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New Borderlands 4 character Loveless fixes Gearbox's biggest DLC mistakeGearbox has announced new content for Borderlands 4, including the introduction of a new Vault Hunter named Loveless, a hacker with cybernetic enhancements. The developer is also changing its DLC strategy, offering story packs and cosmetic bundles separately. Upcoming content includes the 'Takedown at Hadron Abyss' free endgame challenge and paid story packs focusing on Zane and a murder mystery within a digital realm.
gamescom dev announces opening keynote by Amir Satvat and first program highlightsgamescom dev 2026 has announced its first program highlights, including an opening keynote by Amir Satvat on the future of the games industry. The event will feature new curated tracks for Animation, Level Design, and AI, with initial speakers and sessions revealed. The conference, taking place August 23-25 in Cologne, aims to bring together global industry professionals.
Former Embracer CEO says Fellowship Entertainment spin-off is the "most effective long-term solution"Embracer Group's former CEO Lars Wingefors has stated that spinning off Fellowship Entertainment is the most effective long-term solution for its undervalued intellectual properties. The new entity will focus on IPs like Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Tomb Raider, and Lord of the Rings, aiming for industry-leading profitability and organic growth. This move is part of Embracer's broader restructuring efforts following significant layoffs and asset sales.
How a trio of Canadian modders stumbled into making an official Die Hard game: 'I've had projects disappear that had 10 times the promise that this did'This article details the journey of Canadian modders Russ Bullock, Bryan Ekman, and Jay Holtslander as they transformed an unofficial Half-Life mod into the official Die Hard: Nakatomi Plaza game. The founders of Piranha Games faced challenges with engine choices, creative differences, and the transition from modding to commercial development, ultimately leading to Holtslander's departure before the game's release.
007: First Light Studio Needs “A Bit More Time” to Ensure Quality of Nintendo Switch 2 VersionIO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007: First Light is running on the hardware but requires additional time to ensure quality, with a late Summer 2026 release window now expected. This follows a pause in development for the Borderlands 4 Switch 2 port due to challenges with investment and sales potential. Take-Two Interactive reaffirmed its commitment to releasing titles like PGA Tour 2K25 and WWE 2K26 on the platform.
Bulletstorm dev People Can Fly acquires Cooldown GamesPeople Can Fly has acquired Dallas-based Cooldown Games for an undisclosed sum, establishing a new publishing vertical. The acquisition will see People Can Fly provide capital and operational support for Cooldown's current and upcoming third-party titles, strengthening its publishing activities and revenue streams.
A New Borderlands Game Just Launched Out Of Nowhere For MobileZynga, Take-Two's mobile division, has unexpectedly launched Borderlands Mobile on iOS without prior announcement from 2K or Gearbox. The free-to-play title features signature Borderlands elements like cel-shaded graphics and Claptrap, optimized for mobile with various modes and four unlockable classes. While currently in soft launch, the game is expected to monetize through microtransactions and includes systems for passive progression and in-game events.
Get the Homeworld Remastered Collection, Deserts of Kharak, and 8 more RTS games for just $8A Humble Bundle featuring numerous Real-Time Strategy (RTS) games, including Homeworld Remastered Collection and Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak, is available for $8. The bundle also includes titles like Railroad Tycoon 2 Platinum and Freedom Force vs. The Third Reich, offering a significant discount on these classic strategy games.- New Borderlands 4 DLC review bombed on Steam as players complain about its price and length: ‘This is a small story pack, not an expansion, and it should be priced accordingly’The new $30 DLC for Borderlands 4, Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned, is facing significant backlash on Steam, with only 32% of players recommending it. Players are criticizing the DLC's short length, estimated at around two hours, and its high price point, which they feel is not justified for the amount of content provided. This follows previous negative reviews for the base game due to performance issues.
Starfield is Still in Development for Switch 2, But “It Hasn’t Been a Smooth Process,” Says InsiderDespite rumors, an insider claims that Starfield is still in development for the Nintendo Switch 2, though the process has been difficult. Bethesda has previously ported other large games like Skyrim and Fallout 4 to Nintendo consoles, but Starfield's scale presents unique challenges.