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What's on your bookshelf: Nyamakop and Relooted's Marcia Shange
Hello reader who is also a reader! It's finally time for another edition of our thrillingly erratic column on game deve…
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/whats-on-your-bookshelf-nyamakop-and-relooteds-marcia-shange
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Mewgenics is a strategy roguelite where you breed cats, send them on DnD campaigns, and try to come home with your loot (and limbs) in one piece.
https://bit.ly/4qhriRL
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If you're struggling to play tactics sim Menace, it could be because your antivirus is randomly deleting files
Hooded Horse and Overhype have released a new patch for Menace, adding new pirate units and rebalancing weapons, while notifying us of a weird antivirus issue.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/if-youre-struggling-to-play-tactics-sim-menace-it-could-be-because-your-antivirus-is-randomly-deleting-files
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Square Enix announce Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse, sequel to one of 2023's best horror mystery games
The Mermaid's Curse trades the first Paranormasight's dingy streets for summery coastlines full of awful fish creatures.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/square-enix-announce-paranormasight-the-mermaids-curse-sequel-to-one-of-2023s-best-horror-mystery-games
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A Baldur’s Gate TV series is set to follow on from Baldur’s Gate 3, though Larian don't look to be involved beyond a casual chat.
https://bit.ly/4qqT4eD
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Razer BlackShark V3 gaming headset review
A fast (and very impressed) look at the Razer BlackShark V3 gaming headset.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/razer-blackshark-v3-gaming-headset-review
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If you think open worlds are too big, play Shrinko / if you think open worlds are too small, play Shrinko
Shrinko is a gentle open world exploration puzzler in which your character can shrink or grow at whim.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/if-you-think-open-worlds-are-too-big-play-shrinko-if-you-think-open-worlds-are-too-small-play-shrinko
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Mewgenics developers reckon going for a full launch over early access is "a weird thing now"
Mewgenics developers Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel have spoken about their decision not to release their cat breeding roguelike via early access.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/mewgenics-developers-reckon-going-for-a-full-launch-over-early-access-is-a-weird-thing-now
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Mewgenics review - a roguelite where sacrificial arse maggots and frightful defecation are the keys to success
Mewgenics is a roguelite strategy game where you send mutated cats on DnD campaigns and then breed them for new units, and we're utterly obsessed.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/mewgenics-review-a-roguelite-where-sacrificial-arse-maggots-and-frightful-defecation-are-the-keys-to-success
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“You gotta let some of the chaos in”: Diablo 2's art lead explains what he doesn’t like about Diablo 4
A Diablo 2 veteran argues that Blizzard have squandered “the magic” of previous games by focussing on smooth progression and balancing.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/you-gotta-let-some-of-the-chaos-in-diablo-2s-art-lead-explains-what-he-doesnt-like-about-diablo-4
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Rust gets rusty boat building, so you can sail in search of ghost ships, floating cities and tropical islands
Rust's naval update has added boat building to the survival sandbox, allowing players to sail to a dangerous deep sea.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/rust-gets-rusty-boat-building-so-you-can-sail-in-search-of-ghost-ships-floating-cities-and-tropical-islands
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Today's Highguard major update delivers a new hero who's a wolf in all forms including physical, awoooo
Highguard's second major patch, delivering a new hero, a new map, and a 3v3 ranked mode, drops on February 6th.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/todays-highguard-major-update-delivers-a-new-hero-whos-a-wolf-in-all-forms-including-physical-awoooo
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Civilization 8 could be a proper early access game - "never say never", comment Firaxis
Firaxis say that embracing the full early access model could be "a great opportunity" for the Civilization series.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/civilization-8-could-be-a-proper-early-access-game-never-say-never-comment-firaxis
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A Baldur’s Gate TV series is set to follow on from Baldur’s Gate 3, though Larian don't look to be involved beyond a casual chat
Hasbro and The Last of Us show's co-creator are developing a Baldur’s Gate TV series that'll follow on from the events of Baldur's Gate 3.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/a-baldurs-gate-tv-series-is-set-to-follow-on-from-baldurs-gate-3s-story-though-larian-dont-look-to-be-involved-beyond-a-casual-chat
2 days ago
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Poker Night At The Inventory is coming back, baby.
https://bit.ly/49XemLS
3 days ago
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Despite AMD’s assurances to the contrary, Valve have announced that they’ve pushed back release plans for the new Steam Machine, Steam Controller, and Steam Frame VR headset.
https://bit.ly/4tp4YZg
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Arma 3's King of the Hill mod inspired the Battalion 1944 devs' new 100 player shooter, deploying in early access this year
Battalion developers Bulkhead have announced an Arma mod-inspired 100 player shooter called Wardogs, which is set to arrive in early access in 2026.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/arma-3s-king-of-the-hill-mod-inspired-the-battalion-1944-devs-new-100-player-shooter-deploying-in-early-access-this-year
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GOG "won't be making absolute statements in either direction" about their future approach to AI use
GOG's managing director has said the company "won't be making absolute statements in either direction" about their future approach to AI use.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/gog-wont-be-making-absolute-statements-in-either-direction-about-their-future-approach-to-ai-use
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Surprise, Poker Night at the Inventory is returning to Steam next month in remastered form
A remaster of Poker Night at the Inventory is coming out in March, developers Skunkape Games have announced.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/surprise-poker-night-at-the-inventory-is-returning-to-steam-next-month-in-remastered-form
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As extra DLC chat lingers, The Witcher 3 gets a Witcher 4-inspired quest mod designed to give you a taste of Ciri's adventures in Kovir
A new Witcher 3 mod adds a Witcher 4-inspired questline about Ciri hunting monsters in Kovir and Poviss to the RPG.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/as-extra-dlc-chat-lingers-the-witcher-3-gets-a-witcher-4-inspired-quest-mod-designed-to-give-you-a-taste-of-ciris-adventures-in-kovir
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Fallout: New Vegas' Van Buren remake mod Revelation Blues has a new name and a second demo dropping soon
A Fallout: New Vegas modding project aiming to remake cancelled entry Fallout: Van Buren has re-named itself ahead of releasing a second demo.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/fallout-new-vegas-van-buren-remake-mod-revelation-blues-has-a-new-name-and-a-second-demo-dropping-soon
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Scratch that, the Steam Machine is delayed after all – and Valve confirm RAM shortages will affect pricing
The Steam Machine's release and pricing plans are in flux, as Valve admits memory and storage shortages are taking a toll.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/scratch-that-the-steam-machine-is-delayed-after-all-and-valve-confirm-ram-shortages-will-affect-pricing
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A timer has been ticking away on the Fallout's website, which is a little interactive map. Surely this timer, set to expire once the final episode of the series went live, could herald the reveal of Fallout New Vegas or Fallout 3 remasters Bethesda may have in the works? Nope.
https://bit.ly/4r5DRko
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"This has been heartbreaking" - laid-off Ashes Of Creation devs won't get final paychecks and compensation, says former comms head
Ashes Of Creation devs laid off during the reported closure of Intrepid Studios will not receive the compensation they're due, according to a former comms head.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/this-has-been-heartbreaking-laid-off-ashes-of-creation-devs-wont-get-final-paychecks-and-compensation-says-former-comms-head
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Yapyap is a jolly bit of gang wizard vandalism with a touch of Dark Messiah
Maison Bap's co-op horror comedy casts you as a wizard's minions wrecking another wizard's tower. It's a hoot, despite the lack of matchmaking.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/yapyap-is-a-jolly-bit-of-gang-wizard-vandalism-with-a-touch-of-dark-messiah
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Generative AI plays "zero part" in GTA 6, Take-Two boss confirms, but the company do have "hundreds" of AI "pilots and implementations" on the go.
https://bit.ly/4thcmWd
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The Steam Machine is still "on track" for its original release window, according to Valve’s chosen chipmakers
AMD's CEO says the Steam Machine is still set to launch in early 2026, despite ongoing component shortages.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-steam-machine-is-still-on-track-for-its-original-release-window-according-to-valves-chosen-chipmakers
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With its new season update trailer, Apex Legends would like you to know it has invented windows
Apex Legends season 28 launches on February 10th, and appears to add competitive glazing to the now 7-year-old battle r…
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/with-its-new-season-update-trailer-apex-legends-would-like-you-to-know-it-has-invented-windows
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The Pale Piper is Silksong with no combat, a wondrous Playdead-style world, and all the hope bleached out
In this new precision platformer, you are a wraith exploring a metroidvania labyrinth of crumbling traps and red-eyed monsters.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-pale-piper-is-silksong-with-no-combat-a-wondrous-playdead-style-world-and-all-the-hope-bleached-out
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Amazon's Fallout countdown delivers possibly the only thing more pointless than a New Vegas or Fallout 3 remaster
A Fallout countdown on the website of Amazon's show hasn't preceded the reveal of Fallout 3 or New Vegas remasters.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/amazons-fallout-countdown-delivers-possibly-the-only-thing-more-pointless-than-a-new-vegas-or-fallout-3-remaster
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Epic will lean harder on Fortnite to drive third-party sales on Epic Games Store, with 100 licensed hats a year
Epic have discussed their latest plans for growing the Epic Games Store's audience and stealing more eyeballs from indu…
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/epic-will-lean-harder-on-fortnite-to-drive-third-party-sales-on-epic-games-store-with-100-licensed-hats-a-year
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Generative AI plays "zero part" in GTA 6, Take-Two boss confirms, but the company do have "hundreds" of AI "pilots and implementations" on the go
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has said generative AI plays "zero part" in GTA 6, but the company are piloting using AI in other areas.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/generative-ai-plays-zero-part-in-gta-6-take-two-boss-confirms-but-the-company-do-have-hundreds-of-ai-pilots-and-implementations-on-the-go
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Classic Fallout homage Atom RPG is getting a sequel in which you try to stop another apocalypse
Atom RPG 2 is promising another dose of top-down, turn-based geigerworld role-playing.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/classic-fallout-homage-atom-rpg-is-getting-a-sequel-in-which-you-try-to-stop-another-apocalypse
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An Assassin's Creed designer who publicly spoke out against Ubisoft's return-to-office mandate claims the company have now fired him.
https://bit.ly/3NS8g6V
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The Outer Worlds 2 sounds like it's not getting a follow-up any time soon, but Obsidian plan to give Avowed some wacky cousins
Obsidian have revealed they aren't working on The Outer Worlds 3,but have plans to make more games in Avowed's fantasy setting Eora.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-outer-worlds-2-sounds-like-its-not-getting-a-follow-up-any-time-soon-but-obsidian-plan-to-give-avowed-some-wacky-cousins
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Pathologic 3 is the rare game about healing that knows healing can be cruel
In Pathologic 3, healing is both necessary and an imposition, a gift and an unkindness.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/pathologic-3-is-the-rare-game-about-healing-that-knows-healing-can-be-cruel
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"This shouldn’t have happened": GOG reportedly claim sale banner made with "Al tools" ended up on store by mistake.
https://bit.ly/4tfvsfx
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QPAD Flux 65 Model 5 gaming keyboard review
A speedy review of the QPAD Flux 65 Model 5 gaming keyboard, based on days of testing.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/qpad-flux-65-model-5-gaming-keyboard-review
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Ubisoft reportedly fire Assassin's Creed designer who spoke out publicly against return-to-office, as union reps call for CEO to resign
Ubisoft have reportedly fired Assassin's Creed designer David Michaud-Cromp, who spoke out publicly against the company's planned return-to-office.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/ubisoft-reportedly-fire-assassins-creed-designer-who-spoke-out-publicly-against-return-to-office-as-union-reps-call-for-ceo-to-resign
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Valheim developers celebrate the game's fifth anniversary with flower garlands, sweetbread, and Steam Deck optimisations
I'm going to a toddler's birthday party on Saturday and I have it on good authority from Alva's dad that there will be …
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/valheim-developers-celebrate-the-games-fifth-anniversary-with-flower-garlands-sweetbread-and-steam-deck-optimisations
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Civilization 7's big Test of Time update that'll bring back playing as one civ for the whole game is set to drop this spring
Civilization 7 developers Firaxis have announced that they're aiming to drop a big update with in-depth feature overhauls dubbed Test of Time this spring.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/civilization-7s-big-test-of-time-update-thatll-bring-back-playing-as-one-civ-for-the-whole-game-is-set-to-drop-this-spring
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"This shouldn’t have happened": GOG reportedly claim sale banner made with "Al tools" ended up on store by mistake
An employee of PC storefront GOG has reportedly claimed that a new year sale was made "with the help of Al tools" and mistakenly put live on the store.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/this-shouldnt-have-happened-gog-reportedly-claim-sale-banner-made-with-al-tools-ended-up-on-store-by-mistake
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#IGNFanFest
is back! Tune in February 25-26 for exclusive reveals from LEGO Batman, Mortal Kombat II, Scream VII, 007 First Light, and much more!
https://bit.ly/4bQsE2n
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HBO’s The Last of Us TV adaptation is likely ending with its upcoming third season, according to network CEO Casey Bloys.
https://bit.ly/3ZRswbj
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If you're in the mood for a shapeshifting open world labyrinth, NaissanceE follow-up SenS has a new update
Launched on Steam in 2022, SenS is a work of apparently infinite, sunken cuboid architecture that changes shape in the dark.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/if-youre-in-the-mood-for-a-beautiful-shapeshifting-labyrinth-naissancee-follow-up-sens-has-a-new-update
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Team Fortress 2 Classified is good, clean, hatless fun, despite its cruel Horace ban
Team Fortress 2 Classified (formerly Team Fortress 2 Classic) makes a convincing debut on Steam.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/team-fortress-2-classified-is-good-clean-hatless-fun-despite-its-cruel-horace-ban
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"We can't just continue making the map bigger and bigger": Why Bethesda want to expand Fallout 76 inwards, not just outwards
Bethesda Game Studios want to flesh out Fallout 76's existing areas and activities before making another big map expansion, according to its creative director.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/we-cant-just-continue-making-the-map-bigger-and-bigger-why-bethesda-want-to-expand-fallout-76-inwards-not-just-outwards
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Ashes Of Creation director quits over decisions he "could not ethically support" as staff report mass layoffs
"Living, reactive world" MMO Ashes Of Creation is undergoing reported mass layoffs mere weeks after launching into Steam early access.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/ashes-of-creation-director-quits-over-decisions-he-could-not-ethically-support-as-staff-report-mass-layoffs
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Cities: Skylines 2's UI is getting an "extreme makeover", as new developers Iceflake take the reins
The new custodians of Cities: Skylines 2 have announced that they’re giving the city builder’s UI a more rounded, focussed look in the game's next patch.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/cities-skyline-2s-ui-is-getting-an-extreme-makeover-as-new-developers-iceflake-take-the-reins
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Nioh 3 is this week's samurai RPG steamroller, but don't forget the mercenary charms of Menace
PUBG: Blindspot, Nioh 3, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Menace, and Carmageddon: Rogue Shift are a few of this week's new PC games.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/nioh-3-is-this-weeks-samurai-rpg-steamroller-but-dont-forget-the-mercenary-charms-of-menace
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