A landmark FBI and Dutch law enforcement operation takes down six of the world’s biggest game piracy sites—industry impact still unfolding. If you’ve been around the gaming world for more than a minute, you know the conversation about piracy never really goes away. But July 2025 just saw things get a whole lot louder, thanks…
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Communication Is the New Code We’ve Entered a New Era There was a time when programming was a sacred art — reserved for those who could fluently speak Python, C++, or JavaScript. Now? That power is shifting. Because in 2025, the person who understands that communication is the new code — not just syntax —…
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Join the Alpha Response Giveaway and win a free Alpha Response Steam key for the fast-paced tactical FPS from Counter-Strike creator Minh “Gooseman” Le. Entering takes less than a minute and gets you access to one of the most anticipated indie FPS titles of 2025. Alpha Response Steam key winners will experience high-stakes co-op and…
Shadow Returns as SEGA Reignites Sonic X Shadow Generations Campaign Shadow the Hedgehog is back in the spotlight as SEGA launches a renewed promotional push for Sonic X Shadow Generations. Originally released on October 25, 2024, this title combines a fully remastered version of Sonic Generations with a brand-new standalone Shadow campaign — and it’s…
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No marketing team. No PR firm. Just one twisted indie game and 10,000 players who wanted more. Clown Is Hungry, the surreal horror game from solo developer Vidas Salavejus, has officially surpassed 10,000 demo downloads across Steam and itch.io. For an experimental indie title with zero corporate backing, that number matters. It means people are…
As of July 11, 2025, the PC version is still unavailable—Steam and Battle.net editions remain unaffected The Game Pass PC version of Call of Duty: WWII has been taken offline by Activision after serious reports emerged of Remote Code Execution (RCE) exploits targeting players. The exploit allowed attackers to take control of users’ machines during…
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A storm hits the asylum. The lights go out. And something down there is watching your every move. Forest Asylum 2 is a fresh psychological horror experience created by solo developer Michal Piotrowski. While we haven’t played it ourselves (yet), it immediately stood out thanks to its disturbing premise, smart enemy AI, and eerie atmosphere….
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Wildfire – Firefighting Tactics Meet Co-Op Strategy in 2025’s Hottest SimulationRescue In a world where climate change has made wildfires more intense and unpredictable, Rescue Ops: Wildfire puts you in the middle of the chaos. Developed by Exkee, this upcoming co-op and single-player firefighter simulation is preparing for an Early Access launch by late 2025…
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From radiation storms to trade convoys, Assemble’s survival city-builder sequel is finally ready to test your will to survive After nearly a year of active development, Endzone 2 is finally set to launch on July 24, 2025 for PC via Steam and GOG. Developed by Gentlymad Studios and published by Assemble Entertainment, this follow-up to…
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Fred Gambino talks sci-fi, from Asimov to game worlds, and the future of creative art. I had the pleasure of speaking with Fred Gambino, veteran concept artist, illustrator, and author of Dark Shepherd — a sci-fi novel and visual universe decades in the making. From iconic book covers for Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke…
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Before manager sims became big business, it was one guy, one game, and a Commodore 64. Back in the mid‑’80s, when the Commodore 64 ruled most bedrooms and loading a game meant cassettes or floppies, something on the spectrum stood out. No flashy graphics. No music. No real player names. Just a single question: “Are you…
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After a bold pre-alpha playtest and Future Games Show spotlight, this indie FPS/life sim hybrid has fallen silent. Is Team Waifu regrouping — or retreating? Back in early June, WTF: Waifu Tactical Force made quite the entrance during the Future Games Show. The game promised something you don’t see every day — fast-paced 3v3 movement…
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Manhunt censorship wasn’t about right or wrong. It was about those moments you don’t forget — the games the world tried to shut down. The conversation around Manhunt censorship hasn’t gone away. There are moments—small flashes—when a game doesn’t just entertain you, it leaves a mark. Manhunt was one of those for me. I’m not…
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How the Valve Antitrust Lawsuit Affects Steam Devs So, you open your inbox and see something strange: an email from ValvePublisherClassAction.com. Your first instinct? Spam. Scam. Weird press mail. But it’s not. This is a real court-authorized class action notice tied to an antitrust lawsuit against Valve — the kind that could actually change things…
After 50+ hours of play, articles, and countless gameplay videos, VOID Interactive brushes off press — just as Steam explodes with backlash. Is Ready or Not still the game we backed? I’ve supported Ready or Not since before its full release — through articles, videos, and over 50 hours of play. So when I reached…
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