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Atari appoints Andreas Deptolla as president of Atari EuropeAtari has appointed Andreas Deptolla as the new president of Atari Europe. Deptolla, formerly the chief technology officer, aims to strengthen Atari's network of publishers, studios, and partners across the region. The company is also focused on expanding existing European studios and is open to strategic acquisitions while continuing to invest in talent and high-quality projects.
This week's Epic Games Store free games include a nightmarish piece of PC gaming history, and a way to cleanse your brain afterwardsThe Epic Games Store is offering "I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream" and "River City Girls 2" for free. "I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream" is a controversial point-and-click adventure based on Harlan Ellison's short story, while "River City Girls 2" is a beat 'em up with modern pixel art and expanded gameplay features. Both titles are available for a limited time.
Steam Week in Review: Steam sales are the best time to hoard dozens of forgotten '90s PC gaming odditiesThe Steam Summer Sale offers deep discounts on major titles, but also presents an opportunity to explore forgotten '90s PC gaming oddities. The article highlights obscure FMV racers, cyberpunk adventures, and rail shooters, suggesting that even browsing trailers and screenshots can be a fascinating dive into video game history. It also notes the ongoing popularity of games like Cyberpunk 2077 and PUBG: Battlegrounds during the sale period.- Sunday Postmortems/RetrospectivesNightdive Studios brought on the original developer of the 1998 Thief game to ensure the cutscenes for Thief Remastered were accurately recreated. The article discusses the challenges and considerations involved in this process for the PC version.
- Roadmaps and PlansDetails have been released for the mid-season content drop for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone Season 04. Additionally, Daniel Grayshon and Stephen Kick from Nightdive Studios discussed the remastering process for Thief: The Dark Project.
Nightdive's Thief remaster is adding a weapon wheel and other UI changes, 'but we're not forcing you to…Nightdive Studios is remastering Thief: The Dark Project and plans to implement a weapon wheel and other UI changes to improve gameplay. While these new features will be available, players will still have the option to use the original control scheme if they prefer. The studio aims to preserve the core experience of the classic stealth game.- Evening InterviewsNightdive Studios' Grover discusses the development of SiN-Reloaded in a recent interview. The discussion, presented as a video deep dive, offers insights into the studio's work on the game.
"Hell or high water": the System Shock remake's co-director on the sneaky step taken to get the game madeNightdive Studios' co-director Daniel Grayshon revealed that a secret internal group called 'La Résistance' was formed to ensure the System Shock remake's completion after the project ran out of funding in 2018. Grayshon himself learned Unreal Engine 4 to rebuild Citadel Station for the game, which ultimately stayed faithful to the original while incorporating necessary design changes.
A small band of Nightdive rebels united to make the System Shock remake after it 'ran out of money' midway…The development of the System Shock remake faced significant challenges, including running out of money in 2018. A dedicated team at Nightdive Studios, led by producer Daniel Grayshon, formed a small group to ensure the game's completion. Despite using Unreal Engine 4 with limited experience, they successfully delivered the acclaimed remake, which released in 2023 after an eight-year development cycle.
PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: Planet Zoo 2The latest issue of PC Gamer magazine features world-exclusive access to Frontier Developments' upcoming management sim, Planet Zoo 2, with interviews and insights from seven key developers. The issue also includes features on the best PC first-person shooters, previews of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve and Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, and reviews of Forza Horizon 6 and other titles.
Steam Next Fest June 2026: 25 Of The Best Demos You Can Play Right NowSteam Next Fest June 2026 is underway, offering over 4,000 game demos to play on PC. This guide highlights 25 of the best new demos available, spanning various genres from survival horror and action RPGs to life simulators and roguelikes. The festival runs until June 22, followed by the Steam Summer Sale.
Six years after its announcement, SiN Reloaded finally has a Steam demoSix years after its initial announcement, SiN Reloaded, a remaster of the classic 1990s first-person shooter, has released a demo on Steam. Developed by Nightdive Studios, the remaster features updated textures, 4K resolution, 144 FPS support, and an overhauled UI and control scheme. The project faced development hurdles, including a split with 3D Realms and Nightdive's focus on the System Shock remake, but is now slated for a full release before the end of the year.
Testa Sin: Reloaded – demo uteA demo for Sin: Reloaded, a remastered version of the 1998 first-person shooter Sin, is now available on Steam for PC. Developed by Nightdive Studios using their Hex Engine, the game features a story-driven campaign where players control police officer John Blade. The full game is also planned for release on PlayStation and Xbox later this year.
Nightdive's remaster of cult FPS SiN gets a gameplay trailer and Steam demo, three years after the project was indefinitely put on holdNightdive Studios has released a gameplay trailer and a Steam demo for SiN: Reloaded, a remaster of the 1998 cult classic first-person shooter. The project, which was previously put on hold, is now back on track and scheduled for release on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC before the end of 2026. The remaster will feature updated visuals up to 4K resolution at 144 FPS, improved controls, and includes the original game along with its Wages of SiN expansion.- Sunday MultiplexNightdive Studios released a gameplay trailer for SiN: Reloaded. The article also briefly mentions a "Call of Duty: Black Ops 7" concept featuring Terry Crews and a segment about "1 Gamer vs 20 Gaming CEOs" using AI.
The 9 games we're most excited about after Summer Game Fest's showcase bonanzaFollowing Summer Game Fest, PC Gamer staff have highlighted nine highly anticipated games, including Persona 6, Alien: Isolation 2, and Guild Wars 3. The list showcases a diverse range of genres and developers, reflecting the broad appeal of the event's announcements.
After seeing Thief Remastered, I'm calling it: That doomed Deux Ex remaster should get rebooted with Nightdive in…The upcoming remasters of Thief: The Dark Project by Nightdive Studios and Deus Ex by Aspyr present a stark contrast in approach and reception. While Nightdive's Thief remaster is praised for its faithful yet enhanced visuals, Aspyr's Deus Ex remaster has drawn criticism for a perceived dated graphical overhaul. The article suggests that Aspyr's project should be rebooted, ideally with Nightdive's involvement, given the positive reception to their work on System Shock 2 and Thief.
Summer Game Fest no-shows: The big games that were absent from 2026's showcasesSeveral highly anticipated games were notably absent from the Summer Game Fest showcases, leaving fans speculating about their development status. Titles like Arkane's Blade, the Witcher 3 DLC, Injustice 3, and the Divinity sequel were among the expected reveals that did not materialize. The article highlights the absence of these games and discusses potential reasons or future reveal opportunities.
Thief: The Dark Project Remastered announced by Atari / Nightdive StudiosAtari and Nightdive Studios have announced Thief: The Dark Project Remastered, aiming to update the classic stealth immersive sim for modern audiences. The remaster will feature refreshed textures, improved cut-scenes, an updated UI with a weapon and item wheel, and support for custom campaigns. It is slated for release this Winter.
We've A Sneaky Feeling Nightdive's Latest Remaster Will Be AwesomeNightdive Studios has revealed its upcoming remaster of Thief: The Dark Project, originally released in 1998. The updated version will feature enhanced visuals, textures, and animations, and will include all content from Thief Gold. It is slated for a Winter release on Nintendo Switch, with a free upgrade path to the successor console, Switch 2.