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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...

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...

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...

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...

A high school student ported Half-Life 2 to the browser over the course of three months. Players can now run the Valve shooter for free directly on a website without any installation. The developer, known as slqnt, spent three months building the browser version. Users simply open the site, wait for the files to load,...

Prime 1 Studio will open pre-orders for a new Atreus statue in the third quarter of 2026. This release joins the premium Real Elite Masterline series inspired by God of War: Ragnarok. Staff at the Next Level Showcase XVIII revealed the 1/3 scale figure during their presentation. The statue includes several interchangeable parts. Collectors can...

Bungie underwent a leadership change following major restructuring and layoffs within its Destiny 2 and Marathon teams. Poria Torkan, formerly a producer for Killzone at Guerrilla Games, has taken over as the head of the studio. Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier reported that Justin Truman, who replaced Pete Parsons last year, is now resigning. Forbes contributor...

The developers of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 outlined their support plans for the game’s third year, alongside details on patch 14, modding tools, and a release for the Nintendo Switch 2. Year three introduces the Absolvor Bolt pistol for a new class and a one-handed Thunder Hammer. Players can also expect two additional bosses...

What to Play This Weekend: June 26, 2026 Star Fox has returned! And by that, I mean the legendary 1997 Nintendo 64 classic has been resurrected. While we are still left waiting for a truly original entry in the franchise, this recent remake—fittingly titled Star Fox—is surprisingly impressive. It turns out that a meticulous, respectful...

The next generation of PlayStation consoles faces a difficult outlook. Memory and storage prices could double by late 2027, potentially driving up hardware costs. Microsoft highlighted these trends while explaining price hikes for the Xbox Series X and S. The company reported that console memory costs have already risen 2.5 times and expects another doubling...

With GTA 6 pre-orders officially live, Rockstar Games is poised to accelerate its promotional momentum, signaling the start of an aggressive marketing rollout. Rockstar has begun distributing official promotional posters to major retailers worldwide. The artwork serves as an evolution of the previously unveiled cover design, now polished with bold new branding along the upper...

Journalists are currently playing Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced. Ubisoft will lift the review embargo on July 8 at 13:00 Moscow time. Ubisoft Singapore rebuilt the 2013 original with updated combat, stealth, and mission design. The developer added new parry mechanics, finishers, and a system for switching between swords and pistols. Naval combat received similar...

Phoebe Bridgers | Photo: Frank Ockenfels June is wrapping up with an impressive influx of fresh tracks, featuring highly anticipated releases from Phoebe Bridgers, Sombr, and several other standout artists. On Friday, June 26, Phoebe Bridgers officially broke her six-year hiatus from solo material with the debut of “Lost Boys.” A poignant precursor to her...

The incredible cosplayers bringing Dispatch to life have energized the AdHoc team for months. With convention season now in full swing, we wanted to return the favor and support our amazing creative community! Over the next few Fridays, we will be releasing a series of official cosplay guides, organized by the order in which characters...

Prime 1 Studio will open pre-orders for a large statue of Merry, Pippin, and Treebeard in the third quarter of 2026. The company unveiled the 1/4 scale collectible during their Next Level Showcase XVIII event. The statue stands 163 centimeters tall and depicts Merry and Pippin riding Treebeard as they throw rocks at orcs. Prime...