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Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks Adds Creation Workshop

Publisher Wired Productions and developer Caged Element today launched a major update for Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks. Introducing the Creation Workshop: a fully integrated, real-time creative toolkit that empowers players to build, experiment, and share their own custom content inside the game. The game is available on the Steam platform for the PC. Creation Workshop gives players complete freedom to design their own chaotic worlds and tracks as Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks hands the creative control directly to the community, whether crafting wild racetracks, assembling bizarre contraptions, or constructing entirely new ways to play. Players of all skill levels can … Continue reading Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks Adds Creation Workshop

Old School Of Ash and Steel RPG Now Available

Of Ash and Steel is an immersive third-person open-world RPG created by a passionate team that values the essence of classic old-school RPGs and modern designs. Explore the lands of a once-prosperous island, hone your combat skills, and survive in the unforgiving realm of the Kingdom of the Seven. It’s available for the PC through the Steam platform. Of Ash and Steel’s world is full of hidden treasures, underwater caves, side quests and bosses, and valuable loot. Some of these can be found with a treasure map, while others—by paying attention to your surroundings. The game has no marker system, … Continue reading Old School Of Ash and Steel RPG Now Available

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Unlocks Endgame, Takes Zombies Mode Into Space

A new Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Zombies trailer that takes Old Tessie’s crew deep into outer space and onto a mysterious skull-shaped asteroid. The Dark Aether story continues in Season 01 with Astra Malorum, where the crew has been transported to a mysterious observatory on a skull-shaped asteroid in outer space. Check out our full review of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7! In addition, the Endgame mission is now available to all players, whether they completed the full campaign or not. Those who have already completed the Campaign will get a bouns however, which includes: • 1 … Continue reading Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Unlocks Endgame, Takes Zombies Mode Into Space

Your Brain Can’t Tell Virtual Wins from Real Ones Anymore

You just spent six hours grinding for that legendary sword. So, your ventral striatum, the brain’s reward center, fires up exactly like it would if you’d earned an actual promotion. Stanford researchers confirmed this isn’t your imagination – a dopamine hit from a rare loot drop seems to be the same chemical pathway as winning real money. Your Brain on Gaming – Dopamine Factory Working Overtime Well, what game developers know that you don’t is that they’ve weaponized your brain chemistry. Every time you open a loot box or level up, your brain dumps dopamine – not when you get … Continue reading Your Brain Can’t Tell Virtual Wins from Real Ones Anymore

The Long-Term Outlook for Blockchain in the Gaming Industry

Blockchain isn’t just shaping the future of gaming — it’s already woven into it. What began as a niche technology tied to cryptocurrency has evolved into the backbone of new digital economies, player ownership models, and frictionless in-game transactions. The momentum behind it is undeniable, even if its long-term influence is still underestimated outside the most forward-thinking studios. Current State of Blockchain Technology The finance sector continues to be the poster child for blockchain, and with good reason. Traditionally slow, expensive, and paperwork-riddled cross-border payments are being simplified through blockchain-based systems such as the Lightning Network and Ripple. Adoption is … Continue reading The Long-Term Outlook for Blockchain in the Gaming Industry

Dungeons And Kingdoms Deploys To Steam Early Access

Camlann Games and solo developer Uncle Grouch Gaming are thrilled to release Dungeons and Kingdoms to Steam Early Access. Dungeons and Kingdoms is a medieval fantasy kingdom builder, management sim and dungeon crawler RPG hybrid. It features highly customizable structure building, familiar survival mechanics, deep villager management and rewarding third-person dungeon delving combat. This highly anticipated title had well over 200,000 Steam wish lists and was steadily climbing the Steam Pre-Release Charts ahead of the launch. The Early Access release features two game modes: Sandbox Mode and Creative Mode. Sandbox Mode provides a tutorial, survival basics, player tasks, villager management … Continue reading Dungeons And Kingdoms Deploys To Steam Early Access

The Renaissance of Retro Gaming: Why Old-School Games Are Making a Comeback

A Journey Back in Time: The Allure of Retro Games In the fast-paced world of gaming, where cutting-edge graphics and realistic simulations dominate the market, a curious phenomenon is occurring: retro games are making a significant comeback. These old-school games, often characterized by pixelated graphics and simple mechanics, are capturing the hearts of both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike. But what is driving this resurgence of interest in games from the past? One of the primary reasons for this renewed interest is nostalgia. Many gamers who grew up in the ’80s and ’90s find comfort and joy in revisiting the … Continue reading The Renaissance of Retro Gaming: Why Old-School Games Are Making a Comeback

Paradox Releases Sequel to Flagship Series Europa Universalis V

Europa Universalis V, a major reworking of Paradox Interactive’s iconic historical grand strategy game, is now available. Explore a deeply researched world, writing your own history of any nation on earth from the late medieval era to the dawn of the Victorian Age. Guide a living society divided by class, culture and faith through the Black Death, the Renaissance, the Age of Exploration, Wars of Religion and more as the map changes around. For the first time, Europa Universalis players must devote attention to the needs of their population, as the supply of food and other necessities will dictate the … Continue reading Paradox Releases Sequel to Flagship Series Europa Universalis V

Why Casual Game Mechanics Are Taking Over Mainstream Video Games

Casual game design has quietly shaped the direction of modern gaming. From major console franchises to top mobile titles, the design principles once found only in simple, pick-up-and-play games now appear across nearly every genre. Developers are increasingly blending short play loops, clear visual feedback, and easy-to-understand progress features into games that were once known for complexity. As a result, players in every corner of the gaming world now experience smoother, more flexible entertainment. Much of this shift reflects how players interact with digital experiences overall. Modern gamers want entertainment that feels intuitive, visually clear, and rewarding at a comfortable … Continue reading Why Casual Game Mechanics Are Taking Over Mainstream Video Games

How Live Casino Games Borrow From Mainstream Gaming

A New Look for the Live Casino World Live casino games have changed a lot in the last few years. What used to be simple tables with dealers now looks more like a mix of video games and TV shows. Many players have noticed that these new games feel familiar. That is because developers borrow ideas that have worked for years in the broader world of gaming. They take things like levels, bright colors, bonus rounds, and simple controls. The result is a new type of live game that feels fun, fast, and easy to follow. This change matters a … Continue reading How Live Casino Games Borrow From Mainstream Gaming