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Poppy Playtime Spinoff Escape from Playtime Gets Early Access Release Date Escape from Playtime, the co-op survival horror extraction spinoff of the popular Poppy's Playtime episodic horror games that was announced at Gamescom last month, will be launching into Steam Early Access on October 21. https://www.ign.com/articles/poppy-playtime-spinoff-escape-from-playtime-gets-early-access-release-date #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon [IGN]

Night Plane is a horror game designed to scare me, specifically, because I hate flying—and deer demons Prepare to save some souls. https://www.pcgamer.com/games/horror/night-plane-is-a-horror-game-designed-to-scare-me-specifically-because-i-hate-flying-and-deer-demons/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]

Wardogs Sells 2 Million Copies in 5 Days as Early Access Shooter Blows Up on Steam Wardogs’ incredible success has seen it sell 2 million copies after just five days of release. https://www.ign.com/articles/wardogs-sells-2-million-copies-in-5-days-as-early-access-shooter-blows-up-on-steam #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon [IGN]

Full unicorn vomit, or stealthed-out mean machine? I want to know how much RGB festoons your gaming PC, please and thank you For my personal records, you understand. https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/lighting/full-unicorn-vomit-or-stealthed-out-mean-machine-i-want-to-know-how-much-rgb-festoons-your-gaming-pc-please-and-thank-you/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]

Unlock your inner Superman with a new demo from Undefeated: Genesis Fly fast, shoot lasers from your eyes. You know? Superhero stuff. https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/unlock-your-inner-superman-with-a-new-demo-from-undefeated-genesis/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]

Dune Awakening now has a solo mode for players put off by its MMO leanings, while Funcom has adjusted progression so 'you don't have to lose things anymore' Friction? Who needs it? https://www.pcgamer.com/games/survival-crafting/dune-awakening-now-has-a-solo-mode-for-players-put-off-by-its-mmo-leanings-while-funcom-has-adjusted-progression-so-you-dont-have-to-lose-things-anymore/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]

Call of Duty Maker Activision Says the Video Game Cheat Market Generates $8.5 Billion a Year Ahead of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s release, Activision has spoken about the “multi-billion-dollar market” behind video game cheats. https://www.ign.com/articles/call-of-duty-maker-activision-says-the-video-game-cheat-market-generates-85-billion-a-year #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon [IGN]

'The PC platform is becoming more and more important,' Take-Two chief says, as we continue to wonder when we're going to get GTA 6 Strauss Zelnick was asked about GTA 6 on PC during Take-Two's recent annual meeting. https://www.pcgamer.com/games/grand-theft-auto/the-pc-platform-is-becoming-more-and-more-important-take-two-chief-says-as-we-continue-to-wonder-when-were-going-to-get-gta-6/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]

Magic: The Gathering's Hobbit Bundle Drops to Just $60 on Amazon Save $10 on the Magic: The Gathering The Hobbit Booster Bundle at Amazon as part of its early Prime Day deals. Get 9 Play Boosters, foil lands, and an oversized spindown die for a new all time low price. https://www.ign.com/articles/mtg-the-hobbit-booster-bundle-amazon-prime-day-early-deal #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon [IGN]

Unbiased Monster Hunter producer predicts one weapon will climb the popularity rankings in Ascendance, has no agenda: 'Hammer should definitely go up a place or two' My man. https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/unbiased-monster-hunter-producer-predicts-one-weapon-will-climb-the-popularity-rankings-in-ascendance-has-no-agenda-hammer-should-definitely-go-up-a-place-or-two/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]

PSA: You can customize Valheim sign text for color-coded storage chests without downloading a single mod Don't worry, I forgot too. https://www.pcgamer.com/games/survival-crafting/valheim-sign-text-codes/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]

Wardogs delivers what Battlefield 6 was too console-brained to pull off: A real server browser Millions of players, yet zero matchmaking. https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/wardogs-delivers-what-battlefield-6-was-too-console-brained-to-pull-off-a-real-server-browser/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]

Skyblivion's release is "getting closer" as the massive Skyrim mod's makers start recruiting for a big final market… Skyblivion, that massive Oblivion remake mod which was originally set to release last year, finally seems to be on the verge of arrival. While they've still yet to put a full release date on it, the mod's creators have … https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/skyblivions-release-is-getting-closer-as-the-massive-skyrim-mods-makers-start-recruiting-for-a-big-final-marketing-push #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [Rock Paper Shotgun]

I am Mark Zuckerberg What more do I have to say? https://www.pcgamer.com/games/grand-theft-auto/i-am-mark-zuckerberg/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]

Apex Legends VS Street Fighter Brings Chun-Li, Ryu, Akuma, and More to the Outlands Street Fighter is coming to Apex Legends on September 22, bringing its high-kicking action to the first-person battle royale with special skins, a decked-out POI, a Wildcard Takeover, and more. https://www.ign.com/articles/apex-legends-vs-street-fighter-brings-chun-li-ryu-akuma-and-more-to-the-outlands #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon [IGN]

CDPR wants to make The Witcher 3 Remastered feel like any other game released today: 'It's so easy to get used to these new improvements that it's hard to go back' Geralt's glow up. https://www.pcgamer.com/games/the-witcher/cdpr-wants-to-make-the-witcher-3-remastered-feel-like-any-other-game-released-today-its-so-easy-to-get-used-to-these-new-improvements-that-its-hard-to-go-back/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]

Dueling industry surveys show Japanese game devs are embracing AI, while North American ones are still skeptical Welcome to the Smile Economy 🙂. https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/dueling-industry-surveys-show-japanese-game-devs-are-embracing-ai-while-north-american-ones-are-still-skeptical/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]

Get Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Switch 2 Edition for Under $9 by Following This 1 Easy Step We're getting close to wrapping up this trilogy. https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-7-remake-intergrade-for-switch-2-deal #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon [IGN]

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation: Second-Take Preview Two hours in Final Fantasy VII Revelation goes fast. At least, that’s what I thought until I reflected on everything I’d done: I zoomed around the skies above its open-world map aboard the Highwind airship, revisited so… https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-7-revelation-second-take-preview #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon [IGN]

This unofficial engine patch for Thief: The Dark Project adds a huge new feature that won't be in Nightdive's upcoming remaster NewDark 1.29 lets Garrett hide in shadows created by doors and guards spot the master' thief's silhouette. https://www.pcgamer.com/games/sim/this-unofficial-engine-patch-for-thief-the-dark-project-adds-a-huge-new-feature-that-wont-be-in-nightdives-upcoming-remaster/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]

Industry vet who worked on Ultima Online says the next big thing needs to have 'sh*tty graphics' to escape the doom of rising development costs "What used to be a single 128x128 texture is now multiple 4K textures." https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/game-development/industry-vet-who-worked-on-ultima-online-says-the-next-big-thing-needs-to-have-sh-tty-graphics-to-escape-the-doom-of-rising-development-costs/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]

Astartes II, the Most Anticipated Warhammer 40,000 Animation Ever, Has a New Trailer and Confirmation of Key Details Games Workshop has released a new trailer for Astartes II, the most anticipated Warhammer 40,000 animation ever. https://www.ign.com/articles/astartes-ii-the-most-anticipated-warhammer-40000-animation-ever-has-a-new-trailer-and-confirmation-of-key-details #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon [IGN]

HoYoverse's Nodusfall might look like Elden Ring, but there's a promising dark fantasy action game here that took me by sur… Nodusfall, aesthetically at least, is about as far from a typical HoYoverse game as you can get. Gone are the bright colours, cute creatures, and bountiful anime women. In their place, we get all the familiar trappings … https://www.eurogamer.net/nodusfall-gamescom-preview #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #eurogamer [Eurogamer]

Call of Duty Developer Treyarch 'Ready to Make Something New' as It Waves Goodbye to 2 Years of Black Ops Call of Duty developer Treyarch has said it’s “ready to make something new” as it waves goodbye to two years of Black Ops games. https://www.ign.com/articles/call-of-duty-developer-treyarch-ready-to-make-something-new-as-it-waves-goodbye-to-2-years-of-black-ops #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon [IGN]

Wolverine developer Insomniac denies using generative AI after fans spot strange restroom sign Wolverine developer Insomniac has denied using generative AI after fans jumped on social media to share screenshots of a bizarre restroom sign. https://www.eurogamer.net/insomniac-denies-generative-ai-marvels-wolverine-bathroom-sign #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #eurogamer [Eurogamer]

Videogame development sim Let's Build a Dungeon launches into early access February 11 Do you have what it takes to make a good game? https://www.pcgamer.com/games/sim/videogame-development-sim-lets-build-a-dungeon-launches-into-early-access-february-11/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]

Control Resonant review: A superbly strange action-RPG that'll make you feel tiny and godly at once Control Resonant, much like the inside-out, interdimensional cryptids it has you bashing with a shapeshifting stick, probably shouldn’t exist. At least not in the risk-averse, pennypinching reality that sometimes seems … https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/control-resonant-review #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [Rock Paper Shotgun]

It rules that a 27-year-old RPG, one of the greatest of all time, is still getting patches I wish all games worked like this. https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/it-rules-that-a-27-year-old-rpg-one-of-the-greatest-of-all-time-is-still-getting-patches/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]

WoW: Forever mentally broke me with a boulder One must imagine a WoW player happy. https://www.pcgamer.com/games/world-of-warcraft/wow-forever-mentally-broke-me-with-a-boulder/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]

Japanese devs aren't facing the same layoff crisis because their executives are paid an order of magnitude less, 'they didn’t get swept up in the live-service trend,' and their teams are smaller, says industry expert It's hard to argue against those takeaways. https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/japanese-devs-arent-facing-the-same-layoff-crisis-because-their-executives-are-paid-an-order-of-magnitude-less-they-didnt-get-swept-up-in-the-live-service-trend-and-their-teams-are-smaller-says-industry-expert/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]

'The largest theft of labor in human history:' Court docs reveal Microsoft exec predicted AI 'doom loops' could hollow out the internet Copilot's answer engine allegedly caused the New York Times' click-through rate to plummet by figures up to 93%. https://www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/the-largest-theft-of-labor-in-human-history-court-docs-reveal-microsoft-exec-predicted-ai-doom-loops-could-hollow-out-the-internet/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]

Over 35,000 people say they signed up for a Steam Frame, and less than half have one reserved The 256 GB model looks to be the most popular from data on this community site. https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/vr-hardware/over-35-000-people-say-they-signed-up-for-a-steam-frame-and-less-than-half-have-one-reserved/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]

Hideo Kojima responds to accusations of Physint being over budget and late on deadline, says he still "loves Sony" despite … Last week, we learned that Sony "stepped away" from Kojima Production's previously PlayStation-exclusive "action espionage" game Physint. Following the announcement, which saw Xbox take over publishing duties for the in… https://www.eurogamer.net/hideo-kojima-loves-sony-playstation-physint #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #eurogamer [Eurogamer]

The Witcher 3 'is not untouchable,' story director says of changes in the upcoming remaster: 'I still find some places that I think maybe nowadays, I would do it differently' CD Projekt aims to make The Witcher 3 remaster feel like a 2026 game, and that means bigger changes than you might expect. https://www.pcgamer.com/games/the-witcher/the-witcher-3-is-not-untouchable-story-director-says-of-changes-in-the-upcoming-remaster-i-still-find-some-places-that-i-think-maybe-nowadays-i-would-do-it-differently/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]

GTA 6 is getting a 34-song original soundtrack, with music from multiple real-world artists - and you can stream six tracks today Grand Theft Auto 6's original soundtrack was partially revealed today. The full album contains 34 original tracks made for the upcoming open-world crime game. https://www.eurogamer.net/gta-6-original-soundtrack-six-track-preview #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #eurogamer [Eurogamer]

Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album Is Up for Preorder (Stream Select Tracks Now) Preorders are live for Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album, which features 34 tracks and is available in limited-edition vinyl, standard vinyl, and CD. https://www.ign.com/articles/grand-theft-auto-vi-the-album-is-up-for-preorder #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon [IGN]

Valheim devs finally get around to reading 5 years of player feedback, let you remap dodge key Now get to work unlearning five years of three-key muscle memory. https://www.pcgamer.com/games/survival-crafting/valheim-devs-finally-get-around-to-reading-5-years-of-player-feedback-let-you-remap-dodge-key/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]

It's just you and your van in this upcoming open-world scavenging game Be wary of what lurks in the fog that rolls in at night. https://www.pcgamer.com/games/adventure/its-just-you-and-your-van-in-this-upcoming-open-world-scavenging-game/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]

Steam reverses porn game rating it mistakenly gave to an indie vampire RPG, and despite the stress it was a 'net positive' overall as wishlists on Steam 'basically doubled overnight' It's a happy ending, but Dave Gilbert of Wadjet Eyes Games says this was absolutely not a guerrilla marketing stunt: "I’m not that dumb and I'm not that smart!" https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/steam-reverses-porn-game-rating-it-mistakenly-gave-to-an-indie-vampire-rpg-and-despite-the-stress-it-was-a-net-positive-overall-as-wishlists-on-steam-basically-doubled-overnight/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]

Neon Abyss 2 has a new final boss, a release date, and at least 1 massive fish worth many, many points I like all of these things. https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/neon-abyss-2-has-a-new-final-boss-a-release-date-and-at-least-1-massive-fish-worth-many-many-points/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]

The Last of Us director apologises for calling out Sony Santa Monica's God of War Laufey after saying he was "not excited" The Last of Us director Bruce Straley has apologised to the God of War Laufey team at Sony Santa Monica for saying he was "not excited" about the upcoming game's gameplay. https://www.eurogamer.net/last-of-us-director-apologises-god-of-war-laufey-not-excited #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #eurogamer [Eurogamer]

Paper co-op deckbuilder Hellcard 2 has a new demo that you can play right now Dive back into the paper dungeon and prepare to fight a whole lotta dragons. https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/paper-co-op-deckbuilder-hellcard-2-has-a-new-demo-that-you-can-play-right-now/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]

Nintendo Switch 2 + Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Bundle Is Up for Preorder Preorders are live for the new Nintendo Switch 2 + Nintendo Switch Sports Resort bundle at select retailers. Here's where you can buy it for $529.99 ahead of its October release. https://www.ign.com/articles/the-new-nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-switch-sports-resort-bundle-where-to-buy #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon [IGN]

Quarantine Zone is getting a free expansion with a whole new location, and it's time to 'Experiment with drugs' You don't need to tell me twice. https://www.pcgamer.com/games/sim/quarantine-zone-is-getting-a-free-expansion-with-a-whole-new-location-and-its-time-to-experiment-with-drugs/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]

Hideo Kojima announces Bill Skarsgård will star in stealth-action Physint, legendary designer Yoji Shinkawa also confirmed for character design A Hollywood actor? In a videogame?! https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/hideo-kojima-announces-bill-skarsgard-will-star-in-stealth-action-physint-legendary-designer-yoji-shinkawa-also-confirmed-for-character-design/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]

If Ace Combat's too pricey, this excellent indie alternative is on sale for just $12.50 And it's got better out-of-the-box HOTAS and VR support, too. https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/if-ace-combats-too-pricey-this-excellent-indie-alternative-is-on-sale-for-just-usd12-50/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]

Pirate poker battler Piroker has a playtest you can sign up for now Score big or walk the plank. https://www.pcgamer.com/games/card-games/pirate-poker-battler-piroker-has-a-playtest-you-can-sign-up-for-now/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]

Lead your legions to glory in asynchronous autobattler Fool King, launching later this year If you come for the king, you best not miss. https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/lead-your-legions-to-glory-in-asynchronous-autobattler-fool-king-launching-later-this-year/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]

Evidence of canceled Grand Theft Auto 5 Liberty City and 'Agent Trevor' DLC, plus early version of GTA6's map surface online Their exact provenance is unclear, but they seem to have come from the big 2023 hack. https://www.pcgamer.com/games/grand-theft-auto/evidence-of-canceled-grand-theft-auto-5-liberty-city-and-agent-trevor-dlc-plus-early-version-of-gta6s-map-surface-online/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]

An ambitious fanmade expansion for Baldur's Gate 3 is out after almost two years in development Enter The Chionthar Wilds with over 70 new items and 30 new fights. https://www.pcgamer.com/games/baldurs-gate/an-ambitious-fanmade-expansion-for-baldurs-gate-3-is-out-after-almost-two-years-in-development/ #gaming #games #videogames #gamedev #indiegame #esports #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #GamersOfMastodon #pcgaming [PCGamer]