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Today's free game is now up on the Epic Games Store, as it's handing out a new freebie every day through the new year. Today's giveaway is TerraTech, and it's yours to keep if you snag a copy by 11:00...

Tense Games reveals new details about Fractured Alliance an RTS game coming to Steam with a TBA release window, promising gameplay inspired by classics of the genre the Red Alert series. The news is...

Microsoft Flight Simulator - HOLIDAY SALE- 3400+ ITEMS ON SALE NOW IN THE MARKETPLACE.

Unofficial games, patches, and mods. Resident Evil Village gets high resolution textures for characters & enemies - DSOGaming. New Sekiro- Shadows Die Twice Graphics Mod Improves Shadows, Draw...

Official trailer. Assassin's Creed - Leap of Faith Logo Animation (2024).

GamesIndustry.biz presents... The Year In Numbers 2024 - GamesIndustry.biz. Stalker 2 is a miracle game, and deserves its flowers more than any of the other big budget behemoth games that launched in...

Re-Release Promotional Video - Sword Art Online Variant Showdown.

Google suggests fixes to search monopoly amid antitrust battle - BBC. Why online returns are a hassle now - The Atlantic (may require registration or subscription). Thanks Slashdot via Ant.

Astrea Six Sided Oracles for Windows is now available on the Epic Games Store as today's daily giveaway. A new unnamed freebie will take its place tomorrow at 11:00 am EST, so you have to claim your...

Castaway Hand has washed up on shore on Steam, offering a strategy sim for Windows that strands you on a mysterious tropical island, an unintended side-trip of what we hope was a three-hour tour. For...

Grimorio of Games announces that Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection will launch on January 23rd, launching this 3D action/RPG remake about a year after it was announced as "coming soon." A new...

Games Incubator and Digital Melody announce plans to playtest Car Mechanic Shop Simulator, an upcoming self-explanatory tycoon game. These PlayWay games have a certain shovelware flair, but...

Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel Demo on Steam (Windows). "Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel is a gripping roguelike horde arena survival game with top-notch graphics. In this demo, you choose one of the...

Hothead Games has shut down after almost 20 years - Game Developer.

'Sonic the Hedgehog 4' Gets 2027 Release Date (EXCLUSIVE) - Variety. Peacock's Madden NFL Cast Will Blend Video Games With Reality - GameSpot.

Baldur's Gate 3 - Community Update #31 - Patch 8 Stress Test - Register Now. Genshin Impact Version 5.3 adds The Raging Battle Churns - PlayStation.Blog. Microsoft Flight Simulator December 19th,...

The Steam Winter Sale is underway between now and January 2nd, celebrating Sunday's change in seasons with deep discounts on thousands of games. Also now underway is voting for The 2024 Steam Awards,...

Maximum Entertainment announces Center Mass: Streets of Ramadi, a sniper simulation set in Iraq promising unparalleled realism thanks to its collaboration with a former Navy SEAL. The Steam Listing...

Leif's Adventure: Netherworld Hero on Steam (Windows). "Join Leif and his loyal sidekick Ghost as they combine their strengths to overcome the sinister forces of the Netherworld. In this story-driven...

Slitterhead on the Epic Games Store and Steam (Windows). "Set in the densely cluttered streets of 'Kowlong,' filled with obscurity and chaos, this battle action-adventure game casts players as the "H...

Black Desert - [Winter Sale] Packages and Bundles Sale - Steam News. Base game is free. Vegas Pro 2024 (pay what you want and help charity) - Humble.* Larian Studios, Focus Entertainment,...

Linden Lab has spent $1.3B building Second Life and paid $1.1B to creators - VentureBeat.

Valve is fixin' to start some arguments over the holidays because 'All adult members in a Steam Family' can see your Steam Replay page - PC Gamer.

Official patches. Entropy Survivors - 1.1.0 Holiday Auto-Attack Update. NEODUEL- Backpack Monsters - NeoDuel- Backpack Monsters- The "So much content it should be a remaster" Update. Overwatch 2 -...

The daily holiday game giveaway is now underway on Epic Games Store, where everyone is now entitled to a free copy of Vampire Survivors, a casual horror game for Windows and macOS from Poncle Limited....

The Winter Sale on GOG.com* continues, as the good old gamers keep adding more DRM-free bargains to the mix. And another one of the sale's signature giveaways is now underway: For the next three days...

Get ready to put the pedal to the not-metal, as Legends BMX is now available on Steam, offering a Windows simulation of BMX stunt-riding. This is expected to launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S,...

Sony to become largest shareholder in FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa - Game Developer.

Stalker 2 is already profitable- expansions, multiplayer, and potential Netflix show on the way - TechSpot.

Helldivers 2 Making Killzone Set Free After Pricing Controversy - Kotaku.

MULLET MADJACK X ULTRAKILL - Trailer.

New York Jets Owner Torpedoed Trade Because Of A Player's Madden Rating - Report - GameSpot.

Valve announces that 2024 Steam Replays are available for all Steam players to revel in the glory of all their gaming accomplishments for the year on the platform. This launched a couple of years...

Dead Man's Promise is now available for Windows on GOG.com* and Steam, adding the promise of more death to this action/RPG from New Blood Interactive. The expansion is 20% off for the next couple of...

U.S. Justice Department announces the removal of two directors from Epic Games in an enforcement of Section 8 of the Clayton Act, which focuses on "interlocking directorates." The two were placed on...

Warside on Steam (Windows, Linux). "Welcome to Warside, the fast-paced turn-based tactics game. With a single-player story campaign, multiplayer support, and a built-in map editor, the fight for...

Silent Night, Deadly Night- A GOG Bundle (pay what you want and help charity) - Humble.* Save 60% on Hotel Renovator on Steam. Save 70% on Ghostrunner on Steam. *Blue's News may receive a commission...

11 Bit Studios cuts staff after canceling console-focused 'Project 8' game - Game Developer. Activision quietly recast Black Ops 6 Zombies actors during SAG-AFTRA strike - Game Developer.

The Game Awards breaks viewership record with 154 million livestreams - VGC. EA Sports College Football is now the US' best-selling sports game of all time - US Monthly Charts - GamesIndustry.biz.

Helldivers 2 players rip into Arrowhead for 'straight-up ridiculous' Killzone crossover prices, CEO defends the choice: PC Gamer.

A new trailer from PlayStation reveals Lost Soul Aside, an action/adventure from Ultizero Games promising a hero's journey when it arrives on PC and PlayStation 5 next year. The Windows edition...

Q2 HUMANITY is out of Early Access and is now available on Steam, officially launching this physics-based puzzle sequel from liica, Inc. Word is: "The full version of Q2 HUMANITY introduces special...

We've given up on waiting for an announcement of Project Century, a new game from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio which debuted a Reveal Trailer at The Game Awards. Said to be "pre-alpha footage," the clip is...

ONE DOG'S DAYS save 10% on Steam (Windows). "ONE DOG'S DAYS" is a 2D side-view visual novel that tells the quiet story of a dog's daily life. The estimated playtime for this game is approximately 40...

Katana Dragon on the Epic Games Store and Steam (Windows). "Katana Dragon is an action-RPG adventure and dungeons exploration, where you play as the ninjas Shin and Nobi in their quest to end the...

Walmart starts its own Game Informer-style gaming site - The Verge. Diablo 1 and 2 devs secure $4.5 million for a new ARPG - PC Gamer.

After being honored at The Game Awards for helping laid-off devs, Amir Satvat says he's received 'countless' hateful messages - PC Gamer.

HELLDIVERS 2 - Helldivers 2 x Killzone.

Ahoy mateys! Flint: The Treasure of Oblivion is now available for PC and consoles, and the Windows edition of this nautical-themed RPG from Microids and Savage Level is available on the Epic Games...

The Overwatch Website celebrates the launch of the Winter Wonderland festivities in Overwatch 2. This includes another "experiment" with the 6v6 gameplay from the original Overwatch that lots of...