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Valve Cancels Team Fortress 2 Classic Demo Release on Steam Due to an Oversight
Steam’s policy quirks ended up working against the developers. A demo version of the Team Fortress 2 Classic mod had been slated to appear on Steam in October. During the submission process, however, an unwelcome issue came to light that neither the mod team nor Valve’s reviewers had noticed. It turned out that Steam does...
[STREAM] Nerves gone. Soulslike Valor Mortis + Roguelike Absolum
Combo for the perfect liftoff on Tatooine. We’ll alternate between Valor Mortis and Absolum. Both titles look compelling and should delight fans of the genre. The stream starts at 21:00 Moscow time on our YouTube channel, VK Play, and Twitch. Source: iXBT.games
Sabrina Carpenter Calls Grand Ole Opry Debut with Sheryl Crow “Magical”: “I’m the Biggest Fan Ever”
Sabrina Carpenter Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut; Sheryl Crow Presents Her Published: October 7, 2025 Sabrina Carpenter at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 (UBS Arena, Sept. 7, 2025). Gilbert Flores Sabrina Carpenter added a storied venue to her résumé on October 7, 2025, making her debut at the Grand Ole Opry as part of...
Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2 developers reveal Lasombra clan they planned to sell separately
The world of Bloodlines 2 will host a diverse array of vampire clans. The creators of Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2 continue to reveal the clans players will be able to play. This time the spotlight is on the Lasombra clan — originally intended as paid content, it is now included in the base...
HBO Unveils First Trailer for “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” — a Spinoff of “Game of Thrones” and “House of the Dragon”
HBO is further expanding George R.R. Martin’s world — the next adaptation will be based on the Dunk and Egg stories. HBO has released the first trailer for the series “The Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight.” The show is set between “House of the Dragon” and “Game of Thrones” — roughly a...
Creators of Russian horror ILL reveal locations and discuss world-building
The developers are plotting fresh ways to unsettle players. Recently, Team Clout revisited their horror project ILL. The studio published a development diary focused on worldbuilding, released a series of screenshots, and laid out their vision: “Our story takes place within a vast research FORT. It’s isolated, industrial, and shrouded in mystery. Inside it sits...
New Teaser for Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era — Introduces Sister Keiri Starting with Enhanced Shadow Grasp
The Olden Era team continues to unveil the game’s content bit by bit. The creators of Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era have been releasing a steady stream of teasers. They’ve recently revealed another character. This time the spotlight falls on Sister Keiri: “Although the people of Alvar emerged into the light, the Daylight...
Crusader Kings 3 Heads to Asia — Paradox Reveals Release Date for the “All Under Heaven” DLC
A major expansion is coming soon. The team behind the grand strategy Crusader Kings 3 has released a trailer for the All Under Heaven expansion and announced its launch date. This DLC invites players to explore Asia — from the rich, enigmatic realms of China and Japan to the diverse lands of Southeast Asia. Command...
Watch Sean Paul and ‘Love Island’ star Chelley rate L.A.’s Jamaican food on ‘Take Us Out’
Sean Paul and Love Island’s Chelley Share Food, Stories and Music on Billboard’s Take Us Out Video interview filmed at Status Hollywood, Los Angeles In the newest installment of Billboard’s Take Us Out series, dancehall icon Sean Paul sits down with Love Island star Chelley for an honest, easygoing conversation over a Jamaican-inspired tasting menu....
Team Fortress 2 Update from October 9, 2025
A new Team Fortress 2 update is live and will install automatically the next time you restart the game. Major changes include: Scream Fortress XVII has arrived! Introduces five new community maps: Cowerhouse, Dusker, Afterlife, Devilcross, and Marshlands. Introduced the Spectral Stash Case: Contains 23 new community-crafted cosmetic items that form the Spectral Stash Collection....
Doja Cat Haunts Fortnitemares as Fortnite’s Spookiest Guest Star Yet
Doja Cat Is Fortnite’s 2025 “Mother of Thorns” for Fortnitemares Published Oct. 8, 2025 Doja Cat as featured in Fortnite’s 2025 Fortnitemares campaign. Courtesy of Fortnite Fortnite has tapped Doja Cat as its 2025 “Mother of Thorns,” naming the rapper the central figure of this year’s Fortnitemares celebration. The collaboration was announced on Oct. 8,...
Blizzard Prepares Major Changes for Diablo 4 — Announces Updates to Crafting, Combat and More
New content will be revealed earlier than usual. A minor 2.4.1 patch for Diablo 4 was released recently. This is just the beginning — the developers have far-reaching plans. A member of the Diablo 4 team, PezRadar, has begun teasing significant changes: “Over the coming weeks we’ll start outlining the adjustments that will soon arrive...
‘PC-killer’ Crysis will be preserved and run on modern systems thanks to GOG
The iconic shooter is set to keep pushing PCs to their limits. Players were recently reminded of the Crysis franchise. GOG announced the arrival of the remastered trilogy on their service and revealed that the original title has been added to their game preservation program: “We’re pleased to announce that the Crysis Remastered trilogy has...
Arma Reforger developers reveal Kolguyev Island in Update 1.6
Bohemia Interactive is preparing new content Bohemia Interactive has published a new Arma Reforger developer diary focused on Kolguyev Island (Kolguyev): “A historic location from the original Arma: Cold War Assault, meticulously reconstructed on the Enfusion Engine, brings an entirely new backdrop to Arma Reforger — one steeped in the forlorn, crumbling ambience of a...
1999 Prototype of The Sims Shown Online — Featuring the First System That Gave Players Freedom
The developers didn’t instantly land on the gameplay formula that has kept players engaged for years. An unusual build of the original The Sims recently appeared online. It’s thought to be the demo that helped prove the life-simulator concept was viable. The creator of the YouTube channel LUCPIX showcased the gameplay footage, claiming this build...
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era 2025 Launch Canceled, But Demo Available on Steam
The wait for Olden Era will be considerably longer. Originally, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era was expected to launch in Early Access this summer, but the release was later pushed to late 2025. Now the timeline has shifted again. The HoMM: Olden Era launch has been postponed to 2026. However, a PC demo...
Valve Cancels Team Fortress 2 Classic Demo Release on Steam Due to an Oversight
Steam’s policy quirks ended up working against the developers. A demo version of the Team Fortress 2 Classic mod had been slated to appear on Steam in October. During the submission process, however, an unwelcome issue came to light that neither the mod team nor Valve’s reviewers had noticed. It turned out that Steam does...
[STREAM] Nerves gone. Soulslike Valor Mortis + Roguelike Absolum
Combo for the perfect liftoff on Tatooine. We’ll alternate between Valor Mortis and Absolum. Both titles look compelling and should delight fans of the genre. The stream starts at 21:00 Moscow time on our YouTube channel, VK Play, and Twitch. Source: iXBT.games
Sabrina Carpenter Calls Grand Ole Opry Debut with Sheryl Crow “Magical”: “I’m the Biggest Fan Ever”
Sabrina Carpenter Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut; Sheryl Crow Presents Her Published: October 7, 2025 Sabrina Carpenter at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 (UBS Arena, Sept. 7, 2025). Gilbert Flores Sabrina Carpenter added a storied venue to her résumé on October 7, 2025, making her debut at the Grand Ole Opry as part of...
Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2 developers reveal Lasombra clan they planned to sell separately
The world of Bloodlines 2 will host a diverse array of vampire clans. The creators of Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2 continue to reveal the clans players will be able to play. This time the spotlight is on the Lasombra clan — originally intended as paid content, it is now included in the base...
HBO Unveils First Trailer for “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” — a Spinoff of “Game of Thrones” and “House of the Dragon”
HBO is further expanding George R.R. Martin’s world — the next adaptation will be based on the Dunk and Egg stories. HBO has released the first trailer for the series “The Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight.” The show is set between “House of the Dragon” and “Game of Thrones” — roughly a...
Creators of Russian horror ILL reveal locations and discuss world-building
The developers are plotting fresh ways to unsettle players. Recently, Team Clout revisited their horror project ILL. The studio published a development diary focused on worldbuilding, released a series of screenshots, and laid out their vision: “Our story takes place within a vast research FORT. It’s isolated, industrial, and shrouded in mystery. Inside it sits...
New Teaser for Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era — Introduces Sister Keiri Starting with Enhanced Shadow Grasp
The Olden Era team continues to unveil the game’s content bit by bit. The creators of Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era have been releasing a steady stream of teasers. They’ve recently revealed another character. This time the spotlight falls on Sister Keiri: “Although the people of Alvar emerged into the light, the Daylight...
Crusader Kings 3 Heads to Asia — Paradox Reveals Release Date for the “All Under Heaven” DLC
A major expansion is coming soon. The team behind the grand strategy Crusader Kings 3 has released a trailer for the All Under Heaven expansion and announced its launch date. This DLC invites players to explore Asia — from the rich, enigmatic realms of China and Japan to the diverse lands of Southeast Asia. Command...
Watch Sean Paul and ‘Love Island’ star Chelley rate L.A.’s Jamaican food on ‘Take Us Out’
Sean Paul and Love Island’s Chelley Share Food, Stories and Music on Billboard’s Take Us Out Video interview filmed at Status Hollywood, Los Angeles In the newest installment of Billboard’s Take Us Out series, dancehall icon Sean Paul sits down with Love Island star Chelley for an honest, easygoing conversation over a Jamaican-inspired tasting menu....








