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Stardew Valley creator explains the long development of his new game, Haunted Chocolatier
Development of Haunted Chocolatier continues. Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone recently offered an update on his new project. Because he rarely shares news, some players suspected he had abandoned the work. Barone dismissed these rumors. He acknowledged the project takes time. Barone approaches every game element with deep deliberation. He recently revised his chocolate recipe...
28 Years Later, Resident Evil 2 Fans Uncover the Mystery of Jill Valentine’s “Guy” — It’s a Famous Actor
Capcom continues to yield its old secrets. Fans of Resident Evil 2 recently identified a photograph sitting on Jill Valentine’s desk—a detail that puzzled players since the game’s 1998 release. The low resolution of the original files made identification impossible for decades. A fan known as Morio conducted a search through vintage Japanese magazines to...
DOOM 3 Modder Remakes First-Person Weapon Animations
A fan created a set of alternative weapon animations for the shooter. While the gloomy atmosphere of DOOM 3 does not appeal to every player, the game retains a dedicated community. Fans continue to release various modifications for the title today. A modder known as ZeHatsu recently published a free modification for DOOM 3. It...
Lords of the Fallen II Sets a New Standard for Unreal Engine 5: Developers Detail Their Use of the Technology
Modern technology simplified several development stages for this sequel. Epic Games monitors projects built on Unreal Engine to create developer profiles and showcase interviews. The company recently highlighted Lords of the Fallen II from CI Games. Game director James Lowe explained that his team aimed to take the identity of their previous work into new...
Reseller drains pension savings to buy 500 physical copies of GTA VI, only to find they contain download codes, not discs
Investing in Grand Theft Auto VI discs did not go as planned. Pre-orders for the game recently opened. Players can buy either a digital version or a physical one. However, the physical edition does not include a disc. Instead, boxes contain a download code for the new Rockstar Games title. Some buyers missed this detail...
Payday 2 to Get Engine Update, DirectX 11, and Reduced File Size
Developers are preparing a major technical update. Starbreeze Studios currently focuses on Payday 3. They have handed over support for the second game to the developers at Sidetrack Games, who recently announced a substantial technical overhaul. Payday 2 will upgrade its Diesel 3.0 engine. The team plans the following improvements: Transition to a 64-bit version...
9 months after its release, horror game Cronos: The New Dawn has finally recouped its budget
Bloober Team is starting to see a return on its investment. The Polish studio reports that its horror title Cronos: The New Dawn broke even nine months after its release. CEO Piotr Babieno stated that the team remained confident in the game throughout development because of positive feedback from critics and players. Reaching this milestone...
Stim Machine: A More Powerful and Affordable Alternative to Valve’s Steam Machine Unveiled in France
The French retailer LDLC introduced a compact gaming PC that serves as a high-performance alternative to the new Valve Steam Machine. The company originally named the device Stim Machine but later adopted the simpler, neutral name PC Box. This system shares many specifications with the Steam Machine, yet it replaces the semi-custom RDNA 3 graphics...
Bungie Lays Off Nearly 300 Employees, Including Veterans With Over a Decade at the Studio
This headcount reduction applies only to the main office. Bungie recently carried out its largest wave of layoffs in years. Official documents confirm that 292 employees at the studio’s Bellevue, Washington headquarters lost their jobs effective July 9. This figure excludes staff members based outside of the state. Sony previously announced significant job cuts without...
After 28 years, the original Spyro is running on PC at 60 FPS — fan port created without AI
Spyro the Dragon is getting a native PC port compatible with Windows 11. Interest in the original game recently resurfaced after a gameplay clip posted by streamer lumilauraa went viral. The creator confirmed that the first entry in the series is coming to PC with support for 60 FPS. While many fan projects currently rely...
Path of Exile 2 Developers Reveal New Skill Tree, Currency, and Unique Item Scaling
Players gain new ways to experiment with character builds. Path of Exile 2 developers released a trailer detailing features in update 0.5.4. The video highlights a new Atlas passive skill tree for Aldur’s Runes, unique item scaling, and new currency. Game Director Jonathan Rogers explained that the tree allows players to invest in relic encounters,...
Escape from Tarkov Store Launching Soon: Stash Lines, Apparel, and More Coming to the Expansion Center
Players can spend their accumulated TarCoin. Battlestate Games continues to tease updates for Escape from Tarkov. The developers recently shared details regarding the Expansion Center. This store offers unique themed bundles for Escape from Tarkov. Each bundle contains several clothing sets that share a common visual style or intended utility in the game. The Expansion...
ENDIX Spring 2026 drew 10,000 downloads and opens Fall submissions
ENDIX has shared results from its Spring 2026 digital gaming expo. The event ran on May 23 and 24 and was available for free through Steam and the Epic Games Store. According to the organisers, ENDIX Spring 2026 reached more than 10,000 downloads, 33,000 unique Steam visits and 2.1 million impressions on the Steam event...
Rockstar Veteran Defends GTA VI’s Price Tag, Gets Shut Down by Gamer With a Sergey Svetlakov Meme
The developer makes a strong point. Rockstar Games recently announced pricing for Grand Theft Auto VI, setting the base edition at 80 dollars and the Ultimate edition at 100 dollars. This strategy sparked a debate among gamers on social media. Protopop Games shared their thoughts on the matter: Obbe Vermeij, the former technical director at...
Silent Hill f Receives New Content — Free Expansion Released
The protagonist gains a new look. NeoBards Entertainment and Konami released a small expansion for Silent Hill f at the end of June. The Crimson Butterfly Costume draws inspiration from Mio Amakura, the lead character in the Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly remake. Players can equip this outfit for Hinako once they install the update...
“This is a death sentence for the industry”: Insider claims players misunderstood Rockstar support regarding GTA VI physical discs
Rockstar Games likely will not release a physical version of GTA VI. Preorders for Grand Theft Auto VI recently opened. Players discovered that the physical edition contains only a download code. Fans contacted Rockstar Games support to ask if the company intends to release full disc versions later. A screenshot of a support response went...
Stardew Valley creator explains the long development of his new game, Haunted Chocolatier
Development of Haunted Chocolatier continues. Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone recently offered an update on his new project. Because he rarely shares news, some players suspected he had abandoned the work. Barone dismissed these rumors. He acknowledged the project takes time. Barone approaches every game element with deep deliberation. He recently revised his chocolate recipe...
28 Years Later, Resident Evil 2 Fans Uncover the Mystery of Jill Valentine’s “Guy” — It’s a Famous Actor
Capcom continues to yield its old secrets. Fans of Resident Evil 2 recently identified a photograph sitting on Jill Valentine’s desk—a detail that puzzled players since the game’s 1998 release. The low resolution of the original files made identification impossible for decades. A fan known as Morio conducted a search through vintage Japanese magazines to...
DOOM 3 Modder Remakes First-Person Weapon Animations
A fan created a set of alternative weapon animations for the shooter. While the gloomy atmosphere of DOOM 3 does not appeal to every player, the game retains a dedicated community. Fans continue to release various modifications for the title today. A modder known as ZeHatsu recently published a free modification for DOOM 3. It...
Lords of the Fallen II Sets a New Standard for Unreal Engine 5: Developers Detail Their Use of the Technology
Modern technology simplified several development stages for this sequel. Epic Games monitors projects built on Unreal Engine to create developer profiles and showcase interviews. The company recently highlighted Lords of the Fallen II from CI Games. Game director James Lowe explained that his team aimed to take the identity of their previous work into new...
Reseller drains pension savings to buy 500 physical copies of GTA VI, only to find they contain download codes, not discs
Investing in Grand Theft Auto VI discs did not go as planned. Pre-orders for the game recently opened. Players can buy either a digital version or a physical one. However, the physical edition does not include a disc. Instead, boxes contain a download code for the new Rockstar Games title. Some buyers missed this detail...
Payday 2 to Get Engine Update, DirectX 11, and Reduced File Size
Developers are preparing a major technical update. Starbreeze Studios currently focuses on Payday 3. They have handed over support for the second game to the developers at Sidetrack Games, who recently announced a substantial technical overhaul. Payday 2 will upgrade its Diesel 3.0 engine. The team plans the following improvements: Transition to a 64-bit version...
9 months after its release, horror game Cronos: The New Dawn has finally recouped its budget
Bloober Team is starting to see a return on its investment. The Polish studio reports that its horror title Cronos: The New Dawn broke even nine months after its release. CEO Piotr Babieno stated that the team remained confident in the game throughout development because of positive feedback from critics and players. Reaching this milestone...
Stim Machine: A More Powerful and Affordable Alternative to Valve’s Steam Machine Unveiled in France
The French retailer LDLC introduced a compact gaming PC that serves as a high-performance alternative to the new Valve Steam Machine. The company originally named the device Stim Machine but later adopted the simpler, neutral name PC Box. This system shares many specifications with the Steam Machine, yet it replaces the semi-custom RDNA 3 graphics...
Bungie Lays Off Nearly 300 Employees, Including Veterans With Over a Decade at the Studio
This headcount reduction applies only to the main office. Bungie recently carried out its largest wave of layoffs in years. Official documents confirm that 292 employees at the studio’s Bellevue, Washington headquarters lost their jobs effective July 9. This figure excludes staff members based outside of the state. Sony previously announced significant job cuts without...