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February 13, 2026

Jason Momoa expands video game movie slate with Helldivers after Minecraft and Street Fighter

Jason Momoa is set to star in the Helldivers movie, produced by Sony Pictures, following his roles in the upcoming Minecraft film and Street Fighter adaptation. The Helldivers film was announced in January 2025, with Justin Lin as director. The plot is expected to reflect the games' satirical take on warfare and military propaganda, similar to Starship Troopers. The film is scheduled for release on November 10, 2027, marking Momoa's third consecutive year in a major video game adaptation.

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January 15, 2026

The best parody account in gaming hangs up its hat after 17 years: Peter Molydeux is retiring

Peter Molyneux has announced that his final project, Masters of Albion, will be released in April, marking the end of his career. The Peter Molydeux Twitter account, which parodied Molyneux's game concepts for 17 years, is also concluding. Launched in 2009 by Adam Capone, the account inspired two MolyJam events where developers created games based on Molydeux's whimsical tweets. Capone noted that Molyneux's once outrageous ideas have become more commonplace in the gaming industry.

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October 26, 2025

Escape From Duckov quacks past 300,000 concurrent players only 10 days after release

Escape From Duckov has over 300,000 simultaneous players as of October 26, according to SteamDB. The game is currently priced at .83 on Steam, with a discount available until October 29. It has significantly outperformed the studio's previous release, which peaked at 1,631 concurrent players.

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October 23, 2025

Escape From Duckov might look like a parody, but it’s a full-fledged, full-featured singleplayer bottling of extraction shooter juice

Escape From Duckov is an animal-themed parody game that serves as a top-down shooter, reimagining the extraction shooter format for single-player gameplay. Players can customize their characters to resemble various birds or whimsical figures, rather than being confined to the role of a duck. The game features engaging gunplay with customizable weapons and a crafting system for base upgrades. It includes a quest structure that provides a clear sense of progression, encouraging exploration and avoiding aimless repetition. Players may encounter frustrating situations regarding item rarity and value. Duckov supports Steam Workshop for mods and UI tweaks, enhancing the gaming experience. The duck theme serves as a charming backdrop, offering a unique aesthetic compared to typical shooters. The game appeals to those who enjoy roguelikes without the competitive nature of multiplayer.

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October 23, 2025

Battlefield 6 has just been dethroned on Steam by 2025’s weirdest military shooter

Escape From Duckov, developed by Team Soda, is a parody of the extraction shooter Escape from Tarkov, featuring rubber duckies instead of scavs. Since its launch on October 16, it has gained significant popularity, achieving a peak of 255,556 active players and securing a spot among Steam's most played games, surpassing Battlefield 6. The game has received a 96% positive rating, placing it in Valve's 'overwhelmingly positive' category. Escape From Duckov is currently available on Steam for .83 until October 30.

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October 20, 2025

I definitely didn’t expect Tarkov parody Escape From Duckov to be this good, or this popular

Escape From Duckov has received an overwhelmingly positive reception, with 95% of reviews on Steam praising its mechanics and design. The game has sold 500,000 copies within four days of its release. It offers a unique single-player extraction shooter experience, diverging from the high-stakes gameplay of similar titles like Tarkov, and features engaging gunplay and structured quests. Players appreciate its more forgiving environment compared to other survival games. The game has generated buzz through word-of-mouth recommendations and appeals to a broad audience, even those with initial misconceptions about its gameplay.