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October 1, 2024
Local Stars Reach and Shroud of the Avatar News & Player Events
TOP STORY: Blizzard's Netflix Adaptations Canceled Due to Legal Battle
Once Human Players Outraged Over Costly Event Crates
Marvel and DC Lose Superhero" Trademark Rights
Starfield Expansion Shattered Space and New Patch
Console Creator Ken Kutaragi Told Playstation Would Fail
PC Game Releases
September 10, 2024
Stars Reach News
Shroud of the Avatars News & Player Events
Star Trek Online Hosts Starfleet Museum Event
SAG-AFTRA Secures Deals With 80 Game Projects
EVE Online Launches Cancer Research Phase Four
Game UI Database Faces Downtime Due to OpenAI
Roblox Aims for One Billion Daily Users
PC Game Releases
August 6, 2024
STARS REACH NEWS
Stars Reach is One of the Top Wishlisted Games on Steam
An Exciting Glimpse into Raph Koster's MMO Vision
Core Pillars of Stars Reach: Building a Universe of Optimism and Exploration
Stars Reach and Games as Meaningful Art
SHROUD OF THE AVATAR NEWS
Rajazel's R128 Fishing Contest: Cast Your Line for Glory and Prizes
FFFD Fashion Hunt 2: Armor Up for Latest Contest
Haven Ridge Fishing Event: A Month of Angling Adventures
MULTIVERSE NEWS
TOP STORY: GameStop Shocks with Sudden Game Informer Shutdown
Fallout 76 Launches Milepost Zero Update with New Features
Dune: Awakening Launches Monthly Newsletter, Communinet Signal
Bungie Layoffs and Cancellation of Destiny 2 Spin-Off "Payback"
PC GAME RELEASES AUGUST 6-8
March 21, 2024
TOP STORY: Helldivers 2 Glitch Hinders Planet-Liberation Mission
Shroud of the Avatar Player Events
Game Devs Scream Against Industry Layoffs at GDC
Epic Games Reveals Unreal Engine 5.4 at GDC
Myst's Sequel, Riven, Announces Unreal Engine 5 Remake
Sea of Thieves Unveils Massive Update
Today’s PC Game Releases
March 19, 2024
Streamers Are Projecting Games on Their Butts
Shroud of the Avatar Player Events
Top 2023 Games Offered in Steam Spring Bundle
Game sharing Now Easier on Steam
Jagex founder Hints at RuneScape-Inspired MMO Gameplay
Fallout: London: Game Expansion Mod Drops April 23
Hideo Kojima's Cyberpunk 2077 Cameo Offers Hints
Monday & Tuesday's PC Game Releases
March 14, 2024
Playable Worlds Revolutionizes Character Creation - Partners with Didimo’s Popul8
Shroud of the Avatar Player Events
Brighter Shores: Gower's Retro MMORPG
Max Premieres Salem's Lot Adaptation
US House Passes TikTok Ban Bill
Sea of Stars Adds Co-op Mode
Helldivers 2: A World in Turmoil
Today's PC Game Releases
March 12, 2024
Spinal Tap Sequel Filming: Original Cast Reunites!
Elder Scrolls Online: Scions of Ithelia DLC Drops
POOLS: Experimental Exploration Game Launching
Albion Online Expands with New European Server
Dungeons & Dragons Hits Stage in NYC
Daisy Ridley Returns as Rey Skywalker in Star Wars
Today’s PC Game Releases
March 8, 2024 Weekend Edition
Fallout Series Trailer Unveils Post-Apocalyptic Epic
Shroud of the Avatar Player Events
EA CEO Touts AI's Gaming Potential Amid Industry Debate
Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Excitement and Concerns
Helldivers 2 Patch Sparks Debate Over Developer Humor
GTA Online's Cluckin' Bell Farm Raid
Baldur's Gate 3 Dominates BAFTA Games Awards
Cyberpunk 2077's Watson District Easter Egg Unveiled
This Weekend’s PC Game Releases
March 7, 2024
Frostpunk 2 Launches July 25 with Deeper Gameplay
Shroud of the Avatar Player Events
Apple Blocks Epic Games Marketplace on iPhones in Europe
Rooster Teeth Shutting Down After 21 Years
Starfield Update 1.10.30 Brings Over 500 Changes
Helldivers 2 Receives Major Balance Patch from Arrowhead
Today’s PC Game Release
March 5, 2024
TOP STORY: Lucy's Mystery Sparks Frenzy: Fallout TV Premiere Nears
Shroud of the Avatar Player Events
Survive Arrakis: Dune MMO Awakens Open-World Adventures
Commander Shepard Returns: Mass Effect Board Game Unveiled
Backlash Erupts: Rockstar Mandates In-Office Work Policy
Helldivers 2: Meet Joel, the Dynamic Game Master
Today's PC Game Releases
February 23, 2024
TOP STORY: The Borderlands Movie Drops August 9
Shroud of the Avatar Player Events
Helldivers 2 Patch: Idle Kick Implemented
Fun Dog Studios Announces The Forever Winter
Closed Beta for Level Zero: Extraction
Console Gaming Faces Challenges: Is it Dying?
Slave Zero X: A Futuristic Biopunk Nostalgia
Paradox Interactive Unveils Millennia: March 26 Release
Rebellion Announces Zombie Army VR for 2024
This Weekend’s PC Game Releases
February 21, 2024
TOP STORY: Helldivers 2 Gets Loving Negative Reviews
Shroud of the Avatar Player Events
Lady Gaga Coy About Fortnite Festival Collab
Racket Club Tennis VR Gets 'A New Spin'
Warframe Mobile Launches on iOS
Elden Ring Unveils First Expansion: Shadow of Erdtree
Dead by Daylight: Greenville's Eerie Mystery Unfolds
Get Ready for Chaos: Killer Klowns Game Launches
Today’s PC Game Releases
February 16, 2024
TOP STORY: Sheepy's Surprise: Top-Rated Gem Shocks Developer
Shroud of the Avatar Dev & Player Events
Tiger Blade: Assassin's Quest Meets Korean Beats in VR
Black Desert Update: Fairer Fights, No More Death Penalties
Fortnite's Exclusive: Madonna and Playboi Carti Premiere
Disco Elysium Expansion Dropped, Layoffs Looms
Xbox Expands Horizons: Four Games Go Universal
Helldivers 2 Ditches PvP for Democratic “Liber Tea”
Today’s PC Game Releases
February 14, 2024
TOP STORY: Valentine’s Day in the Multiverse
Shroud of the Avatar Player Events
Today’s PC Game Releases
February 9, 2024
Humble Surpasses $250M in Charity Donations
Shroud of the Avatar Player Events
EVE Online: New Launcher, Expansions, and FPS Playtest
GTA V Sales Soar, Hitting 195 Million
Take-Two: Lawsuit Over Virtual Currency Rights
Biden Forms AI Safety Consortium with Tech Giants
This Weekend’s PC Game Releases
February 8, 2024
TOP STORY: FTC to Microsoft: Activision-Blizzard Layoffs Not Cool
Shroud of the Avatar Player Events
2K Games' Layoffs at Visual Concepts: A Troubling Trend Continues
Disney and Epic Games Forge $1.5 Billion Alliance
Steam Celebrates Year of the Dragon: Games Meet Tradition
Steam Next Fest: IGN’s Top Demo Picks
Today’s PC Game Releases
February 2, 2024 Weekend Edition
TOP STORY: Inkle and Google Arts Team Up for Artful Adventure
Shroud of the Avatar News & Player Events
Rumor Squashed: Dungeons & Dragons Isn't For Sale
Squid Game Season 2: Next Chapter
"The Day Before" Development Expose
Ancient China's Bustling World
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: Release Date and Star-Studded Cast
Innersloth and CBS Team for 'Among Us' Live Action
This Weekend's PC Game Release
February 1, 2024
TOP STORY: Iconic Dungeons & Dragons IP Faces Sale
Shroud of the Avatar Player Events
Dwarven Revolution: Steam Denies Tag
Microsoft's Xbox Decline: PC Gaming Rises
Explore the Depths of “Metro” in VR Adventure
Universal Music Group Threatens TikTok Exit
Airship Syndicate Layoffs, Executive Pay Cuts
Bioshock Developer Releases Judas Trailer
Today’s PC Game Releases
January 31, 2024
TOP STORY: Destiny 2 & Mass Effect Unite for Epic Crossover
Fortnite Faces Surge of Racist AI-Generated Content
New Elder Scrolls Online DLC: Unveiling Ancient Mysteries
Hinterland Studios Unveils Mysterious Survival Masterpiece
Veteran Developers from Cyberpunk 2077 and Bioshock Unite
Former Volition Developers Form Shapeshifter Games
Gut Bacteria E-Coli Powers Doom!
January 30, 2024
TOP STORY: Henry Cavill Ignites Live-Action Warhammer 40K Excitement
Johanna Faries Takes Helm at Blizzard Entertainment
Embracer Group Axes Deus Ex Game & 97 Developers
Nintendo/Pokémon Company Responds to Palworld Controversy
Streamer Perrikaryal Masters Palworld Using Only Her Mind
Suicide Squad Launch Oopsie Resolved
Fallout 76: Bridging Gaps & Crafting the Future
Shroud of the Avatar Player News
Today’s PC Game Releases
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