Holdfast Nations At War Console Launch Hits 6,500+ Players and Best-Seller Status The Holdfast Nations At War console launch has delivered one of the biggest surges in player activity the game has seen to date. Numbers don’t lie — and Holdfast: Nations At War just made a massive statement on launch day. With over 6,500…
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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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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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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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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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When Everything Becomes a Simulator, What Happens When Reality Is Gone? Simulators used to offer us a glimpse into grand dreams — piloting a jet, managing a city, or running a theme park. But over the past few years, the genre has exploded into something stranger. Now, it seems like every second game on Steam…
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Candy Crush-maker King loses ~10% of staff as Microsoft reshapes Xbox ops Microsoft has launched another major round of layoffs across its gaming division, affecting studios including King, Rare, and ZeniMax, as part of a broader restructuring initiative led by Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer. King Lays Off Around 200 Staff According to a report…
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A long-running feud between the creators of Limbo and Inside has escalated into a full-blown legal battle In a surprising development from Denmark’s celebrated indie studio Playdead, the company has officially filed a lawsuit against its co-founder Dino Patti. The lawsuit alleges unauthorized use of a Limbo image in a recent LinkedIn post, reigniting a…
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Over 100 developers, world premieres, giveaways, and a fan-voted championship — streaming live June 26 One of the biggest indie gaming showcases of the year — IndieMania 2025 goes live today, June 26, 2025, with the main event kicking off at 12:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CEST on Mike Odyssey’s YouTube channel. A pre-show…
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Co-founded by Ben Bowman, GCX returns to Universal Orlando Resort this July for its milestone 10th anniversary—bringing together gamers, creators, and families in a purpose-driven celebration that’s raised over $33 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. What started as a casual Tampa meetup has grown into one of gaming’s most inspiring community events. GCX—short…
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London Games Festival funding to double event scale and boost UK games sector The UK Government has pledged new support for the London Games Festival as part of a wider £30 million Games Growth Package, announced in its Creative Industries Sector Plan on June 23, 2025. Delivered by Games London — a partnership between Film…
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Could Rockstar Really Give Away the Most Anticipated Game of the Decade? Picture this: Grand Theft Auto 6 launches — and it doesn’t cost a cent. No $70 price tag, no deluxe edition — just instant access for anyone and everyone. Sounds ridiculous, right? Maybe not. With GTA Online pulling in over half a billion…
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