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Roblox will allow creators to export their games as standalone apps for PC, consoles, and mobile, expanding beyond the platform’s ecosystem.
Miami Beach commissioners narrowly approved a $3 million Grand Theft Auto 6 marketing deal after debate over the game’s violent themes, with opponents citing concerns over crime messaging and tourism image.
Valheim 1.0 players who used cheats can now opt into achievements via a new devcommand, restoring access to locked trophies for Steam users.
Shroom and Gloom blends exploration and combat in a roguelike deckbuilder where players navigate fungal dungeons using two distinct decks, each with strategic constraints.
Framework has canceled its custom ultra-low-profile keyboard module for the Laptop 16 after three years of development, citing unsustainable costs and manufacturing challenges.
Sony reportedly canceled Hideo Kojima’s next game, Physint, due to missed deadlines, budget overruns, and concerns over exclusivity and revenue expectations.
Corsair has released 3D printable files for a simple cube designed to hold six fans on each face, originally teased as an April Fools joke but now available for public download.
High-end graphics card sales surged despite rising prices, defying expectations, with 12.5 million units shipped last quarter.
A former Blizzard developer introduced the Kun-Zhi Engine, an AI-first game engine powering the unreleased title Em-8er, claiming 93x faster development than Unreal and backing from AMD and Razer.
Director Zach Cregger reduced humor in his upcoming Resident Evil film after test audiences found it overly comedic, balancing tone for stronger horror impact.
Wardogs introduces a monetized battlefield economy where players can bribe medics to revive them first, turning injuries into strategic financial investments.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation’s physical disc requires a download to maintain game quality, its director says, rejecting compromises on fidelity despite market trends toward digital-only releases.
A Redditor reportedly broke their Asus TUF gaming laptop hinge by standing it upside down following a social media trend, highlighting risks of untested hardware modifications.
Valheim 1.0 introduces inventory expansions via merchant Haldor, offering 16 extra slots for coins in the Black Forest biome, addressing long-standing storage limitations.
Star Wars Zero Company’s first patch fixes crashes, overwatch bugs, and a 100% hit chance issue that caused missed shots.
Ubisoft is testing a change to launch its games directly on Steam without requiring the Ubisoft Connect launcher, starting with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.
Valheim 1.0 introduces Battle Idols and Protection Idols to upgrade weapons and armor at the Forge of Potential, found in the Mountains biome.
Dave the Diver developer Mintrocket announced sales of over 10 million copies and plans to expand the franchise with a new spin-off.
Steam’s latest beta update introduces a cleaner Big Art Mode for Big Picture and Steam Deck, plus customizable screensavers and performance tweaks.
Electronic Arts confirms AI voice technology is used in NHL 27 to enhance commentary variety and responsiveness, with permission from announcers John Buccigress and Darren Pang.
Wardogs blends milsim and extraction shooter elements, offering beginner tips to navigate its economy, transport, and combat mechanics efficiently.
Wardogs servers crashed on launch day as over 300,000 players overwhelmed the milsim FPS, forcing Bulkhead to take services offline for repairs.
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is considering merging Electronic Arts with its Savvy Games Group, pending regulatory approval and completion of a $6 billion Moonton acquisition.
Thief designer Randy Smith Evergreen argues the graphics arms race should have ended with Alan Wake in 2010, citing diminishing returns and excessive costs.
A tribunal hearing begins today in Glasgow over the 2025 firings of 31 Rockstar employees, with the union alleging union busting and unfair dismissals tied to GTA 6 leaks.
The Koorui G2741L offers a budget-friendly 4K dual-mode monitor with a 160 Hz refresh rate, balancing performance and price while acknowledging OLED competition.
Forza Horizon 6 introduces the Ito region Treasure Hunt, offering Season progress points for two cars by locating a chest near Ito Airfield.
Finalmouse asserts its Starlight X mouse achieves the fastest click latency ever measured in a consumer device, surpassing rivals like Logitech’s Superstrike and Razer’s Viper V4 Pro.
A free app called DLSS 5 NeuralScreen lets users apply DLSS 5 neural rendering to their entire desktop, including videos and photos, with support for RTX 30-series cards and above.
A free prequel webcomic for *Onimusha: Way of the Sword* explores Sasaki Ganryu’s backstory, tracing his descent into obsession after a defeat by Musashi Miyamoto.