Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord
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Rockstar is "at least 10 years ahead" of other games with GTA 6's NPC crowd technology, says dev behind…
An IO Interactive developer believes Rockstar Games' NPC crowd technology for Grand Theft Auto 6 is at least a decade ahead of the industry. This advanced simulation, where each character is individually processed, sets it apart from games like Hitman and Assassin's Creed, which use simpler crowd rendering techniques. The developer's assessment is based on leaked footage of the upcoming title.
GeForce NOW Gives Gamers More Ways to Play at Gamescom 2026
NVIDIA announced several updates for GeForce NOW at Gamescom 2026, including new DLSS 4.5 controls for enhanced performance and visual tuning, expanded support for devices like Steam Deck and Amazon Fire TV, and GOG single sign-on. Five new AAA games, CONTROL Resonant, Gears of War: E-Day, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, The Blood of Dawnwalker, and STAR WARS Zero Company, are coming to the cloud service at launch. Additionally, a community giveaway with over 40 prizes is being held.
You could win a slice of €30,000 by building the best mod for Mount & Blade 2's controversial seafaring…
TaleWorlds Entertainment has announced a modding contest for its Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord - War Sails expansion, offering a total prize pool of €30,000. The contest features three categories: Conversion Mods, 3D Art, and Scene Design, with submission deadlines in November and winners announced in January. This initiative aims to showcase the modding tools released for the controversial naval expansion.
Shoutout to this particular skeleton, who researchers believe is the first confirmed case of being totally obliterated…
Researchers have identified Skeleton 150, unearthed at Stirling Castle in Scotland, as potentially the first confirmed victim of a trebuchet. The skeleton, dating to the 1300s, exhibits over 160 fractures consistent with being struck by a large, high-velocity projectile, likely from the English siege engine known as 'The War Wolf' during the siege of 1304.
Obituary: TaleWorlds Entertainment co-founder İpek Yavuz has passed away
İpek Yavuz, co-founder and studio head of TaleWorlds Entertainment, has passed away at the age of 54. Yavuz was instrumental in the development of the Mount & Blade series, co-founding the studio in 2005 and contributing as a CG artist and studio head. Her passing was announced by the company on Friday.
Here's your next batch of Xbox Game Pass games for July
Xbox has announced new games coming to its Game Pass subscription service throughout July and into early August. Headlining the additions are Halo: Campaign Evolved and Hell Is Us, with other titles like The Planet Crafter and Beast of Reincarnation also joining the lineup. Several games will also be leaving the service on July 31st.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Halo: Campaign Evolved, Beast of Reincarnation, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout July and early August, including day-one releases like Halo: Campaign Evolved, Beast of Reincarnation, and Shift at Midnight. The service will also see the addition of The Planet Crafter, Hell is Us, Mistfall Hunter, Corsair Cove, Heretic + Hexen, and Zenless Zone Zero. Several games are also scheduled to leave the Game Pass library on July 31.
PC Game Pass takes a fresh blow with eight big losses, including Crusader Kings 3
Eight games are leaving PC Game Pass on July 31, including popular titles like Crusader Kings 3, Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord, Celeste, and Rain World. Microsoft and Paradox Interactive are offering discounts on Crusader Kings 3 for players who wish to purchase it before it departs. New titles such as The Planet Crafter and Halo: Campaign Evolved will be added to the service in the coming weeks.
Morning Patches
Several games have received official patch updates. Crimson Desert released patch notes version 1.13.01, Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord has patch notes for versions WS v1.2.7 and BL v1.4.7, and Subnautica 2's Early Access version 1.1, the Adaptive Measures Update, is now live.
Engagement Ring
An accolades trailer has been released for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord - War Sails. The trailer highlights positive reception and achievements for the game's expansion.
Morning Patches
This article provides patch notes for Crimson Desert version 1.08.00 and Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord versions War Sails v1.2.5 and Bannerlord v1.4.5. It also mentions a free SKULLS Pack for World of Tanks on Steam.
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord’s War Sails patch lets you raid villages from the sea
The War Sails expansion for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord has received a major update, introducing Seaborne Village Raids that allow players to attack coastal settlements directly from the water. This update, available on PC with a console release to follow, also enhances hideout gameplay, overhauls the diplomacy system, and adjusts naval battles.
WAR SAILS Expands With Major New Patch Introducing Seaborne Village Raids
TaleWorlds Entertainment has released a major patch (v1.2) for its naval expansion War Sails and Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord (v1.4). The update introduces Seaborne Village Raids, allowing players to attack coastal settlements from the sea, and includes numerous improvements to naval activity, battles, and diplomacy. The patch is available now for PC players, with a console release planned soon.
Adding naval warfare in time for Crusader Kings 3's Silk and Silver expansion would have blown Paradox's "schedule out of [the] water"
Paradox Interactive has confirmed that naval warfare will not be included in the upcoming Crusader Kings 3 'Silk and Silver' expansion, citing schedule constraints and the desire to do the feature justice. While trading across water will be present, actual naval battles are postponed to a future update. The developers stated that implementing even a minimal version of naval combat would have significantly impacted their development timeline for the expansion, which already includes substantial rebalancing and new systems.
Mount and Blade 2 tests more dynamic diplomacy and seaborne raids in new beta
Taleworlds Entertainment has released a new beta for Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord, incorporating player feedback to improve both the base game and its War Sails expansion. The update focuses on more dynamic diplomacy, smarter AI for warfare, and enhanced naval combat with new seaborne raid mechanics. The beta also addresses issues with army management and stealth missions, aiming for a more engaging player experience.
Going Medieval Review | NoobFeed
This review of Going Medieval discusses the game's realistic depiction of the Middle Ages, contrasting it with fantasy elements often found in the genre. The article also briefly mentions other medieval-themed games like Age of Empires IV and Chivalry II, noting their availability on PC and various consoles.
