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Quake update out now on Nintendo Switch, adds “Dawn of the Machine” for free
A new update for the Quake remaster is now available on Nintendo Switch, adding the "Dawn of the Machine" expansion for free. This new campaign features 19 maps, a new soundtrack, and additional content developed by MachineGames in collaboration with id Software. The update is available now on the Nintendo eShop.
Morning Interviews
This article features interviews with Fuad Kuliev and Viktor Antonov regarding the game Guns of Eschaton. It also mentions a video deep dive into Nightdive Studios' SiN: Reloaded. Viktor Antonov's interview is noted as his last before his passing.
Evening Interviews
Stephen Kick of Nightdive Studios discusses the challenges of game preservation and the company's efforts in remastering classic titles. The article also touches upon the ownership and operational challenges faced by Nexus Mods over the past year.
That GOG gloss-up of Thief is an excellent way to play the game until we get the Nightdive remaster
GOG's updated version of Thief Gold offers an excellent way to play the classic immersive sim on modern systems, featuring integrated fan mods for controller support and widescreen resolutions. While not a full remaster like Nightdive Studios' upcoming project, this GOG release effectively addresses common issues with older PC games, making them easily accessible.
Conceived in a secure military facility, this Jedi Knight fansite has been running consistently for almost 30 years: 'It looks really close to what it did back in 1998'
The Massassi Temple, a fan website dedicated to Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces 2, has been continuously operating since 1998, making it one of the internet's longest-running gaming communities. Founded by Brian E. Lozier, the site began as a hub for tutorials and has evolved into a comprehensive archive of mods and multiplayer maps, supported by a dedicated community. Despite the decline of many early gaming websites and the shift towards larger platforms, The Massassi Temple persists, with Lozier now focusing on preserving its extensive community creations.
15 years before Dishonored, Thief devs considered letting Garrett shrink himself rat-sized so he could scurry through…
Lead designer Tim Stellmach revealed that Looking Glass Studios considered giving Thief's protagonist Garrett the ability to shrink himself to navigate small spaces, similar to Dishonored's possession mechanic. This idea was ultimately dropped due to the significant development effort required and potential design implications for the pure stealth experience. A remaster of Thief: The Dark Project is currently in development by Nightdive Studios.
Thief Gold with updated graphics and integrated modern controller support is the latest addition to GOG's preservation program, ahead of Nightdive's full remaster
GOG has released an updated version of Thief Gold through its preservation program, featuring enhanced graphics, audio, and interface scaling for modern hardware. This version includes full controller support via an integrated mod and multiple language localizations, alongside access to the original pre-Gold game. This release precedes a full remaster of Thief: The Dark Project by Nightdive Studios.
Thief gets a mini-remaster ahead of its actual Nightdive remaster, courtesy of the GOG Preservation Program
GOG is adding Thief Gold to its Preservation Program, offering a mini-remaster with updated graphics, audio, controls, and gamepad support via the NewDark engine. This initiative ensures the classic 1998 stealth game remains playable on modern systems. Nightdive Studios is also working on a full remaster of the game.
Morning Interviews
Nightdive Studios is releasing a deep dive into SiN: Reloaded. Separately, two media veterans believe a classic old-school style multi-format video games website will be successful in 2026.
Atari appoints Andreas Deptolla as president of Atari Europe
Atari 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 afterwards
The 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 oddities
The 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/Retrospectives
Nightdive 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 Plans
Details 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 Interviews
Nightdive 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 made
Nightdive 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 2
The 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 Now
Steam 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.
