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...
Pre-alpha Cyberpunk 2077 footage surfaces showing third-person perspective
Observer Synth Potato published pre-alpha footage of Cyberpunk 2077, allegedly captured in 2013. The video shows the game from a third-person perspective – with the camera positioned behind V's shoulder, a stark departure from the...
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...
Civilization 6 player narrowly avoids unique death at game start as meteorite strikes opening position after first turn
Imagine starting your civilization's history after narrowly escaping catastrophic annihilation from a falling meteorite – directly onto the spot where your settlers had just stood. Such an event would certainly prompt thoughts about gods and...
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...
Former Skyrim designer reveals Starfield's core problem – the game didn't come together as a cohesive whole
Kurt Kuhlmann, Bethesda's former Elder Scrolls loremaster and co-lead designer on Skyrim who left the studio in 2023 after Starfield's launch, identified the core problem with the space RPG. The developer stated: The main problem...
Dark Souls 2 veterans prepare to return to Drangleic as annual community event launches in late February
The Dark Souls 2 community announced dates for the annual Return to Drangleic event in 2026. Reddit users on r/darksouls and r/DarkSouls2 revealed a two-week activity period running from February 26 through March 13, though...
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...
Unity developer showcases mesmerizing volumetric fog effect for upcoming game
Alexey Testov continues to impress the gaming community with technical solutions for his game. Last year, the developer attracted attention with a lighting shader and weather system, and now demonstrated a beautiful pseudo-volumetric fog effect...
Japanese publisher wanted to redesign Tomb Raider's Lara Croft with manga-style giant eyes
Tomb Raider co-founder Paul Douglas revealed that Core Design was asked to redesign the original Lara Croft model at the request of the Japanese publisher, who worried that the Western character design wouldn't resonate with...
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...
Starfield receives free mod with a whole new city and multiple quests
Modder vmroche released a new mod adding free content to Bethesda's latest space RPG – Starfield. For anyone still playing, this is a must-install. The Lakin-Ik mod adds a western-style town similar to Akila, located...
This Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 discovery may change everything about Gustave's story
Players of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 discovered a detail that could have serious implications for understanding Gustave's story. Sandfall Interactive crafted an incredibly twisted narrative for its game, which swept a pile of awards at...
