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  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.