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Enshrouded hits 1.0 after almost three years in early access

Rock Paper Shotgun reports the update completes Emberval’s map; developer Keen Games says the story is wrapped up “for now.”

1 Source, 1d ago, first seen 1d ago

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Caves of Qud's Diaspora expansion is set for December 9 early access, with playable plants and animals

Rock Paper Shotgun reports players will be able to become cats, dogs, frogs, chameleons, vines and trees.

1 Source, 1d ago, first seen 1d ago

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Fortnite is coming to Linux as Epic rebuilds Easy Anti-Cheat

Rock Paper Shotgun reports the new anti-cheat doesn't support Steam Deck, though Epic says it's talking with Valve.

1 Source, 2d ago, first seen 2d ago

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Rockstar firing dispute tribunal extended to November 18, days before GTA 6's release

Rock Paper Shotgun, citing Chris Bratt, says lawyers will continue questioning staff; the judge's ruling will come later.

5 Sources, 2d ago, updated 2d ago

Gaming

Summer Eternal unveils Red Rooster, an RPG from former Disco Elysium developers

Rock Paper Shotgun reports the game is in early pre-production, with Summer Eternal still seeking funding.

2 Sources, 2d ago, updated 2d ago

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Xbox announces Xbox Labs, a possible generative AI-focused game-making department

Eurogamer describes Xbox Labs as an attempt to explore the recent rush of generative AI-driven game ports and recompiles.

2 Sources, 2d ago, updated 2d ago

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Valve discontinues Index VR kit; 20% off advertised in October 2026

Rock Paper Shotgun calculated that buying the headset, controllers and two essential HTC base stations would cost £1,027.

1 Source, 2d ago, first seen 2d ago

Gaming

Garry’s Mod spiritual successor S&box plans to go free-to-play toward the end of 2026

Rock Paper Shotgun reports Facepunch wants to improve S&box’s Sandbox Game with more NPCs, vehicles and multiplayer support.

1 Source, 2d ago, first seen 2d ago

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GTA 6's PC release reportedly planned for early 2027

Rock Paper Shotgun, citing GamesBeat, says the PC window could follow a planned November 19 console debut by months.

5 Sources, 1d ago, updated 1d ago

Rockstar Games Announces Pre-Orders for Grand Theft Auto VI | Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

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Glen Schofield blames Krafton management for The Callisto Protocol's problems

Eurogamer reports Schofield said he was “forced to ship the game”; it says Krafton was allegedly unready for single-player games.

3 Sources, 2d ago, updated 2d ago

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Unionized Call of Duty testers vote to authorize a strike

Rock Paper Shotgun reports the union includes almost 600 Activision QA workers, who plan to strike if conditions don't change.

1 Source, 3d ago, first seen 3d ago

Gaming

League of Legends Classic will end as an ongoing mode three months after its release

Eurogamer reports Classic will return with changes, and microtransactions for the mode will be refunded.

4 Sources, 1d ago, updated 1d ago

Gaming

New Epic Games Launcher reportedly adds native Linux support and a revamped library

HYPEX claims 5.47-second startup versus Steam's 10.07 seconds and describes new library views and collections.

9 Sources, 2d ago, updated 2d ago

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Rockstar-IWGB employment tribunal set to conclude near GTA 6's November release

Eurogamer reports two dates were added and closing remarks rescheduled in the case between Rockstar and laid-off employees.

2 Sources, 4d ago, updated 4d ago

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Ubisoft reportedly plans to close Trials studio RedLynx and lay off 70 staff in Singapore

VGC reports RedLynx has no new project and its proposed closure would affect around 52 staff.

9 Sources, 4d ago, updated 4d ago

Ubisoft is planning to shut down Trials studio RedLynx and lay off 70 Ubisoft Singapore staff | VGC

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Total War: Shogun 2 remaster draws harsh Steam reviews

GamesRadar reports that the remaster uses AI upscaling and the original game has been delisted.

10 Sources, 1d ago, updated 1d ago

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Deep Dish Dungeon blends co-op dungeon crawling with scavenged meals

Rock Paper Shotgun likens the premise to Delicious in Dungeon and said the game was out by October 13.

3 Sources, 6d ago, first seen 6d ago

Deep Dish Dungeon | Launch Trailer | Available Now

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Going Medieval's diplomacy update brings favors between neighboring settlements

Rock Paper Shotgun says calling in a favor may mean delivering a cow or two in return.

1 Source, 6d ago, first seen 6d ago

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Tekken 8 gives first look at upcoming Baki guest Yujiro Hanma

Rock Paper Shotgun describes Yujiro Hanma's appearance as “just as grotesque as you'd expect.”

1 Source, 6d ago, first seen 6d ago

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RimWorld switches from Unity to its developers' Waylith engine

Rock Paper Shotgun describes Waylith as faster and says the switch apparently hasn't broken mods.

5 Sources, 6d ago, updated 6d ago

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Enshrouded hits 1.0 after almost three years in early access

Caves of Qud's Diaspora expansion is set for December 9 early access, with playable plants and animals

Fortnite is coming to Linux as Epic rebuilds Easy Anti-Cheat

Rockstar firing dispute tribunal extended to November 18, days before GTA 6's release

Summer Eternal unveils Red Rooster, an RPG from former Disco Elysium developers

Xbox announces Xbox Labs, a possible generative AI-focused game-making department

Valve discontinues Index VR kit; 20% off advertised in October 2026

Garry’s Mod spiritual successor S&box plans to go free-to-play toward the end of 2026

GTA 6's PC release reportedly planned for early 2027

Glen Schofield blames Krafton management for The Callisto Protocol's problems

Unionized Call of Duty testers vote to authorize a strike

League of Legends Classic will end as an ongoing mode three months after its release

New Epic Games Launcher reportedly adds native Linux support and a revamped library

Rockstar-IWGB employment tribunal set to conclude near GTA 6's November release

Ubisoft reportedly plans to close Trials studio RedLynx and lay off 70 staff in Singapore

Total War: Shogun 2 remaster draws harsh Steam reviews

Deep Dish Dungeon blends co-op dungeon crawling with scavenged meals

Going Medieval's diplomacy update brings favors between neighboring settlements

Tekken 8 gives first look at upcoming Baki guest Yujiro Hanma

RimWorld switches from Unity to its developers' Waylith engine

Featured in

Enshrouded hits 1.0 after almost three years in early access

Caves of Qud's Diaspora expansion is set for December 9 early access, with playable plants and animals

Fortnite is coming to Linux as Epic rebuilds Easy Anti-Cheat

Rockstar firing dispute tribunal extended to November 18, days before GTA 6's release

Summer Eternal unveils Red Rooster, an RPG from former Disco Elysium developers

Xbox announces Xbox Labs, a possible generative AI-focused game-making department

Valve discontinues Index VR kit; 20% off advertised in October 2026

Garry’s Mod spiritual successor S&box plans to go free-to-play toward the end of 2026

GTA 6's PC release reportedly planned for early 2027

Glen Schofield blames Krafton management for The Callisto Protocol's problems

Unionized Call of Duty testers vote to authorize a strike

League of Legends Classic will end as an ongoing mode three months after its release

New Epic Games Launcher reportedly adds native Linux support and a revamped library

Rockstar-IWGB employment tribunal set to conclude near GTA 6's November release

Ubisoft reportedly plans to close Trials studio RedLynx and lay off 70 staff in Singapore

Total War: Shogun 2 remaster draws harsh Steam reviews

Deep Dish Dungeon blends co-op dungeon crawling with scavenged meals

Going Medieval's diplomacy update brings favors between neighboring settlements

Tekken 8 gives first look at upcoming Baki guest Yujiro Hanma

RimWorld switches from Unity to its developers' Waylith engine