In the game “Avowed“, you’ll encounter common features such as figures indicating damage over an enemy, arrow symbols pointing out the direction of an attack, solving environmental puzzles by smashing walls and adjusting elemental levers, and a system for ranking the rarity of in-game loot. There’s another classic aspect that hasn’t been mentioned, which has been around almost as long as the gaming industry itself.
Warhorse Studios announced on Twitter about an eBay auction for a signed edition of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, with the earnings donated to Cesta Domů, a charity based in Prague that offers palliative care to individuals who can’t afford healthcare. In other words, it’s a worthy cause you might want to consider supporting.
The news of studio closures at WB Games comes via a report from Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier.
As a gamer, I’m super excited about the recent announcement from Twitch and StreamElements! This new integration means that I can effortlessly tap into paid sponsorship opportunities directly on Twitch, something that wasn’t possible before because these offers were only accessible through StreamElements program dashboards. What’s even cooler is that by accepting terms and completing campaigns when choosing a sponsorship, I’m guaranteed to get paid! Plus, there are additional performance-based incentives based on viewer engagement – the more my community participates, the better the rewards could be!
At the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas, from August 7th to August 10th, 2025, QuakeCon 2025 will occur – mark your calendars for a return to its traditional venue! Bethesda has shared details about the ticket packages for this exciting event and when they’ll be available for purchase.
The game Civilization, which people often mention with the “one more turn” phrase, is one I recently played on Nintendo Switch, and I can understand why it’s so popular. In many ways, it reminds me of a game called Balatro. These games release information at a carefully controlled pace, making it difficult for anyone with low dopamine levels to resist keeping on playing, potentially causing psychological harm just by contemplating putting the controller down. For someone like myself, these types of games can be as dangerous as if ancient Egypt sent a group of Medjay soldiers to my doorstep, daring me to take action against them.
Unlike many video genres that experience shifts between being popular and forgotten (such as stealth games and real-time strategies), some categories remain staples within the industry. Games like shooters, simulators, and role-playing titles seem to maintain their relevance regardless of trends.
It turns out that the advice ‘Think big’ can also be applied to fraudsters, as evidenced by a recent post on Reddit about a new hard drive scam. In this instance, the counterfeit item isn’t just a 1TB drive, but an impressive 20TB one. The trick used is the same one employed before. A Reddit user named The__Unflushable received what appeared to be a broken hard drive from his father and decided to investigate further. Upon opening the drive, he immediately noticed something was amiss. Instead of a genuine hard drive, a USB stick was found inside the plastic casing, with 12 metal weights glued in place to conceal the scam.
One significant concern that gamers have pointed out is the perceived decrease in graphical quality from Monster Hunter Wilds compared to earlier versions. User Zhiyi aptly summarizes the common sentiment: “Why are we enhancing visual elements but dealing with poorer optimization and graphics that seem inferior to games from 5-6 years ago?” This sentiment reflects gamers’ expectations that technological advancements in gaming hardware would lead to substantial improvements in graphical quality. Finding visuals underwhelming isn’t just a letdown; it feels like a breach of trust in the brand. The stunning vistas and vivid monster designs from Monster Hunter World have set high standards, and according to various comments, Wilds appears to have fallen short of those expectations.
2025 is anticipated to see a notable change in the pattern of game purchases within the gaming industry, with around 30% of gamers predicted not to buy any new games. This transformation largely stems from the rise of live-service games that have become popular and consume most of players’ time. Games such as Fortnite, GTA Online, and Roblox currently account for about 40% of all gaming hours spent by players. Consequently, there is less demand for new, standalone releases, with fewer gamers showing a willingness to regularly purchase new titles.