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Friday Facts #440 – The 2.1 Plan
It has been a while, and we are thrilled to finally share some long-awaited updates with our community. The 2.1 Roadmap For the past eight months, our team has been fully immersed in developing the major 2.1 update for both Factorio and the Space Age expansion. We are incredibly pleased with the progress so far...
Boards of Canada Object to Trump Administration Using Their Music in Bizarre Social Media Video
Boards of Canada Condemn Unauthorized Use of Music by White House Donald Trump at the presidential debate in Philadelphia, September 2024. Boards of Canada have joined the growing roster of artists distancing themselves from the current administration’s digital strategy. On Thursday (May 28), the reclusive Scottish electronic duo and their label, Warp Records, issued a...
Gothic 1 Remake | Making Of #06: Combat System
“We believed the original combat mechanics possessed a rare, intuitive quality—a system that was accessible yet offered immense depth for progression. These foundational pillars served as the ideal framework for us to evolve and refine the new combat experience.” Watch the Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1X5MvNX-cGo View the Full Development Diary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlGRIh9wef8 Join the team at Alkimia...
The Wildest Sci-Fi Thriller of the Century, Seven Years in the Making
The Backrooms, a disorienting and seemingly endless liminal expanse, has evolved into a captivating cultural phenomenon. Much like the Slender Man legend, it emerged from a singular, eerie internet post and blossomed into a standalone franchise. Its cultural footprint is now so significant that the upcoming Backrooms film is poised to rival major blockbusters like...
What lies at the end of the Backrooms? We asked director Kane Parsons
Image: A24/Everett Collection The finale of A24’s psychological horror feature, Backrooms, is engineered to provoke deep debate. Deciphering the film’s climactic sequence requires peeling back layers of complex symbolism. To understand why this pivotal scene unfolds with such visceral intensity, we sat down with director Kane Parsons to gain his perspective. “I’m usually reluctant to...
CMAT Expresses ‘Deep Sadness’ Over Body-Shaming After BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend Performance: ‘I Simply Have to Sit Here and Take It’
CMAT (Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson) performing at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Credit: Gilbert Flores/Billboard Irish singer-songwriter CMAT has issued a poignant response to the wave of vitriolic, body-shaming commentary that followed her recent appearance at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend. Taking to Instagram this past Thursday (May 28), the artist—born Ciara Mary-Alice...
Apple’s Smartest Sci-Fi Series Just Delivered a Mind-Bending Twist Seven Years in the Making
Image: Apple TV With a sixth and final season on the horizon, For All Mankind is set to cement its legacy as one of Apple TV’s most enduring scripted dramas. Reaching six seasons is a significant achievement, particularly given its 2019 debut, where it was often overshadowed by high-profile launches like The Morning Show. While...
Apple TV+ Announces Final Season of Longest-Running Sci-Fi Series for 2027
Photo: AppleTV The fifth season of For All Mankind concluded on May 29, maintaining the series’ signature blend of high-stakes tension, character-driven drama, and breakthrough scientific discovery. Maintaining their tradition of temporal leaps, creators Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert, and Ben Nedivi utilized the finale to propel the narrative forward once again. Enthusiasts of this...
Driver’s Log: May
Greetings, Drivers! 👋 Let’s kick off this Driver’s Diary by commemorating a special milestone: RoadCraft’s first anniversary! It has been an incredible year since the project’s reboot on May 20th, and we are profoundly grateful for the unwavering support you’ve provided throughout this inaugural year of live updates. It’s a privilege to share this ongoing...
May Community Update
Greetings, Space Marines! May has been defined by the Warhammer Skulls celebrations, and we hope you’ve had the chance to dive into our massive Patch 13: The Purgation Update, which went live last week. If you haven’t yet, now is the perfect time to drop into the action! In this month’s Community Update, we’re pulling...
How to Unlock Dual Sidearms in Mina the Hollower
In Mina the Hollower, firepower is king, and carrying a single sidearm is rarely enough to handle the threats lurking in the shadows. Fortunately, you can expand your arsenal by unlocking a second sidearm slot, allowing you to seamlessly toggle between tools like the mist jar and the beckoning collar. To make this upgrade a...
Major Call of Duty Leaks Suggest Upcoming Black Ops Remasters
It appears that Call of Duty: Black Ops and its successor, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, may be poised for a comeback. Recent filings with South Korea’s Game Rating and Administration Committee (GRAC) indicate that both titles—originally released in 2010 and 2012, respectively—have been submitted for new ratings. While the documentation is sparse, the...
007 First Light: All Correct Auction Answers
Securing the 007 First Light auction success requires you to hit that $100,000 threshold to engage Barkhad Ali in Aleph, Mauritania. Bond and Greenway arrive as underdogs, but it quickly becomes clear that standard currency holds no sway in this high-stakes environment; here, influence is purchased with promises, such as Konjevic’s calculated offer to subsidize...
How to Farm Bones Quickly in Mina the Hollower
Accumulating bones in Mina the Hollower can be handled in the traditional way—by exploring and battling foes—or you can optimize your efforts by targeting high-yield farming locations and equipping specific bone-boosting trinkets. You don’t necessarily need to rely on game modifiers to fill your pockets quickly; you just need a few strategic insights and a...
Saving Bug Fix
Greetings, Mayors! Our development team is actively addressing the current save-game instability. If you find your progress stuck or unable to save, we invite you to test our latest hotfix, which is now available via a dedicated Steam Beta branch. To participate in this testing phase, please follow the steps outlined in the image below...
Mall Together demo is now available on Steam
The public demo for Mall Together is now available on Steam. The upcoming first-person management sim lets players build and run a shopping mall alone or in online co-op with up to four participants. The full version is planned as a business simulation where players open stores, handle logistics, set prices, hire staff and expand...
Friday Facts #440 – The 2.1 Plan
It has been a while, and we are thrilled to finally share some long-awaited updates with our community. The 2.1 Roadmap For the past eight months, our team has been fully immersed in developing the major 2.1 update for both Factorio and the Space Age expansion. We are incredibly pleased with the progress so far...
Boards of Canada Object to Trump Administration Using Their Music in Bizarre Social Media Video
Boards of Canada Condemn Unauthorized Use of Music by White House Donald Trump at the presidential debate in Philadelphia, September 2024. Boards of Canada have joined the growing roster of artists distancing themselves from the current administration’s digital strategy. On Thursday (May 28), the reclusive Scottish electronic duo and their label, Warp Records, issued a...
Gothic 1 Remake | Making Of #06: Combat System
“We believed the original combat mechanics possessed a rare, intuitive quality—a system that was accessible yet offered immense depth for progression. These foundational pillars served as the ideal framework for us to evolve and refine the new combat experience.” Watch the Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1X5MvNX-cGo View the Full Development Diary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlGRIh9wef8 Join the team at Alkimia...
The Wildest Sci-Fi Thriller of the Century, Seven Years in the Making
The Backrooms, a disorienting and seemingly endless liminal expanse, has evolved into a captivating cultural phenomenon. Much like the Slender Man legend, it emerged from a singular, eerie internet post and blossomed into a standalone franchise. Its cultural footprint is now so significant that the upcoming Backrooms film is poised to rival major blockbusters like...
What lies at the end of the Backrooms? We asked director Kane Parsons
Image: A24/Everett Collection The finale of A24’s psychological horror feature, Backrooms, is engineered to provoke deep debate. Deciphering the film’s climactic sequence requires peeling back layers of complex symbolism. To understand why this pivotal scene unfolds with such visceral intensity, we sat down with director Kane Parsons to gain his perspective. “I’m usually reluctant to...
CMAT Expresses ‘Deep Sadness’ Over Body-Shaming After BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend Performance: ‘I Simply Have to Sit Here and Take It’
CMAT (Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson) performing at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Credit: Gilbert Flores/Billboard Irish singer-songwriter CMAT has issued a poignant response to the wave of vitriolic, body-shaming commentary that followed her recent appearance at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend. Taking to Instagram this past Thursday (May 28), the artist—born Ciara Mary-Alice...
Apple’s Smartest Sci-Fi Series Just Delivered a Mind-Bending Twist Seven Years in the Making
Image: Apple TV With a sixth and final season on the horizon, For All Mankind is set to cement its legacy as one of Apple TV’s most enduring scripted dramas. Reaching six seasons is a significant achievement, particularly given its 2019 debut, where it was often overshadowed by high-profile launches like The Morning Show. While...
Apple TV+ Announces Final Season of Longest-Running Sci-Fi Series for 2027
Photo: AppleTV The fifth season of For All Mankind concluded on May 29, maintaining the series’ signature blend of high-stakes tension, character-driven drama, and breakthrough scientific discovery. Maintaining their tradition of temporal leaps, creators Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert, and Ben Nedivi utilized the finale to propel the narrative forward once again. Enthusiasts of this...
Driver’s Log: May
Greetings, Drivers! 👋 Let’s kick off this Driver’s Diary by commemorating a special milestone: RoadCraft’s first anniversary! It has been an incredible year since the project’s reboot on May 20th, and we are profoundly grateful for the unwavering support you’ve provided throughout this inaugural year of live updates. It’s a privilege to share this ongoing...








