Hollow Knight: Silksong
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23 Best Nintendo Switch 2 Games To Play Right Now
The Nintendo Switch 2 has quickly become a powerhouse for gaming, offering enhanced versions of existing titles and exciting new releases. This list highlights the best games available, from enhanced RPGs like Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster to new adventures like Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Kart World. The article emphasizes how the Switch 2's improved hardware benefits games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Hollow Knight: Silksong, providing smoother frame rates and better visuals.
Slay the Spire 2 Hits $92M on Steam, Outearns Silksong and Hades 2
Slay the Spire 2 has achieved remarkable success on Steam, earning $92 million and surpassing the lifetime earnings of popular indie titles like Hollow Knight: Silksong and Hades 2. Developed by Mega Crit Games, the deck-building sequel's rapid ascent highlights the potential for indie games to achieve massive commercial success without microtransactions or live service elements, reinforcing Steam's position as a key platform for indie game launches.
Silksong player tracks down a secret version of its act 1 boss and immediately discovers why Team Cherry probably cut it
A player has discovered and modded in a cut version of an act 3 boss from Hollow Knight: Silksong, revealing a 'voided' variant of the Last Judge. This version featured blackened armor, void-infused attacks, and a larger health bar, but many of its new attacks were found to be ineffective or poorly implemented, suggesting why Team Cherry likely removed it from the final game.
IOI Partners disowns MindsEye, Krafton collabs with arms dealer, and more cuts at Ubisoft - Patch Notes #44
Several major gaming companies faced significant news this past fortnight. IOI Partners disowned the game MindsEye, Krafton announced a $1 billion partnership with a defense firm while simultaneously losing a lawsuit, and Ubisoft underwent restructuring leading to layoffs and the closure of Red Storm Entertainment's game development. Additionally, unionized game workers are petitioning for immigrant protections, Pokemon Pokopia achieved strong sales, and Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology faced backlash from developers.
Hades II and Date Everything leading the charge at the 2026 Gayming Awards nominations
Hades II and Date Everything! lead the nominations for the sixth annual Gayming Awards, with each title receiving three nods. The awards celebrate games representing the LGBTQIA+ community. Other nominated games include Hollow Knight: Silksong and South of Midnight.
Hades 2 and Date Everything lead Gayming Awards 2026 nominations
The nominations for the sixth annual Gayming Awards have been revealed, with Hades 2 and Date Everything leading with three nominations each. Hades 2 is nominated for Game of the Year alongside other titles like Hollow Knight: Silksong and Ghost of Yōtei. The awards ceremony will take place on June 8, 2026, and will be hosted by Erika Ishii and Dawn.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach hits pirate sites a day before official release but Crimson Desert opts for Denuvo
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has reportedly been leaked and is available on pirate sites a day before its official PC release, with the cracked version being distributed by KaOs. Meanwhile, Crimson Desert has opted to implement Denuvo protection to prevent pre-release piracy, a move often criticized by gamers for potentially impacting performance.
Ahead of Hollow Knight: Silksong's Sea of Sorrow expansion, Team Cherry have gotten their Traditional Chinese and German translation ducks in a row
Team Cherry has released Patch 5 for Hollow Knight: Silksong, which includes Traditional Chinese and updated German translations. This patch is described as the last significant update before the upcoming 'Sea of Sorrow' expansion, which is slated for release sometime this year. The update also contains various bug fixes and gameplay tweaks.
Hollow Knight: Silksong update 5 announced, patch notes
Team Cherry has released the fifth update for Hollow Knight: Silksong, version 1.0.29926. This patch includes bug fixes, performance improvements, and updated Chinese and German translations, serving as the final major update before the upcoming DLC, Sea of Sorrow.
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Several games have received recent updates. EVE Online's Catalyst expansion has a major update, FBC: Firebreak released patch v1.9.1 with a Friend's Pass, Hollow Knight: Silksong is now live with version 1.0.29926, and Hunt: Showdown received update 2.7.
Hollow Knight: Silksong patch 5 is here, and Team Cherry says it's "the last significant update" before…
Team Cherry has released patch 5 for Hollow Knight: Silksong, which they state will be the last significant update before the 'Sea of Sorrow' expansion. The expansion is slated for a 2026 release, with further details to be announced. The patch includes various fixes and script updates, notably from translator Tobias Gut.
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Starfield is now available for preorder on PlayStation 5, with Standard and Premium editions launching April 7. Death Stranding 2 is set to release on PC and PlayStation 5 with new features, despite a Steam build leak. An unofficial PC port of the original Animal Crossing has been released, and Invincible season 4 draws parallels to James Gunn's Superman.
Silksong's "Last Significant Update" Before DLC Launch Has Been Revealed, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Team Cherry has released 'Patch 5' for Hollow Knight: Silksong on PC, with a console version coming soon. This update adds Traditional Chinese and German language options, alongside numerous bug fixes and gameplay tweaks. This is described as the last significant update before the upcoming 'Sea of Sorrow' DLC.
Hollow Knight: Silksong patch – here’s what’s in the final ‘significant’ patch before the DLC drops
Hollow Knight: Silksong has received Patch 5 on PC, serving as the final major update before the upcoming 'Sea of Sorrow' expansion. This patch focuses on bug fixes, polish, and significant language updates, including full Traditional Chinese localization and an overhaul of the German script. The update also refines abilities and balances encounters, aiming for a smoother player experience.
Hollow Knight: Silksong gets final "significant" patch before Sea of Sorrow expansion
Team Cherry has released a significant patch for Hollow Knight: Silksong, which includes bug fixes, new Traditional Chinese localisation, and refined German translation. This update is intended to be the last before the upcoming 'Sea of Sorrow' expansion. The patch is currently available on PC and will be released on consoles soon.
Hollow Knight: Silksong's Big Pre-Expansion Patch Addresses Its Biggest Launch Failure
Hollow Knight: Silksong has received a substantial patch (version 1.0.29926) addressing translation issues and rebalancing gameplay elements, including boss fights and traversal. This update precedes the game's first expansion, Sea of Sorrow, which is still expected in 2026. The patch is available on PC and will be released on consoles soon.
Death Stranding 2 To Add New Difficulty Mode, Live-Action Scenes, and More Alongside PC Release
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is set to receive a new difficulty mode and live-action scenes, with details emerging alongside its PC release. The game also received multiple nominations for the Golden Joystick Awards 2025, alongside other titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Clair Obscur and Dispatch lead BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch lead the BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations with 12 and nine nods respectively. A total of 42 titles received nominations across various categories, with Ghost of Yotei, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Arc Raiders also securing multiple nominations. The awards ceremony is scheduled for April 17, 2026, in London.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Patch 5 brings many more bug fixes and improved translations
Team Cherry has released Patch 5 for Hollow Knight: Silksong, which includes numerous bug fixes and improved translations for German and Traditional Chinese. The patch also addresses various gameplay exploits and minor issues, ensuring a smoother experience while players await the free Sea of Sorrow expansion.
Have Gamers Become Too Comfortable With Sequels and Remakes?
The article discusses the increasing prevalence of sequels and remakes in the gaming industry, questioning if gamers have become too comfortable with familiar titles. While acknowledging that some sequels and remakes push innovation, the author notes a decline in the number of new intellectual properties being developed and risks taken by major publishers due to rising development costs and the desire for guaranteed audiences.
