At the recent N7 Day 2025, BioWare confirmed that Work on the new Mass Effect continues, despite recent layoffs. Fans deciphered a hidden message from producer Mike Gamble posted on the official blog, leading to the publication new concept artThe image features krogan characters and the subtitle is "Civil War" hints at civil war within the ranks of this race, which, apparently, will become the key theme of the future game.
Krogan are one of the most recognizable races in the Mass Effect universe. Indigenous people of Tuchanka, they are known for their resilience, militancy, and difficult history, including a nuclear disaster and years of internal conflict. Despite their nature, There are divisions in krogan society, and some representatives do not want to continue the endless cycle of violence. This could become the basis for a future schism and a topic of confrontation between the two factions.
BioWare is keeping the details under wraps, but it is known that The new Mass Effect won't be released for at least 3-4 years.Until then, fans may have to make do with concepts and references. Additionally, there is a TV series from Amazon, the events of which will take place after the original trilogy, but will not follow the plot of the games. The script is being written by Daniel Casey, and Doug Chon is set to direct. The cast has not yet been announced.
Over the years, Half-Life 3 has evolved from a real project into a long-running joke, but this year, several reports have reignited interest in the franchise. Now, one fan has suggested plausible theory about why the announcement could take place as early as this month. Reddit user sameseksure argues that Half-Life 3 may be announced on November 18th..
The basis for this is unusually long interval between official events in the Steam store at this time. Valve actively uses the store's top banner to promote sales, and "freeing up" this advertising space, according to the fan, can only mean one thing—the banner will be used for announcement of a new major game.
The theory is supported by a historical fact: Valve announced Half-Life: Alyx is coming on November 18th. 2019, so the timing for another big announcement is perfect. Sameseksure's argument also relies on Valve changing its sales schedule this year. moving the Autumn Sale from November to September, which created this "window".
However, this theory had a flaw. Another commenter, greenstormy1, noted that Valve had already given an official explanation for the sale's postponement. The company stated that it did so to "spread sales more evenly" throughout the year, not to make room for Half-Life 3.
A large batch of supposed leaks about the development of The Elder Scrolls VI has appeared online. The game, judging by everything, will indeed take place in HammerfellThis information, posted by an anonymous user on 4chan, is allegedly confirmed by insider eXtas1s. While 4chan rumors are often unreliable, many of these details have surfaced previously, and the new details are intriguing.
The main thing you need to know is The game's release will not take place before the end of 2028., and that's the most optimistic scenario. The main character will be a pirate prisoner who escapes from a prison island during a riot and begins his journey in the city of Sentinel.
The game world promises to be large-scale: it is reported that it will be 1.7 times more than in SkyrimAn important technical innovation will be seamless entry into many small buildings in cities, no loading screensHowever, large structures (palaces, temples) will continue to use hidden loads.
The developers have reportedly decided remove classic fast travel completely map. Instead, players will have to use "diegetic" modes of transportation: caravans, boats, and road signs.
The skill system will also be overhauled. To reach Expert or Master levels in any skill, you will need to complete special tasks for trainersThe combat system will be enriched. combo strikes, new spells will appear (lifting/throwing enemies) and fortress construction systemOther notable changes include the removal of the camera zoom in on dialogues, return of the repair system weapons and armor (with visual wear indicators) and a redesign of the beast races, which will receive "more human-like facial features."
Linux gamers who are used to running WindowsGames that use translators like DXVK have received a new tool for their collection. An independent developer has created D7VK — a project aimed at emulating games that use DirectX 7Until now, DXVK only supported DirectX 8 and newer versions, leaving behind the classics of the late 90s.
The D7VK tool is a spin-off of DXVK. It uses a clever approach: instead of translating DX7 directly into Vulkan, which would require titanic efforts, it works like two-stage translator. First, it translates DX7 calls into DirectX 9 calls, and then feeds them to the existing DXVK backend, which in turn translates DX9 into VulkanTo achieve this, D7VK uses code from DXVK (for DX9) and the DDRAW implementation from Wine.
DirectX 7, released in 1999, was the foundation for many iconic games of the early 2000s. This API was the first to introduce hardware-accelerated T&L (transform and lighting), offloading these tasks from CPU on GPUThanks to D7VK, Linux gamers will have a chance to play hits like the original Counter-Strike, Deus Ex, Unreal Tournament и FIFA 2001 coins.
However, the developer immediately warned of limitations. Due to the age of the API, support will not be 100%. GAMES, which mix DirectX 7 calls with older versions of DDraw (up to version 7) or with GDI, "will never work"When asked about support for DX6 or older APIs, the developer responded with a categorical "no."
The God of War fan community finally has an answer to one of the most puzzling questions about the game of 2018. Phrases of the World Serpent Jormungandr, which remained untranslated and subtitled for a long time, have now been officially deciphered – seven years after the game’s release.
The information became available thanks to leak of the original script, prepared for participation in the Writers Guild of America Awards. The document was accidentally published by a former Guild board member, and it contained exact replicas of Jormungandr, spoken during the first meeting with Kratos and Atreus. As it turns out, the serpent says: "This axe... I've seen it somewhere before. What kind of god are you? Why are you bothering me?" Previously, fans believed that this was about Kratos's past, but now it is clear - Jormungandr reacted to Leviathan, and not on the personality of the Spartan.
Other lines were also deciphered in the leak. After the first encounter, the serpent says: "Do not bother me again, little god, until you find a tongue to speak to me." And at the next meeting: "You again. Have you come to sacrifice the axe?"
It's interesting that the script included short dialogue, which didn't make it into the final version of the game. Jormungandr asks: "There's something familiar about him. Do I know him?" For what Mimir answers: "No, this can't be." This line fueled fan theories about a connection between Kratos and the serpent within the temporal paradoxes of Norse mythology.
Grand Theft Auto 6 has become the industry's most anticipated release, but the news for PC gamers keeps getting worse. Unfortunately, today the game's release was delayed for the second time.Rockstar Games announced that the worldwide release on PS5 and Xbox Series S|X consoles will take place. November 19 2026 yearsFor the PC community, this latest delay means they are likely won't see GTA 6 until 2028.
This estimate is based on Rockstar's historical strategy, which has always taken between one and two years to port its games to PC. Looking at the last two releases, GTA 5 was released on PC exactly 19 months later. after his debut, and Red Dead Redemption 2 - after 13 months after launch on PS4 and Xbox One.
GTA 6 will likely follow the same pattern and require at least another year of optimization. However, since Rockstar is spending more time on this release than usual, the PC port may also take longer.
GTA 6 will be the first Rockstar game to natively use ray tracing and various other complex technologies. The PC port is expected to be even more advanced, but modern... However, the game is unlikely to appear on this platform before 2028.
The Mass Effect Community Patch Team released a major update 2.0 for the Legendary Edition, focused on the first part of the game. This mod, LE1 Community PatchIs spiritual successor to ME1RecalibratedIts main goal is to fix thousands of errors and bugs left by developers, while does not make any changes in the original game design or balance.
The key innovation of version 2.0 was the long-awaited "LE1 Framework" systemThis framework, similar to those already existing for LE2 and LE3, is designed significantly reduce compatibility issues between various modifications. It primarily resolves conflicts between mods that change NPC appearance and mods that edit level files.
In addition, the update now includes the "LE1 Sideloader Framework"This tool allows modders to upload additional level files to the game without affecting or overwriting the game's master files. This significantly reduces the likelihood of conflicts and simplifies the installation of multiple mods simultaneously.
However, this release has an important nuance: all existing mods to levels or NPCs Now it needs to be updated For compatibility with LE1CP v2.0. Older versions of these mods will no longer work correctly. Once mod authors update their work, players will no longer need to install dozens of minor compatibility patches, as was previously the case.
The community of "pirates" and gaming enthusiasts celebrates a significant event: FIFA 20's Denuvo protection has finally been cracked.. It happened. more than six years later after the game's release in September 2019. Information about this appeared on the r/CrackWatch subreddit.
The release was submitted by a hacker or group under a pseudonym voices38In their message they noted that it was "The last game from Denuvo's uncracked list for 2019"Thus, with the demise of FIFA 20, all major Denuvo releases of that year are now available in "popular" versions.
Judging by the message, which includes thanks to "everyone who has donated so far," the hack was carried out thanks to donations from the community, rather than within the traditional "scene." This confirms the trend toward P2P (peer-to-peer) hacks, where enthusiasts pool money to purchase a copy and pay a cracker.
Studio Free Range Games trains extension survival project The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, released in 2023. Information about the sequel appeared on the LinkedIn profile of the studio's former executive producer. She indicated that she oversaw the Return to Moria franchise and its sequels, as well as a new ambitious project with a budget of $ 100 million and a team from 130 employees.
According to her, she led both post-production of the original gameand a pre-production of the sequel, collaborating with the studio's leadership on strategy and growth. This information indicates that A new game based on "The Lord of the Rings" is already in development., despite the recent wave of layoffs in the industry.
In parallel, Free Range Games is preparing to release a major expansion. Durin's Folkwhich will be released November 18 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox SeriesThe DLC will add about 20 hours of new contentIncluding Durin's Tower and Dimmer Dale locations, trading camps at the entrances to Moria, dwarven recruits with unique skills and the ability to manage mines and buildings.
Thus, the franchise continues to actively develop, despite the general decline in interest in gaming projects based on the Tolkien universe - especially against the backdrop of Amazon's second MMO closureHowever, rumor has it that another ambitious Lord of the Rings project is in development: shooteraudience-oriented Hogwarts Legacy.
New musical action Thrasher, created by the author and composer Thumper, is now available on Steam. The game was originally released in July 2024 exclusively for Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro VR devices, but with November 7 2025 years available for PC VR and regular screens on PC, which significantly expands its audience.
Thrasher was developed by the studio Puddle, founded by Brian Gibson and Mike Mandel. Like Thumper, the game focuses on intense rhythm mechanics, visual overload of light and color и experimental musical accompanimentcreating audiovisual ecstasy, familiar to fans of the original. Now, thanks to support for "flat" mode, users without VR can join the game.
The Steam version features 27 levels, united in nine main stages и three game modesThe game remains visually as powerful as its predecessor, and the controls are adapted for both VR and traditional on-screen play. Users who already own Thumper in their Steam library will receive special discount, and for all the others it works 10% launch discount.
It's not yet known whether Thrasher will be coming to Xbox or PlayStation, including PS VR2 support, but given the already implemented flat mode support on PC, console versions seem likely in the future.
