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Two devs made a game in 4 months, now it’s made $360,000 in 24 hours as Steam’s 15th best-selling game: “Still a bit unbelievable”

  • Two-person dev team's game earned ~$360,000 in 24 hours on Steam.
  • Game reached 15th on Steam's best-seller chart after just four months' development.
  • Developer called the success "still a bit unbelievable."

A small two-person development team has seen their newly released game rocket up Steam's sales charts, earning around $360,000 in its first 24 hours on sale and reaching 15th place among the platform's best-selling titles. The game was reportedly built in just four months, making its rapid commercial…

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OG Fallout was “entirely different” from foundational RPGs like Ultima because those games “expect you to be good,” says co-creator: “Fallout has no such expectation”

  • Fallout co-creator contrasts the game with Ultima-style RPGs
  • Older RPGs assumed players would act morally; Fallout didn't
  • Design choice shaped Fallout's freedom for selfish or villainous play

A co-creator of the original Fallout has said the classic RPG was "entirely different" from foundational role-playing games such as Ultima, because those earlier titles were built on the assumption that players would act as good, moral characters. Fallout, by contrast, was designed with no such assumption, allowing…

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BioWare’s Former Dragon Age Boss Says a Mass Effect-Style Remaster Trilogy Is Pretty Much Impossible

  • Ex-BioWare boss Mark Darrah says Dragon Age trilogy remaster is nearly impossible
  • Reason: almost no one understands the old Aurora Engine anymore
  • Veilguard's poor performance may discourage EA from investing further

Former BioWare producer Mark Darrah has said a remastered Dragon Age trilogy in the style of the Mass Effect Legendary Edition is essentially impossible, because virtually no one left at or outside BioWare understands the Aurora Engine that the original games were built on. Speaking to FRVR, Darrah…

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The Nintendo 64 is turning 30 years old, here are some of its most impactful games of all time

  • The Nintendo 64 turns 30 years old this summer.
  • It helped pioneer 3D gaming in home consoles.
  • Article marks the milestone by recalling its most influential games.

The Nintendo 64 is marking its 30th anniversary this summer, with OutKick marking the occasion by looking back at some of the console's most influential games. The N64, released in 1996, was a landmark machine that helped bring 3D gaming into mainstream living rooms and is credited with…

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You Can Get 24 Cans of Dr Pepper for Just $10 at Amazon Today

  • Amazon selling 24-can Dr Pepper multipacks for $10 across several flavours
  • Add two 12-packs to basket to trigger the discount at checkout
  • Delivery estimates range from early August to mid-September 2026

Amazon is currently offering multiple Dr Pepper flavours at a steep discount, with 24 cans available for $10 across several varieties, including a discontinued Creamy Coconut edition, Diet Dr Pepper and Strawberries and Cream. Shoppers benefit by adding two 12-packs to their basket, triggering an automatic price reduction…

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Pokémon Pokopia expansion pass DLC gets deep dive on Bubbly Basin

  • Pokémon Pokopia's Bubbly Basin DLC launches 5 August on Switch 2
  • Free update adds Dive move for underwater exploration
  • Further DLC parts planned for late 2026 and 2027

The Pokémon Company has confirmed that Bubbly Basin, the first instalment of the Pokémon Pokopia expansion pass, will launch on 5 August on Nintendo Switch 2, matching earlier leaks. Alongside the paid DLC, a free update will let players speak to Manaphy and learn the move Dive, allowing…

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This Revelation Should Terrify All Console Fans, Particularly Those Looking Forward to PS6

  • Microsoft loses ~$150 per Xbox Series X|S sold despite price rises
  • AI-driven memory chip shortage is pushing up console prices industry-wide
  • Crisis could delay or inflate the cost of Sony's future PS6

A Windows Central report has revealed that Microsoft is currently losing around $150 on every Xbox Series X|S console sold, a shortfall that will persist even after prices rise again in August. From 2 August, a 1TB Xbox Series X will cost $800, a steep price for hardware…

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The Simpsons return to Fortnite with a surprise guest: John Wick

  • The Simpsons Reload event launches in Fortnite on July 30, bringing returning Springfield cosmetics and weapons
  • John Wick appears in Simpsons-style as a guest character alongside themed locations and collectible cosmetics
  • The crossover includes weapons like the Tactical Assault Rifle and references to past Simpsons episodes

The Simpsons are returning to Fortnite this week with a reloaded version of Springfield, and the event brings a surprising crossover guest: John Wick, reimagined in Simpsons style. Epic Games confirmed the addition, which sees Keanu Reeves' assassin character parachuting into Springfield alongside a Simpsons-themed version of the…

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Avengers Age of Ultron mode continues Marvels Rivals Doomsday leadup

  • Marvel Rivals launches phase 2 of Path to Doomsday on July 30, featuring a new PvE mode based on Avengers: Age of Ultron
  • Campaign includes Avengers Tower map, character cosmetics, and story cinematics
  • Phases 3 and 4 (Infinity War and Endgame themed) launching before December Avengers: Doomsday film release

NetEase Games has confirmed that the next Marvel Rivals mode inspired by Avengers: Age of Ultron will launch on 30 July, forming the second phase of the "Path to Doomsday" event building up to the December cinema release of Avengers: Doomsday. The mode introduces a new player-versus-environment format…

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Naruto Card Game First Look: Rules, Gameplay, And Cards Explained

  • Naruto’s new card game centres on Chakra, characters and Ninjutsu.
  • Players win by reducing the opposing Leader’s Life to zero.
  • A global release is planned for summer 2027.

Bandai has revealed its new Naruto trading card game, outlining a strategic duel built around deploying characters, managing Chakra and using Ninjutsu to disrupt an opponent’s plans. The announcement matters because it gives the long-running franchise a new globally released physical card game, drawing characters and material from…

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