Every Game Should Let Me Craft Directly From My Storage

Picture it. Pelican Town, 2016. A lone farmer sits on the bridge, fishing pole in the water. Not a bite in hours. She reaches into her bag to try some bait, only to realize there’s no bait to be had. Frustrated, she digs deeper into her backpack, hoping for some bug meat with which she…

Subnautica 2’s new “buddy system” update just made co-op a lot more immersive

Subnautica update 1.2 launches today, and it’s all about making Unknown Worlds’ underwater survival game feel better in co-op. With the introduction of proximity voice chat, emotes, player trading, and revives, you’ll have a more friendly time adventuring alongside your fellow explorers. Whether you prefer running solo or in a group, you’ll also benefit from…

PS5 Action Game Sequel Out Today on PlayStation Store With Good Reviews

Developer Frogwares has released its highly anticipated survival horror RPG on PS5 after many years of waiting. The Sinking City 2 is now available on the PlayStation Store, arriving almost seven years after the original game was released on the last generation of consoles. The sequel continues the franchise’s semi-open-world detective gameplay, taking players to…

Fired Rockstar workers say you shouldn’t boycott GTA 6 for them: ‘We spent years pouring our hard work, skill, and creativity into making GTA’

Rockstar’s been embroiled for some time in a legal dispute after firing 30 unionised workers in the UK, which has, naturally, been seen as union-busting behaviour by those impacted. The workers, who are part of The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB), have been making solid progress. In June of this year, it was…

GTA 6 Leaks Confirms Iconic 6-Star Wanted Level System Returns After 13 Years

Thirteen years ago, when Grand Theft Auto 5 was originally released, fans were confused as to why Rockstar had downgraded its signature series Wanted system. The mechanic, which informs players of how ardently the in-game police will pursue them, went from six stars in Grand Theft Auto 4 to a mere five stars. Recent gameplay…

NTE Artwork Features Watermark For Free Trial Of AI Software

Neverness to Everness, the 2026 gacha game from developer Hotta Games that was mercilessly dragged online in April for its overabundance of AI-looking assets, is, for the third time this year, embroiled in another genAI controversy. It comes less than four months after the devs stated that the game “is built on human creativity” and…

OG Doom Slayer may be coming to Fortnite in Season 4

The latest trailer for Fortnite Season 4 is out, and it is a blur of recognizable faces and a barrage of sound effects. While the characters in the forefront, like Mega Man, Crash Bandicoot, et cetera, are fairly easy to spot, some eagle-eyed Fortnite fans have potentially identified a slightly less wholesome but equally cool…

A Trademark Renewal For Dr. Mario’s Mobile Game Has Apparently Been Spotted

Image: Nintendo A check-up from Dr. Mario is long overdue, but there are reportedly some signs of life via a trademark renewal. It’s specifically for Dr. Mario World, the mobile title Nintendo shut down in 2021. The free-to-play puzzle game was originally released in 2019, and it’s supposedly the first time it’s been acknowledged since…

Hit Star Wars PS4 Game Is 75% Off on PlayStation Store

An iconic and popular Star Wars PS4 game is now available at a massive discount of 75% on the PlayStation Store. The hit title was originally launched in 2016, based on 2015’s blockbuster movie of the same name by Disney and Lucasfilm. LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens is currently up for grabs on the…

Industry legend Warren Spector is retiring: ‘I’m feeling like I’ve done what I set out to do’

Warren Spector is one of the industry’s most storied developers, particularly among fans of immersive sims. His leading roles on games like Ultima Underworld, System Shock, and Deus Ex—and you know what, even Invisible War and Deadly Shadows, which are probably better than you think—established him as one of the field’s most admired and enduring…