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  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...

  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...

 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...

  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. 

  When developing Mafia: The Old Country, Hangar 13 chose to use cutting-edge technology to "push the boundaries" and create the "most stunning" story in the series from a graphics perspective. The developers understood that it was the graphics that could help players immerse themselves in the story, so they used cutting-edge technologies such as MetaHuman, Nanite, and Lumen. Each element was created to improve the visual quality. This time, players will not find themselves in a large open world, instead, the developers preferred a linear adventure, which allowed them to improve the quality of the graphics. Mafia: The Old Country takes players to 1920s Sicily and tells the story of Enzo Favara, a young man who falls in with the Sicilian Torrisi mafia family, on his rise to power through a cycle of violence, intrigue and betrayal. The game will be released on August 8th on PC and consoles.

  Danish studio IO Interactive has finally unveiled a list of partners for the upcoming game 007: First Light – and we’re not just talking about in-game advertising, but about full-fledged cooperation with legendary brands. The project has already been joined by Aston Martin, Coca-Cola, Omega, Jaguar, Leica, Nvidia, Herman Miller Gaming, Orlebar Brown and Range Rover Defender. This list is a real "fashion capsule" from the Bond universe. The only thing missing is Walther, the manufacturer of the famous PPK pistol, which Bond almost never parted with. Collaborations with such established brands often result in multi-million dollar contracts, and integrations improve the project's image. This has long been the case with Bond films, and now it has spread to games. 007 First Light is expected to release in 2026 on PC, Xbox Series, PS5 and Switch 2.

  Polish studio Techland, having held a very detailed and rich demonstration of Dying Light: The Beast during the Summer Game Fest 2025, continues to share new details about the project. The latest statement from the game's creators seems to be intended to finally dispel doubts about its status: The Beast is not a side episode, but essentially a full-fledged third part in the series. In an interview, Timon Smektala, the franchise's creative director, made the team's internal position clear: The Beast has been completely rebooted, and the project itself has been perceived by the studio as Dying Light 3 for several months now. Despite the lack of a number in the title, in terms of scale, ambition, and approach, this is the next big milestone in the series' history. According to the game director, the team used all the accumulated experience of working on the previous two parts to create "the best game in the series." He emphasized that The Beast is not just a pr...

 It's a curious anniversary, to say the least. It's been seven long years since Bethesda Game Studios announced The Elder Scrolls 6. The teaser, shown at Bethesda Softworks' E3 2018 conference, currently has 19.7 million views on YouTube. The studio never shared any further information about the RPG development with fans. However, having made an announcement and released Fallout 76, the company is focusing heavily on developing Starfield. It was only in March 2024 that Bethesda reminded about the game, stating that they were already playing early builds of TES 6. According to the developers, the project has passed the pre-production stage and is in the early stages of production. Recall that it was previously reported that The Elder Scrolls 6 would be released no earlier than 2027 on PC and Xbox. However, there was not a word about this game at the recent Xbox Games Showcase 2025.

  Those who are eagerly awaiting Resident Evil Requiem and Onimusha: Way of the Sword, will be able to try out both games before launch in a couple of months during this year's Gamescom. Earlier today, Capcom confirmed that new games in the two classic franchises will be playable at this year's Gamescom, which runs from August 20-24 in Cologne, Germany, with over 85 game demo stations spread across over 950 square meters. Resident Evil Requiem and Onimusha: Way of the Sword won't be the only games the publisher will be showing at the show, so there's a chance that the third game Capcom showed off last week, Pragmata, will also be available at Gamescom 2025. Resident Evil Requiem will release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S on February 27, 2026, while Onimusha: Way of the Sword is currently scheduled for a 2026 release on PC and consoles.

  Today, a number of users reported that the Xbox app for PC began showing Xbox 360 games in their library. Jez Corden, editor of Windows Central, confirmed that this is not a fake. Let me remind you that earlier there were rumors that Microsoft was working on an Xbox 360 emulator for PC, which would allow PC players to enjoy console exclusives that, for a number of reasons, were never released on personal computers: It is possible that the announcement of this technology may take place at the upcoming Xbox Showcase.