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After nine years, the rogue goblin Styx returns with a sprawling open-world stealth adventure—but its ambition comes with technical and design tradeoffs that may frustrate some players.
Moon Beast Productions’ ambitious ARPG has launched its Kickstarter campaign with a $500,000 goal, offering a pre-alpha demo that reveals a raw but expansive sandbox. The game promises Diablo-style progression in a fully destructible world—with a Q4 2026 Early Access target.
At GDC 2026, Unity will debut a beta of its upgraded AI tools, allowing developers to generate entire casual games from natural language prompts—marking a bold shift toward automated game creation.
Anchor Point, the action-adventure studio founded under NetEase, is breaking away to operate independently, marking another chapter in the Chinese publisher’s turbulent expansion into Western game development. The move follows a pattern of studio departures and raises questions about the future of N...
A formal investigation has been launched into Microsoft’s alleged coercion of PC manufacturers to bundle Edge as the default browser, raising fresh questions about fair competition in tech. The probe follows a complaint by Opera, a member of the Browser Choice Alliance, and could reshape how browser...
Ubisoft’s *Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition* transcends mere nostalgia, blending five lost classics, a hidden SNES prototype, and 120 fresh levels into a single, evolving experience. The result is a time capsule that honors the past while redefining accessibility—proving that platforming legends are...
The new adapter converts standard 9.5 mm optical drive bays into PCIe Gen 4 x4 U.2/U.3 SSD slots, offering enterprise-grade performance in compact systems—ideal for government, industrial, and business deployments where uptime and data security are critical.
A fresh take on friend-slop chaos, *Burglin’ Gnomes* blends frantic theft, brutal consequences, and a relentless old man—all while demanding teamwork to survive. The demo alone proves it’s a must-play for co-op fans.
A solo-developed fishing sim with mechs, ruined cities, and a surprisingly layered economy defies expectations in its early demo—hinting at a game far more ambitious than its premise suggests.
Apple’s long-awaited AR smart glasses are now expected in 2028, featuring 0.6-inch dual OLEDoS displays—a technology leap that rivals Meta’s upcoming waveguide-based design. Meanwhile, a 2026 AI-focused precursor may arrive sooner, but without built-in AR. Here’s what’s at stake.
Capcom’s newest entry in the *Monster Hunter Stories* series ditches traditional hunter mechanics for a deeper, more strategic ecosystem—one that rivals the complexity of its mainline counterparts. With a turn-based combat system, customizable monster habitats, and a narrative-driven conflict, this...
Apple has scheduled its first major product event of 2026 for March 4, with industry speculation pointing toward new M-series chips—M5 Pro and M5 Max—and a long-awaited low-cost MacBook. The upgrades aim to refine performance and efficiency while addressing affordability in Apple’s lineup.
Microsoft’s Smart App Control is now widely available for all Windows 11 users, offering an extra layer of malware defense—but many don’t realize it’s running. Here’s how to check if your PC is using it and what to expect if it isn’t.
Apple is reportedly phasing out physical SIM card slots in its next flagship models to prioritize battery life and ultra-thin designs. The move, already seen in the upcoming iPhone Fold, could push the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max to rely solely on eSIMs—with potential tradeoffs for users who prefer fl...
A forgotten Windows utility can diagnose and repair corrupted files, recover lost data from failing sectors, and restore performance to a struggling machine—with just a few keystrokes.
A life-sized recreation of a 1990s computer speaker—complete with a peeling Goodwill sticker and a working volume knob—stands at a towering 73 inches tall, blending humor with painstaking detail.
The medieval survival sim introduces raw meat as a weapon, refined combat mechanics, and a deeper look at 14th-century hardship—all ahead of its next alpha tests.
The sequel to one of PC’s most chaotic fighting games just unveiled its most unconventional fighter yet—a cutlass-wielding shark who can shop for upgrades mid-combat and reel in fish that strike down opponents. This isn’t just another fighter; it’s a full-blown spectacle.
