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Core Keeper entered Early Access on Steam only two days ago. But developer Pugstorm and publisher Fireshine Games announce the sandbox mining adventure has already sold over 100,000 copies. Here's...

Ubisoft updates us on a "cyber security incident" last week. At this point they don't seem worried that players have any cause for concern: "Last week, Ubisoft experienced a cyber security incident...

Official patches. Steam Deck Windows drivers are now available. March 10th, 2022 Development Update - Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Ubisoft announces an Insider Program for Skull and Bones, the upcoming seafaring action/adventure. This will allow invitees to play the in-progress version of the game as work continues towards its...

Capcom announces EXOPRIMAL, a team-based action game coming in 2023 to PC via Steam and to consoles. This has a whiff of Pacific Rim, as it involves donning mech suits to do battle against dinosaurs,...

SQUARE ENIX announces The DioField Chronicle, a fantasy, strategy/RPG coming this year to Steam and consoles. You can keep up with the project on the official website, which includes a Debut Trailer...

Distant Worlds 2 has launched, offering a second installment in this pausable, real-time, 4X strategy series. This can be picked up on the Epic Games Store, GOG.com, and Steam in addition to the...

Little Orbit and Descendent Studios announce a settlement in the legal battle over the game announced as Descent: Underground. The project started with a Kickstarter to make a new installment in the...

Remember, Aztech Forgotten Gods is out for Windows and consoles, and the PC edition is available on the Epic Games Store, GOG.com, and Steam. This is a stonepunk action/adventure that looks at the...

A Google Cloud and Tech Seminar Agenda noted in this Reddit post has indications that Google is working on expanding the number of Windows games playable in the cloud on Stadia (thanks The Verge via...

Peter Hu and Phil Shenk announce the formation of Moon Beast Productions, a new development studio that's already at work on a new original IP. Peter and Phil are famously veterans of Blizzard North,...

Spiral House announces PC Building Simulator 2, saying this sequel to the surprise hit will launch later this year exclusively on the Epic Games Store. The Announcement Trailer has a first look....

BANDAI NAMCO announces JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R, an upcoming fighting game based on Hirohiko Araki's manga series. This is coming to Windows and consoles in fall of this year, and...

Blizzard News announces a Vanguard and Warzone bundle is now available for free for Amazon Prime Members. If you qualify you can pick it up through this page, where there will be new free content...

The Ultimate Racing Sim Bundle (pay what you want and help charity).* *Blue's News may receive a commission on sales of this item.

Official patches. Call of Duty: Warzone Season Two Patch Notes. SMITE 9.2 Bonus Update Notes - Live March 8. Steam Client Update, March 9.

Official trailers. Ghostwire: Tokyo - State of Play March 2022 Official Launch Trailer. GUNDAM EVOLUTION - Network Test Trailer. GUNDAM EVOLUTION - Main Theme [Steve Aoki Evolution Mix] Trailer....

Will Epic's ownership of Bandcamp affect the music industry for better or worse? - GamesIndustry.biz. How Devolver Digital Became the HBO of Video Games - Vulture.

Fundraiser by GoFundMe.org - Ukraine Humanitarian Fund. "All donations raised will be distributed to verified nonprofit organizations supporting vulnerable communities to obtain access to shelter,...

The Wall Street Journal reports (may require registration or subscription) that a probe is underway to determine if some stock trades by Barry Diller, Alexander von Furstenberg, and David Geffen...

This tweet announces a release date for Gotham Knights. The Batman spinoff action game was announced with a 2021 release window, but about a year ago it was announced the launch was being pushed...

GOG.com announces it is beginning to roll out the new promo pages. Here's how these are intended to make browsing the online store easier: "With our aim to improve your experience on GOG, today we're...

Bloodlines is now available on Steam, offering new DLC for Star Dynasties, the Windows space strategy game from developer Pawley Games and publisher Iceberg Interactive. Check out the release...

Team17 and Fika Productions announce Ship of Fools an action/roguelite set on the high seas featuring two-player couch co-op/online multiplayer. The plan is for this to attend the World Party later...

Elden Ring director felt anxious about the launch of the game.

Midweek Sale: engaging managerial games up to 85% off - GOG.com. Special Sale: games for food lovers up to 80% off - GOG.com.

Official patches. Diablo II- Resurrected Patch 2.4 PTR - Ladder Testing - Ending Soon. Dying Light 2 Stay Human Patch Notes 1.2.0. Shadow Warrior 3 v1.01 is now live. Steam Deck Client Update: March...

The Steam 2021 Year in Review takes a look back at last year from the perspective of Valve's online service. Be prepared to have your mind blown by the huge numbers Steam generated over the year,...

The Camp Cretaceous Dinosaur Pack is now available for Jurassic World Evolution 2, adding new species to the movie-inspired theme park game. This is available for PC and consoles, with the Windows...

Lost Ark Devs are Working on Solutions for Gender-Locked Classes and Revealing Outfits.

Official patches. Steam Client Beta. Bethesda has removed Denuvo from Wolfenstein Youngblood.

Official trailers. Star Trek- Resurgence - Spock's Briefing Gameplay. The Story of Azami - Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege.

Employee Resource Group Spotlight: Women and Non-binary Employees at Ubisoft.

Turns out you can pause Elden Ring without a mod.

We now know how long it takes for the Nintendo Switch OLED to experience burn-in. Thanks Max. Spring Games Spotlight 2022 – Over 40 New Games Coming to Xbox.

Blizzard News introduces Makaiya Brown, the company's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I), and Development Lead since September 2021. Blizzard has famously fallen short in these areas, so she has...

Amazon Games announces that Lost Ark has surpassed 20 million players worldwide (give or take a million bots). All this success has come quickly, as it's still less than a month since the official...

Early Access to Core Keeper is now underway on Steam, allowing players a first crack at this sandbox mining adventure for Windows and macOS. The game includes support for up to eight player co-op,...

Prime Matter and Massive Work Studio announce that Dolmen will be released on PC and consoles on May 20th, offering an action/RPG in a "cosmic horror" sci-fi setting. This is shown off in the new...

Snowcastle Games announced Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure, a new spinoff of the EARTHLOCK series. This is in the works for PC and consoles, and the Steam Listing says the game is "coming soon....

Amazon addresses criticism of Lost Ark female representation.

Bundle for Ukraine by Necrosoft Games and 732 others - itch.io. Hunt- Showdown -- "Hell Hath No Fury" Bundle Sale + 'They Came from Salem' - 68% off.

Official patches. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS -- Patch Notes - Update 16.2. Steam Deck Client Update- March 7, 2022. World of Warcraft Hotfixes- March 7, 2022.

Ubisoft has added a note to the post about supporting Ukraine from last week. As of today, this includes word that sales in Russia are suspended: "In light of the ongoing tragedy in Ukraine, we have...

Frontier Developments announces F1 2022, a new simulation focused on the less-dangerous aspects of Formula 1 racing such as writing checks and other managerial stuff. As the year in the title...

A tweet from Forspoken has spoken, announcing the release of Forspoken is being pushed back after previously being expected in May. Word is Luminous Productions "can't wait" for us to experience the...

A developer livestream for Dead Space is coming on Friday to YouTube, offering the chance to find out the latest on plans to revive the space opera series. Here's what to expect: "Motive invites you...

Blizzard offers a Save the Date announcement concerning the future of Warcraft. It should be save the dates, as there's a Hearthstone expansion announcement coming on March 15th followed on April...

A new update on Battlefield 2042 discusses a patch coming tomorrow to the military shooter. This will bring the game to version 0.3.3, so the plan may be to hit version 1.0 in 2042. Among the...

A tweet from John Romero updates us on the DOOM II map he created to benefit war relief for Ukraine (thanks Frans). Though this just appeared a few days ago, word is it's already raised over €25,000...