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DelanClip Fusion Pro review: Once you try head tracking, there’s no going back
The DelanClip Fusion Pro offers an immersive head-tracking experience for PC simulation games, significantly enhancing gameplay in titles like DCS World, Elite Dangerous, and various racing sims. While requiring some initial setup and costing £90, its wireless design and effective tracking make it a worthwhile upgrade for cockpit-based gaming on a monitor.
Make My MMO: Stars Reach’s prospects, Squadron 42’s postponements
This article provides an update on various crowdfunded MMORPGs. Stars Reach has launched into early access with server issues but is actively patching. Squadron 42 has been delayed again, citing Grand Theft Auto 6 as a reason, adding to its decade-long postponement. Pantheon Rise of the Fallen continues its slow development on a combat revamp, with player numbers declining significantly.
Elite Dangerous launches mining updates, surface mining, and the Rhino mining vehicle
Elite Dangerous has launched a significant update introducing new space mining features, including surface mining gameplay and the "Rhino" SRV mining vehicle. The patch also brings adjustments to mining yields, resource density, and adds new commodities like magnesite and rubies, alongside bug fixes and a new "Under Siege" operation.
Elite Dangerous previews the Rhino, surface mining, and a new operation arriving September 2
Frontier Developments has provided more details on the upcoming Rhino mining buggy for Elite Dangerous, which will introduce new surface mining gameplay. The update also includes a new dungeon-like operation called Under Siege. The Rhino, surface mining, and the new operation are scheduled to be released on September 2nd.
Elite Dangerous unveils the Rhino mining buggy and hints at new surface mining gameplay
Frontier Developments has revealed the Rhino, a new six-wheeled SRV for Elite Dangerous focused on surface mining. This vehicle will feature a three-player cockpit, significant cargo space, and will require a unique vehicle bay on larger ships to deploy. The Rhino will also introduce new surface mining gameplay mechanics, with further details expected soon.
Games Inbox: Will single-player video games go extinct?
This article discusses the current sales trends of single-player games, with readers expressing concern over their perceived decline in popularity compared to multiplayer titles. The piece also touches on the future of VR gaming, the potential for reboots of classic games like Elite, and the rising costs of GPUs and consoles.
Elite Dangerous attacks operations issues and teases its next new vessel
Frontier Developments has been working to address issues with Elite Dangerous' operations feature since its release last month, releasing patches and performing maintenance for reward weirdness, UI behavior, and latency. The studio is also teasing the game's next new vessel with a screenshot, with more details expected on August 6th, leading to speculation it will be a mining-centric planetary ship.
One Shots: Quick, save your game!
This week's "One Shots" feature highlights community screenshots from various MMOs, including Dungeons and Dragons Online, Elite Dangerous, Fallout 76, Final Fantasy XIV, and Equinox: Homecoming. Players are encouraged to submit their own memorable in-game moments for a chance to be featured.
This free software aims to turn Sony headphones into a head tracker for '200+ PC games'
A new open-source software allows users to utilize the motion sensors in compatible Sony headphones, such as the WH-1000XM5 and WF-1000XM5, for head tracking in over 200 PC games. This free tool, available on GitHub, captures orientation and gyroscopic data from the headphones and passes it to OpenTrack, enabling head tracking without additional hardware like webcams or infrared trackers.
MMO Week in Review: EverQuest rising
This week's MMO news roundup highlights the resurgence of the EverQuest franchise with EverQuest Legends entering paid beta and expansions teased for EverQuest and EverQuest II. Other major stories include the implosion of DreamWorld, potential layoffs at Blizzard and Bethesda, and Sony's shutdown of PS3 and PS Vita storefronts. The article also covers updates and news from various other MMOs like Elder Scrolls Online, Conan Exiles, and Valheim.
One Shots: Now powered by molerats!
This week's 'One Shots' feature highlights community screenshots from various MMOs, including Fallout 76, Elite Dangerous, Final Fantasy XIV, The Secret World, and Guild Wars 2. Players shared unique in-game moments, from radioactive power generators to alien flora and fantastical mounts.
Make My MMO: DreamWorld’s dream is over, SpiritVale’s Kickstarter is a success
The crowdfunded MMORPG DreamWorld has been pulled from Steam and its servers appear to be offline, marking another failed campaign for Dreamworld Realities. Meanwhile, SpiritVale and Tomo Endless Blue successfully funded on Kickstarter, while Elite Dangerous, Star Citizen, and Ashes of Creation faced various development and legal challenges.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Elite Dangerous’ latest patch sees the servers melt down and its dungeon-esque operations delayed
Frontier Developments' latest patch for Elite Dangerous, intended to introduce the ship-launched Nomad and multiplayer operations, has been plagued by significant technical issues. The operations portion of the update was delayed due to unspecified problems, and players have reported login issues and server problems, leading to further maintenance. The Nomad ship was made available despite the ongoing server instability.
One Shots: Mainlining malaria | Massively Overpowered
This week's 'One Shots' feature highlights community screenshots from various MMOs, including Guild Wars 2, Elite Dangerous, World of Warcraft, and Final Fantasy XIV. Players shared their favorite in-game moments and visually striking environments, with a call for more submissions.
SGJ Podcast #516 – Our Favorite Sound Design in Gaming
The SGJ Podcast hosts discuss their favorite examples of sound design in video games, covering titles like Elite Dangerous, Thief, Rebel Galaxy Outlaw, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. The discussion highlights how audio contributes to immersion and gameplay experience across a variety of genres.
The best MMO and multiplayer deals from Steam’s 2026 summer sale and beyond
Steam's 2026 Summer Sale is offering significant discounts on a wide variety of MMO and multiplayer titles, including bundles and individual game sales. Notable deals include discounts on Palworld, Guild Wars 2, Dune Awakening, Destiny 2 DLC, Elder Scrolls Online, and many more, with prices slashed across numerous genres and publishers.
Make My MMO: Camelot’s early access, Loftia’s beta, Solarpunk’s launch
Several crowdfunded MMOs have seen recent developments, including Camelot Unchained's early access launch, Loftia's upcoming beta, and Solarpunk's official launch. Other titles like AQ Worlds Infinity, Stars Reach, and My Time at Evershine have also provided updates on their development progress and release windows.
Elite Dangerous dev Frontier counts its second best financial year ever, promises more Elite content
Frontier Developments has reported its second-best financial year ever, with revenues of £104.8M, driven largely by its management simulation games. The company confirmed plans for new content for its existing franchises, including Elite Dangerous, in the upcoming fiscal year.
Frontier are making a new Planet strategy management game that features neither Zoos nor Coasters
Frontier Developments, known for Planet Zoo and Planet Coaster, is developing a new 'Planet' branded strategy management game with a completely new setting. This upcoming title will combine creativity, management, and simulation elements, distinct from their previous zoo and theme park simulators. The game is confirmed for fiscal year 2028.
