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Star Wars Zero Company Patch 1.2 Makes Starting a New Campaign Worth It

Star Wars Zero Company has received its Patch 1.2 update across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, and according to early reactions, it may be the most significant quality-of-life overhaul the game has seen since launch. The update brings enough improvements to the experience that critics and players alike are calling it the best time to dive into, or restart, a full campaign run.

Oct 18, 2026

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Konami President Affirms Human Creativity Over AI in Game Development

In a gaming industry increasingly experimenting with generative AI tools, Konami's president is striking a notably different tone. The executive has gone on record to say that AI will not have a significant effect on game development, and that people and creators will always be the most important ingredient in making great games. It is a refreshingly optimistic stance at a time when many studios are racing to integrate AI into their pipelines, sometimes at the cost of human talent.

Oct 18, 2026

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Funcom Laying Off More Developers in Pivot to Support Dune: Awakening and Conan Exiles

Funcom is carrying out another round of layoffs as the studio reshapes its workforce around its two live-service titles, Dune: Awakening and Conan Exiles. The cuts signal a significant strategic shift for the Oslo-based developer, concentrating resources on sustaining and growing its existing games rather than pursuing new projects. The move suggests Funcom is tightening its operational focus in a challenging market environment for mid-sized studios.

Oct 18, 2026

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AI Copycat Fears Push Dev to Cancel Public Steam Demo for Drunken Goddess Reflux

Alliance Arts, the studio behind the upcoming Russian roulette anime horror drinking game Drunken Goddess Reflux, has pulled the plug on its planned public Steam demo, citing fears that AI "vibe coders" would use the opportunity to clone the game almost instantly. The developer announced the cancellation with little warning, offering an apology to fans who had been looking forward to the public playtest. Rather than scrapping demo access entirely, Alliance Arts says it will pivot to hosting closed sessions instead, limiting who gets hands-on time with the game before launch.

Oct 18, 2026

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Mew2King Barred from Austin Tournament Over Bed Bug Concerns

Professional Super Smash Bros. Melee player Jason "Mew2King" Zimmerman has been barred from competing at an Austin tournament after photos he posted of a bug infestation in his home sparked health concerns among organizers. The images, which went viral across the competitive Smash community, prompted tournament staff to take precautionary action to protect other attendees and venue equipment from a potential bed bug exposure risk.

Oct 18, 2026

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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Gets Fan Fixes and Dev Praise for "Hot" Characters

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse has only been out for a couple of days, but the fan community is already hard at work improving the experience. Modders have swooped in to address some notable quality-of-life shortcomings, delivering fixes for fast travel, camera behavior, and the game's saving system. The speed of these community patches highlights just how hungry players are to get the most out of the new Castlevania entry, even as they wait for any official updates from developer Evil Empire.

Oct 18, 2026

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Samson Developer Liquid Swords Files for Bankruptcy Six Months After Launch

Swedish studio Liquid Swords, the developer and publisher behind the GTA-inspired open-world brawler Samson, has filed for bankruptcy just six months after the game's release. The Stockholm District Court issued the bankruptcy order on Monday, capping a turbulent period for the studio that included reports of developers going months without receiving their wages. Employees are expected to receive their outstanding pay through the Swedish state following the court's ruling.

Oct 18, 2026

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Deadlock's New Hero Violet Is a Map-Manipulating Painter Breaking Records

Valve has dropped a brand-new hero into its invite-only hero shooter MOBA Deadlock, and she's already turning heads across the gaming community. Violet is a painter-themed character whose kit revolves around manipulating the battlefield itself, using quick brush strokes to alter terrain and unleash powerful movement tech. PCGamesN describes her as a "map-manipulating menace," and early impressions suggest Valve has once again found a creative niche that few other games have explored at this scale.

Oct 18, 2026

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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines Remaster Rumored, Not a Remake

Rumors are swirling that a remaster of the beloved 2004 cult RPG Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines may be in the works, and the unlikely source fanning the flames is metal band Genitorturers. The band allegedly claimed during a recent appearance that a Bloodlines remake is coming, though a leaker has since stepped in to clarify that the project is a remaster, not a full remake. The distinction matters quite a bit to the game's dedicated fanbase, as a remaster would suggest an updated version of the original experience rather than a ground-up reimagining.

Oct 18, 2026