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December 4, 2025

A 23GB Helldivers 2 Is Better Than A 154GB Helldivers 2

Helldivers 2 was initially reported to require 154GB of storage, aimed at accommodating older mechanical hard drives in PCs. However, analytics revealed that only 11% of players used HDDs, and the main cause of slowdowns was level generation rather than asset loading. In response, Arrowhead is testing a "slim" version of the game in public beta, which is 23GB, significantly reducing the storage requirement while maintaining gameplay integrity. This change allows players to install additional games, potentially fitting at least 13 indie city-builders in the space previously occupied by the original version.

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December 4, 2025

PlayerUnknown’s new survival game already has three DLCs planned, but won’t include one fan-favourite idea: ‘I think the weather is sufficiently worrying at this stage’

In early 2025, the survival game Prologue: Go Wayback! was released, prompting discussions about the potential inclusion of wildlife to enhance immersion. Brendan Greene, the game's creator, acknowledged the technical feasibility of adding animals but highlighted the complexities of developing realistic AI for them. He indicated that if animals were introduced, players would need means to defend against them. Greene expressed a desire to focus on creating a more complete world with features like paths and power lines, rather than immediate wildlife additions. He also mentioned the potential for underground areas as a future DLC feature, aiming to enrich the game's atmosphere. Since its early access launch, Prologue has received updates, including new features and modes, with plans for three DLCs to introduce new story elements. Future updates may include multiplayer functionality, particularly in the third DLC, which Greene noted is highly requested. He emphasized the need for a more structured environment to transition out of Early Access, focusing on visual and optimization improvements.

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December 3, 2025

One of the biggest and best game mods of all time is now a one-click install on GOG — but there’s one huge downside

The "One-Click Mod" system on GOG allows users to install and play mods with a single click, including the STALKER GAMMA modpack for STALKER Anomaly. To use this feature, players must own either STALKER: Call of Pripyat or STALKER 2 on GOG. Call of Pripyat is priced at .99, while STALKER 2 is priced at .99, both with current discounts. Players who own these titles on Steam may find it unappealing to repurchase them on GOG and can alternatively install GAMMA through Discord. Users are advised to download mods from reputable sources to ensure safety.

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December 3, 2025

You can now play Minecraft with a creation of Clown from Slipknot

M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan, the artistic director and percussionist for Slipknot, has launched “Vernearth,” a multi-mode realm for “Minecraft.” The project features a seasonal gameplay experience inspired by Slipknot, with each 45-day season focusing on different themes. The first season is based on the song "The Heretic Anthem," and the second on "The Dying Song (Time To Sing)." “Vernearth” includes four major game modes: 1. OBLIVION — The Core World: A survival world with custom factions and lore from three capital cities. 2. PVP / EVENT SERVER — The Arena: A competitive mode with weekly tournaments and events, allowing players to earn currency for exclusive items. 3. PLOTWORLD — The Sanctuary: A creative space for building and social activities, featuring a Hall of Fame. 4. CHALLENGE MODE: A hardcore mode with a single life, introducing new themes each season. The seasonal progression will evolve from the chaotic landscape of Season 1 to the twilight decay of Season 2, culminating in the unpredictable chaos of Season 3. Players can earn permanent titles, exclusive cosmetics, and a share of the prize pool.

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December 3, 2025

DATA2073 Launches Updated Android App with Faster Battles and Seamless Web3 Integration

DATA2073 has released a significant update to its Android application, focusing on improving speed and responsiveness for enhanced gameplay. The update introduces rapid response times and advanced control features, ensuring a lag-free environment for competitive play. It integrates the Moonbeam Network and SKALE’s cross-chain capabilities for swift and secure transactions, facilitating seamless asset ownership and enhancing graphics fluidity. Player feedback has been positive, indicating increased engagement, and the update is expected to strengthen DATA2073's position in the blockchain gaming market.

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December 3, 2025

Just Cause 3 Unlimited Edition Is the Definitive Way to Play the Game on PC

Modder 'Luke JC' has released the Just Cause 3 Unlimited Edition mod, which includes significant gameplay enhancements such as a 50% increase in grapple range, longer auto-align time for the wingsuit camera, a new spawn menu, reintroduced police mechanics, and Bavarium wingsuit rockets functioning like those in Just Cause 4. Rico's movement has improved, eliminating accidental grapple firing midair, allowing better vehicle balance, and enhancing wingsuit speed and control. All main characters can now appear outside missions, and the game world has expanded with Black Hand vehicles and accessible mission-exclusive areas during free roam. Visual enhancements include smoother location transitions, better-rendered trees, and improved performance by increasing the game’s model budget. The mod adds over 200 tweaks, 60 new vehicles, and 25 new weapons, making it a comprehensive update for Just Cause 3. The mod is available for download.

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December 2, 2025

Payday 3 tears up one of its worst systems and replaces it with a shiny new one, and it’s a huge step in the right direction

Since its launch in 2023, Payday 3 has faced challenges, with daily player counts on Steam for Payday 2 being approximately 20 times higher than for Payday 3. Starbreeze has canceled a Dungeons & Dragons project to focus on enhancing Payday 3 and has transitioned support for Payday 2 to another studio. The upcoming free update, Skills 2.0, will overhaul the skill system by eliminating the previous buffs (Rush, Edge, and Grit) and introducing a more intuitive structure with six main archetypes: Soldier, Ninja, Mechanic, Hacker, Conman, and Professional, each with three subdivisions. Players will have access to 51 skill points upon reaching Infamy level 150 and an online tool will help plan skill progression. Starbreeze has adjusted weapon damage to maintain balance and introduced various enhancements, including the ability to throw bags at enemies to stagger them and resolving a bug with throwing knives.

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December 2, 2025

You weren’t just incredibly unlucky in Dispatch’s final shift, your high success rate failures were “intentional”

In Dispatch, the gameplay loop intensifies as players progress, introducing new mechanics and a unique instant fail system that penalizes players for sending heroes with stats exceeding certain limits, particularly in Episode 8. The final shift is notably challenging, with players facing unexpected failures even at high success rates, such as 85%. Designers Dennis Lenart and Polly Raguimov emphasize that the game is not scripted and reflects the world's state at that moment, heightening tension during critical moments. The team aimed to enhance the gameplay experience by adding layers and experimenting with powers, while also integrating the Z-Team's banter without overwhelming players. The balance of challenge, humor, and storytelling is a key focus, contributing to player engagement and anticipation for future content.

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December 2, 2025

10 Best Dinosaur Mods in Minecraft

DragN’s Deadly Dinos introduces over fifty dinosaurs and ancient creatures, focusing on survival challenges. Jurassic World Craft allows players to engage in DNA processing and manage high-tech labs to create a Jurassic-style park. MineJurassic features fossil gathering and DNA processing to create cinematic dinosaurs. De-Extinction emphasizes scientific research to resurrect extinct species using DNA strings and editing machines. Prehistoric World offers a realistic portrayal of prehistoric animals in their natural biomes. Unusual Prehistory focuses on lesser-known ancient creatures, allowing players to revive them and craft new weapons. AlternaCraft presents over twenty iconic prehistoric beasts and allows for custom enclosures. Fossils and Archeology: Revival combines paleontology and genetics, enabling players to excavate fossils and create embryos of ancient creatures. The Dawn Era features fifteen detailed dinosaurs that can be tamed and ridden. Pelagic Prehistory introduces ancient marine life into Minecraft's oceans. Many of these mods can be compatible, but some may conflict, and certain mods require Forge for installation. For a Jurassic Park-style build, mods like Jurassic World Craft, MineJurassic, or Fossils and Archeology: Revival are recommended.

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December 1, 2025

‘If you happen to love microtransactions, I am going to disappoint you deeply’: REPO’s next update is revealing deets, and it’s more exciting than monsters

Semiwork has shared a glimpse of an upcoming update for REPO, which will focus on introducing cosmetics for Semibots rather than new levels or meta progression. The game will not transition to a free-to-play model, and there will be no microtransactions; players can earn cosmetics through gameplay. No specific release date for the update has been announced, and it is unlikely to arrive before the end of the year.