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Sony Inspired FromSoftware to Make Games, Says Former Executive
Former PlayStation chief Shuhei Yoshida revealed that Sony was the catalyst that inspired FromSoftware to become a game studio. The company originally produced business software, but witnessing the rise of CD‑ROM technology in the industry convinced them they could develop games as well. On the My Perfect Console podcast, Yoshida said Sony’s support for CD‑ROM...
Infold Games Says Nintendo Audience Is Ideal for Infinity Nikki
Chinese studio Infold Games — known for Infinity Nikki and Love and Deepspace — says Nintendo’s consoles are especially appealing and that their player base would likely welcome the studio’s titles. “Nintendo platforms are definitely interesting and strategically attractive,” the Infinity Nikki team said in an interview about demand for non-violent AAA games. “The hardware...
Can Valve’s Steam Machine Run All Games in 4K with an RDNA 3 GPU?
Valve is preparing a new Steam Machine set to launch in early 2026. This compact console–PC hybrid uses a custom AMD RDNA 3 GPU with 28 compute units (CUs) clocked at 2.45 GHz, a 110 W TDP and 8 GB of video memory. Valve claims the system can run all Steam titles at 4K/60 FPS...
Sony Announces Horizon: Steel Frontiers — Game Won’t Be Released on PlayStation Consoles
Sony has confirmed long-rumored plans for a new entry in the Horizon universe. The title is Horizon: Steel Frontiers, but contrary to expectations it will not release on PlayStation 5. For years the Horizon franchise has been one of Sony’s flagship series. Aloy’s journeys, her clashes with mechanical beasts, and her investigations into the mysteries...
Phil Spencer Congratulates Valve on Steam Machine Launch — Xbox Welcomes Competition
Valve has unveiled a new Steam Machine — a hybrid between a PC and a console that the company says is six times more powerful than the Steam Deck. One of the first to respond to the announcement was Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, who publicly voiced his support on X. “The gaming industry thrives...
CDPR Chief Doubtful of The Witcher 3’s Success Until “Game of Thrones” Premiered
Adam Badowski, co-lead of CD Projekt Red, confessed that before The Witcher 3 launched he harbored serious doubts about whether players would embrace the game’s grim atmosphere. In an interview he said that it was only the success of the series Game of Thrones that convinced him audiences were prepared for brutal, adult-oriented fantasy. We...
Ubisoft Creates Competitor to Battlefield RedSec — Insider Reveals First Details of Project Scout
Ubisoft has once again turned its attention to fans of online and live-service games. This time, the company is reportedly working on a shooter poised to compete with Battlefield: RedSec. Insider Shiny77, well known within the Rainbow Six Siege community, reported that Ubisoft is developing a new multiplayer project aimed at competitive play. According to...
Sega Raises Employee Salaries and Introduces Bonuses for Contributions to Development
Sega has announced another company-wide pay increase. From April 2026 the average monthly salary will rise by 10%. The decision builds on the policy introduced in 2023 and aims to improve working conditions amid rising living costs. In an official statement the company said it is raising both base salaries and entry-level pay for new...
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Delayed — Studio to Receive Additional Funding
Fans of the Alien universe will have to wait a bit longer. Publisher Enad Global 7 has announced that Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 from Cold Iron Studios is now scheduled for release in the third quarter of 2026. This isn’t just a postponement — the project has secured additional funding. Enad Global 7 will invest...
Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition Loses One of Its Most Iconic Songs
The holiday edition of Fallout 4, issued last week, has met with fan displeasure — a reaction amplified by the removal of one of the game’s most recognizable songs. Reddit users spotted that Dion’s “The Wanderer” is no longer included in the Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition playlist. The song was central to the game’s original...
Creators of Lies of P Prepare New ‘Soulslike’ RPG
Following the success of Lies of P, South Korea’s Round8 Studio maintained its momentum. The team moved forward with multiple projects, including the Overture expansion (released in June) and a sequel announced roughly six weeks after the original’s launch. Publisher Neowiz has outlined its roadmap: in addition to the Lies of P sequel, it lists...
Tension and Attraction: Cosplayers Portray Leon S. Kennedy and Ada Wong from Resident Evil 4
Cosplayers Tanya “Dance_With_Alien” Klimovich and Vitaly “Ocean” Shkalikov prepared a treat for Resident Evil 4 fans, transforming into the iconic Ada Wong and Leon S. Kennedy. The survival-horror title Resident Evil Requiem isn’t scheduled until February 27, 2026, but thanks to the cosplay community, fans can already revisit the beloved universe. Photographer Anastasia Castielo directed...
Is Silent Hill Too Difficult? Konami Adds a Casual Mode
Konami has responded to player feedback with a substantial update for Silent Hill f, adding a new Casual difficulty setting. This mode is aimed at players who find the combat mechanics or pacing challenging. Casual can be chosen when starting a new game or in New Game+, and players who have played on Story difficulty...
The Steam Deck 2 Should Be Revolutionary, Not Just a Simple Upgrade
At Valve’s hardware reveal many had expected an announcement for a Steam Deck 2, but no successor handhelds were shown. Engineer Pierre-Loup Griffais explained that Valve is pursuing not just higher performance, but a meaningful evolution — and they refuse to compromise on battery life. “We’re not interested in a 20, 30 or 50 percent...
New Steam Machine Could Be an Alternative to the PlayStation 5 — Digital Foundry’s Initial Findings
Valve’s new Steam Machine is positioned as a “living-room PC” — but can it truly replace standalone consoles? Digital Foundry has shared its initial impressions. Since the Steam Deck launched in 2022, Valve has steadily expanded the ecosystem, proving that Linux and SteamOS can reliably run many games built for Windows. The Steam Machine feels...
Nihon Falcom Posts Record Profit in 2025 and Prepares Global Projects
Japanese developer Nihon Falcom reported full-year 2025 results showing increases across all key metrics. The studio, best known for the Kiseki (Trails) and Ys franchises, attributed the gains to consistent sales in Japan and overseas, several major releases, and expansion into new markets. For fiscal 2025, revenue climbed 3.5% to ¥2,612 million (~$17.8 million), operating...
Sony Inspired FromSoftware to Make Games, Says Former Executive
Former PlayStation chief Shuhei Yoshida revealed that Sony was the catalyst that inspired FromSoftware to become a game studio. The company originally produced business software, but witnessing the rise of CD‑ROM technology in the industry convinced them they could develop games as well. On the My Perfect Console podcast, Yoshida said Sony’s support for CD‑ROM...
Infold Games Says Nintendo Audience Is Ideal for Infinity Nikki
Chinese studio Infold Games — known for Infinity Nikki and Love and Deepspace — says Nintendo’s consoles are especially appealing and that their player base would likely welcome the studio’s titles. “Nintendo platforms are definitely interesting and strategically attractive,” the Infinity Nikki team said in an interview about demand for non-violent AAA games. “The hardware...
Can Valve’s Steam Machine Run All Games in 4K with an RDNA 3 GPU?
Valve is preparing a new Steam Machine set to launch in early 2026. This compact console–PC hybrid uses a custom AMD RDNA 3 GPU with 28 compute units (CUs) clocked at 2.45 GHz, a 110 W TDP and 8 GB of video memory. Valve claims the system can run all Steam titles at 4K/60 FPS...
Sony Announces Horizon: Steel Frontiers — Game Won’t Be Released on PlayStation Consoles
Sony has confirmed long-rumored plans for a new entry in the Horizon universe. The title is Horizon: Steel Frontiers, but contrary to expectations it will not release on PlayStation 5. For years the Horizon franchise has been one of Sony’s flagship series. Aloy’s journeys, her clashes with mechanical beasts, and her investigations into the mysteries...
Phil Spencer Congratulates Valve on Steam Machine Launch — Xbox Welcomes Competition
Valve has unveiled a new Steam Machine — a hybrid between a PC and a console that the company says is six times more powerful than the Steam Deck. One of the first to respond to the announcement was Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, who publicly voiced his support on X. “The gaming industry thrives...
CDPR Chief Doubtful of The Witcher 3’s Success Until “Game of Thrones” Premiered
Adam Badowski, co-lead of CD Projekt Red, confessed that before The Witcher 3 launched he harbored serious doubts about whether players would embrace the game’s grim atmosphere. In an interview he said that it was only the success of the series Game of Thrones that convinced him audiences were prepared for brutal, adult-oriented fantasy. We...
Ubisoft Creates Competitor to Battlefield RedSec — Insider Reveals First Details of Project Scout
Ubisoft has once again turned its attention to fans of online and live-service games. This time, the company is reportedly working on a shooter poised to compete with Battlefield: RedSec. Insider Shiny77, well known within the Rainbow Six Siege community, reported that Ubisoft is developing a new multiplayer project aimed at competitive play. According to...
Sega Raises Employee Salaries and Introduces Bonuses for Contributions to Development
Sega has announced another company-wide pay increase. From April 2026 the average monthly salary will rise by 10%. The decision builds on the policy introduced in 2023 and aims to improve working conditions amid rising living costs. In an official statement the company said it is raising both base salaries and entry-level pay for new...
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Delayed — Studio to Receive Additional Funding
Fans of the Alien universe will have to wait a bit longer. Publisher Enad Global 7 has announced that Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 from Cold Iron Studios is now scheduled for release in the third quarter of 2026. This isn’t just a postponement — the project has secured additional funding. Enad Global 7 will invest...








