Diablo II: Resurrected Unveils Its First New Class in 25 Years with $25 Warlock DLC
Blizzard introduces the Warlock as Diablo II's first new class in 25 years via $25 DLC, with cross-title rollout in Diablo 4 and Immortal.
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Battlefield 6 Season 2: Can EA Turn the Tide with New Maps and Faster Progression?
EA delays Battlefield 6 Season 2 to late 2025, introducing new maps, faster progression, and community feedback fixes. Can the updates revive player trust ahead of 2026?
Indie Dev Scores Win as Microsoft Retracts DMCA Takedown Over 'Minecraft-Like' Game
An indie developer's Minecraft-like game was restored after Microsoft reversed a DMCA takedown, citing no legal action needed.
1997's GTA is Now a No-Fuss Banger on Modern PCs—Thanks to One Passionate Modder
Modder LukeStorm revived 1997's GTA for modern PCs with zero-friction fixes. Audio crashes, DirectDraw issues, and portability solved. Community raves about the no-nonsense revival.
Epic Ghosted Horses Dev Over Content Dispute, Says Studio
Santa Ragione accuses Epic Games Store of ghosting them over a content dispute, calling out 'provably incorrect' claims about their horror game Horses.
Meta and Ubisoft Signal Industry Reset: The End of Growth-at-All-Costs Philosophy
Meta and Ubisoft are executing strategic pivots that signal the end of gaming's hyper-growth era. Meta cuts 1,000+ VR employees while Ubisoft cancels six projects, embracing disciplined efficiency over expansion at all costs.
Epic's 2025 Win: $1.16B and 6K Games, But the Launcher Still Sucks
Epic Games Store hit $1.16B in 2025 revenue with 6,000+ games, but users still gripe about the clunky launcher.
Civilization 7's 'Test of Time' Update Lets You Stay with One Civ—And Players Are Ecstatic (But Tentative)
Civilization 7's Test of Time update introduces single-civ gameplay, apex age mechanics, and a new Triumphs system, tentatively launching in Spring.
How BioShock Infinite's Time-Traveling Soundtrack Steals the Show
BioShock Infinite's soundtrack uses time-traveling music to enhance storytelling. Explore how anachronistic tracks foreshadow plot twists and build its world.
Phasmophobia’s 2026 Roadmap: 4 Events, 3 Maps, and the 1.0 Launch That’s Got Ghost Hunters Talking
Phasmophobia’s 2026 roadmap includes 4 events, 3 maps, and a 1.0 launch. Discover the latest updates and what’s in store for ghost hunters.
Highguard Adds 5v5 Raids—But Don’t Expect 3v3 to Fade Away
Highguard's 5v5 raid mode launched four days post-Steam release, with developers cautioning against performance drops and clarifying 3v3's continued role. The patch adds motion blur toggle and the Soul Well base.
Nintendo Won't Budge on Dispatch Censorship—But AdHoc Is Plotting Season 2
Nintendo enforces content guidelines on Dispatch, leading to censorship on Switch. AdHoc claims gameplay remains unaffected and plans a second season despite sales success.