BioWare's Last Breath: The Slow Death of Anthem and RPG King's Kingdom
BioWare's Anthem servers shut down on Jan 12, 2026, ending a 6-year live-service journey. Explore the legacy of EA's controversial RPG.
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Quake Modders Stack 77 Maps of Brutalist Concrete FPS Goodness
Quake modders release Brutalist Jam 3 with 77 maps, concrete visuals, and a grindy modding challenge for FPS enthusiasts.
Arc Raiders' Quiet Matchmaking Overhaul: 'Aggressive' Players Get the Shaft
Arc Raiders introduces 'aggression-based' matchmaking, leaving players to decode what 'aggressive' truly means in gameplay.
That Didn't Suck: Fallout: New Vegas Writer Breaks Down the Survivalist's Tragic Masterpiece
John Gonzales reflects on the Survivalist's journal in Honest Hearts, a standout example of traditional storytelling in Fallout: New Vegas.
King of All Cosmos Cosplay: A Masterpiece Born from Love and Determination
Cybertsu's King of All Cosmos cosplay for Once Upon a Katamari faced headpiece and rhinestone challenges but earned 139K TikTok views.
Switch 2 Rumors Heat Up as Monster Hunter Wilds Code Drops Bombshell Clues
Dataminers uncover potential Switch 2 port clues in Monster Hunter Wilds' update. Technical details and Capcom's silence spark speculation.
MSI's QD-OLED Monitor Solves OLED's Worst Sin—But Why Does It Have 1440p?
MSI's new QD-OLED monitor tackles OLED's front fringing with RGB subpixels, 300 cd/m² brightness, and 1440p resolution. Priced at $1,100.
Ashley's Cut Scene: How Resident Evil 4's Prologue Got the Ax
Capcom cut Ashley's prologue in Resident Evil 4 remake due to pacing and replayability concerns. Modder finds leftover files, fans react strongly.
Yes Man Lets You Skip Fallout's Moral Mess—But Was That a Design Crime?
Fallout: New Vegas' Yes Man lets players skip moral choices. Was it a design flaw? Explore the debate on player agency and narrative impact.
Fallout Fan Artist Deimos Paints a New Vegas Dream—Without AI, Thanks to Real Human Craft
Fallout fan artist Deimos crafts hyper-detailed New Vegas paintings by hand, rejecting AI tools while blending RPG lore with modding culture.
Tim Cain: I'm over making other people really wealthy with my own creations.
Fallout co-creator Tim Cain reveals his frustrations with IP monetization and creative priorities at Obsidian Entertainment.
Silksong Sweats the Steam Awards 2025—Again
Hollow Knight: Silksong dominates Steam Awards 2025 with two wins. Winners get Winter Sale discounts as awards air during low-player attention period.