GAME DEVELOPMENT

Jul 20 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Subnautica 2: A Battle Brewing Between Creators and Publishers

A legal storm is gathering over Subnautica 2. The game's original creators have been pushed out. Krafton, the publisher, has taken over. They say they want to make the game the best it can be. But the creators disagree. They think Krafton is making a big mistake. The drama started when Krafton replaced key members of the development team. This included the studio's ...

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Jul 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Borderlands 4: Fans Plan Ahead, But Game's Not Done Yet

Fans of Borderlands 4 are already diving deep into the game's mechanics, even though it's not out yet. They've created a skill tree planner for two characters, Vex and Rafa, letting players map out their game strategy early. This is pretty cool, but there's a catch. The game's creative director, Graeme Timmins, reminded everyone that the game isn't finished. He said...

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Jul 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Who's Crafting Donkey Kong Bananza? Nintendo's Mystery Team

Nintendo has finally revealed that the team behind the upcoming Donkey Kong Bananza for the Switch 2 is the same group that created Super Mario Odyssey. This team is based in Tokyo and is likely part of Nintendo EPD Tokyo. However, it's important to note that teams at Nintendo often change as projects progress, with developers moving around and groups reshuffling. T...

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Jun 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Alters: Players Spot Hidden AI Traces in Game Content

Players of The Alters have raised concerns after finding evidence of AI-generated content in the game. This includes subtitles and text that seem to have been created using large language models (LLMs) without proper disclosure. Valve's rules, updated in January 2024, require game developers to reveal if they use AI for creating content like art, code, or sound. The...

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Jun 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Vampires in Video Games: A New Twist on an Old Tale

Vampires have always been a popular topic in video games, but a new game called The Blood of Dawnwalker is changing the way we think about them. This game is being developed by a team that worked on The Witcher 3, and it's set in a world where humans and vampires are at war. The main character, Coen, is half-human and half-vampire, which means he has different abilit...

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Jun 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Cyberpunk 2077's Next Big Update Hits a Snag

Fans of Cyberpunk 2077 are in for a wait. The highly anticipated update 2. 3, expected to drop on June 26, 2025, has been pushed back. The developers, CD Projekt Red, need more time to polish it up. They want to make sure it's as good as the last big update, 2. 2, which was a massive deal. The studio thanked players for their patience, but didn't give a new release d...

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Jun 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Asterkarn: The Biggest Expansion Ever

Fans of the game Grim Dawn have been waiting for a while. They were initially told to expect a major expansion called Fangs of Asterkarn in 2024. That was not to be. The developers have now shared an update. The new expansion is set to be the largest ever for the game. It will have a vast world to explore. The area covered by Asterkarn will be roughly 3. 55 square...

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Jun 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Marathon's Uncertain Future: Bungie's Indefinite Delay

Bungie has made a significant decision regarding its upcoming shooter, Marathon. The game has been delayed indefinitely, with no new release date in sight. This announcement comes after a mixed reception from players during the closed alpha test. Bungie has acknowledged the feedback and decided to take more time to refine the game. This delay is not entirely surprisi...

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Jun 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Witcher 4: Console Challenges

The Xbox Series S is giving developers a headache. The Witcher 4 is years from release, but already, there are hurdles to clear. The game's developers are finding out that making it run smoothly on the Xbox Series S is going to be tough. The Xbox Series S has less powerful hardware than its bigger brother, the Xbox Series X. This means that games need to be optimized...

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Jun 09 2025EDUCATION

Stepping Into Someone Else's ShoesA Game That Helps You Understand Immigrant Struggles

The creators of a new game wanted to show what it's like to be an immigrant. They made a game called "Typical Day. " It's a serious game. That means it's designed to teach players something important. The goal was to help non-immigrants understand the tough situations immigrants face every day. The game was built in steps. First, they had to understand the problems i...

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