Interchange LEDX Spawn Locations in Escape from Tarkov 1.0

The expanded Interchange map in Escape from Tarkov 1.0 introduces a lot of exciting loot locations. One in particular is often overlooked and can spawn LEDXs—sometimes even multiple ones in a single raid. Here’s where to find the LEDX spawn in Interchange’s expanded area. LEDX Spawn Location – Small Camp The camp you’re looking for … Read more

How to Complete the Open For Business Challenge in Phasmophobia

The doors to Nell’s Diner are now open, giving ghost hunters access to a brand-new location in Phasmophobia. Along with the map comes a special challenge called Open For Business. Like all challenge modes, this one tests players’ ability to identify the ghost under unique modifiers, rules, and conditions. It can be tricky to navigate, … Read more

Where to Find the Matriarch in ARC Raiders

The North Line update brings a host of exciting new content to ARC Raiders, including one massive addition: the Matriarch. The Matriarch is much larger than the Queen, making it the biggest and strongest ARC enemy yet. But despite its size, players are finding it surprisingly difficult to locate. Here’s what we know about finding … Read more

PUBG and Subnautica 2 Publisher Krafton, Now an “AI-First” Company, Asks Developers to Voluntarily Resign if They Can’t Embrace AI Transformation

Krafton, the publisher behind PUBG, Hi-Fi Rush 2, and Subnautica 2, has launched a voluntary resignation program for employees who are not aligned with the “era of AI transformation.” This move comes amid Krafton’s ongoing legal dispute with Subnautica’s original developers. In October, the company announced that it is now an “AI-first” organization and pledged … Read more

Analyst: $70 AAA Games Are Now Mostly for More Affluent Players

Players’ spending patterns are becoming increasingly polarized, according to veteran industry analyst Mat Piscatella of Circana. On a recent podcast, Piscatella explained that AAA games, now commonly priced at $70, continue to sell well to more “affluent” gamers, while those with less disposable income are turning to mobile and free-to-play titles. On Kyle Bosman’s Delayed … Read more

Microsoft’s First IP Crossover with Activision Blizzard: Mojang and King Announce Minecraft Blast

Before Microsoft began closing studios, canceling projects, and laying off developers, many hoped its acquisitions would lead to exciting crossovers between beloved studios and its growing IP library—maybe a Banjo-Kazooie revival from Double Fine, StarCraft: Ghost from id Software, or Fallout: New Vegas 2 from Obsidian. None of that happened—at least not yet. Instead, Microsoft’s … Read more

When Portable Gaming Got Weird: N-Gage, Gizmondo & Beyond

Before smartphones ruled the world, handheld gaming was the wild frontier of innovation — and sometimes, chaos. The early 2000s were a time when every tech company wanted a slice of the portable gaming pie.Nintendo and Sony dominated with the Game Boy Advance and PSP, but a new wave of challengers emerged — armed with … Read more

Forgotten Realms Creator Astonished by PhD in His Own World

Ed Greenwood, the mastermind behind the iconic D&D setting Forgotten Realms, recently expressed his amazement—and bemusement—upon learning that someone has earned a PhD focused entirely on the lore of the fantasy world he created. The setting, which has become a cornerstone of both tabletop and video games, clearly inspired serious academic study. “I was told … Read more