Frustrated by a new wave of censorship on Steam and Itch.io, gamers are tracing the problem back to its source: payment processors like Visa and Mastercard. We dive into the legal history and activist pressure that turned financial institutions into the internet's new morality police.
We take a retrospective look at gaming's most infamous launches, from Cyberpunk 2077 to Anthem. We analyze what went wrong and how the open-source community and Linux gamers often found their own solutions to these digital disasters.
Valve is overhauling the Steam store. We break down the new design, from its consolidated menus to its powerful new search tools, and give you the essential tips to unearth the hidden gems that the algorithm won't show you.
A single-player survival horror game based on the classic 80s film Hellraiser is on its way, with original Pinhead actor Doug Bradley returning. We delve into why Hellraiser: Revival has the potential to succeed where so many other movie-to-game adaptations have failed, thanks to its narrative...
We were ready to write a scathing post-mortem on Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition, but the truth is more complicated. This isn't a disaster, but it's not a groundbreaking remake either. We break down the good, the bad, and the key lesson for developers in this respectful...
The Steam Next Fest for June 2025 has wrapped, revealing a vibrant and diverse slate of upcoming indie games. We highlight four standout demos—MIO: Memories in Orbit, Wildgate, The Gecko Gods, and Troublemaker 2—that showcase the creativity and innovation thriving in the indie scene.
STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl is finally breaking free from its Xbox timed-exclusive prison and is confirmed for a PS5 release in late 2025. While Sony fans get to experience DualSense gimmicks, the real, superior version continues to thrive on the open platforms of PC and Linux.