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Baldur’s Gate 3 custom campaign mod channels World of Warcraft with an adventure about undead former slaves fighting to reclaim a kingdom

• Forsaken’s first act is available as a Baldur’s Gate 3 mod.
• The World of Warcraft-inspired campaign includes more than 20 quests.
• The creator plans more content but has not dated the next act.

The first act of Forsaken, a custom Baldur’s Gate 3 campaign mod set in World of Warcraft’s Lordaeron, has been released. It follows an undead former slave who awakens free from the Lich King and joins other Forsaken in an effort to reclaim their kingdom. The campaign draws…

Celeste and TowerFall dev explains why both games were suddenly delisted from Xbox

• Celeste and TowerFall were removed from Xbox sales.
• Developer Maddy Thorson said the move supports BDS.
• Both games remain available on PlayStation, PC and Switch.

Developer Maddy Thorson has intentionally removed Celeste and TowerFall from sale on Xbox to support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement. The decision highlights growing pressure on Microsoft and Xbox over the company’s ties to Israel, and means players can no longer buy either game within the Xbox…

10 Queer Fairy Tale Retellings Better Than the Originals

• Queer retellings give classic fairy tales new perspectives.
• The selections range from romance to horror.
• Several reinterpret Cinderella, Peter Pan and other familiar tales.

The article recommends queer retellings of fairy tales, arguing that they bring LGBTQ+ characters and perspectives into stories that have often centred on heterosexual relationships. It presents the books as a varied way to revisit familiar tales, spanning romance, fantasy, graphic novels and horror. The examples include a…

John Romero’s Next Shooter Survived the Microsoft Purge, Now He’s Taking Inspiration From The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

• Romero Games has secured a new publisher for its shooter.
• The studio was cut from 110 staff to five.
• Romero says exploration and freedom will shape the game.

John Romero says Romero Games’ new shooter has found a publishing partner and is progressing, despite Microsoft withdrawing funding in 2025 and the studio shrinking from 110 staff to five. The project matters as a continuation of Romero’s work after a major setback, though he has shared few…

Capcom Isn’t Scrapping Resident Evil, but Mainline Story Could Wrap Up in Next 10 Years According to Producer

• The mainline Resident Evil story could conclude within 10 years.
• Capcom still plans multiple new games.
• The franchise may continue beyond its main story.

Resident Evil producer Jun Takeuchi says the series’ overarching mainline story could reach a conclusion in the next decade. His comments refer to a 10-year branding concept begun around the 2019 Resident Evil 2 remake, not a plan to stop making games. That period has included remakes of…

How to romance and get married in Crimson Desert

• The DLC adds romance, marriage and family life.
• Raise Trust and Flirt to +100 before proposing.
• Eligible characters have a heart symbol.

Crimson Desert’s Charting the Unknown DLC adds romance, marriage and the option to raise a family, giving players new ways to build relationships with characters. The feature also lets a spouse join adventures or move into the player’s home. To marry a character, players must raise their Trust…

5 Classic JRPGs with Virtually Perfect Battle Systems

• Five JRPGs make turn-based battles especially engaging.
• Party skills, jobs and enemy weaknesses reward tactical choices.
• Final Fantasy VII’s Materia combinations allow powerful experimentation.

The article highlights five classic JRPGs whose battle systems make familiar turn-based combat engaging through tactical choices, flexible party builds or satisfying combinations. It argues that strong design and room for experimentation can keep players invested across long games. Examples include Chrono Trigger’s character-specific double and triple techniques,…

Ocarina of Time remake taps nostalgia to attract new and returning players

• Ocarina of Time is being remade for Switch 2 later this year.
• The original game’s memories are drawing back former players.
• Remakes can reach new audiences but must meet modern expectations.

Nintendo is remaking The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2, bringing back a game many players regard as one of the greatest ever made. The release later this year is drawing interest from people who grew up with the 1998 original as well as younger…

Albanian parliament erupts as Rivian’s R2 takes the lead

Smoke flares halted a parliamentary vote in Albania, while US Senate candidate Mary Peltola dismissed a report as a “distraction”. Rivian says its R2 outsold its other models in the third quarter.