Rare, the legendary developer behind more than 100 games over nearly 40 years, has always drawn inspiration from its own history—and Banjo-Tooie, the sequel to Banjo-Kazooie, is a prime example. Surprisingly, one of the influences came from none other than GoldenEye 007 on the N64. Chris Sutherland, a former Rare developer and Banjo-Tooie programmer, explained … Read more
In the early 1990s, the video game industry stood on the brink of change.CD-ROM technology was new, mysterious, and full of promise — offering vast storage, full-motion video, and near-limitless potential. Among the many companies racing to harness this new power was Philips, the Dutch electronics giant best known for TVs and audio equipment.Its vision? … Read more
When you start Escape from Tarkov, you immediately enter a cutscene followed by the tutorial. The tutorial doesn’t teach much, which fits the game’s hardcore military sim style. There’s no map to follow and only a few vague objectives, so here’s a brief guide to completing the Escape from Tarkov tutorial. Complete Escape from Tarkov … Read more
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
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
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
Undertale, already a love letter to SNES RPG EarthBound, has been taken even further by fans, who have ported the game to the 8-bit Game Boy Color. Undertale carries a heavy Nintendo influence in its DNA, clearly inspired by EarthBound (and to a lesser extent Mario & Luigi). Some of developer Toby Fox’s earliest works … Read more
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
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
Believe it or not, Garry’s Mod is still going strong 19 years after its initial release as a Half-Life mod. The November 2025 update brings a range of improvements, from visuals to NPC behavior, along with new weapons and fun additions for players. One of the most noticeable changes is to the water visuals. According … Read more