Former Skyrim designer explains why removing attributes went almost unnoticed by players
Bruce Nesmith, former design lead on The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, revealed how he "led the charge" on streamlining the game's systemic elements, including the attribute system from Oblivion. The developer aimed to create an...
Solo developer's survival shooter Road to Vostok hits early access in April
Survival shooter from solo developer Road to Vostok launches in early access on April 7. The price will be €14.99 with a 25% launch discount for two weeks, after which it will increase to €19.99....
Half Sword launches on Steam as brutal medieval combat simulator
Rubric Games released Half Sword into early access on Steam. The game encountered technical issues in the first hours after launch, but developers quickly released a hotfix. The combat system is built on historical fencing...
Bethesda categorically opposes retcons in Fallout series and will only expand existing canon
As the Fallout universe expands beyond video games, Bethesda lead writer Emil Pagliarulo confirmed that the studio is categorically against revising existing canon. He considers preserving the universe's integrity one of the greatest honors of...
A million shrimp and no rush – relaxing incremental game about shrimp business released
itch.io now hosts free idle game 1000000 Shrimp, where players build a shrimp empire inspired by Forrest Gump's business venture. The game combines minimalist mechanics with meditative atmosphere and one ambitious goal – catching a...
Resident Evil Requiem director reveals unique replay value – use Leon to steamroll zombies you're too scared to face as Grace
Resident Evil Requiem director Koshi Nakanishi revealed a fresh approach to replayability tied to the game's dual protagonists. In a PlayStation Blog interview, the developer disclosed a critical detail – enemies and items persist when...
Phasmophobia prepares for full release with major updates planned
Phasmophobia could celebrate its sixth early access anniversary in September, but only if Kinetic Games doesn't launch version 1.0 ahead of schedule. According to the latest roadmap, the studio plans to release the full version...
Endless Legend 2 roadmap promises custom factions in first half of 2026
Hooded Horse and Amplitude Studios revealed the next steps for early access development of Endless Legend 2. The new roadmap, unveiled during the studio's annual Amplified event, promises custom factions, new visual design, additional mechanics,...
Retro 2D action returns in first Huntdown: Overtime trailer
Coffee Stain Publishing and Easy Trigger unveiled Huntdown: Overtime – a prequel to the 2020 original, now with roguelite elements. The new project tells the origin story of bounty hunter John Sawyer, who transforms from...
One third of game developers no longer want to visit the United States
GDC organizers published the 2026 State of the Game Industry Report based on a survey of over 2,300 game industry professionals. It revealed growing concerns about traveling to the US for developers. 31% of industry...
Google opens access to Project Genie AI tool for creating interactive worlds from photos
Google DeepMind made its Genie 3 technology available to users through Project Genie. The system is a world model – an AI capable of generating images and reacting (to the extent possible) to user actions...
ARC Raiders players exploit duplication glitch, breaking game economy
ARC Raiders is facing a major controversy due to a glitch allowing players to duplicate certain in-game items. The exploit affects blueprints and ducks, leading to severe imbalance in the game's economy. According to the...
Blizzard turns World of Warcraft interior design into competitive esport with new cinematic
Blizzard continues its major promotional campaign for the new housing system in World of Warcraft. During the recent State of Azeroth stream, executive producer Holly Longdale announced Azeroth Interiors – a challenge for content creators...
Wall battles, time manipulation, and vast world in A Whisper of Fall: Jinyiwei gameplay trailer
CangMo Game Entertainment released the debut gameplay trailer for action-RPG A Whisper of Fall: Jinyiwei, set in ancient China during the late Ming Dynasty. The game immerses players in the jianghu – the traditional world...
Only 608 of 20,282 games released on Steam in 2025 reached 1,000 reviews
Steam saw 20,282 game releases in 2025, with only 608 managing to accumulate over 1,000 user reviews. That's according to Chris Zukowski, indie developer and game marketing expert, in his annual analysis of Valve's platform....
The Defiant – a new single-player shooter about China's resistance against Japan
Developer Hoothanes and publisher 4Divinity announced The Defiant – a single-player first-person shooter about China's War of Resistance against Japanese invaders during World War II. The Defiant aims to break away from typical WWII shooter...
Metropolis 1998 developer implements advanced economy system and fixes major Cities Skylines traffic issue
Solo developer Yesbox Studios continues actively improving Metropolis 1998 – a 90s-styled city builder with pixel art graphics and advanced citizen simulation. Over the past month, the game received an economy system, municipal utilities, and...
Arc Raiders and The Finals hit by coordinated DDoS attacks
Embark Studios confirmed that Arc Raiders and The Finals were hit by DDoS attacks, which the studio characterized as "extensive" and "co-ordinated". Problems began with mass server instability affecting both games. While the development team...
Drone Sector – stylish future combat drone simulator with tactical depth
Indie developer Ingmar Trump is working on Drone Sector – a project that combines the role of an AC-130 gunship with the reconnaissance capabilities of an MQ-9 Reaper drone in a futuristic setting. The demo...
Xbox hardware sales plunged 32% while gaming revenue dropped 9% year-over-year
Microsoft released its financial report for Q2 FY26, revealing declining performance across all key areas of its gaming division. Xbox showed particularly negative dynamics in content and services compared to the same period last year....
