At one time, Half-Life 2 became one of the most popular games for speedrunning thanks to the physics of the Source engine. However, Valve recently almost ruined the speedrun by releasing a fixed anniversary edition.

Developing remakes is not an easy task, since you need to find the perfect balance between the original and new ideas. Alkimia Interactive, the studio working on Gothic 1 Remake, decided to play a little with the image of orcs.

The Game Awards 2024 will take place on December 13 in Los Angeles, celebrating the achievements of game developers. As always, the event promises a range of announcements, from major reveals to smaller updates. Reddit user KekanKok compiled recent insider rumors, listing games that might make an appearance at the ceremony:

Warner Bros. Pictures has shared a fresh clip from the anime film The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim on social media. The movie is set to premiere on December 13 and will be shown in theaters.

The creators of Lies of P have delayed the release date of their story DLC. According to the Korean outlet EBN, the expansion is now scheduled to launch in the first quarter of next year.

Publisher USM and developer Roof Cut Media have recently released a point-and-click adventure game titled Mindlock — The Apartment on Steam. As of this writing, the game boasts a 100% positive rating from players.

Wolfire Studios and Dark Catt Studios have successfully achieved class-action status against Steam. U.S. District Judge Jamal N. Whitehead granted their motion.

8BitDo has introduced new gaming accessories — the Retro 87 mechanical keyboard and the Retro R8 mouse. Both devices are designed in the style of the original Xbox console, which was released in 2001.

The asymmetrical horror game Dead by Daylight has announced a new crossover featuring the works of Japanese manga artist Junji Ito, best known for his horror manga.

Recently, photos from the set of the Moana live-action adaptation surfaced online, surprising some users with Dwayne Johnson's appearance. In the images, he looks even bigger than before. However, it turns out that the actor uses a special suit that enhances his physique for this role.

Recently, a new patch for Half-Life 2 was released, bringing various fixes and improvements to the game. It's remarkable that Valve continues to support their project even 20 years after its initial release.

The official MXGP World Championship motocross racing game, MXGP 24: The Official Game, has launched on PC and consoles. The standard edition is available on Steam for 2879 rubles.

Ubisoft has released Secrets of the Spires, the second story expansion for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. It's available now on PC and consoles for $20. A launch trailer accompanies the release.

A Steam page has appeared for Anno 117: Pax Romana, the next installment in Ubisoft's city-building simulation series. While pre-orders aren't yet available, players can add the game to their wishlist.

After meeting Dr. Dalin and Scar, it was revealed that the unusual PDA obtained by Skif is actually a Monolith device. The trail leads to the Noon Base, which is almost entirely composed of former monolith members. Skif needs to find their leader and have a heart-to-heart conversation with him in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a game with rich storytelling and multiple branching plotlines, where every decision you make can change the outcome of the story. The game offers several endings, each revealing a unique perspective on the world and its inhabitants. To see all the finales, you will need to make key decisions at certain moments, affecting the further development of events. In this guide, we will detail the main decisions and actions that will help you unlock all possible endings of the game.

The Epic Games Store service has started giving away the arena shooter with roguelike elements Brotato. In a week, players will be given Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop and LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.

Assassin's Creed: Shadows can be added to the list of the most problematic releases of 2025 in advance. It was only recently revealed that newcomers are working on the game, when a new problem arose.

A new version of a large-scale mod for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was recently released, which significantly improves the graphics in the game. The fan «remaster» was also appreciated by CD Projekt RED — the developers advised gamers to try the mod.

Capcom has removed Denuvo protection from another of its games, the remaster of Monster Hunter Stories. A little over six months have passed since its release.