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Bruce Nesmith, lead designer of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, argues that Bethesda’s in-house Creation Engine remains the most practical choice for future titles, despite its flaws. The transition to Unreal Engine would require years of development effort—and may not pay off until two full projects l...
The popular Arch-based Linux distro CachyOS has declined to join the newly formed Open Gaming Collective, questioning its structure and alignment with its development priorities.
A Windows shutdown flaw, initially dismissed as isolated, has now spread across five versions of Windows—including enterprise LTSC editions—and Microsoft’s emergency patch failed to resolve it. Users are left with a dangerous workaround that risks data loss, while the tech giant remains silent on a...
The closure of GAME’s final three standalone stores marks the end of an era for physical game retail in the UK, leaving only concessions and digital sales. The retailer’s struggles highlight the broader decline of brick-and-mortar gaming hubs as digital platforms dominate.
Developer Hoothanes and publisher 4Divinity are bringing a fresh perspective to WWII shooters with The Defiant, a narrative-driven single-player experience that channels the tactical depth and cinematic storytelling of Call of Duty* and Medal of Honor* from the early 2000s. Set in China’s War of Res...
The Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy aims to fulfill the original’s 3D combat vision—but will fans accept its action-heavy approach over the turn-based roots they love?
Leaked benchmarks reveal Intel’s Core Ultra 9 290K Plus delivers a 10% single-thread and 11% multi-core boost over the 285K, but its gaming advantage remains unclear. With a $589 price tag and 250W TDP, this refresh targets high-end workloads—though AMD’s 3D V-Cache chips still dominate in gaming. H...
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D has emerged as the recommended CPU for running demanding life simulation games at high settings, but its performance tradeoffs and platform requirements demand careful consideration for studios and content creators.
The voice and motion capture behind John Helldiver—a figure whose over-the-top patriotism and sudden chaos define the game’s opening—was secured in just seven days, turning a logistical nightmare into an iconic performance.
Five under-the-radar Steam releases—ranging from a neon-fueled arena shooter to a grim alien baby trading sim—stand out as January’s most inventive and bizarre new titles. Here’s why they’re worth your time.
Steam’s latest sale offers the entire Fallout* series—including the overlooked Tactics*—plus DLC for less than the price of a bottle of synth-oil. Whether you’re a diehard veteran or a first-time wasteland explorer, this is the best time to dive in.
Ranked badges in competitive games often share a striking similarity—until you look closer. These subtle emblems reveal more than just a player’s skill level; they’re visual signatures of entire franchises. Test your knowledge with this deep dive into the crests that define ranked play.
The line between gaming fandom and high fashion is blurring—not through cosplay, but through collaborations that treat gaming culture as a legitimate style movement. A single $200 bag has set the stage for a new era.
Thirty years after its release, Star Quest 1 in the 27th Century—a groundbreaking space combat simulator—has been modernized and made freely available, offering a nostalgic yet functional experience for today’s gamers.
A curated bundle of 10 Sid Meier-designed titles—including complete editions of *Civilization* IV, V, and VI—is now available for $15, with proceeds supporting Parkinson’s research.
February brings a quiet but charming lineup of indie cozy games—including a Witcher-themed strategy title, a creepy cooking sim, and niche puzzlers—that might slip under the radar. Here’s what to watch for.
The fantasy MMORPG, once a crowdfunding darling, has imploded amid leadership upheaval and mass layoffs—leaving developers and backers in limbo and raising questions about the future of high-budget MMO development.
A half-hour lo-fi animation from Larian Studios turns the game’s iconic characters into a relaxed campfire scene—packed with nods to fan mods, memes, and even real-world Icelandic landmarks. Here’s what’s hidden inside.
