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Scientist Explains Players’ Behavior in ARC Raiders Extraction Shooter
Many players prefer cooperation over PvP. The new extraction shooter ARC Raiders has drawn considerable attention. Although it’s a PvPvE title, users have noticed that players sometimes avoid PvP and join forces — the reasons for this trend remain puzzling to some. Debates have sprung up between camps for and against PvP, spilling out from...
Lawsuit filed against Rockstar Games over firing of employees who worked on GTA 6
Late in October, the studio reportedly dismissed more than 30 employees, alleging they had disclosed confidential information. Rockstar Games is facing a lawsuit brought by the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB). Union activists say the company unlawfully fired staff for their “union activity”. The union filed a formal claim after Rockstar repeatedly refused...
Nikita Buyanov reveals how the PvE release for Escape from Tarkov was moved up by a year and a half — they wanted to make players happy
At first, there were no plans to create a PvE version of Tarkov. Escape from Tarkov is a PvPvE title, but the community requested a dedicated PvE mode. The mode was added to the extraction shooter well before launch, which required a tremendous amount of effort. Battlestate Games’ head, Nikita Buyanov, explained: Fun fact: the...
Lenovo Launches Massive Frostpunk Giveaway — the “Societal Survival” Simulator with Steam Trading Cards
Players will have a chance to add Frostpunk to their collection. Lenovo has announced a new round of Steam game giveaways. This time, Frostpunk is being offered to players. The title is marketed as “the first society-survival game”: This is a game about societal survival where warmth is life and every choice carries a consequence....
“Rogalik” — The Rogue Prince of Persia Coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
A brand-new trailer for the game has been released. Ubisoft and developer Evil Empire have announced plans to bring the 2D roguelike The Rogue Prince of Persia to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The title is slated to arrive on Nintendo consoles on December 16. Alongside the announcement, the team unveiled a new trailer. The...
Valve unveiled new hardware for gamers: Steam Controller 2, Steam Machine mini‑PC and Steam Frame VR headset
Valve expands the Steam ecosystem, focusing on versatile solutions for gamers. Valve has officially unveiled three new Steam-branded devices. In early 2026 the company will introduce an updated Steam Controller, a compact Steam Machine gaming PC, and the Steam Frame virtual reality headset. Each product builds on technologies used in the Steam Deck and runs...
Fallout: New Vegas Modder Adds Over 200 New Weather Effects
While waiting for an updated release, some enthusiasts are refreshing parts of the game themselves. Sleek, tech-inspired clouds have begun appearing in the sky. Recently, a modder known as doodlum returned to Fallout: New Vegas and unveiled a mod called Perfect Skies, created to expand the game’s weather variety. The author prepared more than 200...
Valve Unveils Console-Style Steam Machine, Steam Frame VR Headset, and New Steam Controller
Valve has unveiled three new pieces of hardware: the Steam Machine, the Steam Frame headset, and an updated Steam Controller. The Steam Machine is a compact cube designed to bring your entire Steam library to the living room, while the Frame is a wireless, streaming-focused headset that supports both VR and non-VR titles. The controller...
Will the Creators of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Become the Kings of RPGs? Warhorse Will at Least Try
The developers will continue working in the genre they know best. After the splash made by Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, the Warhorse Studios team doesn’t intend to move away from RPGs. The studio has bold ambitions. PR manager Tobias Stoltz‑Zwilling said in a conversation that the creators of KCD 2 aim to become the new...
50 Cent Responds After Vivica A. Fox Tells Younger Self Not to Date Rappers: “It’s Been 22 Years”
50 Cent Fires Back After Vivica A. Fox Tells Fans Not to Date Rappers Published November 10, 2025 50 Cent and Vivica A. Fox at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards pre-show at Radio City Music Hall, August 28, 2003. Getty Images 50 Cent made it clear he’s not over Vivica A. Fox, despite the...
Half-Life 3? Fans Spot Unannounced Valve Game on Steam
Deadlock also appears on the list, though that project is already widely known. Players noticed that Steam’s list of upcoming Valve titles includes another entry besides the shooter Deadlock. Many genuinely believe this unannounced listing is meant to be Half-Life 3. Previously, dataminer and insider Tyler McVicker reported that Half-Life 3’s development is moving at...
GTA 5 Will Be Added to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for the Third Time
После множества слухов на прошлой неделе Rockstar Games официально подтвердила, что Grand Theft Auto V и GTA Online вновь появятся в каталоге PlayStation Plus уровней Extra и Premium (Deluxe). Подписчики смогут сразу приступить к игре без дополнительной покупки. Обновление вступит в силу 18 ноября, сразу после окончания бесплатного пробного периода, не требующего предоплаты. Grand Theft...
Chris Avellone Opposed a Fallout: New Vegas Remaster — His Concerns Are Understandable
Not everyone is keen on an FNV remaster. The Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition launched recently, which has once again sparked conversation about a remaster of another title in the franchise. Fans of Fallout: New Vegas have renewed calls for Obsidian Entertainment to release an updated version of the game, but the idea has its detractors....
“Thousands of Bugs”: Rockstar Veteran Reveals Challenges Developing GTA 5’s First-Person Mode
The striking mode demanded considerable effort to bring to life. A former animator at Rockstar Games recently shared some insights into the development of Grand Theft Auto V. Mike York spoke about the game’s first-person mode. He noted that even additions that seem trivial can ultimately create a cascade of problems: When we were developing...
Bloodlines 2 players won’t lose hours of progress anymore — new feature and improvement roadmap introduced
The launch of Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2 was far from smooth, but the developers are steadily addressing the issues. The Chinese Room has already released several updates for Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2 and plans to continue support. The team recently deployed patch 1.0.4 and published a roadmap. Patch 1.0.5 is scheduled...
CDPR Co‑Founder Made The Witcher 3 Developers ‘Suffer’ by Asking Them One Question About a Gameplay Mechanic
Implementing Geralt’s swimming proved to be a complex challenge. CD Projekt RED co‑founder Adam Badowski recently shared memories from his time working on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. His sensible remark about the swimming mechanic ultimately led to a substantial amount of additional work. I recall the moment I asked a deceptively simple question: there...
Scientist Explains Players’ Behavior in ARC Raiders Extraction Shooter
Many players prefer cooperation over PvP. The new extraction shooter ARC Raiders has drawn considerable attention. Although it’s a PvPvE title, users have noticed that players sometimes avoid PvP and join forces — the reasons for this trend remain puzzling to some. Debates have sprung up between camps for and against PvP, spilling out from...
Lawsuit filed against Rockstar Games over firing of employees who worked on GTA 6
Late in October, the studio reportedly dismissed more than 30 employees, alleging they had disclosed confidential information. Rockstar Games is facing a lawsuit brought by the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB). Union activists say the company unlawfully fired staff for their “union activity”. The union filed a formal claim after Rockstar repeatedly refused...
Nikita Buyanov reveals how the PvE release for Escape from Tarkov was moved up by a year and a half — they wanted to make players happy
At first, there were no plans to create a PvE version of Tarkov. Escape from Tarkov is a PvPvE title, but the community requested a dedicated PvE mode. The mode was added to the extraction shooter well before launch, which required a tremendous amount of effort. Battlestate Games’ head, Nikita Buyanov, explained: Fun fact: the...
Lenovo Launches Massive Frostpunk Giveaway — the “Societal Survival” Simulator with Steam Trading Cards
Players will have a chance to add Frostpunk to their collection. Lenovo has announced a new round of Steam game giveaways. This time, Frostpunk is being offered to players. The title is marketed as “the first society-survival game”: This is a game about societal survival where warmth is life and every choice carries a consequence....
“Rogalik” — The Rogue Prince of Persia Coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
A brand-new trailer for the game has been released. Ubisoft and developer Evil Empire have announced plans to bring the 2D roguelike The Rogue Prince of Persia to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The title is slated to arrive on Nintendo consoles on December 16. Alongside the announcement, the team unveiled a new trailer. The...
Valve unveiled new hardware for gamers: Steam Controller 2, Steam Machine mini‑PC and Steam Frame VR headset
Valve expands the Steam ecosystem, focusing on versatile solutions for gamers. Valve has officially unveiled three new Steam-branded devices. In early 2026 the company will introduce an updated Steam Controller, a compact Steam Machine gaming PC, and the Steam Frame virtual reality headset. Each product builds on technologies used in the Steam Deck and runs...
Fallout: New Vegas Modder Adds Over 200 New Weather Effects
While waiting for an updated release, some enthusiasts are refreshing parts of the game themselves. Sleek, tech-inspired clouds have begun appearing in the sky. Recently, a modder known as doodlum returned to Fallout: New Vegas and unveiled a mod called Perfect Skies, created to expand the game’s weather variety. The author prepared more than 200...
Valve Unveils Console-Style Steam Machine, Steam Frame VR Headset, and New Steam Controller
Valve has unveiled three new pieces of hardware: the Steam Machine, the Steam Frame headset, and an updated Steam Controller. The Steam Machine is a compact cube designed to bring your entire Steam library to the living room, while the Frame is a wireless, streaming-focused headset that supports both VR and non-VR titles. The controller...
Will the Creators of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Become the Kings of RPGs? Warhorse Will at Least Try
The developers will continue working in the genre they know best. After the splash made by Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, the Warhorse Studios team doesn’t intend to move away from RPGs. The studio has bold ambitions. PR manager Tobias Stoltz‑Zwilling said in a conversation that the creators of KCD 2 aim to become the new...