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Valve lets Steam users check if Secure Boot and TPM are enabled on their PCs
Secure Boot has recently become highly sought-after in online gaming, and Valve has taken steps to make users more aware of it. Recently, Valve not only rolled out a major update to the main Steam client featuring a redesigned interface, but also began experimenting with a new feature that inspects a player’s system. In the...
Season 10 of Diablo 4 Launches With Issues — Blizzard Makes Emergency Change to Legendary Item Drops
Some players have already collected a sizable haul of legendary items. A substantial update for Diablo 4 was released recently, marking the start of Season 10, dubbed “Season of Infernal Chaos.” Blizzard implemented a wide range of class adjustments, revamped boss loot tables, and introduced a new loot category called “Chaos Armor” — enhanced variants...
Sven Vincke says Baldur’s Gate 3’s Steam Deck support came about thanks to one developer’s enthusiasm
One developer’s initiative ultimately improved the game across all platforms. Baldur’s Gate 3 recently received its 34th hotfix, which brings full Steam Deck support. The game now has a dedicated build for Valve’s handheld. Larian Studios’ head Sven Vinke revealed that this Steam Deck version came about thanks to the enthusiasm of a single developer...
Fan-Made Remake of Star Wars: Rebel Assault Revealed — Planet Kolaador in Unreal Engine 5
Some games are being refreshed thanks to community efforts. The creator behind the UnrealWars YouTube channel recently drew attention to an unofficial remake of Star Wars: Rebel Assault, which is being developed using the modern Unreal Engine 5. Star Wars: Rebel Assault is a rail shooter that follows a pilot of the Rebel Alliance. This...
Owlcat on Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy’s Moral Grey Areas and Investigations — cRPGs Built to Make Even Their Creators Want to Play
The developers drew on lessons from their work on Rogue Trader. Owlcat Games continues to showcase the Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy cRPG across multiple platforms. Recently, executive producer Anatoly Shestov spoke with reporters. He addressed the setting’s moral ambiguity: “Conventional stories usually come with a predefined set of actions labeled as either good or evil....
Several Major Black Ops 7 Collaborations Canceled Due to Player Backlash
Reports indicate Activision originally intended the new Call of Duty to adopt an atmosphere and aesthetic similar to that of Black Ops 6. In a recent interview, Treyarch’s Senior Production Director Yale Miller explained the studio isn’t pursuing strictly “realistic” cosmetic items for Black Ops 7; instead, they want cosmetics that “make sense for Black...
Metaphor: ReFantazio Wins Top Prize at the 2025 Japan Game Awards
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was honored with the Breakthrough Award for its innovative concept. Metaphor: ReFantazio was named Game of the Year at the Japan Game Awards 2025 ceremony held on Tuesday. The event — organized annually by the Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association of Japan (CESA) — is partly decided by public voting. The Minister...
Treyarch Can’t Remove a System From Black Ops 7 That’s Been Criticized by Call of Duty Fans for Years
The developers acknowledged that not every decision about the game is theirs to make. When responding to CharlieIntel’s questions about SBMM (skill-based matchmaking) and the practice of reconstructing lobbies for each match, Treyarch admitted they are powerless to change it — the choice to implement these systems doesn’t lie with the studio. Although Call of...
Mariah Carey Pop-Up Channel Debuts on SiriusXM Ahead of New Album ‘Here for It All’
SiriusXM Launches Limited ‘Mariah Radio’ to Mark Mariah Carey’s New Album, Here for It All Published September 25, 2025 Mariah Carey performing at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, UBS Arena, Elmont, New York. ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images SiriusXM announced on September 25, 2025 that it will debut a limited-run channel dedicated to Mariah...
Free on Steam: RPG About Destroying Crime Evidence Receives “Very Positive” Player Reviews
Players can now experience The Deed free of charge. Pilgrim Adventures and GrabTheGames Studios recently brought The Deed back into the spotlight with a free giveaway on Steam. The developers present an unconventional take on the detective genre — instead of playing a sleuth who uncovers a crime, you must erase its traces: “Arran Bruce,...
Sony Calls PlayStation 5 Its Most Financially Successful Console
The company did not disclose that a large share of the device’s strong profitability is driven by the overall rise in prices for games and digital content. Sony Interactive Entertainment has hailed the PlayStation 5 as the most successful console in the company’s history, co-head Hideaki Nishino announced at the Tokyo Game Show 2025. During...
Treyarch Warns Black Ops 7 Will Look Very Bad on PS4 and Xbox One
The studio pointed out that a large number of players still use previous-generation consoles. In comments to reporters, Treyarch warned that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will look significantly worse on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. We still believe we can ship the game while fully realizing the intended gameplay. Naturally, the visual presentation...
Tank Battles at the Pyramids of Giza and Fighting on New York’s Ruined Streets: Battlefield 6 Campaign Details Revealed
Missions are expected to last roughly 25–40 minutes each. Various details about the single-player campaign for the shooter Battlefield 6 have leaked online. Nine missions spanning three continents. The story is presented as a single, coherent narrative rather than a collection of separate vignettes like in Battlefield 1 and Battlefield 5. Mission lengths are reported...
Even Spaceballs 2’s Cast Reveal Is a Spoof of Star Wars
Photo: Amazon MGM Studios Amazon MGM Studios revealed that production on the tentative Spaceballs sequel — currently being called Spaceballs 2 in reports — has officially begun, accompanied by a cheeky table-read photograph of the cast and crew. The image intentionally riffs on the well-known 2015 The Force Awakens ensemble photo, signaling which original players...
Team Ninja Discusses Aggressive AI and Difficulty in Ninja Gaiden 4
A streamlined Hero Mode is available for players who simply want to swing swords in a ninja game. Team Ninja has released a new video outlining the difficulty options in Ninja Gaiden 4. According to the studio, the title remains faithful to the franchise—renowned for its challenging combat and relentless foes—while also offering an accessible...
Sucker Punch Raises the Quality Bar to an Unreachable Level — Critics Rave About Ghost of Yotei
The heroine Atsu has been singled out for praise, often described as bold and impressive. Early reviews for Ghost of Yotei, the new open-world from Sucker Punch and Sony Interactive Entertainment, have started to appear online. Critics are once again enamored with Sony’s latest release — lauding nearly everything from the narrative, visuals and world...
Valve lets Steam users check if Secure Boot and TPM are enabled on their PCs
Secure Boot has recently become highly sought-after in online gaming, and Valve has taken steps to make users more aware of it. Recently, Valve not only rolled out a major update to the main Steam client featuring a redesigned interface, but also began experimenting with a new feature that inspects a player’s system. In the...
Season 10 of Diablo 4 Launches With Issues — Blizzard Makes Emergency Change to Legendary Item Drops
Some players have already collected a sizable haul of legendary items. A substantial update for Diablo 4 was released recently, marking the start of Season 10, dubbed “Season of Infernal Chaos.” Blizzard implemented a wide range of class adjustments, revamped boss loot tables, and introduced a new loot category called “Chaos Armor” — enhanced variants...
Sven Vincke says Baldur’s Gate 3’s Steam Deck support came about thanks to one developer’s enthusiasm
One developer’s initiative ultimately improved the game across all platforms. Baldur’s Gate 3 recently received its 34th hotfix, which brings full Steam Deck support. The game now has a dedicated build for Valve’s handheld. Larian Studios’ head Sven Vinke revealed that this Steam Deck version came about thanks to the enthusiasm of a single developer...
Fan-Made Remake of Star Wars: Rebel Assault Revealed — Planet Kolaador in Unreal Engine 5
Some games are being refreshed thanks to community efforts. The creator behind the UnrealWars YouTube channel recently drew attention to an unofficial remake of Star Wars: Rebel Assault, which is being developed using the modern Unreal Engine 5. Star Wars: Rebel Assault is a rail shooter that follows a pilot of the Rebel Alliance. This...
Owlcat on Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy’s Moral Grey Areas and Investigations — cRPGs Built to Make Even Their Creators Want to Play
The developers drew on lessons from their work on Rogue Trader. Owlcat Games continues to showcase the Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy cRPG across multiple platforms. Recently, executive producer Anatoly Shestov spoke with reporters. He addressed the setting’s moral ambiguity: “Conventional stories usually come with a predefined set of actions labeled as either good or evil....
Several Major Black Ops 7 Collaborations Canceled Due to Player Backlash
Reports indicate Activision originally intended the new Call of Duty to adopt an atmosphere and aesthetic similar to that of Black Ops 6. In a recent interview, Treyarch’s Senior Production Director Yale Miller explained the studio isn’t pursuing strictly “realistic” cosmetic items for Black Ops 7; instead, they want cosmetics that “make sense for Black...
Metaphor: ReFantazio Wins Top Prize at the 2025 Japan Game Awards
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was honored with the Breakthrough Award for its innovative concept. Metaphor: ReFantazio was named Game of the Year at the Japan Game Awards 2025 ceremony held on Tuesday. The event — organized annually by the Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association of Japan (CESA) — is partly decided by public voting. The Minister...
Treyarch Can’t Remove a System From Black Ops 7 That’s Been Criticized by Call of Duty Fans for Years
The developers acknowledged that not every decision about the game is theirs to make. When responding to CharlieIntel’s questions about SBMM (skill-based matchmaking) and the practice of reconstructing lobbies for each match, Treyarch admitted they are powerless to change it — the choice to implement these systems doesn’t lie with the studio. Although Call of...
Mariah Carey Pop-Up Channel Debuts on SiriusXM Ahead of New Album ‘Here for It All’
SiriusXM Launches Limited ‘Mariah Radio’ to Mark Mariah Carey’s New Album, Here for It All Published September 25, 2025 Mariah Carey performing at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, UBS Arena, Elmont, New York. ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images SiriusXM announced on September 25, 2025 that it will debut a limited-run channel dedicated to Mariah...