banners for the upcoming 6.1 update. So far, only details on the five-star characters are available; HomDGCat has not yet released the banner...
In the ’90s it was normal at SNK offices to punch holes in walls — Memories of a Metal Slug developer
Akio Oyabu, artist and developer of Metal Slug, shared a nostalgic story about Nasca Corporation’s first visit to SNK’s offices and an odd habit among the staff. During the 1990s and early 2000s many industry veterans endured long hours, sleeping at the office, and constant pressure. Akio recalled that SNK employees had a peculiar way...
Grand Theft Auto III Turns 24 Today
Grand Theft Auto III was released on October 23, 2001 — a game that transformed the industry. The title represented a major breakthrough for Rockstar Games and set new standards for open-world design. GTA III left a mark on gaming history comparable to the likes of Tetris, Super Mario 64, Street Fighter II, and Halo....
“August” Collects Over One Billion Rubles
Новости «Август» собрал более миллиарда рублей Добавить в закладки Военный триллер «Август» Никиты Высоцкого и Ильи Лебедева собрал более миллиарда рублей в отечественном прокате. Об этом сообщает ЕАИС. В центре событий фильма военные разведчики, которые разыскивают иностранных агентов в тылу врага. Стоит отметить, что «Август» — далеко не первый блокбастер 2025 года, которому удалось стать зрительским хитом....
Gothic Remake Developers Want to Give Players “Maximum Variety of Options”
The creators of the cult RPG remake vow that players will genuinely be able to inhabit any role. With 2026 drawing near — a year expected to bring a surge of major releases — the Gothic remake remains one of the most eagerly awaited titles. At Barcelona Game Fest, journalists spoke with developers from Alkimia...
“The Mitchells vs. the Machines” to get a sequel
Новости «Митчеллы против машин» получат сиквел Добавить в закладки Анимационный фильм «Митчеллы против машин» получит продолжение. Режиссерами проекта станут Джей Пи Санс («Плохие парни 2») и Гильермо Мартинес, который был сценаристом оригинальной части. Производство мультфильма должно стартовать в начале 2026 года. Первые «Митчеллы против машин» рассказывали о семье, которая отправилась в дорожное путешествие, чтобы отвезти дочь в киношколу....
Release Date Revealed for New “Vampires of the Heartland”
Новости Стала известна дата выхода новых «Вампиров средней полосы» Добавить в закладки Онлайн-сервис START назвал дату премьеры третьего сезона мистического сериала «Вампиры средней полосы». Финал шоу выйдет 1 ноября. Ожидается, что в новых эпизодах состоится битва между уральскими и смоленскими вампирами. Кроме того, герои столкнулись с новыми семейными проблемами. Юрий Стоянов, Артем Ткаченко, Тимофей Кочнев, Дмитрий Чеботарев,...
Pre-orders Open for the “Prussian Assault Squad” Set for Trench Crusade
In the near future, fans of the tabletop game Trench Crusade will be able to bolster their forces with the “Prussian Stosstruppen” assault squad set, which contains eight plastic miniatures. Archon has announced that pre-orders are now open for the Prussian Stosstruppen warband for the tabletop game Trench Crusade. The set is currently priced at...
Fateful Encounter: Models Showcase Cosplay of Xal’atath and Priestesses from World of Warcraft
Cosplayer Svetlana “ritsured” Yuryeva and model-photographer Alleria “Tanuki” Hegel stepped into the World of Warcraft universe to embody Xal’atath and the Priestess. Not all players are satisfied with the current state of World of Warcraft, yet the game still has a large community of fans who log in every day (and almost certainly hope for...
Steam Next Fest 2025 Reveals How Generative AI Has Transformed Indie Games — Used in Over 500 Projects
The much-anticipated Steam Next Fest — a showcase for independent developers — revealed a striking trend: generative artificial intelligence was used in more than 500 demos across the event. According to TechRaptor, 504 demos — roughly 17% of all titles at the festival — incorporated AI. Valve has mandated transparency, requiring creators to disclose where...
1,200 Game Journalists Lost in Two Years — Google and AI “Finish Off” Gaming Media
According to the Press Engine platform, the number of journalists covering video games worldwide has dropped by 25% over the past two years. The service that publishers and developers use to distribute press releases and media keys reported that more than 600 journalists who regularly covered the games industry have been removed from its database...
Developers explain why Gothic Remake won’t be released on Nintendo Switch 2
Alkimia Interactive has confirmed that the Gothic Remake will not be released on the Switch 2. The explanation is simple — the console’s hardware does not align with the studio’s ambitions. In an interview, studio head Reinhard Pollis cleared up any doubts: “The Switch 2 is a solid console, but I think we need to...
Helldivers 2 Is a Hit on Xbox — What Does That Mean for PlayStation?
Helldivers 2 has emerged as a major success on Xbox. According to NPD Group analyst Mat Piscatella, the title was the third highest-grossing game on Xbox in August and slipped to fourth in September. Those rankings are based on revenue, even though Helldivers 2 isn’t a full-scale AAA release. Across all platforms the game placed...
Sequel to Surprise Hit Impresses Media: PowerWash Simulator 2 Earns High Scores
Players can now put their cleaning skills to the test across a variety of environments — PowerWash Simulator 2 has launched, and early impressions are very positive. The original endeared itself to players with its minimalist charm, calming atmosphere, and unexpectedly engrossing gameplay. The developers kept interest alive with numerous expansions — from collaborations with...
Pikmin 4 Gets Free Update With Photo Mode, Difficulty Levels and Other New Features
Nintendo has unexpectedly announced a substantial free update for Pikmin 4, arriving in November on Nintendo Switch. The trailer revealed several new features that enrich the gameplay experience, and a free demo will be released on the eShop alongside the update. The headline addition is a photo mode, accessed via a new “Field Camera” gadget...