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February 21, 2025

New Next-Gen GTA Online Update For PC Release Date Confirmed By Rockstar

Rockstar Games has announced that the next-gen update of GTA V and GTA Online for PC will be released on March 4th. This update will be free for existing owners of GTA V on PC and includes enhancements such as new vehicles, upgraded graphics, ray tracing capabilities, and faster loading times. Players will also be able to transfer their Story Mode and GTA Online progress. The update features new vehicles, including the Coil Cyclone II and Imponte Arbiter GT, and requires specific hardware for optimal performance. Ongoing support for the original version of GTA V and GTA Online will continue, allowing players with lower-spec systems to receive updates.

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February 19, 2025

NetEase makes cuts to US Marvel Rivals team

NetEase has initiated layoffs within its Seattle-based Marvel Rivals team, as confirmed by the company in a statement. The decision was made to adjust the development team structure for organizational reasons and to optimize development efficiency. The layoffs specifically affected the design team, while the Chinese development team remains unchanged. NetEase expressed gratitude for the contributions of those impacted and reaffirmed its commitment to delivering new content for the game.

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February 18, 2025

Dead by Daylight delays its existing update plans for a ‘substantial quality of life initiative’, which includes adding a surrender mode and cracking down on ‘extreme hiding’

Behaviour Interactive has announced a pause on several upcoming features for Dead by Daylight to focus on a 'substantial quality of life initiative' that will extend throughout 2025. The studio is delaying character updates, limited-time events, and event modifiers to address longstanding player concerns. This decision reflects a trend in the gaming industry to prioritize player experience over new content. Issues such as bot problems and unsportsmanlike conduct are among the challenges being addressed. The game's current rating on Steam is "Mixed."

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February 17, 2025

Why Video Game Adaptations Are Hollywood’s New Obsession

A Minecraft Movie is scheduled for release on April 4, 2025, directed by Jared Hess and featuring stars Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Emma Myers, and Danielle Brooks. The plot revolves around a group of misfits transported into the Minecraft Overworld, where they embark on a quest to defeat the Ender Dragon. Other confirmed movie adaptations set to debut in 2025 include Until Dawn on April 25, Mortal Kombat 2 on October 24, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 on December 5, Return to Silent Hill on October 17, and Ghost of Tsushima, which is in development.

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February 15, 2025

Dark Messiah of Might and Magic gets co-op mode and extra content thanks to the mod community’s collaboration with Ubisoft: ‘To see it all come together has been very emotional for us’

KingDavidW, a modder, has collaborated with Ubisoft and Nvidia to enhance the 2006 game Dark Messiah of Might and Magic. This partnership has led to significant advancements in the modding community, including the "Dark Messiah: Restoration Mod," which fixes gameplay bugs and adds new content such as bonus missions, alternate levels, a previously cut level called The Caves, and several cut weapons. Ubisoft is also helping develop an advanced SDK, expected to be released soon. Nvidia's contributions are likely related to the Dark Messiah RTX mod, which involves extensive reworking of models and textures. Additionally, a cooperative mod for Dark Messiah is in testing and available on Github for public testing, with further refinements needed for optimal gameplay.

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February 15, 2025

Just two weeks after launch, ‘extraction survival horror’ game Level Zero: Extraction ends development: ‘It’s no longer feasible for our relatively small teams to sustain the game’

Level Zero: Extraction, a multiplayer extraction survival horror game, has been deemed unsustainable just two weeks after its launch on Steam due to underperformance. The game's player count peaked at over 2,600 concurrent players but fell below 100 by mid-October, and shortly after its official release in January 2025, it peaked at only 98 players and currently has around 20. The development team has confirmed that no new content will be added, although servers will remain operational with monthly wipes. The final patch was released on January 30, 2025. The developer, DogHowl, is shifting focus to a new co-op multiplayer project, hoping to apply lessons learned from Level Zero: Extraction.

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February 13, 2025

Crytek lays off around 15% of staff

Crytek has announced a workforce reduction of approximately 15 percent, affecting around 60 employees in development and shared services, due to "complex, unfavourable market dynamics." The development of the next Crysis installment is on hold, and the company is shifting focus to enhance the ongoing project, Hunt: Showdown 1896. Crytek will provide severance packages and career assistance to those laid off. The company remains committed to the development of Hunt: Showdown 1896 and advancing its CryEngine technology.

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February 13, 2025

Stellar Blade finally hits PC this June alongside the Nikke crossover that’s every bit as horny as you’d expect

Stellar Blade is set to debut on PC in June, as announced during the PlayStation State of Play broadcast. A trailer for the upcoming Goddess of Victory - Nikke DLC was revealed, showcasing stylish costumes and a new area for exploration. The DLC is expected to be comparable to the previous Nier Automata crossover, which was priced at .99 USD. Reviews of Stellar Blade highlight its solid gameplay mechanics and captivating protagonist, along with a diverse selection of customizable outfits. The developers rewarded their team with a PS5 Pro and a bonus of approximately ,400 due to the game's success prior to its PC launch.

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February 13, 2025

Every PC and Xbox game shown during Sony’s PlayStation State of Play February 2025

The PlayStation State of Play aired on February 12, 2025, showcasing various titles for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC. - Monster Hunter Wilds is set to launch on February 28, 2025. - Shinobi: Art of Vengeance will release on August 29, 2025. - Sonic Racing: Crossworlds has a closed network test scheduled for February 21, 2025. - Digimon Story Time Stranger is in development. - Lost Soul Aside will launch on May 30, 2025, with preorders opening on February 19. - Borderlands 4 is set for release on September 23, 2025. - Split Fiction launches on March 6, 2025. - Directive 8020 will be released on October 2, 2025. - Onimusha: Way of the Sword is anticipated for 2026. - Hell is Us will launch on September 3, 2025. - The Lies of P DLC titled Overture will be available in Summer 2025. - Days Gone Remastered will be released on April 25, 2025, for PS5, with new DLC for PC. - Stellar Blade is coming to PC in June 2025. - Abiotic Factor will be released this summer on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PlayStation 5, with day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass. - Tides of Annihilation will launch on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PlayStation 5.

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February 11, 2025

CHARTS: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 debuts at No.1 on Steam

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 became the highest-grossing game on Steam for the week ending February 11th, after launching on February 4th. Counter-Strike 2 is in second place, while Sid Meier's Civilization 7 debuted at third on February 10th. Pre-orders for Monster Hunter Wilds secured the fourth spot, and the Steam Deck rose to fifth. PUBG: Battlegrounds dropped to sixth, Marvel Rivals climbed to seventh, and Helldivers 2 re-entered the Top Ten at eighth. Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel is in ninth, and Destiny 2 rounds out the Top Ten.