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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
June 7, 2024
NEWS IN NOVIA
Lily Byrd's Summer Tea Party
Lightbringer Isle Monthly Auction
June Haven Ridge Fishing Contest
Release 126 Fishing Tournament
Largest Pumpkin Contest
MULTIVERSE NEWS
TOP STORY: Gamers Debate The Fate of Digital Libraries After Death
GTA Online Summer Update Is Huge!
BioWare Renames Dragon Age Dreadwolf
Suicide Squad Is a Big Loss for Warner Bros. Discovery
Cyberpunk 2077 Gets New Survival System On PC
PC GAME RELEASES
April 16, 2024
NEWS IN NOVIA
Haven Ridge Hosts Big Fishing Event This April
Flair Minamoto's Fashion Hunt Challenges Armor Collectors
Rajazel's Monthly Fishing Contest Offers Exciting Prizes
Lightbringer Isle Auction Set for Last Sunday Monthly
Morkin's PvP Event: Explore Mysterious Mine in September
MULTIVERSE NEWS
Frostpunk 2 Beta Goes Live with Utopia Builder Preview
Mike Ybarra Advocates Tipping Option for Game Developers
Amazon's Fallout Series Boosts Interest in Fallout Games
Fallout London Mod Delay Indefinite After Fallout 4 Update
Steam FPS Fest Features Major Discounts on Shooter Games
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 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 6, 2024
Mattel Levels Up: Toy Giant Ventures into Gaming
Shroud of the Avatar Player Events
Gamers Go Big: Survey Shows Demand for Larger Drives
Helldivers 2: Mighty Mechs Unleashed, Defend Super Earth!
Voice Wars: Red Dead Redemption Star vs. AI
Disney CEO's Bold Move: Prioritizing Quality over Quantity
Today’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 6, 2024
TOP STORY: PUBG Player's Pacifism Claim Rejected, Sent to Jail
Shroud of the Avatar News & Player Events
Steam Next Fest: 1,000 Game Demos Live
Life By You Delays for Enhanced Early Access
Jedi Survivor Wins Grammy, Sales Soar
Druckmann Teases The Last of Us Part 3
Deadpool's Liefeld Ends Run with Final Story
Bloodier Pooh in Blood and Honey 2
Yu-Gi-Oh VR: Konami's Next-Level Gameplay
Suicide Squad Honors Conroy's Final Batman Role
Today’s PC Game Releases
January 23, 2024
Study Challenges Link: Violent Games and Aggression
Shroud of the Avatar Player's Events
Palworld: 'Pokémon with Guns' Hits Steam Record
Indie Game 'Vampire Therapist' Challenges Gaming Norms
CD Projekt Mulls Multiplayer in Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel
Pirates vs. Ninjas Fest Takes Steam by Storm
PC Game Releases
News on the Hour
Steam Opens Gates for AI-Generated Games
Shroud of the Avatar Local News & Events
Gaming Industry Faces Layoffs, Uncertain Future Ahead
Behaviour Interactive Announces Staff Layoffs in Montreal
Street Fighter 6 Unleashes Ed's Powerful Return
Destiny 2 Overhaul: Players' Wishes Granted
Indiana Jones' New Adventure: Great Circle Unveiled
Today's PC Game Releases
News on the Hour
13-Year-Old Breaks Tetris Limits, Makes History
Shroud of the Avatar Player Events
Warhammer Pioneer Bryan Ansell's Lasting Legacy
Phasmophobia Unveils Ambitious Roadmap for 2024
Ubisoft Shutdown: 10 Games Lose Online
Valve Ends Windows 7 & 8 Support
Game of Thrones Shifts: Animation Prevails
Baldur's Gate 3 Ban Unveils Controversy
News on the Hour
Saturalia Mod: Skyrim’s Holiday Nostalgia Unleashed
Shroud of the Avatar Player Events
Hasbro Layoffs at Wizards Raise Industry Concerns
Naughty Dog Axes Ambitious “Last of Us” Multiplayer
Steam Winter Sale 2023: Dive into Gaming Delights
E3 Demise Signals Virtual Dawn in Gaming Industry Evolution
PC Game Releases
News on the Hour
Steam 2023 Players’ Year in Review Now Live
Shroud of the Avatar Player Events
Call of Duty QA Workers Push Back After Being Called Into the Office
Activision Blizzard Settles 2021 Toxic Workplace Lawsuit
Epic Games Rumored to Give Away 17 Games For the Holidays
PC Game Releases
News on the Hour
Steam Awards 2023: Nominate Your Favorite Games Now!
Shroud of the Avatar Player Events
Star Wars: Empire at War Receives Major Update
Vote Now: Monster Hunter Series Anniversary Poll
Subnautica 3: Deep-Sea Survival Unveils in Early 2025
Meet Danny and Nancy: Texas Chain Saw Massacre Update
GameMaker Unleashes Holiday Cheer: Free Indie Game Dev Access
Fortnite Rolls Back Cosmetic Restrictions Amid Community Backlash
News on the Hour
Shroud of the Avatar Player Events - LambdaGeneration Releases Free Half-Life 25th Anniversary Adventure - OpenAI Staff Threatens Mass Exodus Amid Leadership Controversy - Starfield Update: Enhanced Graphics and Gameplay - Controversy Surrounds Black Myth: Wukong Developer Game Science - Lethal Company Surpasses 100K Players on Steam - Baldur's Gate 3: Polyamory Explored with Depth and Consent
NEWS ON THE HOUR
Shroud of the Avatar Events - Unity Raises $1 Billion in Debt Ahead of Q3 Earnings Report - Epic Games Declines Google's $147 Million Offer During Legal Spat - Afrofantasy MMO 'The Wagadu Chronicles' Hits Steam Early Access Dec 4 - Digital Extremes Announces Layoffs and Wayfinder Handover - Teardown's Time Campers DLC Takes Players on a Wild West Heist Adventure - Netflix's 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Live-Action Release Date Revealed - Warner Bros Games Shifts Focus to Always-Online, Free-to-Play Titles - Arcane Season 2: Release Date Confirmed for November 2024
NEWS ON THE HOUR
Shroud of the Avatar Player Events - Rockstar Announces Drop Date for 1st GTA 6 Trailer - Destiny 2 “Season of the Wish” Debuts Late November - Family Sues Megacorps & Others Over Game Addiction - Chucky to Make Appearance in Dead By Daylight - Soon Specific Games Can Be Hidden From Your Steam Profile - Square Enix Offering Rewards For Inviting Inactive Players Back - PC Game Releases
NEWS ON THE HOUR
Shroud of the Avatar Release 119 & Halloween Party Saturday - Apex Legends Season 19 - Battlefield 2042 Dark Protocol - Steam Scream ‘The Revenge’ - Batman Suit Appears & Disappears - Alan Wake 2 Expansions - PC Game Releases
NEWS ON THE HOUR
Shroud of the Avatar News & Events - PC Game Releases - Lies of P Achieves 1 Million Sales in Less Than One Month - Paradox to Host Mods for Cities: Skylines 2 Independently - Concerns Of Possible Layoffs Swirl Around MMO Dev Cryptic Studios - Tease: Surprise Post Malone Appearance in Apex Legends - Erik Peterson Breaks down how Steam Visibility Works - Farmer’s Life Emerging From Early Access
NEWS ON THE HOUR
Shroud of the Avatar Community News - Steam's Next Fest is Back - Epic Games October Free Games - Daedalic Apologizes for Gollum - Minecraft’s Mob Vote Challenged - Unity CEO John Riccitiello Steps Down
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