Escape From Tarkov Dev’s ‘Shameless’ Controversy Response Called Out By Fans and Esports Company Escape From Tarkov developer Battlestate Games is facing significant backlash from fans and the esports community over its response to the recent controversy surrounding a $250 expansion. The community erupted after the announcement of the Unheard Edition upgrade, which was not included in the Season Pass of the $150 Edge of Darkness edition. This sparked accusations of a “pay-to-win” model and triggered immense dissatisfaction among players. Nik Buyanov, Battlestate’s COO and studio head, took to Reddit to address the situation. He stated that owners of the...

Here’s How WipEout Looks on Playdate The Playdate handheld, with its charming yellow design and unique crank control, has already offered players a range of quirky and unconventional games. However, one recent addition to its library is an unexpected surprise: WipEout. Yes, that’s right—WipEout, the iconic retro racer that gained popularity on the PlayStation platform. However, this version of the game comes with a twist. To begin with, this Playdate version of WipEout is based on rewritten code that has been circulating on the internet since at least last year. The code was originally developed for PC, Mac, and Linux...

Akuma’s Arrival in Street Fighter 6 Now Has a Date The highly anticipated addition of the demon Akuma to the Street Fighter 6 roster now has a confirmed release date. Akuma is set to join the game on May 22nd, bringing his formidable skills and iconic moves to the latest installment in the renowned fighting game franchise. Capcom had teased Akuma’s inclusion back in March, generating excitement among fans. Now, with the release date announcement, players can look forward to experiencing Akuma’s devastating fighting style firsthand. As one of the series’ most beloved characters, Akuma’s arrival is sure to be...

Manor Lords Sells Over 1 Million in a Day, Hits Highest Ever Steam Player Concurrents for a City Builder Medieval strategy game Manor Lords has made an impressive debut, selling over one million copies within a single day of its Early Access release. The game quickly climbed the ranks of player concurrents on Steam, hitting a peak concurrent player count of 173,178. According to publisher Hooded Horse, this achievement represents the highest concurrent player count ever recorded for a city builder game, surpassing even popular titles in similar genres such as Civilization and Cities: Skylines. Developed by Slavic Magic, a...

Helldivers 2 Patch Adds Yet Another Way to Die from Friendly Fire If you’re a Helldivers 2 player, chances are you’ve experienced your fair share of deaths from friendly fire. It’s all part of the game’s charm, really. Many of us have found ourselves apologizing over our headsets as our fellow Helldivers are inadvertently taken out by a stray bullet or two. And now, as part of a comprehensive patch that brings adjustments, fixes, and improvements, developer Arrowhead Studios has introduced a change to ricochets that adds yet another way for players to die from friendly fire. According to the...

Game of Thrones MMO Reportedly in the Works Fans of the hit television series Game of Thrones may have something new to look forward to, as Korean publisher Nexon is reportedly working on a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) set in the world of Westeros. The news comes from a report by Redanian Intelligence, a fansite dedicated to The Witcher franchise, who obtained information about the project, including several gameplay details. According to the report, the untitled Game of Thrones MMORPG will initially be set in the North, the home of the Stark family, known for their heroic deeds....