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July 5, 2025

Runaway city-building success Manor Lords is getting a major overhaul to its systems: ‘It’s not just a new feature or two. It’s a full rework’

Manor Lords has experienced a slowdown in updates since early 2025 as developer Slavic Magic is overhauling the game's underlying systems, including building mechanics, production chains, and environmental interactions. The affinity system, which determines how structures relate to their surroundings, is being redesigned to create a more in-depth relational system between buildings and their environments. The game will feature diverse environments, with unique affinities for each building, such as apiaries thriving in woodlands and enhancing nearby orchards. Additional features in development include new shopfronts, artisan workstations, a new map titled "divided," and a camera feature that allows players to see inside fortifications. The frequency of smaller patches has decreased due to the focus on these larger changes, but updates will continue as development progresses.

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July 3, 2025

Ubisoft partners with Hooded Horse for unfinished Heroes of Might and Magic project

Ubisoft has transferred the unfinished project, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, to independent publisher Hooded Horse for completion and launch. The original developers, Unfrozen, will continue to be involved in the project. The game is anticipated to enter Early Access in 2025. Tim Bender, CEO of Hooded Horse, and Alain Corre, Ubisoft's chief publishing officer, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration. Ubisoft's decision to hand off the project may be related to recent company transformations, including the creation of a new entity focused on core intellectual properties, excluding Heroes of Might and Magic.

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June 18, 2025

Amazon is giving away 6 free games to celebrate Prime Day 2025 — here’s how to claim them

Amazon has scheduled Prime Day 2025 from July 8 to July 11 and is currently offering an early celebration with six free video games through its Prime Gaming platform, including the Tomb Raider Remastered Trilogy. Gamers can also access a rotating selection of 25 other free titles. The deadline to redeem the six additional games is July 7. Additionally, there are early Prime Day discounts available on various products, including 4K TVs and Adidas apparel.

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June 3, 2025

18 Games Like Blue Prince That Will Become Your Next Obsession

Blue Prince is a puzzle game featuring rogue-like elements and traditional first-person mechanics, set in the ever-changing Mount Holly Manor. Players aim to uncover the 46th room, facing a dynamic floorplan that offers three options each time a door is opened. The game challenges players to navigate complex corridors and solve puzzles, with many enthusiasts dedicating hundreds of hours to its mysteries. Additionally, there are 18 other games and franchises that share similar themes and mechanics in the puzzle genre.