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EdenSpark unveils monthly game jams with $250,000 total prize pool
Gaijin Entertainment has launched EdenSpark, a new open development platform featuring monthly game jams with a total annual prize pool of $250,000. Participants have 14 days each month to create games using the EdenSpark tools, with opportunities to publish directly to consoles. The initiative aims to empower creators and foster game development without requiring registered companies.
War Thunder Patches Critical Map Exploits in Community-Driven Update
Gaijin Entertainment released a War Thunder update addressing critical map exploits on Kuban and Mozdok, demonstrating a community-focused approach to live service maintenance. The developer emphasized transparency, noting that patch notes highlight key changes and that bug fixes are prioritized based on importance, a shift from previous development cycles.
War Thunder Update #114 Fixes Bomb Drops, Adds Multi-Missile Tracking
War Thunder's Update #114 introduces significant improvements to aerial combat, including multi-missile tracking and fixes for the CCRP bomb dropping system. Pilots can now track all fired ordnance and benefit from a more reliable automatic bomb release, enhancing situational awareness and tactical depth in battles.
War Thunder’s Lion of Peshawar Event Brings Pakistan’s Legendary F-6C Fighter Home
Gaijin Entertainment's War Thunder has launched the 'Lion of Peshawar' event, introducing the F-6C fighter jet, a variant of the Chinese J-6 used by the Pakistan Air Force. This event celebrates aviation history, featuring the aircraft's unique blend of Soviet, Chinese, and Western military technology. The F-6C served Pakistan for decades and has been recreated in-game with its historical armaments and performance characteristics.
War Thunder’s Latest Update Fixes Those Annoying Naval and Progress Bugs
Gaijin Entertainment has released War Thunder update 2.55.1.56, addressing several community-reported bugs. Key fixes include restoring the naval vessel rudder to neutral position after scout plane launch and resolving player progress rollbacks. The update also includes sound improvements for aircraft machine guns and tweaks to the referral system, while removing the target designation feature from the weapon tracking camera.
The best combat flight sim you have probably never played just got a huge update – say hello to Nuclear Option
The combat flight simulator Nuclear Option has received a significant update, version 0.33, introducing new aircraft, ships, and munitions. The game, set in the near future, offers a realistic military simulation experience that can be played with proper flight controllers or a mouse. This update also includes numerous bug fixes and improvements to AI, graphics, audio, and networking.
Every PS5 Pro Enhanced Game (So Far)
Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro, launched in November 2024, offers enhanced graphics and frame rates for compatible games, identified by a 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' label. The console features an upgraded GPU and AI-driven upscaling through PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) to achieve higher fidelity visuals and smoother performance, often doubling the power of the base PS5.
War Thunder Drops Limited Soviet Spitfire Deal That’ll Make History Nerds Lose Their Minds
War Thunder is offering a limited-time deal on the Spitfire Mk IXc (USSR) premium aircraft, available for three days to honor the birthday of Soviet pilot Vasily Matsievich. This historically significant aircraft, featuring British engineering and Soviet matchmaking, is priced at 6,090 Golden Eagles and is positioned at Rank IV.
War Thunder’s Nuclear Mode Gets Major Rebalance in Update 2.55.1.42
War Thunder Update 2.55.1.42 introduces significant rebalancing to the Nuclear Thunder mode, increasing spawn costs for nuclear bombs and raising team point requirements for escalation stages. Gaijin Entertainment aims to extend conventional combat phases and reduce the frequency of nuclear weapon usage, while also implementing matchmaking improvements and technical fixes.
War Thunder Goes Unhinged for RAF Birthday with 30% Aircraft Discounts
War Thunder is celebrating the Royal Air Force's birthday with a limited-time event offering 30% discounts on premium RAF aircraft. Three exclusive aircraft are available only during this promotion, which runs from March 31st to April 3rd. Players can also earn a "Winged RAF Bear" decal by completing missions with British aircraft.
Steam's upcoming homepage overhaul makes finding new games so much easier
Valve is overhauling Steam's homepage to make it easier for users to discover new games amidst a growing library and an influx of AI-generated content. The update will provide more information on why games are recommended, include micro-trailers, and streamline the Discovery Queue. New sections for wishlisted items and DLC will also be added.
War Thunder Update 2.55.0.40 Buffs Cromwell V Rockets, Raises Air Cap Limits
War Thunder's update 2.55.0.40 introduces significant balance adjustments, including increased explosive mass for Cromwell V rockets and a raised altitude limit for aerial capture points in Enduring Confrontation missions. Gaijin Entertainment implemented these changes based on community feedback and historical research, aiming to improve gameplay authenticity and player experience across all platforms.
Strategic nuclear bomber tech trees will be added to War Thunder
Gaijin Entertainment is adding strategic bombers with conventional and nuclear weapons as a new vehicle class to War Thunder. The update introduces nuclear strikes and anti-radiation missiles into combined arms battles, with a limited-time event featuring a large-scale conflict between the USA and USSR.
War Thunder Brings History Home with Bangladesh Independence Day Tank Sale
War Thunder is celebrating Bangladesh's 55th Independence Day with a special in-game sale offering a 30% discount on two historically significant tanks: the Vijayanta and the T-69 II G. The promotion, running until March 30th, highlights the game's ability to serve as a historical educational tool, with players sharing positive feedback on the tribute. This event emphasizes the growing trend of games incorporating cultural heritage and real-world stories.
War Thunder’s Latest Update Makes Enemy Tanks Impossible to Miss
War Thunder's latest update, version 2.55.0.32, significantly enhances battlefield awareness by dedicating a specific audio frequency to enemy vehicle engines and tracks, ensuring they are always audible above other battle sounds. The update also restores the automatic target tracker for the Chinese ZTZ96B tank, fixes a naval shell bug, and includes quality-of-life improvements, alongside expanding infantry combat testing.
War Thunder Infantry: The Second Testing Phase
The second phase of the War Thunder Infantry Closed Beta is set to begin this week. This phase will feature 128 players in 64v64 matches without bot squads, alongside a new map, a 'Domination' game mode, and new weapons.
War Thunder Infantry: The Second Testing Phase
The latest War Thunder update, War Tusk, introduces new ground and air vehicles across multiple tech trees, including the Ukrainian-made Oplot-T tank, the USS Maryland battleship, and the CF-188A fighter jet. The update is available on PC and consoles including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X, as well as mobile platforms.
War Thunder’s 14th Community Spotlight Shows How Live Service Games Keep Players Creating
War Thunder's ongoing Community Spotlight series, now in its 14th edition, exemplifies how developers can sustain player engagement in live service games through consistent recognition of fan creations. Gaijin Entertainment's approach, which includes rewarding featured creators with exclusive in-game decals and encouraging the integration of physical scale models with digital counterparts, fosters a strong community bond. This strategy offers valuable lessons for other developers on building long-term player retention through genuine community interaction rather than solely relying on monetization or gameplay loops.
War Thunder Infantry Closed Beta
War Thunder is preparing to launch a closed beta for its new Infantry mode, which will introduce ground forces to the existing vehicular combat gameplay. The announcement was accompanied by a new trailer, and player feedback in the comments primarily focuses on two recurring themes.
War Thunder Infantry gets a new trailer and test event
War Thunder Infantry is nearing release with a new trailer and a closed testing period featuring Domination modes for 64 vs 64 and 20 vs 20 battles. This update introduces solo players to forming squads and adds native Linux support, with a public release date yet to be announced. The expansion is expected to be a major addition to the base game, incorporating elements similar to the Battlefield series.
