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A new friendslop game is already Steam’s 12th-most wishlisted game a mere week after it was announced

  • New multiplayer "friendslop" game hits Steam's top 12 wishlist spot.
  • Achieved this ranking just one week after being announced.
  • Reflects strong ongoing demand for casual, social co-op games.

A newly announced multiplayer game has rocketed to become the 12th-most wishlisted title on Steam within a week of its reveal, highlighting the continued popularity of so-called "friendslop" games — a term coined by players and developers for cosy, low-stakes multiplayer titles designed primarily for socialising with friends…

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Darkest Dungeon Is Getting New DLC, Even Though It Has A Sequel

  • Original Darkest Dungeon receives paid DLC after six years.
  • The Fire’s Edge arrives on 18 August.
  • Sequel DLC is planned for 2027.

Red Hook Studios has announced new downloadable content for the original Darkest Dungeon, despite having already released and supported its sequel. The return to the 2016 game is notable because its previous DLC arrived in May 2020, and the expansion will incorporate ideas and characters from Darkest Dungeon…

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How to customize armor appearance with Palworld’s transmog system

  • Palworld's transmog system lets players restyle armour without affecting stats
  • Requires crafting an Antique Dresser, unlocked at level 22
  • Guide updated to reflect changes in the Palworld 1.0 release

Polygon has updated its guide explaining how players can customise the appearance of their armour in the survival game Palworld using its cosmetic "transmog" system, first introduced in the March 2025 v0.50 update alongside crossplay and the Global Palbox feature. The system lets players alter how their equipment…

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Palworld players have harnessed the power of selective breeding to create ‘infinite bomb’ Pals that can blow themselves up, repeatedly, forever

  • Palworld players bred Pals that explode repeatedly, indefinitely.
  • Achieved via the game's selective breeding mechanics.
  • Shows community's creative exploitation of breeding systems.

Palworld players have used the game's selective breeding system to create so-called "infinite bomb" Pals, creatures bred specifically to detonate themselves for damage or resource gathering and then be reused to do so again and again. The discovery highlights how deeply players are exploring Palworld's genetics and breeding…

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Ubisoft Reacts To Ghost Recon Leaks, Promises News In August

  • Ubisoft acknowledges Ghost Recon leaks.
  • Official news is promised for August.
  • Details of the announcement remain unclear.

Ubisoft has responded to recent leaks concerning the Ghost Recon series and said it will share official news in August. The statement matters because it acknowledges growing speculation around the franchise while asking fans to wait for confirmed information. The company did not provide further details about the…

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Darkest Dungeon follows The Witcher 3 and announces new DLC years after release

  • Darkest Dungeon gets first major DLC, The Fire's Edge, in six years
  • Releases 18 August on most platforms; Xbox date still unconfirmed
  • Adds two Darkest Dungeon 2 characters, new districts and mechanics

Red Hook Studios has announced The Fire's Edge, the first major DLC for the original Darkest Dungeon in six years, due out on 18 August, just over a decade after the game's initial launch. The move follows a wider trend of developers reviving older titles with fresh expansions,…

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Pocketpair lead tempts fate after Palworld 1.0, asks players what Pals should get new skins and obliterates those who respond “Sekhmet maid skin”

  • Pocketpair lead asked fans which Pals deserve new skins post-1.0
  • Players suggested a "Sekhmet maid skin" for one Pal
  • The developer jokingly shot down the suggestion in response

Following the launch of Palworld's 1.0 update, a Pocketpair lead invited players to suggest which Pals should receive new cosmetic skins, only to jokingly shut down suggestions for a "Sekhmet maid skin". The lighthearted exchange reflects the close, informal relationship Pocketpair maintains with its community as it continues…

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Job losses hit Splitgate developer weeks after new game launch

  • 1047 Games, maker of Splitgate, has cut more jobs
  • Layoffs came just a month after its newest game launched
  • Part of a wider trend of post-launch layoffs in gaming

1047 Games, the studio behind the free-to-play shooter Splitgate, has laid off staff again, just weeks after launching its newest title. The cuts add to a wave of layoffs across the games industry in 2026, raising fresh concerns about job security even at studios that have recently shipped…

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Black Myth: Wukong Live In Concert Takes The Series Beyond The Screen

  • Black Myth: Wukong's concert tour wrapped its North American leg in NY and LA.
  • Shows let fans experience the game's soundtrack live together for the first time.
  • Success signals the franchise expanding beyond video games into wider entertainment.

Black Myth: Wukong, the acclaimed action RPG from Chinese developer Game Science, has extended its franchise beyond gaming with a concert tour celebrating its soundtrack. The North American leg concluded with well-received shows in New York and Los Angeles, marking the first time fans across the region could…

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Despite only being in The Odyssey for 4 minutes, Benny Safdie should win an Oscar for his Agamemnon performance

  • Critic argues Benny Safdie merits an Oscar nomination
  • His Agamemnon role in "The Odyssey" lasts about 4 minutes
  • Piece is an opinion/awards-commentary article, not straight news

This GamesRadar+ opinion piece argues that actor and filmmaker Benny Safdie deserves Oscar recognition for his role as Agamemnon in Christopher Nolan's upcoming film "The Odyssey", despite appearing on screen for only around four minutes. The piece is a critical appraisal rather than a news report, making the…

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