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The digital storefront is doubling down on its commitment to gaming heritage with a significant update to its preservation efforts. GOG has officially bolstered its Preservation Program by inducting ten iconic titles into the fold. Each addition has undergone meticulous technical refinement and optimization to ensure seamless compatibility with contemporary hardware. The newly added classics...

Barry Manilow | Photo: Dana Holland Legendary entertainer Barry Manilow is extending his hiatus from the stage as he continues his recuperation following surgery for lung cancer. The 82-year-old Grammy winner shared the update with fans on Friday, February 20, announcing the postponement of several upcoming tour dates. The decision follows a mid-January surgical procedure...

Major Chinese corporations are continuing to scale back their presence and divest from Western holdings. Recent reports reveal that the tech giant Tencent has moved to shutter another of its Western-based development houses. Staff members at TiMi Montréal recently confirmed the studio’s closure through posts on social media. Launched in 2021, TiMi Montréal was originally...

Tech enthusiasts are discovering new methods to circumvent Denuvo’s robust security measures. The remake of Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties was recently launched, debuting to “Mixed” reviews on Steam. Not all players were satisfied with the overall quality of the production. Although SEGA implemented Denuvo DRM to protect the PC release, a hacker named...

Newfound investment capital has unlocked major opportunities for the developer. The mastermind behind Esoteric Ebb recently shed light on his partnership with the renowned publisher Raw Fury. This financial backing has proven instrumental in dramatically elevating the quality and scope of his isometric RPG: The 2023 Build: Christoffer Bodegård, Raw Fury Projected 2026 Visuals: Christoffer...

The competitive landscape of extraction shooters is heating up as a prominent modder known for significantly improving the artificial intelligence in Escape from Tarkov has officially joined a rival project. This developer is now part of the team working on Incursion Red River an ambitious title that aims to provide a more polished and realistic...

Fresh content is on the horizon. Gearbox Software is currently developing the Bounty Pack 2: Legend of the Stone Demon expansion for Borderlands 4. To build anticipation, the studio has released a series of screenshots showcasing the upcoming additions. The update will introduce a brand-new mission, a formidable primary boss, three challenging mini-bosses, and a...

Capcom continues to build momentum for the upcoming launch of MHS3, slated for this March. The developer has released a brand-new narrative trailer and over 13 minutes of deep-dive gameplay for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection. Titled “Go Forth,” the latest cinematic focuses on the journey of Ace Ryder, a veteran Rathalos rider. The...

The transition of this classic title to the Switch 2 has not gone as smoothly as anticipated. Earlier this February, Nintendo launched the enhanced Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for the Switch 2, promising native 4K resolution and a fluid 60 frames per second. However, shortly after its debut, a wave of players began reporting...

The latest teaser for Forza Horizon 6 offers a breathtaking look at the diverse Japanese locales that players will soon be able to traverse. Playground Games has debuted a new trailer for Forza Horizon 6, shifting the focus entirely toward the game’s meticulously crafted environments. With the Horizon Festival officially heading to Japan, the footage...

Fresh content is on the horizon for the ambitious shooter. The developers behind Arc Raiders are keeping the momentum alive, dropping new hints regarding the upcoming “Shrouded Sky” update. While a dynamic new weather system has already been confirmed, the latest teasers have led the community to believe that a formidable new robotic threat is...

Recently, I received a distressing text from my mother: Sophie, our family dog who has been a constant in my life since high school, had fractured her leg. It was a frightening update, especially considering she is a petite 15-pound senior approaching her 15th birthday. I had to briefly compartmentalize the worry to jump into...

CI Games is looking to recruit the talented developers behind the Demon’s Souls remake. Following recent reports regarding the restructuring of Bluepoint Games, Poland-based CI Games—the studio currently developing Lords of the Fallen II—has extended an invitation to the veteran staff. Marek Tymiński, the CEO of the company, reached out with a formal proposal: Tymiński...

A fierce new rivalry is unfolding across the dark realms of Diablo II: Resurrected. Following the recent debut of the Reign of the Warlock expansion, Blizzard has officially launched a high-stakes competitive challenge for the community. Players are invited to test their mettle in the Hardcore Warlock Race—a grueling sprint to the level cap where...

The creative team sought to produce remakes but failed to secure management’s approval. Industry insider DetectiveSeeds recently spoke with two former employees of the now-defunct Bluepoint Games, who shed light on the internal friction and eventual decline of the studio. According to these sources, while assisting with the development of God of War Ragnarok, the...

The gaming community is raising eyebrows over the credentials of Microsoft’s newest executive. Following her appointment as President of Microsoft Gaming, Asha Sharma highlighted her passion for titles such as Halo, Valheim, and GoldenEye, even going so far as to publicize her personal Xbox gamertag. However, when enthusiasts began scrutinizing her gameplay statistics, they quickly...