Over the past weekend word started circulating that The Alters includes some assets that were created using AI. This includes at least once use of an environmental art asset created using generative AI, in addition to using AI for foreign language localization translations. Fans not only took issue with the use of AI in the game but also the fact that the use of AI was not disclosed on Steam. The Steam page for The Alters...
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11 bit studios Admits to Using AI During Development on The Alters, Promises Updates
The studio was found to use AI for an art asset and translations.
Over the past weekend word started circulating that The Alters includes some assets that were created using AI. This includes at least once use of an environmental art asset created using generative AI, in addition to using AI for foreign language localization translations. Fans not only took issue with the use of AI in the game but also the fact that the use of AI was not disclosed on Steam. The Steam page for The Alters... -
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Getting Tony the Tiger Collab Content
Tony is a huge fan of Tony's work.
Tony Hawk and Tony the Tiger are BFFs that are once again collaborating on a few new projects. This new collaboration, the likes of which hasn't been seen since Tony Hawk showed up as Tony the Tiger's stunt double in the 90s, will include some special Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 content as well as five limited-edition skateboards offered to fans.
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Review: FBC: Firebreak
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Review: FBC: Firebreak
A House divided.
Control was a heavily stylized, cinematic, third-person action game that very successfully blended the paranormal, supernatural, and a story that expanded and encompassed the Remedy Connected Universe. As Jesse Faden, you worked towards restoring order within The Oldest House, the ever-shifting home for the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC). FBC: Firebreak feels almost like the polar opposite of Control with only a few light threads linking the two together. That ... -
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New Showcase for Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, Street Fighter 6, and Monster Hunter Wilds
How is Wilds doing these days, anyway?
Yesterday, a special Capcom Spotlight presentation aired that showed off a few of the studio's upcoming titles and updates coming to some existing games. The big highlights were for Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata, two upcoming titles from Capcom.
Resident Evil Requiem is the ninth mainline entry in the Resident Evil series. We know that it's set to release on February 27, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. During... -
Mafia: The Old Country - The Sounds of Sicily Developer Diary
Like music to my Italian ears.
Hangar 13 released a new developer diary for Mafia: The Old Country. The video, The Sounds of Sicily, takes you behind the scenes on how the studio created the audio for the game. You will experience everything from the "crack of a 'lupara' shotgun, to the stirring strings of the musical score."
Mafia: The Old Country is currently available for pre-order. The game is slated to release on August 8, 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series... -
The Steam Summer Sale 2025 is Live
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The Steam Summer Sale 2025 is Live
The servers are working!
The 2025 Steam Summer Sale went live a couple of hours ago. As you can probably assume, it was a bit difficult to access the store for a bit so it made sense to delay the news post briefly.
This sale runs from today (June 26th) through to July 10th at 10 am PT. There are thousands of games on sale across pretty much every genre in the world.
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System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is Finally Here for PC
Improvements for hackers everywhere.
At long last, after a myriad of delays, System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is finally released. The PC release of the game is available now from Nightdive Studios with a bunch of improvements across the board.
Built using their KEX Engine, System Shock 2 has improved visuals, performance, gameplay, and also includes cross-play co-op, mod support, and more. On PC, the game can run up to 4K resolution at 144 FPS. When the console... -
NewsBits: The 'It's Too Damn Hot' Edition for June 25, 2025
This both sucks and blows.
My work room AC is too weak to handle the heat. The thermostat on the AC says it's 92 in my room. Here's some news.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Patch 1.5 Released
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Steam Summer Sale 2025 Begins June 26th
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Steam Summer Sale 2025 Begins June 26th
Two weeks of sales is upon us.
Valve sent out a notice that the Steam Summer Sale for 2025 is ready to begin. From June 26th through to July 10th, the Steam Summer Sale will be live and with it will be hundreds and perhaps thousands of games on sale.
We all sort of know what the deal is with these huge Steam sales by now. Chances are a game that didn't just come out that you want will be on sale. What do you want from me here? You already know what a Steam Summer Sale... -
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Dying Light Getting Big, Free Update to Enhance Audio and Visuals
Techland is still showing the first Dying Light plenty of TLC.
The original Dying Light came out nearly 10 years ago now, but that sure hasn't stopped Techland from supporting the title in new and exciting ways. Today, Techland says that they are releasing a new update that will make significant improvements to Dying Light's audio and visuals. It's not a full on remaster but it looks like it's the next best thing.
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MindsEye Developer Build a Rocket Boy Suffers Layoffs
Those considered "redundant" are being laid off.
Layoffs have been confirmed for Build a Rocket Boy following the studio's disastrous launch of MindsEye. A confirmation of the layoffs was shared in a statement from the studio sent to IGN.
Build a Rocket Boy says that there are "internal changes" underway at the studio. They are "initiating a formal consultation process that may result in redundancies." According to the initial reporting... -
Painkiller Reboot Release Date Announced
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Painkiller Reboot Release Date Announced
The reboot will be out sooner than you think.
The reimagined version of the beloved action-FPS, Painkiller, is releasing probably a bit sooner than you think.
This unlikely reimagined version of Painkiller was first revealed back in March of this year. This reboot for Painkiller seems to look quite a bit more colorful than its original namesake. It will also feature co-op gameplay at release.
Today, we learn that Painkiller from 3D Realms and Anshar Studios... -
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Teardown 'The Greenwash Gambit' Expansion Out Now
This is the game's third campaign expansion.
A new major DLC release is out now for Teardown, the voxel-based fully destructible heist game. The Greenwash Gambit is the newest and the third major piece of DLC content for Teardown. It adds in 14 new missions across four new maps, new tools, and some zero-gravity hijinks.
The Greenwash Gambit can be yours for $7.99. It's available on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Those who own the Season Pass or Ultimate Edition... -
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Delayed Again but Only for Consoles
At least the PC release is still on track for June.
Some unfortunate news to share today, at least for those of you who primarily play games on consoles. System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster has been delayed on Xbox, PlayStation, and the Switch.
This delay will see the console versions coming out in July now instead of on June 26th as originally planned. The good news though is that the PC version is still on track to be released on June 26, 2025. The PC release... -
Funcom Celebrates as Dune: Awakening Sales Top One Million Units
It is the fastest selling Funcom game ever.
Funcom has over one million reasons to celebrate today. In its first two weeks of availability, Dune: Awakening has sold over one million copies. They are also pretty darn happy with the fan reception to the game, having earned a "very positive" user review score on Steam.
Funcom said that since Dune's June 10th launch, "1,000,000 players have awakened!" They continue to note, "It's now Funcom's fastest-selling...
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