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A modder named Doneda has uncovered remnants of a massive, discarded stage from the early development of Dark Souls 2, the action RPG released by FromSoftware in 2014. This expansive area, which includes a large colosseum, reportedly exceeds the size of the arenas found in Elden Ring.
Developer Sammy Hajhamid has released a software-based jailbreak method called ns2jb for the Nintendo Switch 2. By exploiting vulnerabilities within the legacy programming software SmileBASIC 4, Hajhamid successfully executed non-native code on the new console. This exploit allowed for the integration of unofficial characters, such as those from Chiikawa, into Mario Kart World.
Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser has revealed that the iconic collage-style cover art for the Grand Theft Auto series originated as a direct response to the 11 September 2001 attacks. The design, which has defined the franchise for 25 years, was created under pressure after the original artwork for Grand Theft Auto 3 was deemed inappropriate due to its depiction of burning buildings.
Shigeru Miyamoto, the legendary designer behind Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda, was recently named a recipient of the 2026 Order of Culture award by the Japanese government. During a press conference following the announcement, Miyamoto addressed the current industry-wide shift toward artificial intelligence and its impact on creative processes.
American speedrunner Niftski has reclaimed the world record for the Any% category in Super Mario Bros. on the NES. During a live Twitch broadcast, he achieved a time of 4 minutes, 54 seconds, and 482 milliseconds. This performance surpasses the previous record held by average11, who had previously ended Niftski's four-year reign with a time of 4 minutes, 54 seconds, and 56 milliseconds.
Technology YouTuber TrashBench recently constructed a retro PC to revisit the computing era of 1996. Motivated by frustration with the current tech market, including the prevalence of AI and hardware availability issues, he sought to recreate the machine that originally inspired his interest in computers.
Valve has officially released the Steam Personal Calendar, a tool previously tested in Steam Labs designed to help users navigate the platform's vast library. The feature aims to bridge the gap between popular trending titles and games similar to a user's existing library by highlighting new or upcoming releases.
Bloober Team, the developer behind the Silent Hill 2 Remake, has expressed a strong commitment to maintaining physical game releases for as long as possible. This stance comes despite the industry's ongoing transition toward digital-only distribution and Sony's reported plan to cease manufacturing PlayStation game discs by January 2028.
A recently surfaced video provides a look inside a New York City CompUSA retail location during November 2000. The footage captures a period defined by the Windows Me operating system, Pentium III and Athlon processors, and a retail environment filled with CRT monitors and translucent plastic hardware before the rise of internet shopping.
Twenty-five years after the inception of the Black & White franchise, creator Peter Molyneux has shared insights into the development of the iconic creatures that defined the series. Originally published on PC in 2011 by Electronic Arts, the game cast players as a powerful deity governing island tribes.
The survival game Project Zomboid, traditionally played from an isometric view, has received a significant modification called PZ3D. Created by modder kolpaque, this project allows players to experience the game from first or third-person perspectives, fundamentally altering how users interact with the world.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is scheduled for release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles on November 18. While the upcoming Switch 2 is beginning to host major multiplatform titles, industry expectations suggest that Rockstar's latest blockbuster will not be among them.