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Helldivers 2 Studio CEO Acknowledges it “Underinvested” in Technology by Using Stingray Engine
Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Shams Jorjani acknowledged that the studio "underinvested" in the technology powering Helldivers 2, which is built on the outdated Autodesk Stingray engine. Despite ongoing technical and performance issues, Jorjani stated that improvements are being made to the engine to ensure the game's longevity as a "forever game."
The Best Game Keys and Software Deals on G2A.COM – March 2026
G2A.COM is featuring deals on various PC games and software in March 2026. Notable discounts include Resident Evil Requiem, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and HELLDIVERS 2. Software deals are available for Microsoft Windows 11 Pro, Adobe Creative Cloud, and CCleaner Professional.
Slay the Spire 2 dev compared it to unexciting 'chicken noodle soup' before its extraordinary launch, but it turns out people really, really like their soup
Slay the Spire 2 has seen an extraordinary launch, with developer Mega Crit expressing surprise at the overwhelming player response. The game achieved a peak of over 179,000 concurrent players on Steam, significantly outperforming its predecessor and other new releases. Mega Crit co-founder Casey Yano had previously described the original Slay the Spire as "chicken noodle soup" of video games, a humble comparison that belies the sequel's massive success.
Daily Video Game Deals Mar 7 – Darkest Dungeon II, Persona 3 Reload, Dead Island 2, Frostpunk 2: Ice Breaker, Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition, Daemon X Machina Titanic Scion, Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma & More
This article lists daily video game deals for March 7th, featuring discounts on numerous titles across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Notable games with price reductions include Darkest Dungeon II, Persona 3 Reload, Dead Island 2, and Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition.
Marathon players rip ‘worst value for your money’ battle pass, and they definitely have a point
Players of Bungie's new live-service shooter Marathon are criticizing its first battle pass, calling it the "worst value for your money." Concerns include the lack of premium currency rewards and the overall low quality of cosmetic items offered, especially compared to other live-service titles. Players are urging others to not purchase the pass to send a message to the developer.
Spelhelgen är gåvan som fortsätter ge – vad spelar du?
Several individuals discuss their gaming plans for the weekend, covering a variety of titles including Death Stranding, Helldivers 2, and Football Manager. Topics range from postal simulation and biathlon to spreading democracy and revisiting nostalgic games.
Helldivers 2 players took a charity challenge and turned it into a toxic drama bomb
A proposed charity challenge for Helldivers 2 players to donate to Arrowhead Game Studios' chosen charity devolved into toxic drama and harassment. Miscommunication led to accusations of holding a donation hostage, resulting in the original poster being doxxed and receiving threats. Arrowhead Game Studios denounced the community's behavior, urging players to practice kindness and respect.
Sony is experimenting with dynamic discounts on the PlayStation Store
Sony is experimenting with dynamic pricing and discounts on the PlayStation Store, with some users receiving different prices for the same games. While intended to offer lower prices, errors have led to some users facing higher costs. This A/B testing approach is being applied to both first-party titles like Helldivers 2 and third-party games.
Sales data indicates Sony's PS5 ports are increasingly losing audience share on PC, but only because of release timing
Analysis from Newzoo suggests Sony's PC ports are losing audience share due to delayed release dates compared to simultaneous multi-platform launches. While PC versions of PlayStation titles typically account for 13% of total players, simultaneous releases see PC contribute around 44%. This trend is observed across various titles, with recent ports showing smaller PC shares than earlier ones.
Games Inbox: Is Pokémon Pokopia really worth getting?
Readers share their thoughts on recent games, with one player enjoying the open-ended exploration of Pokémon Pokopia and another finding catharsis in Resident Evil Requiem. Discussions also touch upon Sony's management of Naughty Dog, the state of the games industry, and the potential success of Bungie's Marathon.
Hard drive space for all! Helldivers 2's slimmer install size is rolling out to everyone later this month
Arrowhead is rolling out a significantly reduced install size for Helldivers 2 to all players later this month, down from 154GB to 23GB. This change, after extensive testing and player feedback, will allow the game to run efficiently on Hard Disk Drives without data duplication.
Helldivers 2's big beefy build is going away for good, because Arrowhead is 'confident that players are having a great experience' with the new skinny version
Arrowhead is permanently removing the 'large' build of Helldivers 2 on March 17, 2026, following extensive testing and player feedback. The developer is confident that players are having a great experience with the smaller, 23GB build, which was reduced from 154GB in December 2025. This move is welcomed by players concerned about increasing game sizes and SSD costs.
With Marathon's release imminent, Bungie say it's got "no pay for power" microtransactions and confirm seasonal rewards will stick around
Ahead of its March 5th release, Bungie has detailed Marathon's monetization, confirming "no pay for power" microtransactions and that seasonal rewards will remain accessible indefinitely. The game will feature two in-game currencies: LUX, purchasable with real money for cosmetics, and SILK, earned through gameplay for regular seasonal rewards. Bungie also stated that seasonal content will be free for all players.
Marathon promises to avoid stressful FOMO-inducing battle passes, and that there's "no pay for power" microtransactions
Bungie has detailed Marathon's seasonal reward passes, confirming they will remain in the game permanently and will not expire, unlike typical battle passes in live service games. The developer emphasized that there will be no "pay for power" microtransactions, with premium currency only used for cosmetics and in-game currency earnable without real money.
After Cancelling Most PC Ports, Sony Promotes New 'PC Ready' Controller
Sony is promoting a new 'PC ready' controller bundle for the PlayStation 5, despite reports of cancelling most PC ports for its single-player first-party games. While some titles like Marvel's Wolverine will no longer be ported, live service games such as Marathon and Helldivers 2 will continue to release on PC and potentially other platforms like Xbox Series X.
Bungie reveals Marathon’s Reward Passes never expire and can be completed anytime
Bungie has revealed details about Marathon's "Reward Passes," which function like battle passes but do not expire and can be completed at any time, eliminating FOMO. Seasonal content will be free for all players, with no "pay for power" mechanics. While players can purchase previous seasons' passes, the premium currency "Lux" is primarily for cosmetic items and cannot be used to speed up battle pass progression.
Nothing Was Ever Going to Catch Resident Evil Requiem in PS Store's February Chart
Resident Evil Village topped the PlayStation Store download charts for both North America and Europe in February, despite launching only two days before the end of the month. Other notable entries included Reanimal and God of War: Sons of Sparta, while Red Dead Redemption 2 led the PS4 charts and Alien: Rogue Incursion topped the PSVR2 charts.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: February 2026’s top downloads
PlayStation has revealed the top downloaded games for February 2026 across PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play titles in various regions. Resident Evil 4 and its zombie-themed content dominated the charts in both US/Canada and Asia for PS5.
PlayStation Store: February 2026’s top downloads
Resident Evil Requiem led the download charts for PlayStation 5 in both the US and EU regions for February 2026. The article provides comprehensive download rankings for PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play titles on the PlayStation Store.
PlayStation Will No Longer Publish Its Singleplayer Games On PC, Says New Report
Sony's PlayStation division is reportedly reversing its strategy of releasing single-player exclusives on PC, with titles like Ghost of Yotei now slated to remain on PlayStation 5. While live-service and online games will still launch on PC, this shift aims to bolster console sales and protect the PlayStation brand, despite some past PC releases achieving significant success.
