Someone uploaded Far Cry’s leaked source code to the Internet Archive

HomeNewsFar Cry Someone uploaded Far Cry’s leaked source code to the Internet ArchiveAhead of the PC classic’s 20th anniversary Ahead of the PC classic’s 20th anniversary Image credit:Crytek/Ubisoft Image credit:Crytek/Ubisoft Out of nowhere, the full source code of Far Cry 1 just dropped on the Internet Archivepic.twitter.com/agRMPHLT6o— Vinícius Medeiros (@VinciusMedeiro6)June 30, 2023 Out of nowhere, the full source code of Far Cry 1 just dropped on the Internet Archivepic.twitter.com/agRMPHLT6o “Far Cry 1 was already easily moddable ages ago since launch due to Crytek releasing the SDK and level editor, the full source code means that people can make modifications and fixes to the engine,” Medeiros explained to one commenter on Twitter....

July 3, 2023 · 1 min · 204 words · Michael Turner

Valve doesn't want to discourage AI tech on Steam, but are worried about the "legal uncertainty" of it

HomeNews Valve doesn’t want to discourage AI tech on Steam, but are worried about the “legal uncertainty” of itDevelopers “can not infringe on existing copyright” Developers “can not infringe on existing copyright” Image credit:Valve Image credit:Valve Valve’s policy toward AI-generated content in games recently made headlines as aReddit postfrom June claimed that the company were tightening up their review policy in regards to AI-infused games. The post includes a message from Valve saying that developers “own the rights to all of the IP used in the data set that trained the AI to create assets....

July 3, 2023 · 2 min · 378 words · Kimberly Thompson

What's your best game idea that will (probably) never get made?

HomeNews What’s your best game idea that will (probably) never get made?Bullet-time gardening? Eldritch badminton? Jedi dating sim? Bullet-time gardening? Eldritch badminton? Jedi dating sim? Image credit:Les Grandes Usines, Vol. 1 / Old Book Illustrations Image credit:Les Grandes Usines, Vol. 1 / Old Book Illustrations When you spend so much time playing video games, it can be sometimes hard not to occasionally muse, “What if there were a game that…?” Dot dot dot....

July 3, 2023 · 2 min · 267 words · Roger Gomez

Wordle hints and answer (#743): How to solve the Sunday July 2 Wordle

HomeGuidesWordle Wordle hints and answer (#743): How to solve the Sunday July 2 WordleStuck on today’s Wordle word for July 2? Read our hint or find the answer below! Stuck on today’s Wordle word for July 2? Read our hint or find the answer below! Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun Need a hint for today’s Wordle answer?It’s been going for over two years, it’s quick to play, and it’s a great way to wake up your mind....

July 2, 2023 · 7 min · 1285 words · Kristie Smith

Homeworld 3 developer update introduces the "flavor layer"

HomeNewsHomeworld 3 Homeworld 3 developer update introduces the “flavor layer"In space, everyone can hear you chit-chat In space, everyone can hear you chit-chat Image credit:Gearbox Image credit:Gearbox Homeworld and its sequel were real-time strategy games that stuck in the memory mainly due to the atmosphere they managed to create via dialogue, music choices and striking ship designs. I had mentally labelled coming sequelHomeworld 3as “more of the same, but better looking”, without thinking much more about it....

July 1, 2023 · 2 min · 378 words · Steven Collins

Lord Of The Rings: Gollum developer Daedalic reportedly lay off 25 staff, will focus on publishing

HomeNewsThe Lord of the Rings: Gollum Lord Of The Rings: Gollum developer Daedalic reportedly lay off 25 staff, will focus on publishingNo more internal game development No more internal game development Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun / Daedalic Entertainment Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun / Daedalic Entertainment The company behind the poorly received Lord Of The Rings: Gollum have reportedly laid off 25 staff and will no longer internally develop video games. Instead, Daedalic Entertainment will focus their efforts on publishing....

July 1, 2023 · 2 min · 266 words · Timothy Wagner

Wordle hints and answer (#742): How to solve the Saturday July 1 Wordle

HomeGuidesWordle Wordle hints and answer (#742): How to solve the Saturday July 1 WordleStuck on today’s Wordle word for July 1? Read our hint or find the answer below! Stuck on today’s Wordle word for July 1? Read our hint or find the answer below! Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun Need a hint for today’s Wordle answer?The weekend is here, and so is anotherWordle! It’s a tough one today, though, and there’s no worse way to start the weekend than with losing your Wordle streak!...

July 1, 2023 · 7 min · 1317 words · Angela Miller

Cassette Beasts gets even more Poké-like with an update adding caves and a unique monster

HomeNewsCassette Beasts Cassette Beasts gets even more Poké-like with an update adding caves and a unique monsterPlus an expansion and multiplayer on the horizon Plus an expansion and multiplayer on the horizon Image credit:Raw Fury Image credit:Raw Fury Cassette Beasts - 1.2 Catacombs Update Trailer - Available Today!Watch on YouTube Cassette Beasts - 1.2 Catacombs Update Trailer - Available Today! The Catacombs update adds a healthy pocket of new stuff including ten new moves and eight new beasties: three remastered forms, four all-new beasts, and one “secret unique monster....

June 30, 2023 · 2 min · 322 words · Sean Shields

Final Fantasy 6 Tactics is an incredible fan-made mash-up of two of the best games in the series

HomeNews Final Fantasy 6 Tactics is an incredible fan-made mash-up of two of the best games in the seriesAll aboard the Phantom Hype Train. All aboard the Phantom Hype Train. Image credit:Connor & Chelsea Dunn via YouTube Image credit:Connor & Chelsea Dunn via YouTube Today in things I wish Square Enix was working oninstead of terrible blockchain gamesandyet more Final Fantasy 7 mobile games: a remake ofFinal Fantasy 6that uses the 3D positional combat ofFinal Fantasy Tactics....

June 30, 2023 · 2 min · 255 words · Robert Smith

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective review: a glorious remaster that's still to die for

HomeReviewsGhost Trick: Phantom Detective Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective review: a glorious remaster that’s still to die forTurning back the clock Turning back the clock Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun / Capcom Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun / Capcom Over a decade on from its Nintendo DS release, there’s still nothing quite likeGhost Trick. In this smart murder mystery detective game from the creator of Ace Attorney, you play the recently deceased amnesiac Sissel as he attempts to piece together his own demise....

June 30, 2023 · 5 min · 909 words · Nathan Vazquez

Nope, Double Fine aren't cooking up Psychonauts 3 yet, says Tim Schafer

HomeNewsPsychonauts 2 Nope, Double Fine aren’t cooking up Psychonauts 3 yet, says Tim Schafer"We’ll make big games again… we’re not right now.” “We’ll make big games again… we’re not right now.” Image credit:Xbox Game Studios Image credit:Xbox Game Studios Before the bigXbox Games Showcaseaired earlier this month, some of the Xbox’s Twitter accounts seemed toteasethat aPsychonautsannouncement might be on the cards. The Xbox ANZ account tweeted an image of a noughts and crosses board that spelled out Psycho with three Xs....

June 30, 2023 · 5 min · 1062 words · Stacie Bailey

The Rally Point: Ruinarch is a novel toy but a disappointing asymmetrical strategy game

HomeFeaturesRuinarch The Rally Point: Ruinarch is a novel toy but a disappointing asymmetrical strategy gameFiending for yourself Fiending for yourself Image credit:Squeaky Wheel Studio, Rock Paper Shotgun Image credit:Squeaky Wheel Studio, Rock Paper Shotgun Ruinarchis based on a concept many of you have thought of at some point. What if, instead of building up villages and hunting down hostile monsters and evil overlords, you were playing as the Dark Lord?...

June 30, 2023 · 3 min · 474 words · Linda Duncan

Trepang2 review: It's an indie F.E.A.R.

HomeReviews Trepang2 review: It’s an indie F.E.A.R.Slidekicks, shotguns, and slo-mo Slidekicks, shotguns, and slo-mo Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun / Team17 Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun / Team17 Trepang2 | Launch TrailerWatch on YouTube Trepang2 | Launch Trailer It’s the near future and you are a supersoldier fighting for a secret organisation. Corps and cults are engaged in questionable science, creating fleshy bioweapons and poking at incomprehensible otherworldly entities, so here you come in your black helicopter to invade their offices and secret bases....

June 30, 2023 · 5 min · 918 words · Nancy Marshall