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We're not quite done with 2026, but here are 9 videogame bangers that have defined the year so far
This article highlights standout video game music and soundtracks from the first seven months of 2026, despite a challenging year for the industry. It features tracks from games like Arcade, Mewgenics, Crimson Desert, and Paralives, praising their diverse musical styles and emotional impact.
After 19 months of waiting, Project Zomboid's next update will finally deliver a stable build, "and it's a big one"
The Indie Stone has announced that Project Zomboid build 42.20 is being prepared for the stable branch, marking the end of a 19-month wait since its initial unstable release. This significant update includes numerous changes and new features, with the developer also outlining plans for the rest of the year, including optimization, modding support, and community feedback integration for future builds.
Evening Reading - June 29, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various gaming news, including reviews for Star Fox and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, a roguelike called Poly Fighter, and an investigation into Super Micro and NVIDIA. It also notes the resignation of Supermassive Games CEO Robert Henrysson and announces the Tekken World Tour Finals for EVO Singapore 2027.
Windrose proves that survival games don't have to be difficult to be popular
Windrose offers a more accessible take on the survival genre, eschewing traditional difficulty for a relaxed gameplay loop. Unlike many survival games that focus on realism and harsh mechanics, Windrose provides numerous shortcuts and removes staple survival elements. This approach has proven popular, attracting players intimidated by hardcore offerings or burned out from PvP servers, demonstrating that a less challenging survival experience can be highly appealing.
Best Zombie Games Of All Time
This guide ranks the best zombie games of all time, highlighting titles that excel in survival, horror, and action. Featured games include '7 Days to Die,' 'Days Gone,' 'Resident Evil 2,' and 'The Last of Us series,' among others, spanning various platforms like PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles.
The 39 Best Survival Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights 39 of the best survival games available in 2026, spanning various platforms and offering diverse gameplay experiences. The article details key features, developers, and release information for each title, emphasizing elements like resource management, base building, and combat.
The Best Android Zombie Games
This article lists and describes some of the best zombie-themed games available on the Android platform. The selection includes various genres such as shooters, survival, auto-runners, and even a fitness app, with titles like Death Road to Canada, Radiation Island, and Project Zomboid highlighted for their unique gameplay experiences.
A new Project Zomboid update could make multiplayer servers much more deadly
The Indie Stone is preparing to release a new update for Project Zomboid, focusing on increased realism and multiplayer options. Build 42.17 will introduce balance tweaks, new VHS Tapes for skill training, more plentiful loot, and the option to enable sprinters in multiplayer servers. The update also refines starting town selection and adjusts trait point costs.
Project Zomboid bans rogue mods deploying "malicious code" to players' PCs
The Indie Stone has banned a user and removed 14 malicious mods from the Steam Workshop that were creating harmful files outside the Project Zomboid directory. While the perpetrator has been banned and affected mods removed, players who downloaded them are advised to take security measures as the full scope of the exploit is still being determined. The malicious code was found in add-ons for the 'True Moozic' soundtrack expander and only affected Build 42 branches.
Project Zomboid identifies and bans over a dozen Steam Workshop mods containing 'heavily obfuscated code' that…
Project Zomboid developer The Indie Stone has identified and banned over a dozen Steam Workshop mods containing malicious code. These mods were found to be generating harmful files outside the game's directory, prompting an investigation and subsequent bans to protect players.
Project Zomboid Build 42.16 makes your starting Occupation actually matter
The Indie Stone has announced that Project Zomboid Build 42.16 Unstable will introduce significant balance changes to starting occupations, making them more impactful from the beginning of the game. This update aims to make players feel like professionals by increasing starting skills and adjusting costs, alongside new traits and other balance adjustments to gameplay mechanics.
PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: Star Wars Zero Company
PC Gamer's latest issue features an exclusive preview of Star Wars Zero Company, a new XCOM-style turn-based tactics game from developer Bit Reactor. The magazine also includes reviews for Resident Evil Requiem and other titles, a feature on PC gaming's best pubs, and previews for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy.
A Project Zomboid modder is back, and is making a UK-themed map – so God Save the King
A Project Zomboid modder is developing a new map designed to resemble a small town in Suffolk, England, featuring British architectural staples and cultural references. The mod aims to provide a more localized survival experience, with details on UK life, legislation, and looting mechanics. While there is no release date, the project has garnered interest on Reddit. The article also briefly mentions the Fallout: London mod as another example of UK-themed content in games.
The Best Open World Co-Op Games To Explore With A Friend
This article highlights the best open-world co-op games for players to enjoy with friends, covering a variety of genres and experiences. Featured titles include Palworld, Fallout 76, Sons Of The Forest, Grounded 2, Project Zomboid, Sea Of Thieves, Valheim, No Man's Sky, and Enshrouded, each offering unique ways to explore vast virtual worlds together.
Taking Notes and Drawing Maps While Gaming; How it Changes the Gaming Experience.
This article discusses the practice of taking notes and drawing maps while gaming, highlighting its historical necessity and continued benefits for modern players. It explores how this method enhances engagement, aids in progression for complex games like Metroidvanias and puzzle games, and suggests that integrated note-taking features in platforms like Steam would be highly beneficial.
For Project Zomboid players, the year-long wait for a stable build is nearly over
The Indie Stone is nearing the stable release of build 42 for Project Zomboid, according to design director Christian Allen. Allen expressed a desire for increased player communication as the development team finalizes the update.