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EdenSpark Crowns First Game Jam Winners and Opens the Next Challenge
Gaijin Entertainment has announced the winners of the first EdenSpark Game Jam, a monthly competition for creators using the EdenSpark open development platform. The jam's theme was "Transformation," with "Slime Shape" by teezaboo taking first place in the Dev's Choice category. Gaijin Entertainment has also launched the second game jam with the theme "Mass Control."
War Thunder adds Spitfire floatplane event as next update prepares aircraft damage model changes
War Thunder is hosting a limited-time 'Wings Over Water' event from June 3 to June 15, offering players the chance to unlock the experimental Spitfire Mk Vb (Float) aircraft. The event requires players to earn mission points in Air Battles to progress through stages and earn rewards. Alongside the event, Gaijin is preparing a major update that will introduce changes to aircraft damage models and enhance cockpit displays with new targeting and flight instrument screens.
Subscriptions, Clouds, and Streams
NVIDIA announced updates for its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service, highlighting new features and integrations. The update includes information on Gaijin Entertainment's single sign-on system and discusses the broader landscape of subscription models and streaming in the gaming industry.
Linked and Loaded: Gaijin Single Sign-On Now Available on GeForce NOW
NVIDIA GeForce NOW has integrated Gaijin Entertainment's single sign-on system, allowing members to access Gaijin titles like War Thunder with fewer logins. This update streamlines the cloud gaming experience, removing an extra layer of authentication. Additionally, seven new games have been added to the GeForce NOW library, with Ultimate members gaining access to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 performance.
War Thunder talks its next infantry beta test, World of Tanks shares a calendar of events for May
War Thunder is preparing for its next infantry game mode beta test, focusing on stability improvements, new maps, and weapon balancing. World of Tanks has outlined its May events, including a new Onslaught mode season, VE Day celebrations, and the return of Frontline mode.
War Thunder May Sale Goes Live With 50% Premium Discounts | HappyGamer
Gaijin Entertainment has launched the War Thunder May Sale, offering significant discounts on premium accounts and in-game vehicles. The sale features 50% off premium account time for 90, 180, and 365-day periods, and 30% off vehicles, upgrades, and modifications. The event runs in two phases, with the first focusing on core content and the second, starting May 7th, featuring rare vehicle bundles.
War Thunder Developers Break Silence on Anti-Cheat Privacy Fears | HappyGamer
Gaijin Entertainment has addressed player concerns regarding privacy and the anti-cheat system in War Thunder. The developer emphasized a server-authoritative design where critical game calculations occur server-side, limiting client manipulation and enhancing privacy. This approach, combined with GDPR compliance, aims to maintain fair play without demanding excessive system access from players.
War Thunder Emerges From The Wreckage With Game-Changing Bug Fixes | HappyGamer
Gaijin Entertainment has released a significant update for War Thunder addressing long-standing bugs that impacted gameplay, including issues with thermal sights and vehicle repair loops. The update also reorganizes the secondary weapons menu for aircraft, categorizing ordnance for easier selection. These fixes aim to improve player experience and restore immersion in the combined arms combat simulator.
War Thunder Infantry Beta Scales To 128-Player Combat | HappyGamer
Gaijin Entertainment is testing a 128-player combat mode for War Thunder's infantry component, doubling the previous 64-player limit. The company has optimized server code and network interactions to handle the increased player count, following earlier technical limitations. New maps and weapon handling improvements are also being introduced as the infantry mode receives more focus.
War Thunder Update 2.55.1.84 Fixes UAV Bug and Battle Ratings | HappyGamer
Gaijin Entertainment has released War Thunder update 2.55.1.84, addressing several critical bugs including an issue with UAV cruise control and implementing planned Battle Rating adjustments. The update also includes minor interface scaling fixes and other undocumented improvements, with the community cautiously optimistic about the changes.
War Thunder Bans Over 39,000 Accounts in April Anti-Cheat Sweep
Gaijin Entertainment banned over 39,000 War Thunder accounts in April, with the majority for referral system fraud and the rest for automation and cheating software. The company also clawed back 1.4 billion Silver Lions from exploiters. This enforcement action highlights systematic abuse and Gaijin's commitment to maintaining the game's economic integrity through transparency and robust anti-cheat measures.
Aces of Thunder VR
Aces of Thunder offers an immersive virtual reality flight simulation experience on PlayStation VR2, developed by Gaijin Entertainment. The game features a wide array of World War II and World War I aircraft from various nations, with realistic physics and detailed cockpits. While challenging to master, especially without a HOTAS controller, the game provides engaging single-player 'War Stories' and online multiplayer modes with extensive customization options.
War Thunder Season 23 Brings Greek Mythology Theme, Premium Spitfire Rewards
Gaijin Entertainment has announced details for War Thunder's Season 23 Battle Pass, titled 'Apollo's Chariot,' which introduces a Greek mythology theme. The season features rewards such as a premium Spitfire LF Mk IXc in Royal Hellenic Air Force colors and the Japanese destroyer Suzutsuki. The Battle Pass system will be available for 90 days, offering players a variety of in-game items and vehicles.
Gaijin Entertainment's EdenSpark Open Game Development Platform Hosts Year-Long Game Jam Gauntlet, With
Gaijin Entertainment is launching a year-long game jam series on its EdenSpark game development platform, starting May 1. The initiative offers a total prize pool of $250,000, with monthly jams leading to a grand finale where top projects can win up to $50,000. The program aims to empower developers to create and publish their own games.
War Thunder’s A-6E Intruder Gets 30% Discount for Flight Anniversary
War Thunder is offering a 30% discount on the A-6E Intruder aircraft to celebrate the 66th anniversary of its first flight. The sale, which runs from April 17th to April 20th, reduces the price from 9,270 to 6,489 Golden Eagles. This premium aircraft features the TRAM Target Recognition/Attack Multi-sensor system and a versatile weapon loadout, making it a valuable addition for players looking to expand their U.S. aviation tech tree.
EdenSpark unveils monthly game jams with $250,000 total prize pool
Gaijin Entertainment has launched EdenSpark, a new open development platform featuring monthly game jams with a total annual prize pool of $250,000. Participants have 14 days each month to create games using the EdenSpark tools, with opportunities to publish directly to consoles. The initiative aims to empower creators and foster game development without requiring registered companies.
War Thunder Patches Critical Map Exploits in Community-Driven Update
Gaijin Entertainment released a War Thunder update addressing critical map exploits on Kuban and Mozdok, demonstrating a community-focused approach to live service maintenance. The developer emphasized transparency, noting that patch notes highlight key changes and that bug fixes are prioritized based on importance, a shift from previous development cycles.
War Thunder’s Lion of Peshawar Event Brings Pakistan’s Legendary F-6C Fighter Home
Gaijin Entertainment's War Thunder has launched the 'Lion of Peshawar' event, introducing the F-6C fighter jet, a variant of the Chinese J-6 used by the Pakistan Air Force. This event celebrates aviation history, featuring the aircraft's unique blend of Soviet, Chinese, and Western military technology. The F-6C served Pakistan for decades and has been recreated in-game with its historical armaments and performance characteristics.
War Thunder’s Latest Update Fixes Those Annoying Naval and Progress Bugs
Gaijin Entertainment has released War Thunder update 2.55.1.56, addressing several community-reported bugs. Key fixes include restoring the naval vessel rudder to neutral position after scout plane launch and resolving player progress rollbacks. The update also includes sound improvements for aircraft machine guns and tweaks to the referral system, while removing the target designation feature from the weapon tracking camera.
War Thunder Drops Limited Soviet Spitfire Deal That’ll Make History Nerds Lose Their Minds
War Thunder is offering a limited-time deal on the Spitfire Mk IXc (USSR) premium aircraft, available for three days to honor the birthday of Soviet pilot Vasily Matsievich. This historically significant aircraft, featuring British engineering and Soviet matchmaking, is priced at 6,090 Golden Eagles and is positioned at Rank IV.
