The indie game ASTROBOTANICA, a sci-fi survival experience focused on botany and exploration, has achieved its initial funding goal on Kickstarter in just six days. Developed by the independent studio Space Goblin, the game raised over £25,000 — and still has 23 days remaining in its campaign. With its early success secured, the developers are now focusing on reaching their stretch goals, with community input playing a key role in what comes next. Stretch Goals Shaped by the Community To decide on new content for the game, Space Goblin reached out to their growing community on Discord, where over 700…
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Commandos: Origins revives one of the most iconic tactical franchises in video game history. Developed by Claymore Game Studios, this long-awaited installment is both a prequel and a return to form for the beloved Commandos series. After a two-decade absence — excluding the 2006 FPS spinoff Commandos: Strike Force — the series finally reclaims its roots with a modern take on real-time stealth strategy. Bridging Nostalgia and Modern Design The developers faced a difficult challenge: honoring the nostalgia of longtime fans while updating the experience for modern gamers. Commandos: Origins manages to walk this fine line, reviving the WWII tactical…
A few years ago, if you had asked gamers about the future of mobile gaming, few would have believed it would one day rival console titles. But as technology evolved, so did the creative ambitions of game developers. Today, mobile games have become a serious platform, hosting rich narratives, artistic design, and complex gameplay mechanics. A Finnish Classic Comes to Life Among the standout mobile games of the past year is Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley. Inspired by the beloved Finnish book and comic series “Moomins”, this indie game was first released on March 7, 2024, for PC and Nintendo Switch.…
For many years, strategy games ruled the world of video gaming. They offered a deeply thoughtful experience that required planning, decision-making, and long-term thinking. But as console gaming evolved and became the dominant force in the industry, the demand for strategy games faded. Technical limitations made it hard to bring these games to consoles, and most players migrated away from PC. Why Mobile Became the New Home for Strategy Fans As the industry looked for new platforms to revive classic genres, mobile devices emerged as the perfect solution. Mobile hardware was improving, users were spending more time on their phones,…
The developers of STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl have recently released a major new update, along with a detailed content roadmap for 2025. This update was rolled out in response to player feedback and includes quality-of-life improvements and numerous bug fixes to enhance the overall gaming experience. A Player-Focused Update with Promising Fixes According to the development team, they’ve been carefully listening to player feedback since the game’s launch and aligning their future plans based on that input. In the first quarter of this year, the team released two major updates along with several hotfixes, laying the foundation for a…
Recently, speculation began to spread online suggesting that characters from well-known franchises might be coming to Fortnite. These rumors generated a lot of excitement in the gaming community. Among the list of rumored crossovers were big names like Agent 47 from Hitman, *fighters from Mortal Kombat, Jack Black, and surprisingly, characters from Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. A Strange Fit: Kingdom Come Characters in Fortnite? Out of all the names on the list, the inclusion of characters from Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 seemed especially odd. The game, which launched in February 2025, is a medieval-themed RPG that focuses heavily on realism…
A user on Reddit, claiming to be a playtester, has leaked fresh details about the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. The information reportedly covers the game’s campaign, multiplayer, and the popular Zombies mode. While these details were said to come from an internal focus group, it’s important to note that the features may change or be removed in the final version. Source of the Leak: Who Is Behind the Info? According to Insider Gaming, a Reddit user named Bigbyy shared this leak, claiming he was part of a focus testing group for the next installment in the Black…
A new list of characters rumored to join Fortnite in the near future has been leaked, sparking excitement among fans. The list, shared by a well-known Fortnite insider, includes some unexpected names like famous comedian Jack Black, skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, and characters from popular games like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Mortal Kombat. The leak also hints at a potential special in-game event related to Tony Hawk. Leak Source and Credibility According to Insider Gaming, the leak comes from Shpeshal Nick, a reliable source from the XboxEra podcast. Nick has a strong track record of sharing accurate information about…
Pierre Tarno, the director at Sloclap, the studio famous for Sifu, has clarified that their new multiplayer football game Rematch was never intended to launch as a free-to-play title. In a gaming world where many competitive online games are offered for free, this decision might seem unusual—but Tarno believes the game’s quality, innovation, and pricing will justify the cost. Why Rematch Won’t Be Free: A Creative Choice, Not a Business Move In an exclusive interview with PCGamer, as reported by GamingBolt, Tarno explained the philosophy behind the $30 price tag: “I never even considered making it free-to-play. There’s no secret…
Developer MachineGames has confirmed that the PS5 Pro version of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will run in native 4K resolution with ray tracing enabled. This makes the PS5 Pro version the best-looking and most technically advanced console version of the game, offering significantly higher visual fidelity compared to other platforms. A Surprising Release for PlayStation Despite being developed by MachineGames and Bethesda, both Xbox-owned studios, the game is officially coming to PlayStation 5 on April 17, 2025 (Farvardin 28, 1404). Comparison with Xbox Series X On Xbox Series X, the game runs at an average resolution of 1800p…