The Elder Scrolls Online developers haven't found use for generative AI in development because they enjoy doing their own work
Microsoft actively promotes the idea that using generative AI in daily work can boost productivity tenfold. However, even the corporation's own studios are in no rush to implement this technology in game development. Executive producer...
Medieval city-builder Earth of Oryn launches in Steam Early Access with brutally honest warning
Earth of Oryn, a medieval city-builder from a solo developer, launched in Steam Early Access on January 19 with an unusually candid warning about its current state. The game's creator states directly – if you're...
Blizzard admitted that World of Warcraft addons "went too far"
Blizzard released the pre-patch for World of Warcraft: Midnight – and with it launched the first stage of major changes to how addons work. Officially presented as an attempt to "level the playing field" for...
The Sims 4's most notorious sex mod gets launched 400,000 times a day
Turbodriver, creator of Wicked Whims – one of The Sims 4's largest sex mods – revealed impressive usage statistics for the project. According to the developer, the mod gets launched around 400,000 times daily, based...
Civilization 7 player builds every Wonder and generates 50,000 gold per turn
What's the highest amount of gold your virtual empire has generated per turn? I once hit 12,000 gold per turn in Civilization 6. That's a respectable sum, but it pales in comparison to what minmaxing...
Forza Horizon 6 lets you build a personal estate in Japan if you earn it by delivering tofu
Forza Horizon 6 will add personal territories called Estates, where players can build pretty much anything – from a mountain hideaway to a custom racing track. However, funding this lavish lifestyle requires in-game currency, which...
New Fable won't have a dog companion
Playground Games showcased the first gameplay of the revived Fable at Xbox Developer Direct, but alongside the announcement of a Fall 2026 release came disappointing news for fans – there will be no dog companion...
ARC Raiders fan creates detailed new robot concepts
The world of ARC Raiders is populated by diverse robots that roam the wastelands and dictate their own rules. However, players want even more variety and are ready to offer their own ideas. Gamer EthanDavidUnderhill...
4X strategy games of 2026 – from space operas to fantasy empires
The 4X strategy genre is experiencing a true renaissance. These games, built around four pillars – explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate – continue to evolve, offering increasingly deeper empire management systems. 2026 promises to be...
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties demo now available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2
SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio released the demo for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties. The trial version is now available on PC (Steam), PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2. Save data from the...
ARC Raiders players discover simple method to counter the Queen
Fighting the Queen in ARC Raiders is one of the most dangerous encounters in the game. These massive enemies can eliminate players in an instant and attack even at long range through cover. However, the...
Infinity Ward and Wargaming artist recreates Half-Life 2 opening in Unreal Engine 5
Ben McAuley, an environment artist with experience at Infinity Ward, Codemasters, and Wargaming, recreated the iconic train station opening scene from Half-Life 2 in Unreal Engine 5. The video showcases how a modern remaster of...
Ubisoft cancels 6 games including Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, delays 7 more
Ubisoft announced the cancellation of six games in development, including the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, along with delays for seven other projects. The decision is part of a "major organizational, operational...
3D artist recreated a Skyrim village in Unreal Engine 5.7 with 16 times more detail than the original
3D artist Leo Torres released a new video showcasing Rorikstead from Skyrim in Unreal Engine 5.7 using Lumen and Nanite. The footage shows what Bethesda's iconic RPG could look like running on a modern engine....
Valve updates AI disclosure policy but still requires notification about generative AI
Valve updated its AI disclosure guidelines, clarifying that while developers using "AI-powered tools" for "efficiency gains" don't necessarily need to declare this, they must still notify if generative AI is used in games. As GameDiscoverCo...
Baldur's Gate 3 player discovers how to turn Zevlor into a goblin-killing machine
A Baldur's Gate 3 player discovered a way to make Zevlor incredibly powerful during the battle at the Emerald Grove gate. This first fight at the gates serves as an excellent opening for Act 1....
Minecraft player recreates Red Dead Redemption 2's Armadillo town at 1:1 scale
A skilled Minecraft builder showcased their abilities by creating a detailed recreation of Armadillo from Red Dead Redemption 2. Few games offer the same level of freedom as Minecraft, allowing players to choose how they...
CD Projekt RED takes down popular Cyberpunk 2077 VR mod over paywall issue
Renowned VR modder Luke Ross recently revealed that his VR mod for Cyberpunk 2077 was taken down following a DMCA request from the game's developer, CD Projekt RED. The mod allowed virtual reality gamers to...
Fallout: New Vegas mod adds real-time map directly to Pip-Boy screen
Fallout: New Vegas received the Realtime PipBoy Map mod, which integrates a fully-functional real-time map onto the Pip-Boy screen. The modification allows viewing the map at any moment without leaving gameplay. The mod displays dynamic...
Baldur's Gate 3 player successfully hides Dark Urge playthrough from co-op partner for many hours
The Dark Urge is one of the most compelling ways to experience Baldur's Gate 3, casting players as a morally questionable character constantly drawn to the darkest corners of their own mind. Throughout the game,...
