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Gamescom Dev 2026 announces first speakers and sessions
Gamescom Dev has announced the initial speakers and sessions for its upcoming conference in August, featuring over 50 confirmed speakers from prominent studios like Sucker Punch Productions, Compulsion Games, and Riot Games. The event, formerly known as Devcom Developer Conference, will host around 220 sessions and has seen a record number of exhibitor registrations.
Grab a free The Traveller skin in Fortnite when you buy Cronos The New Dawn
Players can obtain the "The Traveller" skin in Fortnite for free by purchasing the upcoming game Cronos: The New Dawn on the Epic Games Store. Alternatively, the skin can be bought directly in Fortnite for 1,500 V-Bucks. Bloober Team's CEO, Piotr Babieno, expressed excitement about the collaboration, highlighting the opportunity to introduce a darker character into Fortnite's vibrant universe.
Hell Smasher | Reveal Trailer | New roguelite action-clicker
Indie developer Random Games Generator has released the reveal trailer for Hell Smasher, a roguelite action-clicker game where players embody an Evil Sorcerer. The game, set to launch in December 2026 for PC with a price tag of approximately $5.99 USD, features a skill tree, minion recruitment, and a dark comic art style.
Is Fortnite Toxic? An Honest Answer Backed by Data (2026) | TAG
Data suggests Fortnite's reputation for toxicity is more nuanced than commonly perceived, with lower rates of identity-based harassment compared to other competitive shooters. While age-driven trash talk and skill-gap frustration are prevalent, especially in modes like Ranked, Epic Games has implemented moderation tools and default communication settings to mitigate harm, particularly for younger players.
More Cronos: The New Dawn Content Incoming, Teaser Suggests
Bloober Team has teased potential new content for their survival horror game Cronos: The New Dawn through cryptic social media posts. Separately, the developer confirmed that the game's protagonist will be added as a skin in Fortnite on April 21st. Bloober Team CEO Piotr Babieno also commented on the studio's focus on meaningful player experiences amidst their current seven-project workload.
Cronos: The New Dawn Studio Teases Mystery Announcement: “The Future Holds More Answers”
Bloober Team has teased a new announcement related to their sci-fi survival horror title, Cronos: The New Dawn, with cryptic messages hinting at future answers and a possible connection to in-game elements. Despite no plans for a sequel and the game's respectable sales, the studio is expanding its leadership and has multiple projects in development, suggesting this new content might be handled by a different team.
Roadmaps and Plans
Bloober Team has expanded its leadership team as the studio is now actively developing seven horror titles. This move signals a significant ramp-up in the company's output within the horror genre.
Layers Of Fear Is Getting A Physical Release On Switch 2
Meridiem will release a physical edition of Layers of Fear: The Final Masterpiece Edition for the Nintendo Switch on September 18, 2026. This edition includes both Layers of Fear and Layers of Fear 2, all DLC, a lenticular postcard, and an art book. The game features immersive first-person gameplay, interwoven stories of creators, and rebuilt visuals with HDR and ray tracing.
Meridiem Announces Physical Edition of Layers of Fear for Nintendo Switch 2
Meridiem announced a physical edition of Layers of Fear - The Final Masterpiece Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2, set to release on September 18, 2026. This collection bundles Layers of Fear, Layers of Fear 2, and all DLC, along with new chapters that connect the narratives. Developed by Bloober Team, the definitive edition features enhanced visuals with ray tracing and a new original score.
Layers of Fear: The Final Masterpiece Edition unveils Nintendo Switch 2 physical release
Meridiem Games and Bloober Team have announced a physical release for Layers of Fear: The Final Masterpiece Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, scheduled for September 18, 2026. This edition includes the base game, Inheritance DLC, The Final Note DLC, Layers of Fear 2, The Final Prologue, and The Lighthouse Chapter, along with a special case, lenticular postcard, and art book.
Silent Hill 2-studion har sju (7) skräckspel på gång
Bloober Team, known for the Silent Hill 2 remake, is currently developing seven new horror games. Two of these are single-player titles, with one planned for the Nintendo Switch, while the other five are collaborative projects. CEO Piotr Babieno stated this multi-project approach mitigates the risk of relying on a single title in the current market.
Silent Hill Dev Bloober Team Is the Busiest Horror Studio in the Business Right Now
Bloober Team, known for its horror titles like the Silent Hill 2 remake, is expanding its leadership and aiming to become a multi-game studio. The company currently has seven projects in development, including Layers of Fear 3, with a focus on maintaining quality and creative oversight across its productions.
Bloober CEO says relying on one title creates 'too much risk' in today's market
Bloober Team CEO Piotr Babieno emphasizes the importance of operating with at least two concurrent major projects to mitigate risk in the current market. The studio is focusing on sustainable development, talent retention, and a balanced approach to production, currently working on original IPs, franchise expansions, and co-development titles.
Silent Hill 2 remake studio Bloober Team announces leadership expansion and teases seven games in development
Bloober Team, the studio behind the Silent Hill 2 remake, is expanding its leadership and has seven games in development, including two first-party titles and five co-developed projects. The company aims for strategic growth without overwhelming players with releases, focusing on survivability in the current market. New appointments include Thaine Lyman as head of studio, Katya Baukova as director of business development, and Michał Gembicki as head of publishing.
Bloober Team expands leadership, as studio steps up to seven horror titles in active development
Bloober Team, the developer behind the Silent Hill 2 remake, has expanded its leadership team and is now actively developing seven horror titles, including two single-player games and five in co-development. CEO Piotr Babieno emphasized a focus on sustainable development and financial discipline over rapid, reckless growth. The studio aims for a balanced approach with two core first-party production teams and an expanding co-development label.
Bloober Team Has 7 Games in Active Development
Bloober Team has announced several leadership changes, appointing new heads for studio production, publishing, and business development. The studio currently has seven games in active development, with five being co-developed under the Black Mirror Games label. CEO Piotr Babieno emphasized a strategy of sustainable development and long-term stability, aiming for a balance between ambition and responsibility without reckless growth or layoffs.
Razer’s new Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed earbuds rise above slow Bluetooth hassles
Razer has released the Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed wireless earbuds, designed to minimize audio latency for gamers. These earbuds utilize Razer's 2.4 GHz HyperSpeed Wireless technology for a stable, low-latency connection, with Bluetooth 6.0 as a backup. They are compatible with PC, PlayStation 5, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, and smartphones, and feature improved active noise cancellation and THX Spatial Audio.
Apple Silicon gets a taste of horror as Cronos: The New Dawn comes to Mac
Bloober Team is bringing its survival horror title Cronos: The New Dawn to Mac with native Apple silicon support on April 28. The game, originally released on multiple platforms, features time travel mechanics and a collapsing future setting. This release, alongside the day-one Mac launch of Crimson Desert, highlights Apple's increasing focus on making Macs a viable platform for gaming.
Konami Will Raise Salary For Employees
Konami is increasing base salaries for new employees in Japan by 29 percent and giving all employees a ¥5,000 monthly raise. The company aims to provide competitive compensation and foster an environment for talented individuals to thrive. Separately, Silent Hill series producer Motoi Okamoto expressed a goal to release at least one new Silent Hill game annually starting in 2026.
Konami is Raising Salaries for Recruits in Japan by 29 Percent
Konami is increasing the base salary for new recruits in Japan by 29 percent, raising it to ¥310,000, to offer competitive compensation and foster a thriving environment for talented employees. This move, alongside a ¥5,000 monthly increase for all staff, follows the company's recent successes with titles like Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and the Silent Hill 2 Remake, and precedes upcoming releases such as Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2.
