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...
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....
Fan brings Anthem back to life on local servers
While former BioWare producer Mark Darrah presented a whole pitch on how EA could save Anthem relatively cheaply, fans are already finding ways to keep the game operational despite server shutdown. One skilled enthusiast already...
Fallout: London creator urges Bethesda to abandon aging Creation Engine for Fallout 5
Fallout: London project lead Dean Carter hopes Bethesda will either abandon Creation Engine or completely overhaul it by the time Fallout 5 releases. Looking at Bethesda's history, all its games share engine similarities dating back...
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,...
3D artist creates stunning VRChat avatar with transparent body and glowing cyber skeleton
3D artist and VRChat enthusiast @KOTHUBPPL showcased an avatar combining organic and metallic elements. The model features a glowing futuristic skeleton visible through a transparent body shell. The design evokes sci-fi aesthetics reminiscent of classic...
Red Dead Redemption 2 players spent seven years solving a mystery without noticing the red pentagram at its start
The Red Dead Redemption 2 community continues unraveling the spider web mystery that went unnoticed since the game's release. A recent discovery revealed that the search began in the middle of the puzzle, with the...
