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April 2, 2025

Atomfall surpasses 1.5 million players to become Rebellion’s most successful game launch in 32 years

Rebellion's latest title, Atomfall, launched on March 27, has attracted over 1.5 million players, making it the most successful debut in the company's 32-year history. Co-founder and CEO Jason Kingsley emphasized the importance of balancing project scale and cost to avoid layoffs, preferring smaller, focused games. Atomfall, inspired by titles like Fallout and Stalker, offers a straightforward gameplay experience without unnecessary bloat. The game peaked at over 6,000 concurrent players on Steam during its opening weekend, with its overall player count boosted by availability on Game Pass. Kingsley hinted at a story expansion titled Wicked Isle, which will introduce new content, though a release date has not been announced.

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April 1, 2025

Monster Train 2 Confirmed For PC & Console Release This May

Developer Shiny Shoe and publisher Big Fan Games announced that Monster Train 2 will be released on May 21, available on PC via Steam and all three major consoles. The sequel features an alliance between former angels and demons, with players commanding clans aboard trains through Hell, Heaven, and the Abyss. It introduces five new clans, three vertical levels, and various gameplay elements including Pyre Hearts, Dimensional Challenges, Train Customization, an improved Logbook, Daily Challenges, Celestial Alcoves, and an Endless Mode.

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April 1, 2025

EA alum Adolf Kristjansson is Starbreeze’s new CEO

Adolf Kristjansson has been appointed as the new CEO of Swedish gaming company Starbreeze, replacing interim CEO Mats Juhl, who held the position since May 2024. Kristjansson has extensive experience in the gaming industry, having worked at Electronic Arts for over a decade and previously held roles at Tæknival / BT and GAME. He has also served on the boards of Silverfox and Thunderful Group. Kristjansson expressed enthusiasm for Starbreeze's projects, including an upcoming Dungeons & Dragons title and the expansion of the Payday franchise. Starbreeze chair Jürgen Goeldner welcomed Kristjansson and thanked Mats Juhl for his contributions as interim CEO.

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April 1, 2025

The Last of Us Part II Remastered Coming to PC On April 3, 2025

“The Last of Us Part II Remastered” will be released on PC on April 3, 2025, available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. This marks the first time Windows users can access the game, which previously received over 300 Game of the Year awards on PlayStation. The remastered edition includes enhancements such as improved graphics, performance, and new content, including a roguelike mode called “No Return.” Pre-orders are currently available. The PC version will support customizable graphics settings, ultrawide monitor support, and full DualSense controller features. New playable characters Bill and Marlene will be introduced in the “No Return” mode, alongside a Guitar Free Play mode and restored cut content. The game will require a minimum of an Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300x processor and 16GB RAM.

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April 1, 2025

Google app mysteriously shows up on Android Auto

Android Auto 14.1 beta has introduced a feature allowing users to play select Android games on their vehicle's display. Additionally, the Google app has appeared within the Android Auto interface for some users, displaying a message stating “no new messages during this drive.” This occurrence coincided with the stable release version 16.11.37 of the Google app. Attempts to replicate the presence of the Google app on other devices have been unsuccessful. Its purpose remains unclear, with possibilities ranging from a glitch to a potential connection to future features or notifications related to user interests.

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March 30, 2025

No Sleep For Kaname Date will have us dreaming of AI: The Somnium Files’ deranged detective again this July

Yesterday's Nintendo Direct event announced several highlights for PC gamers, including a remaster of Saga Frontier 2, a remake of a PlayStation 2 Shin Megami Tensei spinoff, and a next-gen Super Robot Wars game in English. The reveal of No Sleep For Kaname Date, the latest installment in the AI: The Somnium Files series, is set to launch on Steam in July. The game features the return of detective Kaname Date, who will rescue Vtuber Iris Sagan. The series consists of story-driven point-and-click adventures where players solve crimes by diving into dreams, aided by AI companion Aiba. This installment will include 'real-world' escape rooms with more coherent puzzles. Kotaro Uchikoshi takes on the role of assistant scenario director, while Kazuya Yamada is the primary writer. The game is anticipated to explore the B-plot from the previous game, The Nirvana Initiative.

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March 28, 2025

Warner reportedly axes Hogwarts Legacy expansion

Warner Bros has halted the development of an expansion for Hogwarts Legacy due to concerns that the amount of content did not justify the proposed price. The expansion was being developed by Avalanche Software in collaboration with Rocksteady Studios. Rocksteady has faced challenges, including layoffs and ceasing support for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which contributed to Warner Bros' admission of underperformance in its gaming division. The company also decided to close three studios, including Monolith Productions, and experienced a leadership change with the departure of gaming division head David Haddad.

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March 28, 2025

An unannounced Hogwarts Legacy expansion and ‘definitive edition’ have reportedly been cancelled

Warner Bros. Games has canceled plans for an expansion and a "Definitive Edition" release of Hogwarts Legacy as part of its restructuring efforts. The cancellation was influenced by a cost-benefit analysis that deemed the financial investment unjustifiable. This decision follows substantial financial losses from other Warner titles, leading to studio closures and the cancellation of a Wonder Woman game. David Haddad, the chief of Warner Bros. Games, resigned prior to these closures. Despite the success of Hogwarts Legacy in 2023 and the company's commitment to the Harry Potter franchise, the cancellation of the expansion has raised questions. A sequel to Hogwarts Legacy remains a priority for Warner.

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March 27, 2025

The Best Minecraft Updates (And How They Changed Multiplayer Forever)

Minecraft has evolved significantly since its inception, with various updates introducing new features and enhancing gameplay. 1. Beta 1.8 (2011): Introduced hunger, sprinting, strongholds, and villages, marking the transition to survival mode and boosting multiplayer dynamics with the rise of PvP servers and Hunger Games-style minigames. 2. Release 1.3 (2012): Unified single-player and multiplayer modes, allowing single-player worlds to function as lightweight servers and introducing command blocks for scripting events, enhancing multiplayer experiences. 3. Release 1.7 (2013): Added new biomes and improved world generation, enriching multiplayer exploration and encouraging themed survival worlds and roleplay. 4. Release 1.8 (2014): Introduced armor stands, banners, and enhanced creator tools, allowing for custom lobbies and scripted events, fostering a thriving multiplayer scene. 5. Release 1.13 (2018): Revitalized oceans with new features like coral reefs and improved swimming mechanics, leading to water-themed multiplayer worlds and ambitious server designs. 6. Release 1.16 (2020): Transformed the Nether with new biomes and mobs, introducing Netherite and creating new survival challenges and PvE zones for multiplayer. 7. Releases 1.17 & 1.18 (2021): Overhauled terrain generation, expanding world height and creating dynamic multiplayer experiences with group mining expeditions and scenic base-building. 8. Release 1.20 (2023): Focused on storytelling with new features like archaeology and sniffer mobs, promoting collaborative narratives and community-driven experiences in multiplayer.

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March 26, 2025

Sales revenue dips at CD Projekt for 2024, but profitability has increased

CD Projekt recorded sales revenue of zł985 million for the 2024 financial year, a 17 percent decrease from the previous year. The revenue included zł588.8 million from Cyberpunk 2077 and its Phantom Liberty expansion. The company's net profit declined by 2.5 percent to zł469.9 million, while the net profit margin improved from 39.1 percent to 47.7 percent, largely due to CD Projekt Red's profit margin of 58.5 percent. GOG reported a profit margin of 0.6 percent. CFO Piotr Nielubowicz noted that Cyberpunk 2077 and its expansion generated nearly 600 million PLN in earnings, and The Witcher 3 continues to attract players. Joint CEO Michał Nowakowski announced plans for Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on macOS and a new animation project set for release on Netflix in 2024.