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  Scottish studio Build A Rocket Boy has released a major update 7.0 for its failed sci-fi game MindsEye., positioning it as a "new beginning" and hoping for a return scenario similar to Cyberpunk 2077. The developers claim the update is intended to "reset" the project after its disastrous launch in the summer of 2025, when the game was met with scathing criticism from both players and reviewers. Mark Gerhard, CEO of Build A Rocket Boy, stated: Update 7.0 is a major step forward for MindsEye and our studio. We've listened to player feedback, acted quickly, and are continuing to improve performance, make ongoing improvements, and introduce significant enhancements to combat and gameplay. The developers say the main changes are aimed at addressing key issues raised by the community: reworking NPC AI, adjusting the story campaign, improving performance, and adding more new content. The studio has made it clear that it has no intention of abandoning the project. The...

  Valve is refunding Ashes of Creation players on Steam, even after the standard two-hour/two-week refund period. This measure comes after an unprecedented crisis for the MMO, which raised $3.3 million on Kickstarter but now faces an uncertain future due to the resignation of its director and mass layoffs at Intrepid Studios. What was considered the largest MMO crowdfunding campaign in Kickstarter history is now heading toward a troubled conclusion. Ashes of Creation launched in Steam Early Access in December 2025, but just a few weeks later, the studio's structure began to crumble when Stephen Sharif, its founder and creative director, resigned. Although the studio announced a livestream to answer questions about the situation, many players chose not to wait and demanded refunds. Valve approves exceptional refund requests, even for users who have significantly exceeded the standard two-hour playtime limit or two-week game ownership limit. To increase the chances of getting a refun...

  Capcom continues to keep its secrets under wraps and refuses to confirm who will be the main antagonist in Resident Evil Requiem. The new chapter of the cult horror franchise, scheduled for release in a few weeks, promises to reveal the mysteries of the events in Raccoon City, but the developer is keeping the identity of the main threat under wraps this time. Victor Gideon is introduced as a scientist directly affiliated with the Umbrella Corporation and runs a patient center on Rhodes Hill, which serves as the base for his experiments. This is all connected to a secret operation called "Elpis," the details of which will be revealed during the game. When asked directly about Gideon's role as the main villain, Koshi Nakanishi, the project's director, preferred to keep it a secret: If you want to find out if he's the main villain, you'll have to play the game. I can't reveal that. However, I can say that we're very happy with his design. We all think h...

  The insider community is once again agitated by a fresh batch of information regarding one of Rockstar Games' most beloved projects. Well-known and often reliable insider NateTheHate2, previously known for his accurate predictions, claims that versions of Red Dead Redemption 2 optimized for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and even the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 already exist. This announcement immediately sparked a heated reaction among fans. While Red Dead Redemption 2 runs perfectly on current consoles via backward compatibility, full-fledged next-gen versions could significantly improve visual quality, performance, and loading speeds. For the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, this could mean a stable 60 frames per second, improved resolution, ray tracing support, and faster load times, significantly enhancing immersion in the already magnificent world of the Wild West. The mention of the Switch 2 is particularly intriguing. If these rumors are confirmed, it would be the first serious ...

  Last night, the MKDEV group released the final version of the Persona 5 Royal hack. - beta testing has successfully concluded. The hack is designed for game version 1.03b. MKDEV noted that the hack has been thoroughly tested and is now stable. Unlike the alternative crack for version 1.04, which uses a hypervisor, this hack does not use the kernel driver. Meanwhile, development of the hypervisor-based hack for version 1.04 continues—a bug that caused a blue screen has been fixed. However, the hypervisor-based hack currently only works on AMD processors. MKDEV also shared some interesting details: they claimed that hacking via the hypervisor took only two days and was "10,000 times easier" than manually hacking version 1.03b. This opens up enormous potential for hacking other Denuvo games—if MKDEV decides to pursue it, of course. In any case, MKDEV's hypervisor code is publicly available, and it's likely that if not MKDEV, then others will decide to try cracking Denu...

  Bethesda Game Studios recently held a private preview of upcoming content for the space RPG Starfield , according to several game content creators , which the community has already dubbed "Starfield 2.0". The information came from several independent gaming bloggers who claim to have either attended the event or been involved in its organization. According to them, what they saw leaves an optimistic impression about the game's future, but the scale of the upcoming changes should not be overestimated. The update likely won't be as extensive as CD Projekt Red's celebrated Cyberpunk 2.0. Bethesda is working on improvements, but isn't fundamentally changing the project's core. The developers are deliberately refining the game's most frequently criticized aspects. Among them is the loading screen system, which is also confirmed by data from the latest game file dumps. Due to the game's rework, plans for the next major expansion may be revised and its ...

  The Bully fan community has finally accomplished what Rockstar never dared: the game now has a fully functional online mode. The Bully Online mod has entered Early Access and is now available for download on PC . The project is led by YouTuber SWEGTA, well known for his Bully content. The mod initially offers an impressive array of features: over 60 minigames, role-playing modes, free exploration, custom vehicles, and restored content elements cut from the original game.

  Hacker voices38 continues to crack games with Denuvo anti-piracy protection, and his next project is hacking the F1 2021 racing simulator. From developers Codemasters. As the name suggests, the game was released on July 15, 2021, and remained uncracked for over four years. Despite the recent hint of a Pragmata hack, voices38 is still cracking fairly old versions from 2021-2022, but given his speed, he's steadily moving toward cracking more modern Denuvo versions. F1 2021 is the official racing game for the 2021 Formula 1 Championship from Codemasters, adding the "Formula to Win" story mode, dual co-op in the Career (including split-screen), and the "Real Season Start" mode.

  DOOM is becoming increasingly accessible. A website has launched that allows you to play a variety of mods and additional maps created for the original id Software game from the early '90s (not the 2016 reboot) directly from your browser. In fact, the original version of the game has been playable this way for a long time. However, accessing this additional content still required certain traditional installation processes, which this new website completely bypasses. It's called DoomScroll , and it already includes thousands of content available right out of the box. These are user-created Doom WAD files, all pre-installed. To start playing, simply scroll down, select a map, preview it, and then click "Play." DoomScroll is the work of programmer James Baycoianu and internet archivist Jason Scott, who developed it over several years and released it in honor of Doom's 32nd anniversary. Baikoyan explained in a thread on Bluesky: Our goal was to make decades of work ...

  As it became known, today the MKDEV group released a beta version of the Denuvo protection hack for Persona 5 Royal The PC version was released in 2022 and remained uncracked for a long time. MKDEV's last Denuvo hack so far was FIFA 23. The group hacked it in 2023, after which they decided to retire and even shared some tips for aspiring Denuvo hackers. In their NFO, MKDEV clarified that this hack was a one-off and they don't plan to hack other Denuvo games. How long it will take to finalize the Persona 5 Royal hack is currently unknown. Along with the hack, the group also presented sample code for hacking Denuvo using a hypervisor. MKDEV claims that the hypervisor allows for bypassing numerous complex Denuvo checks, saving attackers a ton of routine work—they only need to modify the hack and some checks. However, due to the specific nature of the hypervisor, Denuvo will not be able to block this hacking method. MKDEV believes that the hypervisor will allow pirates to crack D...

  Archetype Games, a studio founded by Mass Effect veterans, announced that it is not using generative AI in the development of its sci-fi RPG Exodus. Co-founder Chad Robertson emphasized that the developers currently have no plans to use AI in any aspect of the game. The discussion centered on Matthew McConaughey: the actor is involved in the project and is also investing in Elevenlabs, a company developing AI voice acting. However, Archetype clarified that this is in no way related to Exodus. All character lines in the game are recorded traditionally—with live actors in a studio, without voice generation. According to Robertson, McConaughey does have a separate agreement with Elevenlabs, but it doesn't cover Exodus and comes with strict restrictions. The developers added that they are willing to reconsider their technology approach in the future if quality, deadlines, or budget dictate, but for now, the game is being developed entirely by hand.

  Insider Mike Straw reports that Valve did not announce Half-Life 3 this year due to the RAM situation.Insider Mike Straw reports that Valve did not announce Half-Life 3 this year due to the RAM situation. According to numerous rumors, the game is slated to be the so-called "launch title" for the new Steam Machine. Therefore, the company is extremely concerned about the soaring price of RAM and how this could impact their device. Because of this, Valve still hasn't agreed on a final price for the Steam Machine, which in turn is delaying the announcement of Half-Life 3, according to sources close to Mike Straw. The Steam Machine itself is still scheduled for release in spring 2026. Straw also revealed that Valve never intended to announce Half-Life 3 at The Game Awards 2025, and that all the vague messages from Jeff Keeley, which many people took as hints about the game's appearance during the show, were nothing more than a clever ploy to drum up interest in the event...

  As Prime Video's Fallout series approaches its second season premiere , which takes place in the iconic New Vegas region, the original game's lead writer, John Gonzalez, has spoken out about his mixed feelings about the series. In a conversation with PC Gamer, Gonzalez noted that he enjoys the series and the way the creators have played with the universe—especially the Brotherhood of Steel arc through the character Maximus. However, the inclusion of characters and world elements he personally created in the film adaptation leaves him with mixed feelings. According to the screenwriter, he receives no credits or royalties for the use of the characters he created. Gonzalez understands that such conditions were part of his job from the start, but still admits that it's "very strange" to witness from the outside. He compared the position of game writers to that of comic book writers in the mid-20th century: they created global icons but didn't own them. Yet, Gonz...

  Bethesda CEO Todd Howard has once again fueled fan anticipation for the Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas remasters. Speaking to Dexerto, he stated that the studio is seeing a growing demand for updated versions of classic games and is already "working on a ton of stuff"—but prefers not to reveal details ahead of time. Howard noted that he favors the "quiet" release format, as with the surprise release of Oblivion Remaster, which allowed players to rediscover a familiar world without unnecessary hype. A similar approach, he suggested, could be expected for future projects. With the success of Amazon's Fallout series, which is set in New Vegas for its second season, interest in remasters has skyrocketed, and Howard's announcement seems like the most direct hint in years. Fans are waiting, and Bethesda appears to be preparing the ground for a major announcement—possibly as early as The Game Awards.

  Today, CD Projekt RED released a nostalgic trailer to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Cyberpunk 2077. Titled "City of Legends," the video is a touching return to Night City. As befits a studio known for its Easter eggs, the video also includes a "secret" message for players, which is difficult to spot as it only appears for a split second. To see it, you'll need to quickly pause the game after the word "Cyberpunk" at 2:14. The message reads: Five years. They've flown by in a flash! But in that time, Night City has become more than we could have ever imagined. Over 30 million people have visited Night City, and 10 million have also played Phantom Liberty. This means so much to us. You, our community, are incredible. Over the past five years, you've given us so many memories. You've hosted full-fledged Samurai concerts, created groups for meetups, celebrations, and discussions about all things Cyberpunk 2077... There were even tattoos an...

  Den of Geek shared the first still of Jade, played by Tati Gabrielle, from the upcoming film "Mortal Kombat 2." A set photo also appeared, featuring director Simon McQuoid and a character whose identity remains under wraps. In Mortal Kombat 2, Earthrealm's champions must battle each other to win a brutal tournament. Joining the team is Johnny Cage, an action actor and master fighter, who will play a key role in the confrontation with Shao Kahn. The film stars Karl Urban, Lewis Tan, Hiroyuki Sanada, Jessica McNamee, and others. Simon McQuoid is once again directing. The film will premiere on May 8, 2026.

 On the eve of The Game Awards 2025 , the gaming world found itself captivated by yet another cryptic tease from well-known industry insider The Snitch . His track record speaks for itself: he accurately foreshadowed major reveals such as the Metal Gear Solid 3: Delta remake and the God of War Ragnarök – Valhalla expansion. This time, however, he shared something far more enigmatic—an image featuring nothing more than a close-up of Kratos’s hand . Even that minimal clue was enough to ignite intense speculation across community forums and social platforms. The rumor mill is running at full speed. Some fans are convinced Santa Monica Studio is gearing up to unveil the next mainline entry in the franchise—possibly shifting the spotlight to Atreus , considering the ending of Ragnarök . Others believe the studio might finally revisit the original God of War trilogy , reimagining it with modern visuals and performance enhancements. A smaller but passionate segment even suggests the po...

  Entry Section (2 Puzzles) Q: How do I remove the panel blocking the door upon entering the facility?  A: You must pick up a safety wrench from the shelves on the left, then use the safety wrench on the red bolts of the panel. Q: What is the puzzle to turn on the main facility lights?  A: You need to touch several highlighted nodes to activate the lights. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Power Supply Section (6 Puzzles) Q: How do I set the Symbol Switch Console on the central platform?  A: You need to flip switches corresponding to the symbols that appear on the walls at the marked locations. Q: What is the code required to program the red keycard for the Power Supply Room?  A: Insert the red keycard and enter the code 8510, then press the bottom-left button. Q: Which Energy Tubes must be inserted into the main control panel to achieve the required total charge of 36?  A: First, determine the charge values us...

  Polish journalists and podcasters from the Remigiusz Maciaszek channel report that several of their sources claim that the third expansion to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be released in 2026. The DLC is being developed by Fool's Theory, which is also developing a remake of the original The WitcherThe size and cost of the add-on are not disclosed. At the moment, the rumor seems rather dubious, but if it turns out to be true, then there are obvious parallels with Cyberpunk 2077: Earlier, one of the employees of the Virtuos studio, let it slip in his resume that the studio is working on a new DLC for the game. It is possible that by attracting support studios to develop add-ons for already released games, CD Projekt RED thus decided to earn additional funds during the years without high-profile releases and fill the void until the release of The Witcher 4, which is still a few years away from release.

Konami has officially confirmed that Bloober Team, the studio behind the Silent Hill 2 remake,, is developing another game in the Silent Hill universe. This became known during the Konami Press Start broadcast. Konami and Bloober Team's collaboration was first announced back in February, when the companies announced a partnership to create a project based on the Japanese publisher's franchise. Now it's confirmed: this is indeed a new Silent Hill game. There are no details about the project yet. However, fans noticed that during the announcement, the game was accompanied by a familiar musical theme - which may indicate a remake of the first part of the horror. Konami has not yet revealed the name of the project or the release date. A little later, Konami confirmed that it was a remake of the very first chapter of the cult horror series.