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Rust's Common Ground update adds terrifyingly realistic apartment and shop renting, forcing you to feed capricious landlords daily scrapRust's new Common Ground update introduces rentable apartments and shops, adding a layer of survival simulation where players must pay daily rent in scrap to landlords. Failure to pay results in eviction and seizure of possessions. The update also includes features like player-driven shop takeovers and a new clan system, alongside a limited raid window for Softcore mode.
Rust gets even more cutthroat by adding its own version of apartment rentalsFacepunch Studios has introduced apartment rentals as a new feature in Rust, allowing players to rent rooms with various perks. The update also includes player-run shops within the apartment complex, and maintains the game's cutthroat PvP elements with eviction policies and a master key for burglary. Additionally, changes to softcore mode, a new clan system, and improved animations are part of the latest update.
Rust's Common Ground update lets you set up clans, a shop, or kick back in your apartmentThe 'Common Ground' update for Rust introduces a new Clan system, rentable apartments at the Apartment Complex monument, and player-run shops. The update also includes progression changes for Softcore mode, such as adjusted raid times and resource multipliers, alongside updated player animations and new base wallpapers.- Jingle Jam announces charity partners for 2026 and presents 2025 awardsThe annual charity event Jingle Jam has announced its eight charity partners for December 2026, including returning organizations like War Child UK and WWF, and new partners such as Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. The event also celebrated its 2025 achievements, raising over £3.5 million and presenting awards to key content creators and industry partners like The Spiffing Brit, Facepunch Studios, and Fireshine Games.
Jingle Jam Reveals 2026 Charity Partners and Celebrates 2025 Fundraising Success | Invision Game CommunityJingle Jam has announced its eight charity partners for the 2026 event, including new additions like Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. The announcement follows a successful 2025 campaign that raised over £3.5 million, bringing the event's lifetime total to over £31 million. The 2026 event is scheduled for December 1st to December 14th.
Rust is having a Face Off moment with its new update, introducing new and improved character modelsThe Rust 'Built Different' update introduces a significant overhaul to player character models with new animations and improved realism, addressing a decade-old limitation. The update also adds a new top-tier Ballistic Armor set and the M16A2 assault rifle, though these items are not craftable.
Rust's latest update asks you to say goodbye to your old outdated face and hello to your new, handsome oneRust has received an update that overhauls the player character model, replacing the decade-old version with a new, more detailed one. Developer Facepunch Studios explained the old model was visually dated and limited future improvements. The update also includes enhancements to animations, hairstyles, and clothing compatibility.
Everyone in Rust is getting a new faceFacepunch Studios has overhauled the player model in Rust, introducing improved meshes, more realistic proportions, and expanded head and hair options. While the new update changes character faces, race and gender seeds remain intact. The studio also hopes to implement a player customizer by the end of the year.
Garry Newman acknowledges Gmod successor S&box had a bumpy launch, but is baffled by the number of people complaining about NFTs, which aren't in the game: 'I have no idea what this s**t is about'Garry Newman, co-founder of Facepunch Studios and creator of Garry's Mod, has addressed the mixed reception of the newly launched content creation platform S&box. Newman acknowledged performance issues and user complaints about the game not being a direct successor to Garry's Mod, while expressing confusion over negative reviews mentioning NFTs, which are not present in the game. He also discussed concerns regarding AI-generated content and the platform's comparison to Garry's Mod's extensive user-generated content library.
Garry's Mod successor punishes gen AI use as creator admits "our Steam reviews obviously aren't…Facepunch Studios' S&box, the spiritual successor to Garry's Mod, is implementing measures to discourage the use of generative AI assets, including suppressing games with AI-generated cover art. Lead developer Garry Newman acknowledged that Steam reviews have been negative, with a significant portion citing AI usage and performance issues. The company is actively working to address these concerns while also clarifying that they do not use NFTs or blockchain technology.
"It's a UGC platform, there is always going to be dog s***" Garry's Mod creator says as S&box's latest update aims to punish AI-generated thumbnailsFacepunch Studios' S&box platform is implementing measures to discourage AI-generated content, particularly thumbnails, following player feedback. Founder Garry Newman stated that while AI generation is easy, it leads to a homogenous look, and the platform will now allow moderators to mark packages with AI thumbnails, reducing their visibility. The update also addresses complaints about NFTs and introduces performance enhancements.
Rust's latest update adds mortars but 'no visual guide to help you land shells,' so get ready for some…Rust's latest update introduces mortars for explosive combat and a new upgrade system for workbenches, adding nine new bonuses to their functionality. The patch also includes customizable tin can alarms, an overhauled vending machine UI, and a new 'crypt stone' building skin. The game is currently available at a 50% discount.
May's big Rust update adds new, rare workbench upgrades, if you can find themThe May update for the survival game Rust, titled 'Upgrade Hard, Raid Harder,' introduces nine rare workbench upgrades, new mortars, and an overhauled vending machine UI. Facepunch Studios also launched a Discord shop with a sale on DLC and is upgrading to Unity 6, which will end support for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2016.
Steam week in review: Another online shooter winds down weeks after launch, as robot cowboys take overThe cooperative shooter Far Far West, inspired by Left 4 Dead and Vermintide, is shifting focus to replayability and community support after a successful early access launch. Despite a challenging year for new multiplayer titles, developer Night Street Games aims to keep the game playable for its community. The article also reviews Steam's top sellers list for April 21-28, noting the performance of various games including Counter-Strike 2 and the new s&box platform.
Blood pressure too low? Try our quiz about the most freakishly out-of-touch things tech CEOs have ever saidThis article presents a quiz featuring controversial and out-of-touch quotes from various tech and gaming CEOs. It highlights statements on topics ranging from game pricing and AI's impact on jobs to corporate responsibility and the nature of development.- Facepunch Studios issues response to AI slop in its new game S&boxFacepunch Studios has responded to user criticism regarding the use of generative AI in its new game, S&box. The game, developed by the creators of Garry's Mod, has faced mixed reviews on Steam, with players expressing concerns about the AI implementation.
- S&box makes nearly $1 million on launch day, and yes there are problems but that's okay: 'We love it when things break because then we get to fix them'S&box, the successor to Garry's Mod developed by Facepunch Studios, generated nearly $1 million on its launch day despite mixed reviews and technical issues. Studio head Garry Newman stated that the problems encountered were expected and are being addressed. The company is doubling its Play Fund for community developers to $1 million due to the strong launch revenue.
The Garry's Mod 'successor' is, tragically, more Roblox than anything elseS&box, developed by Facepunch Studios as a spiritual successor to Garry's Mod, is criticized for prioritizing a Roblox-like platform model over the creative freedom of its predecessor. While showcasing potential with various game genres built on a modified Source 2 engine, its current state suffers from jankiness and a business model involving paid cosmetics, leading to disappointment for those expecting a true Garry's Mod 2 experience.
As Garry's Mod successor quickly becomes overrun with gen-AI after launching on Steam, Garry himself commits to "taking action to promote human creativity"Garry Newman, creator of Garry's Mod and founder of Facepunch Studios, has stated that the company does not encourage the use of generative AI in their new game development tool, S&box. The game, which recently launched on Steam, has seen a rapid influx of AI-generated content, leading to mixed reviews and calls from players to filter out such submissions. Newman emphasized a commitment to promoting human creativity amidst concerns about AI's growing presence in creative outlets.
S&box Steam Reviews Turn Mixed as AI Content Complaints Mount | HappyGamerFacepunch Studios' S&box, the successor to Garry's Mod, has launched on Steam to mixed reviews, largely due to player complaints about an influx of AI-generated content. The community is concerned that this "AI slop" undermines the genuine player creativity that defined Garry's Mod. The developer faces the challenge of balancing AI tools with human creativity to preserve the franchise's spirit.