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Xenonauts 2 Reaches 1.0, Opens the Door to Big Mod Support

A cheeky '2009' trailer ushers in Xenonauts 2’s 1.0: faster AI, new maps, visual upgrades, and real mod tools with Steam Workshop support.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

TECHNOLOGYApr 3 · 159 views

PC Gamer Poll: 26% Still Fine With Windows As Linux Surge Grows

Nearly half of respondents are eyeing Linux, yet 26% still like Windows. The poll hints at a real shift—without toppling Microsoft’s grip just yet.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSApr 3 · 148 views

Ascenders Is Darkest Dungeon On A Mountain, Rope Cuts And All

Turn-based mountaineering asks you to cut the rope—and live with it. Ascenders hits Steam Early Access in Q3 2026.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSApr 3 · 176 views

TLOU Online Was 80% Done; Director Learned Of Axing A Day Before

TLOU Online was 'very very close to done' when Sony pulled the plug, and its director says he learned just 24 hours before the public.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

PLAYSTATION 5Apr 3 · 154 views

Last of Us Online Was 80% Done When Naughty Dog Canceled It

Director Vinit Agarwal says the killed multiplayer game was "about 80 percent" done—and he only learned it was canceled a day before fans did.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

PLAYSTATION 5Apr 3 · 130 views

Former Director Blames Pandemic Whiplash For TLOU Online's Demise

TLOU Online was 'almost 80 percent' done before being axed. Its director says pandemic-fueled spending—and the hangover after—sealed its fate.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSApr 3 · 152 views

Samson’s Mid-Development Pivot Forged A Unique Crime Sandbox

Layoffs forced Samson to ditch guns and think smaller. The debt-clock brawler now stands apart from GTA-style sprawl.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSApr 3 · 188 views

Peak Devs Push Back: 'Updates Are a Bonus, Not a Right'

After three major updates and 30+ patches, Peak's $8 devs say they're not a live service: 'Any update is a bonus, not a right.'

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSApr 3 · 284 views

Super Mario Bros. ACE Glitch Discovered 40 Years On

A new Super Mario Bros. glitch unlocks arbitrary code execution, letting players warp to any level—yes, even credits—40 years after launch.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSApr 3 · 184 views

French Watchdog Sues Ubisoft Over The Crew Shutdown

A French consumer group is taking Ubisoft to court over The Crew’s shutdown, challenging EULA rules and digital ownership.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

TECHNOLOGYApr 3 · 188 views

Wasteland-Ready: Turning a Gaming Laptop Into an Offline Internet

A free offline internet on a gaming laptop? Project NOMAD packs Wikipedia, maps, and AI search into a 500GB go-bag.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSApr 3 · 168 views

Nintendo May Pay You To Use Game Chat On Its Next Switch

Nintendo's 'Game Chat' may reward you for talking. If it hits Switch 2, Discord could finally face real competition on the platform.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSApr 3 · 146 views

Nintendo May Reward You For Using Switch 2 GameChat

Nintendo may hand out rewards for trying GameChat on Switch 2. Leaked docs point to missions tied to voice and messaging features.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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