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Have a Seat, Roblox: 'To Catch a Predator' Host Chris Hansen Rumored to be Investigating the Platform
After Roblox banned a popular predator-hunting vigilante, the platform's safety issues exploded. Now, 'To Catch a Predator' host Chris Hansen is rumored to be getting involved in a documentary. Shit is about to get real.
In a Move From a Bygone Era, DOOM Eternal Gets Official, Full-Blown Mod Support
It's not a dream. A major AAA studio has just released official, in-depth modding tools for a modern game. DOOM Eternal's new update includes the actual game editor, a mod browser, and more.
Need a Break From all the stress? Chill Tile-Placer Dorfromantik Hits PlayStation and Xbox Today
The award-winning peaceful puzzle game Dorfromantik is finally available on PlayStation and Xbox. If you're tired of the usual industry chaos, this might be the relaxing, tile-placing antidote you need.
Japan Has 3 Million Fewer PC Gamers Than a Decade Ago. Or Does It?
On paper, PC gaming in Japan is in a nosedive, shedding 3 million players. In reality, companies like Capcom are making a killing on their PC ports. What the hell is going on? The answer is a story about browser games, smartphones, and a complete transformation of the market.
Krafton Claims Subnautica 2 Was on a Crash Course to Become the Next 'Kerbal Space Program 2'
The drama over Subnautica 2 just escalated. Krafton has responded to the founders' lawsuit, claiming they had to fire them to prevent the game from becoming a disaster on the scale of Kerbal Space Program 2.
The 'Sims Killer' inZOI Is Coming to PS5, But Is Anyone Still Playing?
KRAFTON is bringing its life sim, inZOI, to the PS5. While the publisher talks a big game about sales, the current player numbers on PC tell a different story. A look at the so-called 'Sims Killer's' next big move.
It's Official: Nearly Half of Players Are on the Brink of Quitting multiplayer Games Because of Cheaters
We've all been there: insta-killed by a player who's clearly not legit. A new study now confirms our rage, revealing that 42% of gamers have considered quitting a game for good because of cheaters.
Itch.io's it’s forced Adult Game Ban is Reportedly now Affecting lgbtq+ SFW Titles
The fallout from Itch.io's ban on paid adult games is getting worse. Developers are now claiming their completely safe-for-work games are being delisted simply for featuring LGBTQ+ themes.
The Dream Team Is Assembled: Remedy and Rockstar Are Working 'Closely' on Max Payne 1 & 2 Remake
Great news for Max Payne fans. A Remedy financial report confirms the Max Payne 1 & 2 Remake is (still) in full production, and they're working closely with Rockstar Games on it. The two parents of the franchise are finally back together.
PayPal Abruptly Ditches a Ton of Countries on Steam, Leaves Gamers Asking 'Why?'
Tried to buy a game on Steam with PayPal recently and got rejected? You're not alone. PayPal has suddenly cut off a huge number of currencies, leaving gamers in the lurch with no real explanation.
250,000 Fans Are Waiting for ENDLESS Legend 2, But You Can Cut the Line This Week
Amplitude's highly anticipated 4X strategy game, ENDLESS Legend 2, has a free demo out now. With over 250,000 wishlists, now's your chance to see if the hype is real before it launches in September.
Trolls Are Weaponizing Copyright Law to Burn Down the Steam Workshop
The Steam Workshop, the lifeblood of PC gaming creativity, is being systematically attacked. Trolls are using the DMCA system as a weapon to erase popular mods, forcing creators to choose between losing their work or risking their personal safety.
Take-Two's CEO, Staring at a GTA 6-Sized Financial Nuke, Claims He's 'Running Scared'
You'd think sitting atop a multi-billion-dollar empire with GTA 6 on the horizon would be relaxing. Apparently not. Take-Two's CEO is terrified... of Roblox.
Battlefield 6 Open Beta Surpasses 400,000 Concurrent Players on Steam
I went in with a sliver of hope, and the Battlefield 6 beta delivered a shockwave. Over 400,000 players are in, but now comes the hard part: not screwing it up.
Well, That Didn't Take Long: Cheaters Already Ruining Battlefield 6 Beta Despite New Security Hurdles
In news that will surprise absolutely no one who has ever played a PC shooter, the Battlefield 6 beta is already crawling with cheaters. So much for that new Secure Boot requirement.
Sony Signals the End of an Era, Pivoting From a "Hardware Centric" Model to a "Platform Business"
The console wars might be over, not with a bang, but with a corporate earnings call. Sony just admitted they're shifting focus from selling you a box to selling you into an ecosystem.
Devcom Survey Reveals Industry Anxiety Over AI and Economy, Adds Mario Kart Showdown to Keynote Stage
With the devcom developer conference now less than two weeks away, the organizers have dropped some fresh program highlights and, more interestingly, the results of this year's speaker survey. The survey, which polled 100 of the event's speakers, serves as a fascinating vibe check for a games industry that is still reeling from years of turmoil, grappling with an uncertain future, and apparently, very divided on the topic of AI.
Devs of Indie Hit 'Peak' Say They'd Rather You Pirate Their Game Than Play This "Microtransaction-Riddled" Roblox Ripoff
It’s not every day that a game developer tells you to go ahead and steal their work, but we live in strange times. The team behind the popular indie climbing game Peak has taken a bold and frankly unprecedented stance against a clone of their game that has appeared on Roblox. In a fiery social media post, the developers stated they would rather people "pirate our game" than play the Roblox version, which they branded as "microtransaction-riddled… slop".
Battlefield 6 Devs Promise No "Nicki Minaj" Skins, Vow to Keep Cosmetics Grounded
In a modern shooter landscape increasingly populated by bong-smoking wizards, cartoon characters, and whatever the hell is happening in Call of Duty these days, DICE is drawing a clear line in the sand. As part of their ongoing "we're sorry about 2042" tour, the developers of Battlefield 6 have come out swinging, promising that their game will be a refuge for players who want their military shooter to actually look and feel like a military shooter.
Steam is Already Planning Your 2026 Game Purchases
Just as we’re sweating our way through the summer of 2025, Valve has decided to look deep into the future and give us all a crystal-clear vision of our impending financial ruin. In a surprisingly early announcement aimed at helping developers plan ahead, Steam has unveiled its entire official event schedule for the first half of 2026. For us, it’s less about planning and more like a beautifully organized calendar of future temptations for our ever-growing backlogs.