One of the most famous sites for distributing pirated copies of games for the Nintendo Switch, NWS2U.comwas closed by the American authorities. Now when you go to the main page, an official notification from FBI, US Department of Justice и Dutch Tax Authority FIOD about the termination of the domain.
The portal was widely popular among hacked console owners and emulator users, offering thousands of unlicensed ROMs. The shutdown of the resource dealt a serious blow to the pirate scene, especially in light of the record-breaking launch Nintendo Switch 2, sales of which are already exceeded the original's starting figures.
Nintendo continues to actively combat illegal distribution of games: the company previously limited the compatibility of third-party USB-C docks and blocks users caught running modified ROMs, including the popular Mig FlashDespite its toughness, Nintendo sometimes unblocks accounts, if it is proven that the user has become a victim of fraud or hacking.
Despite Rockstar officially setting a release date Grand Theft Auto VI on 26 May 2026 years, reliable sources suggest that new change of dates is possibleThe reason for such assumptions is the upcoming financial report. Take-Two Interactive, That will take place 7 of August. At such meetings, the company's management traditionally shares key data on the status of flagship games, and it was at such sessions that GTA 6 release dates were confirmed in the past.
After a high-profile delay from fall 2025 to spring 2026, Rockstar has been given some extra time to put the final polish on the project. However, internal reports indicate that development remains extremely challenging, especially when it comes to optimizing for current consoles. There are concerns that the May release may be premature, and a decision on the postponement may be announced during Take-Two's August report.
There have been no official statements at this time, but industry sources suggest that If the production schedule worsens, the release may be pushed back to autumn 2026. Especially considering that Rockstar traditionally refuses to compromise in the final stage of development. If the situation repeats the scenario Red Dead Redemption 2 or GTA V, the delay can be announced 6-9 months before the release.
Images of the proposed store redesign have appeared online Steam, which, judging by everything, is preparing for a public launch. The screenshots were obtained randomly through the browser version of the service, where some users temporarily displayed new design of the main page. Later, the interface was returned to its previous form, which is indirectly confirmed by its internal testing by the company. Valve.
The leaked images show specific changes in the arrangement of elements. Search line has moved to the center of the top menu — now it is located next to the basket and favorites. The structure of sections has also changed visually — for example, the "Browse" block has become interactive with a more visual display of categories. The "Top Sellers", "Free to Play" and "New Releases" buttons have received larger tiles with bright accents.
This is the the second such leak in recent months. Previously, in May 2025, users also reported seeing an unfamiliar version of the store for a short time. Judging by all, Valve is gradually preparing a large-scale update aimed at improving the ease of navigation and improving visual perception.
New adventure from Weta Workshop called Tales of the Shire will offer players the opportunity to immerse themselves in Tolkien's world from an unusual perspective: the life of a hobbit in the calm and peaceful ShireThere will be no battles or travel through Mordor in the game - instead, users will be able to build a home, communicate with neighbors and enjoy everyday life.
Tales of the Shire releases on July 29th, and the developers have already published the system requirements:
Minimum requirements:
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-7600K or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
RAM: 16 GB
Video card: GeForce GTX 770 / Radeon R9 270X (4 GB) or Arc A580 (8 GB)
Disk Space: 3 GB
Settings: 1080p, Very Low, 30 FPS
Recommended requirements:
OS: Windows 11
Processor: Intel Core i5-10600 or AMD Ryzen 5 8400F
RAM: 16 GB
Video Card: RTX 3060 Ti (8GB) / RX 6750 XT (12GB)
Settings: 1080p, High, 60 FPS
Despite the simple graphics and intimate gameplay, the game will require quite powerful hardware, especially for stable operation at high settings. At the same time, the installation volume is minimal - only 3 GB, which indicates the modest structure of the project.
According to photographer and Speedhunters contributor Matthew Everingham, Electronic Arts has frozen the development of new games in the Need for Speed series, which led to the site itself being cut off from funding. He stated directly on his Instagram:
"Speedhunters is on hold. EA has frozen Need for Speed, which means there is no more funding."
Although EA has made no official statements, Speedhunters, a car culture resource previously funded by EA, has not been updated since April, which confirms Everingham's words. At the same time, the NFS series has been going through hard times for a long time. The last confident successes were back in the early 2010s, and Unbound (2022) although it turned out to be technically strong, but didn't sell well enough to warrant a full sequel.
The last information from EA was in September 2023, when Criterion Games was moved to EA Entertainment to help with Battlefield 6. The next NFS project may not have lived up to expectations, or it was simply closed in favor of higher-priority titles. In comparison, EA expects to bring Battlefield 6 audience to 100 million players, while even the most successful arcade racing game of recent years - Forza Horizon 5 - Only Reached 45 Million Including Game Pass.
Meanwhile, EA has officially announced that Need for Speed: Rivals Multiplayer Will Be Shut Down on October 7, 2025.
Released in May 2025 Doom: The Dark Ages became the first game from id Software to use global illumination DDGI (Dynamic Diffuse Global Illumination). This technology works on the engine id Tech 8 and is a simplified form of ray tracing focused on high real-time performance.
Unlike traditional lighting "baking", DDGI uses probe system, evenly distributed throughout the scene. These probes continuously update their ambient light data, creating dynamic and realistic light picture, reacting to any changes in the world. This solution allows to speed up not only visualization, but also the development process - lighting artists are no longer tied to static lighting.
The game is observed realistic simulation of indirect lighting, including the effect of glowing textures and skyboxes. Even with all direct sources turned off, scenes remain visible thanks to secondary lighting from the environment. Volumetric clouds in the sky they also participate in the calculation of illumination, casting shadows and influencing the overall perception of brightness.
After the June patch, the game received an updated implementation Path Tracing, but basic DDGI support has been active since release. It is important to note: ray tracing is required to run — without a video card with hardware support for RT the game will not start.
The DDGI system has already received positive reviews from developers and players for its balanced combination of quality and performance. id Tech 8 continues to develop hybrid approaches to graphics, focusing on high visual standards without compromising stability.
Studio GSC Game World released an update 1.2 for the collection STALKER: Legends of the Zone, which includes remasters of Shadow of Chernobyl, Clear Sky and Call of Pripyat. The main goal of the patch was to increase the stability, visual clarity and responsiveness of the combat system. The developers claim that they have eliminated multiple crashes on all platforms, including errors that caused crashes.
One of the most notable issues that players complained about was image blur. In version 1.2 it was fixed, along with improvements detailing of trees, grass and distant objects. Also improved shading when using SSGI - now screen space global illumination works more correctly.
The update added a new one Setting up a MIP-map displacement, which allows you to increase the sharpness of textures when activating FSR scaling. The value can be selected in the range from 0 to -2. This will help those who want to maintain image clarity on weak hardware.
Another important change is the rework of the quick save system. Now it supports up to 15 separate slots instead of rewriting one, which is much more convenient. Old saves are preserved. In addition, Fixed bugs with enemy behavior and console commands are back demo_record и demo_play.
Finally, the quality has been improved sounds: Fixed issues with distortion and desync. Also made specific fixes to each of the remasters, including AKM and SA Avalanche scopes in CoPand item descriptions in Clear Sky. The patch is already available on all platforms.
For almost a year and a half, we haven't heard from Ken Levine, the author of the original BioShock. Now he's back in the spotlight: in a new interview with Lawrence Sonntag (Nightdive Studios), the developer talked about his approach to the project Judas, which his studio Ghost Story Games has been working on for over eight years. The most important thing is the game will remain completely single player, without live service elements and microtransactions.
Levine confirmed that Judas is being created in the spirit of classic story-driven games: “You buy the game and you get everything. No subscriptions, no season passes, no in-game payments. Everything in Judas works for the story and atmosphere.” The developer admitted that he understands the need for additional monetization in the industry, but he is lucky to work with Take-Two, which does not impose commercial mechanics.
Judas will feature the so-called the mechanics of “narrative LEGO”, allowing players to experience the game differently depending on their choices and behavior. However, there are still no details about the gameplay or release date. Levine emphasized that he wants to make games "that don't have ulterior motives" and only aim to "entertain the player."
He also expressed the opinion that the market still values single-player games, especially in the premium segment. He cited the success of Baldur's Gate 3 as an example, Cyberpunk 2077 и The Witcher 3 — projects focused specifically on the player's experience without constant monetization. In this sense, Judas, according to him, will continue the tradition of high-quality single-player AAA action.
Mention found in Battlefield community Battlefield 6 Open Beta Test in the latest update of the BF Labs client. This was reported by data miners from the 1BF group Telegram, known for its regular appearance in Battlefield files. According to their data, the phrase "Battlefield 6 Open Beta" was added to the new version of the client, which may indicate that testing will start soon.
At the moment no official confirmation There has been no word from EA or DICE, but there have been leaks about key features of Battlefield 6 before: a free mode, a story campaign, and the return of the mode Rush. All of this could potentially be presented in open testing - if the information is confirmed.
Open Beta — a logical step against the backdrop of the upcoming summer announcement of the game. This format allows players to test maps, equipment and weapons before the release, and developers to collect feedback and adjust the balance. At the same time, the mention of beta may indicate an approaching official showing.
It is worth considering that the data was obtained from unofficial source, and all the conclusions are just speculation at this point. However, EA is rumored to be planning to bring in up to 100 million players, so large-scale testing may be part of that strategy. Details will likely emerge in the coming weeks.
CD PROJEKT SA (OTGLF) quotes have more than doubled in the last year, by 100,28%, according to Google Finance. Since the beginning of 2025, the growth has been about 37%, and, according to Bloomberg analysts, the key factor was interest in the next part of the famous The Witcher series.
Development The Witcher IV is actively promoted on engine Unreal Engine 5, and although there are no exact release dates yet, the information is already creating positive expectations. The studio's market capitalization has reached 7,3 billion dollars (26,54 billion zlotys), and in relation to revenue, this makes CD PROJEKT one of the most highly valued gaming companies in Europe. The ratio of market capitalization to expected annual revenue is 28,8x, which is significantly higher than, for example, Ubisoft (0,7x).
CD PROJEKT also became the leader among the index companies STOXX 600 by this indicator. Investors are clearly betting on the success of the new flagship game and believe that the studio has learned from the unsuccessful launch Cyberpunk 2077. Let us recall that in 2020, after the release of this game, the company's shares fell sharply - despite the historical maximum of capitalization shortly before the release.
Analysts emphasize that a repeat of such a scenario is possible if The Witcher IV will not live up to expectations. However, the current market dynamics suggest otherwise: investors are hoping for a quality product, and CD PROJEKT is gradually regaining the trust of its audience.
More announcements are expected in the coming months, possibly a trailer or gameplay preview. This could give the stock a boost if the information is compelling to the market.
