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"I lost the concept of home, until my grandmother took me into these forests" - Trollheim: Gnomes is a survival game from ex-DICE and Paradox devs that channels childhood fairytales
Trollheim: Gnomes is a new survival-crafting game from Off-leash Interactive, featuring a procedurally generated forest based on Nordic folklore. Players embody small gnomes exploring the environment, interacting with supernatural creatures called Väsen, and building camouflaged dwellings. The game boasts eight-player multiplayer and draws inspiration from the childhood memories of its creators, including film-maker Björne Larson.
Över 1 miljon väntar på svenska HELA
Windup Games' upcoming title, HELA: Of Mice & Magic, is set to release on December 1st and has garnered significant attention with over one million wishlists. The game emphasizes cooperative play, exploration, and a narrative inspired by Swedish nature, drawing parallels to the studio's previous work on Unravel. The developers are focusing on creating an immersive experience with a strong visual identity and emotional storytelling, aiming to appeal to a broad audience including Game Pass subscribers.
EA’s Saudi takeover will be "a real waste" if it turns the publishers into a "sequel-and-mega-franchise machine", Helldivers 2 studio boss says
Shams Jorjani, CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios, expressed concern that Electronic Arts' recent $55 billion acquisition by Saudi Arabian investors could lead the publisher to focus solely on sequels and mega-franchises, potentially wasting its diverse game catalog. He hopes for continued business and creative diversity within EA, despite the consolidation and significant debt incurred by the deal, which may lead to cost-cutting measures and layoffs.
More EA layoffs expected as Saudi Arabia buyout is completed
Electronic Arts has completed its $55 billion acquisition by an investor consortium, including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, making it a private company. The deal, financed partly by a $20 billion loan, raises concerns about potential mass layoffs and increased microtransactions to offset the debt. The PIF now holds a majority stake, leading to discussions about potential censorship of inclusive titles like The Sims due to Saudi Arabia's human rights record.
Saudi Arabia's $55 billion takeover of EA could waste "one of the best catalogues in the industry" by reducing it to a "sequel-and-mega-franchise machine," Helldivers 2 boss worries
Electronic Arts has officially been acquired by a group of investors led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund for $55 billion. Shams Jorjani, CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios, expressed concern that this consolidation could lead EA to focus solely on sequels and mega-franchises, potentially wasting its diverse catalogue of games and reducing creative diversity within the industry.
Proton-CachyOS update brings automatic HDR, Wayland improvements and more bug fixes
The community-developed compatibility layer Proton-CachyOS has released version 11.0-20260601, bringing automatic HDR detection and enablement, Wayland improvements, and various bug fixes for Windows games on Linux and SteamOS. This update is based on Valve's Proton Experimental and includes additional patches and features, such as automatic HDR detection and support for DLSS inputs for FSR4.
Long Gone Revealed as 3D Pixel Narrative Adventure with Platforming and No Combat; New Trailer Streaming Now
Long Gone, a 3D pixel narrative adventure with platforming elements and no combat, was revealed during the Triple-i Initiative 2026 showcase with a new trailer. Developed by the two-person team Hillfort Games, the game is set in a post-apocalyptic suburban neighborhood and focuses on exploration and environmental storytelling, with a planned 2027 release window for PC via Steam. Music for the game will be provided by Frida Johansson, known for her work on Unravel and Unravel Two.