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‘School GTA’ Bully let players see scenes from a Rockstar Games co-founder’s childhood
Developers often draw on their own life experiences when creating games. In Bully — often described as a “GTA set in a school” — Rockstar crafted a range of cliques and situations. It seems that several details were inspired by the childhood of one of the game’s creators. Former environment artist Andrew Wood, who worked...
A Year Later, Payday 2 Gets an Update — Developers Support Fans on Older Operating Systems
The developers have responded to several community requests. Recently the team behind Payday 2 launched a highly requested DLC — a subscription that grants access to all previously released add-ons. The cooperative shooter has now received an update. Starbreeze Studio issued a small patch: “We’ve updated the security certificate that could interfere with matchmaking for...
WoW: Mists of Pandaria Classic consumed up to 100% of RAM and locked players out — due to a Blizzard typo and other issues
World of Warcraft doesn’t always behave the way its creators intended. Recently, players of World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classic began reporting a range of technical problems and oddities. Issues included memory leaks, character customization glitches, missing items, and more. Producer Tom Ellis described what happened to WoW Classic: “It was a really strange...
Bully’s development drove the team to nervous breakdowns — by the end they were working 18-hour days
Making games is demanding — at times you’re pushed to your limits by intense pressure and exhaustive hours. A former Rockstar artist recently spoke with Retro Gamer about his time on Bully. Building the so-called “school GTA” proved to be a harsh test for the team. Andrew Wood recalled long periods of crunch — extended...
Paradox Reveals Warfare in Europa Universalis 5
The new installment in the franchise places emphasis on refined military mechanics. The team behind the grand strategy Europa Universalis 5 has published a new development diary. This entry focuses on military mechanics and demonstrates how battles will play out. The developers are driven by an “attempt to build a simulator where every decision carries...
Ghost of Yotei Developers Reveal Jin Sakai’s Fate from the First Game
Sucker Punch hasn’t forgotten the original game’s protagonist. Players are gradually exploring Ghost of Yotei and sharing their findings. It turns out the developers opted to reveal what became of Ghost of Tsushima’s main hero — the two games take place many years apart. The GameClips YouTube channel posted a playthrough of a special mission....
Epic Games Store gives away survival game from a BioWare veteran and freebies for Firestone RPG
The Epic Games Store continues to deliver a diverse selection of titles to gamers. A new giveaway round has started on the Epic Games Store. This time you can add a premium game to your library, as well as receive digital bonuses for a free-to-play title. Epic is giving away Nightingale — a PvE survival...
Official fishing arrives in Minecraft — “Friendly Fishing” add‑on released
Developers have kicked off the virtual fishing season. Mojang has released the Friendly Fishing add-on for Minecraft Bedrock. It was created in partnership with Conservation International — a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting nature for the benefit of people. The spotlight is on fishing — each species of fish displays its own behavior: “You’ll need...
Manor Lords Receives Experimental Update After 10 Months
Development of the game in Steam Early Access is continuing at a steady pace. The creator of the medieval city-building strategy Manor Lords has returned with a new update. Greg Styczeń has not yet moved the title to a full release; instead, he will run a beta test first: “Sorry for the long wait. I’m...
Miley Cyrus Reflects on Early Controversies and on Being the First Person “Ever” to Be Canceled
Miley Cyrus Reflects on Early Backlash, Calls Herself Among the First to Be ‘Canceled’ Published Oct 2, 2025 · Category: Music News Miley Cyrus at the 2025 Met Gala, celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025. Credit: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images. Miley Cyrus is revisiting the intense criticism...
GTA Online Bonuses: Halloween on the Hunt (Part 1)
Все перечисленные бонусы и скидки действуют в GTA Online до 12:00 9 октября. Новинки и возвращённый контент В честь Хэллоуина в игру добавлены: Выживание на Кайо Перико — в редакторе дел теперь можно расставлять зомби на острове; Режим «Зверь против маньяка» — столкновение дикого зверя с охотником; Одержимые животные — стихийные события с агрессивными тварями;...
48% of Call of Duty fans who played the Battlefield 6 beta did not return to CoD, analysts say
The largest exodus came from PC players. About one-third of Xbox owners did not return to Call of Duty. The Game Business, citing an analyst report from Ampere, says pre-orders for Battlefield 6 on PC through Steam alone have topped 1.7 million copies. Analysts expect EA’s new shooter to sell roughly 5 million units worldwide...
Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik to Reunite in New Netflix Road-Trip Docuseries
Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik to Reunite for Netflix Road-Trip Docuseries Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson pose in the press room during the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Festival at MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 20, 2014, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Steve Granitz / WireImage Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik are reportedly reuniting for a Netflix...
The Ice Tower: Inside the Horror Reimagining of Frozen
Image: Yellow Veil Pictures Lucile Hadžihalilović rarely makes conventional horror, though her work flirts with the macabre; her neo-noir body-horror Earwig is a recent example. Her latest, The Ice Tower, nevertheless ranks among 2025’s most unnerving films. Admirers of David Lynch and Alfred Hitchcock will find plenty to savor — including a startling avian attack...
Creators of PEAK Announce Absurd Cooperative Forklift Game “Crashout Crew”
A playable demo of Aggro Crab’s newest project will be available on October 13. Aggro Crab — the studio behind PEAK and Another Crab’s Treasure — has unveiled an absurd cooperative game focused on forklifts called Crashout Crew. The title is being developed for PC, and a demo will be released on October 13 as...
New Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Teaser — Introducing the Tear of Truth to Restore Travelers’ Strength
The team behind Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is gradually revealing more in-game content. The developers occasionally share collections of gameplay screenshots. Recently they showcased another object that players may encounter while exploring the map. This time the spotlight falls on the “Tear of Truth.” “Favored by ambitious messengers, the fresh dew gathered...
‘School GTA’ Bully let players see scenes from a Rockstar Games co-founder’s childhood
Developers often draw on their own life experiences when creating games. In Bully — often described as a “GTA set in a school” — Rockstar crafted a range of cliques and situations. It seems that several details were inspired by the childhood of one of the game’s creators. Former environment artist Andrew Wood, who worked...
A Year Later, Payday 2 Gets an Update — Developers Support Fans on Older Operating Systems
The developers have responded to several community requests. Recently the team behind Payday 2 launched a highly requested DLC — a subscription that grants access to all previously released add-ons. The cooperative shooter has now received an update. Starbreeze Studio issued a small patch: “We’ve updated the security certificate that could interfere with matchmaking for...
WoW: Mists of Pandaria Classic consumed up to 100% of RAM and locked players out — due to a Blizzard typo and other issues
World of Warcraft doesn’t always behave the way its creators intended. Recently, players of World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classic began reporting a range of technical problems and oddities. Issues included memory leaks, character customization glitches, missing items, and more. Producer Tom Ellis described what happened to WoW Classic: “It was a really strange...
Bully’s development drove the team to nervous breakdowns — by the end they were working 18-hour days
Making games is demanding — at times you’re pushed to your limits by intense pressure and exhaustive hours. A former Rockstar artist recently spoke with Retro Gamer about his time on Bully. Building the so-called “school GTA” proved to be a harsh test for the team. Andrew Wood recalled long periods of crunch — extended...
Paradox Reveals Warfare in Europa Universalis 5
The new installment in the franchise places emphasis on refined military mechanics. The team behind the grand strategy Europa Universalis 5 has published a new development diary. This entry focuses on military mechanics and demonstrates how battles will play out. The developers are driven by an “attempt to build a simulator where every decision carries...
Ghost of Yotei Developers Reveal Jin Sakai’s Fate from the First Game
Sucker Punch hasn’t forgotten the original game’s protagonist. Players are gradually exploring Ghost of Yotei and sharing their findings. It turns out the developers opted to reveal what became of Ghost of Tsushima’s main hero — the two games take place many years apart. The GameClips YouTube channel posted a playthrough of a special mission....
Epic Games Store gives away survival game from a BioWare veteran and freebies for Firestone RPG
The Epic Games Store continues to deliver a diverse selection of titles to gamers. A new giveaway round has started on the Epic Games Store. This time you can add a premium game to your library, as well as receive digital bonuses for a free-to-play title. Epic is giving away Nightingale — a PvE survival...
Official fishing arrives in Minecraft — “Friendly Fishing” add‑on released
Developers have kicked off the virtual fishing season. Mojang has released the Friendly Fishing add-on for Minecraft Bedrock. It was created in partnership with Conservation International — a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting nature for the benefit of people. The spotlight is on fishing — each species of fish displays its own behavior: “You’ll need...
Manor Lords Receives Experimental Update After 10 Months
Development of the game in Steam Early Access is continuing at a steady pace. The creator of the medieval city-building strategy Manor Lords has returned with a new update. Greg Styczeń has not yet moved the title to a full release; instead, he will run a beta test first: “Sorry for the long wait. I’m...