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StarCraft’s website is glitching, possibly as a preamble to a big BlizzCon announcement
The StarCraft: Remastered website is exhibiting glitches and displaying secret messages, fueling speculation about a major announcement at the upcoming BlizzCon. Rumors suggest a potential open-world shooter set in the StarCraft universe, possibly developed in collaboration with Nexon, could be revealed, marking a possible revival for the neglected franchise.
Digimon meets Doki Doki Literature Club: Desktop-Invading Horror 'Digital Anima' is Out Now on Steam
Digital Anima: Virtual Lifeform Care Kit, a desktop-invading horror game, is now available on Steam. Developed by Soiten and published by Dank Hearts Co., Ltd., the game combines virtual pet care with ARG elements, tasking players with investigating real-world websites to uncover a hidden truth. It features an AI-powered chat system for realistic interactions with the virtual pet, Digima.
To celebrate the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake, Ubisoft announces a global treasure hunt for $500,000 buried…
Ubisoft is launching a global treasure hunt called the Gold and Crystal treasure hunt to celebrate Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. Participants can win a share of $500,000 by solving 15 puzzles related to the game, with the event set to begin on November 9, 2026.
ARGs and Easter Eggs
Players of Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred are reportedly close to discovering a secret cow level, with the final clue possibly located on a newly found cow island. This discovery is part of ongoing ARG and Easter egg hunts within the game.
Merging Games and Breaking the Fourth Wall: Belgian Studio Wins IGA 2026 Best Innovation Award - GameHaunt
Belgian studio Beeswax Games won the Best Innovation award at the Indie Game Award 2026 for their PC horror title, No Players Online. The game features a unique Soul Fusion system and an Alternate Reality Game (ARG) that blends in-game and real-world clues. Originally a 15-minute Game Jam test, the full release offers about three hours of gameplay exploring an abandoned PC.
Marathon takes cues from Helldivers 2, as a cryptic message tells players to kill 500 million UESC to unlock its mysterious Cryo Archive map: "Clankers are back on the menu boys"
Marathon players are nearing the unlock of the hidden Cryo Archive map by eliminating 500 million UESC security units. An in-game message from 'Cryo.Archive_Admin' has provided clear instructions for this task, which follows a Destiny-style ARG puzzle. The community is working towards this goal, with some fans noting the pace has increased since the explicit orders were given.
New Marathon update takes players closer to finally unlocking the Cryo Archive map, once they figure out more…
Bungie's new FPS Marathon is nearing the unlock of the Cryo Archive map through an ongoing Alternate Reality Game (ARG). Players have been solving seven intricate puzzles, with the latest update bringing them closer to accessing this new area. The challenges are designed to reward dedicated players and encourage deep engagement with the game's lore and factions.
Viral Desktop-Invasion AI Horror "Sato Killing Time Chat.exe" Launches Today!
The AI horror game "Sato Killing Time Chat.exe" has launched for free on Steam, featuring a desktop-invasion mechanic and AI-powered interactions with a character named Mina. Developed by MYU and marking the debut of the indie label "Soui-ten", the game encourages players to investigate real-world websites and social media for clues.
All secret Marathon terminal locations - Marathon
This guide details the locations of all secret terminals within the game Marathon on the maps Perimeter, Dire Marsh, and Outpost. These terminals are part of the Cryo Archive Alternate Reality Game (ARG).
All Cryo Archive ARG terminal locations in Marathon
This guide details the locations of six Cryo Archive ARG terminals found on the Perimeter map in the game Marathon. These terminals have begun displaying strange videos and potential clues to future content, and players can find them at specific fixed locations across the map.
Marathon secret hunters hit their first gold mine: Spooky terminals, a hidden website, and a Durandal audio log
Bungie's new game Marathon is already featuring community-driven puzzles and alternate reality games, with players discovering hidden terminals and an audio log from the AI Durandal. These clues point towards the 'Cryo Archive,' an upcoming map that appears to be similar to a Destiny raid. The community has also uncovered a hidden website related to the ARG, which Bungie has officially linked to.
Resident Evil Requiem's The Final Puzzle has finally been figured out, and it's just as complicated and long as you'd think: 'We don't get the doll if we don't AFK at the grinder'
The complex "The Final Puzzle" in Resident Evil Requiem has been solved by players after a four-day community effort. The intricate puzzle involves a series of obscure tasks, including waiting for bodies to be ground up and carrying a specific doll through multiple playthroughs, with the reward being in-game currency and a message confirming completion.
