Funi Raccoon Is Another Wonderful Pile of Rubble to Sift Through on Your Computer
Funi Raccoon, a new 3D platformer collectathon from Crayon and Kit of the Crayon Eating Company, launched on Steam this week. The game blends surreal, collage‑style visuals with whimsical mechanics, such as train‑hopping and hidden button puzzles. A free demo is available, letting players explore its interconnected worlds before committing to the full purchase. Reviewers compare its quirky energy to indie titles like Rubato and 10 Beautiful Postcards, highlighting its emphasis on playful discovery over strict objectives.
"As Soon as It Fired up, He'd Get up and Go to Lunch": How Age of Empires' Developers Tested Mission...
Ensemble Studios’ Tony Goodman used an unconventional method to gauge Age of Empires scenario difficulty: he would start a new level, leave for lunch, and if the AI defeated him before his return, the mission was deemed too hard. This...
"So that We Don't Flood the Game with Amazing Loot": Marathon Director Defends Cryo Archive's Weekend-Only Release in the Name...
Marathon director Joe Ziegler defended the decision to make the new Cryo Archive map a weekend‑only event, arguing it encourages players to gear up, protects the in‑game loot economy, and stabilizes matchmaking queues. Cryo Archive, a high‑level, squad‑focused map requiring...
SteamOS Update Preview Brings "Initial Support" For the Steam Machine, Plus New Power and Bluetooth Tricks for Steam Decks
Valve released SteamOS 3.8.0 preview, adding initial support for the upcoming Steam Machine and a suite of enhancements for Steam Deck users. The update introduces a new graphics driver, OBS and Discord integration, variable refresh rate improvements, and preliminary hibernation...
Mass Effect-Like Space RPG Exodus Drops Another In-Game Trailer, Much to the Misfortune of Biggs "The Bolt" Keil
Exodus, a new space‑RPG featuring time‑dilation storytelling and a cameo by Matthew McConaughey, released a fresh in‑game trailer that leans heavily on Mass Effect aesthetics. The footage highlights a cover‑based combat system, a radial weapon wheel, three‑person squads, and a selective...
I Made S'mores From Cats and Dogs in Lucid Blocks, a Version of Minecraft Held Together by Dream Logic
Lucid Blocks, an indie PC title by Lucy B. Locks, reimagines Minecraft’s sandbox with a surreal, dream‑logic crafting system. Players summon whimsical items like dogblocks, catblocks and edible‑looking s’mores by feeding occult materials into an "Apotheosis" circle. The game blends physical‑prop...
FBC: Firebreak's Last Major Update Has Arrived, Bringing New Control Maps, a Price Drop and a Free-for-Friends Version to Help...
Remedy has delivered the final major update for FBC: Firebreak, adding five Control‑inspired endless‑shift maps and visual tweaks. The Open House update also introduces a Friend’s Pass, letting owners invite two non‑owners to join free sessions. Remedy confirmed the servers...
"The Sheer Scale Is Daunting": These Baldur's Gate 3 Modders Are Remaking the Entirety of Baldur's Gate 1 as a...
A volunteer team called Deathbringer's Reign is rebuilding the entire Baldur's Gate 1 experience as a custom campaign for Baldur's Gate 3. Their first demo recreates Candlekeep, and a second demo will add locations such as High Hedge, Beregost, the Friendly Arm...
"You're Swimming Against the Tide Making Games Like This": Why More Developers Didn't Copy Firewatch's Reactive Storytelling
Firewatch's creator Campo Santo aimed to pioneer a reactive narrative subgenre, where the world responds to player choices rather than traditional interactivity. Despite the game's commercial success and critical acclaim, few developers have adopted this model. The studio's subsequent project,...
Arc Raiders Studio Co-Founder Resigns Following Sexual Misconduct Claims, but Embark Say a Legal Review "Did Not Substantiate" The Allegations
Rob Runesson, co‑founder and chief commercial officer of Embark Studios, has left the company after public accusations of sexual misconduct with a popular The Finals streamer. Embark commissioned an external law firm, which concluded the allegations were not substantiated, yet...
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Is a Free-to-Play Open World Anime RPG with Flying Pigs and Minecart Levels
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin launched on Steam as a free‑to‑play open‑world anime RPG. The game features whimsical elements like flying pig mounts, mine‑cart levels, and side activities such as fishing and cooking. Combat is real‑time with tag‑team moves and...
"We Don't Reuse Enough": Far Cry 4 Director Says Developers Need to Stop Doing "Pointless Work" And Learn Lessons From...
Alex Hutchinson, known for directing Far Cry 4 and Assassin’s Creed 3, argues that studios waste resources re‑creating assets like gun sounds and animations. He cites successful reuse practices at FromSoftware, RGG Studios, and the Like A Dragon series as models for efficient development....
The Best Extraction Shooters on PC Or: How I Learned There Are Other Games Like Arc Raiders
Extraction shooters have evolved from a niche genre into a diverse PC gaming segment, with seven standout titles highlighted. The list includes Arc Raiders’ beginner‑friendly matchmaking, Bungie’s Marathon with innovative thief mechanics, and top‑down solo experience Escape from Duckov. Veteran...
Gotham Knights Studio Warner Bros. Games Montréal Appear to Have Laid Off Staff
Warner Bros. Games Montréal, the studio behind Gotham Knights, appears to have laid off an unspecified number of employees late last week. At least three senior staff members—associate narrative director Ceri Young, level designer Camille Olivier Paquette, and associate producer...
Everybody Fights, No-One Goes AFK in Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War, the New FPS From the Makers of Warhammer 40K...
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War launched today on PC, created by Auroch Digital, the studio behind Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. The title blends a retro‑styled first‑person shooter with a hybrid RTS mode that lets players control Arachnid units. Its graphics and level...
Fallout Chicago, a DLC-Sized New Vegas Mod About the Brotherhood of Steel Fighting a Union Mob, Has a First Demo...
Fallout Chicago, a large‑scale expansion for Fallout: New Vegas, released its first demo featuring the entire first act, side quests, and a train‑based player home. The mod transports the courier to a ruined Chicago, pitting the Midwest Brotherhood of Steel...
Skyblivion Project Lead Says the Massive Oblivion Remake Mod Is "in a Great Place" During Its First Proper Showcase of...
The Skyblivion team showcased late‑stage Mages Guild quests during the C3 charity livestream, confirming the mod is "in a great place" and still targeting a 2026 release. Project lead Kyle "Rebelzize" Rebel emphasized that extensive bug‑fixing remains the primary focus...
Eye of the Match Is Papers, Please, Severance, and Pro Evolution Soccer 2 Mixed up Into an Enticing Concotion
Eye of the Match is an indie title that puts players in the shoes of a virtual football referee, letting them review recorded matches with rewind, fast‑forward, and ball‑centric camera controls. The gameplay mirrors Papers, Please’s document‑checking mechanic, requiring users...
Hunt Witches and Question What's Right in the Murky but Compassionate Sounding WITCHHUNTER.exe
Indie developer Noah Dundas is unveiling WITCHHUNTER.exe, a retro‑style text‑adventure that casts players as a priest tasked with interrogating five women accused of witchcraft. The game mixes pixel‑art visuals, branching dialogue, and a typing‑based combat system while employing historically inspired...
Marathon's Next Update Will Help Your Vault Feel Roomier, and Bungie Outlines Their Plans for Higher-End PCs
Microsoft’s Marathon shooter will receive update 1.0.5 next week, expanding vault capacity by allowing larger stacks of consumables, ammo, salvage and grenades and adding new filters for keys and backpacks. Bungie also announced a tweak to proximity‑chat audio distance to...
Latest Slay The Spire 2 Update Stops You Having over a Billion HP, While Tweaking the Deckbuilder's Mod Support
Mega Crit released a new early‑access patch for Slay The Spire 2 that caps HP at 999,999,999 for players, enemies and pets, adds fresh portrait art for three cards, and overhauls the mod file structure. The update also resolves a series...
Starfield Is a Game People Were "Just Not Ready" For and It'll Still Come Good at some Point, Reckons Fallout...
Composer Inon Zur praised Todd Howard’s vision, saying Starfield will become legendary over time despite its mixed launch reception. Zur argues players weren’t ready for the game’s ambitious scope, and he credits Howard’s steadfast direction. The article notes the Shattered...
There's No Secret Cyberpunk 2077 DLC Coming, CD Projekt Say, Immediately Setting Themselves up for More Nagging About Secret Witcher...
CD Projekt confirmed that no additional DLC or expansions are planned for Cyberpunk 2077, directly responding to a fan query on social media. The studio’s statement reignited long‑standing rumors about a secret final DLC for The Witcher 3, prompting renewed discussion across...
Rooftops Are Jumped, Skulls Are Thumped and a Man Falls on His Wet Bum in Thief-Esque Project Shadowglass' Latest Trailer
Project Shadowglass, an upcoming pixel‑art stealth heist game from Starhelm Studios, released a new trailer showcasing its Thief‑style gameplay. The demo is promised for 2026, and players can already add the title to their Steam wishlist. The trailer highlights a blend...
The Latest Whiskerwood Update Finally Lets You Stop Hungry Mice From Raiding Your Food Warehouses – Though They Might Riot...
The latest Whiskerwood patch introduces a toggle that prevents mice from eating in warehouses, forcing players to rely on dedicated dining facilities. It also lets players relocate warehouses and docks using approval points, adding spatial flexibility. A new bridge‑height mechanic...
Behold Subnautica 2's Fancy Fresh Windows that Come as Part of Its New Procedural Base Building System
Subnautica 2 introduces a procedural base‑building system that lets players craft structures piece by piece rather than relying on preset modules. The new engine enables windows and other components to conform to any shape, offering unprecedented architectural flexibility. Unknown Worlds’ developers...
Don’t Know Your FSR Diamonds From Your DirectStorages? Here’s What All that Project Helix Tech-Speak Actually Means
Microsoft unveiled Project Helix, a next‑gen Xbox console built around a custom AMD system‑on‑chip that merges CPU, GPU, and memory. The platform promises DirectX next‑generation features such as GPU‑directed work graphs, advanced ray‑tracing, and path‑tracing enhancements. It also introduces AMD’s FSR Diamond...
Ex-Overwatch Director Reveals a Multiplayer Lovechild of Read Dead and Rust, Which I Hope Boasts Nude Shootouts
Former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan is spearheading Kintsugiyama's new multiplayer survival shooter, The Legend of California, slated for early‑access release this year. The game blends Red Dead Online’s western aesthetic with Rust‑style open‑world mechanics, offering biomes across gold‑rush‑era California, base...
A Week From Its Release Date, Crimson Desert Swallows some Denuvo DRM
One week after launch, Pearl Abyss added Denuvo DRM to Crimson Desert, updating its Steam listing. The change was logged on SteamDB at 09:00 UTC, with a revised game description highlighting the Abyss. Denuvo’s inclusion revives the ongoing debate over anti‑tamper...
Why Did Dispatch's Devs Push Through to Make It Despite Initial Disinterest From Investors? "Arrogance and Stupidity"
AdHoc Studio’s founders Nick Hermand and Dennis Lenart pushed through investor skepticism to launch the narrative‑driven game Dispatch, citing a mix of "arrogance and stupidity" as their motivation. Investors repeatedly labeled single‑player, story‑heavy titles as niche or dead, pointing to...
As of Today, Your RuneScape Subscription Will Be Just that Little Bit More Expensive Every Month
Jagex announced a price increase for RuneScape subscriptions, raising the monthly fee from $14 to $15 and the annual fee from $99.48 to $131.88. The company also discontinued the six‑month membership option for new players, while existing six‑month plans will...
It's Not a Mirage, Crimson Desert's System Requirements Are Here, and Don't Seem Half Bad
Pearl Abyss released the PC system requirements for its upcoming RPG Crimson Desert, set to launch on March 19. The game demands at least 16 GB of RAM, Windows 10 or newer, and 150 GB of free SSD space. Minimum graphics and CPU...
Regions of Ruin: Runegate Is a Pleasantly Pixelly RPG About Rebuilding a Lost Dwarven Kingdom, and It’s Out Next Month
Regions of Ruin: Runegate, the pixel‑art sequel to the 2020 indie title, launches on April 14, 2026. The game blends side‑scrolling hack‑and‑slash combat with town‑building mechanics as a lone dwarf rebuilds a ruined subterranean kingdom. A Steam demo showcases its...
New Lawsuit Wants Valve to Repay "Billions" Earned From "Illegal Gambling" Lootboxes in Counter-Strike, Dota 2 and Team Fortress 2
A class‑action lawsuit filed in Washington accuses Valve of operating illegal gambling through loot‑box mechanics in Counter‑Strike 2, CS:GO, Dota 2 and Team Fortress 2. The plaintiffs allege Valve earned billions of dollars from key purchases and Steam Marketplace commissions, and that the...
Crusader Kings 3 Is Getting a Roblox Adaptation
Paradox Interactive has teamed up with Magic Spark to create a Roblox‑based adaptation of Crusader Kings III, dubbed “Crusaderblox.” The untitled spin‑off will launch in early access later this year, focusing on medieval intrigue and role‑play rather than a full recreation...
"If We Love This Work, We Have to Protect It" - Hyper Light Studio Heart Machine Is Now a "Wall-to-Wall"...
Heart Machine, the LA‑based indie studio behind Hyper Light Drifter, Solar Ash and Possessor(s), has voluntarily recognized a union with the Communications Workers of America. The “wall‑to‑wall” unit represents all frontline employees after a super‑majority voted for representation. The move...
Menace's First Roadmap, While Light on Details and Dates, Is Here to Give You an Idea of What's on the...
Overhype Studios released a first roadmap for Menace, its XCOM‑style early‑access title, but provided only high‑level feature lists and no concrete dates. The plan outlines continual additions such as weapons, items, enemy variants, UI tweaks, and three themed squad‑leader drops,...
Marathon's Story Is Told Like It's a Single Player Game and That's No Good when My Friends Are Talking on...
Bungie's multiplayer title Marathon delivers a cyber‑punk narrative that feels designed for solo consumption. The game's heavy reliance on on‑screen cinematics and dense text makes it hard for players who are simultaneously chatting on Discord. While codex entries provide lore...
After Trying Subtractive Runemixer, I Can't Unsee the Links Between RPG Element Systems and Colour Theory
Subtractive Runemixer, a free first‑person RPG on Itch.io, centers on a colour‑mixing rune combat system that feels like stirring paints on a palette. Players, as the automaton Caster, explore glitch‑infused dungeons of pink‑purple crystal and server‑farm aesthetics while battling enemies...
The School Bus Is Unleashed in Wreckfest 2's Latest Update, Which Also Introduces Car Upgrades and Waypoint Races
Early-access Wreckfest 2’s sixth update introduces a school bus, two new cars and fresh race modes. The bus joins the roster of special vehicles alongside the Hurricane muscle car and the lightweight Nami sports model. Players can now compete in waypoint...
"Gary Will No Longer Attack the Player From Beyond the Veil" Says The Outer Worlds 2's Latest Patch, Which Also...
Obsidian released patch 1.1.0.0 for The Outer Worlds 2, adding a waiting mechanic, toggle‑walk key, controller rebinding and new stealth‑kill animations. The update also squashes a series of quirky bugs, most notably preventing the Gary armor from attacking the player from “beyond...
Logitech G325 Lightspeed Gaming Headset Review: Cheap Wireless Cans that Don’t Sound Too Shabby
Logitech’s G325 Lightspeed headset brings true‑wireless gaming audio to the budget segment at roughly £70. Constructed entirely from plastic and synthetic fabrics, it’s lightweight enough for marathon sessions and features a hidden beamforming microphone. Sound quality is adequate for games,...
One of the Legend of Grimrock Designers Is Making a Spaceship Puzzler Inspired by System Shock
Antti Tiihonen, co‑founder of Almost Human and Grimrock designer, has released a limited‑access Steam playtest for *Reconfigure*, a puzzle‑RPG‑FPS hybrid set aboard an accelerating starship. The game blends block‑placement mechanics, magnetic cubes for circuitry, and light first‑person combat against guardbots. Early...
Witcher 3 REDkit Modding Whizz Expands Kaer Morhen to Match Its Witcher 1 Equivalent, with References Galore
The REDkit modding community has delivered Kaer Morhen Extended Edition, a fan‑made overhaul that expands the iconic fortress to mirror its Witcher 1 layout. The mod adds a second floor, a basement with a lab, crypt and secret room, and populates the...
Capcom Yank Resident Evil 4 Remake's Enigma DRM, Which Had Reportedly Impacted the Horror Flick's Performance
Capcom has quietly removed the Enigma DRM from the Resident Evil 4 Remake, ending a month‑long experiment that began on February 3 after the game originally launched with Denuvo protection. Independent testing by Digital Foundry showed the Enigma layer could sap up...
Tekken and Pac-Man Owners Bandai Namco Announce Major Restructure with Investment From Sony
Bandai Namco Holdings announced a company‑wide restructuring affecting its film, toy, arcade and video‑game divisions, effective 1 April. The move follows Sony’s purchase of 16 million shares—about 2.5% of the firm—for roughly $464.5 million, and precedes Nintendo’s planned acquisition of Bandai Namco Studios Singapore. The...
Hooded Horse's Terrific 4X Strategy Game Old World Is Getting Another Big DLC Expansion Set in South Asia
Hooded Horse and Mohawk Games announced the "Empires of the Indus" DLC for their pre‑modern 4X title Old World, slated for release on March 30, 2026 across Steam, GOG and Epic. The expansion transports players to the Indus basin, adding...
I Still Can't Tell You What's Going on in Hypnos but Its Demo's Scenic Megastructure World Is One I Want...
Redlock Studio’s upcoming title Hypnos delivered a demo that immerses players in a surreal, white‑washed megastructure world perched on the holy mountain Kadath. The experience leans heavily on atmospheric exploration, offering minimal mechanics, occasional dialogue choices, and brief combat moments...
One Former Highguard Level Designer Thinks It's Struggled because Wildlight "Leaned Too Far Into the Competitive Scene"
Former senior designer Alex Graner says Wildlight’s Highguard faltered because development over‑emphasized a competitive 3v3 mode, creating a steep skill floor that alienated casual players. The game launched amid Apex Legends’ dominance, offering tougher‑to‑learn mechanics and high team‑communication demands. Graner...
While You Wait for a Release Date Announcement, Have a Gander at Nivalis' Opening Moments
Ion Lands released a brief teaser of Nivalis, its upcoming cyber‑punk voxel‑styled restaurant simulator. The clip shows the protagonist waking up, receiving a warning from an AI voice named Ava about a serial killer, and beginning to arrange tables and...