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"I lost the concept of home, until my grandmother took me into these forests" - Trollheim: Gnomes is a survival game from ex-DICE and Paradox devs that channels childhood fairytales
Trollheim: Gnomes is a new survival-crafting game from Off-leash Interactive, featuring a procedurally generated forest based on Nordic folklore. Players embody small gnomes exploring the environment, interacting with supernatural creatures called Väsen, and building camouflaged dwellings. The game boasts eight-player multiplayer and draws inspiration from the childhood memories of its creators, including film-maker Björne Larson.
Payday 3's third-anniversary update is a bold Hail Mary for the struggling heist FPS
Starbreeze Studios is releasing a major update for Payday 3 on September 22nd, aiming to revitalize the struggling heist FPS. This update includes a new story campaign, improved enemy AI, and makes all past and future DLC heists free. The developer acknowledges past shortcomings and hopes these transformative changes will win back players.
Payday 2 continues its impressive resurgence with an all-new heist, out now
Payday 2 has received new content with the 'Under the Hammer' DLC, developed by Sidetrack Games. This update introduces a new heist featuring the handler Bain, set in a California auction house, and adds new equipment like the 'Comedy and Tragedy' masks and the Karussell Revolving Shotgun. The DLC is priced at $4.99 / £3.99 and is accompanied by update 248, which includes minor audio fixes and balance adjustments.
Roblox games are escaping Roblox: Creators will soon be able to export standalone apps for PC, console, and mobile
Roblox Corporation is launching 'Roblox Everywhere,' allowing creators to export their games as standalone applications for PC, mobile, and consoles. This initiative aims to expand the reach of Roblox games beyond the platform itself, with plans to eventually support major storefronts like Steam. The company is also working on browser-based play and an offline mode for singleplayer games.
Blending Deus Ex with Escape from Butcher Bay, Deficit is one of the best-feeling indie immersive sims I've played—even if the stealth system needs serious work
Deficit, an upcoming immersive sim from Item42, offers a highly physical and satisfying combat experience reminiscent of The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay, with impactful melee and reactive environments. While the game draws clear inspiration from Deus Ex, its stealth mechanics are currently problematic and require significant improvement. Despite these issues, the demo is playable and showcases strong potential for the full release.
Gamescom 2026, dag 3 – Crazy Taxi, Onimusha och Gamescoms bästa dag
Day three of Gamescom 2026 featured hands-on previews of Crazy Taxi World Tour, 1001 Threads of Mizan, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The article also highlights impressions of Orbitals for Nintendo Switch 2 and Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, alongside interviews with developers from Capcom and Sega.
50 Cent ska göra Payday till film eller tv-serie
Starbreeze Studios is partnering with Vice Studios and 50 Cent's G-Unit Film & Television to adapt the Payday franchise into a film or TV series. This announcement comes after the troubled launch of Payday 3, with Starbreeze aiming to expand the brand into new media.
50 Cent is producing a Payday project for 'the screen'
Starbreeze Studios, in partnership with Vice Studios, has announced a deal with Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's G-Unit Film and Television to executive produce an adaptation of the Payday franchise for screen. The exact format, whether television or movie, is not specified, but the collaboration aims to create a high-energy franchise within the heist genre. This new deal follows a previous agreement Starbreeze made with production company Stockholm Syndrome for a Payday TV or film story.
Payday has come to Fortnite, because today's cool gamers are 'discovering legendary IPs in entirely new…
Starbreeze has launched "Heist Escape Roguelike: Payday Experience," a new UEFN game within Fortnite, aiming to introduce the Payday IP to a new audience. This roguelike shooter reimagines elements of the Payday franchise across three distinct heists, promising high replayability. The move is part of Starbreeze's strategy to engage new players, especially as Payday 3 continues to struggle while Payday 2 maintains a strong player base.
Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson Joins Payday TV Show as Executive Producer
Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson has joined the Payday TV show as an executive producer. The series is a collaboration between Starbreeze Entertainment and Vice Studio.
Payday TV show in the works with 50 Cent producing
A television adaptation of the Payday video game franchise is in development, with Vice Studios and Starbreeze Entertainment producing. Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson has joined as an executive producer, aiming to create a high-energy heist series. While a cast, writer, and network have not yet been attached, the show is expected to feature the signature heists and action from the games.
Let's play a quick round of 'Which game has more DLC?' to test your knowledge of videogame add-ons
This article presents a quiz designed to test players' knowledge of which video games have the most downloadable content (DLC). It features a 'Higher or Lower' format, comparing the number of DLC packs for various titles such as Train Simulator Classic, Cities: Skylines, and Stellaris. The quiz aims to engage readers by challenging their understanding of games with extensive add-on content.
GAMES MADE IN SWEDEN SALE RETURNS TO STEAM
The Games Made in Sweden Sale is returning to Steam, featuring over 100 games from Swedish studios with discounts up to 95%. The sale, running until July 26, will also highlight upcoming releases. Artwork for the event was created by Jakob Bondesson, and the Swedish Games Industry Association supports the initiative.
A huge Payday 2 engine upgrade is coming with an open beta on 30th June
Sidetrack Games is upgrading Payday 2 to the Diesel 3.0 engine, bringing performance improvements, a smaller install size, and 64-bit support. An open beta for this update will run from June 30th to the end of July. Starbreeze Studios continues development on Payday 3, while Sidetrack Games, formerly the MUG Team, has taken over the ongoing care of Payday 2.
Payday 2's next update is "a massive undertaking" to modernize the FPS, stop crashes, and cut its install size by 60%
Sidetrack Games is preparing a massive overhaul for Payday 2, including a move to a 64-bit engine called Diesel 3.0. This update aims to stop crashes, improve general performance, and reduce the game's install size by 63%, from 86 GB to 32 GB. An open beta for the engine upgrade is scheduled to begin on June 30.
As its much newer sequel struggles, the 13-year-old Payday 2 is getting a 'massive engine upgrade' that improves performance and cuts the install size in half
Starbreeze Studios and Sidetrack Games are releasing a major engine upgrade for the 13-year-old game Payday 2. This update will port the game to a 64-bit architecture, upgrade to DirectX 11 rendering, and reduce the install size by more than half, improving performance and stability. A public beta for the engine overhaul is scheduled to begin on June 30.
OtherSide Entertainment cuts 17 jobs after Argos cancellation
OtherSide Entertainment has laid off 17 employees following the cancellation of its in-development project, Argos. The studio cited challenging industry conditions as the reason for the project's unviability. This follows a history of project cancellations and IP acquisitions for the developer.
5 Couch Co-Op Games With Real Endings for Couples | TAG
This guide highlights five couch co-op games with definitive endings suitable for couples: It Takes Two, Split Fiction, A Way Out, Unravel Two, and Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. These titles are playable on a single TV with two controllers, offering narrative closure within 5 to 16 hours, and are available on platforms like PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
The MOP Up: EverQuest II invites players back to Kunark Ascending
EverQuest II's time-locked progression server Varsoon has launched its 13th expansion, Kunark Ascending. The article also rounds up other recent MMO news, including updates for Dungeons and Dragons Online, Myth of Empires: Throne, PUBG Battlegrounds, Last Epoch, Uncharted Waters Online, Entropia Universe, Gamble with Your Friends, Stardew Valley, Undecember, Reverse: 1999, and Marvel Rivals.
6 Story Games for Players Who Don't Want to Talk | TAG
This article highlights six story-driven games that do not require dialogue choices or role-playing, catering to players seeking a narrative experience without conversational effort. Titles like Journey, Cocoon, Inside, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Return of the Obra Dinn, and Outer Wilds are discussed for their unique methods of storytelling through environment, music, and observation, with many also being compatible with handheld devices like the Steam Deck.
